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Today, we’re exploring something deeply needed in this season:
+ identifying the atmosphere you carry
+ how to host yourself well
+ and how your internal world/atmosphere shapes every room you walk into.

Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas gatherings, family events, daily life, or even any kind of project — like the truth is: wherever you go, there you are.
So the most important atmosphere you can cultivate… is within you!
In this episode, we talk about:
~ What it means to be the thermostat, not the thermometer
~ How Jesus modeled presence over perfection during Passover
~ Why emotional and spiritual preparation matters more than the menu
~ How to choose the thoughts and feelings you want to carry into the season
~ A simple inner-hosting practice you can use before any gathering
~ How to create peace in your body, mind, and spirit — no matter what’s happening around you

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the expectations of others, holidays, or even yourself, drained by family dynamics, or pressured to “perform,” this episode will help you recenter, create the atmosphere you want, and start practicing now.

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I share a spontaneous “bathtub prayer” that revealed a missing layer in my forgiveness journey—forgiving myself—and why that choice can free your energy, soothe your nervous system, and reopen connection with God, your body, and others.

Episode Highlights:

• The onion-layers of forgiveness: why issues return at deeper levels
• Autoimmune insight: moving from body-attack to body-partnership
• Coaching threads: resistance to movement and old narratives in the body
• Faith lens: Joshua’s “stones of remembrance” to anchor your decision
• 3-step practice: name it → visualize it → leave it at Gods’ feet
• Claiming freedom out loud: “I choose forgiveness, and I receive freedom.”

Timestamps:

• 00:00—Welcome & why forgiveness now
• 03:10—Bathtub moment + autoimmune connection
• 06:28—Onion-layers & deeper rounds of release
• 08:12—The missing piece: self-forgiveness
• 14:21—Energy, the nervous system, and relief
• 16:34—Guided practice
• 20:05—Stones of remembrance & claiming freedom
• 22:30—Closing encouragement + resources

Scripture Touchpoints:

• Joshua (stones of remembrance)
• Ephesians 4:31–32 (be kind, forgive)
• Ephesians 3:20 (dare to hope)

Links & Resources:

~Boaz’s Fools & Sages podcast on forgiveness (wildly insightful): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ti81ktPXw
~Chronically Healthy (health coaching that finally got me the right labs): https://www.chronicallyhealthyllc.xyz/
~Freedom Camp community & coaching: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/

About Me:
I’m an ICF-accredited coach, homesteader, and creative currently editing a biblical historical fiction novel, King, based on Daniel 4. I help people integrate faith, mindset, and practical transformation so they can live whole, abundant lives. Coaching inquiries.

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This time of year — darker days, busy schedules, holiday expectations — our bodies start whispering… sometimes yelling, and it doesn’t always feel good.

In this episode of the Freedom Camp Podcast, Gretchen invites you to slow down and discover your right tempo. Instead of pushing harder or striving for perfection, learn to listen, partner, and cooperate with the rhythms your body already knows.

Through reflective questions, faith-filled encouragement, and a story inspired by Jamaica’s heartbeat rhythm — reggae — you’ll explore how peace, prayer, and movement can flow together when you align with God’s natural tempo of grace.

You’ll also hear how a feast analogy can help you reframe the pressure of holiday expectations into a picture of abundance and permission.

Learn to:

• Notice what your body is trying to tell you
• Reframe healthy habits as partnership instead of pressure
• Align your pace with God’s rhythms of grace
• Build small, sustainable changes that actually last
• Move with the steady beat of peace — not the rush of pressure

“You don’t have to do the whole feast. Just taste what nourishes today.”

Take a breath, grab your journal, and come find your rhythm of freedom — one small, meaningful step at a time.

Journal Prompts:

1️⃣ When does my body feel safe, strong, or steady?
 2️⃣ Where am I forcing instead of flowing?
 3️⃣ What rhythm is my body inviting this week?

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Finding Your Frequency: The Energy of Sustainable Change

Ever start strong with a new habit only to run out of steam?
Want to sustain the new pace? First check if it is YOUR rhythm, or someone else's.

In this episode of the Freedom Camp Podcast, we’ll explore what it really takes to make change that lasts. Using the My Frequency for Freedom framework, you’ll learn how to tune into your personal rhythm, align your energy with your goals, and build habits that feel like a gift, not a grind.

In this episode:

• The real reason most habits fade after two weeks
• How to identify your natural “frequency” of change
• Ways to align your body, mind, and spirit with your sustainable pace
• A guided reflection to help you anchor healthy habits in grace

Because freedom isn’t found in force — it’s found in flow.

Freedom Camp is a faith-centered coaching community helping women rewrite their stories, align with their God-given design, and live with more purpose, joy, and freedom.

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What if the words you speak to yourself appeared on your skin — would you still see yourself as beautiful? Most of us are living under the influence of a silent story we don’t even realize we’re telling — a constant background narrative made up of beliefs, labels, expectations, and lies we’ve absorbed over a lifetime.

In this episode of the Freedom Camp Podcast, we’re pulling that story into the light. You’ll discover how subconscious self-talk shapes your worth, your choices, and your future — and how to rewrite the words you speak over yourself so they align with who God says you are.

We’ll explore:

• How childhood, culture, and past experiences write our “B-roll” narrative
• The impact of self-talk on our emotions, identity, and daily decisions
• Why aligning your words with God’s truth changes everything
• Practical ways to rewrite the background script of your life
• One small, powerful word to speak over yourself this week

Whether you’re stuck in negative self-talk, questioning your worth, or ready to step into a more grounded and God-centered identity — this conversation will help you change the atmosphere of your inner world and walk in true freedom.

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What’s ONE word you want to speak over yourself this week? Drop it in the comments so we can encourage one another and grow together.

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Do you dread the shorter days, darker mornings, and long nights that come with fall and winter? You’re not alone. Millions of people experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and the emotional weight that comes with this time of year.

But what if — like Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit — you could rewrite your story before the hard season even begins?

In this episode, I share how I took one of my biggest seasonal struggles — gloomy, dark mornings that derail my workouts — and connect with Bilbo by completely rewriting the narrative. With a few intentional changes (think: twinkle lights, sunrise connections, and cozy outdoor workouts), I transformed dread into delight, disconnection into connection, and anxiety into anticipation.

🌅 What you’ll learn:

~Why rewriting your story about a challenge changes everything
~How to reframe seasonal affective disorder with practical, daily rhythms
~Real tools to support your body, mind, and spirit during the darker months
~The “Hobbit framework” for rewriting how you think, feel, and act in any season

Whether you struggle with motivation, mood, or mindset in the fall and winter — this conversation will help you approach the months ahead with more intention, more peace, and even joy.

Question for you: What story do you want to rewrite? Maybe a holiday, a stressful meeting or conversation, maybe you are hosting a holiday and want it to be something you thrive in rather than survive? Drop your reflections in the comments — I’d love to hear them.

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Emotions are not good or bad — they’re energy. They fuel us, drain us, or steady us. And the same emotion can shift depending on the season you’re in.

In this episode of the Freedom Camp Podcast, Gretchen Knode explores:
+Why emotions are better understood as energy, not labels
+The continuum of draining, neutral, and energizing emotions
+How  sadness, anger, and calm can show up differently depending on context
+A reflection practice to map how you want to feel in the next 4 months
+How noticing emotions as energy creates more freedom in body, mind, and spirit

By the end, you’ll have a simple framework to reflect on your emotions, choose how you want to feel in this season, and live with greater clarity and freedom.

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Ever had that moment where you or someone in your house gets sick — and you realize you’re totally unprepared?

That happened to me last week. I woke up with a scratchy throat and by afternoon it felt like I’d been hit by a Mack truck. All I wanted to do was rest, but instead I had to scramble. I was doing more work before I could even begin to heal.

That’s why I’m sharing this simple but powerful tool: a 2-for-1 system that serves as:

1. A quick reference for first aid and immune support (so you know what to do when it’s needed most).

2. An inventory checklist (so you can make sure you have what you need before the 2 a.m. crisis hits).

In this episode, I’ll walk you through:

1. How feeling dysregulated when someone’s sick adds to the stress.

2. What to include on your list: immune support (daily + when rundown), first aid basics, symptom care, and even grounding practices for yourself.

3. How to use this list as both a lifesaver in the moment and a sanity-saver for the long run.

The breathing technique is from https://www.hubermanlab.com/podcast

🎧 Tune in and start creating your own 2-for-1 guide today.

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In this episode, I reflect on a recent Freedom Camp session where the hardest part wasn’t naming our losses — it was turning toward love. Why does self-love feel so foreign when we’re grieving? Why do the simplest acts of kindness toward ourselves feel impossible?
We’ll explore:
Childhood messages that taught us to minimize grief.
Why grief without love becomes despair — but grief wrapped in love becomes healing.
Reflection questions you can carry with you:
• When have I minimized my own grief because I thought it was “not a big deal”?
• What did I once believe about being strong that kept me from loving myself in grief?
• What are ways I’ve seen others show me love in grief that I couldn’t show myself?
• What small acts of kindness toward myself felt impossible then but natural now?
A personal story about blocked grief, the “dam” metaphor, and how inviting God into our grief changes everything.
A closing prayer and blessing: that grief might become sacred ground, and love the soil where new life grows.
If you’re navigating grief, I hope this episode helps you feel seen, reminds you that you’re not alone, and gives you permission to meet your pain with love.

New here? Freedom Camp is my group coaching program where we practice freedom in every area of life — mind, body, soul, and spirit. Learn more at https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/

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Ever feel like the last stretch of the year sneaks up on you? School starts, the holidays loom, family expectations pile up, sugar and chaos are everywhere, and suddenly the year feels overwhelming.

In this episode of the Freedom Camp Podcast, Gretchen invites you to pause, reset, and choose how you want to finish the year.

Here’s what you’ll discover:
 ✅ Why September–December is such a stressful season for many women
 ✅ The Mind–Body–Soul–Spirit framework to anchor yourself (Clarity, Movement, Relationships, Rest)
✅ Why boundaries and intentional choices are the key to peace in the holiday season

If this 20-minute reset helps, imagine what 90 minutes together could do! Join the free Finish Strong Workshop on September 1st (4–5:30 PM ET, virtual + recording included).
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And if you’re ready for deeper, ongoing support, Freedom Camp doors are now open! Weekly guided support, tools, and community helping you finish the year with freedom and peace.
🔗 Learn more here: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/

Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review — it helps more women find these tools and join us on the freedom journey. 💛

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