FREE & WELL: Self Confidence, Self Love, Self Worth, Comparison, People Pleasing, Anxiety, & Healthy Habits & Routines for Wo

Devoney Kodad, Self Confidence Coach, Yoga Teacher & Anxiety Therapist
FREE & WELL: Self Confidence, Self Love, Self Worth, Comparison, People Pleasing, Anxiety, & Healthy Habits & Routines for Wo

Are you ready to stop second guessing yourself & start feeling more confident? In this podcast, you'll hear about psychology backed mental wellness, nervous system support & healthy habit creation to support you in becoming confident AF. You'll learn simple, practical tools, journaling prompts, affirmations & so much more to encourage you on your confidence & inner healing journey. Hey friend, my name is Devoney. I’m a therapist, life coach, yoga teacher, dog mom, and nature lover. I struggled so much in my late teens & twenties with deep insecurities, self doubt, anxiety, and people pleasing. What you'll hear on this podcast is a blend of what I've learned as a therapist, my almost 10 years in the mental health field AND ALSO the raw, imperfect & messy lessons from my own personal healing journey. Sweet friend, if you're ready to start getting out of your head, feeling confident in who you are here to be & having more fun in your life, this is the show for you! Grab your iced coffee & your journal, let's dive in! Find more at freeandwell.org!

  1. 7 JUN

    266 | Feel Like You're Not Growing Fast Enough? 1 Mindset Shifting Journaling Prompt to Feel More Content & Confident Right Where You Are

    JOIN OUR FREE NON-SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNITYJoin HERE. You'll find little voice memo pep talks from me, journaling prompts & chats about episodes each week with like minded women! ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |The online community & resource hub where faith, mental wellness & nervous system regulation come together to help you conquer overwhelm, create daily healthy habits & start living your best life. Join ACTIVATE here! SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST |Ask Dev your question HERE. BREAKTHROUGH INTENSIVE |If you want breakthrough & clarity on where to focus your time, energy, attention right now - you want a clear vision & compass of where you're going this year, maybe you feel overwhelmed on your goals & don't know where to focus or you just feel stuck, this is for you. When you sign up, you'll complete a deep dive intake questionnaire so our 60 minutes is focused and as potent as possible for you. We might focus your call on: breaking free from people pleasing, how to stop second guessing yourself, less comparison, creating healthy daily routines you'll stick to, feeling more clear in your direction, getting unstuck - whatever ONE big, amazing goal you want to focus on! DM me NEXT LEVEL to chat & see if this could be a great fit for you or book your breakthrough HERE! ABOUT FREE & WELL |Founded by licensed therapist & certified yoga instructor, Devoney Kodad, Free & Well partners up with 20-something women on their fierce pursuit of wellness, using therapeutic-based coaching to set free anxiety, uproot self doubt & sink safely into a space of healing. DISCLAIMERS |Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion. No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice. Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support. See full disclaimer here.

    7 min
  2. 29 MAY

    265 | 5 Minute Pep Talk & Confidence Boosting Prayer to Embrace Your God Given Identity

    THIS WEEK IS OUR SOUL CLEANSE: A SOCIAL MEDIA DETOX |A gentle 3-day detox for your nervous system, your soul, and your screen time. Join me for this free, 3 day event! Sign up HERE. ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |The online community & resource hub where faith, mental wellness & nervous system regulation come together to help you conquer overwhelm, create daily healthy habits & start living your best life. Join ACTIVATE here! SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST |Ask Dev your question HERE. BREAKTHROUGH INTENSIVE |If you want breakthrough & clarity on where to focus your time, energy, attention right now - you want a clear vision & compass of where you're going this year, maybe you feel overwhelmed on your goals & don't know where to focus or you just feel stuck, this is for you. When you sign up, you'll complete a deep dive intake questionnaire so our 60 minutes is focused and as potent as possible for you. We might focus your call on: breaking free from people pleasing, how to stop second guessing yourself, less comparison, creating healthy daily routines you'll stick to, feeling more clear in your direction, getting unstuck - whatever ONE big, amazing goal you want to focus on! DM me NEXT LEVEL to chat & see if this could be a great fit for you or book your breakthrough HERE! ABOUT FREE & WELL |Founded by licensed therapist & certified yoga instructor, Devoney Kodad, Free & Well partners up with 20-something women on their fierce pursuit of wellness, using therapeutic-based coaching to set free anxiety, uproot self doubt & sink safely into a space of healing. DISCLAIMERS |Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion. No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice. Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support. See full disclaimer here.

    9 min
  3. 23 MAY

    264 | Why I'm Hosting a Social Media Detox: Research & My Own Personal Experiences with Comparison, Anxiety & Addiction with Social Media

    Feeling a pull to spend less time on social media? This episode is going to light a fire under your butt. In this episode, I'm going to share research and also my own personal experiences struggling with social media addiction, comparison, anxiety and feeling overstimulated. You'll also hear a few reflection prompts to start becoming more aware of how social media is impacting your mental health and if God is calling you to take a step back. I hope you enjoy! XO THIS WEEK IS OUR SOUL CLEANSE: A SOCIAL MEDIA DETOX |A gentle 3-day detox for your nervous system, your soul, and your screen time. Join me for this free, 3 day event! Sign up HERE. ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |The online community & resource hub where faith, mental wellness & nervous system regulation come together to help you conquer overwhelm, create daily healthy habits & start living your best life. Join ACTIVATE here! SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST |Ask Dev your question HERE. BREAKTHROUGH INTENSIVE |If you want breakthrough & clarity on where to focus your time, energy, attention right now - you want a clear vision & compass of where you're going this year, maybe you feel overwhelmed on your goals & don't know where to focus or you just feel stuck, this is for you. When you sign up, you'll complete a deep dive intake questionnaire so our 60 minutes is focused and as potent as possible for you. We might focus your call on: breaking free from people pleasing, how to stop second guessing yourself, less comparison, creating healthy daily routines you'll stick to, feeling more clear in your direction, getting unstuck - whatever ONE big, amazing goal you want to focus on! DM me NEXT LEVEL to chat & see if this could be a great fit for you or book your breakthrough HERE! ABOUT FREE & WELL |Founded by licensed therapist & certified yoga instructor, Devoney Kodad, Free & Well partners up with 20-something women on their fierce pursuit of wellness, using therapeutic-based coaching to set free anxiety, uproot self doubt & sink safely into a space of healing. DISCLAIMERS |Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion. No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice. Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support. See full disclaimer here.

    20 min
  4. 21 MAY

    263 | 1 Mental Wellness Based Mindset Shift That Helped Me Break Free From Anxiety, Overthinking & Overanalyzing

    In this powerful episode, I share one mindset shift that radically changed the way I relate to my thoughts—and brought peace instead of intense anxiety and ruminating. Rooted in mental wellness, faith, and nervous system regulation, this shift helped me realize: my thoughts are not always true, and I don’t have to follow every one of them. Join me as we explore how this perspective transformed my inner world, helped me break free from overanalyzing, and brought me closer to stillness, trust, and God’s presence. If you’ve ever felt trapped in your mind, this episode is for you. THE SOUL CLEANSE: A SOCIAL MEDIA DETOX |A gentle 3-day detox for your nervous system, your soul, and your screen time. Join me for this free, 3 day event! Sign up HERE. ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |The online community & resource hub where faith, mental wellness & nervous system regulation come together to help you conquer overwhelm, create daily healthy habits & start living your best life. Join ACTIVATE here! SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST |Ask Dev your question HERE. BREAKTHROUGH INTENSIVE |If you want breakthrough & clarity on where to focus your time, energy, attention right now - you want a clear vision & compass of where you're going this year, maybe you feel overwhelmed on your goals & don't know where to focus or you just feel stuck, this is for you. When you sign up, you'll complete a deep dive intake questionnaire so our 60 minutes is focused and as potent as possible for you. We might focus your call on: breaking free from people pleasing, how to stop second guessing yourself, less comparison, creating healthy daily routines you'll stick to, feeling more clear in your direction, getting unstuck - whatever ONE big, amazing goal you want to focus on! DM me NEXT LEVEL to chat & see if this could be a great fit for you or book your breakthrough HERE! ABOUT FREE & WELL |Founded by licensed therapist & certified yoga instructor, Devoney Kodad, Free & Well partners up with 20-something women on their fierce pursuit of wellness, using therapeutic-based coaching to set free anxiety, uproot self doubt & sink safely into a space of healing. DISCLAIMERS |Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion. No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice. Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support. See full disclaimer here. Read less

    14 min
  5. 18 MAY

    262 | Anxious & Ambitious: Encouragement for the High Achieving Girlie Who Is Ready to Feel More Peace, Calm & Content

    In this empowering episode, I'm speaking directly to the high-achieving young woman who feels like she’s running on fumes. You’re showing up, crushing goals, and holding it all together—but underneath the success, your soul might be crying out for stillness. This episode is your reminder that rest is holy, healing is possible, and slowing down isn’t failure—it’s faith in action. You’ll learn practical, faith-filled strategies to calm your nervous system, shift out of fight-or-flight mode, and build new habits that bring peace, presence, and purpose into your daily life. Let this be your gentle nudge to breathe, reset, and remember: you don’t have to hustle for your worth. You are already enough. THE SOUL CLEANSE: A SOCIAL MEDIA DETOX |A gentle 3-day detox for your nervous system, your soul, and your screen time. Join me for this free, 3 day event! Sign up HERE. ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |The online community & resource hub where faith, mental wellness & nervous system regulation come together to help you conquer overwhelm, create daily healthy habits & start living your best life. Join ACTIVATE here! SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST |Ask Dev your question HERE. BREAKTHROUGH INTENSIVE |If you want breakthrough & clarity on where to focus your time, energy, attention right now - you want a clear vision & compass of where you're going this year, maybe you feel overwhelmed on your goals & don't know where to focus or you just feel stuck, this is for you. When you sign up, you'll complete a deep dive intake questionnaire so our 60 minutes is focused and as potent as possible for you. We might focus your call on: breaking free from people pleasing, how to stop second guessing yourself, less comparison, creating healthy daily routines you'll stick to, feeling more clear in your direction, getting unstuck - whatever ONE big, amazing goal you want to focus on! DM me NEXT LEVEL to chat & see if this could be a great fit for you or book your breakthrough HERE! ABOUT FREE & WELL |Founded by licensed therapist & certified yoga instructor, Devoney Kodad, Free & Well partners up with 20-something women on their fierce pursuit of wellness, using therapeutic-based coaching to set free anxiety, uproot self doubt & sink safely into a space of healing. DISCLAIMERS |Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion. No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice. Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support. See full disclaimer here.

    16 min
  6. 7 MAY

    260 | Welcome to Free & Well: If You're Struggling With Second Guessing Yourself, Self Doubt & Anxiety, You're Not Alone

    In this first episode, I’m taking you behind the mic and into my story — the real, raw, unfiltered version. From growing up with constant anxiety and deep insecurity … to learning how to slow down, regulate my nervous system, and invite God into my healing. I created this podcast because I know what it’s like to love Jesus but still feel overwhelmed, burnt out, and stuck in your own head. I know the fear of not being “spiritual enough” when your brain won’t slow down, and the exhaustion of trying to hold it all together. This space is for the girl who: Feels anxious more often than she feels peacefulIs tired of hustle culture and spiritual pressureCraves a softer, safer faith that holds room for mental healthWants practical tools and spiritual truth — not one or the other You’re not alone. You’re not broken. And you’re so welcome here. ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |The online community & resource hub where faith, mental wellness & nervous system regulation come together to help you conquer overwhelm, create daily healthy habits & start living your best life. Join ACTIVATE here! THE SOUL CLEANSE |A gentle 3-day detox for your nervous system, your soul, and your screen time. Join me for this free, 3 day event! Sign up HERE. SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST |Ask Dev your question HERE. BREAKTHROUGH INTENSIVE |If you want breakthrough & clarity on where to focus your time, energy, attention right now - you want a clear vision & compass of where you're going this year, maybe you feel overwhelmed on your goals & don't know where to focus or you just feel stuck, this is for you. When you sign up, you'll complete a deep dive intake questionnaire so our 60 minutes is focused and as potent as possible for you. We might focus your call on: breaking free from people pleasing, how to stop second guessing yourself, less comparison, creating healthy daily routines you'll stick to, feeling more clear in your direction, getting unstuck - whatever ONE big, amazing goal you want to focus on! DM me NEXT LEVEL to chat & see if this could be a great fit for you or book your breakthrough HERE! ABOUT FREE & WELL |Founded by licensed therapist & certified yoga instructor, Devoney Kodad, Free & Well partners up with 20-something women on their fierce pursuit of wellness, using therapeutic-based coaching to set free anxiety, uproot self doubt & sink safely into a space of healing. DISCLAIMERS |Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion. No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice. Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support. See full disclaimer here.

    18 min
  7. 7 MAY

    261 | What is Nervous System Dysregulation & Why It Matters if You Want to Grow Your Self Confidence

    Ever feel like you're either totally numb or way too overwhelmed — and never really okay? You're not broken. You're outside your window of tolerance — a simple but powerful framework that helps explain why anxiety, shutdown, or emotional chaos show up even when you're trying to "just have faith." In this episode, we break down what the window of tolerance is, how your nervous system reacts to stress and anxiety, and why understanding this is so important for healing — especially for those in their 20s navigating big transitions, constant pressure, and spiritual questions. You’ll learn: What the window of tolerance isSigns you're outside of it — and how to come back inSimple, nervous system-soothing practices you can try today This is your permission to slow down, breathe, and see what you're feeling through a lens of compassion and grace, not shame. God isn’t asking you to push through — He’s inviting you to regulate, rest, and return to peace. I hope you enjoy, love! ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |The online community & resource hub where faith, mental wellness & nervous system regulation come together to help you conquer overwhelm, create daily healthy habits & start living your best life. Join ACTIVATE here! THE SOUL CLEANSE |A gentle 3-day detox for your nervous system, your soul, and your screen time. Join me for this free, 3 day event! Sign up HERE. SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST |Ask Dev your question HERE. ABOUT FREE & WELL |Founded by licensed therapist & certified yoga instructor, Devoney Kodad, Free & Well partners up with 20-something women on their fierce pursuit of wellness, using therapeutic-based coaching to set free anxiety, uproot self doubt & sink safely into a space of healing. DISCLAIMERS |Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion. No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice. Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support. See full disclaimer here. Read less

    14 min
  8. 22 MAR

    259 | Moving Through a Challenging Season? What's Been Helping Me - Prayer, Fasting & Life Updates (🎙THE PODCAST WILL BE BACK WEEKLY IN APRIL)

    ACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |ACTIVATE is your go to hub for tools & community to help you regulate your nervous system, create healthy daily habits & become your best self through faith & mental wellness. Throughout the month, we have a live journaling call to map out your month's goals & intentions, you get bite size audio trainings & breathing practices all to help you release anxiety & overwhelm! Join ACTIVATE here! SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST |Ask Dev your question HERE. BREAKTHROUGH INTENSIVE |If you want breakthrough & clarity on where to focus your time, energy, attention right now - you want a clear vision & compass of where you're going this year, maybe you feel overwhelmed on your goals & don't know where to focus or you just feel stuck, this is for you. When you sign up, you'll complete a deep dive intake questionnaire so our 60 minutes is focused and as potent as possible for you. We might focus your call on: breaking free from people pleasing, how to stop second guessing yourself, less comparison, creating healthy daily routines you'll stick to, feeling more clear in your direction, getting unstuck - whatever ONE big, amazing goal you want to focus on! DM me NEXT LEVEL to chat & see if this could be a great fit for you or book your breakthrough HERE! ABOUT FREE & WELL |Founded by licensed therapist & certified yoga instructor, Devoney Kodad, Free & Well partners up with 20-something women on their fierce pursuit of wellness, using therapeutic-based coaching to set free anxiety, uproot self doubt & sink safely into a space of healing. DISCLAIMERS |Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion. No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice. Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support. See full disclaimer here.

    21 min

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Are you ready to stop second guessing yourself & start feeling more confident? In this podcast, you'll hear about psychology backed mental wellness, nervous system support & healthy habit creation to support you in becoming confident AF. You'll learn simple, practical tools, journaling prompts, affirmations & so much more to encourage you on your confidence & inner healing journey. Hey friend, my name is Devoney. I’m a therapist, life coach, yoga teacher, dog mom, and nature lover. I struggled so much in my late teens & twenties with deep insecurities, self doubt, anxiety, and people pleasing. What you'll hear on this podcast is a blend of what I've learned as a therapist, my almost 10 years in the mental health field AND ALSO the raw, imperfect & messy lessons from my own personal healing journey. Sweet friend, if you're ready to start getting out of your head, feeling confident in who you are here to be & having more fun in your life, this is the show for you! Grab your iced coffee & your journal, let's dive in! Find more at freeandwell.org!

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