Casting The Net - Reeling In Holistic Health - Mondays With Coach Rice

Casting The Net - Reeling In Holistic Health - Mondays With Coach Rice

by Martha R Rice

Mental Health Spirituality

Season 3

The Cost of Silence: The Power of Speaking Up

On this episode of Casting the Net: Reeling in Holistic Health, I have the privilege of sitting down with Army veteran, author, nonprofit founder, and PTSD Life Coach Simone Swartz for a courageous conversation about trauma, healing, and hope. Simone shares her deeply personal journey through military sexual trauma, years of living with undiagnosed PTSD, and the moment she decided that silence would no longer define her future. Her story is a powerful reminder that while trauma may shape part of our story, it doesn't have to write the ending. Together, we discuss what PTSD really looks like beyond combat, why so many survivors suffer in silence, and the practical steps that helped Simone reclaim her life. From the importance of therapy and life coaching to exercise, service dogs, accountability, and finding purpose after pain, this conversation offers both compassion and practical hope. If you've ever wondered whether healing is truly possible after trauma—or if you know someone carrying invisible wounds—I invite you to join us. My hope is that this conversation reminds you that your voice matters, your healing matters, and your story still has purpose. Sometimes the greatest cost is remaining silent. Sometimes the greatest breakthrough begins when we choose to speak.

Fearless Leadership: Rewiring Your Mindset to Lead with Purpose

Have you ever wondered why some leaders seem stuck, despite having all the talent, experience, and potential to succeed? In this powerful episode of Casting the Net: Reeling in Holistic Health, I sit down with leadership and business development specialist Natalie Lavelock to explore the hidden beliefs that often hold leaders back from reaching their next level. Natalie shares how fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs can create roadblocks in leadership, communication, and decision-making. Together, we discuss the importance of identifying the root causes behind those beliefs, rewiring unhealthy thought patterns, and embracing a mindset that allows leaders to grow with confidence and purpose. We also dive into the realities of leadership burnout, the pressures leaders carry behind the scenes, and why emotional intelligence and effective communication are more critical now than ever. Natalie offers valuable insights on leading multi-generational teams, fostering collaboration, and creating cultures built on trust, understanding, and shared purpose. Most importantly, this conversation reminds us that fear was never meant to define us. We were each created with purpose, and becoming a fearless leader begins with recognizing that fear does not get the final say. If you're a leader, entrepreneur, business owner, or someone aspiring to make a greater impact, this episode will encourage you to lead with courage, clarity, and conviction. Connect with Natalie Lavelock: https://www.natalielavelock.com/ https://linktr.ee/natalielavelock

The Wilderness Between Rescue and Promise

Have you ever found yourself asking God, "Why am I here?" or "Why didn't this turn out the way I thought it would?" In this powerful episode of Casting the Net: Reeling in Holistic Health, I sit down with author, coach, and former pastor Dustin Kleinschmidt to discuss the realities of burnout, identity, ministry, unmet expectations, and discovering God's presence in life's wilderness seasons. Together, we explore how years of serving others can quietly lead to exhaustion, how our identity can become tied to significance and performance, and why God often meets us in the very places we never wanted to be. Dustin shares his personal journey through ministry burnout, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and ultimately the lessons that inspired his book, The Wilderness Way. If you've ever struggled with disappointment, questioned God's plan, or felt lost between where you are and where you thought you'd be, this conversation will remind you that God is not disappointed in you, and He has not abandoned you. He is with you, even in the wilderness. Connect with Dustin https://www.dustinkleinschmidt.com/ BUY THE BOOK & BUY THE WORKBOOK https://a.co/d/7tX3sSI https://a.co/d/dxNeO7P

Learning to Live Within God's Grace and Capacity

Are you exhausted from constantly doing, serving, producing, and performing? In this powerful episode of Casting the Net, I sit down with author, Bible teacher, and speaker Katie M. Reid for an honest conversation about burnout, boundaries, obedience, and finding our identity in Christ beyond performance. Together, we explore how easily we can become consumed with doing good things while neglecting the rest, margin, and grace God designed for us to experience. Katie shares her personal journey through burnout, the difficult decisions that required her to step away from meaningful ministry assignments, and the lessons God taught her about capacity, surrender, and trust. We discuss the warning signs of burnout, the importance of listening to our bodies, learning to ask for help, and recognizing that our value is not tied to our productivity. This conversation is a reminder that God never intended for us to earn His love through performance. Instead, He invites us to receive His grace, rest in His presence, and serve from a place of being loved rather than striving to be loved. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure about the season you're in, this episode will encourage you to slow down, seek God's wisdom, and embrace the freedom found in His grace. Connect with Katie at katiemreid.com

The Power of Self-Belief, Self-Worth, and Consistency

On this episode of Casting the Net: Reeling in Holistic Health for Mind, Body, and Spirit, I had the privilege of sitting down with Amy Lenius, Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, to explore one of the most overlooked foundations of success—what we believe about ourselves. Together, we unpacked the powerful connection between self-belief, self-worth, and consistency and how these three pillars influence every area of our lives, from our relationships and health to our careers and personal growth. Amy shared her personal journey through chronic illness, the importance of community, and how resilience is built through both the highs and lows of life. We discussed why self-belief helps us take action, why self-worth determines what we believe we deserve, and why consistency is the bridge that moves us toward lasting transformation. One of my favorite takeaways from our conversation was the reminder that comparison should be used for inspiration, not self-condemnation. Amy also challenged us to develop greater self-awareness, ask deeper questions about our habits and choices, and become curious about who we are becoming. If you've ever struggled with confidence, boundaries, people-pleasing, motivation, or staying consistent, this episode is filled with practical wisdom that can help you move forward with greater clarity and purpose. Connect with Amy Lenius https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/

Rediscovering Purpose Through Chronic Pain

In this deeply heartfelt episode of Casting the Net, I sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Bone — chronic illness coach, author, and podcast host — to have an honest conversation about navigating life when chronic pain and illness completely change your story. Dr. Bone vulnerably shares his personal journey from helping others through chronic illness to suddenly facing his own devastating health crisis after toxic mold exposure impacted his immune system and transformed every area of his life. Together, we explore the emotional weight of chronic illness, the grief of losing the life you once knew, and the challenge of rebuilding your identity when your body no longer cooperates the way it once did. This conversation goes beyond physical pain. We discuss the hidden mental health struggles that often accompany chronic illness — feeling unseen, unheard, misunderstood, anxious, and emotionally exhausted — while also discovering how purpose, creativity, self-compassion, faith, and service can become anchors during life’s hardest seasons. Dr. Bone beautifully explains how healing is not always about “going back” to who you were, but learning how to grieve, adapt, and rediscover meaning in the present moment. Through poetry, journaling, coaching, and authentic human connection, he demonstrates that even in brokenness, there is still purpose, beauty, and hope. If you or someone you love is dealing with chronic pain, invisible illness, emotional burnout, or life-altering health challenges, this episode will remind you that your story is not over — and there is still purpose to be found, even in the pain. Connect with Dr. Jeffrey Bone https://www.drbone.live/

Clutter, Identity & Freedom

This week on Casting the Net, I sit down with author, life coach, and brand strategist Don Suttajit for a deeply transformational conversation about identity, emotional clutter, and the connection between our internal world and external environment. Together, we explore how our homes, habits, routines, and even the things we hold onto can reveal the beliefs we carry about ourselves. Don shares his powerful personal journey of struggling with identity, depression, performance, and external validation before discovering the importance of living authentically and freely. We discuss how clutter is often more than “stuff” — it can represent emotional wounds, old identities, unresolved beliefs, fear, grief, and disconnection from who God created us to be. One of the most powerful moments of our conversation was discussing how identity creates boundaries and how routines, discipline, and systems are not punishment — they are pathways that help align our lives with purpose, peace, and freedom. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, emotionally cluttered, or unsure of who you truly are beneath the roles you play, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Connect with Don https://www.donsuttajit.com/

Losing Everything Became the Beginning of True Transformation

On this episode of Casting the Net, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ryan Reichert for a deeply honest and transformative conversation about faith, recovery, identity, purpose, and what it truly means to heal. Ryan opened up about his journey through military leadership, addiction, divorce, loss, and rebuilding his life after everything he once identified with fell apart. What impacted me most was hearing how God used some of his hardest seasons to refine him rather than destroy him. We talked about the difference between being “nice” and truly being kind, the importance of meaningful conversations, emotional healing, accountability, and how transformation begins when we stop chasing titles and start pursuing purpose. One of the most powerful moments for me was hearing Ryan explain his FOCUS framework: Faith, Opportunity, Consistency, Unconditional Kindness, and Standard. His testimony is a reminder that even in seasons of loss, pain, loneliness, and uncertainty, God can still rebuild, restore, and reposition your life for something greater. This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or afraid to begin again. Healing is possible, purpose still exists, and your story is not over. Connect with Ryan Reichert https://ourprotectordevelopment.com/

Healing Your Inner Eater: Transforming Your Relationship with Food

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with eating disorder specialist and dietitian Jessica Setnick to unpack something deeper than food itself—your relationship with it. As we talked, it became clear that this isn’t just about what we eat… it’s about what we believe, what we’ve experienced, and what we’ve carried—sometimes since childhood. I realized that so many of us aren’t struggling with “food problems”, we’re navigating emotional patterns, inherited habits, and internal narratives that have quietly shaped how we eat, cope, and even judge ourselves. We dive into what it really means to “heal your inner eater,” and why labeling yourself—like calling yourself an emotional eater—can sometimes keep you stuck instead of set free. Jessica shares eye-opening insights on how childhood experiences, shame, and even generational patterns influence our eating behaviors, and she gives practical tools—like learning the difference between physical hunger and emotional triggers—that can shift everything. One of the biggest takeaways for me? How you feel after you eat is often how you felt before you ate… and that right there changes the conversation. This episode isn’t about restriction—it’s about awareness. It’s about reconnecting with yourself, releasing shame, and creating a healthier, more honest relationship with food and your body. Connect with Jessica Setnick: ⁠Jessica Setnick's Website⁠ ⁠https://www.understandingnutrition.com/⁠

Life Changes When Purpose, Authenticity, and Stewardship Align

On this episode of Casting the Net, I sit down with Larry Onan, an author and retired consultant who never truly retired because when you’re walking in purpose, you don’t stop. We had a real, candid conversation about what it means to stop “performing” in life and start living authentically. Larry shared how a life-changing moment helped him realize that too many of us are acting through life instead of being who God created us to be. We talked about how misalignment shows up, how people get on the wrong “road” in life, thinking they’re headed toward purpose, but end up exhausted because they’re operating outside of their God-given design. One of the biggest mindset shifts we unpacked was stewardship. Not just money but your time, your gifts, your life. When you understand that you don’t own it, you manage it differently. You move differently. You live intentionally. This conversation will challenge you to stop chasing feelings and start aligning with truth. Because when purpose, authenticity, and stewardship come together you don’t just survive… you thrive. Connect with Larry Onan https://larryonan.com/

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