Messy but Meaningful (formerly Ed Pursuits) - Homeschooling Homesteading Healthy Living Podcast

Do you ever wake up worried about things you can’t control?In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve been learning about moving from fear to gratitude and from gratitude to faith. Through books, scriptures, prayer, and personal experience, I’ve discovered that the thoughts we rehearse matter—and that peace often begins with choosing what we focus on.I’ll share a few practices that have helped me, including affirmations, scripture study, and learning to trust God more fully in the middle of uncertainty.If you’ve been carrying worry, overwhelm, or fear about the future, I hope this episode encourages you to replace fear with faith and remember that God is still at work in your life.Books and Resources mentioned:Louise Hay BooksFlorence Scovil Shinn free pdfCatherine PonderJoe DispenzaGet my free 7 day Reset Journal when you sign up for the newsletter here: https://edpursuits.kit.com/resetjournal1Follow me on instagram @edpursuitscom and facebook @edpursuits

In the thick of everyday life, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling short. But friend, you’re doing better than you think.In this encouraging episode, I share honest stories from my own messy, beautiful journey raising eight kids—moments of doubt, grace, and growth. You’ll hear a heartfelt mix of personal experiences, scripture, and reflective questions designed to help you pause, notice your progress, and reconnect with what truly matters.This isn’t about perfection. It’s about giving yourself credit, finding purpose in the mess, and remembering that your quiet efforts have lasting impact. So take a breath—you’re not behind. You’re right where you need to be.Get my free 7 day Reset Journal when you sign up for the newsletter here: https://edpursuits.kit.com/resetjournal1Follow me on instagram and facebookCheck out the blog at edpursuits.com

In this first episode, I’m sharing why I’ve rebranded the podcast from EdPursuits to Messy but Meaningful—and what this new direction is all about.If you’ve ever felt like life is beautifully chaotic, like you’re trying to do it all but still want to stay grounded in what truly matters, this space is for you. I’m here to cheer you on, offer encouragement, and help you find peace and purpose in the everyday mess. Plus you're probably doing better than you realize!!You’ll hear a bit of my story, the heart behind this new name, and what you can expect in the episodes ahead—real conversations, practical ideas, and a whole lot of grace. We'll still be talking about homeschooling, raising kids, gardening and farm animals, herbs and mindset and mindfulness- all the things!Let’s do this journey together—with joy, with purpose, and without needing it to be perfect. Thanks for being here!!Click here to sign up for the email list and get the 7 Day Reset Journal.Click here to visit the edpursuits blog/website full of resources.Follow me on instagram @edpursuitscom and facebook @edpursuits

In this episode we talk about how important it is to follow up on the homeschool assignments we give our kids. Whenever you require more from your kids, it can be hard for them to make the transition to doing more than before. There may be complaints and feet dragging, but if you persevere and follow up with them before they are allowed to do the fun things, then they will know you are serious and adjust to the new schedule!

It turns out that that migraines and all kinds of issues can come up because of hormone fluctuations during the menstrual cycle. It's so helpful to really pay attention to your body and to start to find things that help. It's also important to be gentle with ourselves and keep up hope that we will find solutions.