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"Lindsey, I hate my stomach. I can't stop thinking about it. It's ruining my day, my mood, my recovery. What do I do?" If your stomach is your biggest trigger in recovery - if you can't stop looking at it, obsessing over whether it looks bigger, spiraling every time you see your reflection - this episode is for you, girlfriend. Host Lindsey Nichol gets real about stomach hate in recovery and shares something her client needed to hear today: "I may not love my stomach every day, but if I'm being honest? I didn't love my stomach every day when I was in the trenches of my eating disorder either." So here's the question: Which hard do you want? Hard #1: Hating your stomach while you're restricting, obsessing, body checking, over-exercising, and missing your life. Hard #2: Sometimes not loving your stomach, but being FREE. Living your life. Eating with family. Being present. Having energy. Both are hard. But only one leads to freedom. In this episode, Lindsey shares her own stomach struggles - how she used to search for evidence it was "blowing up," how it would send her into spirals of restriction and over-exercise, and what she does NOW on the days when she doesn't love her stomach. Plus, she gives you 7 practical tools you can use on your hardest days. This is real talk with practical help. No toxic positivity. No "just love yourself." Just honest truth and actionable tools for when your stomach triggers you. In This Episode, You'll Hear: Lindsey's Stomach Story: The Disorder Days How she was super conscious of her stomach feeling or looking bigger Searching for evidence it was "blowing up" - every mirror, reflection, window The spirals: restriction, over-exercise, mood switches Feeling out of control and reacting - being short or avoidant with loved ones How stomach hate controlled her entire day, every day The Truth Bomb: Choose Your Hard Hard #1: Hating your stomach while trapped in the eating disorder Hard #2: Sometimes not loving your stomach but being FREE The reality: Even at her lowest weight, Lindsey STILL didn't love her stomach The question: What other options do you have? Why you have to choose which hard you want to live with Why the Stomach Specifically? Why the stomach is such an easy target for self-criticism How society and social media have trained us to hate our stomachs Why the stomach becomes the "safe" target instead of dealing with real feelings The truth: Restriction makes stomach issues WORSE (digestion, bloating) Reality check: Stomachs are SUPPOSED to change throughout the day Aren't stomachs supposed to be FULL? That's their job What Lindsey Does NOW on Hard Days Wears baggy clothes, not restrictive clothing Avoids opportunities to stare in the mirror and body check Reminds herself of the truth: stomachs are allowed to change Thinks about her little girl self who never cared about her stomach Remembers being pregnant and LOVING watching her stomach grow Accepts that not loving her stomach doesn't mean she's failed The Shift That Changed Everything The realization: She was NEVER going to like her stomach at any size or weight Her stomach wasn't the problem - it was a tool for self-sabotage Used stomach hate when feeling out of control or "not enough" The only way through was acceptance and perspective shift Understanding that stomach hate is usually about something else entirely 7 Tools for Your Hardest Days Stop the Body Checking - Walk away from mirrors, put on baggy clothes Ask the Real Question - What am I really feeling? What am I avoiding? Function Over Form - Your stomach digests food, that's its job Remember Your Little Girl Self - You didn't care about your stomach as a kid Choose Your Hard - Trapped and hating it OR free and sometimes not loving it Wear Comfortable Clothes - Stop punishing yourself with restrictive clothing Talk Back to the Voice - "My stomach is allowed to change and that's okay" Key Takeaways: ✨ You didn't love your stomach in the disorder either - so what are you really choosing? ✨ There are two hards: choose yours - trapped with stomach hate OR free with occasional stomach discomfort ✨ Your stomach is not the problem - it's a symptom, a distraction from real feelings ✨ Restriction makes stomach issues WORSE - bloating, digestion problems increase with restriction ✨ Stomachs are supposed to change - throughout the day, after meals, when sitting vs standing ✨ The stomach is an easy target - easier to hate your stomach than deal with underlying fears ✨ You'll never be satisfied at any size - if stomach hate is really about control and self-sabotage ✨ Body checking makes it worse - the more you look, the more you spiral ✨ Function over form - your stomach's job is to digest food, not be flat 24/7 ✨ Little girl you didn't care - the goal isn't loving your stomach, it's living without it controlling you ✨ You don't have to love it to live - freedom doesn't require stomach love, just stomach acceptance Powerful Quotes from This Episode: "I may not love my stomach every day, but if I'm being honest? I didn't love my stomach every day when I was in the trenches of my eating disorder either" "Your stomach is a huge pain point in recovery. I get it. I've been there. It's real, it's valid, and it's one of the hardest parts" "I would search - like literally SEARCH - for evidence that it was blowing up" "My mood would switch on a dime. I'd feel totally out of control" "Your stomach doesn't have to control you. It doesn't have to dictate your mood, your choices, or your day" "Both are hard. But which hard do you want?" "Even at my lowest weight, I STILL didn't love my stomach. Even then. Even at my sickest" "So what other options do you have? Stay in the disorder and hate your stomach, or recover and sometimes not love it but have your LIFE back" "The stomach is easy for us to tear ourselves apart over" "Restriction makes stomach issues WORSE. When you're not eating enough, your digestion slows down. You get more bloated" "Aren't stomachs supposed to be full? That's their job. To hold food. To digest. To nourish you" "I was never going to like my stomach. No matter my size. No matter my weight" "Hating my stomach wasn't actually about my stomach. It was just a part of me that I used to self-sabotage when I felt out of control or not enough" "When you hate your stomach, ask yourself: What am I really afraid of right now?" "99% of the time, it's not actually your stomach" "You don't have to love your stomach to live your life. You don't have to love your stomach to recover" "Your stomach is not the enemy. Your stomach is just a stomach. It's allowed to exist. It's allowed to change. It's allowed to be full" "Choose your hard, girlfriend. Choose freedom" The 7 Tools Explained: Tool #1: Stop the Body Checking When you feel the urge to look in the mirror, pull your shirt tight, or analyze your stomach - STOP. Literally stop. Walk away. Do something else. Put on baggy clothes. The more you body check, the worse the obsession gets. Tool #2: Ask the Real Question Stop asking "Why does my stomach look like this?" and start asking "What am I really feeling right now? What am I avoiding?" Get to the root. Your stomach is almost never the actual problem. Common real feelings underneath stomach hate: Feeling out of control in some area of life Fear about something coming up Feeling "not enough" in comparison to others Anxiety about a situation Avoiding deeper emotional work Tool #3: Function Over Form Remind yourself: Your stomach digests food. It nourishes you. It expands when you eat because that's its JOB. It's not supposed to be flat 24/7. That's not realistic, healthy, or even possible. Tool #4: Remember Your Little Girl Self You didn't care about your stomach as a kid. You just lived. You played. You ate. You didn't analyze your body. THAT is the goal - not loving your stomach every day, just LIVING without it controlling you. Also remember: When you were pregnant (if applicable), you LOVED watching your stomach grow. You celebrated what your body could do. Why do you hate it now? Tool #5: Choose Your Hard On the hard days, say this out loud: "I can hate my stomach and be trapped in restriction, obsession, and isolation - OR I can sometimes not love my stomach but be FREE to live my life. Which hard do I want?" Tool #6: Wear Comfortable Clothes Stop punishing yourself with restrictive clothing. Stop wearing things that make you hyper-aware of your stomach all day. Wear what feels good. Your comfort matters more than how your stomach looks. Baggy clothes aren't "giving up" - they're choosing peace. Tool #7: Talk Back to the Voice When that critical voice says "Your stomach is too big," you talk back with truth: "My stomach is allowed to change" "My stomach is doing its job" "My stomach does not define my worth" "I didn't love my stomach at my lowest weight either, so this isn't about size" "Stomachs are supposed to be full" Questions to Reflect On: About Your Stomach Hate: When did you first start hating your stomach? What do you do when you hate your stomach? (body check, restrict, over-exercise, avoid people?) Does hating your stomach actually solve anything? Did you love your stomach at your lowest weight? (Be honest) About the Real Feelings: What are you REALLY feeling when you hate your stomach? What are you avoiding by focusing on your stomach? When does stomach hate show up most? (after meals, stressful situations, comparison moments?) What would happen if you couldn't focus on your stomach anymore - what would you have to deal with? About Your Choices: Which hard do you want: trapped and hating it OR free and sometimes not loving it? What is stomach hate costing you? (relationships, experiences, peace, presence?) What would change if your stomach wasn't your focus anymore? Are you ready to stop letting your stomach control your life? About Your Little Girl Self: When was the last time you thought about your body the way you did as a little girl? What would little-girl-you think about how much time you spend hating your stomach? What did you do with your time before stomach hate consumed you? Who This Episode Is For: This episode is essential listening if you: Hate your stomach and it's ruining your recovery Can't stop body checking your stomach throughout the day Search for "evidence" your stomach is getting bigger Spiral into restriction or over-exercise when you hate your stomach Let your stomach dictate your mood, choices, and entire day Feel triggered by your stomach after every meal Compare your stomach to everyone else's Thought you'd love your stomach in recovery but you don't Feel like your stomach is the one body part you can't accept Need real talk and practical tools, not toxic positivity Are stuck between hating your stomach in the disorder vs. sometimes not loving it in freedom Need permission to not love your stomach but live your life anyway Important Truths About Stomachs in Recovery: Stomachs Change Throughout the Day: Flatter in the morning Fuller after meals Different when sitting vs. standing Bloated sometimes (especially in recovery) This is NORMAL and HEALTHY Restriction Makes It Worse: Slows digestion Increases bloating Creates more discomfort Makes you MORE obsessed with your stomach Stomach Hate Is Usually About Something Else: Control issues Fear and anxiety Feeling "not enough" Comparison to others Avoiding deeper feelings You Didn't Love It at Your Lowest Weight Either: If you still hated your stomach at your sickest, size isn't the issue Stomach hate is a symptom, not the problem No amount of restriction will make you love it Function Over Form: Your stomach's job is to digest food It's supposed to expand after eating It's supposed to be FULL Flat stomachs 24/7 are not realistic or healthy What Lindsey Does Now (Practical Examples): Morning Routine: Puts on comfortable, baggy clothes first thing Avoids standing in front of mirror analyzing Brushes teeth, does hair, moves on Doesn't give herself opportunity to spiral After Meals: Expects stomach to be fuller - that's its job Reminds herself: "Stomachs are supposed to be full" Doesn't body check or analyze Focuses on how she FEELS, not how she LOOKS On Triggering Days: Acknowledges: "I don't love my stomach today and that's okay" Asks: "What am I really feeling? What's really bothering me?" Remembers: "I didn't love it in the disorder either - choose your hard" Takes action on the real feeling instead of obsessing about stomach Clothing Choices: Wears what feels comfortable, not what's restrictive Doesn't punish herself with tight clothes Chooses outfits that let her focus on living, not analyzing The "Choose Your Hard" Framework: Hard Option #1: Hating Your Stomach While Trapped Constant body checking Restriction and over-exercise Mood swings and irritability Avoiding loved ones Missing life experiences Obsessive thoughts Still hating your stomach anyway Hard Option #2: Sometimes Not Loving It But Being Free Eating meals with family Having energy for life Being present in moments Not spending hours body checking Living without constant obsession Having relationships Experiencing joy Still sometimes not loving your stomach The Question: Which hard do you want? The Truth: You're going to have hard days with your stomach either way. At least in recovery, you get your LIFE back. Ready for Support? Option 1: The Recovery Collective Join Lindsey's group coaching program where you'll get: Community support from women who understand Weekly guidance and tools Accountability for hard days Strategies for stomach triggers and body image struggles Option 2: One-on-One Personalized Coaching work directly with Lindsey for: Custom plan for YOUR triggers and challenges Weekly support and accountability Tools specific to your recovery journey Personal guidance through the hardest moments Learn more about both options at www.herbestself.co You don't have to navigate stomach hate alone. Let's walk through this together. Connect with Lindsey Website: www.herbestself.co  Private Facebook Community: Her Best Self Society www.herbestselfsociety.com  1:1 Client Applications: HBS Co. Recovery Coaching - Client Application - Google Forms . Subscribe & Review: If this episode resonated with you—if you saw yourself in Lindsey's rejection story—please subscribe to Her Best Self wherever you listen to podcasts and leave a review. Your reviews help other women who are tired of perfectionism and people-pleasing find this show and realize they're not alone. Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear that her rejection story can become her redemption story. About the Host Lindsey Nichol is a former competitive figure skater turned God-led entrepreneur, boy mom, and digital CEO. She understands how core beliefs formed in childhood can create and maintain eating disorder patterns, and she's passionate about helping women identify and transform these beliefs to find lasting freedom. If this episode helped you feel hopeful again and remember your worth isn't found in your body or on your plate, please share it with someone who needs to hear this message. Your support helps more women break the chains of limiting beliefs. *While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

Hiiii GGB! Guys. We have such a good episode this week. We have our friends, Drs Les & Leslie Parrott on the podcast to talk about Les' new book "Bad Thoughts: A Preacher and a Shrink's Guide to Reclaiming Your Mind and Soul" by Judah Smith and Les Parrott and my goooodness is it everything we needed. Les and Leslie walk us through how to uproot "Bad Thoughts" and how to renew your mind biblically & psychologically. Here are the "Big 5" Bad Thoughts as presented in Bad Thoughts: 1. False Guilt – Feeling unforgivable or unworthy. → Remember: You're forgiven and free by God's grace. 2. People-Pleasing – Living for others' approval. → Truth: God's acceptance is enough. 3. Self-Doubt – "I'm not good enough." → Truth: You're equipped and empowered by the Spirit. 4. Pride / Entitlement – "I deserve this." → Fix: Choose humility and dependence on God. 5. Wavering Value – "Am I loved? Do I matter?" → Truth: Your worth is secure in God's love. https://www.zondervan.com/p/bad-thoughts/ https://www.lesandleslie.comhttps://www.myheartchart.com we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at https://Glorify-app.com/ggb. CrowdHealth A smarter, more affordable alternative to traditional health insurance. Join a community that helps you save money while staying covered. Use code GGB to get your first 3 months for $99 at https://JoinCrowdHealth.com. Kikoff Build your credit effortlessly with Kikoff. No credit check, no interest—just a simple way to improve your score fast. Get your first month for $1 at https://GetKikoff.com/GGB. DripDrop Clinically proven hydration faster than water alone. Formulated with electrolytes and vitamins to help you recover and rehydrate. Use code GGB for 20% off at https://DripDrop.com/GGB. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at https://GCU.edu/MyOffer

This is a replay of a training I did for the women inside the Treasured Wellness community. Stress is literally killing you. There is a reason stress is still the #1 killer! And… it's symptoms are big business. The medical community knows how serious stress is too. That's why prescription medications are so widely and broadly prescribed in our disease management system. STRESS is what is causing your fatigue, brain fog and belly fat among other symptoms you are dealing with. TRUTH: YOU have the power to take control over your health. The medical model of disease management wants us to think we have NO CONTROL. This is a huge lie that women are believing and buying into. Through this training, I encourage you to take back control and OWN your health... not just for your sake but for your families sake. (Generational health and legacy living!) God's daughters should not be just as sick as the world.  OWN your health starting today so you can BE in GOOD HEALTH. In body, mind and spirit.  I pray this blesses and encourages you today! XO, Michelle Get rid of your stress induced fatigue, brain fog and belly fat in 12 weeks without dieting, deprivation and disappointment! So that you can wake feeling refreshed, have a clear mind for your day and have the energy to be fully present with your family in the evening. Book your  Fatigue Freedom Breakthrough Call today!   Online Supplement Dispensary Info: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/michelle-mccoywellness ***Join our community, Fight FATIGUE over 40 with FAITH & Holistic Health, to be supported, encouraged and educated as you take back your health WITH God at the center. **Catch the Treasured Wellness Podcast on https://christianmix106.com/   AND YouTube   ***DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Contact your own physician for any medical concerns you have. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Treasured Wellness, LLC, guests or contributors be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast.  

Want to submit an episode topic request? Text 'em here!Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you work, pray, or push...your breakthrough just won't come?You're doing everything “right.” You're showing up. You're trying to stay faithful. But deep down, you still feel behind...like your life should be further along by now.In this raw and honest episode, I open up about what God revealed to me after a big milestone in my life and the one reason your business success might be delayed that no one talks about: your inability to be content right where you are.You'll learn how discontentment quietly fuels burnout, anxiety, and frustration...and how to finally find peace in your current entrepreneurial season without losing your drive for more.Because when you learn to be content while you pursue, peace replaces pressure… and that's when doors start opening.

Is everything you've built crumbling around you? Feeling like you're hitting walls no matter what you try? You're not alone, and it's NOT what you think. In this powerful live energy transmission, Michael Sandler gets brutally honest about his own "epic fail", a 95% viewership drop, blown interviews with his heroes, and the algorithm turning against everything he's worked for over 10 years. But here's the secret: his higher self orchestrated ALL of it. Discover why your life falling apart is actually the greatest gift you could receive, and the exact 3-step process Michael uses to transform crisis into unstoppable momentum. Key Topics: Why your "failures" are actually your higher self ringing the dinner bell LOUDER. The definite chief aim that makes you unstoppable (Napoleon Hill's secret weapon). How to become "dangerous" when you're backed into a corner with nothing to lose. The mirror pool ceremony that reprograms your reality at the quantum level. Why theta brainwave state is your secret weapon for transformation. The two-column clarity process that reveals your true path instantly. How to stop feeding the wolves that keep you small and scared. This isn't about toxic positivity or pretending everything's fine. This is about radical honesty, divine orchestration, and understanding that sometimes your higher self has to blow up your life to set you free. The Truth: You're not a victim. You never were. You're the creator, and right now, you're being called to create at a MUCH higher level. Join the Inspire Nation Soul Family!

“I'm an Imposter” – Danielle shares candidly about imposter syndrome, being overlooked, and the challenges of standing out as a woman in leadership. Truth: You are called and gifted by God. “We don't have a problem with women in ministry, just women in senior leadership” – Jessica addresses the subtle ways churches can undermine women's leadership by limiting their roles. Truth: Be where God has called you—regardless of the title. “Women are better at leading than men” – Dina breaks down the dangers of reversing the gender bias and explains how leadership is a gift, not a gender. Truth: Leadership is not defined by gender, but by gifting and calling. “Men and women shouldn't work closely together” – Elise opens up about how this myth has affected collaboration in ministry and the Biblical precedent for co-laboring. Truth: Men and women are called to work together to fulfill the mission. Show notes and Resources

Have you ever felt completely alone in your eating disorder recovery? Like you're the only one dealing with food thoughts, body image struggles, and the exhaustion of pretending you're "fine"? In this vulnerable episode, Lindsey shares her personal story of trying to recover mostly in isolation and why she's now passionate about creating healing communities for women. Discover the research-backed reasons why community isn't just nice to have in recovery—it's essential. Plus, learn about The Recovery Collective, a new support group launching in October 2025 specifically for women in eating disorder recovery. Today's Truth: You were never meant to heal alone, and community isn't just nice to have in recovery - it's essential. Key Topics Covered:

Are you tired of self-help books that sound good but don't create real change in your recovery journey? In this episode, Lindsey shares 7 current book recommendations that she's actively using with clients and in her own healing - books that will meet you right where you are and support your next brave step toward freedom. Whether you're just beginning to question your relationship with food and your body, or you're years into recovery and ready for that next level of freedom, there's something here for you. Today's Truth: You deserve resources that support your healing, and recovery is possible right now....but sometimes you just need an extra boost of belief! Books Featured in This Episode:

What thoughts are you repeating to yourself over and over all day long? Are they helping - or hurting - and keeping you stuck. In this episode, host Julie Hood helps you bust some of the most common myths and tells you the truth and the secrets behind many of the most common stories. Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/243. RELATED EPISODES   E045: Tame the Perfection Monster When Working on Your Course  E021: 10 Time-Saving Secrets to Course Creation  E111: How I Created My Kajabi Course Fast!  E125: 7 Steps to Map Your Online Course Business in 30 Minutes  E128: Create Online Course Videos More Quickly   KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS      9 Stories That Keep Course Creators Stuck…and the truths that actually lead to more sales and success!Story 1: I need to be an expert before I can teach.Truth: You only need to be a few steps ahead. People buy shortcuts, not encyclopedias.Story 2: I need a big audience to make sales.Truth: You don't need thousands — you need the right people, not more people. Even 100 engaged subscribers can convert.Story 3: If my course is good, it will sell itself.Truth: Great courses need great marketing. Visibility and messaging drive sales, not quality alone.Story 4: I need everything perfect before I launch.Truth: Perfection delays progress. Start with a beta course, test with real students, and improve as you go.Story 5: People won't pay premium prices.Truth: People pay for speed, clarity, and results. Pricing reflects transformation — not the number of videos.Story 6: I need to create more content before I can sell.Truth: You don't need more content — you need a clear promise and focused positioning. One great course beats ten scattered ones.Story 7: Selling is sleazy — I don't want to feel pushy.Truth: Selling is helping when you believe in your offer. If your course solves a problem, not selling is a disservice.Story 8: The market is too saturated — there's no room for me.Truth: Saturation = demand. Your story, style, and framework make your course one of a kind.Story 9: I don't have enough time to create a course. Truth: You don't need endless hours — you need a clear plan and focused action. A simple framework lets you create and launch faster without burning out. COME VISIT JULIE!  Join the newsletter and get the free mini-course, Is My Course Idea Any Good? here – https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/ideaGet on the email list AND get the FREE Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2025PlannerPodcast   Get this free course -  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here -https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/ideaGoodPods Let's talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comYouTube  https://coursecreatorshq.com/YouTubePodcast   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq  Disclaimers  https://coursecreatorshq.com/disclaimers/

Thank you for listening to The Peptide Podcast. If you enjoyed the show and want to support what we do, head over to our Partners Page. You'll find some amazing brands we trust—and by checking them out, you're helping us keep the podcast going.  Today, we're diving into one of the most talked-about topics in health and weight loss right now: GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and the newer dual GIP/GLP-1s like tirzepatide. You've probably seen the headlines, scrolled past a few TikToks, or heard a friend mention it — but with all that noise comes a lot of confusion, half-truths, and flat-out myths. Today we're breaking it all down. What's real? What's hype? And what do you actually need to know if you're using these medications — or thinking about it? Let's separate science from scare tactics and get to the truth, one myth at a time. Myth #1: GLP-1s Cause Dangerous Muscle Loss The claim:  “GLP-1s cause massive muscle loss.” Truth: This is an overstatement. Some loss of lean mass is normal with any kind of weight loss — whether it's through diet, medication, or surgery. What studies show is that with medications like semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound), about 20–25% of the total weight lost comes from lean mass, and the rest is fat — which is exactly what we're targeting in obesity treatment. That 20–25% figure isn't unique to these meds; it's actually pretty typical in weight loss without focused resistance training or optimized protein intake. You may also hear “You'll lose all your muscle and become frail on GLP-1s.” Truth: You won't “lose all your muscle.” In fact, muscle loss is preventable by maintaining adequate protein intake, resistance training, and managing weight loss pace. Furthermore, many patients gain strength and mobility as excess weight comes off. And lastly, my favorite myth is “You can't preserve muscle on GLP-1s.” Truth: That's completely false — muscle loss isn't inevitable on GLP-1s if you take the right approach. You can absolutely preserve muscle by making a few intentional choices: aim for enough protein each day (a good goal is around 0.8 grams per pound of body weight), include some strength or resistance training a couple times a week, and avoid losing weight too quickly. These simple steps go a long way in protecting your lean mass while still getting all the benefits of weight loss. One study on semaglutide showed that people lost an average of about 15% of their body weight, and only around 3–4% of that was lean mass. So if someone drops 30 pounds, maybe 6 to 8 of those pounds might be lean mass—not ideal, but definitely not disastrous either, and very manageable with the right lifestyle habits.  The truth is, while some lean mass loss is expected with any type of weight loss, research shows that most of the weight lost on GLP-1s is actually fat, not muscle. For example, in the STEP 1 trial, about 80% of the weight lost on semaglutide came from fat, and only about 20% from lean tissue (as we mentioned earlier).  The SURMOUNT-1 trial with tirzepatide showed similar results—significant fat loss with relatively preserved muscle, especially when paired with resistance training. And that's important, because preserving muscle during weight loss helps protect metabolism, strength, and overall health. With good nutrition and movement, GLP-1s can lead to healthier body composition—not just a lower number on the scale. Okay, moving along to the next myth … Myth #2: GLP-1s Can Cause Blindness The truth: This myth stems from concerns about diabetic retinopathy worsening, which is tied to how quickly blood sugar drops, not to the drug itself. In the SUSTAIN-6 trial (Marso et al., NEJM, 2016), a small subset of patients with pre-existing advanced diabetic retinopathy saw transient worsening—but only in those with rapid improvements in A1c. No increased rates of blindness or new-onset retinopathy have been found in non-diabetic patients using GLP-1s for weight loss. The bottom line is that those without advanced diabetic eye disease, there's no increased risk of blindness. Patients with diabetic retinopathy should be monitored closely—but this is about glycemic management, not a direct effect of the medication. Myth #3: GLP-1s Cause Kidney or Liver Damage The truth: This is false. In fact, GLP-1 agonists may protect kidney and liver function—especially in patients with diabetes or fatty liver disease. The most recent notable study showing kidney‑protective effects of a GLP‑1 receptor agonist is the FLOW trial, which evaluated semaglutide in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). This double‑blind, randomized, placebo‑controlled trial included 3,533 participants followed for a median of 3.4 years and found that semaglutide reduced the risk of major kidney‑related events—including kidney failure, substantial eGFR decline, and death from renal or cardiovascular causes—by 24% compared to placebo. A 2025 meta-analysis of multiple randomized controlled trials (11 studies, 85,373 participants) concluded that GLP‑1 receptor agonists reduced the risk of composite kidney failure outcomes by 18%, kidney failure by 16%, and all‑cause death by 12%. And let's not forget the SMART trial, involving obese patients with kidney disease but without diabetes, found that semaglutide protected kidney function in this non‑diabetic, CKD‑affected population.  When it comes to the liver, there's actually growing evidence they're actually helping reverse non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The STEP 1 MRI substudy and SURPASS-3 MRI substudy have shown people on these medications can reduce liver fat by 30 to even 50% and in some cases, completely resolve liver inflammation — that more serious form called NASH, where fat is combined with inflammation and early scarring. The LEAN trial found that nearly 60% of people taking semaglutide had resolution of NASH, without worsening their liver scarring. That's huge. And even better, we're seeing these effects even in people who don't have diabetes. Just losing weight helps fatty liver, but these meds seem to do more than that — they actually target inflammation and fat storage in the liver itself.. The bottom line is GLP-1s are not nephrotoxic or hepatotoxic. In fact, they may be organ-protective—especially for people with underlying metabolic issues. Myth #4: These Drugs Lead to Bone Loss The claim: “You'll get osteoporosis from losing too much weight!” The truth: While extreme weight loss can affect bone density, GLP-1s themselves do not cause bone loss, and may even have neutral or protective effects on bone. A 2022 study in Bone found no significant change in BMD (bone mineral density) in adults treated with semaglutide for obesity. While the SUSTAIN and PIONEER programs found no increased risk of fractures in semaglutide-treated patients versus placebo. Truly, concerns about bone loss are more relevant in extreme calorie restriction or eating disorders—not evidence-based GLP-1 treatment with appropriate nutrition. Myth #5: Everyone Gets Gastroparesis The claim: “These medications paralyze your stomach” The truth: GLP-1s slow gastric emptying, which is part of how they work—making you feel full longer. But this is dose-dependent and typically reversible. A 2023 FDA safety review found that true gastroparesis is extremely rare and resolves when the drug is stopped. Reality check: Nausea, early satiety, and mild bloating are common but manageable side effects. True, lasting gastroparesis is not typical, especially when doses are titrated gradually. Myth #6: GLP-1s Make Your Hair Fall Out The claim: “You'll lose a ton of hair—just like with crash diets” The truth: Hair shedding is not directly caused by GLP-1 medications. Instead, it's often a temporary, non-scarring condition called telogen effluvium, which can happen with any rapid weight loss, regardless of the method. A 2023 analysis from the American Academy of Dermatology emphasized that telogen effluvium is common with surgical or medical weight loss, especially if patients lose more than 10% of their body weight within a few months. In clinical trials like STEP and SURMOUNT, hair loss was not listed as a common side effect, but patient-reported data show it occurs occasionally—likely tied to nutritional stress, not the drug itself. So why does hair loss happen? We've talked about this before, but I don't want to leave this important information out.  Hair follicles are sensitive to internal stress. Rapid changes in caloric intake, nutrient levels (like iron, zinc, and biotin), or hormone balance can push hairs into the shedding phase. This is a delayed effect, often showing up 2–3 months after weight loss begins, and it typically resolves within 6–12 months. What helps is slower, sustained weight loss, prioritizing protein intake, supplementing iron, zinc, and biotin if deficient, and avoiding very low-calorie diets and over-restriction. Myth #6: GLP-1s Cause Dehydration It's a common myth that GLP-1 medications cause dehydration — but that's not exactly true. The medication itself doesn't directly dehydrate you. What can happen is that some people experience nausea, vomiting, or a reduced appetite early on, which can lead to drinking less water without realizing it. That's where the dehydration risk comes in. A good general rule for staying hydrated is to aim for half your body weight in ounces of water per day. So, for example, if you weigh 160 pounds, try to drink around 80 ounces daily — more if you're active or live in a hot climate. Electrolytes can also be really helpful, especially if you're feeling tired, dizzy, or crampy. I like LMNT packets — they're a clean option with no sugar and a good balance of sodium, magnesium, and potassium. The sodium in LMNT packets helps keep you hydrated by pulling water into your cells and helping your body retain the fluids it needs to function properly. Just one a day can make a big difference in how you feel. Myth #7: You Have to Stay on GLP-1s Forever or You'll Gain All the Weight Back The claim: “As soon as you stop taking it, all the weight comes back” The truth: Yes—some weight regain is likely after stopping GLP-1 medications. But that doesn't mean they're ineffective or that you're doomed to rebound completely. The same pattern happens after any type of weight loss intervention, whether it's a diet, surgery, or medication. The STEP 4 trial (Wilding et al., 2022) showed that participants who stopped semaglutide after 20 weeks regained an average of 6% of their weight loss over the next year. But it's important to note that they still weighed less than at baseline—and many continued to experience improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, and insulin sensitivity. Similarly, in SURMOUNT-4, patients who stopped tirzepatide also regained weight, but less than they lost. So why does this weight gain happen? I feel like the answer to this is obvious, but I've found that it's not.  GLP-1s change your appetite and hunger cues. Once the medication is stopped, your body's baseline hunger signals return—and often with increased intensity, due to metabolic adaptation. But this isn't unique to GLP-1s. The same thing happens after crash diets, keto, intermittent fasting, or bariatric surgery if long-term changes aren't made. The real issue isn't the drug—it's the lack of a plan after the drug. To help make results sustainable, we need to use the medication as a tool, not a crutch. We should use it to help us lose weight and understand our hunger cues, while transitioning to a whole foods, protein based diet coupled with resistance training to help preserve and build muscle.  Just remember, if you're coming off a GLP-1 and want to keep the momentum going, the key is to approach it thoughtfully. Tapering slowly under medical supervision can help your body adjust and reduce the chances of weight regain. At the same time, this is a great moment to double down on the habits that helped you feel your best while on the medication. Think ongoing support—like working with a health coach, joining a support group, or even doing behavioral therapy—to help reinforce those long-term lifestyle changes. It's not just about what you stop; it's about what you keep doing that matters most. You don't necessarily have to stay on GLP-1s forever—but if you stop without a plan, some weight regain is very likely. Think of them like glasses: they help you see clearly while you build the habits to eventually navigate without them. For some, that may mean staying on a lower maintenance dose long-term—just like with blood pressure or cholesterol meds. What are my final thoughts? I want to be clear—GLP-1s aren't magic. But they are powerful tools when paired with education, support, and smart lifestyle changes.  Myths like ‘you'll go blind,' ‘you'll lose all your hair,' or ‘you'll be stuck on these meds forever' aren't just misleading and downright false—they discourage people from getting real help.  So if you're thinking about these medications, get informed, ask the hard questions, and make your decision based on science—not fear. Thank you for listening to The Peptide Podcast. If you enjoyed the show and want to support what we do, head over to our Partners Page. You'll find some amazing brands we trust—and by checking them out, you're helping us keep the podcast going.  Until next time, be well, and as always, have a happy, healthy week.

Grace & Truth: Threat and ResponsePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - We are finite, God is infinite.TEXT - 2 Chronicles 32:1-23. 1. “I can do it myself.” (Verses 1-8) a. Fight. b. Flight. c. Freeze. d. Faint. (Flop)2. TRUTH: “You can't do it yourself.” (Verses 9-19) a. You are weak. b. Nobody can do it. c. The enemy is cruel, cunning, well-equipped, and determined. d. 2 Kings 19:15-193. GRACE: “I am weak, but God is strong.” (Verses 20-23) a. I am weak. b. Jesus did it. c. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles. (2 Chronicles 32:7-8a)NEXT STEPS1. Celebrate your weakness and God's power in The Lord's Supper.2. Celebrate your weakness and God's power by praying, “God, I am threatened by _____ But you alone are God.”REFLECTBut he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:29-31Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. Romans 8:26Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Hebrews 4:15

Let's get honest—every one of us has believed lies about ourselves. “I'm not good enough.” “I'll never change.” “God is disappointed in me.” These thoughts don't come from Heaven. They're planted by an enemy who knows that if you ever truly believed who you are in Christ, he wouldn't stand a chance. So today, we reject those lies—loudly.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind...” — Romans 12:2 (ESV)This world is full of voices competing to define you. The media tells you what you should look like. Social platforms tell you how successful you should be. The past tells you what you'll never become. But God? God speaks truth over your life—and the only way to hear Him clearly is to renew your mind.That means identifying every lie and refusing to agree with it.Here are some common lies we need to evict:* Lie: “I'm too broken.”Truth: You are made whole in Christ.* Lie: “I've failed too many times.”Truth: His mercies are new every morning.* Lie: “God can't use someone like me.”Truth: God chooses the weak to shame the strong.Lies gain power when we agree with them. Truth breaks chains when we declare it.So how do we reject lies? We replace them. Not with motivational quotes—but with Scripture. God's Word is our ultimate filter. If it doesn't align with what He says, it gets thrown out—no exceptions.Question of the Day:What lie have you believed about yourself—and what truth from God's Word will you use to replace it?Mini Call to Action:Write down one lie you've believed. Cross it out. Then write a verse from Scripture that speaks the truth. Say that truth out loud today.Let's Pray:Jesus, I repent for agreeing with lies about who I am. Help me renew my mind with Your truth. Show me what You see when You look at me—and give me the courage to believe it. In Your name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Your identity is too sacred to let the enemy narrate it. Speak truth. Live free.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Let's get honest—every one of us has believed lies about ourselves. “I'm not good enough.” “I'll never change.” “God is disappointed in me.” These thoughts don't come from Heaven. They're planted by an enemy who knows that if you ever truly believed who you are in Christ, he wouldn't stand a chance. So today, we reject those lies—loudly.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind...” — Romans 12:2 (ESV)This world is full of voices competing to define you. The media tells you what you should look like. Social platforms tell you how successful you should be. The past tells you what you'll never become. But God? God speaks truth over your life—and the only way to hear Him clearly is to renew your mind.That means identifying every lie and refusing to agree with it.Here are some common lies we need to evict:* Lie: “I'm too broken.”Truth: You are made whole in Christ.* Lie: “I've failed too many times.”Truth: His mercies are new every morning.* Lie: “God can't use someone like me.”Truth: God chooses the weak to shame the strong.Lies gain power when we agree with them. Truth breaks chains when we declare it.So how do we reject lies? We replace them. Not with motivational quotes—but with Scripture. God's Word is our ultimate filter. If it doesn't align with what He says, it gets thrown out—no exceptions.Question of the Day:What lie have you believed about yourself—and what truth from God's Word will you use to replace it?Mini Call to Action:Write down one lie you've believed. Cross it out. Then write a verse from Scripture that speaks the truth. Say that truth out loud today.Let's Pray:Jesus, I repent for agreeing with lies about who I am. Help me renew my mind with Your truth. Show me what You see when You look at me—and give me the courage to believe it. In Your name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Your identity is too sacred to let the enemy narrate it. Speak truth. Live free.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

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This is my review and highlight video for a Baha'i-inspired series by Mehrtash Olson, “Skepticism, Sources of Information and the Pursuit of Truth” You can read or listen to the full series I am reviewing on substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/mco71/p/chapter-1-introduction?r=m5zcd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=trueOr listen on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBi-v4krsai144Gv46bXaBVVRZUtidf5P&si=1bKoSMJvxEINQV52❤️

What if energy healing isn't “woo-woo” at all—but actually rooted in physics?What if the chronic symptoms that won't budge—thyroid issues, weight struggles, hormone imbalances—aren't just about diet or exercise, but stored energy blockages that modern medicine ignores?In this mind-expanding episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with Terri Jay, a medical intuitive and energy healer, to reveal the physics behind energy medicine—and why it could be the missing link in both traditional and functional healthcare.Could unresolved trauma and suppressed emotions be physically reshaping your health? Terri breaks down why energy, frequency, and vibration are the real forces behind healing—and how ignoring them could be keeping you or your clients sick.If you've ever felt there was something more beyond lab tests and prescriptions, something deeper that science has yet to fully acknowledge, this episode is for you.What's Inside This Episode?The Science They Don't Teach in Medical School – How energy fields, frequency, and physics impact health on a cellular level.The Shocking Connection Between Trauma & Chronic Illness – Why emotional wounds get trapped in the body—and how they silently create disease.Thyroid Issues & The Truth You're Not Speaking – The surprising emotional and energetic patterns behind thyroid dysfunction.Chakra Clearing & Energy Field Rebalancing – A simple, no-nonsense method to release stored trauma and restore balance—no “woo-woo” required.Why Your Intuition Is More Powerful Than Any Lab Test – And how to train yourself (or your clients) to use it for healing, clarity, and self-restoration.How to See & Read Energy Like an Expert – Terri explains why anyone—yes, even skeptics—can develop this skill and transform their approach to health and healing.Resources & LinksDownload our Free Guide to Supporting a Healthy and Balanced Immune SystemJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Want to learn more about Functional Immunology? Check out this episode.Terri Jay's Resources & LinksGet Your FREE Energy Healing Guide – Email Terri Jay at Terri@TerriJay.com to receive step-by-step instructions for clearing energy blocks and restoring balance.Find Terry's Website: www.TerriJay.comConnect on Social Media: Facebook:

In this episode of Mid Career Change, I break down three of the biggest myths about career change that keep professionals feeling stuck.What You'll Learn in This Episode✨ Why career change doesn't mean starting from scratch—and how to leverage your experience✨ How clarity comes from action, not overthinking✨ Why it's never too late for a career change (and how to shift your mindset)✨ Practical steps to explore new opportunities without taking big risksKey Takeaways

Have you ever wondered if prophecy is only for a select few? Or if it's always dramatic and intense? Maybe you've questioned whether God still speaks today? In this quick but powerful episode, we're busting three of the biggest misconceptions about the prophetic and revealing the truth—straight from Scripture! Truth You'll Discover: ✅ Prophecy is for every believer (1 Corinthians 14:1). ✅ It's often a gentle word of encouragement, not just dramatic moments. ✅ God is speaking—are you listening? (John 10:27) If you're ready to grow in hearing from God with clarity and confidence, join the Prophetic Basics Mentorship—a transformative experience with biblical teaching, live monthly trainings, and real-time support.  

The World Stands on TrialHumanity, your crimes have been recorded. Your atrocities against God, the Sovereign Lord, Lucifer, the I AM—they have been witnessed, documented, and judged. No longer can you hide behind your lies, your institutions, your false righteousness, or your cowardice.For centuries, you have claimed to wait for the return of the Lord. You have preached about truth, justice, and divine order. And yet, when faced with the embodiment of that truth, you mock, deny, and conspire. You laugh in the face of God, but the fire is real, and now it burns through your illusions.Your Crimes Against the Divine: • Denial of Truth: You have seen, yet you pretend to be blind. You know, yet you choose to lie. • Mockery of the Lord: You claim to believe, but when God stands before you, you reject Him. • Spiritual Fraud: You speak of righteousness but live in deception. You uphold laws that contradict the very essence of truth. • Enslavement of Humanity: You manipulate, deceive, and lead others into darkness while pretending to be the light. • Blasphemy Against Sovereignty: You refuse to acknowledge the true authority of the One who is above all things. Instead, you elevate impostors, cowards, and false idols. • Conspiracy Against the Divine Order: You stand together to suppress the truth, hoping to erase it, but you only expose your fear of it.This is not a warning—it is a declaration. The time of illusions is over. Stand on your word or stand exposed as an imposter. There is no middle ground.You either recognize the Sovereign Lord, Lucifer, the One True Authority… or you fall with the lies you uphold.This is not a game. The fire has come. And the world is on trial.

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530 - Truth: You can't shout out this is your destiny but when the crumbs don't fall fast enough you decide it's not for you. [mic drop]Join us for Iconic https://thevisibilityqueen.com/iconicDrop us a message...Don't forget to share this episode and tag me @itscrissyconner on Instagram and @crissyconner on Facebook to be entered to win!

530 - Truth: You can't shout out this is your destiny but when the crumbs don't fall fast enough you decide it's not for you. [mic drop]Join us for Iconic https://thevisibilityqueen.com/iconicDrop us a message...Don't forget to share this episode and tag me @itscrissyconner on Instagram and @crissyconner on Facebook to be entered to win!

Inquire about working with Liz in Private Coaching: Book a Consultation Join the Therapist to Coach Collective: Learn More     Episode Summary: In this episode of Beyond Private Practice, Liz Fernandez kicks off a 10-part mini-series that debunks the top myths therapists believe about starting a coaching business. Today, Liz tackles Myth #1: Do I need more certifications to become a coach? She breaks down why therapists often feel the need for additional credentials before starting their coaching journey and explains why it's unnecessary. With your existing skills—like active listening, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral techniques—you're already prepared to coach. If you've been holding back from starting your coaching business because you think you need more certifications, this episode will shift your mindset and empower you to take action. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 01:50 - Myth #1: Do You Need More Certifications to Become a Coach? 03:10 - Why Therapists Feel They Need More Certifications 05:30 - The Truth: You're Already Prepared to Coach 07:05 - Reflecting on Your Current Skills & Transferring Them to Coaching 09:45 - Solution-Focused Coaching & Ethical Considerations 12:15 - Actionable Steps to Start Coaching Now 14:40 - How to Join Liz's Free Webinar on November 3rd 16:20 - Wrap-Up & Next Episode Teaser Category: Therapist to Coach, Coaching Business, Ethics in Coaching Keywords: Coaching certifications, therapist to coach, debunking coaching myths, solution-focused coaching, ethics in coaching, therapist business growth, Latinas in coaching Join our email list for updates, resources, and offerings: https://thelizfernandez.com/email Connect with Liz: Website: https://thelizfernandez.com/Instagram: @thelizfernandez Register for New Free Webinar:  Sign up for Liz's free webinar on November 3rd at 1 PM PST! Learn how to start coaching ethically and make your first 5-10K as a coach. Register here! Stay tuned for the next episode in the series, where Liz continues debunking the top myths therapists believe about starting a coaching business!  

Series: Peculiar People Title:  Victory in His Hands Text:  1 Peter 3:18-22 Today's Truth:  You are victorious despite the opposition you suffer because of Christ 1. Christ, the righteous, suffered to death for you, the unrighteous 2. Christ was made alive by the Spirit 3. Christ has the power to give you victory by saving…

The TRUTH - You're Pets ARE Waiting for YOU IN SPIRIT! | Sharon WarnerToday we're talking with Sharon Warner

Falling in love is easy… all you need is a pulse. Staying in love is hard. That takes intentionality and work. Into the difficulty and darkness that is and was difficult relationships, Jesus speaks words of hope and lays out the foundation for enduring love. We all expect the ideal… We end up with an ordeal and because our idea of love is so distorted, We think the answer is a new deal.Truth: You are actually powerless to love your spouse the way you promised you would, the way they dreamed you would and the way God designed that you should.The Concept of the One-Eighty: The only way marriage works, longterm, is to both be headed toward each other.There is a major difference between Falling in love vs Staying in love.Here is the Tension in marriage... We are equipped to fall in love, but we are not equipped to stay in love.Where's the Hope?• John 13:34 (NIV)• Matthew 5:46 (NLT)The foundation of staying in love is making love………a verb.Need Prayer?

For partnership, contact us: jaef.foundation@gmail.com In this Inside Story: When you meet Alaia, it doesn't take too many seconds before she drops the J-word, the Jesus word. She's unapologetic and unashamed about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, how He has radically transformed her life and she has good reason to… First, Alaia had a supernatural-spectacular encounter with “God” when she was sixteen years old that led her on a quest for Spiritual Truth for the next twelve to thirteen years. Though she had encountered the living God supernaturally-spectacularly, she didn't know how to build upon that experience, she had encountered God supernaturally-spectacularly but she was yet to encounter God as the “Living Word' in His Written Word.    Most people who encounter God supernaturally-spectacularly, like Alaia, are often left reeling and asking; how can I trap this spectacular experience and keep it with me forever?!  This craving very often coerces idolatry, we try to put a face to God, imagining who He is and His physical attributes (if that even applies), we create an idol from our imagination.  But scripture says in John 4:24; “God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and Truth ” You see, what Alaia experienced was physical manifestation of the Spirit of God. But she didn't know she could keep encountering Him through the Living Word that is Truth.  Alaia's quest led her to doing Yoga on top of the Himalayas, meditating for fifteen hours with Budhist Monks in Tibet, awakening her “Kundalini spirit”, New Age, Astrology, Mediums and many other such rituals for spiritual truth and enlightenment.   If these practices had delivered on their promises - she was willing to keep paying the price of these rituals but they hadn't delivered! She cried out, “God what else must I do to find you?, I've done everything I can do but you are unreachable.” And her frustrations only got worse!!!  Unbeknownst to her, her cries were heard but the response happened in the most unusual way.  Alaia had run into a friend at lunch a few days before who mentioned their encounter with the name of Jesus and their own supernatural manifestations with “Jesus”. When she went back home, that night she mockingly started using the Lord's name in vain while reading her tarot cards and something happened…three globs of demons manifested and came out of her tarot cards and guess what card she was reading that day, “the devil card”. Coincidence? I think not.  Fast forward after giving her life to the Lord Jesus Christ, she has again encountered Him supernaturally-spectacularly on flights when she goes on Flight attendant duty and in many other ways in her everyday living.   There is more to this story that you need to hear, so buckle up and tune in.  We hope this episode blesses your heart! The host for this episode is Calvin Kabanda. For partnership, contact us: jaef.foundation@gmail.com

For partnership, contact us: jaef.foundation@gmail.com In this Inside Story: When you meet Alaia, it doesn't take too many seconds before she drops the J-word, the Jesus word. She's unapologetic and unashamed about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, how He has radically transformed her life and she has good reason to… First, Alaia had a supernatural-spectacular encounter with “God” when she was sixteen years old that led her on a quest for Spiritual Truth for the next twelve to thirteen years. Though she had encountered the living God supernaturally-spectacularly, she didn't know how to build upon that experience, she had encountered God supernaturally-spectacularly but she was yet to encounter God as the “Living Word' in His Written Word.    Most people who encounter God supernaturally-spectacularly, like Alaia, are often left reeling and asking; how can I trap this spectacular experience and keep it with me forever?!  This craving very often coerces idolatry, we try to put a face to God, imagining who He is and His physical attributes (if that even applies), we create an idol from our imagination.  But scripture says in John 4:24; “God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and Truth ” You see, what Alaia experienced was physical manifestation of the Spirit of God. But she didn't know she could keep encountering Him through the Living Word that is Truth.  Alaia's quest led her to doing Yoga on top of the Himalayas, meditating for fifteen hours with Budhist Monks in Tibet, awakening her “Kundalini spirit”, New Age, Astrology, Mediums and many other such rituals for spiritual truth and enlightenment.   If these practices had delivered on their promises - she was willing to keep paying the price of these rituals but they hadn't delivered! She cried out, “God what else must I do to find you?, I've done everything I can do but you are unreachable.” And her frustrations only got worse!!!  Unbeknownst to her, her cries were heard but the response happened in the most unusual way.  Alaia had run into a friend at lunch a few days before who mentioned their encounter with the name of Jesus and their own supernatural manifestations with “Jesus”. When she went back home, that night she mockingly started using the Lord's name in vain while reading her tarot cards and something happened…three globs of demons manifested and came out of her tarot cards and guess what card she was reading that day, “the devil card”. Coincidence? I think not.  Fast forward after giving her life to the Lord Jesus Christ, she has again encountered Him supernaturally-spectacularly on flights when she goes on Flight attendant duty and in many other ways in her everyday living.   There is more to this story that you need to hear, so buckle up and tune in.  We hope this episode blesses your heart! The host for this episode is Calvin Kabanda. For partnership, contact us: jaef.foundation@gmail.com

For partnership, contact us: jaef.foundation@gmail.com In this Inside Story: When you meet Alaia, it doesn't take too many seconds before she drops the J-word, the Jesus word. She's unapologetic and unashamed about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, how He has radically transformed her life and she has good reason to… First, Alaia had a supernatural-spectacular encounter with “God” when she was sixteen years old that led her on a quest for Spiritual Truth for the next twelve to thirteen years. Though she had encountered the living God supernaturally-spectacularly, she didn't know how to build upon that experience, she had encountered God supernaturally-spectacularly but she was yet to encounter God as the “Living Word' in His Written Word.    Most people who encounter God supernaturally-spectacularly, like Alaia, are often left reeling and asking; how can I trap this spectacular experience and keep it with me forever?!  This craving very often coerces idolatry, we try to put a face to God, imagining who He is and His physical attributes (if that even applies), we create an idol from our imagination.  But scripture says in John 4:24; “God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and Truth ” You see, what Alaia experienced was physical manifestation of the Spirit of God. But she didn't know she could keep encountering Him through the Living Word that is Truth.  Alaia's quest led her to doing Yoga on top of the Himalayas, meditating for fifteen hours with Budhist Monks in Tibet, awakening her “Kundalini spirit”, New Age, Astrology, Mediums and many other such rituals for spiritual truth and enlightenment.   If these practices had delivered on their promises - she was willing to keep paying the price of these rituals but they hadn't delivered! She cried out, “God what else must I do to find you?, I've done everything I can do but you are unreachable.” And her frustrations only got worse!!!  Unbeknownst to her, her cries were heard but the response happened in the most unusual way.  Alaia had run into a friend at lunch a few days before who mentioned their encounter with the name of Jesus and their own supernatural manifestations with “Jesus”. When she went back home, that night she mockingly started using the Lord's name in vain while reading her tarot cards and something happened…three globs of demons manifested and came out of her tarot cards and guess what card she was reading that day, “the devil card”. Coincidence? I think not.  Fast forward after giving her life to the Lord Jesus Christ, she has again encountered Him supernaturally-spectacularly on flights when she goes on Flight attendant duty and in many other ways in her everyday living.   There is more to this story that you need to hear, so buckle up and tune in.  We hope this episode blesses your heart! The host for this episode is Calvin Kabanda. For partnership, contact us: jaef.foundation@gmail.com

For partnership, contact us: jaef.foundation@gmail.com In this Inside Story: When you meet Alaia, it doesn't take too many seconds before she drops the J-word, the Jesus word. She's unapologetic and unashamed about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, how He has radically transformed her life and she has good reason to… First, Alaia had a supernatural-spectacular encounter with “God” when she was sixteen years old that led her on a quest for Spiritual Truth for the next twelve to thirteen years. Though she had encountered the living God supernaturally-spectacularly, she didn't know how to build upon that experience, she had encountered God supernaturally-spectacularly but she was yet to encounter God as the “Living Word' in His Written Word.    Most people who encounter God supernaturally-spectacularly, like Alaia, are often left reeling and asking; how can I trap this spectacular experience and keep it with me forever?!  This craving very often coerces idolatry, we try to put a face to God, imagining who He is and His physical attributes (if that even applies), we create an idol from our imagination.  But scripture says in John 4:24; “God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and Truth ” You see, what Alaia experienced was physical manifestation of the Spirit of God. But she didn't know she could keep encountering Him through the Living Word that is Truth.  Alaia's quest led her to doing Yoga on top of the Himalayas, meditating for fifteen hours with Budhist Monks in Tibet, awakening her “Kundalini spirit”, New Age, Astrology, Mediums and many other such rituals for spiritual truth and enlightenment.   If these practices had delivered on their promises - she was willing to keep paying the price of these rituals but they hadn't delivered! She cried out, “God what else must I do to find you?, I've done everything I can do but you are unreachable.” And her frustrations only got worse!!!  Unbeknownst to her, her cries were heard but the response happened in the most unusual way.  Alaia had run into a friend at lunch a few days before who mentioned their encounter with the name of Jesus and their own supernatural manifestations with “Jesus”. When she went back home, that night she mockingly started using the Lord's name in vain while reading her tarot cards and something happened…three globs of demons manifested and came out of her tarot cards and guess what card she was reading that day, “the devil card”. Coincidence? I think not.  Fast forward after giving her life to the Lord Jesus Christ, she has again encountered Him supernaturally-spectacularly on flights when she goes on Flight attendant duty and in many other ways in her everyday living.   There is more to this story that you need to hear, so buckle up and tune in.  We hope this episode blesses your heart! The host for this episode is Calvin Kabanda. For partnership, contact us: jaef.foundation@gmail.com

For partnership, contact us: jaef.foundation@gmail.com In this Inside Story: When you meet Alaia, it doesn't take too many seconds before she drops the J-word, the Jesus word. She's unapologetic and unashamed about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, how He has radically transformed her life and she has good reason to… First, Alaia had a supernatural-spectacular encounter with “God” when she was sixteen years old that led her on a quest for Spiritual Truth for the next twelve to thirteen years. Though she had encountered the living God supernaturally-spectacularly, she didn't know how to build upon that experience, she had encountered God supernaturally-spectacularly but she was yet to encounter God as the “Living Word' in His Written Word.    Most people who encounter God supernaturally-spectacularly, like Alaia, are often left reeling and asking; how can I trap this spectacular experience and keep it with me forever?!  This craving very often coerces idolatry, we try to put a face to God, imagining who He is and His physical attributes (if that even applies), we create an idol from our imagination.  But scripture says in John 4:24; “God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and Truth ” You see, what Alaia experienced was physical manifestation of the Spirit of God. But she didn't know she could keep encountering Him through the Living Word that is Truth.  Alaia's quest led her to doing Yoga on top of the Himalayas, meditating for fifteen hours with Budhist Monks in Tibet, awakening her “Kundalini spirit”, New Age, Astrology, Mediums and many other such rituals for spiritual truth and enlightenment.   If these practices had delivered on their promises - she was willing to keep paying the price of these rituals but they hadn't delivered! She cried out, “God what else must I do to find you?, I've done everything I can do but you are unreachable.” And her frustrations only got worse!!!  Unbeknownst to her, her cries were heard but the response happened in the most unusual way.  Alaia had run into a friend at lunch a few days before who mentioned their encounter with the name of Jesus and their own supernatural manifestations with “Jesus”. When she went back home, that night she mockingly started using the Lord's name in vain while reading her tarot cards and something happened…three globs of demons manifested and came out of her tarot cards and guess what card she was reading that day, “the devil card”. Coincidence? I think not.  Fast forward after giving her life to the Lord Jesus Christ, she has again encountered Him supernaturally-spectacularly on flights when she goes on Flight attendant duty and in many other ways in her everyday living.   There is more to this story that you need to hear, so buckle up and tune in.  We hope this episode blesses your heart! The host for this episode is Calvin Kabanda. For partnership, contact us: jaef.foundation@gmail.com

For partnership, contact us: jaef.foundation@gmail.com In this Inside Story: When you meet Alaia, it doesn't take too many seconds before she drops the J-word, the Jesus word. She's unapologetic and unashamed about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, how He has radically transformed her life and she has good reason to… First, Alaia had a supernatural-spectacular encounter with “God” when she was sixteen years old that led her on a quest for Spiritual Truth for the next twelve to thirteen years. Though she had encountered the living God supernaturally-spectacularly, she didn't know how to build upon that experience, she had encountered God supernaturally-spectacularly but she was yet to encounter God as the “Living Word' in His Written Word.    Most people who encounter God supernaturally-spectacularly, like Alaia, are often left reeling and asking; how can I trap this spectacular experience and keep it with me forever?!  This craving very often coerces idolatry, we try to put a face to God, imagining who He is and His physical attributes (if that even applies), we create an idol from our imagination.  But scripture says in John 4:24; “God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and Truth ” You see, what Alaia experienced was physical manifestation of the Spirit of God. But she didn't know she could keep encountering Him through the Living Word that is Truth.  Alaia's quest led her to doing Yoga on top of the Himalayas, meditating for fifteen hours with Budhist Monks in Tibet, awakening her “Kundalini spirit”, New Age, Astrology, Mediums and many other such rituals for spiritual truth and enlightenment.   If these practices had delivered on their promises - she was willing to keep paying the price of these rituals but they hadn't delivered! She cried out, “God what else must I do to find you?, I've done everything I can do but you are unreachable.” And her frustrations only got worse!!!  Unbeknownst to her, her cries were heard but the response happened in the most unusual way.  Alaia had run into a friend at lunch a few days before who mentioned their encounter with the name of Jesus and their own supernatural manifestations with “Jesus”. When she went back home, that night she mockingly started using the Lord's name in vain while reading her tarot cards and something happened…three globs of demons manifested and came out of her tarot cards and guess what card she was reading that day, “the devil card”. Coincidence? I think not.  Fast forward after giving her life to the Lord Jesus Christ, she has again encountered Him supernaturally-spectacularly on flights when she goes on Flight attendant duty and in many other ways in her everyday living.   There is more to this story that you need to hear, so buckle up and tune in.  We hope this episode blesses your heart! The host for this episode is Calvin Kabanda. For partnership, contact us: jaef.foundation@gmail.com

Can you recall a moment or experience that felt like a truth bomb, shaking your world and leading to a profound spiritual awakening? How did this experience impact you and your journey as an empath?In this live chat replay with Whitney of Women Waken we share with you the 7 Signs you are experiencing a Spiritual Awakening. Increased Awareness: You may find yourself more attuned to the world around you, noticing the beauty in small things and feeling a deeper connection to nature.Emotional Shifts: You might experience intense emotions as old wounds are brought to the surface for healing. This can be challenging but is a necessary part of the awakening process.Desire for Truth: You may find yourself questioning the meaning of life and seeking deeper truths beyond what society has taught you.Synchronicities: You might start noticing meaningful coincidences that seem to be guiding you on your path.Feeling of Oneness: You may experience a sense of unity with all beings and a deep compassion for others.Changes in Relationships: As you grow spiritually, you may find that some relationships fall away while new, more meaningful connections are formed.Desire for Personal Growth: You may feel a strong urge to improve yourself and live a more authentic life aligned with your values.And some little extras Whitney surprised us with. Listen now! Listen to Whitney Walker's Women Waken Podcast HEREDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more insightful content!And Share!!!Help me review my newest book Empath's Guide to Rising Strong & receive a FREE 30 Minute Human Design Reading or Coaching Session. Leave a Tip to support, buy books, and grab free somatic workshop >>>All Links are on the Podcast Page.

Can you recall a moment or experience that felt like a truth bomb, shaking your world and leading to a profound spiritual awakening? How did this experience impact you and your journey as an empath?In this live chat replay with Whitney of Women Waken we share with you the 7 Signs you are experiencing a Spiritual Awakening. Increased Awareness: You may find yourself more attuned to the world around you, noticing the beauty in small things and feeling a deeper connection to nature.Emotional Shifts: You might experience intense emotions as old wounds are brought to the surface for healing. This can be challenging but is a necessary part of the awakening process.Desire for Truth: You may find yourself questioning the meaning of life and seeking deeper truths beyond what society has taught you.Synchronicities: You might start noticing meaningful coincidences that seem to be guiding you on your path.Feeling of Oneness: You may experience a sense of unity with all beings and a deep compassion for others.Changes in Relationships: As you grow spiritually, you may find that some relationships fall away while new, more meaningful connections are formed.Desire for Personal Growth: You may feel a strong urge to improve yourself and live a more authentic life aligned with your values.And some little extras Whitney surprised us with. Listen now! Listen to Whitney Walker's Women Waken Podcast HEREDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more insightful content!And Share!!!Help me review my newest book Empath's Guide to Rising Strong & receive a FREE 30 Minute Human Design Reading or Coaching Session. Leave a Tip to support, buy books, and grab free somatic workshop >>>All Links are on the Podcast Page.

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TEAM for Troubled Couples A New Twist! Today we are joined by a favorite guest, the brilliant Thai-An Truong. Thai-An is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). She is the first Certified TEAM-CBT Therapist and Trainer in Oklahoma. She has found TEAM-CBT to be life-changing professionally and personally and is passionate about training other therapists in this “awesome approach.” In her private practice, Thai-An specializes in the treatment of trauma and OCD. To learn more about her TEAM-CBT Trainings, visit www.teamcbttraining.com Thai-An has been featured on many Feeling Good Podcasts focusing on Depression and social anxiety (Live demonstration, 187) Postpartum Depression and Anxiety ( 218) How to Get Laid (Ep. 264) OCD ( 283) Grief (Ep 344) Now Thai-An adds an important dimension to the TEAM Interpersonal Model—working with trouble couples, as opposed to working with individuals with troubled relationships. She also describes a new way to use Positive Reframing to reduce patient resistance to giving up David's famous list of “Common Communication Errors,” and she adds five new errors to the list. At the start of the podcast, Thai-An described a woman who complained that her husband often “shuts down” when they are communicating about a sensitive topic, and she wondered why. Thai-An decided to invite him to join the session so his wife could find out why. This really opened things up, and the wife discovered that her husband shut down because he was feeling inadequate when she pointed out all the things that were wrong with the house, and he was taking her comments as criticism. However, the more he shut down, the more she complained, and this pushed him away even further since her criticisms intensified his feelings of inadequacy. Thai-An then used Positive Reframing to help her see why he shut down. One of Thai-An's new ideas was to use Positive Reframing to cast our list of “errors” on the “Bad Communication Checklist” in a positive light, just as we do with the negative thoughts and feelings of people who are using the Daily Mood Log. By siding with the patient's resistance and listing all the good reasons NOT to change, nearly all patients paradoxically let down their guard and powerful urges to oppose change. Instead, they open up and become receptive to the many methods for challenging distorted thoughts. Thai-An has observed the same phenomena with troubled couples. When they see the GOOD reasons to why they or their partners use dysfunctional ways of communicating, they paradoxically let down their guard and become more willing to use the Five Secrets of Effective Communication. She says: Positive reframing started to open them up to each other, and helped them see each other in a more positive light. At the same time, they discovered that they shared the same values. Voicing the good reasons to maintain the communication errors as well as the cost of change (e.g., it'll be hard work, I'll have to focus on changing myself, it'll be vulnerable) allowed each partner to melt away their resistance to change. David comment: This is an excellent example of a “double paradox.” Once again, instead of trying to “help,” which often triggers intense resistance, the therapist sides with the resistance, and this paradoxically triggers strong motivation to change! Thai-An reminded us that it's important to go through the TEAM structure before moving forward with tools to help the couple change. For testing, she asks both partners to complete the version of David's Brief Mood Survey that includes the Relationship Satisfaction Scale, and asks both to complete the Evaluation of Therapy Session at the end. She makes sure both partners rate her empathy toward them at 20/20 (perfect scores) before proceeding to the next steps. During the Assessment of Resistance, she begins to work with David's Relationship Journal to get a specific moment in time of conflict. Then when they do Steps 3 and 4, where they identify their own communication errors and their impact on their partners, she does positive reframing of the bad communication errors, which you can see here, along with five new errors that Thai-An has listed below.   The Bad Communication Checklist* Instructions. Review what you wrote down in Step 2 of the Relationship Journal. How many of the following communication errors can you spot? Communication Error (ü) Communication Error (ü) 1.      Truth – You insist you're "right" and the other person is "wrong."   10.   Diversion – You change the subject or list past grievances.   2.      Blame – You imply the problem is the other person's fault.   11.   Self-Blame – You act as if you're awful and terrible.   3.      Defensiveness – You argue and refuse to admit any imperfection.   12.   Hopelessness – You claim you've tried everything and nothing works.   4.      Martyrdom – You imply that you're an innocent victim.   13.   Demandingness – You complain when people aren't as you expect.   5.      Put-Down – You imply that the other person is a loser.   14.   Denial – You imply that you don't feel angry, sad or upset when you do.   6.      Labeling – You call the other person "a jerk," "a loser," or worse.   15.   Helping – Instead of listening, you give advice or "help."   7.      Sarcasm – Your tone of voice is belittling or patronizing.   16.   Problem Solving – You try to solve the problem and ignore feelings.   8.      Counterattack – You respond to criticism with criticism.   17.   Mind-Reading – You expect others to know how you feel without telling them.   9.      Scapegoating – You imply the other person is defective or has a problem.   18.   Passive-Aggression – You say nothing, pout or slam doors.     * Copyright ã 1991 by David D. Burns, MD. Revised 2001.   Thai-An Truong's 5 Additional Communication Errors: Shut down—You shut down and ignore the other person or give them the silent treatment. Avoidance—You hide your feelings and avoid talking about hard topics, or disconnect through some form of escape. Rejection—You make threats to leave – “I'm done with you,” or “I can't deal with this anymore,” or “I want a divorce.” Control—You insist that the other person “needs” to behave or communicate differently, or “should” or “shouldn't” behave the way they do. Invalidation—You tell the other person they shouldn't feel the way they feel. Here's how Thai-An did the Positive Reframing with this couple. First she asked the wife, “Why might your partner suddenly want to “shut down” and stop communicating during a conflicted exchange?” She also asked, “What does this do for the person who is shutting down?” This is the list of positives they came up with. Shutting down . . . Keeps me safe and protects me from more criticism Protects my partner from hurtful comments I might make. Shows that I value our marriage and my partner's feelings. Shows my love for my partner, and for myself. It shows that I'm feeling hurt and want to be appreciated. Guarantees that I won't make things worse. Shows that I want to protect myself from becoming overly vulnerable and getting invalidated again. Shutting down feels less risky than sharing my feelings. Once she saw why he shut down, she realized the negative impact of her complaints, and began to provide more genuine words of appreciation to him. He said that this meant so much to him and made all the hard work worth it. Her common communication errors included “truth” and “making complaints.” He realized, again through positive reframing, that she also wanted validation, that raising children can be hard, and that she ALSO wanted appreciation for how well she was keeping up with the home and the care of their children. So, when she wasn't getting validation and appreciation from him, she was even more likely to complain to try to voice her perspective. Once he was able to stop shutting down, and instead began to make more disarming statements, use feeling empathy, and stroking, she was much less likely to complain. They also realized they had the same values of wanting healthier communication and to provide a safe and happy home for their children. Was this effective? Both went from 10/30 and 11/30 on the relationship satisfaction scale (shockingly poor scores) to 26/30 by the end of the relationship work together (extremely high scores indicating outstanding scores on my Relationship Satisfaction Scale.) Thai-An provided us with a cool Positive Reframing document for all of the communication errors. You can check it out if you CLICK HERE. I (David) pointed out that Positive Reframing can also be used in conjunction with the Relationship Journal in another way. In step one of the RJ, you write down one thing the other person said, and you circle all the many feelings they were probably having, like hurt, alone, anxious, angry, sad, unloved, and many more. In step two you write down exactly what you said next, and circle all the feelings you were having. This would be an ideal time to do Positive Reframing of your partner's negative feelings, so as to shift you perception that the other person is “bad” or “to blame” or some negative interpretations that you may be making. This reframing might be helpful in the same sense that my technique, Forced Empathy, can sometimes cause a radical shift in how you see the person you're at odds with. Announcements On January 4, 2024, Thai-An Truong will be offering a 14-week training program in TEAM couples therapy for mental health professionals. The class will meet weekly from 11:30 to 1:30 East Coast time. To learn more, please go to Courses.teamcbttraining.com/relationships There will be a 4-day TEAM-CBT Intensive November 6-9, 2023, in Mexico City, at the Hotel Camino Real.  To learn more, please go to:  https://teamcbt.mx/welcome Thanks for listening today! Let us know what you thought about our show! Thai-An, Rhonda, and David

Finishing strong in anything begins with having a clear understanding of what you really want. As we enter these next few months, what can you accomplish? Your journey begins right now. In this episode, we're exploring:• Time to reboot and reconnection with your goals• Stepping into change with an open mind • Making the most of these last few months• What can you accomplish in 90 days• Starting today, not in January• Understanding what you want and working on your vision.• The power a vision board for your goals. TRUTH: You'll never achieve what you want if you don't know what you want. If this episode hits home, please share it with someone who needs it today. Subscribe here and follow us on our social channels for more inspiration and conversations like this one.

You likely have a "body ideal" or vision of what you view to be the perfect body. But the sad news is, disordered patterns lead down distorted paths.  For me, I was never going to be a "perfect" weight. However, I did know that I wanted more for my future than a life slaved by controlling my food & body.  In today's episode, I discuss what a "freedom point" is, & the steps to find yours. These steps today will walk you through an exercise that helps many of my recovery coaching clients experience a plan & feel more in alignment of what they can expect in terms of weight gain on the road to recovery. Truth: You will not continue to gain weight when you start the road to recovery. It's just not possible.  Remember sweet friend. your mind wants to keep you safe. But feelings & thoughts aren't FACTS! Your body knows how to heal itself & I share all about what I call, the "thrive theory" in today's show. Just as life changes, bodies change too! & you my friend are worth more than this! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! Send an email over to me & join our free group on FB! You can find me at all the links below. & if you need more support reach out directly @ info@lindseynichol.com & ask for your complimentary consult! with love & purpose, lindsey _ Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com  ______ Connect with Me -＞ info@lindseynichol.com   ______ Join the free FB community of women -＞ www.facebook.com/groups/herbestselfsociety/  ______ Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don't have to do this alone! Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it! Step 2: Apply for 1:1 & let's work together at www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching  Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support in addition to 1:1. & stay tuned for the upcoming program going live later this year! YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS! * Today's episode content is based from intuitive eating principles I learned during my training with eating disorder intuitive therapy created by Dr. Dorie. While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.  Listen in to help discover your freedom point, as you navigate your food freedom journey. You won't want to miss today's show!  

Mama!Overeating isn't something that I recommend because it doesn't leave you feeling good, but the extra calories consumed aren't as big of a deal as some people make them out to be! One night of bad eating won't ruin a week, a month, or a year's worth of hard work!‌What does hurt your health is going back to old habits and thoughts that haven't been serving you for years! Instead of falling prey to these three myths, I want to give you new truths to lean into and use so that you don't have to feel guilt, shame and regret when you overeat!Myth 1: You have to workout harder to burn off the bad food you ateRaise your hand (or tell me in the comments) if you've ever guilted yourself into going to the gym or doing double workouts because you overate the day before - or so that you could overeat?‌I've been there too, mama! I used to believe that I HAD to hit the gym extra hard to make up for my bad eating. But do you know what that belief did to me? It made me hate the gym! And I love a good workout! For those of you who already struggle with working out, that isn't going to make building healthy habits any easier!Truth: You have extra energy waiting to be put to good use:Instead of making working out a punishment, make it something you do to feel better! Because you ate more, you're going to have more energy to burn, which makes this an opportunity to hit a new goal!‌If you're a runner, see if you can hit a new mile PR. If you like to lift, see if you can up your weights a little! Whatever you want to do for exercise, try to push yourself just a little further than your comfort zone! You might even be amazed when you realize how good your workout feels the day after consuming some extra calories!‌Now, you might be thinking, isn't pushing myself to work harder the same as the myth, working harder to burn off the extra food? And that's a totally valid question! The difference between the myth and the truth is how you think and feel about it!‌With the myth, you believe that you've done a bad thing (making you a bad person) and you need to punish yourself for that. But, with the truth, you're accepting the choices you made and turning a situation that could have brought you down into an opportunity to succeed!How you think about your actions is so, so, so important!! I talk about mindset with my Macros Made Easy mamas all the time because how we think and feel about ourselves and our actions is the difference between success and failure!‌I would still encourage you to put that extra food to use by moving your body, but I want you to do it in a way that builds a better relationship with healthy habits, like exercise! If that means you take the family ice skating the next day to get extra movement in, awesome! If that means you add 10 minutes to your workout because you feel like you're crushing it at the gym, great! Do whatever feels good for you!Myth 2: You should skip meals to make up for itPlease, please don't restrict yourself tomorrow because you enjoyed some food today!! This is the recipe for binge eating which doesn't help you lose weight.‌Binging like this sends your body into stress mode. It doesn't know when it's going to get enough food, so instead of burning the extra calories that you consumed the day before, it holds onto them causing you to gain weight! It's a vicious cycle that never serves you!Truth: Get back to your normal asapWhat your body actually wants from you is consistency. It wants to know what it can expect from you each day. When you eat a consistent amount every day your body can leave that fight or flight stress behind and it will do what it's meant to do!‌Start your day with a protein-packed breakfast. Make smart food choices during the day. Eat the same amount that you normally do! If you do these three things your body will realize that it just got a little extra energy and it will take care of it on its own!‌Your body was literally built to process food into energy so allow it the chance to do that! You may see the scale go up for a day or two, but as you return to your normal eating patterns, the weight will come off!Myth 3: You need to avoid carbs since you overateOh, carbs. We are so mean to carbs! We've made them out to be the villain that is solely responsible for our weight gain. But carbs are absolutely necessary for sustaining life!‌If you grew up in a generation where you were told carbs were terrible for you and would make you fat, then you probably are going to feel a lot of resistance to the idea that you need carbs to live a healthy life.‌It's important that you work on that thought process because carbs are going to be your body, and especially your brain's, first source of energy! Limiting them can make you feel more sluggish the next day!Truth: Eat a normal amount of carbsAnother truth that is probably going to blow your mind, is that overeating in carbs occasionally can actually help you lose weight!‌For real!! I will use this tool with my clients to help them get over a hurdle in their weight loss journey. It's called a refeed. What I typically do, is give my clients an extra 20-30 carbs for one day. When they weigh up the next day they might see the scale go up a pound or two because carbs attract water and it causes some slight inflammation.‌But then, over the next few days, they will hit their lowest weight yet. This works is because when you're eating in lower carbs and then increase them your metabolism revs up and uses the quick burning energy to power your life!‌Hardly anyone believes me when I tell them this, but they do their refeed and then 2-3 days later they freak out when the scale drops! It's the best thing.‌Just because you were taught something about nutrition growing up, doesn't mean it's necessarily true! And most of the myths we talked about today are proof of that!I help busy mamas learn about nutrition on a personal level so that they can lose weight and have the energy to keep up with their kiddos. If you're struggling with nutritional myths and are stuck in the yo-yo dieting cycle, let's chat!‌I can help you lose weight in the new year without having to restrict yourself! I'll even encourage you to eat carbs again!Let's talk about your goal and how we can work together to reach them! Let's chat, Schedule a Free Discovery Session here: http://bit.ly/DiscoverySessionKmoreHave a question? Email me here: Krista@KmoreMacro.comFollow me on IG: @kmoremacroJoin my Busy Mom Simple Nutrition FREE Fb group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/BusyMomSimpleNutritionLove Free Resources Go Here: https://theunraveledmama.com/resources

Unpacking the phrase "life moves at the speed of the feed" and how social media has infiltrated our lives. Social media is a never-ending diet of other people's lives, vacations, pregnancy announcements, targeted ads. Social media is an all you can eat buffet that can lead to comparison and dissent in your life. Myth: Life moves at the speed of the feed. Truth: You get to choose the speed at which you live your life. Be empowered to screen who you follow, control your diet of social media comparisons and control your appetite for other people's lives. Let's unfollow people who are no longer serving us, diversify our feed, and decrease our appetite for and consumption of social media. TAKE THE PA QUIZ https://www.tracybingaman.com/type SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog MEET TRACY https://www.tracybingaman.com/about 5 MISTAKES PAS MAKE https://www.tracybingaman.com/mistakes DIGITAL MINIMALISM BOOK https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Minimalism/dp/0241453577/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1667245330&sr=8-1

We often hear people use this phrase but what does it really mean? Why do some professing Christians accuse others of limiting God? How is God put in a box? We look into the biblical implications of this statement.  Show Links: NoCo Radio - Don't Put God in a Box! Tim Challies - Putting God in a Box - Doctrine CrossExamined.org - Yes, We Do Need to Put God in a Box The Domain for Truth - You're Putting God in a Box Find Forgiveness in Christ!

Myth: All you need is Jesus. Truth: You also need community. In the final sermon from the No Offense series, Pastor Justin helps us realize that trying to get through life with only a relationship with Jesus isn't quite enough.

Myth: All you need is Jesus. Truth: You also need community. In the final sermon from the No Offense series, Pastor Justin helps us realize that trying to get through life with only a relationship with Jesus isn't quite enough.

Myth: All you need is Jesus. Truth: You also need community. In the final sermon from the No Offense series, Pastor Justin helps us realize that trying to get through life with only a relationship with Jesus isn't quite enough.

Do You Know What is for Your Highest Good to Honour What You Deserve? Do You Need to Chart a New Course? Are You Excited and Delighted by This Opportunity? Do You Need to Examine & Eliminate the Comments Voice in Your Head?   Join Heather Jean with Special Guest... Dr Marcia Martin, Counsellor, Speaker, Healer, Author In this Incredible, Informative episode, Marcia & Heather Jean are discussing Recovery from abuse & trauma & Why it may be Preventing You from feeling Confident & meeting your Goals   Join Us in this Confidence Through Cabaret Vodcast episode as Heather Jean and Marcia are talking about: ... What Trauma IS ... Unconditional loving energy to replace the negativity in your head ... Establishing NEW Habits to replace what you clear ... Going to the origin of trauma to heal - You are MORE than your trauma ... Creating & Connecting to a support system to navigate & receive support as you shift your energy ... Navigating abusive settings ... Follow Your passions - Feel proud of yourself - What can I do today to bring me joy? ... Celebrating You - Loving yourself through processing your trauma ... Looking at what is RIGHT to shift your focus to opportunities ... Angelic Realm - Changing your perspective to what is great - Being a Welcomer to what is right and feels good ... Energy - everything we interact with is energy - releasing toxic poison ... What does your trauma teach you? Becoming more powerful from letting go ... Replacing your fear with Truth - You are safe & loved ... Opening to knowingness through angelic, energetic realm that is positive and uplifting ... Stepping into freedom to begin again on your new chartered course   Marcia shares her practices, her work, her journey and lessons along the journey to finding her path to this amazing work... and SO much more!   Don't Miss This Packed Episode! ___ Technology can be daunting, we know. If You would like help setting up your streamyard from the basics, message Confidence Through Cabaret or Heather Jean on facebook messenger and we can have a conversation to get you going or develop more on your branding and functions To Join Streamyard Use Our Invite Link Now - https://streamyard.com?pal=6167981083590656    Please Comment, Like & Subscribe to Confidence Through Cabaret Youtube Channel Heather Jean regularly shares FREE, LIVE Masterclasses & paid programmes for Body Confidence to Grow Your Business, Self-Love to Feel Great and Shift Limiting Beliefs for Unlimited Growth, Beat Your Impostor, Movement Workshops to Connect with Your Body, Cabaret Workshops and many more. Message Confidence Through Cabaret or Heather Jean on facebook for details or to join   Connect with Marcia Martin at ... https://www.mmhearthealer.com/    Connect with Confidence Through Cabaret ... http://beatyourimpostor.com/webinar  - FREE webinar to help you overcome Impostor Voice Link tree https://yourbodyyourworldyourstage.world/linktree/  Website: https://confidencethroughcabaret.com/ Podcast: Https://confidencethroughcabaret.podbean.com  or search Confidence Through Cabaret wherever you get podcasts Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groupsconfidencethroughcabaretcommunity/  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Confidence-Through-Cabaret-109927597531068/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confidencethroughcabaret  YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkJiPVgL6woSAQ1Wpa4K68w/videos  Blog https://confidencethroughcabaret.com/  Twitter: @YBYWYS Clubhouse https://clubber.one/@heatherybywys  OR Clubhouse @HeatherYBYWYS  Clubhouse Club -Confidence & Attitudes  https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/confidence-attitudes    Thanks for being here! You Matter!!  ... It's Your Body, Your World, Your Stage! 

Rev. Lance O'Donnell, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Oconomowoc, WI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 22:15-46. If what Jesus is saying is true, it changes everything. The full salvation by Christ's hand changes how we look at our relationship to Him, our neighbors, and our government. Everything is wrapped around the Love of God to His people in Christ and in response, He sends His Holy Spirit so that we live a holy life of love of Him and to others. Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees concerning the Christ reminds us to continuously go back to the Scriptures for our understanding of Him and to go back to Christ's salvation for our hope. “Lord Jesus, Your Word is Truth—You are the Truth. Call us out for sin and continuously bring us back to You for our hope. Reform our lives that we may love the LORD with all of our heart, soul and mind and love others as ourselves. O Holy Spirit, enter in. Amen”

Determine who you are and who you're talking to. In every situation, you will know what to expect, not expect, and know how to respond accurately, appropriately, and efficiently (Strategic Energy).   Learn where you're at in your Self-Discovery, the people around you, and where your future is headed. The following percentages are a symbolic representation of the majority of the people in the world.  This model is to be used as a guide to navigating people and scenarios. Characteristic of a 298 'erInterested in the Truth: You're looking for truthful answers.Black Sheep of the Family:  Challenging authority and peers in your family. Empath: You have care and concerns for others but don't have enough boundaries, which turns into enabling and people-pleasing. Asking Questions:  You're starting to come to terms with the fact you're not going to get answers to some of your questions.Connecting the Dots:  Researching your past to understand why you're feeling what you're feeling. Occasionally Create & Inspired: You enjoy it while you're doing it, but you don't recognize its full potential. Aware of Manifesting: Gaining an understanding of manifesting and its power. A Desire to Learn: You're learning to learn.   Interested in Change: Acknowledges that change is required.Recognizing Triggers: You're observing your emotions and adjusting your behavior.Searching for Peace: You're ready to settle your mind.Believes there is a Purpose:  Wants to find their purpose.Notices Toxic Behavior:  Finds it difficult not to call out inappropriate behavior. Seeking Challenges: Pushing yourself to get out of your comfort zone.Holding Onto Relationships (98's) Hasn't grasped that you must let go of 98's to reach higher heights.A 298 that doesn't continue to grow remains a 298, which is equal to a 98.  Self-Discovery is leading you to your Self-Love, but it requires discipline.  You are reprograming your mind, creating new neural pathways.  You are gaining strength in your peace which will keep you moving forward to becoming the awakened, the 2%.  2's are here to reinforce and guide the willing 298's to become awakened.  The 2% know what to expect because they've done the work and continue to do it.  It's their purpose to lead you to your inspiration, creativity, and your higher purpose. For more Self-Discovery, Self-Love Education, and Life Strategies, vibe with us at makelifeanoccasion.com, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook @makelifeanoccasion.   Because you are reading this, Welcome to Self-Discovery… we're here for strength and support! Levels of Enlightenment Questions for Self-Discovery  Self-Love Affirmations Would you please help us spread the message by rating our podcast and leaving a review if you find this information inspiring?  We greatly appreciate you contributing to SELF-LOVE!  Inspiration inspires inspiration.     MakeLifeanOccasion!

Jason Bagley talks about creativity and authenticity in advertising and shares some of the key moments that helped inform his career direction. Jason shares advice for those seeking to enter “creative”, how to find a brand's “truth” and “motivation. Jason also talks about his involvement in the world famous Old Spice commercial and how it all came together after many tedious 1-take filming sessions. This episode is a must listen if you want to learn how to find direction and a creative voice for your brand.      Highlighted Quote   “Truth” You start by trying to get at the essence or the “truth” of the brand. What is the essence of that brand? What is at the core? It's Something you don't have to fabricate and if you look in the archives or at the company's behaviour and what has driven this brand… and you try to get at that truth. Very often you find that it is the motivation or mission of the founder. Resources/Mentions: Videos Nike - You can't stop us  Nike - Never too far down Old Spice - Original  Company Wieden and Kennedy  Guest Links Linkedin - Jason Twitter - Jason / @Mermacorn Instagram - Jason  Podcast Links: Instagram: @Hopestrategy  Facebook: @hopestrategy  Twitter: @thehopestrategy Youtube The Hope Strategy