Robin Rhine McDonald, INHC, MDiv | Christian Health Coach, Christian Nutrition Coach, Christian Wellness Coach

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

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Do you struggle with low energy and catch yourself reminiscing about when you were “young” and able to keep up? Are you overwhelmed by even having to THINK about what it’d take to lose weight? Do you mindlessly snack and give in to late night cravings? Are you bogged down by the shame that comes with knowing what to do, but not being able to get yourself to do it consistently? Do you feel like anything you try is bound to fail, so there’s no point in trying anyway? Friend, there’s HOPE! Hope to feel strong and confident in your body, to create consistency in your habits, to lose the weight, an...

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Robin Rhine McDonald, INHC, MDiv | Christian Health Coach, Christian Nutrition Coach, Christian Wellness Coach

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Health

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visiondrivenhealth.com

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Oct 13, 2025

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38. Need Encouragement and a Plan? 6 Steps to Healthy Weight Loss for Christian Women 04.12.2023

Hey friend! Are you struggling with holiday bloating and discomfort? Are you struggling to be consistent with your healthy habits amidst the busyness of the holidays? Maybe you've found yourself waiting until New Year's to really focus on healthy weight loss? In today's episode I am offering some encouragement and a tangible plan for being intentional these last 4 weeks of the year. If you follow...

37. 33 Life & Health Lessons I’ve Learned in 33 Years! It’s MY BIRTHDAY! + Win FREE COACHING! B-Day Giveaway! 27.11.2023

Hey Friend! Thanks for celebrating with me today!! I'm super excited to get to share with you some of the big life lessons that have shaped me thus far. In this episode, I share what God has shown me and how He's provided throughout my life. I also share health tips, particularly the primary ones I stand by, like cooking at home, eating enough protein, and lifting weights. AND, as another layer of...

36. 2 Bible Verses and 3 Easy Habits To Support Weight Loss, Stop Cravings, and Boost Your Immunity 19.11.2023

Hey Friend! Today's episode is packed with inspiration, motivation, and practical tips to get you through this holiday season. You'll find yourself feeling healthy WHILE enjoying your favorite holiday foods guilt free.  I'm a big believer in SIMPLE, and the healthy habits I share are both easy and powerful in the difference they can make.  I hope this episode blesses you and provides you with the...

35. How to Prioritize Your Life and Health as a Busy Mom During the Holidays With Sasha Star Robertson - Part2 14.11.2023

Hey Friend! This episode is the second part of my conversation with my good friend Sasha Star Robertson. If you liked the first half, you're going to love the second. In this next part we go a bit deeper in talking through our own lives and what it looks like to truly prioritize what matters most. Sasha gives such great wisdom and insight, and I KNOW you'll find value. A little bit more about Sash...

34. How to Prioritize Your Life and Health as a Busy Mom During the Holidays With Sasha Star Robertson - Part1 13.11.2023

Hey Friend! I am REALLY grateful that I got to bring on my good friend Sasha Star Robertson onto the podcast for you today. She is someone who inspires me. In this first half of our conversation she shares a bit of her story and how she followed God into being who He's called her to be. She gives insight and wisdom in how to prioritize your life as well. A little bit more about Sasha: Sasha Star R...

33. How to Eat Healthy AND Enjoy Holiday Food While Still Losing Weight 06.11.2023

Hey Friend! If you are like me, you LOVE the holidays and you particularly enjoy all of the delicious food that comes with it. For so many people, the holidays are also a time of gaining unwanted weight, binging, and feeling captive to sweet cravings. In this episode I share with you a lot of my experiences holiday food, my challenges in making healthy choices, AND what I've learned the last sever...

32. Coming Into Alignment With God’s Design. An Inside Look at Chiropractic Care With Dr. Ralph Winestock 30.10.2023

Hey Friend, If you are someone who struggles with back pain, hip pain, knee pain, or really, any musculoskeletal issues, and you've had to take cortisone shots, or have had surgery recommended as your only option for relief, you might want to give this episode a listen. I invited my personal chiropractor and friend, Dr. Ralph Winestock who also happens to be a very strong Christian, to share from...

31. How to Choose Healthy Snacks When Candy and Sweets Are Everywhere 23.10.2023

Hey Friend! I know it's probably been a couple of weeks since the candy dishes have been out, but I wanted to tackle the important topic of how to make healthy choices amidst the sweets and treats before we got too deep into the holidays. I want you to know that weight loss and eating your favorite holiday foods are not mutually exclusive. You can have your pie and eat it too!  What I share with y...

30. Feeling Tired and Exhausted? A Holistic Approach to Increasing Energy With Michelle McCoy 16.10.2023

Hey Friend! Have you had the experience where you aren't feeling well and you go to the doctor to get tests, hoping for an answer, only to be told that your bloodwork looks good and there isn't anything wrong?   While you're grateful that your bloodwork looks good, you are left confused because you still feel so tired and exhausted all the time.    In today's conversation with my special guest, Mi...

29. What Makes Food Unhealthy? 3 Keys to Preparing Healthy Meals and Snacks 11.10.2023

Hey friend! A major part of creating healthy habits that last is being able to identify what's not serving your health goals. There have been SO many times in my life where I truly thought I was eating healthy only to realize later on that I was causing inflammation and depriving myself of essential nutrients. Today I am doing my best to answer the question - what makes food unhealthy? - in a conc...

28. Stop Cravings and Mindless Eating. Try These 5 Tips to Actually Enjoy and Make Healthy Food 09.10.2023

Hey Friend,  If you consistently find yourself getting to the bottom of that chip bag faster than anticipated...   If you end up halfway through eating a baked good before you realize you even picked it up...   If you find yourself consuming indulgent snacks late at night, night after night...   This episode is for you.   These are the biggest tips I personally used to transform my eating habits a...

27. Why Health Matters as a Christian Woman Now More Than Ever 04.10.2023

Hey Friend, In today's episode, I'm really laying it out. It is so important for us as followers of Jesus to live a healthy lifestyle. You are called to incredible things. God is working through you. And health doesn't need to be a hindrance. I'm going through a bit of a rough time, and I've got to say, having my health has been a game changer for being able to navigate this. I've been stepping up...

26. The Pitfalls of Diet Culture and How to Take a Holistic Approach to Health With Spenser Bowers 02.10.2023

Hey Friend! We are wrapping up the confidence series with this conversation with my friend, Spenser. She is passionate about pursuing health from a holistic standpoint. If you are someone who has found yourself on in the vicious cycle of dieting, restriction, discouragement, and shame - this episode is for you! We talk through the common pitfalls many of us fall into when it comes to getting healt...

25. How Your Thoughts About Yourself Make or Break Your Weight Loss Journey 27.09.2023

Hey Friend! If you have tried and tried to lose weight doing different programs and diets only to end back where you started, it might be time to look at your thought life. In today's episode I dig into Scripture and neuroscience to look at how your thoughts are impacting your health journey. If you're needing inspiration for grounding yourself in Jesus and gaining hope for your health, you're in...

24. It’s Time to Stop Shaming Your Body. The Transformative Truth You Need to Hear 25.09.2023

Hey Friend, We are continuing with the theme of having confidence in your body and who you are. Today's episode is taking it to the next level. If you've ever wondered how to feel good in your own skin when you don't like the way you look or how to be kind to yourself when you're so used to speaking negatively about your body - this episode is for you! I'm dropping a truth most people don't want t...

23. Avoiding the Mirror? 4 Bible Verses About Confidence to Boost Your Self Esteem 18.09.2023

Hey Friend!   We are digging into some serious Scripture today! If you have found this episode because you are feeling insecure about your appearance and you want some biblical, Spirit filled perspective - you are in the right place.   Romans 10:17 says that faith comes by hearing and by hearing the word of God.   My prayer for you as you listen is that your faith would increase and that your hear...

22. Want to Create a Healthy Lifestyle That Lasts? The #1 Thing to Do FIRST That Will Change Everything in Your Health With Lauren Joyce 11.09.2023

Hey Friend! My guest today shares my passion for health and Jesus. We are totally cut from the same cloth in so many different ways, but particularly in believing wholeheartedly in the power of putting Jesus first in our health. She has an awesome story of how doing this one thing opened the door for her to experience the health she'd been chasing.   I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and I'm...

21. How to Have Confidence in Your Body When You’re in the Middle of the Journey 04.09.2023

Hey friend! Do you struggle with having confidence in your body? Does your mind flood with mean negative thoughts when you look at yourself in the mirror?    If so, know you're not alone. I think body confidence is something every woman struggles with at some point, if not continuously. To the point where I don't even know if we identify it as a problem.   It's just how many of us think. I see mem...

20. Frustrated With the Scale? Learn How to Break a Weight Loss Plateau With These 5 Simple Habits 28.08.2023

Hey friend! Ever find yourself making progress in your weight loss journey - doing all the right things - eating well & exercising - only to realize the scale hasn't budged? I think we've all been there at some point. It can be SO frustrating when you're putting in all that effort to not see it show up on the scale. In today's episode, I give you the 5 tips I give my clients when they aren't s...

19. Prevent Burn Out and Stress Eating by Prioritizing This Spiritual Discipline - Rest With Sue Donaldson 21.08.2023

Hey Friend,   If you are overwhelmed, on the verge of burnout, and are frustrated with your repeated cycle of stress eating - this episode is for you.   I imagine if you're like me, the title isn't that appealing to you. I tend to think things like, "Rest? No. That's not what the problem is. I just need to figure out how to do this better."   My guest today drops some important wisdom for all of u...

18. Does God Care About Your Health? 3 Bible Verses to Build Your Faith and Motivation for Healthy Living 14.08.2023

Hey friend! We are getting into some serious Scripture today! If your heart is to follow Jesus in all things AND you need motivation to create a sustainable healthy lifestyle, you are in the place. Today I explore both Old Testament and New Testament passages that affirm God's interest in your physical well being. This is a big part of my PASSION and I hope it blesses you! Joy & Health, Robin...

17. Feeling Discouraged and Exhausted in Trying to Lose Weight? How Two Busy Christian Moms Created Healthy Habits That Last - Part 2 08.08.2023

Hey Friend! We are continuing the conversation with Christa and Kristi in this episode. We get further into the physical benefits that they each saw in their bodies as a result of prioritizing their health and partnering with God. Both of them have been out of the program now for several months. They each share what their current lifestyle looks like and how they continue to maintain healthy habit...

16. Feeling Discouraged and Exhausted in Trying to Lose Weight? How Two Busy Christian Moms Created Healthy Habits That Last - Part 1 07.08.2023

Hey Friend! If you are someone who has tried so many things in the past to lose weight and get healthy that you are afraid of trying another thing for fear that it will end up being another failed attempt, and you're just BARELY hanging on to your last thread of hope to find something that works, you're in good company.   Today I have two very special guests. These ladies are some of my FAVORITE c...

15. Do You Feel Overwhelmed When You Think of Making Healthy Meals? Here Are My Top 3 Hacks for Quick Easy Dinners 31.07.2023

Hey Friend! If you're over the "easy" meals with dozens of ingredients you don't have that end up taking you triple the amount of time it says it will, this episode is for you!! It can be so overwhelming to figure what to eat. I understand the struggle of trying to find healthy recipes and dinners that are simple, good for your body, and ACTUALLY taste good. In this episode I share my journey abou...

14. Need to Know How to Eat Healthy on a Budget? Cut Your Grocery Shopping Costs in Half with Rachel Coons 24.07.2023

Hey Friend! If you've ever said anything like, "Why is healthy food so expensive?" or "I feel like whenever I'm trying to eat healthy, it costs so much!", then this is the episode for you!! My guest today, Rachel Coons, is PASSIONATE about supporting families in being able to cut their grocery shopping bills in HALF. In our conversation, we talk about: How to simplify meal planning and prep How to...

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