What if the greatest legacy you leave your children isn’t your wisdom, protection, or provision — but your story? In this heartfelt episode, I open Exodus 13 and unpack the moment God told His people to tell their children what He had done — not just once, but every generation. Somewhere in those words is our modern‑day calling as parents, grandparents, and mentors: to keep telling the stories of His faithfulness. You’ll hear how sharing your own testimony becomes the key to raising kids who know and love the Lord for themselves, and why your unfinished, messy story might be the very thing God wants to use most. Together we’ll explore: How your testimony becomes a modern‑day Exodus in your family Practical ways to weave faith stories into everyday life The danger of silence — and what happens when culture fills in the blanks Why your real, imperfect story is still holy, powerful, and worth telling There’s also a companion blog post to go along with today’s episode — with reflection questions, a scripture breakdown of Exodus 13, and more encouragement to help you begin sharing your story in your own family. It’s a beautiful next step if you’re ready to go deeper. I’ll also walk you through two free tools I created just for you: Legacy of Faith Guided Journal — a free printable to help you reflect on and record your story The Healing Mirror — a companion tool to uncover what God’s been writing through your healing journey If your heart is craving deeper restoration, I’d love to invite you to the Renew & Restore Women’s Retreat this February in the Smoky Mountains — a sacred space to rest, heal, and reconnect with God. And if you’re in need of more support and or help with breaking generational patterns of dysfunction in your family dynamic, book a family coaching or biblical counseling session with me here Let’s raise a generation that knows the Lord — not just by doctrine, but by the living testimonies they’ve heard from us. xoxo, Danielle

I never expected Exodus 4 to hit me like it did. God had just called Moses to lead His people out of slavery—yet on the way to Egypt, He nearly killed him. Why? Because Moses had ignored something God had already asked him to do. In this episode, I’m getting honest about the places in our lives where we try to lead, serve, parent, or minister—while quietly avoiding obedience in our own hearts. We’ll talk about: What happened between God, Moses, and Zipporah on the road to Egypt Why obedience in your private life always precedes spiritual authority How compromise creeps in, even in “Christian” homes And why we can’t teach our kids emotional responsibility if we’re not living it ourselves This one is tender, sobering, and deeply personal—and I pray it helps you pause and invite God to meet you on the way, just like He did with Moses. 👉 Want to go deeper? I wrote a full blog post with scripture, real-life examples, and journaling prompts: Read the Blog 🧠 Ready to disciple your family with integrity? Grab the Happy Kid Toolkit here: Buy Now 🌸 And if you’re longing for a sacred space to rest, heal, and reconnect with God, I’d love for you to join me at the Renew & Restore Women’s Healing Retreat this February in the Smoky Mountains.  Learn More + Register here Let’s not just talk about obedience—let’s live it, walk it, and model it in our homes. 💛 Danielle happyfamilycoach.com

God, Do You See My Suffering? Finding Purpose in Pain and Hope in the Darkness Hey friends — it’s Danielle. If you’re in a season of pain right now, I want you to know: I see you. More importantly, God sees you. In this episode, I’m opening up the pages of Job 14 and inviting you into a real and raw conversation about suffering, grief, anxiety, trauma, and the questions we all wrestle with when life hurts. I’m not here to give you quick answers. I’m here to sit with you in the hard and speak truth over your heart. In this episode, we’ll walk through: 🔹 7 deep, soul-level questions we ALL ask in suffering (and how God answers each one) 🔹 What Job 14 teaches us about lament, honesty, and hope 🔹 Why your pain is not a punishment 🔹 How God uses suffering to shape, strengthen, and sanctify 🔹 The hope we have—even when God feels silent If you’ve ever said, “Why is this happening? Where is God? Will this ever end?” — this one’s for you. Whether you’re battling migraines like I do, carrying trauma, or helping someone else through their valley, this is a space for grace, comfort, and truth. 💬 “Job didn’t pretend to be okay. And God didn’t push him away. Your honesty is welcome here.” 💻 Read the full blog post that goes with this episode: 👉 God, Do You See My Suffering? 📥 Free Resource: Download my Letter of Release — a journaling tool to help you surrender grief, pain, or heartbreak to God. 👉 Get the free download here 📅 Book a session if you need someone to walk with you through your season of suffering. I’d be honored. 👉 Schedule here 🎟️ Join me at the Women’s Healing Retreat – February 2026 A sacred space to rest, reflect, and restore. 👉 Reserve your spot You’re not alone. You’re not forgotten. God sees. And He is near. In grace & truth, Danielle 🤍

Have you ever done everything right—walked in integrity, honored God—and still ended up misunderstood or betrayed? That’s where Joseph found himself in Genesis 39… and if I’m honest, that’s where many of us find ourselves too. In this episode, I want to remind you of something powerful: God’s presence is the true blessing. Not the position, not the promotion, not the applause—but His nearness. We’ll walk through Joseph’s highs and lows together and talk about what it means when Scripture says, “The Lord was with Joseph.” Because that same presence that sustained him through false accusation and prison is the same presence that holds you today. You’ll hear a special story from one of the women who attended our Renew & Restore Women’s Healing Retreat—a beautiful reminder that even in the hardest seasons, God is still working, healing, and redeeming what feels lost. If you’ve been in a season of waiting, suffering, or feeling unseen, this episode is for you. My prayer is that as you listen, you’ll begin to recognize that His presence is not only enough—it’s everything. xoxo, Danielle 💛 Ready to go deeper? ➡️ Book a family coaching or biblical counseling session with me: happyfamilycoach.com ➡️ Purchase the Happy Kid Toolkit: happykidtoolkit.com  ➡️ Schedule a FREE on-air family counseling session with me. Click here to learn more and sign-up ➡️ Download the FREE Letter of Release Guide - Learn how to release what you’ve been carrying, renew your mind with God’s truth, and step into freedom. → Download here 👉 Get your FREE e-book, ”The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose,” a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book. ➡️ Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here ➡️ Join us for the next “Renew & Restore” Women’s Healing Retreat — For women and young women (ages 17+) who are ready to heal, rest, and reconnect with God. Learn more + Register ➡️ Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Perfect for teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Download here. ➡️ Engage and share your answers in my group: The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach for daily encouragement 💌 Join my email list: Exclusive content, free resources, and updates!

Betrayal hurts in a way few other wounds do. Maybe it came from a spouse, a close friend, a parent, or even someone in your church. When trust is broken, it can shake your whole world and leave you wondering if you’ll ever feel safe again. In this episode, I want to walk with you through what forgiveness really looks like after betrayal. Together, we’ll talk about: How to release bitterness without excusing sin. Why forgiveness and reconciliation aren’t the same thing. The difference between building healthy boundaries and putting up walls. How to recognize real fruit of repentance when trust is being rebuilt. And how to step off the Unhappy Kid Triangle and move forward in freedom. Friend, I know this isn’t easy. Betrayal cuts deep. But Jesus knows this pain — He was betrayed by one of His closest friends — and He shows us the way through. My prayer is that as you listen, you’ll find hope, clarity, and courage to keep moving toward healing and freedom in Christ. 📥 Don’t forget to download your free resource, The Letter of Release Guide, linked in the show notes below. If this episode encourages you, share it with someone who’s carrying the sting of betrayal today. And remember — forgiveness doesn’t erase the past, but it does free your future. xoxo, Danielle 🔗 Subscribe & Stay Connected: 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube ➡️ Book a family coaching or biblical counseling session with me: happyfamilycoach.com ➡️ Purchase the Happy Kid Toolkit: happykidtoolkit.com  ➡️ Schedule a FREE on-air family counseling session with me. Click here to learn more and sign-up ➡️ Download the FREE Letter of Release Guide Learn how to release what you’ve been carrying, renew your mind with God’s truth, and step into freedom. → Download here 👉 Get your FREE e-book, ”The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose,” a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book. ➡️ Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here ➡️ Join us for the “Renew & Restore” Women’s Healing Retreat — September 18–21, 2025 in Chattanooga, TN. For women and young women (ages 17+) who are ready to heal, rest, and reconnect with God. Learn more + Register ➡️ Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Perfect for teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Download here. ➡️ Engage and share your answers in my group: The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach for daily encouragement 💌 Join my email list: Exclusive content, free resources, and updates!

Friend, have you ever laid your shame or guilt at the cross… only to find yourself picking it back up again the next day? You’re not alone. In this episode, I want to walk with you into the freedom that Romans 8:1 promises: “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” We’ll talk about why shame keeps creeping back, how to tell the difference between conviction and condemnation, and how the Happy Kid Toolkit can help you break the cycle. I’ll also share a new tool — the “Do Not Reclaim” note — to help you resist the urge to carry what Jesus has already carried for you. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to stop replaying old regrets, replace shame with truth, and live in the joy of being forgiven and free. And if you don’t yet know Jesus as your Savior, this episode includes a heartfelt invitation to surrender your life to Him — because true freedom begins with Him. 👉 Don’t forget to grab your free Letter of Release Guide in the show notes below to go even deeper. xoxo, Danielle 💛 Ready to go deeper? 📥 Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Includes a parent guide → Download here 📥 Download the FREE Letter of Release Guide Learn how to release what you’ve been carrying, renew your mind with God’s truth, and step into freedom. → Download here 🎯 Take the UHKT Role Quiz Which one do you default to in conflict? → Discover Your Go-To Position 🌿 Join me for the Women’s Healing Retreat: Renew & Restore September 18-21 in Chattanooga, Tennessee → Reserve Your Spot ➡️ Schedule a FREE on-air family counseling session with me. Click here to learn more and sign-up 🛠️ Get the Happy Kid Toolkit The system that changed our family → Buy Now 💬 Book a 1:1 Biblical Counseling or Family Coaching Session Let’s walk this journey together → Book a Session 👉 Get your FREE e-book, ”The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose,” a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Download here. 🎉 Join the private Facebook community → The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach for daily encouragement

Friend, the happiest life isn’t found in perfection — it’s found in forgiveness. In this episode, I walk with you through Romans 4:7–8 and Psalm 32, where David reminds us what it feels like to be covered by God’s mercy and released from shame. I’ll share pieces of my own story, a tool from the Happy Kid Toolkit, and the powerful Letter of Release exercise we used at my women’s retreat — because I want you to know that you don’t have to carry guilt or regret one more day. Come sit with me in this episode, and let’s discover together what it means to be forgiven, covered, and free. And don’t forget to grab your free Letter of Release Guide in the show notes below — it’s my gift to help you take the next step into freedom. xoxo, Danielle 💛 Ready to go deeper? 📥 Download the FREE Letter of Release Guide How God Covers Our Sin and Heals Our Shame → Download here 📥 Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Includes a parent guide → Download here 🎯 Take the UHKT Role Quiz Which one do you default to in conflict? → Discover Your Go-To Position 🌿 Join me for the winter Women’s Healing Retreat: Renew & Restore February 2026 (more details to come) → Upcoming Events 🛠️ Get the Happy Kid Toolkit The system that changed our family → Buy Now 💬 Book a 1:1 Biblical Counseling or Family Coaching Session Let’s walk this journey together → Book a Session 🎉 Join the private Facebook community → The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach for daily encouragement

What do you do when the place that’s supposed to be safe, healing, and welcoming becomes a place of hurt? Maybe you’ve felt favoritism, elitism, hypocrisy, or even shaming in your church. It can shake your faith and leave you wondering if you belong. In this episode, I unpack how to: Recognize church hurt and name it for what it is. Forgive without enabling — releasing bitterness while still setting healthy boundaries. Discern wisely if God is calling you to stay, speak up, or step away. Anchor your healing in Scripture and the unchanging love of Christ. Forgiveness doesn’t mean excusing sin. It means freeing your own heart from bitterness and trusting God to be your defender. With practical steps and biblical wisdom, I guide you to a place of hope, healing, and renewed faith in Jesus — even when church hurts. 📖 Romans 15:13 — “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” xoxo, Danielle 🔗 Subscribe & Stay Connected: 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube ➡️ Book a family coaching or biblical counseling session with me: happyfamilycoach.com ➡️ Purchase the Happy Kid Toolkit: happykidtoolkit.com  ➡️ Schedule a FREE on-air family counseling session with me. Click here to learn more and sign-up 👉 Get your FREE e-book, ”The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose,” a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book. ➡️ Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here ➡️ Join us for Upcoming Events ➡️ Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Perfect for teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Download here. ➡️ Engage and share your answers in my FB group: The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach for daily encouragement 💌 Join my email list: Exclusive content, free resources, and updates!

Friend, what if the hardship you’re walking through right now isn’t rejection from God, but His love? In today’s episode, I’m diving deep into Hebrews 12:4–13 to show you how God’s discipline isn’t punishment — it’s fatherly training that shapes us into holiness and peace. I’ll walk you through the passage verse by verse, unpacking key Greek words and sharing how this truth has carried me in my own life. Together, we’ll discover how to reframe trials as God’s loving instruction, how to endure when it feels painful, and how your perseverance can strengthen others around you. 🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why God’s discipline proves you are His beloved child The difference between punishment and fatherly training How to endure hardship with faith and perseverance Why discipline produces peace and righteousness in the long run How your perseverance can create a “straight path” for others If you’re weary or discouraged in a hard season, this episode will remind you: you are God’s beloved child, and His discipline is producing a harvest of righteousness and peace in you. xoxo, Danielle ✨ Be sure to grab your free resources at happyfamilycoach.com. 💛 Ready to go deeper? 📥 Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Includes a parent guide → Download here 🎯 Take the UHKT Role Quiz Which one do you default to in conflict? → Discover Your Go-To Position 🌿 Join me for the Women’s Healing Retreat: Renew & Restore September 18-21 in Chattanooga, Tennessee → Reserve Your Spot 🛠️ Get the Happy Kid Toolkit The system that changed our family → Buy Now 💬 Book a 1:1 Biblical Counseling or Family Coaching Session Let’s walk this journey together → Book a Session 🎉 Join the private Facebook community → The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach for daily encouragement

What happens when you’ve reached the top of your game — but realize fame and performance don’t fill the ache in your soul? This week, I’m joined by Belinda Halloran, a retired professional athlete, native Australian, and now a sports psychologist and mental performance coach living in Sonoma, California. Belinda’s story is one of grit, grace, and transformation. As a child prodigy, she was thrust into the spotlight — appearing on magazine covers, commercials, and rising to the professional ranks at just 18. But behind the medals and recognition, she wrestled with the emptiness of a performance-driven world. In her 20s, Belinda encountered Jesus — and everything changed. She learned how to anchor her identity not in winning or accolades, but in Christ. In this episode, Belinda opens up about: Growing up in the world of elite sport and what it cost her childhood Finding Jesus in the midst of fame, pressure, and temptation Living boldly as a Christian in the professional sports arena (when it wasn’t popular) Transitioning from Pro Athlete to Sports Psychologist & Mental Performance Coach Why faith is the foundation for balance, resilience, and joy in competition Her powerful mantra: Grace over glory And parents — don’t miss her incredible advice for raising athletic kids. Belinda encourages moms and dads to make home a refuge: “Your kids already feel immense pressure from school and their coaches. At home, let them be kids. Give them chores, play board games, go to church, talk about life outside of sports, and remind them they are your son or daughter before they are an athlete.” If you are raising a young athlete or walking through the pressures of performance as a family, Belinda’s wisdom will bless and inspire you. 💡 Connect with Belinda Belinda now works with athletes of all ages — from high school to college to professionals — as a sports psychologist and mental performance coach. She helps athletes strengthen their mindset, stay balanced, and can integrate their faith into performance. 👉 To learn more or book a consultation for your son or daughter, reach out to Belinda directly: Website: coachbperformance.com Instagram: @coachbelindahalloran Podcast: Plan B - Athletes Supporting Athletes Email: CoachB@coachbperformance.com WhatsApp: 415-583-3783 Don’t wait until the pressure breaks your athlete — give them the gift of a coach who understands both high-level performance and the deeper need for faith and balance. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or happyfamilycoach.com/podcast #FaithOverFame #ChristianParenting #RaisingAthletes #GraceOverGlory #SportsPsychology #HappyFamilyCoach #MentalPerformanceCoach

There’s a moment in Mark 15:42–47 that we often rush past—the space between the cross and the resurrection. Jesus’ body is in the tomb, the stone is rolled in place, and to everyone watching, it looks like the end. But I want to remind you—God was still working. In this episode, I’m inviting you into those quiet, in-between seasons of life when the miracle hasn’t come yet. We’ll talk about what it looks like to trust God in the waiting, to keep showing up when nothing seems to be changing, and to believe He’s still writing the story in your marriage, your parenting, your relationships, and your own heart. xoxo, Danielle 📖 Mark 15:42–47 (NIV) 🔗 Subscribe & Stay Connected: 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube ➡️ Book a family coaching or biblical counseling session with me: happyfamilycoach.com ➡️ Purchase the Happy Kid Toolkit: happykidtoolkit.com  ➡️ Schedule a FREE on-air family counseling session with me. Click here to learn more and sign-up 👉 Get your FREE e-book, ”The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose,” a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book. ➡️ Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here ➡️ Join us for the “Renew & Restore” Women’s Healing Retreat — September 18–21, 2025 in Chattanooga, TN. For women and young women (ages 17+) who are ready to heal, rest, and reconnect with God. Learn more + Register ➡️ Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Perfect for teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Download here. ➡️ Engage and share your answers in my FB group: The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach for daily encouragement 💌 Join my email list: Exclusive content, free resources, and updates!

In Acts 19:23–41, we see a full-blown riot break out in Ephesus after the gospel disrupts the city’s economy, pride, and idol worship. What started with one man’s complaint turned into hours of shouting — and most people didn’t even know why they were there. In today’s episode, I’m unpacking what really happened in Ephesus that day and why mob mentality still spreads so quickly in our culture. I’ll show you how this same pattern shows up in our families, churches, and even online — and how you can use the Happy Kid Toolkit and the Reality Mat to stay grounded in truth when emotions run high. Whether it’s online outrage, workplace drama, or family tension, my prayer is that this conversation will help you think critically, lead with wisdom, and model truth-first living for the next generation. xoxo, Danielle 🔗 Subscribe & Stay Connected: 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube ➡️ Book a family coaching or biblical counseling session with me: happyfamilycoach.com ➡️ Purchase the Happy Kid Toolkit: happykidtoolkit.com  ➡️ Schedule a FREE on-air family counseling session with me. Click here to learn more and sign-up 👉 Get your FREE e-book, ”The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose,” a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book. ➡️ Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here ➡️ Join us for the “Renew & Restore” Women’s Healing Retreat — September 18–21, 2025 in Chattanooga, TN. For women and young women (ages 17+) who are ready to heal, rest, and reconnect with God. Learn more + Register ➡️ Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Perfect for teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Download here. ➡️ Engage and share your answers in my FB group: The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach for daily encouragement 💌 Join my email list: Exclusive content, free resources, and updates!

here to learn more and sign-up 👉 Get your FREE e-book, ”The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose,” a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book. ➡️ Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here ➡️ Join us for the “Renew & Restore” Women’s Healing Retreat — September 18–21, 2025 in Chattanooga, TN. For women and young women (ages 17+) who are ready to heal, rest, and reconnect with God. Learn more + Register ➡️ Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Perfect for teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Download here. ➡️ Engage and share your answers in my FB group: The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach for daily encouragement 💌 Join my email list: Exclusive content, free resources, and updates!

While traveling through the UK with my daughter Reese in July 2025, we had the incredible privilege of worshipping at Hillsong Church Central London. The praise was powerful, the Word was rich, and the Spirit of God was moving in a way that reminded me — His Kingdom truly has no borders. In this special mini episode (recorded on my phone as a voice memo while in London — so forgive the less-than-perfect audio quality!), I’m sharing my heart with my UK listeners — who, after the U.S., are the second largest audience for this podcast. You’ll hear about the joy of worshipping with our global family, why unity in the Body of Christ matters for our homes and legacy, and how you can pray with your kids for believers around the world. Whether you’re listening from the UK, the U.S., or anywhere else, you are part of this Kingdom family. Thank you for being here. If you’re a UK listener, I’d love to hear from you! Send me a DM on Instagram at @thehappyfamilycoach and let me know where you’re tuning in from. And if this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs to be reminded that God’s family is truly worldwide. xoxo, Danielle 🔗 Subscribe & Stay Connected: 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube ➡️ Book a family coaching or biblical counseling session with me: happyfamilycoach.com ➡️ Purchase the Happy Kid Toolkit: happykidtoolkit.com  ➡️ Schedule a FREE on-air family counseling session with me. Click here to learn more and sign-up 👉 Get your FREE e-book, ”The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose,” a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book. ➡️ Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here ➡️ Join us for the “Renew & Restore” Women’s Healing Retreat — September 18–21, 2025 in Chattanooga, TN. For women and young women (ages 17+) who are ready to heal, rest, and reconnect with God. Learn more + Register ➡️ Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Perfect for teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Download here. ➡️ Engage and share your answers in my FB group: The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach for daily encouragement 💌 Join my email list: Exclusive content, free resources, and updates!

What if the person you’re blaming in your life right now is actually the mirror God is using to heal you? In this episode, we’re diving deep into Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:1–5—about planks, specks, and the kind of heart work that leads to real change. I share part of my personal story, including how I spent years blaming others for how I felt, how I didn’t know Jesus during most of my first marriage, and how I eventually came to understand that healing begins with me. Through the lens of The Peacemaker by Ken Sande, the Unhappy Kid Triangle, and the power of biblical counseling, we explore how judgment, blame, and control keep us stuck—and how Jesus sets us free. You’ll learn how to: Recognize your default role in conflict (Blaming Bully, Bossy Helper, or Helpless Baby) Own your part in emotional and relational breakdowns Take the plank out of your own eye first (and what that really means) Heal core beliefs and lies that keep you trapped in cycles of pain Use confession, humility, and gospel-centered wisdom to restore peace This episode is for anyone navigating conflict in marriage, parenting, friendships, or church life—and ready to grow in emotional and spiritual maturity. 📘 Mentioned in this episode: The Peacemaker by Ken Sande + Relational Wisdom 360 (RW360.org) Take the free ”Discover Your Go-To Position On The Unhappy Kid Triangle” quiz here 💛 Ready to go deeper? 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube ➡️ Book a family coaching or biblical counseling session with me: happyfamilycoach.com ➡️ Purchase the Happy Kid Toolkit: happykidtoolkit.com  ➡️ Schedule a FREE on-air family counseling session with me. Click here to learn more and sign-up 👉 Get your FREE e-book, ”The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose,” a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book. ➡️ Join us for the “Renew & Restore” Women’s Healing Retreat — September 18–21, 2025 in Chattanooga, TN. For women and young women (ages 17+) who are ready to heal, rest, and reconnect with God. Learn more + Register ➡️ Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Perfect for teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Download here. ➡️ Engage and share your answers in my FB group: The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach for daily encouragement 💌 Join my email list: Exclusive content, free resources, and updates!

Ever feel like you’re not cut out for parenting? Like someone else would do a better job raising your strong-willed, emotional, or struggling child? In this episode, we look at Luke 6:12–16 and the unexpected team Jesus chose to change the world—and how that speaks directly to your role as a parent. Jesus didn’t pick the most qualified. He picked the willing. The messy. The emotional. The overlooked. And He’s doing the same with you. This episode will encourage and equip you to: Lead your family with prayer, not pressure See your child’s struggles as raw material for calling Speak identity over your kids like Jesus did with His disciples Parent from a place of legacy—not just survival If you’ve ever wondered why you were chosen to lead your family, this conversation will renew your confidence and restore your vision. You are called, not qualified—and that’s exactly the point. I can’t wait for you to hear it! xoxo, Danielle 💛 Ready to go deeper? 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube ➡️ Book a family coaching or biblical counseling session with me: happyfamilycoach.com ➡️ Purchase the Happy Kid Toolkit: happykidtoolkit.com  ➡️ Schedule a FREE on-air family counseling session with me. Click here to learn more and sign-up 👉 Get your FREE e-book, ”The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose,” a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book. ➡️ Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here ➡️ Join us for the “Renew & Restore” Women’s Healing Retreat — September 18–21, 2025 in Chattanooga, TN. For women and young women (ages 17+) who are ready to heal, rest, and reconnect with God. Learn more + Register ➡️ Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Perfect for teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Download here. ➡️ Engage and share your answers in my FB group: The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach for daily encouragement 💌 Join my email list: Exclusive content, free resources, and updates!

What if the thing keeping you stuck isn’t your circumstances—but the comfort you’ve found in them? In this powerful, Spirit-led episode, we unpack the story of the man at the pool of Bethesda in John 5:1–15 and the question Jesus still asks us today: “Do you want to get well?” Through deep biblical teaching, real-life examples, and personal stories from my own seasons of brokenness—including the years following my divorce and a recent back surgery—I’ll walk you through what it really means to rise, pick up your mat, and walk. You’ll learn: Why healing requires your participation—not just your prayers How to identify the “mats” you’ve been lying on (pride, fear, performance, shame) What Jesus means when He says “Stop sinning or something worse may happen” How your healing shapes the emotional and spiritual future of your children Why the Happy Kid Toolkit is a life-giving resource for walking out healing as a family This episode is for the parent who feels stuck, the woman who’s tired of striving, the believer who’s afraid to ask for help, and anyone longing to step into true freedom. You don’t have to stay by the pool. Jesus is inviting you to get up and walk. xoxo, Danielle ---------- 🔗 Subscribe & Stay Connected: 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube ➡️ Book a family coaching or biblical counseling session with me: happyfamilycoach.com ➡️ Purchase the Happy Kid Toolkit: happykidtoolkit.com  ➡️ Schedule a FREE on-air family counseling session with me. Click here to learn more and sign-up 👉 Get your FREE e-book, ”The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose,” a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book. ➡️ Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here ➡️ Join us for the “Renew & Restore” Women’s Healing Retreat — September 18–21, 2025 in Chattanooga, TN. For women and young women (ages 17+) who are ready to heal, rest, and reconnect with God. Learn more + Register ➡️ Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Perfect for teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Download here. ➡️ Engage and share your answers in my FB group: The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach for daily encouragement 💌 Join my email list: Exclusive content, free resources, and updates!  💛 Ready to go deeper?

What if the way you show up in marriage, parenting, and conflict isn’t who you truly are—but a role you learned to play as a child to survive dysfunction, earn love, or avoid pain? In today’s powerful and eye-opening episode, we will peel back the layers of childhood dysfunctional roles—like The Fixer, The Rebel, The Black Sheep, The Hero/Golden Child, The Invisible Child, The Responsible One, and The Peacemaker—and discover how these roles silently shape our adult identity, relationships, and even our faith. Drawing from the Happy Kid Toolkit, scripture, personal coaching stories, and family systems research, this episode will help you: Recognize the core beliefs fueling your emotional reactions Identify when you’re operating on the Unhappy Kid Triangle Understand why certain triggers, expectations, or relational dynamics feel so hard Learn to respond from a place of truth instead of trauma Break generational cycles and begin healing the legacy you’re passing down Includes practical role-playing scenarios (unhealthy vs. healthy), biblical encouragement, neuroscience-backed insights on ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), and a gospel-centered invitation to step out of false identity and into your Spirit-led, God-given design. 💡 Whether you’re a parent, spouse, counselor, or someone longing to understand yourself more deeply—this episode is a must-listen. 🛠️ Grab your Happy Kid Toolkit, journal, and a cup of coffee—because it’s time to do the healing work that changes everything. xoxo, Danielle 🔗 Subscribe & Stay Connected: 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube ➡️ Book a family coaching or biblical counseling session with me: happyfamilycoach.com ➡️ Purchase the Happy Kid Toolkit: happykidtoolkit.com  ➡️ Schedule a FREE on-air family counseling session with me. Click here to learn more and sign-up 👉 Get your FREE e-book, ”The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose,” a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book. ➡️ Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here ➡️ Join us for the “Renew & Restore” Women’s Healing Retreat — September 18–21, 2025 in Chattanooga, TN. For women and young women (ages 17+) who are ready to heal, rest, and reconnect with God. Learn more + Register ➡️ Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Perfect for teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Download here. ➡️ Engage and share your answers in my FB group: The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach for daily encouragement 💌 Join my email list: Exclusive content, free resources, and updates!  💛 Ready to go deeper?

Have you ever been told you’re too intense, too sensitive, too emotional, or just too much? Maybe you’ve spent years trying to tone it down, keep the peace, or avoid being misunderstood. But what if those parts of you were never a problem to fix—but a gift to steward? In this episode, we’re flipping the script on what real strength looks like. We’ll talk about why we learn to shrink, how shame gets passed down through generations, and what it means to reclaim your God-given voice with confidence and humility. Whether you’ve wrestled with guilt, people-pleasing, over-apologizing, or just feeling like your presence is “too big,” this conversation will help you: Break free from false labels Set boundaries without guilt Understand the connection between emotion and design Stop overfunctioning or collapsing in relationships And walk boldly in the truth of who God made you to be I’ll also share a bit of my own journey—what it looked like to go from feeling “too much” to embracing the purpose in my personality, passion, and emotions. This episode is for anyone who’s tired of editing themselves for the comfort of others—and ready to live in the freedom of who they truly are. 🎟 And don’t forget—registration is still open for the Renew & Restore Women’s Retreat this September! Use code RESTRENEW50 for $50 off before July 15. xoxo, Danielle 🔗 Subscribe & Stay Connected: 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube ➡️ Book a family coaching or biblical counseling session with me: Book Now ➡️ Purchase the Happy Kid Toolkit: www.happykidtoolkit.com  ➡️ Schedule a FREE on-air family counseling session with me. Click here to learn more and sign-up 👉 Get your FREE e-book, ”The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose,” a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book. ➡️ Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here ➡️ Join us for the “Renew & Restore” Women’s Healing Retreat — September 18–21, 2025 in Chattanooga, TN. For women and young women (ages 17+) who are ready to heal, rest, and reconnect with God. Learn more + Register ➡️ Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Perfect for teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Download here. ➡️ Engage and share your answers in my FB group: The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach for daily encouragement 💌 Join my email list: Exclusive content, free resources, and updates!

You’ve been called strong. You’ve held it together, pushed through, and shown up for everyone else… But deep down, you’re exhausted—and maybe even a little angry. In this episode, we confront the lies we’ve been taught about strength—especially as Christian women and men—and uncover the truth: that real strength isn’t about self-reliance, but Spirit-dependence. Danielle shares what strength looks like in godly women and godly men, how our children are silently shaped by our emotional habits, and why surrender is the most powerful thing we can model as parents. Whether you’re a mom who over-functions or a dad who shuts down, this episode is your invitation to breathe, lay it down, and walk in the kind of strength that actually heals generations. 🔗 Subscribe & Stay Connected: 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube ➡️ Book a family coaching or biblical counseling session with me: Online Calendar ➡️ Purchase the Happy Kid Toolkit: www.happykidtoolkit.com  ➡️ Schedule a FREE on-air family counseling session with me. Click here to learn more and sign-up 👉 Get your FREE e-book, ”The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose,” a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book. ➡️ Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here ➡️ Join us for the “Renew & Restore” Women’s Healing Retreat — September 18–21, 2025 in Chattanooga, TN. For women and young women (ages 17+) who are ready to heal, rest, and reconnect with God. Learn more + Register ➡️ Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Perfect for teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Download here. ➡️ Engage and share your answers in my FB group: The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach for daily encouragement 💌 Join my email list: Exclusive content, free resources, and updates!