The Joyful Health Show: A Non-Diet Wellness Podcast for Christians

In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, I interview Ericka Anderson about her book Freely Sober: Rethinking Alcohol Through the Lens of Faith. Alcohol is a tricky subject in any Christian circle: how much is too much? Can we drink alcohol intuitively?

Here's what we cover:

The differences between biblical references to alcohol and modern day consumption

Red flags for your own relationship with alcohol

Sober curious: what it is and how to practice it

Our hope is that this conversation would help you reconsider your habits with alcohol and reset your mind to think and drink responsibly. We want you not only to ask yourself "how close to the line can I get?" but rather, "how much life do I want to live?" We want you to be filled with the Holy Spirit and led by Jesus, who gives you life to the full!

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." John 10:10

Helpful Timestamps:

04:06 Health Wake Up Calls
05:23 Bible and Modern Drinking
12:30 Social Anxiety and Sobriety
20:06 What Sober Curious Means
27:46 Key Takeaway and Nudge

👉🏽 Head here to get Ericka's 10 Tools for Finding Freedom with Alcohol

✅ Click here for the full blog post with more resources.

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In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, I interview Chantia Sturman, licensed marriage and family therapist and body image coach. She has a course called course Darling, Arise, designed to help moms raise daughters with confidence in their bodies and peace around food. The ultimate question we get to chat about is: How can I raise a daughter who honors God with her body without passing on the body shame I’ve carried?

We'll discuss:

Starting with your own story

How to respond when your child "feels fat"

How to build up your daughter's identity beyond looks

Practicing discernment around peers and media

Our hope is for you to release perfectionism and increase your dependence on Jesus. Start where you are, with the daughter you have, and continue seeking God's wisdom for your relationships.

"And having taken the hand of the child, He says to her, 'Talitha, koum!' which is translated, 'Little girl, I say to you, arise!'" Mark 5:41

Helpful Timestamps:
08:01 Start With Mom’s Beliefs
09:12 Biblical View of Body
13:04 Resources and Reinforcement
15:08 Calling Out True Traits
15:34 Reframing Sensitivity
16:46 Boundaries For Big Personalities
17:48 Discernment In Media
19:28 Fear Of Passing It On
20:10 Grace Over Perfection
22:18 Body Neutrality And Surrender

👉🏽 Head here to get Chantia's course for moms here.

✅ Click here for the full blog post with more resources.

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In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, I interview Florencia Moynihan, a nutritional therapy practitioner and founder of The Catholic Nutritionist. We discuss her book "Made Good: Overcoming the Lies that Keep Women at War with Their Bodies." Together, we'll explore how women are sold the lie that worth is found in being thinner, prettier, or more productive, and how that leaves so many of us exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from our bodies.

We'll discuss:

Florencia's shift from using food to control her body to allowing food to nourish herself

How God can use anything (including social media) for good

The confusion between the "body" and the "flesh" in Christian theology and a right understanding of the two

Practical ways to start believing that you, too, are made good

Our hope is for you to see the lies for what they are and start trusting God and the body He gave you for better health and life in Christ:

"And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day." Genesis 1:31

Helpful Timestamps:
03:09 Why We Believe Body Lies
08:40 Social Media and Intuitive Eating
10:59 Where Women Get Entangled
13:54 What Will Make Me Good
16:54 Body vs Flesh Theology
19:49 Practical Steps Toward Healing
25:39 One Takeaway to Remember
30:55 Where to Find Florencia and Book

👉🏽 Head here to get Florencia's book Made Good on Amazon

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In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, I talk with registered dietician, nutritionist, and certified eating disorder specialist Liesel Maddox about GLP-1s. Are they a magic pill for weight loss, and what are the concerns around taking these medications? We are answering your questions, and as always, striving to bring you a grace-centered discussion on conversations that matter.

We'll discuss:

What are GLP-1s and how do they work?

Can we safely use them to lose 10-15lbs?

Can you take a GLP-1 indefinitely?

We believe you are free in Christ to make informed decisions about your health. May this episode serve to give you more fuel for prayer as you consider the role of GLP-1s in your life.

"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Whoever thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding." Romans 14:17-19

Let's break it down:

05:51 What are GLP-1s?
12:36 Side Effects and Malnutrition Risks
16:50 Can Vitamins Replace Food
20:21 Stopping the Drug and Regain
32:10 Peptide Therapy Explained
37:17 Christian Discernment Framework
41:36 Healing Food Noise
50:44 Prayer And Sendoff

👉🏽 Head here to get Liesel's 5 Tips to Improve Your Nutrition Without Dieting

✅ Click here for the full blog post with more resources.

“I really enjoyed this episode” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — cut through the weeds of wellness culture and discover joyful health, by grace. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode and timely announcements. I’m so thankful for you!

☀️ Get your free 5-Week Bible Study on Body Image Chapter here

🎉 Find freedom from dieting and get healthy the joyful way with our signature course

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Welcome to Two-Minute Tuesdays, where you'll hear a non-diet devotional to help you fight the regular pressures of diet culture by resting in God's grace and following His joy.

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“I really enjoyed this episode” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — cut through the weeds of wellness culture and discover joyful health, by grace. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

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