In this episode of The Christian Clinician, host Dr. Tanya Paynter welcomes Dr. Kaylee Alton, a licensed naturopathic doctor with over 12 years of experience in chronic conditions, including complex digestive, immune, and hormone health challenges. Dr. Alton is also the founder of the Confident Hormone Club and an educator within church communities throughout North America on the intersection of holistic health and spiritual growth. Together, they explore anxiety from both a faith-based and evidence-based perspective, discussing the importance of addressing not only physical symptoms but also spiritual well-being. Dr. Kaylee shares her personal and professional journey, including overcoming church hurt, and provides practical strategies to incorporate faith into managing anxiety.Today's Action Steps:• Start by understanding and tracking your physical symptoms; learn how diet, sleep, and lifestyle impact your anxiety.• Build your faith through daily practices like prayer, worship, and studying scripture, making these regular disciplines.• Intentionally declare and meditate on Bible verses related to peace and anxiety to help rewire your thought patterns.• Seek out clinical lab work to identify any underlying nutrient deficiencies or hormonal imbalances contributing to anxiety.• Practice community and fellowship with other believers to support spiritual and emotional resilience.Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Dr. Kaylee’s List of ScripturesExodus 14:14"The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent."Psalm 23:1"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."Psalm 29:11"May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!"Psalm 37:23–24"The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand."Isaiah 54:17"No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord."John 14:27"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."Philippians 4:19"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."Isaiah 41:13"For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Fear not, I am the one who helps you.’"Where to find Dr. Kaylee Alton:• Website: theconfidenthormoneclub.com• TikTok: @DrKayleeAltonEpisode Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to church shifts and spiritual trauma 04:48 – The impact of church hurt and the process of faith deconstruction 06:26 – The importance of daily physical health choices 07:36 – Balancing spiritual and physical causes of anxiety 09:03 – Applying scripture: Casting anxieties on God 14:34 – The role of community and ongoing prayer 16:12 – Science-backed benefits of worship and gratitude practices 20:22 – Taking every thought captive and practical Bible verse usage 25:19 – Physical care enhancing spiritual capacity 29:29 – Understanding and tracking your body’s symptoms 30:29 – Building faith and adding discipline to spiritual practices 33:20 – Importance of lab work and investigative steps About the Host: Dr. Tanya Paynter is a naturopathic doctor and passionate advocate for integrating Christian faith with evidence-based medicine to help listeners renew their health and strengthen their spiritual lives. She specializes in holistic approaches to chronic health issues and enjoys fostering honest, informative conversations with medical experts and faith leaders.Follow The Christian Clinician on Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thechristianclinicianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheChristianClinicianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianclinician/

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