15. Navigating Mom Life, Faith, and Work with Laurel Donahoo, Social Media Manager

What the Gut

This episode is a conversation with Laurel Donahoo, a busy mom managing multiple roles and responsibilities. Laurel is a Social Media Manager, Influencer, mom, wife, and Jesus lover. This episode discusses how embracing rhythms rather than striving for perfect balance helps juggle tasks more efficiently. Laurel shares her daily routine and how faith is seamlessly integrated with her holistic wellness principles. The importance of rest is also highlighted, with Laurel detailing how she schedules dedicated rest periods to recharge. The episode ends with a reminder on the significance of flexibility in different life seasons, prioritizing health and wellbeing in every decision, and leaning on personal faith for strength and guidance.

01:36 Meet Laurel: A Busy Mom Juggling Multiple Roles

02:08 Laurel's Daily Routine and Approach to Balance

04:30 The Importance of Rhythm Over Balance

07:31 The Power of Saying No and Prioritizing Self-Care

11:27 Faith and Wellness: How They Intersect

15:02 The Role of Rest in Maintaining Health and Balance

15:12 Laurel's Personal Experience with Prioritizing Family Over Work

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🎙️Show Notes and Resources

Connect with Allison:

• Instagram: @allison_and_wellness

Resources:

• The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands by Lysa TerKeurst
• The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible by Tara-Leigh Cobble

Connect with Laurel:

• Instagram: @laurel_at_thehive

• Blog: www.thehiveblog.com

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