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In this episode, Allie Marie Smith interviews Irene Rollins about recovery and overcoming alcohol addiction. Irene shares her personal journey of addiction, from the early introduction of alcohol in her teens to the slippery slope of dependency. She emphasizes the destruction alcoholism can have on one's personal life and how it can cause severe physical and emotional consequences. Irene also disc...

Are you or someone you love struggling with disordered eating? You are not alone. In this episode, Allie Marie Smith and Chrissy Kirkman give hope to the girls and women battling  eating disorders. They discuss the different types of eating disorders and share Chrissy's personal journey of recovery. They emphasize the importance of recognizing the need for help and offer encouragement to those str...

Bonnie Nichols, Certified Life Coach, and Wonderfully Made team member joins Allie to discuss managing emotions and acknowledging and processing them. Bonnie shares a four-step system for managing emotions: face it, examine it, take action, and remove it. They also address the message girls and women often receive about their feelings and the consequences of stuffing emotions. The conversation con...

In this conversation, Allie Marie Smith and Wonderfully Made team member Bonnie Nichols discuss the importance of mental and spiritual well-being. They give updates on our new teaching series and online community. This conversation focuses on Bonnie's "Wholehearted" philosophy and managing stress, including the importance of sleep and movement. They provide practical tips for managing stress and e...

In this conversation, Allie Marie Smith interviews Robin Long about her book 'Well to the Core'. They discuss various chapters from the book, including reframing mindset, the importance of movement, embracing play, the impact of unplugging technology, and the significance of rest.   Reframing our mindset is critical before pursuing better health and wellness. Movement should be enjoyable and perso...

You deserve to feel good — not just in your body, but in your whole being. Learn how to reclaim your health, fitness, and body in a journey toward holistic health. In our conversation with Pilates Instructor and author Robin Long we talk about: A new perspective on wellness and fitness that aligns more with God's design. How to have grace with yourself when you feel uncomfortable in your body.  Ho...

Be the first to hear about our new online gathering place and get our founder's price. We've built something special that will allow our whole community to connect and help you experience lasting transformation this year. Learn all about it and how it can help you experience vibrant spiritual and mental wellness. Allie, Christie, and Bonnie share one principle that has allowed them to experience l...

Sheila Walsh, bestselling author, Bible teacher, and television host knows what it is like to come undone and feel utterly hopeless. She shares her story of how as a TV co-host who appeared to have it together, she found herself in the psychiatric hospital no longer wanting to live. Sheila shares how her breakdown was a part of God's great rescue plan and offers a profound message of hope for girl...

Do you struggle with feelings of unworthiness and inadequacy? Shame will tell you that there is something fundamentally wrong with you and that you'll never be good enough. It is a pervading experience many women face in today's culture, but God did not create us to live this way and you can break free from it. Join your co-hosts Allie Marie Smith and Christie Myers for a conversation as friends a...

Our culture encourages instant gratification, promoting must-have brands, conveniences, and luxuries, but dissatisfaction often results. True, lasting contentment cannot be found in worldly things. Jesus wants our hearts to overflow with joy, and he offers it freely. Do you crave more joy in your life? With God anything is possible and that includes living a life of abundant joy! Our guest today,...

Purpose, prayer and obedience — three very important things we will be exploring on today's episode with our guest Stephanie Bright. Stephanie is on a mission to help women experience the love and power of Jesus in the everyday moments of their lives and is the Founder of the ministry Christian Girls Pop where she shares about the Word of God and His transforming love on college campuses.    Today...

You are stronger and smarter than you know and have been created for such a time as this to live a life of purpose and lasting significance. Join us for part two of our conversation with Michele Weslander Quaid, a renowned government and technology leader, entrepreneur, coach, author and speaker. We talk with Michele about: - The difference between having faith and being religious - How to have gr...

You have everything you need to live your purpose, achieve your dreams, and step into your full God-given potential. Join us as we talk with Michele Weslander Quaid, a renowned government and technology leader, entrepreneur, coach, author, and speaker. Michele's journey of beating the odds and overcoming challenges will inspire you to live fearlessly, chase your dreams, and live the amazing life y...

Many Christians question whether anxiety is a sin and wonder why it often persists despite prayer and faith. Today's guest helps us understand anxiety as a natural, biological emotion that can help free us from shame and stigmas and help us move forward and receive help.  Dr. Amanda Porter  is an author, psychiatric nurse practitioner, and anxiety sufferer who has lived at the intersection of ment...

You have been made to play an irreplaceable role in God's great story that ends in victory. Our guest, Stasi Eldredge is an encourager of women and the author of many books including the bestseller "Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul." Stasi joins Allie Marie Smith to talk about the heart of a woman. Stasi uncovers our longing to be loved, to play an irreplaceable role in a great...

Christian dietitian and nutrition therapist Leslie Schilling joins us to uncover the lies we've been told about our bodies and the negative effects of diet culture. She shares about her book "Feed Yourself: Step Away from the Lies of Diet Culture and into Your Divine Design." In this conversation, Leslie helps us understand diet-culture myths, fight the lies we've been told (and sold), and discove...

Do you want to experience more joy, happiness and better mental health, but don't know where to start? Do you feel alone and overwhelmed? Be encouraged that there is hope for you and you can experience relief and healing. Freddie Amos, a women's counselor discusses the foundations of good mental wellness we can all lean into and that can guide us to improved mental health.    Freddie and Allie tal...

Freddie Amos is a women's counselor for Live Original, a ministry founded by Sadie Robertson Huff. Her passion is to help women of all ages walk in the abundant life God offers us. Freedie shares her story of going from depression as a girl and young woman and the journey God took her on to find healing and joy. Freddie knows firsthand the mental health challenges experienced by so many girls and...

Do you feel like you're constantly plugged into technology and are consumed by social media? Is this lifestyle making you anxious, sad and distracted?  Be inspired and empowered by Kate Merrick and Allie Marie Smith's conversation about pursuing a life of digital minimalism that brings contentment, peace, adventure and joy. Kate and Allie share their experiences of how pursuing a life of digital m...

Can you relate to having an ideal version of yourself you are incessantly trying to become through perfectionism, strife and overachieving? Our western culture pressures us to be perfect in every aspect of our lives. While we may believe becoming our ideal selves will give us the fulfillment we are searching for, the reality is constantly trying to become someone we weren't created to be, robs us...

Grief is an intimate, personal pain that is often hard to discuss, even years after loss. For some, grief begins before a loved one passes as we watch their health deteriorate before our eyes. Tori Parris, an internationally acclaimed recording artist, shares her personal journey about how grief grew in waves that hit suddenly and hard after her father's cancer diagnosis. Tori offers words of comf...

Sexual abuse survivor, author and international speaker Nicole Bromely shares her journey of the long road of healing from sexual trauma. Whether you or a loved one have survived sexual abuse, rape or assault, our conversation with Nicole will give you hope and remind you that you are not alone. This episode discusses sensitive topics and is for mature audiences only. Nicole and Allie talk about: ...

Be inspired to turn away from a life of over consumerism and discover the joy that comes with creating things you love and enjoy. God is the Creator of all things and we have been created in His image to create. You have unique gifts and talents to bring the world through your own creative expressions. Do you ever find yourself in a cycle of overconsumption whether it's a shopping addiction, const...

Letting go of the opinions you and others have of yourself and resting in who God says you are is a necessary step to find freedom from personal strongholds. This concept coined by Pastor Timothy Keller known as "self-forgetfulness" can also apply to the negative relationship we may have with our bodies. Understanding and practicing self-forgetfulness has the power to heal us from body shame that...

Kassandra Baker, Certified Life, Health and Mental Health Coach joins Allie Marie Smith to share her story of finding freedom from unhealthy coping mechanisms such as perfectionism, disordered eating and people-pleasing. Our interview with Kassandra will give you encouragement, hope and practical tools to help you experience healing and freedom.  Kassandra and Allie discuss:    Kassandra's story o...