The Joyful Health Show: A Non-Diet Wellness Podcast for Christians

If you've ever skipped the trampoline, crossed your legs before a sneeze, or felt like you're always running to the bathroom, this episode is for you. My guest, Jennifer Lormand, is an exercise physiologist, author, researcher, and co-founder of Tighten Your Tinkler. After three babies, she was diagnosed with stage 2 prolapse at 36 and told she'd need surgery. Instead, she went looking for another way, and now she helps women heal their pelvic floor without Kegels or invasive devices. This conversation is part of my own story too. Here's what we'll cover: What your pelvic floor actually is, and why an overly tight pelvic floor is still a weak one The everyday signs your pelvic floor needs attention (and the bladder myth your mom may have told you) Simple, low-cost changes you can start today, from a toilet stool to sizing up your waistbands As women, we pour so much into caring for others that we often put our own bodies on the back burner. My hope is that you walk away believing that healing is possible for you, and that the body God gave you is worth the time it takes to care of. "What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" Romans 8:31 Helpful timestamps: 01:22 Prolapse Journey 04:44 Pelvic Floor Basics   12:24 Prolapse Warning Signs 17:27 Symptoms Checklist 21:22 External Tool Protocol 25:42 Home Remedies and Habits 32:16 Nervous System Decompression 34:45 Hope and Key Takeaway 👉 How's Your Pelvic Floor? Take the quiz here!  ✅ Click here for the full blog post and all the resources  If you liked this episode please consider rating and reviewing the show! Give back and help someone else cut through the weeds of wellness culture and discover joyful health, by grace. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  If you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode and timely announcements. Let's keep setting others free to ditch the guilt and pursue joyful health, by grace!  ☀️ Get your free 5-Week Bible Study on Body Image here 🎉 Find freedom from dieting and get healthy the joyful way with our signature course Connect with me: joyfulhealth.co | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  

Dr. Dusty Hess, a doctor of functional medicine and founder of Upstream Health, joins the show to explain why your symptoms aren't a moral failure, but messages worth listening to. We talk about moving past symptom chasing and learning to read the biofeedback signals God built into your body, and why conventional and functional medicine should work together instead of competing. In this episode: Why a symptom is "evidence that the body is working hard," not proof that something is wrong with you The 4 signals worth paying attention to Learning what "right" looks like first, instead of only hunting for what's wrong We'll also discuss the difference between health care and sick care and how to navigate the functional medicine vs. western medicine world.  Our hope is that you can walk away from this episode with a bit more knowledge and a lot more peace, knowing that God made you on purpose, for a purpose, fearfully and wonderfully designed.  "A symptom is evidence that the body is working hard." — Dr. Dusty Hess Helpful timestamps:04:30 Avoiding Health Idols09:50 Healthcare Versus Sick Care15:18 Costly Protocols and Basics17:37 Symptoms Grace and Stewardship21:56 Four Biofeedback Basics22:39 Sleep And Daily Rhythm24:12 Energy And Capacity Check25:37 Digestion And Elimination28:46 Stress Recovery And Baseline31:18 Keep It Simple And Track Patterns 👉 Work with Dr. Hess at Upstream Health ✅ Click here for the full blog post and all the resources If you liked this episode please consider rating and reviewing the show! Give back and help someone else cut through the weeds of wellness culture and discover joyful health, by grace. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  If you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode and timely announcements. Let's keep setting others free to ditch the guilt and pursue joyful health, by grace!  ☀️ Get your free 5-Week Bible Study on Body Image here 🎉 Find freedom from dieting and get healthy the joyful way with our signature course Connect with me: joyfulhealth.co | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube 

Brushing your teeth may sound like common sense, but did you know that timing really matters? Did you know that you shouldn't brush your teeth right after you drink coffee? After I had this exact conversation after tennis with my friend and dentist, Eleanor Patterson, I knew she had to come on the podcast and explain more. In this episode, we not only chat about the science of dentistry, but the heart behind good care.  Here's what we'll cover:  What actually causes cavities (it's not sugar) The one food to pair with wine that keeps your teeth healthier  What to look for in a worthwhile dentist  I know that many people dread going to the dentist for various reasons. My hope is that through this conversation, Eleanor will shine the light of Christ as a dentist who truly cares about her patients. Let's raise the standard for you to find a provider who can do the same. May you leave this episode feeling confident to shine not only through your smile, but whether you eat, drink, or whatever you do. "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16  Helpful timestamps: 02:24 Coffee Brushing Myth 05:08 What Cavities Really Are  10:01 Timing Meals vs Sipping  12:42 Kids Teeth and School Snacks  18:36 Wine and your teeth  23:56 Grace Not Shame Care  32:23 Corporate vs Private Practices 🦷 Find Eleanor at https://pattersonandcodentalcare.com/ ✅ Click here for the full blog post and all the resources If you liked this episode please consider rating and reviewing the show! Give back and help someone else cut through the weeds of wellness culture and discover joyful health, by grace. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  If you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode and timely announcements. Let's keep setting others free to ditch the guilt and pursue joyful health, by grace!  ☀️ Get your free 5-Week Bible Study on Body Image here 🎉 Find freedom from dieting and get healthy the joyful way with our signature course Connect with me: joyfulhealth.co | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube 

As a fitness instructor for 20 years now, I've seen a lot. The fitness industry ebbs and flows on the pendulum from aerobics to weight lifting to everything in between. Today, I want to highlight what I see working well, and 10 things we can look out for to improve upon.  Here's what I'll cover:  The popular fitness mindset that may be the #1 reason you keep quitting The random YouTube workout trend: why it's inefficient and what to do instead Busting the fear of getting bulky and the catch 22 of other results-based programs  As always, my hope is that we can return to our original design, discover how God made us to move, and to continue pursuing Jesus as we walk with God both literally and spiritually. Because in the end, God won't ask you how many push-ups you can do but how much He loves you.  "Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Time Stamps:06:07 Movement as Worship07:29 No Pain no gain?13:51 Prioritize your routine16:47 Reinventing the wheel 20:36 Doing Random Youtube Videos22:03 Skipping Strength24:28 Recovery and Fueling27:18 Form and Full Range28:42 Push Your Potential32:21 Get Help Starting 🎧 Start with joyful movement habit worksheets If you liked this episode please consider rating and reviewing the show! Give back and help someone else cut through the weeds of wellness culture and discover joyful health, by grace. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  If you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode and timely announcements. Let's keep setting others free to ditch the guilt and pursue joyful health, by grace!  ☀️ Get your free 5-Week Bible Study on Body Image here 🎉 Find freedom from dieting and get healthy the joyful way with our signature course Connect with me: joyfulhealth.co | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube 

In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, I share a sample of my newest book, Freedom from Food Fixation: A 21-Day Intuitive Eating Devotional for Christian Women. I wrote this to help you rest from the food rules, reconnect with your body, and renew your trust in your Maker.  You were meant to think about more than food, so let's get free!  Through daily biblical encouragement, practical reflection, and intuitive eating principles, you'll learn how to quiet the mental noise around food so you can focus on Jesus instead of be fixated on food. This book will help you: Recognize the subtle ways diet culture has shaped your thoughts about food and your body Replace guilt, shame, and food rules with biblical wisdom Find freedom from food obsession so you can pursue the abundant life God desires for you Whether you've struggled with chronic dieting, emotional eating, food guilt, or body image, this devotional is here to help you walk towards greater freedom and better health with the Lord your God.   🎧 Get the new book here ✅ Click here for a quiz and group guide If you liked this episode please consider rating and reviewing the show! Give back and help someone else cut through the weeds of wellness culture and discover joyful health, by grace. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  If you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode and timely announcements. Let's keep setting others free to ditch the guilt and pursue joyful health, by grace!  ☀️ Get your free 5-Week Bible Study on Body Image here 🎉 Find freedom from dieting and get healthy the joyful way with our signature course Connect with me: joyfulhealth.co | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube