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

October 24, 2023Episode 53: Healthy Ways to Navigate Candy with Your Kids with Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC (Part 2)
In this episode of the Joyful health Show, we address obsession with sweets and how to navigate this during the holidays as parents who want what’s best for ourselves and our kids. Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, has personally battled with eating disorders and motherhood challenges, and now shares her journey of transformation from a place of fear and control to one of connection and freedom.
We'll explore the common misconceptions around candy and the anxiety it can induce in parents. By understanding your child's unique sensory profile and allowing them to self-regulate, you can pave the way for a healthier relationship with sweets.
Learn how to approach Halloween and other candy-related events with a sense of normalcy, reducing the allure of forbidden treats. Discover why controlling your child's sugar intake can have detrimental effects and how to build a strong, faith-based foundation of trust instead.
Key Takeaways:
Focus less on the food rules and more on the child in front of you.
Embrace freedom and trust in your child's ability to self-regulate their sweet intake.
Normalize sweets for your children, reducing the risk of later overindulgence and disordered eating.
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
29 min
October 17, 2023Episode 52: Candy for Breakfast? with Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC (Part 1)
In this episode of the Joyful health Show, we address obsession with sweets and how to navigate this during the holidays as parents who want what’s best for ourselves and our kids. Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, has personally battled with eating disorders and motherhood challenges, and now shares her journey of transformation from a place of fear and control to one of connection and freedom.
We'll explore the common misconceptions around candy and the anxiety it can induce in parents. By understanding your child's unique sensory profile and allowing them to self-regulate, you can pave the way for a healthier relationship with sweets.
Learn how to approach Halloween and other candy-related events with a sense of normalcy, reducing the allure of forbidden treats. Discover why controlling your child's sugar intake can have detrimental effects and how to build a strong, faith-based foundation of trust instead.
Key Takeaways:
Focus less on the food rules and more on the child in front of you.
Embrace freedom and trust in your child's ability to self-regulate their sweet intake.
Normalize sweets for your children, reducing the risk of later overindulgence and disordered eating.
Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned.
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
26 min
October 10, 2023Episode 51: Becoming Empowered in Menopause without Dieting with Amy Ozier, PhD, RD, LDN
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we dive headfirst into tumultuous journey of menopause and how to liberate yourself from the dieting mindset that plagues so many women during this transition. Amy Ozier explores the physical and emotional challenges of perimenopause while shedding light on the deceptive messages surrounding body image and weight gain.Drawing inspiration from 1 John 2:26-27, we uncover the importance of trusting God's design for our bodies and resisting societal pressures. We discuss common menopause symptoms, offering practical coping strategies and emphasizing the purpose in pain.
We discuss:
The beauty of aging: Recognize the wisdom and sanctity that come with experience.
Listening to your own body: Tune into hunger and fullness cues rather than external indicators.
Building a coping toolkit: Equip yourself with support systems and tools to navigate this important developmental phase of the female body.
Join us in this faith-filled conversation and discover how you can move beyond menopause with grace, humor, and a renewed sense of freedom in the Lord.

Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned.
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
42 min
October 03, 2023Episode 50: Managing Diabetes from a Place of Grace with Ellie Butler, RN
In today’s episode, we interview Ellie Butler, RN on how to manage diabetes without the pressure to maintain a perfect healthy lifestyle. Ellie shares her story as a nurse whose life has been shaped by both her profession and her husband’s experience with diabetes. Discover how she found freedom from stress and embraced God's grace as she helps her patients navigate diabetes without rigid dieting through attunement and how you can, too.
Takeaways:
Faith-Fueled Transformation: Explore the connection between faith and wellness as Ellie’s journey highlights the importance of aligning physical health with spiritual well-being.
Balancing Health and Faith: Learn how to navigate the challenges of pursuing health without compromising your faith, finding the right balance that works for you.
Embrace Grace: Understand that God doesn't expect perfection in your physical body. Discover how to build flexibility and grace into your health journey while being in tune with your body's needs.
Head here for all of today's show notes.
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
43 min
September 26, 2023Episode 49: Testing, Not Guessing: When to Go Deeper with Intuitive Health by Grace with Functional Bloodwork Specialist Lacy Lain
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we interview functional bloodwork specialist Lacy Lain on her remarkable personal story of resilience, from a husband's leukemia diagnosis to her own health challenges. Learn how faith, research, and God's intervention led her to discover the importance of labwork, nutrition, and holistic health. If you need more answers on your intuitive health journey, we hope this episode helps you learn another layer of navigating co-occurring health issues as you actively rest in God's provision and guidance.
Takeaways:
Testing, Not Guessing: When uncertainty takes over, know the value of data-driven health decisions and how they can transform your well-being.
Order in Chaos: Explore the biblical perspective on how our bodies reflect God's design and how restoring order can bring healing.
One Step at a Time: Lacy offers valuable advice on implementing faith-based wellness practices in your life, including seeking professional guidance and understanding optimal health ranges.
Join us for an inspiring conversation that will empower you to embrace a healthier, more fulfilling life guided by grace and wisdom. It's time to let go of the past and step into the abundant future God has planned for you.
For show notes visit here.
Get started 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.
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Facebook: Joyful Health Co
43 min
September 19, 2023Episode 48: Finding Freedom in Faith and Fitness: A Journey of Wellness and Worship with Shaela Daugherty
Join us on a transformative journey of faith and fitness as we explore how spirituality shapes our well-being. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the intersection of theology and health with a certified trainer who found God's grace through movement. Tune in for Shaela’s story with seminary, Crossfit, and how she found freedom in the Lord in her relationship with fitness. Let's break those chains together and pray our way to a more fulfilling life
Takeaways:
See fitness through the lens of the gospel: it’s all about Jesus!
Eliminate the connection between working off your food and adopt a mindset of freedom.
Learn the spiritual discipline of celebration and take the focus off yourself in your movement journey.
For show notes visit here.
Get started with intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Journal to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement.
Learn more at joyfulhealth.co
Connect with us on Social Media
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Facebook: Joyful Health Co
45 min
September 11, 2023Episode 47: Breaking Free from Society's Wedding Weight Expectations with Michelle Ragon
In our latest episode on the Joyful Health Show, Kasey chats with Michelle Ragon, ex-dietitian and mentor of a food freedom program, about why she intentionally decided not to diet before her wedding. Michelle shares about her journey behind that decision and the resulting impact on her wedding day, marriage, and relationship with God.
3 Takeaways:
You have the choice to not partner with the belief that you need to change your body for your wedding day or other big event
Remember to ask yourself if the cost of dieting will benefit your relationships
Get your hopes up and see how God is transforming your life and future in ways outside of your appearance
For show notes, head here.

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40 min
September 05, 2023EP 46: Realistic Eating Disorder Recovery: A Testimony with Grace McCready
In our latest episode on the Joyful Health Show, Kasey chats with Grace McCready, author of Real Recovery: What Eating Disorder Recovery Actually Looks Like. Grace shares about her journey to find healing from anorexia. She discusses the gradual and long process that God walked with her to the other side of healing.
3 Takeaways:
Eating disorder recovery looks different for everyone and can take time and unique avenues for each person to find healing.
The importance of receiving God’s grace for yourself in an obstacle you’re trying to overcome
Remembering that God is involved and He is with you, no matter the duration of your healing process.
For show notes visit here.
Get started with intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Journal 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 Community: Joyful Health Co
28 min
August 29, 2023EP 45: Struggling to Start a Health Habit? Ask These 4 Questions Based on Scripture
In our latest episode on the Joyful Health Show, Kasey explores the challenges of starting new habits, especially in the context of spiritual growth and becoming more like Christ. If you are having a hard time starting a new health habit aligned with becoming more like Jesus, this episode is for you! Our hope is that these tips will remind you to surrender to the process, trust in God's work in your life, and find joy in the journey of transformation.
3 Key Takeaways:
Align your habits with your identity in Christ and use them as vehicles to express gratitude for the gift of life and body.
Use the PACT acronym (Purposeful, Actionable, Continuous, Trackable) to set effective goals and track your progress.
Reflect on past successes and make starting new habits easier by focusing on simple, repeatable actions and finding enjoyment in them.
For show notes visit here.
Get started with intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Journal 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
26 min
August 22, 2023EP 44: Find Freedom from Comparison in Your Health Journey with Melissa Goode
Join us as we talk with Melissa Goode and Joyful Health coach about how God used others to strengthen her faith and help her move past an eating disorder. She talks about how she fights back against the comparison battle, and how her faith and her Registered Dietitian training has helped her tune in to God’s leading and her own intuition.
Three Key Takeaways:
How comparison blocks out gratitude and silences intuition
How to tune in to what God wants for you in specific seasons
How God equips you in each season
For more show notes, visit our website at Joyfulhealth.co!
30 min