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Your life is shaped by what consistently receives your energy. In this episode, Dr. Saundra uncovers the hidden energy drains that leave people depleted and offers practical insights to help you align your energy with what matters most. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. 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

Many of us are exhausted not because of what we're doing, but because of what we're carrying. In this episode, Dr. Saundra explores the invisible burdens of disappointment, responsibility, and outdated identities and shares how releasing unnecessary weight can create space for greater peace, energy, and freedom. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. 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, Dr. Saundra explores how easy it is to drift into a life driven by obligations, expectations, and momentum rather than intention. You'll learn how to evaluate whether the direction you're heading still aligns with the life you truly desire. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. 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

Are you tired of starting over, counting calories, and chasing the next fad diet? Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison, bestselling authors of the Trim Healthy Mama series, share a practical and sustainable approach to metabolic health that works in real life, not just on paper. Get more health tips on the Trim Healthy Mama YouTube Channel. Get your copy of The 7 Skills to Lasting Health. 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, Angel Price Brown shares how resting in the Father's love brings healing, freedom, and a renewed sense of identity. Together, we explore what it means to return home to the heart of the Father and live from a place of being fully loved, valued, and embraced. Learn about Daughter Encounter. Get your copy of Captivated By The Father's Love. 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 is joined by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young to explore how God's redemptive work often unfolds in the most unlikely circumstances. Together, they reveal how His love meets us in seasons of loss, transition, and uncertainty, offering restoration, provision, and a deeper sense of belonging when we least expect it. Connect with Dorina on Instagram and Facebook. Get your copy of Redeemer. 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 is joined by LaTan Murphy to explore what it means to live with courage and strength at every stage of life. Drawing from the lives of women in Scripture, they discuss how to overcome fear and insecurity, guard your heart, and step into God-powered confidence and fulfillment. Connect with Latan on Instagram and Facebook. Get your copy of Courageous Women of the Bible. 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 Portia Collins to explore the message behind her Bible study, Finding Freedom in Christ. Together, they unpack how women can break free from performance-based faith, release shame and striving, and fully embrace their identity in Christ by learning to walk daily in the Spirit. Connect with Portia on Instagram and Facebook. Get your copy of Finding Freedom in Christ. 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 is joined by Darla Morrison to explore what it truly means to age with intention rather than limitation. Together, they unpack how women over 50 can move beyond exhaustion, rediscover their confidence, and align their lives with purpose by understanding their unique design Connect with Darla on Instagram and Facebook.   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

When your marriage feels strained, distant, or even broken, prayer can feel difficult, but it's often where true restoration begins. In this episode, Brad and Heidi Mitchell share how inviting God into the tension can soften hearts, rebuild trust, and create space for humility, forgiveness, and renewed connection. Connect with Brad & Heidi on Facebook and Instagram. Get your copy of Build Your Marriage with Prayer. 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