Free & Well: Stop Overthinking, Feel Confident AF & Start Living Your Live Using Psychology, Faith & Nervous System Habits

Free & Well: Stop Overthinking, Feel Confident AF & Start Living Your Live Using Psychology, Faith & Nervous System Habits

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  • 85 // Standing in Your Enough (ness), Being Kinder to Yourself, Starting to Trust Yourself & Healthy Social Media Practices for All the Above

    Friend, I can't even contain how excited I am to share this episode with you.

    Honestly, I'm more excited than I am when I get a dirty chai latte- yes, that excited.


    Tyndal Schreiner is a licensed therapist, advocate, and writer. Tyndal’s mission is to help women find compassion for themselves, make sense of their experiences, and feel empowered to bring their true selves to the world. She lives in the Texas Hill Country with her husband and two dogs. You can connect with her on Instagram @tyndalelizabeth or sign up for her newsletter at tyndalelizabeth.com.


    In today's episode we talk about:

    • the ways social media mental health content may not be serving you
    • healthy social media practices
    • how to start being kinder to yourself
    • how to respond to your inner critic
    • how to start growing your self trust
    • how your subconscious personal growth goals may be negatively impacting you
    • how you are literally amazing, enough, wonderful just as you are

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      ABOUT //

      Devoney has her Master of Social Work and she works in the mental health field. She is a therapist, mentor for twenty-somethings and hosts the Free & Well Podcast.  She is obsessed with empowering & equipping twenty-something women with faith based psychology tools to grow their confidence!  Thru mental wellness, faith & healthy routines she's here to help you stop saying yess to everyone, stop comparing yourself, and start feeling confident in who you ARE.


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      ﹒Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion.  No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment.  It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice.  Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support.

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      41 min
    • 84 // How Your Nutrition & Exercise Routine Can Help Improve Your Mental & Emotional Health & How to Be More CONSISTENT

      Hey lovely,

      Today's episode is for you if you struggle with creating consistent nutrition/movement practices and if you're curious about how nutrition & exercise can help you improve your mental & emotional health!

      You're going to hear:

      • why small habits are KEY
      • how what you eat & your exercise can improve your mental health
      • top tips to encourage you in your nutrition & exercise journey
      • Stephanie Hodges, my guest today, has a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Exercise Science. She is passionate about restoring wellness and health to the spirt, soul, and body. She lives near Austin, Texas with her husband and three kids. She is a freelance writer, author of the book Daniel Fast Journey and blogs at danielfastjourney.com.


        CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE // 

        https://www.danielfastjourney.com

        https://www.instagram.com/fitnowstephanie/


        ARTICLES & RESOURCES //

        Benefits of Walking for Mental Health

        Exercise for Treatment of Depression & Anxiety


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        FOCUS Guide: prioritize what actually matters


        MERCH //

        COMING SOON


        COACHING //

        Keep me posted about your six week group coaching experience opening up in Spring!


        ABOUT // 

        Devoney has her Master of Social Work and she works in the mental health field. She is a therapist, mentor for twenty-somethings and hosts the Free & Well Podcast.  She is obsessed with empowering & equipping twenty-something women with faith based psychology tools to grow their confidence!  Thru mental wellness, faith & healthy routines she's here to help you stop saying yess to everyone, stop comparing yourself, and start feeling confident in who you ARE.


        DISCLAIMERS //   

        ﹒This post may contain affiliate links and at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.  

        ﹒Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion.  No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment.  It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice.  Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support. 

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        41 min
      • 83 // People Pleasing 101: Stepping Into the Self-Worth That Comes From Within & How to Need the Validation of Others LESS

        OOO Sis, In this episode we are going deep. Deep into why we struggle and crave the approval of other's so much.  Deep into the idea of seeking validation & approval from others.  Deep into how to start shifting into a space of curious and compassionate awareness and speaking UP.  You'll hear tons of self reflection questions, journal prompts & tools to start needing the approval of others less and starting to really grow your validation of YOURSELF.


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        Free & Well Resource Library

        FOCUS Guide: prioritize what actually matters


        MERCH //

        COMING SOON


        COACHING //

        Keep me posted about your six week group coaching experience opening up in Spring!


        ABOUT //

        Devoney has her Master of Social Work and she works in the mental health field. She is a therapist, workshop facilitator, and hosts the Free & Well Podcast.  She is obsessed with creating and holding space for women to connect, create inner wellbeing and grow.  She is on a mission to encourage and educate women in getting in tune with themselves, being kinder to themselves & being authentically and freely who they are!


        DISCLAIMERS //

        ﹒Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion.  No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment.  It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice.  Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support.

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        36 min
      • 82 // Mental Wellness Tips & Tools to Grow Self-Love, Be More Authentic & Start Hearing Your Own Voice

        Love! I'm so glad you're here.  Today we're talking all about tuning in and hearing your voice.  It's so easy to feel disconnected from ourselves, from Holy Spirit, from our own inner wisdom.  There are so many other loud voices in our lives - social media, the news, the people around us.  It's so important to really connect with your voice & create space to hear her.  This allows us to make more authentic choices in our lives, to respond to situations with courage & bravery, to speak up, to let ourselves be seen & heard in a way that we KNOW is a true reflection of who God has called us to be.  Let's dig in!


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        Free & Well Resource Library

        FOCUS Guide: prioritize what actually matters


        MERCH //

        COMING SOON


        COACHING //

        Keep me posted about your six week group coaching experience opening up in Spring!


        ABOUT //

        Devoney has her Master of Social Work and she works in the mental health field. She is a therapist, workshop facilitator, and hosts the Free & Well Podcast.  She is obsessed with creating and holding space for women to connect, create inner wellbeing and grow.  She is on a mission to encourage and educate women in getting in tune with themselves, being kinder to themselves & being authentically and freely who they are!


        DISCLAIMERS //

        ﹒Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion.  No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment.  It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice.  Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support.

        ﹒See full disclaimer here.  www.devoneytaylor.com/disclaimer


        30 min
      • 81 // Breaking Free From a Toxic Diet Culture & Stepping into Greater Levels of Food Freedom & Self Compassion (ft: Miranda Lee, Faith Based Health Coach)

        Hey sweet friend, so excited to share this episode with you.  Miranda Lee is a faith-based Health and Confidence Coach who loves to help busy go-getters build confidence through food freedom, fitness and faith. She is a wife, dog mom, and daughter of Christ.

        She is the host of a top ranking nutrition and mental health podcast, The M-Powered Podcast. Miranda is a huge mental health and eating disorder awareness advocate, and recovering perfectionist. She believes that it is totally possible to eat the foods you love, prioritize mental health, and stop over-training, all while still reaching your health goals. It's time to #ditchdietculture and start falling in love with yourself!


        In today’s episode, we talk about:

        • Intuitive eating
        • Creating a healthier relationship with food
        • How important self compassion is on this journey
        • That health is a lifelong journey, not a wagon to fall off of
        • THe importance of celebrating little wins daily
        • How obsessing over our weight is a waste of our energy
        • Why self love & compassion IS important, even as a Christian

        • Connect with Miranda:

          Podcast

          Website

          IG


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          Free & Well Resource Library

          FOCUS Guide: prioritize what actually matters


          MERCH //

          COMING SOON


          COACHING //

          Keep me posted about your six week group coaching experience opening up in Spring!


          ABOUT //

          Devoney has her Master of Social Work and she works in the mental health field. She is a therapist, workshop facilitator, and hosts the Free & Well Podcast.  She is obsessed with creating and holding space for women to connect, create inner wellbeing and grow.  She is on a mission to encourage and educate helpers & servant hearted women using faith & mental wellness & to help them be authentically themselves.


          DISCLAIMERS //

          ﹒Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion.  No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment.  It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice.  Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support.

          ﹒See full disclaimer here.  www.devoneytaylor.com/disclaimer

          51 min
        • [DAY 3] Self Compassion Journaling Challenge: Creating Your Own 2 Step Self Compassion, Stress Response Plan using Self Compassion Affirmations & Mindfulness

          RESOURCES //

          Kristen Neff Resources: https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/

          Tips for Beginners: https://self-compassion.org/tips-for-practice/

          Articles Mentioned:

          https://www.mindful.org/the-transformative-effects-of-mindful-self-compassion/

          https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2015/10/01/science-explains-the-link-between-self-compassion-and-success/?sh=760574a82384


          SUPPORT THE SHOW //

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          📱Share this episode with someone you know would love to hear a message like this today.


          CONNECT //

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          FREEBIES //

          Free & Well Resource Library

          FOCUS Guide: prioritize what actually matters


          MERCH //

          COMING SOON


          COACHING //

          Keep me posted about your six week group coaching experience opening up in Spring!


          ABOUT //

          Devoney has her Master of Social Work and she works in the mental health field. She is a therapist, workshop facilitator, and hosts the Free & Well Podcast.  She is obsessed with creating and holding space for women to connect, create inner wellbeing and grow.  She is on a mission to encourage and educate women in getting in tune with themselves, being kinder to themselves & being authentically and freely who they are!


          DISCLAIMERS //

          ﹒Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion.  No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment.  It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice.  Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support.

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          18 min
        • [DAY 2] Self Compassion Journaling Challenge: Why Self Compassion Feels so Difficult, the Three Core Pieces, a Simple Practice & a Journaling Prompt

          RESOURCES //

          Kristen Neff Resources: https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/

          Tips for Beginners: https://self-compassion.org/tips-for-practice/

          Articles Mentioned:

          https://www.mindful.org/the-transformative-effects-of-mindful-self-compassion/

          https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2015/10/01/science-explains-the-link-between-self-compassion-and-success/?sh=760574a82384


          SUPPORT THE SHOW //

          ⭐️If you received value from this episode, it would mean so much to me if you left a rating & review!

          📱Share this episode with someone you know would love to hear a message like this today.


          CONNECT //

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          Join our FB Community


          FREEBIES //

          Free & Well Resource Library

          FOCUS Guide: prioritize what actually matters


          MERCH //

          COMING SOON


          COACHING //

          Keep me posted about your six week group coaching experience opening up in Spring!


          ABOUT //

          Devoney has her Master of Social Work and she works in the mental health field. She is a therapist, workshop facilitator, and hosts the Free & Well Podcast.  She is obsessed with creating and holding space for women to connect, create inner wellbeing and grow.  She is on a mission to encourage and educate women in getting in tune with themselves, being kinder to themselves & being authentically and freely who they are!


          DISCLAIMERS //

          ﹒Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion.  No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment.  It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice.  Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support.

          ﹒See full disclaimer here.  www.devoneytaylor.com/disclaimer

          24 min
        • [DAY 1] Self Compassion Journaling Challenge: Basics, Why I'm Obsessed, Why It's my Top Recommended Practice to Improve Your Life

          RESOURCES // 

          Kristen Neff Resources: https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/

          Tips for Beginners: https://self-compassion.org/tips-for-practice/

          Articles Mentioned: 

          https://www.mindful.org/the-transformative-effects-of-mindful-self-compassion/

          https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2015/10/01/science-explains-the-link-between-self-compassion-and-success/?sh=760574a82384


          JOIN THE CHALLENGE LATE!


          SUPPORT THE SHOW //

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          CONNECT //

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          FREEBIES //

          Free & Well Resource Library

          FOCUS Guide: prioritize what actually matters


          MERCH //

          COMING SOON


          COACHING //

          Keep me posted about your six week group coaching experience opening up in Spring!


          ABOUT //

          Devoney has her Master of Social Work and she works in the mental health field. She is a therapist, workshop facilitator, and hosts the Free & Well Podcast.  She is obsessed with creating and holding space for women to connect, create inner wellbeing and grow.  She is on a mission to encourage and educate women in getting in tune with themselves, being kinder to themselves & being authentically and freely who they are!


          DISCLAIMERS //

          ﹒Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion.  No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment.  It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice.  Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support.

          ﹒See full disclaimer here.  www.devoneytaylor.com/disclaimer

          23 min
        • 80 // How to Start a New Season in Your Life & Create Goals/Habits You'll Stick To

          LOVE, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

          It's here. 2022.  In today's episode I'm sharing with you some of my top tips & encouragement in starting a fresh, new season.

          I'll be talking to you about how to tune in to what matters most to you, how to create really intentional goals, and one of the most important parts of starting fresh.


          SUPPORT THE SHOW //

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          FREEBIES //

          ✍🏻 UPCOMING SELF COMPASSION JOURNALING CHALLENGE📔


          MERCH //

          COMING SOON


          COACHING //

          Keep me posted about FLOURISH: a six week group coaching experience in the New Year!


          ABOUT //

          Devoney has her Master of Social Work and she works in the mental health field. She is a therapist, workshop facilitator, and hosts the Free & Well Podcast.  She is obsessed with creating and holding space for women to connect, create inner wellbeing and grow.  She is on a mission to encourage and educate women in getting in tune with themselves, being kinder to themselves & being authentically and freely who they are!


          DISCLAIMERS //

          ﹒Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion.  No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment.  It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice.  Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support.

          ﹒See full disclaimer here.  www.devoneytaylor.com/disclaimer

          21 min
        • 79 // Recovering from Burnout & Stress thru Rest & Stillness ft. Dr. Mae

          If you've been struggling with stress, burnout, exhaustion and need some rest in your life, this is FOR YOU!

          About Dr. Mae // 

          Dr. Mae is a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of the group therapy practice growgood psychology, based out of Mission Valley. Growgood in ourselves, each other and the community. She has cultivated a practice that is inclusive and individualized at the same time. Our work is based in value and meaning, making sure that this is what is driving your thoughts and behaviors.

          They identify as LGBTQI Ally(s), Inclusivity and Equality Based Clinicians (and people), Anti-racism students, Trauma Informed - but above all, human, just like you. 


          Dr. Mae & I talk about:

          the power of your words and how to soften them to start feeling more authentic

          why slowing down & creating more rest in your life is so essential for your wellbeing

          it's not your fault that this is something you struggle with & some other reasons this is a challenge

          tangible tools to start practicing today


          Connect with Dr. Mae // 

          https://www.growgoodpsychology.com

          https://www.instagram.com/growgoodpsych/


          SUPPORT THE SHOW //

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          📱Share this episode with someone you know would love to hear a message like this today.

          ☕️ Buy me a cup of coffee & support me in continuing to do this work & share these nourishing conversations with you.


          CONNECT //

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          Join our FB Community


          FREEBIES //

          ✍🏻 UPCOMING SELF COMPASSION JOURNALING CHALLENGE📔


          MERCH //

          COMING SOON


          COACHING //

          Keep me posted about FLOURISH: a six week group coaching experience in the New Year!


          ABOUT //

          Devoney has her Master of Social Work and she works in the mental health field. She is a therapist, workshop facilitator, and hosts the Free & Well Podcast.  She is obsessed with creating and holding space for women to connect, create inner wellbeing and grow.  She is on a mission to encourage and educate women in getting in tune with themselves, being kinder to themselves & being authentically and freely who they are!


          DISCLAIMERS //

          ﹒Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion.  No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment.  It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice.  Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support.

          ﹒See full disclaimer here.  www.devoneytaylor.com/disclaimer

          43 min

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