Kelsey Van Kirk
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A personal growth podcast for women who want to live well. In each weekly episode you'll find loads of inspiration, encouragement, and practical ideas to help you change every area of your life for the better. For additional content and resources visit kelseyvankirk.com. Have a question or topic you'd love to see covered on the show? Email us at [email protected]!
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
The show connects Christian personal growth to the daily family decisions where boundaries, attention, and control become concrete.
Kelsey Vankirk turns personal growth into practical conversation, moving between guest interviews and solo teaching on the pressures that follow women into family life.
Five unfolded laundry items, one school pickup: your to-do list can stand down for once.
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A late-for-church moment becomes a practical look at which family values deserve real time.
Purpose comes into focus when a child needs help and a family is already late for church. Laura Casey turns that familiar parenting pinch point into a grounded question about priorities: what will still matter years from now, and what can be allowed to wait?
Personal stories and biblical reflection make healthy boundaries feel grounded for parents balancing work, home, and family life.
Healthy boundaries take on a practical shape in Kelsey Vankirk's conversation with her guest, as relationship health is tied to a person's relationship with God, with themselves, and with other people.
A candid conversation about how family health struggles reveal the small habits control can hide inside.
Control shows up here as a family-life struggle, not an abstract flaw. Host Kelsey Vankirk and Jennifer Dukes Lee trace it through burnout, restless nights, anxiety, panic attacks, and the urge to measure food or Fitbit steps, all tied to the fear of having to carry everything…
A warm, reflective conversation on restorative rhythms, stress, and practical tools for purposeful daily life.
Stress and anxiety are treated here as part of the ordinary pressure of a chaotic, fast-paced world, with the conversation turning toward restorative rhythms that can make daily life feel more purposeful.
A warm, practical reset for listeners trying to steady a hard day before it runs away with them.
A rough day can build from ordinary aggravations: running late, getting bad news, sitting in traffic, realizing a bill went overdue. Kelsey Vankirk turns that pileup into a simple, practical question about how to stop the slide before the whole day takes on that shape.
A clear prayer reset for listeners who want structure, not spectacle.
Practical Tips for a Better Prayer Life stays with the problem most people actually face: turning prayer from a good intention into a daily habit.
Jonquilyn Hill chases one listener question per episode to the experts who can answer it.
Three hosts and psychologist Dr Emily talk vulnerability, therapy, and imperfection with guests.
Fearne Cotton interviews guests like Boy George and Bryony Gordon about mental health and identity.
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford pairs therapy insight with Black TV recaps, maternal health, and history.
This episode features a rebroadcast of a conversation with positive parenting educator Wendy Snyder about implementing effective and compassionate discipline strategies for children.
This episode features a conversation with Allie Casazza about her new book 'Declutter Like a Mother' and her mission to help overwhelmed women simplify their lives through practical minimalism and taking ownership.
This episode discusses the importance of not judging your feelings, exploring primary and secondary emotions to help listeners improve emotional awareness and self-acceptance.
This episode introduces the Better Life Academy program, which helps busy women achieve a balanced, intentional life through mindset shifts and practical strategies.
In this 100th episode milestone, host Kelsey Vankirk reflects on her personal growth and healing journey to inspire listeners in their own self-improvement paths.
This episode explores practical strategies for mindfully navigating difficult emotions like anger, fear, and anxiety, especially in the context of everyday stressors and the global pandemic.
This episode provides practical advice and personal experience on how to implement healthy eating habits with children, covering both parenting strategies and meal preparation tips.
This episode offers a pep talk about letting go of overwhelming holiday stress, especially during the pandemic, to help listeners feel more calm and purposeful.
This episode explores practical approaches to time management and productivity, focusing on how women with busy lives can align their time usage with their deeper purpose rather than societal pressures.
The host shares several daily practices she has incorporated over the years that have profoundly impacted her mindset, productivity, and overall life.
This episode features a motherhood pep talk with Val Woerner, focusing on encouragement and renewal for moms, especially around Mother's Day.
This episode features a conversation with occupational therapist Jennifer Blossom about practical, holistic strategies for supporting mental health in mothers and families during stressful times.
The host shares personal experiences and strategies for regaining balance and returning to normal routines after life disruptions.
This episode discusses how to create and implement a weekly self-care ritual that has been a game-changer for the host and other women, offering practical benefits for personal well-being.
This episode explores how women can optimize their health, relationships, and productivity by aligning activities with their menstrual cycle phases through cycle syncing.
This episode discusses creating a joy list as a tool to improve mental well-being during the COVID-19 quarantine, addressing the emotional challenges of pandemic life.
This episode explores practical strategies for overcoming feelings of being stuck in life, particularly in the context of post-pandemic challenges, by encouraging self-reflection and purposeful living.
This episode explores practical self-soothing strategies to help listeners manage stress and anxiety more effectively in their daily lives.
This episode invites listeners to intentionally slow down and simplify their lives during the stressful holiday season to reduce overwhelm and find more peace.
This episode features health coach Leisha Drews discussing practical strategies for women to improve their menstrual cycles by addressing underlying causes, understanding normal vs.
This episode guides listeners through a mid-year self-reflection process to review their 2021 goals and intentions, encouraging purposeful living and progress assessment.
The host discusses her year-end reflection process for 2021, emphasizing intentionality, fresh starts, and personal growth through journaling and reviewing accomplishments and areas for improvement.
This episode features an interview with author Phylicia Masonheimer about her book 'Stop Calling Me Beautiful,' focusing on helping Christian women deepen their faith by discerning truth in a confusing culture.
This episode features an interview with positive parenting educator Wendy Snyder about implementing effective and compassionate discipline strategies to build healthy family relationships.
This episode discusses how to purposefully start a new year by reflecting on past challenges, learning from experiences, and focusing on personal growth and adaptation.
This episode offers a simple approach to maintaining health and well-being during the busy holiday season without overwhelming yourself.
This episode introduces practical strategies for preparing a purposeful and productive week through mindset shifts, clarity on priorities, and creating effective routines.
This episode revisits an early show episode about the importance of taking pauses in life for rest and reflection, as the host announces a summer break from new content to focus on family and business while rebroadcasting favorite past episodes.
This episode revisits a popular conversation offering practical advice and insights on understanding and overcoming feelings of overwhelm in daily life.
This episode introduces a podcast focused on providing tools and encouragement for personal growth, with a specific upcoming program for women seeking to live more intentionally and improve various aspects of their lives.
This episode introduces the Better Life Academy program, which helps busy women simplify their lives, overcome self-sabotage, and live more intentionally through mindset shifts and practical strategies.
This episode explores practical and emotional strategies for navigating heightened uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on personal growth and resilience.
This episode features an interview with Leisha Drews, an RN and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, discussing essential insights into hormone health, including identifying imbalances, symptoms, and practical steps for support.
The host shares personal lessons and reflections on living purposefully and building resilience during the pandemic to help listeners navigate challenging times.
This episode provides guidance on setting healthy boundaries during the holiday season to manage stress and family dynamics.
This episode provides practical tips and strategies to simplify and reduce stress during the holiday season, focusing on preparing your mind, heart, schedule, and home.
This episode introduces the concept of cultivating an intentional weekly Sabbath practice as a tool for living a simpler, healthier, and more purposeful life.
This episode continues a series where host Kelsey Vankirk shares practical, non-technological tools and resources that make her life easier and better, focusing on everyday improvements.
This episode offers practical tips to start the new year well by encouraging listeners to reduce pressure and approach goals with a relaxed, purposeful mindset.
This episode explores how to establish and maintain new rhythms and routines to simplify life and consistently achieve what matters, especially relevant at the start of a new year.
This episode features an interview with certified life coach Natalie Hickson discussing practical strategies for managing anger specifically within the roles of wife and mother, sharing personal stories and insights for emotional healing.
This episode explores the definition, recognition, recovery, and prevention of burnout, based on psychological concepts and practical advice.
This episode discusses practical strategies for staying present and fully engaged during the holiday season, drawing on wisdom from experts like Jim Elliot and Joshua Becker.
This episode provides practical tips for transforming your home into a peaceful haven for you and your family.
Kelsey Vankirk provides practical guidance for developing a more intentional prayer life, explaining why prayer matters, sharing Jesus' prayer model, and offering concrete tips like using a prayer journal and establishing regular prayer times.
This episode discusses using Bible verses to combat fear and anxiety, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of a personal practice for mental and spiritual renewal.
The host discusses redefining what it means to live your best life, challenging common New Year's messages about self-improvement and emphasizing purposeful rather than perfect living.
This episode explores the common challenge of losing motivation when pursuing goals and habits, offering insights on how to maintain it for personal growth.
Kelsey Vankirk hosts an episode focused on managing life, kids, and work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing personal experiences and practical tips to help listeners navigate chaos without losing control.
This episode explores how understanding the Enneagram through a gospel lens can transform personal growth and relationships, featuring expert Beth McCord who shares insights from over 15 years of coaching experience.
Kelsey Vankirk and Laura Casey discuss whether intentional living fits biblical wisdom, and Laura Casey says it does when it becomes stewardship for God’s glory instead of comfort-seeking.
Kelsey Vankirk opens The Better Life Project™ on healthy boundaries in relationships with Antris Rowe, described as an author, speaker, podcast host, and certified life coach.
Jennifer Dukes Lee connects her control issues to a daughter’s health problems, a father’s amputation, and the pressure of trying to manage everything at once.
Kelsey Vankirk talks with Rebecca Lyons about Rhythms of Renewal, the book she wrote about trading stress and anxiety for peace and purpose.
Kelsey Vankirk uses The Better Life Project™ to walk through "simple ways to turn a bad day around," and she frames the advice around prayer, unplugging, and gratitude.