For four years, our cat, Connor, was the most mischievous, spicy, lovable indoor/outdoor cat. He brought us lizards, birds, mice, and even a bunny. He had his routines, his treats, his bell, his favorite sleeping spots, and his own very big personality.

And then one ordinary Tuesday night, he disappeared.

In this episode, I'm sharing what happened, how we've been searching for him, and what it feels like to have this giant Connor-shaped hole in our hearts. We're still praying he'll come home.

If you're listening, would you say a little prayer for my sweet orange boy?

📖 REDISCOVER YOU is a 30-day guided journal designed to help you reconnect with who YOU are beyond the roles you play. With daily Scriptures, affirmations, and space for reflection and gratitude, this journal is your tool to prioritize yourself without guilt. Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4qQGXsS

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I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

xo,
Chrysty

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This weekend was one for the memory bank. 🦒💛

I wen to Fredericksburg to celebrate my friend Joy’s birthday with Kally, Joy, her sisters, Jess and Jenn, and her mom Mechele. Our girls’ weekend involved feeding giraffes and a sloth and getting up close and personal with rhinos.

In this episode, I’m taking you along for my experience at Longneck Manor and sharing what made this place so incredibly special.

If you’re looking for a truly unique experience, you need to check out Longneck Manor in Fredericksburg. It’s an AZA-accredited wildlife conservation destination where you can have up-close encounters with giraffes and rhinos while supporting conservation efforts.

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I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

xo,
Chrysty

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Sometimes rediscovering yourself looks deep and meaningful. And sometimes it looks like putting on leopard-print pants, sweating through your armpits, and walking down a runway. 😂 Because sometimes the best things happen when we simply say yes.

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I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

xo,
Chrysty

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Lately, I've been feeling more irritable, impatient, and short-tempered than usual, and honestly, I don't really know why.

So today, I'm inviting you for an honest conversation about emotions, motherhood, stress, guilt, repair, and what it feels like when the people we love sometimes get the overflow of what we're carrying.

If you've been feeling burned out, overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, or just…a little more reactive than usual, this one is for you.

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I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

xo,
Chrysty

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This week, my 11 year old son, Bruce, played his very first baseball game. And as his mom, I walked away from that field thinking about so much more than baseball.

I decided to sit down with Bruce and ask him about why he wanted to play baseball, what he's learning, what's been hard, what he wants to improve, and what he's looking forward to this season.

If you're standing at your own starting line right now, I hope Bruce's first baseball game reminds you to step up to the plate. You don't have to know exactly when to swing. Just start even if you're scared.

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I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

xo,
Chrysty

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Have you ever looked at another woman’s life and suddenly felt like you were behind? I certainly have.

In this episode, I’m talking about the sneaky way comparison can make us feel like we’re failing simply because someone else appears to be farther ahead.

I’m reminding myself (and you!) that someone else’s timeline is not a deadline for our own. We can be grateful for where we are, want more for ourselves, and still trust that we are exactly where we need to be in this season.

📖 REDISCOVER YOU is a 30-day guided journal designed to help you reconnect with who YOU are beyond the roles you play. With daily Scriptures, affirmations, and space for reflection and gratitude, this journal is your tool to prioritize yourself without guilt. Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4qQGXsS

💻 Follow me on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/

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I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

xo,
Chrysty

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Dolly Parton was so much more than a country music legend. She was a reminder of what can happen when we stop trying to become someone else and start becoming more fully ourselves.

If you've been feeling like you've lost a little piece of yourself in the chaos of motherhood, this one is for you. You don't have to become somebody else. You just have to start becoming more YOU.

💰GREENLIGHT: Earn $30 when you sign up for Greenlight using the following link - https://share.greenlight.com/181376382 With the money app and debit card for kids and teens, we can send our kids money instantly, assign chores, and teach them to earn, save, and invest!

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I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

xo,
Chrysty

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I don't think moms need another self care checklist. I think we need permission to admit we're exhausted.

In this episode, I'm talking about the difference between neglecting ourselves and simply admitting that we're tired. I'm reminding us that we can love our families deeply and still need a break, be grateful and overwhelmed, and feel incredibly fulfilled and completely exhausted all at the same time.

Maybe taking care of ourselves sometimes means doing something for ourselves. And maybe sometimes it means doing less. I'm giving myself, and you, permission to stop treating exhaustion like a personal failure.

Because you don't have to earn rest. ❤️

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I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

xo,
Chrysty

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