{"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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In this episode, we're unpacking one of the biggest misconceptions about mental health and personal growth: that healing means never being upset or feeling \"bad\" feelings. The truth is, healing isn't about becoming a chill cucumber who never gets anxious, overwhelmed, or triggered. It's about becoming free enough to fully experience your life. We'll explore how nervous system regulation, emotional healing, anxiety recovery, and self-awareness aren't the destination—they're the tools that help you be more present, more connected, and more authentically yourself. Because the real purpose of healing is to help you laugh harder, love deeper, take bigger risks, pursue your purpose with confidence, build meaningful relationships, and show up fully for the life you've been given. If you've been stuck in the cycle of constantly trying to \"fix yourself,\" this episode will help you shift your perspective and remember what healing is actually for. 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