My honest experience with wearing an Oura ring

Powered by RedCircle Today’s topic is one that has come highly requested: an honest review of my experience wearing an Oura Ring. I have been wearing mine since February, and it’s impacted me much more than I ever imagined! If you’re curious ... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View Online Here's what's new: My honest experience with wearing an Oura ring My honest experience with wearing an Oura ring Powered by RedCircle Today’s topic is one that has come highly requested: an honest review of my experience wearing an Oura Ring. I have been wearing mine since February, and it’s impacted me much more than I ever imagined! If you’re curious about what an Oura Ring is, think of it as a high-tech Fitbit but in ring form, tracking everything from your sleep patterns, to your activity, to your heart rate, to your overall health and recovery scores. In this conversation, I share how I’ve been so surprised with how many changes I’ve made in my life as a result of the data I’ve learned from it: from going to bed earlier to balancing intense workouts with gentle movement to my nighttime routine (and more!) the Oura Ring has been a game-changer. If you’re looking for a comprehensive health tracker, this might just be it! Also in this episode, I also talk about a new website I recently discovered, a book I’m reading, share some listener feedback, talk about a documentary we’re watching that really unsettled me, and tell you about our recent ABC date night. (It was the letter I and we ate Indian food and watched The Imitation Game, a film that left us deep in thought and caused us to have some good conversations.) In This Episode [1:20] – Jesse and I are discussing the life-changing impact of my Oura Ring! [3:15] – Listener Sarah shared about discovering s’mores-flavored Quest bars from Walmart. [5:36] – Another listener, Elizabeth, appreciates audiobook recommendations and suggests books by William Kent Krueger such as This Tender Land. [6:33] – I have been reading Liturgy of the Ordinary, which explores everyday life as liturgy. [10:48] – Learn about Martie, an online discount food store that is especially good for those with dietary restrictions. [12:18] – Jesse and I recently watched The Imitation Game, a complex and haunting film about wartime decisions. [14:28] – Watching a Cold War documentary revealed new, unsettling information about atomic bomb testing and consequences. [19:20] – I share how my Oura Ring tracks sleep data accurately, influencing my bedtime routines and overall health. [23:58] – The Oura Ring also monitors recovery and this has helped me make healthier choices in my every day life. [26:28] – Prioritizing gentle movement and intense workouts boosts my energy and improves my sleep and recovery. Links & Resources Crystal Paine Oura Ring Quest Nutrition Protein Bars Martie Books William Kent Krueger (Amazon author page) This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Harrison Warren Films The Imitation Game Social Media Crystal Paine on Instagram (@moneysavingmom) Crystal Paine on Instagram (@crystaliscleaning) Crystal Paine on LinkedIn Crystal Paine on Twitter Crystal Paine on Goodreads Money Saving Mom Money Saving Mom on Facebook Money Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook group crystal@moneysavingmom.com       Latest finds on Pinterest This spring dessert of a strawberry oatmeal smoothie is a delicious and cooling drink for any hot summer evening! If you want to experience a cold strawberry dessert, then whip up one of these thick and creamy strawberry smoothies that is made with oats. This is a quick & easy strawberry oatmeal smoothie recipe that incorporates nutritious ingredients which makes it a perfect healthy spring dessert or summer dessert. It is super delicious, give it a try! Spending your grocery budget at ALDI? This list is SO helpful to know which items are HOT deals that will save you tons of money at ALDI! This is so helpful of items that are for sure cheapest at Aldi! #aldi #grocerybudget #shoppingtip #shoppinghack The kids may be wanting snacks all day long while home for the summer! Here are 25 Budget-Friendly Snack ideas for kids that won't break the bank! #snacks #snackideas #snackideasforkids #cheapsnacks #Budgetmom Safely Unsubscribe • Archives • Preferences • Contact • Subscribe • Privacy Email subscriptions powered by FeedBlitz® • 1800 Camden Road, Suite 107-258 • Charlotte, NC 28203, USA

Finding Hope & Forgiveness After Horrific Pain (with Davey Blackburn) and more...

This week I get to share my podcast episode with Davey Blackburn, the author of Nothing Is Wasted: A True Story of Hope, Forgiveness, and Finding Purpose in Pain, to discuss his story of loss, forgiveness, healing, and hope. In 2015, Davey's wife Amanda ... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View Online Here's what's new: Finding Hope & Forgiveness After Horrific Pain (with Davey Blackburn) FREE Week of Menu Planning Completely Done for You! Finding Hope & Forgiveness After Horrific Pain (with Davey Blackburn) This week I get to share my podcast episode with Davey Blackburn, the author of Nothing Is Wasted: A True Story of Hope, Forgiveness, and Finding Purpose in Pain, to discuss his story of loss, forgiveness, healing, and hope. In 2015, Davey’s wife Amanda and their unborn child were murdered. In this episode, he shares more about what it was like to walk through that horrific loss, the real and raw emotions he felt, and how changing his perspective from bitterness to compassion gave him the ability to forgive the perpetrators. He candidly discusses his initial rage and the complexities of forgiveness – both of others and himself, taking us through the challenges of rebuilding amidst deep loss, including the unexpected closure of the church he and Amanda founded. Through it all, Davey shares how he felt God’s presence even in the darkest moments. One of the most impactful parts of this interview for me when when Davey shares about  how empathy for those who caused him unimaginable pain and stepping into their stories transformed his perspective on grace and redemption. His insights are a powerful reminder of God’s ability to bring beauty from ashes, reshaping our understanding of suffering and resilience! I was so blessed by my time with Davey and really appreciate his willingness to be so open and vulnerable, and whether you’re grappling with loss, betrayal, or trauma, this episode promises to inspire and encourage you to find purpose in your own journey! Powered by RedCircle In This Episode [0:35] – Today, I am interviewing Davey Blackburn, author of Nothing Is Wasted! [1:08] – Davey, based in Indianapolis, leads Nothing Is Wasted Ministries, aiding those in trauma. [4:44] – We discuss Davey’s real and raw emotions that he chronicles in the book.  [5:51] – Davey reflects on forgiveness — forgiving others and himself. [11:43] – We talk about compassion and empathy toward others, shaped by an understanding of trauma. [15:22] – Hearing and understanding others’ stories has helped Davey learn compassion and empathy. [17:25] – Davey describes forgiving those who murdered Amanda and their emotional courtroom interactions. [23:49] – The importance of deep grief and leaning into faith during hardships. [29:27] – Grappling with life’s paradoxes and finding strength in Jesus. [32:35] – We learn about the mission of Nothing Is Wasted and where they can be found online. Links & Resources Crystal Paine Nothing Is Wasted Nothing Is Wasted: A True Story of Hope, Forgiveness, and Finding Purpose in Pain by Davey Blackburn Crystal Paine on Instagram (@moneysavingmom) Crystal Paine on Instagram (@crystaliscleaning) Crystal Paine on LinkedIn Crystal Paine on Twitter Crystal Paine on Goodreads Money Saving Mom Money Saving Mom on Facebook Money Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook group crystal@moneysavingmom.com       FREE Week of Menu Planning Completely Done for You! Need help with menu planning? Download a FREE one-week menu plan — complete with a grocery list and recipes for a week’s worth of dinners! Do you struggle with menu planning and getting dinners on the table each night for your family? If so, download my FREE one-week menu plan to help take the stress out of menu planning this week! If you’ve been looking for a way to: Simplify (or actually start) meal planning for yourself or your family Save time and money on the meal planning process Feed your family well Give your brain a break from tackling all the meal prep details on your own Enjoy more quality time around the table with your family Your One-Week Money-Saving Menu Plan is where it’s at! It includes a grocery list with everything you need at the store plus complete recipes and side ideas to go with each dinner. Just click below to download yours and make meal-time easier…starting TODAY! Click here to get your FREE one-week menu plan!       Latest finds on Pinterest This Easy Bread Machine Cinnamon Roll Recipe is amazingly delicious and practically fail-proof! It's SO easy!! #breadmachine #cinnamonrolls #easycinnamonrollrecipe #easybreakfast 65+ Fun Cheap Date Ideas (Going Out or Staying In!). Many of these are perfect for warm summer weather when you want to get outside and enjoy each other's company! You don't have to spend a fortune to keep your marriage relationship healthy! Green Chile Enchilada Casserole Recipe | Money Saving Mom® Safely Unsubscribe • Archives • Preferences • Contact • Subscribe • Privacy Email subscriptions powered by FeedBlitz® • 1800 Camden Road, Suite 107-258 • Charlotte, NC 28203, USA