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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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

84 // How Your Nutrition & Exercise Routine Can Help Improve Your Mental & Emotional Health & How to Be More CONSISTENT 09.02.2022

Hey lovely, Today's episode is for you if you struggle with creating consistent nutrition/movement practices and if you're curious about how nutrition & exercise can help you improve your mental & emotional health! You're going to hear: why small habits are KEY how what you eat & your exercise can improve your mental health top tips to encourage you in your nutrition &...

83 // People Pleasing 101: Stepping Into the Self-Worth That Comes From Within & How to Need the Validation of Others LESS 02.02.2022

OOO Sis, In this episode we are going deep. Deep into why we struggle and crave the approval of other's so much.  Deep into the idea of seeking validation & approval from others.  Deep into how to start shifting into a space of curious and compassionate awareness and speaking UP.  You'll hear tons of self reflection questions, journal prompts & tools to start needing the approval o...

82 // Mental Wellness Tips & Tools to Grow Self-Love, Be More Authentic & Start Hearing Your Own Voice 26.01.2022

Love! I'm so glad you're here.  Today we're talking all about tuning in and hearing your voice.  It's so easy to feel disconnected from ourselves, from Holy Spirit, from our own inner wisdom.  There are so many other loud voices in our lives - social media, the news, the people around us.  It's so important to really connect with your voice & create space to hear her.  This...

81 // Breaking Free From a Toxic Diet Culture & Stepping into Greater Levels of Food Freedom & Self Compassion (ft: Miranda Lee, Faith Based Health Coach) 19.01.2022

Hey sweet friend, so excited to share this episode with you.  Miranda Lee is a faith-based Health and Confidence Coach who loves to help busy go-getters build confidence through food freedom, fitness and faith. She is a wife, dog mom, and daughter of Christ. She is the host of a top ranking nutrition and mental health podcast, The M-Powered Podcast. Miranda is a huge mental health and eating disor...

[DAY 3] Self Compassion Journaling Challenge: Creating Your Own 2 Step Self Compassion, Stress Response Plan using Self Compassion Affirmations & Mindfulness 12.01.2022

RESOURCES // Kristen Neff Resources: https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/ Tips for Beginners: https://self-compassion.org/tips-for-practice/ Articles Mentioned: https://www.mindful.org/the-transformative-effects-of-mindful-self-compassion/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2015/10/01/science-explains-the-link-between-self-compassion-and-success/?sh=760574a82384 SUPPORT THE SHOW //...

[DAY 2] Self Compassion Journaling Challenge: Why Self Compassion Feels so Difficult, the Three Core Pieces, a Simple Practice & a Journaling Prompt 11.01.2022

RESOURCES // Kristen Neff Resources: https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/ Tips for Beginners: https://self-compassion.org/tips-for-practice/ Articles Mentioned: https://www.mindful.org/the-transformative-effects-of-mindful-self-compassion/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2015/10/01/science-explains-the-link-between-self-compassion-and-success/?sh=760574a82384 SUPPORT THE SHOW //...

[DAY 1] Self Compassion Journaling Challenge: Basics, Why I'm Obsessed, Why It's my Top Recommended Practice to Improve Your Life 10.01.2022

RESOURCES //  Kristen Neff Resources: https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/ Tips for Beginners: https://self-compassion.org/tips-for-practice/ Articles Mentioned:  https://www.mindful.org/the-transformative-effects-of-mindful-self-compassion/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2015/10/01/science-explains-the-link-between-self-compassion-and-success/?sh=760574a82384 JOIN THE CHALLENGE...

80 // How to Start a New Season in Your Life & Create Goals/Habits You'll Stick To 05.01.2022

LOVE, HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's here. 2022.  In today's episode I'm sharing with you some of my top tips & encouragement in starting a fresh, new season. I'll be talking to you about how to tune in to what matters most to you, how to create really intentional goals, and one of the most important parts of starting fresh. SUPPORT THE SHOW // ⭐️If you received value from this episode,...

79 // Recovering from Burnout & Stress thru Rest & Stillness ft. Dr. Mae 22.12.2021

If you've been struggling with stress, burnout, exhaustion and need some rest in your life, this is FOR YOU! About Dr. Mae //  Dr. Mae is a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of the group therapy practice growgood psychology, based out of Mission Valley. Growgood in ourselves, each other and the community. She has cultivated a practice that is inclusive and individualized at the same tim...

78 // Cultivating a Spirit of Rest in Your Daily Life ( & permission to slow down & not do all the things) 15.12.2021

This is your official permission slip to not do and be ALL THE THINGS. I'm so ready to see us start prioritizing rest, refreshment, intention OVER being yes women and keeping up with our culture's unhealthy expectations for us. You'll hear why this topic is so important for me & some practices to get started (obviously including tons of journal prompts). SUPPORT THE SHOW // ⭐️If y...

77 // Journaling for Rest, Renewal & to BREAKING FREE FROM THE HUSTLE (ft Nicole Annette from Journal Junky) 08.12.2021

OOOO friend, this conversation is going to warm you up like a cozy, warm chai tea latte in your heart. Nicole Annette is a boy-mom, wife, nature lover, coffee & herbal tea drinker, writer, mentor and introverted deep-thinker. She's the creative CEO of Journal Junky®, a journal coaching and publishing company, and hosts The Journal Coaching Podcast.  For the last 20 years, Nicole has enjoye...

[SIS] How to Start Releasing the Overwhelm & FLASH SHALE 07.12.2021

🔥FLASH SHALLEEE🔥 Want to dive deep and start focusing on what really matters to you?! Know that you need change but don't know where or how to even start? Feeling drained, stressed, overwhelmed with all the things that you're trying to do and be? Love, take a breath. It does not need to be this way. Clarity, focus, intention, joy, peace are available to you. Grab a 60 Minute Clarity Call...

[SIS] Encouragement & Prayer for Those Enduring Stressful, Difficult Seasons in Life 26.11.2021

⭐️If you received value from this episode, it would mean so much to me if you left a rating & review! 📱Share this episode with someone you know would love to hear a message like this today. ☕️ Support the show by buying me a cup of coffee! This supports me in continuing to create weekly episodes for you and obivously supports my mild obsession with oat milk lattes. CONNECT // Instagram Emai...

76 // Helpful, Healthy Ways Responses & Affirmations for Big Feelings (for greater self compassion, self love & emotional wellness) 24.11.2021

Sweet friend, in today's episode I'm going to talk to you about why it's so important to start being more mindful & compassionate toward our moment to moment experiences & feelings.  In any moment, we have the choice to be critical, distant, unaware of our experience OR compassionate, supportive, and helpful. The more we can start stepping into this second path, the more safe a...

75 // How to Create a Simple, Effective Stress Action Plan 17.11.2021

Today, I'm sharing with you one of the most essential and foundational ways to manage stress.  Stress happens, right?!  And in the moment it is DIFFICULT to brainstorm and come up with solutions.  It's so helpful for us to have a simple plan to deal with moments of big emotions, stress, anxiousness, whatever the big moment is.  I'm going to help you create a simple, 3 step stress respo...

74 // How to Avoid Confrontation & Conflict Less (so you can start sharing your feelings, needs, and ideas in your life and work) 10.11.2021

In today's episode I am sharing with you 3 practices to help you start avoiding conflict less, to shift your perspective on conflict, and to start speaking up MORE.  You are worthy of being seen.  You are worthy of being heard.  YOU ARE.  I hope you enjoy! SUPPORT THE SHOW //  ⭐️If you received value from this episode, it would mean so much to me if you left a rating & review! 📱Share thi...

73 // Opinions, Judgment, & Comparison: Mindful, Compassionate Tools & Practices (so you can be more present in your day to day) 04.11.2021

Hey sweet friend, in today's episode I'm sharing with you a few ways you can stop: worrying about others' opinions so much, wondering how others are perceiving you or thinking about you as you walk through your day and really release even an ounce more of that people pleasing tendency so many of us struggle with.  I truly believe this is one of the ways we can live more authentically,...

72 // How to Create Positive Affirmations for Self-Love & Self-Compassion (that are helpful for your emotional & mental wellness) 27.10.2021

Hey sweet friend, in this episode I am sharing with you how to create positive affirmations that work and that are also good for your emotional health.  I've tried a million and one affirmations, some that I've found helpful and some that have really left me feeling frustrated and disappointed tbh.  In this episode, you'll hear my top 3 tips to help you create affirmations that are nou...

71 // The Transformative Power of Values Based Living, Self-Acceptance, Self-Compassion & Practical Tips to Start Setting Helpful Boundaries ft. Money Coach Nikki Ferguson 20.10.2021

LOVE! This is an episode of me being interviewed by Nikki Ferguson, who is a fellow believer, was a teacher in a past life and is currently an incredible money coach.   In this episode we talk about: being wildly authentic starting to set healthy boundaries living by your values - the key to more fulfillment in our lives letting go of people pleasing creating encouraging positive affirmations I ho...

[SIS] Being More Consistent PT 3: my third & final simple tip on how to to take more consistent action towards your habits & goals 18.10.2021

SUPPORT THE SHOW //  ⭐️Can you take one minute and leave a rating/review for the show? It would mean so much to me! Thank you so much, sweet friend. 📱Share this episode with someone you know would love to hear a message like this today.   CONNECT //  Instagram FB Group  Email Devoney FREEBIES //  Join “A Simple, Intentional Step” (SIS Newsletter) FOCUS Guide : self exploration & journaling p...

70 // Therapy VS Life Coaching: my thoughts on the differences & great questions to ask before you choose one! 13.10.2021

**Content warning: I talk about sensitive mental health topics in part of this episode**  Hey sweet friend, I feel like I am going to ruffle some feathers with this episode but these things need to be said.  In today's episode I share with you the my perspective of the differences between life coaching & therapy and some amazing questions to ask your potential therapist/coach.   I want you...

[SIS] Becoming More Consistent PT 2: letting go of past "failures", creating positive, encouraging affirmations & getting consistent with your habits 11.10.2021

Hey sweet friend, here we are in WEEK 2 of being CONSISTENT!  I am sharing a reason it can be difficult to be consistent and why we can sometimes not show up for ourselves & our goals.  You'll hear journal prompts to help you dive in & be sure to head to our FB group and share with us the 1 habit you're focusing on this week! SUPPORT THE SHOW //  ⭐️If you received value from this...

[SIS] Simple, Intentional Step: Journal Prompt & Practice for Greater Self-Acceptance & Compassion 06.10.2021

This is your permission slip to not be and do all the things. So many people out there tell us to grow and learn all these skills and yes it’s amazing to learn and grow, but an approach I’ve found transformative is really honing in on my God given strengths and really leaning in to those. Owning & giving myself compassion for the skills I’m not great at and trying to daily live out a strength...

[SIS] Becoming More Consistent PT 1: The Best First Step 04.10.2021

Welcome to PART 1 of my new Getting Consistent Series.  Each Monday for the next three weeks I'll be sharing one huge challenge to being consistent along with some self-reflection and journaling prompts to help you move forward.   SUPPORT THE SHOW //  📱 Share this episode with someone you know would love to hear a message like this today.   ☕️   Donate to the show here .  Your support means...

69 // [SIS] Surrender: a prayer, journal prompt & practice for today 29.09.2021

This is for the woman who is holding so tightly to all the things and is ready to take a deep exhale of surrender.  Don't we all need this reminder?!  You'll pray a prayer of surrender and get a journal prompt at the end to help you really step into a posture of surrender today. SUPPORT THE SHOW //  ⭐️If you received value from this episode, it would mean so much to me if you left a ratin...

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