Devoney Kodad, Anxiety Therapist, Self Confidence Coach & Christian Yoga Teacher

Free & Well: Break Free From Anxiety & Overwhelm & Feel More Confident With Mental Health, Nervous System Healing & Faith Based Practices

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Hey babe, are you ready to stop second guessing yourself & start feeling more confident? On this podcast, you'll hear psychology backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulating practices & faith based tools to support you in becoming your most confident self. My hope is that you walk away from every episode feeling hyped to take that one, next step in becoming your best self. I'm so glad you're here. My name is Devoney. I've served over 5,000 hours as a therapist, I'm a faith based yoga teacher & a dog mom. Growing up, I questioned myself and struggled with anxiety. I'm here to share w...

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Devoney Kodad, Anxiety Therapist, Self Confidence Coach & Christian Yoga Teacher

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Health

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redcircle.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

308 | if your mind is always on & overthinking... (what I would tell my younger self as a therapist with anxiety) 09.07.2026

What if the goal isn't to stop your anxious thoughts—but to change your relationship with them? To change how you respond to them... In this episode, I'm sharing the mindfulness practice that completely transformed how I experience anxiety, helping me stop getting caught up in every thought and find more calm, clarity, and peace. If you've ever felt mentally exhausted by overthinking,...

307 | 5 things I don't do in my friendships anymore as a recovering people pleaser 06.07.2026

In today's episode I'm sharing with you 5 non-negotiables I have in my friendships. Boundaries, agreements, communication standards, and how I show up for my friends in ways that shattered those old codependent and people pleasing patterns. I hope you enjoy, friend! [CALM RESET STARTER KIT🎧] Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a spiral? This will be your GO TO audio toolkit. Grab the CALM Aud...

306 | A Prayer For The Woman Holding it All Together - Set It Down, Friend 02.07.2026

Today's episode is a short prayer for the woman who feels like it's all so heavy. You're tired. You're exhausted from all the weight, the pressure, holding it all together. This prayer is for you, friend. [FREE 4 MINUTE CALM RESET AUDIO] Want a short, grounding practice for when you're feeling overwhelmed? Grab it here & use it anytime! [DM DEV] DM Dev what you're takin...

305 | What Happened When I Stopped Trying to Get New Friends to Like Me 29.06.2026

I used to get coffee with a new friend and hyper-focus on "does she like me?" "did that sound weird?" and filtering myself so she would like me... Can I tell you friend that releasing this has saved me so much energy, heart, time and has actually helped me make more genuine friends?! In today's episode I'll share with you about my experience making new friends, this huge mi...

304 | Combining a Breathing Practice AND Prayer? One of My Favorite Christian Mindfulness Practices 13.06.2026

If you're wanting to practice more breathing & mindfulness... AND would love to also have more time in prayer & the Word, this is for you my gal. I'm going to share one of my all time favorite faith centered mindfulness practices that will help you slow down, feel more peace AND connect with God throughout your day. I hope you enjoy! [FREE 4 MINUTE CALM RESET AUDIO] Want a short, g...

303 | The More Weird I Got, the Less Anxious I Felt (How Being Your Real Self Reduces Anxiety) 05.06.2026

What if your anxiety isn’t coming from who you are… but from who you’re trying to be? OOFFEEEE In this episode, I’m sharing something that completely shifted my anxiety: the more I let myself be weird, honest, expressive, and fully me… the less anxious I felt. Not because life got perfect—but because I stopped trying to be someone I'm not. If you’re someone who’s been stuck in people-pleasing,...

302 | Anxiety is Different When You're Walking With God (A Christian Therapist's Take) 03.06.2026

If you’ve been trying to manage anxiety on your own—overthinking, pushing through, using all the “right” tools—but still feel overwhelmed… this episode will remind you of the one and BIGGEST reminder to keep at the forefront of your mind. Because healing anxiety with God is not the same as the secular, self-reliant approach. In today’s episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to stop carryi...

301 | Stop Being the "Good Girl" & Start Being Who God Actually Created You to Be 29.05.2026

If you’ve spent your life being the “good girl”—the one who keeps the peace, follows the rules, avoids conflict, and puts everyone else first—this episode is going to gently (and honestly) disrupt that pattern... and show you how that's actually keeping you stuck & from living out your God given gifts. In this episode, we’re diving into the 3 powerful reasons to stop performing “good” and...

300 | If I Was Starting My Anxiety Journey Over, I'd Start With These 3 Daily Habits 27.05.2026

If you’re a high-functioning, anxious woman who struggles with people-pleasing, overthinking, or never quite feeling “enough,” this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the 3 daily habits that have completely changed the way I manage anxiety —not in a perfect, rigid way, but in a sustainable, real-life way that actually supports your nervous system. We’re talking about s...

299 | Feeling Lost or Behind in Your Twenties? Your Permission Slip to Release Comparison & Trust God's Timing for You 25.05.2026

If you feel like everyone else has life figured out except you, this episode is for you. Maybe you feel behind in your 20s, like you should have a clearer direction, a better career, a relationship, more success, or a plan by now. In this episode, I’m giving you the permission slip your anxious heart may need: you are not behind. I’m sharing encouragement, mindset shifts, and a gentler perspective...

298 | For the Woman Who Feels Everything: How to Be Kind to Yourself When You're an Empath & Have Big Emotions (as a Highly Sensitive Person) 22.05.2026

Do you feel everything deeply? Do your emotions sometimes feel bigger, heavier, or more intense than everyone else around you? In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience of being a highly sensitive person (HSP) and navigating big emotions without shaming or judging myself. I’m opening up about the journey of moving from self-judgment and frustration to self-compassion, grace, and learning...

297 | Why Your Anxious Brain Assumes the Worst & How I'm Rewiring My Brain For More Positive Thinking (as a Therapist) 20.05.2026

Does your brain immediately jump to the worst-case scenario? In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most common unhelpful thinking patterns (cognitive distortions) that fuels anxiety: catastrophizing . I’m sharing my own personal struggle with anxious thinking and how my mind can quickly create stories about everything that could go wrong. I’ll also walk you through practical tools that hav...

296 | If You're Feeling Behind, Try These Faith & Mindset Shifting Journal Prompts 11.05.2026

Feeling behind, lost, or stuck in a waiting season? In this episode, I’m guiding you through powerful mindset shifts and reflective prompts to help you reframe negative thoughts, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with what God might be doing in this season. Because you’re not behind—you’re being prepared. If you’re ready to move out of discouragement and into a more grounded, hopeful, fa...

295 | Wedgies & Sweaty Armpits... 1 Slightly Unhinged Mindset Shift To Explode Your Confidence (from an anxiety therapist) 07.05.2026

What if your anxiety isn’t the problem… but how much you care about what people think is? In this episode, we’re breaking free from people-pleasing, overthinking, and the constant need for approval—and getting back to who you actually are. I’m going to share with you some really fun personal stories about what this used to look like for me (sweaty armpits & wedgies will be mentioned). Because...

294 | It's April - Let's Lock In (& My Top 2 Goal Setting Tips) 17.04.2026

It's a fresh new season. Today's episode is a pep talk for you to LOCK IN on your big, wild goals and vision. I'll also share with you what I'm experimenting with & how I'm setting goals for this fresh new quarter. Grab your journal & give it a try! I hope you love it! [FREE 4 MINUTE CALM RESET AUDIO] Want a short, grounding practice for when you're feeling overwhel...

293 | A Spicy Approach on How to Find Your True People (Let Your Weird Out) 09.04.2026

Struggling to make new friends or find your people? This spicy episode will light a fire under your butt & is all about being so truly you so you can attract aligned friendships, release the surface level to build genuine connections, and stop wasting time on relationships that aren’t meant for you. [CALM AUDIO BUNDLE PRESALE THRU 4/13] Want in the moment support to get out of your head, break...

292 | A Loving Reminder - You're Doing Great 06.04.2026

Take a deep breath—this is your reminder that you don’t need to do more to be worthy. In this short pep talk, you’ll reconnect with your enoughness, release overwhelm, and feel supported, grounded, and at peace. [CALM AUDIO BUNDLE PRESALE THRU 4/13] Want in the moment support to get out of your head, break out of the overthinking spiral & feel more calm & grounded? Grab the  CALM Audio Bun...

291 | Ready to Be More Consistent With Working Out? Make These 2 Shifts & See What Happens 02.04.2026

Struggling to stay consistent with working out? In this episode, I’m sharing 2 simple tips to help you build a sustainable fitness routine (that you'll actually stick with) by shifting your mindset around exercise. This shift in how you approach working out will change the game for you - it definitely made a huge difference for me. This is an approach for the woman who wants to be more active...

290 | 3 Minute Guided Breathing Practice for More Peace 29.03.2026

If you’re struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or emotional overwhelm, this quick grounding meditation will help you slow down, reconnect to your body, and find calm. Perfect for daily nervous system regulation, stress relief, and inner peace. I hope you enjoy! [CALM AUDIO BUNDLE PRESALE THRU 4/13] Want in the moment support to get out of your head, break out of the overthinking spiral & fee...

289 | Struggling With Body Image & Comparison? They Are a Distraction From Your Purpose & Your Goals- A Christian Therapist's Take 19.03.2026

[Get 50% off the CALM Audio Bundle Pre-Release!] The first 10 gals who purchase will receive 50% off! [SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST] Ask Dev your question  HERE . [WORK WITH DEVONEY] REGULATE & REALIGN SESSION: A 75-minute 1:1 session to help you exhale & know what to focus on right now. Get more info  HERE . GENTLE MOMENTUM BUNDLE: A gentle, grounded 3 session coaching journey. Less s...

288 | If You're Feeling Overwhelmed & Overstimulated 17.03.2026

[Get 50% off the CALM Audio Bundle Pre-Release!] The first 10 gals who purchase will receive 50% off! [SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST] Ask Dev your question  HERE . [WORK WITH DEVONEY] REGULATE & REALIGN SESSION: A 75-minute 1:1 session to help you exhale & know what to focus on right now. Get more info  HERE . GENTLE MOMENTUM BUNDLE: A gentle, grounded 3 session coaching journey. Less s...

286 | If You Feel Like You Should Be Further Along 06.03.2026

Get 50% off the CALM Audio Bundle Pre-Release! The first 10 gals who purchase will receive 50% off! [SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST] Ask Dev your question  HERE . [WORK WITH DEVONEY] REGULATE & REALIGN SESSION: A 75-minute 1:1 session to help you exhale & know what to focus on right now. Get more info  HERE . GENTLE MOMENTUM BUNDLE: A gentle, grounded 3 session coaching journey. Less spi...

285 | A Psychology Backed Tool to Shift Your Mindset in Any Moment 28.02.2026

Hey beauty, this is one of my all time favorite ways to shift out of a negative or anxious headspace. It's rooted in psychology and faith principles. I hope you enjoy! [SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST] Ask Dev your question  HERE . [WORK WITH DEVONEY] REGULATE & REALIGN SESSION: A 75-minute 1:1 session to help you exhale & know what to focus on right now. Get more info  HERE . GENTLE...

287 | 3 Minute Christian Breathing Practice To Release Overwhelm 04.02.2026

[CALM AUDIO BUNDLE PRE-RELEASE] The first 10 gals who purchase will receive 50% off this bundle before it goes fully live! [SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST] Ask Dev your question  HERE . [WORK WITH DEVONEY] REGULATE & REALIGN SESSION: A 75-minute 1:1 session to help you exhale & know what to focus on right now. Get more info  HERE . GENTLE MOMENTUM BUNDLE: A gentle, grounded 3 session coa...

284 | God's Calling You Higher: Rewire Your Brain & Step Into Your Next Level God Given Identity 21.01.2026

Feeling stuck, small, or like you’ve been playing it safe? This short, powerful pep talk is an invitation to dream bigger —and to remember that God has more for you than what you’ve been settling for. In this episode, we talk about why so many women unconsciously shrink their desires, how fear and the nervous system keep dreams “reasonable,” and how faith invites us to expand beyond what feels log...

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