I CHOOSE MY BEST LIFE

Many women are searching for clarity while running on empty. In this episode, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith discusses why true clarity does not come from doing more, thinking harder, or pushing through fatigue. It begins with abiding. Applications are now open for Your Alabaster Season - 9 months of spiritual mentorship, purpose alignment, and calling development with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. Get your...

On today's episode, Haley Scully joins Dr. Saundra to share an encouraging perspective on singleness for women in midlife and beyond. Get your copy of The Care and Counsel Handbook .   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra:...

Dr. Saundra and Pastor Carl Joseph unpack what it means to live with spiritual authority, confidence in Christ, and a resilient identity grounded in biblical truth. Listen to Dr Carl's Lions Unchained Podcast . Get your copy of Lionheart .   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest...

As the season accelerates and expectations stack up, many quietly admit they feel Christmas slipping away. Donna VanLiere joins Dr. Saundra to help us return to the heart of the Nativity, where God met ordinary, overlooked people in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. Connect with Donna on Facebook . Get your copy of Looking for Christmas .   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Chr...

In this episode, Lisa Whittle joins Dr. Saundra to explore how embracing God's design for our whole selves—body, mind, and spirit—can transform how we live and worship. Learn how your body tells a story of God's ongoing work in you and how theology, incarnation, and resurrection reveal the beauty of being made in His image. Connect with Lisa on Facebook and Instagram . Get your copy of Body and So...

Dr. Sharon Hodde Miller joins us in this episode to invite us to rediscover peace through the practice of self-forgetfulness. Learn how shifting your gaze from yourself to God can quiet anxiety, heal perfectionism, and open the door to genuine freedom. Connect with Sharon on Facebook and Instagram . Get your copy of Gazing at God .   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Wo...

Tracie Braylock and Dr. Saundra discuss how stress doesn't just wear you down—it steals your peace, joy, and energy. Discover a holistic and biblical approach to reversing the toxic cycle of stress. Connect with Tracie on Facebook and Instagram . Get your copy of Radical Relaxation .   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being F...

In seasons of waiting, impatience and fear often feel closer than peace or joy. In this episode, singer-songwriter Jaime Jamgochian joins Dr. Saundra to share her journey of trusting God through uncertainty, health struggles, and delayed dreams. Discover how to turn worry into worship and allow gratitude to grow even in the waiting. Listen to Jamie's music on Spotify or iTunes . Get your copy of S...

When life unravels through burnout, heartbreak, or loss, it can feel impossible to find your footing again. In this episode, Jess Connolly joins us to share how to process pain with faith, rebuild your strength, and step confidently into the new season God has prepared for you. Check out Jess's podcast episode with Dr. Saundra discussing Being Fully Known. Get your copy of What Comes Next .   I Ch...

In this conversation, Dr. Saundra sits down with Carol McCracken to explore how to access God's wisdom when facing life's most important decisions. Together, they discuss practical ways to discern truth and avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. Check out Carol's Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear Podcasts. Get your copy of Wisdom .   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20...

Lisa Saruga joins Dr. Saundra to share her own journey and the insights behind The Trauma Tree. We'll discuss how trauma shapes identity, how to avoid re-traumatization, and practical ways to heal in mind, body, and spirit. Connect with Lisa on Facebook and Instagram . Get your copy of The Trauma Tree .   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best...

In this conversation, Jenny Randle joins Dr. Saundra to explore how the Holy Spirit brings transformation, healing, and purpose in life's most chaotic moments. We'll talk about how God turns messes into miracles, what it means to walk in spiritual gifts today, and how we can be empowered to live boldly for Christ. Connect with Jenny on Facebook and Instagram . Get your copy of The Promised Presenc...

Dr. Saundra sits down with Mary E. DeMuth to explore the lives of ten biblical women who faced overwhelm, discovering how their stories reveal practical ways to find true rest, peace, and hope in the chaos of everyday life. Connect with Mary on Facebook and Instagram . Get your copy of The Most Overwhelmed Women of the Bible .   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women P...

How do we face life's final chapters without fear? In this episode, Dr. Pamela Pyle joins Dr. Saundra to share a hopeful perspective on preparing for the end of life—one marked by peace, love, and the joyful promise of eternity with God. Download Dr. Pamela's Planning For Peace Guide . Get your copy of Anticipating Heaven .   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podc...

What if the stories you've tried to forget hold the key to your healing? In this episode, trauma therapist Adam Young joins Dr. Saundra to share how exploring past wounds (family, body, culture, and even faith) can reveal hidden patterns and open the door to freedom, wholeness, and a deeper connection with God. Listen to Adam's The Place We Find Ourselves Podcast . Get your copy of Make Sense of Y...

Dr. Saundra and guest Rebecca George explore what it means to trust God's timing in a world that tells us to rush, offering honest insight and encouragement for anyone navigating a season of waiting, longing, or delay. Connect with Rebecca on Facebook and Instagram . Get your copy of You're Not Too Late: Trusting God's Timing in a Hurry-Up World . Learn more about the Western Caribbean Cruise with...

Dr. Saundra sits down with bestselling author Margaret Feinberg for a powerful conversation about recognizing the Holy Spirit's presence in everyday life and how His guidance, power, and companionship can transform your faith from routine to radiant. Connect with Margaret on Facebook and Instagram . Get your copy of The God You Need to Know . Learn more about the Western Caribbean Cruise with Dr....

In this episode, Heather Comber joins Dr. Saundra to explore how honest conversations with God can deepen intimacy and bring joy to your faith journey. Connect with Heather on Facebook . Get your copy of Father Talks . Learn more about the Western Caribbean Cruise with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and Erika Cole . I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My...

Dr. Saundra and Travis Parry discuss how couples can grow their business and reach financial goals without sacrificing their relationship, health, or peace. Together, they unpack practical ways to avoid the workaholic trap, get on the same financial page, and experience true success through balance and unity. Get your copy of Marry and Grow Rich . I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 2...

In this candid conversation with Dr. Saundra, Rachel Awtrey unpacks the truth that even when life doesn't feel the way we hoped, God's goodness remains steady. Connect with Rachel on Facebook and Instagram . Get your copy of Love Your Life . I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest...

In this conversation with Dr. Saundra, author Grace Fox unpacks the powerful names of God that reveal His peace-giving nature and shares how embracing who He is—like Yahweh Shalom and El Roi—can quiet your heart and anchor your soul in any storm. Connect with Grace on Facebook and Instagram . Get your copy of Names of God . I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcas...

In this empowering conversation with Dr. Saundra, Sara Schaffer unpacks the struggle of impostor syndrome and how Christians can overcome self-doubt by embracing God's truth, purpose, and calling with renewed confidence. Connect with Sara on Facebook and Instagram . Get your copy of Six Ways to Sunday . I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best L...

In this powerful conversation, Kerry Hasenbalg and Dr. Saundra discuss how soul care, biblical practices, and true stories from around the world can guide us from surviving to thriving—no matter how deep the pain experienced. Connect with Kerry on Facebook and Instagram . Get your copy of The Way of Becoming: 12 Practices For A Thriving Soul . I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Ch...

Dr. Saundra sits down with Dr. Eboni L. Truss for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to live authentically when success demands a mask. Together, they explore the emotional toll of corporate achievement, the cost of hiding behind titles, and the courageous journey of un-becoming in order to rediscover purpose and rest on the other side of performance. Download a free copy of Eboni'...

Arlene Pellicane joins Dr. Saundra to share biblical wisdom, real-life stories, and four practical decisions that can help couples build a joyful, lasting marriage—no matter the season they're in. Check out Arlene's Happy Home University for tips on how to cultivate more joy in your family. Get your copy of Making Marriage Easier . I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Wome...