In this episode, Robin Klebba shares her journey of rediscovering faith and deepening her relationship with God—despite growing up in the church and attending Bible college. Through seasons of hardship, doubt, and personal wrestling, Robin encountered God in a new way, transforming her previous understanding of God and developing a new sense of purpose.

If you were raised in a Christian home or have a strong biblical foundation but find yourself questioning, struggling, or unsure of your next steps because God feels ever so distant, this episode is for you.

About Robin Klebba:

I'm Robin. A beloved by God as my primary identity with several others flowing out: I'm married to my husband Trent, just celebrated 10 years. We have a five year old son, Courage, who is one of the biggest joys in my life. I love to go on walks, share deeply with anyone who wants to talk, sing and listen to music, and write. I'm a seeker of God, the hurting, beauty, and truth.

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Micaela is a mom of two, mental-health graduate student, creative desiger and host of this podcast.

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In this episode, Diandra Morse shares her powerful story of how choosing a bilingual family life for herself and in her parenting was a decision towards health. She delves into the journey that led her to prioritize bilingualism, highlighting the deeply personal reasons for this choice. Diandra discusses the obstacles she faced along the way, the sacrifices made, and the resilience needed to maintain her cultural and linguistic heritage. The conversation sheds light on how language and culture are not only integral to our identity but also pivotal components of our overall health and well-being.

About Diandra Morse:

Diandra Morse, LCSW is a Dominican American, raised in both the Dominican Republic and New York City; Diandra currently resides in Upstate New York. She is raising two bilingual Spanish/English boys alongside her American non-native Spanish speaking husband. Diandra combines her love for heritage language speakers, supporting the mental health of parents and advocacy in her bilingualism forward Instagram account, Bilingual Playdate, where she focuses on advocating for bilingualism by dismantling myths about bilingual children, drawing attention to discriminatory and linguistically oppressive practices, connecting parents to the appropriate bilingual parenting community support and providing parents with play based Spanish learning ideas that they can incorporate in their home as a means to preserve their heritage language. Through her posts on Bilingual Playdate, Diandra promotes positive language attitudes towards all language variations and reminds parents that they are the heart of their child's bilingualism and with the right support they can continue raising bilingual hearts.

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Connect with Diandra Morse over on instagram, @bilingualplaydate.

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Micaela is a mom of two, mental-health graduate student, marketing desiger and host of this podcast.

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In this episode, Mary Khadivi shares her powerful story of healing from the unexplained and miserable symptoms of chronic illness and pain caused by Lyme disease and mold infections. Mary endured long suffering, seeking answers and treatments that traditional doctors couldn't provide. Her journey took a transformative turn when she turned to holistic practitioners, who guided her towards recovery. Listen as Mary details her path from long suffering to strength, highlighting the holistic approaches that brought her back to health and offering hope to others facing similar struggles.

Born and raised in Kansas City, Mary Khadivi comes from midwestern roots. She earned a B.S. in Animal Science, but post grad worked in ministry (with humans!). Combining her extensive experience with chronic pain, and marketing skill set, she now coaches holistic practitioners on growing their business using Instagram. Her ideal day includes a holy hour, snuggling her pets, country dancing, and being barefoot.

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Connect with Mary Khadivi over on instagram, @themarykhadivi

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Micaela is a mom of two, mental-health graduate student, marketing desiger and host of this podcast.

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In this episode, Natasha Snapper shares her story from healing from disordered eating, specifically Orthorexia and up and coming eating disorder characterized with the obsession of being healthy. Natasha is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Certified Yoga Teacher and Social Work Graduate Student who uses an Intuitive Eating and Weight-Neutral Approach to help women heal their relationship with food and exercise, and un-learn the belief they and need to diet to be "healthy," and instead re-learn how to truly trust their bodies.

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Connect with Natasha Snapper over on instagram, @nourishwithnatasha

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Micaela is a mom of two, mental-health graduate student, marketing desiger and host of this podcast.

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In this episode, join us as we hear from Bethany Barkey, a devoted mom of two, wife, artist, gardener, and homeschooler with a passion for dabbling in various interests. She embraces a simple and creative lifestyle, enriched by community, low-toxic living, and faith. Bethany shares her story in disovering root causes for unexplained symptoms and her healing path forward. Bethany shares her support systems and tools that proved helpful and helpful tips for people who might be on a similar path in discovering root causes to better their health.

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Connect with Bethany Barkey at www.bethanybarkey.com or [email protected]

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Micaela is a mom of two, mental-health graduate student, marketing desiger and host of this podcast.

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In this episode, join us as we hear from Jess Eden, a Self Esteem and Anxiety Therapist based in the UK, who shares her personal journey of healing from debilitating anxiety. Jess delves into the circumstances that triggered her anxiety, the steps she took toward recovery, and the roadblocks she encountered along the way. She also discusses the support systems, habits, and tools that proved helpful, and offers her evolved perspective on health. Additionally, Jess provides practical encouragement and advice, sharing what health looks like for her now.

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Follow Jess Eden on instagram: @therapywithjesseden

Visit her website for resources and to connect: https://therapywithjess.co.uk/

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In this episode of her podcast, Micaela delves into her personal journey towards healing from complex trauma, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into her life and experiences. From her childhood in Ecuador to her current life in Ohio as a graduate student and mother of two, Micaela shares how she navigated through moments of intense overwhelm and panic, recognizing the deep-seated patterns stemming from unresolved trauma. She discusses the impact of attachment styles on her relationships and mental health, shedding light on her journey towards seeking professional help and finding solace in therapy. Through her story, Micaela emphasizes the importance of self-discovery, setting boundaries. Micaela shares her choice for health and invites listeners to join her on this transformative journey.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

You Need To Hear This Podcast with Nedra Tawwab.

The Body Keeps The Score Book (affiliate link).

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Learn More About Micaela on Instagram @aswellspace

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Micaela introduces The Choice for Health Podcast and it's mission. Micaela also lays a foundation for the podcast by discussing four truths about health to consider when discussing health goals, journeys, and challenges.

Micaela is a mental health graduate student, mom, wife and entrepreneur seeking to encourage people who are on their path towards health.

To learn more about Micaela, follow on Instagram @aswellspace.

Follow the show on instagram @thechoiceforhealth.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

WHO definition of health

Criticism of WHO defitinion addressed