Freed to Lead | Live Confidently in Your Calling and Identity in Christ

Are you a high-achieving, faith-driven woman navigating leadership, motherhood, and purpose—while secretly battling fear, perfectionism, or imposter syndrome?

In this episode of Freed to Lead, I’m joined by Kimberly Joy—international speaker, bestselling author, and founder of Fellowship of Extraordinary Women (FEW)—who shares her powerful journey from teen mom and personal crisis to becoming a national leader equipping women to live extraordinary lives in their faith, families, and businesses.

Together, we dive into:

• How to break free from fear and imposter syndrome

• Why perfectionism keeps you stuck—and how to choose excellence instead

• How to lead even when life feels messy and uncertain

• The truth about your identity in Christ and how to walk in it with confidence

• What it really means to live the extraordinary life God intended for you

Whether you're in the middle of the mess or on the brink of something new, this conversation is your reminder that you don’t have to have it all together to say yes to God’s calling.

Connect with Kimberly Joy:
Website: www.thefewwomen.com

Explore more resources to live whole, healed, and healthy inside and out: kathrynrosemay.com

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with my friend Amy Wadlington, a Christian life coach and speaker, to talk about the power of knowing who you are in Christ.

Amy shares about embracing who God created you to be—without shame, without striving—and how He wants to resurrect the barren places in our lives like our joy, peace, and confidence.

We talk about the battle of the mind, overcoming the lies that keep us stuck, and how renewing your mind with truth can change everything.
You’ll hear practical tools for clarity, how community and mentorship can unlock growth, and why rest is such a vital part of healing.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, weary, or questioning your purpose, I pray this conversation feels like a breath of fresh air for your soul.

Connect with Amy at https://www.amywadlington.com

More resources for freedom and breakthrough: https://www.kathrynrosemay.com

Do you ever feel like you’re the one standing in your own way?

In this powerful episode of the Freed to Lead Podcast, Kathryn May breaks down how limiting beliefs, false identity, and self-sabotage can quietly take root in our minds—and how to start replacing those lies with biblical truth.

You’ll hear Kathryn’s personal story of battling body shame, self-hatred, and emotional eating, and how she began to renew her mind through Scripture and invite the Holy Spirit into her healing process.

If you’re a high-achieving Christian woman who’s tired of letting old wounds and toxic thoughts hold you back—this conversation is for you.

You’ll learn:
– How to recognize the lies you’ve believed about yourself
– Why self-sabotage often feels like truth
– Practical steps to renew your mind and reclaim your identity in Christ
– How to speak truth over your life and break free from shame

Resources Mentioned Today:

The Healing & Truth Journal- https://kathrynrosemay.com/books

👣 Want to go deeper? I am currently accepting applications for one-on-one coaching. Apply now at ⁠https://kathrynrosemay.com/coaching⁠

Are you reading all the books, listening to the podcasts, and doing all the "right things" — but still feel stuck, exhausted, and unchanged?

In this episode of the Freed to Lead podcast, we get real about the limits of self-help and why transformation doesn’t come from more information, but from invitation — inviting Jesus into the places we’ve been trying to fix on our own.

If you’re a high-achieving Christian woman who’s tired of striving, perfectionism, and performance-based living… this episode is for you.

We’ll talk about:

• Why self-help isn’t working for Christian women

• Jesus vs self-help personal development

• The difference between behavior modification and true inner healing

• Christian perspective on personal growth and healing

• Breaking free from perfectionism with truth

• What to do when you’ve hit a wall in your personal growth journey

• How to step into your identity in Christ and surrender striving

This episode is packed with encouragement and truth for any woman navigating self-help burnout, wrestling with limiting beliefs, or seeking true transformation through Jesus.

You’re not a project to fix — you’re a daughter to love.

Connect with Kathryn: https://www.kathrynmay.com

Have you ever felt like you're constantly doing all the right things—but deep down, you still wonder if you really belong? You show up, serve, check all the boxes... but there's still this quiet ache that whispers, “It’s not enough.” That, my friend, is what I call the orphan mindset—and it's something many of us carry without realizing it.

This is often why it’s so hard to receive love, even from God, and grasp what it really means to live like a daughter—not an outsider trying to earn her place.

Let's shift from striving to resting in your identity. Because living like you belong isn’t about what you do—it’s about knowing whose you are.

📌 Connect with Kathryn: ⁠https://www.kathrynmay.com⁠⁠⁠

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Ever feel like you're doing all the right things—cleaning up your mindset, healing from the past, staying strong—but still sense something lingering under the surface? This episode is for the high-achieving Christian woman who’s great at holding it all together… yet deep down knows there’s still some emotional clutter left unaddressed.

Inspired by a quiet moment in a dimly lit kitchen, we’re talking about how the light of Jesus gently exposes the things we thought we’d already dealt with—grief, trauma, anger, self-doubt—and invites us into healing, not shame.

If you’ve been spiritually dry, emotionally tired, or wondering why you still feel stuck even after doing all the work, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to clean it all up alone. Jesus doesn’t just point out the mess—He gets on the floor with you and says, “Let’s do this together.”

Tune in for a powerful story, a relatable truth, and an honest invitation to let the light of God heal what you’ve been hiding. Perfect for women craving inner healing, emotional breakthrough, and soul-deep transformation.

📌 Connect with Kathryn: ⁠https://www.kathrynmay.com⁠⁠⁠

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Dreaming of a thriving business but worried about burnout?

In this episode, business coach Melissa Hausmann shares how she left corporate burnout behind after building a 6-figure coaching business— and how to do it without the hustle or burnout. She's even sharing some "mom guilt" struggles, how she overcame them as she transitioned to full time work from home mom and a super savvy hack to getting more done in less time!

We're also diving into:
✔️ How to balance a 9-5, kids and health while growing your business
✔️ The mindset shifts that lead to success
✔️ You're worth isn't in your creation, but in the CREATOR
✔️ Scaling without the hustle

Ready to build a business that supports your life (not drains it)? Tune in now!

📌 Connect with Melissa: www.melisahausmann.com
📌 Connect with Kathryn: https://www.kathrynmay.com⁠⁠

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Cindy Nicolson, Christian life coach and host of the Embracing Grace Podcast, to talk about breaking free from limiting beliefs and embracing the truth of who God says you are.

We dive deep into:
✅How to recognize and replace the lies of the enemy
✅Why self-doubt, comparison, and fear hold us back from our calling
✅The importance of intimacy with God in uncovering your true identity
✅Practical steps to shift your mindset and walk in confidence
✅How your God-given identity impacts your purpose and daily life

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling unworthy, stuck in self-doubt, or unsure of your calling, this episode is for you. Cindy shares powerful insights and practical encouragement to help you break free and fully step into who God created you to be!

Connect with Cindy online at https://www.⁠cindynicolson.com
Connect with Me online: ⁠https://www.kathrynmay.com⁠

Resources Mentioned:
📖 Behind Enemy Lies – Learn how to recognize and replace the lies that keep you stuck
📝 The Healing & Truth Journal – A guided journal to help you hear God’s voice and step into freedom

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In this conversation, Kathryn May and Janeen Marino explore the journey of kingdom entrepreneurship, focusing on the importance of mindset, overcoming limiting beliefs, and the role of faith in pursuing one's calling. Janine shares her personal experiences of navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship while balancing motherhood and the pursuit of holistic wellness. The discussion emphasizes the significance of pushing through fear, letting go of perfectionism, and understanding the value of leadership in business. Ultimately, the conversation serves as an encouragement for aspiring entrepreneurs to embrace their unique paths and trust in God's guidance.

Connect with Me online: ⁠https://www.kathrynmay.com⁠

Connect with Janeen: https://www.facebook.com/janeen.danielle

Or on IG @janeendmarino/

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God's told you to give up something but you're not doing it... ya, I've been there to. Even today. What is it about giving up certain types of foods that make it so difficult? Maybe it's the chemicals, but maybe it's also that we have become so used to running to them for comfort. Can I tell you friend, it's a counterfeit comfort because it never actually fills the God shaped hole in our soul that ONLY He can. It always leaves us wanting and back for more.

This is day 13 of the 40 day Bible Study "Freedom From Emotional Eating" and we are discussing idols. Running from God to food to numb out, ignore or cover our pain and emotions can cause us a lot of trouble and consequences. Being unhealthy is just one of them.

When we learn to run TO God and not AWAY from Him when we face challenges changes everything! Subscribe, give us a thumbs up and share with a friend.

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