314 Breaking Free from the Golden Cage

What if the stories you’ve tried to forget hold the key to your healing? In this episode, trauma therapist Adam Young joins Dr. Saundra to share how exploring past wounds (family, body, culture, and even faith) can reveal hidden patterns and open the door to freedom, wholeness, and a deeper connection with God. Listen to Adam's The Place We Find Ourselves Podcast. Get your copy of Make Sense of Your Story: Why Engaging Your Past with Kindness Changes Everything.   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

Dr. Saundra and guest Rebecca George explore what it means to trust God’s timing in a world that tells us to rush, offering honest insight and encouragement for anyone navigating a season of waiting, longing, or delay. Connect with Rebecca on Facebook and Instagram. Get your copy of You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World. Learn more about the Western Caribbean Cruise with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and Erika Cole. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

Dr. Saundra sits down with bestselling author Margaret Feinberg for a powerful conversation about recognizing the Holy Spirit’s presence in everyday life and how His guidance, power, and companionship can transform your faith from routine to radiant. Connect with Margaret on Facebook and Instagram. Get your copy of The God You Need to Know. Learn more about the Western Caribbean Cruise with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and Erika Cole. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

In this episode, Heather Comber joins Dr. Saundra to explore how honest conversations with God can deepen intimacy and bring joy to your faith journey. Connect with Heather on Facebook. Get your copy of Father Talks. Learn more about the Western Caribbean Cruise with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and Erika Cole. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

Dr. Saundra and Travis Parry discuss how couples can grow their business and reach financial goals without sacrificing their relationship, health, or peace. Together, they unpack practical ways to avoid the workaholic trap, get on the same financial page, and experience true success through balance and unity. Get your copy of Marry and Grow Rich. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

In this candid conversation with Dr. Saundra, Rachel Awtrey unpacks the truth that even when life doesn’t feel the way we hoped, God’s goodness remains steady. Connect with Rachel on Facebook and Instagram. Get your copy of Love Your Life. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

In this conversation with Dr. Saundra, author Grace Fox unpacks the powerful names of God that reveal His peace-giving nature and shares how embracing who He is—like Yahweh Shalom and El Roi—can quiet your heart and anchor your soul in any storm. Connect with Grace on Facebook and Instagram. Get your copy of Names of God. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

In this empowering conversation with Dr. Saundra, Sara Schaffer unpacks the struggle of impostor syndrome and how Christians can overcome self-doubt by embracing God’s truth, purpose, and calling with renewed confidence. Connect with Sara on Facebook and Instagram. Get your copy of Six Ways to Sunday. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

In this powerful conversation, Kerry Hasenbalg and Dr. Saundra discuss how soul care, biblical practices, and true stories from around the world can guide us from surviving to thriving—no matter how deep the pain experienced. Connect with Kerry on Facebook and Instagram. Get your copy of The Way of Becoming: 12 Practices For A Thriving Soul. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

Dr. Saundra sits down with Dr. Eboni L. Truss for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to live authentically when success demands a mask. Together, they explore the emotional toll of corporate achievement, the cost of hiding behind titles, and the courageous journey of un-becoming in order to rediscover purpose and rest on the other side of performance. Download a free copy of Eboni's 3 Steps to Rediscover Your Purpose + Find Fulfillment in Your Life guide. Get your copy of Un-Becoming. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith