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Free & Well: Break Free From Anxiety & Overthinking & Feel More Confident With Mental Health, Nervous System Healing & Faith
Free & Well: Break Free From Anxiety & Overthinking & Feel More Confident With Mental Health, Nervous System Healing & Faith
This podcast offers psychology-backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulating practices, and faith-based guidance to help listeners overcome anxiety and overthinking. Hosted by Devoney Kodad, a therapist with over 5,000 hours of experience, each episode aims to boost confidence and encourage authentic living. The show blends professional insights with personal stories about anxiety, ADHD, and people-pleasing, all from a Christian perspective. Listeners are invited to grab their journal and join the journey toward becoming their best selves.
Episodes
334 | how I handle anxiety & overthinking (& how involving my body & nervous system changed the game)
Have you ever tried everything to calm your anxiety, challenged your negative thoughts, identified your cognitive distortions, and talked yourself through every possible scenario… only to find yourself still spiraling?You’re not alone. And you might not be doing anything wrong.In this episode of the Free & Well Podcast, we’re exploring why understanding your anxiety doesn’t always make it go a
333 | 3 journaling prompts to step into next level, unapologetic confidence
You don’t need fixing. You don’t need improving.You need to just come back to you.To feel safe just being you, being present, connecting - no filtering, no masks.&& to do the things that are important to you & true to you every day.That’s it.Free & Well is here to help you feel safe, renew your mind, embody confidence and embrace your life using mental wellness, faith & the ner
332 | you don't need to do more, you need to feel safe being yourself: my 3 step process for unapologetic confidence
What if the reason you keep overthinking, people-pleasing, and worrying about what everyone thinks isn’t because you need to fix anything or be better?What if your nervous system simply learned that you weren’t safe to fully be yourself?For years, anxiety can quietly shape the way we move through the world—anticipating embarrassment, replaying conversations, filtering what we say, trying to keep e
331 | figuring out what you really want & the self talk you need to make it happen: olivia tati's journey from engineer to world traveler, real estate investor & coach
What if you’re not actually lost—you’ve just spent so much time doing what you’re “supposed” to do that you’ve forgotten to ask yourself what you actually want?In this episode of Free & Well, I’m talking with Olivia Tati about what it really looks like to create a life that feels aligned, fulfilling, and genuinely yours. We talk about the pressure high-achieving women put on themselves to have
330 | the social experiment I did to explode my confidence & make new friends & the 4 step process I used to rewire my brain through it
Beauty, if you're ready for a new era.You're ready for confidence. You're ready for peace. You're ready to get out of your head & start truly just being you & enjoying your life.YAS. Let's FREAKING GO.You're going to love this episode about the social experiment I did with myself when I was feeling really self conscious and like the weirdo at a new gym, trying to ma
329 | stop the spiral pt 4: yoga, the nervous system & the most important mindset shift
Does this feel familiar?Replaying the conversation in your head over and over. Asking “what you could’ve said better… if that sounded weird... if they liked you…”Rewriting the text for the 97th time to make sure it sounds just right so they don’t get upset with you or you don’t hurt their feelings when you say you can’t make that party Saturday night (because really you just don’t want to go).Firs
328 | stop the spiral pt 3: my favorite tools to stop overthinking (using faith, mental health & nervous system based healing)
Does this feel familiar?Replaying the conversation in your head over and over. Asking “what you could’ve said better… if that sounded weird... if they liked you…”Rewriting the text for the 97th time to make sure it sounds just right so they don’t get upset with you or you don’t hurt their feelings when you say you can’t make that party Saturday night (because really you just don’t want to go).Firs
327 | stop the spiral pt 2: 4 reasons why we struggle with overthinking (from a christian anxiety therapist lens)
Does this feel familiar?Replaying the conversation in your head over and over. Asking “what you could’ve said better… if that sounded weird... if they liked you…”Rewriting the text for the 97th time to make sure it sounds just right so they don’t get upset with you or you don’t hurt their feelings when you say you can’t make that party Saturday night (because really you just don’t want to go).Firs
326 | you can be a christian, set boundaries AND be a good person: people pleasing, self trust & burnout w/ therapist sarah underbrink
What if setting a boundary doesn't make you mean or a “bad Christian” — but is actually a way of honoring yourself, your nervous system, and the life God has given you?In this episode, Devoney sits down with Christian therapist and licensed minister Sarah Underbrink to unpack the connection between faith, mental health, boundaries, people-pleasing, burnout, confidence, and nervous system regul
325 | stop the spiral pt 1: my journey with overthinking, ruminating and analysis paralysis
Does this feel familiar?Replaying the conversation in your head over and over. Asking “what you could’ve said better… if that sounded weird... if they liked you…”Rewriting the text for the 97th time to make sure it sounds just right so they don’t get upset with you or you don’t hurt their feelings when you say you can’t make that party Saturday night (because really you just don’t want to go).Firs
324 | how to stop caring what other people think: the freedom that comes when you feel secure in your true identity & worth
In this episode, we're talking about anxiety, self-worth, people-pleasing, faith, and what happens when you finally begin to feel deeply rooted in who you are.I share a personal story from my own healing journey in my 20s, when I struggled with anxiety, insecurity, and constantly questioning how I was showing up in the world. A deeper relationship with God—and learning to see myself through Hi
323 | how I handled a mildly embarrassing & awkward moment the other day
The other day at my favorite coffee shop, I had a fun awkward moment that would've sent younger Dev spiraling. I would've replayed it 100 x in my head, I would've come up with 37 better responses... and it reminded me of the power of growth, so I want to share it with you.I share what happened, how I moved through it & the power of intentionally growing erry dang day because one d
322 | if you don't feel like you fully fit in: becoming unwilling to hide who you are
Have you ever felt like parts of you just don't match or fit together? For example... I'm sober AND I love to go out, dance, have funI'm a therapist who is obsessed with mental health AND I believe faith is wildly important in healingI'm a Christian AND I deeply believe yoga / breathwork / nervous system based practices are essential to healingI'm very crunchy & natural min
321 | feeling behind? your permission slip to let go of the timelines & start trusting yourself w/ katy saltsman
Hey friend, do you feel like you "should" be further along or like life "should" look a certain way by now?Today's episode is an interview with Katie Saltsman, women's health coach & host of the Crying Burns Calories Podcast, for a conversation that will hit different if you've felt like you're behind.Katie talks about how she left a life behind that looked good
320 | we've lost the plot: why we need to start having more fun
Stuck in the same routines and wondering why you feel so underwhelmed & uninspired?I've been there — same city, same coffee shop, same hiking trail, same CFA order, same days on repeat — until a move to Idaho turned life into this blank canvas / playground.In this episode, I'm sharing why fun isn't extra, it's essential to your mental health and nervous system, and how trying n
319 | body image, emotional eating & identity: a christian woman's guide to fitness for true confidence & healing w/ briana arteaga
What if the way you move your body could actually grow your faith and help you live out the calling on your life instead of creating comparison and self judgment?In this episode, I sit down with Briana Arteaga, creator of Fit and On Fire, a Holy Spirit-led functional training approach that rejects diet culture and body-image pressure in favor of training for purpose. Centered around Proverbs 31. Y
318 | use this 1 question to confidently make decisions & do things you don't WANT to do but you know you NEED to do
What if the question “Do I want to do this?” isn’t the best question to ask?Spoiler - it's not.When you’re anxious, overwhelmed, tired, people-pleasing, or simply not in the mood, your emotions can make the easiest choice feel like the right choice. But the choice that feels good right now isn’t always the choice that will help you genuinely become the woman you're here to be.In this episo
317 | you don't need to be productive all the time: how to start letting yourself actually rest without feeling guilty
What if you stopped measuring your worth by how productive you are?In this episode, we’re talking about how to stop feeling like you always need to be productive, give yourself permission to rest, and trust that rest isn’t laziness—it’s necessary. We’ll explore the biblical foundation of rest, why slowing down can actually help you pursue your calling with deeper clarity and purpose, and how to br
316 | how anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing are all connected (and a nervous system based approach to heal) w/ grace secker
What if your anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing aren't personality traits—but patterns that are just trying to keep you safe?In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with therapist and coach Grace Secker to unpack why so many high-achieving women feel disconnected from themselves, constantly strive to be "good enough," and struggle to quiet their inner critic.Together, w
315 | 6 daily habits I'm trying rn for less overthinking & more peace
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314 | tired of overthinking? here's 4 possible reasons why your brain is always on
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313 | we've lost the plot - the 2 things that I believe healing & personal growth is actually about
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312 | ready for more confidence?! start with these 2 mindset shifts
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311 | my journey with anxiety & a nervous system aha that changed my whole approach (as a christian therapist & recovering people pleaser)
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310 | the goal of healing is not to be a chill cucumber
What if the goal of healing isn't to become perfectly calm, unbothered, or emotionally "fixed"?In this episode, we're unpacking one of the biggest misconceptions about mental health and personal growth: that healing means never being upset or feeling "bad" feelings. The truth is, healing isn't about becoming a chill cucumber who never gets anxious, overwhelmed, or trigg
309 | my favorite psychology backed mindset tool to get out of an overthinking spiral (as an anxiety therapist)
I can't even count the number of spirals that I have experienced in my life, but I can absolutely count on one hand, my favorite tools to get out of them. As someone who has struggled with anxiety, self-doubt, overthinking spirals, I want to share with you, one of my absolute favorite tools that helps me get out of a spiral quick! It is based in psychology and one of my favorite therapeutic ap
308 | if your mind is always on & overthinking... (what I would tell my younger self as a therapist with anxiety)
What if the goal isn't to stop your anxious thoughts—but to change your relationship with them? To change how you respond to them... In this episode, I'm sharing the mindfulness practice that completely transformed how I experience anxiety, helping me stop getting caught up in every thought and find more calm, clarity, and peace. If you've ever felt mentally exhausted by overthinking,
307 | 5 things I don't do in my friendships anymore as a recovering people pleaser
In today's episode I'm sharing with you 5 non-negotiables I have in my friendships. Boundaries, agreements, communication standards, and how I show up for my friends in ways that shattered those old codependent and people pleasing patterns. I hope you enjoy, friend![CALM RESET STARTER KIT🎧]Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a spiral? This will be your GO TO audio toolkit.Grab the CALM Audio B
306 | A Prayer For The Woman Holding it All Together - Set It Down, Friend
Today's episode is a short prayer for the woman who feels like it's all so heavy. You're tired. You're exhausted from all the weight, the pressure, holding it all together. This prayer is for you, friend.[FREE 4 MINUTE CALM RESET AUDIO]Want a short, grounding practice for when you're feeling overwhelmed? Grab it here & use it anytime![DM DEV]DM Dev what you're taking
305 | What Happened When I Stopped Trying to Get New Friends to Like Me
I used to get coffee with a new friend and hyper-focus on "does she like me?" "did that sound weird?" and filtering myself so she would like me...Can I tell you friend that releasing this has saved me so much energy, heart, time and has actually helped me make more genuine friends?!In today's episode I'll share with you about my experience making new friends, this huge mind
304 | Combining a Breathing Practice AND Prayer? One of My Favorite Christian Mindfulness Practices
If you're wanting to practice more breathing & mindfulness... AND would love to also have more time in prayer & the Word, this is for you my gal. I'm going to share one of my all time favorite faith centered mindfulness practices that will help you slow down, feel more peace AND connect with God throughout your day. I hope you enjoy![FREE 4 MINUTE CALM RESET AUDIO]Want a short, gro
303 | The More Weird I Got, the Less Anxious I Felt (How Being Your Real Self Reduces Anxiety)
What if your anxiety isn’t coming from who you are… but from who you’re trying to be?OOFFEEEEIn this episode, I’m sharing something that completely shifted my anxiety:the more I let myself be weird, honest, expressive, and fully me… the less anxious I felt.Not because life got perfect—but because I stopped trying to be someone I'm not.If you’re someone who’s been stuck in people-pleasing, over
302 | Anxiety is Different When You're Walking With God (A Christian Therapist's Take)
If you’ve been trying to manage anxiety on your own—overthinking, pushing through, using all the “right” tools—but still feel overwhelmed… this episode will remind you of the one and BIGGEST reminder to keep at the forefront of your mind.Because healing anxiety with God is not the same as the secular, self-reliant approach.In today’s episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to stop carrying
301 | Stop Being the "Good Girl" & Start Being Who God Actually Created You to Be
If you’ve spent your life being the “good girl”—the one who keeps the peace, follows the rules, avoids conflict, and puts everyone else first—this episode is going to gently (and honestly) disrupt that pattern... and show you how that's actually keeping you stuck & from living out your God given gifts.In this episode, we’re diving into the 3 powerful reasons to stop performing “good” and s
300 | If I Was Starting My Anxiety Journey Over, I'd Start With These 3 Daily Habits
If you’re a high-functioning, anxious woman who struggles with people-pleasing, overthinking, or never quite feeling “enough,” this episode is for you.In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the 3 daily habits that have completely changed the way I manage anxiety—not in a perfect, rigid way, but in a sustainable, real-life way that actually supports your nervous system.We’re talking about simp
299 | Feeling Lost or Behind in Your Twenties? Your Permission Slip to Release Comparison & Trust God's Timing for You
If you feel like everyone else has life figured out except you, this episode is for you. Maybe you feel behind in your 20s, like you should have a clearer direction, a better career, a relationship, more success, or a plan by now. In this episode, I’m giving you the permission slip your anxious heart may need: you are not behind. I’m sharing encouragement, mindset shifts, and a gentler perspective
298 | For the Woman Who Feels Everything: How to Be Kind to Yourself When You're an Empath & Have Big Emotions (as a Highly Sensitive Person)
Do you feel everything deeply? Do your emotions sometimes feel bigger, heavier, or more intense than everyone else around you?In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience of being a highly sensitive person (HSP) and navigating big emotions without shaming or judging myself. I’m opening up about the journey of moving from self-judgment and frustration to self-compassion, grace, and learning
297 | Why Your Anxious Brain Assumes the Worst & How I'm Rewiring My Brain For More Positive Thinking (as a Therapist)
Does your brain immediately jump to the worst-case scenario? In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most common unhelpful thinking patterns (cognitive distortions) that fuels anxiety: catastrophizing.I’m sharing my own personal struggle with anxious thinking and how my mind can quickly create stories about everything that could go wrong.I’ll also walk you through practical tools that have h
296 | If You're Feeling Behind, Try These Faith & Mindset Shifting Journal Prompts
Feeling behind, lost, or stuck in a waiting season?In this episode, I’m guiding you through powerful mindset shifts and reflective prompts to help you reframe negative thoughts, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with what God might be doing in this season.Because you’re not behind—you’re being prepared.If you’re ready to move out of discouragement and into a more grounded, hopeful, faith
295 | Wedgies & Sweaty Armpits... 1 Slightly Unhinged Mindset Shift To Explode Your Confidence (from an anxiety therapist)
What if your anxiety isn’t the problem… but how much you care about what people think is?In this episode, we’re breaking free from people-pleasing, overthinking, and the constant need for approval—and getting back to who you actually are. I’m going to share with you some really fun personal stories about what this used to look like for me (sweaty armpits & wedgies will be mentioned).Because co
294 | It's April - Let's Lock In (& My Top 2 Goal Setting Tips)
It's a fresh new season. Today's episode is a pep talk for you to LOCK IN on your big, wild goals and vision. I'll also share with you what I'm experimenting with & how I'm setting goals for this fresh new quarter. Grab your journal & give it a try!I hope you love it![FREE 4 MINUTE CALM RESET AUDIO]Want a short, grounding practice for when you're feeling overwhel
293 | A Spicy Approach on How to Find Your True People (Let Your Weird Out)
Struggling to make new friends or find your people? This spicy episode will light a fire under your butt & is all about being so truly you so you can attract aligned friendships, release the surface level to build genuine connections, and stop wasting time on relationships that aren’t meant for you.[CALM AUDIO BUNDLE PRESALE THRU 4/13]Want in the moment support to get out of your head, break o
292 | A Loving Reminder - You're Doing Great
Take a deep breath—this is your reminder that you don’t need to do more to be worthy. In this short pep talk, you’ll reconnect with your enoughness, release overwhelm, and feel supported, grounded, and at peace.[CALM AUDIO BUNDLE PRESALE THRU 4/13]Want in the moment support to get out of your head, break out of the overthinking spiral & feel more calm & grounded?Grab the CALM Audio Bundle
291 | Ready to Be More Consistent With Working Out? Make These 2 Shifts & See What Happens
Struggling to stay consistent with working out? In this episode, I’m sharing 2 simple tips to help you build a sustainable fitness routine (that you'll actually stick with) by shifting your mindset around exercise. This shift in how you approach working out will change the game for you - it definitely made a huge difference for me. This is an approach for the woman who wants to be more active
290 | 3 Minute Guided Breathing Practice for More Peace
If you’re struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or emotional overwhelm, this quick grounding meditation will help you slow down, reconnect to your body, and find calm. Perfect for daily nervous system regulation, stress relief, and inner peace. I hope you enjoy![CALM AUDIO BUNDLE PRESALE THRU 4/13]Want in the moment support to get out of your head, break out of the overthinking spiral & feel
289 | Struggling With Body Image & Comparison? They Are a Distraction From Your Purpose & Your Goals- A Christian Therapist's Take
[Get 50% off the CALM Audio Bundle Pre-Release!]The first 10 gals who purchase will receive 50% off![SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST]Ask Dev your question HERE.[WORK WITH DEVONEY]REGULATE & REALIGN SESSION: A 75-minute 1:1 session to help you exhale & know what to focus on right now. Get more info HERE.GENTLE MOMENTUM BUNDLE: A gentle, grounded 3 session coaching journey. Less spiraling a
288 | If You're Feeling Overwhelmed & Overstimulated
[Get 50% off the CALM Audio Bundle Pre-Release!]The first 10 gals who purchase will receive 50% off![SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST]Ask Dev your question HERE.[WORK WITH DEVONEY]REGULATE & REALIGN SESSION: A 75-minute 1:1 session to help you exhale & know what to focus on right now. Get more info HERE.GENTLE MOMENTUM BUNDLE: A gentle, grounded 3 session coaching journey. Less spiraling a
286 | If You Feel Like You Should Be Further Along
Get 50% off the CALM Audio Bundle Pre-Release!The first 10 gals who purchase will receive 50% off![SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST]Ask Dev your question HERE.[WORK WITH DEVONEY]REGULATE & REALIGN SESSION: A 75-minute 1:1 session to help you exhale & know what to focus on right now. Get more info HERE.GENTLE MOMENTUM BUNDLE: A gentle, grounded 3 session coaching journey. Less spiraling and
285 | A Psychology Backed Tool to Shift Your Mindset in Any Moment
Hey beauty, this is one of my all time favorite ways to shift out of a negative or anxious headspace. It's rooted in psychology and faith principles. I hope you enjoy![SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST]Ask Dev your question HERE.[WORK WITH DEVONEY]REGULATE & REALIGN SESSION: A 75-minute 1:1 session to help you exhale & know what to focus on right now. Get more info HERE.GENTLE MOMENTUM
287 | 3 Minute Christian Breathing Practice To Release Overwhelm
[CALM AUDIO BUNDLE PRE-RELEASE]The first 10 gals who purchase will receive 50% off this bundle before it goes fully live![SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST]Ask Dev your question HERE.[WORK WITH DEVONEY]REGULATE & REALIGN SESSION: A 75-minute 1:1 session to help you exhale & know what to focus on right now. Get more info HERE.GENTLE MOMENTUM BUNDLE: A gentle, grounded 3 session coaching jour
284 | God's Calling You Higher: Rewire Your Brain & Step Into Your Next Level God Given Identity
Feeling stuck, small, or like you’ve been playing it safe?This short, powerful pep talk is an invitation to dream bigger—and to remember that God has more for you than what you’ve been settling for.In this episode, we talk about why so many women unconsciously shrink their desires, how fear and the nervous system keep dreams “reasonable,” and how faith invites us to expand beyond what feels logica
283 | 3 Minute Breathing Practice & Emotional Check In to Reduce Anxiety
Enjoy this 3 minute breathing practice to soothe your nervous system in a moment of stress or overwhelm. I hope you enjoy![SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST]Ask Dev your question HERE.[SPECIAL NEW YEARS OFFERS]REGULATE & REALIGN SESSION: A 75-minute 1:1 session to help you exhale & know what to focus on right now. Get more info HERE.GENTLE MOMENTUM BUNDLE: A gentle, grounded 3 session coach
282 | The Real Reason I Quit Social Media: Boundaries & Detox Practices I'm Trying Out
[SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST]Ask Dev your question HERE.[SPECIAL NEW YEARS OFFERS]REALIGN SESSION: A 75-minute 1:1 session to help you step out of overwhelm, reconnect to your truth, and start making moves with confident, God-led clarity. Get more info HERE.STEADY & SECURE SERIES: A gentle, grounded 3 session coaching journey to calm overwhelm, rebuild self trust & start the new year
281 | Nervous System Basics - What I Wish I'd Known in My Twenties to Manage Anxiety Better
In today's episode we're diving into the nervous system basics, I wish I'd known when I was starting my healing journey. We'll dive into the window of tolerance, fight/flight, freeze & some top tools I have found supportive. Becoming more versed in my nervous system was an absolute game changer in becoming less overwhelmed, stressed, anxious & becoming more confident, groun
280 | Scared of the Uncertainty & Unknown? Trust in God's Perfect Plan for You & Just Take 1 Step at a Time
A grounded, faith-filled reminder to trust God’s timing, even when life feels uncertain or unclear. In this episode, we talk about releasing the pressure to have everything figured out, embracing the unknown, and taking one small, aligned step at a time. Perfect for anyone navigating transition, seeking clarity, or learning to trust God more deeply in the waiting.You've got this, love.Cheering
279 | Embracing Your God Given Gifts & Confidence as a Woman With ADHD (ft: Kelsey Spronk)
✨ Do you ever feel like your ADHD and confidence are wrestling with each other—leaving you overthinking, second-guessing, or feeling a little stuck on your next step? If so, this episode was made with so much love for you.We’re taking a gentle, honest look at how ADHD shapes your self-esteem, your sense of purpose, and the way you make decisions—and how you can begin to see your ADHD not as a flaw
278 | 3 Minute Breathing Practice to Release Anxiety & Soothe Your Nervous System
A quick, calming breathing practice to help you relieve stress, quiet your mind, and ground back into your body. In this short episode, you’ll learn simple breathwork and grounding techniques to ease self-doubt, reduce anxiety, and regulate your nervous system. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stuck in their head, or needing a moment of calm and clarity.[SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST]Ask
277 | Feel Like You're Behind? The Psychology Behind this Belief & a Faith Filled Reminder That You're Right Where You Need to Be
Feeling behind or like you’re moving backwards?In this episode, we explore why you’re not behind, why your path is unfolding perfectly, and how God is working everything together for your highest good. You’ll learn how to release comparison, trust divine timing, and see the purpose in your current season—even if it feels slow, uncertain, or confusing. This is your reminder that God is guiding ever
276 | 2 Psychology Backed Goal Setting Hacks so You Stick With Them
These are 2 of my own personal tools for goal setting. I use these quarterly, monthly, weekly & am obsessed. As someone with a million goals in every direction of my life, these have felt so helpful in keeping me focused on my true, genuine priorities! Let me know what you think![SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST]Ask Dev your question HERE.[ABOUT FREE & WELL]The Free & Well Podcast i
275 | What God is Shifting in My Business & The Messy Middle of Creating New Routines & Taking Action in Your Life
Please forgive the audio, this was recorded out on a hike. In this episode, I'm sharing the messy middle of what's been going on behind the scenes of my business and why the implementation has been a little more inconsistent than I would like. [SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST]Ask Dev your question HERE.[ABOUT FREE & WELL]The Free & Well Podcast is for the girl who:-is ready to sto
274 | You're Not Moving Backwards, Give Yourself a Break (& some grace)
A conversation that keeps coming up around me is this idea of "I feel like I'm moving backwards, I feel stuck, I feel like I'm falling behind" so today I'm sharing with you some encouraging, faith filled nuggets about how even though it feels like you're moving backwards, that there is purpose in exactly where you are. God is going to work everything out for your highest go
273 | [GUEST] Waiting Well in Your Single Season: Trusting God in Dating & Having Confident Expectation That God is Going to Show Up Right On Time
In this encouraging conversation I got to have with Danielle Stanley, we talk about what it means to wait well. We specifically dive into dating—learning to trust God’s timing, believing that your prayers are heard, that God’s plans for you are bigger and better than you can even imagine and that you can rest confidently knowing He shows up right on time.[CONNECT WITH DANIELLE]IG: dannnystanleyBib
271 | WE'RE BACK BABY! What You Can Expect Every Week Moving Forward & My Promises to You
Hey sweet friend, it has been a minute. In today's episode, I am re-introducing the Free & Well Podcast.I'm sharing with you my intentions for showing up in the space, what you can expect every week here, and some other exciting things that are going on within Free & Well.The Free & Well Podcast is for the girl who:-is ready to stop second guessing herself-is ready to feel more
272 | 2 Minute Breathing Practice to Soothe Anxiety
A 2-minute guided breathing and grounding practice to reduce anxiety, calm your nervous system, and restore peace anytime you need it.Breathing practices have become a regular practice for me. They've helped me slow down chattering thoughts, feel less anxious, release anxiety out of my body, get my nervous system out of fight or flight, totally shift the energy that I'm feeling in my body.
270 | Struggling with Creating That New Routine? 1 Tip That's Helped Me
ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |The online community & resource hub where faith, mental wellness & nervous system regulation come together to help you conquer overwhelm, create daily healthy habits & start living your best life.Join ACTIVATE here!SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST |Ask Dev your question HERE.ABOUT FREE & WELL |Founded by licensed therapist & certified yoga instructor,
269 | 1 Journaling Prompt to Release the Shoulds & Create Your Most Authentic, Best Life
ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |The online community & resource hub where faith, mental wellness & nervous system regulation come together to help you conquer overwhelm, create daily healthy habits & start living your best life.Join ACTIVATE here!SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST |Ask Dev your question HERE.BREAKTHROUGH INTENSIVE |If you want breakthrough & clarity on where to focus your
268 | 3 Psychology Backed Steps to Rewire Your Brain & Step Into Your God Given Confidence & Identity
ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |The online community & resource hub where faith, mental wellness & nervous system regulation come together to help you conquer overwhelm, create daily healthy habits & start living your best life.Join ACTIVATE here!SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST |Ask Dev your question HERE.BREAKTHROUGH INTENSIVE |If you want breakthrough & clarity on where to focus your
267 | My Favorite Journaling Practice to Kickoff a Fresh Month with a Game Plan to Reach Your Top Goals & Build Healthy Daily Habits (as an anxiety therapist and confidence coach)
If you want to start this month feeling so clear and confident in your priorities, goals, habits you're building, join us in ACTIVATE on our live call this afternoon where I'll guide you through this process in real time & give you coaching as we go so you have a clear, focused game plan to reach your top goals in July!ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |The online community & resource hub w
266 | Feel Like You're Not Growing Fast Enough? 1 Mindset Shifting Journaling Prompt to Feel More Content & Confident Right Where You Are
JOIN OUR FREE NON-SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNITYJoin HERE. You'll find little voice memo pep talks from me, journaling prompts & chats about episodes each week with like minded women!ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |The online community & resource hub where faith, mental wellness & nervous system regulation come together to help you conquer overwhelm, create daily healthy habits & start livin
265 | 5 Minute Pep Talk & Confidence Boosting Prayer to Embrace Your God Given Identity
THIS WEEK IS OUR SOUL CLEANSE: A SOCIAL MEDIA DETOX |A gentle 3-day detox for your nervous system, your soul, and your screen time. Join me for this free, 3 day event!Sign up HERE.ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |The online community & resource hub where faith, mental wellness & nervous system regulation come together to help you conquer overwhelm, create daily healthy habits & start living y
264 | Why I'm Hosting a Social Media Detox: Research & My Own Personal Experiences with Comparison, Anxiety & Addiction with Social Media
Feeling a pull to spend less time on social media? This episode is going to light a fire under your butt.In this episode, I'm going to share research and also my own personal experiences struggling with social media addiction, comparison, anxiety and feeling overstimulated.You'll also hear a few reflection prompts to start becoming more aware of how social media is impacting your mental he
263 | 1 Mental Wellness Based Mindset Shift That Helped Me Break Free From Anxiety, Overthinking & Overanalyzing
In this powerful episode, I share one mindset shift that radically changed the way I relate to my thoughts—and brought peace instead of intense anxiety and ruminating. Rooted in mental wellness, faith, and nervous system regulation, this shift helped me realize: my thoughts are not always true, and I don’t have to follow every one of them. Join me as we explore how this perspective transformed my
262 | Anxious & Ambitious: Encouragement for the High Achieving Girlie Who Is Ready to Feel More Peace, Calm & Content
In this empowering episode, I'm speaking directly to the high-achieving young woman who feels like she’s running on fumes. You’re showing up, crushing goals, and holding it all together—but underneath the success, your soul might be crying out for stillness.This episode is your reminder that rest is holy, healing is possible, and slowing down isn’t failure—it’s faith in action. You’ll learn pr
261 | What is Nervous System Dysregulation & Why It Matters if You Want to Grow Your Self Confidence
Ever feel like you're either totally numb or way too overwhelmed — and never really okay? You're not broken. You're outside your window of tolerance — a simple but powerful framework that helps explain why anxiety, shutdown, or emotional chaos show up even when you're trying to "just have faith."In this episode, we break down what the window of tolerance is, how your nervou
260 | Welcome to Free & Well: If You're Struggling With Second Guessing Yourself, Self Doubt & Anxiety, You're Not Alone
In this first episode, I’m taking you behind the mic and into my story — the real, raw, unfiltered version. From growing up with constant anxiety and deep insecurity … to learning how to slow down, regulate my nervous system, and invite God into my healing.I created this podcast because I know what it’s like to love Jesus but still feel overwhelmed, burnt out, and stuck in your own head. I know th
259 | Moving Through a Challenging Season? What's Been Helping Me - Prayer, Fasting & Life Updates (🎙THE PODCAST WILL BE BACK WEEKLY IN APRIL)
ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |ACTIVATE is your go to hub for tools & community to help you regulate your nervous system, create healthy daily habits & become your best self through faith & mental wellness.Throughout the month, we have a live journaling call to map out your month's goals & intentions, you get bite size audio trainings & breathing practices all to help you releas
258 | "No, Self Compassion Won't Make You Lazy" & 3 Journal Prompts to Reach Your Top Personal Growth Goals With Less Stress & Anxiety
ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |ACTIVATE is your go to hub for tools & community to help you regulate your nervous system, create healthy daily habits & become your best self through faith, mental wellness & yoga.Throughout the month, you get journal prompts, audio trainings, breathing practices & we have a live call every week: a goal setting journaling session, devotional yoga flows, a
257 | 2 Journaling Prompts to Step Into What God Has For You Today: Giving Yourself Permission to Evolve, Grow & Step Into Your Purpose
ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |Imagine starting 2025 with a hype squad & resource library dedicated to helping you regulate your nervous system, build you mental wellness toolkit & become your best self.Throughout the month, we have a live call every week: a goal setting journaling session, devotional yoga flows, and a coffee coaching call!If you want a go to space to feel empowered & equip
256 | 3 Breath Prayers To Reduce Anxiety & Stress: A Christian Mindfulness Practice To Hear From God & Improve Your Mental Health
This is Week 3 of our 2025 REFRESH!Today, you'll hear about:-what breath prayer is & why I love it-simple ways to increase your focus skills-3 simple breath prayers you can try out today-simple tools to start hearing your voice & God's voice more clearlyI hope you enjoy!XO, DevACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |JOIN OUR 2025 VISIONING WORKSHOP ON 1/29 AT 12PM MST!You can join for $17 or if
255 | 6 Journaling Prompts to Reset Your Health Habits & Up-level Your Sleep, Exercise & Nutrition in 2025
In today's episode we are diving into nutrition, sleep & exercise! You'll get journaling prompts to help you:identify what habits & choices you want to leave in 2024create a vision of how you can improve these areas of your lifetune in your best self energy for how you can better care for your bodya powerful mindset shift to really stay consistent with these changesI hope you enjo
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