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Welcome to Season 3 of The Joy Prescription Podcast!

We're delighted to interview pioneering individuals who are integrating faith into their work in their respective fields of healthcare, coaching, psychology, and ministry.

In this episode, we interview the radiant Dr. Shannan Crawford, CEO of Crawford Clinics, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, executive coach, podcast host of Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford, adjunct professor, and conference speaker. Dr. Crawford has invested over 20 years of studying psychology and a decade of applying empirically supported strategies to optimize performance for executives and influencers and bring transformation into the lives of her clients.

With compassion and clarity, Dr. Crawford offers valuable insights into mental health, emphasizing the importance of caring for the body, soul and spirit to create the harmony for the internal world to thrive. The result of this harmony increases one’s capacity for greater enjoyment, creativity, innovation, and depth of connection with God and others.

Moreover, Dr. Crawford addresses common obstacles that individuals may encounter on their journey towards inner harmony, such as self-doubt, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome.

Tune in to learn more about Restoring Self Cohesion, Dr. Crawford’s innovative approach to resolving the unconscious roots to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and career and motivation issues, hear a story of transformation, and glean wisdom for maintaining a healthy work-life balance to create a flourishing life.

Connect with Dr. Crawford:

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Welcome to Season 3 of The Joy Prescription Podcast!

We're delighted to interview pioneering individuals who are integrating faith into their work in their respective fields of healthcare, coaching, psychology, and ministry.

Today's guest is Donna Chacko, MD, a medical doctor who loves to share what she learned about healing during her decades practicing medicine and her long difficult marriage. Donna practiced radiation oncology and later family medicine. She and her first husband raised three daughters in Florida. After his death, she moved to Washington, DC, where she cared for the poor until 2013. Now retired, Donna lives in Maryland with her second husband and works in the ministry she founded, Serenity and Health. In September 2021 she was designated a Changemaker by the Institute for Lifestyle Medicine. Her book Pilgrimage: A Doctor’s Healing Journey, has won several awards including the 2022 Catholic Media Association book awards 1st Place, Marriage & Family Living; 1st Place, Self-Published Book; and Honorable Mention, Healing & Self Help.

During this interview, we explore the topic of healing, especially from the difficult or complicated parts of our journey, and the importance of creating time in our busy, "on-the-treadmill" paced lives, to connect with God, be still, surrender and heal. Donna introduces us to a key prayer practice that has transformed her life and deepened her connection with God. Listen to learn how you can integrate this method into your own daily rhythms. Donna's story of courage and resilience through trial and transition is inspiring and a beautiful reminder of God's ability to restore and heal if we simply open our hearts to the process.

Connect with Donna:

Website: https://www.serenityandhealth.com

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DonnaChacko

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/serenityandhealthdc

https://www.facebook.com/donna.chacko56

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnachacko

Resources mentioned in this episode:

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Pilgrimage: A Doctor's Healing Journey

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Welcome to Season 3 of The Joy Prescription Podcast!

We're delighted to interview pioneering individuals who are integrating faith into their work in their respective fields of healthcare, coaching, psychology, and ministry.

You're going to love our first guest, Lori Ann Wood, author of Divine Detour. After discovering a serious heart condition almost too late, Lori Ann became an award-winning author and speaker who encourages deep faith questions along the detours of life. Her passion is to connect with others and help them hold onto their faith when they find themselves on a path they didn’t choose. Her wisdom is deep and her joy is contagious. If you are navigating a difficult road, or have ever experienced an unexpected pivot in life, you will find Lori Ann's hard-won insights relatable, refreshing and the kindling you need to refuel your faith!

Connect with Lori Ann:

https://loriannwood.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClsYrW5KIUqMBVvRxzNZG5Q

https://www.instagram.com/loriannwood/

https://www.facebook.com/DivinelyDetoured

https://www.facebook.com/loriwood.1012

https://www.threads.net/@loriannwood

https://www.pinterest.com/lori_ann_wood

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Welcome to our wrap-up episode of season two of the Joy Prescription podcast! During Season 2 we interviewed ten amazing women in the fields of ministry and medicine. Each woman brought remarkable wisdom to the table along with inspiring stories of courage, faith, hope, joy and resilience. We were so impacted ourselves that we wanted to revisit and reflect upon our interviews and the various takeaways we received!We invite you to join the conversation, as we listen to clips from each of our guest interviews and make connections and share stories along the way. You're in for a fun and enriching experience!

Lastly, a huge thank you to each of our guests from Season 2:

Kit Roberts

Stephanie Jenkins

Christi Hurd

Angie Baughman

Andrea Stunz

Becky Kopitzke

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

Leah Adams

Kim Fish

Dr. Jill Carnahan

Special Announcement: Season 3 of The Joy Prescription Podcast will launch in April 2024! We're counting down! Be sure to connect with us to stay up to date on all the latest podcast news.Connect with The Joy Prescription thejoyprescription.cominstagram.com/drcynthialibertfacebook.com/createyourownjoyprescriptionhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert

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Welcome to season two of the Joy Prescription podcast, where we are interviewing women in the fields of ministry and medicine. Our goal is to draw out the wisdom in our collective life stories so that we can learn and grow together.On today's podcast, we welcome special guest, Dr. Jill Carnahan, known as ‘Your Functional Medicine Expert®.’ Dr. Jill is dually board certified in Family Medicine and in Integrative Holistic Medicine and is the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine. Dr. Jill is not only a functional medicine expert but has also been a patient herself multiple times over the years. She is a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and toxic mold illness.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Jill about her recently published book, Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith. In this prescriptive memoir, Dr. Jill shares her story of facing and overcoming life-threatening illness using both science and faith. Dr. Jill speaks authentically to the staggering health and personal challenges she's faced and is passionate about sharing the wisdom she's gained to help others cultivate resilience and thrive even in the midst of difficulties. Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation at the intersection of faith, functional medicine, and science!

You can find Dr. Jill's book, Unexpected, at readunexpected.com.

Connect with Dr. Jill:

https://www.instagram.com/drjillcarnahan/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillcarnahan/

https://www.facebook.com/FlatironFunctionalMedicine

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Welcome to season two of the Joy Prescription podcast, where we are interviewing women in the fields of ministry and medicine. Our goal is to draw out the wisdom in our collective life stories so that we can learn and grow together.On today's podcast, we welcome special guest, Kim Fish, a licensed clinical social worker & licensed mental health counselor. Kim has specialized in working with women and teens on issues such as relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, boundaries, self-worth and childhood trauma. She has been trained in play therapy and provides family counseling and play therapy with children, with an emphasis on attachment and adoption. She has been married to Steve for 33 years and has two young adult daughters. Kim is passionate about helping people live a connected life-to God, themselves, and others-and believes that connecting relationally brings an increased satisfaction in life.

In this episode, Kim joyfully shares her perspective, insight, and wisdom on important topics around mental health. Some of the questions we field Kim include:* How do you differentiate stress and anxiety? * How do you balance your many roles and still stay authentically connected to God, yourself & others? * How do you help clients work through heavy emotions, like unforgiveness or regret?

Our conversation also includes discussion around:

• The important role community plays in the healing process
• The mind-body connection and the polyvagal theory
• Advice for those seeking out counseling for the first time

If you're ready to glean wisdom for nurturing your mental health, we invite you to tune in & join the conversation!

Connect with Kim:

https://www.claritycounselingfortwayne.com

https://www.facebook.com/kim.fish.750

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-fish-746503175/

https://www.instagram.com/kimmaxfish/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

As of 2023, The Joy Prescription mission is evolving to align with our new niche - women in the fields of ministry and medicine. Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools and loving, grace-filled support we need to flourish in all spheres of our lives and callings. Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant and healing community for women in ministry and medicine through: Networking, Exchange of Ideas, Spiritual Formation, Soul Care Retreats, Holistic Health Education, Entrepreneurship, Business and Leadership Training.

The ultimate goal of our community is to support each other, so that we can live with great purpose, joy and fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God.

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Welcome to season two of the Joy Prescription podcast, where we are interviewing women in the fields of ministry and medicine. Our goal is to draw out the wisdom in our collective life stories so that we can learn and grow together.On today's podcast, we welcome special guest, Leah Adams, a Ramsey Solutions trained Financial Coach, founder of Breathe Financial Coaching, speaker, and author. Leah’s passion is helping women find peace and breathing room in their lives, faith, and finances by teaching them biblical financial principles. Leah is also a certified Life Coach, the author of four Bible studies and one devotion book. She holds a Pharmacy Doctorate degree from Mercer College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and is a retired pharmacist.

In this dynamic episode, we discuss:* Leah and Dr. Cindy's personal connection! * the story of how Leah transitioned from a career in pharmacy to financial coaching * Leah's holistic approach to financial health and stewardship * the foundational tool for financial freedom * Leah's own experience with financial breakthrough * how to address shame around finances * and more!

Leah's warmth, coupled with her expertise and well-balanced perspective, will leave you encouraged that it is possible to breathe again, financially!

Connect with Leah:

https://www.leahadams.org

https://www.facebook.com/leah.c.adams.64

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-adams-548a6038

As of 2023, The Joy Prescription mission is evolving to align with our new niche - women in the fields of ministry and medicine. Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools and loving, grace-filled support we need to flourish in all spheres of our lives and callings. Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant and healing community for women in ministry and medicine through: Networking, Exchange of Ideas, Spiritual Formation, Soul Care Retreats, Holistic Health Education, Entrepreneurship, Business and Leadership Training.

The ultimate goal of our community is to support each other, so that we can live with great purpose, joy and fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God.

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Welcome to season two of the Joy Prescription podcast, where we are interviewing women in the fields of ministry and medicine. Our goal is to draw out the wisdom in our collective life stories so that we can learn and grow together.On today's podcast, we welcome special guest, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and author of multiple works, including her bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity. Sacred Rest shares insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life.

In this episode, we talk about the seven types of rest and how they impact our health, happiness and overall well-being. Dr. Saundra shares a glimpse into the experience that served as a kind of "wake-up call" in her life which ultimately led her to write Sacred Rest. As a multi-passionate woman, Dr. Saundra understands the challenges that come with trying to do it all in a society that applauds busy and devalues rest. Full of wisdom, Dr. Saundra expounds upon the seven types of rest we need to thrive, the distinction between sleep and rest, why so many people struggle with insomnia and fatigue, & tips for adding rest into a jam-packed workday. Our hope as you listen is that you will discover how to cultivate a well-rested life of your own!Visit RestQuiz.com to take Dr. Saundra's free assessment to find out what type of rest you need to live your best life.Connect with Dr. Saundra:https://www.instagram.com/drdaltonsmith/

https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

https://ichoosemybestlife.com/

As of 2023, The Joy Prescription mission is evolving to align with our new niche - women in the fields of ministry and medicine. Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools and loving, grace-filled support we need to flourish in all spheres of our lives and callings. Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant and healing community for women in ministry and medicine through: Networking, Exchange of Ideas, Spiritual Formation, Soul Care Retreats, Holistic Health Education, Entrepreneurship, Business and Leadership Training.

The ultimate goal of our community is to support each other, so that we can live with great purpose, joy and fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God.

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We're excited to be interviewing women in the fields of ministry and medicine here in Season 2 of The Joy Prescription Podcast.In this episode, we put the spotlight on affiliate marketing, an easy and FUN strategy to grow your business or ministry. We invited Becky Kopitzke, a multi-published author and founder of The Inspired Business, to share her tried and true tips for successfully leveraging affiliate marketing. If you've considered utilizing affiliate marketing as part of your overall marketing plan to promote your products or services, you will find this conversation with Becky extremely valuable and informative!

Listen to discover:

• Why this is one of Becky’s favorite strategies for growing a business!
• The simplest way to get started with affiliate marketing
• Who to invite to be an affiliate for your product or service
• Common mistakes to avoid when starting your affiliate marketing journey
• Key metrics to monitor and why they matter
• How to show up authentically in your affiliate marketing efforts

A veteran blogger, freelance writer and writing coach, Becky’s sweet spot is in digital product sales funnels. She serves others brilliantly through The Inspired Business, a coaching hub dedicated to helping Christian writers, coaches, and creatives monetize their passion work in order to keep it sustainable.

Find Becky online at theinspiredbusiness.co and beckykopitzke.com.

As of 2023, The Joy Prescription mission is evolving to align with our new niche - women in the fields of ministry and medicine.

Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools and loving, grace-filled support we need to flourish in all spheres of our lives and callings.

Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant and healing community for women in ministry and medicine through:

• Networking
• Exchange of Ideas
• Spiritual Formation
• Soul Care Retreats
• Holistic Health Education
• Entrepreneurship, Business and Leadership Training

The ultimate goal of our community is to support each other, so that we can live with great purpose, joy and fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God.

We invite you to Connect with The Joy Prescription and Join us for a Soul Care Retreat.thejoyprescription.com

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Welcome to season two of the Joy Prescription podcast! This year we will be interviewing women in the fields of ministry and medicine. Our goal is to draw out the wisdom in our collective life stories so that we can learn and grow together.In this episode we interview special guest, Andrea Stunz, a freelance writer, mentor and adventurer!Full of grace and hope, Andrea shares how God helped her heal from the devastating effects of trauma on her physical health - a journey which opened the door to healing emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. Andrea's remarkable healing journey enables her to show up authentically for other women who are facing a difficult path to healing. Listen in to this inspiring conversation on hope, healing, and grace through transformation.

Connect with Andrea here: andreastunz.com or follow on social: Instagram, FacebookAs of 2023, The Joy Prescription mission is evolving to align with our new niche - women in the fields of ministry and medicine.

Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools and loving, grace-filled support we need to flourish in all spheres of our lives and callings.

Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant and healing community for women in ministry and medicine through:

• Networking
• Exchange of Ideas
• Spiritual Formation
• Soul Care Retreats
• Holistic Health Education

The ultimate goal of our community is to support each other, so that we can live with great purpose, joy and fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God.

Connect with The Joy Prescription thejoyprescription.cominstagram.com/drcynthialibertfacebook.com/createyourownjoyprescriptionhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert

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We're excited to be interviewing women in the fields of ministry and medicine here in Season 2 of The Joy Prescription Podcast. Our goal is to draw out the wisdom in our collective life stories so that we can learn and grow together.In this episode, we interview special guest, Angie Baughman, Pastor, Bible Teacher and Author.

Angie is a pastor, Bible teacher, author, podcaster, founder of Steady On ministries, and creator of the Step By Step Bible study method. At sixteen, she was groomed into a romantic relationship with a high school teacher and faced community rejection when she went public with her story. Knowing and living by the promises of God helped free her from layers of shame, and she now helps others by teaching and testifying to the faithfulness of God in the painful places of our lives. In this episode, Angie takes listeners through 5 "R" steps linked to scripture that she uses to recognize a trigger and speak truth to the lie it's tempting her to believe.

Get your copy of the Talk to Your Triggers resource mentioned in the episode here.

Sign-up for Angie's Step-by-Step Bible Study Method Masterclass here.

Connect with Angie: Website: livesteadyon.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livesteadyon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiebaughman421/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwl0_Edd8fNHz7y1jLOqj4g

As of 2023, The Joy Prescription mission is evolving to align with our new niche - women in the fields of ministry and medicine.

Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools and loving, grace-filled support we need to flourish in all spheres of our lives and callings.

Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant and healing community for women in ministry and medicine through:

• Networking
• Exchange of Ideas
• Spiritual Formation
• Soul Care Retreats
• Holistic Health Education
• Entrepreneurship, Business and Leadership Training

The ultimate goal of our community is to support each other, so that we can live with great purpose, joy and fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God.

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We're excited to be interviewing women in the fields of ministry and medicine here in Season 2 of The Joy Prescription Podcast. Our goal is to draw out the wisdom in our collective life stories so that we can learn and grow together.In this episode, we interview special guest, Christi Hurd, MA, NBCT, a PCI Certified Parent Coach with 20 years of experience in the classroom! Christi is passionate about partnering with parents to restore their enjoyment of parenting, help them flourish, and guide them to make better decisions and have fewer regrets.

Christi shares rich wisdom for working parents seeking to nurture connection with their children in every stage of development, but especially during the challenging pre-teen and teen years. From brain-compatible parenting to appreciative inquiry, Christi explores effective ways to parent through reflection and intentionality. She even reveals what she would have done differently in her own season of parenting middle school and high school-aged children. Listen to glean wisdom and encouragement for your parenting journey!

Connect with Christi here: Hurdhuddleparentsupport.comAs of 2023, The Joy Prescription mission is evolving to align with our new niche - women in the fields of ministry and medicine.

Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools and loving, grace-filled support we need to flourish in all spheres of our lives and callings.

Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant and healing community for women in ministry and medicine through:

• Networking
• Exchange of Ideas
• Spiritual Formation
• Soul Care Retreats
• Holistic Health Education
• Entrepreneurship, Business and Leadership Training

The ultimate goal of our community is to support each other, so that we can live with great purpose, joy and fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God.

OUR TEACHING TOPICS* TRANSFORMING MINDSET & OVERCOMING IMPOSTER SYNDROME * ACCESSING DIVINE WISDOM & DISCERNMENT * HEALING PAST TRAUMAS AND PATTERNS * INTEGRATING WORK-LIFE-FAMILY DYNAMICS * GROWING IN RESILIENCE & HEALING FROM BURNOUT * PRIORITIZING THE SACRED RHYTHMS OF REST * TENDING TO YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH WITH BIBLICAL WISDOM & LIFESTYLE MEDICINE * VISIONING & GOAL SETTING * GROWING YOUR MINISTRY * ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS TRAINING * THRIVING IN ALL SPHERES OF LIFE & CALLING

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Welcome to season two of the Joy Prescription podcast! This year we will be interviewing women in the fields of ministry and medicine. Our goal is to draw out the wisdom in our collective life stories so that we can learn and grow together.In this episode we interview special guest, Stephanie Jenkins, MSW, a women's advocate and self-defense expert, and author of Red Flags: Know When to Run. Join us as we explore Stephanie's remarkable life story, including her supernatural healing from hyperthyroidism. Learn how Stephanie empowers women to live authentically through self-defense instruction and glean valuable insights to prevent toxic relationships. Full of passion and radical trust, Stephanie's journey reminds us of the importance of looking to God for guidance in our everyday lives. You won't want to miss her top three tips for women in ministry and business!Connect with Stephanie here: StephanieJenkins.org.As of 2023, The Joy Prescription mission is evolving to align with our new niche - women in the fields of ministry and medicine.

Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools and loving, grace-filled support we need to flourish in all spheres of our lives and callings.

Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant and healing community for women in ministry and medicine through:

• Networking
• Exchange of Ideas
• Spiritual Formation
• Soul Care Retreats
• Holistic Health Education
• Entrepreneurship, Business and Leadership Training

The ultimate goal of our community is to support each other, so that we can live with great purpose, joy and fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God.

OUR TEACHING TOPICS TRANSFORMING MINDSET & OVERCOMING IMPOSTER SYNDROME * ACCESSING DIVINE WISDOM & DISCERNMENT * HEALING PAST TRAUMAS AND PATTERNS * INTEGRATING WORK-LIFE-FAMILY DYNAMICS * GROWING IN RESILIENCE & HEALING FROM BURNOUT * PRIORITIZING THE SACRED RHYTHMS OF REST * TENDING TO YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH WITH BIBLICAL WISDOM & LIFESTYLE MEDICINE * VISIONING & GOAL SETTING * GROWING YOUR MINISTRY * ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS TRAINING * THRIVING IN ALL SPHERES OF LIFE & CALLING*

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Welcome to season two of the Joy Prescription podcast! This year we will be interviewing women in the fields of ministry and medicine. Our goal is to draw out the wisdom in our collective life stories so that we can learn and grow together.This episode we interview special guest, Kit Roberts, CPC, NBC-HWC and talk about the physical and mental effects of addiction, understanding the power of faith in helping you overcome it, and how God redeems our life story. Connect with Kit at https://arenovatedlifellc.com/.Join us to learn how to put an end to unhealthy habits, turn to God for answers, and make healthy living a part of your daily routine. As of 2023, The Joy Prescription mission is evolving to align with our new niche - women in the fields of ministry and medicine.

Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools and loving, grace-filled support we need to flourish in all spheres of our lives and callings.

Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant and healing community for women in ministry and medicine through:

• Networking
• Exchange of Ideas
• Spiritual Formation
• Soul Care Retreats
• Holistic Health Education
• Entrepreneurship, Business and Leadership Training

The ultimate goal of our community is to support each other, so that we can live with great purpose, joy and fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God.

OUR TEACHING TOPICS TRANSFORMING MINDSET & OVERCOMING IMPOSTER SYNDROME * ACCESSING DIVINE WISDOM & DISCERNMENT * HEALING PAST TRAUMAS AND PATTERNS * INTEGRATING WORK-LIFE-FAMILY DYNAMICS * GROWING IN RESILIENCE & HEALING FROM BURNOUT * PRIORITIZING THE SACRED RHYTHMS OF REST * TENDING TO YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH WITH BIBLICAL WISDOM & LIFESTYLE MEDICINE * VISIONING & GOAL SETTING * GROWING YOUR MINISTRY * ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS TRAINING * THRIVING IN ALL SPHERES OF LIFE & CALLING*

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Hello!

We invite you to tune into our latest podcast to hear a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about the evolution of the Joy Prescription Podcast. We also share some tips for creating a low-stress, joyful Christmas season in this episode.

Wishing you a peaceful, meaningful Christmas celebration and a healthy, joyful and prosperous New Year in 2023!!

Warm regards,Cindy & BrookeConnect with The Joy Prescription thejoyprescription.cominstagram.com/drcynthialibertfacebook.com/createyourownjoyprescriptionhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Let's Get Personal This Christmas

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Brooke kicks off the Christmas season with a timely message from Luke 2.

Luke 2: 8-11 TPT

"That night, in a field near Bethlehem, shepherds were watching over their flocks. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared in radiant splendor before them, lighting up the field with the blazing glory of God, and the shepherds were terrified! But the angel reassured them, saying, “Don’t be afraid, for I have come to bring you good news, the most joyous news the world has ever heard! And it is for everyone everywhere! For today in Bethlehem a rescuer was born for you. He is the Lord Yahweh, the Messiah."

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com.

The Joy Prescription is an on-line membership community with a three-fold purpose: holistic health education, soul care and spiritual formation. The ultimate goal is to deepen our walk with God and awaken to our true identity and purpose in Christ.

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Are You Wandering Around in the Land of Discontentment? Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week we dive into the topics of discontent, contentment and gratitude. We share stories and reflections on the power of gratitude to bring health, peace, and joy into our lives.In this podcast, we outline some of the many benefits of practicing gratitude:Gratitude enhances our mood immediately.Gratitude triggers our brain to release important neurotransmitters: dopamine and serotonin.Gratitude positively enhances our body's physiology: sex and stress hormones balance, nervous system regulation, immune resilience, and even the gut microbiome! The more we practice gratitude, the more we strengthen these neural connections that can lead to joy and contentment. We can actually rewire our brain to experience more permanent states of peace and contentment.---------------------------------------------------We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599. In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com. The Joy Prescription is an on-line membership community with a three-fold purpose: holistic health education, soul care and spiritual formation. The ultimate goal is to deepen our walk with God and awaken to our true identity and purpose in Christ. -----------------------------------------Connect with Dr. Libert thejoyprescription.cominstagram.com/drcynthialibertfacebook.com/createyourownjoyprescriptionhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert

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Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Dr. Libert shares Philippians 4:6-7 NIV:“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:6-7 NIV---------------------------------------------------We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599. In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com. The Joy Prescription is an on-line membership community with a three-fold purpose: holistic health education, soul care and spiritual formation. The ultimate goal is to deepen our walk with God and awaken to our true identity and purpose in Christ. -----------------------------------------Connect with Dr. Libert thejoyprescription.cominstagram.com/drcynthialibertfacebook.com/createyourownjoyprescriptionhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Tender Loving Care

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Brooke shares an enlightening verse about dealing with worries and cares.

"Pour out all your worries and stress upon Him and leave them there,

for he always tenderly cares for you." - 1 Peter 5:7 TPT

Are you aware of God's care for you? In every moment of every day, in both the extraordinary and the mundane, your Heavenly Father is watching over you with tender care. His affection for you is DEEP and IMMEASURABLE.

When you choose to give your cares and anxieties to a loving and attentive Father, you are able to live CAREFREE before Him! Your soul can rest!

What worries and stressors are you carrying? Whatever is weighing you down, this is the moment to pause and give that burden into the capable hands of Jesus, who loves and cares for you.

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Near to the Brokenhearted - Psalm 34:18

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Brooke brings encouragement and a prayer for the brokenhearted.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;

he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

Psalm 34:18 New Living Translation

Is your heart hurting? Take comfort, dear one. God sees and knows your soul's pain. When life is hard and messy, God is near. He stays close. He never leaves or forsakes you. He is right there ready to rescue and restore you, ready to help you release the heaviness and heal.

Friend, if your heart is broken or you feel crushed on the inside, say this prayer:

Dear God,

Thank you that you are near. Thank you that I don't have to hide my brokenness from you. You alone can be trusted with the most intimate knowledge of me. Thank you that I don't have to carry my pain alone. I gladly release my soul pain to you. I rejoice that you are near in this season and that you will see me through the path of healing.

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - A Divinely Ordered Life - “Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.” — Psalm 119:133Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Dr. Libert shares some reflections on the power of order to bring peace, beauty and balance to our lives. ---------------------------------------------------We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599. In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com. The Joy Prescription is an on-line membership community with a three-fold purpose: holistic health education, soul care and spiritual formation. The ultimate goal is to deepen our walk with God and awaken to our true identity and purpose in Christ. -----------------------------------------Connect with Dr. Libert thejoyprescription.cominstagram.com/drcynthialibertfacebook.com/createyourownjoyprescriptionhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Renew Your Thoughts and Attitudes - Ephesians 4:23

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Brooke encourages transformation through partnership with the Holy Spirit.

" ...let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes."

Ephesians 4:23, New Living Translation

It can be hard to let go of or change things that we have become accustomed to, such as routines, habits, thought patterns, and responses. However, there always comes a time when change must occur for the betterment of our physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, and relational health.

The good news is God provided us with the ultimate change agent, Holy Spirit, who also serves as our Counselor and Strengthener! Full of gentleness, truth, and love, the Holy Spirit helps us transform more and more into the likeness of Christ, whereby our lives display His character, lifestyle, attitudes, and JOY! Our job? Let Him do it!

What thoughts or attitudes do you need the Spirit's help to let go of so that you can receive new, God-fashioned ones? Holy Spirit is ready and willing to help you! Invite Him to lead you into transformation from the inside out. Give Him your "yes," and He will do tremendous work on your behalf!

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Prayer for Peace - Romans 15:13

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Dr. Libert prays for peace.

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13 NIV

Heavenly Father, fill us overflowing with your life-giving, energizing joy! Your joy is a strengthening force in our lives, producing endurance and resilience in every season.

Heavenly Father, grant us an abundance of peace - peace that brings true rest and clarity. In your peace, no chaos or confusion can stand. May gentle waves of peace flow over us today.

Thank you, Father, for being a fountain of hope to those who trust in you. I pray that we would carry an atmosphere of undeniable peace and joy into this day!

Amen

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Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Dr. Libert shares her 5 Non-Negotiable Health Habits.

Tune into this week's podcast to learn her advice about:

1. Eating Whole Foods
2. Prioritizing Sleep
3. Planning Physical Activity
4. Taking Every Thought Captive
5. Committing to Community & Connection

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

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I invite you to tune in next week for another Joy Prescription devotional and also on the second Tuesday of each month when my co-host, Dr. Cynthia Libert and I, take a deeper dive to explore topics at the intersection of Brain Health, Lifestyle Medicine & Christian Spirituality and answer listener questions. Send your questions via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or call our question line - 828-412-0599

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Exodus 14:14 - Someone is Fighting for You

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Brooke shares encouraging truth from Exodus 14:14.

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Someone is Fighting for You

Welcome! Brooke Jack here with today’s Joy Prescription Devotional to help you focus your heart on Jesus and His Truth. Exodus 14:14 says,

"The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still."

Did you know that the Lord is for you? Did you know that He desires to bring rescue and champion you into victory - not just once or twice, but continually?

When you stand still and hold your peace in confident assurance that the Lord is FOR YOU, even in the midst of the most menacing storm, the power of faith is released! Stillness rests in knowing that God is God and that His ability far exceeds your ability.

I encourage you to be still….rest in Him… and allow God to do extraordinary things on your behalf! Remember, He is for you!

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Psalm 74:13,16-17- Elevate Your Perspective

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Brooke shares encouragement from Psalm 74:13, 16-17.

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Elevate Your Perspective

Hello - this is Brooke Jack with today’s Joy Prescription Devotional to help you focus your heart on Jesus and His Truth. Today’s scripture comes from Psalm 74, verses 13 & 16-17.

"Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason?...So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is! Then I went into your sanctuary, O God, and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked."

• Psalm 74:13;16-17, New Living Translation

Have you ever wondered why things were going so right for others when things in your own life seemed to be going so wrong? You are not alone. The psalmist battled doubt and uncertainty as he saw the enemies of God prospering. But once he went into the sanctuary of God, and gained a higher, more holy and eternal perspective, envy and bitterness no longer gnawed at his heart.

If you are battling jealousy, bitterness, or disappointment in your life, I encourage you to elevate your perspective! Humbly posture yourself in the presence of God and receive His counsel. I am confident you will come away encouraged that the Lord is securely holding you, leading you into a beautiful destiny.

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Psalm 19:1 - A Time to Marvel

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Brooke shares encouragement from Psalm 5:3.

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

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Look up!

Hello - this is Brooke Jack with today’s Joy Prescription Devotional, which is a prayer inspired by the heart posture revealed in Psalm 5:3.

Psalm 5:3 in the NKJV reads:

My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord;

In the morning I will direct it to You,

And I will look up.

Every morning is a new day and a new opportunity to pour out your heart before God. It is a time to rekindle your passion, revel in His goodness, and recall with great expectation His immeasurable power and authority!

• I pray that as you look up, you will remember that you are positioned with Christ in heavenly places.
• I pray that as you cast your eyes upon the King of Kings, you will be captivated by His goodness and beauty.
• I pray that as you lift your eyes to Heaven, you will hear the melodies of joyful songs the Father sings over you.
• I pray that as you look up, all fear and reservation will be quieted in HIs love.
• I pray that as you gaze Heavenward, you will experience healing, freedom, renewal, and courage.
• I pray that as you lift your eyes higher, you will be granted creative ideas, solutions, wisdom, and extraordinary insight.
• I pray that as you look up, every part of your being will be consumed with a passionate love for the Lord Jesus Christ.

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Hit the Rest Button on Stress - Yahweh Breathing

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Dr. Libert shares some powerful wisdom on how to reset the nervous system with a simple practice you can start today.

We know that almost all illnesses are stress-related. That is, all illness is either caused by stress or aggravated by stress. And, of course, being sick causes stress!

Stress is linked to the leading causes of deaths:heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis, and suicide

Stress is the #1 reason why people…

• Eat poorly
• Abuse drugs and alcohol
• Quit healthy lifestyle programs

Chronic exposure to stressors excites the sympathetic nervous system, putting the entire body on the alert.

So, what do we do about it?

One simple answer comes from a dear, wise 88-year old woman in my medical practice...

Tune into this week's podcast to learn her advice.

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

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The Joy Prescription is an on-line membership community with a three-fold purpose: holistic health education, soul care and spiritual formation. The ultimate goal is to deepen our walk with God and awaken to our true identity and purpose in Christ.

I invite you to tune in next week for another Joy Prescription devotional and also on the second Tuesday of each month when my co-host, Dr. Cynthia Libert and I, take a deeper dive to explore topics at the intersection of Brain Health, Lifestyle Medicine & Christian Spirituality and answer listener questions. Send your questions via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or call our question line - 828-412-0599

In the meantime, visit thejoyprescription.com where you can subscribe to our newsletter and receive weekly devotionals delivered right to your inbox, and learn more about Dr. Libert’s Happy Brain, Healthy Body course available with a Joy Prescription Membership.

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Psalm 19:1 - A Time to Marvel

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Brooke shares encouragement from Psalm 19:1.

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

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A Time to Marvel

Hello - this is Brooke Jack with today’s Joy Prescription Devotional from Psalm 19:1 in The Passion Translation.

God’s splendor is a tale that is told;

his testament is written in the stars.

Space itself speaks his story every day

through the marvels of the heavens.

His truth is on tour in the starry vault of the sky,

showing his skill in creation’s craftsmanship.

Psalm 19:1

Friend, today, I encourage you to step into nature and simply MARVEL at God's creation. What beautiful thing do you see? What delightful sound do you hear? Quiet your soul and engage your senses, and let the SPLENDOR of God fill you with joy!

I invite you to tune in next week for another Joy Prescription devotional and also on the second Tuesday of each month when my co-host, Dr. Cynthia Libert and I, take a deeper dive to explore topics at the intersection of Brain Health, Lifestyle Medicine & Christian Spirituality and answer listener questions. Send your questions via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or call our question line - 828-412-0599

In the meantime, visit thejoyprescription.com where you can subscribe to our newsletter and receive weekly devotionals delivered right to your inbox, and learn more about Dr. Libert’s Happy Brain, Healthy Body course available with a Joy Prescription Membership.

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - 1 Corinthians 1:8-9 - Out of Strength?

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom.

This week Dr. Libert shares encouragement from 1 Corinthians 1:8-9 Amplified Bible

"And He will also confirm you to the end [keeping you strong and free of any accusation, so that you will be] blameless and beyond reproach in the day [of the return] of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful [He is reliable, trustworthy and ever true to His promise—He can be depended on], and through Him you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord."

How are you? Do you feel weary and out of strength? Let me remind you that God is establishing you! He is fortifying everything He is doing in your life. He will keep you steady and strong through it all. Take his hand, and let His firm, gentle, and loving grip fill you with confidence that He is surely your strength forever!

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Psalm 119:25 NASB - Divine Energy

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom.

This week Dr. Libert shares encouragement from Psalm 119:25.

"My soul cleaves to the dust; Revive me according to Your word."

• Psalm 119:25 NASB

Does your soul need uplifting? God's Word carries divine energy to restore strength to your mind, will, and emotions. His Word has the ability to restore order to your thoughts and wash away weariness. His Word sparks LIGHT and LIFE back into your soul, so that you are motivated to pursue your God-given assignments!

Do you desire that kind of divine energy in your life? Then I encourage you to make it your mission to meditate on Scripture at every opportunity. Your soul will thank you!

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Do You Want to Get Well? - John 5:1-15 with Special Guest Pastor Lucas Jack

Join Dr. Libert & Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom.

In this episode our focus is on how we can say "Yes!" to all that God has for us - salvation, the abundant life, health and wholeness in Him.

Pastor Lucas shares his story of how God has been faithful throughout his life challenges, transitions, marriage and career, and the importance of trusting God for TODAY. He encourages us to simply take the next step in faith and then look back and see how God creatively weaves together our life stories for our good and His glory.

We then explore Jesus's question to the man at the Pool of Bethesda, "Do you want to get well?" Pastor Lucus shares some beautiful insights about the symbolism and history of this famous bible scene, and then we discuss what might be holding us back from fully saying "yes" to God.

If you are feeling stuck in life or with your health, you'll want to hear the good news we share in this episode.

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

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Now go out and do one thing that brings you joy today!

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Psalm 23:6 - You have a pursuer.

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom.

This week Dr. Libert shares encouragement from Psalm 23:6.

Psalm 23:6 - New Living Translation

"Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me

all the days of my life,

and I will live in the house of the Lord

forever."

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Psalm 90:14 - A Prayer for You

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Brooke shares a prayer inspired by Psalm 90:14.

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Hello, this is Brooke Jack, Director of Health Education for the Joy Prescription Community, and today I have a prayer for you inspired by the words from Psalm 90:14.

Psalm 90:14 NLT says: "Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives."

Here is my prayer of declaration over you today:

I declare that...

• You will find satisfaction in the lavish love of the Heavenly Father.
• You will experience overwhelming contentment as a child of God.
• You will delight in pleasing the Lord, obeying His commands.
• Your soul will rejoice in the realization of divine mercy!
• You will live purposefully with a consciousness of the Holy Spirit.
• You will prosper in the favor of the Lord!

Amen!

Tune in next week for a Q&A with Dr. Libert on Hypothyroidism. Also, don’t miss our episode release on the second Tuesday of each month - that’s when my co-host, Dr. Cynthia Libert and I, take a deeper dive to explore topics at the intersection of Brain Health, Lifestyle Medicine & Christian Spirituality.

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Brain ANTs - Overcoming Cognitive Distortions - Part 2

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In this episode we cover more common Brain ANTs that can pull us into the dark pit of depression and despair:

1. Magnification and Minimization—Blowing things way out of proportion, or downplaying their importance.
2. Emotional Reasoning—This brain ANT happens when we give our feelings too much credit without considering the facts and the bigger picture.
3. Labeling–Calling yourself or others negative names like “lazy” or “a loser.”
4. Overt and Hidden Should Statements—As in, “I SHOULDN’T have screwed up like that,” or “I SHOULD be better than I am.”
5. Blame—Self-Blame leads to despair and depression and blaming others breeds anger and strife.

Click here to receive a downloadable copy of Christ's Bell (powerful truths to combat brain ANTS) as mentioned by Dr. Libert in this episode.

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Hello! In this episode I discuss root causes of hypothyroidism and the holistic treatment options to optimize thyroid health, improve metabolism, and decrease autoimmunity for a higher quality of life.

Here are some of the root causes of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis:

• Environmental toxicity: (e.g. heavy metals, industrial chemicals/organic pollutants, fluoride in the water)
• Dietary factors: food sensitivity (e.g. gluten due to molecular mimicry), micronutrient deficiencies from poor diet, malabsorption and soil mineral depletion (e.g. iodine, zinc, iron, B vitamins, vitamin A and selenium), excessive carbohydrates, low protein diet, low calorie diets all negatively affect thyroid function
• Infections: pathogenic viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa
• GI dysfunction: hypochlorhydria, gut dysbiosis, SIBO/SIFO, parasites and leaky gut syndrome with associated inflammation and micronutrient deficiencies
• Genetics: (e.g. SNPs affecting vitamin A metabolism and genes causing defects in thyroid hormone synthesis)
• Prescription medications: (e.g. PPIs, OCPs)
• Adrenal dysfunction: stress, trauma and elevated cortisol
• Sex hormone imbalance: (e.g. excessive estrogen)
• Inflammation: obesity and other chronic diseases

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Hello! In this episode I continue to address a patient case regarding a middle aged woman with concerns about low thyroid function despite normal laboratory testing. Specifically, I address the reliability of the TSH as a biomarker to diagnose hypothyroidism.

"I’m 35 and have lots of symptoms of hypothyroidism (I’ve gained 25 pounds in the last 3 years despite exercising and eating less, I’m always wearing a sweater, even in the summertime, my feet and hands are cold, my hair is falling out, my nails are brittle and I am so tired by 3 o’clock every day. I fall asleep every day after dinner and don’t have enough energy to be the wife and mom I want to be. My gut is also a mess. I get bloated after eating and am constipated. My mom and older sister have hypothyroidism, but my doctor says my labs look fine. How can this be? Can the TSH be wrong? I’ve heard that it might not be reliable. What can I do to feel better? Please help!"

Can you relate? It's estimated that 60% of people with thyroid dysfunction are undiagnosed.

Here are the 7 tests that I recommend to gain a nuanced understanding of thyroid function:

1. TSH
2. Free T3
3. Total T3
4. Free T4
5. Reverse T3
6. Thyroglobulin antibodies
7. Thyroid peroxidase antibodies

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

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Hello! In this episode I begin to address the questions in this patient case regarding a middle aged woman with concerns about low thyroid function despite normal laboratory testing:

"I’m 35 and have lots of symptoms of hypothyroidism (I’ve gained 25 pounds in the last 3 years despite exercising and eating less, I’m always wearing a sweater, even in the summertime, my feet and hands are cold, my hair is falling out, my nails are brittle and I am so tired by 3 o’clock every day. I fall asleep every day after dinner and don’t have enough energy to be the wife and mom I want to be. My gut is also a mess. I get bloated after eating and am constipated. My mom and older sister have hypothyroidism, but my doctor says my labs look fine. How can this be? Can the TSH be wrong? I’ve heard that it might not be reliable. What can I do to feel better? Please help!"

Can you relate? It's estimated that 60% of people with thyroid dysfunction are undiagnosed.

Here are 10 common health complaints that can be explained by hypothyroidism:

1. Gaining weight despite a healthy, nutritious diet and regular exercise?
2. Cold all the time?
3. Chronic Fatigue?
4. Mood and brain changes - depression, anxiety, brain fog, memory loss?
5. Hair loss, dry skin and brittle nails?
6. Elevated cholesterol?
7. Slow heart rate?
8. GI disturbance - constipation, bloating?
9. Muscle weakness and aches?
10. Enlarged thyroid gland, hoarseness and trouble swallowing?

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Proverbs 11:25 - Be Refreshed

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Brooke shares encouragement from Proverbs 11:25.

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

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Be Refreshed

Hi! Brooke Jack here with your weekly Joy Prescription. The Scripture focus for today comes from the book of Proverbs, chapter 11:25. The New International Version reads:

"A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed."

Something amazing happens when you choose to be a source of blessing to others! As you endeavor to meet their needs, you are met with the blessing that you need.

You may be refreshed by a sense of purpose and fulfillment when meeting the financial needs of another.

You may be refreshed by an abundance of peace and joy when speaking words of encouragement to another.

You may be refreshed by a sense of contentment when meeting the practical needs of another through service.

Take a moment to ask yourself: how can I be a fountain of refreshing today? How can I help someone else flourish? Think creatively…and take a moment to celebrate that you are free to be generous and refresh others!

I invite you to tune in next week for another Joy Prescription devotional and also on the second Tuesday of each month when my co-host, Dr. Cynthia Libert and I, take a deeper dive to explore topics at the intersection of Brain Health, Lifestyle Medicine & Christian Spirituality.

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Psalm 16:11- Fullness of Joy

Join Dr. Cynthia Libert and Brooke Jack on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week Brooke shares some wisdom from Psalm 16:11.

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com. Be sure to explore what's included in Dr. Libert's Happy Brain, Healthy Body online course!

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Fullness of Joy

Hello friends, it’s Brooke Jack, Director of Health Education for the Joy Prescription and I’m here to deliver your weekly Joy Prescription. Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite Scripture verses - Psalm 16:11 - from the NASB. It says:

"You will make known to me the path of life;

In Your presence is fullness of joy;

In Your right hand there are pleasures forever."

Isn’t it comforting to know that the God of the universe does not conceal, but rather REVEALS the path of life? Isn’t it wonderful to know that He lovingly escorts you into a face-to-face encounter that is nothing short of pure bliss? My friend today is the day to let God take you by the hand and lead you into his presence where complete, unrestrained JOY! Today is the day to surrender your soul to His peace and security. May this day be full of rejoicing as you commune with your Heavenly Father!

I invite you to tune in next week for another Joy Prescription devotional and also on the second Tuesday of each month when my co-host, Dr. Cynthia Libert and I, take a deeper dive to explore topics at the intersection of Brain Health, Lifestyle Medicine & Christian Spirituality.

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Brain ANTs - Overcoming Cognitive Distortions

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In this episode we cover 5 of the common Brain ANTs that can pull us into the dark pit of depression and despair:

1. All-or-Nothing Thinking—Looking at things in black or white categories. If you fall short of perfection, you tell yourself that you’re a complete failure. This distorted thinking can quickly escalate a minor problem to a full-scale catastrophe in your mind: “I failed this test so I’ll probably fail this class and have to drop out of school, won’t find a job and end up homeless living on the streets.”
2. Overgeneralization—You see a painful and undesirable event—such as divorce, bankruptcy or failure to accomplish a specific goal—as a never-ending pattern of defeat. Here are two examples of this common cognitive distortion: “nobody likes me” and “I always ruin everything.”
3. Mental Filtering—Magnifying a flaw, shortcoming or problem, and seeing it as a reflection of your entire self.
4. Discounting the Positive—An even bigger lie is when you believe that your good qualities or achievements don’t matter, maintaining the false belief that you’re defective or a total failure.
5. Jumping to Conclusions—This brain ANT involves making dire negative predictions about your future that aren’t supported by the facts. When you’re under stress or suffering with anxiety or depression this tends to happen a lot. You tell yourself that you’re situation is hopeless, you’ll be miserable forever or even that life isn’t worth living. We also jump to conclusions about what others are thinking about us. How often do you assume someone is mad at you or offended by you without even speaking to them and verifying your suspicions? You’d be surprised how often your worries are not based in reality. Most of the time people are busy dealing with their own problems and lives and their behavior really has nothing to do with you.

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

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Dr. Libert answers your questions about perimenopause.

If you are a woman in your 30-50s, you may be dealing with at least a few of the following symptoms of the perimenopausal transition:

• Feeling "blah"
• Lack of motivation to do routine tasks like grocery shopping and housework
• Desire to stay home, rather than going out to socialize
• Emotional instability, anxiety, depression
• Bone loss
• Heart palpitation or high blood pressure
• Weight gain despite exercise
• Insomnia
• Night sweats, hot flashes
• Increased wrinkles of the face "crow’s feet" or furrowed brow
• Unpredictable periods
• Brain fog, forgetfulness, self-doubt, trouble making decisions
• Decreased interest in sex
• Increased interest in wine and chocolate!

If you raised your hand to one or more of the above symptoms, know that you are not alone and there is help!

Dr. Libert answers the following questions about perimenopause in this episode:

00:06:13 Elizabeth: “I’m getting to that age. I would love to know how to navigate changes in my body without prescriptions and without prolonging the process. I would also like to know what to look for to know when it is happening.”

00:17:00 Linda: “Options for dryness and pain/pelvic floor pressure?”

00:27:22 Shawna: “I’m getting more hair on my face. Is there something natural I could take that could help?”

00:37:12 Shannon: “Definitely me! Experiencing weight gain, increased emotions, hot flashes and brain fog. What natural supplements are helpful?”

00:51:15 Keri: “I have hot flashes and horrible night sweats cannot get a full night's rest. I do not take any prescriptions or over the counter medicines but am interested in a holistic approach that might help.”

00:57:53 Ashley: “Not quite there yet but both my mom and her mom began at a fairly early age. I’d love to hear the podcast!”

01:00:56 Janice: “Loss of sexual drive is sad. What about that?”

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

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Now go out and do one thing that brings you joy today!

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The Joy Prescription Podcast - Psalm 73:28 - A Good Thing

Join Dr. Libert on The Joy Prescription Podcast - A weekly podcast about transforming your health with lifestyle medicine and biblical wisdom. This week she shares some wisdom from Psalm 73:28.

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Hello, Dear One, Dr. Cynthia Libert here with your weekly Joy Prescription. Psalm 73:28 from the NLT says “But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.”

The beginning words of this verse remind me of the prophet Joshua's famous declaration, "But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord". In this passage of scripture, Joshua was asking the Israelites to make a conscious choice of whom they would serve - God or the idols of their forefathers. In his wisdom and devotion to God, Joshua set the example by stating that he and his family would stay true (or near) to God no matter what.

Not everyone may agree with your decision to serve God and live a life of faith. But like the psalmist, and like Joshua, the choice is yours to make! If you have personally yielded to the love and leadership of Jesus Christ, then you, my friend, have found a very good thing! May the Peace of Christ be with you.

I invite you to tune in next week for another Joy Prescription devotional and also on the second Tuesday of each month when my co-host, Brooke Jack and I, take a deeper dive to explore topics at the intersection of Brain Health, Lifestyle Medicine & Christian Spirituality.

Now go out and do one thing that brings you joy today!

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Hello, Dear One, Dr. Cynthia Libert here with your weekly Joy Prescription. Today, I’ll be reading Proverbs 31:25. “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”

How do you feel when you think about the future? Are you expectant and joyful? Or do you feel gripped with anxiety and fear?

Proverbs 31 shows us a godly woman that looked to the future - with all of its unknowns - and laughed! How could she respond so carefree and confident? It wasn't about what her future held, it was about who was accompanying her into her future.

Dear One, may you rest joyfully today in the experience of your salvation. May you have full confidence that God is with you - your Heavenly Father is your companion now, and as you step into your future. God’s power and love is steadfast and beyond measure. His nature is kind and merciful. He is the one accompanying YOU into your future.

May the Peace of Christ be with you.

I invite you to tune in next week for another Joy Prescription devotional and also on the second Tuesday of each month when my co-host, Brooke Jack and I, take a deeper dive to explore topics at the intersection of Brain Health, Lifestyle Medicine & Christian Spirituality.

We’d love to hear from you!

You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com. Go out and do that one new thing that brings you joy today! Bye for now.

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Hello, Dear One, Dr. Cynthia Libert here with your weekly Joy Prescription.

Today, I’ll be reading Jeremiah 29:11: "'For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope."

How are you? Is your mind wrestling with fearful, defeating thoughts? It’s easy to look around at the world and our circumstances and be discouraged. This has always been the case in human history. In fact, when the prophet Jeremiah received these words of encouragement to Israel, they were in captivity. On the outside, their future looked bleak and hopeless, and the promises of God on pause. They may have questioned God’s goodness when they looked around at their undesirable circumstances.

God had an answer. He quieted their fears by reminding them that He only had GOOD plans, GOOD thoughts, and GOOD intentions toward them. Friend, the same is true for YOU today! God is full of GOOD thoughts about you and your future. Take His thoughts to heart and be of good courage!

May the Peace of Christ be with you. May you be buoyed up with hope in His supernatural power, trusting that He can and will transform your circumstances into good, for your good and for His glory.

I invite you to tune in next week for another Joy Prescription devotional and also on the second Tuesday of each month when my co-host, Brooke Jack and I, take a deeper dive to explore topics at the intersection of Brain Health, Lifestyle Medicine & Christian Spirituality.

We’d love to hear from you!

You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.

In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com. Go out and do that one new thing that brings you joy today! Bye for now.

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Hello, Dear One, Dr. Cynthia Libert here with your weekly Joy Prescription. Today, I’ll be reading 1 Peter 2:9 as paraphrased in the Message.

“But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you—from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted.”

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Abiding in Christ & Building Stress Resilience

On this episode of The Joy Prescription Podcast, my co-host, Brooke Jack, and I continue to explore the first step to creating vibrant health in my Joy Prescription Toolbox - just be still and breathe. Specifically, we examine the power of abiding in Christ and building stress resilience. You may be surprised to learn just how many ways we can positively influence our health through biblical wisdom and lifestyle medicine.

Our discussion centers around these main ideas:

• Abiding in Christ
• How chronic stress impacts our Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis
• The importance of physical, mental, emotional & spiritual rest in our health
• Practical action items for building stress resilience

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On this episode of The Joy Prescription Podcast, my co-host and I continue to explore the first step to creating vibrant health in my Joy Prescription Toolbox - just be still and breathe. Specifically, we discuss the spiritual concept of surrender, and the positive impact of faith on physical, mental and emotional health. You may be surprised to learn just how instrumental religion and spirituality are to experiencing whole-body health.

Our discussion centers around these main ideas:

• Surrender as an act of faith
• What scientific literature has to say about the relationship between religion and health
• Mental health benefits of religious involvement

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Have you ever found yourself on the edge of burnout? Do you ever feel desperate just to catch your breath?

You’re not alone (and you’re in good company). My story of near burnout working as a rural family physician is how my healthy lifestyle blueprint, what I call my Joy Prescription, was born and became the framework for my own personal healing.

In this episode, my co-host and I unpack the “J’ in my Joy Prescription Toolbox. We explore the connection between breath, mind, and body from a scientific standpoint, including the direct link between emotions and breath. We also examine Psalm 46 for wisdom on how to manage the unrest we often battle within our souls and find hope!

We highlight these key concepts:

• The heart posture that leads to peace
• How emotions and breath are interrelated
• The extraordinary health benefits of an adequate oxygen supply
• One of the most accessible and transformative wellness practices that you can begin implementing right now (even while you’re listening to this podcast!)

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

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Welcome to the very first episode of the Joy Prescription Podcast!

Explore the Spiritual Significance of Caring for the Body and Meet Your Hosts Cynthia Libert, M.D., Integrative Physician & Brooke Jack, Pastor.

Have you ever wondered why tending to your physical health matters? What if beginning a journey of healthy lifestyle transformation isn’t as complicated as you think?

Join me, Cynthia Libert, M.D., and Brooke Jack as we share spiritual insights around the concept of caring for your body, and equip you with action steps to begin transforming your life to achieve the vibrant and whole health you desire!

We cover several key topics, including:

• The spiritual significance of caring for your body
• The current disease epidemic
• Gifts we can unwrap to transcend barriers to health and wholeness
• 2 vital questions to ask yourself to drive lifestyle change
• An introduction to Dr. Libert’s Joy Prescription Toolbox

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