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Dr. Ioana Popa

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Holistic Self-Care Habits for the Kingdom

Dr. Ioana Popa is a national board certified Life & Leadership coach, spiritual care provider, physician-psychiatrist, speaker and trainer, with a Master In Theology.

She is the co-founder of Team For The Soul® and the host of the 'Thriving In Christ' podcast and Youtube show.

Dr. Ioana brings a holistic and integrated perspective of science, psychology, spiritual care and Christian faith and coaches Christian professionals & servant leaders to build sustainable empowering habits for the Kingdom, regenerate on-the-go, prevent burnout, move from grief to hope and grow psychologically & spiritually in Christ.

She does that through speaking engagements, leading retreats, online programs such as Wake Up To Your Soul private daily podcast, The Renewal In Action™ 6 weeks program to prevent burnout, and Growing In Christ Journey to grow psychologically and spiritually toward oneness with God-Theosis.

She also leads online Group Coaching for Christian Women and does 1 on 1 Life & Leadership Coaching for Christian Professionals & Servant Leaders.

On a personal note, Dr. Ioana loves to spend time with her husband and their 4 children, family and friends, and to read, garden, pray, exercise and practice contemplation.

Dec. 17, 2025

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