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Welcome to The Gilded Branch — the podcast where faith meets wellness.
If you’re a Christian ready to break free from cycles of defeat in your health and step into lasting victory, you’re in the right place. Here, we don’t chase trends—we pursue transformation through Christ. Each episode, we’ll explore biblical truth, practical health strategies, and Spirit-led encouragement to help steward your health for God’s glory.

John 15:5
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”

Mary:
Tree of Life Health & Wellness
treeoflifehealthwellness.com

Felicia:
PURE GOLD
puregoldhealthcoaching.com

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Resource Center

Here, you'll find a collection of resources shared throughout the episodes— including Bible verses, spiritual encouragement, wellness tools, and products— all thoughtfully curated to support and strengthen you on your health and wellness journey.

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The Plate Method

The Plate Method illustrates what a person's general consumption should look like for balanced nutrition. This would be achieved by completing two of these plates with the approximate servings shown. Again, we are not doctors or nurses so this is just a generic illustration not intended for those with special needs or underlying conditions. Please speak to your doctor before adjusting anything, first!

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The Blank Plate Method

This tool is intended for use on one's phone or printed out for temporary reference, to help identify nutritional gaps in one's day. Again, as mentioned in the episode, the idea is not to use this forever, but simply to see what is out of balance. Then, once that awareness is built, use the Plate Method above that is filled in and adjust your daily intake accordingly. We are not doctors or nurses so this is just a generic illustration not intended for those with special needs or underlying conditions. Please speak to your doctor before adjusting anything, first!

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Application

Whether it’s writing out Bible verses as reminders during times of temptation or struggle, setting aside regular moments throughout the day, or pairing the habit of prayer with an existing routine—like brushing your teeth—these simple practices can help you stay spiritually surrendered and aligned with the Lord’s guidance.

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Verse Guide to Surrender

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Verse Guide to Surrender

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Verse Guide to Surrender

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In this episode, we explore why stewardship is the foundation of your health decisions, how surrender flows from understanding that foundation, and what it truly means to wait on the Lord when progress feels slow.

Tools mentioned in the show can be found in the Resource Center on Podbean or by clicking the link below:

Resources

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