In this conversation, Allie Marie Smith and Wonderfully Made team member Bonnie Nichols discuss the importance of mental and spiritual well-being. They give updates on our new teaching series and online community. This conversation focuses on Bonnie's “Wholehearted” philosophy and managing stress, including the importance of sleep and movement. They provide practical tips for managing stress and encourage you to prioritize your well-being.

Takeaways

• Prioritize your mental and spiritual well-being

• Join a supportive online community

• Address the mental health crisis among girls and women

• Practice wholehearted living and manage stress

• Take care of your physical health through sleep and movement

Bonnie Nichols is a Certified Life Coach and the dynamic Founder of Wholehearted Life Coaching. With an unwavering passion for empowering women, she specializes in helping them overcome stress and burnout, guiding them to discover their core values and purpose, and enabling them to live more balanced and authentically. She is driven by her calling to build strong foundations; Bonnie equips women with the tools to embrace life holistically. Her firm belief is that a solid foundation creates the necessary space to live in alignment with the unique design and purpose that each person has been blessed with.

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In this conversation, Allie Marie Smith interviews Robin Long about her book 'Well to the Core'. They discuss various chapters from the book, including reframing mindset, the importance of movement, embracing play, the impact of unplugging technology, and the significance of rest.

• Reframing our mindset is critical before pursuing better health and wellness.

• Movement should be enjoyable and personalized to individual preferences.

• Embracing play and whimsy in movement can help rediscover joy.

• Unplugging from technology is important for mental health and overall well-being.

• Rest is a vital component of wellness and should be incorporated into daily, weekly, or monthly rhythms.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:23 Chapter 1: Reframe

05:02 Chapter 2: Movement

08:09 Chapter 3: Play

09:32 Chapter 4: Unplug

15:52 Chapter 5: Rest

Robin Long is the founder and CEO of Lindywell, an online community that provides

Pilates workouts and wellness resources for busy women all over the world. She is a

certified Pilates instructor with eleven-plus years of teaching, writing, and guiding

women on their health and wellness journeys. Robin believes in a guilt-free, balanced

approach to health and fitness and is passionate about helping women care for their

bodies. Robin lives with her family in Santa Barbara, California.

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Lindywell "Well to the Core."

You deserve to feel good — not just in your body, but in your whole being. Learn how to reclaim your health, fitness, and body in a journey toward holistic health. In our conversation with Pilates Instructor and author Robin Long we talk about:

• A new perspective on wellness and fitness that aligns more with God’s design.

• How to have grace with yourself when you feel uncomfortable in your body. 

• How to experience a grace-over-guilt mindset to release shame and develop helpful habits in every season of life.

• How to reframe how you view your body, fitness, and food.

Robin Long is the founder and CEO of Lindywell, an online community that provides

Pilates workouts and wellness resources for busy women all over the world. She is a

certified Pilates instructor with eleven-plus years of teaching, writing, and guiding

women on their health and wellness journeys. Robin believes in a guilt-free, balanced

approach to health and fitness and is passionate about helping women care for their

bodies. Robin lives with her family in Santa Barbara, California.

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Be the first to hear about our new online gathering place and get our founder’s price. We’ve built something special that will allow our whole community to connect and help you experience lasting transformation this year. Learn all about it and how it can help you experience vibrant spiritual and mental wellness. Allie, Christie, and Bonnie share one principle that has allowed them to experience lasting transformation in their lives. We close this episode with a powerful verse and a prayer for you. 

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Wonderfully Made® is a national non-profit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping girls and women walk in their God-given value, identity, and purpose and​ experience vibrant spiritual and mental wellness. Visit us at wonderfullymade.org. 

Sheila Walsh, bestselling author, Bible teacher, and television host knows what it is like to come undone and feel utterly hopeless. She shares her story of how as a TV co-host who appeared to have it together, she found herself in the psychiatric hospital no longer wanting to live. Sheila shares how her breakdown was a part of God’s great rescue plan and offers a profound message of hope for girls and women who want to let go. Sheila shares practical tips and strategies to cope with anxiety and depression. If you or someone you love is facing mental health struggles, our conversation with Sheila will remind you that you are not alone that help is available and that hope is alive. May Sheila’s book “Holding On to Hope When You Want to Let Go” be a light for your journey. Get a copy of our Founder Allie Marie Smith's book "Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love and Worth You Were Created For." Join our list here for encouraging emails and updates. 

Do you struggle with feelings of unworthiness and inadequacy? Shame will tell you that there is something fundamentally wrong with you and that you’ll never be good enough. It is a pervading experience many women face in today’s culture, but God did not create us to live this way and you can break free from it. Join your co-hosts Allie Marie Smith and Christie Myers for a conversation as friends about how we can break free from shame and walk securely in our true identity as God’s beloved child.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The definition of shame 

• How bringing your shame to light is healing

• The origin story of shame

• Allie and Christie’s personal testimonies of finding freedom from shame

• Why shame thrives in isolation

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Our culture encourages instant gratification, promoting must-have brands, conveniences, and luxuries, but dissatisfaction often results. True, lasting contentment cannot be found in worldly things. Jesus wants our hearts to overflow with joy, and he offers it freely.

Do you crave more joy in your life? With God anything is possible and that includes living a life of abundant joy! Our guest today, Lydia McLaughlin, exudes confidence in Christ and we are excited for her contagious joy to fill your earbuds as you listen and learn. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-How reading your Bible more can increase your love for the Lord

-How the Holy Spirit helped Lydia put her faith in Jesus 

-The importance of seeing older generations live out their faith 

-The impact of being obedient in the small instructions from God which can lead to greater assignments

-Why planning your time in the Word is crucial in all life seasons

Lydia Mclaughlin is a wife, mother, Managing editor of Nobleman Magazine, and published author. She has been leading women's Bible Studies for over twenty years. Lydia starred on Bravo’s hit series “Real Housewives Orange County'' and her own series “Glitter Town”. She is known for her faith in Jesus, and feels she has been given a platform to point women to Christ. 

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Purpose, prayer and obedience — three very important things we will be exploring on today's episode with our guest Stephanie Bright. Stephanie is on a mission to help women experience the love and power of Jesus in the everyday moments of their lives and is the Founder of the ministry Christian Girls Pop where she shares about the Word of God and His transforming love on college campuses. 

Today we chat about:

• How knowing your worth helps you make better decisions

• Why practicing obedience builds your confidence to trust God 

• Why you need to have an encounter with Christ yourself 

• How small steps of obedience can lead you to your God-given purpose 

• The truth that God is not a demanding parenting figure, but rather a loving good Father

• Christianity may seem like a long list of rules, but the true purpose of obedience to God is freedom.

Bio: Stephanie Bright is the founder of Christian Girls POP, an online international Women’s ministry. While attending college, Stephanie began leading Bible studies from her dorm room, which led to the birth of Christian Girls POP (CGPOP). Through CGPOP, Stephanie can reach women across the world of all ages to proclaim the Word of God in a relevant way. As a Bible teacher, she uses her life experiences to help others realize their potential by highlighting scripture in her unique way. Stephanie aspires to bring CGPOP to college campuses worldwide to guide young women into a meaningful relationship with Christ. Stephanie also enjoys leading worship, spending time with her younger siblings, and doing puzzles in her free time.

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You are stronger and smarter than you know and have been created for such a time as this to live a life of purpose and lasting significance. Join us for part two of our conversation with Michele Weslander Quaid, a renowned government and technology leader, entrepreneur, coach, author and speaker. We talk with Michele about:

- The difference between having faith and being religious - How to have grit and persevere through challenges - The power of prayer and how to discover God’s will for your life - How to become a woman of influence and an effective leader - The importance of character, integrity, individuality and gratitude and the beauty of America and its design to protect our freedom and God-given rights 

About Michele

Michele R. Weslander Quaid was named one of “DC’s Top 50 Women in Tech” by FedScoop, in the “Power 100” list of influencers by Washington Life, and one of “The 7 Most Powerful Women to Watch” by Entrepreneur Magazine. She was recruited into public service to lead innovation and transformational change in the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. One of the youngest people ever sworn in as a senior executive in the US government, she served in leadership roles, including the first deputy Chief Information Officer for the Director of National Intelligence. Michele then served as Google’s Chief Technology Officer for Public Sector before forming her company, Sunesis Nexus, in 2015.

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You have everything you need to live your purpose, achieve your dreams, and step into your full God-given potential. Join us as we talk with Michele Weslander Quaid, a renowned government and technology leader, entrepreneur, coach, author, and speaker. Michele’s journey of beating the odds and overcoming challenges will inspire you to live fearlessly, chase your dreams, and live the amazing life you’ve been created for. We talked with Michele about: 

• How to overcome challenges and achieve your dreams through grit and perseverance

• Her inspiring story and her book “Change Your Stars: Live Your Purpose and Achieve Your Dreams”

• How your challenges can become a platform for growth and breakthrough

• How to transform your limitations into strength and empathy

• The essential elements we need in relationships to thrive 

• How to live your life to the fullest and use your gifts and talents to accomplish the impossible 

About Michele

Michele R. Weslander Quaid was named one of “DC’s Top 50 Women in Tech” by FedScoop, in the “Power 100” list of influencers by Washington Life, and one of “The 7 Most Powerful Women to Watch” by Entrepreneur Magazine. She was recruited into public service to lead innovation and transformational change in the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. One of the youngest people ever sworn in as a senior executive in the US government, she served in leadership roles, including the first deputy Chief Information Officer for the Director of National Intelligence. Michele then served as Google’s Chief Technology Officer for Public Sector before forming her company, Sunesis Nexus, in 2015.

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