The Obedient Rebel

What does faith look like when life has broken you more than once? In this episode, Allyson sits down with Dr. Michelle Mras for a deeply moving conversation about trauma, trust, healing, resilience, and the kind of peace that comes from walking closely with God. 📖 Get Dr. Michelle Mras’ book: Faith in Motion https://www.amazon.com/s?k=faith+in+motion+michelle+mras&crid=1HAPAXEPTHVNF&sprefix=faith+in+motion%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_3_15 Dr. Michelle shares the story behind Faith in Motion, along with the life experiences that shaped it — from human trafficking and years of trauma, to brain injury, cancer, grief, and the long process of rebuilding faith. In this episode, we unpack: Why peace is not passive — it’s a practice How to return to center when your mind and body are overwhelmed Why faith often means doing it afraid How meditation can help quiet fear and make space for God’s voice What it means to trust God through pain you never would have chosen How healing can be a journey, not a moment Why protecting your inner light matters in a dark world If you’ve ever thought, “How do I trust God when life has been this hard?” this conversation will meet you there. Subscribe for weekly episodes on faith, leadership, peace, and living in deeper alignment. Keep your peace close, your obedience strong, and your rebellion holy. __ Key Takeaways 0:00 — Introducing Dr. Michelle Mras 1:15 — The story behind Faith in Motion 3:45 — Writing through grief and reflecting on growth 6:20 — Growing up in the Philippines and the desire for more 9:10 — Learning to find beauty where you are 12:00 — Creating daily practices that bring peace and clarity 15:10 — Choosing peace when life feels chaotic 18:00 — “Do it afraid” and trusting God through opportunities 21:30 — The story behind speaking with a 16-second memory 26:00 — Learning to recognize God’s subtle nudges 30:10 — Meditation and quieting the mind to hear God 34:20 — Trauma, human trafficking, and losing faith 38:10 — The moment faith began to return 41:20 — Protecting your inner light in a negative world 43:30 — Final reflections on faith, resilience, and purpose __ Additional Resources Learn more about Allyson’s work: Website: https://allysonchavez.com/ Reach out to Allyson on social media: 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allysonchavez_ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allyson.a.chavez 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allysonchavez15 🎧 Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode: https://theobedientrebel.com/listen ✨ If you’re enjoying the show, please leave a rating and review — it truly helps more people discover the podcast. #TheObedientRebel #FaithInMotion #DrMichelleMras #FaithAndHealing #ChristianPodcast #TrustGod #Resilience #HealingJourney #FaithDrivenLife #ObedientRebel #faithinmotion

High-capacity leaders don’t burn out because they can’t handle responsibility. They burn out because their nervous system never powers down. In this episode, we unpack: Why pressure is not responsibility Why success often increases internal tension How your body wires tension to performance The difference between ambition and activation Why sustainable leadership requires regulation If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just relax, even when things are fine?” This is the answer. Subscribe for weekly episodes on regulated leadership, internal operating systems, and building success without living in constant urgency. Keep your peace close, your obedience strong, and your rebellion holy. __ Key Takeaways: 0:00 — Why Pressure Hits Even When Things Work 0:55 — Pressure Is a Nervous System Signal 1:40 — “It’s Not Strategy… It’s Regulation” 2:35 — Pressure vs Responsibility 3:35 — Importance ≠ Tension 4:55 — Ambition vs Pressure 6:05 — Pressure Sounds Like “I Must” 7:05 — Performing Under Pressure ≠ Needing Pressure 8:10 — Why Success Can Increase Pressure 9:25 — Success + Survival Wiring 10:35 — When Things Go Well, Your Body Braces 11:35 — Feeling Trapped by the Life You Built 12:35 — Common Symptoms of Pressure 13:55 — “The Performance Stays. The Peace Disappears.” 15:05 — Pressure Costs Creativity + Joy __ Additional Resources: Learn more about Allyson’s work: Website: https://allysonchavez.com/ Reach out to me on social media: 🔹 Instagram: / allysonchavez_ 🔹 Facebook: / allyson.a.chavez 🔹 LinkedIn: / allysonchavez15 🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app so you never miss an episode: https://theobedientrebel.com/listen ✨ If you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you took a moment to leave a rating and review — it truly helps more people find the podcast. #BurnoutPrevention #RegulatedLeadership #EntrepreneurMindset #HighPerformers #TheObedientRebel

Most leaders track revenue, growth, and output.Very few track the system producing those results.In this episode of The Obedient Rebel Podcast, we’re talking about the KPIs no dashboard tracks—but your body and soul absolutely do.You’ll hear about:Resting emotional temperatureStress recovery timeHow quickly you return to peaceThe hidden cost of successIf your numbers look good—but leadership feels heavy—this episode will explain why.🎧 Listen now.👉 Get the free Obedient Rebel resource:theobedientrebel.com/way__Key Takeaways:02:14 — KPI #1: Who you are when nothing is happening03:00 — Are you settled or braced when life is quiet?11:25 — KPI #2: How long your body takes to return to calm17:31 — Can you return to peace without fixing anything?12:59 — KPI #3: Peace vs. relief13:11 — Relief needs conditions; peace does not18:10 — KPI #4: Cost of recovery after success18:32 — If success requires collapse, it was adrenaline, not alignment__Additional Resources:Learn more about Allyson’s work:Website: https://allysonchavez.com/Reach out to me on social media:🔹 Instagram: / allysonchavez_ 🔹 Facebook: / allyson.a.chavez 🔹 LinkedIn: / allysonchavez15 🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/tpapodcast ✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… #ObedientRebel #RegulatedLeadership #LeadershipWithoutBurnout #PeaceIsTheMetric #FaithAndLeadership #NervousSystemLeadership #ExecutivePresence #SuccessWithoutExhaustion #SpiritualLeadership #LeaderCreateLeaders #Empowerment #Confidence

You’re tracking revenue, margins, and performance—but ignoring the metrics that are actually running the show.In this episode of The Obedient Rebel Podcast, we unpack the internal leadership KPIs every executive feels but rarely names:• Internal pressure• Self-trust• Joy• PresenceThese aren’t “soft” metrics.They’re the difference between sustainable success and silent burnout.If leadership feels heavier than it should—This episode will put language to what your system already knows.🎧 Listen if you’re ready for success that doesn’t run you ragged.➡️ Free resource: https://theobedientrebel.com/way➡️ Learn more about upcoming leadership experiences: https://theobedientrebel.com/leadershipSubscribe for weekly conversations on leadership, obedience, and success without exhaustion.__Key Takeaways:05:52 — KPI #1: Your resting emotional temperature06:13 — Are you calm by default or constantly braced?09:41 — KPI #2: Bounce-back time after pressure11:01 — How quickly you return to center after stress12:17 — KPI #3: Speed of return to peace13:30 — Peace is portable, not conditional15:41 — KPI #4: Cost of recovery after success16:21 — If success causes collapse, it was fueled by adrenaline__Additional Resources:Learn more about Allyson’s work:Website: https://allysonchavez.com/Reach out to me on social media: 🔹 Instagram: / allysonchavez_ 🔹 Facebook: / allyson.a.chavez 🔹 LinkedIn: / allysonchavez15 🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/tpapodcast✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…#ObedientRebel #LeadershipWithoutBurnout #ExecutiveLeadership #SustainableSuccess #LeadershipEnergy #HighCapacityLeaders #SuccessWithoutExhaustion #NervousSystemLeadership #FaithAndLeadership

Most New Year’s resolutions fail by February—not because you’re weak, but because they’re built on effort without access.In this final episode of the series, we step back and look at the full pattern behind the conditions required to access God’s power. Not as a checklist. Not as religious pressure. But as an alignment.This episode wraps Episodes 10–12 and clarifies:Why God’s power is conditional—but not transactionalHow trust, meekness, rejoicing, obedience, and learning work togetherThe difference between effort the Lord loves and striving that leads to exhaustionWhy self-reliance quietly shuts access down—even when intentions are goodAnd how alignment restores capacity without burning you outIf you entered the new year already feeling tired, this episode will reframe everything.🎁 FREE RESOURCE:Download the free alignment guide at theobedientrebel.com/way📍 LIVE INVITATION:The Obedient Rebel Leadership Intensive🗓 January 31 | Salt Lake CityA one-day realignment room for leaders ready to stop operating from pressure and start leading with access.https://theobedientrebel.com/leadership Keep your peace close, your obedience strong, and your rebellion holy.___Key Takeaways:00:49 — Effort without access always leads to exhaustion02:03 — God’s power flows through alignment, not pressure03:36 — Conditions don’t restrict power; they remove interference04:00 — Alignment restores personal access to power that was always there05:07 — Rejoicing and covenant loyalty open the channel to God’s power05:40 — The 15 conditions reveal one core principle: trust07:27 — Self-reliance causes goals to collapse and burnout to follow09:27 — Real change begins with identity, not willpower12:21 — Alignment invites God’s help; effort alone blocks access14:17 — God-given desires require trust and divine partnership15:41 — If it matters to you, it matters to God__Additional Resources:Learn more about Allyson’s work:Website: https://allysonchavez.com/Reach out to me on social media: 🔹 Instagram: / allysonchavez_ 🔹 Facebook: / allyson.a.chavez 🔹 LinkedIn: / allysonchavez15 🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pxsUIMBbLYGju9TS6TGe5✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… #TheObedientRebel #LeadershipWithoutBurnout #AccessNotEffort #FaithAndLeadership #SpiritualAlignment #SuccessWithoutExhaustion #NewYearRealignment #LeadingWithGod #HighCapacityLeaders #FaithDrivenLeadership #ObedienceOverPressure

We’ve reached the final five conditions required to access God’s power.Not success.Not hustle.Not spiritual performance.Power.In this episode, we focus on conditions that have nothing to do with fixing your life — and everything to do with where your heart, worship, and allegiance live when circumstances haven’t changed yet.We talk about:Putting aside current circumstances to seek a better worldSinging hymns as spiritual alignmentRejoicing while clinging to covenantsDelighting in your spouse and their gloryContinual obedience as a stabilizer — not a burdenIf you’ve been faithful but tired…obedient but heavy…this episode will help you identify where power is leaking — and how to realign without burning out.🎁 Free Resource: theobedientrebel.com/way🗓️ Live January Intensive: theobedientrebel.com/leadershipKeep your peace close,your obedience strong,and your rebellion holy.__Key Takeaways:00:11 — God’s power has conditions, not effort-based formulas00:39 — Power depends on the heart, not circumstances01:59 — Stop letting present conditions define your future02:48 — Alignment over evidence: think higher before life changes05:47 — Singing hymns reorders the soul and connects you to God09:11 — Worship is spiritual warfare, not decoration15:24 — Rejoice in your heart and cling to your covenants17:42 — Joy and covenant loyalty together allow God’s power to flow__Additional Resources:Learn more about Allyson’s work:Website: https://allysonchavez.com/ Reach out to me on social media:🔹 Instagram: / allysonchavez_ 🔹 Facebook: / allyson.a.chavez 🔹 LinkedIn: / allysonchavez15 🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/tpapodcast ✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… #TheObedientRebel #SpiritualLeadership #FaithAndLeadership #SuccessWithoutBurnout #AlignmentOverHustle #ChristianLeadership #PeaceIsPower #ObedienceAndRest #GodsPower

There’s a kind of exhaustion that doesn’t come from doing too much.It comes from trying to live, lead, and decide without God’s power.In this episode, we continue unpacking the conditions required to access God’s power—not metaphorically, but in real life.We cover:Why encouraging action matters more than managing behaviorWhy clarity matters to GodWhy learning keeps your heart openWhy meekness keeps you alignedAnd how quiet pride can shut things down without you realizing itIf you believe in God but don’t always feel His power the way you want to—this episode is for you.🎁 Free resource: theobedientrebel.com/way📍 Live January Intensive: theobedientrebel.com/leadershipKeep your peace close, your obedience strong, and your rebellion holy.__Key Takeaways:00:05 — The kind of exhaustion that comes from living without God’s power00:30 — God’s power has real conditions, not vague promises01:39 — The first five conditions: alignment before access02:18 — God’s power begins with receiving, not striving02:49 — Why steadiness matters more than intensity03:02 — Clean hearts, not perfect lives, carry God’s power03:26 — Complaining is a signal of mistrust03:49 — Clarity in doctrine creates room for power05:17 — Exhorting others without control or force06:08 — God’s power flows when we trust people with responsibility07:18 — Speaking truth clearly, not apologetically08:48 — Vagueness blocks power; clarity invites it10:01 — Staying teachable as a condition for power11:01 — Writing as a way to hear God more clearly12:44 — Meekness as controlled strength under God’s direction13:53 — Quiet pride that shuts off access to God’s power15:30 — What’s next: sustaining God’s power over time__Additional Resources:Learn more about Allyson’s work:Website: https://allysonchavez.com/ Reach out to me on social media:🔹 Instagram: / allysonchavez_ 🔹 Facebook: / allyson.a.chavez 🔹 LinkedIn: / allysonchavez15 🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/tpapodcast ✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… #ObedientRebel #FaithAndLeadership #AccessingGodsPower #SpiritualAlignment #FaithInRealLife #ChristianPodcast #FaithBasedLeadership #GodsPower

Many leaders are exhausted—not because they’re doing life wrong, but because they’re trying to lead without God’s power.In this episode, Allyson Chavez introduces a new mini-series on 15 conditions that create access to God’s power, drawn from Doctrine & Covenants 25 and framed for modern leadership.This episode covers the first five conditions, all centered on alignment—how leaders position themselves so God’s power can actually flow.If you’ve been leading with effort, discipline, and pressure…This conversation will help you understand why, and what needs to shift.This is the beginning of a three-episode series on leadership that is powered by God—not ego, hustle, or self-reliance.✨ Free Resource: theobedientrebel.com/way✨ Learn about The Obedient Rebel Leadership Intensive inside the episode.👉 theobedientrebel.com/leadership__Key Takeaways:00:07 — Why capable leaders are still exhausted00:38 — This isn’t about productivity—it’s about accessing God’s power03:50 — Power comes from alignment, not checking boxes07:04 — Stop trying to understand everything before trusting09:18 — Faithfulness when results are slow10:32 — Clean up the inside: power flows through honesty, not perfection15:14 — Complaining blocks spiritual momentum20:11 — Fear drains leadership; faith restores power21:54 — Stillness is where clarity and capacity return__Additional Resources:Learn more about Allyson’s work:Website: https://allysonchavez.com/ Reach out to me on social media:🔹 Instagram: / allysonchavez_ 🔹 Facebook: / allyson.a.chavez 🔹 LinkedIn: / allysonchavez15 🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/tpapodcast ✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… #ObedientRebel #FaithAndLeadership #GodPoweredLeadership #LeadershipWithoutBurnout #SpiritualAuthority #ChristianLeadership #FaithBasedLeadership #AlignedLeadership #LeadershipPodcast

Most high-capacity people aren’t exhausted because they’re doing too much.They’re exhausted because they’ve been obeying expectations God never assigned.In today’s episode, Allyson reveals the hidden reason your energy, clarity, and joy have been draining—even when life “looks fine.” This isn’t about burnout.It’s about misdirected obedience, silent rules, and the pressure-driven identity you were never meant to sustain.You’ll learn how to recognize the voice of pressure, the voice of fear, and the voice of God—and why your exhaustion is actually a holy invitation back to your true design.This episode will feel like coming home.✨ Free Resource: theobedientrebel.com/way✨ Learn about The Obedient Rebel Leadership Intensive inside the episode.__Key Takeaways:00:00 — The exhaustion that sleep can’t fix00:33 — You’re not weak—you’re obeying the wrong voice01:14 — When pressure and fear masquerade as responsibility02:19 — Exhaustion as over-obedience, not overwork02:49 — The silent expectations leaders inherit04:43 — Loud vs. quiet voices: how God actually speaks06:51 — What changes when you obey God instead of pressure07:20 — Why God’s assignments energize, not drain10:26 — You can’t pray for peace while obeying pressure16:00 — Final truth: exhaustion is a signal, not a failure__Additional Resources:Learn more about Allyson’s work:Website: https://allysonchavez.com/__Reach out to me on social media:🔹 Instagram: / allysonchavez_ 🔹 Facebook: / allyson.a.chavez 🔹 LinkedIn: / allysonchavez15 🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/tpapodcast ✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… #TheObedientRebel #LeadershipWithGod #FaithBasedLeadership #HighCapacityLeaders #SuccessWithoutBurnout #EndExhaustion #IdentityWork #AlignedLeadership #PeaceOverPressure #ObeyGod #SpiritualLeadership #ExhaustionToPeace #ExecutivePeace #LDSCreators #ObedientRebelWay

You’re not exhausted because you’re failing.You’re exhausted because you’ve been living by a gospel God never wrote.In this episode, Allyson pulls back the curtain on The Pressure Gospel — the silent belief system that convinces high-capacity leaders that exhaustion = obedience, productivity = worthiness, and burnout = holiness.You’ll learn:how pressure gets spiritualizedthe hidden rules that run your life without permissionthe signs you’re obeying expectations instead of Godthe difference between pressure-driven identity and Spirit-led claritywhat God actually designed through Sabbath, seasons, and sacred restthe four shifts Obedient Rebels make to break free and breathe againIf today’s episode stirs something inside you — if you feel God nudging you toward a new way of living — you’re not imagining it. This is your invitation into Presence, peace, and alignment.Explore The Obedient Rebel Leadership Intensive:TheObedientRebel.com/leadershipDownload the free Obedient Rebel Way reset:TheObedientRebel.com/way__Key Takeaways:00:00 — Pressure Becomes Your Normal03:12 — Burnout From Self-Made Rules07:45 — Overloaded Nervous System11:30 — The Pressure Gospel Trap15:02 — Duty Replaces Desire18:40 — Peace as Confirmation__Additional Resources:Learn more about Allyson’s work:Website: https://allysonchavez.com/Reach out to me on social media:🔹 Instagram: / allysonchavez_🔹 Facebook: / allyson.a.chavez🔹 LinkedIn: / allysonchavez15 🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/tpapodcast✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... #TheObedientRebel #FaithBasedLeadership #SpiritLedSuccess #ChristianEntrepreneur #HighCapacityLeaders #OvercomeExhaustion #PresenceOverPressure #SoulAlignedSuccess #SpiritualLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ChristianPodcast #ModernDiscipleship #PeaceFirstLeadership #SpiritualWellbeing #StopTheHustleCulture

Most people think God is being quiet.But for high-capacity leaders, the truth is usually simpler:You’re exhausted — and exhaustion blocks revelation.In this episode, Allyson Chavez breaks down why burnout, overwhelm, and constant mental noise make it nearly impossible to hear the whisperings of the Spirit… and what to do when your body and soul have nothing left to give.You’ll learn:• The difference between survival mode and spiritual clarity• Why God doesn’t shout over your exhaustion• What happens to revelation when your nervous system is overwhelmed• How the Obedient Rebel reconnects to God through rest, not pressure• The shift that helps you feel God again — without trying harderIf you crave clarity, peace, and a deeper connection with God, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.FREE RESOURCE:👉 Get The Obedient Rebel Way at theobedientrebel.com/way__Key Takeaways: 00:08 — Stop Performing, Hear God Again00:39 — Exhaustion Blocks Revelation01:26 — Exhaustion Creates Static: Fogged Thoughts & Numbed Intuition01:42 — Not a Spiritual Failing, It’s a Capacity Issue03:01 — Burnout Affects Intuition & Decision-Making11:30 — God Won’t Shout Over Your Exhaustion12:00 — Slowing Down is Part of Receiving Revelation__Additional Resources:Learn more about Allyson’s work:Website: https://allysonchavez.com/ Reach out to me on social media:🔹 Instagram: / allysonchavez_ 🔹 Facebook: / allyson.a.chavez 🔹 LinkedIn: / allysonchavez15 🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/tpapodcast ✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...#ObedientRebel #FaithAndLeadership #ChristianEntrepreneur #FaithBasedSuccess #HearGodsVoice #SpiritualClarity #RevelationAndRest #HighCapacityLeader #PeaceNotPressure #FaithOverHustle #ExhaustionIsNotYourIdentity #LeadershipGodsWay #ScriptureStudy #LDSLife #SpiritualRestoration #NervousSystemRegulation

You’ve been told you have to earn your rest.That you can rest when things slow down, when everything’s done, when you’ve finally “earned it.”In this episode of The Obedient Rebel Podcast, we expose one of the most common silent rules high achievers obey without realizing it:“I must earn my right to rest.”We’ll walk through:How this rule shows up as “I’ll rest when things slow down” (and why they never do) Why you feel guilty, anxious, or “behind” any time you try to slow down How God actually designed rest into creation through Sabbath, sacred pauses, and nature’s own rhythms Why rest isn’t the absence of work—it’s the presence of God A simple Obedient Rebel practice to start breaking this rule gently, starting today If you’ve ever felt irresponsible for slowing down, this episode will feel like someone finally turned the light on.🎁 Free Resource Mentioned in This Episode:Grab The Obedient Rebel Way—a simple, powerful roadmap to live in clarity and alignment without running yourself ragged:👉 https://theobedientrebel.com/way🎧 Listen, share with a fellow high-capacity friend, and let this be your permission to rest in the way you were actually designed__Key Takeaways:00:10 – The Hidden Rule01:10 – Collapse vs. True Rest02:50 – How the Rule Shows Up05:30 – The Emotional Cost10:30 – God’s Design for Rest17:55 – Rest as Presence22:00 – How to Break the Rule__Additional Resources:Learn more about Allyson’s work:Website: https://allysonchavez.com/Reach out to me on social media: 🔹 Instagram: / allysonchavez_ 🔹 Facebook: / allyson.a.chavez 🔹 LinkedIn: / allysonchavez15 🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/tpapodcast ✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...#TheObedientRebel #ObedientRebelPodcast #SuccessWithoutStriving #RestWithoutGuilt #FaithAndWork #HighAchieverLife #GodAndGoals #SabbathRest #SacredPause #NervousSystemRest #PeaceOverPressure

Most high achievers are exhausted—and it’s not because they’re weak.It’s because they’re obeying rules they never agreed to.In this episode, Allyson Chavez reveals the silent rules that shape your pace, pressure, peace, and identity—often without you realizing it. These inherited expectations feel responsible or holy… but they’re actually survival strategies dressed as obedience.You’ll learn the top four hidden rules: driving burnout, how to tell if a rule is not from God, and a powerful 30-second practice to return to peace and reconnect with divine direction.If life feels heavy even though you’re doing everything “right,” this conversation will show you why—and what you can do today to lighten the load.DM Allyson the word PEACE for a free next step.__Key Takeaways:00:00 — What silent rules are05:47 — Silent Rule #1: “If I don’t hold everything together…”11:12 — Silent Rule #2: “Peace comes after the to-do list.”15:43 — Silent Rule #3: Self-pressure & self-judgment (“murdering yourself” line)17:05 — Silent Rule #4: “My success is measured by what I can endure.”20:48 — How to return to peace__Additional Resources:Learn more about Allyson’s work:Website: https://allysonchavez.com/Reach out to me on social media:🔹 Instagram: / allysonchavez_ 🔹 Facebook: / allyson.a.chavez 🔹 LinkedIn: / allysonchavez15 🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/tpapodcast ✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...#SilentRules #FaithAndLeadership #ChristianMindset #StopTheHustle #PeaceFromGod #ChristianPodcast #WomenInLeadership #LeadershipBurnout #EmotionalHealingJourney #HealingWithGod #HolySpiritLed #ObedientRebelPodcast

You’ve been told the key to success is balance—balance between work and home, ambition and faith, serving others and saving something for yourself. But balance feels impossible, doesn’t it? No matter how hard you try, one area always wins at the expense of another.In this episode of The Obedient Rebel Podcast, Allyson Chavez reveals why balance is a cultural myth that leaves women exhausted—and how God designed us to live in rhythm instead.Through her story and a practical tool called the Rhythm Reset, you’ll learn how to stop chasing balance and start aligning with the season God has you in. Because true peace doesn’t come from juggling everything perfectly—it comes from walking in His flow.Get your free copy of The Obedient Rebel Way, It’s a 10-minute reset to help you trade the grind for God and reclaim your peace.👉 Get it at theobedientrebel.com/way or scan the QR code.__Key Takeaways:00:00 — Why “balance” is a myth that leaves women exhausted01:00 — Obedient Rebels obey God’s laws, not society’s rules02:00 — Balance creates guilt; rhythm brings peace03:30 — God designed life in seasons, not constant busyness06:00 — How to ask: “Lord, what’s the rhythm for this season?”08:40 — Move from performance to presence and hear God more clearly09:00 — The Rhythm Reset: align your pace with God’s timing12:10 — Go back to church—find stillness to hear God’s voice13:00 — Honor your current season instead of chasing balance15:00 — Trust God to fill the gaps when you slow down16:00 — True success isn’t balance—it’s peace in His rhythm__Additional Resources:Learn more about Allyson’s work:Website: https://allysonchavez.com/Reach out to me on social media: 🔹 Instagram: / allysonchavez_ 🔹 Facebook: / allyson.a.chavez 🔹 LinkedIn: / allysonchavez15 🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/tpapodcast ✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... #ObedientRebel #FaithDrivenSuccess #PeaceOverPressure #BalanceIsAMyth #GodsRhythm #WorkLifeRhythm #ChristianLeadership #SuccessWithoutBurnout #SeasonsOfLife

You’ve followed the rules. You’ve checked the boxes. You’ve hustled and stayed faithful. And yet—peace still feels out of reach. You’re drained, wondering why doing everything ‘right’ still leaves you exhausted. In this episode of The Obedient Rebel Podcast with Allyson Chavez, we’re rebelling against the lie that perfection and rule-keeping prove your worth—and obeying peace as the true proof of alignment with God.Allyson shares her own story of chasing perfection, the moment she realized peace isn’t weakness but alignment, and how Jesus’ words—‘My yoke is easy, and my burden is light’—transform the way we work and lead.You’ll walk away with a practical tool called The Peace Check that helps you shift from pressure to peace in minutes, and the reminder that you were never meant to carry this weight alone.If success has left you exhausted, it’s because you’ve been following the wrong version of it. That’s why I created The Obedient Rebel Way. It’s a free resource to help you trade the grind for God and take your peace back in just a few minutes. Think of it as your first step into a different kind of success—one that restores instead of drains.👉 Get it at theobedientrebel.com/way or scan the QR code.”__Key Takeaways:00:00 — When “doing right” feels heavy01:57 — God’s laws bring calm, not pressure06:47 — Aligning with peace over perfection12:48 — The Peace Check: pause, breathe, realign21:07 — Rebel against pressure, rest in grace__Additional Resources:Learn more about Allyson’s work:Website: https://allysonchavez.com/Reach out to me on social media: 🔹 Instagram: / allysonchavez_ 🔹 Facebook: / allyson.a.chavez 🔹 LinkedIn: / allysonchavez15 #TheObedientRebel #FaithDrivenSuccess #ChristianLeader #SuccessWithoutBurnout #PerfectionismToPeace #KingdomBusiness #WomenOfFaithLeadership #ObedienceNotExhaustion #PeaceIsProof #FaithOverHustle

You hit the milestone, check the box, celebrate for five minutes—and then the emptiness creeps back in. The finish line just keeps moving farther away.If success has left you exhausted, it’s because you’ve been chasing the wrong version of it. In this episode of The Obedient Rebel Podcast, Allyson Chavez unpacks what it means to be an Obedient Rebel: Obey God’s laws. Break your rules. Calm, clarity, and confidence.You’ll hear the unspoken rules that keep leaders trapped in exhaustion—and the simple shift that breaks the cycle.Walk away with a practical tool you can use today to stop chasing and start receiving, and the reminder that God’s version of success restores instead of drains.__Key Takeaways00:00 Intro00:20 Are you exhausted from chasing success that never satisfies?01:10 What it means to be an Obedient Rebel02:05 The unspoken rules that wear you out03:10 Breaking fear-driven rules and anchoring in God’s truth04:25 The difference between God’s laws and the world’s chase05:40 Real-life story: when success didn’t satisfy07:10 The moving finish line of achievement08:20 Why chasing success always leaves you empty09:15 What happens when success is built on obedience10:00 The lie that “more is always the answer”11:10 Tool: Switch the Chase – Step 1 (Identify what you’re chasing)12:00 Step 2 (Stop chasing, start receiving)12:40 Step 3 (One small shift today from chasing to receiving)13:20 Obedience isn’t passive—it’s alignment14:15 Rest isn’t laziness—it’s obedience in action15:10 Redefining success through peace, not pressure__Additional Resources:Learn more about Allyson’s work:Website: https://allysonchavez.com/freebie: theobedientrebel.com/way__Reach out to me on social media:🔹 Instagram: / allysonchavez_ 🔹 Facebook: / allyson.a.chavez 🔹 LinkedIn: / allysonchavez15 #TheObedientRebel #ExhaustedSuccess #FaithDrivenSuccess #TradeTheGrindForGod #PeaceOverPressure #OverflowWithGod #ChristianLeadership #ObedienceIsPower

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Some days, everything feels heavy and you just want to hide under a blanket and disappear for a bit. You want to forget about your worries, and you might even be willing to go through unhealthy roads to do that.Have you ever been there? Because I have, and it's exactly why I'm sharing this beautiful discussion with you today.This episode is for those of you who are tired of pretending that everything is all right when it ISN'T. It’s for the ones who feel stuck in a fog and kind of numb but still hopeful enough to believe there has to be more to life.My guest on the podcast today, the brilliant Hilary DeCesare, gets it. She’s been in the mess too, she's gone through the heartbreak and the burnout, and out of all of that, she created The 3HQ™ and ReLaunch Method: head, heart, and highest self. And she shares all about it today!Together, Hilary and I talk about how to shift your energy for a better life, why saying “I’m done” might be the most important thing you say all year, and how small moments (like singing in the car with your teenager) can become the spark that changes everything.Tune in now to start your own ReLaunch.—✨ Effortless success for the ambitious & god-centered woman begins here. Learn more about The Prosperity Approach here: https://allysonchavez.com/—Key Takeaways:00:00 Intro 00:56 Meet Hilary03:18 What is The 3HQ™ Method?10:57 What are you done with?20:57 What to do when you want to escape33:22 We have something to share with you!40:42 Hilary’s courses—Additional Resources:- Learn more about Hilary’s work:The ReLaunch: https://therelaunch.com/The ReLaunch to a Rich Life podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relaunch-to-a-rich-life/id1510506747- Reach out to me on social media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInThe Prosperity Approach is a podcast showing ambitious, God-centered women how to master their inner game so they can lay down the struggle, manifest their dreams, and LOVE life as they go.- Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode! Click HERE.- I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review.

The healthcare system isn’t broken… It’s doing exactly what it was built to do.It’s not about health. It’s about profit. It’s built to sell sickness, push pills, and silence anyone who dares to ask questions. Today’s guest, Kim Witczak, knows this better than anyone. Her late husband was prescribed Zoloft for sleep, and died by suicide just five weeks later. Her whole world was shattered on that day, but her purpose was ignited. Today, Kim is a national advocate for drug safety. Although she never intended to fight Big Pharma, after experiencing firsthand how misleading and dangerous the system can be, she became an accidental advocate they didn't expect.Drawing from her research and personal experience with the system, she explains how media manipulation and FDA loopholes keep the truth buried, and how your voice, your intuition, and your questions are more powerful than you’ve been led to believe.If you’ve ever felt gaslit by “the experts,” or sensed there was more going on behind the scenes, this episode is for you. Tune in!—✨ Effortless success for the ambitious & god-centered woman begins here. Learn more about The Prosperity Approach here: https://allysonchavez.com/—Key Takeaways:00:00 Intro 01:18 Woody’s story 08:12 The spider web of the healthcare system 14:18 The role of big pharma and the FDA 22:46 The impact of the pandemic and broken trust 30:12 My personal experiences 35:46 How to make a difference 39:36 Outro —Additional Resources:- Learn more about Kim and her fight:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kim_witczak/Website: www.kimwitczak.comSubstack: https://acceptablecollateraldamage.substack.com/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/woodymatters?lang=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimwitczak/- Reach out to me on social media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInThe Prosperity Approach is a podcast showing ambitious, God-centered women how to master their inner game so they can lay down the struggle, manifest their dreams, and LOVE life as they go.- Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode! Click HERE.- I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review.

We’re facing a mental health crisis…And the way most of us are told to “cope” isn’t working. We’re handed pills, told to push through, and encouraged to keep grinding, while our stress builds and our joy fades. The result? A constant state of burnout, disconnection, and emotional exhaustion.In this soul-nourishing episode of The Prosperity Approach, I’m joined by the extraordinary Vesna Matic, a Licensed Master’s Level Psychologist (LMLP) with over 35 years of experience blending science, spirituality, and cultural immersion to help people heal from the inside out. Vesna has worked with trauma survivors, led transformational journeys to sacred sites, and developed powerful tools that go far beyond traditional therapy.We dive into the truth about the mental health epidemic, simple and enjoyable ways to reduce stress, and why reconnecting with what lit you up as a child can be one of the most healing things you’ll ever do. Vesna also shares the magic of her international spiritual journeys and why experiencing another culture can break through emotional barriers in a way nothing else can.If you’re ready to reclaim your mental well-being, expand your joy, and discover a whole new approach to healing, this conversation is the reset you didn’t know you needed.—✨ Effortless success for the ambitious & god-centered woman begins here. Learn more about The Prosperity Approach here: https://allysonchavez.com/—Key Takeaways:00:00 Intro 03:33 The mental health epidemic 06:09 Seeking help and support systems09:48 Stress relief techniques 13:31 Spiritual journeys and cultural immersion 17:03 Medication and holistic approaches21:42 Focusing on Mother Earth23:50 Budget cuts and mental health programs 28:09 7-Day Mental Health Awareness Intentional 32:49 Outro—Additional Resources:- Learn more about Vesna:Website: https://www.visionsforlife.org/Book Vesna: www.bookvesna.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vesnamw/- Reach out to me on social media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInThe Prosperity Approach is a podcast showing ambitious, God-centered women how to master their inner game so they can lay down the struggle, manifest their dreams, and LOVE life as they go.- Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode! Click HERE.- I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review.