{"podcast":{"title":"Free & Well: Break Free From Anxiety & Overthinking & Feel More Confident With Mental Health Habits, Nervous System Healing & Christian Based Practices","slug":"free-well-break-free-from-anxiety-overwhelm-feel-more-confident-with-mental-health-nervous-system-healing-faith-based-practices-909961","podcast_index_feed_id":909961,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/91eb1aa2-4ea1-45a7-bf2e-a2a3341d737b","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/free-and-well-self-confidence-self-love-self-worth-self","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/7/7/13/a1abf87d-d71d-4932-9a03-dddaac4c05cc_devoney_kodad__podcast_cover__15_.jpg","author":"Devoney Kodad, Anxiety Therapist, Self Confidence Coach & Christian Yoga Teacher","episode_count":352,"summary":"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!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T06:19:57.059587+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-well-break-free-from-anxiety-overwhelm-feel-more-confident-with-mental-health-nervous-system-healing-faith-based-practices-909961"},"episode":{"title":"301 | Stop Being the \"Good Girl\" & Start Being Who God Actually Created You to Be","slug":"301-stop-being-the-good-girl-start-being-who-god-actually-created-you-to-be","published_at":"2026-05-29T11:00:35+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-well-break-free-from-anxiety-overwhelm-feel-more-confident-with-mental-health-nervous-system-healing-faith-based-practices-909961/301-stop-being-the-good-girl-start-being-who-god-actually-created-you-to-be","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-well-break-free-from-anxiety-overwhelm-feel-more-confident-with-mental-health-nervous-system-healing-faith-based-practices-909961","url":"https://www.freeandwell.org/podcasts/free-well-self-confidence-self-love-self-worth-self-compassion-comparison-healthy-habits-routines-inner-self-healing-for-women","audio_url":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/b70f748c-6fd4-4ca5-a579-b9a98fce44a3/stream.mp3","summary":"If you’ve spent your life being the “good girl”—the one who keeps the peace, follows the rules, avoids conflict, and puts everyone else first—this episode is going to gently (and honestly) disrupt that pattern... and show you how that's actually keeping you stuck & from living out your God given gifts. In this episode, we’re diving into the 3 powerful reasons to stop performing “good” and start embracing your authentic, weird, fully expressed self —the version of you that actually holds your confidence, your creativity, and your God given gifts. Inside, we talk about: How people-pleasing and perfectionism keep you trapped in anxiety and self-doubt Why trying to be “liked” or “approved of” is blocking your authentic voice and visibility The hidden cost of abandoning yourself—and how it disconnects you from your purpose and power You’ll also learn: Why your “weirdness” is actually your magnetism and uniqueness How suppressing your truth contributes to high-functioning anxiety and insecurity The mindset shifts that help you stop performing and start living in alignment This episode is for the woman who: Struggles with anxiety, overthinking, or constantly second-guessing herself Feels stuck in people-pleasing or afraid of being judged Knows she has more to offer—but holds herself back Is ready to feel confident, expressed, and fully herself And the moment you stop trying to be the “good girl”… is the moment your real life begins. [FREE 4 MINUTE CALM RESET AUDIO] Want a short, grounding practice for when you're feeling overwhelmed? Grab it here & use it anytime! [CALM RESET STARTER KIT🎧] Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a spiral? This will be your GO TO audio toolkit. 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