

House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching
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Welcome to House of JOY, the Go-to podcast for personal growth tips for christian women over 40 (& their daughters), who want to live with a positive mindset, thriving relationships, & healthier habits. Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same old cycles & routines with your relationships, your habits, & your negative thought patterns? Do you just want to feel better? Do you desperately desire to finish each day with that deep sense of purpose and fulfillment, but you find yourself disappointed in how you spent your time? I’m so excited you’re here! Learn how to let go of what’s keeping you stuck and create a life you’re obsessed with. It’s way easier than you think to create a resilience mindset, nourishing habits, & thriving relationships, so that you can unleash your amazing gifts on the world. Let us help you live as your true self & create your best days, no matter what stage of life you’re in. Hello, dear one! I am Dr. Edie Wadsworth, your favorite Christian life coach! I help women who want to build mental and emotional resilience and rewrite their stories so they can live with more joy, freedom, and purpose! I am a speaker, physician, life coach, best-selling author, and creator of LIFE MENTORING SCHOOL where I help thousands of women rewrite their stories and live with more passion and intention. This show features solo episodes with myself (Dr. Edie) on how to make true change in your life and heart to heart conversations with my daughter Emme as we dare to make JOY and connection our goal.. We chat about all the ways we’re growing (and sometimes struggling) in life, health, home, relationships, habits, style, and so much more. You'll also find inspiring interviews with some of our favorite people who are doing the same.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 47min
314. Rethinking Procrastination — Why You’re Not Lazy
Today’s conversation is one that’s so real for so many of us: procrastination.
If you’ve ever found yourself scrubbing the kitchen floor, reorganizing your closet, or redesigning your Canva templates instead of doing the one thing on your list—you’re not alone. And guess what? You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And nothing is wrong with you.
In this episode, Emme and I take some inspiration from a recent Huberman Lab podcast and dive into a deeper, more compassionate perspective on procrastination. We’ll unpack: ✨ Why procrastination isn’t about laziness—it’s about unprocessed emotions. ✨ The surprising role fear, perfectionism, and even grief play in why we delay tasks. ✨ How procrastination can actually be your brain’s way of preparing you. ✨ Simple, grace-filled strategies to move forward—like creating small wins, reframing the story, and giving yourself space to feel.
We get really personal in this one. I even share how wedding emotions snuck up on me (cue the tears 😭) and how processing them unlocked clarity and momentum. You’ll leave with practical tools and, I hope, a fresh sense of kindness toward yourself.
Because procrastination doesn’t define you—it can actually teach you. And when you lean in, honor your emotions, and take one small step, you’ll be amazed at what you can create.
With love, Edie
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Aug 26, 2025 • 25min
313. 4 Habits That 10x’d My Life, Income & Joy!
313. 4 Habits That 10x’d My Life, Income & Joy!
I just wrapped up hosting my Next Level Summit and I’m still overflowing with gratitude—not just for the event itself, but for the way God has shown me again and again that living in alignment with who He created me to be changes everything.
Today I’m sharing 4 habits that have truly 10x’d my life, my income, and my joy. And no, they’re probably not what you’d guess. They’re not about working harder or hustling more—they’re about simplifying, aligning your daily actions with your deepest desires, and living with more intention and presence.
Inside, I’ll walk you through: ✨ How ruthless simplicity brings more peace than you ever imagined. ✨ The daily practices of deep inner work that keep me grounded and creative. ✨ Why small, consistent actions build massive trust with yourself. ✨ The power of rest, sacred space, and allowing yourself to refuel.
If you’ve been craving a way of living that feels lighter, more joyful, and more aligned with God’s calling on your life, this episode is for you.
And friend, I want you to actually grab a piece of paper while you listen. On one side, write your true heart’s desires. On the other side, write the actions you’re currently taking. Do they line up? This little exercise could shift everything for you, the way it has for me.
I pray this conversation inspires you to simplify, refocus, and take one small step toward the life God is calling you to live.
💌 If you’re listening in real time, we still have just a few spots left in our Life Coach Certification for next year. If you feel called to lead, coach, or serve at a deeper level—this might be your nudge.
Join Coach Certification here! http://ediewadsworthcoaching.com/certification
Join My Most Magical 90 group here! https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/mostmagical90
With love & gratitude, Edie
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Aug 21, 2025 • 44min
312. How Your Thoughts Shape Your Life (and How to Change Them with One Powerful Tool)
312. How Your Thoughts Shape Your Life (and How to Change Them with One Powerful Tool)
Ever feel stuck in the same negative cycles of thinking, like you’re wearing the same tired “outfit” in your mind every day? What if you could shop your thoughts the way you shop your closet—and choose ones that actually help you create the life you want?
In this episode of House of Joy, Edie and Emme pull back the curtain on one of the most powerful tools we teach in Life Mentoring School: the Creation Cycle. Together, we break down how your thoughts, feelings, and actions all weave together to shape your life—whether you’re aware of it or not.
We’ll share:
Why changing your thoughts is the key to real, lasting transformation
How to recognize the “default” thought patterns keeping you stuck
Simple ways to interrupt the cycle and create new results in your life
A biblical perspective on renewing your mind and taking your thoughts captive
Practical examples (yes, even a puffy-sleeved shirt makes the cut!)
This conversation will help you see your thoughts differently and empower you to create a more intentional, joy-filled, God-centered life.
So grab a coffee, come hang out with us, and let’s shop your thought closet together.
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Aug 19, 2025 • 22min
311. The Thing You Think Disqualifies You Is the Very Thing That Makes You Powerful
311. The Thing You Think Disqualifies You Is the Very Thing That Makes You Powerful
For years, I believed my past disqualified me. I thought my mistakes, my upbringing, even my ADHD brain made me less-than. And more recently, I’ve faced health challenges that left me wondering if I could still lead, teach, and serve the way I wanted to. But here’s what I’ve learned: those exact things—my quirks, my struggles, the parts of me I used to hide—are what make me relatable, believable, and powerful. They are what qualify me.
In this episode, I share:
How I’ve shifted from performing to embodying who I really am.
Why moving from consumption to creation has changed everything.
The powerful shift from hustle to flow that has allowed me to do meaningful work with more ease and joy.
I believe God is so good at taking what we see as flaws or limitations and turning them into gifts we can share with the world. So, I want you to ask yourself: what’s the thing you’ve been tempted to hide? What if that’s the very thing God wants to use in you?
✨ Plus, I’ll tell you all about our Behind the Scenes Experience and the upcoming Next Level Life Summit happening August 20th. This is your chance to see what it really looks like to create a meaningful, abundant life—and to join me for a day of encouragement and transformation.
🎯 Join The Most Magical 90 + Virtual Christian Life Coaching Summit: https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/mostmagical90 — You’ll get both experiences for the price of one!
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Aug 14, 2025 • 35min
310. 5 Sneaky Ways Scarcity is Showing Up in Your Life (and How to Shift to Abundance)
310. 5 Sneaky Ways Scarcity is Showing Up in Your Life (and How to Shift to Abundance)
We usually think of “scarcity” as not having enough money or stuff… but what if it’s actually hiding in your thoughts about time, relationships, opportunities, and even your own purpose?
In this episode of House of Joy, Dr. Edie and Emme pull back the curtain on five surprising ways a scarcity mindset might be running the show without you even knowing it—and how to flip the script to start living in genuine abundance right now.
From feeling like you’re “always behind” to thinking “there’s never enough time” to doubting your unique contribution, these sneaky beliefs quietly drain your energy, keep you stuck, and rob you of the joy you already have. You’ll learn how to spot them, reframe them, and step into a mindset that’s rooted in gratitude, peace, and trust.
Whether you’re planning a wedding, starting a business, chasing a dream, or just trying to live fully present, this conversation will help you stop running on the hamster wheel of “not enough” and start creating more of what matters most.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why scarcity isn’t just about money (and where it’s most likely hiding in your life)
How one small thought can quietly sabotage your motivation and joy
The mindset shift that collapses time and multiplies the moments that matter
Why your belief has to come before you see the proof
How abundance and faith are deeply connected
📌 If you’ve been craving more peace, more purpose, and more joy—without adding more to your plate—this episode is for you.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 23min
309. The Surprising Truth About Success (and Why I Walked Away from Medicine)
From a busy physician’s schedule that left her missing precious moments with her kids, to becoming a life coach and building a life filled with purpose, presence, and joy, Edie shares the mindset shifts and practical tools that helped her redefine what success really means.
If you’ve ever looked at your life “on paper” and wondered why it doesn’t feel as good as it looks—or if you’ve felt restless in a season that seems stable—this conversation will encourage you to think bigger, live more intentionally, and design a life that truly fits who you are.
Why traditional definitions of success often leave us restless and unfulfilled.
The pivotal moments that led Edie to leave her career in medicine.
How to identify what you really want (without dismissing it as selfish or unrealistic).
The essential skills that create real success: emotional strength, mindset renewal, resilience, and goal-setting.
Two powerful questions to help you discover your own definition of success.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 41min
308. The Wildest Decisions We’ve Ever Made (and Why We’d Make Them Again)
You’re joining us in our comfiest sweatshirts, post-lake day, pajama-party vibes and all—because today’s episode is a little unhinged in the best way. 😄
In this heart-to-heart, Edie and Emme dive into some of the most unexpected and life-changing decisions they’ve ever made—from the hilarious to the heavy. You’ll hear stories about platinum pixie cuts, turquoise kitchen cabinets, nose surgeries gone wrong… and the raw, redemptive journey of overcoming addiction and choosing a brand-new chapter.
Whether it was quitting jobs, saying yes to scary opportunities, or walking away from things that no longer served them, these decisions shaped the beautiful lives they live today. This one is full of laughter, tears, and truth bombs—and might just inspire you to finally say yes to the thing tugging at your heart.
💭 In this episode, we talk about:
Why the “wrong” decision might actually be the right one
The spiritual awakening that came after walking away from weed
Emme’s brave decision to quit her job and join the podcast full-time
Edie’s rebellious turquoise cabinets (that went viral)
The unexpected ripple effects of choosing purpose over perfection
…and some hair choices we deeply regret 😂
This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to trust, leap, and laugh through the chaos.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 23min
307. The #1 Reason Midlife Women Feel Restless: And the Shift That Will Set You Free
You’ve built a beautiful life, you’ve checked all the boxes… so why does it still feel like something’s missing? Why do you feel a little stuck, a little heavy, a little off?
In today’s heartfelt solo episode, we’re talking about something so many midlife women feel but don’t always have the words for: restlessness.
Dr. Edie opens up about what this season of restlessness really means—and how it might not be a sign that something’s wrong, but instead a divine invitation to create, to express, and to finally share the wisdom that’s been growing inside of you for years.
If you’ve ever felt a holy nudge for “more” but weren’t sure what to do with it, this episode will speak straight to your heart.
Why midlife women often feel a sense of restlessness and resentment
The trap of over-consuming and under-creating
The unused wisdom inside you—and why it might be what’s weighing you down
The difference between Chronos and Kairos time (and how to live in the latter)
How creativity (even something as simple as knitting!) restores your nervous system
The kind of soul-aligned living that actually gives you more energy
The spiritual shift that happens when you stop hiding and start expressing
“There are seasons when I thought I needed rest, but what I really needed was release.” —Dr. Edie Wadsworth
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Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 4min
306. From Hiding to Healing: A Candid Conversation on Parenting, Addiction & Redemption
What happens when you let your guard down and share the real story?
In this deeply personal episode of The House of Joy, Dr. Edie and her daughter Emme sit down for one of the most honest and hope-filled conversations we've ever had on the podcast. What began as a behind-the-scenes interview for Edie’s coaching program has, over the years, become one of the most talked-about and transformational moments in our community—and today, we’re sharing it with you.
From Emme’s journey through college, addiction, and emotional disconnection to the healing power of prayer, love, and community, this episode is a raw invitation to see the humanity in our kids—and the redemption woven into every hard season.
Whether you're parenting adult children, walking through a hard season yourself, or wondering how to hold space for someone you love without judgment or control—this one is for you.
A behind-the-scenes look at Emmy’s candid confession and journey to healing
How Edie and Stevie parented through addiction with love instead of control
The subtle ways codependence and people-pleasing show up in parenting
Why creating safe spaces of unconditional love changes everything
How Emmy’s spiritual reawakening led to personal transformation
The redemptive power of vulnerability, forgiveness, and coming home
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Jul 22, 2025 • 21min
305. Training Your Brain for Miracles: Cultivating a Mindset of Wonder, Faith & Possibility
In this second episode of our brand-new series on The Agreements That Activate Your Most Magical Life, Dr. Edie dives deep into one of her all-time favorite mindset tools: the Miracle Mindset.
Your brain is always filtering your experience of the world—so the question is, what are you telling it to look for?
In this uplifting conversation, Edie teaches you how to retrain your brain to notice the beauty, blessings, and divine fingerprints in your everyday life. From the science behind your brain’s filtering system (hello, Reticular Activating System!) to the power of simple practices like gratitude, spoken affirmation, and wonder, this episode will inspire you to wake up to the goodness already surrounding you.
Because when you change what you agree with, you change what you see. And when you change what you see, you change how you show up.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or just ready for a reset, this is your invitation to put on your miracle glasses and start noticing how God is already at work—in the smallest moments and the grandest gestures.
What the Reticular Activating System is—and why it matters
How to spot when you're emotionally agreeing with fear, stress, or resentment
Why belief always precedes the miracle
4 simple ways to cultivate a miracle mindset daily
How to gently reframe overwhelm and return to joy
✨ “Miracles are the language of God—and when you train your heart to look for them, you'll see them everywhere.” — Dr. Edie
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