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Discover why constant rushing is draining your soul and how to walk at the peaceful pace of JesusHurry doesn’t just fill your calendar—it drains your soul. If you’ve ever found yourself exhausted but still striving, wondering why you can’t slow down no matter how hard you try, this episode is for you.Today, I’m uncovering three reasons why a hurried mindset is actually slowing you down, stealing your joy, diminishing your ability to lead well, and crushing your confidence in Christ. We’ll explore how rushing leaves you anxious and reactive, why it chokes out prayer and intimacy with God, and how Jesus modeled a completely different way of living—never hurried, always present, steady in purpose.Along the way, I’ll share simple but powerful practices to help you release the weight you were never meant to carry, renew your mind in God’s presence, and begin walking in peace that actually lasts.If you’re ready to stop rushing through life and start leading with presence and purpose, this episode will give you the tools to break free from hurry and embrace the rest your soul has been craving.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why a hurried mindset is the hidden trap that keeps Christian women leaders exhaustedHow hurry steals your joy, peace, and confidence in ChristSimple mindset shifts and spiritual practices to release the weight you were never meant to carryHow to walk at the pace of Jesus—never hurried, always present, steady in purposeHurry is more than busyness—it’s a restless soul.When your heart is hurried, you live in constant exhaustion. Jesus invites us to a different way: His rest. (Matthew 11:28)Hurry steals intimacy with God.A hurried mindset chokes out prayer and leaves you striving in your own strength. Slowing down creates space to hear His voice.Peace comes through presence, not productivity.Following Jesus’ example means choosing presence over pressure, and learning to respond with wisdom instead of reacting in hurry.Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”Philippians 4:6–7 – “Be anxious for nothing… and the peace of God… will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Romans 8:37 – “In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”These verses remind us that hurry is not the way of the Kingdom. God’s peace is our inheritance when we choose stillness and trust.“You can’t live in a hurried soul and live fully in the Kingdom of God at the same time.”“Hurry pushes us ahead of God when we’re meant to walk beside Him.”“Jesus had only three years to accomplish His mission, but He was never rushed.”Work With KathrynIf this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to break free from perfectionism, fear, and self-doubt, my Breakthrough Sessions are designed to help you uncover the thought patterns holding you back and create a clear path into peace, confidence, and freedom in Christ. Learn More →Website: More resources and encouragement for Christian women leaders — kathrynmay.comRelated Episodes You’ll LoveHow to Regulate Your Nervous System and Restore Rest Through God's DesignFinding Your True Identity In ChristLiving Well in a Broken World: What Job and Eccelesiastes Teach about HopeLeave a Review ⭐Your reviews help other faith-driven women discover this podcast! If you’ve been blessed by Freed to Lead, would you take 60 seconds to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts? It means the world to me and helps us reach more women who need this message.

Are you longing to lead with confidence and purpose, but deep down you feel weighed down by shame, burnout, or constant comparison? I'm sitting down with prophetic business coach and intercessor Cienna Kopischke to uncover what it truly means to lead through wholeness in Christ.We talk about the healing journey that takes place when you surrender your striving, renew your mind with God’s truth, and let His love rewrite the lies you’ve been carrying. You’ll hear how to tangibly trust God to walk in His provision, the freedom that comes from breaking strongholds, and how to step into leadership that flows from a whole and healthy heart.Whether you’re writing the book, building the business, starting the ministry, or simply leading your family, this conversation will encourage you to let go of hustle, embrace wholeness, and walk boldly into the purpose God has designed for you.Did you hear something today in your spirit and you know it's time to break free to lead the life God has designed for you? Book your breakthrough session with me today, don't wait...go to www.kathrynmay.com/coaching and let's get free together. 👉 Connect with Cienna:Website: ⁠ciennakopischke.com⁠Consecration Academy: ⁠Learn More Here⁠Free Resource: ⁠Checklist to $10K Months with Jesus⁠

Life in a broken world is full of suffering, grief, and unanswered questions. But what if God has more to teach us in the middle of the pain than in the absence of it?In this episode of the Freed to Lead Podcast, I sit down with author and banker Daryl Potter, who has walked through decades of personal loss while raising a daughter with severe health challenges and supporting his family through unimaginable trials. His story is raw, real, and deeply rooted in Scripture. Together, we explore how the books of Job and Ecclesiastes reveal God’s heart, even when life feels unfair, and how hope can be found in places we least expect it.If you’ve ever wrestled with questions like “Why does God allow suffering?” or “How do I keep faith when life hurts?” — this conversation will remind you that God is still good, still sovereign, and still with you.Connect with Daryl Potter at https://www.darylpotter.com/Daryl's BooksSomething More: Living Well in a Broken World: https://amzn.to/4nwyrfMEven the Monsters: Living with Grief, Loss, and Depression: A Journey Through the Book of Job: https://amzn.to/4mlLHCV 

Identity theft isn’t just financial—it’s spiritual. The enemy works hard to convince us that we’re less than, unworthy, or unloved. And if he can steal your identity, he can keep you living small, weighed down by lies and limiting beliefs. But the truth is, your identity has already been secured in Christ—and no one can take that from you.For years, I believed labels like unlovable, unwanted, unseen, and not enough. Maybe you’ve carried similar words too. But when we begin to root ourselves in who God says we are, everything changes. In Christ, you are chosen, forgiven, loved, and free. You are not defined by your past, your mistakes, or even the whispers of the enemy—you are defined by the One who calls you His.In this conversation, we’ll talk about what it looks like to recognize the lies, renew your mind with Scripture, and reclaim your true identity in Christ. Because once you know who you are and Whose you are, you can finally live with confidence, purpose, and freedom.👉 Get the Break Free to Lead 5 Day Challenge ON DEMAND NOW ← https://www.kathrynmay.com/coursesFollow the show, and while you’re at it, please rate, review, and share with a friend!

Have you ever felt like your body is constantly in overdrive — heart racing, mind spinning, and soul weary — wondering how long you can keep going like this? For so many women in midlife, busyness and over-functioning have become the norm, leaving us anxious, distracted, and far from the peace God promises.In this episode of Freed to Lead, I sit down with Julie Roebken, founder of Mindfulhaus and Women Who Rest. Julie is a certified breathwork facilitator, spiritual mentor, and follower of Jesus who helps women regulate their nervous systems, reclaim rest, and rediscover life as God designed it.We talk about how stress impacts our minds and bodies, why self-care isn’t enough, and how to step into sacred rhythms of rest that bring clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection with the Lord. Julie shares her journey from striving and exhaustion to learning how to breathe, slow down, and live from a place of peace.If you’ve been longing to break free from hurry, renew your mind, and finally experience true rest, this conversation will show you how.I even have a little surprise at the end for you that I know will bless you so much. 👉 Connect with Julie online:Instagram: @mindfulhausFacebook: Julie Misch RoebkenLinkedIn: Julie RoebkenWebsite: www.mindfulhaus.com👉 For more resources to live whole, healed and healthy inside-out, visit kathrynmay.com

We live in a world where screens are everywhere — in the grocery store, at the park, even around our dinner tables. Technology tied to us has become the new norm, but at what cost?In this episode of Freed to Lead, I sit down with Shannon Coulter, founder of Planet Fasa and author of the children’s series The Fasa Tales, to talk about how technology is shaping our kids and stealing more than just our time. Shannon shares why she walked away from corporate America to help families rediscover the joy of play, imagination, and healthy rhythms.This isn’t about going screen-free — it’s about creating a new way forward. We dive into the divisiveness of our “devices,” what constant scrolling is doing to our creativity (and our kids’), and practical ways to build freedom into your home so you stay connected to the right power source.If you’ve been longing to renew your mind, reclaim your time, and raise confident, Christ-centered kids who aren’t bound by devices, this conversation will equip and encourage you to live sharpened, not dulled, by technology.👉 Connect with Shannon at sscoulter.com👉 For more resources to live whole, healed and healthy inside-out visit me at kathrynmay.comHave a topic you'd love to hear about? Email us at info@kathrynmay.com

What do you do when the pain feels too big to forgive? When the betrayal, rejection, or broken trust still keeps you up at night?If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t forgive them… not after what they did,” this episode is for you.In Part 4 of the series This Is What Happens When a Woman Listens to God, we're getting real about forgiveness — and how to actually do it, so you can have greater peace, experience healing, and find freedom.Inside this episode you’ll learn:✨ Why forgiveness is about what we chose to focus on so we can release the offense✨ The truth about forgiveness vs. reconciliation ✨ How unforgiveness is actually keeping you chained to the past, opening the door to oppression in your life and hindering your health— and what happens when we let it go!✨ A framework to forgiving and choosing freedom when everything in you wants to hold on to the hurtForgiveness is not weakness. It’s not pretending it didn’t happen. And it’s not about them deserving it.Forgiveness is strength. Forgiveness is freedom. And when a woman listens to God, she becomes unstoppable.👉 Start your journey to freedom today at kathrynmay.com

You’re praying. You’re showing up. You’re following what you think God asked you to do… but nothing’s moving.If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in a season you didn’t choose, this episode will help you see your waiting through a different lens.In Part 3 of our series This Is What Happens When a Woman Listens to God, we’re talking about how to wait well—because it’s not just about getting to the promise, it’s about how you walk through the process.We’ll unpack why God sometimes slows us down, how to stay faithful when nothing seems to be happening, and how to recognize the hidden work He’s doing in you while you wait.If you’ve been feeling weary in the waiting, you’ll leave this episode encouraged, rooted, and reminded that His timing is perfect—even here.📬 For more resources on living whole, healed, and healthy inside out, visit kathrynmay.com

Have you ever said yes to something that looked right… but left you feeling anxious, unsettled, or completely drained?You’re not alone—and it might be a sign that you’re carrying something God never asked you to pick up.In Part 2 of our series This Is What Happens When a Woman Listens to God, we’re talking about discernment—what it really means, why it matters, and how to start using it in your everyday life.Inside this episode, I’ll walk you through the 3 P’s of Discernment—Peace, Pattern, and Purpose—a simple, Biblical filter to help you stop second-guessing and start making spirit-led decisions that align with your calling, identity in Christ, and the season you’re in.If you’re a faith-driven woman who’s tired of overthinking, overcommitting, or wondering if you’re missing God’s best—this one’s for you.👣 Catch up on Part 1: Unshakable Confidence if you missed it—then bookmark this series.📬 Want more resources to support your growth in Christian mindset, emotional healing, and clarity?Visit kathrynmay.com for courses, free guides, and faith-based tools created just for you.

Welcome to Part 1 of our new series: This Is What Happens When a Woman Listens to God. We’re kicking things off by exploring where real confidence comes from. Not from striving in our own ability, performing, or trying to desperately prove ourself—but from learning to listen to God. When a woman is rooted in who God says she is, she becomes steady, secure and unshakable.In this episode, we’ll talk about what it looks like to move and flow with quiet conviction, stay anchored in truth, and walk confidently in your identity and purpose. This is the starting point for women who are ready to renew their mind, lead with clarity, and live whole, healed, and healthy—inside and out.Visit me online for more resources at www.kathrynmay.comHave a topic you want me to talk about? Email me at info@kathrynmay.com

Do you ever look at your life and wonder how you’ll make it out of your current situation—or question how God could ever use your pain for purpose?Listen, friend… not only can He, but He wants to.In this episode, I’m talking with Christian mindset coach and author Kelley Tyan about what it really looks like to lead with faith through life’s hardest moments. From breast cancer to deep personal loss, Kelley has walked through the fire—and come out stronger, wiser, and more grounded in her God-given identity.We talk about how to build resilience when the pressure is high, how to renew your mind with truth instead of fear, and what it means to lead yourself well—whether in your home, business, or ministry. Kelley shares how prayer became her anchor and why confidence isn’t about having it all together... it’s about trusting the One who holds it all.If you’re navigating a hard season, feeling stuck in your purpose, or trying to step into leadership with clarity and peace—this episode will speak life into your soul.You’ll Hear About:Christian mindset practices for hard seasonsFaith-based leadership when life feels messyBuilding resilience through trials and setbacksHow to renew your mind when fear creeps inThe power of prayer in shaping your confidenceWhat it means to walk in your God-given purpose✨ Let this episode remind you: You can come through the fire without even smelling like smoke.You were made to rise, lead, and walk in freedom.Connect with Kelley Tyan:📘 Grab her book The ONE Prayer and explore coaching opportunities: https://kelleytyan.com🎙️ Listen to the Chosen by Jesus Podcast: Chosen by Jesus on Apple PodcastsLet’s Connect!💻 Explore resources to renew your mind and live whole, healed, and healthy: www.kathrynrosemay.com🎧 Subscribe to the Freed to Lead Podcast for more faith-based leadership and mindset episodes📩 Contact me directly: info@kathrynrosemay.com💬 Come join the conversation in my free community on Facebook here

What if your biggest health battle became the doorway to your greatest Kingdom assignment?In this powerful episode of Freed to Lead, I’m joined by Giselle Monroe, a cancer survivor, woman of faith, and founder of WET—Women’s Everlasting Touch. After being diagnosed with cancer, Giselle began searching for clean, natural ways to support her healing. But what she found was that nearly every product was loaded with chemicals and toxic ingredients that worked against the body—not with it.That’s when God began to birth something new.Out of her personal pain and deep desire to heal the body naturally, Giselle started creating her own skincare products—using ingredients she could trust and oils that nourish instead of harm. But this wasn’t just about lotion or body butter. It became a ministry of natural healing, obedience, and faith.In this episode, we talk about:Surviving cancer and finding purpose through healingChemicals in everyday skincare harming your healthWhat ingredients and essential oils actually nourish the skin and support healingSimple ways to begin transitioning your skincare routine to all-naturalIf you’ve ever wondered how to support your body naturally, how to honor God through your wellness choices, or how faith can guide your healing journey—this episode is for you.🛍 Order chemical-free, healing skincare at:http://womens-everlasting-touch.square.site/📧 Email her directly: 4gisellemonroe@gmail.com🌿 Ready to heal from the inside out?Visit www.kathrynrosemay.com for more resources to help you live whole, healed, and healthy—body, mind, and spirit.

Are you building a business that looks good on the outside but feels heavy, overwhelming, or misaligned on the inside?In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Natalie Lawson—Biblical leadership coach, co-founder of Victorious Entrepreneurs Rising.We’re talking about how to lead yourself well, manage your time with intention, and build a values-driven business without burning out or giving in to hustle culture. If you’ve ever struggled with overcommitting, performing for approval, or wondering how to honor God and grow a business… this episode is your permission slip to reset, refocus, and run YOUR race.👉 Connect with Natalie at: https://beacons.ai/natalielawson🎧 RESOURCE MENTIONED:Check out Advocates of Heaven for deliverance-based bedtime, sleep, and morning prayers that help align your mind, body, and spirit for God’s purposes: https://www.advocatesofheaven.comReady to create Kingdom wealth and residual income without selling your soul to hustle?I’ve partnered with Lifewave to support others in getting physically well while creating income that’s sustainable even for the busiest of us! Join my team at: www.lifewave.com/maysOr email me directly at info@kathrynrosemay.com to learn more about how I’m winning in network marketing—and helping other faith-driven women do the same.Not the world’s way. God’s way.

Do you ever feel like there’s more God is calling you to—but you don’t want to sacrifice your role as a mom to pursue it?In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly Campbell—homeschool mom, author of Deborah and the Motherly Anointing, and coach to women who are ready to break free from fear and step into their God-given assignments.We talk about:How to recognize when God is calling you beyond the walls of your homeWhy healing from rejection, fear of man, and emotional wounds is essential to your callingHow stay-at-home and homeschool moms can obey God’s nudge without abandoning their family roleThe difference between excellence and perfectionism—and how to show up even if it’s messyWhat it looks like to trade fear for obedience and move forward in confidenceIf you’ve felt stuck or overlooked but know God is stirring something new in you, this conversation will speak directly to your heart.🎧 Listen in and be reminded: You can be faithful at home and follow His call. You don’t have to choose.Connect with Kelly Campbell🌐 Website: www.lookslikehomewithkelly.com📘 Book: Deborah and the Motherly Anointing📱 Instagram: @lookslikehomewithkelly📚 Free Resource for ListenersWant to go deeper in your own healing journey?Grab my Free Bible Study: Freedom from Emotional Eating➡️ kathrynrosemay.com/courses

Do you ever feel like you’re working so hard to build a brand that fits everyone else… but somehow leaves you out of it?You’re showing up, doing all the “right” things, but it still feels off—like you’re chasing a version of success that was never really yours to begin with.In this episode, I sit down with Personal Brand Strategist Melissa Maughn to talk about what it really looks like to build a personal brand without striving, perfectionism, or losing your voice in a world full of AI and algorithms.Melissa shares her story of building a brand from pressure and performance—until a powerful encounter with God shifted everything. Now, she helps women create brands that reflect their true identity in Christ—not just what looks successful on the surface.We talk about:The pressure to build a brand that checks all the boxes—but doesn’t feel like youWhy perfectionism and overthinking keep you stuckThe cost of relying too heavily on AI and losing your real voiceHow to create a brand with God at the center—and peace in the processIf you’ve felt stuck, unseen, or unsure how to show up online in a way that’s authentic and aligned with your faith, this episode will meet you right where you are.💻 Connect with Melissa:🔹 Book a free consultation: https://calendly.com/higherbranding/30min🔹 Website + mentorship info: https://higherbrandingxrom.com🔹 Instagram: @themelissamaughn🔹 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/themelissamaughn💻 Connect with me for more free resources to live healthy from the inside out -> http://www.kathrynrosemay.com