{"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/2026/8/17/13/70c51666-6b2e-4714-a7d0-10cd3e9a06cc_devoney_kodad__podcast_cover__18_.jpg","author":"Devoney Kodad, Anxiety Therapist, Self Confidence Coach & Christian Yoga Teacher","episode_count":365,"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 deeply honest conversation, I sit down with therapist and coach Grace Secker to unpack why so many high-achieving women feel disconnected from themselves, constantly strive to be \"good enough,\" and struggle to quiet their inner critic. Together, we explore how self-protection, nervous system responses, and our relationship with ourselves relate to anxiety, confidence, perfectionism, and emotional healing. If you've ever felt like you're at war with yourself, this conversation will help you understand why—and show you a gentler path forward. In this episode, you'll learn: Why anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing are deeply connected The surprising reason your inner critic exists How to stop fighting yourself and begin healing Why your emotions are not your identity How nervous system awareness creates lasting freedom Practical mindset shifts to cultivate self-compassion and confidence If you're ready to stop overthinking, regulate your nervous system, and finally experience more peace, this episode is for you. 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