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

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

February 20, 2024Episode 63: Spotting Trauma and Supporting Nervous Systems for Healthy Food and Body Relationships with Tracy Brown, RD
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we discuss the complex landscape of trauma, exploring its diverse manifestations and profound impacts on individuals' lives. From personal narratives to professional insights, we unravel the intricacies of trauma experienced in various contexts, including relationships, religion, and healthcare. Drawing parallels with biblical stories and psychological frameworks, we shed light on the importance of recognizing and addressing trauma's far-reaching effects.
Key takeaways we discuss:
Physiological Regulation: Recognize and respond to physiological signs of trauma, practicing daily techniques to cultivate a sense of safety and agency in your body.
Cognitive Empowerment: Challenge negative thought patterns and align your beliefs with biblical truths, fostering emotional resilience and spiritual grounding.
Relational Trust: Lean on God and supportive relationships for care and support, embracing vulnerability and seeking assistance in your journey towards healing and wholeness.
We pray this episode empowers you to confront trauma, embrace healing, and cultivate joyful health with the Lord and those you trust in your life
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42 min
February 13, 2024Episode 62: From Rushed to Rest Assured: Eliminate Hurry and Prioritize God-Centered Health Habits
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we explore strategies to prioritize health habits that matter with the wisdom of Ecclesiastes 3:1 and 3:12 as our guide. We’ll discuss how to identify and prioritize God-centered values that align with your purpose and goals, discover the importance of trusting in God's provision while setting boundaries that protect your heart, time, and energy, and cultivate the self-awareness to implement strategies to steam-line your daily routines.
Takeaways:
Prioritize God-centered values to guide your actions.
Trust in God's provision as you set boundaries to protect your heart, time, and energy..
Cultivate self-awareness and leverage automation for enhanced productivity.
Our hope is that this podcast will help you thrive in rhythm with God, as you learn to walk in grace centered productivity and fulfill his good purposes for you!
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:” Ecclesiastes 3:1
“I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live;” Ecclesiastes 3:12
Resources:
The Joyful Health Course: A 12-Week Course to ditch diets and discover joyful health, by grace
Body Blessings: A 30-Day Journal to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement by Kasey Shuler and Aubrey Golbek
Rest and Rise - A 4-Week Bible Study: Be Refreshed In Your Work by Kasey Shuler

👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including the video, 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.
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25 min
February 06, 2024Episode 61: Beyond the Scale: Postpartum Body Image Transformation with Lindsey Nubern
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we dive into the deeply personal journey of postpartum body image, faith, and self-discovery. In this episode, we follow the path of a mother with two littles, unpacking the challenges of regaining her body after breastfeeding, struggling with weight fluctuations, and understanding impact of faith with her body image. We explore the transformation from a scale-centric focus to a holistic approach, incorporating faith, nutrition, and self-awareness. Lindsey shares practical tips on inviting God into daily routines, listening to the Holy Spirit, and reshaping self-talk.
Takeaways:
Embrace Holistic Postpartum Body Image: Understand that postpartum health isn't just about weight but about overall well-being. Focus on strength, self-care, and activities that bring joy, not a number on the scale.
Listen to Your Body and the Holy Spirit: Incorporate mindfulness into daily activities, from eating to working out. Listen to your body's needs and invite the Holy Spirit into your moments of hunger, exercise, and self-reflection.
Transform Your Self-Talk: Challenge and reshape the way you speak to yourself about your body and eating habits. Invite God into this internal dialogue, fostering a positive and Christ-centered mindset.
Our hope is that you would walk away from this episode feeling a little more seen and known. You are not alone in the struggle, and you have a heavenly Father taking care of you as you take care of children of your own. You are his, and you are loved.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
Resources:
The Joyful Health Course: A 12-Week Course to ditch diets and discover joyful health, by grace
Body Blessings: A 30-Day Journal to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement by Kasey Shuler and Aubrey Golbek
Restore Your Core postpartum program

👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including the video, 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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Facebook Community: Joyful Health Co
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50 min
January 30, 2024Episode 60: Is your Health Goal God’s Best for You? 5 Questions to Ask
In this mini episode of the Joyful Health Show, we will dig into what it means to pursue health goals that align with the Lord’s will for you. Should we pursue a pain-free life? Is weight loss a harmful pursuit? What goals are both beneficial for us and honoring to the Lord? Drawing inspiration from 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, I’ll address the sustainability of health goals, integrating your intuition, and the significance of aligning with your life's purpose.
Takeaways:
1. Purposeful Health Goals: Evaluate if your health goals align with your life's purpose and are sustainable for the long term.
2. Life-Giving Choices: Explore whether your health pursuits bring joy, energy, and kindness to reflect God’s love for you and others.
3. Seeking a loving outcome: Instead of chasing short-term results, envision how your health goals contribute to love and compassion, fostering a positive impact on your relationship with God and others.
Our hope is that this podcast will give you some questions to pray through with the Lord before you invest your time, energy, and resources into the next health pursuit. Listen to His voice, and let Him lead the way.
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7
Resources:
Discerning the Voice of God for Your Health podcast episode from the Joyful Health Show
What is Intuitive Health and Does it Actually Work? podcast episode from the Joyful Health Show
Body Blessings: A 30-Day Journal to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement by Kasey Shuler and Aubrey Golbek
The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands by Lysa TerKeurst

👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including the video, 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
24 min
January 23, 2024Episode 59: Gluttony and Fasting: Biblical Meanings and Cultural Misconceptions with Brittany Braswell, RD
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we expose common misconceptions with gluttony and fasting, showing how these definitions have been distorted in both culture and biblical context and how these warped views can lead to disordered eating. Join us as we challenge misconceptions, share personal experiences, and provide practical insights to enrich the spiritual journey while fostering a healthy relationship with food.

In this episode, we share:
Importance of language: Explore the true essence of fasting as a means of humbling ourselves and fostering spiritual growth beyond appearance.
Biblical understanding: pitfalls when fasting becomes pride-driven or when pastors advocate church-wide fasts.
Practical steps: Equip yourself to identify signs of disordered eating and support others in their journey.

Connect with Brittany:
Want to work with Brittany? You can find her here!
brittanybraswellrd.com/mebership
www.brittanybraswellrd.com/services
www.brittanybraswellrd.com/podcast (The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast)
www.instagram.com/brittanybraswellrd
Resources:
Biblical Fasting and Intuitive Eating by Aubrey Golbek on Joyful Health Co®
Is Overeating a Sin? blog post by Aubrey Golbek on Joyful Health Co®
Fasting & Feasting: 40 Devotions to Satisfy the Hungry Heart by Erin Davis
40 Days of Decrease by Alicia Britt Chole
Fasting from Diet Culture by Erin Todd
Can Christians practice Spiritual Fasting with an Unhealthy Relationship with Food? by Alyssa Pike, RD
Spiritual Fasting After Eating Disorder Recovery by Char-lee Cassel, RD

👉🏽 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
39 min
January 09, 2024Episode 58: Discerning the Voice of God for Your Health
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we delve into the topic of discerning the voice of God for our health. Understanding how to hear from God in general is crucial, and we explore its significance and impact on our well-being. Through personal experiences and biblical references, we unravel the ways God communicates, emphasizing the importance of aligning decisions with His wisdom. Our hope is that this episode will give you clarity in seeking the voice of the Lord and being able to listen to His direction above the noise of the world.
Takeaways:
Wait and Watch: Foster faith, tune your ears, and eagerly anticipate God's guidance. Psalm 5:3 reminds us to pray, listen, and watch for His voice.
Word: Ensure alignment with God's teachings, using the Bible as a benchmark. Priscilla Shirer's "Five Ms" guides us in discerning the message, mode, model, ministry, and mercy of God's voice.
Wisdom: Seek practical wisdom for health decisions. Evaluate choices through the lens of responsibility: Do I have the resources to handle this commitment along with my current responsibilities? Could this fit physically? Could this fit financially? Could this fit spiritually? Could this fit emotionally? God's guidance is not chaotic but brings the fruit of peace and righteousness.

Resources Mentioned:
Is Overeating a Sin? blog post by Aubrey Golbek on Joyful Health Co®
The Main Gospel Question to Ask When Considering a New Health Practice Joyful Health Show podcast Episode 25
Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer
The Best Yes by Lysa Terkeurst
The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman
👉🏽 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
34 min
November 28, 2023Episode 57: The 5 Most Impactful Foundations of Christ-Centered Health with Alex Ford
In Episode 57 of the Joyful Health Show, we talk through the often underestimated yet crucial foundations of health. Join us as we delve into the "first-things-first" principles that form the bedrock of well-being, often neglected in the chaos of modern life and the temptations for quick fixes. In this conversation, Alex shares with us how God turned her heart to a more holistic approach and taught her about five foundations of health that she abides by and teaches in her profession.
What You’ll Learn:
Start Small, Grow Well: Learn why beginning with small, intentional steps in spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being can lead to lasting transformation. Alex shares practical insights on integrating life-giving habits into diverse seasons, ensuring long-term growth.
Foundations Over Fixes: Distinguish between temporary fixes and foundational habits. Explore why quick solutions and micromanagement may not lead to long-term health. Discover the wisdom in relying on the Lord for sustainable, life-giving practices.
Assessment and Alignment: Hear about the importance of self-assessment and aligning your wellness journey with God's guidance. Alex offers guidance on starting where you are, praying for discernment, and adapting habits organically to your unique season of life.

👉🏽 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
44 min
November 14, 2023 Episode 56: Honoring Your Body When You Don't Feel Like It with Dana Schaub, RD
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we ask Dana Schaub, RD and Intuitive Eating Counselor, about how to honor God and your body when you lack motivation. How do you take care of yourself when you’re not in the mood to make good decisions? How do you get out of the rut of self-sabotage when you’re tired? In this conversation, you’ll learn how to replace burdensome health habits with grace-driven self-care. As always, joyful health is more simple than we think, but sometimes we need another perspective to lift us up and show us a new way.
Listen and put into place these 3 tips:
1. Replace old habits with grace and attunement to your body.
2. Let go of perfection and embrace grace in your self-care journey.
3. Prioritize listening to your body and give yourself what you need for a healthier life.
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 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday.
Get Aligned: Returning to God's Perfect Peace in an Anxious World.
Connect with intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Course to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement.
Learn more at joyfulhealth.co
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33 min
November 07, 2023Episode 55: "Staying in Isolation Keeps You Stuck" with Christie from Rock Recovery
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we talk with Christie Dondero Bettwy, Executive Director for Rock Recovery, a nonprofit that helps clients and communities overcome disordered eating by combining clinical, community and spiritual care. Having gone through recovery herself, she understands the depth of support needed to recover and how painful yet beautiful the journey to healing can be. In our conversation we discuss:
Losing her support system at home, hitting rock bottom with disordered eating, and the moment her shame rolled away.
The three pillars that were critical to her recovery and how she helps others in these areas.
The questions to ask yourself to determine if your health habits reflect your freedom in the Lord.
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 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday.
Get Aligned: Returning to God's Perfect Peace in an Anxious World.
Connect with intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Course to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement.
Learn more at joyfulhealth.co
Connect with us on Social Media
Instagram: @joyfulhealthco
Facebook: Joyful Health Co
36 min
October 31, 2023Episode 54: The Scariest Health Choice: Disconnecting from God's Hope
In this episode of the Joyful health Show, we explore the meaning of Halloween and how we can use it as an opportunity to expose the scariest thing you can do for your health. Hint: it's not eating processed foods! We will explore where you may have lost hope when it comes to your health, and how God can breathe in new life in the form of Scripture encouragement and prayer.
Key Takeaways:
Your biggest health threats are adjacent to your fears.
The valley of dry bones means you're not alone in this struggle.
All Scripture is God-breathed, and the Bible is where you can start for new life.
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
16 min