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February 14, 2024

Robyn Polk: Crisis to Triumph – 70lb Weight Loss

From Crisis to Triumph: Robyn Polk's 70lb Weight Loss Journey

How Robyn lost 70 lbs and the emotional baggage to transform her life and health

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Recently you may have noticed I’ve been talking around the theme of crisis.

Now it doesn’t sound fun but the reality is each one of us will likely go through a life challenge at some point.

What I want is to help us glean the gold from our life challenges so it becomes the reason why we take an even more aligned and meaningful life path!

Introducing Robyn Polk

In this episode I’m excited to chat with Robyn Polk.

Robyn Polk’s journey from facing a health crisis to completely turning her life around is truly inspiring. It shows how challenges can become opportunities for growth and transformation if we approach them with the right mindset.

Robyn decided to tackle her health crisis head-on, shedding an impressive 70 pounds and managing to keep the weight off for over six years. This remarkable achievement reflects her determination to take back control of her health and wellbeing.

What makes Robyn’s story special is that she realised her health crisis wasn’t just about losing weight. She understood that there were emotional issues tied to it too. So, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery and healing, addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of her situation.

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Change the way you think

Through this journey, Robyn discovered that true transformation involves more than just changing your outward appearance. It’s about changing how you think and live your life. By adopting a holistic approach to wellness, she not only achieved her weight loss goals but also gained a sense of empowerment and purpose.

Robyn’s story teaches us that crises, while challenging, can lead to positive changes if we view them as opportunities for growth. By seeing challenges as chances to learn and improve ourselves, we can use them to create a happier and more fulfilling life.

Life today

Today, Robyn is thriving in her own journey and is dedicated to helping other women over 50 achieve long-term weight loss success. Through her podcast, “Sweet Freedom over 50,” she shares valuable advice and support, proving that age is no barrier to achieving health and happiness.

Regardless of your age or circumstances, Robyn’s story shows that with resilience and the right mindset, you can overcome challenges and create the life you want. It’s a powerful reminder that we have the power to shape our own destinies and rewrite our stories for the better.

Connect with Robyn on IG: www.instagram.com/robyn.polk

Join her Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/weightlosswomenover50⁠

Listen to her podcast: Sweet Freedom Over 50 Podcast

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A year or so after my wedding I did the big chop. If you're not mixed or black you may not be familiar with the phrase. It's cutting off your chemically straightened hair to grow your natural hair back. At this point I was done with living to western beauty standards. This was my first radical act of self love, of loving who creator God had made me. Lets not pretend that longer hair and straight hair has been coveted in our communities, cutting it all off to go curly was not a little thing. Especially 20 years ago. I didn't always love how my hair looked or came out in those early days. Especially as it reached the awkward length phase but I knew I wanted to be able to myself and be ok. Forward 20 years and I'm in a different place with my hair. Some days I have fluffy edges that aren't slicked down 😆 p.s if you want more info on loving your natural hair check out @paigelewinofficial Going natural was part of my healing and self acceptance journey. People still "wow" when they see old pictures of me with longer straight hair and I get it, but I'm in a place now where it won't affect how I feel about how my hair or the how I look today. Healing isn't an overnight thing. If you want someone to walk besides you in your healing journey whether it's faith based or not my doors are open. Let me know if you want to book a coaching discovery call. With grit and grace, Chisomo . . #healing #selflove #selfdiscoveryjourney #selfdisoverycoach
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In this episode, I’m sharing reflections about identity, worth, dreams and why Christ is the only secure place to build from and be rooted in. This episode came out of a voice note convo I had with one of my divine led cheerleaders. We were talking about identity work often found in coaching and self development and why it had been helpful but lacking. I reflect on the impact of right roots in identity, goal setting and following your purpose. 🎧 Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts. And ask yourself: What has/have my identity/purpose and dreams been rooted in? 🔗bit.ly/bnerooted🔗 If you want to be build a rightly rooted business or ministry then check out my course Brand New Era, doors to self study are open until Thursday. It's $99 with a 2 part payment option. It's a 4 module course that will take 4-8 weeks to help you root your identity in Christ, uncover your God given message and tie it together with your story and skills. MODULE 1: CALLED & CHOSEN – ROOTED IN TRUTH, YOUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST MODULE 2: YOUR MESSAGE MATTERS – Gain absolute clarity on your God-given message and why it must be shared MODULE 3: FINDING YOUR PEOPLE - Identify the people you are uniquely designed to impact and why you’re the ideal person for them. MODULE 4: BREAKING THE CHAINS - Identify and heal the fears, beliefs, and patterns that have kept you stuck. ✨ bit.ly/bneselfstudy ✨ Got a question? DM me . . #CalledForMore #LivingOnPurpose #KingdomPurpose #CalledAndChosen #PurposeDrivenLife #DivineCalling #GodsPlanNotMine #PurposeInChrist #WalkingInPurpose #DestinySteps
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Being a Christian Isn't Just a Label — It's a New Identity.

In this post, I share a powerful shift God is stirring in this season: moving from surface-level Christianity to deeply living as sons and daughters of God. This identity shift changes everything—how we live, ask, expect, and show up. Ready to live from your full identity?"

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⁠Brand New Era⁠ the self study course is currently open until Thursday 10th July.

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Being a Christian Isn't Just a Label — It's a New Identity. In this post, I share a powerful shift God is stirring in this season: moving from surface-level Christianity to deeply living as sons and daughters of God. This identity shift changes everything—how we live, ask, expect, and show up. Ready to live from your full identity?" I talk more about this powerful shift in identity in module 1 of Brand New Era. And why it’s key when you want to share your God given message through a business, ministry or gift. ⁠Brand New Era⁠ the self study course is currently open until Thursday 10th July. Watch or listen on the blog: bit.ly/bnedaughter Find out more about the Brand New Era course at: bit.ly/bneselfstudy . . . #IdentityInChrist #SonsAndDaughtersOfGod #RightlyRooted #UnionWithChrist #KingdomMindset #NewCreation #FaithOverFear #BoldInChrist #KingdomLiving #HeirsWithChrist #ChristInMe #FaithBasedLiving #SpiritLedLife #AdoptedByGod
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The dove, the rushing wind and the tongues of fire are ways the Holy Spirit has been described or experienced. 

Today is Pentecost when the spirit of God lit the church and we believers got to receive God's Spirit alive and living within us for personal transformation and to build his kingdom.

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The dove, the rushing wind and the tongues of fire are ways the Holy Spirit has been described or experienced. Today is Pentecost when the spirit of God lit the church and we believers got to receive God's Spirit alive and living within us for personal transformation and to build his kingdom. Be blessed 🕊️
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