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a podcast for intentional moms

Think New Thoughts

Life coaching tools and fresh insights to help you:

→ think differently about your kids

→ be more gentle with yourself

→ come back to peace, faith, and joy in your motherhood

Short. Practical. Encouraging.
Perfect for car rides, walks, or folding laundry. :)

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Emily Ricks, Certified Life Coach with blonde hair smiling, wearing a blue top, sitting indoors near a plain wall.

Hi, I’m Em.

Wife. Mom of four. Certified Life Coach.

I work with Christian moms who feel emotionally tired, spiritually stuck, and worn down from trying to do everything “right.”

I’ve lived the quiet burnout. I’ve chased worth through to-do lists.

And I’ve learned there is a gentler way. A way rooted in faith, supported by thought work, and filled with joy that doesn’t depend on perfect circumstances.

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Five gold stars in a row.

I feel more satisfied and fulfilled with my life!

“Emily has been a life changer for me! She is so gifted in guiding me to sort through and break down unhelpful thought patterns that have been plaguing me for years. Now when those thoughts and emotions pop up, I can recognize them, acknowledge them, and purposely replace them with healthier and more helpful thoughts! I feel much more satisfied and fulfilled with my life!”

Jeni

coaching client

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You don’t have to hold it all together.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, short-tempered, or stuck in your head, you’re not alone. There’s a quieter, more grounded way to move through your day. One thought at a time.

Let’s take the next small step together.

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