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I CHOOSE MY BEST LIFE

I CHOOSE MY BEST LIFE

Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD, Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician, Awar 100 Episodes Sep 18, 2026

I CHOOSE MY BEST LIFE PODCAST is all about helping you live fully, love boldly, and rest intentionally. Author and physician, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith along with her weekly guests share inspirational guidance and actionable answers to help you experience physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.

Episodes

370 Grieving Non-Death Losses
370 Grieving Non-Death Losses Sep 18, 2026 24:14 Some losses come without funerals, sympathy cards, or even acknowledgment, yet they still leave us grieving what we thought life would be. Christian therapist Nicole Langman shares how to honor the pain of lost dreams, relationships, health, and unexpected endings while trusting God to meet us in the story we never wanted. Nicole Langman's website: https://www.nicolelangman.com/ Connect with
369 Choose Praise Before the Answer
369 Choose Praise Before the Answer Sep 9, 2026 29:13 What if the path to greater peace isn't getting more answers from God, but choosing to praise Him before they come? In this conversation, Wendy Speake shares how focusing on God's unchanging character can quiet anxiety, deepen trust, and transform the way we walk through life's uncertainties. Pastor Jerome Gay Jr.'s website: https://wendyspeake.com/praise Connect with Wendy on Facebook and In
368 The Missing Language in Marriage
368 The Missing Language in Marriage Sep 2, 2026 29:35 Strong marriages aren't built on love alone. They also require understanding. In this episode, Pastor Jerome Gay Jr. shares why many men struggle to express what they're carrying and how learning the "respect languages" men need can strengthen communication, deepen emotional connection, and help couples stop missing each other in their relationships. Pastor Jerome Gay Jr.'s website: https://je
367 When Healing Never Comes
367 When Healing Never Comes Aug 26, 2026 22:16 Natasha Kennedy shares with Dr. Saundra how living with permanent physical loss transformed "Jesus is enough" from something she believed into something she had to live, revealing how even our places of lack can become places of unexpected beauty, purpose, and deeper satisfaction in Christ. Natasha Kennedy's website: https://kozmos.design/ Connect with Natasha on Facebook: https://www.faceboo
366 Every Yes Costs Something
366 Every Yes Costs Something Aug 13, 2026 20:14 In this episode, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith explores how to recognize the true cost of your commitments, identify early signs of overload, and protect your capacity before depletion takes over. Discover how intentional boundaries can help you protect your peace while still living, leading, and serving well. Get your copy of Being Fully Known. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 C
365 Awaken Delight Each Day
365 Awaken Delight Each Day Jul 29, 2026 27:05 When suffering, discouragement, or spiritual numbness dulls your joy, it can feel difficult to reconnect with delight and wonder in your faith. In this conversation, Stephanie Rousselle shares practical ways to cultivate deeper intimacy, renewed joy, and soul-level satisfaction through a vibrant relationship with Christ. Free gift: a 5-day devotional to awaken delight in your everyday moments.
364 Who's on Trial in Your Mind
364 Who's on Trial in Your Mind Jul 24, 2026 23:37 We often replay conversations, defend ourselves, and silently hold court in our minds. In this conversation, Shannon Popkin shares how releasing judgment, embracing mercy, and trusting Jesus as the ultimate Judge can free us. Take the "Kinda Judgy" Quiz Get your copy of Kinda Judgy. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being
363 When the Bible Starts Reading You
363 When the Bible Starts Reading You Jul 15, 2026 24:54 Tim Mulgrew joins Dr. Saundra to explore how Scripture becomes transformative when we stop reading it merely for information and begin allowing it to reveal the deeper realities of our own hearts, struggles, and relationship with God. Get your copy of The Book of Us. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Col
362 Serving from Overflow
362 Serving from Overflow Jul 1, 2026 27:35 What happens when a leader stops serving from exhaustion and begins serving from a place of restoration? In this episode, Brittany Hogan shares how the principles of Sacred Rest transformed her approach to leadership, strengthened her personal well-being, and helped her lead with greater purpose, impact, and sustainability. Connect with Brittany on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Empo
361 You Don't Need a New Plan
361 You Don't Need a New Plan Jun 24, 2026 20:58 If you've been feeling pressure to reinvent yourself, this episode offers a different perspective. Dr. Saundra explores why lasting change comes less from new goals and more from healthier rhythms, renewed trust, and a sustainable pace for the season ahead. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Wome
360 Where Is Your Energy Going
360 Where Is Your Energy Going Jun 17, 2026 22:29 Your life is shaped by what consistently receives your energy. In this episode, Dr. Saundra uncovers the hidden energy drains that leave people depleted and offers practical insights to help you align your energy with what matters most. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose M
359 The Weight You Were Never Meant to Carry
359 The Weight You Were Never Meant to Carry Jun 10, 2026 23:41 Many of us are exhausted not because of what we're doing, but because of what we're carrying. In this episode, Dr. Saundra explores the invisible burdens of disappointment, responsibility, and outdated identities and shares how releasing unnecessary weight can create space for greater peace, energy, and freedom. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. I Choose M

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