We're Going There with Bianca Juarez

Is diet culture managing your life without you knowing it? Friends, we are starting this new year with a series of conversations around… food and diet. Today is day 1 of a new series called The Weighting Game.Registered Dietician and Nutrition Specialist Leslie Schilling is my guest for the next five days where we will discuss the pervasive influence of diet culture in our lives. Today we explore: The definition of diet culture Negative relationship with food Addressing skeptics Diet culture in safe places Gluttony as a heart problem Diet culture has infiltrated many aspects of society, including our homes, medical visits, schools, and even churches. It is so important that we learn about the negative impact of diet culture in our communities and around body image and self-worth. You know I love a good challenge, and this conversation will challenge our traditional beliefs about food and eating. Stay tuned till the end, friends, and take a quiz with me to help you assess your own relationship with diet culture. Tag me @biancaolthoff and @leslieschilling and let us know if diet culture is at the driver seat of your life. Come back tomorrow for Day 2 of The Weighting Game series!Love you friends,BRESOURCES/LINKSGuestLeslie Schilling: https://www.leslieschilling.com/ Book: Feed Yourself: Step Away from the Lies of Diet Culture and into Your Divine Design IG: https://www.instagram.com/leslieschilling/FB: https://www.facebook.com/NutritionLeslie QuoteDiet culture is this system of beliefs that elevates thin bodies, also elevates certain types of foods, and equates thinness with health and worthiness and beauty. And it touches every part of our culture, everywhere we go.Takeaways Diet culture is a system of beliefs that equates thinness with health, worthiness, and beauty. Diet culture permeates various aspects of society, including our homes, medical visits, schools, and churches. Body diversity should be celebrated, and thinness should not be equated with beauty or worthiness. Gluttony is a heart problem, not a problem of what or how much we eat. Recognizing and challenging diet culture can lead to freedom and a healthier relationship with food. ⋇Convoy of Hope - Empowering Women and Girls Together Donate here⋇Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT⋇The Grit Don’t Quit Bible Study is now available. Let’s start the New Year together!⋇Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review!AppleSpotifyGoogle⋇Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca.⋇Want to stay connected, join the community today.⋇WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org⋇So grateful to our sponsors!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GOINGTHERE and get on your way to being your best self. Sign up today to get 10% off your first month.⋇Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it time for you to take a leap of faith and experience new things this year? Are you ready to orient your life toward what God has been calling you to? I’m glad you’re here, friend, because I want you to know that this can be your best year yet! To have a successful year, we need to do some soul searching and examine ourselves. This is what I want you to know that: New beginnings are possible  Self-evaluation is important Common excuses can sabotage our future Stepping out in faith is necessary I want to be your guide as you go through the process of self-evaluation and consider who you are, where you are, and what you have. Feelings of inadequacy and lack of control can creep into our lives and keep us from finishing well. Let me help you assess where we are right now and begin your quest toward your new beginning. Tag me @BiancaOlthoff as you declare boldly what the new is for you. Love you friends,BRESOURCES/LINKSTFHOC How to be Rich Series⋇Convoy of Hope - Empowering Women and Girls Together Donate here⋇Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT⋇The Grit Don’t Quit Bible Study is now available. Let’s start the New Year together!⋇Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review!AppleSpotifyGoogle⋇Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca.⋇Want to stay connected, join the community today.⋇WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org⋇So grateful to our sponsors!This episode is sponsored by AquaTru. Get 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com and use promo code WGTThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GOINGTHERE and get on your way to being your best self. Sign up today to get 10% off your first month.⋇Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.”TAKEAWAYSWith every rising of the sun and setting of the moon, God gives us a new beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for the new! Yes, it's a new year and a new season for We're Going There. We all need a great do-over at some point in life.  Our guests come from different backgrounds giving their learnings and life lessons on how to start again. From Food Network star and chef Aarti Sequeira, to award winning gospel singer Anthony Evans Jr. From the straight up truth talking Real Talk Kim to the eye opening questions from counselor and coach Mike Foster. Share this podcast with your friends and let's get others to join in the community of We're Going There. Don't forget to let me know how this season's conversations impact you by tagging me @BiancaOlthoff  Love, B RESOURCES/LINKS TFHOC How to be Rich Series ⋇ Convoy of Hope - Empowering Women and Girls Together Donate here ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ The Grit Don’t Quit Bible Study is now available. Let’s start the New Year together! ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Spotify Apple YouTube ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you committed to starting the new year strong? In this bonus episode, I’m sharing my practice of choosing a word or phrase for the year. It's important to end the year strong and set oneself up for a strong new year.  That’s why I will be going through the five steps of choosing a word, which include evaluating the past year, thinking about what is needed in life, creating a list of words, visualizing and refining, and finally, committing to the chosen word. I share my personal example of choosing the word 'whole' for the upcoming year and encourage you to go through the process with me. Takeaways Ending the year strong is important for setting oneself up for a strong new year. Choosing a word or phrase for the year can provide clarity and direction. The five steps to choosing a word are: evaluate, think, create a list, visualize, and refine and commit. Commitment to the chosen word is crucial for the practice to be effective. Don’t forget to tag me @BiancaOlthoff to let me know what your word for 2024 is.  Love you friends, B RESOURCES/LINKS Convoy of Hope - Empowering Women and Girls Together Donate here ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ The Grit Don’t Quit Bible Study is now available. Let’s start the New Year together! ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has it become difficult for you to be grateful? Are you ready to shift into a positive state of thinking? In this episode, my best friend Melanie Nyema and I chat about the gratitude practice that has positively shifted our attitudes and helped us walk through life in a different way. We explore: Finding gratitude in hard times Strengthening relationships with gratitude   Cultivating a powerful attitude of gratitude Expressing our gratitude can be difficult at times, but doing so will improve our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Life is full of changes and transitions, and every season has its own beauty and purpose. Why not embrace and enjoy life by celebrating what we currently have and creating positive and meaningful memories with the ones we love. Share your stories of gratitude or your Gr8tful list by tagging me @BiancaOlthoff and @MelanieNyema. Can’t wait for the next season of the podcast! Love you friends, B RESOURCES/LINKS GUEST: Melanie Nyema ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ Listen & subscribe to That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs - https://tinyurl.com/ThatSoundsFunPodcast ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a burning desire in your heart to help the less fortunate? Are you ready to sponsor women and girls around the world? I had the privilege of partnering with Convoy of Hope and being part of an event in Puerto Rico to do just that.  We were able to open up the Word of God together and speak to the potential of young girls as individuals. The girls had space and margin to write about their dreams. I too was reminded of my BIG dream: • Empower young girls and women • Give back to local communities and churches • Resource the island to become a hub for the Caribbean Even though we have not hit the goal yet, we will keep moving towards it. It is our job to believe and it is God’s job to execute it. You can still sponsor a girl for only $25 a year or the amount that God puts in your heart by visiting: convoyofhope.org/bianca Remember, your dream might seem wildly impossible and you might be disappointed that you have not reached your goal, but know that our God is able and that He is the God of the impossible.  I am grateful for the generous donations of all of you who have already sponsored a girl. Share your stories of hope with us by tagging @BiancaOlthoff and @convoywomen  Love you, B RESOURCES/LINKS Convoy of Hope - Empowering Women Together Donate here ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to start something new? Are you looking for ways to simplify your life? Does it ever feel like you’re struggling to balance all the things in your life? Sometimes it can feel like there’s too much to do and not enough time. But there may be a way to live with more ease. In this podcast, Jenna Kutcher joins me to talk about: • Embracing new beginnings • Life transitions and making changes • The importance of knowing what you do and don’t want • Learning to live with more ease Jenna is an entrepreneur, mother and writer with a refreshing perspective and outlook on life. She’s transitioned through different seasons of life including launching her own business and becoming a mother. Jenna’s walked through some tough seasons, and she’s handled them with grace and embraced a life of ease. Throughout this podcast, Jenna talks about integrated living, embracing ease and how focusing on her well being changed her life for the better. As you listen, I hope you start to think about your ideal ways of living. God wants you to thrive and not just survive, friend. Be sure to tag us @biancaolthoff and @jennakutcher, we love to learn more about how this episode spoke to you! Love you friends, B RESOURCES/LINKS GUEST Jenna Kutcher Book: How Are You, Really: Living Your Truth One Answer At A Time The Goal Digger Podcast  Jenna's Quotes • Grief is meant to be a passenger and not in the driver's seat. • The waiting season is just as important as what it is that we are waiting for. • Balance is not a state that should be maintained. • I want my life to feel successful, not look successful. • Insignificance throws off our identity. • My body is not my enemy, it is my best friend. ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like parts of your life are damaged? Are you looking for hope and redemption? Are you wondering if God can still use you after all you've been through? We all face hard moments, and even though we can feel damaged, we are not destroyed. No one lives this truth out better than Mike Todd, who is joining me in this podcast to talk about: • Confronting the hard things we've faced in life • Remembering that God can use the good and the bad • Being honest with ourselves and others in our healing journey • Living a life of freedom and transformation Mike Todd is an author and the pastor of Transformation Church, and he lives a life full of faith. He lives out his calling with confidence and always keeps it real. Mike talks about some of the difficult seasons that he's walked through publicly, and the lessons he's learned during that time. Mike has healed and he's written about it all in his latest book, Damaged But Not Destroyed. Throughout this episode, Mike tells me about his journey of faith, walking in his calling and the power of therapy. This podcast is a reminder that there is power in your story and in your vulnerability. As you listen, I hope that you remember that God is bigger than any problem you face. Be strong and courageous, for God is with you wherever you go! Be sure to tag us @biancaolthoff and @iammiketodd, we'd love to learn about how this episode spoke to you. Love you, B RESOURCES/LINKS GUEST Mike Todd Book: Damaged But Not Destroyed  Quotes by Mike Todd God will never heal what you won't reveal. God can take all of our damage and turn it into destiny. God does not bless who you pretend to be. He blesses who you really are. What's not transformed, is transferred. ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you found yourself asking God why certain things have happened? Are you walking through an unexpected situation? Do you wonder if you'll ever pursue your God-given dreams? Sometimes life throws us curve balls and we can end up in moments we don't foresee. It can be confusing but God can handle our frustration and difficult questions. In this podcast, Lisa Whittle joins me to talk about: Moments of questioning God's plan Dealing with unexpected problems Resting in God's peace during moments of uncertainty Not being limited by ourselves and other people's opinions Lisa is a writer, speaker and Bible teacher who has been in ministry for nearly 20 years. She's experienced a lot in life, in church and in relationships. Throughout this podcast, Lisa tells me about how she's dealt with failure and overcome disappointment, and how she invited God into all of those moments. She talks about finding peace in the midst of uncertainty and the beauty that can be found in waiting seasons. Lisa also reminds us about the importance of pursuing our God-given dreams and not worrying about other people's opinions. As you listen, I hope you feel empowered and you're reminded that if God is for you, no one can be against you. Be sure to tag us @biancaolthoff and @lisawhittle, we'd love to learn more about how this episode spoke to you! Love you,B RESOURCES/LINKS GUEST Lisa Whittle Book: God Knows: When Your Worries and Whys Need More Than Temporary Relief  ⋇ Grit Don’t Quit Book Club ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to spend more time with God? Are you looking for a fresh perspective on the Bible? Are you in a season where you're trying to reconnect with the Lord? Sometimes there are moments when we feel disconnected from our faith, but there are plenty of ways to renew our faith. In this podcast, Lisa Harper joins me to talk about:• Her relationship with God through different stages of life• Spending time with the Lord• The beauty and love found in Bible stories• Renewing your faithLisa is a writer, speaker and Bible teacher who has walked with Jesus for most of her life. She knows a lot about the Bible and communicates the word of God with ease. Lisa tells me about her journey of faith and how her relationship with God has changed throughout her life. We can all go through seasons where we feel spiritually dry or distant from our faith, and Lisa's perspective is refreshing and practical. Throughout this episode, Lisa talks about how we can learn to see God in a new way and shares simple ways we can spend time with him each day. We also talk about what we've learned from reading the Bible and how it's strengthened our individual faiths.As you listen, I hope you're reminded that God is with you in each and every moment of your day. God loves you and is with you in all things.Be sure to tag us @biancaolthoff and @lisadharper, we'd love to learn about the ways you spend time with God! Love you, B RESOURCES/LINKS GUEST Lisa Harper: https://www.lisaharper.org/  Podcast: Lisa Harper’s Back Porch Theology https://www.lisaharper.org/backporchtheology  Book: JESUS: A Scandalously Devoted, Conspicuously Uncool, Super-Transparent Homage to Who Our Savior Is and How Much He Loves Us Devotional Quotes from Lisa God is not a proposition to be studied, He is a person with whom we engage. Theology is not even a subject matter, it's a lifestyle. Theology is having conversations about God. ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices