In this episode of ‘Created for This,’ Lindsay Swoboda shares her journey as a military spouse, mother, and professional writer.
She discusses transitioning from her dream job as a dancer to becoming a mother and author, navigating the unique challenges and grief associated with constant relocations, and finding resilience through vulnerability.
Lindsay emphasizes the importance of creativity, trust, and community support in balancing family life and pursuing personal dreams.
She reflects on the necessity of adjusting priorities, the impact of solo parenting, and the value of recognizing one’s own bandwidth. Offering insights into trusting the process, she encourages listeners to embrace the unglamorous yet rewarding path of slow growth, anchored in faith and community.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:37 Meet Lindsay Swoboda: A Journey of Resilience
01:57 Transitioning Priorities: From Dance to Writing
02:56 Navigating Military Life and Family
09:13 Embracing Creativity and Writing
17:05 Balancing Motherhood and Personal Goals
20:53 Finding Joy in the Everyday
26:33 Navigating Military Life and Trusting God’s Timing
27:37 The Journey of Writing a Book
29:06 Adventures and Challenges of Frequent Moving
34:24 The Importance of Community and Support
35:02 Solo Parenting: Tips and Realities
43:27 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
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