Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas is a production from Partnership to End Addiction. Heart of the Matter is an interview series that gives guests the opportunity to share their personal, candid stories about addiction. This podcast offers a space to open up about addiction, substance use and mental health, to share the ways in which people are shifting their narrative – in their own relationships and across communities – to support the cause of ending addiction in our country. Worrie ...
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Welcome to Needy No More, the podcast dedicated to healing the anxious attachment style. I’m your host, author and anxious attachment style coach, Chris Rackliffe. I’ve helped thousands of people across six continents to end the cycle of anxious attachment through my books, workshops, digital downloads, and 12-week coaching program. I'm honored to carry on that mission in this podcast as I share tools and techniques, principles and practices for you to explore on your journey to growing more ...
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Vision Driven Health - Weight Loss for Christian Women, Biblical Health, Conquer Cravings, Kingdom Mindset, Increase Energy Naturally
Robin Rhine McDonald, INHC, MDiv | Christian Health Coach, Christian Nutrition Coach, Christian Wellness Coach
Do you struggle with low energy and catch yourself reminiscing about when you were “young” and able to keep up? Are you overwhelmed by even having to THINK about what it’d take to lose weight? Do you mindlessly snack and give in to late night cravings? Are you bogged down by the shame that comes with knowing what to do, but not being able to get yourself to do it consistently? Do you feel like anything you try is bound to fail, so there’s no point in trying anyway? Friend, there’s HOPE! Hope ...
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Season 7 of Heart of the Matter kicks off with country pop star Walker Hayes, whose Grammy-nominated hit "Fancy Like" catapulted him to fame. Walker opens up about his journey from drinking at 13 to finding recovery at 35. He discusses his deeply personal 2024 EP "Sober Thoughts," and shares a raw, honest conversation about addiction, creativity, a…
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158: Understanding Healthy Biblical Sex and Intimacy in Marriage From the Christian Sexpert, Angela Griffith
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58:05Hey Friend, This is the most tangential topic I've tackled on the podcast regarding health. However, it's one that does have a direct impact on our physical well being through a variety of ways, as you'll soon hear. Today's guest is known as the Christian sexpert and we dig deep into what healthy biblical sex Is and is NOT. And depending on your ba…
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157. How to Break Free From Negative Body Image, Anxiety, & Obsession over Weight Loss with Brittany Braswell
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47:13Hey friend, Today's episode is very helpful and insightful. My guest today named what I think so many of us either have or do struggle with in how we view our bodies. I definitely share a big about my background with body image challenges as well as where I'm at with things right now. If you're someone who finds yourself thinking about what you'll …
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156. How to Overcome Insecurity and Body Shame by Coming Into Agreement With God’s Love and Truth With Laurie Herbers
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44:00Hey Friend, I have a really fun conversation for you today. For some it will sound like home, very familiar on what a conversational relationship with the Lord looks like.For others, you might hear today's guest and think, "Wow, how does she have that kind of relationship with God?In either case, if you're someone who has struggled with the challen…
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155. Addicted to Food and Struggling to Overcome Overeating? Discover Food Freedom in Step With God With Julie Kleinhans
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34:33Hey Friend, If you're someone who's found yourself on the yo-yo dieting train, who feels powerless to sweets and cravings, who has actually created healthy habits and experienced progress only to fall back into old patterns, this episode is for you! Today, my guest Julie Kleinhans shares her experience with losing 90lbs and maintaining that weight …
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154. Overwhelmed and Unable to Find the Time as a Mom? Go From Unhealthy and Burned Out to Living an Intentional Life With Aubree Felderhoff
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45:00Hey Friend, In today's conversation you'll get a peak behind the curtain on my life. I resonated SO much with the story and work of today's guest that I couldn't help but share how I struggle with a lot of the things she helps mom's overcome. If you're like me, you might be in a season of chaos with your kids, trying to juggle it all and keep your …
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153. A Biblical Approach to Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Health Struggles With Healey Ikerd
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56:10Hey Friend, Have you found yourself in the constant cycle of battling negative thoughts, anxiety, and depression? Do you feel like you've tried everything and that hope has slipped through your fingers? Does it seem like God is out of reach and you're drowning in emotions you can't get on top of? Friend, this world is hard and you're not alone in t…
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152. Struggling With Motivation to Workout? Discover God’s Love and What It Means to Be Strong in Him With Jenny Higginbotham
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45:27Hey Friend, Do you find yourself struggling to be consistent with your workouts? Does going to the gym feel like a drag? Are you unsure what to even do to workout and get physically strong? In my conversation with today's guest we are headed a direction I imagine you aren't expecting - I sure wasn't, but I trust you'll find yourself in a place of i…
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151. The Surprising Effectiveness of Balancing Blood Sugar to Increase Energy, Lose Weight, and End Cravings With Lindsay Young
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45:32Hey Friend, If you are someone who struggles with mid morning or mid afternoon crashes, if you feel dependent on that morning cup of coffee to get you going... and that afternoon refill, if you struggle with getting good sleep - struggling to fall asleep or waking up feeling anxious, if you've got stubborn weight you can't lose, if you are concerne…
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150. Holy & Hungry | Want to Break Free from Emotional Eating and Cravings? Experience Food Freedom in Christ!
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19:55Hey Friend, Today I am talking about how to experience true and lasting freedom in your health journey. If you feel like food controls you.If you feel like cravings and emotional eating is a cycle you can't break.If you find yourself battling demeaning and discouraging thoughts about your body and your ability to be consistent THIS episode is packe…
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149. 7 Unhealthy Relationships with Food that Are Fueling Emotional Eating and Preventing Healthy Weight Loss
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26:59Hey Friend, Sometimes we don't know the water we're swimming in. We know something is off, but we can't quite name it.In today's episode I go over 7 unhealthy relationships with food that I've observed and some of which, I've experienced personally in the past. If one of these resonates I hope you'll spend some time on it this week and come back ne…
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148. What Does it Mean to Be Healthy? A Deep Dive on Biblical Nutrition and Chronic Disease with Andy Felton
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1:04:44Hey Friend, I am VERY excited for you all to listen to this episode. I've got Andy Felton BACK, the author of Nourished by Design - a Christ Centered Approach to Nutrition. He was on the show just a few weeks ago and in our conversation it was very clear we needed a follow up episode to go dive deeper into the conversation on the specifics and prac…
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147. The Purpose and Benefits of Chiropractic Care and How It Aligns With God’s Design With Dr. Ralph Winestock
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48:25Hey Friend! If you are someone who experiences joint pain, back pain, headaches... or if you're someone who has had challenging pregnancies or postpartum experiences, you've got chronic digestive issues, you are battling autoimmunity... you might be surprised to find that a holistic chiropractor could help bring you relief. Today I'm bringing back …
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How to Set Boundaries (Without Feeling Like a Bad Person)
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27:36If setting boundaries makes you anxious, guilty, or afraid they’ll walk away—you’re exactly who this episode was made for. In this powerful solo episode, I unpack the complicated relationship anxious attachers have with boundaries—and why setting them can feel so triggering. We explore the real reasons guilt shows up, the role of nervous system dys…
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146. The 4 Core Elements of Holistic, Biblical Health for Christian Women
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21:24Hey Friend, Have you felt unclear about what it actually looks like to partner with God in your health? Do you wonder what's missing from your approach to healthy eating? Do you find yourself in a vicious cycle of dieting and restrictive eating? I really think that all comes back to whether or not we are living out 4 core elements of holistic bibli…
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145. Holy & Hungry | How the Power of Grace & Knowing God’s Heart Creates Consistency in Living a Healthy Lifestyle
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21:54Hey Friend, Have you found yourself battling emotional eating? Do you feel like you're always beating yourself up for not being consistent and staying on track? Maybe the weight of shame in where you're at in your health feels insurmountable. In today's episode we're taking a thorough look at how David navigates some of his BIGGEST falls for insigh…
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144. Nourished by Design - A Christ Centered Approach to Nutrition With Andy Felton
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50:07Hey Friend, I am VERY excited for this episode because in it I interview the author of a book I have been wanting to exist for a long time. And actually, he felt the same way, which is why he wrote it. In this episode we talk about what it means to follow Jesus and partner with God in healthy eating. We address some of the issues that exist in the …
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How to Create Healthy, Safe Partnerships as a Gay Man ft. Tom Bruett
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53:13In honor of Pride Month, I’m sitting down with therapist and author Tom Bruett to unpack how gay relationships differ from straight ones—and why so many of us in the LGBTQ+ community struggle with intimacy, identity, and emotional safety in dating. Whether you're queer or an ally, this conversation is packed with insights that go far beyond sexuali…
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143. The Top Mistake When Trying to Lose Weight the Healthy Way. How to Eat More and Get Results
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21:50Hey Friend, When you want to lose weight, is your first inclination to cut out certain foods altogether? To start eating significantly less to the point where you're always hungry? Maybe you feel like you're already eating so little and eating pretty clean, but you aren't seeing the scale move. In any of those cases, I imagine you also want to know…
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142. Holy & Hungry | What to Pray for a Healthy Lifestyle - 3 Prayers to Transform Your Health Journey
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18:58Hey Friend, Are you struggling to be consistent with your healthy habits? Are you struggling to be motivated to make healthy choices? Maybe you're in a place where you just wish you could miraculously transform the circumstances around your health. If you love God, but you haven't tapped into what God has for you in your health journey, this episod…
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141. The Top Predictor of Longevity and Chronic Disease and One Major Way to Improve Your Metabolism
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30:02Hey Friend, Believe it or not, research has found that the top predictor of longevity and your propensity to chronic disease is the amount of skeletal muscle you have. I am doing this episode, one because I think the info is SUPER important for creating sustainable life long health, but also because I’m trying to amp myself up to get more consisten…
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140. Holy & Hungry | Having a Heart Like David and Staying Consistent With Healthy Habits
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17:57Hey Friend, If you've been feeling discouraged because you are getting results. If the weight isn't coming off. Or if you're frustrated with yourself because you haven't figured out how to be consistent with your healthy habits, this episode is for you. We're looking at King David's relationship with God and considering how that same approach can b…
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139. The Top 5 Things That Kill Momentum When You Want to Lose Weight the Healthy Way
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15:54Hey friend, I've heard MANY clients say, while they're in the middle of experiencing the excitement of weight loss, increased energy, and a new found love for cooking that they are AFRAID of losing all the progress they've made. They start thinking about the times in the past where they were successful and then something came up and totally deraile…
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138. Holy & Hungry | Our Need for a Savior in Our Health Journey
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20:40Hey Friend, This week is an extremely important week as it is Holy Week. Yesterday was Palm Sunday and each day this week leads up to Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and eventually, Resurrection Day - or Easter as many of us know it to be. What happened 2,000+ years ago in Jerusalem on a cross and 3 days later in a grave makes all the difference in wha…
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Your Anxious-Avoidant Relationship Can Work—Here's How ft. Rikki Cloos
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58:10Is your relationship stuck in the anxious-avoidant "trap" or a cycle of pushing and pulling, ups and downs? In this powerful episode, I sit down with relationship writer Rikki Cloos (@anxiousheartsguide on Instagram and TikTok) to talk about why anxious-avoidant relationships feel so hard—and how to make the dynamic more secure. Here's what we disc…
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137. Lose Weight by Walking Consistently With Jesus. the Surprising Effectiveness of Getting in Steps While Getting in Time With God.
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20:47Hey Friend, Today's episode is a PRIME example of how we can pair our healthy physical habits with spiritual ones. My hope and intention for you today is that by the end of this episode you can't wait for the next moment to get outside and go for a walk with Jesus. We are getting into the nitty gritty detailed benefits of walking - like seriously, …
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In this week's episode of the Needy No More podcast, I dive deep into the final two steps of the cycle of anxious attachment, stress and addiction, answering the following questions: What is stress and how does it relate to addiction? What is love addiction? How does stress factor into the experience of anxious attachment? How does stress relate to…
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136. Holy & Hungry | How to Read Food Labels to Make Healthy Choices - Biblical Insights From Leviticus 11
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26:14Hey Friend, For a few episodes now, I've been referring back to episode 13 where I talk about Leviticus 11 and the old testament food laws. Well, here it is again with a few minor adjustments. There's just something about taking a misunderstood, seemingly boring passage and revealing the insight and wisdom it holds. I think you'll be surprised how …
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That Breakup Was a Breakthrough ft. Jessica Da Silva
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52:53In this episode of the Needy No More podcast, I interview my very first guest, Jessica Da Silva. Jessica Da Silva is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Attachment Coach who empowers individuals to free themselves from attachment patterns that sabotage their relationships by teaching them actionable skills to relate to themselves and others more…
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135. Struggling to Overcome Cravings & Emotional Eating? 7 Key Habits That Stop Old Patterns & Promote Healthy Weight Loss
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21:23Hey Friend, We’ve all been there. You suddenly have an urge to eat a specific food you are specifically trying to avoid because you know once you’ve had one bite, you’ll have 10 more. And despite your efforts to think and talking yourself out of it, before you know it, you’ve already consumed more than you’d want and you feel miserable physically a…
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In this week's episode, we unpack everything pertaining to nervous system dysregulation, including: What is nervous system dysregulation? How is it connected to being triggered? What are the causes of nervous system dysregulation in the past and present? How has nervous system dysregulation shown up in my own life? How is nervous system dysregulati…
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134. Holy & Hungry | 3 Bible Verses to Build Your Faith and Motivation for Healthy Living
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19:14Hey Friend, I haven't talked about today's topic in a little bit. It's actually a huge drive for why I do this. I believe wholeheartedly that God cares deeply about our health and that it's not a secondary aspect of our walk with the Lord. When we aren't intentionally caring for our physical well being - along with spiritual, emotional, and mental …
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133. 10 Everyday Toxins That Impact Your Health
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33:26Hey Friend! If you've wondered how there is such an increase in chronic disease, weird ailments, infertility, miscarriage, cancer, and even unexplained health complications, today's episode may help shed some light. Just to give a bit of a warning, this episode might be unsettling and maybe even a bit overwhelming, but my intention is to bring educ…
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30 Questions About Anxious Attachment—Answered!
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59:21In this episode of the Needy No More podcast, I answer the top five most common questions I get from folks when it comes to the anxious attachment style: Where does the anxious attachment style come from? Why do I feel this way? How can I "fix" it? Will I always feel this way? How long does it take to heal? From there, I answer 25 questions from my…
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132. Holy & Hungry | Transformation in Your Body Begins in Your Mind
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19:44Hey Friend! My husband and I had the honor of getting to speak at our church and today's episode is a repurpose of the talk we gave on managing your mind. Romans 12:2 says to be transformed by the RENEWING of your mind. Any health journey is not one that will last if we do not learn how to take control of our thought life. Here are some practical w…
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How Fear of Abandonment Pushes People Away
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26:35In the fourth episode of the Needy No More podcast, we unpack everything related to a fear of abandonment, including: What is abandonment? How do we define it? What about a fear of abandonment? What are various types of abandonment? How has it shown up in my own life? What is the worst form of abandonment you can experience? How does abandonment re…
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131. 5 Key Nutrition Tips to Reduce Inflammation and Promote Weight Loss That Lasts
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29:47Hey Friend!If you're someone who struggles with pain in your body, low energy, difficulty sleeping, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes - it all stems from inflammation Which might sound reductionistic, but the truth is, none of ailments come to exist in your body without inflammation kicking things off. Today I'm giving a bit more d…
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In the third episode of the Needy No More podcast, I cover the following: What is codependency? How does codependency relate to anxious attachment? How is codependency similar to and different from addiction? What are some early warning signs that you might be slipping into a codependent dynamic? How can you address and interrupt your codependent t…
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130. Holy & Hungry | Let God Love You into Healthier Habits: A Strategy for Emotional Eating & Cravings
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13:12Hey Friend, Today's talk is inspired by Valentine's Day last week some thoughts I've had on how to offer some encouragement in areas you might be feeling defeated in your health journey. So if you ate too many chocolates last weekend or emotional eating got the best of you, today's a new day and this is your chance to reset and move forward in step…
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In the second episode of the Needy No More podcast, I cover the following: How is trauma defined? What are some different frameworks for understanding the nature of trauma? How does trauma relate to the experience of anxious attachment? What are some avenues to explore when it comes to healing trauma? How can forgiveness help and how can I practice…
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129. Low Energy and No Motivation? How to Be Consistent With Healthy Eating, No Matter What
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19:35Hey Friend, I hear it often from MOST of my listeners that the biggest challenge is being consistent. If you deeply want to have a healthy lifestyle but feel that the chasm between where you're at and that dream lifestyle is WAY too wide to cross, today I've got hope and a way to make it across. And I'll be honest, it's not easyAnd it won't happen …
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In this inaugural episode of the Needy No More podcast, I cover the following: Who is this Chris Rackliffe guy, and why did I get into being a coach for people with an anxious attachment style? Why did I name the podcast Needy No More? Why you should never, ever call anyone needy—most of all yourself! What is attachment theory and what are the four…
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128. Holy & Hungry | Taking God at His Word for a Healthy Life - Inspiration From Psalm 103
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15:21Hey friend! Welcome back to the Holy & Hungry segment of the Vision Driven Health podcast. Every other week I do a more biblically focused episode that is meant to be a health devotional for you where you can bring your hunger to the table and be filled with what God has for your health. Today I'm walking you through Psalm 103 and the encouragement…
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127. The Case for Cooking and Why Easy Healthy Recipes Are Your Key to Lasting Weight Loss and Long Term Health
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26:13Hey Friend! If you didn't grow up in a home with home cooked meals, of if you're like me, they were technically home cooked but they weren't necessarily of the healthy variety. Or perhaps you feel with all that you've got going on there's just NO WAY you could consistently cook your meals. Or maybe you're just someone who doesn't view cooking as th…
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126. Holy & Hungry | The Victory That Comes When We Fully Depend on God for Our Health Success - Insights From Judges 6-7
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15:19Hey Friend, If you're someone who feels like you're at the end of your rope when it comes to your health...Maybe you started the new year with resolutions and hopes of making some changes and they've already fallen through.Maybe you are just worn down by trying doctor after doctor, diet after diet, and you need some encouragement for how to move fo…
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125. Are Elimination Diets the Problem or the Solution? How Cutting Out Certain Foods Affects Your Longterm Health
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33:13Hey Friend, Now is the time when cutting carbs, going gluten free, getting rid of dairy, going carnivore, doing the Daniel fast, and all the other kick start diets are usually in full force. I love that my church kicks off each new year with a 3 week fast. It's up to the individual on what they feel led to fast, and naturally, certain kinds of food…
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124. Holy & Hungry | How to Have a Biblical Perspective on Healthy Living as a Christian Woman
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10:52Hey Friend! If you are in need of some inspiration for making heathy choices today, this episode is going to shed some serious light on the power of PERSPECTIVE. When we are grounded in what's ACTUALLY true, we enable ourselves to stay the course hand in hand with God. Listen in and I'll show you what I mean... Peace & Joy,Robin ***When you're read…
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123. Ready to Lose Weight? How Counting Macros Can Support Healthy Fat Loss.
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23:46Hey Friend! A true new year's topic, cliche or not, people are wanting to focus on getting healthy and losing weight after the holidays. So I'm bringing back the main portion of episode 42 on how to do that with macros. If you're someone who has seen and heard about macros but have felt intimidated and confused on how to figure them out for yoursel…
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122. Holy & Hungry | Mental Health and the Meaning of Christmas: Hope, Peace, Joy, & Love
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32:08Hey Friend, There can be so much STRESS that comes with the holidays. It's not always warm and fuzzy and festive. There's often anxiety, increased depression and loneliness, and grief that rises during this season. If you are asking for a Biblical perspective on mental health. If you want encouragement in how to find help and support from God for y…
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121. What NOT to Do to Lose Weight and Conquer Cravings During Christmas
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22:32Hey Friend, If you've heard all the things about diet, healthy eating ,and what you SHOULD do, but still don't find yourself taking action... If you always have an excuse for why something wouldn't work for you... If you assume there's a major problem with your hormones or that you've got some kind of disease before you consider the food you're eat…
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