Welcome to Two-Minute Tuesdays, where you'll hear a non-diet devotional to help you fight the regular pressures of diet culture by resting in God's grace and following His joy. 

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Welcome to Two-Minute Tuesdays, where you'll hear a non-diet devotional to help you fight the regular pressures of diet culture by resting in God's grace and following His joy. 

If you want these sent to your inbox daily for only $10, you can sign up at joyfulhealth.co/devo. 

“I really enjoyed this episode” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — cut through the weeds of wellness culture and discover joyful health, by grace. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode and timely announcements. I’m so thankful for you!

☀️ Get your free chapter for my 5-Week Bible Study on Body Image here

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In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, April Farlow and I chat about the complex relationship between anxiety and faith. April shares her personal and professional experiences with anxiety, including her work at Dale Carnegie and a misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder. Listen to find out more!

We'll discuss:

Our anchor verse for this conversation is Matthew 11:28-30:

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Our hope is that you'll walk away with knowing that anxiety is not something to be ashamed about, but is something God can use to draw you closer to Him. 

01:27 April's Personal and Professional Journey with Anxiety
03:25 Understanding Anxiety vs. Worry
05:04 The Impact of Modern Life on Anxiety
08:54 April's Personal Struggles and Misdiagnosis
13:50 Finding Peace and Trusting God
21:00 Practical Steps to Manage Anxiety
27:16 April's Book and Final Thoughts

Click here for the full blog post with more resources. 

“I really enjoyed this episode” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — cut through the weeds of wellness culture and discover joyful health, by grace. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

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Welcome to Two-Minute Tuesdays, where you'll hear a non-diet devotional to help you fight the regular pressures of diet culture by resting in God's grace and following His joy. 

If you want these sent to your inbox daily for only $10, you can sign up at joyfulhealth.co/devo. 

“I really enjoyed this episode” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — cut through the weeds of wellness culture and discover joyful health, by grace. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode and timely announcements. I’m so thankful for you!

☀️ Get your free chapter for my 5-Week Bible Study on Body Image here

🎉 Find freedom from dieting with our signature course

👉🏽 Submit your own question for the podcast here

Connect with me: joyfulhealth.co | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Welcome to Two-Minute Tuesdays, where you'll hear a non-diet devotional to help you fight the regular pressures of diet culture by resting in God's grace and following His joy. 

If you want these sent to your inbox daily for only $10, you can sign up at joyfulhealth.co/devo. 

“I really enjoyed this episode” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — cut through the weeds of wellness culture and discover joyful health, by grace. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode and timely announcements. I’m so thankful for you!

☀️ Get your free chapter for my 5-Week Bible Study on Body Image here

🎉 Find freedom from dieting with our signature course

👉🏽 Submit your own question for the podcast here

Connect with me: joyfulhealth.co | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Welcome to Two-Minute Tuesdays, where you'll hear a non-diet devotional to help you fight the regular pressures of diet culture by resting in God's grace and following His joy. 

If you want these sent to your inbox daily for only $10, you can sign up at joyfulhealth.co/devo. 

“I really enjoyed this episode” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — cut through the weeds of wellness culture and discover joyful health, by grace. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode and timely announcements. I’m so thankful for you!

☀️ Get your free chapter for my 5-Week Bible Study on Body Image here

🎉 Find freedom from dieting with our signature course

👉🏽 Submit your own question for the podcast here

Connect with me: joyfulhealth.co | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

In this episode, we welcome back Kassandra Baker as we dive deep into the dangers of idolizing thinness within Christian communities. Kassandra shares her journey through eating disorders, depression, and the eventual freedom she found by letting go of the cultural obsession with thinness. In this episode, we will:  

-Identify when thinness becomes an idol 

-Replace ideals with God's kind reality

-Give practical steps when you struggle with the need to be thin  

Our anchor verse for this episode is Daniel 3:17-18: "If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.”   

My hope is you'll walk away with greater faith and a healthier life as you find true freedom in Christ.  

00:27 The Dangers of Idolizing Thinness 

01:23 Personal Journey and Struggles 

03:31 Recognizing Thinness as an Idol 

09:33 Breaking Free from the Idol of Thinness 

18:36 Practical Steps to Overcome 

28:15 The Idol of Thinness and Personal Sacrifice 

28:51 The Process of Neuroplasticity 

29:52 Honoring God Through Our Bodies 

Click here for the full blog post with more resources. 

“I really enjoyed this episode” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — cut through the weeds of wellness culture and discover joyful health, by grace. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode and timely announcements. I’m so thankful for you!

☀️ Get your free 5-Week Bible Study on Body Image Chapter here

🎉 Find freedom from dieting with our signature course

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Welcome to Two-Minute Tuesdays, where you'll hear a non-diet devotional to help you fight the regular pressures of diet culture by resting in God's grace and following His joy. 

If you want these sent to your inbox daily for only $10, you can sign up at joyfulhealth.co/devo. 

“I really enjoyed this episode” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — cut through the weeds of wellness culture and discover joyful health, by grace. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode and timely announcements. I’m so thankful for you!

☀️ Get your free chapter for my 5-Week Bible Study on Body Image here

🎉 Find freedom from dieting with our signature course

👉🏽 Submit your own question for the podcast here

Connect with me: joyfulhealth.co | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Welcome to Two-Minute Tuesdays, where you'll hear a non-diet devotional to help you find grace in wellness today. 

If you want these sent to your inbox daily for only $10, you can sign up at joyfulhealth.co/devo. 

“I really enjoyed this episode” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — cut through the weeds of wellness culture and discover joyful health, by grace. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode and timely announcements. I’m so thankful for you!

☀️ Get your free chapter for my 5-Week Bible Study on Body Image here

🎉 Find freedom from dieting with our signature course

Connect with me: joyfulhealth.co | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

In today's episode I share my journey with diastasis recti, which is the separation of the abdominal muscles that usually occurs during pregnancy. For the 30-40% of women who still experience this separation with a belly that pokes out 6 months postpartum, this episode is for you. I hope this helps spread awareness of diastasis recti, gives you hope that it can get better (one way or another) and take away body shame. Enjoy!

00:46 New Podcast Schedule

01:12 Diastasis Recti: An Overview

02:18 Personal Journey with Diastasis Recti

04:46 Understanding and Engaging the TVA

05:55 Physical Therapy and Breathing Techniques

10:29 Considering Surgery: Initial Steps

12:45 Surgery Experience and Recovery

18:54 Post-Surgery Reflections and Advice

27:31 Final Thoughts and Prayer

Click here for the full blog post with more resources. 

“I really enjoyed this episode” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — cut through the weeds of wellness culture and discover joyful health, by grace. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode and timely announcements. I’m so thankful for you!

☀️ Get your free 5-Week Bible Study on Body Image here

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