The Joy Prescription Podcast - Do You Want to Get Well? - John 5:1-15 with Special Guest Pastor Lucas Jack

Join Dr. Libert & Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom.

In this episode our focus is on how we can say "Yes!" to all that God has for us - salvation, the abundant life, health and wholeness in Him.

Pastor Lucas shares his story of how God has been faithful throughout his life challenges, transitions, marriage and career, and the importance of trusting God for TODAY. He encourages us to simply take the next step in faith and then look back and see how God creatively weaves together our life stories for our good and His glory.

We then explore Jesus's question to the man at the Pool of Bethesda, "Do you want to get well?" Pastor Lucus shares some beautiful insights about the symbolism and history of this famous bible scene, and then we discuss what might be holding us back from fully saying "yes" to God.

If you are feeling stuck in life or with your health, you'll want to hear the good news we share in this episode.

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to [email protected] or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.  

In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com. 

The Joy Prescription is an on-line membership community with a three-fold purpose: holistic health education, soul care and spiritual formation. The ultimate goal is to deepen our walk with God and awaken to our true identity and purpose in Christ. 

Now go out and do one thing that brings you joy today! 

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Psalm 23:6 - You have a pursuer.

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom.

This week Dr. Libert shares encouragement from Psalm 23:6. 

Psalm 23:6 - New Living Translation

"Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me

  all the days of my life,

and I will live in the house of the Lord

  forever."

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to [email protected] or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.  

In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com. 

The Joy Prescription is an on-line membership community with a three-fold purpose: holistic health education, soul care and spiritual formation. The ultimate goal is to deepen our walk with God and awaken to our true identity and purpose in Christ.   

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Psalm 90:14 - A Prayer for You

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Brooke shares a prayer inspired by Psalm 90:14.

We’d love to hear from you!  You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast.  Send your questions to us via email to [email protected] or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.  

In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com. You can explore all that’s included in a Joy Prescription Membership subscription, including access to our monthly Soul Care Virtual Retreats facilitated by Dr. Libert!

The Joy Prescription is an on-line membership community with a three-fold purpose: holistic health education, soul care and spiritual formation. The ultimate goal is to deepen our walk with God and awaken to our true identity and purpose in Christ.   

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Hello, this is Brooke Jack, Director of Health Education for the Joy Prescription Community, and today I have a prayer for you inspired by the words from Psalm 90:14. 

Psalm 90:14 NLT says: "Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives." 

Here is my prayer of declaration over you today:

I declare that...

• You will find satisfaction in the lavish love of the Heavenly Father.
• You will experience overwhelming contentment as a child of God.
• You will delight in pleasing the Lord, obeying His commands.
• Your soul will rejoice in the realization of divine mercy!
• You will live purposefully with a consciousness of the Holy Spirit.
• You will prosper in the favor of the Lord!

Amen!

Tune in next week for a Q&A with Dr. Libert on Hypothyroidism. Also, don’t miss our episode release on the second Tuesday of each month - that’s when my co-host, Dr. Cynthia Libert and I, take a deeper dive to explore topics at the intersection of Brain Health, Lifestyle Medicine & Christian Spirituality. 

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Brain ANTs - Overcoming Cognitive Distortions - Part 2

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In this episode we cover more common Brain ANTs that can pull us into the dark pit of depression and despair:

1. Magnification and Minimization—Blowing things way out of proportion, or downplaying their importance.
2. Emotional Reasoning—This brain ANT happens when we give our feelings too much credit without considering the facts and the bigger picture.
3. Labeling–Calling yourself or others negative names like “lazy” or “a loser.”
4. Overt and Hidden Should Statements—As in, “I SHOULDN’T have screwed up like that,” or “I SHOULD be better than I am.”
5. Blame—Self-Blame leads to despair and depression and blaming others breeds anger and strife.

Click here to receive a downloadable copy of Christ's Bell (powerful truths to combat brain ANTS) as mentioned by Dr. Libert in this episode.

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to [email protected] or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.  

In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com. 

The Joy Prescription is an on-line membership community with a three-fold purpose: holistic health education, soul care and spiritual formation. The ultimate goal is to deepen our walk with God and awaken to our true identity and purpose in Christ. 

Now go out and do one thing that brings you joy today! 

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Hello! In this episode I discuss root causes of hypothyroidism and the holistic treatment options to optimize thyroid health, improve metabolism, and decrease autoimmunity for a higher quality of life.

Here are some of the root causes of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis:

• Environmental toxicity: (e.g. heavy metals, industrial chemicals/organic pollutants, fluoride in the water) 
• Dietary factors: food sensitivity (e.g. gluten due to molecular mimicry), micronutrient deficiencies from poor diet, malabsorption and soil mineral depletion (e.g. iodine, zinc, iron, B vitamins, vitamin A and selenium), excessive carbohydrates, low protein diet, low calorie diets all negatively affect thyroid function
• Infections: pathogenic viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa  
• GI dysfunction: hypochlorhydria, gut dysbiosis, SIBO/SIFO, parasites and leaky gut syndrome with associated inflammation and micronutrient deficiencies
• Genetics: (e.g. SNPs affecting vitamin A metabolism and genes causing defects in thyroid hormone synthesis)
• Prescription medications: (e.g. PPIs, OCPs)
• Adrenal dysfunction: stress, trauma and elevated cortisol
• Sex hormone imbalance: (e.g. excessive estrogen)
• Inflammation: obesity and other chronic diseases

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to [email protected] or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.  

In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com. 

The Joy Prescription is an on-line membership community with a three-fold purpose: holistic health education, soul care and spiritual formation. The ultimate goal is to deepen our walk with God and awaken to our true identity and purpose in Christ.   

Now go out and do one thing that brings you joy today! 

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Hello! In this episode I continue to address a patient case regarding a middle aged woman with concerns about low thyroid function despite normal laboratory testing. Specifically, I address the reliability of the TSH as a biomarker to diagnose hypothyroidism.

"I’m 35 and have lots of symptoms of hypothyroidism (I’ve gained 25 pounds in the last 3 years despite exercising and eating less, I’m always wearing a sweater, even in the summertime, my feet and hands are cold, my hair is falling out, my nails are brittle and I am so tired by 3 o’clock every day. I fall asleep every day after dinner and don’t have enough energy to be the wife and mom I want to be. My gut is also a mess. I get bloated after eating and am constipated. My mom and older sister have hypothyroidism, but my doctor says my labs look fine. How can this be? Can the TSH be wrong? I’ve heard that it might not be reliable. What can I do to feel better? Please help!" 

Can you relate? It's estimated that 60% of people with thyroid dysfunction are undiagnosed.

Here are the 7 tests that I recommend to gain a nuanced understanding of thyroid function:

1. TSH
2. Free T3
3. Total T3
4. Free T4
5. Reverse T3
6. Thyroglobulin antibodies
7. Thyroid peroxidase antibodies

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to [email protected] or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.  

In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com. 

The Joy Prescription is an on-line membership community with a three-fold purpose: holistic health education, soul care and spiritual formation. The ultimate goal is to deepen our walk with God and awaken to our true identity and purpose in Christ.  

 Now go out and do one thing that brings you joy today! 

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facebook.com/createyourownjoyprescription

https://www.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert

NC and GA residents - Schedule your FREE 15-minute Strategy Call with Dr. Libert’s Team

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Hello! In this episode I begin to address the questions in this patient case regarding a middle aged woman with concerns about low thyroid function despite normal laboratory testing:

"I’m 35 and have lots of symptoms of hypothyroidism (I’ve gained 25 pounds in the last 3 years despite exercising and eating less, I’m always wearing a sweater, even in the summertime, my feet and hands are cold, my hair is falling out, my nails are brittle and I am so tired by 3 o’clock every day.  I fall asleep every day after dinner and don’t have enough energy to be the wife and mom I want to be. My gut is also a mess.  I get bloated after eating and am constipated.  My mom and older sister have hypothyroidism, but my doctor says my labs look fine. How can this be? Can the TSH be wrong? I’ve heard that it might not be reliable.  What can I do to feel better? Please help!" 

Can you relate? It's estimated that 60% of people with thyroid dysfunction are undiagnosed.

Here are 10 common health complaints that can be explained by hypothyroidism:

1. Gaining weight despite a healthy, nutritious diet and regular exercise?
2. Cold all the time?
3. Chronic Fatigue?
4. Mood and brain changes - depression, anxiety, brain fog, memory loss?
5. Hair loss, dry skin and brittle nails?
6. Elevated cholesterol?
7. Slow heart rate?
8. GI disturbance - constipation, bloating?
9. Muscle weakness and aches?
10. Enlarged thyroid gland, hoarseness and trouble swallowing?

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to [email protected] or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.  

In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com. 

The Joy Prescription is an on-line membership community with a three-fold purpose: holistic health education, soul care and spiritual formation. The ultimate goal is to deepen our walk with God and awaken to our true identity and purpose in Christ.   

Now go out and do one thing that brings you joy today! 

Connect with Dr. Libert 

• thejoyprescription.com
• instagram.com/drcynthialibert
• facebook.com/createyourownjoyprescription
• https://www.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert
• NC and GA residents - Schedule your FREE 15-minute Strategy Call with Dr. Libert’s Team

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Proverbs 11:25 - Be Refreshed

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Brooke shares encouragement from Proverbs 11:25. 

We’d love to hear from you!  You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast.  Send your questions to us via email to [email protected] or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.  

In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com. 

The Joy Prescription is an on-line membership community with a three-fold purpose: holistic health education, soul care and spiritual formation. The ultimate goal is to deepen our walk with God and awaken to our true identity and purpose in Christ.   

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Be Refreshed

Hi! Brooke Jack here with your weekly Joy Prescription. The Scripture focus for today comes from the book of Proverbs, chapter 11:25.  The New International Version reads:

"A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed."

Something amazing happens when you choose to be a source of blessing to others! As you endeavor to meet their needs, you are met with the blessing that you need.  

You may be refreshed by a sense of purpose and fulfillment when meeting the financial needs of another.

You may be refreshed by an abundance of peace and joy when speaking words of encouragement to another.

You may be refreshed by a sense of contentment when meeting the practical needs of another through service.

Take a moment to ask yourself: how can I be a fountain of refreshing today? How can I help someone else flourish? Think creatively…and take a moment to celebrate that you are free to be generous and refresh others!

I invite you to tune in next week for another Joy Prescription devotional and also on the second Tuesday of each month when my co-host, Dr. Cynthia Libert and I, take a deeper dive to explore topics at the intersection of Brain Health, Lifestyle Medicine & Christian Spirituality. 

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Psalm 16:11 - Fullness of Joy

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Brooke shares some wisdom from Psalm 16:11. 

We’d love to hear from you!  You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast.  Send your questions to us via email to [email protected] or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.  

In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com.  Be sure to explore what's included in Dr. Libert's Happy Brain, Healthy Body online course!

The Joy Prescription is an on-line membership community with a three-fold purpose: holistic health education, soul care and spiritual formation. The ultimate goal is to deepen our walk with God and awaken to our true identity and purpose in Christ.   

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Fullness of Joy

Hello friends, it’s Brooke Jack, Director of Health Education for the Joy Prescription and I’m here to deliver your weekly Joy Prescription. Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite Scripture verses - Psalm 16:11 - from the NASB.  It says:  

"You will make known to me the path of life;

In Your presence is fullness of joy;

In Your right hand there are pleasures forever."

Isn’t it comforting to know that the God of the universe does not conceal, but rather REVEALS the path of life? Isn’t it wonderful to know that He lovingly escorts you into a face-to-face encounter that is nothing short of pure bliss?  My friend today is the day to let God take you by the hand and lead you into his presence where complete, unrestrained JOY!  Today is the day to surrender your soul to His peace and security. May this day be full of rejoicing as you commune with your Heavenly Father!

I invite you to tune in next week for another Joy Prescription devotional and also on the second Tuesday of each month when my co-host, Dr. Cynthia Libert and I, take a deeper dive to explore topics at the intersection of Brain Health, Lifestyle Medicine & Christian Spirituality. 

Connect with Dr. Libert 

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instagram.com/drcynthialibert

facebook.com/createyourownjoyprescription

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Brain ANTs - Overcoming Cognitive Distortions

Join Dr. Libert & Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom.

In this episode we cover 5 of the common Brain ANTs that can pull us into the dark pit of depression and despair:

1. All-or-Nothing Thinking—Looking at things in black or white categories. If you fall short of perfection, you tell yourself that you’re a complete failure. This distorted thinking can quickly escalate a minor problem to a full-scale catastrophe in your mind: “I failed this test so I’ll probably fail this class and have to drop out of school, won’t find a job and end up homeless living on the streets.”
2. Overgeneralization—You see a painful and undesirable event—such as divorce, bankruptcy or failure to accomplish a specific goal—as a never-ending pattern of defeat. Here are two examples of this common cognitive distortion: “nobody likes me” and “I always ruin everything.”
3. Mental Filtering—Magnifying a flaw, shortcoming or problem, and seeing it as a reflection of your entire self.
4. Discounting the Positive—An even bigger lie is when you believe that your good qualities or achievements don’t matter, maintaining the false belief that you’re defective or a total failure.
5. Jumping to Conclusions—This brain ANT involves making dire negative predictions about your future that aren’t supported by the facts. When you’re under stress or suffering with anxiety or depression this tends to happen a lot. You tell yourself that you’re situation is hopeless, you’ll be miserable forever or even that life isn’t worth living. We also jump to conclusions about what others are thinking about us. How often do you assume someone is mad at you or offended by you without even speaking to them and verifying your suspicions? You’d be surprised how often your worries are not based in reality. Most of the time people are busy dealing with their own problems and lives and their behavior really has nothing to do with you.

We’d love to hear from you!  You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast.  Send your questions to us via email to [email protected] or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.  

In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com. 

The Joy Prescription is an on-line membership community with a three-fold purpose: holistic health education, soul care and spiritual formation. The ultimate goal is to deepen our walk with God and awaken to our true identity and purpose in Christ.  

Now go out and do one thing that brings you joy today! 

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