Marriage coach Amber Bryant thought she wanted her husband to lead their family - until he actually started doing it, and she realized she was terrified. This shocking moment of self-discovery launched her into understanding why so many women unknowingly sabotage the very thing they've been praying for in their marriages. When Eileen Noyes shares her own journey from controlling every aspect of her marriage to learning biblical submission, both women uncover a startling truth: the very control they thought was protecting them was destroying their relationships. This episode exposes how past trauma creates invisible armor that sabotages present love, why questioning your husband's decisions sends a message you never intended, and the two areas where releasing control feels most impossible. Amber explains why biblical femininity isn't weakness but the key to genuine influence, while Eileen opens up about spending months in victim mode before finally taking responsibility for her own healing.

Discover why going first in your marriage transformation changes everything and how surrendering control can give you more freedom than you ever imagined possible.

Eileen Noyes gets brutally honest about feeling crushed by the demands of motherhood while trying to balance her calling as an author and podcaster. As end-of-school chaos threatens to derail her work on a Proverbs 31 devotional, she discovers that sometimes the best business strategy is stepping back and focusing on what matters most. In this vulnerable solo episode, Eileen shares her struggle with wanting to quit when everything feels like too much, and how God redirected her attention back to her eight children during the summer transition. She reveals the question she once asked God about her kids that got answered in ways she never expected, and why creating an environment of transparency with your children matters more than perfect performance. Eileen walks through 10 practical ways to bless your kids during busy seasons, including why she now takes her children out of school for special one-on-one time and how she learned to say sorry when she messes up as a parent. This episode offers both permission to prioritize family over productivity and actionable strategies for nurturing each child's unique gifts while maintaining your sanity during the summer months.

After 32 years of marriage and 16 moves across the country, former sports broadcaster turned NFL coach's wife Honor Garrett spent years helping everyone else reach their potential until she realized she'd forgotten about her own. She knows what it feels like to watch your husband's career take center stage while you wonder if your own dreams expired somewhere between diaper changes and relocations. Join Honor Garrett on The Unsidelined Life with Eileen Noyes as she shares her journey from sports broadcaster to full-time mom to life coach, all while navigating the unique challenges of football family life. Honor reveals why she tells women to "get out of the GOOP" (Good Opinion of Other People) and shares the story that will change how you think about being present when you can't physically be there. This conversation tackles the guilt women feel about pursuing their own dreams, the surprising health advice that transformed Honor's approach to fitness after 50, and why intentionality matters more than proximity in relationships. Plus, discover the simple phrase that stopped Honor's negative self-talk and the biblical perspective that will shift how you view your own untapped potential. If you've ever felt torn between serving your family and pursuing your purpose, this episode offers both permission and practical steps to embrace both.