Is there no time to cook?  Are you squeezing multiple sports for multiple kids this season?  Do you have to travel for your child’s tournaments, competitions, or performances and have zero time to cook?  The dilemma is real and it’s so easy to go through a drive thru or grab quick snacks that are highly processed and probably not the best fuel for growing athletes and artists in our children.  There will be plenty of times when this is the only option, but how can we reduce this possibility?   In this episode, I will share 5 healthy, no-cook snack options a busy mom can quickly prepare for her family.     Scripture referenced:  1 Corinthians 10:31, Matthew 11:28-30 If you enjoyed this episode, please share this with another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care! Did you know that I have a free community of women just like you? Busy moms who are working hard to keep everything running smoothly in their families.  Find ways to take care of yourself through a healthy lifestyle with food, fitness, and most importantly with Jesus!  We share tips and strategies, have accountability check-in's, and so much more! Come join us at this link: HERE   Become an Insider for Self-Care for Busy Moms! By being an Insider, you will get: Weekly suggestions & strategies to take better care of yourself. Encouragement to thrive wherever God has you. Exclusive info about special events and offers. Become an Insider HERE Contact - > hello@suroselfcareforbusymoms.com Podcast -＞ Link: HERE Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group  Self-Care for Busy Christian Moms Instagram -＞@susanro.rest   Next Steps: Step 1: Join our supportive community of moms looking for tips, strategy, and encouragement at the free Facebook group Self-Care for Busy Christian Moms: HERE Step 2: Share this episode with another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care! Step 3: Leave a quick review for the show on Apple podcasts.   Step 4: Become an Insider right HERE I am always so encouraged to know that this podcast is helping you!  Together, we can encourage one another for long-term strength and health because it matters to our families and for future generations to come.    I appreciate your kindness, God bless! Xo Susan

Hey Friend! Have you tried all the stress management strategies out there but feel little difference?  Does it feel overwhelming to even research stress management strategies? Are you grasping at any and all strategies to reduce stress, but find that you are right back where you started?...and even more overwhelmed? You are not alone!  Sometimes in our desperation to find a solution or a relief from the stress we are experiencing, that in itself can be a distraction and not very helpful. In this episode, we will dive into how Jesus models to us a rhythm of “retreat and return” that is relevant to us today.  Scriptures referenced in the episode: Luke 5:12-16 Philippians 4:6-7 Isaiah 41:10 Additional Scriptures to pray and meditate on (these are just starting points and suggestions): Psalm 23 Proverbs 3:5-6 Psalm 91 Ephesians 1:16-20 Deuteronomy 28:1-14 If you enjoyed this episode, please share this with another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care! Did you know that I have a free community of women just like you? Busy moms who are working hard to keep everything running smoothly in their families.  Find ways to take care of yourself through a healthy lifestyle with food, fitness, and most importantly with Jesus!  We share tips and strategies, have accountability check-in's, and so much more! Come join us at this link: HERE   Become an Insider for Self-Care for Busy Moms! By being an Insider, you will get: Weekly suggestions & strategies to take better care of yourself. Encouragement to thrive wherever God has you. Exclusive info about special events and offers. Become an Insider HERE Contact - > hello@suroselfcareforbusymoms.com Podcast -＞ Link: HERE Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group  Self-Care for Busy Christian Moms Instagram -＞@susanro.rest   Next Steps: Step 1: Join our supportive community of moms looking for tips, strategy, and encouragement at the free Facebook group Self-Care for Busy Christian Moms: HERE Step 2: Share this episode with another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care! Step 3: Leave a quick review for the show on Apple podcasts.   Step 4: Become an Insider right HERE I am always so encouraged to know that this podcast is helping you!  Together, we can encourage one another for long-term strength and health because it matters to our families and for future generations to come.    I so appreciate your kindness, God bless! Xo Susan

Hey Friend! Are you feeling stressed and frustrated with circumstances that are out of your control? Do you have muscle tension and tightness in your neck and upper shoulders or other part of your body because of the stress in your life? Are you experiencing overwhelm and feel like you have no control? Today, we are going into details on how physical exercise can have an impact on your mental health especially if you are feeling frustrated and feel like things are out of control. If you enjoyed this episode, please share this with another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care! Did you know that I have a free community of women just like you? Busy moms who are working hard to keep everything running smoothly in their families.  Find ways to take care of yourself through a healthy lifestyle with food, fitness, and most importantly with Jesus!  We share tips and strategies, have accountability check-in's, and so much more! Come join us at this link: HERE    Become an Insider for Self-Care for Busy Moms! By being an Insider, you will get: Weekly suggestions & strategies to take better care of yourself. Encouragement to thrive wherever God has you. Exclusive info about special events and offers. Become an Insider HERE   Contact - > hello@suroselfcareforbusymoms.com Podcast -＞ Link: HERE Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group  Self-Care for Busy Christian Moms Instagram -＞@susanro.rest   Next Steps: Step 1: Join our supportive community of moms looking for tips, strategy, and encouragement at the free Facebook group Self-Care for Busy Christian Moms: HERE Step 2: Share this episode with another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care! Step 3: Leave a quick review for the show on Apple podcasts.   Step 4: Become an Insider right HERE I am always so encouraged to know that this podcast is helping you!  Together, we can encourage one another for long-term strength and health because it matters to our families and for future generations to come.     I so appreciate your kindness, God bless! Xo Susan    

Hey Mama! Are you searching for easy Mediterranean recipes? Do you feel stuck on how to put together something that resembles a Mediterranean dinner? Are you looking for an easy way to streamline your weekday dinners so you can have more Mediterranean foods? In this episode, I will discuss the 4 elements that help me put together a Mediterranean meal at our home.  I then have 3 easy options that I can do with the basic 4 elements that I have either bought or prepared in advance.   Scripture reference in this episode: Ephesians 2:10   Easy Chicken Shawarma recipe HERE Easy Tzatziki recipe HERE   If you enjoyed this episode, please share this with another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care! Did you know that I have a free community of women just like you? Busy moms who are working hard to keep everything running smoothly in their families.  Find ways to take care of yourself through a healthy lifestyle with food, fitness, and most importantly with Jesus!  We share tips and strategies, have accountability check-in's, and so much more! Come join us at this link: HERE    Become an Insider for Self-Care for Busy Moms! By being an Insider, you will get: Weekly suggestions & strategies to take better care of yourself. Encouragement to thrive wherever God has you. Exclusive info about special events and offers. Become an Insider HERE   Contact - > hello@suroselfcareforbusymoms.com Podcast -＞ Link: HERE Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group  Self-Care for Busy Christian Moms Instagram -＞@susanro.rest   Next Steps: Step 1: Join our supportive community of moms looking for tips, strategy, and encouragement at the free Facebook group Self-Care for Busy Christian Moms: HERE Step 2: Share this episode with another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care! Step 3: Leave a quick review for the show on Apple podcasts.   Step 4: Become an Insider right HERE I am always so encouraged to know that this podcast is helping you!  Together, we can encourage one another for long-term strength and health because it matters to our families and for future generations to come.     I so appreciate your kindness, God bless! Xo Susan  

Hi Friend! Are you wiped out and feel totally drained?   Do you feel like you are always running around with no margin? Is anxiety, overwhelm, and stress dominating your days on a daily basis? In this episode, I’m sharing what you can do to banish the burnout, stress and anxiety that creeps in throughout the days…and without spending a dime!  I have been using these 2 strategies over the years and still use them immediately when I feel burned out and stretched and you can do the same for you in your busy schedule so you can have mental peace and calm even in the midst of your busy life. Scriptures referenced in this episode: Matthew 11:28-30 Psalm 55:22   If you enjoyed this episode, please share this with another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care! Did you know that I have a free community of women just like you? Busy moms who are working hard to keep everything running smoothly in their families.  Find ways to take care of yourself through a healthy lifestyle with food, fitness, and most importantly with Jesus!  We share tips and strategies, have accountability check-in's, and so much more! Come join us at this link: HERE    Become an Insider for Self-Care for Busy Moms! By being an Insider, you will get: Weekly suggestions & strategies to take better care of yourself. Encouragement to thrive wherever God has you. Exclusive info about special events and offers. Become an Insider HERE   Contact - > hello@suroselfcareforbusymoms.com Podcast -＞ Link: HERE Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group  Self-Care for Busy Christian Moms Instagram -＞@susanro.rest   Next Steps: Step 1: Join our supportive community of moms looking for tips, strategy, and encouragement at the free Facebook group Self-Care for Busy Christian Moms: HERE Step 2: Share this episode with another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care! Step 3: Leave a quick review for the show on Apple podcasts.   Step 4: Become an Insider right HERE I am always so encouraged to know that this podcast is helping you!  Together, we can encourage one another for long-term strength and health because it matters to our families and for future generations to come.     I so appreciate your kindness, God bless! Xo Susan  

Hey Friend! No time to go to the gym?   Is a gym membership not in your budget right now? Are you wondering how on earth to get any exercise without having to go to a gym? In this episode, I’m sharing what you can do to establish a daily exercise routine without needing to have a gym membership.  I have used these 4 strategies to establish a daily exercise routine that’s flexible to my busy life and you can do the same for you in your busy schedule so you can have long-term health and fitness. If you enjoyed this episode, please share this with another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care! Did you know that I have a free community of women just like you? Busy moms who are working hard to keep everything running smoothly in their families.  Find ways to take care of yourself through a healthy lifestyle with food, fitness, and most importantly with Jesus!  We share tips and strategies, have accountability check-in's, and so much more! Come join us at this link: HERE    Become an Insider for Self-Care for Busy Moms! By being an Insider, you will get: Weekly suggestions & strategies to take better care of yourself. Encouragement to thrive wherever God has you. Exclusive info about special events and offers. Become an Insider HERE   Contact - > hello@suroselfcareforbusymoms.com Podcast -＞ Link: HERE Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group  Self-Care for Busy Christian Moms Instagram -＞@susanro.rest   Next Steps: Step 1: Join our supportive community of moms looking for tips, strategy, and encouragement at the free Facebook group Self-Care for Busy Christian Moms: HERE Step 2: Share this episode with another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care! Step 3: Leave a quick review for the show on Apple podcasts.   Step 4: Become an Insider right HERE I am always so encouraged to know that this podcast is helping you!  Together, we can encourage one another for long-term strength and health because it matters to our families and for future generations to come.     I so appreciate your kindness, God bless! Xo Susan  

Hey Mama! Do you wish to exercise, but you just can’t seem to find any time? Are the myriad of diet plans out there getting you stuck? Is it difficult to be able to stay consistent with healthy foods and exercise? In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 pillars that anchor my days and how they can help you make simple, lasting choices around food and exercise so you can build long-term strength.  You’ll discover a clear strategy for fitting in daily movement and getting the nutrients your body needs for a healthy lifestyle, so you have the strength to do all God has called you to do.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share this with another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care! Did you know that I have a free community of women just like you? Busy moms who are working hard to keep everything running smoothly in their families.  Find ways to take care of yourself through a healthy lifestyle with food, fitness, and most importantly with Jesus!  We share tips and strategies, have accountability check-in's, and so much more! Come join us at this link: HERE    Become an Insider for Self-Care for Busy Moms! By being an Insider, you will get: Weekly suggestions & strategies to take better care of yourself. Encouragement to thrive wherever God has you. Exclusive info about special events and offers. Become an Insider HERE   Contact - > hello@suroselfcareforbusymoms.com Podcast -＞ Link: HERE Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group  Self-Care for Busy Christian Moms Instagram -＞@susanro.rest   Next Steps: Step 1: Join our supportive community of moms looking for tips, strategy, and encouragement at the free Facebook group Self-Care for Busy Christian Moms: HERE Step 2: Share this episode with another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care! Step 3: Leave a quick review for the show on Apple podcasts.   Step 4: Become an Insider right HERE I am always so encouraged to know that this podcast is helping you!  Together, we can encourage one another for long-term strength and health because it matters to our families and for future generations to come.     I so appreciate your kindness, God bless! Xo Susan    

Is your schedule jam packed and there is no time to exercise? Are you struggling to make healthy food choices because with zero time, comfort food and take out fits the bill every time?  Does it feel like you never have enough time in a day…and you are running on fumes? Do you feel your heart pounding because you just realized there’s another appointment today that you totally forgot about, and you’re trying to figure out how to make it all fit in?   Welcome to self-care for busy moms. I'm Susan, a friend of Jesus, a wife, and boy mom.    That was me when I was overwhelmed with my kids and their schedules.  I was frustrated with my body and the lack of control I felt.  I struggled with finding time, motivation or the discipline to exercise regularly or have any self-care.  For many years, my striving to run things smoothly pushed me to ignore how stress and anxiety was affecting my body and the mental drain I felt.   I finally realized that in order to be there for my family, I needed to slow down and tend to myself to have physical health and peace.  I focused on physical therapy and strategies to relax and de-stress through self-care and most importantly, on my foundation in Christ.  This was central to this process and it can be the same for you!  This started a decades-long process of learning to find what works and does not work for me.    I am so excited you're here! This podcast will inspire and offer solutions for you to make healthy food and lifestyle choices for strength and longevity so you can continue to pour into your family and your future grandchildren by producing fruit and remaining vital and green declaring that, “the Lord is my rock and there is nothing but goodness in him!” (Psalm 92: 14-15)   I created a strategy that works with ME.  A step by step process that I could actually stick with.  Even when there are times I fall off, this process helps me get back on track faster so that I can stay the course over time for long-term health and strength.  And I'm ready to share it with you!   If you are ready to finally implement strategies so you can… -Make healthy food and Nutrition choices -Have consistent exercise for strength and longevity -Growing in your walk with Christ   - this podcast is for you!   So snap on your step counter, and make sure you have your sunscreen on!  It’s time to get started in your self-care!   Blessings, Susan