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Episode 327: HRT 101: Patches, Pills, Pellets and More with Dr Tabatha Barber
In this episode, triple board-certified OBGYN and functional medicine physician Dr. Tabatha Barber unpacks what most women were never taught about birth control, perimenopause, and hormone replacement therapy.
We talk about:
What the birth control pill is really doing to your hormones
Why perimenopause feels harder than it “should”
Progesterone first? Estrogen later? How HRT actually gets started
Patches vs pills vs pellets - what works best (and why)
When hormone replacement helps… and when you may want to wait
How stress, toxins, and adrenal health impact your transition
The 7–10 year “window” you need to understand
If you’ve ever wondered whether HRT is necessary, dangerous, overhyped, or life-changing - this conversation is packed full of information that will help you make better decisions for yourself.
Wednesday Word: Making Room For Jesus This Lent
Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨
Episode 326: Cold Therapy for Hormones, Metabolism & Peak Performance with Thomas Seager, PhD
In this episode, Professor Thomas P. Seager, PhD breaks down the real science and strategy of deliberate cold exposure: why cold can support cortisol instead of frying your nervous system, how it may influence testosterone (yes, women too) and the thyroid via brown fat, and why it’s more about metabolic signaling and mitochondrial health than “burning calories.”
Plus: the surprising research on cold exposure and vitamin D, and the key timing nuance for athletic performance and recovery (pre-cooling vs post-workout ice baths).
Wednesday Word: How God Designed Fasting to Heal Us
Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨
Episode 325: Lent and The Early Church: What Most Christians Were Never Taught
Why do some Christians observe Lent while others don’t? In this episode, we’re exploring the early Church, the origins of Lent, decisions around the church calendar and how Biblical rhythms of fasting and preparation shaped Believers long before denominations existed.
The season of Lent begins soon. Join us for Feast 2 Fast® for Lent!
Wednesday Word: How Dehydration Signals Fat Storage
Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨
Episode 324: A Biblical View of Sugar
Sugar gets a bad rap - but what does the Bible actually say about it?
In this episode, we take a biblical and biological look at sugar, exploring why not all sweeteners are created equal and how God designed sweetness to be used with wisdom, seasonality, and discernment. We’ll unpack the role of honey, maple syrup, dates and the surprising benefits of molasses - plus the sugar I’m using most often these days.
Food fear, sugar shaming and feeling sugar shamed is not peaceful or productive. Instead, let’s talk about scripture, stewardship, and learning how to enjoy sweetness without being ruled by it.
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Wednesday Word: Vessel of Blessing
Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨
Episode 323: Total Load Theory: When Your Body Has Had Enough with Patricia Lemer
In this week’s episode, licensed counselor and author Patricia Lemer brings clarity to so many of today’s complex health issues by explaining Total Load Theory.
From autism and ADHD to anxiety, autoimmune conditions, food sensitivities, mold illness, and chronic inflammation, she explains why it’s rarely a single toxin, diagnosis, or genetic flaw at the root. Instead, it’s the cumulative burden-the total load-that slowly overwhelms the body until it reaches a tipping point.
In this conversation, we explore:
Why “a little bit” of many exposures becomes too much
How food, chemicals, medications, mold, and environmental toxins add up
The opioid-like effects of gluten and dairy in sensitive individuals
Why detox pathways (pooping, peeing, sweating) matter more than supplements alone
The overlooked role of the nervous system, trauma, and the vagus nerve in healing
Why the body whispers before it screams-and how to listen sooner
How reducing total load is an act of stewardship
This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed, sensitive, or frustrated by symptoms that don’t fit neatly into a box and for those who are ready to stop fighting their bodies and start understanding them.
🎧 Listen now and learn what it means when your body has had enough.
Wednesday Word: Personally Applied
Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨
Episode 322: Must-Haves For Your Natural Medicine Cabinet
One of my annual housekeeping rituals is cleaning out and restocking my natural medicine cabinet. This episode walks you through key categories and products to consider having on hand. I’m sharing the simple staples and tools I use for common minor ailments like a sore throat, a headache, an upset stomach, or congestion. This is not medical advice but inspiration on keeping your natural medicine cabinet simple, intentional, and well-curated.
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Wednesday Word: Indoor Grounding
Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨
Episode 321: Real Food From The Farm With Abey Scaglione
From vegetarian to meat eater, from pilates instructor to farmer - Abby Scaglione’s story of real food and radical farming is inspiring. It will make you want to eat clean, cook from scratch, get outside and grow something good for your body and for the earth. Listen in and check out Abey’s book Radical Farm.
Wednesday Word: Godly Compass For Health
Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨
Episode 320: Losing Weight with Protein Sparing Modified Fasts with Dr David Jockers
In this episode, I’m joined by fasting expert Dr. David Jockers to talk about a powerful fasting strategy called a Protein-Sparing Modified Fast. We break down what a PSMF is, why it works for fat loss without muscle loss, how it affects autophagy, and who it’s best for. If you’re feeling stuck in your weight or cravings and want a simple, science-backed reset, this conversation will be incredibly helpful.
➡️ Be sure to download my FREE guide: The Ultimate Guide To Protein Sparing Modified Fast. It lays out exactly how to do a PSMF with guidelines, grocery lists and recipes.
Wednesday Word: Top Trinity Goal
Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨
Episode 319: Biblically Aligned Goal Setting
God cares about your goals, but even more about who you become while pursuing them. The Bible warns against the energy of striving, anxious effort, self-reliance and frantic timing.
In this episode, we’re talking about the “Holy D’s” to help us set goals with God - not apart from Him:
✅ Desire
✅ Detachment
✅ Determination
✅ Discipline
✅ Discernment
Learn to release striving, walk in peace, and create intentions that align with the Kingdom to transform your life from the inside out.
Wednesday Word: Making Room At Your Inn
Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨