That’s a Wrap! Celebrating Simple Steps Podcast

On this week’s episode, we share that this is our final episode of the Simple Steps for the Whole You Podcast! But, you will be able to continue to listen to all of the 75 episodes we released on Spotify and Apple. Michelle and Lisa are working on other projects and look forward to continuing to serve you in many ways.

Over the last year and a half, we released 75 episodes and completed 18 interviews!

Listen to this final episode and celebrate with us!

We are thankful to all of our listeners and supporters! You have been an encouragement to us! We pray our mission statement over you: “May God continue to guide you towards new habits so that you can strengthen your connection to both God and your body. Amen!”

Thank you, Simple Steppers!

CONNECT WITH US HERE:

Michelle’s Website: www.breatheandbe.net

Lisa’s Website: www.empoweringhealthcoach.com

Some of our Favorites: https://breatheandbe.net/favorite-products

Order Lisa’s book, Grace-Filled Habits: The Ripple Effect of Spiritual Growth here: Grace-Filled Habits

FREE RESOURCES:

• DAILY HABIT TRACKER: https://empoweringhealthcoach.com/store/ols/products/free-30-habit-tracker

• MEAL PLANNER TEMPLATE

https://breatheandbe.net/store/ols/products/meal-planner-template

James Chapter 1: A How-To Book for Following Jesus

Welcome to episode #75. Today, we will draw from the book of James from the Bible and the book of Proverbs. Both books contain a lot of teaching and wisdom. Both of these books, James and Proverbs, fit perfectly with our Simple Steps way. Our mission statement is: We guide you toward new habits so that you can strengthen your connection to God and your body. By seeking God through the wisdom in both James and Proverbs, you will gain practical application that will help you live at peace with God and your body. You will live more and more as the person you were meant to be.

Simple Steps:

1. Read or listen to James Chapter 1. Write down where I see God? And/or what is God saying to me?

2. Read or listen to Proverbs until you hear 1 takeaway. Write it down.

3. Ask God, “How do you want me to apply this to my life?”

CONNECT WITH US HERE:

Michelle’s Website: www.breatheandbe.net

Lisa’s Website: www.empoweringhealthcoach.com

Some of our Favorites: https://breatheandbe.net/favorite-products

Order Lisa’s book, Grace-Filled Habits: The Ripple Effect of Spiritual Growth here: Grace-Filled Habits

FREE RESOURCES:

• DAILY HABIT TRACKER: https://empoweringhealthcoach.com/store/ols/products/free-30-habit-tracker

• MEAL PLANNER TEMPLATE

https://breatheandbe.net/store/ols/products/meal-planner-template

Interview with De Bolton: The Power of Thoughts and Emotions

As a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner De empowers and guides women on a journey of self-discovery, helping them reclaim their bodies as sacred temples through wellness. With a focus on breathing, strength, and grace, De offers an array of services and movements aimed at fostering personal revival and transformation. You can find De at www.faithfueledmom.com

On today’s episode, you will learn about thoughts, feelings, and emotions. You will gain a deeper understanding of the difference between feelings and emotions and the incredible power in surrendering your thoughts to our God who loves us!

Scripture to support you: Romans 12:2 and 2 Corinthians 10:5.

Simple Steps (These Simple Steps are only made possible through God!)

Consider your thoughts—how are they serving you? Are they stewarding you or keeping you stuck?

Accept that you are not alone. Look up to God and those He puts in your path to support you.

We love Revelation Wellness! If you are interested in learning more about the training opportunities through REvelation Wellness, one of which, De Bolton oversees, go to this link: https://www.revelationwellness.org/instructor-training/

CONNECT WITH MICHELLE AND LISA HERE:

Join our FACEBOOK GROUP where you can find many resources and encouragement:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/952022745490250/?mibextid=oMANbw

Michelle’s Website: www.breatheandbe.net

Lisa’s Website: www.empoweringhealthcoach.com

Some of our Favorites: https://breatheandbe.net/favorite-products

Order Lisa’s book, Grace-Filled Habits: The Ripple Effect of Spiritual Growth here: Grace-Filled Habits

FREE RESOURCES:

DAILY HABIT TRACKER: https://empoweringhealthcoach.com/store/ols/products/free-30-habit-tracker

7 TIPS TO HELP BUSY FAMILIES KEEP SABBATH

https://breatheandbe.net/store/ols/products/7-tips-to-help-busy-families-keep-sabbath

Can I Really Hear from God?

Part 2: Listening to God

Welcome back! We bring you episode #74 on a topic near and dear to our hearts.

This verse in John really sums up our episode today: John 10:27: NIV My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

That’s not passive…that’s active. That’s a response! That’s taking action! We must engage!

Why should we listen to God:

1. God is our guide. When you listen to Him, you have access to an all-knowing guide.

2. God is constantly available. He never sleeps. He’s never distracted. He is ALWAYS available…day and night!

3. God is close. We don’t have a high priest. But, a close God, ready to listen to us and speak to us at any time.

4. It’s what this whole Christianity thing is all about! Relationship with God. We will miss so much if we don’t pursue that part of our relationship with God. It’s the POINT! It’s the adventure. The reason we were created!

Simple Steps:

1. Begin by setting a timer for 1 minute a day. Schedule this time into your day. Sit in stillness and silence for that whole minute. Increase time as you desire.

2. Write down the word, phrase, feelings, and/or images you received during that time.

CONNECT WITH US HERE:

Remember to join our FACEBOOK GROUP where you can find many resources and encouragement:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/952022745490250/?mibextid=oMANbw

Michelle’s Website: www.breatheandbe.net

Lisa’s Website: www.empoweringhealthcoach.com

Some of our Favorites: https://breatheandbe.net/favorite-products

FREE RESOURCES:

• DAILY HABIT TRACKER: https://empoweringhealthcoach.com/store/ols/products/free-30-habit-tracker

• MEAL PLANNER TEMPLATE

https://breatheandbe.net/store/ols/products/meal-planner-template

Can I Really Hear from God?

Part 1: Hearing God

Welcome back! We bring you episode #73 on a topic near and dear to our hearts. We often hear questions about what it means to hear from God. Do the clouds break open and a booming voice is heard directing us in the way we should go? Possibly, but not typically!

Today, we focus on the difference between hearing and listening and how we can put ourselves in the best position to have the opportunity to hear God.

The 3 most common ways to hear from God are as follows:

Through the Bible

Through the Holy Spirit

Through other believers in Christ

Simple Steps to Put Yourself in Position to Hear from God:

Create a spot to meet with God. Make a plan. Determine where, when, and what (what will you read, etc.)

Identify an obstacle you become aware of and bring it to God for help.

CONNECT WITH US HERE:

Remember to join our FACEBOOK GROUP where you can find many resources and encouragement:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/952022745490250/?mibextid=oMANbw

Michelle’s Website: www.breatheandbe.net

Lisa’s Website: www.empoweringhealthcoach.com

Some of our Favorites: https://breatheandbe.net/favorite-products

FREE RESOURCES:

DAILY HABIT TRACKER: https://empoweringhealthcoach.com/store/ols/products/free-30-habit-tracker

MEAL PLANNER TEMPLATE

https://breatheandbe.net/store/ols/products/meal-planner-template

Interview with Torie Bartee:

Getting Uncomfortable

Welcome to episode #72! Today, we offer more practical knowledge and learning to help you with your habits and growth.

Torie Bartee is a coach and trainer who coaches women through exercise, simple nutrition, and faith-based teachings. She is the RevWell TV manager and a lead instructor with Revelation Wellness (www.revelationwellness.org). Torie is on mission to help women live free for the rest of their lives!

Torie shares about the importance of mindset, planning, and being real with God!

She offers some Simple Steps to help the person who is resisting change.

Go to God with your thoughts. Maybe it looks like saying, “I don’t want to!” Wrestle with Him. Die to your flesh.

Wait on God. While you wrestle and bring Him your thoughts and feelings, wait. Ask Him for diligence and endurance.

You can find Torie in all these places:

RisewithTorie.com (You will find the programs she offers here.)

Torielinfitness.com

Instagram-@torielinfitness

My podcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-with-torie-podcast/id1723552311

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0lIMJZ6qkOWKdnB4BRmQWM?si=RhpPRuUrSBCsowXllJ3agw

Free PDF download that I want to share with them-https://www.torielinfitness.com/top9strength

CONNECT WITH Michelle and Lisa HERE:

Join our FACEBOOK GROUP where you can find many resources and encouragement:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/952022745490250/?mibextid=oMANbw

Michelle’s Website: www.breatheandbe.net

Lisa’s Website: www.empoweringhealthcoach.com

Some of our Favorites: https://breatheandbe.net/favorite-products

FREE RESOURCES:

DAILY HABIT TRACKER: https://empoweringhealthcoach.com/store/ols/products/free-30-habit-tracker

4 New Habits for 2025 and Life: Part 2

Welcome back, Simple Steppers! Today, we break the silence and let you in on the last 2 of the four life-giving habits we are focusing on in this series. These are simple habits that lend themselves well to the process of habit development. You can start small and build up.

In today’s episode, you will learn WHY increasing your PROTEIN intake and getting regular intentional MOVEMENT is vital to your overall health. But, we also give the practical…the HOW. How to simply increase your protein intake and movement.

Good news about protein: it helps to reduce or maintain body fat, increases or maintains muscle mass, maintains good bone density, and increases satiety after a meal.

Good news about movement: increases energy, improves sleep, reduces feelings of stress and anxiety, and improves self-esteem and anxiety.

A powerful quote in today’s episode: “When we stop moving, we stop living, repairing, healing, and functioning well.” Precision Nutrition

Michelle and Lisa share examples from a previous episode that will be very helpful for you while you are working on new habits:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-steps-for-the-whole-you/id1704955108?i=1000634532133

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-steps-for-the-whole-you/id1704955108?i=1000639340143

CONNECT WITH US HERE:

Remember to join our FACEBOOK GROUP where you can find many resources and encouragement:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/952022745490250/?mibextid=oMANbw

Michelle’s Website: www.breatheandbe.net

Lisa’s Website: www.empoweringhealthcoach.com

Some of our Favorites: https://breatheandbe.net/favorite-products

Order Lisa’s book, Grace-Filled Habits: The Ripple Effect of Spiritual Growth here: Grace-Filled Habits

FREE RESOURCES:

• PRAYER HABITS FOR MOMS: https://empoweringhealthcoach.com/store/ols/products/3-prayer-habits-for-moms

• DAILY HABIT TRACKER: https://empoweringhealthcoach.com/store/ols/products/free-30-habit-tracker

• 7 TIPS TO HELP BUSY FAMILIES KEEP SABBATH

https://breatheandbe.net/store/ols/products/7-tips-to-help-busy-families-keep-sabbath

Four New Habits for 2025 and for Life

Part 1: The Word and Water

Happy New Year, Simple Steppers! Welcome to 2025. Let’s embrace this new year in a whole new way—let’s step gently and expectantly into it!

Today, with episode 70, we bring you an easy, proven way to build life-giving habits into your life. We start simple by introducing 2 habits that could take you between 5-10 minutes to complete each day. Are you becoming the person you want to become? Start with some simple habits.

We offer you the WHY…why incorporate regular Bible reading and water drinking into your life. And, we offer you the practical HOW–how to make it easy, inviting, and rewarding.

We also offer resources to help you develop your habits.

Books:

• Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/4aYz9N7

• Grace-Filled Habits: https://amzn.to/3JRT5Fn

Online Resources:

• Revelation Wellness Focus 40: https://www.revelationwellness.org/focus40/

• Lisa’s Focus 40 Accountability Group: https://forms.gle/kMQm7iTJfDHipEvY9

Come back next week to learn about the next 2 habits!

CONNECT WITH US HERE:

Remember to join our FACEBOOK GROUP where you can find many resources and encouragement:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/952022745490250/?mibextid=oMANbw

Michelle’s Website: www.breatheandbe.net

Lisa’s Website: www.empoweringhealthcoach.com

Some of our Favorites: https://breatheandbe.net/favorite-products

FREE RESOURCES:

• PRAYER HABITS FOR MOMS: https://empoweringhealthcoach.com/store/ols/products/3-prayer-habits-for-moms

• DAILY HABIT TRACKER: https://empoweringhealthcoach.com/store/ols/products/free-30-habit-tracker

• 7 TIPS TO HELP BUSY FAMILIES KEEP SABBATH

https://breatheandbe.net/store/ols/products/7-tips-to-help-busy-families-keep-sabbath

• MEAL PLANNER TEMPLATE

https://breatheandbe.net/store/ols/products/meal-planner-template