The Next Right Thing

In this podcast, the host explores the concept of spiritual direction and its transformative power in deepening one's relationship with God. She discusses the joy found in offering spiritual direction and emphasizes the importance of community, silence, and holding space. The conversation aims to assist listeners in their decision-making process regarding spiritual direction.

When it comes to spiritual practice and life with God, it might be your default to think you're doing it wrong. Even though I've walked with my friend Jesus for many decades, have written many faith-based books, hold a master's degree in Christian spiritual formation and even teach in a master's level program on the same topic, I still carry around that childlike question sometimes without even realizing it. Am I doing this wrong? Am I on the right track? Am I going to be okay? Let's talk about it. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Preorder How to Walk Into a Room Subscribe to The Soul Minimalist on Substack The Quiet Collection app Order The Next Right Thing Guided Journal Grab a copy of my book The Next Right Thing Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman Download the transcript

In this episode, the speaker reflects on naming what is saving their life in the current season. They discuss objects that provide comfort and grounding, such as rocks and hand crosses. They also share various things saving their life during autumn, including plants, a magnetic phone stand, and doodling. Additionally, they talk about a life-saving gadget, favorite fall playlists, and their new book announcement. The speaker encourages listeners to consider what is saving their own lives.

In this episode, I'm sharing about one of my next right things. For the last two-ish years, I've been working on my next book and it's finally time to tell you about it. If you're standing at a threshold, this book offers a framework for knowing when it's good to stay and when it might be time to move on. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Preorder How to Walk Into a Room Subscribe to The Soul Minimalist on Substack The Quiet Collection app Order The Next Right Thing Guided Journal Grab a copy of my book The Next Right Thing Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman Download the transcript

Today I'm talking with not one, but two guests. From their rural homestead in Charlottesville, Virginia, it's husband and wife duo Daniel and Lauren Goans, known as Lowland Hum. With the release of their brand new album From Self, With Love, this seemed like the perfect time to have them on the podcast to talk about some of the key decisions they've made along their way. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Subscribe to The Soul Minimalist on Substack Find Lowland Hum on Instagram Visit Lowland Hum's website Find Lowland Hum on Patreon The Quiet Collection app Order The Next Right Thing Guided Journal Grab a copy of my book The Next Right Thing Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman Download the transcript

Our emotions and feelings can take up a lot of space at the table. There may have been times we've gotten in trouble for them, either because we've shared too much and regretted it later, or we've been scolded or blamed for being too sensitive or too much or too something. That's when we've tended to label our feelings as not okay. But this is not the only story there is. How do our feelings impact our ability to make wise decisions and what good role can they play? Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Subscribe to The Soul Minimalist on Substack The Journey Toward Wholeness by Suzanne Stabile Try Softer and Strong Like Water by Aundi Kolber Episode 170: Try Softer with Aundi Kolber Episode 213: How to Make Embodied Decisions with Dr. Hillary L. McBride The Quiet Collection app Order The Next Right Thing Guided Journal Grab a copy of my book The Next Right Thing Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman Download the transcript

In this episode, the speaker discusses what decisive people know that indecisive people don't. She explores the results of a decisiveness poll and the top reasons for indecisiveness. The host encourages listeners to develop small habits for confident decision making. Lastly, she reflects on the importance of learning from decisive people and shaping our lives through daily decisions.

Exploring the hindrances of perfectionism and the importance of moving forward; strategies for overcoming different perfectionistic mindsets; how constant defensiveness can stem from perfectionism; reflecting on perfectionistic tendencies and personal growth.

Accidental home cook and author Bri McKoy joins the host to talk about the next right thing in the kitchen. They discuss decision fatigue, trusting oneself, embracing foundational techniques, taking the shame out of cooking, starting a cooking YouTube channel, and gaining confidence and joy in the kitchen.

Explore strategies for finding relief from information overload, including curating a collection of experts, recognizing valuable online content, and managing information through unfollowing unnecessary accounts. Discover tips such as setting timers for reading and prioritizing health-related appointments. Find relief by turning to community support, limiting access to information, engaging in other activities while using the phone, and deleting unnecessary photos.