Inner Peacemaker Parent Podcast Fri, 22 May 2026 20:05:31 -0700 en-us © 2026 Inner Peacemaker Parent Podcast yes 75cb66ba-8290-5aed-b229-942d927b20ff CaSaundra Kimball episodic false As an “Inner Peacemaker Coach,” I love combining self care and the gospel together to help busy-giving moms stop spiraling in guilt and emotional overwhelm by teaching them how to process emotions with God instead of numbing them. I help them learn to regulate their emotions and replace guilt-driven coping habits (excessive sugar/food/technology/etc to comfort themselves) with Christ-centered self-care. I help them learn how to “be still” just long enough (even while being so busy) to really take care of themselves with God's grace. 


I will provide supportive ideas of nourishing thoughts and self-care habits (most ideas take less than 30 seconds to do at home) that tie harmoniously into gospel teachings. I hope these episodes support your creativity and desire to take care of yourself which will help you show up better for yourself, your family, your church group & ministering families, your community, and for God. 


If your heart or mind could use a spark or fanned flame of God's love for you, and you're ready to level-up to the next awesome version of you, I'd be honored to show how God's grace is already available for you, so now we just get to talk about HOW to better apply and enjoy that gift! Let's go calm any storms inside and become inner peacemakers!   


P.s. I made a free Facebook group called "Creating Inner Peace: Christ-Centered Self Care for Moms" to share mental health tools, classes, and encouragement; I hope you feel so welcomed to join for lots of love & support to you fellow busy mothers. Here's a link to join for free: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DWW1i2M82/


P.p.s. Side-note: I started my podcast on YouTube so for any previous episodes (before #40), you can find them with the same title on YouTube or with this link: https://youtube.com/@casaundrak.withcreobalance?si=IMPef409S6et7MyW 


P.p.p.s. I'm so glad you're here! Get ready to change WITH the God who loves you! 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) CaSaundra Kimball https://storage.buzzsprout.com/g3yyaqahejxdugi0ejg04dgx9f91?.jpg Inner Peacemaker Parent Podcast Ep 51: Feeling Guilt for Being a Hypocrite Ep 51: Feeling Guilt for Being a Hypocrite This past Sunday, in my head, I unkindly judged somebody for something they chose NOT to do. And then a few hours later, I felt and did the VERY thing that I was judgmental about!!  

I've always thought moments like this meant I was a hypocrite. The Greek root meaning of the word "hypocrite" translates to “stage actor” or “pretender.” Dale Renlund says if I am striving to do good, then I'm actually NOT a hypocrite. Sooo, there's hope for me and anyone else who might have moments like this! 

I felt some guilt inside of me rising up. I knew I could have chosen to beat myself up internally; I could have stayed in guilt and some shame. But I've learned that doesn't help me change. 

I now choose to be super kind to myself, say sorry to God for judging one of His kids, and then learn from it. Feeling guilt now triggers a chance to "Be Still" with God! I now see guilt as an awesome gift.  

So much empathy and love coming my way to you if you ever feel this way at times.   

]]> This past Sunday, in my head, I unkindly judged somebody for something they chose NOT to do. And then a few hours later, I felt and did the VERY thing that I was judgmental about!!  

I've always thought moments like this meant I was a hypocrite. The Greek root meaning of the word "hypocrite" translates to “stage actor” or “pretender.” Dale Renlund says if I am striving to do good, then I'm actually NOT a hypocrite. Sooo, there's hope for me and anyone else who might have moments like this! 

I felt some guilt inside of me rising up. I knew I could have chosen to beat myself up internally; I could have stayed in guilt and some shame. But I've learned that doesn't help me change. 

I now choose to be super kind to myself, say sorry to God for judging one of His kids, and then learn from it. Feeling guilt now triggers a chance to "Be Still" with God! I now see guilt as an awesome gift.  

So much empathy and love coming my way to you if you ever feel this way at times.   

]]> CaSaundra Kimball Buzzsprout-19225499 Fri, 22 May 2026 20:00:00 -0700 1294 1 51 full false Ep50: What I Forgot about Being a “First Responder” for God Ep50: What I Forgot about Being a “First Responder” for God I had kind of a humbling experience going back and forth wondering if I had "received personal revelation," then not understanding the timing, and now what I've learned from it. Feeling grateful to be helped with a story from a 7 year-old and a thought about first responders; I needed these reminders as part of my journey to keep learning line upon line about this topic of personal revelation. 

]]> I had kind of a humbling experience going back and forth wondering if I had "received personal revelation," then not understanding the timing, and now what I've learned from it. Feeling grateful to be helped with a story from a 7 year-old and a thought about first responders; I needed these reminders as part of my journey to keep learning line upon line about this topic of personal revelation. 

]]> CaSaundra Kimball Buzzsprout-19186722 Fri, 15 May 2026 20:00:00 -0700 1396 1 50 full false Ep49:“Pros of Seeing the Glass Half-Full AND Half-Empty” Ep49:“Pros of Seeing the Glass Half-Full AND Half-Empty” It's ok if you don't agree with me on today's topic; honestly, I didn't agree with it for years when I first heard it! But now it's easily one of my most influential mental health tools to feel more inner peace about the good AND hard moments, and to feel more empathy & kindness when others are going through a half-empty kind of day. It's all part of the same glass. It's all part of His plan. Ok. I got this. Just one half-empty AND half-full day at a time. You got this. 

P.s. God always loves you even in the half-full or half-empty kind of moments.

]]> It's ok if you don't agree with me on today's topic; honestly, I didn't agree with it for years when I first heard it! But now it's easily one of my most influential mental health tools to feel more inner peace about the good AND hard moments, and to feel more empathy & kindness when others are going through a half-empty kind of day. It's all part of the same glass. It's all part of His plan. Ok. I got this. Just one half-empty AND half-full day at a time. You got this. 

P.s. God always loves you even in the half-full or half-empty kind of moments.

]]> CaSaundra Kimball Buzzsprout-19143330 Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 -0700 1107 1 49 full false Ep 48: “Are You Using the GiftS of Music for You & Your Kids?” Ep 48: “Are You Using the GiftS of Music for You & Your Kids?” I didn't remember this story of “when Saul was troubled with an evil spirit, David played for him with his harp and Saul was refreshed and the evil spirit departed" (see 1 Samuel 16:23) (Ezra Taft Benson, "Do Not Despair," Ensign 16 [October 1986]: 5). 

I love that is included in the Bible! There are so many awesome gifts of music!! 

This episode was really so much fun to write as I reflected on an experience during my grandfathers funeral, as well as a youth conference lesson showing a clip from Jurassic Park, moments of gaining testimony in myself and in my teenager, how my daughter listened to a song that made her "feel strong" inside,  learning about parts of the brain that get activated with music, and more. I really enjoyed and needed the reminder of how powerful this free, easy-to-use tool is and how MANY giftS it can bring. 

Don't have time to listen? I still got you! Here's one quote, then a couple ideas to consider implementing: 

One gift of music includes that “we [can] get nearer to the Lord through music than perhaps through any other thing except prayer" (President J. Reuben Clark Jr., in Conference Report, Oct. 1936, 11). 

A piece of advice I was given my baby shower from the eldest (and wisest) in the room, wrote down on her 3x5 card for me to remember this counsel: "Sing to your kids at night." 

Have any older kids that are past that stage? Me too! One thing we can do is to put fun music on when you clean or are in the car together. Or you can share some of your favorite songs so when they hear it later in life, they'll think of you when they hear those songs. 

You got this, inner peacemaker! One messy, wonderful day at a time!  

]]> I didn't remember this story of “when Saul was troubled with an evil spirit, David played for him with his harp and Saul was refreshed and the evil spirit departed" (see 1 Samuel 16:23) (Ezra Taft Benson, "Do Not Despair," Ensign 16 [October 1986]: 5). 

I love that is included in the Bible! There are so many awesome gifts of music!! 

This episode was really so much fun to write as I reflected on an experience during my grandfathers funeral, as well as a youth conference lesson showing a clip from Jurassic Park, moments of gaining testimony in myself and in my teenager, how my daughter listened to a song that made her "feel strong" inside,  learning about parts of the brain that get activated with music, and more. I really enjoyed and needed the reminder of how powerful this free, easy-to-use tool is and how MANY giftS it can bring. 

Don't have time to listen? I still got you! Here's one quote, then a couple ideas to consider implementing: 

One gift of music includes that “we [can] get nearer to the Lord through music than perhaps through any other thing except prayer" (President J. Reuben Clark Jr., in Conference Report, Oct. 1936, 11). 

A piece of advice I was given my baby shower from the eldest (and wisest) in the room, wrote down on her 3x5 card for me to remember this counsel: "Sing to your kids at night." 

Have any older kids that are past that stage? Me too! One thing we can do is to put fun music on when you clean or are in the car together. Or you can share some of your favorite songs so when they hear it later in life, they'll think of you when they hear those songs. 

You got this, inner peacemaker! One messy, wonderful day at a time!  

]]> CaSaundra Kimball Buzzsprout-19110998 Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:00 -0700 1711 1 48 full false Ep47: Daily Bread to Help Us More Joyfully “Watch” for the “Bridegroom” Ep47: Daily Bread to Help Us More Joyfully “Watch” for the “Bridegroom” “…Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today" (Matthew 6:34, NRSV). 

I appreciated hearing a vulnerable, open story of an apostle's worries & challenge in a financial experience & what he learned about sometimes taking life just one day at a time. 

I'm excited to also share with you a joyful moment at the airport that ties into the Bible story of the wedding feast.

]]> “…Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today" (Matthew 6:34, NRSV). 

I appreciated hearing a vulnerable, open story of an apostle's worries & challenge in a financial experience & what he learned about sometimes taking life just one day at a time. 

I'm excited to also share with you a joyful moment at the airport that ties into the Bible story of the wedding feast.

]]> CaSaundra Kimball Buzzsprout-19073976 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0700 1272 1 47 full false Ep 46: Power of Daily "Living" Water Ep 46: Power of Daily "Living" Water Because my home was just involved in a house fire two days ago, I keep thinking about the power of water. To the woman at the well, to Lehi, and to you & me, there is a gift of water that we have access to everyday and it can powerful.  Reflecting on a scale of the power from a firehose, a garden hose, a water can, or spray bottle, how powerful does His love and power feel in our own life??

]]> Because my home was just involved in a house fire two days ago, I keep thinking about the power of water. To the woman at the well, to Lehi, and to you & me, there is a gift of water that we have access to everyday and it can powerful.  Reflecting on a scale of the power from a firehose, a garden hose, a water can, or spray bottle, how powerful does His love and power feel in our own life??

]]> CaSaundra Kimball Buzzsprout-19036030 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0700 1044 1 46 full false Ep 45: MEDITATION to Rejoice in Your Blessings Ep 45: MEDITATION to Rejoice in Your Blessings Elder Bednar recommends, “that periodically you and I offer a prayer in which we only give thanks and express gratitude. Ask for nothing; simply let our souls rejoice and strive to communicate appreciation with all the energy of our hearts" (“Pray Always,” General Conference, October 2008). 

To me, meditating is a just offering a very present prayer where we visualize. 

So, here's a short episode if your heart could use a calm minute to breathe and only give thanks for your blessings.

]]> Elder Bednar recommends, “that periodically you and I offer a prayer in which we only give thanks and express gratitude. Ask for nothing; simply let our souls rejoice and strive to communicate appreciation with all the energy of our hearts" (“Pray Always,” General Conference, October 2008). 

To me, meditating is a just offering a very present prayer where we visualize. 

So, here's a short episode if your heart could use a calm minute to breathe and only give thanks for your blessings.

]]> CaSaundra Kimball Buzzsprout-18997247 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0700 580 1 45 full false 3 Moments When the Death & Resurrection of Christ Felt Real 3 Moments When the Death & Resurrection of Christ Felt Real I'm sometimes surprised which experiences add to my belief in the resurrection of Christ. Today I share just three brief, personal experiences that helped His resurrection feel even more real to me. I noticed all 3 were aided by OTHER people; people that took time to prepare something for me or provided an opportunity for me. That has helped me reflect on the question: "What am *I* doing to help others (including my kids) to have opportunities to have experiences like this too?" 

Wishing you some memorable moments where the Savior's resurrection feels more real to you too.

]]> I'm sometimes surprised which experiences add to my belief in the resurrection of Christ. Today I share just three brief, personal experiences that helped His resurrection feel even more real to me. I noticed all 3 were aided by OTHER people; people that took time to prepare something for me or provided an opportunity for me. That has helped me reflect on the question: "What am *I* doing to help others (including my kids) to have opportunities to have experiences like this too?" 

Wishing you some memorable moments where the Savior's resurrection feels more real to you too.

]]> CaSaundra Kimball Buzzsprout-18952223 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0700 883 1 44 full false Ep43: Forgiving OUR debtors (Ideas to Stop the Cycle of Resentment) Ep43: Forgiving OUR debtors (Ideas to Stop the Cycle of Resentment) This episode was something I didn't know I needed. 

I knew I'd be seeing some specific people again soon, and I've been surprised how my body has tensed-up already as a seemingly simple scene has re-surfaced to mind of a brief experience I had with them (YEARS ago!), where I walked away feeling really dumb and belittled. (I know now that it was my own thoughts around that circumstance, but I still had that story running around in my head! It was even causing me to freeze up and NOT really WANT to see them again. So interesting how powerful those experiences can be).

I am so grateful for this topic of forgiving OUR debtors. I just really needed to prepare this week's episode. I very humbly feel grateful to have been led to a topic I personally needed. 

Don't have time to listen? I still got you. One of the reflective questions to get you thinking is to identify ANY relationship that feels damaged or wounded in any way, or a moment/experience you need to still forgive?? 

Who do I need to forgive?

We read the words of the Savior's story in Matthew about the king who forgave his servant, but then the servant turns around to NOT forgive his own servant for an even smaller debt. The king finds out and says: "I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me. Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?"  (Matthew 18: 32-33).

Best wishes inner peacemaker with your efforts to clean up/heal/strive to forgive where it is needed. So much love and empathy coming my way to you.

]]> This episode was something I didn't know I needed. 

I knew I'd be seeing some specific people again soon, and I've been surprised how my body has tensed-up already as a seemingly simple scene has re-surfaced to mind of a brief experience I had with them (YEARS ago!), where I walked away feeling really dumb and belittled. (I know now that it was my own thoughts around that circumstance, but I still had that story running around in my head! It was even causing me to freeze up and NOT really WANT to see them again. So interesting how powerful those experiences can be).

I am so grateful for this topic of forgiving OUR debtors. I just really needed to prepare this week's episode. I very humbly feel grateful to have been led to a topic I personally needed. 

Don't have time to listen? I still got you. One of the reflective questions to get you thinking is to identify ANY relationship that feels damaged or wounded in any way, or a moment/experience you need to still forgive?? 

Who do I need to forgive?

We read the words of the Savior's story in Matthew about the king who forgave his servant, but then the servant turns around to NOT forgive his own servant for an even smaller debt. The king finds out and says: "I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me. Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?"  (Matthew 18: 32-33).

Best wishes inner peacemaker with your efforts to clean up/heal/strive to forgive where it is needed. So much love and empathy coming my way to you.

]]> CaSaundra Kimball Buzzsprout-18914304 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0700 1487 1 43 full false Ep 42: “His Atonement Compared to Doughnuts, Parachutes, & Kings” Ep 42: “His Atonement Compared to Doughnuts, Parachutes, & Kings” What do doughnuts, parachutes, & kings have in common?? They each are tied into a short thought to help us better see the gift of His mercy that can be balanced perfectly into justice. 

May this episode help you feel a reminder/glimpse of God's love for you when He gave you His atonement as a gift--a doughnut, a parachute, and a king---just for you! 

If you haven't gotten to your study of the Savior's atonement this week, in this episode, I got you.


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For more love and support on this and other self care topics, you are so welcomed to join us in the free Facebook group "Creating Inner Peace: Christ-Centered Self Care for Moms."

]]> What do doughnuts, parachutes, & kings have in common?? They each are tied into a short thought to help us better see the gift of His mercy that can be balanced perfectly into justice. 

May this episode help you feel a reminder/glimpse of God's love for you when He gave you His atonement as a gift--a doughnut, a parachute, and a king---just for you! 

If you haven't gotten to your study of the Savior's atonement this week, in this episode, I got you.


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For more love and support on this and other self care topics, you are so welcomed to join us in the free Facebook group "Creating Inner Peace: Christ-Centered Self Care for Moms."

]]> CaSaundra Kimball Buzzsprout-18882318 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0700 1321 1 42 full false Ep 41: Being Kind to You by Forgiving Yourself Ep 41: Being Kind to You by Forgiving Yourself My daughter did something "bad"/something not as nice at school, and she later felt guilty about it. She didn't know how to forgive herself so we brainstormed a sentence (mantra) she could say to give her some extra love and move forward. 

Thoughts about being so kind to yourself & how to use the Redeemer's atonement instead of stewing in anger towards your past mistakes. 

How to use the tool "Next time I will..." so you can move forward instead of sticking in the mud of shame or guilt. 

"Please don’t give precious space in your soul to [old grievances where you caused pain to another] any longer" --Elder Jefferey Holland

“When the Lord requires that we forgive all men, that includes forgiving ourselves." --Elder Dieter Uchtdorf

]]> My daughter did something "bad"/something not as nice at school, and she later felt guilty about it. She didn't know how to forgive herself so we brainstormed a sentence (mantra) she could say to give her some extra love and move forward. 

Thoughts about being so kind to yourself & how to use the Redeemer's atonement instead of stewing in anger towards your past mistakes. 

How to use the tool "Next time I will..." so you can move forward instead of sticking in the mud of shame or guilt. 

"Please don’t give precious space in your soul to [old grievances where you caused pain to another] any longer" --Elder Jefferey Holland

“When the Lord requires that we forgive all men, that includes forgiving ourselves." --Elder Dieter Uchtdorf

]]> CaSaundra Kimball Buzzsprout-18844194 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0700 1724 1 41 full false Ep 40: “Supporting Yourself When You Feel Guilty Either Way” Ep 40: “Supporting Yourself When You Feel Guilty Either Way” I remember some big feelings I had right after dropping off a plate of cookies to a young mom I was asked to visit; instead of feeling proud of myself or joyful for taking care of another person, I felt...guilt!!?? Today's episode is all about the guilt we sometimes can still feel even after doing something "good," but in our mind it wasn't "perfect" or "not good enough" or "not quite right." I want to help you learn two tools to help you work through that big feeling so you don't have to spiral or comfort yourself with unhelpful habits and instead really take care of yourself.

For more love and support on this and other topics, feel welcomed to join the free Facebook page "Creating Inner Peace: Christ-Centered Self Care for Moms" or go to creobalance.com.

]]> I remember some big feelings I had right after dropping off a plate of cookies to a young mom I was asked to visit; instead of feeling proud of myself or joyful for taking care of another person, I felt...guilt!!?? Today's episode is all about the guilt we sometimes can still feel even after doing something "good," but in our mind it wasn't "perfect" or "not good enough" or "not quite right." I want to help you learn two tools to help you work through that big feeling so you don't have to spiral or comfort yourself with unhelpful habits and instead really take care of yourself.

For more love and support on this and other topics, feel welcomed to join the free Facebook page "Creating Inner Peace: Christ-Centered Self Care for Moms" or go to creobalance.com.

]]> CaSaundra Kimball Buzzsprout-18803682 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0800 1622 1 40 full false