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I CHOOSE MY BEST LIFE PODCAST is all about helping you live fully, love boldly, and rest intentionally. Author and physician, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith along with her weekly guests share inspirational guidance and actionable answers to help you experience physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.

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A frightening diagnosis forced bestselling author Diane Les Becquets to confront how little of life we can truly control. In this conversation, she shares how surrender transformed her faith, creativity, and understanding of purpose, and how learning... more

Some losses come without funerals, sympathy cards, or even acknowledgment, yet they still leave us grieving what we thought life would be. Christian therapist Nicole Langman shares how to honor the pain of lost dreams, relationships, health, and unex... more

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What if the path to greater peace isn't getting more answers from God, but choosing to praise Him before they come? In this conversation, Wendy Speake shares how focusing on God's unchanging character can quiet anxiety, deepen trust, and transform th... more

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Strong marriages aren't built on love alone. They also require understanding. In this episode, Pastor Jerome Gay Jr. shares why many men struggle to express what they're carrying and how learning the "respect languages" men need can strengthen commun... more

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Recent Guests

Diane Les Becquets
Author, Where the Water Meets the Sky
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Episode: 371 Surrender Your Story
Nicole Langman
Author of This Isn't the Story I Wanted, Grieving the Life You Lost, and Trusting the God Who Stays
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Episode: 370 Grieving Non-Death Losses
Wendy Speake
Author of 40 Days series including 40 Days of Fasting, 40 Days Sugar Fast, 40 Days of Feast
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Episode: 369 Choose Praise Before the Answer
Jerome Gay Jr.
Pastor, Vision Church Raleigh, author of How to Speak Man
Vision Church Raleigh
Episode: 368 The Missing Language in Marriage
Natasha Kennedy
Author of Lacking Nothing, The Year I Lost My Ability to Eat and Found Satisfaction in Christ
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Episode: 367 When Healing Never Comes
Stephanie Rousselle
Author and ministry leader behind Gospel Spice
Gospel Spice
Episode: 365 Awaken Delight Each Day
Tim Mulgrew
Author of The Book of Us
Author/Speaker
Episode: 363 When the Bible Starts Reading You
Brittany Hogan
Founder and executive director of Empowered to Conquer
Empowered to Conquer
Episode: 362 Serving from Overflow
Pearl Barrett
Co-author of The Trim Healthy Mama books, co-creator of Trim Healthy Mama
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Episode: 357 Beyond Diets and Quick Fixes

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Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Host of I Choose My Best Life

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • My go-to for remembering rest

    Sacred Rest changed everything I thought about rest and honoring the gift and covenant of Sabbath, in life and business. Dr. Saundra’s show brings the relevant topics to life so we can ponder and practice them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erin HustlewithHeart Coach
    United States6 months ago
  • Practical and inspiring

    Dr. Saundra never disappoints. I find that with every podcast guest and interview, I’m not only inspired, but I’m taking notes on insightful tips that I can put into practice right away. Her guests are always honest and vulnerable about their struggles and their successes. Definitely put a “follow”on this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peg Arnold
    United Statesa year ago
  • So inspiring and thought-provoking!

    Dr. Dalton-Smith always provides such valuable takeaways and tangible strategies for improving differents aspects of wellbeing! It's always worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brittany Braswell
    United States2 years ago
  • This is Fabulous

    Yes, many of us know how, but how many know "do". Knowing we have the ability to choose a path creates transfomation!

    Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roseannforte
    United States4 years ago
  • Practical, helpful, encouraging

    Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is such a wealth of knowledge on so many topics and she brings her expertise to this podcast.

    You’ll leave feeling encouraged and also get practical advice.

    Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shelley Hitz
    United States4 years ago

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370 Grieving Non-Death Losses
Q: I didn't know, like my friend, I am grieving, I didn't know that I was grieving. And they have this realization now. What would you recommend as maybe some next steps once you realize that you've been grieving a non-death loss?
Recommend noticing and defining the grief, consider counseling (preferably Christian counseling if applicable), seek diverse perspectives beyond your close circle, and begin practical steps like journaling, prayer, and involving supportive community.
370 Grieving Non-Death Losses
Q: I want to start by welcoming Nicole, and whenever someone writes a book like this, I'm always curious of what the backstory is. What initiated this as a conversation you were having with Holy Spirit that led to this book?
Nicole explains that the book grew from a long period of personal struggle after her husband left, and it became a mission to help others name and witness non-death grief, drawing on her counseling background and faith to offer practical steps and a hopeful perspective.
368 The Missing Language in Marriage
Q: What are the core components of respect in a marriage according to your framework?
Respect comprises awareness, availability, and accountability, with safety emerging as a result of properly applying these components, enabling vulnerability and deeper relational intimacy.
368 The Missing Language in Marriage
Q: Why are silence and space considered important in the context of respect languages, and how should they be managed?
Silence and space allow men to process deeper issues; when respected and understood, they prevent feelings of disregard and help couples reconnect once both are ready to engage, leading to healthier long-term communication.
368 The Missing Language in Marriage
Q: How can women bring up delicate topics without making their partner feel attacked or criticized?
By using the approach of Can I Make a Request? to frame issues as specific requests and giving space for processing, which reduces defensiveness and opens a path for joint problem-solving.

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Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith hosts a wellness-focused show pairing medical insight with faith-based guidance. Recent episodes center on rest as a practical, daily discipline; compassionate living through mercy, journaling scripture, and leadership that prevents burnout. Guests span spiritual authors, Bible teachers, and nonprofit leaders, often tying health, rest, and spiritual formation into actionable takeaways. The show's standout angle is reframing rest as a holistic, rhythm-based practice that supports personal and professional life, making complex wellbeing concepts accessible for listeners seeking lasting transformation.

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Recent guests on I CHOOSE MY BEST LIFE include:

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3. Wendy Speake
4. Jerome Gay Jr.
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7. Tim Mulgrew
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