Vision Driven Health - Weight Loss for Christian Women, Biblical Health, Conquer Cravings, Kingdom Mindset, Increase Energy Naturally

Hey friend! Welcome back to the Holy & Hungry segment of the Vision Driven Health podcast.   This mid week episode is a short health devotional for you where you can bring your hunger to the table and be filled with what God has for your health.   Have you felt like you are at a dead end with your health? Are you feeling hopeless? Do you wish you could miraculously transform your circumstances...

Hey friend! Does cooking sound less than appealing? Maybe you've tried it and after buying numerous random ingredients you only ended up using for the one recipe, the meal you had hoped would be delicious and beautiful like your pinterest pin - ended up being a disappointment. Or maybe whenever you've tried healthy cooking it just feels boring and unexciting. You may also just feel that despite kn...

Hey Friend, I think we've all been in a place where we're super excited to try something new, even knowing that it'd be a challenge... only to then realize that it's much less fun than we imagined and much more difficult than we had originally anticipated.   That's when the motivation fades and the habits we were trying to implement along with it   I'm all for using motivation to get going, but in...

Hey Friend! We are wrapping up the Healthy Hormones Series with a SOLID episode on what to expect when you're going through menopause.   My guest today does a very thorough job of explaining the different stages of menopause, what can be expected as normal, what requires more support, and she also provides the specific lifestyle habits you need to address in order to stay healthy through the proce...

Hey Friend! When you hear the word discipline and food in the same sentence do you feel shame? Do you feel like perseverance is not even a consideration when it comes to your health?   Do you feel discouraged and stifled in being able to stay the course when things get challenging?   Today we are looking at the example of Jesus and what we can glean from Him as well as what we have access to IN Hi...

Hey Friend! Are you struggling to lose weight? Do you feel like your body is revolting against you? Are you over 40 and feel like your hormones are all out of wack?   If that describes you, THIS is the part of the healthy hormones series you've been waiting for. Today's episode and the one airing next week are both focused on perimenopause and menopausal symptoms and how to navigate that season of...

Hey Friend, Do you feel you need help with how to PRACTICALLY make healthy choices day in and day out? Do you find yourself giving in to temptation and cravings? Are you frustrated with yourself? I wanted to give you a little bit of a different experience today. This is a training from a challenge that I did a few years ago on how your identity in Christ can be the filter by which you view yoursel...

Hey Friend! We are in the middle of a 6 week healthy hormones series. We started off by talking about hormones and nutrition in episode 75. We then learned about how to improve fertility naturally in episode 77, and last week we talked about how to have a healthy happy period.   We will be getting into what a healthy lifestyle looks like after 40 along with some detailed support on the peri mid an...

Hey Friend! If you struggle to overcome cravings and temptations or find it challenging to make the healthy choice when given the option, today’s episode is for you.   I am confident that you’ll discover how  your IDENTITY in Christ and choosing to believe what’s true about who you are and what’s available to you THROUGH Christ can make all the difference.   It's time to kick those cravings to the...

Hey Friend! Do you struggle with painful periods that take you out of the game?   Do you expect heavy flows, pain relievers, and overall discomfort to be your experience when you're on your period?   Are you curious whether or not your menstrual cycle is normal?   We are getting into all of that today - blood, cramps... all of it and HOW to actually have, as my guest describes it, a HAPPY period....

Hey friend! Do you feel like you're incapable of creating healthy habits that last? Are you stuck trying to convince yourself to try again, even though you're battling thoughts that say this won't work either?   If you are particularly hungry today for some let's get up and do this kind of ENCOURAGEMENT to make some changes in your health, you've come to the right episode.   We're taking FULL hold...

Hey Friend! We are continuing with the healthy hormones series today to address a VERY important aspect of hormones and that is - fertility.   According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 people are affected by infertility worldwide.   It's estimated that 48.5 million couples experience infertility globally.   9% of men and 10% of women aged 15-44 reported fertility issues in the United Stat...

Hey Friend! If you've ever wondered if it really is okay to focus on your physical health... or if you have always considered spiritual well being to be more important than physical, this episode gives insight you may not have come across before.   We'll be looking at the Greco-Roman perspective and the context surrounding Paul's writing along with the important takeaways of Paul's message as it r...

Hey Friend! Today I am kicking off a hormone series where I'll be bringing on different experts who specialize in different areas of hormones as it relates to women's health.   I have had many questions and inquiries about hormone health from how to improve fertility, how to have a better period, and how to navigate the pre-mid-and post menopausal time.   Over the next 6 weeks, I will be covering...

Hey Friend! I got so excited a couple weeks ago when I realized that today's episode would land EXACTLY one year from when I FIRST launched this podcast.   I cannot believe it's already been a whole year!!   I thought the MOST applicable topic we could do for today's Holy and Hungry segment is GRATITUDE, because man, I am SOOOooo grateful for this journey.   If you're new, this Holy and Hungry seg...

Hey Friend! Are you curious about whether or not you're experiencing the symptoms of a slow metabolism? Maybe you’ve started to notice that it's more difficult to lose weight? This is a commonly believed indicator of a slower metabolism, but I will be highlighting a few that aren't always identified.   With each indicator I'll explain how a slower metabolism is related to it and how you can make c...

Hey Friend, These mid week episodes are all about bringing our hunger to the table to be filled with what God has for our health. And today, we are REALLY talking about what it means to be FILLED with God because we are talking about the sacrament of Holy Communion or Eucharist as some of you may know it.   For today's topic, the phrase "You are what you eat" is applicable and particularly powerfu...

Hey Friend, Today's episode is EXTRA special because I am talking with two of my clients who have SO much hope and encouragement to offer you.   If you're someone who has experienced unexpected weight gain whether from a stressful time, a medication, or from the season of early motherhood, you'll particularly resonate with the stories of these two ladies.   But more importantly, if you're someone...

Hey Friend! Do you feel like its taking FOREVER to see improvement in your blood work?   Have you found yourself on the same cycle over and over and you're beginning to wonder if it's worth continuing to try?   In today's episode, I want to show you how giving energy to hoping in God and waiting on Him can actually provide the greatest return of anything you've tried.   I also share some really pe...

Hey Friend! Do you find yourself barely able to keep your eyes open mid morning? after lunch? Or even when you're trying to get out of bed?   Are you frequently talking about how exhausted you feel to your friends?   Maybe you're starting to get concerned about how much caffeine you're consuming just to function because you always feel so tired.   Today's episode is for YOU. I'm getting into some...

Hey Friend! Have you ever considered the implications of the thousands of people Jesus healed? Have you struggled to have faith for your own health and well being? Do you wonder if God cares about your physical health? Today's whole episode is a bit more off the cuff. I share a bit of where my passion comes from for doing this and why I believe Jesus ministry tells us a lot about physical well bei...

Hey Friend! Have you ever wondered what a healthy amount of weight is to lose each week?   Or perhaps what a healthy way to lose weight is?   Maybe you find yourself late for events because you’ve changed outfits 5 times because nothing fits and you’re uncomfortable in our own skin.   Maybe you lack confidence in your appearance.   Maybe you feel sluggish and over feeling sick and tired.   And whe...

Hey Friend! Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 10 to eat or drink for the glory of God and he also says that everything is lawful.   Does that mean we can eat anything and everything? Is this the biblical version of being anti-diet?   Today I'm taking a look at 1 Corinthians 10 and what Paul was really getting at and how we can take His advice and wisdom and apply it to our own health journey. Be blesse...

Hey Friend! Have you noticed the trend that's going on with backyard chickens and growing gardens?   Have you jumped on the sourdough bandwagon yet?   It seems these things are all over social media. And it looks SUPER fun.   But what is homesteading? What does it really mean and can anyone actually do it?   In today's episode, I'm super excited for you to hear from my guest how you can start smal...

Hey Friend! Do you feel you have too much going on to be able to care for your well being? Does serving others take precedent over your own physical health? In today's episode, I'm piggy backing off of what I talked about on Monday as it relates to walking, but today we're digging more into the spiritual side of walking, particularly as it relates to Ephesians 2.   If you're in need of some motiva...