I CHOOSE MY BEST LIFE
Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD, Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician, Awar
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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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372 Dare to Wait Well 30.09.2026 21mWaiting can test our patience, challenge our expectations, and expose how tightly we're holding on to control. In this conversation, Kaci Nicole Harlow shares how we can dare to trust God in the uncertainty and allow the waiting to deepen our faith, reshape our hearts, and prepare us for what comes next. Kaci Nicole Harlow's website: https://kacinicole.com/ Connect with Kaci on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kacinicole/?hl=en Get your copy of So Much Better: https://amzn.to/4cKB2Qn I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/christian_women_podcasts/ I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free: https://ichoosemybestlife.com/available-books/ Connect with Saundra: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
371 Surrender Your Story 23.09.2026 24mA 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 to trust God in the unknown opened her eyes to beauty, gratitude, and hope. Diane Les Becquets's website: https://www.dianelesbecquets.com/ Connect with Diane on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dianelesbecquets Get your copy of Where the Water Meets the Sky: https://amzn.to/4isfP1c I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/christian_women_podcasts/ I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free: https://ichoosemybestlife.com/available-books/ Connect with Saundra: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
370 Grieving Non-Death Losses 18.09.2026 24mSome 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 unexpected endings while trusting God to meet us in the story we never wanted. Nicole Langman's website: https://www.nicolelangman.com/ Connect with Nichole on Facebook and Instagram:https://www.facebook.com/nicolelangmanofficialpage/ https://www.instagram.com/_nicolelangman/ Get your copy of This Isn't the Story I Wanted: https://amzn.to/45xIURt I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/christian_women_podcasts/ I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free: https://ichoosemybestlife.com/available-books/ Connect with Saundra: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
369 Choose Praise Before the Answer 09.09.2026 29mWhat 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 the way we walk through life's uncertainties. Pastor Jerome Gay Jr.'s website: https://wendyspeake.com/praise Connect with Wendy on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/WendyJSpeake/ https://www.instagram.com/wendy_speake Get your copy of A Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving: https://amzn.to/4b4Vivk 7 Types of Rest Certification - https://www.chooseyourbestlifeacademy.com/Certification I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/christian_women_podcasts/ I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free: https://ichoosemybestlife.com/available-books/ Connect with Saundra: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
368 The Missing Language in Marriage 02.09.2026 29mStrong 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 communication, deepen emotional connection, and help couples stop missing each other in their relationships. Pastor Jerome Gay Jr.'s website: https://jeromegayjr.com/ Connect with Pastor Gay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeromegay/?hl=en Get your copy of How to Speak Man: https://amzn.to/4fkIxxW 7 Types of Rest Certification - https://www.chooseyourbestlifeacademy.com/Certification I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/christian_women_podcasts/ I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free: https://ichoosemybestlife.com/available-books/ Connect with Saundra: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
367 When Healing Never Comes 26.08.2026 22mNatasha Kennedy shares with Dr. Saundra how living with permanent physical loss transformed "Jesus is enough" from something she believed into something she had to live, revealing how even our places of lack can become places of unexpected beauty, purpose, and deeper satisfaction in Christ. Natasha Kennedy's website: https://kozmos.design/ Connect with Natasha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kozmosdesign Get your copy of Lacking Nothing: https://amzn.to/4ivbMBf 7 Types of Rest Certification - https://www.chooseyourbestlifeacademy.com/Certification I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/christian_women_podcasts/ I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free: https://ichoosemybestlife.com/available-books/ Connect with Saundra: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
366 Every Yes Costs Something 13.08.2026 20mIn this episode, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith explores how to recognize the true cost of your commitments, identify early signs of overload, and protect your capacity before depletion takes over. Discover how intentional boundaries can help you protect your peace while still living, leading, and serving well. Get your copy of Being Fully Known. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
365 Awaken Delight Each Day 29.07.2026 27mWhen suffering, discouragement, or spiritual numbness dulls your joy, it can feel difficult to reconnect with delight and wonder in your faith. In this conversation, Stephanie Rousselle shares practical ways to cultivate deeper intimacy, renewed joy, and soul-level satisfaction through a vibrant relationship with Christ. Free gift: a 5-day devotional to awaken delight in your everyday moments. Get your copy of Awaken Delight. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
364 Who's on Trial in Your Mind 24.07.2026 23mWe often replay conversations, defend ourselves, and silently hold court in our minds. In this conversation, Shannon Popkin shares how releasing judgment, embracing mercy, and trusting Jesus as the ultimate Judge can free us. Take the "Kinda Judgy" Quiz Get your copy of Kinda Judgy. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
363 When the Bible Starts Reading You 15.07.2026 24mTim Mulgrew joins Dr. Saundra to explore how Scripture becomes transformative when we stop reading it merely for information and begin allowing it to reveal the deeper realities of our own hearts, struggles, and relationship with God. Get your copy of The Book of Us. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
362 Serving from Overflow 01.07.2026 27mWhat happens when a leader stops serving from exhaustion and begins serving from a place of restoration? In this episode, Brittany Hogan shares how the principles of Sacred Rest transformed her approach to leadership, strengthened her personal well-being, and helped her lead with greater purpose, impact, and sustainability. Connect with Brittany on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpoweredToConquer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredtoconquer Make a donation to Empowered to Conquer: https://www.empoweredtoconquer.org/give Get your copy of Who Are They Really?. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
361 You Don't Need a New Plan 24.06.2026 20mIf you've been feeling pressure to reinvent yourself, this episode offers a different perspective. Dr. Saundra explores why lasting change comes less from new goals and more from healthier rhythms, renewed trust, and a sustainable pace for the season ahead. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
360 Where Is Your Energy Going 17.06.2026 22mYour life is shaped by what consistently receives your energy. In this episode, Dr. Saundra uncovers the hidden energy drains that leave people depleted and offers practical insights to help you align your energy with what matters most. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
359 The Weight You Were Never Meant to Carry 10.06.2026 23mMany of us are exhausted not because of what we're doing, but because of what we're carrying. In this episode, Dr. Saundra explores the invisible burdens of disappointment, responsibility, and outdated identities and shares how releasing unnecessary weight can create space for greater peace, energy, and freedom. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
358 Is the Life You're Building Still the Life You Want? 03.06.2026 13mIn this episode, Dr. Saundra explores how easy it is to drift into a life driven by obligations, expectations, and momentum rather than intention. You'll learn how to evaluate whether the direction you're heading still aligns with the life you truly desire. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
357 Beyond Diets and Quick Fixes 27.05.2026 24mAre you tired of starting over, counting calories, and chasing the next fad diet? Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison, bestselling authors of the Trim Healthy Mama series, share a practical and sustainable approach to metabolic health that works in real life, not just on paper. Get more health tips on the Trim Healthy Mama YouTube Channel. Get your copy of The 7 Skills to Lasting Health. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
356 Clothed in Joy and Identity 20.05.2026 25mIn this conversation, Angel Price Brown shares how resting in the Father's love brings healing, freedom, and a renewed sense of identity. Together, we explore what it means to return home to the heart of the Father and live from a place of being fully loved, valued, and embraced. Learn about Daughter Encounter. Get your copy of Captivated By The Father's Love. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
355 Redemption in Unexpected Places 13.05.2026 21mDr. Saundra is joined by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young to explore how God's redemptive work often unfolds in the most unlikely circumstances. Together, they reveal how His love meets us in seasons of loss, transition, and uncertainty, offering restoration, provision, and a deeper sense of belonging when we least expect it. Connect with Dorina on Instagram and Facebook. Get your copy of Redeemer. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
354 Courage and Strength for Every Season 06.05.2026 27mDr. Saundra is joined by LaTan Murphy to explore what it means to live with courage and strength at every stage of life. Drawing from the lives of women in Scripture, they discuss how to overcome fear and insecurity, guard your heart, and step into God-powered confidence and fulfillment. Connect with Latan on Instagram and Facebook. Get your copy of Courageous Women of the Bible. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith -
353 Finding Freedom in Christ 29.04.2026 29mDr. Saundra sits down with Portia Collins to explore the message behind her Bible study, Finding Freedom in Christ. Together, they unpack how women can break free from performance-based faith, release shame and striving, and fully embrace their identity in Christ by learning to walk daily in the Spirit. Connect with Portia on Instagram and Facebook. Get your copy of Finding Freedom in Christ. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith
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