Freed to Lead Podcast

Freed to Lead Podcast

About Podcast

Freed to Lead is where high-achieving women come to lay down the weight of perfectionism, fear & self-doubt & step into the freedom to live & lead with confidence in Christ. Imagine trading the pressure to prove yourself for peace rooted in Him, walking into rooms no longer chained by lies but carrying courage & clarity about who you are & what God has called you to do. Hosted by Kathryn May, transformational coach, author & fellow high-achiever, this podcast will help you renew your mind, break free from limiting thoughts & rise in your true identity as a daughter of the King.

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Episode 87 · 2:50

A Pause by Design

Nov 4, 2025

Hey friend, if you came looking for a new Freed to Lead episode today, you didn't miss it. It's just not here, and that's by design.

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Hey friend — if you came looking for a new Freed to Lead episode today, you didn't miss it. It's just not here, and that's by design.

I wanted to take a minute to share what's happening and why things might be a little quieter around here for a bit.

Last week, the Lord asked me to do something I honestly didn't see coming, to step back, to pause, and to rest in Him for a season. I'll be honest with you, I wrestled with my yes. But this time, God made it clear that He wanted my stillness more than my striving.

So, while the Freed to Lead podcast takes a short break, I'm not disappearing. I'm still coaching and walking with my clients, and you can always book a session at kathrynmay.com/coaching if you feel like God's nudging you to go deeper in your own season of healing or growth.

In the meantime, I'd love for you to binge some past episodes, there are 86 of them packed with wisdom, encouragement, and truth to help you keep walking strong in your calling.

Episode 86 · 58:50

Getting in the Word When You Feel Distant from God

Oct 28, 2025

What do you do when your heart feels dry, when you want to hear from God but can't seem to connect? Tracy Hill joins me to talk about what it really means to get in the Word.

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What do you do when your heart feels dry, when you want to hear from God but can't seem to connect?

Tracy Hill, host of Be Blessed & Inspired Podcast, is teaching us about what it really means to get in the Word, not out of obligation, but out of relationship.

We're going deep on why getting in the Word is the key to hearing God clearly, how to build consistency in your quiet time when you feel spiritually dry, renewing your mind with truth and releasing spiritual striving, how the enemy uses distraction to pull you away from intimacy, and simple ways to make Scripture come alive again in your daily rhythm.

If your Bible has been collecting dust or your quiet time feels more like a chore than connection, this episode will encourage you to come back to the Word with fresh eyes and an open heart.

Episode 85 · 50:21

How to Hear God's Voice, Step Into Your Calling, and Steward Your Gifts with Confidence with Jenilee Samuel

Oct 21, 2025

Have you ever sensed God calling you to something, but fear, doubt, or confusion about how keeps holding you back? Jenilee Samuel joins me to talk about hearing and discerning God's voice.

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Have you ever sensed God calling you to something, to write the book, start the podcast, launch the ministry, or create what He's placed on your heart, but fear, doubt, or confusion about how keeps holding you back?

In this episode, I sit down with Jenilee Samuel, host of the Java with Jen podcast, to talk about how to hear and discern God's voice, overcome fear, and step boldly into your calling with confidence.

Together, we dive into how to recognize and trust God's voice in your everyday life, what it means to say yes to God's calling when the timing feels uncertain, how to overcome fear, perfectionism, and the pressure to have it all figured out, and practical ways to balance family, business, and ministry without burnout.

Episode 84 · 29:25

How to Renew Your Mind and Break Free from the Lies Holding You Back

Oct 14, 2025

Identity theft isn't just financial, it's spiritual. Many of us are trying to fix what's visible while the real issue lies deeper in what we believe.

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Identity theft isn't just financial, it's spiritual. Many of us are trying to fix what's visible, our habits, emotions, or relationships, while the real issue lies deeper in what we believe.

This is your invite to slow down the striving and start doing the root work of freedom. You'll learn how to uncover the lies that keep you stuck and replace them with truth that brings peace, confidence, and lasting transformation.

You were never meant to simply manage your behavior, you were created to let God transform your heart. When you invite Him to heal what's hidden, peace replaces pressure and truth takes root. That's the beginning of real freedom.

Episode 83 · 27:32

How to Replace the Lies You Believe with God's Truth

Oct 7, 2025

Lies are sneaky, they sound logical, familiar, even true. This episode is about how to identify the lies you've been believing and replace them with God's truth.

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Lies are sneaky, they sound logical, familiar, even true. One day they're just thoughts passing through your mind, and before you realize it, they've become the filter through which you see yourself, your calling, and even your relationship with God.

In this episode we're getting real about how to identify the lies you've been believing, why they keep you stuck, and how to replace them with the life-giving truth of God's Word. It's not about trying harder or repeating empty affirmations, it's about renewing your mind, letting truth take root, and walking in lasting freedom.

Behavior modification can't heal the soul, it's root work that sets you free. When you identify the belief system driving your actions, you can finally let God heal the root instead of trimming branches that keep growing back.

Episode 82 · 19:35

How to Stop Rushing Through Life as a Christian Woman: Breaking Free from Hurry

Sep 30, 2025

Hurry doesn't just fill your calendar, it drains your soul. If you've ever found yourself exhausted but still striving, this episode is for you.

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Discover why constant rushing is draining your soul and how to walk at the peaceful pace of Jesus.

Hurry doesn't just fill your calendar, it drains your soul. If you've ever found yourself exhausted but still striving, wondering why you can't slow down no matter how hard you try, this episode is for you.

I'm uncovering three reasons why a hurried mindset is actually slowing you down, stealing your joy, diminishing your ability to lead well, and crushing your confidence in Christ. We'll explore how rushing leaves you anxious and reactive, why it chokes out prayer and intimacy with God, and how Jesus modeled a completely different way of living, never hurried, always present, steady in purpose.

Episode 81 · 45:44

How to Lead with Confidence and Purpose in Christ

Sep 23, 2025

Are you longing to lead with confidence and purpose, but deep down you feel weighed down by shame, burnout, or constant comparison? Cienna Kopischke joins me to unpack leading through wholeness in Christ.

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Are you longing to lead with confidence and purpose, but deep down you feel weighed down by shame, burnout, or constant comparison? I'm sitting down with prophetic business coach and intercessor Cienna Kopischke to uncover what it truly means to lead through wholeness in Christ.

We talk about the healing journey that takes place when you surrender your striving, renew your mind with God's truth, and let His love rewrite the lies you've been carrying.

You'll hear how to tangibly trust God to walk in His provision, the freedom that comes from breaking strongholds, and how to step into leadership that flows from a whole and healthy heart.

Episode 80 · 51:17

Living Well in a Broken World: What Job and Ecclesiastes Teach About Hope

Sep 16, 2025

Life in a broken world is full of suffering, grief, and unanswered questions. Author Daryl Potter joins me to explore how Job and Ecclesiastes reveal God's heart in the middle of pain.

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Life in a broken world is full of suffering, grief, and unanswered questions. But what if God has more to teach us in the middle of the pain than in the absence of it?

In this episode I sit down with author and banker Daryl Potter, who has walked through decades of personal loss while raising a daughter with severe health challenges. Together, we explore how the books of Job and Ecclesiastes reveal God's heart, even when life feels unfair, and how hope can be found in places we least expect it.

If you've ever wrestled with questions like why does God allow suffering, or how do I keep faith when life hurts, this conversation will remind you that God is still good, still sovereign, and still with you.

Episode 79 · 40:09

Identity Theft Isn't Just Financial: Finding Your True Identity in Christ

Sep 9, 2025

Identity theft isn't just financial, it's spiritual. This episode is about recognizing the lies, renewing your mind with Scripture, and reclaiming your true identity in Christ.

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Identity theft isn't just financial, it's spiritual. The enemy works hard to convince us that we're less than, unworthy, or unloved. And if he can steal your identity, he can keep you living small, weighed down by lies and limiting beliefs.

For years, I believed labels like unlovable, unwanted, unseen, and not enough. But when we begin to root ourselves in who God says we are, everything changes. In Christ, you are chosen, forgiven, loved, and free.

In this conversation, we'll talk about what it looks like to recognize the lies, renew your mind with Scripture, and reclaim your true identity in Christ.

Episode 78 · 43:57

How to Regulate Your Nervous System and Restore Rest Through God's Design

Sep 2, 2025

Have you ever felt like your body is constantly in overdrive? Julie Roebken joins me to talk about regulating your nervous system and reclaiming rest as God designed it.

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Have you ever felt like your body is constantly in overdrive, heart racing, mind spinning, and soul weary, wondering how long you can keep going like this?

In this episode I sit down with Julie Roebken, founder of Mindfulhaus and Women Who Rest. Julie is a certified breathwork facilitator, spiritual mentor, and follower of Jesus who helps women regulate their nervous systems, reclaim rest, and rediscover life as God designed it.

We talk about how stress impacts our minds and bodies, why self-care isn't enough, and how to step into sacred rhythms of rest that bring clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection with the Lord.

Episode 77 · 41:30

Breaking Free from Tech Addiction as the Leader of Your Home

Aug 26, 2025

We live in a world where screens are everywhere. Shannon Coulter joins me to talk about how technology is shaping our kids and how to build healthier rhythms at home.

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We live in a world where screens are everywhere, in the grocery store, at the park, even around our dinner tables. Technology tied to us has become the new norm, but at what cost?

In this episode I sit down with Shannon Coulter, founder of Planet Fasa and author of the children's series The Fasa Tales, to talk about how technology is shaping our kids and stealing more than just our time.

This isn't about going screen-free, it's about creating a new way forward. We dive into what constant scrolling is doing to our creativity, and practical ways to build freedom into your home so you stay connected to the right power source.

Episode 76 · 35:14

How to Forgive When It Hurts and It's Hard (When a Woman Listens to God, Part 4)

Aug 19, 2025

What do you do when the pain feels too big to forgive? Part 4 of the series gets real about forgiveness, and how to actually do it.

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What do you do when the pain feels too big to forgive? When the betrayal, rejection, or broken trust still keeps you up at night?

In Part 4 of the series This Is What Happens When a Woman Listens to God, we're getting real about forgiveness, and how to actually do it, so you can have greater peace, experience healing, and find freedom.

Inside this episode you'll learn why forgiveness is about what we choose to focus on, the truth about forgiveness versus reconciliation, and how unforgiveness keeps you chained to the past.

Forgiveness is not weakness. It's not pretending it didn't happen. Forgiveness is strength. Forgiveness is freedom.

Episode 75 · 33:49

When You Feel Stuck in the Waiting Do This (When a Woman Listens to God, Part 3)

Aug 12, 2025

You're praying, you're showing up, but nothing's moving. Part 3 of the series is about how to wait well.

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You're praying. You're showing up. You're following what you think God asked you to do, but nothing's moving.

If you've ever felt like you're stuck in a season you didn't choose, this episode will help you see your waiting through a different lens.

In Part 3 of our series This Is What Happens When a Woman Listens to God, we're talking about how to wait well, because it's not just about getting to the promise, it's about how you walk through the process. We'll unpack why God sometimes slows us down, and how to recognize the hidden work He's doing in you while you wait.

Episode 74 · 19:00

The 3 P's of Discernment: How to Discern the Voice of God (Part 2)

Aug 5, 2025

Have you ever said yes to something that looked right, but left you feeling anxious and drained? This episode covers the 3 P's of Discernment: Peace, Pattern, and Purpose.

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Have you ever said yes to something that looked right, but left you feeling anxious, unsettled, or completely drained? You're not alone, and it might be a sign that you're carrying something God never asked you to pick up.

In Part 2 of our series This Is What Happens When a Woman Listens to God, we're talking about discernment, what it really means, why it matters, and how to start using it in your everyday life.

Inside this episode, I walk you through the 3 P's of Discernment, Peace, Pattern, and Purpose, a simple Biblical filter to help you stop second-guessing and start making spirit-led decisions.

Episode 73 · 10:06

Unshakable Confidence: What Happens When A Woman Listens to God (Part 1)

Jul 29, 2025

Welcome to Part 1 of a new series exploring where real confidence comes from, not from striving, but from learning to listen to God.

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Welcome to Part 1 of our new series: This Is What Happens When a Woman Listens to God. We're kicking things off by exploring where real confidence comes from.

Not from striving in our own ability, performing, or trying to desperately prove ourselves, but from learning to listen to God. When a woman is rooted in who God says she is, she becomes steady, secure and unshakable.

In this episode, we'll talk about what it looks like to move and flow with quiet conviction, stay anchored in truth, and walk confidently in your identity and purpose.

Episode 72 · 37:39

How to Build Resilience Through Prayer to Live Fearlessly and Confident in Your Call, with Kelley Tyan

Jul 22, 2025

Do you ever wonder how God could use your pain for purpose? Kelley Tyan joins me to talk about resilience, prayer, and leading through life's hardest moments.

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Do you ever look at your life and wonder how you'll make it out of your current situation, or question how God could ever use your pain for purpose? Listen, friend, not only can He, but He wants to.

In this episode, I'm talking with Christian mindset coach and author Kelley Tyan about what it really looks like to lead with faith through life's hardest moments. From breast cancer to deep personal loss, Kelley has walked through the fire and come out stronger, wiser, and more grounded in her God-given identity.

We talk about how to build resilience when the pressure is high, and what it means to lead yourself well.

Episode 71 · 30:18

Breaking Through Cancer: How to Heal the Body Naturally with Founder Giselle Monroe

Jul 15, 2025

What if your biggest health battle became the doorway to your greatest Kingdom assignment? Cancer survivor Giselle Monroe joins me to talk about natural healing and faith.

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What if your biggest health battle became the doorway to your greatest Kingdom assignment?

In this episode, I'm joined by Giselle Monroe, a cancer survivor, woman of faith, and founder of WET, Women's Everlasting Touch. After being diagnosed with cancer, Giselle began searching for clean, natural ways to support her healing, and started creating her own skincare products using ingredients she could trust.

In this episode, we talk about surviving cancer and finding purpose through healing, chemicals in everyday skincare, and simple ways to begin transitioning your skincare routine to all-natural.

Episode 70 · 59:40

How to Lead Yourself Well, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Values Based Business with Natalie Lawson

Jul 8, 2025

Are you building a business that looks good on the outside but feels heavy on the inside? Natalie Lawson joins me to talk about leading yourself well without burning out.

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Are you building a business that looks good on the outside but feels heavy, overwhelming, or misaligned on the inside?

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Natalie Lawson, Biblical leadership coach, co-founder of Victorious Entrepreneurs Rising. We're talking about how to lead yourself well, manage your time with intention, and build a values-driven business without burning out or giving in to hustle culture.

If you've ever struggled with overcommitting or performing for approval, this episode is your permission slip to reset, refocus, and run your race.

Episode 69 · 61:27

How Moms Can Step Into the Marketplace and Lead with Confidence with Coach Kelly Campbell

Jul 1, 2025

Do you feel like there's more God is calling you to, but you don't want to sacrifice your role as a mom? Kelly Campbell joins me to talk about stepping into your calling without abandoning your family role.

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Do you ever feel like there's more God is calling you to, but you don't want to sacrifice your role as a mom to pursue it?

In this episode, I'm joined by Kelly Campbell, homeschool mom, author of Deborah and the Motherly Anointing, and coach to women who are ready to break free from fear and step into their God-given assignments.

We talk about how to recognize when God is calling you beyond the walls of your home, and how stay-at-home and homeschool moms can obey God's nudge without abandoning their family role.