Free & Well: Overcome Anxiety, Stress & Overwhelm & Grow Your Confidence With Mental Health & Faith Based Practices
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About
Hey babe, are you ready to stop second guessing yourself & start feeling more confident? On this podcast, you'll hear psychology backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulating practices & faith based tools to support you in becoming your most confident self. My hope is that you walk away from every episode feeling hyped to take that one, next step in becoming your best self. I'm so glad you're here. My name is Devoney. I've served over 5,000 hours as a therapist, I'm a faith based yoga teacher & a dog mom. Growing up, I questioned myself and struggled with anxiety. I'm here to share with you all the things I've learned so you can step into who God created you to be, unapologetically! Each episode I share what I've learned as a therapist in my 10 years in the mental health field and the raw, imperfect & real lessons life as a human with anxiety and ADHD, a recovering people pleaser, and a Believer. Sweet friend, if you're ready to start being authentically you in every area of your life, putting yourself out there & genuinely creating a life you love, this is the show for you! Grab your iced coffee & your journal, let's dive in! Find more at freeandwell.org!
Episodes
- 295| Wedgies & Sweaty Armpits... 1 Slightly Unhinged Mindset Shift To Explode Your Confidence (from an anxiety therapist)
This episode explores how caring about others' opinions can fuel anxiety, suggesting a shift towards self-truth and faith for building confidence. It includes personal anecdotes and resources for managing anxiety and enhancing self-trust.
- 294 | It's April - Let's Lock In (& My Top 2 Goal Setting Tips)
In this episode, Devoney encourages listeners to focus on their goals and vision for the new season, sharing her personal strategies for setting goals for the quarter. The episode also offers a free calm reset audio and information on vari…
- 293 | A Spicy Approach on How to Find Your True People (Let Your Weird Out)
This episode discusses how to find genuine friendships by embracing your authentic self and letting go of superficial connections. It aims to help listeners attract aligned friendships and stop wasting time on relationships that are not me…
- 292 | A Loving Reminder - You're Doing Great
This episode is a pep talk reminding listeners of their inherent worth, encouraging them to release overwhelm and find peace. It offers mental health and faith-based practices for confidence and anxiety management, drawing from the host's…
- 291 | Ready to Be More Consistent With Working Out? Make These 2 Shifts & See What Happens
This episode shares two mindset shifts to help women build a sustainable fitness routine and improve workout consistency. The advice focuses on a long-term approach to health and activity.
- 290 | Calm & Peace Filled 3 Minute Breathing Practice
This episode features a 3-minute breathing practice designed to help listeners manage anxiety, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm by promoting calmness and grounding.
- 289 | Struggling With Body Image & Comparison? They Are a Distraction From Your Purpose & Your Goals- A Christian Therapist's Take
This episode of the Free & Well podcast features Christian therapist Devoney discussing how struggles with body image and comparison can distract from one's purpose. Devoney shares mental wellness and faith-based tools to help listeners bu…
- 288 | If You're Feeling Overwhelmed & Overstimulated
This episode of the Free & Well Podcast addresses feelings of being overwhelmed and overstimulated. It offers psychology-backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulating practices, and faith-based strategies to help listeners build…
- 286 | If You Feel Like You Should Be Further Along
This episode of the Free & Well podcast, hosted by Devoney, addresses the feeling of not being far enough along in life. It incorporates psychology-backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulation techniques, and faith-based practic…
- 285 | A Psychology Backed Tool to Shift Your Mindset in Any Moment
This episode shares a favorite method for overcoming negative or anxious mindsets, using tools rooted in psychology and faith principles. It is part of the Free & Well podcast, which offers mental wellness and faith-based tools for confide…
- 287 | 3 Minute Christian Breathing Practice To Release Overwhelm
This episode of Free & Well presents a 3-minute Christian breathing practice to help release overwhelm. The podcast focuses on faith-based mental wellness tools and nervous system regulation.
- 284 | God's Calling You Higher: Rewire Your Brain & Step Into Your Next Level God Given Identity
This episode of the Free & Well Podcast discusses overcoming self-doubt and fear to embrace a larger life vision, grounded in faith. It encourages listeners to trust divine plans and pursue their God-given desires with confidence, offering…
- 283 | 3 Minute Breathing Practice & Emotional Check In to Reduce Anxiety
This episode features a 3-minute breathing practice and emotional check-in exercise designed to help soothe the nervous system and reduce anxiety. The podcast focuses on mental wellness tools, nervous system regulation, and faith-based pra…
- 282 | The Real Reason I Quit Social Media: Boundaries & Detox Practices I'm Trying Out
The Free & Well podcast episode discusses the reasons for quitting social media, focusing on boundary setting and personal detox practices. It offers insights from a therapist and faith-based yoga teacher on overcoming anxiety and building…
- 281 | Nervous System Basics - What I Wish I'd Known in My Twenties to Manage Anxiety Better
This episode explores nervous system basics, including the window of tolerance, fight/flight, and freeze responses. Host Devoney discusses how understanding the nervous system can help manage anxiety, reduce overwhelm, and improve groundin…
- 280 | Scared of the Uncertainty & Unknown? Trust in God's Perfect Plan for You & Just Take 1 Step at a Time
This episode provides a faith-based reminder to trust God's timing during uncertain times, encouraging listeners to release the pressure of having everything figured out and take small steps forward. It's designed for those navigating tran…
- 279 | Embracing Your God Given Gifts & Confidence as a Woman With ADHD (ft: Kelsey Spronk)
This episode discusses how ADHD influences confidence and self-esteem, offering strategies to rebuild self-worth and manage decision-making. It highlights ADHD-related creativity and intuition, guiding listeners to embrace their strengths…
- 278 | 3 Minute Breathing Practice to Release Anxiety & Soothe Your Nervous System
This episode features a 3-minute breathing exercise designed to help listeners release anxiety and soothe their nervous system. The practice includes simple breathwork and grounding techniques to reduce self-doubt and calm the mind, suitab…
- 277 | Feel Like You're Behind? The Psychology Behind this Belief & a Faith Filled Reminder That You're Right Where You Need to Be
This episode explores the psychological reasons behind feeling behind and reassures listeners that their path is unfolding perfectly with God's guidance. It offers tools to release comparison, trust divine timing, and find purpose in the p…
- 276 | 2 Psychology Backed Goal Setting Hacks so You Stick With Them
Devoney shares 2 personal psychology-backed goal setting hacks she uses to maintain focus on priorities. The Free & Well podcast offers mental wellness and faith-based tools for confidence and self-discovery.
- 275 | What God is Shifting in My Business & The Messy Middle of Creating New Routines & Taking Action in Your Life
Devoney discusses the current shifts in her business and the challenges of implementing new routines, sharing the 'messy middle' of this process. The podcast focuses on mental wellness, nervous system regulation, and faith-based tools for…
- 274 | You're Not Moving Backwards, Give Yourself a Break (& some grace)
This episode addresses the feeling of moving backward or being stuck, offering faith-filled encouragement. It emphasizes that there is purpose in your current situation, and discourages self-imposed pressure from "shoulds" or feelings of f…
- 273 | [GUEST] Waiting Well in Your Single Season: Trusting God in Dating & Having Confident Expectation That God is Going to Show Up Right On Time
In this episode, host Devoney talks with guest Danielle Stanley about waiting well during single seasons, focusing on trusting God's timing in dating and having confident expectation that God shows up right on time.
- 271 | WE'RE BACK BABY! What You Can Expect Every Week Moving Forward & My Promises to You
Devoney relaunches the Free & Well Podcast, sharing intentions for the show, which offers psychology-backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulation practices, and faith-based tools. The podcast aims to help women build confidence,…
- 272 | 2 Minute Breathing Practice to Soothe Anxiety
This episode of Free & Well presents a 2-minute guided breathing and grounding practice designed to alleviate anxiety and calm the nervous system. The host shares personal experiences with breathing practices and highlights research on the…
- 270 | Struggling with Creating That New Routine? 1 Tip That's Helped Me
The podcast episode 'Struggling with Creating That New Routine?' offers one key tip to help listeners establish new habits. Hosted by Devoney Kodad, a licensed therapist, the show focuses on mental wellness and faith-based practices for ov…
- 269 | 1 Journaling Prompt to Release the Shoulds & Create Your Most Authentic, Best Life
This episode introduces a journaling prompt designed to help listeners release self-imposed expectations and live more authentically. It also promotes the ACTIVATE membership, Breakthrough Intensive sessions, and the Free & Well coaching s…
- 268 | 3 Psychology Backed Steps to Rewire Your Brain & Step Into Your God Given Confidence & Identity
This episode of Free & Well explores three psychology-backed steps to help listeners rewire their brains, overcome anxiety and self-doubt, and embrace their confidence and identity.
- 267 | My Favorite Journaling Practice to Kickoff a Fresh Month with a Game Plan to Reach Your Top Goals & Build Healthy Daily Habits (as an anxiety therapist and confidence coach)
This episode details a journaling practice designed to help listeners gain clarity on monthly priorities, goals, and habits. It is presented by an anxiety therapist and confidence coach, with an invitation to join a live coaching session f…
- 266 | Feel Like You're Not Growing Fast Enough? 1 Mindset Shifting Journaling Prompt to Feel More Content & Confident Right Where You Are
This episode from the Free & Well podcast shares a journaling prompt focused on shifting mindset to increase contentment and confidence. It encourages listeners to appreciate their current situation rather than focusing solely on future gr…
- 265 | 5 Minute Pep Talk & Confidence Boosting Prayer to Embrace Your God Given Identity
This episode offers a 5-minute pep talk and prayer focused on embracing one's identity. It also promotes a 3-day social media detox event, the ACTIVATE membership for faith and mental wellness, and a Breakthrough Intensive coaching service.
- 264 | Why I'm Hosting a Social Media Detox: Research & My Own Personal Experiences with Comparison, Anxiety & Addiction with Social Media
This episode discusses personal experiences and research on social media addiction, comparison, and anxiety. It offers reflection prompts to assess social media's mental health impact and suggests a 3-day "Soul Cleanse" detox event.
- 263 | 1 Mental Wellness Based Mindset Shift That Helped Me Break Free From Anxiety, Overthinking & Overanalyzing
This episode details a mindset shift that helps manage anxious thoughts by recognizing they are not always true. It draws on mental wellness, faith, and nervous system regulation to foster peace and stillness.
- 262 | Anxious & Ambitious: Encouragement for the High Achieving Girlie Who Is Ready to Feel More Peace, Calm & Content
This episode offers faith-filled strategies for high-achieving women to find peace and calm, encouraging rest and healing. It provides practical tips to regulate the nervous system and build habits for a more present and purposeful life, e…
- 260 | Welcome to Free & Well: If You're Struggling With Second Guessing Yourself, Self Doubt & Anxiety, You're Not Alone
Devoney Kodad launches the Free & Well podcast by sharing her personal journey of managing anxiety and insecurity through faith-based practices and nervous system regulation. The podcast aims to support women who struggle with anxiety and…
- 261 | What is Nervous System Dysregulation & Why It Matters if You Want to Grow Your Self Confidence
This episode explains the window of tolerance, a framework for understanding anxiety and emotional overwhelm. It details how the nervous system responds to stress and offers simple practices for regulation and healing, particularly for wom…
- 259 | Moving Through a Challenging Season? What's Been Helping Me - Prayer, Fasting & Life Updates (🎙THE PODCAST WILL BE BACK WEEKLY IN APRIL)
The Free & Well podcast episode "Moving Through a Challenging Season?" shares personal insights on using prayer and fasting to cope with difficulties. It also promotes the ACTIVATE membership, offering tools for nervous system regulation a…
- 258 | "No, Self Compassion Won't Make You Lazy" & 3 Journal Prompts to Reach Your Top Personal Growth Goals With Less Stress & Anxiety
The ACTIVATE membership offers tools and community for nervous system regulation, healthy habits, and personal growth using faith, mental wellness, and yoga. It provides journal prompts, audio trainings, breathing practices, and weekly liv…
- 257 | 2 Journaling Prompts to Step Into What God Has For You Today: Giving Yourself Permission to Evolve, Grow & Step Into Your Purpose
This episode focuses on journaling prompts to help listeners find their purpose and evolve. It also promotes the ACTIVATE membership for nervous system regulation and mental wellness, and the Breakthrough Intensive coaching for clarity and…
- 256 | 3 Breath Prayers To Reduce Anxiety & Stress: A Christian Mindfulness Practice To Hear From God & Improve Your Mental Health
This episode introduces breath prayer as a mindfulness practice to reduce anxiety and stress, offering three simple techniques. It also discusses improving focus and enhancing one's ability to hear their own voice and God's voice.
- 255 | 6 Journaling Prompts to Reset Your Health Habits & Up-level Your Sleep, Exercise & Nutrition in 2025
This episode offers six journaling prompts focused on improving health habits like sleep, exercise, and nutrition for 2025. The prompts help identify desired changes, envision improvements, and foster a mindset for consistent self-care.
- 254 | How Christian Yoga Can Help You Reduce Your Anxiety & Stress AND Grow Your Faith (ft: Kristin Gibowicz)
This episode features Kristin Gibowicz discussing how Christian yoga aids in reducing anxiety and stress, and enhances faith. It explores yoga
- 253 | Ready for a Reset? Clear Out Limiting Beliefs & Step Into Your God Given Confidence w/These Journaling Prompts
This episode promotes the ACTIVATE membership and a 2025 Visioning Workshop focused on mental wellness and confidence building through guided journaling, breathing practices, and action planning. It also mentions a Breakthrough Intensive s…
- 252 | Feeling Overwhelmed? Journaling Prompts to Get Focused on Your Top Personal Growth Goals
This episode focuses on journaling prompts designed to help listeners identify what to leave behind and what to step into. It encourages self-reflection to align with personal vision and potential divine calling.
- 251 | ✍️5 Journaling Prompts to Map Out a Clear, Faith Fueled Vision for 2025
This episode guides listeners through a journaling practice to reflect on 2024 growth and set a faith-fueled vision for 2025. It includes exercises for clarity, priorities, and action planning to support mental wellness and personal growth.
- 250 | 1 Game Changing Phrase For When You're Feeling Anxious: A Psychology Backed Mental Wellness Tool to Quiet Your Inner Critic In Moments of Anxiety & Overwhelm
This episode introduces a game-changing, psychology-backed phrase to help manage anxiety and quiet the inner critic. It aims to guide listeners through moments of anxiety, stress, and overwhelm with increased self-compassion and kindness.
- 249 | Start Confidently Communicating: 3 Journal Prompts to Stop People Pleasing & Start Expressing Yourself With More Calm & Confidence
This episode of Free & Well shares three journaling prompts designed to help listeners improve their communication, reduce people-pleasing tendencies, and express themselves more authentically and calmly.
- 248 | 4 Journaling Prompts to Help Recovering People Pleasers Set Healthy Boundaries, Protect Your Peace & Create a Fun Holiday Season You’ll Actually Enjoy
This episode offers 4 journal prompts designed to help recovering people pleasers establish healthy boundaries and enjoy the holidays. It provides tips for managing long events, prioritizing mental health, and creating a more fulfilling ho…
- 247 | Overwhelmed & Stressed? 2 Bible Verses & A Breath Prayer to Help You Surrender, Lean Into Your Faith & Trust More Deeply That God's Got You
This episode offers two Bible verses and a breath prayer practice to help listeners find peace and surrender feelings of overwhelm. The host also shares information about upcoming birthday promotions for her coaching programs and membershi…
- 246 | What I Would Tell My Younger Self: Breaking Free From What Your Life "Should" Look Like & Creating an Authentic Life That You Actually Love (ft: Ashley McDonald)
Guest Ashley McDonald shares advice on creating an authentic life and business by questioning societal expectations. Topics include defining personal happiness, redefining success, and inner child healing practices.