Do you ever look at your life and wonder how you’ll make it out of your current situation—or question how God could ever use your pain for purpose? Listen, friend… not only can He, but He wants to. In this episode, I’m talking with Christian mindset coach and author Kelley Tyan about what it really looks like to lead with faith through life’s hardest moments. From breast cancer to deep personal loss, Kelley has walked through the fire—and come out stronger, wiser, and more grounded in her God-gi...
Jul 22, 2025•38 min
What if your biggest health battle became the doorway to your greatest Kingdom assignment? In this powerful episode of Freed to Lead , I’m joined by Giselle Monroe , a cancer survivor, woman of faith, and founder of WET—Women’s Everlasting Touch . After being diagnosed with cancer, Giselle began searching for clean, natural ways to support her healing. But what she found was that nearly every product was loaded with chemicals and toxic ingredients that worked against the body—not with it. That’s...
Jul 15, 2025•30 min
Are you building a business that looks good on the outside but feels heavy, overwhelming, or misaligned on the inside? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Natalie Lawson —Biblical leadership coach, co-founder of Victorious Entrepreneurs Rising. We’re talking about how to lead yourself well , manage your time with intention, and build a values-driven business without burning out or giving in to hustle culture. If you’ve ever struggled with overcommitting, performing for approval, or wonderi...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr
Do you ever feel like there’s more God is calling you to—but you don’t want to sacrifice your role as a mom to pursue it? In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly Campbell —homeschool mom, author of Deborah and the Motherly Anointing , and coach to women who are ready to break free from fear and step into their God-given assignments. We talk about: How to recognize when God is calling you beyond the walls of your home Why healing from rejection, fear of man, and emotional wounds is essential to your...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Do you ever feel like you’re working so hard to build a brand that fits everyone else… but somehow leaves you out of it? You’re showing up, doing all the “right” things, but it still feels off—like you’re chasing a version of success that was never really yours to begin with. In this episode, I sit down with Personal Brand Strategist Melissa Maughn to talk about what it really looks like to build a personal brand without striving, perfectionism, or losing your voice in a world full of AI and alg...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 7 min
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things —but still feel empty—this episode is for you. Today I’m joined by Kim Page, therapist, coach, and founder of Living Vine Counseling. Kim shares her powerful story of breaking free from rejection, fear of man, and self-doubt so she could finally step into her God-given identity—and help others do the same. We talk about what’s really going on beneath the surface of burnout, why it seems like we are driven by a never ending "to-do" list t...
Jun 17, 2025•52 min
Are you carrying the weight of all the things and still wondering why you feel stuck? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Coach Debbie Simmons — CEO of Anchor Point and creator of the Next BEST Step Strategy — to talk about how to stop striving, find clarity, and move forward with peace when life feels chaotic. We’re diving into: ✨ What to do when you're overwhelmed and can’t see the way forward ✨ Why your next step doesn’t have to be perfect — just faithful ✨ The simple, Spirit-led strategy to he...
Jun 10, 2025•51 min
What if your breakthrough in health isn’t just about weight loss—but emotional healing, surrender, and starting over with God? If you’ve ever felt stuck in your body, buried under shame, or unsure how to even begin healing—it’s not too late. In this episode, I’m talking with Meg Harkins, a former nurse turned women’s health coach, who shares how she broke free from alcoholism, lost over 100 pounds, and healed her body and soul through surrender and small, intentional steps. We dive into: ✔️ Why ...
Jun 03, 2025•46 min
In this raw and deeply inspiring episode, I’m joined by Holly Overcashier —founder of Elderwise Organics and a living testimony of what’s possible when you surrender to the healing power of God. From knee surgeries and heart issues to running a half marathon and building a 7-figure superfoods company, Holly shares her incredible journey of holistic healing—body, mind, and spirit. We talk about breaking limiting beliefs, the entrepreneurial spirit God places in women, and what it really looks lik...
May 27, 2025•54 min
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Christian Life Coach Anne Wooten , whose story of spiritual burnout, people-pleasing, and personal transformation is sure to resonate with any woman who’s felt stuck in a cycle of striving and self-doubt. Anne opens up about the root causes behind her decades-long struggle to receive love—from others and from God—and how people-pleasing left her emotionally exhausted, spiritually disconnected, and feeling unworthy. But her story didn’t end there. God use...
May 20, 2025•36 min
Illness is something most of us don’t want to think about—until we have to. Whether it’s a diagnosis that shook your world, a child’s complex health journey, or the emotional aftermath of caregiving, the truth is: medical trauma touches almost every woman at some point. In today’s powerful episode, I’m joined by speaker and advocate Crystal Griffith —a cancer survivor, medical mom of a child with 24 diagnoses, and the founder of Medical Mom Warriors . Crystal is also an inner healing coach and s...
May 13, 2025•46 min
Are you a high-achieving, faith-driven woman navigating leadership, motherhood, and purpose—while secretly battling fear, perfectionism, or imposter syndrome? In this episode of Freed to Lead , I’m joined by Kimberly Joy—international speaker, bestselling author, and founder of Fellowship of Extraordinary Women (FEW) —who shares her powerful journey from teen mom and personal crisis to becoming a national leader equipping women to live extraordinary lives in their faith, families, and businesses...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with my friend Amy Wadlington, a Christian life coach and speaker, to talk about the power of knowing who you are in Christ. Amy shares about embracing who God created you to be—without shame, without striving—and how He wants to resurrect the barren places in our lives like our joy, peace, and confidence. We talk about the battle of the mind, overcoming the lies that keep us stuck, and how renewing your mind with truth can change everything. You’ll hear prac...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Do you ever feel like you’re the one standing in your own way? In this powerful episode of the Freed to Lead Podcast , Kathryn May breaks down how limiting beliefs, false identity, and self-sabotage can quietly take root in our minds—and how to start replacing those lies with biblical truth . You’ll hear Kathryn’s personal story of battling body shame, self-hatred, and emotional eating, and how she began to renew her mind through Scripture and invite the Holy Spirit into her healing process. If ...
Apr 22, 2025•17 min
Are you reading all the books, listening to the podcasts, and doing all the "right things" — but still feel stuck, exhausted, and unchanged? In this episode of the Freed to Lead podcast, we get real about the limits of self-help and why transformation doesn’t come from more information, but from invitation — inviting Jesus into the places we’ve been trying to fix on our own. If you’re a high-achieving Christian woman who’s tired of striving, perfectionism, and performance-based living… this epis...
Apr 15, 2025•28 min
Have you ever felt like you're constantly doing all the right things—but deep down, you still wonder if you really belong? You show up, serve, check all the boxes... but there's still this quiet ache that whispers, “It’s not enough.” That, my friend, is what I call the orphan mindset —and it's something many of us carry without realizing it. This is often why it’s so hard to receive love, even from God, and grasp what it really means to live like a daughter—not an outsider trying to earn her pla...
Apr 08, 2025•25 min
Ever feel like you're doing all the right things —cleaning up your mindset, healing from the past, staying strong—but still sense something lingering under the surface? This episode is for the high-achieving Christian woman who’s great at holding it all together… yet deep down knows there’s still some emotional clutter left unaddressed. Inspired by a quiet moment in a dimly lit kitchen, we’re talking about how the light of Jesus gently exposes the things we thought we’d already dealt with—grief,...
Apr 01, 2025•23 min
Dreaming of a thriving business but worried about burnout? In this episode, business coach Melissa Hausmann shares how she left corporate burnout behind after building a 6-figure coaching business — and how to do it without the hustle or burnout. She's even sharing some "mom guilt" struggles, how she overcame them as she transitioned to full time work from home mom and a super savvy hack to getting more done in less time! We're also diving into: ✔️ How to balance a 9-5, kids and health while gro...
Mar 25, 2025•32 min
In today’s episode, I sit down with Cindy Nicolson , Christian life coach and host of the Embracing Grace Podcast , to talk about breaking free from limiting beliefs and embracing the truth of who God says you are . We dive deep into: ✅How to recognize and replace the lies of the enemy ✅Why self-doubt, comparison, and fear hold us back from our calling ✅The importance of intimacy with God in uncovering your true identity ✅Practical steps to shift your mindset and walk in confidence ✅How your God...
Mar 18, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this conversation, Kathryn May and Janeen Marino explore the journey of kingdom entrepreneurship, focusing on the importance of mindset, overcoming limiting beliefs, and the role of faith in pursuing one's calling. Janine shares her personal experiences of navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship while balancing motherhood and the pursuit of holistic wellness. The discussion emphasizes the significance of pushing through fear, letting go of perfectionism, and understanding the value of l...
Mar 01, 2025•51 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Today we're diving into the book of Jonah and looking at the consequences of running from God. This is day 13 of the 40 day Bible Study "Freedom From Emotional Eating" and we are discussing idols. Running from God to food to numb out, ignore or cover our pain and emotions can cause us a lot of trouble and consequences. Being unhealthy is just one of them. When we learn to run TO God and not AWAY from Him when we face challenges changes everything! Subscribe, give us a thumbs up and share with a ...
May 21, 2024•36 min
Ever wondered if something as ordinary as food could actually be an idol in your life? Join us as we dive deep into this topic, guided by scriptural wisdom and insights from Barb Raveling's "Freedom from Emotional Eating." Whether you're battling emotional eating or just looking for a deeper spiritual connection, this episode offers practical advice on identifying and conquering those hidden idols that might be influencing you more than you realize. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion that p...
May 14, 2024•32 min
Can food be an idol? Absolutely. It has been in my life. But theres good news. You can walk in freedom from food addiction and emotional eating. It starts with renewing the mind to the truth of the WORD of God and removing any old beliefs you've had about foods place in your life. Join me for day 11 of this Bible Study for Women diving into Freedom from Emotional Eating by Barb Raveling Resources from todays episode: Biblical Body Plan -> www.biblicalbodyplan.com/freeintro Barb Ravelings Bi...
May 07, 2024•35 min
Today we're diving into who we are in Christ at the foundational level. If you don't know who you are it's going to be easy for the enemy of our soul to convince us of a false one. If you're asking the question "Who am I?", this episode is for you. If you want to know who you are in Christ and your value, this is for you. Woman of God, stand and fight for your identity and don't be a victim of identity theft. You have a real enemy who is seeking to kill, steal and destroy. Take it back! Cancel t...
Apr 23, 2024•40 min
Are you battling overwhelming anxiety, feeling as though you're constantly running from something that isn't there? You're not alone. Today we're talking about finding peace through our faith, and we dive into biblical strategies to conquer anxiety, rooted in spiritual wisdom and personal experience. I share my journey from living in a constant state of fear to discovering profound peace and security. Learn how I transitioned from feeling like I had to prove my worth to realizing I had nothing t...
Apr 16, 2024•25 min
Hey there! In today’s episode, we’re getting real about how our flops and stumbles are actually stepping stones to better health and personal growth. Ever thought about flipping those setbacks into your secret weapons for success? Well, we’re diving deep into how to do just that, and how to shut down those pesky negative whispers that try to knock us off track and overcome weight loss obstacles while dealing with failure. We’ve got some down-to-earth tips on how to refresh your thinking with God...
Apr 09, 2024•31 min
Breaking Free from Emotional Eating: A Biblical Approach to Wellness dives into DAY 9 of the Freedom From Emotional Eating Bible Study by Barb Raveling. This was recorded LIVE on Youtube. This study explores the powerful intersection of faith and the journey to overcome emotional eating. This episode offers insight, understanding, and practical guidance for those seeking to navigate the complexities of emotional eating through the lens of biblical teachings. Learn how aligning with God's will ca...
Apr 02, 2024•56 min
Dive deep into the heart of finding tranquility amidst turmoil today. Through a blend of personal reflections, scriptural insights, and the empowering practice of truth journaling, we uncover the profound peace that surpasses understanding, promised in Philippians 4:6-7. This is day 8 of the 40-day Bible study by Barb Raveling and if you want the book to follow along, they are available on Amazon, linked for you here. 📚 Recommended Books and Resources: "Freedom from Emotional Eating" by Barb Ra...
Mar 26, 2024•50 min
Words have incredible power—to heal or harm, to build or break. The Bible reveals this profound truth: the power of life and death lies in our tongues. This isn't just about what we say to others, but critically, what we tell ourselves. Together, let's look at the impactful reality of our words. How do the words you speak to yourself shape your reality? I'll share a personal revelation that changed everything for me, especially my words toward myself. Join me as we explore how to harness the pow...
Mar 19, 2024•19 min
Hey friend, Have you ever tried losing weight with diets? Weight watchers, Keto, Nutrisystem, HCG, Brightline...whatever it was, how'd that work out for you? Not so great? Ya, me to. I was in the same boat trying to get "healthy" by focusing on my weight as the factor to determine whether or not I was. What I really needed was a mindset overhaul but there's only so much energy to go around, especially when your starving yourself on DIETS. I probably lost the same 50 pounds over and over again fo...
Mar 12, 2024•15 min
