The History of Skinny
Most of us assume the pressure to be skinny is just… normal. It’s not. And once you know where it actually came from, you can’t unsee it. More importantly, you don’t have to carry the weight of it. This is about the cultural story we inherited about what makes a body valuable, and the very different […]
Why You’re Still Hungry
GLP-1s, Stress, and the Vagus Nerve Connection Let’s talk about something that’s everywhere right now. GLP-1 medications. They’re showing up in conversations, on commercials, in doctor’s offices, and yes, even in church. Medicine wants to call obesity a disease, but as Christians we have to look deeper. Some people benefit from medication, and there is […]
Can Christians Do Yoga?
Yoga. Can Christians do it? Is it a sin? Does it open up spiritual warfare? Isn’t it about worshipping other gods? It’s a spicy question often asked in faith and wellness spaces. Maybe you’ve asked it yourself, and that’s why you’re here. The question often comes from people who love God and genuinely want to […]
Mindfulness: The Key to Keeping Healthy Habits
How reflection can be the key to meeting your goals this year. It’s that time again! After days of cookies, movies, and too much time on the couch, you’re ready to start or restart some healthy habits. If you’ve been on this New Year’s healthy habits path before, you’ve likely experienced the start/stop cycle. You […]
Healthy Holiday Food: Collard Greens
POV: Cooking your holiday family favorites, but healthier! Jump to Recipe It’s the holiday season! Oh… the lights, the warmth, the music… I love it all! One of the things I look forward to each year is the holiday food! I am not much of a creative when it comes to décor; however, when it […]
What is a body blessing?
A practical tool for embodied faith. From your ears to your hands to your feet, we want to help you remember that you and your good body are made by God for a purpose – to enjoy and glorify Him. In The Body Revelation, Alisa writes, “Our bodies are how love makes its way into […]
How to Break Up With Comparison
Rachael shares 3 tips to break up with body comparison. “Stop comparing yourself to other women, including your younger self – she’s another woman.” These loving words from my husband were spoken as I was crying, yet again, about being unable to lose weight. I was doing “all the right things,” yet the weight refused […]
Choosing Kindness in Your Health Journey
As your health changes in different seasons, Hayley shares how to choose kindness instead of shame. The only thing constant is change. These wise words from a Greek philosopher describe our experience as women and men living in a wild and broken world, in changing bodies that can puzzle and frustrate us as we age, […]
RevGather: Writing a Vision Statement for Your Life
Do you feel unmoored? Do you want the activity in your day to be rooted in God’s will? Maybe, you need to write a vision and mission statement for your life! Set aside two hours with 2-3 friends to eat some yummy snacks, watch a short teaching on writing a vision/mission statement, engage in deep […]
#709 Dr. Kyle Gillett on the Six Pillars of Health
Thanks for joining us for this episode of the Revelation Wellness podcast with host Alisa Keeton. Today we have a really informative and insightful conversation with Dr. Kyle Gillett, a doctor who specializes in full spectrum and obesity medicine. In this episode, Alisa and Dr. Gillett discuss the six key pillars of health and why […]
