Thriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief

Dr. Ioana Popa, Christian Spiritual Care Life & Leadership Coach, Executive Coach, Speaker, Co-founder Team For The Soul®

The Go-to Podcast for Christian Women Professionals Who Want Holistic & Sustainable Self-Care Habits to Thrive in Christ ***TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY Ranked *** → Do you feel at times stressed, depleted, on a 'busy treadmill,' with Sunday night blues in spite of loving what you do? → Do you experience blocks in achieving your highest potential for the Kingdom, although you’ve already accomplished so much? → Do you struggle to fully replenish yourself and access the “peace that surpasses all understanding,” no matter how many programs you’ve tried and are worried that the needed self-care habits will add more to your mile-long to-do list? → Do you wrestle to stay fully grounded and expand your impact, especially in high-stakes situations? If this is you, welcome! I know you've likely tried so many things to solve these problems, and they haven't worked. That's because they were band-aids you were putting on top of a burdened foundation, created by old conditionings and many misconceptions that exist in our world. This show provides you with insights & practical tips from science, psychology and Christian faith to help you ….. → Ground yourself in a strong foundation by balancing & aligning your body, mind, heart and soul as you lead & serve in your vocation, family, church, community and beyond. → Simplify your empowering daily habits from the inside-out, so that you perform at your best every day at work, no matter the season of life. → Tap into your God-given confidence, presence and vision for life at will, in order to thrive for the Kingdom. → Lead & serve others with peace, joy, balance Hi, I’m Dr. Ioana Popa, co-founder of Team For The Soul®, Christian mom and wife, speaker, spiritual care life coach, physician-psychiatrist, educator, passionate about learning, doing ministry work and giving to others like Christ, which unfortunately led me to chronic stress and burnout. I said yes to everyone asking for help and then pushed through all my commitments, with no time for myself, assuming that if I do self-care on the weekends or vacations I would be fine. But I was not. After my second burnout, I looked for help from both the psychological disciplines and the Christian faith, to only find disjointed guidance, many times at odds with each other. Finally, I realized that if I wanted to lead and serve in Christ with energy and joy, I needed to create a simple system for thriving in Christ, integrating science, psychology, spiritual care and faith, which now I'm excited to share with you. And if you are ready to thrive toward your highest potential from a grounded foundation with Christ at the center, let’s dive in. Sending you many blessings and prayers in Christ, Dr. Ioana NEXT STEPS WITH DR. IOANA: ✝️ Want to get my WEEKLY short emails with Updates, Events, and special INVITATIONS? JOIN 'Thriving In Christ' Resources https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up ✝️ READY to thrive in Christ? Set up a complimentary INQUIRY CALL to learn about how I can support you https://calendly.com/teamforthesoul/inquirycall CONNECT with Dr. Ioana Website: https://teamforthesoul.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamForTheSoul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/team_for_the_soul/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drioanapopa/ DISCLAIMER: 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.

  1. 13H AGO

    262 | Stop Leading From Exhaustion: Faith-Driven Sustainable Leadership

    I pray for you and hope that you all had a wonderful week! Here is an inspiration for you to lead and give in Christ from a grounded presence. Many of us have learned to lead from the mind, push through with willpower, or rely heavily on the heart. While this can work for a season, over time it often leads to exhaustion, subtle disconnection from God, and feeling fragmented between work, family, and faith. So in this week's reflection, I share with you all 2 different paths that we can take that will help us lead from the soul, the place within us where Christ is already present and alive. In this episode, you will hear more about:☀️ Why the psychological methodology of mindfulness/ contemplation is effective.☀️ An important function of our internal world and how it impacts our soul and our being. ☀️ How being grounded in the present moment can multiply your efforts. ☀️ The {secret} goal we can achieve each day that will lead to greater success! Let's not be afraid of our internal spaces and who we are at the core; instead, let us find comfort in God's guidance through each valley of life! Listen now! Click PLAY to listen to this episode ▶️ 👉 https://youtu.be/Kgalx13BWys__________________________ 🌟 And if this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE-STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love. NEXT STEPS:Ready to reclaim your JOY, PEACE & PURPOSE without burnout, as you lead and serve in Christ? CLICK BELOW to find out if Heart In Christ coaching for Christian women program is for you?➡️ https://calendly.com/teamforthesoul/inquirycall - 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.

    15 min
  2. 3D AGO

    261 | Digital Fasting for Christian Women: Reclaim Your Focus, Peace & Prayer Life, with Dr. Randa Anderson

    What if your exhaustion isn’t just from your workload - but from your screen time? This week, Dr. Randa Anderson joins me, and together we explore digital fasting and digital discernment - a Christ-centered approach to reclaiming focus, inner peace, and spiritual clarity in a constantly connected world. Drawing from psychology, science, and the wisdom of the Orthodox Christian tradition, this episode offers practical tools to help you guard your heart, reduce digital noise, and use technology with intention - not compulsion. If you long for deeper prayer, clearer thinking, and less internal overwhelm, this conversation will give you both conviction and actionable steps. Together, Dr. Randa and I talk about:☀️ What digital fasting means in today's world and how it might impact you. ☀️ The spiritual, emotional, mental and physical benefits of decreasing time online. ☀️ The concept of discomfort and why it's imperative to the process of fasting. ☀️ Amazing tips to help you discern what digital fasting can look like for you. The Bible Verse that guides Dr. Randa in her practice and all she does is this: "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any." ~ 1Corinthians 6:12 Click PLAY to listen to this episode ▶️ 👉 https://youtu.be/NObGR6lfx_8 🌟 And if this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE-STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love. Want to know more about the guest?🔗 Digital Discernment Podcast: - https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/digital_discernment/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randa-anderson-ph-d-515bbb5/ __________________________ NEXT STEPS:- You carry so much for others—but who supports you? Join Wake Up To Your Soul (WTS) and begin each day with clarity, peace, and Spirit-led presence. Click below to start with just 10 minutes a day. ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/wakeuptoyoursoul-begin - 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
  3. MAR 6

    260 | Stop Striving: How Christian Women Can Tune Into God’s Presence

    I pray you are well! This month, we revisit some important past episodes following the theme of FAITH, as we walk with God during this Lenten season.  In this episode, I share some important concepts about connecting with God and why He might sometimes feel distant, although He is everywhere, filling all things. We long to encounter God everywhere, not just in church, but in the middle of our meetings, decisions, and daily responsibilities. Yet the greatest obstacle is often striving - because while excellence has its place, intimacy with God requires connecting with God's energies. In this episode, we cover:☀️ When we clear our mental noise, emotional heaviness, and daily worries, we can shift our “antenna” to align with His frequency.☀️ How this simple shift opens up our true self, our soul, making more space for the fruits of the Spirit.☀️ Some practical steps to connect with God today in faith. Here is a short episode that will invite you to nurture the fruits of the spirit that are given to us daily through co-creation and a deep connection with Christ. TUNE IN NOW! Click PLAY to listen to this episode ▶️ 👉 https://youtu.be/oJu3s-1xHnQ 🌟 And if this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE-STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love.   NEXT STEPS:- Ready to reclaim your JOY, PEACE & PURPOSE as you lead and serve in Christ? Set up a FREE CONSULTATION HERE ➡️ https://calendly.com/teamforthesoul/inquirycall to see if we can support you. - Find out more about our programs here ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/ - Join 'Thriving In Christ' newsletter to stay up to date with resources right in your inbox, for Christian Women Professionals & Servant Leaders. ➡️ 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
  4. MAR 3

    259 | Christian Women in Leadership: Trusting God One Step at a Time, with Kathy Abraham

    In this powerful conversation, Kathy Abraham shares how her journey from physician assistant to entrepreneur to full-time ministry leader reveals a “red thread” of vocation: to love God, know God, and make Him known. This episode is a reminder that God wastes nothing - every season, skill, and even failure prepares you for your next assignment. All for the glory of God! Kathy is a Christian Bible Teacher, mentor and author, who is passionate about helping women experience Scripture that is real, alive and transformative. This episode is packed with so much inspiration that will help you ignite a desire to deepen your relationship with Christ. In this Renewal Conversation, Kathy and I talk about:☀️ Her many different vocational steps, each representing a very purposeful time in her life. ☀️ A "cohesive thread" that strings all of our life parts together. ☀️ Discerning God's will and why it is important to let God guide us. ☀️ The importance of failure and how to look at it with a different perspective. ☀️ Great tips on how to prevent burnout and establish renewal! Kathy's favorite Bible verse that has supported her through many life challenges is this: You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. ~ Isaiah 26:3 Click PLAY to listen to this episode ▶️ 👉 https://youtu.be/j6ectubHjKU__________________________ 🌟 And if this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE-STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love. Want to know more about the guest?🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@TheBibleMadeReal @kathyabidinglight https://kathyabraham.com/ __________________________ NEXT STEPS:- You carry so much for others—but who supports you? Join Wake Up To Your Soul (WTS) and begin each day with clarity, peace, and Spirit-led presence. Click below to start with just 10 minutes a day. ➡️https://www.teamforthesoul.com/wakeuptoyoursoul-begin - 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.

    43 min
  5. FEB 27

    258 | Strong Faith-Empty Tank? Time to Rejuvenate with One Small Step Today

    *Do NOT drive or operate machinery during this Contemplative practice* Restoration IS possible! And here is a quick Christian restorative practice to help you reset as you enter into the weekend. This guided contemplation, inspired by Psalm 139:10, helps you listen for Christ’s gentle guidance across your day - body, heart, mind, and soul. This way, you can find renewed capacity and sustainable replenishment. In this Restorative Practice, together we will: ☀️ Think about what it is you really need in THIS season.☀️ Be reminded that no matter where we are, God is there holding us. ☀️ Another 2 powerful reflection questions that will encourage you to define restoration for you. ☀️ Define one small step that you can take today to build a deeper connection and be renewed. Are you ready to take one small step towards restoration? Listen Now! Click HERE to listen to this episode ▶️👉 https://youtu.be/NqOKjWVcQg0 🌟 And if this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE-STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love. NEXT STEPS:- You carry so much for others but who supports you? Join Wake Up To Your Soul (WTS) and begin each day with clarity, peace, and Spirit-led presence. Click below to start with just 10 minutes a day. ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/wakeuptoyoursoul-begin - Find out more about our programs here ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/ - Join 'Thriving In Christ' newsletter to stay up to date with resources right in your inbox, for Christian Women Professionals & Servant Leaders. ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up DISCLAIMERS: All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not establish a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and used at your own risk. Please consult your doctor, medical, and mental health providers about any information you listen to or read on this channel or related websites.

    17 min
  6. FEB 24

    257 | Healing After Burnout: From Surviving to Thriving - Preventing Burnout, Part 4

    If you are already burned out - or close to it - you may feel a quiet urgency to “get back to yourself,” to recover, to feel alive again. At the same time, the idea of doing one more thing can feel overwhelming. leaving many women to ask, “Is real restoration even possible for me?” Psychology and medicine offer an important truth: burnout recovery does not begin with effort - it begins with regulation. The nervous system must re-learn safety. Healing happens not by pushing forward, but by rebuilding capacity slowly, wisely, and with support. In this episode of the Burnout Series, we will cover:☀️ The Psychology behind "pushing through" and why it doesn't serve you well. ☀️ The importance of resetting your body's nervous system every day, but especially after burnout.☀️ The steps of my Daily Renewal Blueprint that will help you find renewal and connection through the body, mind, heart and soul. ☀️ 2 Very powerful reflection questions that will help you create change today. Burnout does not get the final word. Renewal is possible - and it unfolds through co-creation, not pressure. Click PLAY to listen to this episode ▶️👉 https://youtu.be/sdtUUmOpnWQ 🌟 And if this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE-STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love. NEXT STEPS:- You carry so much for others but who supports you? Join Wake Up To Your Soul (WTS) and begin each day with clarity, peace, and Spirit-led presence. Click below to start with just 10 minutes a day. ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/wakeuptoyoursoul-begin - Find out more about our programs here ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/ - Join 'Thriving In Christ' newsletter to stay up to date with resources right in your inbox, for Christian Women Professionals & Servant Leaders.➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up  DISCLAIMER:All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not establish a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and used at your own risk. Please consult your doctor, medical, and mental health providers about any information you listen to or read on this channel or related websites.

    17 min
  7. FEB 20

    256 | Burnout & Belief Systems: The Hidden Mindsets Keeping Christian Women Exhausted

    *Do NOT drive or operate machinery during this Contemplative practice* RESTORATIVE PRACTICE: If you are longing for a moment of silence with God, I invite you to listen to this episode, with a guided Christian contemplation to help you. Together, we will take a sacred pause to remember: God calls you to faithfulness, not exhaustion - and His shadow is a place of rest, safety, and joy. In this restorative practice, you will:☀️ Participate in a Christ-centered contemplative practice rooted in Psalm 91:1.☀️ Reflect on beliefs about excellence, faith, and worth that may or may not need to shift.☀️ Create a renewed identity in God. Click PLAY to listen to this episode ▶️👉 https://youtu.be/GE8nAepvWYs🌟 And if this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE-STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love. NEXT STEPS:- You carry so much for others but who supports you? Join Wake Up To Your Soul (WTS) and begin each day with clarity, peace, and Spirit-led presence. Click below to start with just 10 minutes a day. ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/wakeuptoyoursoul-begin - Find out more about our programs here ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/ - Join 'Thriving In Christ' newsletter to stay up to date with resources right in your inbox, for Christian Women Professionals & Servant Leaders.➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up   DISCLAIMER:All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not establish a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and used at your own risk. Please consult your doctor, medical, and mental health providers about any information you listen to or read on this channel or related websites.

    17 min
  8. FEB 17

    255 | The Hidden Beliefs That Fuel Burnout - Preventing Burnout, Part 3

    What if burnout wasn’t only about your workload - but the hidden beliefs quietly driving you? In this powerful episode of Thriving in Christ, I unpack the subtle mindsets that accelerate chronic stress, reminding us that while responsibilities are real, the “lens” we view them through can either drain us or lead us toward peace. Beliefs about responsibility, excellence, calling, and what it means to be a faithful Christian, along with what it means to take care of ourselves - are what many Christian women professionals carry - quietly. This is often because we want to do our very best for God. And through time, we begin to experience this immense pressure internally, which is when our inner world becomes just as exhausting as our outer responsibilities. In this episode, we will cover:☀️ Review Mark 12:30-31 as a baseline for our belief system. ☀️ 5 mindsets that block us from thriving.☀️ The importance of managing our emotions and caring for our whole selves.☀️ 2 powerful reflection questions that you can answer today to help you shift your mindset. Let's reframe self-care as biblical stewardship - an invitation to love God, serve others, and care for yourself in a way that sustains true, Christ-centered thriving! Click PLAY to listen to this episode ▶️👉https://youtu.be/u0Uygq6tpjk 🌟 And if this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE-STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love. NEXT STEPS:- You carry so much for others but who supports you? Join Wake Up To Your Soul (WTS) and begin each day with clarity, peace, and Spirit-led presence. Click below to start with just 10 minutes a day. ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/wakeuptoyoursoul-begin - Find out more about our programs here ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/ - Join 'Thriving In Christ' newsletter to stay up to date with resources right in your inbox, for Christian Women Professionals & Servant Leaders.➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up DISCLAIMER:All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not establish a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and used at your own risk. Please consult your doctor, medical, and mental health providers about any information you listen to or read on this channel or related websites.

    19 min
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The Go-to Podcast for Christian Women Professionals Who Want Holistic & Sustainable Self-Care Habits to Thrive in Christ ***TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY Ranked *** → Do you feel at times stressed, depleted, on a 'busy treadmill,' with Sunday night blues in spite of loving what you do? → Do you experience blocks in achieving your highest potential for the Kingdom, although you’ve already accomplished so much? → Do you struggle to fully replenish yourself and access the “peace that surpasses all understanding,” no matter how many programs you’ve tried and are worried that the needed self-care habits will add more to your mile-long to-do list? → Do you wrestle to stay fully grounded and expand your impact, especially in high-stakes situations? If this is you, welcome! I know you've likely tried so many things to solve these problems, and they haven't worked. That's because they were band-aids you were putting on top of a burdened foundation, created by old conditionings and many misconceptions that exist in our world. This show provides you with insights & practical tips from science, psychology and Christian faith to help you ….. → Ground yourself in a strong foundation by balancing & aligning your body, mind, heart and soul as you lead & serve in your vocation, family, church, community and beyond. → Simplify your empowering daily habits from the inside-out, so that you perform at your best every day at work, no matter the season of life. → Tap into your God-given confidence, presence and vision for life at will, in order to thrive for the Kingdom. → Lead & serve others with peace, joy, balance Hi, I’m Dr. Ioana Popa, co-founder of Team For The Soul®, Christian mom and wife, speaker, spiritual care life coach, physician-psychiatrist, educator, passionate about learning, doing ministry work and giving to others like Christ, which unfortunately led me to chronic stress and burnout. I said yes to everyone asking for help and then pushed through all my commitments, with no time for myself, assuming that if I do self-care on the weekends or vacations I would be fine. But I was not. After my second burnout, I looked for help from both the psychological disciplines and the Christian faith, to only find disjointed guidance, many times at odds with each other. Finally, I realized that if I wanted to lead and serve in Christ with energy and joy, I needed to create a simple system for thriving in Christ, integrating science, psychology, spiritual care and faith, which now I'm excited to share with you. And if you are ready to thrive toward your highest potential from a grounded foundation with Christ at the center, let’s dive in. Sending you many blessings and prayers in Christ, Dr. Ioana NEXT STEPS WITH DR. IOANA: ✝️ Want to get my WEEKLY short emails with Updates, Events, and special INVITATIONS? JOIN 'Thriving In Christ' Resources https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up ✝️ READY to thrive in Christ? Set up a complimentary INQUIRY CALL to learn about how I can support you https://calendly.com/teamforthesoul/inquirycall CONNECT with Dr. Ioana Website: https://teamforthesoul.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamForTheSoul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/team_for_the_soul/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drioanapopa/ DISCLAIMER: 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.

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