Ep 111 - Because Overwhelm Isn't a Badge of Honor
Dawn and Ruth are diving into something women in ministry desperately need but rarely talk about: systems. Not the sexy stuff—just the practical, life-saving routines that keep you from drowning in overwhelm. They're bringing on three incredible coaches who've all been through Discern by Doing and are now helping women actually survive (and thrive) in ministry life: Michelle Pavasars is helping women in ministry create calm, organized spaces and build the systems that make family dinners and ministry responsibilities actually coexist. Because yes, you can have both—but not without structure. Jodi Golden Lund is coaching women through the messy reality of balancing family and ministry, helping them stop over-functioning (which, let's be honest, is what society has trained us to do) and start living with intention instead of exhaustion. Jillene Gallatin took her own grief journey and created Grief Yoga, a practice that holds space for loss, transitions, and all the heavy stuff women in ministry carry but rarely have permission to process. This episode is about community, accountability, and using your unique skills to support each other instead of trying to do it all alone. Because the truth is, most women in ministry are drowning in responsibility, absorbing criticism, and getting way less support than they deserve. These coaches? They're changing that. One calm space, one routine, one yoga session at a time. So if you're overwhelmed, over-functioning, or just tired of white-knuckling your way through ministry life, this one's for you. LINKS: Become part of Dawn's next Discern by Doing for Business Group: https://bigpicturebigpurpose.lpages.co/discern-by-doing-for-business/ Have you heard of ConseCrate? It's Happy Mail for Ministers! consecrate.cratejoy.com Michelle Pavasars coaching: https://www.michellepavasars.com/ Jillene Gallatin grief coaching: https://www.groundedloveforgrief.com/ Jodi Golden-Lund coaching: https://www.jodigoldenlund.com/ 00:45 Epiphany Insights and Personal Goals 01:53 The Concept of Over-Functioning 03:03 Introducing Michelle Pavasars 04:12 Creating Calm Spaces and Organized Lives 07:29 The Value of Family Dinners 08:59 Building a Coaching Business 16:28 The Unique Role of a Coach 16:45 Introducing Jodi Golden-Lund 17:42 Jodi's Journey and Coaching Philosophy 19:37 The Impact of Coaching Programs 22:02 Introducing Jillene Gallatin 22:59 Jillene's Grief Yoga and Coaching 26:18 The Power of Community in Business 35:27 Final Thoughts and Encouragement