{"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! 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OOFFEEEE In this episode, I’m sharing something that completely shifted my anxiety: the more I let myself be weird, honest, expressive, and fully me… the less anxious I felt. Not because life got perfect—but because I stopped trying to be someone I'm not. If you’re someone who’s been stuck in people-pleasing, overthinking, or constantly filtering yourself to be more “liked,” this conversation is going to hit deep. Inside this episode, we dive into: Why suppressing your personality creates internal tension, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion How being the “likable,” “normal,” or “good” version of you fuels high-functioning anxiety The nervous system shift that happens when you start expressing your real thoughts, quirks, and desires Why your “weirdness” is actually your safest, most regulated state You’ll also learn: How to start showing up more authentically (without spiraling about what people think) Why self-expression builds confidence, safety, and self-trust The connection between authenticity and anxiety relief This episode is for the woman who: Feels anxious, socially drained, or constantly “on” Overthinks how she’s perceived and edits herself in conversations Struggles with insecurity, self-doubt, or fear of judgment Is ready to feel free, expressed, and at home in who she is Because the goal isn’t to become less of yourself to feel safe… it’s to become more of yourself —and realize that’s where the safety was all along. 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