4 - The Truth About “I'd Rather Be Happy and Fat” Mindsets
She’s Called to Wellness Christian Weight Loss, Wellness & Mindset for Women in Ministry
Release Date: 10/24/2025
19 Burnout vs Order: Biblical Wisdom for the Woman Who Does It All Herself
She’s Called to Wellness Christian Weight Loss, Wellness & Mindset for Women in Ministry
Are you exhausted from carrying everything ministry, family, work, and everyone else’s expectations on your own? This episode is for the woman who loves God deeply, serves faithfully, and yet finds herself standing on the edge of burnout. In Episode 19, we dive into the powerful wisdom found in Exodus 18:13–18, where Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, lovingly confronts him with a hard truth: “The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.” Sis, this is not a rebuke—it’s an invitation to order, wisdom, and rest. In this episode, we talk about: The difference between...
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18 Believing For The Impossible, Emotional Freedom Technique, + The Rebrand
She’s Called to Wellness Christian Weight Loss, Wellness & Mindset for Women in Ministry
In this episode, we talk about: Why your body may resist dreaming, believing, or transforming How unhealed stress and survival patterns block weight loss and wellness Why belief must be trained—not forced How the nervous system impacts your ability to follow through What it looks like to bridge the gap between where you are and where God is calling you I also introduce a powerful, gentle tool called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) a nervous system regulating practice that combines light tapping on specific acupressure points with mindful awareness. Tapping works by: ...
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17 Restoring Food Freedom and Breaking Food Bondage and Shame To Lose Weight
She’s Called to Wellness Christian Weight Loss, Wellness & Mindset for Women in Ministry
Shame around food is one of the enemy’s most strategic tools against women of God. Why? Because it attacks your body, your identity, and your kingdom authority all at once. In this episode, we uncover how food shame forms, how diet culture disguises itself as “discipline,” and how Jesus leads us into true food freedom not through perfection, but through deliverance and peace. Food freedom isn’t about eating perfectly. It’s about living unbound. “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” John 8:36 Reflection Question: When was the first time you...
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16 (Part 2) Cortisol Belly Fat & Burnout: Nervous System Healing for Women in Ministry
She’s Called to Wellness Christian Weight Loss, Wellness & Mindset for Women in Ministry
Women in ministry are uniquely vulnerable to cortisol belly fat because of chronic stress, emotional labor, trauma exposure, disrupted sleep, and the constant pressure to pour out without rest. In Part 2 of this series, we move past awareness and talk about what actually helps—because cortisol belly is not a discipline problem or a lack of willpower. It’s a nervous system problem, and pushing harder often makes it worse. In this episode, we break down what the nervous system really is, why regulation is the foundation of hormone balance and belly fat loss, and how constant overdrive keeps...
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15 - Cortisol Belly Fat & Burnout: Why Women in Ministry Are More Prone to Weight Gain
She’s Called to Wellness Christian Weight Loss, Wellness & Mindset for Women in Ministry
Why Women in Ministry Are More Prone to Weight Gain In this episode, we talk about why weight gain especially belly fat is so common for women in ministry, and why it’s not a failure of discipline or faith, but a stress response of the body. We explore how chronic ministry stress keeps cortisol elevated and dysregulates the HPA axis, leading to increased fat storage, insulin resistance, slower metabolism, muscle loss, and persistent cravings. We also address the moral pressure around self-care in ministry and how beliefs like “rest is selfish” or “my body shouldn’t matter”...
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14 - Delaying Instant Gratification for Long-Term Weight Loss Success
She’s Called to Wellness Christian Weight Loss, Wellness & Mindset for Women in Ministry
In this episode, we dive into one of the most challenging aspects of weight loss: resisting immediate cravings in favor of your long-term goals. Losing weight requires saying no to instant gratification, but why is this so difficult? Why It's So Hard Many of the foods we're tempted by contain processed sugars and refined carbs that are deliberately designed to keep us coming back for more. These ingredients create addictive patterns in our brains, making it harder to stop snacking and easier to give in to cravings. Understanding this helps us recognize we're not just fighting willpower...
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13 - 3 Weight Loss Excuses Keeping You Stuck (And What You're Really Avoiding)
She’s Called to Wellness Christian Weight Loss, Wellness & Mindset for Women in Ministry
You cannot overcome what you are not willing to be real about. In this episode, we're breaking down the three most common excuses that keep you from losing weight and more importantly, revealing what you're REALLY avoiding when you use them. Discover the neuroscience behind your excuses and learn why your brain generates "logical" reasons to keep you stuck. From the amygdala's fear response to the neural pathways you've been strengthening without realizing it, this episode will help you understand what's happening in your brain when you say "I don't have time," "I don't know what to do," or "I...
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12 - Vision Casting for 2026: How to Finally Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals
She’s Called to Wellness Christian Weight Loss, Wellness & Mindset for Women in Ministry
Are you ready to make 2026 your breakthrough year? In this powerful episode, we're diving deep into vision casting a transformative process that will help you finally break free from the weight loss patterns that have kept you stuck. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Reflection & Root Causes How to identify the painful experiences that have been holding you back The real reasons you're still stuck in your health and wellness journey Patterns, habits, and excuses you've been repeating that sabotage your progress Vision Setting How to clarify your ultimate health goal and your...
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11 - Handling Weight Gain & Overcoming Obesity with These 4 Scriptures
She’s Called to Wellness Christian Weight Loss, Wellness & Mindset for Women in Ministry
This Thanksgiving, I experienced something that many of you might relate to. I was intentional about my health. I walked a lot, avoided snacking, and set a goal to lose just half a pound that week. But when I stepped on the scale after the holiday, I had gained 4 pounds. I felt upset. I felt mad. But instead of giving up, I continued with my week as planned. I ate at home, focused on my nutrition, and within just four days, I had not only lost those 4 pounds, I lost the additional half pound I was originally going after. My Lessons: Nutrition is more important than I realized I had...
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10 - Lose Weight on a Budget: How to Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank
She’s Called to Wellness Christian Weight Loss, Wellness & Mindset for Women in Ministry
Episode Description Losing weight doesn't have to drain your wallet. In this episode, we break down practical, budget-friendly strategies for eating healthy, staying motivated, and exercising without spending a fortune. Whether you're just starting your weight loss journey or looking to cut costs while staying on track, this episode proves you can transform your health without breaking the bank. Key Takeaways Eating Healthy on a Budget Contrary to popular belief, eating healthy can actually cost less than an unhealthy lifestyle. The secret is changing where and how you shop. Focus on...
info_outlineHave you ever caught yourself saying, "I'd rather be happy and fat" as you reached for food you knew wasn't aligned with your goals? In this episode, we're unpacking the mindset shifts that are absolutely essential for lasting weight loss because your thoughts literally create your reality.
In This Episode, You'll Discover:
- Why the phrase "I'd rather be happy and fat" is actually a permission slip, not a choice
- How your thoughts create emotions, which drive your actions (and results)
- The most common mindset blocks keeping Kingdom women stuck in yo-yo dieting cycles
- Why all-or-nothing thinking sabotages your progress
- How identity attachment ("I've always been a big girl") keeps you from your transformation
- The real reason you need a long-term identity shift, not just another meal plan
- How to move from "I'm trying to lose weight" to "I'm someone who takes care of myself"
- Real client testimonies of women who lost 75+ pounds by addressing both practical and mental/emotional roadblocks
Key Takeaways:
- Your thoughts → emotions → actions = your results
- Sustainable weight loss requires becoming a different version of yourself
- You don't have to choose between happiness and health—that's a false choice
- Food doesn't have to have power over you
Resources Mentioned:
- Ready to address your mindset and create your personalized plan for success? Learn more about working with Yolanda at CLICK HERE
Connect With Yolanda: @itsyolandaking
Facebook Community: The Wellness Center
Weight Loss Guide: CLICK HERE
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