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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 18 MIN

E144: When Self-Help Isn't Helping

from The Happiest Lives Podcast · host Jill M. Lillard

In this first episode of the When Self-Help Isn’t Helping series, we slow down and name something most of us don’t realize is happening: the quiet worldviews shaping how we handle life, emotions, and change.We talk about:why so many Christian women feel like they’re holding everything togetherhow self-help, emotional regulation, and responsibility can subtly replace dependencethe difference between consulting God and resting in Himand what Scripture keeps pulling us back to when growth starts to feel thinThis episode is about re-centering growth on relationship—with God as the source, not just the support.You’ll also be invited into a simple awareness practice for the week and can download the free Worldview Discernment Chart at myhappyvault.com/worldview to help you notice what’s been shaping you.Anchor Scriptures: John 15:5, Proverbs 3:5–6, Psalm 127:1Episode Takeaway: Pay attention to what’s forming you—and what it’s asking you to rely on.If you want to take this work and apply it, visit myhappyvault.com. That’s where I share free resources and ways to stay connected.Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

In this first episode of the When Self-Help Isn’t Helping series, we slow down and name something most of us don’t realize is happening: the quiet worldviews shaping how we handle life, emotions, and change. We talk about: why so many Christian women feel like they’re holding everything togetherhow self-help, emotional regulation, and responsibility can subtly replace dependencethe difference between consulting God and resting in Himand what Scripture keeps pulling us back to when growth star...

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