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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 37 MIN

91. Navigating Life in Seasons of Soaring and Struggling

from A Heart That Beats for Home

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. As this episode goes live, I’m celebrating my 48th birthday, and I felt a strong pull to pause what I had planned and just sit down for a real, honest conversation with you.Looking back over the last 48 years, one thing is so clear: life is not a straight line. It’s a mix of seasons. Seasons of soaring and seasons of struggling. Times where we feel like we’re thriving in one area while quietly falling apart in another.In this episode, I’m sharing personal reflections from my own life in areas like physical health, mental health, marriage, motherhood, and business. The highs, the lows, and the lessons that have come from both.We talk about the pressure to “balance it all,” the reality that something often gives, and how learning to prioritize what matters most is far more important than trying to do everything perfectly.I also share openly about some of the hardest seasons I’ve walked through, including postpartum depression and times of deep struggle, and how God used those moments in ways I never could have seen at the time.If you’re in a season where you feel like you’re dropping the ball, stretched thin, or wondering when things will feel lighter again, this episode is for you.A few takeaways I hope you hold onto: Give yourself grace in the struggle Pay attention to the people you surround yourself with Trust that God is working in every seasonAnd remember... spring always comes.Resources Mentioned in Episode:Forever Photo Solutions -https://www.forever.com/sign_up?referral_token=nicole-smith--1Brick:https://www.getbrick.com/NIKKI27406JOIN ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Follow Along @ - https://www.instagram.com/nikkicronksmith/

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We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. As this episode goes live, I’m celebrating my 48th birthday, and I felt a strong pull to pause what I had planned and just sit down for a real, honest conversation with you. Looking back over the last 48 years, one thing is so clear: life is not a straight line. It’s a mix of seasons. Seasons of soaring and seasons of struggling. Times where we feel like we’re thriving in one area while quietly falling apart in another. In this episode, I...

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