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Stand Unshaken Podcast33. TTYL!Today's episode is an extended life update where the girls are catching up on their busy summers and chatting about what's next (hint - you might not hear from them for a little bit.) They discuss the value of knowing when it's time to give yourself space to take a breather and how they do that in their own life!
2023-08-0343 min
Stand Unshaken Podcast32. Our Thoughts on Christian YogaIs it wrong for Christians to do yoga? What is Christian yoga in the first place? How can I use yoga to connect with God? These are all questions that Denika and Alicia have been answering for years! Christian yoga is a controversial and highly misunderstood topic, so today the girls are sharing their perspective on what it looks like to do yoga through Stand Unshaken and how we interpret scripture about this practice. The girls get a bit spicy with their opinions, but hope that you can hear that their heart is to explaint their position...
2023-07-3139 min
Stand Unshaken Podcast31. Money Mindsets with Ali MotroniIn today's episode we're covering a topic that can be a bit intimidating for to talk about...money. If you're already feeling nervous, don't fret! Denika is joined by her amazing friend Ali Motroni who is the Client Experience Director at Align Impact. They discuss what impact investing is, how important it is to have a foundational understanding of your finances, and so much more. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Want to learn more from Ali? You can find her on LinkedIn at Ali Motroni Or on instagram @alimotroni
2023-07-2650 min
Stand Unshaken PodcastWhen Life Gives You Chickens: Living a Life On MissionDo you want to live life on mission but you’re not sure if you’re qualified or you don’t know where to start? In today’s episode, Alicia interviews Alyssa — her roommate, bestie, and professional missionary all about her time in Papua New Guinea and some common misconceptions about overseas missions. They’ll talk about how to live life on mission in the states, with helpful stories and tips on sharing the gospel wherever you are. And don’t worry, when life gives you chickens, you’ll now know how to handle it. 😉 Kargeko wella - iykyk!
2023-07-1749 min
Stand Unshaken Podcast29. Negative vs Positive Interpretation!How do you see the world? Are you naturally optimistic? Or do you tend to lean more toward negativity or pessimism? In today's episode, the girls are discussing how they view the world and what they've noticed about their reactions to certain situations. They'll discuss how you can cultivate more positivity (and in turn more joy and peace) through the way you approach things in your life.
2023-07-1153 min
Stand Unshaken Podcast28. H.A.G.S (Have A Great Summer!)Join Alicia and Denika as they chat about how they're planning to make the most of this summer, and share some suggestions of things you could do too! They'll cover ways to find joy in the little things while also planning some fun activities that you can plan (either solo or with others!) If you're ready to get in the summer mood then this episode is for you!
2023-07-031h 04
Stand Unshaken Podcast27. How to Plan a Solo Retreat!Are you craving a time to rest, reset and connect with yourself and God? Then this episode is for you! Today the girls are chatting about how to plan your very own solo retreat! As you may know, Denika just finished running a retreat in Mexico and Alicia is preparing for her own solo retreat. They're sharing their top tips for how to plan and execute a sucessful solo retreat without having to spend a bunch of money or take a big trip.
2023-06-2635 min
Stand Unshaken Podcast26. Get Inspired!What makes you feel inspired? In today's episode Denika & Alicia are chatting about the importance of seeking out inspiration and things that help them stay inspired! They also discuss how to avoid things that will interfere with your inspiration, and share their thoughts on the fact that all of us have the ability and opportunity to inspire those around us. We hope this episode will leave you feeling inspired!
2023-06-1953 min
Stand Unshaken Podcast25. 8 Ways to Level Up Your HomeIn today's episode Denika and Alicia are combining some of their favorite topics - simplicity, hygge, home decor and habit hacking to share with you their top tips for how to "level up your home" and make it into a safe and cozy place to be. Get a sneak peek at the tips below: 1) Upgrade the flow 2) Set the vibe 3) Invest in quality sheets/beddings/pillows 4) Let everything in your home have a home 5) Choose things that are beautiful & practical 6) Add interest on your walls & in...
2023-06-1258 minStand Unshaken Podcast24. Ask Us Anything!Today the girls are answering questions that some of you submitted through their Instagram stories! They'll cover everything from what they were like as children, what their band name would be, and how they approach dating/marriage as Christians. This convo is full of goofy moments and helpful advice!
2023-06-051h 03Stand Unshaken Podcast23. The King of the Kitchen!Today we are joined by a very special guest... Avery! Avery is Denika's husband and today he is here to share with us his food philosophies and top cooking tips. Avery was trained as a chef at high end wineries in North Georgia and has spent years learning all there is to know about food and cooking. In this conversation he'll cover what it means to have a deeper respect for food and the art of cooking!
2023-05-291h 00Stand Unshaken Podcast22. Holding Space & Why Denika Cried Last WeekWelcome to our longest episode yet (don't worry, it's a good one!) In this episode the girls are chatting about Alicia's graduation, Denika (finally) running her race and how to hold space for yourself! They discuss the different layers of holding space and share some of examples/suggestions around what works for them.
2023-05-231h 20Stand Unshaken PodcastNavigating Transitions & An Extended Catch-Up!Today the girls are back together again and discussing what life as been like over the past few weeks as they are both navigating different transitions. Alicia, shares how she is feeling about graduating with her masters and Denika talks about some shifts she is going through in life and work. If you are experiencing a season of transition in any way, we hope this episode is an encouragement to you!
2023-05-151h 06Stand Unshaken PodcastHow Obedience Helps Build Faith with Lanissa SpoonToday Denika is hosting solo as she interviews her good friend, and fellow Christian business owner, Lanissa Spoon! Lanissa is the founder of Becoming Ministries and her and Den will be chatting about their experience turning their passions into a business and how they have navigated the ups and downs of that. Even if you're not a business owner, there is still so much good info about following your dreams and staying close to the Lord throughout life!
2023-05-0857 min
Renew Your Mind: For Faith Driven Entrepreneurs81 | Starting and Scaling a Faith-Based Wellness Company with Denika Spadafora, Founder of Stand UnshakenToday, I'm interviewing an incredible entrepreneur and one of my newest friends (and fellow spiritual formation nerd), Denika Spadafora. She is the founder of Stand Unshaken - a wellness company for Christian women that integrates mind, body and spirit.In this conversation, you'll hear the story God is writing in Denika's life as well as how she started, scaled and simplified her business.Click here to check out Stand Unshaken!Click here to connect with Denika!Click here to learn more about The Oasis: Group Coaching (previously referred to...
2023-05-021h 12Stand Unshaken PodcastHow to Suffer Well with Amanda ReynoldsToday Alicia is flying solo as the podcast host as she interviews her friend Amanda Reynolds about what it means to suffer well. Both Alicia and Amanda has dealt with chronic illnesses and they discuss what they have learned through their experiences and how it has helped them to know God is a different way. Get ready for a great conversation!
2023-05-0151 minStand Unshaken PodcastToxic Traits & What to do About Them!In this episode Denika and Alicia are sharing some of their silly toxic traits as well as chatting about how we should handle those not-so-silly toxic traits.... They also discuss the phrase "that's just how I am" and how they feel when people use this to explain their behaviors. This episode is a mix of silly and serious so get ready for a good one!
2023-04-2454 minStand Unshaken PodcastThe Queen of Simplicity!You already know that Alicia is the Queen of Cozy, but today Denika is stepping up to the throne as the Queen of Simplicity! She'll be sharing more about what got her interested in pursuing a simplier life, as well as some ways that you can start simplifying your own life. Plus you'll get to hear from Alicia and her perspective as someone who doesn't naturally lean toward a simplified life. It's a great chat, and we hope you'll get some good info out of the episode! Simplicity Tips: Choose one area to s...
2023-04-171h 07Stand Unshaken PodcastSit Wobbly - How to Stay Sane Through Tough Times!Today the girls are discussing the concept of "Sit Wobbly" aka the opposite of Stand Unshaken and how they stay sane through tough times. They also catch up on what's new in their lives, which includes some big things for Alicia...
2023-04-1046 minStand Unshaken PodcastLearning to Trust Yourself - Den's Birthday Episode!Last week was Denika's birthday and so today the girls are chatting about what her biggest lesson from the past year was and what she is hoping to learn in the next one! They'll be discussing the idea of knowing, liking and trusting yourself and how when you allow yourself to be authentic, you give others permission to do the same!
2023-04-0344 minStand Unshaken PodcastHow to Care for Your Body Without Caring so Much About Your Body!In today's episode the girls will be getting deep as they discuss how to make healthy choices for your body when you've previously (or currently) struggled with things like disordered eating, insecurity, body image issues, health challenges, etc. They both share about their previous experiences with this and what helped them learn to make healthy choices without being too worried about their health or appearance. They tried to be mindful of the way they handled this delicate conversation, but please listen with discretion if some of these topics may be triggering for you.
2023-03-271h 16Stand Unshaken PodcastWhat to Expect at a Stand Unshaken Retreat!In today's bonus episode Denika and Alicia are giving you the inside scoop on what to expect at a Stand Unshaken retreat! Denika has been running retreats for a few years now, and the SU retreats are always a highlight for her and Alicia. They'll be sharing about what inspired Denika to start running retreats, what you can expect when you attend and they address some of the main questions that they recieve about the retreats! You can learn more about the retreats they are currently offering or sign-up to join at https://www.standunshaken.c...
2023-03-2327 minStand Unshaken Podcast5 Tips for a Better Yoga Practice!In today's episode, Denika will be breaking down her top 5 tips for creating a fun and effective Christian yoga practice! She talks about the value of understanding what your intention is with practicing yoga and how you can make the most of your time to better achieve your goals. Denika's Tips: - Set your intention (for your practice as a whole and for each individual practice) - Be consistent - Understand how to sequence a practice (set your intention/pray, breath, spinal warm-up, build heat in your body, flow, pe...
2023-03-201h 00
The God Wants You Well Show41. Should Christians Do Yoga? With Guest Denika SpadaforaToday I have Christian yoga teacher Denika on the show.
You'll hear us talk about:
1. Our thoughts on Christians doing yoga (hint, hint we are BOTH certified yoga teachers)
2. How can someone use yoga to connect with God?
3. Does doing yoga help you do other Christian spiritual disciplines?
4. How yoga impacted Denika's relationships with her body image and God
5. How yoga was healing to me in my eating disorder recovery.
6. First steps for someone wanting to do faith-based yoga practices.
2023-03-1438 minStand Unshaken Podcast5 Tips for A Better Bible Study Practice!In today's episode, Alicia will be breaking down her top 5 tips for creating a deeper bible study practice (don't worry, the girls will explain what they mean by that.) If you've been looking for ways to get more out of your time in the word, then this episode is the perfect one for you! Alicia's Tips: - Be consistent - Incorporate your learning style - Big picture/story - Remember how what you’re reading fits into the big story - Lean into what you don’t know
2023-03-1355 minStand Unshaken PodcastMorning Routines & Alicia Outs Herself!The girls are getting a bit wild in this episode as they discuss celebrity crushes, Disney characters and eventually talk about morning routines. If you're in the mood to laugh and learn how to create a morning routine you love, then this is the episode for you! Sunrise Alarm Clock Breath As Prayer Book Check out our website: www.standunshaken.com Follow us on Instagram: - Stand Unshaken: www.instagram.com/standunshakenco - Denika: www.instagram.com/heyitsdenika - Alicia: www.instagram.com/aliciakientz
2023-03-0656 min
Stand Unshaken PodcastCelebration of Rest!Join Alicia and Denika as they discuss why rest is something we should learn to celebrate and prioritize as an act of worship and faith! They also discuss how the offical podcast launch went and what they've been up to recently... Check out our website: www.standunshaken.com Follow us on Instagram: - Stand Unshaken: www.instagram.com/standunshakenco - Denika: www.instagram.com/heyitsdenika - Alicia: www.instagram.com/aliciakientz
2023-02-2753 minStand Unshaken PodcastThe Queen of Cozy!Today we are discussing one of Alicia's favorite things ever- hygge! You may have seen this word floating around social media, but what does it really mean and how can you incorporate this concept into your life? Plus, Alicia shares about the mental health benefits of hygge! Check out our website: www.standunshaken.com Follow us on Instagram: - Stand Unshaken: www.instagram.com/standunshakenco - Denika: www.instagram.com/heyitsdenika - Alicia: www.instagram.com/aliciakientz
2023-02-2048 minStand Unshaken PodcastCaveman & Fart Girl- Denika's Love Story!In today's epsiode the girls are joined by a very special guest - Avery Ross (aka Denika's husband!) Alicia will be asking Denika and Avery about how they met, what they've learned through their relationship as well as getting Denika to share the details about her most embarassing moment in front of Avery... Check out our website: www.standunshaken.com Follow us on Instagram: - Stand Unshaken: www.instagram.com/standunshakenco - Denika: www.instagram.com/heyitsdenika - Alicia: www.instagram.com/aliciakientz
2023-02-131h 06Stand Unshaken PodcastWellness Trends: Yay or Nay?Today the girls are discussing different wellness beliefs that people have and are sharing what their thoughts are on these! Should you force yourself to read your bible? Are certain approaches to exercise better than others? Listen to see what they think! Check out our website: www.standunshaken.com Follow us on Instagram: - Stand Unshaken: www.instagram.com/standunshakenco - Denika: www.instagram.com/heyitsdenika - Alicia: www.instagram.com/aliciakientz
2023-02-0652 minStand Unshaken PodcastOur Top 3!In tooday's episode, Denika and Alicia will be sharing about their top 3 favorite things in different categories. They'll be discussing books, podcasts, purchases they've made and their favorite "belt it out in the car" songs. Check out our website: www.standunshaken.com Follow us on Instagram: - Stand Unshaken: www.instagram.com/standunshakenco - Denika: www.instagram.com/heyitsdenika - Alicia: www.instagram.com/aliciakientz Alicia’s Top 3 Top 3 nonfiction books - God Has A Name - John Mark Comer The Body Keeps the Sc...
2023-01-301h 03Stand Unshaken PodcastSimplify to Succeed!Today the girls are discussing how to take a simplifed approach to goal setting that will make achieving your goals easier and more enjoyable! Listen in as they share 6 things to think about when setting new goals. S.I.M.P.L.E Goals: - Surrender: surrender control/fear/old routines/comfort in order to make space for the new and right things in your life - Intentional: make it work for your life instead of watching others - Manageable: set goals that are within your ACTUAL capacity (nothing w...
2023-01-1753 minStand Unshaken PodcastGet to Know Denika!In our last episode you learned more about Alicia, so today we are introducing you to the other half of the SU podcast, Denika Spadafora! Denika lets us in on something she usually keeps secret and also shares about her favorite places to travel, her golden retriever, and what inspired her to start Stand Unshaken! Check out our website: www.standunshaken.com Follow us on Instagram: - Stand Unshaken: www.instagram.com/standunshakenco - Denika: www.instagram.com/heyitsdenika - Alicia: www.instagram.com/aliciakientz
2023-01-1741 minStand Unshaken PodcastGet to Know Alicia!In today's episode you're going to learn all about our lovely host, Alicia Kientz! You'll get to hear about how Alicia would spend her perfect day, her favorite form of therapy (it's not what you think) and what the phrase "bridging the gap" means to her. Check out our website: www.standunshaken.com Follow us on Instagram: - Stand Unshaken: www.instagram.com/standunshakenco - Denika: www.instagram.com/heyitsdenika - Alicia: www.instagram.com/aliciakientz
2023-01-1734 minStand Unshaken PodcastWelcome to The Stand Unshaken Podcast!In today's episode, Denika and Alicia will be sharing more about what inspired them to start the podcast and what you can expect from it! They also share more about some of the key differences between the two of them. Who likes matcha more than coffee? Which one of them wants to have a bunch of babies while the other prefers puppies? Get ready to learn more about the podcast and your hosts! Check out our website: www.standunshaken.com Follow us on Instagram: - Stand Unshaken: www.instagram.co...
2023-01-1737 min
FREE & WELL: Self Confidence, Self Love, Self Worth, Comparison, People Pleasing, Anxiety, & Healthy Habits & Routines for Women145 // [REPLAY] Ready to Be Kinder to Your Body? Struggling with Your Fitness & Health Routines? Tips & Tools From a Christian Yoga Teacher on Improving Your Body Image & Creating Healthy RoutinesHey love, in today's episode Denika shares so much encouragement around movement, self compassion for our bodies, and creating healthy, simple routines.
She runs an incredible online community and has a deep passion for yoga.
You'll hear her share her journey with yoga, movement, healthy eating habits, and body image.
ABOUT DENIKA //
Denika Spadafora is a certified yoga teacher, life coach, retreat leader and the founder of The Stand Unshaken Collective and Endless Sunday Retreats! Through her membership and retreats, Denika aims to help women learn to create...
2023-01-0246 min
FREE & WELL: Self Confidence, Self Love, Self Worth, Comparison, People Pleasing, Anxiety, & Healthy Habits & Routines for Women100 // [GUEST] Creating Simple, Healthy Exercise Routines & Habits, Improving Your Body Image & The Amazing Benefits of Yoga (ft: Denika Spadafora)Hey love, in today's episode Denika shares so much encouragement around movement, self compassion for our bodies, and creating healthy, simple routines.
She runs an incredible online community and has a deep passion for yoga.
You'll hear her share her journey with yoga, movement, healthy eating habits, and body image.
ABOUT DENIKA //
Denika Spadafora is a certified yoga teacher, life coach, retreat leader and the founder of The Stand Unshaken Collective and Endless Sunday Retreats! Through her membership and retreats, Denika aims to...
2022-06-0852 min
The Head to Toe Podcastchristian yoga, overcoming unhealthy mindsets, and living an abundant life (ft. yoga teacher Denika Spadafora)hi guys, it's Jisu :) on today's episode, i'm joined by Denika, a certified yoga teacher, life coach, and founder of Stand Unshaken, a Christian wellness community committed to helping women in their health journey! we talk about Denika’s health journey, overcoming body image issues, how faith-based yoga transformed her relationship with God, living a purpose-driven life centered around serving others, & so much more!!
if you’re interested in trying out Denika’s platform, Stand Unshaken, you can get your first month FREE!! the membership includes 150+ Christian yoga videos, biblical medications, devotionals, and weekly workou...
2022-03-2157 min
Wild Hearts with GenneanHow to Stay Healthy While Traveling | Denika SpadaforaIn this episode, Gennean is sitting down with Denika Spadafora — a certified yoga teacher and life coach — to chat all about staying healthy while traveling. With topics like learning how to reorient our minds around holistic health to establishing healthy routines while exploring the world, this episode will give you tons of tips for staying healthy and balanced while traveling!Follow Denika — @istandunshaken | standunshaken.com///Follow Gennean — @genneanTravel Guides: gennean.com/travelWelcome to the #wildheartsclub! Join Gennean and her wild-hearted friends every two weeks for conversations around real, rele...
2021-11-2452 min
Truth for your TwentiesWellness > A number on a scaleWe walk through a mindfulness breath exercise, talk about how Yoga and Christianity can be intertwined, and the generational effects of being unhealthy on this chat with Denika Spadafora. Denika is a yoga instructor, fitness guru, and mindset coach leading retreats helping women to see a holistic view of health.
My takeaway was, "You are so much more than a number on a scale!"
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2021-08-1047 min
On The Job With God5. Working With Controversial Topics as a Christian with Deinka SpadaforaFun Fact: Right before recording the intro to this episode, I ate an ooey gooey brownie. Yum-town! Just letting ya know since I realized in editing my voice sounded a bit funny. Ha! Just was a bit sticky from all that deliciousness! Like eating PB before you are about to give a speech! But, I digress :)
Today’s episode actually was originally set to air mid fall 2021, but it was FIRE so I decided to make it my July guest interview! Why not bump it up a few months when it’s that good?!
My new frie...
2021-07-011h 07