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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  • 78 // Cultivating a Spirit of Rest in Your Daily Life ( & permission to slow down & not do all the things)

    This is your official permission slip to not do and be ALL THE THINGS.

    I'm so ready to see us start prioritizing rest, refreshment, intention OVER being yes women and keeping up with our culture's unhealthy expectations for us.

    You'll hear why this topic is so important for me & some practices to get started (obviously including tons of journal prompts).


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    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.

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    21 min
  • 77 // Journaling for Rest, Renewal & to BREAKING FREE FROM THE HUSTLE (ft Nicole Annette from Journal Junky)

    OOOO friend, this conversation is going to warm you up like a cozy, warm chai tea latte in your heart. Nicole Annette is a boy-mom, wife, nature lover, coffee & herbal tea drinker, writer, mentor and introverted deep-thinker. She's the creative CEO of Journal Junky®, a journal coaching and publishing company, and hosts The Journal Coaching Podcast.  For the last 20 years, Nicole has enjoyed teaching her community how to use the restorative & transformative power of the Intentional Journaling Practice to create the flourishing life and business they desire.

    In today’s episode, Nicole & I talk all about:

    • Why creating time for your rest & renewal is so important
    • Simple ways to start prioritizing it
    • Rewriting stories of overwhelm
    • Creating a more compassionate inner dialogue

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      Nicole's Writing for Renewal Self Paced Audio Course 

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      Book Mentioned: Jeff Foster - The Way of Rest: Finding the Courage


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      COMING SOON


      COACHING //

      Keep me posted about the group workshop in the New Year!

      1:1 Coaching


      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.

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      41 min
    • [SIS] How to Start Releasing the Overwhelm & FLASH SHALE

      🔥FLASH SHALLEEE🔥

      Want to dive deep and start focusing on what really matters to you?!

      Know that you need change but don't know where or how to even start?

      Feeling drained, stressed, overwhelmed with all the things that you're trying to do and be?

      Love, take a breath.

      It does not need to be this way.

      Clarity, focus, intention, joy, peace are available to you.

      Grab a 60 Minute Clarity Call with me either this Friday or next Friday.  I'm opening up extra spots & they are on sale right now to support you in slowing down, tuning in, prioritizing your goals and wellbeing, and creating a clear, simple plan for yourself.

      THIS SALE IS RUNNING THRU 12/9 & I'M ONLY OPENING UP 5 SPACES.  Grab your spot here & I can't wait to sit down with you, slow down, reflect, create focus and intention and create truly cup-filling, intentional goals for this next season.


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      FREEBIES //

      ✍🏻 UPCOMING SELF COMPASSION JOURNALING CHALLENGE📔

      Join “A Simple, Intentional Step” (SIS Newsletter)

      FOCUS Guide: a journaling & self-discovery guide to help you refocus on what really matters to you


      MERCH //

      COMING SOON


      COACHING //

      Keep me posted about the group workshop in the New Year!

      1:1 Coaching


      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.

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      18 min
    • [SIS] Encouragement & Prayer for Those Enduring Stressful, Difficult Seasons in Life

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      FOCUS Guide: a journaling & self-discovery guide to help you refocus on what really matters to you

      MERCH //

      COMING SOON

      COACHING //

      Keep me posted about the group workshop!

      1:1 Coaching

      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 & create truly cup-filling, purposeful lives they love.

      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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      16 min
    • 76 // Helpful, Healthy Ways Responses & Affirmations for Big Feelings (for greater self compassion, self love & emotional wellness)

      Sweet friend, in today's episode I'm going to talk to you about why it's so important to start being more mindful & compassionate toward our moment to moment experiences & feelings.  In any moment, we have the choice to be critical, distant, unaware of our experience OR compassionate, supportive, and helpful. The more we can start stepping into this second path, the more safe and effective our minds and bodies are, which means we can show up more impactful, present and overall well.  I hope you enjoy!


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      FREEBIES //

      Join “A Simple, Intentional Step” (SIS Newsletter)

      FOCUS Guide: a journaling & self-discovery guide to help you refocus on what really matters to you


      MERCH //

      COMING SOON


      COACHING //

      Keep me posted about the group workshop!

      1:1 Coaching


      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 & create truly cup-filling, purposeful lives they love.


      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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      29 min
    • 75 // How to Create a Simple, Effective Stress Action Plan

      Today, I'm sharing with you one of the most essential and foundational ways to manage stress.  Stress happens, right?!  And in the moment it is DIFFICULT to brainstorm and come up with solutions.  It's so helpful for us to have a simple plan to deal with moments of big emotions, stress, anxiousness, whatever the big moment is.  I'm going to help you create a simple, 3 step stress response plan to help you in those overwhelming moments.  Enjoy, love!


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      FOCUS Guide: a journaling & self-discovery guide to help you refocus on what really matters to you


      MERCH // 

      COMING SOON


      COACHING // 

      Keep me posted about the group workshop!

      1:1 Coaching


      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 & create truly cup-filling, purposeful lives they love.


      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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      18 min
    • 74 // How to Avoid Confrontation & Conflict Less (so you can start sharing your feelings, needs, and ideas in your life and work)

      In today's episode I am sharing with you 3 practices to help you start avoiding conflict less, to shift your perspective on conflict, and to start speaking up MORE.  You are worthy of being seen.  You are worthy of being heard.  YOU ARE.  I hope you enjoy!


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      FOCUS Guide: a journaling & self-discovery guide to help you refocus on what really matters to you


      MERCH // 

      COMING SOON


      COACHING // 

      Learn more.


      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 & create truly cup-filling, purposeful lives they love.


      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. 

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


      Keywords // 

      setting healthy boundaries, perfectionism, saying no, emotional wellness, emotional health, mental health, mindset


      20 min
    • 73 // Opinions, Judgment, & Comparison: Mindful, Compassionate Tools & Practices (so you can be more present in your day to day)

      Hey sweet friend, in today's episode I'm sharing with you a few ways you can stop: worrying about others' opinions so much, wondering how others are perceiving you or thinking about you as you walk through your day and really release even an ounce more of that people pleasing tendency so many of us struggle with.  I truly believe this is one of the ways we can live more authentically, more confidently, and with more presence and joy. 


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      EPISODES YOU MIGHT LOVE // 


      67 // Letting go of People Pleasing: 

      Journaling Prompt for Greater Self-Love


      ABOUT // 

      Devoney has her Master of Social Work and she works in the mental health field. She is a therapist, life coach, 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 & create truly cup-filling, purposeful lives they love.


      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. 

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


      Keywords // 

      setting healthy boundaries, perfectionism, saying no, emotional wellness, emotional health, mental health, mindset


      18 min
    • 72 // How to Create Positive Affirmations for Self-Love & Self-Compassion (that are helpful for your emotional & mental wellness)

      Hey sweet friend, in this episode I am sharing with you how to create positive affirmations that work and that are also good for your emotional health.  I've tried a million and one affirmations, some that I've found helpful and some that have really left me feeling frustrated and disappointed tbh.  In this episode, you'll hear my top 3 tips to help you create affirmations that are nourishing to your emotional wellness AND help you on our journey of being authentically and boldly you.


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      FREEBIES // 

      Join “A Simple, Intentional Step” (SIS Newsletter)

      FOCUS Guide: a journaling & self-discovery guide to help you refocus on what really matters to you


      MERCH // 

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      COACHING // 

      Learn more


      EPISODES YOU MIGHT LOVE // 

      67 // Letting go of People Pleasing

      Journaling Prompt for Greater Self-Love


      ABOUT // 

      Devoney has her Master of Social Work and she works in the mental health field. She is a therapist, personal growth 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 freely & authentically themselves.


      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. 

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


      Keywords // 

      setting healthy boundaries, perfectionism, saying no, emotional wellness, emotional health, mental health, mindset, positive affirmations, mental health, mental wellness, emotional wellness

      13 min
    • 71 // The Transformative Power of Values Based Living, Self-Acceptance, Self-Compassion & Practical Tips to Start Setting Helpful Boundaries ft. Money Coach Nikki Ferguson

      LOVE! This is an episode of me being interviewed by Nikki Ferguson, who is a fellow believer, was a teacher in a past life and is currently an incredible money coach.  


      In this episode we talk about:

      being wildly authentic

      starting to set healthy boundaries

      living by your values - the key to more fulfillment in our lives

      letting go of people pleasing

      creating encouraging positive affirmations

      I hope you enjoy!


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      FOCUS Guide: self exploration& journal prompts  to focus on what REALLY MATTERS


      MERCH // 

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      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 & create truly cup-filling, purposeful lives they love.


      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


      Keywords // 

      setting healthy boundaries, perfectionism, saying no, emotional wellness, emotional health, mental health, mindset, people pleasing


      37 min

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