The Truth About “Getting Mornings Right” with Jennifer Dukes Lee. Episode 489
The Truth About “Getting Mornings Right” with Jennifer Dukes Lee
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Today I’m talking with my friend Jennifer Dukes Lee about her new book, How to Love Your Morning. Listen in—especially if you’re not a morning person. Don’t worry, this isn’t about becoming a 5 a.m. superhero.
We’re talking about real mornings—messy, sleepy, chaotic. The guilt, comparison, and pressure to get it right. I didn’t have a morning rhythm until 46, so if you feel behind, you’re not alone.
If you’ve scrolled past a perfect Bible-and-coffee photo and thought you’re doing it wrong, or decided mornings aren’t for you, this conversation is a deep exhale. Jennifer reframes mornings honestly and practically.
Timestamps:
(04:21) – Why Scripture Points to Morning as God’s Special Time
(07:30) – The 4 Morning Archetypes (And Why Knowing Yours Changes Everything)
(12:15) – The Shift from Dreading Your Morning to Actually Loving It
(16:37) – What Our Mornings Actually Look Like
(21:04) – Why You Need a Morning Ritual, Not Another Rigid Routine
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Links to great things we discussed:
- How to Love Your Morning
- Jennifer’s Book Recommendation – The Correspondent
- Jennifer’s Product Recommendation – Weighted Vest, Walking Pad, & Asics
- Wise Woman Era
- The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days
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