68 // My Journey with Mindfulness & Simple Ways to Get Started (healing anxiety, focus, stress for women)

68 // My Journey with Mindfulness & Simple Ways to Get Started (healing anxiety, focus, stress for women)

Author: Devoney Kodad, Anxiety Therapist, Self Confidence Coach & Christian Yoga Teacher September 22, 2021 Duration: 30:38

In today's episode, I do a DEEP dive into what mindfulness is, some of the research behind it, why I PERSONALLY feel like it's an essential daily practice, how it's changed my life, and some tools to get started.


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Research Articles:

Mindfulness and the Brain: What Does Research and Neuroscience Say?

Getting Started Articles:

https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/top-meditation-iphone-android-apps#our-picks

Tools & Books:

Good Morning, I Love You: https://amzn.to/3nNAzV5

Science Behind Mindfulness & Self Compassion: https://amzn.to/3lxWj4s

Aura Meditation App 

Insight Timer Meditation App


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Devoney has her Master of Social Work and she works in the mental health field. She is a mental health professional, workshop facilitator, and hosts the Free & Well Podcast.  She is on a mission to encourage and educate women using faith & psychology to help them be authentically themselves & create truly purposeful lives they love.


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Keywords // mindfulness, stress, christian mental health, anxiety, people pleaseer, perfectionist, holistic wellness, faith, self compassion, self acceptance, self love



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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