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Today I’m talking with my friend Jennifer Dukes Lee about her new book, How to Love Your Morning. Listen in—especially if you’re not a morning person. Don’t worry, this isn’t about becoming a 5 a.m. superhero.

We’re talking about real mornings—messy, sleepy, chaotic. The guilt, comparison, and pressure to get it right. I didn’t have a morning rhythm until 46, so if you feel behind, you’re not alone.

If you’ve scrolled past a perfect Bible-and-coffee photo and thought you’re doing it wrong, or decided mornings aren’t for you, this conversation is a deep exhale. Jennifer reframes mornings honestly and practically.

Timestamps:

(04:21) - Why Scripture Points to Morning as God’s Special Time

(07:30) - The 4 Morning Archetypes (And Why Knowing Yours Changes Everything)

(12:15) - The Shift from Dreading Your Morning to Actually Loving It

(16:37) - What Our Mornings Actually Look Like

(21:04) - Why You Need a Morning Ritual, Not Another Rigid Routine

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Links to great things we discussed:

• How to Love Your Morning
• Jennifer’s Book Recommendation - The Correspondent
• Product Recommendation - Weighted Vest, Walking Pad, & Asics
• Wise Woman Era
• The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days

Take good care of yourself, and keep showing up with joy. Share this episode with a friend who might enjoy it too!

xo,

Alli

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Here’s the thing about wanting more: it stirs in your heart before your mind can understand it. A gentle tug, a holy restlessness, inviting you onward. And often, right after? Guilt. Like desire itself is already a problem.

You remind yourself you’re blessed. You’ve practiced gratitude. You could name a hundred gifts without taking a breath. Yet, even with all this, something in you is rising — inviting you to listen. Instead of shrinking the dream or editing your hopes, imagine trusting that longing. Don’t swallow the desire; let it bloom. Hope is not ingratitude—it’s a celebration of possibility.

But that guilt isn’t the truth. Today, we’re naming why it shows up, what’s happening inside you when desire feels dangerous, and why that pull toward more might not be selfish at all. It might actually be the most faithful, God‑honoring thing about you.

Timestamps:

(03:57) - Why Your Body Treats Desire Like a Threat

(06:48) - Gratitude and Ambition Can Coexist (You Don’t Have to Choose)

(08:44) - The Apology Reflex: Why You Shrink Before Anyone Asks You To

(10:22) - God Doesn’t Shame Your Dreams, He Plants Them and Walks With You

(11:15) - Small, Brave Steps to Honor What You Actually Want

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Links to great things we discussed:

• Wise Woman Era
• Alli’s TV Recommendation - The Leftovers
• Start your Free 30-day trial of Uplift!

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Alli

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Today I’m talking with Justin Whitmel Earley about his new book, The Body Teaches the Soul. This conversation will challenge how you think about spiritual growth, especially if faith feels disconnected from your daily life. If peace feels distant and faith remains in your head, stay with me.

Maybe you’re doing all the “right” things: praying, reading your Bible, and showing up sincerely. Yet your shoulders stay tight, your mind won’t slow down, and anxiety lingers, despite your efforts.

Justin clarifies that true spiritual experience is shaped by your physical actions, not just beliefs. He shares two essential daily practices for unlocking concrete spiritual transformation.

If you’ve ever felt spiritually “off” but can’t quite name it, this episode will give you practical tools and language to identify what’s missing. You’ll gain concrete, actionable steps for connecting your faith to your daily life, so you can finally experience greater clarity, relief, and a deeper sense of peace.

Timestamps:

(08:08) - How Movement and Exercise Shape Our Souls, Not Just Our Bodies

(10:50) - Why Anxiety Often Lives in the Body Before the Mind Ever Notices

(14:44) - Why Breathing Might Be One of the Most Spiritual Practices You’re Ignoring

(22:58) - How Technology Is Quietly Rewiring Our Bodies (and Not in a Good Way)

(26:11) - The Surprisingly Powerful Habit of Turning Your Phone Off for One Hour

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Links to great things we discussed:

• The Body Teaches The Soul
• Justin’s Song Recommendation - Honey by The Lone Bellow
• Justin’s TV Recommendation - Silo
• Justin’s Product Recommendation - Flask Coffee Press Maker
• Justin’s Book Recommendations - Dopamine Nation & Demon Cooperhead
• Wise Woman Era

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I hope you loved this episode! 🎉 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’re always in the loop. And hey, while you're at it, why not pop over to our YouTube channel and check us out? If you're feeling the love, leave a review and sprinkle some stars—your support truly means the world to me! Take care, and keep shining bright!

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Alli