Holistic Christian Life - Worshiping God - Mind, Body, Soul

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!

EP 201 - Dr Ioana Popa - The Seven Levels of Freedom and Empowerment in God 08/08/2023

200 - Maureen Diaz - God's Good Table - Advice From a Homesteader 07/25/2023

EP 199 Kari Kampakis - Self Care Inspiration for Moms 07/11/2023

Ep198 Fr. Ted Paraskevopoulos - Obtaining Work Life Balance 06/27/2023

EP 197 - Lauren Joyce - Healthy Tips for Everyone 06/13/2023

EP196 - Corey Hatfield - Finding Joy in Chaos 05/30/2023

Ep 195 Dr. Ioana Popa - What is Regeneration and How You Can Practice it Each Day 05/23/2023

194 - Michael Haldas - Is Self Neglect a Sin 05/16/2023

EP. 193 - Fr. Paul Jannakos - Orthodoxy and Social Media 05/09/2023

Ep. 192 - Fr. James Guirguis - Meet a Parish Priest 05/02/2023

Ep. 191 - Dr. Jill Carnahan - This Sickness is not unto Death… But for the Glory of God. John 11:4 04/18/2023

Ep. 191 - Dr. Jill Carnahan - This Sickness is not unto Death… But for the Glory of God. John 11:4 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 lifestyle protocols to make sure she isn’t missing anything when working with clients. We are so blessed that she has come on our podcast today. We think you will feel blessed by her closing remarks on what she wants everyone to know! Dr. Ioana Popa from Team For Soul® is reopening the enrollment doors to the The Renewal In Action Program and Group Life Coaching Community for Christians. If you are interested in learning how to effectively regenerate body, mind, heart and soul, sustain your prayerful daily rhythm, so that you can continue to serve others in Christ with joy, energy, patience and peace of mind, no matter how busy you are and without the fear of burning out, you can sign-up to be on the Priority List to hear details. DR. JILL - SHORT BIO: Dr. Jill Carnahan is Your Functional Medicine Expert® dually board certified in Family Medicine for 10 years and in Integrative Holistic Medicine since 2015. She is the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine, a widely sought-after practice with a broad range of clinical services including functional medical protocols, nutritional consultations, chiropractic therapy, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and massage therapy. As a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and toxic mold illness she brings a unique perspective to treating patients in the midst of complex and chronic illness. Her clinic specializes in searching for the underlying triggers that contribute to illness through cutting-edge lab testing and tailoring the intervention to specific needs. Featured in Shape Magazine, Parade, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, First for Women, Townsend Newsletter, and The Huffington Post as well as seen on NBC News and Health segments with Joan Lunden, Dr. Jill is a media must-have. Her YouTube channel and podcast features live interviews with the healthcare world’s most respected names. She also co-authored the Personalized and Precision Integrative Cardiovascular Medicine Textbook. Make sure you grab her new book: Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637630956?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp /episode/index/show/holisticchristianlife/id/26563275

EP 190 Chris Kornaros - Silence - The Art of Stillness 04/11/2023

EP 190 Chris Kornaros - Silence - The Art of Stillness 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 need to be still? Dr. Ioana Popa from Team For Soul® is reopening the enrollment doors to the The Renewal In Action Program and Group Life Coaching Community for Christians. If you are interested in learning how to effectively regenerate body, mind, heart and soul, sustain your prayerful daily rhythm, so that you can continue to serve others in Christ with joy, energy, patience and peace of mind, no matter how busy you are and without the fear of burning out, you can sign-up to be on the Priority List to hear details. Chris is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and is always looking for the next project he can dive into. He has spent 25 years as a business owner before venturing out into the world of writing, recently releasing his first book Silence:The Art of Stillness. He has spent years learning to hear God’s voice, lean into His presence, and find his true place of peace in silence and stillness. His history is full of rich testimonies of God’s hand intervening in the lives of his family. Chris desires to lead people into deeper relationship with God by providing tools to facilitate a deeper connection, sharing how God speaks to them, and enriching their time in silence and stillness. The legacy left to him is the same he wants to pass onto his children, a rich history of friendship with God. Chris has been involved in various aspects of church life for over 20 years, leading ministries involved with children, youth, worship, and small groups. He was born and raised in a passionate, God-fearing Big Fat Greek Family, in the Bay Area in Northern California. He has lived in Washington State, Texas, and has now made Charleston, South Carolina his home with his wife Katie and two children. To find out more about Chris visit him at /episode/index/show/holisticchristianlife/id/26489337

Ep 188 - Robin Rhine McDonald - The All or Nothing Mindset and How it’s Holding You Back 04/04/2023

Ep. 188 - Dr. Ioana Popa - Deepening Our Connection With God on a Daily Basis 03/28/2023

Ep. 188 - Dr. Ioana Popa - Deepening Our Connection With God on a Daily Basis 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 deeper in our faith, and live a life that is much more fulfilling and peaceful. Dr. Ioana shows us how. This podcast is brought to you by Team for the Soul! Their newest online program, Growing in Christ, was specifically designed for you to learn to live in this world, but not of this world, and continue to serve others in Christ with joy, energy, patience and peace of mind. Dr. Popa wants to extend to this community a 2 week trial! Join me by going to Dr. Ioana is the co-founder of the Team For The Soul TM. Team for The SoulTM supports passionate leaders, healers, educators and caregivers on their life and soul journey to achieve the highest potential while doing what they love toward the betterment of humanity. Dr. Ioana is not only a physician and life coach, but also an educator, workshop presenter, speaker and program developer. As a life coach Dr. Ioana walks alongside her clients to bring a steadfast hope that change is possible, no matter how difficult. With dedication, skill, professionalism, and warmth, she brings a calm, safe, compassionate and grounded presence, and creates a nurturing relationship in which every person feels heard, seen, understood and can pursue change toward achieving their highest potential in life. Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. /episode/index/show/holisticchristianlife/id/25977438

Ep. 187 - Lacy Ngo - Change Your Life with Better Nutrition 03/21/2023

Ep. 186 - Fr Peter Jon Gillquist - Tuning in to God's Voice 03/14/2023

Ep. 185 - Christina Veselak - Feeding Recovery From Cravings and Addictions 03/07/2023

Ep. 185 - Christina Veselak - Feeding Recovery From Cravings and Addictions 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 we all love….eating! Her resources to support the journey are comprehensive, and it’s all free of charge! If you love this, make sure you donate to help keep the vision alive and growing throughout the world. This podcast is brought to you by Team for the Soul! Their newest online program, Growing in Christ, was specifically designed for you to learn to live in this world, but not of this world, and continue to serve others in Christ with joy, energy, patience and peace of mind. Dr. Popa wants to extend to this community a 2 week trial! Join me by going to Also, My Beautiful Lent has started!!!! Sign up at Christina T. Veselak is the founder and director of the Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition. She has been a licensed psychotherapist for over 30 years, and currently provides online Relapse Prevention Coaching and Mental Health Nutrition to a wide variety of clients. She is an experienced public speaker and has presented at conferences and trainings around the country. Christina is also a founding member and former Executive Director of the Alliance for Addiction Solutions, a non-profit organization that promotes the use of nutritional and other natural modalities to support the repair of the addicted brain.Christina is committed to staying abreast of the rapidly growing science of orthomolecular psychiatry and functional nutrition & biochemistry for mental health and is passionate about sharing her knowledge with both the general public and professionals in the fields of addiction recovery & mental health treatment. https://eatingproteinsaveslives.org Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. /episode/index/show/holisticchristianlife/id/25977282

EP. 184 - Katrina Sequenzia - How Stress Affects Weight Loss (And What to Do About It!) 03/01/2023

EP. 184 - Katrina Sequenzia - How Stress Affects Weight Loss (And What to Do About It!) 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 brushed under the carpet. For Katrina’s free resource, go to This podcast is brought to you by Team for the Soul! Their newest online program, Growing in Christ, was specifically designed for you to learn to live in this world, but not of this world, and continue to serve others in Christ with joy, energy, patience and peace of mind. Dr. Popa wants to extend to this community a 2 week trial! Join me by going to Also, My Beautiful Lent has started!!!! Sign up at Katrina Sequenzia is the founder of Healthy Free Life and is on a mission to help Christians ditch disease, lose weight, gain energy, and find food freedom by teaching them to create a sustainably healthy lifestyle in God’s way. As a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Registered Nurse, along with experience from her own personal health transformation journey (former diseased, exhausted, sugar-addicted, yo-yo dieter), she has coached thousands of others, helping them to transform their life and health so that they can live abundantly and fulfill their God-given purpose. Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. /episode/index/show/holisticchristianlife/id/25977258

Ep 183 - Michelle Leichty - Developing a Generous Life 02/28/2023

Ep 182 - Ashley Belanger - Getting to the Root Cause of Unexplained Symptoms 02/21/2023

Ep 182 - Ashley Belanger - Getting to the Root Cause of Unexplained Symptoms 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 do you get to root causes? What are some common diagnoses out there where bacterial and viral infections should be tested for… if only to be ruled out as root cause? (Think MS, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Parkinsons, Rheumatoid Arthritis) We answer these questions today! This podcast is brought to you by Team for the Soul! Their newest online program, Growing in Christ, was specifically designed for you to learn to live in this world, but not of this world, and continue to serve others in Christ with joy, energy, patience and peace of mind. Dr. Popa wants to extend to this community a 2 week trial! Join me by going to Don’t forget to run over to to learn more and get signed up. Growing in Christ and My Beautiful Lent… what could be better than doing them together? Ashley Belanger’s health journey led her to leave teaching to become a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP). As a root cause practitioner, she likes to look deeper at what could be causing symptoms or what caused a diagnosis. A diagnosis is a label. It does not tell you all the factors that caused you to get sick. She is passionate about helping others take control of their health and learning to advocate for themselves. During 6 years of teaching, she became very ill. It started as lingering symptoms that doctors were unable to explain, telling her it was only stress or that it was in her head. At one point, she didn’t know her own name or birth date. It took 6 years of actively seeking answers to get a diagnosis of Lyme disease and many other coinfections. During that time of seeking answers, she began to look at her toxin burden load & how that impacted her body. She later had two different Lyme Literate Doctors tell her that doing so kept her from being completely bedridden and in a wheelchair. Read more about her Lyme journey Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. /episode/index/show/holisticchristianlife/id/25903527

EP 181 - Fr Evan Armatas - Parish and Personal Health - Reclaiming the Great Commission 02/14/2023

180 - Lori Ann Wood - A Divine Detour 02/07/2023

180 - Lori Ann Wood - A Divine Detour 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 you by Team for the Soul! Their newest online program, Growing in Christ, was specifically designed for you to learn to live in this world, but not of this world, and continue to serve others in Christ with joy, energy, patience and peace of mind. Dr. Popa wants to extend to this community a 2 week trial! Join me by going to Have you also checked out My Beautiful Lent? Now in it’s 8th year…it’s something that many people look forward to. Just go to to find out more! Lori Ann Wood lives in an empty nest in beautiful Bentonville, Arkansas, with her husband and miniature dachshund, Pearl. Having discovered a serious heart condition almost too late, Lori Ann writes to encourage others to embrace deep faith questions along the detours of life. She has been awarded the Frederick Buechner Narrative Essay Award, and awards from the Evangelical Press Association as well as from Colorado Christian Writers. Her work has been published in several anthologies and numerous print and online venues, including The New York Times, The Christian Century Magazine, The Joyful Life Magazine, Just Between Us Magazine, Bella Grace Magazine, Truly Magazine, Pepperdine University Press, Sweet to the Soul FAITH Magazine, and yahoo.com. Lori Ann’s first book releases February 21, 2023, with CrossRiver Media, Divine Detour: The Path You’d Never Choose Can Lead to the Faith You’ve Always Wanted, available at . Connect with her on , on or on . Living with a chronic, invisible illness and struggling with deep faith questions, Lori Ann knows that sometimes we want to give God the silent treatment. If you are on a detour, and find it difficult to communicate with God, get her free gift, 5 Prayers & Promises When You Can’t Talk to God at . Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. /episode/index/show/holisticchristianlife/id/25835382

Ep 179 - Fr. John Vlahos - You Are An Icon of Christ 01/31/2023

Ep 178 Getting to the Root Cause of Autoimmunity with Susan Julian - EP 178 01/24/2023

Ep 178 Getting to the Root Cause of Autoimmunity with Susan Julian - EP 178 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 control and the connection to autoimmunity…and…forgiveness! To enroll in the Effortless Will in Action Course, use WILL50OFF for 50% off! Susan Julian worked as an RN since 1986 and in a variety of emergency departments and home care settings. She received her master's degree in nursing from Indiana University in 2004 as a family nurse practitioner and worked in a traditional family practice setting for a hospital system until 2017. In 2008 she was attending a nurse practitioner conference when she heard about female hormone imbalance symptoms, testing, and treatment with compounded “bio-identical” hormones and the science behind it. She thought “oh my gosh…this describes a large number of females that I see.” They come seeking a solution for their anxiety, weight gain, depression, insomnia, etc. and I give them a pill which doesn’t make them better. It was a real “aha!” moment and a huge revelation from God that started her journey toward Integrative Medicine and then Functional Medicine. Since then, her patients' lives have been changing in ways they never did before. At the end of 2016, God opened doors that led her to fulfill a long-time dream of owning her own clinic and Julian Healthcare was born. Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. /episode/index/show/holisticchristianlife/id/25611612

177 – Father Nicholas Louh – Renewing You 01/17/2023

176 - Aimee Carlson and Naomi Damask - Know How to Empower Yourself for Good Health 01/10/2023

EP 175 - Fr. Joshua Makoul - Healing Your Wounded Soul 01/03/2023

174 - Lauren Noel - Hormones and Much More 12/27/2022

Ep. 173 - Mother Macrina - A Monastic View of Anxiety 12/20/2022

Ep 172 - Christina Veselak - Nutrition, Mental Health and Addiction 12/13/2022

Holistic Christian Life - Worshiping God - Mind, Body, Soul

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