Vision Driven Health - Weight Loss for Christian Women, Biblical Health, Conquer Cravings, Kingdom Mindset, Increase Energy Naturally
Do you struggle with low energy and catch yourself reminiscing about when you were “young” and able to keep up? Are you overwhelmed by even having to THINK about what it’d take to lose weight? Do you mindlessly snack and give in to late night cravings? Are you bogged down by the shame that comes with knowing what to do, but not being able to get yourself to do it consistently? Do you feel like anything you try is bound to fail, so there’s no point in trying anyway? Friend, there’s HOPE! Hope to feel strong and confident in your body, to create consistency in your habits, to lose the weight, and to have clarity on how to partner with God to experience a healthy lifestyle that lasts! Hey, I’m Robin Rhine McDonald, a follower of Jesus, a wife, a mama of 2, and a seminarian turned health coach. And I am SO excited that you are here!! I found myself 20lbs heavier, struggling to keep my eyes open in the afternoons, with a face full of acne. I was confused as to how I ended up there, being that I worked out and felt like I ate fairly healthy. It seemed like no matter what I tried, I couldn’t create the results I wanted in a way that I could see myself maintaining long term. It wasn’t until I discovered the unlimited motivation and FREEDOM that exists in living according to God’s VISION for my life and health that I began to see changes. That is when I realized the most important thing to ever impact my life and health - If I wanted change, I had to partner with God! With God, I crafted a healthy lifestyle that led to ENERGY, healthy weight loss, and confidence in my body WITHOUT feeling overwhelmed or giving in to old patterns. 10 years and two kids later, by the GRACE OF GOD, I’m still prioritizing my health and feeling amazing. I’ve become gripped with the vision of seeing EVERY body that comprises the BODY of Christ healthy and well. In this podcast, I (and the guests I bring on) will show you how to: *Achieve the results you want and KEEP them *Implement simple healthy habits that you ENJOY that fit your busy schedule *Ditch the negative beliefs and lies that keep you from creating results that LAST *Take hold of Biblical health through truth and encouragement for healthy living *Learn what it means to have Kingdom health as a Christian woman *See the possibilities and opportunity of a healthy life in partnership with God *Make changes NOW that will set you up for energy and vitality later in life *Simplify cooking and preparing healthy meals and snacks for you and your family - that everyone LOVES *Learn which foods and meals increase energy and support healthy weight loss *Create endless motivation and drive for your health by aligning with God’s VISION for your life *Partner with God every step of the way! I mix my seminary education with my studies in integrative nutrition to help Jesus loving women, like YOU, develop the energy and vitality to live out their unique God-given calling! Go grab a giant water bottle and start sipping. It’s time to learn how to create the healthy lifestyle you’ve always wanted - with Jesus as the VISION that drives you. Hit play and listen on! Show website: https://visiondrivenhealth.com Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Contact your own physician for any medical concerns you have.
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2 hours ago
2 hours ago
Hey Friend,
I am VERY excited for you all to listen to this episode. I've got Andy Felton BACK, the author of Nourished by Design - a Christ Centered Approach to Nutrition. He was on the show just a few weeks ago and in our conversation it was very clear we needed a follow up episode to go dive deeper into the conversation on the specifics and practicals of nutrition.
We hit a lot of big questions about whether or not God cares about what we eat, the theological biological and environmental aspect of eating meat, and even into the primary driver of chronic disease. It's soo good and it just scratches the surface of what an be found in Andy's book. Details to get his book are below. But for now, I hope you enjoy this episode!
Blessings & Joy,
Robin
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Andy Felton is a devoted Christian, husband, father of two boys, and the author of Nourished by Design, a book exploring the intersection of faith, food, and health. A former nuclear submarine officer and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Andy now serves as a manager at Los Alamos National Laboratory. After overcoming his own health challenges, he is passionate about helping others align their physical and spiritual well-being with God’s design for flourishing. Andy lives in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where he is an active member of Crossroads Bible Church.
Order Nourished by Design - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7GJDK4K
Get the Companion Guide - https://nourishedbydesignbook.com/resources
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Get the 20 in 20 recipe guide with 20 recipes ready in 20 minutes with meals that provide 30g of protein for FREE at visiondrivenhealth.com/resources.
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When you're ready, here are 4 ways I can support you in your health journey:
1. Grab my free 5 Day Sugar Fast Devotional
In this 5 Day Devotional you have the opportunity to drop weight and sugar cravings while gaining a totally new approach to health that is grounded in Jesus. Download it here: https://madewellhealth.com/sugarfast
2. Join my free Facebook group
In this group you'll have access to years of resources I've shared along with the new content I put out weekly. Additionally, you'll be in good company with fellow Jesus loving ladies looking to live a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RobinRhineMcD/
3. Take the Healthy Cooking Made Easy Mini Course
This short course will show you how to enjoy healthy cooking with confidence by saving time, cooking less, and loving what you make! Sign up here: https://go.madewellhealth.com/cooking
4. Work with Me Directly
Whether it's joining my 6 week course, the Healthy Weight Loss Academy or getting 1-1 coaching, I am all about SIMPLIFYING healthy weight loss and providing the tools and resources you need to create healthy habits you'll keep by partnering with God and following my proven Sustainable Health process. For more info and to apply, click here: https://www.visiondrivenhealth.com/get-coaching
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Hey Friend!
If you are someone who experiences joint pain, back pain, headaches... or if you're someone who has had challenging pregnancies or postpartum experiences, you've got chronic digestive issues, you are battling autoimmunity... you might be surprised to find that a holistic chiropractor could help bring you relief.
Today I'm bringing back Ralph Winestock, my personal chiropractor to talk more in depth on the purpose of chiropractic, the ailments it can help, and how you can get the kind of support he describes.
Ralph is a a follower of Jesus who has learned to adapt and integrate that which is good from chiropractic over 43 years in active practice. He is able to explain in layman terms the science and the art separated from human potential movement and false applications. He focuses on that which is real, reproducible, and good. Ralph brings this to the table to enhance your confidence and future experience.
Listen to our first conversation 32. Coming into Alignment with God's Design. An Inside Look at Chiropractic Care with Ralph Winestock.
Connect with Ralph:Email: rwinestock1@gmail.comTelegram: t.me@rwinedcCheck out similar chiropractic care:https://chiropracticmastery.com/referrals/
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When you're ready, here are 4 ways I can support you in your health journey:
1. Grab my free 5 Day Sugar Fast Devotional
In this 5 Day Devotional you have the opportunity to drop weight and sugar cravings while gaining a totally new approach to health that is grounded in Jesus. Download it here: https://madewellhealth.com/sugarfast
2. Join my free Facebook group
In this group you'll have access to years of resources I've shared along with the new content I put out weekly. Additionally, you'll be in good company with fellow Jesus loving ladies looking to live a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RobinRhineMcD/
3. Take the Healthy Cooking Made Easy Mini Course
This short course will show you how to enjoy healthy cooking with confidence by saving time, cooking less, and loving what you make! Sign up here: https://go.madewellhealth.com/cooking
4. Work with Me Directly
Whether it's joining my 6 week course, the Healthy Weight Loss Academy or getting 1-1 coaching, I am all about SIMPLIFYING healthy weight loss and providing the tools and resources you need to create healthy habits you'll keep by partnering with God and following my proven Sustainable Health process. For more info and to apply, click here: https://www.visiondrivenhealth.com/get-coaching
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Hey Friend,
Have you felt unclear about what it actually looks like to partner with God in your health? Do you wonder what's missing from your approach to healthy eating? Do you find yourself in a vicious cycle of dieting and restrictive eating?
I really think that all comes back to whether or not we are living out 4 core elements of holistic biblical health. I go over each one in this episode and I hope they serve as a solid foundation for you to build upon!
Be blessed!
Robin
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Check out the What to Eat Masterclass! visiondrivenhealth.com/whattoeat
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When you're ready, here are 4 ways I can support you in your health journey:
1. Grab my free 5 Day Sugar Fast Devotional
In this 5 Day Devotional you have the opportunity to drop weight and sugar cravings while gaining a totally new approach to health that is grounded in Jesus. Download it here: https://madewellhealth.com/sugarfast
2. Join my free Facebook group
In this group you'll have access to years of resources I've shared along with the new content I put out weekly. Additionally, you'll be in good company with fellow Jesus loving ladies looking to live a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RobinRhineMcD/
3. Take the Healthy Cooking Made Easy Mini Course
This short course will show you how to enjoy healthy cooking with confidence by saving time, cooking less, and loving what you make! Sign up here: https://go.madewellhealth.com/cooking
4. Work with Me Directly
Whether it's joining my 6 week course, the Healthy Weight Loss Academy or getting 1-1 coaching, I am all about SIMPLIFYING healthy weight loss and providing the tools and resources you need to create healthy habits you'll keep by partnering with God and following my proven Sustainable Health process. For more info and to apply, click here: https://www.visiondrivenhealth.com/get-coaching
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Hey Friend,
Have you found yourself battling emotional eating? Do you feel like you're always beating yourself up for not being consistent and staying on track? Maybe the weight of shame in where you're at in your health feels insurmountable.
In today's episode we're taking a thorough look at how David navigates some of his BIGGEST falls for insight on how we can better partner with God in creating healthy, consistent lifestyles that LAST!
I hope it encourages you!
Robin
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You can hear an excellent podcast on the false concept of God turning His face away and Psalm 22, here.
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When you're ready, here are 4 ways I can support you in your health journey:
1. Grab my free 5 Day Sugar Fast Devotional
In this 5 Day Devotional you have the opportunity to drop weight and sugar cravings while gaining a totally new approach to health that is grounded in Jesus. Download it here: https://madewellhealth.com/sugarfast
2. Join my free Facebook group
In this group you'll have access to years of resources I've shared along with the new content I put out weekly. Additionally, you'll be in good company with fellow Jesus loving ladies looking to live a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RobinRhineMcD/
3. Take the Healthy Cooking Made Easy Mini Course
This short course will show you how to enjoy healthy cooking with confidence by saving time, cooking less, and loving what you make! Sign up here: https://go.madewellhealth.com/cooking
4. Work with Me Directly
Whether it's joining my 6 week course, the Healthy Weight Loss Academy or getting 1-1 coaching, I am all about SIMPLIFYING healthy weight loss and providing the tools and resources you need to create healthy habits you'll keep by partnering with God and following my proven Sustainable Health process. For more info and to apply, click here: https://www.visiondrivenhealth.com/get-coaching
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Hey Friend,
I am VERY excited for this episode because in it I interview the author of a book I have been wanting to exist for a long time. And actually, he felt the same way, which is why he wrote it.
In this episode we talk about what it means to follow Jesus and partner with God in healthy eating. We address some of the issues that exist in the church, in the United States, as well as some new perspective on the gift of food that God has given us.
I encourage you to listen the whole way through and consider reading Andy's new book, Nourished by Design.
Links to purchase and more about Andy below!
Blessings,
Robin
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Andy Felton is a devoted Christian, husband, father of two boys, and the author of Nourished by Design, a book exploring the intersection of faith, food, and health. A former nuclear submarine officer and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Andy now serves as a manager at Los Alamos National Laboratory. After overcoming his own health challenges, he is passionate about helping others align their physical and spiritual well-being with God’s design for flourishing. Andy lives in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where he is an active member of Crossroads Bible Church.
Order Nourished by Design - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7GJDK4K
Get the Companion Guide - https://nourishedbydesignbook.com/resources
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Get the How to Read Food Labels Guide at visiondrivenhealth.com/resources
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1. Grab my free 5 Day Sugar Fast Devotional
In this 5 Day Devotional you have the opportunity to drop weight and sugar cravings while gaining a totally new approach to health that is grounded in Jesus. Download it here: https://madewellhealth.com/sugarfast
2. Join my free Facebook group
In this group you'll have access to years of resources I've shared along with the new content I put out weekly. Additionally, you'll be in good company with fellow Jesus loving ladies looking to live a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RobinRhineMcD/
3. Take the Healthy Cooking Made Easy Mini Course
This short course will show you how to enjoy healthy cooking with confidence by saving time, cooking less, and loving what you make! Sign up here: https://go.madewellhealth.com/cooking
4. Work with Me Directly
Whether it's joining my 6 week course, the Healthy Weight Loss Academy or getting 1-1 coaching, I am all about SIMPLIFYING healthy weight loss and providing the tools and resources you need to create healthy habits you'll keep by partnering with God and following my proven Sustainable Health process. For more info and to apply, click here: https://www.visiondrivenhealth.com/get-coaching
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Hey Friend,
When you want to lose weight, is your first inclination to cut out certain foods altogether?
To start eating significantly less to the point where you're always hungry?
Maybe you feel like you're already eating so little and eating pretty clean, but you aren't seeing the scale move.
In any of those cases, I imagine you also want to know WHAT to eat in order to get results.
I'm unpacking all of that today along with an example of what I eat in on an average day.
Be blessed!
Robin
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Check out the What to Eat Masterclass! visiondrivenhealth.com/whattoeat
Listen to my conversation with Lindsay Young about blood sugar and low glycemic eating - Episode 9
Listen to my episode on protein and how to calculate how much you need - Episode 40
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When you're ready, here are 4 ways I can support you in your health journey:
1. Grab my free 5 Day Sugar Fast Devotional
In this 5 Day Devotional you have the opportunity to drop weight and sugar cravings while gaining a totally new approach to health that is grounded in Jesus. Download it here: https://madewellhealth.com/sugarfast
2. Join my free Facebook group
In this group you'll have access to years of resources I've shared along with the new content I put out weekly. Additionally, you'll be in good company with fellow Jesus loving ladies looking to live a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RobinRhineMcD/
3. Take the Healthy Cooking Made Easy Mini Course
This short course will show you how to enjoy healthy cooking with confidence by saving time, cooking less, and loving what you make! Sign up here: https://go.madewellhealth.com/cooking
4. Work with Me Directly
Whether it's joining my 6 week course, the Healthy Weight Loss Academy or getting 1-1 coaching, I am all about SIMPLIFYING healthy weight loss and providing the tools and resources you need to create healthy habits you'll keep by partnering with God and following my proven Sustainable Health process. For more info and to apply, click here: https://www.visiondrivenhealth.com/get-coaching
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Hey Friend,
Are you struggling to be consistent with your healthy habits? Are you struggling to be motivated to make healthy choices? Maybe you're in a place where you just wish you could miraculously transform the circumstances around your health.
If you love God, but you haven't tapped into what God has for you in your health journey, this episode is for you!
In today's episode I've got 3 VERY simple prayers that, when you pray them consistently with an open heart, I believe you WILL see transformation in your health.
Be blessed!
Robin
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When you're ready, here are 4 ways I can support you in your health journey:
1. Grab my free 5 Day Sugar Fast Devotional
In this 5 Day Devotional you have the opportunity to drop weight and sugar cravings while gaining a totally new approach to health that is grounded in Jesus. Download it here: https://madewellhealth.com/sugarfast
2. Join my free Facebook group
In this group you'll have access to years of resources I've shared along with the new content I put out weekly. Additionally, you'll be in good company with fellow Jesus loving ladies looking to live a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RobinRhineMcD/
3. Take the Healthy Cooking Made Easy Mini Course
This short course will show you how to enjoy healthy cooking with confidence by saving time, cooking less, and loving what you make! Sign up here: https://go.madewellhealth.com/cooking
4. Work with Me Directly
Whether it's joining my 6 week course, the Healthy Weight Loss Academy or getting 1-1 coaching, I am all about SIMPLIFYING healthy weight loss and providing the tools and resources you need to create healthy habits you'll keep by partnering with God and following my proven Sustainable Health process. For more info and to apply, click here: https://www.visiondrivenhealth.com/get-coaching
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
Hey Friend,
Believe it or not, research has found that the top predictor of longevity and your propensity to chronic disease is the amount of skeletal muscle you have.
I am doing this episode, one because I think the info is SUPER important for creating sustainable life long health, but also because I’m trying to amp myself up to get more consistent with my muscle building workouts.
About a year ago I threw out my back to where I was in my bed for days and had to have friends come watch my boys. I’ll share more about how that’s progressed in the episode, but long story short, I’m in a place to finally start focusing on the kind of workouts I love - the kind that BUILD muscle.
If you’ve never considered intentionally trying to build muscle, I’d LOVE for you to listen in. And if you already know the benefits or you kind of know it's a good thing, but haven't actively started building muscle, by the end of this episode, you'll learn how greatly beneficial skeletal muscle is for your long term health AND you'll have a few SIMPLE first steps to get you going.
Enjoy!
Robin
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Listen to the episode with my chiropractor, Ralph Winestock - Episode 32 - Coming into Alignment with God's Design. An Inside Look at Chiropractic Care
Start building muscle with the SLAM workout app with a 14 day free trial - visiondrivenhealth.com/slam
Get my free protein guides the 100g guide and the 20 protein packed recipes in 20 minutes guide at visiondrivenhealth.com/resources
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When you're ready, here are 4 ways I can support you in your health journey:
1. Grab my free 5 Day Sugar Fast Devotional
In this 5 Day Devotional you have the opportunity to drop weight and sugar cravings while gaining a totally new approach to health that is grounded in Jesus. Download it here: https://madewellhealth.com/sugarfast
2. Join my free Facebook group
In this group you'll have access to years of resources I've shared along with the new content I put out weekly. Additionally, you'll be in good company with fellow Jesus loving ladies looking to live a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RobinRhineMcD/
3. Take the Healthy Cooking Made Easy Mini Course
This short course will show you how to enjoy healthy cooking with confidence by saving time, cooking less, and loving what you make! Sign up here: https://go.madewellhealth.com/cooking
4. Work with Me Directly
Whether it's joining my 6 week course, the Healthy Weight Loss Academy or getting 1-1 coaching, I am all about SIMPLIFYING healthy weight loss and providing the tools and resources you need to create healthy habits you'll keep by partnering with God and following my proven Sustainable Health process. For more info and to apply, click here: https://www.visiondrivenhealth.com/get-coaching
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Hey Friend,
If you've been feeling discouraged because you are getting results. If the weight isn't coming off. Or if you're frustrated with yourself because you haven't figured out how to be consistent with your healthy habits, this episode is for you.
We're looking at King David's relationship with God and considering how that same approach can bring you into the level of consistency and freedom you're made to have!
Blessings & Joy,
Robin
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Download the "Confidently His" devotional series for free at visiondrivenhealth.com/resources
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When you're ready, here are 4 ways I can support you in your health journey:
1. Grab my free 5 Day Sugar Fast Devotional
In this 5 Day Devotional you have the opportunity to drop weight and sugar cravings while gaining a totally new approach to health that is grounded in Jesus. Download it here: https://madewellhealth.com/sugarfast
2. Join my free Facebook group
In this group you'll have access to years of resources I've shared along with the new content I put out weekly. Additionally, you'll be in good company with fellow Jesus loving ladies looking to live a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RobinRhineMcD/
3. Take the Healthy Cooking Made Easy Mini Course
This short course will show you how to enjoy healthy cooking with confidence by saving time, cooking less, and loving what you make! Sign up here: https://go.madewellhealth.com/cooking
4. Work with Me Directly
Whether it's joining my 6 week course, the Healthy Weight Loss Academy or getting 1-1 coaching, I am all about SIMPLIFYING healthy weight loss and providing the tools and resources you need to create healthy habits you'll keep by partnering with God and following my proven Sustainable Health process. For more info and to apply, click here: https://www.visiondrivenhealth.com/get-coaching
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Hey friend,
I've heard MANY clients say, while they're in the middle of experiencing the excitement of weight loss, increased energy, and a new found love for cooking that they are AFRAID of losing all the progress they've made.
They start thinking about the times in the past where they were successful and then something came up and totally derailed them.
Having navigated these feelings and circumstances numerous times with clients, in today's episode I'm sharing the top 5 things I believe kill momentum and derail progress when your'e establishing healthy habits and how to avoid them entirely.
I hope you find it helpful!
Blessings,
Robin
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Get the 20 in 20 recipe guide with 20 recipes ready in 20 minutes with meals that provide 30g of protein for FREE at visiondrivenhealth.com/resources.
***
When you're ready, here are 4 ways I can support you in your health journey:
1. Grab my free 5 Day Sugar Fast Devotional
In this 5 Day Devotional you have the opportunity to drop weight and sugar cravings while gaining a totally new approach to health that is grounded in Jesus. Download it here: https://madewellhealth.com/sugarfast
2. Join my free Facebook group
In this group you'll have access to years of resources I've shared along with the new content I put out weekly. Additionally, you'll be in good company with fellow Jesus loving ladies looking to live a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RobinRhineMcD/
3. Take the Healthy Cooking Made Easy Mini Course
This short course will show you how to enjoy healthy cooking with confidence by saving time, cooking less, and loving what you make! Sign up here: https://go.madewellhealth.com/cooking
4. Work with Me Directly
Whether it's joining my 6 week course, the Healthy Weight Loss Academy or getting 1-1 coaching, I am all about SIMPLIFYING healthy weight loss and providing the tools and resources you need to create healthy habits you'll keep by partnering with God and following my proven Sustainable Health process. For more info and to apply, click here: https://www.visiondrivenhealth.com/get-coaching