Healthy By Heather Brown

This episode was fast-paced and on fire with information for women and moms on doing the things that really matter, finding your people, and watching for red flags in church and day-to-day life. At the end of the day, we all just need people who will embrace our vulnerability and support us when we feel like we are about to lose our minds. No one is perfect, and life gets easier if you can share your imperfections with others. Our guest was none other than mom, entrepreneur, hope coach, and traveling speaker Toni Collier. Toni is the owner of Broken Crayons, which focuses on taking people to a place where they can embrace their trauma and find hope and healing. Toni has experienced so much redemption, health, and counseling that she now lives her life helping others break through the trauma and the pain and find a restored life. In this episode, Toni was full of inspiration for moms and women who are doing it all and provided tips for communication with those around so all your relationships can thrive! Listen close and leave a comment on Instagram about one takeaway that really stuck with you. I know I have a few to share! In this episode, we discuss:

• Broken Crayons and the impact it has on women who are struggling with past traumas.
• Setting boundaries with your spouse and kids – especially on the road!
• How women can do the things that really matter.
• Finding your people so you can be free to be broken rather than trying to be perfect.
• Toni’s opinion on recovering from being burned by the church or pastor.
• Getting around people who know more than you.
• Toni’s words of wisdom for moms everywhere

Resources from this Episode:

• Toni's Website
• Order Toni's Story Here
• Order Toni's Book on Amazon
• Toni's Podcast
• Follow Toni on Instagram
• Broken Crayons Still Color Instagram
• Toni's Facebook Page
• Toni's Favorite PostPartum Gift from Friends
• Heather & Toni's must-have book series for new moms:
  • Moms On Call Book 1 Ages 0-6 months on Paperback/Kindle
  • Moms On Call Book 2 Ages 6-15 months on Paperback/Kindle
  • Moms On Call Book 3 Ages 15 months to 4 years on Paperback/Kindle
• Mary Ruth’s Probiotics

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Say it with me: “I am loved and worthy!” What better time than Valentine’s Day to talk about self confidence and loving our bodies? As a mom in today’s era, it’s hard to feel confident. We see perfection all over our Explore pages and can seemingly not escape the cultural worldview surrounding us. We need to flip the script and love our God-given bodies as they are right now and make healthy choices from a place of confidence and self-love. Listen in for self-love tips from a biblical view, and please reach out if you need support forms someone who walks with the Lord. In this episode, we discuss:

• How we can gain self confidence as moms
• Making healthy choices from a place of confidence
• The cultural worldview vs. the biblical worldview
• How you are empowered for obedience
• Taking care of yourself from the inside out

Resources from this Episode:

• mylifewellloved.com/ebook
• Take The Mystery Out Of Your Hormone Health And Birth Control With Answers From Women’s Health Coach, Nicole Jardim

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You asked, and we listened! After a list of requests for a roundtable discussion on the show, this is our first one ever! And I am SO excited to share it with you! For our first roundtable discussion, we are featuring several of my very best friends who are all moms in different seasons of motherhood. We talk about mental health, what it looks like, and their personal motherhood journeys. In this episode, I chat with Kati Maddox, Lindsay Nieves, and Elise Hyer. If you love this episode, let me know so we can schedule more group conversations like this! Comment on my Instagram, or leave a review with your feedback! In this episode, we discuss:

• Our preconceived notions about motherhood and how it’s different from reality
• Having friends with different viewpoints
• Building a friend group as a new mom
• Having a vital support system
• Struggling with depression and postpartum depression
• Mental hurdles through motherhood
• Kati’s experience with a son with cerebral palsy

Resources from this Episode:

• Mylifewellloved.com/whats-my-enneagram/
• Unitedability.org
• Jimmiehalemission.com
• Follow Kati on Instagram
• The Life Recovery Workbook For Grief by Stephen Arterburn M. ED. and David Stoop
• Let’s Run Toward Whole Health in Motherhood Together Podcast Episode
• Wvtm13.com/article/adaptive-golf-chris-biggins-birmingham-united-ability-shep-maddox/41200400
• Get the Team Building For Solopreneur Mamas: Guide and Video Course!

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Hey there! This episode is a quick conversation between Eric and me on how we handle stressful situations in our marriage. Marriage is not always sunshine and rainbows. The hard seasons roll through, and the stress can cause tension. Eric and I have faced challenges in our marriage during stressful seasons. However, with marriage counseling, stronger communication skills, and Jesus, we pulled through and came out stronger on the other end. Listen in to learn about a tough time we faced in our marriage and how we pulled through and came out stronger on the other end. Eric has a question for listeners! Please leave your feedback in a review: "Should Season 3 discuss sexual health and how it relates to relationships and marriage?" In this episode, we discuss:

• New Year’s Resolutions
• Tips on reducing stress when life is out of balance
• Our January purge
• What Eric learned about his relationship with the Lord during a stressful time

Resources from this Episode:

• Episode 10
• Episode 14
• mylifewellloved.com/ebook - Use Code: PODCAST for 15% off!

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How do you monitor your child’s social media? What’s it like being a blogger husband? Which is easier to raise – boys or girls? And the most controversial – is depression real? These are just a few of the pressing questions that came up in this episode of Healthy with Heather Brown! This episode is a little different because I had my hubby Eric and our friends Brendt and Andy Blanks on the show with me! They are one of our favorite couples that we look up to because they have a strong foundation with the Lord and a strong relationship with each other and their kids. I am so excited to share this conversation with y’all today because we didn’t hold anything back! Listen in for a conversation on parenting in the 21st century and so much more! In this episode, we discuss:

• Setting boundaries in a relationship where you work together
• How to find the balance between being loyal and honest to followers but also having a private life
• If it’s more difficult to raise boys or girls in the culture we live in today
• Andy’s involvement in Youth Ministry 360
• Social media guidelines and the boundaries for children and teenagers
• What is intentional parenting
• Is depression real

Resources from this Episode:

• shegaveitago.com
• Follow Brendt on Instagram
• Follow Brendt on Pinterest
• The Big, Full, Fun Podcast
• andyblanks.com
• Devil’s Playground on Amazon
• Youth Ministry 360
• How To Set Social Media Boundaries For You And Your Kids by mylifewellloved.com
• sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/07/220720080145.htm
• https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product/healthy-meal-planning-kids-edition-ebook/

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Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.

Hey friends! Fair warning: this episode can be triggering as it discusses divorce, depression, and suicidal thoughts. According to Ashley Terkeurst, “You can’t heal what you don’t feel,” and boy, isn’t that the truth! Ashley went through it ALL and fell into a dark place in the process. After facing divorce, losing touch with her dad and her friends, and more, Ashley was at rock bottom. She is not the only person to deal with tribulations in her life, but she had it rough for a few years. The point is if she can recover and find the light again, so can YOU! Ashley, a dear friend for many years, fellow social media influencer, and sister in Christ survived a divorce, a rocky relationship with a God she loves so much, and deep depression. She opens up for the first time publicly about her heart and her walk with the Lord to show what He has taught her throughout these difficult seasons. Her message is that even though your circumstances may seem impossible right now, God is GOOD, and He will see you through it! I am so honored she chose to share this story with you and me. Listen in for Ashley’s raw story. I hope you’ll be inspired by her strength and faith! In this episode, we discuss:

• Being at rock bottom and finding your way back
• The lessons Ashley learned during her time of grief
• How to talk with someone who has felt hurt by the church
• What Ashley would tell women who have a hard time relating to God
• What Ashley does to lift her mood

Resources from this Episode: Ashley’s Spotify Worship Music Playlist Surrendered by One House Worship I’ll Give Thanks by Housefires The Life Recovery Workbook for Grief: A Bible-Centered Approach for Taking Your Life Back Onsite Workshops Enneagram Blog Post The Jump Into January 21 Day Coaching Program! Please Leave a Rating and Review: We’d appreciate you subscribing to this podcast and leaving an Apple Podcasts review. Reviews help others discover and learn what Healthy with Heather Brown is all about. It only takes a second and helps us out a lot! Don’t forget to follow HWHB on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content! ***
Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.

Ahhhh! Welcome back! I am SO stinking excited to kick off season 2 of Healthy with Heather Brown! Did you miss me because I sure as heck missed you guys! If you love these conversations please don't forget I'm always updating and showing behind the scenes over on HWHB IG! Make sure to FOLLOW ME there! In the following episodes, we are going further into mental health, beginning with goal setting for the new year and the physical and spiritual health tips we love to discuss. Above all, we must prioritize the things that matter most to us, such as our families and the Lord. In this episode, we will discuss the tools and resources I love when setting up for the new year regarding meal planning, water intake, setting healthy goals and more. I love the saying, “if we fail to plan, we plan to fail.” Let’s discuss some tips so you are well-equipped to achieve your goals in the new year.
Take a deep breath….now let’s dive in! In this episode, we discuss:

• The tools and resources I love when getting set up for the new year
• Making SMART goals
• Making a plan for the week and the next day
• How important it is to use a shared calendar
• Picking a word of the year based on your goals
• Action steps you can take to achieve your goals in the new year

Resources From This Episode: Team Building For Soloprenueur Mamas Get my FREEBIES! Buy Lysa Terkuerst’s Best Yes Shop Laura Casey Powersheets Planners The Jump Into January 21 Day Coaching Program! Please Leave a Rating and Review: We’d appreciate you subscribing to this podcast and leaving an Apple Podcasts review. Reviews help others discover and learn what Healthy with Heather Brown is all about. It only takes a second and helps us out a lot! Don’t forget to follow HWHB on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content! ***
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How are we already here? This is the last episode of season one of Healthy with Heather Brown. I am so appreciative for your support and encouragement as we’ve launched the podcast. Today on the show we are talking about finishing 2022 well and enjoying the Christmas season. Links Mentioned:

• Earth Mama Organics
• Meal Planner
• Lifeway Advent Devotional
• She Reads Truth Advent Devotional
• The Bible Recap Podcast
• Christmas Bucket List Freebie
• Stay Sane This Holiday Season Episode
• Balancing Motherhood, Career, And Health With Nicki Entenmann Episode
• My Workout Videos

In This Episode, We Discuss: [2:04] It’s the last episode of Healthy with Heather Brown season one, my big thank you to you! [6:50] Why it’s so important to determine your best YES for the Holiday Season and New Year [7:37] Some cold hard truths for this season from me to you [9:28] The resource I use to keep myself sane in the Holiday season [12:01] Encouragement for when you open Instagram or feel like comparing yourself to others this holiday season [12:43] The differences between happiness and joy [16:05] Tangible tips to help us navigate this busy and often stressful season [18:41] How we structure gift giving for our kids [20:03] Devotionals and resources for this holiday season [20:44] Let’s talk Holiday Traditions [24:22] Why Food Freedom is so important this time of year You have a place here, mama friend! Be sure to take a screenshot of your podcast app on your phone, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @healthywithheatherbrown to let me know your favorite takeaway from this episode.

FIND ALL THE HORMONE HEALTH AND BIRTH CONTROL PODCAST EPISODE LINKS HERE:

• Fix Your Period Book by Nicole Jardim
• Nicole Jardim’s Website
• Nicole Jardim’s Podcast
• Follow Nicole on Instagram
• Kelly LeVeque EP 14 Podcast Interview Link
• Morgan Kline of Burn Boot Camp EP 12 Podcast Interview Link
• EP 11 with Dr Will Cole Celebrity Functional Medicine Expert
• Fix Your Period TikTok
• MyLifeWellLoved TikTok

Y’all I am so excited to introduce my guest this week, Nicole Jardim! Nicole is a Certified Women’s Health Coach and author of the book Fix Your Period where she tackles the tough, and often misunderstood topic of hormones. She wants to demystify the topic of hormone health and empower women of all ages to reclaim theirs. She and I talk about her history of her own period problems, starting back when she was a teen and how that has impacted her work. Then we’re going to take a little trip to the Marriage Corner with Eric. Let’s dive in! IN THE HORMONE HEALTH AND BIRTH CONTROL EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: [1:31] Nicole tells us a little about herself and her own hormone health problems. [6:59] We introduce Nicole’s Fix Your Period Book. [8:40] Next, we dive into what women can do to fix their period. [12:38] Nicole breaks down the best method to track your period to find out what phase of your cycle you’re in and any potential symptoms for hormone health. [20:05] Hear Nicole’s advice about what eating for your cycle and sugar balancing looks like. [24:40] Learn one thing Nicole’s been surprised to realize most women don’t know about their own bodies and hormones. [36:22] Nicole tackles the stigma of perimenopause and what it is. [40:36] We talk about the importance of getting outside and the benefits to your hormones. [42:53] Nicole’s favorite thing on her health journey. [45:59] We head to the Marriage corner with Eric to talk about what it means to fight for your relationship. You have a place here, mama friend! Be sure you take a screenshot of your podcast app on your phone, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @heathlywithheatherbrown to let me know your favorite takeaway from this episode.

In this Healthy with Heather Brown episode, I have a special guest, Danielle Davis. She is the owner of Pure Barre Homewood here in Birmingham, the first barre-based studio that was open in the entire state of Alabama, and she’s also a dear friend, prayer warrior, and Samford JMC major with me. Links Mentioned:

• Meal Planner
• Psalm 40
• Free Week at Pure Barre Homewood
• Learn More About Pure Barre

In This Episode, We Discuss: [1:45] Listen in to hear who Danielle is and how she started her career in Pure Barre [3:22] How Danielle has been an inspiration to me in my life and business [4:42] What Pure Barre is and how the community aspect plays into it as a whole [8:09] Key tools Danielle has found that have helped her through her struggles [14:27] The advice Danielle has for any woman who is feeling overwhelmed and stuck [19:09] Danielle opens up and shares with listeners about the grief journey she walked through after the passing of her brother [24:00] How motherhood has anchored Danielle [30:38] Encouragement if you’re feeling tired [36:58] Danielle shares her favorite thing on her health journey that's making her feel like herself right now [38:40] Danielle’s prayer over listeners [41:42] It’s the marriage corner! Eric is back with another great question for us. You have a place here, mama friend! Be sure to take a screenshot of your podcast app on your phone, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @healthywithheatherbrown to let me know your favorite takeaway from this episode.