In this final episode of Season 2, I’m sharing why I’ve decided to pause the podcast for the summer....even though I was sure we’d keep going.

Inside, you’ll hear:

🌿 What finally convinced me to step back for a season, even after feeling certain I’d found a sustainable rhythm

🌿 How this decision brought back memories of something that happened right after my youngest daughter was born — if you’ve been listening a while, you might remember this story, but today I’m seeing it in a whole new light

🌿 Why honoring the season you’re actually in matters more than sticking to the plan you made

🌿 What the Church teaches us about rhythms of rest, reflection, and renewal

Plus, I’m offering a few simple reflection questions to help you discern whether it’s time for your own pause, pivot, or deeper trust.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Family Day Retreat at the Waverly Retreat House (Lincoln area) on July 13 — come say hi if you’re local (or want to be for a day. 😉)

• Season 3 of the podcast returns on August 25 🎉🎙️

• Subscribe to the Soulful Sundays email for weekly-ish reflections over the summer
  
  

Reflection Questions:

1️⃣ What am I hearing in my spirit right now? If God were whispering clarity to me, what might He say?

2️⃣ What does my body feel when I imagine stepping into this choice? Do I sense peace or tension?

3️⃣ What story am I telling about why I can’t change my mind? Is that story true, helpful, or necessary?

4️⃣ When I picture this season, what image comes to mind? What would it look like to honor what’s unfolding rather than resist it?

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Feeling like you’re parenting a grown man with a beard and a Costco membership? If you’re the one managing the calendar, fixing problems, and carrying the emotional load in your marriage, this episode is for you.

In “You’re Not His Mother: How to Stop Parenting Your Husband and Lighten Your Load,” we dive into the common—but often unspoken—parent-child dynamic that can quietly take over marriages. You’ll learn how to:

• Recognize when you’re overfunctioning and mothering your spouse

• Start breaking the cycle by stepping back with courage and grace

• Reclaim your energy and make room for real partnership

Plus, get access to a 14-minute audio reflection, “Lighten the Load,” to help you notice where you’re carrying too much and begin handing some of that weight back.

Ready to stop carrying more than your share and invite freedom into your marriage? Press play and let’s get started.

Resources mentioned:
🔗 Lighten the Load – 14-minute audio reflection

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• Instagram: @andyarbie

• Website: www.andyarbie.com/connect

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I’ll never tell you whether to stay or leave a relationship—that’s a deeply personal decision, and safety always comes first. What I will say is that sometimes, when one person starts to shift—by speaking up, setting boundaries, and reconnecting with who they are—the dynamic can begin to change. In this episode, I share a moment at the gym that unexpectedly mirrored what real strength looks like in hard relationships. It’s not always in the dramatic decisions. Sometimes the flex is in the small reps—done with intention, clarity, and truth.

👉 If this conversation hits close to home and you’re ready for 1:1 support, let’s talk.

Click here to book a free Discovery Call.

I’ll help you process what’s really going on, find clarity, and take the next right step—whatever that looks like for you.

📱 Stay Connected:
• Instagram: @andyarbie
• Website: www.andyarbie.com/connect