Lent doesn't have to feel rigid, heavy, or like one more thing you're failing at as a practice owner. In this episode, I'm talking about how to actually practice Lent in a way that's gentle, meaningful, and realistic for the season of life and leadership you're in.

We're moving away from rules and performance and toward relationship—creating space for God in the middle of running a practice, making decisions, caring for clients, and juggling real life. I walk through practical ways to approach fasting, letting go of distractions, and filling that space with what truly restores you, whether that's prayer, reflection, giving, or simply slowing down.

If you've ever wondered how Lent can support both your faith and your work as a practice owner—without comparison, shame, or pressure—this episode is for you.

01:53 How Practice Owners Can Actually Practice Lent
03:20 Moving from Performance to Relationship
05:09 Lent as a Practice of Becoming
06:21 Comparison, Fasting, and Letting Go of "Shoulds"
08:39 What Fasting Is (and What It Isn't)
11:22 Fasting Beyond Food: Work, Social Media, and Busyness
13:32 Filling the Space You Create
15:00 Lent as a Season of Giving
16:54 Sundays, Mini Easters, and Grace
18:18 Using a Devotional to Stay Grounded During Lent

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If you're a practice owner, chances are you're reading this while doing something else—answering emails, moving between sessions, or thinking about what still needs to get done today. I know that pace well, and I also know how easy it is for even meaningful things to become "just one more thing" on a full plate.

This episode isn't about adding another strategy or asking you to work harder. It's an invitation to slow down and reflect on why Lent matters for practice owners—especially in the middle of a season when everything feels like it's speeding up. As client needs increase and leadership demands grow heavier, we don't need more noise. We need grounding, intention, and space to notice what's really happening in us and around us.

In this conversation, I talk about Lent as a rhythm of reflection rather than a task to complete. Whether you've practiced Lent for years or are just beginning to explore it, my hope is that this episode helps you see it not as something extra, but as a way to lead your practice—and your life—from a steadier, more faithful place.

If you've ever felt like you're doing all the right things on the outside but longing for deeper grounding on the inside, this episode is for you.

01:31 If you're multitasking right now, I see you
02:12 This isn't another tip, it's a breather
03:03 Why everyone's saying the same thing, I'm busy
05:51 February and March are about to get wild
07:28 Ash Wednesday is Feb 14, so here comes Lent
08:38 Lent 101 what it is and what it's for
10:42 Fasting isn't punishment, it's making space
12:20 Slowing down shows you what needs to come off your plate
15:10 How this devotional helps when urgency is loud

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I'm really glad you're here today because this episode is a little different and honestly pretty personal for me. I'm talking about something I've never shared before, what it was actually like to write my first book. Not the polished highlight reel version, but the real behind-the-scenes story. The doubts, the learning curve, the surprises, and the parts I didn't expect at all.

If you've ever thought about writing a book, creating something meaningful, or putting an idea into the world that's been sitting on your heart for a while, this episode is for you. I'm walking you through why I wrote The Practice of Becoming, how it came together over time, what I learned along the way, and what I wish I had known before I started. We're talking about the why, the process, the fears, the imperfect launch, and why doing the thing imperfectly still matters.

So if you're curious about writing a book, self-publishing, or just need permission to start before you feel ready, stick with me. I'm sharing the honest, messy, encouraging version of this journey, and I think you're going to get a lot out of it. Let's dive in.

02:09 Why Your Why Matters More Than Anything
02:57 I Didn't Realize I Was Writing a Book Until It Was Done
04:37 Why I Did Not Write This Book for Money
06:26 The Lent Email Series That Sparked the Book
10:44 The Goal That Started as a Three-Year Dream
13:36 Letting Go of Perfection in the Launch
18:43 How Writing a Book Builds Clarity, Confidence, and Credibility

Links and Resources

Get my book, The Practice of Becoming, at my website https://www.wisepracticeconsulting.com

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