In this heartfelt and grace-filled episode of the Lovely Home Podcast, I’m joined by the wise, warm, and deeply insightful Dr. Jennifer (Jenna) Longden—author, counselor, professor, wife, and mom of four. Together, we go deep on what it really means to take care of yourself as a Christian woman, even in the messiest seasons of motherhood, marriage, and mental burnout.

We talk about:

• Reframing self-care as soul restoration (not selfishness)

• How to break bad habits with grace and consistency

• Why Christian women often resist rest, and how to stop the guilt spiral

• Mental health, addiction, and why naming your struggle is the first step to healing

• The truth about hormones, productivity, and why most habit books don’t work for women

• Living intentionally against the norm and designing a rhythm that actually fits your family

• Plus... the sourdough starter that might (or might not) still be alive in Jenna’s fridge 🥖

Whether you're a newlywed wife trying to find your footing or a seasoned homemaker craving deeper rhythms, this episode is packed with golden nuggets of truth, laughter, and so much grace.

👇 Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

📘 Dr. Jennifer Longden’s Book: → A Guide to Mental and Emotional Wellness on Amazon → New Leaf Wellness Institute – coaching, workshops, and CE trainings for educators and mental health professionals

🪴 Lovely Things We Talked About: → Marriageology: The Art and Science of Staying Together by Belinda Luscombe → Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz → The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi → The Plan by Kendra Adachi

🎧 Listen in and let your heart be reminded that your rhythms, your rest, and your story deeply matter.

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Are you going to bed every night with a sinking feeling that you’re not doing enough?

This episode of The Lovely Home Podcast is a grace-filled love letter to the Christian homemaker wife who’s doing her best—and still feels like she’s falling short. If you’re exhausted from the mental load, emotionally drained from the lies of guilt, or wondering if you’re a “bad wife” because dinner hasn’t made it to the table in days… this conversation is for you.

We’ll dive into:

• The difference between feelings and facts—and why your emotions don’t get the final say

• Biblical encouragement for tired women navigating homemaking, marriage, and identity

• What the devil doesn’t want you to remember (and how to resist him)

• A gentle yet powerful reminder of who you are in Christ: forgiven, lovely, and free

This episode is not a to-do list. It’s a reminder that grace has already made a way. Let this be the episode you return to when you need to remember: you are a child of God, and that changes everything.

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Welcome to a special bonus birthday episode of the Lovely Home Podcast! 🎈 In today’s episode, we’re not just tidying our homes—we’re celebrating one whole year of grace-filled homemaking together!

Join Evelyn as she walks with you room by room through a practical and heart-centered "Clean With Me" session—focusing on the living room, kitchen, and laundry, all while helping you reset your mindset, give yourself grace, and create a space that feels truly lovely. ✨

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