Hey everyone, Jennie here with episode 151 of the LDS Mission Podcast. This week I wanted to talk about something very personal - being a mom of adult children. As many of you know, I have 5 kids ranging from young adults to teenagers. It's

150. The Most Empowering Thoughts

13 days ago 27m 23s

Hey everyone, it's Jennie here with episode 150 of the LDS Mission Podcast. Today I wanted to discuss the power of our thoughts and how we can empower ourselves through more positive self-talk. As missionaries, we often experience doubts, w

149. When You Don't Feel Heard

20 days ago 26m 4s

Hey everyone, Jennie here with episode 149 of the LDS Mission Podcast. In this episode we discuss the importance of feeling heard and valued, both on your mission and in other situations. I talk about how feeling unheard can lead to a lack of a

148. The Way You Are Feeling Is Not Bad

27 days ago 29m 37s

Hey everyone, Jennie here with the latest episode of the LDS Mission Podcast. On this week's episode, I wanted to discuss the importance of viewing our emotions in a positive light. Rather than labeling feelings as "good" or "bad", I encourage

147. The Process That Will Make the Biggest Difference

Apr 12th, 2024 35m 42s

Hey everyone, today's episode I talk on finding the process that works best for you. I talked about how we're all so uniquely different and how important it is to figure out what fills your own personal energy tank. Some key things I discussed

146. Tell Your Mission Story with Isabella Beals

Apr 5th, 2024 1h 6m

Isabella Beals is a Senior at Brigham Young University. She is a theater arts studies major with a double minor in music and psychology. She is planning on attending graduate school to study therapy and eventually wants to become a certified

145. We Rejoice in Christ

Mar 29th, 2024 35m

Episode 145 - We Rejoice in Christ Hey everyone, I'm so glad you joined me for this Easter episode of the LDS Mission Podcast. In this episode, I discussed the importance of focusing on Jesus Christ and His grace in our lives and missionary wo

144. What Makes Missionaries Spiral

Mar 22nd, 2024 30m 55s

Episode 144 - What Makes Missionaries Spiral In this episode, I explore some of the common reasons why missionaries may struggle or experience downward spirals during their missions. Drawing on my own experiences and observations working wi

143. How to Create Your Own Luck

Mar 15th, 2024 33m

Episode 143 - How to Create Your Own Luck In this episode, I discuss how shifting your mindset can help you create your own luck. I talk about how our thoughts and beliefs influence our perception of luck, for better or for worse. Some key

142. Be Kind to Your Toddler Brain

Mar 8th, 2024 25m 10s

The LDS Mission Podcast, Episode 142 - Be Kind to Your Toddler Brain In this of the LDS Mission Podcast, I, your host Jennie Dildine, take a deep dive into the fascinating concept of the "toddler brain" and its impact on those gearing up for

141. Internal and External Reference Points

Mar 1st, 2024 31m 44s

Episode 141 - Internal and External Reference Points I'm excited to share today's topic - Internal and External Reference Points. As missionaries and returned missionaries, it's so easy to get caught up in comparing ourselves to others and

140. About "Feeling Better"

Feb 23rd, 2024 27m 35s

Episode 140 - About "Feeling Better" The main focus in this week's episode, is on personal growth and managing emotions while serving a mission. I talk about some of the challenges with only focusing on "feeling better" and argue for the impo

139. Thoughts Are Not Problems

Feb 16th, 2024 31m 13s

Hey, everyone! It's Jennie Dildine, the LDS mission coach, and you're tuned in to the LDS Mission Podcast, Episode 139 - "Thoughts Are Not Problems." In today's episode, we dive into the misconception that thoughts are problems and explore h

138. Is Love a Verb?

Feb 9th, 2024 30m 24s

In this episode of the LDS Mission Podcast, episode number 138, we explore the intriguing question: Is love a verb? We delve into thoughts on love, sharing some personal insights along the way. In this episode, we challenge the common notion o

137. Is God Disappointed In Me? with Kurt Francom

Feb 2nd, 2024 1h

Today is a great episode as I got to interview Kurt Francom and chat about his new book, Is God Disappointed In Me? Kurt has a podcast where he interviews others and talks all about leadership. And as I read Kurt's book, I knew it would be perf

136. Emotion Work for Goals

Jan 26th, 2024 24m 43s

In today's episode of the LDS Mission Podcast (episode number 136), we delve into the intriguing topic of "Emotion Work for Goals." With a mission-focused perspective, I want to emphasize the significance of understanding not just the outwar

135. When You're In A Rut

Jan 19th, 2024 31m 9s

In this week's episode When You're In A Rut, I wanted to get really real with all of you. As I have found myself in a rut since Christmas, I thought right now might actually be the best time to record an episode on: how to help ourselves get th

134. Decision Making 101

Jan 12th, 2024 30m 28s

In today's podcast episode, we discuss the topic of decision making. This is a common struggle for many people and many of my clients. The belief of being "bad at making decisions" is a common mindset that many people adopt, but it is not helpf

133. And That Includes You

Jan 5th, 2024 30m 3s

I recently taught Relief Society on a conference talk titled "We Are His Children" by Elder Christophe G. Giraud-Carrier. I invite you to think of how you see each member in your family. How you might see and perceive each other. All of the d

132. Work Worth Doing

Dec 29th, 2023 28m 42s

There is Work Worth Doing, and maybe work that is not as important. As we are on the brink of 2024, what we originally thought our goals should be, might not be the goal that helps us achieve the most growth and change. The work worth doing mig

131. Your Own Dicken Christmas Carol

Dec 22nd, 2023 32m 2s

In this episode, we explore the concept of the three versions of ourselves - past, present, and future. The inspiration for today's episode came from watching the movie "Spirited" after Thanksgiving. This movie has a modern take on Charles Dick

130. Self Care Is Not Selfish

Dec 15th, 2023 30m 14s

In this episode, we explore the concept of self-care. Why it is important. Especially during this time of the year when there is often a focus on others. We draw inspiration from the example of Christ and how he prioritized self-care in order t

129. A Guide To Emotional Well-Being

Dec 8th, 2023 31m 42s

This time of year, I think can present a unique and very vast myriad or continuum of emotions. Especially if you're away from home and if there has been something hard for you during this time of year in the past. I, myself, had a week kind of

128. When Do I Know Enough?

Dec 1st, 2023 20m 43s

In this episode, we talk about the common fear of not knowing enough. The inspiration for this episode comes from an email that I received from someone who is preparing to leave on a mission. The person expressed their concern that they don't u

127. Thought Ladders

Nov 24th, 2023 22m 6s

In this episode, we explore the concept of "thought ladders" and how they can help us shift from negative thoughts to more positive ones. Remembering that our thoughts create our feelings, which in turn drive our actions and create our results.