321 | feeling behind? your permission slip to let go of the timelines & start trusting yourself w/ katy saltsman

321 | feeling behind? your permission slip to let go of the timelines & start trusting yourself w/ katy saltsman

Author: Devoney Kodad, Anxiety Therapist, Self Confidence Coach & Christian Yoga Teacher August 24, 2026 Duration: 40:43

Hey friend, do you feel like you "should" be further along or like life "should" look a certain way by now?


Today's episode is an interview with Katie Saltsman, women's health coach & host of the Crying Burns Calories Podcast, for a conversation that will hit different if you've felt like you're behind.


Katie talks about how she left a life behind that looked good on paper, but deep down she knew wasn't for her. She packed up and moved across the US to a new city where she didn't know anyone.


We talk about:

  • the difference between a life that makes sense and one that actually is FOR you
  • how to break free from timelines that were never actually ours to begin with
  • how to find yourself again after years of people pleasing


If you're in a season of feeling behind or lots of question marks, this one's for you, love.

Grab your bev & join us!



HIGHLIGHTS |

~00:05The decision to end a 10 yr relationship at 35

~00:07When that inner voice turns into a scream because we have to listen

~00:17When the fear of staying the same gets bigger than the fear of the unknown

~00:25Letting go of an old timeline and meeting her husband organically over coffee

~00:28Katy's go to reframe for fear of the unknown & uncertainty

~00:33The self-discovery question that changed everything

~00:36Closing challenge for you



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Free & Well is a mental wellness movement helping women break free from anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing so they can become calm and confident through psychology, nervous system regulation, and faith. Hosted by anxiety therapist & yoga teacher & therapeutic workshop facilitator, Devoney, each episode blends practical mental health tools, encouragement, and biblical wisdom to help you step into your most peace filled, confident era.



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Devoney Kodad brings her experience as an anxiety therapist, self-confidence coach, and Christian yoga teacher to every conversation on Free & Well: Overcome Anxiety, Stress & Overwhelm & Grow Your Confidence With Mental Health & Faith Based Practices. This isn't about quick fixes; it's a space where practical psychology meets compassionate faith, offering tangible ways to regulate your nervous system and quiet the noise of self-doubt. You'll find a blend of mental wellness tools backed by therapeutic insight alongside spiritual practices that ground and strengthen. Each episode is designed to meet you where you are, whether you're navigating daily stress, deeper anxiety, or simply seeking a more anchored sense of self-worth. The aim is to leave you with something usable-a perspective shift, a breathing technique, a moment of reflection-that builds your confidence one step at a time. By integrating these approaches, the podcast supports a holistic journey toward feeling more free and capable in your own life. Tune in for honest discussions that honor the complexity of mental health while providing clear, actionable pathways forward, all delivered with Devoney's guiding presence.
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