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Welcome to Pastif Girls Doctor Podcast for Women.
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I'm your host, Dr.
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Christina Wilson.
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I created Post-Firth Doctor after years of dealing with social expectations, self-doubt, optimism, left, and positive center.
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I've leveraged my 30 years of experience as a positive psychologist to address and gain clarity to build confidence and navigate obstacles to achieve a healthier well-being.
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I knew that pain all too well, so now I empower women to achieve confidence and live a positive-centered life.
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Subscribe to the podcast and check out earlier episodes so you don't miss a theme.
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Let's get to it.
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Welcome to the Positive Girth Doctor Podcast.
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I'm your host, Dr.
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Christina Wilson.
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We're starting a brand new series, the reset series.
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Breaking the chains of control, expectation, and anxiety.
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All believers experience spiritual warfare.
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And as I was preparing for this episode, I was reminded of Rachel.
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Now she tied her identity completely to being the dependable leader, perfect wife, and the model mom.
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So when a difficult season disrupted her home routine and her work schedule, her sense of self collapsed.
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Through prayer and scripture, she had to dismantle the false identity that she had built for herself on societal approval and rebuild her foundation solely on being the daughter of God.
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So in this episode, you will learn how to carmally root your identity in Christ so that you kind of stand your ground against societal pressures and spiritual warfare.
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We'll walk through practical ways to put on the armor of God daily and step confidently into your true spiritual authority.
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You can find this transcript for this episode in your favorite podcast app or on the Postgre Group Doctor YouTube channel.
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All right, so let's dive into the root cause of how identity loss fuels perfectionism in women.
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So it's important to understand how a society-driven identity fuels at perfectionism.
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And when societal expectations dictate your value, spiritual warfare easily knocks you off balance.
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It comes knocking on your door.
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So anchoring your identity and who Christ says you are, rather than your accomplishments, the roles you have, um, or even any kind of perfection, that creates an unshakable foundation to withstand the spiritual attacks.
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Now connecting your identity to Christ, it just makes all the difference.
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And truly, it makes sense.
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Think of Christ as your umbrella in the storm.
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Storms are inevitable.
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But ask yourself, am I covered?
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Or am I walking around exposed to the elements and what Satan is continually throwing at me?
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So how do you equip the armor of God against spiritual warfare?
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Well, simply being covered is just the first step, and we must cultivate awareness, discern spiritual warfare, and know how to fight it.
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Because it could be tricky.
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Now, the book of Ephesians reminds us that we are chosen and we're adopted in love, and that's in 1 4 through 5.
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That is not an automatic fixer or an automatic quick fix.
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We must actively lean into him during these very difficult seasons.
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And Ephesians 6 explores how to fight these battles using the armor of dad.
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Now, stay tuned for an upcoming series diving deeper into this.
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I'm really excited about that because it is so important.
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The enemy attacks identity first because the ambassador who doesn't know her authority will never step into power.
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So we must stand firm in our God-given worth, right?
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And your work, it comes from God, not from societal expectations.
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Jesus is the only one who is perfect, and he meets us directly in our weaknesses to make us feel more or to make us more like him.
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And when Apostle Paul asked God three times to remove the thorn in his flesh, God replied that his grace was sufficient and his power is perfected in weakness.
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Paul also writes in 2 Corinthians 12 10, for when I am weak and I am strong, we don't have to strive endlessly for perfection.
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God has us covered.
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Right?
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So here is an action step for you this week.
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Start your day with truth.
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Okay, before the world, that noisy, noisy world speaks all of its noise, right?
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Each morning this week, before checking your phone or social media, speak three biblical identity declarations out loud over your life.
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So it could be something like, I am chosen, I am redeemed, I am loved unconditionally.
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Now, if you have a if you don't have a favorite scripture about identity, find one this week and place it somewhere visible as a daily reminder of his love for you.
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And here's a couple of reflection questions to ponder as well.
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If your roles and achievements were stripped away today, who are you?
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I think that one's a really powerful one.
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How does remembering your identity in Christ alter how you respond to criticism or failure?
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Also, don't forget the upcoming divide reset retreat.
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I'm so excited.
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It's getting closer and closer, and I'm just I'm very excited about it.
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Come throw with us and heal um October 23rd through the 25th in Noblesville, Indiana at the Teeter Organic Farm Retreat.
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Everything's included in your ticket except for travel.
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And I have um where you can reserve your spot.
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Um if you look at the transcript, it's on there.
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Now, also on my social media for the Passive Gird Doctor, I'm writing a special this week where giving away a ticket.
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So go to my social media and check that out.
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I hope that this episode has challenged you and encouraged you in so many ways.
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Now, if the series is blessing you, which I pray that it does, please share it with a friend and take a quick moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts because that extends the reach to so many more women.
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And it means so much.
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And I appreciate you.
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So let's meet up again next week as we continue the reset series.
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I will see you then.
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Thanks for listening to the Positive Girl Doctor Podcast.
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Be sure to leave a review and tell other women about the podcast.
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Find the full transcript for this episode on your favorite podcast app and learn more at the Postavegrowth Doctor.com.
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And be assured you are not alone on your journey.