Week 4: A Peek Into This Past Week + What I’m Reading, Listening to, and Watching!

I used to do a weekly post with a peek into the past week + lots of links. Many of you have missed this, so I’m bringing it back for 2026! I’ll be sharing some pictures and highlights from the past week + what I’m reading, watching, and listening to. I will also share links to posts or other interesting things I don’t want you to miss.

Top Instagram Post of the Week

This post sharing a funny (and embarrassing story!) was my top viewed Instagram reel of the week! I hope it makes you laugh!

Books I Finished This Week

Radically Restored: How Knowing Jesus Heals Our Brokenness – Stephen has an incredible story of being raised by a dad who was very abusive but also a preacher and he shares really openly about how this impacted him and led to a life of drugs and alcohol. But then, Jesus got ahold of his heart and radically changed his life. This is a powerful story of redemption and forgiveness that really touched me deeply. I was honored to get to interview him on my podcast — that episode goes up this week! Stay tuned for it!

What I’m Listening To

This week, I started listening to the audiobook recommended by a follower — Under the Magnolias (only 2 hours in and am engaged but have no idea where it’s going to lead!) — and also this podcast by Alli Worthington on Vision Over Resolutions.

Q&A’s of the Week

I answered a number of questions on Instagram this past week and wanted to share two on here:

Question: I’m exhausted in every way, burn out I guess… what would you do? -Mom of 3

Answer: I’m so sorry you are feeling so exhausted. I’d start by making sure you are crying out to Jesus and asking Him for wisdom and strength to help you carry what He’s called you to carry and let go of what He’s called you to lay down. Secondly, what do you have to do right now – as in, things will truly fall apart if you don’t? Food, sleep, loving your kids and making sure they are fed and clothed… anything else? Begin with the basics and let go of everything else you can let go of for the next few weeks.

Then, prioritize sleep, life-giving activities, nourishing your body, and time with Jesus. If you can get a little time outside that can do wonders for your body and soul.

I’d also recommend doing a time audit to see where you’re spending your time + considering getting bloodwork done to see if something is out of whack. And ask those who know you well to give input into some solutions or strategies to help, too.

Question: Since you started lifting weights have you changed your diet at all? Any new easy meals?

Answer: Since I’m doing pretty intensive strength training four times a week right now, I’m tracking my macros again from a really healthy mental space – which I’m so thrilled about and which I find helps me fuel my body much better than when I don’t track.

I aim for 130 grams of carbs, 60 grams of fat, 25-30 grams of fiber, and 200+ grams of carbs daily + close to 7 hours of sleep or more. I usually hit most of these every day and am loving how it’s impacting my body recomping!

I usually then have two active recovery days (where I hit at least 10k steps) and one rest day where I try to really take it easy.

Right now, this plan is working super well and my Oura ring numbers are basically better than they ever been + I feel so strong and energetic.

I keep meals really simple and many would probably tink they are boring, but it’s what works for me right now! I’ll try to share more since so many have asked for meal ideas!