The Joy Prescription Podcast

Host: Dr. Cynthia “Cindy” Libert, M.D.Run Time: 5:09In today’s episode, Dr. Cindy invites you into a gentle, heartfelt conversation about one of the most beautiful and misunderstood words in Scripture: shalom. Far more than simply “peace,” shalom speaks of wholeness—of restoration, healing, and alignment with God's design for your life.You’ll explore what shalom means biblically, how it touches every part of your being, and how Jesus, the Prince of Peace, offers us more than calm—He offers us completion.💬 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:The deeper biblical meaning of shalomHow shalom touches our physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual healthWhy peace is not something we earn—but something we receiveThe healing power of returning to right relationship with God, others, and yourselfWhere to begin when you're feeling weary, scattered, or broken📖 Scripture References:Isaiah 9:6 (ESV) “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given... and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”Ephesians 2:14 (ESV) “For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility.”John 14:27 (ESV) “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”Proverbs 4:20–22 (NIV) “My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.”🕊️ Key Takeaway:Shalom isn’t something we hustle to achieve—it’s something we receive through relationship with Jesus, the Sar Shalom. He is our wholeness. He is our restorer. He meets us in our frayed places and gently says, “Let Me take care of that.”Reflective Questions:Where in your life do you feel a longing for greater wholeness?In what areas is Jesus inviting you to receive His shalom today?How might you shift from striving to resting in His love and provision?Next Steps:Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement.Subscribe and leave a review to help others find The Joy Prescription.Want more Christ-centered health wisdom? Visit www.caringforthebody.org to explore programs and resources.🤍 Final Blessing:You were made for shalom.You were made for joy.You were made to be whole.May His peace dwell richly in your heart today and always.

Welcome to Season 3 of The Joy Prescription Podcast!We've had a delightful experience this season interviewing pioneering individuals who are integrating faith into their work in their respective fields of healthcare, coaching, psychology, and ministry.On September 27, 2024, the place we call home, Western North Carolina, received unimaginable damage and destruction from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Recovery efforts are still ongoing as many seek to rebuild and face unexpected new beginnings.To close out Season 3, we wanted to take this opportunity to remember and reflect upon our experiences and highlight the hidden grace that is discovered in the hard, stormy experiences of life.In our final episode, we wrap-up our thoughts reflecting on resilience and the important role God's Word played in anchoring our souls as we navigated the impacts of the storm. Listen to see which verses were reminding us to keep our focus on Jesus despite being confronted with fear, stress and overwhelm.We'd love to hear YOUR pearls of wisdom and triumphs you've experienced in the midst of personal or community challenges. Share your story with us by emailing thejoyprescription@gmail.com. This episode closes out Season 3 and we are incredibly grateful for your support! We look forward to returning for Season 4 in Spring 2025. Be sure to subscribe and follow us so you don't miss our Season 4 announcements!Love,Cindy and BrookeThe Joy Prescription is here to help you cultivate vibrant health and JOY through intentional living and health stewardship.Connect with us:thejoyprescription.cominstagram.com/drcynthialibertfacebook.com/createyourownjoyprescriptionwww.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert

Welcome to Season 3 of The Joy Prescription Podcast!We've had a delightful experience this season interviewing pioneering individuals who are integrating faith into their work in their respective fields of healthcare, coaching, psychology, and ministry.On September 27, 2024, the place we call home, Western North Carolina, received unimaginable damage and destruction from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Recovery efforts are still ongoing as many seek to rebuild and face unexpected new beginnings.To close out Season 3, we wanted to take this opportunity to remember and reflect upon our experiences and highlight the hidden grace that is discovered in the hard, stormy experiences of life.In this episode, we get real about preparation, and what we've now learned to help us be more prepared for future disasters, not just physically speaking, but emotionally and spiritually as well. We hope some of the wisdom we've gained will be of benefit to you and yours!Love,Cindy and BrookeThe Joy Prescription is here to help you cultivate vibrant health and JOY through intentional living and health stewardship.Connect with us:thejoyprescription.cominstagram.com/drcynthialibertfacebook.com/createyourownjoyprescriptionwww.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert

Welcome to Season 3 of The Joy Prescription Podcast!We've had a delightful experience this season interviewing pioneering individuals who are integrating faith into their work in their respective fields of healthcare, coaching, psychology, and ministry.On September 27, 2024, the place we call home, Western North Carolina, received unimaginable damage and destruction from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Recovery efforts are still ongoing as many seek to rebuild and face unexpected new beginnings. To close out Season 3, we wanted to take this opportunity to remember and reflect upon our experiences and highlight the hidden grace that is discovered in the hard, stormy experiences of life.In this 2-part conversation, we explore our pre-storm preparation efforts, our initial experience when the storm hit, lessons learned to help us better prepare for future disasters, and the many ways God, in His grace, has showed up in the storm and the aftermath. Thank you for taking the time to listen and share in our experiences. Love,Cindy and BrookeThe Joy Prescription is here to help you cultivate vibrant health and JOY through intentional living and health stewardship.Connect with us:thejoyprescription.cominstagram.com/drcynthialibertfacebook.com/createyourownjoyprescriptionwww.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert

Welcome to Season 3 of The Joy Prescription Podcast!We're delighted to interview pioneering individuals who are integrating faith into their work in their respective fields of healthcare, coaching, psychology, and ministry.You're going to love today's guest, Nettye Johnson, CHES, author of Put Your Faith Where Your Fork Is and The Veganish Cookbook.Nettye is a wife, mom, marathoner, author, certified health coach, certified health education specialist, and award-winning speaker and teacher providing classes and workshops on faith, mind/body wellness, purpose, and productivity topics to church, community, and corporate audiences.A lifetime learner gifted to teach, Nettye's passion is informing and supporting positive change. Founder of Wellness Applied and Faith Applied (podcast and community), Nettye leverages 25 years of Christian education and health behavior change work to provide curated science-based, faith-empowered solutions that help women find balance and live well.Nettye is committed to a salutogenic approach to health education, helping individuals to see and use their strengths to reach their God-given potential and achieve a better life and legacy. Tune in to this episode for an energetic, inspiring, and transformational conversation at the intersection of health stewardship, faith, and nutrition and discover practical steps you can take today to honor God, create positive shifts in health attitudes, and elevate your life.Resources mentioned in this episode:Put Your Faith Where Your Fork Is by Nettye JohnsonThe Veganish Cookbook by Nettye JohnsonSalt, Sugar Fat by Michael MossConnect with Nettye:https://nettyejohnson.comhttps://linktr.ee/nettyejohnsonhttps://wellnessapplied.comhttps://faithapplied.today (Podcast)The Joy Prescription is here to help you cultivate vibrant health and JOY through intentional living and health stewardship.Connect with us:thejoyprescription.cominstagram.com/drcynthialibertfacebook.com/createyourownjoyprescriptionwww.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert

Welcome to Season 3 of The Joy Prescription Podcast!We're delighted to interview pioneering individuals who are integrating faith into their work in their respective fields of healthcare, coaching, psychology, and ministry.Today's guest, Dr. Haley French, is an Assistant Professor of Professional Counseling in the Graduate School of Counseling at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in both Oklahoma and Colorado. She earned her BA in music from ORU in 2006, and an MDiv from ORU in 2009. She went on to complete a degree in clinical mental health counseling from Denver Seminary in 2012, and her PhD in practical theology from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland in 2019. She specializes in the area of integration studies concerned with the relationship between Christianity and counseling.In this episode, we explore a Biblical perspective on health, gleaning rich insights from Dr. French's integration studies of Christianity and counseling and diving into the concept of shalom. Most of us associate shalom with "peace" or "wellbeing," however, as Dr. French explains, it encompasses much much more! Passionate about bridging the gap between therapists and theologians, Dr. French discusses how interdisciplinary work can enrich our lives and provide more comprehensive care to those seeking help for mental health concerns. There's an immense need for healing and restoration as we observe a growing mental health crisis in our nation and world. Dr. French shares perspective on how walking through mental health challenges is revolutionized in light of the robust meaning of shalom. Reflecting on her own lived experiences and expertise, Dr. French also shares self-care practices to promote health and flourishing.Connect with Dr. French:Dr. Haley French (oru.edu)https://www.facebook.com/haley.r.french  https://www.instagram.com/haleyraefrench/The Joy Prescription is here to help you cultivate vibrant health and JOY through intentional living and health stewardship.Connect with us:thejoyprescription.cominstagram.com/drcynthialibertfacebook.com/createyourownjoyprescriptionwww.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert

Welcome to Season 3 of The Joy Prescription Podcast!We're delighted to interview pioneering individuals who are integrating faith into their work in their respective fields of healthcare, coaching, psychology, and ministry.Today’s guest is the delightful Kameo Snyder, a Functional Medicine Nutritionist with 25 years of clinical experience restoring metabolic and cellular health, correcting gut imbalances, mitigating inflammation, and resolving biotoxin illness. She has successfully treated thousands of patients while serving as Chief of the largest Nutrition Clinic in the USAF Medical Center, developing and publishing evidence-based nutrition programs for metabolic diseases. She taught at both Old Dominion University and the Culinary Institute of Virginia medical nutrition therapy and culinary nutrition. In 2023, after walking alongside her close friends battle with cancer, she shifted gears to support women's recovery from cancer launching The Cellular Reboot, Seeing the hand of God in every cell.In this interview, we dive deep into Kameo’s expertise on metabolic health, exploring the role of detoxification in our health journeys, including:Why detoxification is important for our bodiesCommon misconceptions about detoxificationThe role of diet in detoxificationThe relationship between detoxification and spiritual healthAutophagy and fasting…and more!Kameo brings a fresh perspective to restoring health and JOY by honoring the internal cellular engineering of Creator God in our bodies. Kameo’s passion and enthusiasm for rekindling both metabolic health and spiritual fire is contagious and sparks a dynamic conversation on the transformation and vitality that’s possible through an integrative, holistic approach to caring for our bodies.Connect with Kameo:Website: www.thecellularreboot.comfacebook.com/RebootYourCellsThe Joy Prescription is here to help you cultivate vibrant health and JOY through intentional living and health stewardship.Connect with us:thejoyprescription.cominstagram.com/drcynthialibertfacebook.com/createyourownjoyprescriptionwww.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert

Welcome to Season 3 of The Joy Prescription Podcast!We're delighted to interview pioneering individuals who are integrating faith into their work in their respective fields of healthcare, coaching, psychology, and ministry.Today's guest, joining us from the United Kingdom, is (Heulwen) Marina Carrier, author and founder of an online ministry serving the brokenhearted and those who know the pain of loss, neglect, and abandonment. Marina herself lived through early childhood trauma as an illegitimate, unwanted child, suffering sexual abuse and neglect, and eventually being left for dead at the age of nine. Despite her horrific suffering, she was given great grace to follow a career in education, including research, where she became the Head of Department of In-Service Education of Teachers. Despite the joys of her career, she was confronted with her own mental exhaustion and emotional baggage that led her to seek God to guide and sustain her through a healing journey of acknowledging and listening to her inner pain. She is the author of a trilogy, He Heals the Brokenhearted, and compassionately serves her online community, helping traumatized individuals face their pain and give their burdens to Christ.During this interview, we explore the topics of healing, forgiveness, resilience and surrender, as Marina illuminates how the Holy Spirit delivered her out of despair into hope and joy again! Marina's story is truly one that resonates with the saying, "God takes our mess and turns it into a message!" Marina's words of wisdom, inspiration and her determination to live in the love of Christ will beckon you to seek to know God more intimately.Connect with Marina:Website (for her blogs, books, free 12-part video series + more):https://www.overcoming.live/Facebook:https://facebook.com/heulwenmarina/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxk634erDwRy8Aea2fwhdgPoem mentioned in this episode:Hearth, Home and Courage: A Recipe for Health, Wholeness and Eternal Life – OvercomingThe Joy Prescription is here to help you cultivate vibrant health and JOY through intentional living and health stewardship.Connect with us:Subscribe to our free weekly Joy Prescription devotional emailsthejoyprescription.cominstagram.com/drcynthialibertfacebook.com/createyourownjoyprescriptionwww.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert

Welcome to Season 3 of The Joy Prescription Podcast!We're delighted to interview pioneering individuals who are integrating faith into their work in their respective fields of healthcare, coaching, psychology, and ministry.In this episode, we interview the radiant Dr. Shannan Crawford, CEO of Crawford Clinics, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, executive coach, podcast host of Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford, adjunct professor, and conference speaker. Dr. Crawford has invested over 20 years of studying psychology and a decade of applying empirically supported strategies to optimize performance for executives and influencers and bring transformation into the lives of her clients.With compassion and clarity, Dr. Crawford offers valuable insights into mental health, emphasizing the importance of caring for the body, soul and spirit to create the harmony for the internal world to thrive. The result of this harmony increases one’s capacity for greater enjoyment, creativity, innovation, and depth of connection with God and others. Moreover, Dr. Crawford addresses common obstacles that individuals may encounter on their journey towards inner harmony, such as self-doubt, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome. Tune in to learn more about Restoring Self Cohesion, Dr. Crawford’s innovative approach to resolving the unconscious roots to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and career and motivation issues, hear a story of transformation, and glean wisdom for maintaining a healthy work-life balance to create a flourishing life.Connect with Dr. Crawford:LINK TREE: https://linktr.ee/dr.shannancrawford https://www.DrShannanCrawford.com https://www.CrawfordClinics.com https://youtube.com/c/DrShannanCrawfordhttps://www.instagram.com/drshannancrawford https://www.facebook.com/DrShannanCrawford1 www.linkedin.com/in/ShannanCrawford Podbean: https://unlock-u-with-dr-shannan-crawford.onpodium.comApple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlock-u-with-dr-shannan-crawford The Joy Prescription is here to help you cultivate vibrant health and JOY through intentional living and health stewardship.Connect with us:thejoyprescription.cominstagram.com/drcynthialibertfacebook.com/createyourownjoyprescriptionwww.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert