Soul Therapy with Dr. Dee

Episode 4: Release the Pressure Not every delay is denial—some are development. In this episode, Dr. Dee unpacks how pressure, discomfort, resistance, and misalignment can slow progress—and how learning contentment and surrender shifts everything.Connect: drdeehester.com | @drdeehester

You’re not just dealing with what you feel—you’re dealing with what’s feeding it.In this episode, we uncover the hidden agreements behind your patterns and why healing can feel incomplete even when you’re doing all the “right” things. Because you can’t heal what you’re still using as protection.Through the FIRST Framework, reflection, and truth, you’ll begin breaking agreement with the belief that you have to prove your worth to feel secure.This isn’t just about awareness—it’s about doing the work that leads to real change.No matter what you’ve been through, there is more in you.Connect with me:drdeehester.com@drdeehester

Last week, we talked about “A Slip Is Showing.” This week, we’re not covering anything up—we’re facing it.Because this is how you heal from insecurity: you start by being honest about how painful it is to stay the same.In this episode, we begin the healing process—Face the Pain, Identify the Root, Release the Pressure, Shift Your Thinking, and Trust God with the Outcome—by focusing on the first and most important step: truth.What happens when you stop avoiding and start being honest with yourself? You move from criticism, comparison, and confusion into clarity, courage, and confidence.Through real-life reflections and everyday examples, this episode challenges you to stop calling it confusion and recognize it for what it is—avoidance.You’ve proven you can survive it… now it’s time to heal.Avoidance keeps you stuck. Truth moves you forward.Connect with Dr. Dee:🌐 drdeehester.com📩 [email protected]📱 @drdeehester

You can say you’re confident.You can pretend like you’re healed.But eventually… your reactions will tell the truth.This podcast is for self-awareness, emotional healing, and personal growth—helping you understand insecurity, triggers, and the root of your patterns so you can experience real change.Because the truth is:You can’t hide what hasn’t healed.🗣️ You keep saying “I don’t know,” but deep down—you already do.🗣️ Talking about it ain’t gonna change it.🗣️ This didn’t start today… but it can end today.📖 Go deeper: Soul Therapy Work + There’s More in You🌐 drdeehester.com👉 There’s still more in you.This is Soul Therapy with Dr. Dee—where we deal with the root.

Why Are You So Insecure? In this episode, we go beyond the surface of insecurity to discover what's driving it. Insecurity is not just a lack of confidence. It's internal instability rooted in past experiences, beliefs, and unhealed soul wounds. From triggers to truth, this episode breaks down how insecurity keeps showing up in your reactions, and how it impacts the way you treat others.We'll walk through how you can start healing through the FIRST healing framework, so you can stop reacting and start standing in power. If you're ready to go deeper, grab a copy of Soul Therapy Work drdeehester.com and start walking through this process step-by-step.

Season 2 is focused on healing from insecurity—but before healing begins, the heart must be prepared.In this episode, Dr. Dee shares a powerful reflection from her 40-day Soul Detox, revealing that what often feels like waiting is not punishment—it is preparation.This conversation centers on internal stability, releasing the need to prove yourself, and learning how to trust what God has already placed inside of you.If you’ve been feeling delayed, overlooked, or uncertain, this episode will help you reframe your season and recognize the deeper work God is doing within you.⸻In This Episode, You’ll Learn:✨ Why clarity is not the issue—stability is✨ How to release the need to prove yourself✨ The truth about fear and how it disrupts consistency✨ What God is actually doing in seasons of waiting✨ Why healing is preparation—not the final step✨ How to stop depending on external validation✨ Why nothing you’ve experienced has been wasted⸻Key Takeaways✔️ Waiting is not punishment—it is preparation✔️ God is not withholding from you—He is stabilizing you✔️ What God ordains does not need to be proven✔️ Fear may show up, but it does not have authority✔️ Healing gives you tools, but you still have to execute✔️ Alignment creates peace—you don’t always need confirmation✔️ Every season has purpose—nothing is wasted⸻Heart-to-Heart ReflectionTake a moment and ask yourself:Where is God stabilizing me…instead of delaying me?⸻Scripture for Reflection📖 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me…” — Psalm 23:4⸻Next Steps💭 Reflect on areas where you’ve been seeking validation instead of trusting God📝 Journal what God has already shown you—and where you may be hesitating🙏🏾Ask God to strengthen your stability, not just give you clarity⸻Stay Connected with Dr. Dee🌐 www.drdeehester.com📲 Follow for more Soul Therapy: @drdeehesterIf This Blessed You…✨ Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement✨ Subscribe & leave a review✨ Continue the journey with Season 2: Healing from Insecurity

Today marks the completion of the 40-Day Soul Detox and the closing of Season 1 of the Soul Therapy Podcast.This isn’t just an ending.It’s a sealing.In this final episode, we anchor in Psalm 112:7 — “They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.”Steadfast means anchored.Rooted.Immovable.Unshakable.Over these 40 days, we have confronted fear at its root. We uncovered the Five Toxic C’s — criticism, comparison, complaining, competition, and confusion — and recognized what was hiding underneath them all: fear.But something shifted.Fear may still knock.But it cannot dwell where the peace of God is resting.In this finale, we confront the deeper fear many won’t say out loud:What if I finally receive what I prayed for… and then fail?What if I can’t sustain it?Here’s the truth:If God entrusted it to you, He already equipped you for it.You are not sustained by performance.You are sustained by obedience.You are anchored by promise.Today we declare:🗣️ My heart is anchored.🗣️ I am immovable and unshakable in Christ.🗣️ Fear may come, but it cannot dwell here.🗣️ The peace of God rests on me.🗣️ What He started in me, He will finish.Season 1 closes with stability.With sealing.With peace that remains under pressure.🌿 Season 2 begins next month — and we’re going deeper into Security in Christ.Rooted identity.Stable confidence.Unshakable belonging.Because when you are secure in Christ, fear loses its foothold.If this 40-Day Soul Detox blessed you, share the podcast, leave a review, and invite someone into the work.Your heart is anchored.Immovable.Unshakable.

On Day 39 of the Soul Detox journey, we reflect on Revelation 12:11 and the truth that we overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.This fast has revealed five toxic C’s that fear produces: criticism, comparison, complaining, competition, and confusion. When fear operates beneath the surface, it steals joy, contentment, peace, clarity, and rest.In this episode, I share what it feels like to finally rest in peace without the need for recognition in career or ministry. I’m learning that clarity shows up at the appointed time. The next book, the next project, the next role — I don’t have to force any of it.When it’s time, I will know what to do.Overcoming is not about effort alone. It is about trusting God’s power and remembering every victory He has already given you.If fear has been whispering through criticism, comparison, complaining, competition, or confusion, this episode will help you realign your heart and reclaim your peace.I overcome fear by God’s power.And I trust His timing.

🎙️In today’s Soul Therapy Podcast, we rest in a powerful truth: God is our refuge.Not a backup plan.Not a last resort.But our present help and safe dwelling place.This episode invites you to release the urge to self-protect, self-manage, and self-defend—and instead, to dwell in God’s covering. When life feels loud, uncertain, or emotionally heavy, refuge is not found in control or clarity. It’s found in trusting where we stand.Through Soul Therapy Work, we explore what it means to stop running from discomfort and start resting in God’s presence—allowing Him to stabilize our hearts, quiet fear, and remind us that we are not exposed or alone.Scripture focus:“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1Let this episode be a place to breathe, reset, and remember:You are held.You are covered.And God is your refuge—right here, right now.

As we approach the end of this fast, today’s soul therapy work calls us to stand firm—not emotionally reactive, not driven by fear, and not shaken by uncertainty—but rooted in truth.Fear often doesn’t arrive loudly. It whispers doubts, questions our worth, and tries to pull us out of alignment. But James 4:7 reminds us that resistance is not passive—it is an active decision to submit to God and refuse agreement with fear.Standing firm doesn’t mean arguing with fear or proving ourselves. It means staying planted in what God has already said. When we resist fear by choosing truth, fear loses its power.Today invites you to check your alignment—gratitude, focus, and love—and to care for your body as part of your spiritual obedience. This is the work of finishing strong: staying rooted, grounded, and in agreement with God as this season comes to a close.Let truth lead today. Fear doesn’t get the final word.🤍

Fear often becomes powerful not because it is loud, but because it is repeated. In this episode of the Soul Therapy Podcast, Dr. Dee explores Day 36: Authority Over Fear, focusing on how repeated thoughts form strongholds—and how those strongholds can be dismantled through awareness, truth, and spiritual authority. Grounded in 2 Corinthians 10:5, this episode invites listeners to stop agreeing with fear and start taking thoughts captive as part of their Soul Therapy Work.

Waiting can feel uncomfortable, uncertain, and heavy—but Scripture reminds us that waiting on God is never wasted. In today’s episode of the Soul Therapy Podcast, Dr. Dee reflects on Lamentations 3:25 and explores what it means to place our hope fully in God, not as wishful thinking, but as settled trust.This episode invites you to release pressure, realign your heart, and recognize how misplaced hope often shows up as frustration or fear. Through soul therapy work, you’ll be guided to examine what fear has been saying, practice daily alignment, and choose obedience and consistency while you wait.If you’re in a season where nothing seems to be moving, this episode is a reminder that God is still working—and hope anchored in Him produces peace.🎧 My waiting is not wasted.

Waiting can feel harder than a clear “no.” In today’s Soul Therapy Podcast episode, Dr. Dee reflects on Galatians 6:9 and the weariness that can surface when answers feel delayed. This episode names the fear many of us carry—that by the time the harvest comes, we’ll be too tired to enjoy it—and reframes waiting as a season of transformation, not punishment. Rooted in Soul Therapy Work, this conversation invites you to care for your heart, your body, and your focus while you wait, trusting that God is faithful and your efforts are not wasted.

What happens when the reward you expected doesn’t come—and you realize your heart was leaning on the wrong thing?In this deeply honest Soul Therapy episode, Dr. Dee reflects on the pain of unmet expectations around compensation, the grief of realizing misplaced motives, and the freedom that comes from returning to full dependence on God.This conversation explores what it means to release self-reliance, confront the desire for control, and trust that God is truly a rewarder of those who seek Him—not those who try to secure life on their own terms.If you’ve ever worked hard hoping it would remove your need for God, this episode is for you.Learn more about the Soul Therapy journey, resources, and upcoming offerings at www.drdeehester.com.

Have you ever felt like you were behind—even when things were finally coming together?In today’s Soul Therapy episode, we reflect on Ecclesiastes 3:1 and the truth that our lives unfold in divine order, not delay. This conversation explores how fear distorts our sense of timing, while wisdom anchors us in trust.Dr. Dee shares a personal reflection on servant leadership—how maturity changes the way we view transition, responsibility, and calling. Instead of resisting the present while waiting for what’s next, we learn how peace comes from stewarding every season with joy and integrity.If you’ve been wrestling with timing, growth, or the quiet pressure to “be further along,” this episode is an invitation to rest in God’s wisdom and trust that nothing in your life has been wasted.🎧 Subscribe for daily encouragement throughout the 40 Day Soul Detox🌐 Visit drdeehester.com for resources and updates

What do you do when God’s promise feels slow—but Scripture says it isn’t delayed?In today’s Soul Therapy episode, we reflect on Habakkuk 2:3 and explore the tension between lingering and delay. Fear often interprets waiting as denial, but God reminds us that timing is part of the promise—not a contradiction of it.This conversation is for anyone navigating uncertainty, waiting on clarity, or wrestling with the thought, “What I want will never happen.” Together, we unpack how God’s appointed time is never late, even when the process feels long.You’re invited to release impatience, realign your heart, and trust that what God has spoken will certainly come—right on time.🎧 Subscribe for daily encouragement and continue the journey at drdeehester.comThere’s more in you—and God is still at work.

How do you trust God when you can’t see the full picture?In today’s Soul Therapy episode, we reflect on Proverbs 16:9 and explore the tension between planning and trusting. Fear often shows up as second-guessing and overthinking, especially when outcomes feel uncertain. But Scripture reminds us that while we make plans, God establishes our steps.This conversation is for anyone navigating decisions, waiting on clarity, or feeling pressure to get everything right. Together, we release the need to control outcomes and practice trusting God one step at a time.You don’t need the full map—just the courage to take the next faithful step.🎧 Subscribe for daily encouragement and continue the journey at drdeehester.comThere’s more in you, and God is guiding your path.

When life feels unpredictable, fear often tries to take the lead. In today’s Soul Therapy episode, we reflect on Hebrews 13:8 and the truth that Jesus never changes—even when everything else does.This conversation invites you to anchor your heart in God’s consistent nature rather than shifting circumstances. If you’re navigating transition, uncertainty, or unwanted change, this episode offers grounding, reflection, and prayer to support inner transformation and renewed trust.📩 Connect: [email protected]🌐 Learn more: drdeehester.com

What if faith isn’t about fighting harder—but about knowing when to release?In today’s Soul Therapy episode, we reflect on Exodus 14:14 and the truth that God fights on our behalf. Fear pushes us to overextend, overexplain, and engage in battles that drain our energy and focus.This episode invites you to choose clarity over conflict, trust over tension, and faith over fear. Some things don’t require your defense—only your surrender.If you’re feeling emotionally exhausted or stuck in unnecessary struggle, this episode is for you.Connect at drdeehester.com or email [email protected] to continue your Soul Therapy journey.

When fear whispers that God is taking too long, His Word reminds us that we are never without direction.Psalm 32:8 reassures us that God instructs, teaches, and guides us with intention and care.This Soul Therapy reflection is an invitation to rest in God’s guidance — even when clarity feels delayed — and to trust that He is leading with love.🎧 Listen, reflect, and realign.🌿 More Soul Therapy resources at www.drdeehester.com📩 Contact: [email protected]

In today’s Soul Therapy episode, we reflect on Isaiah 43:19 and explore how God works in seasons of surrender, grief, and uncertainty. This episode is for anyone who feels tired of waiting, unsure of what’s next, and learning to trust God without clarity.To learn more about Soul Therapy resources, visit www.drdeehester.com or reach out at [email protected].

What happens when faith collides with uncertainty?In today’s episode, we anchor ourselves in the truth of Ephesians 3:20—that God is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all we ask or think, not according to our effort or control, but according to His power at work within us.Fear often doesn’t question if God can move—it questions when and how. That tension is where small thinking quietly takes root. In this Soul Therapy session, we explore how transformation happens when we stop limiting God to what feels reasonable and begin resting in who He is.You’ll be guided through: • A soul-centered reflection on faith beyond timelines • A faith confession to realign your heart • Daily alignment, body care, and heart checks • A prayer to release the need for certainty and trust God’s faithfulnessThis episode is an invitation to stop managing expectations and start trusting God’s nature. Exceedingly and abundantly doesn’t mean immediate—it means intentional, complete, and beyond what you could produce on your own.As you continue your 40 Day Soul Detox, remember: this journey isn’t about forcing outcomes. It’s about alignment.If this episode resonated, continue walking deeper with the Soul Detox Guide, where we address fear at the root and create room for God to do what only He can do.Stay connected at drdeehester.com or email [email protected] next time—stay anchored, stay open, and trust the work God is doing within you.

In Day 24 of the 40-Day Soul Detox, Dr. Dee explores transformation not by might, nor by power, but by God’s Spirit. This episode connects the Law of Alignment, divine timing, hunger, and hidden preparation to eliminating fear and the toxic patterns of comparing, criticizing, and complaining. Learn how strategic delays, unmet hunger, and hidden seasons are often God’s way of restoring alignment and leading us into lasting transformation.

Day 23 of the 40-Day Soul Detox centers on the truth that victory is not always visible, but it is always present when God is involved. In this episode, we reflect on Romans 8:37 and explore how fear distorts our understanding of “winning,” while God invites us into transformation through trust and endurance.This is a reminder that you are not just surviving—you are being strengthened and transformed through God’s love.Scripture: Romans 8:37Theme: Trusting God’s timing while walking in victoryThere is still more in you.

40-Day Soul Detox: Eliminating Fear & the Toxic 3 C’sFear often shows up as pressure—to get everything done early, to get it right, and to never fall behind. In today’s episode, we release the weight of perfection and return responsibility back to God.Anchored in Psalm 138:8, this Soul Therapy conversation invites you to trust God with what feels unfinished and to rest in the truth that He is faithful to complete what He has begun.This episode is for anyone feeling rushed, burdened, or overwhelmed by expectations—internal or external. Transformation begins when we stop striving to control outcomes and allow God to work through us.Take a breath.Release the pressure.And let God perfect what concerns you.Faith Confession: God perfects what concerns me.There is still more in you.

What happens when sadness shows up as we let go of old ways of finding strength?In today’s episode of the Soul Therapy Podcast with Dr. Dee, we reflect on Philippians 4:13 and the truth that the joy of the Lord is our strength. As we release the pride of life, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, it’s common to feel sadness—not because something is wrong, but because something false is losing its grip.This episode explores how to sit with that sadness without fear, how joy replaces false strength, and how Christ meets us right where we feel weakest. You are not relying on yourself alone—God’s strength is already at work in you.If you’re participating in the 40-Day Soul Detox and would like the Soul Detox guide and devotional, you can request it by sending me your email.There is still more in you.

40-Day Soul Detox: Eliminating Fear & the Toxic 3 C’sToday’s episode is a reminder that God orders our steps—even when the path feels slow, uncertain, or emotionally heavy. We explore the fear of delayed desires, the grief that comes after long seasons of endurance, and what it means to stand in power without being afraid of our feelings.You are not wandering.You are being led.Anchor Scripture: Psalm 37:23Faith Confession: God orders my steps.There is still more in you.

God Goes Before MeFear tells us we must face everything unprepared.But God assures us that He goes ahead of us—making a way before we arrive.In today’s Soul Therapy episode, we reflect on Isaiah 45:2 and release the pressure to figure it all out. You are not walking into the unknown alone. God is already present in what lies ahead.Faith Confession: God goes before me.There is still more in you.

Soul Therapy Podcast with Dr. DeeToday’s episode continues the 40-Day Soul Detox journey with a focus on releasing future worry and returning to the grace of today. Drawing from Matthew 6:34, we explore how fear pulls us into tomorrow before we are meant to be there—and how God invites us back into trust, presence, and peace.This episode is a gentle reminder that today has enough grace for what it holds, and tomorrow is already in God’s hands.

40-Day Soul Detox | Power Shift: Completion Is God’s ResponsibilityOn Day 17 of the 40-Day Soul Detox, we step into a powerful truth: The Lord perfects what concerns us. What feels unfinished in your life is not a failure—it is part of God’s process.In this episode, we explore the quiet work God does beneath the surface during seasons that feel paused or unresolved. You’ll be invited to release the pressure to complete, fix, or force outcomes and instead rest in the assurance that God is faithful to finish what He begins.Anchored in Psalm 138:8, this reflection reminds us that completion is not our burden to carry. Our role is surrender, trust, and faithfulness—God handles the rest.This episode includes: • A grounding soul reflection on releasing control • A guided power shift moment to lay down pressure • A Day 17 faith confession to anchor you in trust • Heart check questions to help you practice rest instead of striving • A prayer of surrender and peaceIf you’re feeling behind, uncertain, or overwhelmed by what’s unfinished, this episode is a gentle reminder: you are not forgotten, and nothing about your life is incomplete in God’s eyes.If you’re participating in the 40-Day Soul Detox and would like the Soul Detox guide and devotional, you can request it by sending me your email.There is still more in you.

Fear questions timing, but God promises hope. In Day 16 of the 40-Day Soul Detox, we reflect on Jeremiah 29:11 and release anxious expectations about the future. This episode invites you to trust God’s faithfulness and rest in the truth that what He started, He will finish.

Day 15 of the 40-Day Soul Detox reminds us that rest is not weakness — it is trust.Rooted in Proverbs 3:24, this episode invites you to release fear, quiet your mind, and rest confidently in God’s care.

In this episode of the Soul Therapy Podcast with Dr. Dee, we address fear that exaggerates threats and convinces us of worst-case outcomes. Anchored in Isaiah 54:17, this episode reminds us that while challenges may arise, they will not succeed against what God has spoken over your life. As part of the 40-Day Soul Detox, we release exaggerated fears that fuel comparing, criticizing, and complaining, and choose trust instead.If you’re participating in the 40-Day Soul Detox and would like the Soul Detox guide and devotional, you can request it by sending me your email.There is still more in you.

In this episode of the Soul Therapy Podcast with Dr. Dee, we hold two truths together: God walks with us through the valley and watches over our lives. Drawing from Psalm 23:4 and Psalm 121:7–8, this episode addresses fear at the root—especially the fear that fuels comparing, criticizing, and complaining. You’re invited to release the fear of being alone or unprotected and rest in the assurance of God’s presence and care.If you’re participating in the 40-Day Soul Detox and would like the Soul Detox guide and devotional, you can request it by sending me your email.There is still more in you.

Soul Therapy Podcast with Dr. Dee | 40-Day Soul DetoxEven in the valley, you are not alone.In Day 12 of the 40-Day Soul Detox, we’re reminded that fear may intensify during difficult seasons—but God does not abandon us in them. Drawing from Psalm 23:4, this episode invites you to release fear and remember that God walks with you through every valley, strengthening and guiding you along the way.This episode gently addresses how fear can fuel comparison, criticism, and complaining—and how God’s presence restores peace, focus, and trust even in uncertain moments.If you’re walking through a hard season, let this episode remind you that the valley is not the end of the story—and you don’t have to walk it alone.📖 Anchor Scripture: Psalm 23:4🕊 Faith Confession: I will not fear; God is with me.If you’d like the Soul Detox guide and devotional that goes along with this journey, you can request it by sending me your email.There is still more in you—and God is walking with you every step of the way.

Fear often speaks when we feel unsafe, unprotected, or behind. In today’s episode of the Soul Therapy Podcast with Dr. Dee, we pause to rest in a deeper truth: you are covered by God.Using Psalm 91:1, this episode invites you to release fear-driven patterns of comparison, criticism, and complaining by choosing to dwell in the shelter of the Most High. When we stop trying to protect ourselves and allow God to be our refuge, fear loses its grip and peace takes its place.This episode includes:​ A reminder that God’s covering is constant, not conditional​ Reflection on how fear fuels the toxic 3 C’s​ A faith confession to anchor your heart in truth​ Gentle alignment, body care, and heart check prompts to support rest and trustIf you’re walking through the 40-Day Soul Detox, today’s devotional reflection will be sent by email on Monday to help you go deeper with prayer and alignment.Take a breath.Rest in His presence.You are not exposed—you are covered.

Eliminating Fear & the Toxic 3 C’sIn today’s episode of the Soul Therapy Podcast with Dr. Dee, we continue our 40-Day Soul Detox by addressing fear at the root and releasing the toxic patterns of comparing, criticizing, and complaining.Anchored in 1 John 4:18, this episode reminds us that fear cannot remain where God’s love is fully received. Fear often operates quietly—through control, avoidance, overthinking, or emotional reactions—but love does not coexist with fear. Love replaces it.You’ll be invited to let God’s love saturate the spaces fear has occupied, bringing peace, security, and truth. Through reflection, a faith confession, and guided alignment checks, this episode helps you shift from fear-driven responses to gratitude, focus, and love.In this episode, you’ll reflect on: • How fear shows up in everyday thoughts, reactions, and decisions • What happens when God’s love fills the places fear once held • Practical ways to realign your heart, body, and mind todayFaith Confession:God’s love casts out fear.Gentle reminder:Fear is not cast out by effort—it is displaced by love.Today, allow God’s love to do the work.If this episode blessed you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that fear doesn’t get the final say—God does.There’s more in you.

Fear often convinces us that acceptance must be earned—through performance, approval, or validation from others. In today’s episode of the Soul Therapy Podcast, Dr. Dee reminds us of a life-anchoring truth: you are already accepted in Christ.Rooted in Ephesians 1:6, this Day 9 teaching invites you to rest in grace instead of striving, and to release fear-driven patterns of comparing, criticizing, and complaining. When acceptance is settled, peace replaces pressure, gratitude replaces insecurity, and love flows freely.This episode includes: • A faith-centered teaching on identity and acceptance • Reflection prompts for alignment and heart awareness • A daily body care check focused on hydration, exercise, and nutrition • A guided prayer to silence fear and rest in God’s truthYou don’t have to prove yourself.Your worth is not up for debate.You are accepted in Christ.🎧 Walking through the 40-Day Soul Detox? Today’s devotional and reflection guide are available by email.There is still more in you.

Fear has a way of distorting how we see ourselves. In today’s Soul Therapy episode, Dr. Dee reflects on Psalm 139:14 and how identity can become blurred through comparison, complaining, and self-criticism—the 3 C’s that quietly disconnect us from gratitude and truth.This episode is a reminder that being fearfully and wonderfully made isn’t just something to know—it’s something to return to, especially when fear is loud. You’ll also hear a powerful insight about gratitude: sometimes we need help recognizing what we can be grateful for, and that’s part of the healing process.Whether you’re participating in the 40-Day Soul Detox™ or listening for encouragement, this episode invites you to slow down, pray, and see yourself through God’s eyes.🎧 Listen. Reflect. Reset.The full Day 8 devotional, prayer book, and podcast links are included in this week’s Soul Detox email for participants.

In Day 7 of the Soul Therapy Podcast with Dr. Dee, we continue the 40-Day Soul Detox, a faith-based journey to eliminate fear and break free from the toxic 3 C’s—comparing, criticizing, and complaining.Based on Isaiah 43:1, this episode focuses on identity and belonging. Fear distorts how we see ourselves, but God restores truth. You are redeemed, known, and called by name. When your identity is rooted in God, fear loses its power and emotional cycles begin to shift.This episode includes a faith confession, reflection prompts, and practical guidance to help you realign your thoughts, heart, and daily habits with God’s truth.Perfect for listeners seeking:Christian encouragementFaith-based healingIdentity and purposeFreedom from fear and comparisonThere is still more in you.

What if fear isn’t a lack of faith—but a response to rejection?In Day 6 of the Soul Detox, Dr. Dee reflects on Romans 8:31: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” This episode invites you to examine how past or anticipated rejection can shape fear and how that fear often shows up through the 3 C’s—comparing, complaining, and criticizing.God’s acceptance is not conditional or performance-based. When you truly receive that God is for you, comparison loses its grip, complaining quiets down, and criticism no longer defines how you see yourself or others.This episode includes:• Reflection on fear rooted in rejection• Teaching on God’s unwavering support• A faith confession to realign your heart• Daily alignment, body care, and heart check prompts• A closing prayer for assurance and healingIf you’re participating in the Soul Detox, be sure to download the 40-Day Soul Detox Guide and Devotional for daily readings, reflections, and prayers. The link is in the show notes.God is for you.You are accepted.And there is still more in you.

Fear often hides beneath our thoughts, habits, and reactions—shaping how we respond to life without us even realizing it. In today’s episode of the Soul Therapy Podcast, Dr. Dee invites you to slow down, seek God, and experience true deliverance from fear at its source.Rooted in Psalm 34:4, this Day 5 teaching reminds us that God does not dismiss our fears—He delivers us from them. Together, we explore how fear develops, where it takes root, and how it quietly fuels comparing, criticizing, and complaining.In this episode, you’ll reflect on: • How fear begins when we lose awareness of God’s nearness • Why the need for control intensifies fear • What happens when trust is divided between God and other sources • How identity uncertainty sustains fear • The role imagination plays when it operates without truthYou’ll be guided through a faith confession, daily alignment questions, body and heart checks, and a prayer to help you release what you’ve been carrying and choose faith instead.This episode is part of the Soul Detox Fast, a journey focused on creating room for God to do the inner work that leads to lasting change.If you’d like the Soul Detox devotional to support you through this fast, message Dr. Dee on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok at Dr. Dee Hester with the words “Soul Detox,” “40 Day,” or “There’s More in You.”Come back tomorrow for the next day of the Soul Detox here on the Soul Therapy Podcast with Dr. Dee.

— Soul Therapy with Dr. DeeWelcome to Soul Therapy with Dr. Dee, a space to pause, check in with the soul, and realign your heart with God’s truth.In Day 4 of the Soul Detox, Dr. Dee reflects on the call to be strong and courageous—not by waiting for fear to disappear, but by choosing obedience while fear is still present. Anchored in Joshua 1:9, this episode reframes strength as trusting God’s presence rather than relying on confidence or readiness.This episode includes: • A grounding reflection on courage and obedience • Scripture-based encouragement • A spoken faith confession • Soul check-in prompts to identify where fear has been speaking • A closing prayer to help you move forward with clarity and trustIf you’re participating in the 40 Day Soul Detox, this episode is designed to support your journey. And if this is your first time listening, welcome—you’re right on time.To receive the 40 Day Soul Detox Guide, visit dr.deehester.com or email/message Dr. Dee with the phrase:There’s More In You🎙️ Pause. Breathe. Move forward knowing God is with you.

Day 3 – The Lord Is My LightIn this episode of Soul Therapy with Dr. Dee, we reflect on Psalm 27:1 and the truth that when the Lord is your light, fear does not get to lead. This episode is an invitation to release fear-driven thoughts, receive clarity, and rest in God’s presence. Today’s faith declaration reminds us: The Lord is my light. I walk in clarity, not fear.

Day 2 of the Soul Detox Fast centers on the truth that God is present with you—right now, in this moment.In this episode, we release the lie that we are alone, abandoned, or unseen. We pause long enough to acknowledge God’s nearness in the middle of uncertainty, pressure, and transition. This is an invitation to rest, recalibrate, and move through the day grounded in His presence.You’ll be encouraged to: • Quiet the internal noise that creates fear and isolation • Become aware of God’s presence throughout your day • Replace anxious thoughts with truth • Walk with confidence knowing you are not carrying life aloneTake a deep breath. God is with you.

Welcome to Day 1 of the 40 Day Soul Detox with Dr. Dee Hester.The Soul Detox is a 40-day journey of intentional alignment designed to help you eliminate unhealthy fear and the three toxic C’s—complaining, comparing, and criticizing—and replace them with gratitude, focus, and love.This journey is not about restriction, punishment, or perfection. It is about awareness, reset, and restoration—learning to notice what has been shaping your thoughts, emotions, and responses, and choosing alignment that supports peace, clarity, and spiritual growth.Along with daily reflection and prayer, the Soul Detox includes a gentle rhythm of fasting, hydration, movement, and healthy nourishment. These practices are meant to support your body as you detox not only from food and habits, but from fear-driven patterns and emotional strain. Caring for your body is part of caring for your soul.Today’s focus begins with a foundational truth from 2 Timothy 1:7:God has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.Fear may have influenced your past, but it does not get authority over your future. Today is an invitation to notice where fear has been speaking the loudest and to intentionally respond with gratitude, focus, and love.Be sure to check your email for today’s full Soul Detox guide, reflection prompts, and daily heart and body check.To learn more about the Soul Detox and access additional resources, visit drdeehester.com.

The episode compares the Self Love Gospel with the Gospel of the Kingdom. From inner healing to the exploration of childhood trauma, the recognition of twin flames, and the cultivation of conscious relationships, and more.

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Title: Nourishing the Mind: Exploring the Diet-Mental Health Connection Description: In this illuminating episode of the Soul Therapy podcast, we delve into a captivating and often underestimated aspect of our well-being – the intricate relationship between diet and mental health. Join us as we uncover the profound impact that our food choices can have on our emotional state and explore the avenues through which nourishing our bodies can lead to a more harmonious mind. Throughout this episode, you'll gain valuable insights into: - The gut-brain connection and how a balanced gut microbiome contributes to positive mental health outcomes. - The role of high-glycemic foods in mood swings and emotional fluctuations, and tips on making smarter carbohydrate choices. - The significance of essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids in promoting cognitive function and emotional stability. - The detrimental effects of trans fats on mental health and strategies to minimize their impact on your diet. - How nutrient deficiencies can contribute to anxiety and ways to incorporate mood-supporting vitamins and minerals into your meals. Coach Dee shares real-life anecdotes and practical advice to help you make informed decisions about your diet, empowering you to take charge of your mental well-being. Whether you're seeking to manage stress, boost mood, or simply foster a healthier mind-body connection, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Tune in to this soul-enriching conversation that bridges the gap between the food we consume and the state of our mental health. Nourish your curiosity and gain a deeper appreciation for the remarkable interplay between the nourishment of the body and the flourishing of the soul.

This episode explores the connection between mental health and Christianity. It explains how eating can impact your mental health and how Soul Therapy can help.