LIV2DAY: Emotional Energy and Your Health
Turning to God with the burdens we bear emotionally, releasing them to Him, and choosing joy imparted to us by the Holy Spirit, is our greatest assurance of mind, body, spirit balance.
Turning to God with the burdens we bear emotionally, releasing them to Him, and choosing joy imparted to us by the Holy Spirit, is our greatest assurance of mind, body, spirit balance.
In becoming co-dependent, we tend to lose ourselves to an addiction we never had. Breaking this cycle will allow your children to endure their consequences and release them to gain self-dependence.
Most times, spiritual narcissists demand honor and respect from others without ever making any real investment back.
God wired us to know Him. God sent Jesus to bring us closer to Him, and His death took away the great divide. Our brains are already wired to know Him, and we each have the innate need to connect with Him.
None of us can claim that we have not been given a calling from God. The Bible tells us that all believers have a part to play in her kingdom of God. And gifts are varied. Do u know what ur spiritual gift is?
I head back to a day when my son was still in the grips of his addiction and what that looked like—the odd behavior, the confusing talks, the constant motion from his high. We are so thankful that the “guy we used to know” has returned and is living well in his recovery today!
If it is true that we are made in the image of God, as the Bible teaches, then is it also true that the brain, which drives our thoughts, emotions, and functions in the body, is also made in His image?
Join us in this episode as Dr. Paula shares what we can expect in episodes ahead on this 6-week journey. We will cover more than the DNA structure that makes us human and delve into a fact-based discussion that points to God’s undoubtedly, purposeful and personal design of man, made in His own image.
When it feels like the cycle of addiction will never end, we may find ourselves locked in an illness we don’t have. We pray our loved ones into healing and wholeness, only to find we are the one broken. This episode discusses the importance of boundaries within a parent’s recovery plan.
It’s important that believers know what New Ageism is referring to, and the distinct differences between that teaching and that of the God of Abraham, the God of the Bible. In this episode, Dr. Paula tackles this topic head-on, without hesitation, and with a conviction and boldness that is much-needed in these times.
What is prayer? The act of prayer is an open, willing heartfelt conversation with God, thanking Him for what He has done in my life and others around me. And daily prayer doesn’t have to be long, drawn-out, or difficult. Once I recognize and give God my gratitude, I can entirely focus on my request and petitions.
They asked if I had any prayer requests today. So, I answered, “Please pray for my daughter. It is hard to wake up every day wondering if she is alive.”
Yes! Our almighty God desires for us, His children, to embody His power and to exalt and give strength to others. Come along with Dr. Paula on this discovery of God’s power, God’s energy, and His desire for you to accept these gifts to you.
Depression is not something you want to sweep under the rug or wait for them to snap out of.
As the New Year kicks off, do you find yourself making another list of resolutions or goals? Before you start down that path, give yourself the next fifteen minutes to hear Dr. Paula’s advice on how to ensure you are successful from Day 1.
It’s always the victim who gets punished and gaslit, and the one who did the manipulation in the first place tends to get away with it.
We know that all living things have a vibrational frequency. We know that sound also has varying levels of frequency. Scientists, especially in the emerging area of healing frequency therapy, also know that thought patterns even emit a frequency. Did you know that your mood exerts its own frequency?
Can you imagine how Mary felt when told that she, a virgin, would give birth to a son? And not just any son, the Son of God, the Messiah.
Everyone has God-given gifts. The question is, how are you using yours to glorify Him? Can others see the fruit of your labor? Do you know what yours are? Using your gifts is not the same thing as striving to be a “perfect” person. That is an empty way of life and not one that we are called to live.
Let God do some open-heart surgery as He breathes life back into our battle-worn souls.
The greatest paradox is that the moment we need a boost most is the moment we can procure a boost least.
The “busy-ness” of the holidays is everywhere, and yes, the stress may already be upon you. Preparing for what Dr. Paula calls the Four Big Stressors – Family, Food, (the) Frenzy, and Finances – will help you to stay in a more balanced state. Planning ahead to circumvent triggers, and praying about these triggers as well, can make all the difference.
Dr. Paula shares with listeners her experience with what she believes was Shekinah Glory during a near-death experience, along with an amazing discovery about “light” in the form of Laminin, embedded into the very structure of the cells in our bodies.
And in this episode, Dr. Paula shares with you her story of a life-changing experience that confirmed for her that miracles STILL happen. Miracles happen all around us, really. And as people who pray, sometimes we see the miracles God worked in our lives as we look back, even if we don’t see the miracle in the moment.
Dr. Paula brings new light to energy in God, science, manifestation, thoughts, and how they are connected! What is not always visible but always around and within us all? Energy.
Anxiety is often the consequence of perceived chaos. Unlike fear, which sees a threat, anxiety imagines one.
A person who is spiritually blind will physically see but not see the things of God. Join Dr. Paula in an insightful study on the topic of spiritual blindness.
Follow along with Paula in the discovery of just a few examples of how detailed and magnificent our Creator’s numerical handiwork can truly be.
In this episode, Dr. Paula explores Darwin’s theory of evolution. As mainstream thinking would maintain, science supports exclusively the theory of evolution, while scripture supports the theory of a divine Creator, aka creationism. But is that all there really is to it?
Others can cause us to be stressed and even to respond poorly, but even in these cases, we’re still required to rise above it and respond well.
So often, we go to anyone and everyone before we go to the throne of God. In this episode, Dr. Paula shares from the scriptures God’s desire for us to come to him and His promise to give us rest.
One of the easiest ways to suffer burnout is to lose sight of what truly does and doesn’t matter.
God created us with a desire to seek and understand him on a much deeper level. Daily, God astonishes us by his presence and ability to connect with us here on earth.
As believers, how are we to navigate these crazy times without falling into despair and simply wringing our hands with worry? In today’s episode, we will look at how our responses and reactions affect our lives.
Have you or someone you know ever received “that phone call” from a doctor? In today’s new podcast episode, Dr. Paula shares how, at age 43, this phone call would send her on a journey to ask herself hard questions, discover God deeply, and claim her true identity in Him.
God thinks you’re stunning—inside and out—just the way you are right now.
Join Dr. Paula as she carefully breaks down the different types of abuse that can occur in a parent-child relationship. If this resonates with you, we pray you will find hope and healing here.
What is generational sin? “Generational sins are weaknesses or tendencies that are handed down to us through the generations from parents or members of our family. These sins can involve behavioral patterns and ways of thinking that keep us trapped in the past.” (Crosswalk.com)
Do you struggle with self-worth or self-value? Unfortunately, so many of us are plagued by destructive and negative self-deprecating thoughts and words. In today’s episode, Dr. Paula tackles the roadblocks that could be in your way and offers insight on how to replace the destructive habits that aren’t serving you.
Coming to you from her studio in North Texas, Dr. Paula McDonald records this time-sensitive message on the importance of connecting to others. In the midst of this February 2021 deep freeze ridden with power outages, water shortages, potential flooding, and more, across much of our country, Dr. Paula shares how now more than ever we truly need one another.
Today’s episode raises the issue of a phenomenon that seems to be on the rise among well-meaning Christians – a disposition of “righteous anger,” which sounds much like “righteous indignation.” Dr. Paula breaks down the issue and explains why it matters and what we, as Christians, must carefully guard against.
Christian Addiction Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio finishes this 2-Part episode by discussing, Attachment vs. Detachment as well as Grace and Hope and their role in addiction.
Listen in as Dr. Paula McDonald walks us through the divine connection created by God to His children and all of the wondrous ways in which His designs are replicated in the physical world around us.
Christian Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio discusses how desire and repression play a role in addiction!
If you feel caught unprepared or alone, let this episode offer you some solid footing. No matter what life brings, the Bible provides us with wisdom applicable to any situation.
In this episode, Christian Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio discusses Understanding addiction as a Christian and will then finish this 2 Part Series in Episode #3 with the 5 Pillars to Successful Recovery from addiction as a Christian
Who do you turn to in a time of crisis… when your heart is broken, and the grief can feel overwhelming? In the above scriptures, we are told to come to our Father. He is our truest confidante and our Comforter.
In this episode, Christian Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio discusses Understanding addiction as a Christian and will then finish this 2 Part Series in Episode #3 with the 5 Pillars to Successful Recovery from addiction as a Christian
As Christians, the attitude we carry into the world each day is a reflection of who we are in Christ and can speak volumes to those around us. If you think others don’t notice, you’re probably wrong.
In this episode, Dr. Paula revisits the definition of the word “abundance” – its many meanings and what God intended “living in abundance” to be for His children.
In this episode, Dr. Paula shares her thoughts on the concept of a spiritual drought, something all believers may experience at one time or another. If all circumstances are circumstances from which we can learn, grow spiritually, and draw nearer to God, then what IS available for us in times of drought? And how do we move out of it?
Let’s dive into what it means to treat our body like a temple so that we can build the blocks for mental fitness.
Join Dr. Paula in this brief introduction to how to get your body moving one muscle at a time, even if you have compromised joints or a disability. You do not have to become a top athlete in order to improve your health and overall fitness.
Day 4 – In this episode, Dr. Paula goes beyond the obvious topic of water as vital to hydration, health, and balance in the body and dives into the three different forms of water as analogous to the three different forms of God as presented in the Trinity.
Day 3 – We are not only a product of our ancestors in terms of our anatomy, a tendency toward certain diseases, or other physiological traits; but we are also born with genetic impressions of their likes, dislikes, tastes, fears, experiences, and more.
Day 2 – It’s inevitable that we will experience brokenness and pain in this life. How do we put the pieces back together? If you missed this podcast when it first aired last November, be sure to tune in now as Dr. Paula discusses the bravery within each of us that is available, and how being broken doesn’t have to mean “forever.”
All relationships ought to be accorded the justice of peace because it’s a human right to feel safe.
Excessive worry, racing thoughts, and the anticipation of negative outcomes distract from fully experiencing the present.
It’s Day 1 of July’s “Top 31 LIV2DAY Replay,” and we’re counting down the Top 31 episodes of LIV2DAY! We begin today with a replay of the original Episode #15, “God & Science.”
Now in the last episode of Dr. Paula McDonald’s series on the Top Toxic Offenders, we have covered the top five toxic offenders in our food, our drink, our everyday lifestyle and body products, our household products, and now, the fifth and possibly most important category, the top toxic offenders of the mind…what Dr. Paula calls, our “stinkin’ thinkin!”
In this episode, Dr. Paula shares her Top 5 toxic-laden drinks that are important for us to consider. Given that our bodies need adequate hydration in order to run like a well-oiled machine, it’s time to wake up, educate yourself, and retrain your habits.
You are so much more than a condition or diagnosis. You are, first and foremost, a child of God—personally called by your Father in heaven.
While we don’t always get to choose the things we experience in this life and may sometimes feel powerless in situations, we do still have the power of choice.
In this podcast, Dr. Paula continues her series on “Toxic Offenders,” with a focus on the worst culprits lurking in the food that we consume. Can you guess what the top five offenders are? You may be surprised to learn that not all of these offenders are ones that you might have guessed could cause harm to the body!
In this second of her series on “Toxins in the Home,” Dr. Paula turns her focus on personal products. Do you know what’s in your toothpaste, your skincare, your hair care, and if so, are you informed on the toxicity of the top five ingredients in each?
Grief leaves us alone in that crowded room where everyone else is alive and awake and of good cheer.
Dr. Paula shares her perspective on the horrific shooting at Robb Elementary and opens up on the topic of “making sense” of things that simply don’t make sense, and how grief is a natural feeling for all of us connected by our humanity.
Bad moods happen because of what’s inside of us.
After losing a lung, Dr. Paula McDonald began to search relentlessly for any and everything in her home that could be exposing her to toxins. As each of us grows increasingly aware of what’s in our air, water, and home elements, it’s important that we identify and remove anything that may be a source of toxicity.
Christian Addiction Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio finishes this 2-Part episode by discussing, Attachment vs. Detachment as well as Grace and Hope and their role in addiction.
Do you ever pick up your Bible, let it fall open to any page, and then begin to read, hoping to make sense of what you’re reading? Join us as Dr. Paula walks you through a simple approach that will deliver something new for young and old to apply.
Christian Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio discusses how desire and repression play a role in addiction!
Where you can, take some action and don’t assign yourself to a lifetime of regret.
In this episode, Dr. Paula shares the story of her OWN miraculous healing. She invites skeptics to rethink the issue and even suggests that as Christians, EACH of us has healing power, for ourselves and others, that we may not have ever considered.
God doesn’t expect us to have joy in response to the trials themselves, but in knowing the outcome.
In this episode, Christian Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio discusses Understanding addiction as a Christian and will then finish this 2 Part Series in Episode #3 with the 5 Pillars to Successful Recovery from addiction as a Christian
Are you feeling that there are “messes” all around you? In the world, in relationships, at home? Dr. Paula shares what “messes” she is experiencing and how taking a step back, seeking God’s clear MESSAGE in the midst of a “mess,” is really a way to find a gift in it all.
The God who was God during every life-altering time period in history is still God now.
I challenge you to make sure that you do the things that give life and strengthen you for your journey.
If you see signs that someone is struggling, reach out and offer support.
In this episode, Christian Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio discusses Understanding addiction as a Christian and will then finish this 2 Part Series in Episode #3 with the 5 Pillars to Successful Recovery from addiction as a Christian
Life revolves around cycles, and that includes our spiritual life, our physical life, and our emotional life. And so in all of those aspects of living, we experience cycles, and in each of those cycles, we experience levels of healing – healing that is very important to our overall health and well-being.
In this episode, Christian Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio discusses who he is, what he does, what inspired him to launch the 99Relapses Podcast, bares his personal testimony of addiction and recovery, discusses what sobriety looks like in faith and finally James outlines the goals and objectives of the 99Relapses podcast.
You know there’s no limit to both pain yet also the unequivocal presence of God that meets people in it — by faith.
Join Dr. Paula for a special Easter episode.
We choose to rely on the shallow sentimentality of sound bites and memes to speak our truth.
If your head is a continuous whirlpool of negative thoughts, perhaps it is time to open up your heart.
The key to being helpful when interacting with someone in pain is to say less and simply be present more.
More now than ever, believers need to step up and claim an active role in defending the Word of God. Our political leaders need our support, and reaching out to them – calling and writing them – may give them the encouragement they most need to keep fighting the good fight.
Being vulnerable is about the most courageous thing we could do, especially when we’ve endured the trauma of someone betraying our trust.
In this episode of LIV2DAY, Dr. Paula takes on the topic of gender and sexuality and the many debates happening around our country regarding definitions, rights, privileges, and more. The sensitive issue of America’s schoolchildren – what material they will or won’t be exposed to, beginning at what age – and ultimately, at what cost?
With the state of the world and mental health right now, my guess would be that there is extra catastrophizing going on.
I want peace in knowing that God is with me in any circumstance––good or bad.
When you consider your daily eating plan, how much of what you consume is actually whole food (alive) versus processed (dead) food? Dr. Paula offers some tips on making sure you incorporate more live food into your body, giving it the nutritional fuel God designed our bodies to use.
Are you a driven person who is always pushing, pushing to do more, accomplish more… check that next thing off of your to-do list? If you got really, really honest with yourself, could you admit that you are often over-exhausted, under-nourished, and desperately in need of a BREAK?!
Rage wanted to invite me into its folly, but I declined the invitation.
In this timely episode of her START2DAY series, she records from home as she recovers from an unexpected case of the flu, and shares the important steps she takes to speed bodily recovery, without loading up on synthetic medications.
A guarded mind will not allow an offering of hell to establish residence in our minds and interfere with our ability to believe God’s truth.
Some unhelpful thinking patterns include jumping to conclusions, all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, emotional reasoning, or placing undue blame on yourself for things out of your control.
In this fourth episode of Dr. Paula’s START2DAY to LIV2DAY series, Dr. Paula raises the undeniable issue of rising mental stress and anxiety in our culture and in the world we’re living in today. Before we can stand strong on the battlefield, we must first attend to our own health.