The School of Weight Loss

Have you ever felt like you're carrying more than just physical weight? The emotional weight of the human experience is heavy, too. And some of us carry lots of that through life. You can change that.  In this episode of the Healthy Me Reset, I dive into the deeper roots of our health struggles — emotional baggage, old narratives, and even trauma -- and share how they can influence our ability to heal. This isn't a therapy session, but it is an invitation to get curious about the patterns keeping you stuck. You'll learn: Why labels may be keeping you from finding solutions to your problems Why understanding trauma matters to all of us The tools I use (and coach with) to safely create heal problems, trauma, and old wounds How your nervous system and body might be stuck in survival mode—and what to do about it Healing doesn't come from food or unhealthy coping strategies. Those just step in when you lack healthier tools to fix the problem.  Ready to dive in and do this work for yourself? Join the coaching waitlist at www.emilyvinzantmd.com. Let's turn your health goals into real, lasting change—together.

What does healthy parenting look like in real life? And what do you actually need—at any age—to be the kind of parent your kids remember for all the right reasons? In this episode, I'm sharing 5 powerful tips that work no matter how old your kids are (or how long you've been parenting). Whether you're navigating toddler tantrums or teenage silence… or even parenting adult kids with grace—this one's for you. From boundaries to self-care to emotional connection, this episode is a reminder that parenting isn't about perfection—it's about presence. If you're ready to bring more peace, patience, and purpose into your parenting, tune in now. And if you're looking for extra support, I'd love to connect. Learn more about coaching and my free resources at www.emilyvinzantmd.com.

Are weight loss pills really the answer? Curious about semaglutide, tirzepatide, and all the GLP-1 buzz—but unsure if it's right for you? I get it. I've seen the questions, the hype, the confusion… and I've also seen what happens when these meds are paired with the right approach. In this episode, I'm sharing what no one else is telling you. The truth about weight loss pills. What they can do, what they can't, and how to make them work for you—not against you. We'll talk results. Side effects. Mindset. And what it really takes to create a healthy, sustainable change. If you're wondering if this is your next step, this one's for you. And if you're ready to explore it for yourself, you can join the coaching waitllist at www.emilyvinzantmd.com Let's make your health goals real. Together.

In this special episode, I'm sitting down with my husband to reflect on our Daniel Fast experience and how it impacted us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. If you've ever felt like your fasting results have stalled or been overwhelmed by all the “rules,” this episode is for you. We're sharing what actually moved the needle for us—no gimmicks, just real-life insight. From how the Daniel Fast helped us reset, to the importance of simple, sustainable habits and how to build momentum without burning out, this conversation is about keeping it real and approachable. You'll hear what to focus on when results feel slow and why trying to be perfect might be holding you back. If you've ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”—this episode will remind you that progress matters more than perfection. Listen in now, and let's reset together. Want more support on your health journey? Visit www.emilyvinzantmd.com for tools and resources made just for you.

As an Obesity Medicine Physician — what I'm about to share might surprise you. Weight loss shots are changing the game for so many, but they also come with important realities that aren't being talked about enough. If you're thinking about starting them, currently taking them, or wondering what life looks like after the shots — this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm breaking down what's really happening with weight loss shots, what you should expect while you're on them, and the keys to keeping the weight off once you stop. I'm sharing why your habits, mindset, and relationship with food are critical for long-term success — shots or no shots. If you've ever felt like you're chasing quick results and struggling to maintain them, you're not alone. Make sure to check out www.emilyvinzantmd.com to join the weight list to start your own Healthy Me Reset!

Is trying your best good enough when it comes to your health? What if you could drop the pressure of doing everything perfectly—and still progress forward? That's exactly what I'm talking about in this week's episode of the podcast. With so much conflicting information out there, it's easy to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're never doing enough. But here's the truth: trying your best matters more than doing it perfect anyway. We learn most in the messy progress. I'm sharing what this looks like in real life, how to shift your mindset when you feel like giving up, and why “trying” is more powerful than you think. If you've ever struggled with feeling like you're falling short in your health journey, you are not alone. Make sure to check out www.emilyvinzantmd.com to find out all the amazing ways I can help!

How much protein should you have in a day? Is it pivotal for health? Weight loss? Energy? If you are like me, the information you are getting is confusing... and drastically different depending on which camp you are in.  That's why I'm breaking it down on the podcast this week.  Throw in my recent Daniel Fast and I've got lots to share about getting enough protein in your diet (depending on your goals!), how to do it, and when to stop.  If you are aging (all of us are!), wanting to improve your health, or working on weight loss, this episode is for you.    Make sure to follow me on social for more tips and tricks: Instagram: dremilyvinzant Facebook: Emily VinZant, MD

Is fear limiting you? I bet it is.  We all want to fear-less but making that happen in real life can feel impossible.  That's why this episode is so important.  I"m sharing how to conquer fear in the healthiest ways.  Fear is a basic human emotion that has gotten out of control for most of us today. You can change that. You can live your passion and God's purpose with less fear.  This episode will teach you how.  Ready to stop letting fear limit you? Doors are closing soon for the summer for your Healthy Me Reset... head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com to apply!

Medical guidelines on weight may be changing!  That's mostly a good thing but may impact you more than you think. In this episode, I'm reviewing the proposed changes by the Lancet and American organizations that include: it no longer being about just BMI staging and categories for obesity interventions based off staging/categories In my past 6 years as an Obesity Medicine MD, this is the biggest change I've seen coming that could have good implications if it's handled well.  If you are struggling with your weight and aren't sure where to turn, this episode if for you! We will be closing doors for applications for the Healthy Me Reset soon! If you'd like to work with Dr. Emily on your own Healthy Me Reset, head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com to apply TODAY!  

Struggling with cravings and urges to ... Break your fast Eat the sweets/salty/savory foods Binge Netflix Just check out social for a few minutes Have one glass of wine Buy one little thing on Amazon Then this episode if for you.  Cravings are normal and natural. It's just your brain doing what it does best: distracting you from a feeling waht you need to feel but don't want to and creating a feel good reward to feel better... for a few seconds.   Learning to feel cravings without turning to unhealthy coping tools can feel impossible.  It's not once you learn the true underlying issue and have a simple strategy to correct it.  That's exactly what I'm helping you create in this episode of the podcast.  If you're struggling and want help, make sure to join me for the Emotional Eating Reset small group that launches March 26th! Head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com to find out more.   References:  The Secret to Prayer with Kyle DiRoberts

Medicine: helpful or harmful? The solution or the problem? Good or bad? I'm going there this week.  As a 3rd generation physician, my heart has been torn recently. I have the knowledge and the book smarts but, for the first time, I'm starting to wonder where the highest level answers lie.  Does spiritual health differ from physical? The answers you get might.  Are our mental and obesity crises best solved by the answers medicine is putting forward? I'm not totally on board.  And I'm guessing you aren't either.  My goal is to find the common sense in the middle: routed in spiritual health first and using the tools our modern culture has available in healthy ways.  If that's your goal, this episode (and podcast!) is for you.  Ready to start your Healthy Me Reset? Head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com to find out how!

Lent: the time when fasting becomes popular and everyone suffers

Slowing down is one of the hardest things to do in our modern culture.  We are told to "earn your value" and then filled with lots of quick easy distractions to fill our leftover time.  Yet, slowing down is exactly what we need to get physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy.  In this episode, I'm sharing my recent experience of slowing down: a Disney cruise with 19 family members. And what I learned from 6 days without text, email, social media.  And challenging you to a week of slowing down.  It's in those times that the clarity and true connections in life start to shine through.  Plus, I'm sharing a few great thoughts and resources to help you intentionally slow down.  If you are ready to start your own Healthy Me Reset, head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com and come work with me!   Resources:  3 Healthy Habits for 2025 episode The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry  The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Is exercise important for weight loss? Physical health? Mental health? What should you do? How much? Does when you exercise matter? In this episode, I'm covering all the evidence-based updates on exercise. Plus, a surprising connection to Carrie Underwood AND what Kim K. has to say about exercise.  As someone who struggles to get exercise in regularly, getting clear on goals and benefits is the first key.  Then building on what we know matters in a way that simple and doable comes next.  That's why I'm sharing what the evidence really supports on the podcast this and what is just a fad from the weight loss industry.  If you are ready to make exercise a healthy habit for 2025, this episode is for you! Ready to start your Healthy Me Reset? Head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com to find out more about working with me!

If you could change one habit this year, what would it be? After 5 years of focusing on health, I've got my updated list and I'm sharing it on the podcast this week.  These habits will help you get healthy for the long-term ... they matter.  Yet, they are areas of my life that I find myself struggling.  So I'm prioritizing them this year.  Join me in creating your 3 healthiest habits for 2025.  If you are ready to take this to the next level, apply for your own Healthy Me Reset 1:1 coaching with Dr Emily at www.emilyvinzantmd.com   References:  The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery The Intermittent Fasting Revolution

We've got food scales, apps, calorie counters, points, and endless tools to tell us how much to eat... do you need them?   In this episode, I'm sharing the #1 tool to tell you how much to eat: your body.  When you learn to work with your body instead of starving and stuffing it, you will find more consistent energy and weight loss than apps can ever create.  The trusting your body is the hard part for us life-long dieters.  I'm sharing my expert-level simple tool to start that process on the podcast this week.  If you have concerns and are ready to create healthy weight loss, make sure to apply for my 1:1 Healthy Me Reset coaching program. We will create a plan that works with your body and gets you the results you desire. Click here to find out more. 

You'll be surprised by the answer.  Breakfast - do you need it?  Lunch - why might it matter most? How about dinner? The meal you spend with others? Your escape meal? The meal you look forward to? I've got you covered with all the answers in this episode. PLUS ... I take a deeper dive into why that meal might matter so much to you.  If you are ready to create your own Energized Eating Plan and reset your health, you've got to join me to create your own Healthy Me Reset. Click here to find out more!  

What stands between you and eating healthy?  WHAT would you be eating if you were healthy that you aren't right now? What would you stop eating?   For so many of my coaching clients, the biggest answer is: vegetables! I've got my youngest step-son, Adam, on the podcast this week to share his own notorious veggie limitations. These limitations are common in my weight loss coaching clients, too.  If you struggle with vegetables or have a family member who shares this struggle, this episode is for you.  Learning to work with your tastes and build on your strengths to create new results is the key to healthy progress. And veggies are definitely some of our healthiest foods. Learning to like veggies is a key to long-term health making this work so worth it!    If you are ready to start your own Healthy Me Reset, I'm taking applications for 1:1 coaching with me. You can find more information at www.emilyvinzantmd.com. 

Snack fasting is the simplest, cleanest way to start your fasting journey.  Anyone can do it.  It will repair so many of your emotional eating challenges.  And it will help you grow in your spiritual health journey.  In this episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know about snack fasting. From the struggles you can anticipate to the growing amount of evidence on the benefits of fasting, this episode will get you ready to start snack fasting your way to health spiritually, physically, and mentally.  If you'd like to join the snack fasters in the Fasting Flock, my free Facebook group for all things fasting, click here.    Book reference: The Intermittent Fasting Revolution by Mark Mattson

Here it is: the best tools for weight loss in 2025! In Healthy Me Reset style, I'm covering our most up-to-date tools (and studies to support them!) from more than just the weight loss stats.  In this episode, you'll learn: the most effective weight loss tools how the tools stack in terms of energy and health how likely they are to stick When you are considering new weight loss tools, your Doctor is a great source - but going to your provider empowered will change the conversation. This episode will help you create a deeper discussion.    Ready to start your own Healthy Me Reset, check out www.emilyvinzantmd.com to find out how to work with me!

Ready to focus on weight loss ... again?!? Here's where to start: from strength and empowerment instead of desperation with thoughts that help you instead of halt your progress with the healthiest you at the core of your decisions with God's strength  Before you jump for the bright shiny objects that rebound and destroy your health.  No matter where you are in your weight journey, this episode is a must start.  Next week, we will cover the tools to go alongside it.    Ready to start your own Healthy Me Reset? Head to https://www.emilyvinzantmd.com/ to find out how to work with Dr. Emily!    Song reference (also, I hope the ad on visceral fat is the same for you

New Years is a great time to reflect on where that nudge in your heart is pulling you.  To reflect on the goals that mean something for your future.  And commit to going after them instead of putting them on the backburner of life.  How you do that will determine whether this is a fad or real change for your future.  In this episode, I'm sharing the most important basics to create significant change for your health in 2025.  I'm excited to help you work on the core issue for most of us this year: changing your eating to increased your health.  This week, I'm hosting a free webinar on The Best Weight Loss Tools for 2025. Join me LIVE with your questions at 12pm CST on New Years Day and let's start the day strong together.  Head to https://www.emilyvinzantmd.com/the-best-weight-loss-tools-in-2025 to register to join for free!

Are you ready to start your next chapter? On this spiritually holy week, honoring that nudge you feel... to get healthy? to slow down? to be the example you always wanted to be? to take on that goal you've been putting off from fear?   Let's start the next chapter together! In this episode, I'm sharing simple questions to ask yourself to prep for your next chapter and what my next chapter looks like for the podcast, coaching, and my life.   I am blessed to have you all spending time with me through my podcast! I look forward to what we can create in the next chapter together

Growth and change naturally create fear.  And some of us deal better with that than others.  As we look into 2025, where are you letting fear limit you in unhealthy ways? What would you create if you let fear be a healthy part of your journey instead? For me it's a book, a clinic, coaching and my relationships with my own family.    In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite reflection questions and process for setting my word for 2025. And fear kept coming up in that reflection.  I realized how big of a gift I have given myself every time I've taken on the fear and done it anyway.  Consider joining me in that journey!   I'll be opening spots for coaching again in January but will only have room for a few clients. Click here to find out how to work with me in your own Healthy Me Reset.   

It is possible to stress less this time of year - when you have the tools to do it! In this episode, I'm sharing the 3 biggest stress sources you are likely experiencing ... and tools to stress less about all 3.  At a time of year when spiritual health is a huge priority, stressing about the little things is no one's goal. We just have to learn how to over-ride that stress with motivation that matters.  Whether you are a stressed-out, weight-gaining, holiday mess or just want more peace and love at the holidays, this episode is for you! To join the Fasting Flock and have fun "Stress-Less Fasting" with a motivated group beside you, click here. 

Worry is a natural part of the human brain.  Some of us let it get a little out of control, though.  Learning to control it will create high level results for your life.  And less pain in the process.  As a self proclaimed worry wart by nature, I get how uncomfortable it can feel to step out of those old cycles of worry-anxious-nervous coping and into healthy control. Choosing to do it is still worth it: because of who you become in the process, how your life starts to align with God's purpose and your passion, and the fun that comes from no longer letting anxiety-worry control you.  In this episode, I'm sharing the results I've seen in my own life from doing this work and what you can expect to see as well! Plus a little challenge coming into the holiday week.  Ready to start your Healthy Me Reset? Head to https://www.emilyvinzantmd.com to find out how to work with Dr. Emily.    Song Reference for this episode:  Build My Life by Pat Barrett    

Sometimes conquer feels like a BIG hill when you just want to binge on snacks and Netflix to shut your brain down... I've been there.  In this episode, I'm sharing the 3 keys I've found to be most helpful to get out of that endless anxious-worry unhealthy coping loop.  And I'm teaching these strategies and more in the Healthy Me Anxiety Reset that starts TODAY (if you are listening in real time!) Click here to join us!   Bible verses referenced:  "Be anxious for nothing." Philippians 4:6 "Do not fret - it only causes harm." Psalm 37:8 Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado

Are you a Worry Wart? Nervous Nelly? Anxious Anticipator?  Then this episode if for you.  I'm taking on anxiety in the Healthy Me Reset... and sharing everything you need to know to conquer anxiety and worry in healthy ways.  That means less anxious snacking at 9pm, sleepless nights, chronic tension, and irritability.  You'll learn: how to know if this is a diagnosis or a simple feeling the symptoms of anxiety  possible options for treatment healthy strategies to gain control of anxiety and worry Ready to conquer your anxiety and worry so you can thrive at the holidays? Join Dr. Emily for the Healthy Me Anxiety Reset Conquer Anxiety & Worry Program starting next week. Click here to find out more.    Additional resources: Generalized Anxiety Score Test

Reached the point of saying "I know I've got to do something" yet find yourself still struggling to get going? In this episode, I'm sharing how you can go from this #1 answer I get from my coaching clients to getting the results you desire for a healthy future.  It's time to move past analysis paralysis and go after your health, your passion, and God's purpose for your life.  When you are ready, I'd love to help you create your own Healthy Me Reset. Click here to get started!

Find yourself disappointed by unmet expectations? Frustrated that others let you down? Annoyed at your body that you never get the expected results? This episode is for you.  Learning to align your expectations so you live with less disappointment and frustration not only let's you experience life with more joy and peace... it also progresses you to your desired results.  In this episode, I'm sharing: what expectations are and how to know when they aren't serving you  the 3 biggest reasons expectations stifle your results the key to expectation alignment... and my favorite tool to get you there! Join me in the Fasting Flock to learn Expectation Fasting at the next level and join a FREE community of others doing it alongside you. Click here to join!

Sheila has lost 21% since starting her reset. And that's post weight loss surgery regain.  As a working woman, Mom to adult children in a blended marriage, and caregiver for her own Mom, Sheila learned how to give up 2 of her most unhealthy habits: snacking and control.  And she's living at her goal weight with freedom and lightness because of it.  Sheila is joining me on this episode to share how she did it ... and inspire you to start your reset, too! If you are ready to reset, make sure to apply for the Healthy Me Reset with Dr. Emily by clicking here. 

I just got back from the trip of a lifetime... 20 years in the making.  I spent a week with my daughter on the island of Grenada, where Ella had her 1st birthday and took her first steps.  It had me reflecting on how much I've grown and learned in 20 years.  And what I'd tell the 21-year-old version of me if I could.  I'm sharing those lessons on the podcast this week! It's a real sentimental look at being a mother, an MD, and a woman in America today.  Be sure to share it with the young ladies inn your life! And here's the link to the pilot episode for Drop Dead Diva... it's super cute.    Let's start your Healthy Me Reset together! Click here to apply.

Think losing over 10%, getting more sleep, creating a balanced home life, while navigating the busiest time of year in your business sounds impossible?  Janna did it in 12 weeks.  And she's sharing how on the podcast today! Plus, as a farmer and 4H Mom, she's sharing insight into the research I've been following from the agricultural front ... it will have you thinking.  To check out Janna's farm, visit the Splitter Farms website. You can create a Healthy Me Reset, too. Click here to apply and get started!

Tired of regaining most (if not all!) of the weight you've lost? No one talks much about that much. That's why I'm taking it on this week.   In this episode, I'm covering everything you need to know about weight regain. From how common it is to the biggest blunders that lead to regaining the weight you've worked so hard to lose, I've got you covered. And I'm sharing my highest level tools to help prevent it.  If you've worked or are working to lose weight to get healthy, this is a much needed episode for YOU.  Ready to start losing weight by improving your spiritual, physical, and mental health? Join me for your Healthy Me Reset. Click here to apply!

There are 3 researchers who have blown my mind recently... and what they are saying matters for your health (& your family's health).  In this episode, I'm sharing what I learned through the research of : Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt on anxiety and the anxious generation Dr. Casey Means on metabolic disease and our modern nutrition and pharmaceutical industries Dan Buettner on longevity and general health I'm recapping what I learned and what impacts you. Ready for a downshift? This episode is for you.  Join me in creating YOUR Healthy Me Reset at https://www.emilyvinzantmd.com.    Podcast episode referenced: Our Girls Need Us - Episode 77 

Is overeating a sin? How about focusing on your physical form the lose weight? There are SO many ideas about the spiritual importance of weight loss... and I'm taking them on today.  In this episode, we are diving into what the bible says about gluttony, sin, and your weight.  Spoiler: the answers will probably surprise you.  Creating a firm spiritual foundation for physical and mental health is fundamental to getting the most growth and health out of your weight loss journey.  I'm sharing the answers I've found and my favorite tools after years of studying this topic and coaching women to healthy weight loss!   Click here to join the Fasting Flock for FREE and fast with us! Click here to get started on your own Healthy Me Reset with Dr. Emily.

Want to lose weight so you can start living more? Is your physical body limited by your weight? That seems to be the biggest reason weight loss matters to my clients.   But who defines that number and your goals? You do.    In this episode, I'm sharing the newest updated medical guidelines for weight loss. You'll learn what strategies evidence shows matter most AND be surprised that the goals are changing for most of us!   Ready to set healthy weight loss goals and reach them? Join me in the Healthy Me Reset. Click here to find out more...

We are BACK from a short "my life needs a downshift" break! And I'm taking on the next step in your Healthy Me Reset: your physical and mental health goals. That starts with getting clear on what your biggest goal actually is.  After coaching hundreds of women and treating thousands, I know what we say: to lose weight, to have more energy, to be less bloated, to ache less.  And those are good goals... BUT there's a bigger WHY there that matters most.  I'm sharing my answer to that question in this episode and inviting you to do the same.  I'd love to hear what physical health goals YOU would like me to unravel in the Healthy Me Reset. Send me an email at hello@emilyvinzantmd.com to join the discussion and I'll share answers on the podcast.  Ready to take your spiritual, physical, and mental health to the next level? Join me in the Fasting Flock, my free Facebook group for all things fasting, or come coach with me. You can find out more at www.emilyvinzantmd.com. 

Spiritual health is a journey... and it's unique to each one of us! We all want to end up in the right place but our paths aren't always obvious.  Except when the scale starts skyrocketing, our anxiety gets out of control, and our blood pressure becomes a problem... then we know something has to change.  In this episode, I'm sharing my journey to spiritual health and the 5 keys that made the biggest difference. They will help you too at every stage in your journey.  I love using spiritual health tools to increase mental and physical health. If you are ready to start using fasting in a way that works for spiritual and physical health, you've got to join the Fasting Flock, my free facebook group for all things fasting. Click here to join

Fasting helps you energize your body.  It clears your brain fog.  It solves insulin resistance.  So why aren't we all on board with it? There's one answer: our culture! I'm helping you unravel why fasting was the last thing I wanted to do ... and why that's likely true for you, too.  If you are of the "I want to know what it means to live and not just by alive" mindset, fasting is the tool you need for health in mind, body, and spirit.  Join me in the Fasting Flock to grab my free guides to get started fasting. It's FREE. Click here to join!   Reference:  Say I Won't by Mercy Me

What if spiritual health tools are the key to controlling your stress? Not "it might work" but it DOES work.   I would bet my money on it.  And I'm a Doctor.  It has for me and so many of my coaching clients. That's why I'm sharing my simple morning routine to decrease stress and gain clarity every day on the podcast today.  It takes 2 minutes in the morning.  Start with this form of prayer and meditation.  And then fast from all those buffers that stand in the way.  If you want help with fasting in healthy ways spiritually, mentally, and physically, make sure to join me in the Fasting Flock, my free Facebook group. Click here to join.  If you are ready to take this work to your own Healthy Me Reset, click here to find out how to work with Dr. Emily 1:1 to control stress, lose weight, gain energy, and start living your passion and God's purpose. Click here to find out how to coach from anywhere with Dr. Emily.       

Meditation decreases stress, can be equal to medication for depression, and can help you lose weight.  And that's just the physical health benefits.  I love a short meditation in my day after prayer.  So I asked my favorite meditation expert (and a key player in my Healthy Me Reset journey!), Dr. Ellen Cooke, to share her knowledge and tips on the podcast today. Ellen is a radiation oncologist, a certified meditation teacher, and the founder of Circle of Hope. She who works with cancer patients and has created meditations for everything from cancer to kids.  Meditation can be simple.  And it's definitely worth adding to your spiritual, mental, and physical Healthy Me Reset.  This episode will get you excited about that!   References: Join the Circle of Hope with Dr. Ellen Cooke for free meditations

Are you using prayer effectively for spiritual health? Are you SOS praying in the middle of the night or truly surrendering your prayers to God? What if the surrender will get you bigger answers than you can imagine - it has for me.  I'm sharing Father Michael Brungardt's 4 step process to discovering the secrets of effective prayer on this week's episode.  Put these 4 steps in place and you can assure growth along your spiritual health journey.  It's that simple.   To take your spiritual health to the next level, join us in The Fasting Flock, my free facebook group for discovering spiritual, physical, and mental health. Click here to join!   References: Father Michael Brungardt's The Prayer of Petition Homily The Bible Project Book of Habbakuk God Is In this Story by Katy Nichole

Feel like your brain never shuts off? Find yourself up at night, talking and moving way too fast, or constantly moving on to the next thing to worry about before you've even finished fixing the last problem? Yep, I've been there.  Is it anxiety or anxious feelings or a nervous breakdown coming your way? Where do you turn to get healthy answers? In this episode, I'm exploring all the ways to quiet a frantic mind.  The highest level starts with spiritual health and then incorporates mental and physical health tools to assist you in the journey. I'd love to give you my Spiritual Assessment for free - join me in the Fasting Flock on Facebook by clicking here or head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com to get my free guide!   References: John Mark Comer: Practicing the Way These Days by Jeremy Camp

Are your prayers even heard? Feel like you never get the answers you desire... or answers at all? I spent years in that space.  A simple prayer prayed over a few years changed that on a level I never dreamed possible. It flipped my life upside down in unbelievable ways. A recent prayer led to 3 months of headache relief and counting. My Mother's Day prayer may have been my most transformational yet.  I'm sharing ALL those prayers in this episode.  And how persistent prayer will change your spiritual health and your life.  If you'd like to take a deeper dive, join me in the Fasting Flock. We use ALL the spiritual health tools to create a Healthy Me Reset. Click here to join for FREE.   

Has your prayer life gotten stagnant? Do you feel like God never answers?  Wonder how to use prayer to create a stronger relationship with God? I've got you covered this week.  I've got author and biblical studies professor Kyle DiRoberts on the podcast sharing his secrets to prayer (also the title of his book!) that will change your relationship with God.  Kyle's book The Secret to Prayer is one of my top choices to grow your spiritual health and he's sharing so much wisdom on the podcast. From his favorite prayers to the most surprising key element to effective prayer, this episode is a must listen for those looking to get spiritually healthy.    References: The Secret to Prayer by Kyle DiRoberts The Fasting Flock with Dr. Emily

Is there something missing in your spiritual health journey: more bible time? Better prayers? More consistency in attending church? Although those things help you spend time with God, they won't fit that missing piece without a shift in you. That shift is the REAL missing piece for spiritual health.  It's unexpected. You likely don't even see the real issue hiding underneath that long to-do list of failures, not good enoughs, and not pickeds.  Yet conquering this missing piece will change your relationship with God and your life.  If you feel like something is missing, this episode is for you.    References:  These Days by Jeremy Camp Join me in the Fasting Flock to conquer that missing piece. Click here to join. 

For years as an MD and Coach, I still didn't even know how to be the healthy me.  I tried. I had the knowledge. But I was missing the foundation and I didn't even know it. I'm sharing how to create the Healthy Me Reset with a firm foundation this week on the podcast. It starts with recognizing who you are letting define you ... and changing that.  It ends with finding your passion and God's purpose for your life.  And I've got a surprise announcement: I've got a physical space to share that journey with you! If you would like to know more, email me at hello@emilyvinzantmd.com and I'll share the details.  Join me in The Fasting Flock to start your Healthy Me Reset... we will be streaming from the House of Healing.

Can fasting increase energy and clarity for your time with God? It has for Pastor Ryan Booth - and his chosen form of fasting will surprise you I bet! In this episode, he's sharing his primary fasting form ... and how it's created a rhythm for his family and God time tht adds to his spiritual, mental, and physical health.  If you are ready to incorporate fasting into your Healthy Me Reset, join us in The Fasting Flock! It's my FREE Facebook group for all things fasting. Click here to join!

When I think of spiritual health, I think of pastors, clergy, rabbis, those who dedicate their lives to God and God's work. When I think of a Pastor who gets all of that on a level I can relate to, I think of Pastor Ryan Booth. He's lived a real life and is open in sharing how he found God in it. And I've got him on the podcast today! This episode is FULL of pearls of wisdom for spiritual health. From finding faith through crippling depression in his 20s to building a life around God's plans for him, Pastor Ryan shares what grew his path and how he pours into it every day in his real life.   I really love the part about anxiety, the part about worry, and the part about honoring God's kingdom over his own.  He even weighs in on the "developmental milestone" of the unraveling in a way that has me thinking... and you will, too.  This episode is a must listen for anyone looking to start your journey toward spiritual health and take it all the way to peace you won't find anywhere else.  If you'd like to take this work further, join us in the Fasting Flock, my FREE Facebook group for all things fasting and finding spiritual health in your realy life. Click here to join!