Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications

Leann and Melissa discuss the importance of the family and ways to build closer relationships with your family members. Ponder Questions:What does my family need to grow, thrive and bear fruit?What are the best things I can do to strengthen my family?Am I focusing on the positive?Am I telling my family why I love them? Invitation:Ask yourself, “What is the next step to shore up my family?” References:423 general conference talks about the family statistic, search result from the Gospel Library page, churchofjesuschrist.org "Arise and Shine Forth as Women of Light,” Susan K. Bednar, 2026 BYU Women's Conference"Families Can Be Eternal,” Spencer W. Kimball, October 1980 General Conference"Seeing God's Family through the Overview Lens,” Tamara W. Runia, October 2023 General ConferenceReal Love: The Truth About Finding Unconditional Love & Fulfilling Relationships, Greg Baer, M.D."The Family-Centered Gospel of Jesus Christ,” Dallin H. Oaks, October 2025 General Conference“Throwing the Door Wide Open to More Jesus Christ in Our Lives I BYU Women's Conference 2026,” Living the Gospel of Jesus Christ, April 30, 2026  Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications.We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa talk about choosing Christ as your guide through challenges and the benefits of building a relationship with Him. Ponder Questions:How have I been blessed as I walk with Christ?Am I turning to Christ?How is my relationship with Jesus Christ?What is the condition of my heart?Am I allowing Christ to teach me?Am I following my guide?Am I gaining confidence in Christ?Am I changing my prayers and praying differently?Am I reaching out and asking for Christ’s help? Invitation: Ask yourself, “What can I do to walk with Christ?” References:"Walking in Covenant Relationship With Christ," Emily Belle Freeman, October 2023 General Conference"Choose Jesus Christ as Your Guide," Edward B. Rowe, April 2026 General Conference"Holy Women Fix Their Focus on Jesus Christ," Camille N. Johnson, 2026 Relief Society Devotional: A Worldwide Gathering of Women"Jesus Christ's Sacrifice Was and Is for You," Kristin M. Yee, 2026 Relief Society Devotional: A Worldwide Gathering of Women"Jesus Christ Is Not Our Burden; He Is Our Relief," David J. Wunderli, April 2026 General ConferenceMoses 6:34"I Glory in My Jesus," Aaron T. Hall, April 2026 General Conference“Throwing the Door Wide Open to More Jesus Christ in Our Lives I BYU Women's Conference 2026,” Living the Gospel of Jesus Christ, April 30, 2026 "Think Celestial!”, Russell M. Nelson, October 2023 General Conference Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa discuss small and simple routines and habits to help with mental, physical and emotional wellness and how Christ magnifies effort. Ponder Questions:What are my routines?What can I change?What do I want to do differently?Am I spiritually preparing for my day?Am I finding ways to make connections?How can I improve the connections that I do have?Do I appreciate what I have?Do I have people that support me?Where am I at, and what can I change?What is best for me at this time? Invitation:Ask yourself, “What can I add or take out of my life? What is best for me at this time?” Choose one thing you can do in each area: spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally.Choose to start somewhere.References:"The Reflection in the Water,” Dieter F. Uchtdorf,  November 2009, Devotionals for Young Adults“Let His Radiance Shine through You!”, Tamara W. Runia, 2026 BYU Women’s Conference  Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa talk about ways to lower toxicity in daily life through product awareness and natural solutions and how physical health connects with greater spiritual sensitivity.   Ponder Questions:What can I do differently going forward?What can I do to support my body?What can I choose to do differently to help my emotional state? Invitation:Ask yourself, “What one thing I can start to change?” Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa discuss helpful evening routines and practices to improve sleep and the things they do to help with personal stress.  Ponder Questions:Am I getting the quantity and quality of sleep I need?Am I adequately preparing for sleep?Do I have a nighttime routine?Am I taking time to calm down and ground?What can I do to support my body?What do I like to do to destress? Invitation:Do a personal assessment of your sleep and relaxation routines and see what you can change. References:“Oversleeping: Bad for Your Health?”, John Hopkins Medicine, hopkinsmedicine.org “Neuroscience: A Chromatic Retinal Circuit Encodes Sunrise & Sunset for the Brain,” Alyssa M Rivera, Andrew D Huberman, Current Biology, National Library of Medicine, April 6, 2020 “Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep,” National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, ninds.nih.govConnect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa discuss the health benefits of exercise and go over strategies for improving metabolism and building good exercise habits. Ponder Questions:Am I moving my body?Is there an exercise I enjoy?Do I have the strength and energy to do the things that I want to do? Am I taking care of my metabolism?Am I eating balanced, nutrient-dense food?Am I hydrated?Am I willing to put in the effort for my health? Invitation:Choose an exercise to start your movement journey.Come up with your why. References: “Metabolism,” Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.orgEssentrics free 14 Day Trial Subscription*If you are interested in learning more about the products we shared in this episode, send us a message at the email below. We will be happy to answer any questions or help you get started.Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa talk about the impact of our diets on our overall wellness and ways to examine what nutrients we are putting into our bodies. Ponder Questions:What am I putting in my body?Am I eating nutrient-dense food?Am I wanting to feel better?How much water am I drinking?Am I getting the nutrients my body needs?Am I emotionally eating?Am I reading labels?What areas am I deficient in?Am I running out of steam at 5 p.m.?Do I have to conserve my energy? Invitation:Decide what your first step will be. References:"One Percent Better," Michael A. Dunn, October 2021 General Conference“What’s in that supplement? Sometimes more than you bargain for,” Harvard Health Publishing, January 1, 2019 “Digestive Diseases Statistics for the United States,” National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases*If you are interested in learning more about the products we shared in this episode, send us a message at the email below. We will be happy to answer any questions or help you get started. Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa discuss available tools and ways Heavenly Father has given us to change our mindset towards healing and wellness and improve our quality of life. Ponder Questions:What is my relationship with my health?Am I focused on illness or wellness?Am I inviting healing into my life?Do I want better?What areas am I lacking in?What is resonating with me right now?Am I creating harmony with my body, mind and spirit?Am I partnering with God?What is keeping me from being “in choice”? Invitation:Answer these questions:How is your relationship with yourself?What do you need to weed out of your life? References:“Health,” Topics and Questions, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints"The Healing Questions Guide: Relevant Questions to Ask the Mind to Activate Healing in the Body,” Wendi Jensen, pg. 13 D&C 89"Your Body: A Magnificent Gift to Cherish,” Russell M. Nelson, New Era, August 2019"He Could Heal Me!”, Peter F. Meurs, April 2023 General Conference *Note: Multiple personality disorder is the former name of Dissociative Identity Disorder. People who experience DID have alters, or different identities, who can work together as a system. When this episode was recorded, Melissa was unaware of the name change and apologizes for any unintended offense. Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.