Casting The Net - Reeling In Holistic Health - Mondays With Coach Rice

🔥What does it really mean to be “lukewarm”🔥Are you reading the Word but not feeling changed by it? In this episode of Casting the Net, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with the fiery and faithful Renee Swasey, a Christian Life Coach, Functional Health Practitioner, and author of Refined for Revival: Your Purpose and God’s Plan. This conversation stirred my spirit! Renee opens up about how...

💥What does a heart attack at age 12, a powerful transformation, and biblical business coaching have in common? In This episode on Casting the Net, I’m sitting down with Enoch Leffingwell who’s helped holistic health coaches go from struggling to six-figures with one powerful tool: their story. Enoch’s story is both shocking and inspiring. At 12 years old, he survived a heart attack and went on to...

I’m honored to sit down with Gina Kroezen, The Health Stylist from Amsterdam. Her journey is nothing short of inspiring. From surviving abandonment, emotional trauma, and near-death illness to discovering that it wasn’t just physical; Gina shares how trauma shaped her health, how shame and loyalty silently held her back, and how she learned to reclaim her life by listening to her body. As someone...

Are you avoiding your emotions… or building tolerance for them? I’m joined by Raven Fisher, MA, LCPC, founder of Nave Wellness Center, on Casting the Net to explore the deep work of distress tolerance. We’re discussing:✅ Avoidance behaviors and why they persist✅ Mindfulness, meditation, and journaling for mental clarity✅ Why therapy is a proactive tool—not just a crisis solution✅ How to suppor...

In this episode of Casting the Net – Reeling in Holistic Health, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Raziya Swan—a powerhouse in naturopathic medicine whose journey began with a desperate need for healing. After battling life-threatening allergies for over a decade, she found freedom through natural remedies and lifestyle shifts that completely transformed her health. Now, Dr. Swa...

What If the Strongest Face in the Room Is Also the Most Fragile?🎙️ Podcast Summary (from Martha Rice):Right now, I’m in a season where I’m living this myth in real time. I’ve moved back to Chicago—and while it may look like I’m adjusting just fine, the truth behind my smile tells a deeper story. There’s joy in the journey, yes but also grief for what I’ve left behind. There’s peace in God’s plan b...

In this powerful conversation with Charles Hall, host of The Crown and Compass Coach podcast. His story of overcoming childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and identity confusion will leave you encouraged and grounded in grace. Charles opens up about his journey of deconstructing and reconstructing his faith, and how God met him in the middle of the pain. With the help of therapy, Scripture, and de...

This episode hits home in a powerful way. I had the honor of sitting down with Coach Jerry, who opened up about one of the darkest seasons of his life. He shared how he went from thriving in business to spiraling into depression after a painful divorce, nearly ending it all. But that breaking point became his breakthrough. We talk deeply about the power of doubt and how it creeps in, especially wh...

In this powerful episode, I sat down with Coach Craig, whose passion for helping men stems from his background in ministry and youth work. Craig opened up about how he became a certified coach to serve men navigating deep pain, church hurt, isolation, and the weight of silence. We talked candidly about the dangers of men’s social isolation and how society often pressures men to appear strong, even...

What if healing didn’t come in a bottle but in the form of a wearable patch that activates your own stem cells? In this episode of Casting the Net, I’m joined by the inspiring women behind Wild Orchid Health, Dr. Cathy Wong, Patty Nuzzo, and Jacinda McBride. 💫We will talk about a breakthrough in wellness that’s helping people experience:✅ Pain relief without pills✅ Deeper, more restorative slee...

In this raw and revealing episode, I’m joined by Andrea Clark, a former licensed therapist who walked away from the traditional mental health system to speak the truth about healing truths she could not share inside the therapy room. Andrea opens up about her personal story as a complex trauma survivor, her frustrations with the “chemical imbalance” narrative, and why she believes real healing hap...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Karen, a former middle school teacher who pivoted her career into health coaching and fitness training. About seven years ago, her own perimenopause journey began and like so many women, she felt completely unprepared. That experience opened her eyes to the three distinct stages of menopause and the serious lack of support available for women nav...

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Dr. Brenna Squires, a clinical psychologist and couples fertility coach, whose own personal journey through infertility led her to become a guiding light for others facing the same battle. She shared how her pain became her purpose, offering the very support and resources she once longed for. We unpack the emotional toll of infertility, from grief and dep...

From the courtroom to coaching, Erin Darden shares how her journey from attorney to Emotional Intelligence & Relationship Coach became a mission to help others build resilience, self-awareness, and deeply connected relationships. In this episode, we dive into:💡 What emotional intelligence really is and how it transforms communication💬 The power of emotions as information, not interruptions🧠...

New Podcast EpisodeLeading with Compassion & ClarityWhat if leadership wasn’t about control but about connection? This Monday on Casting the Net: Holistic Health, I’m joined by Candice Pedersen, a leadership coach who’s transforming how nurses step into management roles with confidence, self-awareness, and heart. We’ll explore: • The “Heart & Backbone” leadership model • Why emotional inte...

🎙️ Holy Mischief & Sacred Disruption💫 A Faith-Fueled Conversation You Don’t Want to Miss! Get ready for a powerful interview with Rev. Shannon Karafanda — United Methodist pastor, leadership coach, and unapologetic #HolyMischief Maker as we explore how acts of kindness can flip the script on negativity and stir up sacred change.🔥 Inside this powerful session:💡 The unexpected moment she acce...

✨ New Episode of Casting the Net: Holistic Health🔎 Is your view of God helping you heal or holding you back? Join me for a raw and revealing conversation with Dr. Toni Cooper, psychologist, author, and speaker, as we dive into the distorted beliefs many Christians unknowingly carry:❗ The toxic guilt that keeps you striving for approval❗ The image of a passive Jesus that leads to poor boundarie...

🎙️ A brand-new episode of Casting the Net: Holistic Health! You do not want to miss this one! ✨ Unshaken & Unapologetic: Reinventing Faith, Femininity, and Purpose ✨ I have the honor of sitting down with Andrea Brunswick, a Creative Life Strategist who went from secular coaching to faith-based transformation, empowering Christian women to rise as Proverbs 31 leaders in business and life. And...

A brand-new episode of Casting the Net: Holistic Health premieres featuring the incredible LeDale Maria Hayes. With over 25 years in child welfare and nearly a decade behind prison walls as a corrections officer and prison counselor, LeDale witnessed firsthand the deep challenges people face often with limited support or direction. But after years of serving within the system, LeDale made a courag...

I’m sitting down with Dawnette Palmore, founder of Your Money On Purpose Coaching, to talk about the silent financial struggles many high-achieving women face and how to break the cycle for good. Dawnette shares:💰 Her personal story of going from financial overwhelm to peace🧠 How mindset—not math—is the real money game changer📊 The exact systems she uses to help women build wealth on purpose🤍...

In this powerful episode of Casting the Net: Holistic Health, I sat down with leadership consultant, speaker, author, and parenting strategist, Janet Krebs to dive deep into a topic that affects every generation: family leadership. Janet’s perspective was inspiring as she reminded us that our families are our greatest investment they are the pillars of our legacy. We explored the fears and insecur...

In this inspiring episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Jessica Covington, a passionate ADHD coach whose journey began with her son’s diagnosis but led to a powerful revelation of her own. As Jessica dove into research to better understand her son’s needs, she started to recognize the same signs in herself. That moment of awareness sparked a life-changing discovery: she, too, had ADHD. Wha...

In this inspiring episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Scott Gassner, a Functional Aging Specialist whose passion for helping older adults live fuller, more connected lives shines through every word. One thing Scott emphasized was the critical importance of purpose and connection as we age. He’s seen firsthand that it’s not just the body that needs attention but maintaining a sense of...

In this powerful episode of Casting the Net, I sat down with Julie Rebboah, a Christian mental health and wellness coach, podcaster, and speaker whose story will truly touch your heart. Julie shared her personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma a path marked by pain but redeemed by purpose and faith. What stood out most was Julie’s passion for helping faith-driven adults heal. She believes t...

In this powerful episode, I sat down with Dr. Katie Murphy, a chiropractor and integrated health coach, whose life was transformed by her own battle with depression, chronic stress, and emotional exhaustion. Katie opened up about how movement, mindset shifts, and a renewed connection to her faith helped her rebuild her health from the inside out. Her journey is nothing short of inspiring and now s...