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Sharing the encouraging message of health, healing, and hope through timeless principles rooted in God's word. Join us as we explore the relationship between food, our health, and how God shows us His plan for all of this in the Word. We are having GREAT conversations with friends and can't wait to have you join us! Visit our website at www.GodsGoodTable.com to read our blog, find upcoming events, and stay up to date with what we're up to. Support our work with Buy Us A Glass of Raw Milk! ht ...
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Want to worship God with every fiber of your being? The Holistic Christian Life podcast will show you how to be intentional in every area of your life. Cynthia Damaskos, a Certified Holistic Health Coach will guide you with interviews that will educate and inspire. Sometimes focused on the body, sometimes on the mind or emotions, but always linked to our soul. Holistically. As God created!
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In this episode of Wistar Science Up Close, Dr. Maureen Murphy gets insights from Wistar postdoctoral student, Dr. Ebony Gary and first year Ph.D. cancer biology student Tyler Yang about life in and outside of the lab. Hear firsthand how they balance a career in biomedical research and their life outside the lab.…
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In this episode of The Wistar Institute's podcast, science educator Dr. Jason Diaz shares his passion for teaching, and how he brings Wistar Science into the classroom for diverse students from all backgrounds. Join us as we explore his drive to impart the hands-on skills and mindset needed to build the next-generation scientist.…
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We are thrilled to share this fantastic interview with Dr. Stephen Hussey! We discuss the harmful impacts of our modern world on our bodies, while providing strategies to combat these effects. He also shares his personal story of living with Type 1 Diabetes and having a heart attack at the young age of 35 - and how he is overcoming all of this with…
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We're so excited to have our friend Jasmine Lucero from the Christian Herbal Magazine and Natural Hope Herbals join us to talk about herbs and herbal medicine! Jasmine is a believer, wife and mother to 8 kids, and an accomplished herbalist of 20+ years. She works closely with Natural Hope Herbals on developing their herbal formulas and creating the…
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We're excited to have Darryl Bosshardt from Redmond Real Salt join us today to discuss the health benefits of salt! He has so much to share about salt and will be answering questions about salt, including the differences between types of salt, is salt/sodium really good for you, how to find good salt, all about iodine in salt, and so much more. We …
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In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Edwin Shank from The Family Cow and Tommy Wheatley from Raw Milk & Deadlifts to discuss all things raw milk - the health benefits, the enzymes and nutrients, the safety and risks, what to do if you don't have access to raw milk, and so much more! If you have any questions about raw milk and whether or n…
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Cynthia thinks that this may be her favorite interview with Dr. Ioana so far. They go deep into beliefs as one of the seven levels of freedom. Dr. Ioana shares about her atheist background in communist Romania and their commonly held belief about Christians. Just because you believe something… it doesn’t mean it’s so. She made the decision to belie…
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God created our bodies to thrive on certain foods, and scripture tells us what these foods are. We have been given a manual so to speak on how to be good stewards… the problem is, our food supply has been tampered with, and is very different from what it was in the old testament. Today join Cynthia as she speaks with Maureen Diaz from God’s Good Ta…
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Cynthia absolutely loved talking with Kari Kapakis about being a mom, and knows that you will enjoy her also. Taking care of yourself while raising kids is a privilege and a responsibility. What a gift to be able to be an example of good stewardship for your kids! But how do you find the time, and what exactly do we mean by self care? You’ll find o…
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Today Cynthia wants you to get to know Fr. Ted Paraskevopoulos. Almost 5 years ago, he realized that he needed to make some big changes in his life for his health, relationships, work, and family. How did he do this? Today you’ll find out! This is a good podcast for all of us, but it also may be especially for any younger priests out there who need…
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Today Cynthia had the pleasure of meeting Lauren Joyce… another Christian health coach who works with women to make their lives everything God created them for. How do we become good stewards of our time and our bodies? Lauren has some excellent tips today that we can all use! Lauren Joyce is a mom to two wonderful young boys, wife to a fabulous hu…
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Cynthia is so happy to introduce you to Corey Hatfield. Recently she read an article Corey wrote on finding joy in chaos… beauty in suffering… and knew she had to meet her. Her story is one of inspiration and her advice and knowledge of biblical truth is sound. We know you are going to enjoy this episode! Corey Hatfield is the mother of five nearly…
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Doctor Ioana is back with Cynthia, and this time they talk about regeneration specifically. What is it? Why do we need it? And, how can we do it? They go deeper into the spiritual aspect of daily renewal today, and Dr. Ioana shares her own practices with us. Dr. Ioana is the co-founder of the Team For The Soul TM. Team for The SoulTM supports passi…
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Cynthia brings back Michael Haldas to talk about self care and stewardship. Would you go so far as to say that neglecting the body is a sin? What does neglect look like? Today Cynthia and Michael explore the holistic nature of how God created us. Michael Haldas is an author, a religious educator, and a speaker. He wrote the book Sacramental Living:…
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Cynthia enjoys another conversation with a fellow flyfishing guest, but we promise that they didn’t talk about fishing this time! Social media is the topic today with Fr. Paul Jannakos. Why do we as Orthodox Christians need to guard ourselves and put boundaries in place when it comes to the internet in general? Is there a place for social media in …
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Cynthia wants to introduce you to Fr. James Guirguis today! He is the author of “Ask for the Ancient Paths,” and they talk about his background and journey to the priesthood. But there was a stop along the way while in college when his faith was not his highest priority. What can we do for our young people as they prepare for college? Fr. James has…
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Join Cynthia today as she interviews one of her favorite doctors, Dr. Jill Carnahan. A sister in Christ, Dr. Jill combines her medical education, clinical experience, personal experience, and her faith for a powerful combination of healing and hope for the glory of God. She has been one of Cynthia’s “go to” doctors when researching certain lifestyl…
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Join Cynthia and Chris Kornaros as they discuss Chris’s book and their own experiences with silence. As the world with it’s technology and noise persists in pulling us away from stillness, we need to remember Psalm 46. God is our refuge and strength - He dwells in His city, does marvelous things, and says, be still and know that I am God. Why do we…
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Cynthia had so much fun talking with Robin in the past that she asked her to come back on. Truly… this is not an infomercial for hiring a coach… but we may be a little partial! We share what we’ve learned from our clients when it comes to an all or nothing approach to working with us and how it translates to those who are trying to reach their goal…
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Today Cynthia talks to Doctor Ioana about the Daily Renewal Blueprint which is part of her Growing in Christ program. We need to be intentional each day to bring Him into our lives… moment by moment… but especially starting in the morning to set the stage for a day that is attuned to His will. Once we get in the habit of this practice, we will grow…
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Join Cynthia today as she chats with Dietitian Lacy Ngo about how nutrition has changed her life. It can change yours also! Seasonal allergies? Acne? Weight gain? Issues with your mood and focus? God gave us everything we need. His medicine comes in the form of eating… what could be better than that? This podcast is brought to you by Team for the S…
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Join Cynthia today for another delightful Meet a Parish Priest segment. Cynthia speaks with Fr. Peter Jon Gillquist from All Saints Antiochian Orthodox parish in Bloomington Indiana. As we learn more about his life, we also get insight into how we can hear God and see Him working in our lives. This podcast is brought to you by Team for the Soul! Th…
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Cynthia brings on one of her favorite people again to talk about a new program. Feeding Recovery Network Meetings are a new offering by Christina Veselak from Eating Protein Saves Lives. You can do your own 7 day challenge and/or pop into group Zoom meetings that will help you curb cravings and kick addictions to the curb. All while doing something…
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Today Cynthia is excited to introduce you to a Registered Nurse who became a Health Coach and now specializes in metabolism and women’s hormones. They talk about the mechanics of how stress affects weight loss. But what is stress? Is it just a buzzword that means you are overwhelmed? No! Find out today why this component of health should not be bru…
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Join Cynthia and Michelle today for an inspiring chat on living a generous life. It’s a sit down and grab a cup of tea kind of chat that will leave you with some things to think about…and maybe even journal about! This podcast is brought to you by Team for the Soul! Their newest online program, Growing in Christ, was specifically designed for you t…
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Cynthia brings Ashley Belanger on today to talk about her experience with Lyme, knowing that this topic could very well help many others who experience “unexplained symptoms.” After recently finding out she has Lyme and Bartonella, a whole new world has opened up about the disparate symptoms going on for years that she had no idea were related. How…
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Try not to be sidetracked by all of the flyfishing references today! Cynthia and Fr. Evan have fun talking about their shared interests, but also go deep on how our personal spiritual health is instrumental to the health of our parish. In his new book, Father Evan has a gem that can be used personally, in small groups, and also as a whole parish. T…
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We thoroughly enjoyed sitting down with our friend Hilda Labrada Gore - or Holistic Hilda as she is most well known - for a fabulous discussion on her path to God-given foods, her favorite podcasts she's produced as host of the Wise Traditions Podcast, her adventures around the world, and how she sees God’s hand in the world around her. She is a tr…
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Lori Ann Wood - Divine Detour Today Cynthia helps you kick off American Heart Month with a story of how illness can strengthen your faith and the warning signs you need to know that may be signaling heart disease. Lori Ann Wood’s life took a detour she never expected which has led to her upcoming book that will help many! This podcast is brought to…
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Cynthia talks with Fr. John Vlahos today about how we, as living icons, should be relating to others. What does this look like? In a world full of judgement and friction, we can be vessels of love...spreading the love and grace of God to others put in our path. Let us as Christians be the example. Today we talk about how. To enroll in the Effortles…
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Join Cynthia as she promotes Nurse Practitioner Susan Julian to the title of Doctor. (Embarrassing) Once that was cleared up, their conversation about autoimmunity and its connection with the gut and hormones is very informative. How are all of these linked? Why is autoimmunity becoming more common? They also talk a bit about estrogen and birth con…
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Join Cynthia today as she welcomes Fr. Nicholas Louh to the podcast. They discuss how to discover your purpose, understand your mindset, look closely at your thoughts, and the importance of routines. Sound familiar? Father Nicholas is a man after our own heart here at Holistic Christian Life. Together with his wife Dr. Roxanne, they wrote Renewing …
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Cynthia is delighted to introduce you to two new friends. Both Christian health coaches, Aimee and Naomi are knowledgeable about all things toxin related. We know you will find their stories empowering, learn things you never knew before, and come away with a sense of purpose when it comes to taking control of the future of yourself, your family, a…
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Cynthia and Father Joshua Makoul talk about healing from trauma, both past and present as they delve into his new book Healing Your Wounded Soul: Growing from Pain to Peace. What are the tools we can use? How can we help others? If you are struggling right now or know someone who is, this interview could be very helpful. To enroll in the Effortless…
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Cynthia brings you the next most popular episode with Dr. Lauren Noel...or Dr. Lo! They talk about so many aspects of health from an integrative perspective...not just hormones as the title suggests! Enjoy getting insight into some health issues that you may be experiencing with ways to uncover the root cause, and hopefully nip them in the bud! Thi…
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Another top episode in the countdown! Cynthia was blessed to sit down with Mother Macrina from The Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery to chat about that hole we sometimes feel in our souls. It is closely related to anxiety which many of us experience…but what is the cause? Cynthia specializes in the physical, but Mother Macrina specializes in…
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This can be an eye opening interview for everyone. If you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, depression, fatigue, inability to forgive, worry, over thinking, perfectionism, shame, ADD, irritability…or any other symptom not listed here…you will be inspired. The remedy is easy, cheap, and involves eating good food! This podcast is brought to you by …
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If you have ever wondered what ghee is all about and why you should be using it for cooking and buttering your bread, listen up!! In today’s episode, we are joined by two of our favorite ladies - Nancy and Bev of Simply Ghee! These ladies are full of fun and enthusiasm and love sharing their story about how Simply Ghee came to be. We cover all the …
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Cynthia presents the first episode in her “Best of” countdown today with BARBARA PAPPAS! Barbara joins Cynthia today to talk about our calling. There are two...secular and spiritual. How do we meld the two, and why is this important? Today, you will get and idea of how constructing our life around our spiritual purpose is the key to contentment. Th…
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Today Cynthia speaks with Kevin Scherer about his book Truly Human. What is the difference between normal and ordinary… and how does this shape our mindset when it comes to healing from the most difficult times in our lives? Kevin has touched the lives of many with his candid account of his darkest time and the lessons he learned. We’re sure you wi…
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Do you wish you had a stronger prayer life? Cynthia speaks to Fr. Alexander Goussetis about his book Practicing Prayer… which is really a workbook! Prayer is an adventure and a journey, not to mention a privilege. Fr. Alexander takes us through a few tips to intentionally incorporate it into our lives in a way that is conducive to our Christian gro…
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Welcome to our new offering on Holistic Christian Life called Meet a Parish Priest. Today Cynthia kicks it off with Fr. Andrew Kishler from All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church in Chicago. They talk about his background and decision to become a priest, how to hear God’s voice in a noisy world, and end as Fr. Andrew describes how he makes sure that…
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Cynthia tackles the perfect workout today with Monica Norcross. Monica was looking for 5 things in an exercise program that she could not find… so with her over 12 years of background in the fitness industry, she created her own! It’s called The Still Workout, and can be accessed from her website from anywhere at any time. Her class actually compri…
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Cynthia talks with Barb Raveling today about a topic we can all relate to… emotional eating. Barb gives us some tips and tools to break the habit and renew our minds. They also talk about how to bring God into the decisions we make around eating boundaries and the usefulness of Truth Journaling. This podcast is brought to you by Team for the Soul! …
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What does it mean to age gracefully? Cynthia talks to Leslie Bumpas today about how we need to be thinking about this even in our 30’s and 40’s. This is when the body starts determining the path it will take regarding memory, heart health, cancer, diabetes… and a slew of other conditions often associated with aging. You have more control than you m…
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Today Cynthia invites Kate Washington to talk about her experience as a caregiver and to share what she has learned. They talk about resources and tips to prevent burnout. Kate’s experience is with her husband, and Cynthia’s is with the elderly, but they also touch on caring for adult children with disabilities. Kate Washington is the author of Alr…
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Come along for this delightful conversation that started with Whitney’s book and her HEART Method, and ended up talking about beauty and the Church! Cynthia is enthralled with the idea that Whitney mentioned about living your goals instead of setting your goals, and appreciates how candid and real Whitney is when it comes to sharing her life experi…
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Back from a summer sabbatical Cynthia welcomes back Robin Rhine McDonald. If you recall from episode 154, Robin is a fellow Christian Health Coach with an MDiv. They talk about eating nutrient dense food within God’s plan as outlined in scripture, and then get into the nitty gritty about eating out at restaurants. Robin provides 8 ways to navigate …
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