Best Christian Eating Disorder Help Podcasts (2025)

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68: Understanding Your Habits & Behaviors [Part 1] w/ Travis Stewart 46:42

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Tell us your story! What if you had a way not only to understand but transform behaviors and habits you’re tired of struggling with? Because the truth is… You do have the freedom and the God-given right to live a full and happy life! This episode marks the start of Season 7 of The Old School Food Freedom Podcast! In the first part of a two-part con…

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543: Getting Teens Psyched About Prepping, Cooking, And Eating Real Food With Leona Vrbanac 32:35

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A teacher offers a culinary class at a traditional urban high school in Ohio. There is a waiting list to be in the class. What gives?! How is this teacher making real food – preparing it, cooking it, and eating it – cool? Leona Vrbanac shares her secrets and tips in today's episode. She explains how she helps teens move from embracing junk to nouri…

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118 // Your Nervous System Is Stunting Your Business (Fix It With This) 16:42

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You’ve done the breathwork. You’ve worked on your mindset. You’ve read the books, prayed the prayers, journaled your heart out… and yet your body still feels exhausted. Business still feels heavy. Why? In this episode, I break down the real reason nervous system work hasn’t delivered the breakthrough you’ve been craving—and what you can do instead.…

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#201: 6 AUTISM RECOVERY BELIEFS YOU NEED FOR FAST RECOVERY RESULTS. 36:53

7d ago36:53

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You're already successful, strong, and recovery-focused. But you're over-performing and the skills and strengths that got you results in the past - are the EXACT same skills and strengths that are blocking your child's recovery results. Leaving you un-present, unaware, and difficult to be around for your children and husband. You're getting SOME re…

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Binge Eating Is Normalized in Powerlifting… But Should It Be? (with Malisa Nguyen, RD, LD 40:57

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Binge eating isn’t just something that happens when you’re stressed out with a pint of ice cream; it’s often built into the culture of certain sports. I'm sitting down with fellow dietitian and strength coach Malisa Nguyen, RD (founder of Strength and Intent) to pull back the curtain on how binge eating and disordered eating are normalized in the w…

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542: 40 Years of Farming Organically: Has it Been Worth It? With Bob Quinn 41:16

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Naysayers suggest that organic, regenerative farming is impractical, expensive, and less productive than conventional farming methods. Farmer Bob Quinn has been at it for over 40 years and he is convinced that not only is organic and regenerative farming is possible, it produces greater yields and can be more profitable. He tells numerous stories t…

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117 // The Matriarch Memos: Rest Isn't the Solution to Burnout (& What Is) 6:18

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You’re not tired because you’re doing too much. You’re tired because you’re leaking energy—and no amount of “rest” will fix that if you’re skipping regulation. In this mini voice-note-style episode, we unpack the difference between rest and true energetic stewardship. Because high-capacity women need more than a nap… they need to remember how to le…

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116 // Energetic Stewardship: The Nervous System's Role in Your Marriage, Motherhood & Mission 14:42

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If your nervous system sets the tone in your home, business, and body… how are you stewarding it? This episode is for the high-capacity, faith-led woman who’s done managing chaos and is ready to embody peace—without betraying her power. Because peace isn’t passive. And leadership isn’t sustainable when you’re energetically bankrupt. Inside this con…

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Bonus Episode: Nicholas's Birth Story 55:40

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This one’s a little different from the usual Nourished & Free® vibes because today I’m joined by my husband, Vincent, to share the story of our son Nicholas’s birth. 🩵 If you’ve listened to Penelope’s and Cillian’s birth story episodes, you know I love recording these—not just to remember all the details for us, but because you all seem to love the…

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Ep 37: Recognizing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Grief 52:59

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Is it just grief that's impacting you? Or is PTSD partially to blame? One off-handed remark from Curtis triggered something in Crystal, who knew about PTSD, and asked him to look into it further. Turns out, Curtis has experienced most of the top 10 most common reasons people suffer from PTSD, and exhibits many of the symptoms. This is a whole new l…

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541: Medicinal Clay Heals You Inside And Out With Neal Bosshardt 47:10

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Arthritis. Acne. Colitis. Celiac's. This is just the beginning of a long list of ailments that clay can address. Medicinal clay has been used historically by people around the world to remedy a variety of illnesses. Taken internally or applied externally, the results are astounding. Neal Bosshardt expounds on how he got over his initial skepticism …

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115 // From the Trenches: Losing Time to Your Business at the Expense of Your Kids? Try This 10:50

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Ever tell yourself, “I’ll just check one thing…” and then—bam—you’ve lost 45 minutes and your kid is now covered in flour? Yeah, me too. In this short episode, I’m getting real about the actual reason this keeps happening. It’s not just a discipline issue—and you’re not failing. It’s your nervous system trying to keep you safe in what feels predict…

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114 // Thriving Business, Anxious Body? Why Success Still Feels Like Hustle 19:18

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You’ve built the business, hit the milestones, maybe even had your best month yet. On paper, everything is working. But at night? Your brain still won’t shut off. You’re snappy with your kids even when you want to be present. And no matter how much you do, you still feel… behind. In today’s episode, we’re digging into why hustle doesn’t just live i…

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Biggest Loser Doc: Registered Dietitian (and Her Husband) React 1:11:31

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My husband Vincent and I are unpacking Netflix’s brand-new documentary Fit for TV, a deep dive into The Biggest Loser. We're sharing our thoughts on the stories, scandals, and shocking truths behind one of the most infamous weight-loss shows of all time. Whether you have seen the doc or would rather skip it and hear what someone else thought, I thi…

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540: Wi-Fi, Cell Phone And 5G Radiation Is Sickening With Odette Wilkens 43:40

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What does 5G do to our health? What about cell phones and other radiation? And why is it that we cannot advocate for the removal of cell towers around us on health grounds? Attorney Odette Wilkens is the president, general counsel and co-founder of The National Call for Safe Technology. Today she offers studies about the negative impact of radiatio…

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Stop The Bill That Lets Pesticide Companies Off The Hook With Dr. Alexandra Muñoz 34:43

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Provision 453 of the current House Appropriations bill for FY 2026 will create, in effect, a kind of liability shield for pesticide companies, protecting them from lawsuits. This means that if you are made sick by their products you will have no real legal recourse, even though scientific evidence points to the harm caused by their products. Today,…

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Welcome to Old School Food Freedom 2:23

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Tell us your story! Tired of food struggles, body shame, and cultural lies about your worth? Old School Food Freedom is a safe, hope-filled space where we laugh, cry, pray, and replace lies with Biblical truth. Join host Chrissy Kirkman as she shares real stories, Christ-centered encouragement, and the reminder that you were made for freedom, free …

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539: Detox from the Covid Shot with Christian Elliot 44:44

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If you got one of the COVID shots, you're not stuck. Your body has the ability to detoxify. Where to start, though? Our guest today, Christian Elliot of Healing United, suggests avoiding what he calls "biochemical whack-a-mole". Instead, he recommends that you purify and nourish the body to support its innate detoxing capabilities. He begins by hel…

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113 // From the Trenches: I'm Crying More & Why Its a Sign of Nervous System Regulation 5:34

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If you've ever been told to “hold it together,” this episode is your permission slip to finally let it fall apart—in the best way. In this deeply personal episode, I unpack what it’s looked like to stop stuffing my feelings, why I’m crying more lately (and why I actually celebrate it), and how that’s directly tied to nervous system regulation, heal…

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112 // 4 Ways to Stop Feeling Behind and Catch Up Without Burnout as a High Achieving Mom 20:30

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If you’ve ever thought, “No matter how early I wake up or how much I do, I still feel behind,” this episode is for you. In today’s honest conversation, I break down the hidden broken model modern high achieving moms are operating from—and the 4 peaceful productivity shifts that help you catch up without hustle. We’ll ditch the shame, name the perfe…

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#200: STOP SCREEN ADDICTION FOR LESS AUTISM SYMPTOMS! 52:14

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In this episode: ✨ How to avoid being overwhelmed when weaning yourself and children off screens, addiction and dopamine. ✨ What happens in the silent space when you turn off the devices (you would never have guessed what it is). ✨ How scrolling and numbing out plus using screens as babysitters can reinforce your trauma responses and block your aut…

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The Science Behind “I Know What to Do, But I Don’t Do It” (with Kasey Jo Orvidas, PhD) 52:08

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Struggling to follow through on your goals OR getting your clients to follow through — even though they know what to do? It’s not a willpower problem… it’s a mindset one. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas — PhD in psychology, certified health and fitness coach, and creator of the Health Mindset Coaching Certification — to break do…

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From the Trenches // The Mindset Shift I Needed to Finally Grasp Gratitude (and Actually Keep It) 7:04

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I used to feel like I was constantly chasing the next milestone—waiting for life to finally feel easier. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple but powerful mindset shift that helped me stop rushing past my own answered prayers and finally sink into gratitude. 🎧 Come listen as I share this quick story and how it’s helping me slow down, see the beaut…

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538: How A Solo Kayak Trip Around Greenland Led to Weight Loss, Resilience and a New Take on Nourishment with Mike Keen 42:32

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Mike Keen came up with the idea of a kayak expedition off the coast of Greenland before he had any clue about how transformative it would be for his life and health and worldview! Today, he dives into what went down—what it was like eating the traditional Inuit diet (including fermented seal!), how his body responded to the kayaking and change in d…

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111 // Does God Care If You're Happy, Mama? The Surprising Answer 18:09

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There’s a common belief floating around that God doesn’t care about your happiness—only your sanctification or growth. But is that what Scripture really says? In this episode, Rachel dives into a new perspective on happiness and joy from a biblical lens, explores how Jesus modeled meeting his own needs during ministry, and challenges you to rethink…

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From the Trenches // This Negative Thought Keeps You Feeling Like a Failing Mom 9:06

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There is a sneaky, subtle thought that is keeping you stuck in the cycle of feeling like a failure every day. In this quick voice-note style episode, I’m sharing something that has come up for me and my clients time and time again, why you may not be aware of this thought, and the damage it does. You really can feel like a good mom again and stop t…

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Reading Survey Responses I Was Low-Key Nervous to Open From Past Clients ✨ 5-Year Anniversary Bonus Episode ✨ 31:48

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WOW Yates Nutrition, LLC has officially been established for 5 years! I AM SO BLESSED. Seems like a great time to (potentially) roast myself and see what past clients (those who have been on their own after working with me for at least 6 months) have to say about me. I took peeks here and there at what the responses were saying, but this is the fir…

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Ep 36: A Whole New Level of Grief 1:24:33

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This is the epic conclusion to our 3 part series with Curtis and Crystal, walking through the absolute "shipwreck" of their lives right now. They're grieving their spouses deaths... Curtis' step-children's dad passes away... Their wedding was canceled... Old grief is being brought to the surface as they navigate death, grief, the legal system... Th…

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537: What You May Not Know About Energy For Healing Yourself And The Land With Anna Chaney 46:13

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What if we considered a new/ancient approach for healing ourselves...and the land? Anna Chaney went out on a limb to try to find answers for her own health and stumbled upon "energy healing." And while it may sound "woo woo", energy medicine helped her resolve many chronic conditions that were plaguing her. Anna then went on to implement ancient pr…

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#199: Ashley: Christian autism mom delayed son's recovery. Stop tantrums, picky eating and eloping faster! 43:37

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Ashley's "before" was as extreme as her "after" is glorious. God knows how to make sure that we give Him the glory. She's obviously blessed by a turnaround that only He could have orchestrated. Yet, she didn't trust me at first. She did NOT go all in... If you're dealing with autism symptoms in ways that do not line up with the research & effort yo…

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110 // Mom Rage Creates Angry Homes - 3 Nervous System Truths to Shift From Anger to Calm 22:51

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Ever feel like the weight of your household rests entirely on your shoulders? That how you show up determines how everyone else in your home shows up too? That’s because it does—and not in a guilt-trip way. In a powerful, reclaim-your-peace way. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 nervous system truths every mama needs to hear when life feels loud, chao…

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How This Christian Therapist Healed Her Relationship with Food (Client Confessional with Julianne) 53:34

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Today I’m joined by my former client and licensed therapist Julianne — who brings the perfect mix of clinical wisdom and “yep, I’ve been there” energy to this conversation. She gets honest about what brought her to Nourished & Free® in the first place — think postpartum chaos, generational baggage, medical trauma, and some real mixed signals from b…

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536: The Medical Industry Is Mostly Based On BS (Bad Science) With Dr. Jeremy Ayres And John Gusty 42:38

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Most medical professionals don't read the latest studies. A lot of modern medicine is based on bad science (B.S.). Conventional medicine was never set up to promote good health; it was meant for profit. If these statements shock you, that is part of the point. Our guests today, Dr. Jeremy Ayres and John Gusty, are co-authors of "The Red Pill Revolu…

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Ep 35: When Grief Breaks a Relationship… and God Holds It Together 58:54

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Welcome to part 2 of this unbelievable saga. The life of Curtis Christopher, Michal's kids, and Crystal and her kids continues to plunge further into the chaos of unexpected death, compounding grief, triggers, postponed marriage, court dates, and just life with so many moving parts. Today they dive into the difficulty of deciding to postpone a wedd…

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67: Unplugged & Uplifted: Chrissy’s Social Media Reset w/ Allie Marie Smith 45:03

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Tell us your story! All or nothing thinking doesn’t just show up with food struggles and body image issues—it also shows up in our relationship with social media. The last time Allie Marie Smith was on the podcast, she invited Chrissy to try a social media reset. What started as a few days, has stretched out to months. “That experience reshaped my …

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535: Reduce Chronic Pain And Align The Body Through Nutritious Movement With Bam LionHeart 41:03

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Why are more and more young people struggling with back pain, injuries, and chronic joint issues? Bam LionHeart suggests that just like we need to adopt a more natural, ancestral diet, we need to get back to natural movement patterns to reclaim our freedom to move with ease and pain-free. Bam is a natural movement coach and the founder of Primal Mo…

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From The Trenches // When the Smallest Things Set You Off (And You Hate the Mom Rage) 8:48

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Welcome to From the Trenches mini-episodes! I aim for these brief, unscripted thoughts to reach you from my phone to yours as if we were girlfriends just swapping voice memos. Wanna respond? Shoot me a message over on IG @coachrachelfernandez letting me know what you think! Here's what we're talking about today: Ever find yourself losing it over so…

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109 // The Hidden Secret of Self Care That Keeps You Tired, Mama 17:04

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You’re doing “all the right things”—the bubble baths, the breaks, the self-care routines. So why do you still feel like an exhausted mom? In this episode, I unpack the hidden reason your self-care might not be working—and the real shift that tired moms need to feel grounded, energized, and like themselves again. Hint: it’s not more alone time or an…

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#198 Why autism recovery is slow. How to make it happen quicker. 24:19

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You know autism is treatable. You've seen other moms talk about life AFTER tantrums, stimming, eloping and sleeplessness. You want that for yourself: Sleeping through the night. Visit friends without fearing a tantrum or being the stress-provider wherever the freak you go. Read a book. Alone. If anyone deserves this - it's you. No one works harder …

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Are Chiropractors a Scam? (with Trevor Zierke, DC) 1:13:40

2M ago1:13:40

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Your Chiropractor’s Not Gonna Love This Episode 😬 I sat down with Trevor Zierke, DC, a disillusioned chiropractor who has a LOT of dirt to share on his field. We dig into the wild world of chiropractic care, from sketchy X-ray sales tactics and essential oil upsells to why some chiropractors think they can cure literally anything with a back crack.…

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From the Trenches // Thoughts on Grieving Amidst the Texas Hill Country Tragedy 8:20

2M ago8:20

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Welcome to FROM THE TRENCHES mini-episodes—a brief, unscripted voice note from my heart to yours. This one is raw, tender, and anchored in a mama’s deepest fear and her fiercest faith. In this episode, I share my real-time thoughts as I process the tragic floodwaters that swept through Camp Mystic in Texas and the girls who are still missing. We ta…

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534: How to Heal & Restructure Your Water...So It Can Heal You with Mario Brainović 44:19

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The water in and around us is negatively impacted by EMFs and toxins in the environment. This makes the water chaotic in structure and less health promoting. But what if we could help restructure it so that it could do us good, once again? Mario Brainović suggests that coherent, properly structured water improves gut health, increases energy and ca…

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108 // The Real Reason I Hit Pause (And Why It’s Hard to Admit) 20:49

2M ago20:49

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In this honest reentry episode, I (Rachel) share the behind-the-scenes truth of why I paused my business, what life has looked like over the past few months, and how I'm rebuilding from a more rooted, radiant place. This episode is for the anxious mama who feels like what used to work just isn’t working anymore—and who’s craving a gentler, deeper r…

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Ep 34: Five Kids Lose Their Dad Overnight & The Aftermath of Grief 1:02:50

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If you've heard our story and think things have been crazy lately, you haven't heard anything yet. In this episode we walk you through the absolute whirlwind of grief and tragedy we've been walking through the last couple of months, to make things all the more complicated after the last couple of years of grief. From sudden death, to planning a fun…

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66: Guilt-Free, Christ-Centered Goal Setting with Amia Freeman 46:01

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Tell us your story! The enemy is so sneaky with how he uses the pressures of diet culture and goal setting. But what if you were to learn that there’s a way to take back this territory the enemy has held hostage from you—things like food, movement, and gentle nutrition? Amia Freeman found Christ through fitness, and today she’s sharing how God help…

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533: Can A Garden Help Usher In Peace On Earth? With Jim Gale 35:05

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Can food abundance bring about peace? Jim Gale, the man behind Food Forest Abundance, believes it can. Today he discusses his big, lofty vision, along with practical ways we can get growing! He explains how permaculture works and how we can begin growing food wherever in the world we live to create the abundance that could eliminate much sickness a…

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#197 Biblical Autism Recovery. From Nonverbal & Tantrums to Independence and Empathy. 33:44

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Couldn’t Speak…Now My Protector Yesterday, I saw the full circle. I saw what 18 years of fire, tears, fear, burnout, over-performance, and spiritual warfare were for. I woke up in peace. My son—the one who once eloped, jumped in front of trains, screamed through life, couldn’t speak without echoing like a parrot, couldn’t tolerate showers or car ri…

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Why Do I Binge on Foods I Don’t Even Like? (The Real Reason You Can’t Stop) 16:03

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You ever find yourself eating stale chips, freezer-burned ice cream, or the kid’s hairy granola bars and think: “This isn’t even good… so WHY am I still eating it?” Yep. Welcome to the club — where your taste buds are unimpressed but your brain is apparently hosting a food rave anyway. In today’s episode of Nourished & Free®: The Podcast, we’re unp…

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532: Why Getting Botox is Like Playing Russian Roulette with Your Health with Megan McCue 40:57

3M ago40:57

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You might think you would never get botox, but the allure of looking younger can get to just about anyone! This is what happened to today's guest, a self-described crunchy mom who decided to get the teeniest amount of botox treatment to diminish fine lines around her eyes. And it totally wrecked her health. Megan McCue is the author of Notox and Me…

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Praying Through the Craving: Spiritual Tools for Lasting Change 39:12

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Do you ever feel like temptation always wins? Whether it’s fast food on the way home, sneaking a snack in secret, or giving up after one bad morning—Jes and Martin know the feeling. In this episode, they open up about their real-life struggles with temptation and how their faith helped them fight back. From practical strategies to spiritual warfare…