Filled with Less: Recent Episodes
Cynthia Damaskos, Molly Sabourin, and Ancient Faith Radio
Living the Christian Life with Simplicity and Intention - Each month, Cynthia and Molly bring you interviews and practical tips for developing and maintaining a peaceful mindset, healthy body, and productive life, all from an Orthodox perspective.
This month, Cynthia and Molly focus on fostering our relationship with the Saints and talk with Father Dimitri Burikas on the topic of stillness.
This month, Cynthia and Molly explore three mindset shifts to overcome negative self talk.
This month, Cynthia and Molly explore the stories we tell ourselves that may be holding us back from embracing light filled perspectives. Dr. Ioana Popa is their expert guest.
For April, Cynthia and Molly introduce you to David Junga. David will inspire you to improve your breathing and your posture in order to live a pain-free life, serving others.
Cynthia and Molly sit down with their friend and Back to Basics co-creator, Olympia Rusu, to talk about what it means to flourish, what may be getting in the way, and ideas for living more fully.
This month, Cynthia and Molly welcome Elissa Bjeletich Davis as they focus on two aspects of Lent: prayer and almsgiving.
This month, Molly and Cynthia explore trust and the Holy Spirit with Father Anthony Messeh, author of Whatever, God.
This month, Molly and Cynthia get to the heart and soul of goal-setting with their guest, Chelsea Blackbird. They discuss bringing Christ into the goal-setting process to ensure peace in the journey.
This month, Cynthia and Molly weigh in on six ways to wait with purpose and hope based on what we can learn from the Theotokos, the shepherds, and the Israelites this nativity season.
This month, Cynthia and Molly talk about the beauty of aging and bring Father Evan Armatas on to talk about time, as featured in his latest book, Toolkit for Spiritual Growth II: A Practical Guide to Scripture, Confession, and Time
This month, Cynthia and Molly focus on a “Recipe for Resilience” with Dr. Roxanne Louh.
On this months episode, Cynthia and Molly explore five different strategies for acquiring clarity.
This month, Molly and Cynthia talk with Father Paul Jannakos on the topic of loneliness, what it can stem from, and offer solutions.
This month, Molly and Cynthia talked to Dr. Ioana Popa on the topic of preventing burnout, and the importance of fun in our lives.
This month, Molly and Cynthia welcome back Corey Hatfield to discuss her new book and some powerful perspective shifts born from suffering and struggle.
This month, Cynthia and Molly talk about the humbling and ongoing journey of spiritual growth, focusing on righteousness and forgiveness with Phoebe Farag Mikhail. They also cover reframing Lenten struggles, including pain, suffering, and chronic illness.
This month, Molly and Cynthia introduce you to one of the Filled With Less members, Pippa Simou. Pippa is an ADHD coach and a wealth of knowledge and encouragement.
This month Molly and Cynthia kick off 2025 encouraging listeners to stretch and grow this year. They have three questions for you to contemplate.
This month Cynthia and Molly discuss beauty and order with Presbytera Stacey Dorrance. Pres. Stacey teaches on decluttering and faith in the upcoming Six Weeks to Sanity course starting January 20th 2025.
This month Cynthia and Molly bring you a really big show! Nun Katherine (Westin) joins to talk about nurturing harmonious relationships. Then the authors of Crowned: An Orthodox Wedding Planning Guide will talk about their new book!
This month, Cynthia and Molly focus on bringing more joy into our lives. What are the obstacles and the tools? They welcome life coach Katherine (Kabee) Kokenes to talk about mindfulness as it relates to joy.
This month Cynthia and Molly explore how crucial it is to start the day with an intentional morning. Then they talk with Fr. John Whiteford about the importance of time management on the path to salvation.
This month Molly and Cynthia bring you 10 tools for experiencing more peaceful days. Don’t forget to download your free five day program on the prayer of Saint Philaret if you haven’t already! Please visit wwwhttps://www.filledwithless.com/
This month, Molly and Cynthia talk to Fr. John Oliver about the power of our words. But is it our words or our hearts that form the basis of our communication? Father John gives us much to ponder in this month’s episode.
Today Molly and Cynthia discuss four ways to live “in tension.” Tension is what we experience when life gets tough. Rather than trying to escape it, we accept it… and maybe even embrace it!
This month Cynthia and Molly talk to Olympia Rusu on the topic of natural medicine and herbal remedies. They also found out that they should continue to record podcasts in the mornings! Come along for a fun time learning about medicinal herbs.
This month, Molly and Cynthia focus on the importance of community. They bring in Paula Dranger, a licensed mental health professional who specializes in social work. The benefits of community are many, including healing, helping us reach our goals, and living a more intentional life.
In this month’s episode, Cynthia and Molly dive into Lent! Specifically, they explore the perspective of Lent as a “spiritual adventure,” and share practical tips for entering more fully into this beautiful season repentance.
In this month's episode, Cynthia and Molly explore the topic of hyper-vigilance with Fr. Joshua Makoul
This month, Cynthia and Molly talk with Dr. Ioana Popa about the difference between striving that can lead to burnout and leaning on God that will give us peace. Then, they talk with Matina Kazameas and Kristina Harris, the home organizational experts at Two Tidy Tinas about their top tips for getting organized in our homes.
This month, Molly and Cynthia visit with Elissa Bjeletich-Davis to talk about Behold a Great Light, in light of the coming nativity. Then they talk to Dr. Vasilike Rauch about how to protect our hearing, and the ramifications our hearing has on our entire body. Plus, Molly revisits an old favorite book on housekeeping, and helps us take the stress out of our chores and add more joy to our weeks.
Cynthia and Molly are so happy to talk with Father Nicholas Louh on the much needed topic of loneliness, then they introduce you to Olympia Rusu who has an inspiring story of how to pivot and create a life you love.
For October, Molly and Cynthia delve into the topic of forgiveness with Corina Gheorghiu (www.passionforhealing.com) and also discuss her sleepcoaching methods for the Health Body segment. For Productive Life, Molly talks about re-evaluating her relationship with the internet, and how taking stock of your life can bring so much peace.
This month, Cynthia and Molly present the second half of their interview with Corey Hatfield under their Peaceful Mind segment. Then, Cynthia talks about her newest favorite thing, infused water! And last, Molly helps our young adults going back to school with tips she wished she knew in her college days.
Today Cynthia and Molly delve into living with beauty and grace and becoming less internally divided with Corey Hatfield. Then Cynthia extols the virtues of marigolds and their healing properties, and Molly ends with what reframing means, and how to “journal it out” when your spirits are low.
In this month’s episode Cynthia and Molly talk with Michael Haldas about dealing with difficulties and setbacks and Cynthia provides helpful tips for sticking to your health goals while traveling. For the Productive Life Segment, Cynthia and Molly draw from their FWL Book Club pick, “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.”
In the May Filled With Less podcast, Molly and Cynthia bring you the second half of their interview with Paul and Cindy Karos on creating boundaries as Orthodox Christians. Cynthia shares free tweaks you can make on a daily basis that will make a big difference in your health, and Molly explains how important it is to make daily goals each morning.
This month’s episode Cynthia and Molly speak with Paul and Cindy Karos about cultivating our inner gardens. Cynthia sheds light on some symptoms and remedies for candida. And Molly shares what she’s learned about keeping clutter at bay … the hard way.
For their March episode Cynthia and Molly explore their struggles and mindset around Lent and how it affects their relationship with time and food. Then Krista Fedorchek joins them to explore fasting and struggles we may have around food.
This February episode Cynthia and Molly talk about maintaining peace while parenting teens and young adults in the Healthy Mind segment. The Healthy Body segment is an interview Dr. Christina Lucas-Vougiouklakis about lifestyle medicine and in the Productive Life segment an interview with Melinda Johnson about insights she's gained as the new CEO of Ancient Faith Ministries.
Cynthia and Molly discuss practicing joy with Tasoni Phoebe Farag Mikhail, explore the connection between our physical health and relationships, and look at ways overcome procrastination.
This month, Molly and Cynthia explore the peace that Christ brings through His birth with Fr. Phillip LeMasters. In the Healthy Body segment, Cynthia shares the healing journey she has been on, and how, spiritually and emotionally, we are influenced by our physical health. To wrap up, Molly inspires us be more productive by sharing tips on how she stays in the present moment.
This month on Filled with Less, Cynthia and Molly discuss gratitude in the midst of struggle. Cynthia speaks about metabolism and glucose and guest speaker, Michelle Leichty talks to us about discovering our natural gifts through The Working Genius Assessment
Each month, Cynthia and Molly bring you interviews and practical tips for developing and maintaining a peaceful mindset, healthy body, and productive life, all from an Orthodox perspective.
On this month’s episode of the FWL Show, Cynthia and Molly welcome Melissa Naasko to talk about the importance of hospitality and offer tips for increasing your vegetable intake and organizing your workspace.
In this episode Cynthia and Molly interview Molly’s friend Lisa about her new book, “From Fear to Faith: A Family’s Journey With Addiction, Recovery and Grace.” They all discuss sunscreen and living our goals instead of setting them.
In this episode Cynthia and Molly talk with Claire McGarry about discovering peace in tension. They also discuss closing the stress response cycle and redefining our view of “success”.
In this special reflection, Molly Sabourin encourages our young adults to pursue healthy self-care in a world filled with chaos and stress. She sub-titles this episode "A young adult’s introduction to intentional living."
In this month’s episode Cynthia and Molly interview Mat. Christina Veselak about the relationship between food and mental health. They also share some of their own recent “aha moments” that have made them more productive.
Cynthia and Molly talk to Dr. Dan and Dr. Jane Hinshaw about their new book about Fr. Roman Braga of blessed memory. Then they learn about flexibility with Physical Trainer Petar Arsenyjevic. Their question of the day is "How Do I Politely Say No?"
Cynthia and Molly are back for their first show of the New Year. Today they talk with Fr. Joshua Makoul about the pandemic and our relationships. Then Dr. Trent Orfanos helps us understand the dangers of metabolic syndrome. Finally, some tips on decluttering your inbox!
Negative self talk (Alicia Michelle), integrative psychiatry (Dr. Annell Mavrantonis), and holiday stress are the topics on this month's show.
For their November FWL Show, Cynthia and Molly welcome guests Dr. Ioana Popa and Dr. David Pawsat to talk about Rituals of Renewal and gut health, and offer encouragement for getting back on track when your plans get derailed.
This month on the Filled With Less show, Cynthia and Molly talk with Fr. Michael Gillis about hiding in Christ and welcome Dr. Kristin Robinson to discuss integrative medicine and cancer.
This month on the August FWL show Cynthia and Molly talk with Dr.Nicole Roccas about a more peaceful approach to time, and Cynthia interviews dietician Krista Fedorchak about body image.
In this month''s episode, Cynthia and Molly discuss theosis, essential oils, and overcoming creative ruts with guests Barbara Pappas and Kiki Vale.
This month on the FWL show Cynthia and Molly continue their conversation with Dr. Rossi on the present moment, introduce an inspiring FWL member achieving her health goals, and discuss mindfully emerging from lockdown.
In this month's podcast, Cynthia and Molly talk stillness, mold exposure, and comparing ourselves to others with their special guests Dr. Al Rossi, and Dr. Steve Heffelfinger.
Cynthia and Molly welcome Joseph Letendre to talk about his new book When You Fast. Then Cheri Calbon addresses the nutritional benefits of juicing. They wrap up the show discussing ways to beat the doldrums.
On this month's Filled With Less show, Cynthia and Molly talk with Fr. Stephen Freeman about learning to bear a little shame, and get some helpful tips on fasting from Rita Madden. Professional organizer Presbytera Stacey Dorrance joins them later in this episode to answer a community question about clutter.
In their second episode, Cynthia and Molly explore a Peaceful Mind with Dr. Roxanne Louh, a Healthy Body with Kosmos McLean, and the importance of a morning routine as part of a Productive Life.
Molly and Cynthia interview Dr. Jeannie Constantinou and Dr. Trent Orfanos about thinking Orthodox, managing stress, and goal-setting.