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Planted on Purpose: Intentional Christian motherhood to uproot burnout, heal depletion & find joy

by Aurie Riley

Conversations for today’s Christian Woman where holistic health and joy is found by planting faith, growing purpose, and cultivating an intentional life. Talking all things life, faith, planting seeds of faith, cultivating intentional living, and growing a life deeply rooted in God’s grace so you can keep your face in the Son. Burnout recovery for Christian womenChristian guidance for busy momsOvercoming overwhelm through faithChristian podcast for anxious heartsHealing and hope in ChristFaith in tough seasons Growing in faith as a womanDevotionals for Christian womenLiving your God-given purposeBiblical wisdom for modern womenNavigating faith and life balanceBible study and intentionalitySpiritual practices for women of faithBuilding community in faithGod-centered relationshipsFaith and family balanceJournaling for spiritual growthConnecting with God in busy seasonsEncouraging Christian womenRest and renewal through faithChristian community for womenChristian min

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Episodes

  1. Why Hard Seasons Build Stronger Faith: The Purpose of Resistance

    3 secrets to a yell-free morning Coffee Chat LIVE📅 June 26th⏰ 11:00 AM CST💻 Live Online Save Your Spot 🌿 Spots are free, but registration is required. ⁠⁠⁠⁠[ Reserve Your Spot ]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tired but wired? grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠the free download ⁠⁠⁠⁠and stop the night time brain spin. Have you ever wished life…

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  2. The Invisible Struggle of Hidden Growth: Why Consistency Feels Boring (But Changes Everything)

    3 secrets to a yell-free morning Coffee Chat LIVE📅 June 26th⏰ 11:00 AM CST💻 Live Online Save Your Spot 🌿 Spots are free, but registration is required. ⁠⁠⁠[ Reserve Your Spot ]⁠⁠⁠ Tired but wired? grab ⁠⁠⁠the free download ⁠⁠⁠and stop the night time brain spin. Have you ever felt like you're...

  3. Why Your Labs Look “Normal” But You Still Feel Exhausted: What Your Hair Says About Stress, Hormones & Energy

    Ready to Take Your First Massive Action Step?If you are exhausted from self-improvement and tired of overhauling your entire life only to fall off the bandwagon, you do not need another massive to-do list. You just need one simple change.👉 ⁠[Grab the Morning Rhythm Reset here!] ⁠Step out of...

  4. From Burned Out & Giving Up to Blooming: The Day-to-Day Survival That Almost Became Her Life

    If you’ve ever felt so emotionally exhausted that simply keeping everyone alive felt like success… this conversation will hit home. In this powerful client testimony, Megan shares her journey from survival mode to intentional living. Before beginning coaching, she felt completely checked out from...

  5. Life Change for Exhausted Moms: Stop Planning and Start Planting

    3 secrets to a yell-free morning Coffee Chat LIVE📅 May 22nd⏰ 11:00 AM CST💻 Live Online Save Your Spot 🌿 Spots are free, but registration is required. ⁠⁠[ Reserve Your Spot ]⁠⁠ Tired but wired? grab ⁠⁠the free download ⁠⁠and stop the night time brain spin. Why Planning Your Life Isn’t Actually...

  6. Are You Trying to Control Too Much? Why Waiting is a Perfectionism Thing.

    We often wait for ideal timing before ever doing anything. Whether that's putting down roots, starting new grounding rhythms, working on our emotional regulation. We wait for when things just slow down or when things are just a little less crazy. I'll start this new thing. I'm Aurie Riley, an...

  7. What Goes On Underneath

    Do you believe in overnight success?Me either. If you're tired from the chaos, the yelling and arguing, the constant feeling of being behind, and tired of starting over every time the next Pinterest routine doesn't work, this is for YOU!If you want a jumpstart on success that will stick- you want...

  8. When Your Life Falls Apart and You Start To Crack, Look to The Seed for Hope.

    Breaking to Grow: When God’s Cultivation Cracks You Open Having a hard time falling asleep at night? Grab my free Nighttime Brain Reset Rhythm Here follow me on Instagram. Want to find out more about piecing your life back together one morning at a time? Join us on April 24th, 2026 at 11AM CST…

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  9. The Good Enough List: How Overwhelmed Moms Can Stop Chasing Perfection

    3 secrets to a yell-free morning Coffee Chat LIVE📅 April 24th ⏰ 11:00 AM CST 💻 Live OnlineSave Your Spot 🌿 Spots are free, but registration is required. [ Reserve Your Spot ] Tired but wired? grab the free download and stop the night time brain spin. Do you ever feel like no matter how much…

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  10. For The Mom Who Feels Stuck, I Love You but No One is Coming To Save You. You Have to Save Yourself and You Don't Have to Do It Alone.

    Hey there Mama, My heart breaks when I hear stories, so similar to mine, where you feel so trapped by your situation. No one is helping you, the kids are crazy, the house is a mess, and you're barely holding it together at work. To say you're exhausted would be the understatement of the century....

  11. Starter Plants: How to Get Results Without Doing It All Yourself (or Starting Over. Again.)

    BLUF: ⁠Free Workshop⁠ ⁠Morning Rhythm Reset⁠ ⁠Sonshine Academy Have you ever felt like you should be able to figure this out on your own? Like needing help somehow means you’re behind… or not doing enough? So you keep trying. You research, plan, start over, tweak, and push yourself to “do…

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  12. How to Stay Consistent as a Busy Mom (Hint: It's not willpower)

    ✨ Break Free from “I’m Fine” LivingHow to Cultivate a Grounded Life & Finally Drink Your Coffee While It’s Hot 🗓️ March 20th⏰ 10:00 AM CST Join me for a live coaching session where we’ll simplify your life, uncover what’s actually draining you, and create a grounded rhythm that works. 👉 Save…

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  13. Burned Out, Mama? Why Rest Isn't Wasted Time (And Why God Slows You Down to Prepare You for More)

    BLUF: ⁠Free Workshop⁠ ⁠Morning Rhythm Reset⁠ ⁠Sonshine Academy Feeling burned out… but still telling yourself to push harder? What if nothing growing in your life right now is actually a sign thatyou’re being invited to rest—not do more? In this episode, we’re talking about why constant...

  14. 7 Signs You’re Healing from Burnout (And Ready to Grow Again)

    BLUF: Free Workshop Morning Rhythm Reset Sonshine Academy Are you wondering if you’re finally ready to move forward after burnout… but you’re afraid of slipping right back into overwhelm? In this episode, we’re digging into how to discern when it’s actually time to “plant the next thing” in your...

  15. Preparing for Personal Growth: Why Nervous System Regulation Must Come First To Avoid Burnout

    Burnout doesn’t always look like a breakdown. Sometimes it looks like yelling at your kids, feeling disconnected from your spouse, relying on caffeine to get through the day, scrolling your phone at night while your brain won’t shut off, or lying in bed exhausted but wired. In this episode, we’re...

  16. Uproot What’s Holding You Back—So Your New Year Goals Can Bloom

    This episode is for anyone ready to go beyond surface-level resolutions and finally grow goals that last. Pull the weeds, uncover your taproots, and start 2026 with intention, clarity, and purpose. Want to quit beating around the bushes and dig in? 👉 Sonshine Academy / Coaching With Aurie: Work...

  17. Feeling Behind Already? What’s Really Killing Your New Year Goals

    you’re ready to do deeper, guided work around clarity, boundaries, and purpose, I’d love to support you. 👉 Book a coaching session with me here: https://www.sonshinepaperie.com/pages/coaching-with-aurie And if you’re struggling to stay motivated because you don’t actually know why your goals...

  18. Digging Potatoes: Faith, Fog, and Finding. Reflecting on 2025 and Taking the Next Right Step into 2026

    Download the 7-layer Why journaling space here: DM me here! If 2025 felt like it took everything out of you, this episode is for you. As we step into a new year, many of us are carrying a sense of fog—uncertain, tired, and unsure what we even want our goals to be. In this episode of Planted On...

  19. A New Year Prayer for Christian Moms: Finding Peace & Wisdom in Psalm 90 & 91

    As we close out the year and step into a new one, this episode of the Planted On Purpose Podcast invites you to slow down, reflect, and pray through Psalm 90 and Psalm 91—two powerful prayers rooted in wisdom, protection, and God’s steadfast love. If you’re a Christian mom feeling burned out,...

  20. Winter Storm Warning:Finding Joy in Life’s Challenges

    Summary In this episode of the Planted On Purpose podcast, the host reflects on personal growth and finding joy in life's challenges. The conversation explores themes of mindfulness, resilience, and the metaphor of trees as a symbol of strength and stability. for more support, come chat with me…

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  21. Biblical Words for Big Feelings: Psalm 34 and Helping Children Process Emotions

    Do you ever struggle with finding the words to express what you're feeling deep within yourself? Imagine how that feels for your small child. It's no wonder the throw tantrums and cry and sob and have meltdowns. As parents its important to not only give them the words to express what they're...

  22. For Moms Who Feel Like They're Sinking. A Psalm of Praise and Reflection

    There are times when no one really understands what we're going through. And in those times of struggle and heartache, it can feel so very lonely. It can feel like you're sinking. Like you're stuck in quick sand, the mire, and can't pull yourself out. ... But God can. He did for David, and in…

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  23. Engineering Faith and Motherhood: Transformation for Tired Moms

    In this episode of the Planted On Purpose Podcast, host Aurie Riley, an engineer and burnout coach, shares how her engineering background equips her to help exhausted moms transform their lives. She draws parallels between problem-solving in engineering and coaching moms, emphasizing the…

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  24. What To Do When Life is Too Much

    Choosing Health Over Harvest: The Power of Rest and Intentional Breaks. In this episode of the Planet On Purpose Podcast, host Aurie Riley of Sonshine Paperie explores the necessity of taking intentional breaks for personal and spiritual health. Drawing parallels between her gardening experience...

  25. Are You Too Broken To Succeed? Soaring With a Broken Wing: How God Lifts the Weary.

    Have you ever felt too tired to keep going—but too afraid to stop trying? In this episode, Aurie Riley shares a breathtaking true story about a broken-winged butterfly that refused to give up. What begins as a quiet moment on her afternoon walk turns into a vivid metaphor for how God meets us in...

  26. Harvesting the Abundance, Part 2: How to Recognize God’s Blessings and Learn from Success

    In this episode, we’re shifting our focus from what failed to what flourished. So often, we move quickly past our wins — forgetting that success leaves clues. Before we rush into the next season, it’s important to pause, look back, and ask: 👉 What worked? 👉 What brought peace or fruitfulness…

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  27. Harvesting the Abundance, Part 1: Finding Purpose in the Pain

    As the seasons change and we enter harvest time, it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect on what’s been growing in the garden of your life. In this episode, we’re getting honest about what didn’t work — the dreams that didn’t bloom, the seeds that never took root, and the areas where you…

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  28. From Ink To Impact: How One Verse Tattoo Brought Peace and a Baby

    In this heartfelt episode of the Planted On Purpose podcast, host Aurie Riley shares a personal journey of creativity and faith. Discover how Aurie's innovative temporary Bible verse tattoos became a source of encouragement for a listener facing the challenges of IVF. Through touching stories and...

  29. The Gift of Gentle Structure: How to Create Rhythms That Bring Freedom, Not Hustle

    In this episode, Aurie Riley delves into the concept of order and growth, exploring how structure can either nurture or stifle our potential. Discover the balance between helpful routines and the pitfalls of hustle culture, and learn how to create a foundation where true growth can flourish. Tune...

  30. Seeds of Purpose: How Growth Begins with Letting Go

    In this episode of the Planted On Purpose podcast, Aurie Riley delves into the profound metaphor of seeds and growth, inspired by the verse 'Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.' Join us as we explore the themes of…

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  31. Unpopular Opinion: Fall Cleanup

    In this heartfelt episode, Aurie Riley delves into the subtle yet profound impact of media on our lives, drawing parallels between the litter on our roadsides and the clutter in our spiritual and emotional gardens. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Aurie encourages listeners to audit...

  32. It's Jumanji Out There! What to do when life outgrows its borders.

    In this episode of the Planted On Purpose podcast, host Aurie Riley explores the chaos of life when it feels like a scene straight out of Jumanji. Drawing parallels between her overgrown garden and life's overwhelming moments, Aurie shares insights on finding balance, the importance of pruning…

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  33. The Fungus Among Us - The Importance of Real Connection

    In this enlightening episode, we delve into the fascinating symbiotic relationship between trees and fungi, exploring how these natural allies exchange nutrients and messages to support each other's survival. We also discuss the critical importance of maintaining personal connections in our...

  34. You're Not a Rose, You're a Daisy. The Thorn of Comparison.

    Hey Friends! If you missed the last free workshop on 5 powerful mindset shifts necessary for growth, my next workshop is THIS Saturday at 1PM CST. You can sign up to join us right on my homepage. www.sonshinepaperie.com Bring your Bible! Today's episode is one I think we all need to hear. On...

  35. 5 Mindset Shifts for a Fruitful Life.

    “From Burnout to Blooming: 5 Shifts to Trade Busy for a Life of Purpose,” and I would love for you to join me! This is for the woman who’s been doing all the things but still feels disconnected—from herself, from God, from what really matters. If that’s you, I want you to know: it’s not your…

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  36. Thorns and Roses

    Life is full of dichotomies. Learn from the roses how to embrace both the thorns and the blooms of life.

  37. Digging out rocks

    Have you ever felt like you're doing all the right things but still not seeing deep, lasting growth? You might be planting seeds—but there are rocks in your soil. In this episode, we explore the subtle lies and limiting beliefs that keep us from fully blooming in our God-given purpose. Drawing…

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  38. Your Dash

    There's a poem that's been on repeat in my mind and it describes how I deeply wish to enrich the lives of others and what I wish for you and your life.

  39. To The Hot-Mess Mom: When Your Life is a Compost Pile

    Having a hard time falling asleep at night? Grab my free Nighttime Brain Reset Rhythm ⁠Here⁠ follow me on⁠ Instagram⁠ - shoot me a DM, I'd LOVE to hear from you! Compost is made of all kinds of stuff: scraps, leftovers, even things that seem rotten. When all those things are just thrown together…

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  40. Finding Your Gift and setting your goals, a Coaching Call

    In this powerful coaching call, we walk with Angel through a major mindset shift—transforming what she once saw as a personality flaw into a sacred gift meant to serve the world. Together, we uncover how this misunderstood part of her is actually the key to her calling. You’ll hear us identify…

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  41. Put on Your Big Girl Britches....The power of AND.

    AND. A little word, with a lot of power. It can take us from faking a tough front, to processing feelings and emerging stronger.

  42. Busy is Not a Badge of Honor, So How Are You Spending God’s Greatest Investment in You?

    What Do You Do When Your Life Feels Like a Constant Dumpster Fire? You pause. You breathe. You look around and tell the truth about what’s actually happening. You audit. You evaluate. And maybe—you ask for help. That’s where you’ll find me, friend. Right there in that moment with you—when you’re...

  43. From Busy to Blooming: Unearthing Your Soul’s Purpose

    Are you constantly busy but still feel like something’s missing? In this powerful coaching call, we take a soul-deep journey from simply filling time to living with divine intention. Join me as I guide my client through a transformational process of slowing down, digging beneath the surface, and...

  44. What Kind of Ground Are You? A Soil Test Meditation to Reflect on Your Mental & Spiritual Health

    Before you plant a garden, it's critical to test your soil so you can know what nutrients are needed to get your plants to thrive. Our minds are no different. Step out of your busy life for a few minutes and step into your body and mind to test your soil so you can get the nutrients you need to...

  45. Your Soil Test Decoded: Understanding Your Mental Health - Simple Strategies for Daily Support

    Before you plant a garden, you should always test your soil so you can know what nutrients need to be added and which plants to put where. Your mind is no different. Listen here for a deep dive into a meditation and all the great tools to help you uplevel and nouris your mental health.

  46. What's on Your Seed Packet? Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be Before You Grow

    Before a seed ever touches the soil, its packet already tells the story of what it will become. What if you approached your own growth the same way? In this episode of Planted on Purpose, we explore the power of stepping into the identity of the person who already has what you’re working toward....

  47. What Kind of Action Taker Are You?

    A doer who acts. So, there is a doer who does not act? Yes. Because, there are 2 types of action you can take in your life: Passive and Massive. This verse talks about both types of action. Passive Action is addressed first, because passive action is necessary for the effectiveness of Massive...

  48. Walking By Faith When You Can't See

    Do you ever feel like you can't see where you're going? Like you're spinning your wheels in life and going nowhere and it's leaving you frustrated? Or do you feel like you're wandering aimlessly and it's leaving you feeling like your faith is empty? Well I've got good news for you. God's holding...

  49. Do You Meditate?

    Do you meditate daily? Do you meditate the right way? or do you consider it to be too woo-woo? Let's dive into this topic so you can better understand what this practice is all about and what the Bible says about this practice.

  50. Do You Love Yourself Well?

    Jesus says the second greatest commandment is to "Love your neighbor as yourself"... so how well do you love yourself?

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Conversations for today’s Christian Woman where holistic health and joy is found by planting faith, growing purpose, and cultivating an intentional life. Talking all things life, faith, planting seeds of faith, cultivating intentional living, and growing a life deeply rooted in God’s grace so you can keep your face in the Son. Burnout recovery for Christian womenChristian guidance for busy momsOvercoming overwhelm through faithChristian podcast for anxious heartsHealing and hope in ChristFaith in tough seasons Growing in faith as a womanDevotionals for Christian womenLiving your God-given purposeBiblical wisdom for modern womenNavigating faith and life balanceBible study and intentionalitySpiritual practices for women of faithBuilding community in faithGod-centered relationshipsFaith and family balanceJournaling for spiritual growthConnecting with God in busy seasonsEncouraging Christian womenRest and renewal through faithChristian community for womenChristian min

HOSTED BY

Aurie Riley

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