Thriving in Christ | Burnout, Stress, Leadership, Faith & High Performance

Dr. Ioana Popa | Psychiatrist Educator, Executive Coach, Speaker & Spiritual Care Formation

For Christian Women Professionals & Servant Leaders called to live, lead, and serve from renewal for the Kingdom. Top 2.5% Globally Ranked. → Do you feel at times stressed, depleted, or on a “busy treadmill,” with Sunday night blues - even though you love what you do? → Do you sense blocks in reaching your highest potential for the Kingdom, despite already carrying significant responsibility and impact? → Do you struggle to fully replenish yourself and access the peace that surpasses all understanding - no matter how many programs you’ve tried - and worry that self-care and deep renewal will only add more to long to-do list? → Do you wrestle to stay grounded, clear, and expansive in your impact - especially in high-stakes situations? If this is you, welcome. You are not lacking discipline. You are not lacking faith. More often, what’s missing is sustainable renewal. Many of the solutions available today act like band-aids - placed on top of an already burdened foundation, shaped by chronic stress, cultural conditioning, and misconceptions about what it truly means to live and serve in Christ. In this show, we take a different approach. Through the integration of science, psychology, and Christian faith, this show helps you: → Return to a place of inner renewal - accessing the “living waters” of Christ from within → Align your body, mind, heart, and soul - reducing inner fragmentation and restoring a grounded inner life. → Simplify your daily habits from the inside-out - building sustainable rhythms that support your life and leadership without adding pressure. → Access clarity, peace, and grounded presence - especially in high-responsibility and high-stakes moments. → Expand your capacity to lead and serve with joy and peace - not from striving, but from renewal, alignment, and co-creation with God. This is not about doing more. It is about learning how to return - again and again - to God within, where your strength is renewed, your inner life is restored, and your leadership flows from your soul. Hi, I’m Dr. Ioana Popa - co-founder of Team For The Soul® Institute, physician-psychiatrist educator, spiritual care & executive coach, speaker, and trainer. As a woman deeply committed to serving others and to my faith, I found myself saying yes to every need, carrying increasing responsibility, and quietly moving toward chronic stress and burnout. I believed that catching up on rest during weekends or vacations would be enough - but it was not. After experiencing burnout twice, I sought help through both psychology and Christian faith - only to find fragmented guidance, often disconnected, or even at odds. Over time, I realized that if I wanted to live, lead, and serve in Christ with clarity, energy, and joy, I needed something different. A simple, integrated way of living - rooted in renewal, grounded in Christ, and supported by both science and faith. This is the work I now share with you. If you are ready to grow toward your highest potential - from a grounded, renewed foundation in Christ - you are in the right place. Let’s begin. Sending you many blessings and prayers in Christ, Dr. Ioana NEXT STEPS: ✝️ Want to get my WEEKLY emails with updates, events, and special invitations? JOIN 'Thriving In Christ' Resources: https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up ✝️ Ready to lead in Christ with Joy, Peace & Purpose? Set up a complimentary Free Consultation to learn about how I can support you: https://calendly.com/teamforthesoul/inquirycall CONNECT: Website: https://teamforthesoul.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drioanapopa/ DISCLAIMERS: The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Team For The Soul® Institute. All information provided on this platform is strictly for educational purposes and does not form a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All

  1. 21h ago

    296 | You're Not Meant to Fight Your Body: Christ-Centered Fitness with Ashley Perry Lambert

    Sometimes it is so easy to treat our bodies like a project to fix, instead of a gift to steward. We can care for everyone around us with patience and compassion, yet quietly carry frustration, shame, or disappointment toward our own bodies. Somewhere along the way, movement becomes another obligation, another measure of success, instead of another place to meet with God. In this Renewal Conversation, I sit down with faith-based fitness coach Ashley Perry Lambert to explore a different way. Ashley Perry Lambert is a Christian health strategist who helps women honor God by caring for their bodies through Christ-centered health, movement, and sustainable habits. In this conversation, you'll discover:☀️ How to transform exercise from another task into a daily encounter with God. ☀️ Why true health begins with your identity in Christ - not your appearance. ☀️ Simple practices that help renew your body, calm your nervous system, and deepen your relationship with God. The Bible verse that inspires Ashley Perry Lambert is this: " “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV Click PLAY to watch this episode now ▶️https://youtu.be/0rD8bnhq2II______________________________ Want to know more about our guest?IG: @ashleyperrylambertYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ashleyperrylambert 🌟 If this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE-STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love. Ready to reclaim your JOY, PEACE & PURPOSE without burnout, as you lead and serve in Christ? CLICK BELOW for a FREE CONSULT Call with Dr. Ioana to see if the program is a right fit for you!➡️ https://calendly.com/teamforthesoul/inquirycall ________________ NEXT STEPS:- Find out more about our programs here ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/ - Join 'Thriving In Christ' to stay up to date with resources right in your inbox, for Christian Women Professionals. ➡️https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up DISCLAIMERS:The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Team For The Soul®. All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not form a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and is used at your own risk. Please speak to your doctor, medical and mental health providers about any information you listen or read on this channel or related websites.

    37 min
  2. 3d ago

    295 | Centering Reset: Trusting God Before You Have the Answers

    What if the freedom we’re longing for is not somewhere outside of us… but something Christ is already inviting us into? Many high-capacity Christian women carry pressure so constantly that striving starts to feel normal. But inner freedom in Christ is possible: a quieter mind, a steadier heart, and a soul no longer driven by fear, urgency, or endless pressure. In this Centering Reset, we tap into how to return to a deeper sense of spaciousness, trust, and freedom with God - right in the middle of everyday life. Things to discover in this RESET episode: ✨ Freedom in Christ begins internally✨ We can lead without living under pressure✨ Sustainable renewal comes through alignment with Christ, not striving Click PLAY to listen to this episode ▶️ 🌟 If this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE-STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love. You can love God, serve others, and stop living exhausted.→ Join the Wake Up To Your Soul Podcast community and start your mornings with peace before the pressure begins.https://www.teamforthesoul.com/wakeuptoyoursoul-begin NEXT STEPS:- Find out more about our programs here ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/ - Join 'Thriving In Christ' to stay up to date with resources right in your inbox, for Christian Women Professionals. ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up DISCLAIMERS:All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not form a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and is used at your own risk. Please speak to your doctor, medical and mental health providers about any information you listen or read on this channel or related websites.

    16 min
  3. Jul 3

    294 | When Life Shakes You - How to Anchor Your Soul in Christ with Mary Carmen Englert

    There are seasons when life doesn't fall apart all at once - it slowly pulls your attention, your peace, and even your relationship with God in a hundred different directions. Lasting renewal isn't found by trying harder, but by returning, day after day, to simple rhythms that anchor your heart in Christ. In this week's conversation, Mary Carmen Englert shares how suffering, gratitude, silence, Scripture, and faithful daily habits became the pathway not only to healing, but to a deeper friendship with God. Mary Carmen Englert is an author, Bible teacher, and retreat host whose work equips women to move beyond knowing about God to building a deeper friendship with Him through everyday spiritual practices. In this conversation, we discuss about how: ☀️ Small daily rhythms shape a resilient soul. ☀️ Consistency matters more than perfection. ☀️ God's voice becomes familiar through daily relationship, not occasional moments. ☀️ Working with Christ, not just for Him, changes everything. This Bible verse that inspires Mary Carmen is this: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV Click PLAY to watch this episode now ▶️ ______________________________ Want to know more about our guest?Facebook & Instagram: @sevenpathwaysOrder her BOOK HERE: https://sevenpathways.com/ 🌟 If this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE-STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love. Ready to reclaim your JOY, PEACE & PURPOSE without burnout, as you lead and serve in Christ? CLICK BELOW for a FREE CONSULT Call with Dr. Ioana to see if the program is a right fit for you!➡️ https://calendly.com/teamforthesoul/inquirycall ________________ NEXT STEPS:- Find out more about our programs here ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/ - Join 'Thriving In Christ' to stay up to date with resources right in your inbox, for Christian Women Professionals. ➡️https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up DISCLAIMERS:The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Team For The Soul®. All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not form a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and is used at your own risk. Please speak to your doctor, medical and mental health providers about any information you listen or read on this channel or related websites.

    32 min
  4. Jun 30

    293 | Centering Reset: Wisdom Is More Valuable Than Intelligence

    Sometimes the greatest challenge isn't that we don't know enough. It's that life moves so fast we no longer create space to recognize God's wisdom when He is already offering it. In a world overflowing with information, opinions, and artificial intelligence, perhaps the question is no longer, "How can I learn more?" but, "How can I become quiet enough to receive true wisdom?" In this Centering Reset, we'll explore how slowing the body, calming the mind, and turning toward Christ opens the door to the kind of wisdom that transforms not only our decisions, but the way we live and lead. Things to discover in this RESET episode: ✨ Wisdom begins where hurry ends. ✨ A calm mind creates space for discernment. ✨ God's wisdom is received, not manufactured. ✨ Actual time during this episode to access God's wisdom for one of your pressing needs. Click PLAY to listen to this episode ▶️ 🌟 If this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE-STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love._________________________ You can love God, serve others, and stop living exhausted.→ Join the Wake Up To Your Soul Podcast community and start your mornings with peace before the pressure begins.https://www.teamforthesoul.com/wakeuptoyoursoul-begin_______________________ NEXT STEPS:- Find out more about our programs here ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/ - Join 'Thriving In Christ' to stay up to date with resources right in your inbox, for Christian Women Professionals. ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up DISCLAIMERS:All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not form a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and is used at your own risk. Please speak to your doctor, medical and mental health providers about any information you listen or read on this channel or related websites.

    14 min
  5. Jun 26

    292 | From Heartbreak to Hope: Healing Through Loss and God's Redemption with Felicia Brown

    Some of life's deepest wounds might come from what happened to us; and overcoming our past, reshaping our present, and recreating hopes for our future is all a part of healing. In this inspiring Renewal Conversation, therapist and emotional regulation coach, Felicia Brown, shares her personal journey through loss, adoption, faith, and healing. Her story is a reminder that adversity doesn't have the final word - and that hope, restoration, and purpose can emerge from even the most painful chapters. As a therapist and coach, Felicia also discusses why so many high-achieving women unknowingly tie their worth to productivity. She also shares practical tools to help calm the nervous system, break free from the "never enough" cycle, and experience the kind of sustainable success that doesn't come at the cost of your well-being. In this conversation, we discuss: ☀️ How defining success ahead of time is a crucial step.☀️ The impact of trauma on not only our present life, but possibly on our faith too. ☀️ Really easy to implement techniques to reset your nervous system. This Bible verse continues to give Felicia strength through some of the toughest moments: favorite Bible verse is this: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light" ~ Matthew 11:28-30 Click PLAY to watch this episode now ▶️https://youtu.be/BeZ0svucAY8______________________________ Want to know more about our guest?🔗 Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/felicia-brown-streator-il/1461420IG: @ feliciabrownlpc 🌟 If this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE-STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love. Ready to reclaim your JOY, PEACE & PURPOSE without burnout, as you lead and serve in Christ? CLICK BELOW for a FREE CONSULT Call with Dr. Ioana to see if the program is a right fit for you!➡️ https://calendly.com/teamforthesoul/inquirycall ________________ NEXT STEPS:- Find out more about our programs here ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/ - Join 'Thriving In Christ' to stay up to date with resources right in your inbox, for Christian Women Professionals. ➡️https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up DISCLAIMERS:The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Team For The Soul®. All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not form a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and is used at your own risk. Please speak to your doctor, medical and mental health providers about any information you listen or read on this channel or related websites.

    34 min
  6. Jun 23

    291 Centering Reset: The Surprising Psychology of Hope

    Hope can feel challenging to hold onto when life is uncertain. Whether you're navigating a difficult season, waiting for answers, or carrying a dream that hasn't unfolded the way you expected, it's easy to wonder if things will ever change and if God is going to answer our prayers. This week, you can spend a few minutes to do a powerful RESET toward HOPE as a decision to trust that God is at work, even when you can't yet see the outcome. ✨ Things to discover in this RESET episode: - Why Hope is not a feeling nor a thought.- Research on psychology about the importance of Hope in our thriving.- Several bible verses to inspire us and help us to reset in God. Click PLAY to listen to this episode ▶️ 🌟 If this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE-STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love._________________________ You can love God, serve others, and stop living exhausted.→ Join the Wake Up To Your Soul Podcast community and start your mornings with peace before the pressure begins.https://www.teamforthesoul.com/wakeuptoyoursoul-begin_______________________ NEXT STEPS:- Find out more about our programs here ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/ - Join 'Thriving In Christ' to stay up to date with resources right in your inbox, for Christian Women Professionals. ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up DISCLAIMERS:All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not form a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and is used at your own risk. Please speak to your doctor, medical and mental health providers about any information you listen or read on this channel or related websites.

    12 min
  7. Jun 19

    290 | If Nobody Was Watching, Who Would You Become? Healing and Renewal with Antoinette Berrafato

    Sometimes, the path to healing begins in places we never expected - where faith meets surrender and restoration quietly takes root. This week's guest on Renewal Conversations, Antoinette Berrafato, offers a story you won’t forget - moving from elite Army combat medic to fighting for her own life after a devastating injury that left her dependent on constant care. But what happened next is where it gets powerful: a promise to God sparked a radical journey of healing that would completely redefine her life. Through faith, nature, and intentional living, she discovered a new path to restoration - one that not only brought her from 20 medications to none, but now helps others reclaim their health and purpose. Her story is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, renewal is possible - and it might look different and more beautiful than you expect. In this conversation, we discuss: ☀️ A guiding question that may help one define their true self and align with God's purpose. ☀️ How faith is the pinnacle to a new path forward.☀️ How living spaces should support healing - like bringing the outdoors to the inside. ☀️ Many useful and helpful strategies for developing a healthy lifestyle! Antionette's favorite Bible verse is this: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." ~ 2 Corinthians 5:17 Click PLAY to listen to this episode now ▶️https://youtu.be/I5lixvrSt9s______________________________ Want to know more about our guest?🔗 Website: https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-llfe-blog/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://nnbl.blog/podcast/IG: @ nnblpodcastEbook: she has a FREE Ebook available with awesome tips, strategies, techniques and general information to help you build a resilient, healthy body! Ready to reclaim your JOY, PEACE & PURPOSE without burnout, as you lead and serve in Christ? CLICK BELOW for a FREE CONSULT Call with Dr. Ioana to see if the program is a right fit for you!➡️ https://calendly.com/teamforthesoul/inquirycall ________________ NEXT STEPS:- Find out more about our programs here ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/ - Join 'Thriving In Christ' to stay up to date with resources right in your inbox, for Christian Women Professionals. ➡️https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up DISCLAIMERS:The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Team For The Soul®. All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not form a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and is used at your own risk. Please speak to your doctor, medical and mental health providers about any information you listen or read on this channel or related websites.

    42 min
  8. Jun 16

    289 | Centering Reset: The Power of Awareness

    Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do isn't push harder - it's pause. A few moments of intentional awareness can help you step out of autopilot, quiet the noise, and remember that God is closer than you think. This encouraging episode explores how awareness creates space between what happens to you and how you respond. Drawing from both neuroscience and Scripture, you'll discover how a simple practice of noticing can help you break free from automatic reactions, and experience greater peace and deeper connection with God throughout your day. ✨ Things you will discover in this episode: Awareness is the beginning of transformation.What you notice, you can bring to God.What you bring to God can be transformed.Return to awareness. Return to Christ. Click PLAY to listen to this episode ▶️ 🌟 If this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE-STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love._________________________ You can love God, serve others, and stop living exhausted.→ Join the Wake Up To Your Soul Podcast community and start your mornings with peace before the pressure begins.https://www.teamforthesoul.com/wakeuptoyoursoul-begin_______________________ NEXT STEPS:- Find out more about our programs here ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/ - Join 'Thriving In Christ' to stay up to date with resources right in your inbox, for Christian Women Professionals. ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up DISCLAIMERS:All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not form a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and is used at your own risk. Please speak to your doctor, medical and mental health providers about any information you listen or read on this channel or related websites.

    13 min
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For Christian Women Professionals & Servant Leaders called to live, lead, and serve from renewal for the Kingdom. Top 2.5% Globally Ranked. → Do you feel at times stressed, depleted, or on a “busy treadmill,” with Sunday night blues - even though you love what you do? → Do you sense blocks in reaching your highest potential for the Kingdom, despite already carrying significant responsibility and impact? → Do you struggle to fully replenish yourself and access the peace that surpasses all understanding - no matter how many programs you’ve tried - and worry that self-care and deep renewal will only add more to long to-do list? → Do you wrestle to stay grounded, clear, and expansive in your impact - especially in high-stakes situations? If this is you, welcome. You are not lacking discipline. You are not lacking faith. More often, what’s missing is sustainable renewal. Many of the solutions available today act like band-aids - placed on top of an already burdened foundation, shaped by chronic stress, cultural conditioning, and misconceptions about what it truly means to live and serve in Christ. In this show, we take a different approach. Through the integration of science, psychology, and Christian faith, this show helps you: → Return to a place of inner renewal - accessing the “living waters” of Christ from within → Align your body, mind, heart, and soul - reducing inner fragmentation and restoring a grounded inner life. → Simplify your daily habits from the inside-out - building sustainable rhythms that support your life and leadership without adding pressure. → Access clarity, peace, and grounded presence - especially in high-responsibility and high-stakes moments. → Expand your capacity to lead and serve with joy and peace - not from striving, but from renewal, alignment, and co-creation with God. This is not about doing more. It is about learning how to return - again and again - to God within, where your strength is renewed, your inner life is restored, and your leadership flows from your soul. Hi, I’m Dr. Ioana Popa - co-founder of Team For The Soul® Institute, physician-psychiatrist educator, spiritual care & executive coach, speaker, and trainer. As a woman deeply committed to serving others and to my faith, I found myself saying yes to every need, carrying increasing responsibility, and quietly moving toward chronic stress and burnout. I believed that catching up on rest during weekends or vacations would be enough - but it was not. After experiencing burnout twice, I sought help through both psychology and Christian faith - only to find fragmented guidance, often disconnected, or even at odds. Over time, I realized that if I wanted to live, lead, and serve in Christ with clarity, energy, and joy, I needed something different. A simple, integrated way of living - rooted in renewal, grounded in Christ, and supported by both science and faith. This is the work I now share with you. If you are ready to grow toward your highest potential - from a grounded, renewed foundation in Christ - you are in the right place. Let’s begin. Sending you many blessings and prayers in Christ, Dr. Ioana NEXT STEPS: ✝️ Want to get my WEEKLY emails with updates, events, and special invitations? JOIN 'Thriving In Christ' Resources: https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up ✝️ Ready to lead in Christ with Joy, Peace & Purpose? Set up a complimentary Free Consultation to learn about how I can support you: https://calendly.com/teamforthesoul/inquirycall CONNECT: Website: https://teamforthesoul.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drioanapopa/ DISCLAIMERS: The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Team For The Soul® Institute. All information provided on this platform is strictly for educational purposes and does not form a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All

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