As the year comes to a close, this episode is an invitation to slow down.

Instead of jumping straight into goals, resolutions, or “what’s next,” we’re taking a gentle pause to reflect on how far you’ve come—and how much healing has already happened through the inner work you’ve done this year.

In this final episode of the year, we talk about why acknowledging growth matters, how healing often shows up in quiet ways, and how to take inventory without judgment or pressure. This conversation is lighthearted, encouraging, and designed to help you enter the new year grounded rather than rushed.

You’re not starting over. You’re starting from experience.

• Why we often skip reflecting on our growth—and what it costs us

• How healing shows up in subtle but powerful ways

• The difference between “arriving” and becoming more aware

• How to take inventory of your inner work without self-criticism

• Why you don’t lose your progress when the calendar changes

• What feels different about me today than it did a year ago?

• Where do I notice more self-awareness or emotional regulation?

• What patterns am I catching sooner—even if I’m still working through them?

• What did I survive this year that I once thought I couldn’t?

• Where am I offering myself more grace?

You don’t need perfect answers—just honesty.

If this podcast has supported you this year, I’d love to stay connected.

• Visit mercyrice.com for resources, reflections, and coaching support

• Sign up for my monthly newsletter for encouragement, mindset shifts, and gentle prompts

• Follow or subscribe to The Self-Coaching Club Podcast so we can continue this work together in the new year

And if this episode resonated, consider sharing it with someone who may need permission to pause and honor their growth too.

You are not behind. You are not starting from scratch. You are carrying wisdom, awareness, and healing forward with you.

Thank you for being here—and for doing the work.

In the final episode of The Inside Out Journey, Mercy helps you weave everything together—turning insight into everyday living. This isn’t the end; it’s the beginning of a gentler, more grounded life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What integration really means

• The four pillars of living your inner work

• How to practice presence in daily moments

• Why healing is a lifelong journey, not a destination

• A closing guided reflection and inclusive prayer to carry peace forward

🎧 Press play to end the series with clarity, calm, and renewed courage for your next chapter.

Manifestation isn’t magic; it’s alignment. In this episode, Mercy shows you how to create intentionally—rooted in purpose, guided by peace, and grounded in faith instead of control.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between pop-culture manifesting and meaningful creation

• How to examine the heart behind your desires

• Balancing action and surrender

• Steps for aligning thoughts, emotions, and actions

• A guided visualization to release control and trust timing

🎧 Press play and learn how to co-create a life that feels peaceful, purposeful, and aligned.

Healthy boundaries aren’t walls — they’re fences with gates. In this episode, Mercy shares how to create space for peace and connection by learning when to say yes and when to say no.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What emotional boundaries really are

• Why we resist them and how that leads to burnout

• The difference between walls and healthy fences

• Faith-based and practical steps to communicate boundaries with love

• A guided reflection to reclaim your peace

🎧 Press play and learn how protecting your peace lets you love from overflow, not emptiness.

Title: Vulnerability as Strength: Living life with Open Hands

For many of us, the word vulnerability brings discomfort. We picture weakness, over-sharing, or moments when opening up left us hurt. But what if vulnerability is actually one of the deepest forms of courage?

In this episode of The Inside Out Journey, Mercy Rice explores how living with open hands — instead of clenched fists — creates deeper connection, stronger relationships, and greater freedom. Whether you’re walking closely with Jesus or simply exploring personal growth, you’ll find encouragement to practice vulnerability in safe and powerful ways.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What vulnerability really means (and what it doesn’t)

• Why we often resist being open, and how that keeps us stuck

• The surprising strength that comes from living with “open hands”

• Practical steps for practicing vulnerability safely and wisely

• A guided reflection to help you release fear and embrace connection

Scripture references:

• 2 Corinthians 12:9 — God’s power made perfect in weakness

• John 11:35 — Jesus wept openly

🎧 Press play to learn how your openness can become your strength — and how God’s love meets you in every honest moment.

Mindfulness isn’t just a wellness trend — it’s a spiritual practice that opens your eyes to the presence of God.

In this episode of The Inside Out Journey, Mercy unpacks how practicing presence helps you experience everyday miracles and connect with God in the here and now.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What mindfulness really means

• Why it’s so hard to stay present in our fast-paced world

• How mindfulness connects you to God’s miracles in daily life

• Five simple ways to anchor yourself in the present with Him

• A guided practice to help you begin right away

🎧 Press play and discover the miracles hiding in your ordinary moments.

Title: Habits + Holy Habits: Creating Change from Within

What if habits weren’t just about productivity, but about transformation?

In this episode, Mercy unpacks how to build habits that not only improve your life but also draw you closer to God. Learn the difference between habits and holy habits, why we struggle to stay consistent, and how to start small rhythms that actually last.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why habits matter more than willpower

• How to shift from “goals” to identity-based habits

• What makes a habit “holy” and sustainable

• Four steps to creating lasting holy habits

• A guided reflection to help you choose your next step

🎧 Press play and start building habits that transform from the inside out.