In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we dive into the deeply personal journey of postpartum body image, faith, and self-discovery. In this episode, we follow the path of a mother with two littles, unpacking the challenges of regaining her body after breastfeeding, struggling with weight fluctuations, and understanding impact of faith with her body image. We explore the transformation from a scale-centric focus to a holistic approach, incorporating faith, nutrition, and self-awareness....

In this mini episode of the Joyful Health Show, we will dig into what it means to pursue health goals that align with the Lord’s will for you. Should we pursue a pain-free life? Is weight loss a harmful pursuit? What goals are both beneficial for us and honoring to the Lord? Drawing inspiration from 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, I’ll address the sustainability of health goals, integrating your intuition, and the significance of aligning with your life's purpose. Takeaways: 1. Purposeful Health...

In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we expose common misconceptions with gluttony and fasting, showing how these definitions have been distorted in both culture and biblical context and how these warped views can lead to disordered eating. Join us as we challenge misconceptions, share personal experiences, and provide practical insights to enrich the spiritual journey while fostering a healthy relationship with food.   In this episode, we share: Importance of language: Explore the...

In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we delve into the topic of discerning the voice of God for our health. Understanding how to hear from God in general is crucial, and we explore its significance and impact on our well-being. Through personal experiences and biblical references, we unravel the ways God communicates, emphasizing the importance of aligning decisions with His wisdom. Our hope is that this episode will give you clarity in seeking the voice of the Lord and being able to...

In Episode 57 of the Joyful Health Show, we talk through the often underestimated yet crucial foundations of health. Join us as we delve into the "first-things-first" principles that form the bedrock of well-being, often neglected in the chaos of modern life and the temptations for quick fixes. In this conversation, Alex shares with us how God turned her heart to a more holistic approach and taught her about five foundations of health that she abides by and teaches in her profession. What...

In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we ask Dana Schaub, RD and Intuitive Eating Counselor, about how to honor God and your body when you lack motivation. How do you take care of yourself when you’re not in the mood to make good decisions? How do you get out of the rut of self-sabotage when you’re tired? In this conversation, you’ll learn how to replace burdensome health habits with grace-driven self-care. As always, joyful health is more simple than we think, but sometimes we need...

In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we talk with Christie Dondero Bettwy, Executive Director for Rock Recovery, a nonprofit that helps clients and communities overcome disordered eating by combining clinical, community and spiritual care. Having gone through recovery herself, she understands the depth of support needed to recover and how painful yet beautiful the journey to healing can be. In our conversation we discuss: Losing her support system at home, hitting rock bottom...

In this episode of the Joyful health Show, we explore the meaning of Halloween and how we can use it as an opportunity to expose the scariest thing you can do for your health. Hint: it's not eating processed foods! We will explore where you may have lost hope when it comes to your health, and how God can breathe in new life in the form of Scripture encouragement and prayer.  Key Takeaways: Your biggest health threats are adjacent to your fears. The valley of dry bones means you're not...

In this episode of the Joyful health Show, we address obsession with sweets and how to navigate this during the holidays as parents who want what’s best for ourselves and our kids. Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, has personally battled with eating disorders and motherhood challenges, and now shares her journey of transformation from a place of fear and control to one of connection and freedom. We'll explore the common misconceptions around candy and the anxiety it can induce in parents. By...

In this episode of the Joyful health Show, we address obsession with sweets and how to navigate this during the holidays as parents who want what’s best for ourselves and our kids. Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, has personally battled with eating disorders and motherhood challenges, and now shares her journey of transformation from a place of fear and control to one of connection and freedom. We'll explore the common misconceptions around candy and the anxiety it can induce in parents. By...

In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we dive headfirst into  tumultuous journey of menopause and how to liberate yourself from the dieting mindset that plagues so many women during this transition. Amy Ozier explores the physical and emotional challenges of perimenopause while shedding light on the deceptive messages surrounding body image and weight gain.Drawing inspiration from 1 John 2:26-27, we uncover the importance of trusting God's design for our bodies and resisting societal...

In today’s episode, we interview Ellie Butler, RN on how to manage diabetes without the pressure to maintain a perfect healthy lifestyle. Ellie shares her story as a nurse whose life has been shaped by both her profession and her husband’s experience with diabetes. Discover how she found freedom from stress and embraced God's grace as she helps her patients navigate diabetes without rigid dieting through attunement and how you can, too.  Takeaways: Faith-Fueled Transformation: Explore the...

In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we interview functional bloodwork specialist Lacy Lain on her remarkable personal story of resilience, from a husband's leukemia diagnosis to her own health challenges. Learn how faith, research, and God's intervention led her to discover the importance of labwork, nutrition, and holistic health. If you need more answers on your intuitive health journey, we hope this episode helps you learn another layer of navigating co-occurring health issues as...

Join us on a transformative journey of faith and fitness as we explore how spirituality shapes our well-being. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the intersection of theology and health with a certified trainer who found God's grace through movement. Tune in for Shaela’s story with seminary, Crossfit, and how she found freedom in the Lord in her relationship with fitness. Let's break those chains together and pray our way to a more fulfilling life Takeaways: See fitness through the lens...

In our latest episode on the Joyful Health Show, Kasey chats with Michelle Ragon, ex-dietitian and mentor of a food freedom program, about why she intentionally decided not to diet before her wedding. Michelle shares about her journey behind that decision and  the resulting impact on her wedding day, marriage, and relationship with God. 3 Takeaways: You have the choice to not partner with the belief that you need to change your body for your wedding day or other big event Remember to...

In our latest episode on the Joyful Health Show, Kasey chats with Grace McCready, author of Real Recovery: What Eating Disorder Recovery Actually Looks Like. Grace shares about her journey to find healing from anorexia. She discusses the gradual and long process that God walked with her to the other side of healing. 3 Takeaways: Eating disorder recovery looks different for everyone and can take time and unique avenues for each person to find healing. The importance of receiving God’s...

In our latest episode on the Joyful Health Show, Kasey explores the challenges of starting new habits, especially in the context of spiritual growth and becoming more like Christ. If you are having a hard time starting a new health habit aligned with becoming more like Jesus, this episode is for you! Our hope is that these tips will remind you to surrender to the process, trust in God's work in your life, and find joy in the journey of transformation. 3 Key Takeaways: Align your habits...

Join us as we talk with Melissa Goode and Joyful Health coach about how God used others to strengthen her faith and help her move past an eating disorder. She talks about how she fights back against the comparison battle, and how her faith and her Registered Dietitian training has helped her tune in to God’s leading and her own intuition. Three Key Takeaways: How comparison blocks out gratitude and silences intuition How to tune in to what God wants for you in specific seasons How God...

In our latest episode, we invite you to join us as we talk with Katie Filowski, a former Joyful Health course participant, about how her walk with the Lord helped her realize she had an eating disorder and helped her overcome it. She talks about the pressures surrounding body image and dieting while in college and young adulthood. And now after a lot of healing and growth, she has some great advice for how to overcome disordered eating and unhealthy body image. Three Key Takeaways: How to...

Join us as we explore how to incorporate self-control and gentle nutrition into your Intuitive Eating/joyful health journey. Revelation Wellness Fitness Instructor and Joyful Health COO, Amanda Reynolds, shares her journey with breaking free from health rules while also finding peace with nutrition. Discover practical tips on integrating nutrition into your life while staying free from shame and frustration. Three Key Takeaways: How nutrition can be a joyful and peaceful gift from God How...

In our last episode of the season for the Joyful Health Show, we invite you to join us as we explore how to teach children the ways of freedom in food, even when we, too, are struggling. Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Jennifer D’Amato shares her journey and insights on nurturing a peaceful relationship with food for the whole family. Discover practical tips on implementing gospel-aligned eating principles, breaking generational chains, and embracing joy in food.  Learn from Jennifer...

In episode 40 of The Joyful Health Show, we interview Alisa Keeton on how to metabolize the pain in and around our bodies, banish shame, and connect to God with our whole self. Emotional and relational pain affects our not just our mental health but our bodies as well. Instead of ignoring the problem or trying to push through the pain, this episode will invite you into a safe place with the Lord as Alisa teaches us how to bring that pain to a loving God who cares deeply for us. We...

In episode 39 of The Joyful Health Show, we discuss the feeling of being in a health funk, knowing what the right thing to do is in the Lord but not being able to follow through or having the desire to be in healthy alignment. We address the battlefield of your mind when fighting thoughts about what your body should look like, using health habits to either manipulate that image, or controlling food and exercise to protect yourself from past wounds. We discuss: What it feels like when your...

In episode 38 of The Joyful Health Show, Kasey interviews Chrissy Kirkman on how to find a health team aligned with hope. Why is this important? Many seeking professional help struggle to find health providers we genuinely trust. In this episode, Chrissy shares how it can be harmful to our spirit when we are pointed away from God as the source of our health, what we can look out for in a hope-filled professional, and how to go about finding the right team for you. We discuss: How secular...

In episode 37 of The Joyful Health Show, Kasey interviews author and podcaster Heather Creekmore about how to align your body image with the way God sees you. Heather gets vulnerable and shares her personal stories of chasing body acceptance through diet, becoming a fitness professional, marriage, and more. Heather encourages us to start processing our thoughts when it comes to our bodies and notice how they line up with God’s words about us. Heather shares: Generational idols and their...