Am I the only one who looks at thin women and assumes they must have a great, easy life? Today we’re talking about why that assumption is so wrong, and what it reveals about how we see ourselves.

I’ll share stories of women who look “healthy” on the outside but are carrying serious health battles you’d never guess. We’ll talk about why you can’t read someone’s health from their size, why healthy habits matter more than what the scale says, and what God says about being beautiful and uniquely you.

In this episode:

• Why thin doesn’t mean healthy (and a larger body doesn’t mean unhealthy)
• Why you can’t control the scale, but you can build habits that change how you feel
• How to stop comparing yourself and start asking, “What does my body need to thrive?”
• Bible verses to carry with you

Want support building healthy habits? Apply to work with me here; www.incourage-health.com.

This episode is for education and encouragement and is not medical advice. Please talk with your doctor about your personal health.

Oh, yes! We're talking about hunger. We've forgotten what it means to really be hungry. Today, we're discussing what hunger is, how we can be prepared before hunger takes over, and what we should be hungry for. Join me for today's episode!

If you are interested in working with Coach Dani, use this link to apply.

More information is also available on the InCourage Health website, https://www.incourage-health.com/.

Thank you to Derek Birkeland and Liz Ashworth for their musical talents. Such a beautiful gift being used in the intro and outro.

We define self-care as pampering ourselves. Sometimes it's necessary, other times it's a luxury. But what if we thought about self-care differently? What the Bible has to say about self-care is not what the world says. In this episode, we're diving into how we can change our view of self-care as God intended.

If you are interested in working with Coach Dani, use this link to apply.

More information is also available on the InCourage Health website, https://www.incourage-health.com/.

Thank you to Derek Birkeland and Liz Ashworth for their musical talents.

This episode is an important one! So often we're defining our health and health goals by our weight. We are comparing ourselves to others and being filled with envy and anxious thoughts. The good news is that we don't have to be stuck there! That's what this episode will bring to light. Steps you can take to start living in peace, gratitude and contentment, all while continuing to grow strong in mind and body and care for yourself as though you are worthy.

Ready to stop going it alone? Visit the InCourage Health website (https://www.incourage-health.com) to apply for health coaching with Dani or to explore additional resources. Here's the direct link to the Application if you know you are interested in working with me. You can also send me an email at incourage@incourage-health.com with comments or questions. I'd love to hear from you!

A special thank you to Derek, and Liz, who orchestrated the music for this podcast. It's perfect!

Perfection can be debilitating and stop us from making forward progress. Dani shares how she works with clients to overcome perfectionism and to rewire their brains with consistency, excellence and celebration.

Here is the link to access the FREE resource, This Season is Different.

Interested in working with Dani? You can apply to work with her using this LINK.

Episode 3 - One of the most important aspects of your health journey is to stop being so critical of yourself. In this episode we talk about renewing your mind - "Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes." Ephesians 4:23 NLT. Take some practical steps today to change the way you think, speak and believe.

Visit the InCourage Health website (https://www.incourage-health.com) to apply for health coaching with Dani or to explore additional resources.

Today's episode is about stalling and answering how we can stop doing what we don't want to do. Be ready to pause, take notes, and do some brainstorming, as Dani walks through coaching you to conquer those practices that keep you from feeling successful.

Special appearances by Rocco (a lot!! The dog just can't sit still) and Jack (very briefly).

The application to work with Dani and more information is available at www.incourage-health.com.

You've spent decades pouring yourself out for everyone around you, and somewhere along the way, you got lost. God Fed Health for Empty Nest Moms is the faith-filled health podcast designed specifically for Christian women navigating this new season of life. Host Dani Birkeland, certified health coach and exercise physiologist, opens the show by introducing her mission: helping women bridge the gap from knowing to doing, so they can live confidently, age powerfully, and step fully into who God created them to be. She is talking real life solutions, not short-term fixes. And, you get to see the real Dani, who was so determined to get this episode out, she filmed it without any makeup on! Oh, Mylanta! Haha... there's worse things. Ready to stop going it alone? Visit the InCourage Health website (https://www.incourage-health.com) to apply for health coaching with Dani or to explore additional resources.

A special thank you to Derek, and Liz, who orchestrated the music for this podcast. It's perfect!