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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

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
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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
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265 | 5 Minute Pep Talk & Confidence Boosting Prayer to Embrace Your God Given Identity
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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

254 | How Christian Yoga Can Help You Reduce Your Anxiety & Stress AND Grow Your Faith (ft: Kristin Gibowicz)
In today’s interview with Kristin, you’ll hear about:How yoga can help you deepen your faithHow yoga has helped me hear from God moreWhy yoga has been an essential part of my healing journeySimple, daily yoga based practices to help you manage your stressKristin Gibowicz is the founder and lead trainer of Living Soul Institute, a yoga teacher of 22 years, yoga teacher trainer since 2008, spiritual

253 | Ready for a Reset? Clear Out Limiting Beliefs & Step Into Your God Given Confidence w/These Journaling Prompts
ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |JOIN OUR 2025 VISIONING WORKSHOP ON 1/29 AT 12PM MST!You can join for $17 or if you join ACTIVATE, you will automatically get invited to this live journaling & visioning workshop.You'll be led through:-breathing practices to connect to your inner voice-psychology backed journaling & self reflection practices to create a clear vision for the 4 core areas of you

252 | Feeling Overwhelmed? Journaling Prompts to Get Focused on Your Top Personal Growth Goals
Tony Robbins said that the quality of your questions determines the quality of your life. As you’re here on this journey of shedding, healing, growing, I encourage you to sit with a few questions today.These questions will support you in tuning in to you, what you’re feeling called to leave behind, what isn’t serving you & to get more clear on what you’re feeling called to step into. These ar

251 | ✍️5 Journaling Prompts to Map Out a Clear, Faith Fueled Vision for 2025
Hey sweet friend,I’ve had a number of conversations with people around me about the new year. Some are so excited & some are feeling overwhelmed, wherever you are, it’s okay. If you’re a fellow high-achiever you might be feeling our culture’s pull to dive right in & start achieving all the things, so today I want to guide you in a short journaling practice to reflect on your growth in 2024

250 | 1 Game Changing Phrase For When You're Feeling Anxious: A Psychology Backed Mental Wellness Tool to Quiet Your Inner Critic In Moments of Anxiety & Overwhelm
In today’s episode I’m sharing with you a phrase that is going to change the game with anxiety. I used to get so upset when I felt those anxious thoughts coming in, so not only was I anxious, but now I’m also upset at myself for being anxious. I’m going to share with you a phrase that will help you quiet that inner critic & judgment when anxiety starts to come in so you can start moving throu

249 | Start Confidently Communicating: 3 Journal Prompts to Stop People Pleasing & Start Expressing Yourself With More Calm & Confidence
Friend, I used to be a "sugar coating" queen, barely communicating, filtering it all & it created to much dis-ease & anxiety in my life & relationships. Today, I'm sharing with you 3 journaling prompts to help you start improving your communication, being more clear & more authentically expressing yourself. I hope you enjoy!ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP | HOLIDAY SALE 🎄All m

248 | 4 Journaling Prompts to Help Recovering People Pleasers Set Healthy Boundaries, Protect Your Peace & Create a Fun Holiday Season You’ll Actually Enjoy
Are you feeling nervous for the holidays?Already feeling burnt out?Or worried about feeling like you “have to” say yes to all the things?In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you 4 journal prompts to really cultivate a soul-filling holiday season that you will genuinely enjoy.You’ll hear about:-top tips for long events that feel exhausting-how to create a holiday season you’ll actually enjoy-how to

247 | Overwhelmed & Stressed? 2 Bible Verses & A Breath Prayer to Help You Surrender, Lean Into Your Faith & Trust More Deeply That God's Got You
This episode is for my sweet girl who's feeling overwhelmed. If you need some scripture & Bible verses to encourage you in releasing overwhelm to step into more peace, rest & faith, this episode is for you. I also share one of my favorite practices I learned in my yoga teacher training program - the breath prayer. It's a beautiful and SIMPLE practice to bring prayer & scripture

246 | What I Would Tell My Younger Self: Breaking Free From What Your Life "Should" Look Like & Creating an Authentic Life That You Actually Love (ft: Ashley McDonald)
Today's episode is for the woman who has been feeling unfulfilled chasing what the world has been telling her to chase & follow. The job. The promotion. The big house. The income goal. Ash is a phenomenal woman & is a beautiful example of what it means to be willing to question all of the societal "shoulds", throw them all in the fire & create a genuine, authentic, intent

245 | "I've been in fight / flight my whole life, now what?!": 2 Psychology & Nervous System Based Tools to Start Healing Your Nervous System so You Feel Less Overwhelm & Anxiety & More Calm & Regulated
Today's episode is for the woman who is realizing that "holy moly, I've spent so much of my life in fight/flight, what the heck do I do now? how do I fix this?"I've been there & so have many of my clients. Today's episode is a love letter encouraging you that it is absolutely possible to start feeling more calm, regulated & safe in your body AND 2 mental wellness ti

244 | Trying to Be More Consistent With Your Daily Habits? 2 Unique, Psychology Backed Practices to Help You Stick With Your Healthy Routines
ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |November's theme is ACTIVATING HIGH LEVEL DAILY HABITS! If you're ready to create healthy daily habits to step into your best self, join us!ACTIVATE is your all-in-one resource hub & spunky community of support, connecting a collective of women over one common goal: stepping into our power & becoming our best selves. Join ACTIVATE here!SUBMIT A QUESTION TO

243 | Ready for a Simple Morning Journaling Practice? 6 Journaling Prompts to Create a Routine You'll Be Consistent With That Will Also Boost Your Confidence & Mental Health
In today's episode, I'm sharing with you 6 journaling prompts for my gal who needs a simple starter journaling practice. Whether you want a journaling practice to be more in tune with your feelings & emotions OR you need a hype up, intention setting morning practice, I've got ya.Grab your journal for this one!I hope you enjoy!ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |November's theme is ACTIVA

242 | Ready to Create Your Best Life? 3 Tips to Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone & Trying New Things to Become Your Most Confident Self
Grab your journal, friend! Today's episode is a spicy one. I'm sharing with you how to do that thing you KNOW in your bones you want to do, but you've been nervous & putting it off. Yoga class? New gym? Fun social thing? It's time, babe! You'll hear my 3 top tips to DO THE THING!ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |The all-in-one resource hub & spunky community of support, connect
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241 | [GUEST] How Setting Boundaries & Reducing Your Time on Social Media Will Change Your Life, Help You Hear From God & Improve Your Mental Health ft: Carly Burr
In today's episode, Carly Burr & I talk about her journey of going completely offline, the amazing benefits she's experienced & how you can start creating healthier boundaries with social media so you can start feeling more joy, being more present & hearing from God more.ABOUT CARLY |I'm a podcast host, community builder, new author and founder of the Offline Worldwide Move
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