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113. The Top Mistake I See With Nutrition. How Blood Sugar Levels Affect Weight Loss And Chronic Disease

Hey Friend,
If you're someone who genuinely wants to create health in your body and you want to make healthy choices, and maybe you feel like you're already MAKING healthy choices, but you're still struggling with weight loss, or you're still dealing with fatigue, maybe your blood work isn't where you'd expect it to be...
 
It's possible that THIS simple mistake is playing a big part in it all. And that mistake is... poor blood sugar regulation.
 
I see this SO often with clients and non-clients. I think a BIG reason why it's so common is because there are a LOT of "healthy" foods that people eat on a regular basis that are consistent blood sugar raisers. (Also known as high glycemic foods)
 
In today's episode I'm going to explain why balancing your blood sugar matters and how what you eat plays directly into it
 
I'll also give some tips on how you can begin to EASILY regulate your blood sugar today!
 
Be blessed and enjoy!
Robin
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Listen to Episode 13 on How to Read Food Labels: https://www.visiondrivenhealth.com/podcast/episode/ca1a36a4/13-the-must-know-basics-of-how-to-read-food-labels-to-make-healthy-choices-biblical-insights-from-leviticus-11
 
Download the Label Reading Guide: visiondrivenhealth.com/resources
 
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Join the wait list for the upcoming cohort of the Healthy Weight Loss Academy and be the first to save! visiondrivenhealth.com/course
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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

112. Holy & Hungry | How to Use Grace to Break Unhealthy Habits and End Vicious Cycles

Hey Friend,
Back in June I released an episode, episode 82 if you want to listen, where I included a recording from a training I did a few years ago on your identity in Christ and how that relates to your health.
 
I have another clip for you today from a series I did on Grace and how GRACE is crucial for creating a healthy lifestyle that lasts.
 
In today's clip I define what an unhealthy vicious cycle looks like and take you into your thought process and provide insight into how you can BREAK those unhealthy patterns and begin to form healthy habits that last!
 
Please forgive any weird audio or background noise, this was a raw live recording. I'll give some shout outs in the middle of it for the gals who were there during it, and it's just a little less polished.
 
But hopefully you'll appreciate it and find the content valuable.
 
With that said, be blessed!
- Robin
 
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Join the wait list for the upcoming cohort of the Healthy Weight Loss Academy and be the first to save! visiondrivenhealth.com/course
***
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

111. Too Tired and Busy to Cook? What’s Causing Your Fatigue and How to Change It Through Healthy Eating.

Hey Friend,
If you find yourself struggling to muster the energy to get in the kitchen and cook a meal...
 
If you find yourself having food delivered more often than you care to admit...
 
If picking up something quick and easy is your go to rather than whipping something up at home...
 
AND you struggle with fatigue, this episode has your name written all over it!
 
I am going to talk through WHY we often feel fatigue, what kind of food can help, AND my hope is that you finish listening to this episode feeling excited to get back in the kitchen and cook.
 
Blessings!
Robin
 
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Join the wait list for the upcoming cohort of the Healthy Weight Loss Academy and be the first to save! visiondrivenhealth.com/course
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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
 

110. Holy & Hungry | What Is God’s Role in Our Health? A Look at Key Bible Verses for Health and Food

Hey Friend,
Ever wonder what God's role in our health is supposed to look like?
 
What do we see in the Bible that gives insight into HOW we can partner with God and better understand His part in our physical well being?
 
What does this look like, PRACTICALLY?
 
Today we're taking a look at a few Bible passages that, I believe, provide greater insight into God's perspective of health, His interest in our well being, and how you can partner with Him in your wellness journey.
 
Be blessed!
- Robin
 
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Join the waitlist for the upcoming cohort of the Healthy Weight Loss Academy and be the first to save! visiondrivenhealth.com/course
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Listen to Episode 19 on understanding food labels and insight from Leviticus 11. visiondrivenhealth.com/podcast 
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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

109. Why Stress Eating Isn’t What You Think It Is. How to Stop Food Cravings With God’s Help

Hey friend,
If you find yourself opening the pantry or the freezer at the end of a long day...
 
If treating yourself to a fancy coffee and a pastry when you've had hard day has become routine instead of occasional...
 
If thinking about food and what you'll eat next consumes your thoughts when you're trying to get something done...
 
You might be battling some emotional eating.
 
And in today's episode, I will be outlining what stress eating is, how cravings come into play, and what you can do, even in the next 2 weeks, to partner with God and shift yourself out of those pattern.
 
If you're ready to kick stress eating to the curb, listen on!
 
With grace,
Robin
 
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Learn how to calculate macros in Episode 42. Ready to Lose Weight? How Counting Macros Can Help You Get There, Fast - Listen here.
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Feeling stressed and out of sorts? Overwhelmed at the thought of trying to implement new habits? Simplify your start to healthy habits and healthy weight loss with the Overcome the Overwhelm guide. Grab it 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

108. Holy & Hungry | Align Your Food With Your Faith. Your Body’s Role in the Body of Christ.

Hey Friend!
Welcome back to the Holy & Hungry segment of the Vision Driven Health podcast.
 
These episodes will now be every other week and are meant to be a health devotional for you where you can bring your hunger to the table and be filled with what God has for your health.
 
Have you found yourself wanting SO much to be able to BE that gal who meal preps and actually works out?
 
Do you also care a ton about being who God's made you to be?
 
You believe in the impact the Church has in this world and want to see the Body of Christ function the way God designed?
 
Do you struggle to be disciplined and consistent in your food choices?
 
Are you also someone who wants to grow closer to God?
 
If you find yourself wanting to get your healthy habits on lock and you LOVE Jesus and care a ton about seeing His Kingdom come, then friend, this SHOW is for you and this EPISODE is particularly for you because I'm getting into what it means to align your FOOD with your FAITH and fortify your role in the Body of Christ.
 
Blessings & Health,
Robin
 
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Feeling stressed and out of sorts? Overwhelmed at the thought of trying to implement new habits? Simplify your start to healthy habits and healthy weight loss with the Overcome the Overwhelm guide. Grab it 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. 
 
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. 
 
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. 
 
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. 

107. 5 Healthy Habits to Implement NOW to Lose 15 Lbs Before New Years

Hey Friend,
I want to make this as clear and practical as possible today.
 
I'll start by saying some of you, maybe most of you, aren't super impressed with the idea of only losing 15 pounds between now and New Years.
 
Most people want faster results. I get it.
 
But if you know me, you know how hard it was for me to even name an episode like that where I'm suggesting a certain amount of weight that you can lose.
 
But here's why I did it...
 
I want to make HEALTHY weight loss the predominant approach to weight loss.
 
I want people to be educated and informed on what a healthy amount of weight to lost is in a week or month.
 
I want people to opt for SUSTAINABLE approaches to weight loss that enable them to lose the weight and KEEP it off for YEARS and decades to come and see their health improve as time goes on.
 
If that's the kind of weight loss you're interested in and you DO want to lose 15 pounds before the end of the year, keep listening and I'll tell you exactly what to do!
 
Blessings & Joy,
Robin
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Join the next cohort of the Healthy Weight Loss Academy starting TODAY, Monday, September 9th.
This is your LAST chance to join the cohort that will set you up with the PERFECT timing to head into the holidays equipped, and established in your healthy habits
 
Join today at visiondrivenhealth.com/course!
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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. 
 
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. 
 
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. 
 
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. 

106. Holy & Hungry | the Spiritual Battle for Your Health & 3 Ways to Protect Your Health as You Grow Older

Hey Friend!
Welcome back to the Holy & Hungry segment of the Vision Driven Health podcast.
 
These episodes will now be every other week and are meant to be a health devotional for you where you can bring your hunger to the table and be filled with what God has for your health.
 
If you're a regular listener, you may have been looking for this episode last Wednesday, as that is usually when I release the Holy and Hungry episodes.
 
For the foreseeable future, I will be doing one episode a week.
 
This year I am starting to homeschool my oldest for Kindergarten. We started a couple of weeks ago, and it's been really great. I am also just so much more aware of how much more intentional I want to be in my time with him and my younger son.
 
In addition to producing this podcast, running the Healthy Weight Loss Academy, and serving 1-1 clients, Ryan and I are fairly involved at church.
 
At the start of 2024, I said I wanted to figure out how to slow down, and truth be told, I don't think I've done anything that has made significant progress in that direction.
 
SO, something I think I can lay down at this time is doing two episodes a week and going to only 1. My hope is that I will be able to maintain, if not increase, the quality of each episode while continue my efforts to slow down.
 
This is actually very related to today's topic, because I really believe a BIG part of the battle for our health has to do with how stressed and busy we allow ourselves to become.
 
I'm getting deep into the spiritual battle against our time, our health, and our ability to LIVE OUT GOD'S CALLING ON our lives. We must not allow ourselves to get distracted!
 
Get your pencil ready because I'm leaving you with some practicals to safeguard your health and stay the path to what God is doing through you in this world!
 
Blessings & Joy,
Robin
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Join the next cohort of the Healthy Weight Loss Academy starting NEXT Monday, September 4th!
This week is your last chance to join the cohort that will set you up with the PERFECT timing to head into the holidays equipped, and established in your healthy habits
 
Join today at visiondrivenhealth.com/course
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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. 
 
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. 
 
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. 
 
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. 

105. Physical and Mental Healing Through God’s Word. Hope for Addiction, Depression, and Cancer With Erica Diaz-Castro

Hey Friend,
If you're someone who is feeling defeated, bogged down, and unable to break free from addiction, depression, and the challenges of your life I am VERY glad you found this episode.
 
This conversation is packed with encouragement, hope, and solid steps you can take to take hold of God's peace and freedom by getting in to the Word of God.
 
I pray it blesses you!
- Robin
 
About Erika Diaz-Castro
Erika is a Christ follower, wife and mama. She's a life coach for Christian women who struggle with anxiety or overwhelm; and helps women get in God’s Word and have time for what matters most. Erika is also the host of Her Renewed Strength-The Podcast, where she offers a biblically sound approach to life coaching that includes a deeper dive into scripture, time management tips and encouragement to stay focused & follow through on the things God is calling you to.
 
Listen to her podcast: https://www.herrenewedstrength.com/ 
 
Follower her on social media: https://www.facebook.com/emdiazcastro/ 
 
Simplify Bible Study: : https://herrenewedstrength.com/soap-bible-study-method-resource
 
CCPF Mini-Hub: https://herrenewedstrength.thrivecart.com/ccpf-minihub/ 
 
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Get extra entries by inviting friends to join the raffle! Send me an email about who you referred and I'll give you another entry for the raffle. :)
August 31st is the last day to enter!
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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. 
 
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. 
 
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. 
 
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. 

104. Holy & Hungry | Taking Thoughts Captive for Healthy Weight Loss as a Christian Woman

Hey Friend!
Do you end up getting overwhelmed with the hiccups and challenges of life?
 
Do you feel like you can't start any new healthy habits or programs unless you know you don't have anything major going on?
 
Have most of your attempts to lose weight been foiled by things not going according ot plan?
 
Today I'm sharing a bit about my last couple of weeks, and boy, it's been an interesting time
But I'm also giving some encouragement and tips for how to go through challenges and STILL stay consistent!
 
Blessings & Joy,
Robin
 
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Win a FREE spot in the Healthy Weight Loss Academy by emailing me (visiondrivenhealth@gmail.com):
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A screen shot of you posting your favorite episode on social media (or if you don't have social media, texting/emailing friends)
A screen shot of your confirmation for joining my mailing list (join here)
Or just lock in your spot for the next Healthy Weight Loss Academy cohort today at visiondrivenhealth.com/course! (Don't worry, if you win the raffle, I'll reimburse you.)
Get extra entries by inviting friends to join the raffle! Send me an email about who you referred and I'll give you another entry for the raffle. :)
August 31st is the last day to enter!
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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. 
 
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. 
 
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. 
 
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.