Mustard Seed Health & Healing

04/24/2026

I almost didn't share this because honestly, it still doesn't feel real to me and I was there. Two strangers approached me out of nowhere, at two different times, in two places I wasn't even planning to be, and prayed over me in ways that shook me to my core. I don't fully understand it and I'm not sure I ever will, but I know God placed me exactly where I needed to be, at exactly the right time.

Maybe you need to hear this one today, God sees you. 💗

I don't think it's a coincidence that the day before my first ever branding photoshoot, I ended up at a church I almost didn't attend or that almost a year later, I was still in Houston when I was supposed to already be back in Austin. God's timing is not our timing, and these two encounters reminde

04/22/2026

It's been one year since my brand photoshoot, and I haven't even shared half of the photos we took! One reason is that I don't always feel so put together and ready to take on the world, the way I look in those photos. Another is that it's kind of hard to be seen especially when photos portray a certain version of you, and most days you're in sweats, with little to no makeup, and feeling overwhelmed.

As you can see if you swipe through, there are many days that I struggle. Today is one of those days. My body remembers even when I want to forget…the heaviness of losing Austin to su***de. And then there are the random days too, when grief shows up out of nowhere and brings you to your knees.

But grief isn't always tied to losing someone. Sometimes I'm grieving a life I thought I would have. I'm crying because I'm overwhelmed by my feelings, decisions, by trying to do the right thing. Sometimes I'm crying because I don't know what to do or how to feel, and sometimes I just feel so alone in it. Sometimes it's the grief of knowing Earth isn't my home, and that it was never supposed to be this way — the hardship, the loss, the weight of it all.

I'm constantly learning that grief and joy can coexist. Two things can be true at the same time. Even though I sometimes show up here as the put-together person behind my brand, I'm also the girl crying in her car. I don't have to have it all figured out. One doesn't cancel out the other.

I'm not faking anything. I genuinely don't have it all figured out, and I'm certain I never will. I can hold so much joy, laughter, and love, and also feel things deeply, emotionally, and intensely. I can show up and be seen without only showing one side.

There are many layers and that's okay. It's not this or that; it's both, and. It's a beautiful ride, and I'm learning that it's okay to be exactly who I am, even while I'm still growing.

"to provide for those who mourn in Zion; to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, festive oil instead of mourning, and splendid clothes instead of despair. And they will be called righteous trees, planted by the LORD to glorify him." Isaiah 61:3

03/25/2026

Such good information for all mommas. 🤍

03/12/2026

I don't have a daughter, but if I did, these are seven things I would want her to know about her health. There is so much more, but these are seven things I wish I had known earlier on.

I spent most of my life, around 27 years to be exact, hating my body, restricting and bingeing, wanting to shrink, chasing everything that felt wrong with me as if I was a problem to be fixed. But what I needed to know is that my body is good, my health matters, and there is a different way to approach it; one that is counter-cultural, and if you believe in Christ, it's exactly how we're called to approach things.

I don't always get it right, and I still struggle with many of these things but I pray the younger generation begins to hear this from their moms, aunts, sisters, and mentors.

You can't hate your way to health. You have to love yourself to it. 💕

03/03/2026

Come see me this Saturday at Pages of Grace! 🩷

This is going to be a great book reading and event! If you haven’t been to their Christian bookstore yet, be sure to carve out time to visit, their store, books, and selection of products are truly something special.

📚 This Saturday at Pages of Grace 📚

A sweet afternoon for kids and families is coming up soon. This Saturday, we will be hosting Brooke Smith for a reading and signing of her children’s book, "Emersyn Chooses Kind Thoughts and God's Truth".

This faith based story encourages young girls to take their thoughts captive, be kind to themselves, and trust the God who wonderfully made them. A meaningful read for children and a gentle reminder for moms as well.

🗓 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 1:00 to 2:00 PM

Mark your calendar and plan to join us.

02/25/2026

Mistakes are tough, and I dislike making them, but I can't keep avoiding them.

Recently at work, I've made mistakes, missed things, reacted too quickly, and said too much or too little. When I mess up, I spiral. I feel inadequate, like a fraud who doesn't belong. Every mistake feels like a red flag... my body tightens, my chest hurts, and normally tears soon follow.

I constantly have to remind myself that mistakes don't define me. They happen because I'm human, and you are too. Your mistakes don't define you, despite what the world or your own mind says. No mistake makes us less worthy or loved.

I still struggle with this more than I'd like. My nervous system sometimes treats every mistake like a crisis. But I'm learning—slowly—that perfection was never expected of me, even though somewhere along the way I took on this pressure. I can't do this alone, and I was never meant to. That's why I need Jesus and Godly community.

I wrote more about this in my latest blog post, available on my website. Read it here: https://www.mustardseedhealthandhealing.com/blog/mistakes-dont-define-your-worth

02/23/2026

Excited for this event! I hope to see you there. 🤍

📖 Author Reading & Signing at Pages of Grace 📖

Join us as we welcome Brooke Smith, author of "Emersyn Chooses Kind Thoughts and God's Truth", for a special afternoon at the bookstore.

Brooke will be reading her book aloud, followed by a time of book signing.

"Emersyn Chooses Kind Thoughts and God’s Truth" is a faith-based story for young girls navigating the early years of body awareness and self-image, but it can be a reminder for moms as well. It’s more than just a story, it’s a starting point for ending generational negative body image and replacing it with truth that stands the test of time. Through relatable experiences and tender conversations, this book helps girls understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and identity in Christ. With Scripture woven throughout, it encourages girls to be kind to themselves, to take their thoughts captive, and to trust in the God who wonderfully made them.

🗓 March 7
⏰ 1:00 to 2:00 PM
📍 Pages of Grace Bookstore

Perfect for kids, parents, grandparents, and anyone who loves faith filled children’s books. We would love to see you there.

02/06/2026

Last month, I picked up my Bible study where I left off in The Jesus Shaped Life by Lisa Harper (which I highly recommend!). I had missed the last few sessions last fall due to a crazy schedule and being out of town, so before my next study started in 2026, I finished what was left. To my surprise, when I turned the page, it was about the mustard seed—of course!

I love what she writes: "Mustard seeds need not strive to grow or worry about their ability to grow." I needed to hear that. Too often I get caught up in striving, always reaching for the next thing. It's not always a bad thing, but sometimes I make an idol out of it because I see everyone else running and doing, and I feel like I need to do the same. What I forget is how the small moments in everyday life continue to shape us and impact others sometimes more than all the things we’re striving for.

It can be paying for a stranger's coffee.
It can be bringing a meal to a friend after she has a baby.
It can be sending a note to let someone know you're thinking of them.
It can be listening to a friend walking through a hard time.

So many small things get overlooked but it's in those small, tiny moments that some of the biggest impacts are made. We don't always know it or see it, but it's there, and God sees it. Much like the mustard seed, our small moments of kindness, gentleness, and selflessness continue to grow and expand beyond measure when we keep exercising them. I encourage you to remember that it's not often the big, grandiose moments that really impact someone, it's the small things.

I was reminded of this today when I said hi to a young girl walking with her grandma. She was probably around three, and as I continued walking, I heard her say, "She told me hi!" My heart instantly melted, and I remembered: it really doesn't take much to be kind.

We don't have to continue striving or always making sure we're doing something to grow. The Holy Spirit in us continues to work on us from the inside out as we seek Him. Bit by bit, seed by seed, He continues to plant and allow the fruits of the Spirit to grow in us.

02/02/2026

This one was a bit of a doozy to write. I have such a hard time sometimes because it's like I'm trying to make a point, but then my brain goes "But wait, what about this?" I think that's what social media has done, we can't just voice our thoughts without immediately adding all the exceptions.

So yes, I know that sometimes our own voices, decisions and paths can be wrong. But I also know that God made me. I'm doing my best to be obedient to Him and let Him guide me, and I have to start trusting myself with decisions too.

The pastor at church today had me floored. We were in Philippians 2, 'Imitating Christ's Humility' and toward the end of his sermon he asked, "Whose voice is the loudest? Is it TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, a podcast... or is it God's? Or your own?"

Because sometimes our voice, thoughts, emotions, etc. aren't always aligned with God, but I do believe that you can trust yourself when you're walking in step with Him.

As Christians, we're told to trust God completely—and I do. But I also think we've been sold a narrative that we can't trust ourselves. What if both can be true? What if, when we're seeking Him and surrendering to Him, we can trust ourselves too? That gentle nudge, that quiet knowing? It might jus...

12/17/2025

Grief has been a little heavy lately—like, the kind that makes you physically exhausted, gives you headaches for days, lives in your body kind of heavy. And honestly? I've been making it worse by judging myself for still feeling it.

I got emotional writing a name on a Christmas gift tag the other day. Something so small, but it brought everything up. That's what grief does, it shows up in the unexpected moments.

If your grief is heavier this season, mine is too. I wrote a little bit about it on the blog—grief, rest, and why we need to give ourselves more grace. 🤍

Grief isn't a one-time thing—it lives in our bodies and recurs in unexpected ways. If your grief feels heavier this holiday season, mine does too. Here's why rest and grace matter more than we think.

11/14/2025

I had the best morning at Pages of Grace bookstore in Brenham with the owner, Danelle! This place is the cutest Christian bookstore with so many amazing goodies—books, gifts, Bibles, you name it. It’s one of those stores that just feels comforting the second you walk in. 🤍

You can tell how much heart Danelle puts into this place. Part of their mission is “to ensure every visitor leaves feeling like family—refreshed, inspired, and reminded of God’s unchanging love,” and honestly, that’s exactly what it feels like. We got to talk about how God has been working in both of our lives and how important it is to trust and follow when He puts something on your heart.

I’m so excited to share that they’re now carrying my book, ‘Emersyn Chooses Kind Thoughts and God’s Truth’! 💖 Being able to reach the local Brenham community this way means the world to me.

My book is also in two other stores that I’ll be sharing soon, but for now I just want to say thank you to Danelle and her mom, Debbie, for opening such a beautiful store and for believing in my book.

This is going to be such a great place for the Brenham community and anyone visiting the area! Stop by the next time you’re in Brenham.