In this 4th of July episode of "Rhythms that Restore," host Cherisse welcomes her friend &  special guest Health and Nutrition Coach Hannah Marks to discuss themes of Freedom! Freedom from the bondage of depression, anxiety and how she has found freedom in her identity in Christ.

Hannah shares her journey from the UK to the US, detailing her struggles with health issues, including hypothyroidism,infertility, depression, anxiety attacks, and a series of strokes. She emphasizes the importance of addressing both spiritual and physical health, finding freedom through advocating for your own health and seeking wisdom from the Lord and listening to Holy Spirit.

 Hannah shares insights from her own story of balacing hormones, figuring out how nutrition and medicine can be connected for healing. 

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Freedom and Friendship (00:00:02) Introduction to the episode and discussion about freedom, anxiety, and faith.

Connecting through Mutual Friends (00:01:27) The hosts discuss their friendship and how they got connected through a mutual friend.

Hannah's Background and Education (00:02:31) Hannah's background, education, and her journey from the UK to the US for studies in piano.

Becoming a US Citizen and Personal Interests (00:04:05) Hannah's journey to becoming a US citizen, her interests in weightlifting, theology, and her involvement in elementary music teaching.

Mentoring and Church Involvement (00:05:27) Hannah's involvement in mentoring, church activities, and her experiences in welcoming people to the church.

Struggles with Health and Infertility (00:07:01) Hannah shares her struggles with health, weight, and infertility, and her faith during these challenging times.

Anxiety Attacks and Health Challenges (00:14:21) Hannah's experience with anxiety attacks, health issues, and the impact on her life, including the challenges she faced after giving birth.

Personal and Professional Struggles (00:17:32) Hannah's struggles with balancing personal and professional life, the impact on her family, and the challenges she faced while trying to climb the ladder in her business.

Health Crisis and Surgery (00:20:33) Hannah's health crisis, including strokes, heart surgery, and lung surgery, and the impact on her mental and physical well-being.

Anxiety and Health Struggles (00:22:26) Hannah discusses her health struggles, including an AVM, anxiety, and the impact on her life.

Overcoming Anxiety (00:24:14) Hannah shares her experience of reaching her lowest point with anxiety and how she found freedom in Jesus.

Discovering Identity in Christ (00:25:48) Hannah explains how she discovered her identity in Christ and the authority she has as a child of God.

The Journey to Freedom (00:27:33) Hannah reflects on how her freedom in Jesus changed her perspective on life and her priorities.

Health Coaching and Ministry (00:30:37) Hannah talks about her health coaching business, teaching freedom in Christ, and how her tough times led her to where she is today.

Spiritual and Physical Balance (00:32:30) Hannah discusses the importance of balancing spiritual and physical health and shares her approach to dealing with anxiety.

Seeking Wisdom and Healing (00:38:38) Hannah emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom from God for health and healing.

Living an Abundant Life (00:41:32) Hannah shares her favorite scripture and the abundant life she found in Jesus.

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 Connect with Hannah Marks for Health Coaching:

 Instagram @britishhannah  YouTube: @Britishhannah  Email: [email protected] 

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