Measure progress in your body image by applying this analogy! In this episode, I share a few ways to tell if you're at home in your body, how to feel more at peace, and ways to enjoy your body more. Don't forget this is deeply covered in my book, The Body Image Solution, available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BRC98BBM/ref=tmm_pap_swat…

If you struggle with negative self-talk, this is your top priority in growing your confidence. Tearing yourself down is actually a symptom of patriarchy, sexism, and usually racism. It's deeper than you think, which is why nearly EVERY woman on the planet struggles (or struggled at one point in her life) with body image issues! How is that possible…

Thinness is not the ultimate body goal. I have an issue with body goals in general, but today's episode examines how thinness has become the center of all things health and body. It's important to remove the pursuit of thinness from your health equation if you want a chance of a healthy body relationship and real confidence. Just like the 4B moveme…

Happiness comes in many forms. For you, it might be a fresh manicure, for Cydney Rechtin, it was selling everything and living in a converted van with her husband for 5 years (on and off). Cydney is a woman living life well! Her life consists of a husband, Christian marriage, COO position at a meal-prep company, and currently choosing to be child-f…

Hobbies don't need to become businesses. I said it!! Enjoying something and being good at it are two completely different things. On today's episode, I'm diving into this capitalist concept that anything worth doing has to have talent or money tied to it. The truth is you SHOULD do things you're bad at, even just as a reminder that you're not perfe…

Nooo! It happens to the best of us. I found myself having fallen out of healthy habits and routines I once had firmly established in my life. The answer? Reconnect with that version of who you used to be. Find those healthy habits again and slowly reintroduce them into your week. In this episode, I'm sharing why this happens, what to do, and things…

Welcome back to Confidently She! Do you ever wonder if you're growing spiritually? Yes, maybe you're consistent with spiritual disciplines, but how do you tell if there's real growth in your heart? Proverbs says out of the heart the mouth speaks. Your actions will give you direct indications of your spiritual growth. I put together a list of 11 way…

Welcome back! Sometimes Christians forget that America is not a Christian nation. It's a nation of religious freedom, which means freedom from religion as well as the right to practice individual religions. This means, as Christians, we should never be shocked or offended when political agendas don't align with our values. It's a presidential elect…

Welcome back to Confidently She! This episode is a response to 1 Thessalonians where Christians are called to live a quiet life. It feels like this goes directly against much of the themes I see at Christian conferences in America. What does it really look like to live quietly? How are we supposed to impact people when we live quietly in a world th…

Welcome back to season five of Confidently She. In this episode, I'm walking you through the mindset of enjoyment and why it's important in my walk with God. The gifts God gives are meant to be enjoyed to the fullest. God is not stingy with his gifts. He is not withholding, even though it feels that way to us sometimes. Remember that God is a fathe…

Everyone needs approval. Call it validation, permission, praise, etc. we all crave it. It's just part of the human condition. But why do some people desperately seek the approval of their parents, friends, or strangers on the internet? What is it about that kind of approval we crave? Find out why you seek approval from people in this episode of Con…

You hear a lot about self-love in recent years, but it's easy for this topic to start sounding a lot like self indulgence or vanity. However, don't think that it's not part of holy living in God's kingdom. In this episode, I'm sharing thoughts and examples of how God wants for his children to love who they are and grow into more of who he designed …

Are you in a season of spiritual growth, pruning, or correction? The reality is, it's a painful process. In a culture where comfort and pleasure are prioritized, anything that hurts can be misinterpreted as cruelty. In this episode, we're talking about the goodness of correction and how even though things may be painful or uncomfortable, it's for o…

Have you ever wondered what God's plan is for your life? This concept is thrown around a lot in Christian culture, but what does the Bible actually say about it? This gave me anxiety at first because I was afraid I would miss the plan, go off the plan, misunderstand the plan, and ultimately not live the life God had planned for me - which scared me…

Hello Pisces Season! Anyone born between February 19th and March 20th falls under the Sun sign of Pisces. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this water sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, ther…

Hello Aquarius Season! Anyone born between January 20th and February 18th falls under the Sun sign of Aquarius. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this air sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, …

Hello Capricorn Season! Anyone born between December 22nd and January 19th falls under the Sun sign of Capricorn. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this earth sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can te…

Hello Sagittarius Season! Anyone born between November 22nd and December 21st falls under the Sun sign of Sagittarius. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this fire sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I ca…

Hello Scorpio Season! Anyone born between October 23rd and November 21st falls under the Sun sign of Scorpio. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this water sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, …

Hello Libra Season! Anyone born between September 23rd and October 22nd falls under the Sun sign of Libra. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this air sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there…

Hello Virgo Season! Anyone born between August 23rd and September 22nd falls under the Sun sign of Virgo. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this earth sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, ther…

Hello Leo Season! Anyone born between July 23rd and August 22nd falls under the Sun sign of Leo. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this fire sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there's nothin…

Hello Cancer Season! Anyone born between June 22nd and July 22nd falls under the Sun sign of Cancer. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this water sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there's n…

Hello Gemini Season! Anyone born between May 21st and June 21st falls under the Sun sign of Gemini. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this air sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there's noth…

Hello Taurus Season! Anyone born between April 20th and May 20th falls under the Sun sign of Taurus. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this earth sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there's n…