Wellness, Prayer, Nutrition, and Health Culture (Jackie Mulligan) | Ep. 463
May 1, 2024
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Jackie Mulligan discusses how she found healing and wholeness in God through faith, wellness, and freedom. Topics include wellness, prayer, nutrition, and health culture. Reflects on the challenges of balancing spiritual duties and physical health, the impact of modern technology on society's well-being, embracing rest, living simply and healthily in alignment with a Christ-centered life, and exploring Aquinas's remedies for sorrow and stress.
Setting boundaries around technology use and embracing rest days can combat constant stimulation and promote freedom.
Community support and engaging in self-care activities like nature hikes contribute to holistic well-being.
Recognizing the addictive nature of smartphones and prioritizing intentional rest fosters mental clarity and peace.
Embracing space through moments of prayer and play nurtures connection with the divine and promotes relaxation.
Deep dives
The Importance of Rest and Reflection
Setting boundaries around technology use, such as unplugging in the evening and refraining from screen time until after morning prayers, allows for a sense of freedom and deeper presence. Designating a full rest day in the week where unnecessary activities, like excessive screen time and work, are avoided provides a rejuvenating break. Incorporating daily pauses for rest, like short Sabbath moments throughout the day, can help combat the addiction to constant stimulation and encourage a clearer focus.
Community and Self-Care
The significance of community in reminding individuals of their identity and spiritual purpose is emphasized. Recommendations for self-care often involve engaging in activities like nature hikes or physical movement that genuinely recharge the body and mind. By establishing boundaries around technology use, embracing moments of rest without screen time, and prioritizing self-care practices, individuals can experience a sense of liberation and true rest.
Struggles with Technology and Self-Control
The challenges associated with regulating technology usage and the addictive nature of smartphones are candidly discussed. Recognizing the need for intentional space away from constant stimulation, such as daily Sabbath pauses and unplugging from screens, becomes essential to combatting anxiety and exhaustion created by technology. Self-awareness and a commitment to establishing healthy boundaries around technology use are key components in fostering peace and mental clarity.
Benefits of Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Rest
Practices like unplugging from screens, observing moments of rest during the day, and embracing community support create a foundation for holistic well-being. Overcoming the fear of missing out and the addictive cycle of constant stimulation can lead to a deeper sense of freedom and connection with oneself and others. By fostering an awareness of the impact of technology on mental and emotional health and prioritizing intentional rest and reflection, individuals can experience a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
Physical and Spiritual Freedom through Space
Space represents both physical and spiritual freedom. Inspired by moments of deep prayer, space allows individuals to connect with the divine in a spacious, quiet, and private manner. This freedom extends beyond moments of prayer to encompass one's physical environment, natural surroundings, and even calendar. Embracing space entails creating room for silence and stillness, providing the opportunity for genuine connection with the Lord and personal reflection on the next steps.
The Radiance of Play in Nurturing Joy and Relaxation
Play serves as a pillar that nurtures joy and relaxation by embodying a childlike approach to life. Unlike mere distractions, true play offers a purposeless yet wholehearted engagement, bringing forward an opportunity to be fully present in the moment. Whether engaging in sports, creative pursuits, or recreational activities, play offers an avenue for individuals to set aside the burdens of adult responsibilities and merely enjoy moments of light-heartedness.
Reclaiming Health Through Real Food and Balanced Nourishment
Emphasizing the importance of eating real food and nourishing the body with whole ingredients, the podcast delves into foundational aspects of health. Real food forms the basis for wellness, setting individuals on a path towards improved gut health, vitality, and overall well-being. By starting with simple yet essential dietary changes, such as choosing unprocessed foods, individuals can lay the groundwork for a healthier lifestyle.
Embracing Silence and Creating Room for Reflection in Daily Life
Space in connection to silence becomes a sanctuary for reflection and contemplation in the midst of daily routines. Encouraging individuals to embrace moments of quietude and stillness, the podcast elevates the power of silence in fostering a sense of peace and clarity in a fast-paced world. By valuing silence not as absence but as a presence, individuals can cultivate a deeper connection with the self and the divine, allowing for moments of deep introspection and spiritual growth.
Reform was founded and started by Jackie. After years of tireless striving, stress, and compromised health as a result of her lifestyle, Jackie found her identity, healing, and wholeness in God. She found a more simple way; a way centered in faith, wellness, and freedom. Now, she is devoted to helping others find the same. Combining her passions of wellness, faith, and education, Jackie works with clients locally and around the world. Along the way, she discovered that one of her greatest passions was helping others build stronger connections to themselves, their health, and their faith through wellness at every level: physical, emotional and spiritual.
