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Vision Driven Health - Weight Loss for Christian Women, Biblical Health, Conquer Cravings, Kingdom Mindset, Increase Energy Naturally

Robin Rhine McDonald, INHC, MDiv | Christian Health Coach, Christian Nutrition Coach, Christian Wellness Coach

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Do you struggle with low energy and catch yourself reminiscing about when you were “young” and able to keep up? Are you overwhelmed by even having to THINK about what it’d take to lose weight? Do you mindlessly snack and give in to late night cravings? Are you bogged down by the shame that comes with knowing what to do, but not being able to get yourself to do it consistently? Do you feel like anything you try is bound to fail, so there’s no point in trying anyway? Friend, there’s HOPE! Hope ...
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Hey Friend! If you've ever wondered if it really is okay to focus on your physical health... or if you have always considered spiritual well being to be more important than physical, this episode gives insight you may not have come across before. We'll be looking at the Greco-Roman perspective and the context surrounding Paul's writing along with t…
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Hey Friend!Today I am kicking off a hormone series where I'll be bringing on different experts who specialize in different areas of hormones as it relates to women's health. I have had many questions and inquiries about hormone health from how to improve fertility, how to have a better period, and how to navigate the pre-mid-and post menopausal tim…
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Hey Friend! I got so excited a couple weeks ago when I realized that today's episode would land EXACTLY one year from when I FIRST launched this podcast. I cannot believe it's already been a whole year!! I thought the MOST applicable topic we could do for today's Holy and Hungry segment is GRATITUDE, because man, I am SOOOooo grateful for this jour…
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Hey Friend! Are you curious about whether or not you're experiencing the symptoms of a slow metabolism? Maybe you’ve started to notice that it's more difficult to lose weight? This is a commonly believed indicator of a slower metabolism, but I will be highlighting a few that aren't always identified. With each indicator I'll explain how a slower me…
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Hey Friend, These mid week episodes are all about bringing our hunger to the table to be filled with what God has for our health. And today, we are REALLY talking about what it means to be FILLED with God because we are talking about the sacrament of Holy Communion or Eucharist as some of you may know it. For today's topic, the phrase "You are what…
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Hey Friend, Today's episode is EXTRA special because I am talking with two of my clients who have SO much hope and encouragement to offer you. If you're someone who has experienced unexpected weight gain whether from a stressful time, a medication, or from the season of early motherhood, you'll particularly resonate with the stories of these two la…
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Hey Friend! Do you feel like its taking FOREVER to see improvement in your blood work? Have you found yourself on the same cycle over and over and you're beginning to wonder if it's worth continuing to try? In today's episode, I want to show you how giving energy to hoping in God and waiting on Him can actually provide the greatest return of anythi…
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Hey Friend! Do you find yourself barely able to keep your eyes open mid morning? after lunch? Or even when you're trying to get out of bed? Are you frequently talking about how exhausted you feel to your friends? Maybe you're starting to get concerned about how much caffeine you're consuming just to function because you always feel so tired. Today'…
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Hey Friend! Have you ever considered the implications of the thousands of people Jesus healed? Have you struggled to have faith for your own health and well being? Do you wonder if God cares about your physical health? Today's whole episode is a bit more off the cuff. I share a bit of where my passion comes from for doing this and why I believe Jes…
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Hey Friend!Have you ever wondered what a healthy amount of weight is to lose each week? Or perhaps what a healthy way to lose weight is? Maybe you find yourself late for events because you’ve changed outfits 5 times because nothing fits and you’re uncomfortable in our own skin. Maybe you lack confidence in your appearance. Maybe you feel sluggish a…
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Hey Friend! Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 10 to eat or drink for the glory of God and he also says that everything is lawful. Does that mean we can eat anything and everything?Is this the biblical version of being anti-diet? Today I'm taking a look at 1 Corinthians 10 and what Paul was really getting at and how we can take His advice and wisdom and …
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Hey Friend! Have you noticed the trend that's going on with backyard chickens and growing gardens? Have you jumped on the sourdough bandwagon yet? It seems these things are all over social media. And it looks SUPER fun. But what is homesteading? What does it really mean and can anyone actually do it? In today's episode, I'm super excited for you to…
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Hey Friend! Do you feel you have too much going on to be able to care for your well being? Does serving others take precedent over your own physical health? In today's episode, I'm piggy backing off of what I talked about on Monday as it relates to walking, but today we're digging more into the spiritual side of walking, particularly as it relates …
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Hey Friend! Are you looking for the ULTIMATE exercise hack for healthy weight loss? Do you feel overwhelmed by going to the gym and not knowing what to do? I am definitely a big proponent of getting in resistance training. AND I felt the need to emphasize the power house of an exercise simply WALKING is. In today's episode share several, research b…
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Hey Friend! Does our spiritual health impact our physical well being? Can the condition of our heart open the door to sickness? Can allowing God to work in our heart impact our physical heart? Today I get into all of that through an exegetical look at Proverbs 4:20-22. This one's for all my Bible nerds out there and for those of you who want to tak…
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Hey Friend, Are you in a pattern of stress and discouragement that you feel you can't get out of? No matter how much motivation you muster, things just don't go the way you planned and you find yourself overwhelmed and unsure if you'll ever be able to get your health on track? I am VERY excited about this episode because I KNOW it holds the key to …
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Hey Friend! Do you need encouragement and clarity on how to keep Jesus at the center of your health? Do you need someone to understand where you're at and offer that gentle nudge in the right direction? Today my good friend Sasha Star Robertson is BACK to share just that in looking at Matthew 6:33. I hope that today's episode blesses you and gives …
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Hey Friend! If you feel like you are too stressed, busy, or overwhelmed to implement healthy habits, today's episode is for you! I have personally experienced how hard it is to make healthy choices consistently, particularly when you feel that you simply don't have the time to make it happen. I am super excited for you to get to hear from my good f…
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Hey Friend! Have you ever struggled with the all or nothing mentality? Where you're just 100% in, perfect choices one day and then totally off the rails the next? Do you struggle to even know which foods are clean or healthy and it stresses you out to know that you could be doing it all wrong? In today's episode we're getting insight from Jesus him…
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Hey Friend! Are you spread too thin to even have the capacity to consider implementing healthy habits? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by all that you need to do? Do you feel like too many people depend on you between work, community and home? I believe that today's insight can help alleviate your stress and bring the clarity and peace you've need…
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Hey friend, Have you found yourself fearful about the future of your health? Wondering if you'll end up with the same chronic health issues as your parents or grandparents? You've seen so many people struggle with various health ailments like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and the like - and you've had to battle this underlying inkli…
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Hey friend! Have you started to make progress on your healthy habits but you're finding that you're feeling nervous about whether you'll be able to keep it going? Maybe you've had experiences in the past where you felt like you were on a yo yo dieting cycle of losing some and then gaining some and you're afraid this time is going to turn out the sa…
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Hey friend! Have you ever been SO sure that the way you see something is how it is? But then later you found out that you were TOTALLY off base? I think it can be like that with our health. We can feel SO discouraged and helpless. We can be SO sure that we will end up with the same health struggles as our parents and family members. But THEN we com…
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Hey friend! Do you feel like your motivation and energy are way too low to be able to actually implement the healthy habits you KNOW would make a difference for your body? Are you struggling to think it's even possible to consistently make healthy choices? On today's episode, I'm giving you six solid tips on how you can be consistent with healthy e…
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Do you feel like you know what to do, but it's being CONSISTENT that keeps you from getting the results you want? Does a healthy lifestyle seem out of reach because you can't get yourself to stick with something long enough to create an actual lifestyle? Friend, today I'm giving you THE TOP way, to create consistency in partnership with God. And I'…
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If you've found yourself discouraged and hopeless with cravings and emotional eating, today's episode will to meet you where you're at and offer hope and tangible ways to climb your way out of it. God cares deeply about what you're going through and He offers a path to experiencing His presence and peace when all we want is to skip cooking, go for …
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Hey Friend! Welcome to the first episode of the Holy & Hungry series!! I want to take time each week SPECIFICALLY to get into some Scripture and get encouraged in healthy living. I think the MOST powerful and transformative reality we have as followers of Jesus is that God CARES about your health and wants to be involved in the formation of your he…
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Hey Friend! After having a few friends point out to me how strange my dessert eating habits were, I realized I had to make an episode about it. Because the truth is, as a health coach who is big on balancing blood sugar and eating whole foods, I have dessert most nights and have maintained a healthy weight for over 10 years. With Valentine's being …
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Hey Friend! The season of pink and hearts is upon us. Everything is focused on love, romance, and rom com's. In this day and age we also give a lot of focus to self love and self care. Today I am digging in to what it means to love yourself and take care of yourself as a follower of Jesus. What is the biblical approach to self care and self love? H…
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Hey friend!This episode is part two of a conversation I had with my friend, Jennifer Skaw.If you loved part 1, you might end up loving this one even more. Which, I know, is tough to imagine because the first part was so good! In this episode, Jennifer takes it next level and brings some very tangible tips that you can use right away to begin to tak…
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Hey Friend, Today's episode is an extremely powerful and insightful conversation with my friend Jennifer Skaw. If you have found yourself STRUGGLING with anxiety, depression, or high levels of stress - this episode is for YOU. Jennifer does a phenomenal job painting the picture of possibility for your mind and your health when you intentionally foc…
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Hey Friend, Are you struggling to be consistent? Do you feel like you're just bound to be an all or nothing person without a way to create healthy habits that last? If that's how you're feeling, you are in the RIGHT place. In today's episode I cover some of what I believe to be the unseen roadblocks to creating consistency for you as a Christian wo…
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Hey Friend! Have you found yourself wanting to figure out the whole meal prep thing, but found yourself feeling overwhelmed and unclear on how to start? Or maybe meal prep has felt intimidating because it sounds super daunting and like way more hours in the kitchen than you'd like to spend? I've felt the same way. I love to cook, but having two you…
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Hey Friend! "Eating clean" means so many different things depending on who you talk to. It matters what is ACTUALLY healthy and what will support your body in creating the health you want, whether that's losing weight, reducing inflammation, improving bloodwork, or increasing your energy. My desire is that every body that comprises the Body of Chri…
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Happy New Year!! Let's learn how to calculate macros for YOUR body's needs. In this episode, I show you, step by step, how to calculate macros for healthy weight loss. I imagine, if you're like me and most people, you're ready to step it up with your healthy habits. Christmas is over, it's the New Year - time to reset, start fresh, and set your eye…
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Merry Christmas!!! Today I am filling you UP with some Bible based encouragement on what you have available in Jesus BECAUSE He came to earth. As followers of Jesus we are equipped and supported in a way we wouldn't otherwise be without Him. We have HOPE, PEACE, JOY, and LOVE - all of which are powerful and provide opportunity for transformation in…
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Hi Friend! I have a power packed episode for you today. I'm getting deep into the importance of consuming enough protein and how that affects your weight loss journey, and more specifically your metabolism. I share several days worth of meal ideas from the protein guide I've been using with my clients along with how I get over 150g of protein in a …
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Hey Friend! I am REALLY excited for you to listen to today's episode. I believe this episode shines light on one of the BIGGEST pieces missing from your weight loss journey. I know from my own experience that trying to do things out of my own strength and not in partnership with Jesus has left me feeling defeated and discouraged. Today I pray that …
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Hey friend! Are you struggling with holiday bloating and discomfort? Are you struggling to be consistent with your healthy habits amidst the busyness of the holidays? Maybe you've found yourself waiting until New Year's to really focus on healthy weight loss? In today's episode I am offering some encouragement and a tangible plan for being intentio…
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Hey Friend! Thanks for celebrating with me today!! I'm super excited to get to share with you some of the big life lessons that have shaped me thus far. In this episode, I share what God has shown me and how He's provided throughout my life. I also share health tips, particularly the primary ones I stand by, like cooking at home, eating enough prot…
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Hey Friend! Today's episode is packed with inspiration, motivation, and practical tips to get you through this holiday season. You'll find yourself feeling healthy WHILE enjoying your favorite holiday foods guilt free. I'm a big believer in SIMPLE, and the healthy habits I share are both easy and powerful in the difference they can make. I hope thi…
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Hey Friend! This episode is the second part of my conversation with my good friend Sasha Star Robertson. If you liked the first half, you're going to love the second. In this next part we go a bit deeper in talking through our own lives and what it looks like to truly prioritize what matters most. Sasha gives such great wisdom and insight, and I KN…
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Hey Friend! I am REALLY grateful that I got to bring on my good friend Sasha Star Robertson onto the podcast for you today. She is someone who inspires me. In this first half of our conversation she shares a bit of her story and how she followed God into being who He's called her to be. She gives insight and wisdom in how to prioritize your life as…
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Hey Friend! If you are like me, you LOVE the holidays and you particularly enjoy all of the delicious food that comes with it. For so many people, the holidays are also a time of gaining unwanted weight, binging, and feeling captive to sweet cravings. In this episode I share with you a lot of my experiences holiday food, my challenges in making hea…
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Hey Friend,If you are someone who struggles with back pain, hip pain, knee pain, or really, any musculoskeletal issues, and you've had to take cortisone shots, or have had surgery recommended as your only option for relief, you might want to give this episode a listen.I invited my personal chiropractor and friend, Dr. Ralph Winestock who also happe…
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Hey Friend! I know it's probably been a couple of weeks since the candy dishes have been out, but I wanted to tackle the important topic of how to make healthy choices amidst the sweets and treats before we got too deep into the holidays. I want you to know that weight loss and eating your favorite holiday foods are not mutually exclusive. You can …
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Hey Friend! Have you had the experience where you aren't feeling well and you go to the doctor to get tests, hoping for an answer, only to be told that your bloodwork looks good and there isn't anything wrong? While you're grateful that your bloodwork looks good, you are left confused because you still feel so tired and exhausted all the time. In t…
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Hey friend! A major part of creating healthy habits that last is being able to identify what's not serving your health goals. There have been SO many times in my life where I truly thought I was eating healthy only to realize later on that I was causing inflammation and depriving myself of essential nutrients. Today I am doing my best to answer the…
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Hey Friend, If you consistently find yourself getting to the bottom of that chip bag faster than anticipated... If you end up halfway through eating a baked good before you realize you even picked it up... If you find yourself consuming indulgent snacks late at night, night after night... This episode is for you. These are the biggest tips I person…
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Hey Friend, In today's episode, I'm really laying it out. It is so important for us as followers of Jesus to live a healthy lifestyle. You are called to incredible things. God is working through you. And health doesn't need to be a hindrance. I'm going through a bit of a rough time, and I've got to say, having my health has been a game changer for …
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