Stop Running on Empty: Unlock the Power of Real Soul Care with Debra Fileta

Welcome back! Today, I'm thrilled to have Debra Fileta joining us. You might remember her from Smart Girl Summer last year, and I couldn't think of a better way to kick off the new year because she's written an excellent book on soul care.   In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of soul care. We'll cover everything you need to know: what to focus on, what pitfalls to avoid, and actionable steps to nurture your soul.  Timestamps: (01:35) - Why We Christian Women Struggle With Self-Care (It's Not Just You!) (05:24) - Reading Scripture Through the Lens of Our Trauma And the Traps We Fall Into (11:55) - Self-Care vs. Soul Care: What's the Difference?  (19:29)  - Honoring Our Capacity With Jesus as Our Example (26:25) - Debra’s Top Recommendations    Debra’s Recommendations:  The song that Debra is loving right now is On Time God by Women Evolve Worship. It’s really good and is exactly what I need right now.   Her fun TV recommendations are The Great British Baking Show and Junior Bake Off. It is so relaxing and the pace is great.    Books that Debra has told someone they need to read are Imagine Heaven by John Burke and Heaven is Real by Todd Burpo and Lynn Vincent. It’s a really good conversational piece to talk through the beliefs our kids have.   Watch on YouTube   Links to great things we discussed :    Debra Fileta On Time God - Women Evolve Worship The Great British Baking Show Junior Bake Off Imagine Heaven Heaven is Real Pineapple Cutter Remaining You While Raising Them   I hope you loved this episode! 🎉 Don’t forget to check us out on YouTube while you’re at it! If you’re feeling the love, drop a quick review and give us some stars—your support means the world!    xo, Alli