Sister Sharpens Sister

By Karen Vaughn, Dalena Smith and Shelon Milligan

Our podcast is inspired by Proverbs 27:17, which states, 'As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.' We hold the belief that when we come together and discuss our goals, we have the power... more

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The podcast currently has 125 episodes available.

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July 12, 20235: Vacation Diet: Really?
Today, we're talking about some simple ways to stay as close to our meal plan as possible while still having a fantastic summer vacation.
And as always, we take a detour to discuss hair tinting with Kool-Aid, adventures at Starbucks and whether or not we go to Cheesecake Factory for the cheesecake.
Links:
10 Ways to Eat Healthy While on Vacation

9 Ways to Take Your Diet on Vacation

Calorie King

Mind Pump: Ep 1907 Nine Ways To Get Lean Without Counting Calories (Eat protein first @mark 13:29)

Max Lugavere: McDonalds's Secret Menu
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FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.
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Connect with our podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!
Inquiries? Email us at: [email protected]
Find each Sister on Instagram at
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shelon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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41min
June 28, 20234.2: FREE Vacation: West-by-God-Virginia! (nothing in life is free - not even this vacation)
Karen takes the lead this week discussing her home state of West Virginia. There are hundreds and hundreds of things to do in wild and wonderful West Virginia. A lot of things are cost effective but will still provide you and your family with a memorable experience.
Links to all of the things we discussed are below:
WV Tourism

New Rive Gorge National Park and Preserve

New Rive Gorge Bridge Day info

Babcock State Park - home of the most photographed grist mill in the world

Snowshoe Resort - close to Washington D.C.

The Greenbrier - America's Resort sine 1778

Tamarack

WV State Penitentiary

Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Point Pleasant - the birthplace of Mothman

Mothman Festival

Mothman Museum

The Mothman App - Google Play

The Mothman App - Apple App Store

Lost World Caverns
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FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.
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Connect with our podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!
Inquiries? Email us at: [email protected]
Find each Sister on Instagram at
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shelon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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22min
June 21, 20234.1: Free Vacation? Florida (not really free)
Today we explore the Sunshine State! Florida has a lot of options for vacations and Shelon takes us through a some of her favorites.
There are a few (FEW) free things on her list but the gem of Florida is her sunny shoreline!
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Visit Sarasota

Visit Fort Myers

Great Cuban food in Venice, Florida can be found at Belkiscubandeli Cuban

Florida Theme Parks
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FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.
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Connect with our podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!
Inquiries? Email us at: [email protected]
Find each Sister on Instagram at
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shelon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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31min
June 14, 20234: FREE VACATION?: Tennessee
Is it a vacation if you don't leave your home state? Dalena leads this week's episode as we start a 3 part series of vacation spots in our home states.
Tennessee is a spotlight of country music, Titans Football, and spectacular vistas along the quiet mountains. Listen in as Dee covers the top three places she likes to visit at home.
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FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.
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Tennessee Vacation Guide

Blueridge Parkway: Plan Your Trip

Great Smoky National Park

Info for Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and Pigeon Forge

Tennessee River Valley

National Park Foundation: Blueridge Parkway

Hiking in the Smokys

Cabin Rental Info

Maps of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains

Lifetime Tennessee Fishing and Hunting License for Veterans Info

Free things to do in Memphis

Memphis Attractions

A Quiet Start to the Civil Right's Movement

Mississippi River Watershed

Mississippi River

Connect with our podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!
Inquiries? Email us at: [email protected]
Find each Sister on Instagram at
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shelon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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29min
June 07, 20233.1: Body Dysmorphic Disorder Part 2 - Is it a sin?
In part 2 of this series we wrap up our discussion by taking an online quiz, talking about our results, and tossing around the idea of whether or not it's a sin.
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While we like to keep things light-hearted on this podcast, we do realize the true hardship that someone may experience if they suffer with this condition. Seeking help is not a weakness. If you feel like you, or a loved one, has this condition, please find professional help as soon as possible. For more information on where to find help, you can visit the following links: ⁠Mental Health America⁠ in the United States or the UK based charity ⁠Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation⁠.
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FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.
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Resource Links for this series:
⁠What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?⁠

⁠Body Dysmorphic Disorder info from the Mayo Clinic⁠

⁠Body Dysmorphic Disorder info from Johns-Hopkins Medicine⁠

⁠The Mirror Lies: Body Dysmorphic Disorder⁠

⁠OBSESSIVE–COMPULSIVE DISORDER VERSUS BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER: A Comparison Study of Two Possibly Related Disorders⁠

⁠Comparing OCD and Body Dysmorphic Disorder Symptoms⁠

⁠Do I Have BDD? Take the test⁠
⁠Psalms 139⁠

⁠6 Bible verses when struggling with body image⁠
Find help at ⁠Mental Health America (mhanational.org)⁠ or ⁠BDDFoundation.org
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Connect with our podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!
Inquiries? Email us at: [email protected]
Find each Sister on Instagram at
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shelon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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20min
May 31, 20233: Body Dysmorphic Disorder - What is it, exactly?
Today, we dive into the topic of body dysmorphia, or more accurately, Body Dysmorphic Disorder; an obsessive-compulsive related mental disorder wherein the sufferer has a preoccupation with an imagined defect in appearance. Does that sound like anyone you know?
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While we like to keep things light-hearted on this podcast, we do realize the true hardship that someone may experience if they suffer with this condition. Seeking help is not a weakness. If you feel like you, or a loved one, has this condition, please find professional help as soon as possible. For more information on where to find help, you can visit the following links: Mental Health America in the United States or the UK based charity Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation.
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FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.
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Resource Links for this series:
What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

Body Dysmorphic Disorder info from the Mayo Clinic

Body Dysmorphic Disorder info from Johns-Hopkins Medicine

The Mirror Lies: Body Dysmorphic Disorder

OBSESSIVE–COMPULSIVE DISORDER VERSUS BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER: A Comparison Study of Two Possibly Related Disorders

Comparing OCD and Body Dysmorphic Disorder Symptoms

Do I Have BDD? Take the test
Psalms 139

6 Bible verses when struggling with body image
Find help at Mental Health America (mhanational.org) or BDDFoundation.org
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Connect with our podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!
Inquiries? Email us at: [email protected]
Find each Sister on Instagram at
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shelon⁠⁠⁠⁠
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24min
May 24, 20232.2: AM I HEALTHY Part 3
Today, we discuss whether or not we meet the parameters for "healthy". We start with Mental health and go from there! Mind-Body connection, post- surgical activity, realizing you have to rest with an injury and lots more.
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John 20:29

YouVersion search for the plan Psalms and Proverbs if you're interested in this study

9 Numbers for Health (none of them are weight)

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Maintain Your Spiritual Wellbeing

Spirituality and Health

Effects of Mental Health on Physical Health

The Yoga Space online yoga classes available
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FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.
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Connect with our podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠!
Inquiries? Email us at: [email protected]
Find each sister on Instagram at
⁠⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)
⁠⁠⁠⁠Shelon⁠⁠⁠⁠
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29min
May 17, 20232.1: Am I Healthy Part 2
Today we're talking about clothing size and blood work.

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Links:
Clothing size as an indicator of adiposity, ischaemic heart disease and cardiovascular risk

How Your Clothing Size Could Be Messing With Your Head

What Blood Tests Can - and Can't - Reveal About Your Health

Predicting Ideal Body Mass Index: What Does Clothing Size Have To Do With It? (PDF File)

9 Health indicators that have nothing to do with your weight

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FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.
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Connect with our podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠!
Inquiries? Email us at: [email protected]
Find each sister on Instagram at
⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)
⁠⁠⁠Shelon⁠⁠⁠

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20min
May 10, 20232: AM I HEALTHY?
What is "healthy"? Does BMI really mean anything? Those are things we're looking at in today's episode!
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Links:
USAF Loosens BMI Requirements

Army Loosens BMI Requirements

Problems With BMI

Google search: Define Healthy

Growth Chart Wiki

NIH article: For Researchers on Obesity ...

BMI Calculator from the CDC

What Blood Work Can - and Can't - Reveal About Your Health
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FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.
Connect with our podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠!
Inquiries? Email us at: [email protected]
Find each sister on Instagram at
⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠
⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)
⁠⁠Shelon⁠⁠
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25min
April 26, 20231.5: Does SEX Still Sell? Episode 4: Body Image (LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED)
What is Body Image?
*** LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED ***
Body Image is defined as a person's subjective picture or mental image of their own body. Today, we seem to have opinions about everyone else's body as well as our own. So we're talking more about advertising, a little about the the sexual revolution, and what God says about body image.
(Please note that Sister Sharpens Sister is not sponsored by nor are we affiliated with any person or company at this time)
*** This is the podcast formerly known as My Strong Sisters ***
Obese to Beast YouTube Channel

The Curvy Girl Trainer Lacee Green IG

Jillian Michaels IG

Autumn Calabrese IG

Joel Freeman IG

Doctor calls patient obese

Mind Pump with guest Chalene Johnson episode 2052

P90X by Tony Horton

MDSave

cliohistory.org

Comstock Laws

The Relationship Between Body Image and Domains of Sexual Functioning Among Heterosexual, Emerging Adult Women
FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.
Connect with our podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠!
Find each sister on Instagram at
⁠Karen⁠
⁠Dalena⁠ (doesn't post often)
⁠Shelon⁠
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Music and sound effects by: ⁠Pixabay

#bodyimage #sexinadvertising #sexualrevolution #God
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40min

FAQs about Sister Sharpens Sister:

How many episodes does Sister Sharpens Sister have?

The podcast currently has 125 episodes available.