284 | God's Calling You Higher: Rewire Your Brain & Step Into Your Next Level God Given Identity
Wed Jan 21 2026
Feeling stuck, small, or like you’ve been playing it safe?
This short, powerful pep talk is an invitation to dream bigger—and to remember that God has more for you than what you’ve been settling for.
In this episode, we talk about why so many women unconsciously shrink their desires, how fear and the nervous system keep dreams “reasonable,” and how faith invites us to expand beyond what feels logical or safe. If you’ve been dimming your vision to stay comfortable, likable, or in control, this is your reminder that the desire for more didn’t come from nowhere—it was placed there by God.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
Why dreaming bigger can feel unsafe—and how to bring God into that fearHow to stop minimizing your desires and start trusting divine expansionA simple mindset shift to widen your vision without pressure or strivingEncouragement to trust that God’s plans for you are bigger, kinder, and more abundant than you can imagineIf you’ve been craving clarity, confidence, and permission to want more, this episode is your reminder: God doesn’t plant small dreams in your heart by accident. You are allowed to want more—and you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
[SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST]Ask Dev your question HERE.
[WORK WITH DEVONEY]REGULATE & REALIGN SESSION: A 75-minute 1:1 session to help you exhale & know what to focus on right now. Get more info HERE.
GENTLE MOMENTUM BUNDLE: A gentle, grounded 3 session coaching journey. Less spiraling and second guessing. More self trust & confidence. Get more info HERE.
[ABOUT DEVONEY & FREE & WELL]The Free & Well Podcast is for the woman who:
-is ready to stop second guessing herself
-is ready to feel more confident in who she is & who God created her to be
-is ready to start speaking up more & being herself unapologetically
Current Ways to Work with Devoney
On this podcast, you'll hear psychology backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulating practices & faith based tools to support you in becoming your most confident self. My hope is that you walk away from every episode feeling hyped to take that one, next step in becoming your best self.
My name is Devoney. I've served over 5,000 hours as a therapist, I'm a faith based yoga teacher & a dog mom. Growing up, I questioned myself and struggled with anxiety and I'm here to share all the things I've learned so you can step into who God created you to be, unapologetically!
Each episode I'll share nuggets from my 10 +years in the mental health field and my own raw, imperfect & real lessons life as a Believer who experiences anxiety & ADHD and as a recovering people pleaser.
[DISCLAIMER]Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion. No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice. Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support. See full disclaimer here.
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Feeling stuck, small, or like you’ve been playing it safe? This short, powerful pep talk is an invitation to dream bigger—and to remember that God has more for you than what you’ve been settling for. In this episode, we talk about why so many women unconsciously shrink their desires, how fear and the nervous system keep dreams “reasonable,” and how faith invites us to expand beyond what feels logical or safe. If you’ve been dimming your vision to stay comfortable, likable, or in control, this is your reminder that the desire for more didn’t come from nowhere—it was placed there by God. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why dreaming bigger can feel unsafe—and how to bring God into that fearHow to stop minimizing your desires and start trusting divine expansionA simple mindset shift to widen your vision without pressure or strivingEncouragement to trust that God’s plans for you are bigger, kinder, and more abundant than you can imagineIf you’ve been craving clarity, confidence, and permission to want more, this episode is your reminder: God doesn’t plant small dreams in your heart by accident. You are allowed to want more—and you don’t have to figure it all out alone. [SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST]Ask Dev your question HERE. [WORK WITH DEVONEY]REGULATE & REALIGN SESSION: A 75-minute 1:1 session to help you exhale & know what to focus on right now. Get more info HERE. GENTLE MOMENTUM BUNDLE: A gentle, grounded 3 session coaching journey. Less spiraling and second guessing. More self trust & confidence. Get more info HERE. [ABOUT DEVONEY & FREE & WELL]The Free & Well Podcast is for the woman who: -is ready to stop second guessing herself -is ready to feel more confident in who she is & who God created her to be -is ready to start speaking up more & being herself unapologetically Current Ways to Work with Devoney On this podcast, you'll hear psychology backed mental wellness tools, nervous system regulating practices & faith based tools to support you in becoming your most confident self. My hope is that you walk away from every episode feeling hyped to take that one, next step in becoming your best self. My name is Devoney. I've served over 5,000 hours as a therapist, I'm a faith based yoga teacher & a dog mom. Growing up, I questioned myself and struggled with anxiety and I'm here to share all the things I've learned so you can step into who God created you to be, unapologetically! Each episode I'll share nuggets from my 10 +years in the mental health field and my own raw, imperfect & real lessons life as a Believer who experiences anxiety & ADHD and as a recovering people pleaser. [DISCLAIMER]Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion. No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice. Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support. See full disclaimer here.