Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Joyful Health Show: A Non-Diet Wellness Podcast for Christians
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| Episode 87: Wellness in 2025: Navigating New Trends Through a Faithful Lens | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:34:21 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey dives into the industry predicted wellness trends for 2025. She unpacks each trend, where it comes from, how it might play out and how we can view it from a lens of faith. In This Episode We Discuss:
We pray this episode helps you grow in wisdom and grace as you navigate the new year and its wellness trends. We pray you would remain confident that while trends come and go, there is ultimately nothing new under the sun and we serve a good God who has seen it all and who never changes. 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. | |||
| Episode 86: Lessons From 2024 Wellness Trends: What Worked and What Didn't | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:35:55 | |
For this last episode of 2024, Kasey unpacks the top wellness trends we saw this year. She explores what worked, what didn’t, and what we can learn from each trend. She discusses the common wellness traps to look out for in 2025 trends, and points us to gospel as our guide post for what is and isn’t profitable. In This Episode We Discuss:
We pray this episode helps you grow in wisdom and grace, and sets your feet on a firmer foundation for 2025. We hope it aids in the work we’re all called to in Romans 12:2 to 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. | |||
| Episode 77: Are you Gratifying “the flesh”? Here’s What the Bible Says | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:27:23 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey Shuler dives into the topic of “the flesh” in scripture. Kasey explores a key stumbling block among many Christians who struggle with their relationship with food and body and sheds light on what scripture means when it says do not “gratify the desires of flesh.” In this episode we discuss:
We pray this episode removes any confusion you may have in your health journey with the Lord. We hope it sets you free to experience a greater level of joy in your relationship with food and body and a deeper intimacy with Christ.. 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. | |||
| Episode 76: Breaking Generational Chains of Diet Culture with Amy Connell | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:43:47 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey Shuler talks with Amy Connell about breaking the generational chains of diet culture with our children. Amy is a weight-neutral personal trainer and nutrition coach. She is the author of two books and the podcast host of Graced Health for women over 40 and Lessons to My Teenage Self for young women. Amy is also a mom to 3. In this episode she shares from her personal experience as a mom and from her professional experience working with countless women to heal from diet culture. In this episode we discuss:
We pray this episode blesses you no matter what season of parenthood you’re in. Whether you’re a yet-to-be parent, a new parent, a teen parent or a grandparent, it’s never too late in Christ to break generational chains of diet culture. As Exodus 20:6 promises, we know that God will show his steadfast love to thousands of generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. | |||
| Episode 75: 8 Simple Health Habits with Dietitian Megan Moore from Christian Care Ministries | 15 May 2024 | 00:49:24 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey interviews dietitian Megan Moore of Christian Care Ministries. Megan shares about the biggest struggle she sees in her work (diet culture), how it’s harmful, and how to approach health changes, God’s way. In this episode we discuss:
We pray this episode encourages you to take every thought captive for obedience to Christ, so you can be transformed into his image. 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. | |||
| Episode 74: How the Bible Shapes Your View of Appearance, Food, and Fitness with Stacy Reaoch | 09 May 2024 | 00:33:48 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey interviews Stacy Reaoch, author of Beautiful Freedom about how the Bible shapes our view of appearance, food, and fitness. Stacy shares her story of learning to view her body in light of Scripture through her own wrestlings with body image and raising daughters. She discusses the reasons why Christian women struggle with beauty and helps to redefine it according to God’s Word.* I n this episode we discuss: 1. The definition of beauty according to Scripture 2. How to know when physical beauty has become an idol 3. Aging with grace and gratitude We pray this episode encourages you to seek the Lord for a better view of beauty and gives you some practical strategies to remain rooted in His truth. *Little caveat here: we don’t fully align on our view of gluttony inside of the book, so take that part with a grain of salt: the salt of grace! If you want more on our view of gluttony, we have a training for you in our Non-Diet Christian Academy. 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. ☀️ Start your week with Mindful Moments for Present People: A free 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday. ✅ Want professional 1:1 non-diet support? Meet with one of our dietitians or joyful movement trainers here. Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook Community: Joyful Health Co Youtube: @joyfulhealthco | |||
| Episode 73: Finding Freedom in Fitness: Embracing Imperfection and God's Grace with Bri Joy | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:41:03 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, Kasey Shuler talks with fellow trainer Bri Joy about trading the old ways of performance based fitness for the new ways of joyful movement. Bri shares her own experience shifting from a life driven by a performance to one centered on God’s grace and how God brought joy because of this. She shares how to bring joy into our movement routines whether you’re a trainer or someone who wants to move more. In this episode we discuss: 1.The challenges Christian women face with joyful movement and how to overcome them 2. The importance of joy in our Christian walk 3. Practical strategies to grow joy with movement We pray this episode helps you step away from the old ways of performance based fitness and step into the new JOYFUL way of Christ. May you “be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” Ephesians 4:23-24 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. ☀️Start your week with Mindful Moments for Present People: A free 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday. | |||
| Episode 72: Owning Your Story: Dealing with Weight Gain and Recovering from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:54:14 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey interviews registered dietitian Ashley Smith about recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA for short). If you’re dealing with cycle irregularities, waiting for your efforts to heal your period to pay off, or just handling weight gain as you make a choice to nourish yourself, this episode is for you! Ashley speaks from her personal and professional experience, and shares how the Lord walks with us in our healing journey. In this episode we discuss:
We pray this episode equips you to experience a more joyful health in your body, at every stage of life and in your health journey. Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. | |||
| Episode 71: Regulating Yourself for Mental, Physical, and Relational Health | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:45:47 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey interviews Licensed Professional Counselor Katie Deans about self-regulation. Katie is trained in and practices Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) with children and parents in her practice. Through using this approach she has come to understand the importance of regulation for our mental, physical, relational and spiritual health. In this episode we discuss:
We pray this episode empowers you to step away from shame and into a place of safety and peace with the Lord: “As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. For He knows our frame; He is mindful that we are dust." Psalm 103: 13 - 14 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. | |||
| Episode 70: How to Eat When You're Not Dieting: Exploring the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:52:39 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey answers a question from a listener: How do I eat if I’m not dieting, by exploring the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating. Kasey briefly explains who intuitive eating is for, and how to explain it to others, and then takes a deep dive into each of the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating as developed by authors and dietitians Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole. In this episode we discuss:
We pray this episode empowers you ditch chronic dieting and make peace with food alongside the Lord. "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." 2 Corinthians 3:17 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. | |||
| Episode 69: Getting Connected in and Serving the Local Church with Christa Smith, RD | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:40:04 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, Kasey talks with dietitian Christa Smith about how to get connected in the local church and how to use your gifts to serve. Christa talks about the impact getting connected and serving in the church has on our physical and spiritual health as well as the health of the body of Christ. She explores the biblical support for meeting together and gives listeners questions to ask when exploring new churches. Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Thank you for listening! May this episode encourage you to connect with community and serve where God has you! 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned.
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| Episode 68: What Your Body Says About Who God Is | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:29:57 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, Kasey challenges the mainstream perspective of judging our body based on appearance. Together, we will look at the majesty of God’s the human body, and talk about ways in which it can help us know God’s character better. Romans 1:20 points to creation as a beautiful witness to who God is: “For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse” We pray this episode allows you to give thanks for the creation of your body and to see God’s goodness more clearly. 3 Questions to Ask: 1. Do I judge my body for how it looks, or praise God for how it works? 2. How does my body's function reflect God's care for me? 3. How can my body be a reflection of God's love for others? Thank you for listening! May these words help you love God more fully in the body He has given you today. 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned.
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| Episode 85: Taking Care of Yourself as a Busy Mom Without Feeling Selfish With Laura Lindahl | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:45:58 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey interviews pre and postnatal fitness coach Laura Lindahl about her body neutral approach for Christian moms. In addition to discussing Laura’s journey with body neutral training Kasey and Laura dive into mom guilt, how it affects our health habits, and where it’s rooted, and how to view it in light of the gospel. In This Episode We Discuss:
Whether you’re a mom yourself or know a mom, we hope this podcast blesses and equips you to spread the hope of God’s grace and love in the area of fitness. 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned.
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| Episode 67: Building a Non-Diet Referral Network with Chrissy Kirkman of FINDINGbalance | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:47:24 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Chrissy Kirkman of FINDINGbalance talks with Kasey about building a healthy referral network of non-diet, Christ-centered providers for yourself, your loved ones, and if you’re a practitioner, your clients. Chrissy shares her own experience finding peace with food through connecting with the body of Christ and helpful providers, and helps listeners learn how to build their own network of providers and support systems that will spur them on to greater freedom in Christ in their relationship with food, body and health. In this episode we discuss:
We pray this episode empowers you to look around and find connection in the body of Christ for yourself, your loved ones, and your clients. “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” Psalm 133:1 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. | |||
| Episode 66: 12 High-Impact Health Habits for a Successful Year | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:28:05 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show we talk about 12 holistic health habits believers can implement for a flourishing life in Christ. Going beyond physical health habits, we explore rhythms that impact social, emotional, intellectual, environmental and spiritual health as well as physical health. We Cover:
We pray this episode awakens you to the abundance of God’s love for you and equips you to live into it! "Let us know; let us press on to know the LORD; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth." Hosea 6:3 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. | |||
| Episode 65: The Power of Healing Prayer for the Believer with Kassandra Baker | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:39:17 | |
In this episode we delve into the topic of healing prayer, what it is, how it helps, and where to start. Our guest Kassandra Baker shares from her personal experience healing from two eating disorders and discovering healing prayer in the process. As a Certified Health, Life, and Mental Health Coach and Public Speaker, she helps other women on their own healing journey, and is also able to share from her experience facilitating healing prayer with her clients. In this episode we discuss:
We pray this encourages you to explore healing prayer for yourself and share it with others! “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence so that we may find mercy and grace in our time of need” Hebrews 4:16 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. | |||
| Episode 64: What is Diet Culture and Why is it Harmful? | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:25:17 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show we answer a listener’s question: “what is diet culture and why is it harmful?” We explore definitions of diet culture and the effects it has on our health and wellbeing according to research along with personal and professional experiences. We look at diet culture through the lens of scripture, with a special focus on the truths found in John 10:10 and 2 Corinthians 8:9. We discuss:
We pray this episode awakens you to the abundance of God’s love for you and equips you to live into it! "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich." 2 Corin 8:9 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. | |||
| Episode 63: Spotting Trauma and Supporting Nervous Systems for Healthy Food and Body Relationships with Tracy Brown, RD | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:41:02 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we discuss the complex landscape of trauma, exploring its diverse manifestations and profound impacts on individuals' lives. From personal narratives to professional insights, we unravel the intricacies of trauma experienced in various contexts, including relationships, religion, and healthcare. Drawing parallels with biblical stories and psychological frameworks, we shed light on the importance of recognizing and addressing trauma's far-reaching effects. Key takeaways we discuss:
We pray this episode empowers you to confront trauma, embrace healing, and cultivate joyful health with the Lord and those you trust in your life 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. | |||
| Episode 62: From Rushed to Rest Assured: Eliminate Hurry and Prioritize God-Centered Health Habits | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:24:23 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, we explore strategies to prioritize health habits that matter with the wisdom of Ecclesiastes 3:1 and 3:12 as our guide. We’ll discuss how to identify and prioritize God-centered values that align with your purpose and goals, discover the importance of trusting in God's provision while setting boundaries that protect your heart, time, and energy, and cultivate the self-awareness to implement strategies to steam-line your daily routines. Takeaways:
Our hope is that this podcast will help you thrive in rhythm with God, as you learn to walk in grace centered productivity and fulfill his good purposes for you! “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:” Ecclesiastes 3:1 “I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live;” Ecclesiastes 3:12 Resources:
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| Episode 61: Beyond the Scale: Postpartum Body Image Transformation with Lindsey Nubern | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:49:29 | |
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. Lindsey shares practical tips on inviting God into daily routines, listening to the Holy Spirit, and reshaping self-talk. Takeaways:
Our hope is that you would walk away from this episode feeling a little more seen and known. You are not alone in the struggle, and you have a heavenly Father taking care of you as you take care of children of your own. You are his, and you are loved. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 Resources:
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| Episode 60: Is your Health Goal God’s Best for You? 5 Questions to Ask | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:23:45 | |
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:
Our hope is that this podcast will give you some questions to pray through with the Lord before you invest your time, energy, and resources into the next health pursuit. Listen to His voice, and let Him lead the way. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 Resources:
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| Episode 59: Gluttony and Fasting: Biblical Meanings and Cultural Misconceptions with Brittany Braswell, RD | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:38:22 | |
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:
Connect with Brittany: Want to work with Brittany? You can find her here!
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| Episode 58: Discerning the Voice of God for Your Health | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:33:35 | |
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 listen to His direction above the noise of the world. Takeaways:
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| Episode 84: 3 Things to Focus on for a Non-Diet Holiday Season | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:26:36 | |
It's almost impossible to avoid the rules and stress of diet and wellness culture during the holiday season, so how can we lean into the grace of God when we are with family and everyone's differing opinions on food? In this mini-episode of the Joyful Health Show, I'll break down three key areas to focus on during the holiday season to reduce stress and enhance joy so God can be glorified during our time together. You can remember these 3 key areas by the letter C: 1. Christ: Worship and prayer does wonders to awaken your spirit to the joy around you, immediately diminishing stress and worry 2. Community: Notice and appreciate those who are around you this holiday season, even as you might be grieving the loss of others. 3. Common grace: No matter what's on the table or in the conversation, we can all give thanks for how God blesses each of us without needing to earn His love. Listen in for the 3 things to not focus on this holiday season so you can let more go and let peace reign! May you rest in His grace and find joy in the season. 00:00 Welcome to the Joyful Health Show 00:51 Focusing on Christ During the Holidays 03:15 The Importance of Community 05:41 Embracing Common Grace 07:47 Letting Go of Calorie Counting 09:53 Handling Comments with Grace 15:08 Managing Expectations 19:10 Resources and Final Thoughts 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. | |||
| Episode 57: The 5 Most Impactful Foundations of Christ-Centered Health with Alex Ford | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:43:10 | |
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 You’ll Learn:
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| Episode 56: Honoring Your Body When You Don't Feel Like It with Dana Schaub, RD | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:32:06 | |
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 another perspective to lift us up and show us a new way. Listen and put into place these 3 tips: 1. Replace old habits with grace and attunement to your body. 2. Let go of perfection and embrace grace in your self-care journey. 3. Prioritize listening to your body and give yourself what you need for a healthier life. Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. Start your week with Mindful Moments for Present People: A 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday. Get Aligned: Returning to God's Perfect Peace in an Anxious World. Connect with intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Course to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement. Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook: Joyful Health Co | |||
| Episode 55: "Staying in Isolation Keeps You Stuck" with Christie from Rock Recovery | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:35:14 | |
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:
Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. Start your week with Mindful Moments for Present People: A 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday. Get Aligned: Returning to God's Perfect Peace in an Anxious World. Connect with intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Course to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement. Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook: Joyful Health Co
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| Episode 54: The Scariest Health Choice: Disconnecting from God's Hope | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:15:33 | |
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:
Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned.
Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook Community: Joyful Health Co | |||
| Episode 53: Healthy Ways to Navigate Candy with Your Kids with Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC (Part 2) | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:28:26 | |
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 understanding your child's unique sensory profile and allowing them to self-regulate, you can pave the way for a healthier relationship with sweets. Learn how to approach Halloween and other candy-related events with a sense of normalcy, reducing the allure of forbidden treats. Discover why controlling your child's sugar intake can have detrimental effects and how to build a strong, faith-based foundation of trust instead. Key Takeaways:
Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. Start your week with Mindful Moments for Present People: A 1-minute devotional to debunk diet culture and savor God's abundance delivered to your inbox every Monday. Get Aligned: Returning to God's Perfect Peace in an Anxious World. Connect with intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Course to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement. Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook: Joyful Health Co | |||
| Episode 52: Candy for Breakfast? with Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC (Part 1) | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:25:38 | |
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 understanding your child's unique sensory profile and allowing them to self-regulate, you can pave the way for a healthier relationship with sweets. Learn how to approach Halloween and other candy-related events with a sense of normalcy, reducing the allure of forbidden treats. Discover why controlling your child's sugar intake can have detrimental effects and how to build a strong, faith-based foundation of trust instead. Key Takeaways:
Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. Get Aligned: Returning to God's Perfect Peace in an Anxious World. Connect with intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Course to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement. Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook: Joyful Health Co | |||
| Episode 51: Becoming Empowered in Menopause without Dieting with Amy Ozier, PhD, RD, LDN | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:41:05 | |
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 pressures. We discuss common menopause symptoms, offering practical coping strategies and emphasizing the purpose in pain. We discuss:
Join us in this faith-filled conversation and discover how you can move beyond menopause with grace, humor, and a renewed sense of freedom in the Lord.
Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. Get Aligned: Returning to God's Perfect Peace in an Anxious World. Connect with intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Course to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement. Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook: Joyful Health Co | |||
| Episode 50: Managing Diabetes from a Place of Grace with Ellie Butler, RN | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:42:52 | |
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:
Head here for all of today's show notes. Get Aligned: Returning to God's Perfect Peace in an Anxious World. Connect with intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Course to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement. Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook: Joyful Health Co | |||
| Episode 49: Testing, Not Guessing: When to Go Deeper with Intuitive Health by Grace with Functional Bloodwork Specialist Lacy Lain | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:42:45 | |
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 you actively rest in God's provision and guidance. Takeaways:
Join us for an inspiring conversation that will empower you to embrace a healthier, more fulfilling life guided by grace and wisdom. It's time to let go of the past and step into the abundant future God has planned for you. For show notes visit here. Get started with intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Course to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement. Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook: Joyful Health Co | |||
| Episode 48: Finding Freedom in Faith and Fitness: A Journey of Wellness and Worship with Shaela Daugherty | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:44:18 | |
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:
For show notes visit here. Get started with intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Journal to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement. Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook: Joyful Health Co | |||
| Episode 83: Is Functional Lab Testing for Christians Worth the Hype? with Megan Becker and Aubrey Golbek | 12 Nov 2024 | 01:02:05 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey interviews dietitians Megan Becker and Aubrey Golbek about functional lab testing and what to consider as a Christian woman pursuing a more grace filled view of health. Specifically this episode explores hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA), what it is, who it’s for and how it can help on your health journey. In This Episode We Discuss:
We pray this episode equips you with a better understanding of functional lab testing, specifically hair mineral testing and helps you to make informed, spirit-led decisions for your own health journey! 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned. | |||
| Episode 47: Breaking Free from Society's Wedding Weight Expectations with Michelle Ragon | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:39:28 | |
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:
For show notes, head here.
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| EP 46: Realistic Eating Disorder Recovery: A Testimony with Grace McCready | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:27:27 | |
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:
For show notes visit here. Get started with intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Journal to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement. Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media: Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook Community: Joyful Health Co | |||
| EP 45: Struggling to Start a Health Habit? Ask These 4 Questions Based on Scripture | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:25:08 | |
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:
For show notes visit here. Get started with intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Journal to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement. Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook: Joyful Health Co | |||
| EP 44: Find Freedom from Comparison in Your Health Journey with Melissa Goode | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:29:46 | |
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:
For more show notes, visit our website at Joyfulhealth.co! | |||
| EP 43: From Striving to Surrender: Submitting your Health to the Lord with Katie Filkowski | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:34:58 | |
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:
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| EP 42: Embracing Gentle Nutrition and Self-Control with Joy with Kasey Shuler and Amanda Reynolds | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:27:42 | |
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:
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| EP 41: Teaching Your Kids Freedom in Food: Nurturing Gospel-Aligned Eating Habits with Jennifer D’Amato | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:46:34 | |
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.
Read full show notes at joyfulhealth.co/blog/episode41
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| EP 40: The Body Revelation with Alisa Keeton | 30 May 2023 | 00:37:18 | |
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 discuss:
Read full show notes at https://joyfulhealth.co/blog/episode40 Get the Aligned video series at joyfulhealth.co/aligned. Get started with Intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Journal to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement and the companion course joyfulhealth.co/bodyblessings. Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook: Joyful Health Co | |||
| EP 39: How to Get Out of a Health Funk with Kirsten Schmidt | 15 May 2023 | 00:49:42 | |
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:
Read full show notes at https://joyfulhealth.co/blog/episode39 Return to God’s perfect peace in an anxious world with Aligned. Get started with Intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Journal to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook: Joyful Health Co | |||
| Episode 38: Finding a Hope-Aligned Health Team with Chrissy Kirkman | 03 May 2023 | 00:48:18 | |
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:
Read full show notes at https://joyfulhealth.co/blog/episode38 Join the Joyful Health Course at joyfulhealth.co/course Get started with Intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Journal to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook: Joyful Health Co | |||
| Episode 82: New Age Demons with Caroline Dooner | 29 Oct 2024 | 01:02:10 | |
In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey interviews Caroline Dooner, author of The F*it Diet and a self-proclaimed “ex-new ager” who became a Christian in 2022. Caroline writes about pursuing health and wellness to the point where things started to drift into new age practices in her article “New Age Demons.” Kasey and Caroline discuss the article and how God brought Caroline to a place of trusting Jesus with her health and life. In This Episode We Discuss:
We pray this episode shines a light in the darkness and encourages you to place your cares fully on the One who loves you and cares for you. 👉🏽 Head here for all of today's show notes including Scriptures, social images, and resources mentioned.
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| EP 37: Aligning Body Image Beliefs with God’s Truth with Heather Creekmore | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:47:51 | |
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:
Read full show notes at https://joyfulhealth.co/blog/episode37
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| EP 36: Aligning with Truth in the Middle of Diet Culture with Laura Acuna | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:46:09 | |
In episode 36 of The Joyful Health Show, Kasey interviews author, Bible teacher, and coach Laura Acuña about her story of ditching stressful diet culture lies for the relief that comes with God’s truth about her body. Laura shares her story of how becoming obsessed with weighT loss disconnected her from God. She shares where the enemy led her astray, what truths she can stand upon now, and what to do if you are struggling with diet culture. You’ll learn:
Read full show notes at https://joyfulhealth.co/blog/episode36 Get the Aligned video series at joyfulhealth.co/aligned. Get started with Intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Journal to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement and the companion course joyfulhealth.co/bodyblessings. Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook: Joyful Health Co | |||
| EP 35: Aligning with God’s Promises for Anxiety | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:37:26 | |
In episode 35 of The Joyful Health Show, we discuss how to return to God’s perfect peace in an anxious world. When we focus on what we don’t know about our health or what could happen, we tend to worry. In this episode, Aubrey interviews Kasey about her devotional guide Aligned as they center in on what God has promised He will do when we are in the middle of indecision, and uncertainty. We discuss:
Read full show notes at https://joyfulhealth.co/blog/episode35 Get the Aligned video series at joyfulhealth.co/aligned. Get started with Intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Journal to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement and the companion course joyfulhealth.co/bodyblessings. Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook: Joyful Health Co | |||
| EP 34: Praying Body Blessings Over Your Kids | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:47:09 | |
In episode 34 of The Joyful Health Show, Aubrey and Kasey discuss how to pray body blessings over your kids throughout the day to keep them connected with what God says about their body. We may not be able to shelter our children from the pressure of diet culture, but we can teach them to trust their bodies as the Lord made them and set a foundation of grace. In this episode, Aubrey and Kasey discuss personal stories of their own childhood as they relate to body image, what they hope to instill in the way they parent their kids during meals, movement, and in front of the mirror. We share ways of how you can pray over your children throughout the day, integrating physical and emotional sensations with Scripture, and most importantly, prioritizing loving kids for the whole person they are in Christ. We cover:
Read full show notes at https://joyfulhealth.co/blog/episode34 Join the Joyful Health Course at joyfulhealth.co/course Get started with Intuitive health by grace today with Body Blessings: A 30-Day Journal to Praise God with Your Body through Prayer, Intuitive Eating, and Joyful Movement and the companion course joyfulhealth.co/bodyblessings. Learn more at joyfulhealth.co Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: @joyfulhealthco Facebook: Joyful Health Co | |||