Welcome to Season 3 of The Joy Prescription Podcast!

We're delighted to interview pioneering individuals who are integrating faith into their work in their respective fields of healthcare, coaching, psychology, and ministry.

Today's guest is Donna Chacko, MD, a medical doctor who loves to share what she learned about healing during her decades practicing medicine and her long difficult marriage. Donna practiced radiation oncology and later family medicine. She and her first husband raised three daughters in Florida. After his death, she moved to Washington, DC, where she cared for the poor until 2013. Now retired, Donna lives in Maryland with her second husband and works in the ministry she founded, Serenity and Health. In September 2021 she was designated a Changemaker by the Institute for Lifestyle Medicine. Her book Pilgrimage: A Doctor’s Healing Journey, has won several awards including the 2022 Catholic Media Association book awards 1st Place, Marriage & Family Living; 1st Place, Self-Published Book; and Honorable Mention, Healing & Self Help.

During this interview, we explore the topic of healing, especially from the difficult or complicated parts of our journey, and the importance of creating time in our busy, "on-the-treadmill" paced lives, to connect with God, be still, surrender and heal. Donna introduces us to a key prayer practice that has transformed her life and deepened her connection with God. Listen to learn how you can integrate this method into your own daily rhythms. Donna's story of courage and resilience through trial and transition is inspiring and a beautiful reminder of God's ability to restore and heal if we simply open our hearts to the process.

Connect with Donna:

Website: https://www.serenityandhealth.com

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DonnaChacko

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/serenityandhealthdc

https://www.facebook.com/donna.chacko56

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnachacko

Resources mentioned in this episode:

contemplativeoutreach.org

Pilgrimage: A Doctor's Healing Journey

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Welcome to Season 3 of The Joy Prescription Podcast!

We're delighted to interview pioneering individuals who are integrating faith into their work in their respective fields of healthcare, coaching, psychology, and ministry.

You're going to love our first guest, Lori Ann Wood, author of Divine Detour. After discovering a serious heart condition almost too late, Lori Ann became an award-winning author and speaker who encourages deep faith questions along the detours of life. Her passion is to connect with others and help them hold onto their faith when they find themselves on a path they didn’t choose. Her wisdom is deep and her joy is contagious. If you are navigating a difficult road, or have ever experienced an unexpected pivot in life, you will find Lori Ann's hard-won insights relatable, refreshing and the kindling you need to refuel your faith!

Connect with Lori Ann:

https://loriannwood.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClsYrW5KIUqMBVvRxzNZG5Q

https://www.instagram.com/loriannwood/

https://www.facebook.com/DivinelyDetoured

https://www.facebook.com/loriwood.1012

https://www.threads.net/@loriannwood

https://www.pinterest.com/lori_ann_wood

Get Lori Ann's free gifts mentioned in this episode:

5 Warning Signs of Heart Failure

When You Can’t Talk to God

The Joy Prescription is here to help you cultivate vibrant health and JOY through intentional living and health stewardship.

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instagram.com/drcynthialibert

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We invite you to join the conversation, as we listen to clips from each of our guest interviews and make connections and share stories along the way. You're in for a fun and enriching experience!

Lastly, a huge thank you to each of our guests from Season 2:

Kit Roberts

Stephanie Jenkins

Christi Hurd

Angie Baughman

Andrea Stunz

Becky Kopitzke

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

Leah Adams

Kim Fish

Dr. Jill Carnahan

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On today's podcast, we welcome special guest, Dr. Jill Carnahan, known as ‘Your Functional Medicine Expert®.’ Dr. Jill is dually board certified in Family Medicine and in Integrative Holistic Medicine and is the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine. Dr. Jill is not only a functional medicine expert but has also been a patient herself multiple times over the years.  She is a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and toxic mold illness.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Jill about her recently published book, Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith. In this prescriptive memoir, Dr. Jill shares her story of facing and overcoming life-threatening illness using both science and faith. Dr. Jill speaks authentically to the staggering health and personal challenges she's faced and is passionate about sharing the wisdom she's gained to help others cultivate resilience and thrive even in the midst of difficulties. Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation at the intersection of faith, functional medicine, and science!

You can find Dr. Jill's book, Unexpected, at readunexpected.com.

Connect with Dr. Jill:

https://www.instagram.com/drjillcarnahan/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillcarnahan/

https://www.facebook.com/FlatironFunctionalMedicine

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On today's podcast, we welcome special guest, Kim Fish, a licensed clinical social worker & licensed mental health counselor. Kim has specialized in working with women and teens on issues such as relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, boundaries, self-worth and childhood trauma. She has been trained in play therapy and provides family counseling and play therapy with children, with an emphasis on attachment and adoption. She has been married to Steve for 33 years and has two young adult daughters. Kim is passionate about helping people live a connected life-to God, themselves, and others-and believes that connecting relationally brings an increased satisfaction in life.

• How do you differentiate stress and anxiety?
• How do you balance your many roles and still stay authentically connected to God, yourself & others?
• How do you help clients work through heavy emotions, like unforgiveness or regret?

Our conversation also includes discussion around:

• The important role community plays in the healing process
• The mind-body connection and the polyvagal theory
• Advice for those seeking out counseling for the first time

If you're ready to glean wisdom for nurturing your mental health, we invite you to tune in & join the conversation!

Connect with Kim:

https://www.claritycounselingfortwayne.com 

https://www.facebook.com/kim.fish.750

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-fish-746503175/

https://www.instagram.com/kimmaxfish/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

As of 2023, The Joy Prescription mission is evolving to align with our new niche - women in the fields of ministry and medicine. Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools and loving, grace-filled support we need to flourish in all spheres of our lives and callings. Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant and healing community for women in ministry and medicine through: Networking, Exchange of Ideas, Spiritual Formation, Soul Care Retreats, Holistic Health Education, Entrepreneurship, Business and Leadership Training.

The ultimate goal of our community is to support each other, so that we can live with great purpose, joy and fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God.

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On today's podcast, we welcome special guest, Leah Adams, a Ramsey Solutions trained Financial Coach, founder of Breathe Financial Coaching, speaker, and author. Leah’s passion is helping women find peace and breathing room in their lives, faith, and finances by teaching them biblical financial principles. Leah is also a certified Life Coach, the author of four Bible studies and one devotion book. She holds a Pharmacy Doctorate degree from Mercer College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and is a retired pharmacist.

• Leah and Dr. Cindy's personal connection!
• the story of how Leah transitioned from a career in pharmacy to financial coaching
• Leah's holistic approach to financial health and stewardship
• the foundational tool for financial freedom
• Leah's own experience with financial breakthrough
• how to address shame around finances
• and more!

Leah's warmth, coupled with her expertise and well-balanced perspective, will leave you encouraged that it is possible to breathe again, financially!

Connect with Leah:

https://www.leahadams.org

https://www.facebook.com/leah.c.adams.64

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-adams-548a6038

As of 2023, The Joy Prescription mission is evolving to align with our new niche - women in the fields of ministry and medicine. Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools and loving, grace-filled support we need to flourish in all spheres of our lives and callings. Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant and healing community for women in ministry and medicine through: Networking, Exchange of Ideas, Spiritual Formation, Soul Care Retreats, Holistic Health Education, Entrepreneurship, Business and Leadership Training.

The ultimate goal of our community is to support each other, so that we can live with great purpose, joy and fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God.

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On today's podcast, we welcome special guest, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and author of multiple works, including her bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity. Sacred Rest shares insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life.

https://www.instagram.com/drdaltonsmith/

https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

https://ichoosemybestlife.com/

As of 2023, The Joy Prescription mission is evolving to align with our new niche - women in the fields of ministry and medicine. Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools and loving, grace-filled support we need to flourish in all spheres of our lives and callings. Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant and healing community for women in ministry and medicine through:  Networking, Exchange of Ideas, Spiritual Formation, Soul Care Retreats, Holistic Health Education, Entrepreneurship, Business and Leadership Training.

The ultimate goal of our community is to support each other, so that we can live with great purpose, joy and fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God.

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In this episode, we put the spotlight on affiliate marketing, an easy and FUN strategy to grow your business or ministry. We invited Becky Kopitzke, a multi-published author and founder of The Inspired Business, to share her tried and true tips for successfully leveraging affiliate marketing. If you've considered utilizing affiliate marketing as part of your overall marketing plan to promote your products or services, you will find this conversation with Becky extremely valuable and informative!

Listen to discover:

• Why this is one of Becky’s favorite strategies for growing a business!
• The simplest way to get started with affiliate marketing
• Who to invite to be an affiliate for your product or service
• Common mistakes to avoid when starting your affiliate marketing journey
• Key metrics to monitor and why they matter
• How to show up authentically in your affiliate marketing efforts

A veteran blogger, freelance writer and writing coach, Becky’s sweet spot is in digital product sales funnels. She serves others brilliantly through The Inspired Business, a coaching hub dedicated to helping Christian writers, coaches, and creatives monetize their passion work in order to keep it sustainable.

Find Becky online at theinspiredbusiness.co and beckykopitzke.com.

As of 2023, The Joy Prescription mission is evolving to align with our new niche - women in the fields of ministry and medicine.

Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools and loving, grace-filled support we need to flourish in all spheres of our lives and callings.  

Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant and healing community for women in ministry and medicine through:  

• Networking
• Exchange of Ideas
• Spiritual Formation
• Soul Care Retreats
• Holistic Health Education
• Entrepreneurship, Business and Leadership Training

The ultimate goal of our community is to support each other, so that we can live with great purpose, joy and fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God.

thejoyprescription.com

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Full of grace and hope, Andrea shares how God helped her heal from the devastating effects of trauma on her physical health - a journey which opened the door to healing emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. Andrea's remarkable healing journey enables her to show up authentically for other women who are facing a difficult path to healing. Listen in to this inspiring conversation on hope, healing, and grace through transformation.

As of 2023, The Joy Prescription mission is evolving to align with our new niche - women in the fields of ministry and medicine.

Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools and loving, grace-filled support we need to flourish in all spheres of our lives and callings.   

Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant and healing community for women in ministry and medicine through:  

• Networking
• Exchange of Ideas
• Spiritual Formation
• Soul Care Retreats
• Holistic Health Education

The ultimate goal of our community is to support each other, so that we can live with great purpose, joy and fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God.

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In this episode, we interview special guest, Angie Baughman, Pastor, Bible Teacher and Author.

Angie is a pastor, Bible teacher, author, podcaster, founder of Steady On ministries, and creator of the Step By Step Bible study method. At sixteen, she was groomed into a romantic relationship with a high school teacher and faced community rejection when she went public with her story. Knowing and living by the promises of God helped free her from layers of shame, and she now helps others by teaching and testifying to the faithfulness of God in the painful places of our lives. In this episode, Angie takes listeners through 5 "R" steps linked to scripture that she uses to recognize a trigger and speak truth to the lie it's tempting her to believe.

Get your copy of the Talk to Your Triggers resource mentioned in the episode here.

Sign-up for Angie's Step-by-Step Bible Study Method Masterclass here.

Website: livesteadyon.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livesteadyon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiebaughman421/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwl0_Edd8fNHz7y1jLOqj4g

As of 2023, The Joy Prescription mission is evolving to align with our new niche - women in the fields of ministry and medicine.

Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools and loving, grace-filled support we need to flourish in all spheres of our lives and callings.  

Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant and healing community for women in ministry and medicine through:  

• Networking
• Exchange of Ideas
• Spiritual Formation
• Soul Care Retreats
• Holistic Health Education
• Entrepreneurship, Business and Leadership Training

The ultimate goal of our community is to support each other, so that we can live with great purpose, joy and fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God.

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