Tribe Beloved: Love Notes

Today's bonus conversation is a replay from a recent Tribe Beloved gathering.Image Consultant Jackie Wheeler joins us for a practical and encouraging conversation about building a wardrobe that reflects who God uniquely created you to be.Rather than following rigid fashion rules or chasing trends, Jackie shares how understanding your body, personal style, colors, and everyday life can help you create a capsule wardrobe that feels both chic and uniquely yours.Whether you've ever felt stuck in your closet, overwhelmed by too many choices, or unsure how to express your personality through what you wear, this conversation offers thoughtful encouragement and practical wisdom rooted in stewardship, intentionality, and grace.In this conversation, you'll hear about:Building a capsule wardrobe that fits your life and personalityUnderstanding body shape, color, and personal style without feeling boxed inReducing decision fatigue by creating a wardrobe that works togetherShopping with intention instead of impulseWhy you don't need permission to embrace the style that feels authentically youResources mentioned:Connect with Jackie Wheeler: http://www.thejackiestyle.com Jackie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejackiestyle/

Have you ever wondered why certain routines, rhythms, or ways of doing life seem to work beautifully for someone else… but leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated?In this episode, Cortney explores the difference between personal growth and constantly fighting yourself.Through stories, reflections, and practical examples, she shares how understanding your God-given wiring can help you approach life with greater awareness, peace, and intentionality — instead of constantly feeling like you’re failing to keep up with someone else’s expectations.This conversation includes:personality preferences and decision-makingwhy different rhythms work for different peopleoverstimulation and seasonal capacitythe difference between inspiration and imitationand how self-awareness can become a compass instead of a criticismBecause sometimes the issue isn’t that you’re lazy. It's that the rhythm simply doesn’t fit.In This EpisodeWhy comparison often creates unnecessary frustrationThe difference between being inspired by someone and trying to live exactly like they doHow understanding your wiring impacts relationships, leadership, and everyday decisionsCortney’s “A/B day” summer rhythm exampleWhy awareness helps reduce unnecessary self-conflictHow God intentionally equips people differently for different good worksThe importance of building rhythms that fit your actual season of life💭 Reflection Questions What rhythms genuinely fit me in this season?Where am I trying to force myself into someone else’s way of doing life?What consistently creates friction or overwhelm for me right now?What helps me feel more grounded, peaceful, and present?Where might greater self-awareness create more compassion instead of criticism?ResourcesA quick summer update: I'm intentionally keeping my calendar lighter this summer so I can serve well and stay present with my family. Because of that, I'll only be opening 4 God-Given Gifts Chat spots across June and July. If a conversation has been on your heart, I'd love to connect.📲God-Given Gifts Chathttps://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/giftchatYou can also learn more about the Discover Your God-Given Gifts coaching experience here: https://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/coaching Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”Megan’s Podcast Episodehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-plan-my-entire-summer-around-two-types-of-days/id1485792921?i=1000767349087 

Why does life sometimes feel harder than it “should” — even when you’re trying your best?In this episode, Cortney talks about the importance of pausing long enough to honestly acknowledge your current reality instead of constantly judging yourself against outdated expectations or impossible standards.This conversation explores:why awareness is not weaknesshow different seasons impact capacitythe emotional cost of ignoring your limitationsthe difference between accepting reality and giving upcreating “backup homes” for important rhythmsand why flexibility is often wiser than perfectionCortney also shares personal reflections on motherhood, nervous system capacity, seasonal rhythms, and what it can look like to lead your life with greater wisdom, honesty, and compassion.If you’ve been feeling behind, stretched thin, frustrated with yourself, or unsure why everything feels harder lately, this episode offers a gentler and more grounded perspective.Because ignoring your limits doesn’t increase your capacity — but compassionate awareness can help you stop fighting yourself and move forward more intentionally.Mentioned in This Episode:A quick summer update: I'm intentionally keeping my calendar lighter this summer so I can serve well and stay present with my family. Because of that, I'll only be opening 4 God-Given Gifts Chat spots across June and July. If a conversation has been on your heart, I'd love to connect.📲God-Given Gifts Chathttps://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/giftchat

Lately I’ve been thinking about trees, seasons, and the invisible weight so many women are carrying right now.In this episode, I’m talking about:shifting capacityemotional and mental loadseasonal transitionsunrealistic expectationsand why feeling stretched thin doesn’t automatically mean you’re failingUsing the metaphor of “sucker branches” in gardening, I explore how even good things can quietly drain energy away from the growth that actually needs nourishment in a particular season.This isn’t a conversation about productivity or trying harder.It’s an invitation to approach your current season with greater awareness, wisdom, and compassion.In This Episode:Why everything may feel harder right nowThe invisible load many women carryHow seasons change capacityWhy “good” things can still drain energySpiritual reflections on pruning, abiding, and sustainable growthCompassionate self-awareness instead of shame💭 Reflection Questions:What feels harder than I expected right now?What am I carrying that I haven’t fully acknowledged?What expectations may no longer fit this season?What’s draining energy without nourishing deeper growth?What would compassionate expectations look like right now?Mentioned in This Episode:A quick summer update: I'm intentionally keeping my calendar lighter this summer so I can serve well and stay present with my family. Because of that, I'll only be opening 4 God-Given Gifts Chat spots across June and July. If a conversation has been on your heart, I'd love to connect.📲God-Given Gifts Chat https://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/giftchat

There’s a difference between knowing something about yourself… and actually living like it’s true.In this episode, Cortney brings the conversation full circle—exploring what it really looks like to own your gifts.Not in a loud or self-focused way.But in a grounded, steady way where you stop minimizing what’s already true about you.Because when you begin to own how you’re wired:decisions get clearercomparison loses its gripand you stop waiting for permission to be who you already areThis is about moving from awareness → alignment → action.💭 Reflection question:Where am I still downplaying what I know is true about me… or waiting for permission I don’t actually need?If this week’s episode had you thinking, “Okay… I can see this in my life,” you don’t have to sort through it on your own.I’m currently opening space for the Discover Your God-Given Gifts coaching experience through May 31.The best place to start is with a simple conversation—we’ll figure out what fits from there.👉 Start with a God-Given Gifts Chat: https://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/giftchat👉 Or learn more about Discover Your God-Given Gifts: https://coffeechatsandyogamats.thrivecart.com/dygg/Let’s live loved—and be love.

Hello Beloved 💛In today’s little bonus-style voice note, I’m sharing the story of a woman from this community who recently walked through the Discover Your God-Given Gifts coaching experience with me.Together, we explored what it looks like to stop trying to “fix” yourself… and instead begin understanding the way God intentionally designed you with more compassion, clarity, and grace.Inside this episode, we talk about: ✨ the exhaustion of constantly trying to do everything “right” ✨ feeling like you need to explain or apologize for how you process life ✨ why so many women quietly believe they need to become “less” of themselves ✨ how understanding your God-given design can bring freedom and peace ✨ the beauty of ongoing reflection and supportive conversation after moments of insightOne of my favorite moments from this conversation:“Oh… maybe there’s nothing wrong with the way God created me after all.”Beloved, if you’ve been feeling stretched thin, second-guessing yourself, or longing for more clarity and ease in this season… I hope this episode encourages you.💛 During May, the Discover Your God-Given Gifts coaching experience is currently 25% off as part of my Mother’s Day celebration. (Learn more here: https://coffeechatsandyogamats.thrivecart.com/dygg/?coupon=MOTHER25)If you’d like to learn more, simply send me a message or email me the word: ✨ GIFTAnd we’ll start there together.

Have you ever had a moment where you knew something… and then immediately second-guessed it?In this episode, Cortney explores the tension between what you already sense and the tendency to override it while searching for a “better” or more certain answer.Because the truth is—you probably know yourself more than you think.You already notice what drains you.What supports you.What fits—and what doesn’t.But instead of trusting that, it’s easy to look outside yourself and start from scratch.This is a gentle invitation to pay attention to what you already know—and to begin partnering with God in a way that actually fits how He designed you.💭 Reflection question:What am I already noticing about myself or my situation… that I keep second-guessing or pushing aside?If this week’s episode had you thinking, “Okay… I can see this in my life,” you don’t have to sort through it on your own.I’m currently opening space for the Discover Your God-Given Gifts coaching experience through May 31.The best place to start is with a simple conversation—we’ll figure out what fits from there.👉 Start with a God-Given Gifts Chat: https://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/giftchat👉 Or learn more about Discover Your God-Given Gifts: https://coffeechatsandyogamats.thrivecart.com/dygg/Let’s live loved—and be love.

Have you ever done something that feels completely normal to you… and then someone points it out like it’s something special?In this episode, Cortney explores the kinds of gifts that often go unnoticed—the ones that don’t come with titles, recognition, or obvious labels.The way you notice subtle shifts in people.The way you bring clarity to conversations.The way you quietly keep things running or remember what matters to others.These aren’t small things.They’re often the exact ways you’re loving and serving others every single day—without even realizing it.This is a gentle invitation to stop overlooking what comes naturally to you and start recognizing it for what it is.💬 Reflection question:What do people tend to come to me for… and what do I naturally do, even when no one asks?If you’re realizing, “I don’t actually know what my gifts are” or “I think I’ve been overlooking them,” the God-Given Gifts Chat is a simple, supportive place to start.It’s a 1:1 conversation where we look at your real life and begin naming what’s already there—so you can see it clearly and start using it more intentionally.Book here: https://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/giftchatLet’s live loved—and be love.