Yes, I like things perfect! But my perfectionism had to go when I got really sick. And you know what? It was the best thing that could have happened!  I had to stop being a perfectionist! It wasn't just hurting me, but I had unrealistic standards for...

Peopleing is hard sometimes, especially when we don't feel well. But by working together, we lighten each other's loads, make each other smile, and have things to look forward to.  Your next best friend might be right next door, around the corner, or...

If you've got a chronic illness tough enough to keep you in bed or on the couch, chances are you've dealt with some anger, guilt, and frustration at some point. Some of us get through it quickly, while others struggle with letting it go. Everyone tel...

It's hard to parent with chronic Illness, Depression, Anxiety, and Pain! I know, because there are times that I've dealt with all of them. Some more than others, but I haven't been sharing openly how I experience them all.  You need someone who gets...

My friend, Dr. Paul Meckes, came on the show to talk to me because this guy has some great advice about loving our lives again: “Learning to take our power back.” Don't allow yourself to be bullied. Stop being bullied, recognize that you love yourse...

Life with chronic illness sucks. Hardy Mom's focus is getting through the rough times & discovering ways to make it easier. But sometimes, in order to not just be a fake positive hypocrite, I have to be honest & let you know that sometimes I...

[TRIGGER WARNING - THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES LOSS OF A CHILD] Christine’s Advice on how to rebuild yourself: (it all works for business and your personal life) Let go of others’ expectations Let go of others who leave you because you’re going through i...

Have you been struggling? Are you trying to make sense of all the changes that have been happening around you? You're not alone! Sometimes our lives can feel like a hurricane is in control, blowing us from one urgent matter to the next, soaking us wi...

Are you spinning your wheels trying to get it all done? Wonder what's really going to matter to your kids decades from now? Find out on this episode of the Hardy Mom Podcast featuring Anna Russell, grandma of 38. Anna is the most beautiful soul I've...

Here's the story of what happened when I had a stroke (and how I got there):  Did you know that (until last week) I was simultaneously working on 5 books. Five books!! That's the level of intensity I've been running at! So my body decided to slow me...