366 Every Yes Costs Something

Strong marriages aren't built on love alone. They also require understanding. In this episode, Pastor Jerome Gay Jr. shares why many men struggle to express what they're carrying and how learning the "respect languages" men need can strengthen communication, deepen emotional connection, and help couples stop missing each other in their relationships. Pastor Jerome Gay Jr.'s website: https://jeromegayjr.com/ Connect with Pastor Gay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeromegay/?hl=en Get your copy of How to Speak Man: https://amzn.to/4fkIxxW 7 Types of Rest Certification - https://www.chooseyourbestlifeacademy.com/Certification  I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/christian_women_podcasts/  I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free: https://ichoosemybestlife.com/available-books/  Connect with Saundra: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDaltonSmith  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

Natasha Kennedy shares with Dr. Saundra how living with permanent physical loss transformed "Jesus is enough" from something she believed into something she had to live, revealing how even our places of lack can become places of unexpected beauty, purpose, and deeper satisfaction in Christ. Natasha Kennedy's website: https://kozmos.design/ Connect with Natasha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kozmosdesign Get your copy of Lacking Nothing: https://amzn.to/4ivbMBf 7 Types of Rest Certification - https://www.chooseyourbestlifeacademy.com/Certification  I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/christian_women_podcasts/  I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free: https://ichoosemybestlife.com/available-books/  Connect with Saundra: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDaltonSmith  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

In this episode, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith explores how to recognize the true cost of your commitments, identify early signs of overload, and protect your capacity before depletion takes over. Discover how intentional boundaries can help you protect your peace while still living, leading, and serving well. Get your copy of Being Fully Known. 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 suffering, discouragement, or spiritual numbness dulls your joy, it can feel difficult to reconnect with delight and wonder in your faith. In this conversation, Stephanie Rousselle shares practical ways to cultivate deeper intimacy, renewed joy, and soul-level satisfaction through a vibrant relationship with Christ. Free gift: a 5-day devotional to awaken delight in your everyday moments. Get your copy of Awaken Delight. 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

We often replay conversations, defend ourselves, and silently hold court in our minds. In this conversation, Shannon Popkin shares how releasing judgment, embracing mercy, and trusting Jesus as the ultimate Judge can free us. Take the "Kinda Judgy" Quiz Get your copy of Kinda Judgy. 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

Tim Mulgrew joins Dr. Saundra to explore how Scripture becomes transformative when we stop reading it merely for information and begin allowing it to reveal the deeper realities of our own hearts, struggles, and relationship with God. Get your copy of The Book of Us. 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

What happens when a leader stops serving from exhaustion and begins serving from a place of restoration? In this episode, Brittany Hogan shares how the principles of Sacred Rest transformed her approach to leadership, strengthened her personal well-being, and helped her lead with greater purpose, impact, and sustainability. Connect with Brittany on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpoweredToConquer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredtoconquer Make a donation to Empowered to Conquer: https://www.empoweredtoconquer.org/give Get your copy of Who Are They Really?. 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

If you've been feeling pressure to reinvent yourself, this episode offers a different perspective. Dr. Saundra explores why lasting change comes less from new goals and more from healthier rhythms, renewed trust, and a sustainable pace for the season ahead. 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

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