- 325 | stop the spiral series pt 1 - my journey with overthinking, ruminating and analysis paralysis
Does this feel familiar?
Replaying the conversation in your head over and over.
Asking “what you could’ve said better… if that sounded weird... if they liked you…”
Rewriting the text for the 97th time to make sure it sounds just right so they don’t get upset with you or you don’t hurt their feelings when you say you can’t make that party Saturday night (because really you just don’t want to go).
First off, you’re not alone.
I’ve been right there.
You have such a huge heart and you care so much but you’re also exhausted of all the replaying and analyzing.
This series is for YOU.
Stop the Spiral.
You'll hear about why this is so common, the FREE approach to handling spirals (faith, nervous system and mental health based), and hopefully walk away understanding why your brain & body do some of the things they do and some simple practices that I've found helpful on my journey.
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15m - Sep 11, 2026 - 324 | how to stop caring what other people think: the freedom that comes when you feel secure in your true identity & worth
In this episode, we're talking about anxiety, self-worth, people-pleasing, faith, and what happens when you finally begin to feel deeply rooted in who you are.
I share a personal story from my own healing journey in my 20s, when I struggled with anxiety, insecurity, and constantly questioning how I was showing up in the world.
A deeper relationship with God—and learning to see myself through His perspective—changed everything for me.
We'll explore:
- Why feeling safe can make it easier to take risks and pursue your dreams
- How anxiety can keep you filtering, hiding, and second-guessing yourself
- The connection between feeling loved and feeling confident
- How faith can become a source of security rather than another source of pressure
- Why you don't need everyone else's approval to know you're enough
- How to shift whose opinion of you carries the most weight
- What it looks like to move through life with more freedom, play, confidence, and purpose
If you're an anxious, high-achieving woman who is tired of overthinking, shrinking yourself, and feeling like you have to get everything "right," this episode is for you.
You don't need to become someone else to become confident.
You get to become more rooted in who you already are.
HIGHLIGHTS |
00:00 — What a healthy relationship can give you
01:35 — When anxiety makes you question everything
02:10 — The beginning of a deeper healing journey
03:02 — “Who do you say I am?”
04:00 — Becoming rooted instead of reactive
04:44 — The realization that changed everything
05:14 — What if God is already walking with you?
06:00 — Feeling safe enough to actually live
07:18 — “God's got me.”
08:09 — Stop hiding. Stop filtering. Stop trying to say the perfect thing.
09:44 — The wake-surfing story
10:18 — What happens when you're no longer afraid to fail?
11:09 — You were created to let your gifts shine
12:30 — The God who created beauty also created you
13:07 — You don't have to live according to everyone else's opinion
13:16 — Whose opinion gets the most weight?
14:21 — “I am enough.”
14:51 — The freedom of letting yourself be yourself
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16m - Sep 3, 2026 - 323 | how I handled a mildly embarrassing & awkward moment the other day
The other day at my favorite coffee shop, I had a fun awkward moment that would've sent younger Dev spiraling. I would've replayed it 100 x in my head, I would've come up with 37 better responses... and it reminded me of the power of growth, so I want to share it with you.
I share what happened, how I moved through it & the power of intentionally growing erry dang day because one day you end up in a situation and just naturally respond so differently.
If you want some inspo on how to handle an embarrassing / awkward moment and permission to just take yourself less seriously, this episode is for you!
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14m - Aug 31, 2026 - 322 | if you don't feel like you fully fit in: becoming unwilling to hide who you are
Have you ever felt like parts of you just don't match or fit together?
For example...
I'm sober AND I love to go out, dance, have fun
I'm a therapist who is obsessed with mental health AND I believe faith is wildly important in healing
I'm a Christian AND I deeply believe yoga / breathwork / nervous system based practices are essential to healing
I'm very crunchy & natural minded AND love me some Reeses Oreos
You see what I'm saying?
Have you felt this?!
If yes, today's episode is for you.
Today’s episode is a deep permission slip to:
- -not fit into every box
- -be okay not fully feeling like you fit into spaces
- -own and accept all the parts of you, the weird & the different
- -become unwilling to quiet and hide parts of yourself to fit in
- -ditch all the boxes you’ve been trying to fit into
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Free & Well is a mental wellness movement helping women break free from anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing so they can become calm and confident through psychology, nervous system regulation, and faith. Hosted by anxiety therapist & yoga teacher & therapeutic workshop facilitator, Devoney, each episode blends practical mental health tools, encouragement, and biblical wisdom to help you step into your most peace filled, confident era.
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14m - Aug 27, 2026 - 321 | feeling behind? your permission slip to let go of the timelines & start trusting yourself w/ katy saltsman
Hey friend, do you feel like you "should" be further along or like life "should" look a certain way by now?
Today's episode is an interview with Katie Saltsman, women's health coach & host of the Crying Burns Calories Podcast, for a conversation that will hit different if you've felt like you're behind.
Katie talks about how she left a life behind that looked good on paper, but deep down she knew wasn't for her. She packed up and moved across the US to a new city where she didn't know anyone.
We talk about:
- the difference between a life that makes sense and one that actually is FOR you
- how to break free from timelines that were never actually ours to begin with
- how to find yourself again after years of people pleasing
If you're in a season of feeling behind or lots of question marks, this one's for you, love.
Grab your bev & join us!
HIGHLIGHTS |
~00:05The decision to end a 10 yr relationship at 35
~00:07When that inner voice turns into a scream because we have to listen
~00:17When the fear of staying the same gets bigger than the fear of the unknown
~00:25Letting go of an old timeline and meeting her husband organically over coffee
~00:28Katy's go to reframe for fear of the unknown & uncertainty
~00:33The self-discovery question that changed everything
~00:36Closing challenge for you
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ABOUT FREE & WELL |
Free & Well is a mental wellness movement helping women break free from anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing so they can become calm and confident through psychology, nervous system regulation, and faith. Hosted by anxiety therapist & yoga teacher & therapeutic workshop facilitator, Devoney, each episode blends practical mental health tools, encouragement, and biblical wisdom to help you step into your most peace filled, confident era.
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40m - Aug 24, 2026 - 320 | we've lost the plot: why we need to start having more fun
Stuck in the same routines and wondering why you feel so underwhelmed & uninspired?
I've been there — same city, same coffee shop, same hiking trail, same CFA order, same days on repeat — until a move to Idaho turned life into this blank canvas / playground.
In this episode, I'm sharing why fun isn't extra, it's essential to your mental health and nervous system, and how trying new things (even the ones that scare you a little) can pull you out of anxious autopilot and back into feeling like yourself.
If you're an overthinker who's ready to get out there, this is your sign to say yes to something new.
HIGHLIGHTS |
- Why fun is a nervous-system need, not a nice-to-have
- How monotony fuels overthinking and anxiety
- Why trying something once beats overanalyzing it
- Simple ways to break out of a rut and reconnect with yourself
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ABOUT FREE & WELL |
Free & Well is a mental wellness movement helping women break free from anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing so they can become calm and confident through psychology, nervous system regulation, and faith. Hosted by anxiety therapist & yoga teacher & therapeutic workshop facilitator, Devoney, each episode blends practical mental health tools, encouragement, and biblical wisdom to help you step into your most peace filled, confident era.
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15m - Aug 22, 2026 - 319 | body image, emotional eating & identity: a christian woman's guide to fitness for true confidence & healing w/ briana arteaga
What if the way you move your body could actually grow your faith and help you live out the calling on your life instead of creating comparison and self judgment?
In this episode, I sit down with Briana Arteaga, creator of Fit and On Fire, a Holy Spirit-led functional training approach that rejects diet culture and body-image pressure in favor of training for purpose. Centered around Proverbs 31. Yes, I know, it's amazing.
We unpack why so many high-achieving women struggle with comparison, body image, unhealthy exercise habits & a worldly focus on aesthetics. Briana shares her own testimony, the science behind functional fitness, and how realigning movement with identity in Christ & using a Proverbs 31 approach shifts training into a way to live out your calling and grow your connection with God.
If you've ever tied your self-worth to your body, struggled with emotional eating, or felt like your workouts were just another way to earn approval, this conversation offers a different path — one rooted in strength, purpose, and nervous-system peace instead of performance.
In this episode:
- Why fitness culture keeps women stuck in anxiety and comparison
- The link between emotional eating, body image, and identity
- What "functional fitness" actually means (and why it's different)
- How training in partnership with the Holy Spirit builds real confidence
- Briana's personal testimony and journey to Fit and On Fire
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ABOUT FREE & WELL |
Free & Well is a mental wellness movement helping women break free from anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing so they can become calm and confident through psychology, nervous system regulation, and faith. Hosted by anxiety therapist & yoga teacher & therapeutic workshop facilitator, Devoney, each episode blends practical mental health tools, encouragement, and biblical wisdom to help you step into your most peace filled, confident era.
GUEST |
Briana Arteaga a is a Christian speaker and Kingdom-first life
and fitness coach devoted to helping women get free in their
minds so they can fully walk in their calling. Shaped by her own
journey of striving, backsliding, and surrender, she delivers
Biblical truth that pierces deep, restores identity, and leads
women into lasting freedom.
With a background in Kinesiology, certifications in personal
training and wellness coaching, and training in deliverance
ministry, Briana bridges the physical and spiritual equipping
women to pursue their purpose with confidence, boldness, and
fire.
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41m - Aug 17, 2026 - 318 | use this 1 question to confidently make decisions & do things you don't WANT to do but you know you NEED to do
What if the question “Do I want to do this?” isn’t the best question to ask?
Spoiler - it's not.
When you’re anxious, overwhelmed, tired, people-pleasing, or simply not in the mood, your emotions can make the easiest choice feel like the right choice. But the choice that feels good right now isn’t always the choice that will help you genuinely become the woman you're here to be.
In this episode, we’re talking about a simple filtering question for making better decisions:
“What will help me show up as my best self today?”
Instead of allowing your emotions, comfort, fear, or avoidance to automatically determine your choices, this question helps you pause, reconnect with your values, priorities, goals, and long-term wellbeing, and make a decision from the person you want to be.
We’ll explore the difference between honoring your emotions and being led by your emotions, how to make values-based decisions when you don’t feel like doing something, and why choosing what is genuinely helpful for you may sometimes look different from choosing what feels easiest.
If you’re an anxious or high-achieving 20-something who tends to overthink decisions, people-please, procrastinate, avoid discomfort, or constantly ask yourself “What do I feel like doing?”, this episode will give you a simple mindset shift you can start using today.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why “Do I want to do this?” can sometimes keep you stuck
- How to separate your emotions from your decisions
- The difference between emotional awareness and emotional leadership
- How to make values-based decisions that support your long-term goals
- A simple question to use when you’re tempted to choose comfort or avoidance
- How small daily decisions shape the person you’re becoming
You don’t have to ignore your feelings.
You just don’t have to let them be in the driver's seat & make the decision for you.
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Free & Well is a mental wellness movement helping women break free from anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing so they can become calm and confident through psychology, nervous system regulation, and faith. Hosted by anxiety therapist & yoga teacher & therapeutic workshop facilitator, Devoney, each episode blends practical mental health tools, encouragement, and biblical wisdom to help you step into your most peace filled, confident era.
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5m - Aug 14, 2026 - 317 | you don't need to be productive all the time: how to start letting yourself actually rest without feeling guilty
What if you stopped measuring your worth by how productive you are?
In this episode, we’re talking about how to stop feeling like you always need to be productive, give yourself permission to rest, and trust that rest isn’t laziness—it’s necessary.
We’ll explore the biblical foundation of rest, why slowing down can actually help you pursue your calling with deeper clarity and purpose, and how to break free from productivity guilt.
If you’re a high-achieving, anxious 20-something who struggles to slow down, this episode is your reminder: you don’t have to earn rest.
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10m - Aug 12, 2026 - 316 | how anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing are all connected (and a nervous system based approach to heal) w/ grace secker
What if your anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing aren't personality traits—but patterns that are just trying to keep you safe?
In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with therapist and coach Grace Secker to unpack why so many high-achieving women feel disconnected from themselves, constantly strive to be "good enough," and struggle to quiet their inner critic.
Together, we explore how self-protection, nervous system responses, and our relationship with ourselves relate to anxiety, confidence, perfectionism, and emotional healing.
If you've ever felt like you're at war with yourself, this conversation will help you understand why—and show you a gentler path forward.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing are deeply connected
- The surprising reason your inner critic exists
- How to stop fighting yourself and begin healing
- Why your emotions are not your identity
- How nervous system awareness creates lasting freedom
- Practical mindset shifts to cultivate self-compassion and confidence
If you're ready to stop overthinking, regulate your nervous system, and finally experience more peace, this episode is for you.
HIGHLIGHTS |
03:10 Why anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing often come together
08:45 The sentence that changes everything: "You cannot come home to yourself if you continue fighting yourself."
15:20 Why your inner critic isn't actually the enemy
22:05 Understanding protective parts instead of judging yourself
29:30 Why your emotions are not your identity
37:10 The nervous system's role in perfectionism and anxiety
44:00 Moving from self-criticism to self-compassion
52:30 Practical ways to begin healing your relationship with yourself
58:45 Final encouragement for women who feel emotionally exhausted
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ABOUT GRACE |
Grace Secker is a licensed somatic therapist, nervous system coach, and host of the Heal with Grace podcast. She’s the creator of the Mind Body Healing Method; a framework that works at the intersection of nervous system science and mind-body medicine. After spending years sick and in pain, doing everything “right” without getting better, Grace discovered the missing piece wasn’t another protocol, it was her nervous system. She now helps women with chronic symptoms like IBS, fibromyalgia, fatigue, and chronic pain find real recovery, not just management.
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Free & Well is a mental wellness movement helping women break free from anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing so they can become calm and confident through psychology, nervous system regulation, and faith. Hosted by anxiety therapist & yoga teacher & therapeutic workshop facilitator, Devoney, each episode blends practical mental health tools, encouragement, and biblical wisdom to help you step into your most peace filled, confident era.
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42m - Aug 6, 2026 - 315 | 6 daily habits I'm trying rn for less overthinking & more peace
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My name is Devoney. I've served over 5,000 hours as a therapist, I'm a faith based yoga teacher & a dog mom. Growing up, I questioned myself and struggled with anxiety and I'm here to share all the things I've learned so you can step into who God created you to be, unapologetically!
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16m - Aug 3, 2026 - 314 | tired of overthinking? here's 4 possible reasons why your brain is always on
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-is ready to start speaking up more & being herself unapologetically
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On this podcast, you'll hear psychology backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulating practices & faith based tools to support you in becoming your most confident self. My hope is that you walk away from every episode feeling hyped to take that one, next step in becoming your best self.
My name is Devoney. I've served over 5,000 hours as a therapist, I'm a faith based yoga teacher & a dog mom. Growing up, I questioned myself and struggled with anxiety and I'm here to share all the things I've learned so you can step into who God created you to be, unapologetically!
Each episode I'll share nuggets from my 10 +years in the mental health field and my own raw, imperfect & real lessons life as a Believer who experiences anxiety & ADHD and as a recovering people pleaser.
[DISCLAIMER]
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.
12m - Jul 31, 2026 - 313 | we've lost the plot - the 2 things that I believe healing & personal growth is actually about
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[ABOUT DEVONEY & FREE & WELL]
The Free & Well Podcast is for the woman who:
-is ready to stop second guessing herself
-is ready to feel more confident in who she is & who God created her to be
-is ready to start speaking up more & being herself unapologetically
Current Ways to Work with Devoney
On this podcast, you'll hear psychology backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulating practices & faith based tools to support you in becoming your most confident self. My hope is that you walk away from every episode feeling hyped to take that one, next step in becoming your best self.
My name is Devoney. I've served over 5,000 hours as a therapist, I'm a faith based yoga teacher & a dog mom. Growing up, I questioned myself and struggled with anxiety and I'm here to share all the things I've learned so you can step into who God created you to be, unapologetically!
Each episode I'll share nuggets from my 10 +years in the mental health field and my own raw, imperfect & real lessons life as a Believer who experiences anxiety & ADHD and as a recovering people pleaser.
[DISCLAIMER]
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.
26m - Jul 27, 2026 - 312 | ready for more confidence?! start with these 2 mindset shifts
🎉 Podcast Giveaway! 🎉
Love the podcast? I'd be so grateful for your support! Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and DM it to me to be entered to win a bundle of fun gifts including one of my favorite books/journals/goodies, a starbucks gift card & my CALM Audio Starter Pack.
Bonus entries:
✨ +2 entries: Share your favorite episode to your Instagram Story and tag me.
✨ +3 entries: Text your favorite episode to a friend.
Your review helps Apple recommend the podcast to more women, allowing us to spread more calm, confidence, and wellness together.
Enter by August 3—winner announced 8/5!
[FREE 4 MINUTE CALM RESET AUDIO]
Want a short, grounding practice for when you're feeling overwhelmed? Grab it here & use it anytime!
[DM DEV]
DM Dev what you're taking from this episode! She'd love to hear from you!
[ABOUT DEVONEY & FREE & WELL]
The Free & Well Podcast is for the woman who:
-is ready to stop second guessing herself
-is ready to feel more confident in who she is & who God created her to be
-is ready to start speaking up more & being herself unapologetically
Current Ways to Work with Devoney
On this podcast, you'll hear psychology backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulating practices & faith based tools to support you in becoming your most confident self. My hope is that you walk away from every episode feeling hyped to take that one, next step in becoming your best self.
My name is Devoney. I've served over 5,000 hours as a therapist, I'm a faith based yoga teacher & a dog mom. Growing up, I questioned myself and struggled with anxiety and I'm here to share all the things I've learned so you can step into who God created you to be, unapologetically!
Each episode I'll share nuggets from my 10 +years in the mental health field and my own raw, imperfect & real lessons life as a Believer who experiences anxiety & ADHD and as a recovering people pleaser.
[EPISODE BACKGROUND MUSIC]
"Chris Collins, https://indiemusicbox.com/"
[DISCLAIMER]
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.
16m - Jul 23, 2026 - 311 | my journey with anxiety & a nervous system aha that changed my whole approach (as a christian therapist & recovering people pleaser)
🎉 Podcast Giveaway! 🎉
Love the podcast? I'd be so grateful for your support! Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and DM it to me to be entered to win a bundle of fun gifts including one of my favorite books/journals/goodies, a starbucks gift card & my CALM Audio Starter Pack.
Bonus entries:
✨ +2 entries: Share your favorite episode to your Instagram Story and tag me.
✨ +3 entries: Text your favorite episode to a friend.
Your review helps Apple recommend the podcast to more women, allowing us to spread more calm, confidence, and wellness together.
Enter by August 3—winner announced 8/5!
[FREE 4 MINUTE CALM RESET AUDIO]
Want a short, grounding practice for when you're feeling overwhelmed? Grab it here & use it anytime!
[DM DEV]
DM Dev what you're taking from this episode! She'd love to hear from you!
[ABOUT DEVONEY & FREE & WELL]
The Free & Well Podcast is for the woman who:
-is ready to stop second guessing herself
-is ready to feel more confident in who she is & who God created her to be
-is ready to start speaking up more & being herself unapologetically
Current Ways to Work with Devoney
On this podcast, you'll hear psychology backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulating practices & faith based tools to support you in becoming your most confident self. My hope is that you walk away from every episode feeling hyped to take that one, next step in becoming your best self.
My name is Devoney. I've served over 5,000 hours as a therapist, I'm a faith based yoga teacher & a dog mom. Growing up, I questioned myself and struggled with anxiety and I'm here to share all the things I've learned so you can step into who God created you to be, unapologetically!
Each episode I'll share nuggets from my 10 +years in the mental health field and my own raw, imperfect & real lessons life as a Believer who experiences anxiety & ADHD and as a recovering people pleaser.
[DISCLAIMER]
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.
12m - Jul 20, 2026 - 310 | the goal of healing is not to be a chill cucumber
What if the goal of healing isn't to become perfectly calm, unbothered, or emotionally "fixed"?
In this episode, we're unpacking one of the biggest misconceptions about mental health and personal growth: that healing means never being upset or feeling "bad" feelings. The truth is, healing isn't about becoming a chill cucumber who never gets anxious, overwhelmed, or triggered. It's about becoming free enough to fully experience your life.
We'll explore how nervous system regulation, emotional healing, anxiety recovery, and self-awareness aren't the destination—they're the tools that help you be more present, more connected, and more authentically yourself. Because the real purpose of healing is to help you laugh harder, love deeper, take bigger risks, pursue your purpose with confidence, build meaningful relationships, and show up fully for the life you've been given.
If you've been stuck in the cycle of constantly trying to "fix yourself," this episode will help you shift your perspective and remember what healing is actually for.
In this episode, we'll cover:
- Why healing isn't about becoming perfectly calm all the time
- The real purpose of nervous system regulation and anxiety healing
- How emotional wellness creates more freedom, joy, and presence
- Letting go of perfectionism in your healing journey
- Living with greater confidence, authenticity, and purpose
- How to stop obsessing over healing and start fully living
Whether you're navigating anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, or simply want to feel more present in your everyday life, this episode will encourage you to stop chasing a perfect version of yourself—and start embracing the beautiful, messy, meaningful life that's waiting for you.
[FREE 4 MINUTE CALM RESET AUDIO]
Want a short, grounding practice for when you're feeling overwhelmed? Grab it here & use it anytime!
[CALM RESET STARTER KIT🎧]
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a spiral? This will be your GO TO audio toolkit.
Grab the CALM Audio Bundle here —short and effective guided breathing practices, and healing audios designed for anxious, overwhelmed women who are ready to regulate their nervous system and step into peace.
[DM DEV]
DM Dev what you're taking from this episode! She'd love to hear from you!
[ABOUT DEVONEY & FREE & WELL]
The Free & Well Podcast is for the woman who:
-is ready to stop second guessing herself
-is ready to feel more confident in who she is & who God created her to be
-is ready to start speaking up more & being herself unapologetically
Current Ways to Work with Devoney
On this podcast, you'll hear psychology backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulating practices & faith based tools to support you in becoming your most confident self. My hope is that you walk away from every episode feeling hyped to take that one, next step in becoming your best self.
My name is Devoney. I've served over 5,000 hours as a therapist, I'm a faith based yoga teacher & a dog mom. Growing up, I questioned myself and struggled with anxiety and I'm here to share all the things I've learned so you can step into who God created you to be, unapologetically!
Each episode I'll share nuggets from my 10 +years in the mental health field and my own raw, imperfect & real lessons life as a Believer who experiences anxiety & ADHD and as a recovering people pleaser.
[DISCLAIMER]
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.
Keywords: anxiety healing, nervous system regulation, mental health podcast, emotional wellness, self-growth, personal development, healing journey, overcoming anxiety, confidence, purpose, mindfulness, presence, emotional resilience, therapy, self-improvement.
5m - Jul 18, 2026 - 309 | my favorite psychology backed mindset tool to get out of an overthinking spiral (as an anxiety therapist)
I can't even count the number of spirals that I have experienced in my life, but I can absolutely count on one hand, my favorite tools to get out of them. As someone who has struggled with anxiety, self-doubt, overthinking spirals, I want to share with you, one of my absolute favorite tools that helps me get out of a spiral quick! It is based in psychology and one of my favorite therapeutic approaches. I hope you enjoy, friend!
[CALM RESET STARTER KIT🎧]
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a spiral? This will be your GO TO audio toolkit.
Grab the CALM Audio Bundle here —short and effective guided breathing practices, and healing audios designed for anxious, overwhelmed women who are ready to regulate their nervous system and step into peace.
[DM DEV]
DM Dev what you're taking from this episode! She'd love to hear from you!
[ABOUT DEVONEY & FREE & WELL]
The Free & Well Podcast is for the woman who:
-is ready to stop second guessing herself
-is ready to feel more confident in who she is & who God created her to be
-is ready to start speaking up more & being herself unapologetically
Current Ways to Work with Devoney
On this podcast, you'll hear psychology backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulating practices & faith based tools to support you in becoming your most confident self. My hope is that you walk away from every episode feeling hyped to take that one, next step in becoming your best self.
My name is Devoney. I've served over 5,000 hours as a therapist, I'm a faith based yoga teacher & a dog mom. Growing up, I questioned myself and struggled with anxiety and I'm here to share all the things I've learned so you can step into who God created you to be, unapologetically!
Each episode I'll share nuggets from my 10 +years in the mental health field and my own raw, imperfect & real lessons life as a Believer who experiences anxiety & ADHD and as a recovering people pleaser.
[DISCLAIMER]
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.
10m - Jul 13, 2026 - 308 | if your mind is always on & overthinking... (what I would tell my younger self as a therapist with anxiety)
What if the goal isn't to stop your anxious thoughts—but to change your relationship with them? To change how you respond to them... In this episode, I'm sharing the mindfulness practice that completely transformed how I experience anxiety, helping me stop getting caught up in every thought and find more calm, clarity, and peace. If you've ever felt mentally exhausted by overthinking, this simple shift is for you, friend!
[CALM RESET STARTER KIT🎧]
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a spiral? This will be your GO TO audio toolkit.
Grab the CALM Audio Bundle here —short and effective guided breathing practices, and healing audios designed for anxious, overwhelmed women who are ready to regulate their nervous system and step into peace.
[DM DEV]
DM Dev what you're taking from this episode! She'd love to hear from you!
[ABOUT DEVONEY & FREE & WELL]
The Free & Well Podcast is for the woman who:
-is ready to stop second guessing herself
-is ready to feel more confident in who she is & who God created her to be
-is ready to start speaking up more & being herself unapologetically
Current Ways to Work with Devoney
On this podcast, you'll hear psychology backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulating practices & faith based tools to support you in becoming your most confident self. My hope is that you walk away from every episode feeling hyped to take that one, next step in becoming your best self.
My name is Devoney. I've served over 5,000 hours as a therapist, I'm a faith based yoga teacher & a dog mom. Growing up, I questioned myself and struggled with anxiety and I'm here to share all the things I've learned so you can step into who God created you to be, unapologetically!
Each episode I'll share nuggets from my 10 +years in the mental health field and my own raw, imperfect & real lessons life as a Believer who experiences anxiety & ADHD and as a recovering people pleaser.
[DISCLAIMER]
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.
15m - Jul 9, 2026 - 307 | 5 things I don't do in my friendships anymore as a recovering people pleaser
In today's episode I'm sharing with you 5 non-negotiables I have in my friendships. Boundaries, agreements, communication standards, and how I show up for my friends in ways that shattered those old codependent and people pleasing patterns. I hope you enjoy, friend!
[CALM RESET STARTER KIT🎧]
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a spiral? This will be your GO TO audio toolkit.
Grab the CALM Audio Bundle here —short and effective guided breathing practices, and healing audios designed for anxious, overwhelmed women who are ready to regulate their nervous system and step into peace.
[DM DEV]
DM Dev what you're taking from this episode! She'd love to hear from you!
[WORK WITH DEVONEY]
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[ABOUT DEVONEY & FREE & WELL]
The Free & Well Podcast is for the woman who:
-is ready to stop second guessing herself
-is ready to feel more confident in who she is & who God created her to be
-is ready to start speaking up more & being herself unapologetically
Current Ways to Work with Devoney
On this podcast, you'll hear psychology backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulating practices & faith based tools to support you in becoming your most confident self. My hope is that you walk away from every episode feeling hyped to take that one, next step in becoming your best self.
My name is Devoney. I've served over 5,000 hours as a therapist, I'm a faith based yoga teacher & a dog mom. Growing up, I questioned myself and struggled with anxiety and I'm here to share all the things I've learned so you can step into who God created you to be, unapologetically!
Each episode I'll share nuggets from my 10 +years in the mental health field and my own raw, imperfect & real lessons life as a Believer who experiences anxiety & ADHD and as a recovering people pleaser.
[DISCLAIMER]
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.
12m - Jul 6, 2026 - 306 | A Prayer For The Woman Holding it All Together - Set It Down, Friend
Today's episode is a short prayer for the woman who feels like it's all so heavy. You're tired. You're exhausted from all the weight, the pressure, holding it all together. This prayer is for you, friend.
[FREE 4 MINUTE CALM RESET AUDIO]
Want a short, grounding practice for when you're feeling overwhelmed? Grab it here & use it anytime!
[DM DEV]
DM Dev what you're taking from this episode! She'd love to hear from you!
[ABOUT DEVONEY & FREE & WELL]
The Free & Well Podcast is for the woman who:
-is ready to stop second guessing herself
-is ready to feel more confident in who she is & who God created her to be
-is ready to start speaking up more & being herself unapologetically
Current Ways to Work with Devoney
On this podcast, you'll hear psychology backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulating practices & faith based tools to support you in becoming your most confident self. My hope is that you walk away from every episode feeling hyped to take that one, next step in becoming your best self.
My name is Devoney. I've served over 5,000 hours as a therapist, I'm a faith based yoga teacher & a dog mom. Growing up, I questioned myself and struggled with anxiety and I'm here to share all the things I've learned so you can step into who God created you to be, unapologetically!
Each episode I'll share nuggets from my 10 +years in the mental health field and my own raw, imperfect & real lessons life as a Believer who experiences anxiety & ADHD and as a recovering people pleaser.
[DISCLAIMER]
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.
9m - Jul 2, 2026
