The Joyful Health Show: A Non-Diet Wellness Podcast for Christians

By Kasey ShulerHealth & Fitness Nutrition Mental Health Religion & Spirituality Christianity

The Joyful Health Show: A Non-Diet Wellness Podcast for Christians episodes

November 12, 2024Episode 83: Is Functional Lab Testing for Christians Worth the Hype? with Megan Becker and Aubrey Golbek
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey interviews dietitians Megan Becker and Aubrey Golbek about functional lab testing and what to consider as a Christian woman pursuing a more grace filled view of health. Specifically this episode explores hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA), what it is, who it’s for and how it can help on your health journey.
In This Episode We Discuss:
HTMA (hair mineral testing), what it is, how it differs from other functional labs, and when to consider it.
The potential pitfalls of functional lab testing for Christian women
Questions to ask yourself when considering functional lab testing
We pray this episode equips you with a better understanding of functional lab testing, specifically hair mineral testing and helps you to make informed, spirit-led decisions for your own health journey!
👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned.
☀️Start your week with Mindful Moments for Present People: A free 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday.
🙋‍♀️ Get Christian intuitive eating coaching and education with our monthly membership. Start your free 14-day trial here.
✅Want professional 1:1 non-diet support? Meet with one of our dietitians or joyful movement trainers here.
Learn more at joyfulhealth.co
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1 hr 3 min
October 29, 2024Episode 82: New Age Demons with Caroline Dooner
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey interviews Caroline Dooner, author of The F*it Diet and a self-proclaimed “ex-new ager” who became a Christian in 2022. Caroline writes about pursuing health and wellness to the point where things started to drift into new age practices in her article “New Age Demons.” Kasey and Caroline discuss the article and how God brought Caroline to a place of trusting Jesus with her health and life.
In This Episode We Discuss:
Caroline’s testimony of seeking healing
The dangers of new age practices
Surrendering our health to the grace of God
We pray this episode shines a light in the darkness and encourages you to place your cares fully on the One who loves you and cares for you.
👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned.
☀️Start your week with Mindful Moments for Present People: A free 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday.
🙋‍♀️ Get Christian intuitive eating coaching and education with our monthly membership. Start your free 14-day trial here.
✅Want professional 1:1 non-diet support? Meet with one of our dietitians or joyful movement trainers here.
Learn more at joyfulhealth.co
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1 hr 3 min
October 15, 2024Episode 81: Should Christians Do Yoga? Part 2 with Avery Bowman
This episode is part 2 of our series exploring whether Christians should do yoga. This week Kasey interviews Avery Bowman. Avery shares her perspective on yoga from her experience as a Christian and certified yoga instructor.
In This Episode We Discuss:
How Avery began to practice Yoga, and what she loves about it
Averies experience becoming a yoga teacher
Different types of yoga and how the Holy Spirit gives discernment in this area
We pray this episode empowers you to make prayerful decisions about your health, whether it’s yoga, or something else. May you go to the Lord for wisdom, who gives generously to all who ask!
👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned.
☀️Start your week with Mindful Moments for Present People: A free 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday.
🙋‍♀️ Get Christian intuitive eating coaching and education with our monthly membership. Start your free 14-day trial here.
✅Want professional 1:1 non-diet support? Meet with one of our dietitians or joyful movement trainers here.
Learn more at joyfulhealth.co
Connect with us on Social Media
Instagram: @joyfulhealthco
Facebook Community: Joyful Health Co
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32 min
October 01, 2024Episode 80: Should Christians Do Yoga? Part 1 with Nicole Hope
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey Shuler talks with Nicole Hope about her experience with practicing yoga, and how she ultimately decided to stop when becoming a Christian. This is part 1 of a 2 part series interviewing different guests with unique perspectives on whether Christians should do Yoga. Join us next week for part 2!
In this episode we discuss:
How and why Nicole first started practicing yoga
The benefits she experienced practicing yoga
The spiritual roots and dangers of yoga and why she ultimately stopped.
We pray this episode lends a new perspective on yoga and equips you as you decide with the Holy Spirit what is best for you! Tune in next week for part 2 of this series!
👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned.
☀️Start your week with Mindful Moments for Present People: A free 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday.
🙋‍♀️ Get Christian intuitive eating coaching and education with our monthly membership. Start your free 14-day trial here.
✅Want professional 1:1 non-diet support? Meet with one of our dietitians or joyful movement trainers here.
Learn more at joyfulhealth.co
Connect with us on Social Media
Instagram: @joyfulhealthco
Facebook Community: Joyful Health Co
Youtube: @joyfulhealthco
56 min
September 17, 2024Episode 79: Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders with Leisel Maddox, RD: When to Be Concerned
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey Shuler talks with registered dietitian Liesel Maddox about how to distinguish between an eating disorder and disordered eating. Liesel shares from her professional and personal experience with eating disorders how to support loved ones who are struggling.
In this episode we discuss:
The difference between eating disorders and disordered eating
How to support those struggling with an eating disorder
The role of faith in overcoming eating struggles
Liesl's journey to recovery and her mission to help others find freedom
Important stats and red flags to watch out for
We pray this episode encourages you to bring light into dark places, and equips you to support those who are struggling with food.
👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned.
☀️Start your week with Mindful Moments for Present People: A free 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday.
🙋‍♀️ Get Christian intuitive eating coaching and education with our monthly membership. Start your free 14-day trial here.
✅Want professional 1:1 non-diet support? Meet with one of our dietitians or joyful movement trainers here.
Learn more at joyfulhealth.co
Connect with us on Social Media
Instagram: @joyfulhealthco
Facebook Community: Joyful Health Co
Youtube: @joyfulhealthco
1 hr 12 min
September 03, 2024Episode 78: Biblical Body Image for College Students with Ansley Meccia
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey Shuler talks with Ansley Meccia about biblical body image for college students. Ansley shares her own body image story as a college student and encourages other Christian college students to turn to Christ in their struggle.
In this episode we discuss:
The biggest challenges Christian college students face when it comes to body image
The old way versus the new way of viewing our bodies with Christ
Practical tips for tackling body image challenges with the Lord
We pray this episode equips and encourages you to view your body in light of Christ. Don’t hesitate to share this with all your college aged friends!
👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned.
☀️Start your week with Mindful Moments for Present People: A free 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday.
🙋‍♀️ Get Christian intuitive eating coaching and education with our monthly membership. Start your free 14-day trial here.
✅Want professional 1:1 non-diet support? Meet with one of our dietitians or joyful movement trainers here.
Learn more at joyfulhealth.co
Connect with us on Social Media
Instagram: @joyfulhealthco
Facebook Community: Joyful Health Co
Youtube: @joyfulhealthco
49 min
August 20, 2024Episode 77: Are you Gratifying “the flesh”? Here’s What the Bible Says
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey Shuler dives into the topic of “the flesh” in scripture. Kasey explores a key stumbling block among many Christians who struggle with their relationship with food and body and sheds light on what scripture means when it says do not “gratify the desires of flesh.”
In this episode we discuss:
The dangers of misapplying Scripture’s use of the word “flesh” as it pertains to our body
The two ways the Bible uses the word “flesh” and how to know the difference
How we can begin spotting if we are desiring sinful desires of the flesh or simply feeding ourselves for nourishment
We pray this episode removes any confusion you may have in your health journey with the Lord. We hope it sets you free to experience a greater level of joy in your relationship with food and body and a deeper intimacy with Christ..
👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned.
☀️Start your week with Mindful Moments for Present People: A free 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday.
🙋‍♀️ Get Christian intuitive eating coaching and education with our monthly membership. Start your free 14-day trial here.
✅Want professional 1:1 non-diet support? Meet with one of our dietitians or joyful movement trainers here.
Learn more at joyfulhealth.co
Connect with us on Social Media
Instagram: @joyfulhealthco
Facebook Community: Joyful Health Co
Youtube: @joyfulhealthco
28 min
August 06, 2024Episode 76: Breaking Generational Chains of Diet Culture with Amy Connell
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey Shuler talks with Amy Connell about breaking the generational chains of diet culture with our children. Amy is a weight-neutral personal trainer and nutrition coach. She is the author of two books and the podcast host of Graced Health for women over 40 and Lessons to My Teenage Self for young women. Amy is also a mom to 3. In this episode she shares from her personal experience as a mom and from her professional experience working with countless women to heal from diet culture.
In this episode we discuss:
The biggest challenge Christian moms face when it comes to raising the next generation to be free from diet culture
The 4 stages of parenting and how we can support our children in each stage
How to repair damage caused by words and attitudes we now regret
We pray this episode blesses you no matter what season of parenthood you’re in. Whether you’re a yet-to-be parent, a new parent, a teen parent or a grandparent, it’s never too late in Christ to break generational chains of diet culture.
As Exodus 20:6 promises, we know that God will show his steadfast love to thousands of generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.
👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned.
☀️Start your week with Mindful Moments for Present People: A free 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday.
🙋‍♀️ Get Christian intuitive eating and movement education with our membership. Start your free 7-day trial here.
✅Want professional 1:1 non-diet support? Meet with one of our dietitians or joyful movement trainers here.
Learn more at joyfulhealth.co
Connect with us on Social Media
Instagram: @joyfulhealthco
Facebook Community: Joyful Health Co
Youtube: @joyfulhealthco
44 min
May 15, 2024Episode 75: 8 Simple Health Habits with Dietitian Megan Moore from Christian Care Ministries
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey interviews dietitian Megan Moore of Christian Care Ministries. Megan shares about the biggest struggle she sees in her work (diet culture), how it’s harmful, and how to approach health changes, God’s way.
In this episode we discuss:
How Romans 12:2 helps us power habit change
How to spot a fad diet
8 simple health habits to implement
We pray this episode encourages you to take every thought captive for obedience to Christ, so you can be transformed into his image.
👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned.
☀️Start your week with Mindful Moments for Present People: A free 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday.
🙋‍♀️ Get Christian intuitive eating coaching and education with our monthly membership. Start your free 14-day trial here.
✅Want professional 1:1 non-diet support? Meet with one of our dietitians or joyful movement trainers here.
Learn more at joyfulhealth.co
Connect with us on Social Media
Instagram: @joyfulhealthco
50 min
May 09, 2024 Episode 74: How the Bible Shapes Your View of Appearance, Food, and Fitness with Stacy Reaoch
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey interviews Stacy Reaoch, author of Beautiful Freedom about how the Bible shapes our view of appearance, food, and fitness. Stacy shares her story of learning to view her body in light of Scripture through her own wrestlings with body image and raising daughters. She discusses the reasons why Christian women struggle with beauty and helps to redefine it according to God’s Word.* I
n this episode we discuss:
1. The definition of beauty according to Scripture
2. How to know when physical beauty has become an idol
3. Aging with grace and gratitude
We pray this episode encourages you to seek the Lord for a better view of beauty and gives you some practical strategies to remain rooted in His truth.
*Little caveat here: we don’t fully align on our view of gluttony inside of the book, so take that part with a grain of salt: the salt of grace! If you want more on our view of gluttony, we have a training for you in our Non-Diet Christian Academy.
👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. 
☀️ Start your week with Mindful Moments for Present People: A free 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday.
 ✅ Want professional 1:1 non-diet support? Meet with one of our dietitians or joyful movement trainers here. 
Learn more at joyfulhealth.co 
Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco 
Facebook Community: Joyful Health Co 
Youtube: @joyfulhealthco
34 min