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Hormones, cortisol, weight lifting and more! There are so many misconceptions about midlife health for women and there is so much information (often times conflicting) too! In today's episode, I sit down with Erin Henry — Registered Dietitian & Midlife Strength Coach — and we get to the skinny on all these things (and more!) Midlife is actually a season of reinvention, not decline. We unpack how body changes in midlife aren’t a sign that a woman is failing, but how can support herself differently.Erin shares why chasing “smaller” often leaves women exhausted and discouraged, while pursuing stronger reshapes not only the body, but confidence, boundaries, and purpose. We talk about how strength — physically and emotionally — becomes the foundation for how a woman shows up in her faith, family, work, and calling.You’ll hear:What's missing from approaches to weight loss and WHY midlife women need new strategies The myths behind strength training and the truth about "getting bulky"Why so many women aren’t struggling from lack of discipline (but what is actually holding them back)The key factors to being your healthiest version of you in this season of lifeErin shares a number of powerful takeaways that will help you reframe midlife health and step into it with strength--spirit, soul and body! She also shares about her Strong Start program, a 30-day strength training experience designed to help midlife women build strength, confidence, and momentum.If you’re a midlife Christian woman who is ready to stop shrinking and start strengthening — this conversation is for you. Tune in and get ready to rethink what it means to be strong in this season.And be sure to follow Erin on social media and visit her website to learn more about her coaching and programs: ErinHenryWellness.com or over on Instagram at @ErinHenryWellnessFinally, here is a special gift from Erin--a free Midlife Metabolism Masterclass where she teaches women what’s actually happening physiologically in midlife and beyond, and how strength training and nutrition strategy can help them rebuild energy, muscle, and confidence.Click here to access this free live training! And let's be honest, midlifer--we could all use a little more laughter in our lives--after all, it is good medicine for the soul! If you're ready to add some MORE JOY and JESUS into your life, click here to get a copy of my new devo, Holy & Hilarious! I will sign it, pray over it and send it your way! Click here to get your copy today!

Here’s the truth:God is always moving.Favor is always flowing.Provision is always present.This week’s MOVE Monday — More of Victory Everyday — is a brain training--to look for good things.It’s a little holy habit I’m calling: **The Winning Streak--** I invite you to look for glimpses of God’s goodness woven through our day.Little wins. Tiny blessings. Unexpected favor.They are reminders from God straight to you: it’s the message: “You are seen, you are loved, you are provided for.”So no more chasing wins.It's time to begin witnessing them.More of Victory. Every day. Train your eyes to see His goodness, you’ll realize it’s been surrounding you all along.Download a sample of my new devotional, Holy & Hilarious! Click here and get a few days of joy delivered to your inbox! Learn more ways to align with heaven’s algorithm everyday in your life, message me the word KINGDOM on Instagram or email-- shinewithfrannie@gmail.comFinally, if this blessed you, please leave a review and share this episode with a friend, too! That helps us spread the word and bless others, too!

Dominion is in your DNA. Y O U have the power to move mountains.Jesus never told us to beg mountains to move — He told us to speak to them. He gave us clear instruction for facing trials, obstacles, and adversity with Kingdom authority.In today’s episode, I’m sharing my three-part Mountain Moving Protocol — the exact framework I use to identify the obstacle, activate spiritual authority, and take aligned action that sets miracles in motion.We all face adversity. Debt. Diagnosis. Delays. Relationship strain. The question isn’t if you’ll face a mountain — it’s whether you’ll stand before it as a victim… or a daughter with dominion.If you’re ready to stop circling the mountain and start commanding it to move, this episode is for you.Press play. Activate your authority. And try the protocol for yourself.Want to learn more about Kingdom coaching? Contact me here on Instagram or email me at shinewithfrannie@gmail.comAnd if this episode blessed you, I have a huge ask--please share comment and leave a rating! And of course, sharing is caring! Please share this with a fellow sister who might be facing a mountain of her own! Love you to life!:) Frannie

“It is what it is…”“Some people are just dealt bad cards…”“How could God let such bad things happen?!”I’m going to be honest — when I hear these phrases, it’s like nails on a chalkboard to me.These statements reveal something deeper: a victim mindset and a flawed belief system in the essence of God’s true nature.And today’s MOVE training — More of Victory Every Day — is about reclaiming ground. It’s about taking back what the enemy may have stolen and remembering who you are and the authority you carry as a beloved daughter of the Royal Family!In today's episode I share 5 practical tools to come running to the battle lines to defeat the enemy (who is already a defeated foe!) Open your mouth! Speak life over the dead, dry places! Take up your shield! Deflect what comes at you in faith and with the favor that surrounds you! Stand your ground--satan is not the boss of you! And if you're ready to be strengthened in your faith while also strengthening your mind and body — I want you in 40 Strong.This is a holistic, spirit-soul-body strength training program beginning this week and continuing for the next 40 days. It’s a beautiful way to observe Lent if that resonates with you — but it’s really about transformation from the inside out.If you’re ready to build spiritual muscle and move in victory every day, DM me on Instagram or send me an email to learn more: Shinewithfrannie@gmail.comAnd if today’s episode encouraged you--1. Rate the show & leave a review! Thank you in advance! 2. Share it with a friend who needs to remember that she is not a victim — she is victorious! Until we meet next time, sister… keep on shining. ✨

On today's Shine with Frannie Show, I share a humorous story from my childhood about my crazy family vacation to Washington, DC.It's late night, we are lost, it begins pouring and my mom is freaking out--I think we can all relate--metaphorically. It's actually a great visual for how we sometimes feel in life. When we feel lost, lonely, afraid, anxious or stressed--we need to block the outside voices and tune in to hear the voice of God. I share three practical tools to spiritually connect with God and get in tune with the Holy Spirit. I pray this blesses you! If you feel stuck in life, want to hear the voice of God more clearly, or want to have a deeper connection with the Holy Spirit, DM me CLARITY over on Instagram. I'd love to see how I can support you on your journey! Click here and head to my DMs. Also, I'd love if you'd leave a review and a rating! That helps get the word out and reach others for the Kingdom!Until next time, keep on shining!

Today I share a new perspective on a familiar Christian anthem — Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus Take the Wheel” — this is a fresh, Kingdom-centered perspective that may surprise you.“Jesus taking the wheel” isn’t actually how God relates to us. God doesn’t want to hijack our lives or override our free will — He invites partnership, not passivity.Imagine your life as a car journey:God is not interested in forcefully kicking you out of the driver’s seat.He is a gentle, loving Father who waits to be invited into the car.Once invited, He becomes the wisest, most trustworthy co-pilot — speaking, guiding, and directing your path.As Proverbs 3:6 (EASY) reminds us:“Whatever you are doing, remember that the Lord is with you. Then he will show you the right way to go.”This is the posture of a yielded life — not a surrendered steering wheel, but an open heart that listens, responds, and obeys.Sis, connect with God’s guidance to a GPS system:When we make a wrong turn, the GPS doesn’t shame us or shut down.It simply reroutes us.In the same way, God doesn’t condemn — He gently, calmly, and lovingly redirects.Isaiah 55 reminds us that God’s thoughts and ways are higher than ours — which is why we need His voice to help us navigate life’s roads.God gave you free will on purpose.He wants you to choose Him, not be forced.His goal isn’t control — it’s companionship and guidance.Learning to hear His voice clearly is the key to staying on the path He has marked out for you.God is not harsh or pushy — He is a gentle Father enjoying the ride with His beloved daughter.God is not as a demanding taskmaster, but a loving Daddy on a peaceful Sunday drive — present, attentive, and delighting in you.If you want to grow in your ability to hear God’s voice more clearly, yield to His loving direction, and truly enjoy the ride of your life with Him in the passenger seat — DM me on Instagram for information about coaching opportunities. Click hereThe 40 day journey begins next week and I would love to sojourn with you! I’m here to help you grow in wisdom and flow in the power of the Holy Spirit so you can live an abundant life and prosper in every way. 💛

Throughout Scripture, we see the power of words spoken in faith. Decrees are not wishful thinking or positive vibes; they are alignment. When we decree, we are coming into agreement with what God has already said and positioning ourselves to receive what Jesus already paid for.Listen to today's episode, save it, download and even use the following to revise as you see fit and record it for yourself. YOUR WORDS HAVE POWER!And if you're ready to get your financial house in order--aligned with God's Kingdom, join the K⁠ingdom Finance Masterclass: KINGDOM FINANCE MASTERCLASSmailchi.mp⁠⁠This is a 2-part masterclass--the first session is 1/25. Learn more and register here: KINGDOM FINANCE MASTERCLASSmailchi.mp⁠⁠Decree for 2026 .I decree that 2026 is a year of divine alignment, acceleration, and visible victory in Jesus’ name.I decree health in my body, clarity in my mind, peace in my soul, and strength in my spirit. Every system in my body comes into order with the Word of God. I walk in divine health, supernatural energy, and sustained vitality.I decree breakthrough over every area that was delayed, resisted, or blocked in previous seasons. What was stuck is now moving. What was restrained is now released. What was hidden is now revealed.I decree prosperity with purpose. Increase flows to me, through me, and for me so the Kingdom of God is advanced, families are blessed, and needs are met without strain or fear. I will not chase provision. Provision will pursue me.I decree fresh revelation, spiritual clarity, and prophetic insight. My ears are open. My heart is sensitive. My spirit is tuned to the voice of the Lord. I will not be confused, distracted, or deceived. I walk in truth, wisdom, and discernment.I decree fresh oil and renewed anointing. I am not running on yesterday’s grace. I receive new strength, new fire, new hunger, and new authority for this new season.I decree restoration of what was lost, stolen, delayed, or damaged. Time is redeemed. Joy is restored. Peace is returned. Relationships are healed. Hope is revived.I decree open doors no man can shut, divine connections, divine timing, and divine favor. I walk into rooms God prepared before I arrived. I stand in opportunities that only Heaven could arrange.I decree that I am fruitful, effective, and unstoppable in Christ. I do not merely survive 2026. I thrive. I do not shrink back. I advance. I do not settle. I build.I decree that the goodness of the Lord overtakes me, the blessing of the Lord surrounds me, and the purposes of God are fulfilled through me.This is my year of breakthrough, blessing, revelation, restoration, and harvest.I receive it.I walk in it.I build with it.I testify of it.In Jesus’ mighty name, amen.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Marie Lasron Bursch, a Christian practitioner who specializes in brainspotting—a powerful, body-based therapeutic approach that helps access and heal trauma stored deep in the nervous system.If you’ve ever felt like you know the truth in your head but your body and emotions won’t catch up, this conversation is for you.Together, we explore:What brainspotting actually is and how you can use it to unlock traumaHow brainspotting differs from EMDR, talk therapy, and traditional counseling, and why it can be so effective when words fall shortThe connection between trauma, the body, and the brain, and how brainspotting helps release emotional patterns that have been “stuck” for yearsIntegrating faith and neuroscience—how prayer, the Holy Spirit, and biblical truth work beautifully alongside brainspotting for deeper emotional and spiritual healingThis episode is especially powerful for believers who desire freedom not just intellectually, but somatically—in their bodies, emotions, and spirit. Healing is not only possible… it’s available.Connect with Marie: Marie (Larson) BurschLife Consultant/BrainspotterMarie@vibrantlifeconsulting.comwww.vibrantlifeconsulting.com651-324-4799

What is the first attribute you think of when I say, "God"? Well, for most it is NOT the word "FUN" but guess what? If we love to laugh, play and have fun, ANNNNDDD we are made in Our Daddy's image, why wouldn't He be fun, too!?!? That is the focus of my 31-Day Devotional: Holy & Hilarious! You see, back in August, I was not in a good place. Truly, it was a dark time, and it scared me. And it was in that place of despair, I remembered something powerful: the happiest book in the Bible—Philippians—was written by Paul while he was in prison. Yep. You heard that correctly. That truth changed everything for me. You see, from dark places and hard seasons, light still shines. In fact, it’s often through the cracks that God’s light radiates the brightest. So during this season, I decided to focus my hurt into healing--and we all know that laughter is good for the soul, so i took my talent of writing, paired it with my gift of making others laugh through funny memes on my social media handles, and typed an entry a day! Today I share an excerpt from the book that I think will give you a little chuckle, and lighten up your day, too! Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4jxC44o

My big brother and I don't look alike, yet we have a common thread: a passion to help others get healthier from the inside out! Today we head first into the following: Why “flu season” isn’t real—and what’s actually happening in your body during colder monthsSupplements--are OTC ok? If so, what to look for?The two key words that can keep you on track with your health goals through the holidays (especially when the cookies and casseroles start calling 👀)The surprising inflammation ingredient you’d never expect (hint: it’s NOT sugar… though yes, sugar plays its role too)3 faith-based wellness practices you can start today—no supplements, no fancy tools, no extra spendingHow spirit-led stewardship of your body can strengthen your immune systemA holistic, Kingdom-centered approach to staying well this winter—spirit, soul, and bodyThis episode is packed with simple, practical, science-backed AND faith-led steps you can take today to stay well, feel energized, and avoid those holiday health crashes.

Hey gorgeous girl—today’s conversation is one that is essential, not just around Thanksgiving, but for a lifestyle! I’m sitting down with my friend, Virginia Wear Kujabi—an international speaker, author, and host of The Formed Life podcast. We unpack what it really means to live a life of gratitude, and live life beyond a transaction--"I do this for you, and You do this for me, God!" Virginia shares how her journey with gratitude began with a friend highlighting--"I don't see any gratitude in your life." Gosh! Don't we all need those kinds of friends!?! Through that wake-up call, she discovered gratitude as a spiritual practice, not just a feeling. She walks us through how giving thanks, before seeing the outcome, opens our eyes to God’s fingerprints all over our lives. (For more on that, read Hebrews 11:6) Virginia shares how gratitude has become a way life and a means of intimacy with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! This episode offers practical insights and tactics to try as you seek to add more gratitude to your life beginning today! 💛 Share this episode with anyone who needs a little more gratitude in their lives--which is most likely everyone you know! And go check out Virginia on IG @vwear, find her podcast The Formed Life, and pick up a copy of her book, In Everything Give Thanks! (links below!) MORE ABOUT VIRGINIA! Virginia Wear Kujabi is an international speaker, author, and certified spiritual director whose audiences have included the Colombian government and the NFL. She is the author of In Everything Give Thanks: A Guide to Transformational Gratitude and host of The Formed Life Podcast. In 2025 she launched The Formed Life, a movement equipping followers of Jesus with spiritual practices and creative resources for intimacy with the Trinity and formation like Jesus. Virginia lives, serves and creates in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio with her husband and son.Link to book on Gratitude  In Everything Give Thanks: a Guide to Transformational Gratitude https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Give-Thanks-Transformational-Gratitude/dp/B086Y6J4KG?crid=35WW0PX40BDU1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UrE9vCoeewIiNrBj9CgTkH_blxvY357eGX3_9inAtOYKytHcastvkBGaB4eMlce-eAESIeVmvcjkfzJrCiTEAc56oXNi6J2FDDpUqgGwHfA.9ZJPQKi_kAVcaD0gTwdA-2Mgy4aauFIAA_Eo16eWmWE&dib_tag=se&keywords=In+everything+give+thanks+virginia+wear&qid=1759932768&sprefix=in+everything+give+thanks+virginia+wear+,aps,107&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=virginiakujab-20&linkId=56c47990cf5e8e5eaf9c1da2f04eebf8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

In today’s episode, I sit down with grief coach and founder of Grace for Living After Loss, Kelli Nielsen — a woman who has walked through unthinkable heartbreak and still radiates hope.Kelli lost her mother to suicide shortly after leading her to Christ…Then months later, her teenage son died from an accidental overdose.She knows the depths of grief — and the path to rebuilding a life filled with purpose, joy, and peace.Kelli shares: 🕊 Her mission to flip the outdated grief narrative on its head debunk the idea that, "You will never get over losing someone."🧠 What happens in your brain during grief — and how you can you retrain it to move from survival to restoration🎄 Why the holidays trigger hidden pockets of grief — and Kelli’s simple, science-backed, faith-rooted strategies to walk through this season with graceThrough a powerful blend of faith principles and neuroscience, Kelli teaches practical, grounded tools for navigating grief — especially during the emotionally charged holiday season.More about Kelli: Kelli Nielsen is a grief recovery coach, speaker, and neuroscience expert who believes healing isn’t random — it’s strategic. After losing her mother to suicide and her son to an overdose, Kelli refused to accept the belief that grief lasts forever. She combined faith and brain science to create The Grief Relief Process, a proven framework that rewires the mind for peace, purpose, and joy. Kelli is on a mission to flip the outdated grief narrative on its head and show the world that the same brain that holds pain also holds the power to heal. Connect with Kelli!https://www.facebook.com/kellijnielsen/https://www.youtube.com/@Graceforlivingafterlosshttps://www.tiktok.com/@graceforlivingafterlossMain Website: https://graceforlivingafterloss.com/Details about her signature program: https://griefreliefaccelerator.com/home-pageYou're Not Crazy, You're Grieving: https://griefassessment.com/bookFree Resource: 7 Mistakes Grieving People Make That are Keeping Them Stuck: https://griefassessment.com/7mistakes

🎙️ How to Date with Divine Clarity and Avoid the Holiday Hook-Up HypeDating in midlife doesn’t have to feel like a game of emotional dodgeball. In this empowering conversation, I sit down with Tara Brod, a certified dating coach and mentor for midlife women who are ready to date with confidence, clarity, and conviction.Tara helps women rediscover their worth, release old dating patterns, and align with relationships that reflect their God-given value.💫 In this episode, we dive into:Where to actually meet good, quality men (yes, they exist!)What stops women from finding true, lasting love—and how to break free from those patternsWhy your energy, confidence, and boundaries are more magnetic than any dating appThe truth behind Tara’s powerful reminder: “Let them find you—you’re the prize.”If you’ve been tempted by the “holiday hook-up hype,” take a deep breath and tune in. This conversation will help you pause, pray, and date with divine clarity.✨ Listen now—and remember, your value doesn’t decrease based on someone else’s inability to see it.______podcast description/bio: Tara Brod is a dating coach and the host of Talk with Tara, a podcast for women navigating midlife love, reinvention, and real-life relationships. Blending years of executive communications experience with coaching, Tara turns big ideas into practical steps—from first dates to lasting partnership—delivered with warmth, candor, and a dash of humor. Connect on Instagram @talkwithtarapodcast or email talkwithtarapodcast@gmail.com. Listen to Talk with Tara on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-with-tara-dating-divorce-womens-midlife-wisdom/id1792462697?i=1000732690272

God's Word reminds us that our bodies are not our own, rather the dwelling place for the Holy Spirit.  1 Corin 6:19 Additionally, we learn from the wisdom of Proverbs that, "A wise woman builds her house but with her own hands, a foolish one tears it down."  Prov 24:3-4 As we continue in our New Year Bible study, may you be reminded that you are the builder of your house, but God is the architect!  Tune in to hear some real-life practical application for building your house in 2022!

Today's episode is bittersweet--I share the new assignments God is revealing to me to in order to complete my God-given calling.  For now, grace has lifted from Shine, but God has opened new doors and aligned relationships for new and exciting endeavors. I share more about this revelation  I pray that as you listen to this message, you glean wisdom from: Abraham about sacrificing your "promise child" on the altar Moses about using the resources that are currently in your hand Paul as to what to leave behind and what direction to press onward CS Lewis about the roller coaster adventure of a life sold out for Jesus JRR Tolkien about moving forward with the sword in your hand despite your nervously beating heart Take time to reflect: Do you know your God-given calling and your current assignment?  What is God calling you to leave behind in 2022 and step into in 2023? Where do you need to "rest" in life? Where has the grace lifted in your life? What brings you peace currently? I pray this episode blesses you, dear one.  Until we meet next time, keep Shining! 

I am curious: when do you take down your Christmas decorations? So often the spirit of generosity and Christmas giving and living seem to fade when we take the tree, lights and angels down and store them again until next year.  In today's episode, I invite you to dive into Isaiah 9 again and see how you can call upon The Name above every other name and add light to the darkness that might be upon your life's circumstances. 

This summer I had the privilege of meeting an amazing woman and fellow sister-in-Christ at a healing ministry school in Georgia. Rebekah Tart Wiens is a wife, mama, and former RN with a remarkable healing testimony from a near-death brain aneurysm. While she realizes Jehovah Rapha is the Ultimate Healer, she has implemented a number of healthy lifestyle practices into her daily life, including a wonderful supplement that has helped her heal and maintain exceptional health from the inside out!   Tune in to today's episode for faith-based inspiration and hope for your own health journey and insight as to the practices Rebekah implements to live fully, just as God intended! 3 John 2 & John 10:10 

While the themes of Advent are peace, hope, love and joy, sometimes it is difficult to feel or experience them in the busyness of life and the many happenings of this world! But the prophet Amos has a divine Word that reminds us of the hope that is on its way on Christmas day! As believers, we can experience HOPE through the coming of Jesus--God made flesh, Emmanuel! Tune in to today's show for a spontaneous download of what God has spoken to me from Amos 9:11-15 MSG: Let's decree and declare, God is going to SUDDENLY do it! “But also on that Judgment Day I will restore David’s house that has fallen to pieces. I’ll repair the holes in the roof, replace the broken windows, fix it up like new. David’s people will be strong again and seize what’s left of enemy Edom, plus everyone else under my sovereign judgment.” God’s Decree. He will do this. 13-15 “Yes indeed, it won’t be long now.” God’s Decree. “Things are going to happen so fast your head will swim, one thing fast on the heels of the other. You won’t be able to keep up. Everything will be happening at once—and everywhere you look, blessings! Blessings like wine pouring off the mountains and hills. I’ll make everything right again for my people Israel: “They’ll rebuild their ruined cities. They’ll plant vineyards and drink good wine. They’ll work their gardens and eat fresh vegetables. And I’ll plant them, plant them on their own land. They’ll never again be uprooted from the land I’ve given them.” God, your God, says so.

The holidays bring lots of social gatherings, which can sometimes be awkward or uncomfortable. Today I share three tips  for memorable conversations & meaningful connections with everyone--from casual acquaintances to long-time family and friends!

One week prior to the Equipped retreat this year, the Airbnb hostess cancelled the reservation. Full on cancellation just 8 days before the retreat for the dozen ladies coming to Florida!   In today's episode, I share some tips to navigate life's unexpected happenings with the Holy Spirit as your guide! (I wish I would've followed them myself prior to the retreat!)   Tune in to today's show for some timely tips as you usher in this joyous, jubilant time of year and heed the Holy Spirit's voice as God adds some excitement and ADVENTure to your ADDvent season!  And if you gleaned some wisdom from today's show, please pray it forward to a friend who might benefit from this, too.  Oh, and while you are here, be sure to leave a rating and review! Bless you, dear one!