84 // How Your Nutrition & Exercise Routine Can Help Improve Your Mental & Emotional Health & How to Be More CONSISTENT

84 // How Your Nutrition & Exercise Routine Can Help Improve Your Mental & Emotional Health & How to Be More CONSISTENT

Author: Devoney Kodad, Anxiety Therapist, Self Confidence Coach & Christian Yoga Teacher February 9, 2022 Duration: 40:29

Hey lovely,

Today's episode is for you if you struggle with creating consistent nutrition/movement practices and if you're curious about how nutrition & exercise can help you improve your mental & emotional health!

You're going to hear:

  • why small habits are KEY
  • how what you eat & your exercise can improve your mental health
  • top tips to encourage you in your nutrition & exercise journey

Stephanie Hodges, my guest today, has a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Exercise Science. She is passionate about restoring wellness and health to the spirt, soul, and body. She lives near Austin, Texas with her husband and three kids. She is a freelance writer, author of the book Daniel Fast Journey and blogs at danielfastjourney.com.


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Devoney has her Master of Social Work and she works in the mental health field. She is a therapist, mentor for twenty-somethings and hosts the Free & Well Podcast.  She is obsessed with empowering & equipping twenty-something women with faith based psychology tools to grow their confidence!  Thru mental wellness, faith & healthy routines she's here to help you stop saying yess to everyone, stop comparing yourself, and start feeling confident in who you ARE.


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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Free & Well: Overcome Anxiety, Stress & Overwhelm & Grow Your Confidence With Mental Health & Faith Based Practices
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