You love your kids.
But lately, motherhood feels heavier than you expected.
You’re doing all the things—showing up, taking care of everyone.
Trying to stay grateful.
And yet some days you find yourself wondering:
Why does this feel so hard right now?
You try to stay patient, but you snap.
You try to rest, but your mind keeps replaying the day.
You try to be grateful, but deep down you feel discouraged.
You want to enjoy your kids more.
You want motherhood to feel…lighter somehow.
I see you. And I’m here to help.
I’m Emily Ricks,
Certified Life Coach. Mom. Disciple of Christ.
And I know what it’s like to feel buried under the difficulties and discouragements of being a mom.
beginning in pregnancy, motherhood constantly demands you to stretch, to change, to adapt, and to grow.
To feel completely exhausted yet still have a newborn who needs you.
To face power struggles with a strong-willed toddler and wonder if you’re getting anything right.
To not lose your mind when kids refuse to do homework, chores, or go to bed.
And the teenage years?
You can feel unqualified, overwhelmed, and unsure how to guide them in a world full of screens and challenges you never anticipated.
But there are tools. For each unique stage.
To help you shift.
From worn down to wise.
From discouraged to empowered.
From frustrated to anchored.
Shifts that change everything.
When I discovered coaching, motherhood didn’t suddenly become easy.
But I learned practical tools that helped me shift my mindset so I could ENJOY it more.
So I could face challenges with a clearer mind, a calmer heart, and more confidence.
These tools—from podcasts, courses, and 1:1 coaching—combined with God’s help, have made it possible for me to move through discouragement and reclaim joy whenever life feels heavy.
Learning to shift my thinking has literally been life-changing for me.
Private sessions with a coach who helped me incorporate my faith into those shifts was one of the most powerful experiences of my life.
And that’s why I became a coach.
I trained through The Life Coach School and The Christian Coach Institute and now I love helping other moms discover practical tools and Christ-centered guidance to navigate tough seasons—so they can rediscover the joy of motherhood, again and again.
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Think New Thoughts
For moms who want to enjoy their kids again.
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Practical, faith-centered tools to help you shift from discouragement back to joy in your parenting.
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“I love this podcast SO much! So much information in the perfect length of time! Short, sweet, and to the point every time! Thank you Emily!