If Only I Were Wiser

Blake Guichet is a writer and founder of the Crappy Christian Co., which aims to teach women how to use their God-given gifts for the Kingdom. She is the host of the popular podcast Confessions of a Crappy Christian—a weekly show that specializes in conversations with guests about their passions, struggles, and all the things they aren’t sure they can talk about. Blake is a proud Enneagram 8, American history buff, and playlist enthusiast, and her primary goal in all aspects of her ministry is to tell the truth while always pointing people to Jesus. In this episode we chat about what imposter syndrome is really, how to listen to God's voice, and finding joy in the midst of grumbling.  Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website All things Girl Named Blake + Blake on IG

Annika is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She is a women’s health nutritionist specializing in the HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis), cookbook author, and recipe developer. Her goal is to help women return to the way God designed them to eat and live. In a world where diet culture and being skinny is valued over true health and wellness, her purpose is to show women how much more there is to life when they break through the lies and get back to their purpose. In this episode, Annika breaks down what true femininity looks like through Proverbs 31 instead of the lens of masculine hustle culture. Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Annika on IG Well+ Fed community with Laura Lyons

Phylicia Masonheimer is the author of the nationally bestselling books Stop Calling Me Beautiful (2020) and The Flirtation Experiment (2021), host of Verity Podcast (reached 1 million downloads in Nov. 2021), and CEO of Every Woman a Theologian. She lives in northern Michigan with her husband, Josh, and three children. Phylicia's heart is to help discern truth, create confidence in what (or really who) you believe in, and live with your faith on display, and that is exactly what we covered in this episode. She believes every woman should be a theologian, no matter the stage of life and how to create healthy spiritual rhythms to grow deeper as a believer whether you are a mama at home and raising littles, or out in the world navigating healthy spiritual community and leadership. Phylicia gives us the tools to equip ourselves for spiritual health through different seasons of life, and how to hold fast to truth for your family. Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Phylicia on Instagram Verity Podcast Raising Cross Formed Kids Everywomanatheologian.com

In this episode, I take you right into one of the funniest experiences I've had to date. We dive into how my driving instructor having an accident mid driving lesson, mirrors how we can approach creating habits for contentment in the crappy seasons of life. Our community sent in some of the ways they struggle in finding contentment in chaos, and how sometimes christian communities fail to provide true support in suffering. Listen in to hear how you can create tangible steps forward towards peace in pain. Be sure to listen to the end, for an exclusive reveal into the next big thing coming for the Living Wisely Well community! Episode highlighlights can be found on the Living Wisely Well website.

Bailey Turner, is a 25-year old fitness entrepreneur. She is married to her husband Zachary & has two morkie puppies (Ziggy & Jax). Bailey is on here motherhood journey after she gave birth to her rainbow baby girl, Marlow Marie! They currently reside in southern Utah but are both born and raised in the Midwest (a small WI town to be exact)! Bailey uses her platform to share the real & raws of motherhood, as well as tips & tricks to starting your fitness journey & living a healthy balanced lifestyle. And that is exactly what we cover in this episode! Bailey lays out the struggle of bounce back culture, especially within her influence in the fitness industry and how she hopes to encourage other women and her daughter to change the story and celebrate our bodies! Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Bailey on Instagram Bodyfitbalance Website + Programs Motherhood Lifestyle Blog

Tori is a down to earth communicator, coach, and Bible teacher who engages people with her authenticity, humor, and passion for God and His word. Whether on stage speaking, coaching her clients, or sitting snuggled on a couch with a friend, her goal is to move others toward God in their story and live for eternity, now. Her journey as a work-from-home mom began in support of her husband, Matt, and his traveling band, I AM THEY. After almost a decade-long career in online sales and health coaching, while also balancing motherhood, ministry, and homeschooling, Tori felt herself reaching a point of burnout.God met her with one question: "Are you working from worth, or for it?" Realizing she had placed much of her identity in the results she was producing for God rather than in the God she was working for, this began a two-year journey of healing from chronic stress and striving that led to her online course and mentorship program, "Work from Worth" that was launched in 2021. Alongside her personal coaching programs and courses, she serves as the program director for Freedom Movement, a nonprofit organization providing trauma-informed, Biblically-sound, and spirit-filled trainings and coaching certifications. Her and her husband, Matt, and two children, Micaiah and Amara, live in the Tennessee countryside just south of Nashville and serve at the The Belonging Co in Columbia, TN. In this episode we break down the walls holding us back in our own stories, so we can find healing and freedom in the calling set before us. Whether you're a mama, woman in the workforce, or finding yourself in the in between -- this episode is just for you. Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Tori on Instagram + Tori Hein Website Freedom Movement Cohort

Laura is a 25 year old non-profit fundraiser and podcaster living in Austin, TX. Laura hosts a podcast called Almost Somebody Podcast, where she helps listeners find their next right step, reminding them that they are Already Somebody. The podcast was born out of God's faithfulness to her and hopes that she can meet listeners with hope and help, wherever they are right now. In this episode we had a blast talking about all things beautiful and hard about doing adult life in your 20s after a world shut down. LA shares her incredible story about how she's fought for truth and healing despite all the ways the world has tried to lead her astray. Come hang out with us as we chat about worst dating experiences, our own woman at the well moments and how the health industry can only take you so far.  Episode Highlights  + LA's resources on Living Wisely Well Website Laura's story Big bad dates Finding God's kindness in transition Finding freedom from alcohol Woman at the well moments Healing through vulnerability Building community as a grown human post college Diving into community head first Discernment in building healthy friendships Good and bad parts of social media while healing Becoming Tik Tok famous + setting expectations When God gives you a gut check State of your heart exercise Rawness in insecurities LA's bleeding woman story The Emotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson Can't heal body without mind + soul work Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero True healthy stewardship Keep it simple + trust your gut Connect with Laura on Instagram Almost Somebody Podcast  & IG @almostsomebodypodd

Natosha Ash is a dedicated and passionate health and wellness advocate with a unique background in genetics and genomics, naturopathic medicine, and nutrigenomics. Her deep knowledge of these subjects has given her a holistic perspective on health and wellness that she shares freely with her community. As someone who understands the importance of using science and nature to promote optimal health, Natosha has made it her life's work to share her knowledge with others. Her mastery in Genetics and Genomics allows her to look at health and wellness from a unique angle, and she leverages this knowledge to promote positive lifestyle changes in others. In addition to her work in the health and wellness field, Natosha is also committed to giving back to her community. She believes that access to information and education is critical to promoting positive lifestyle changes, and she is dedicated to sharing her knowledge to help others achieve optimal health. In this episode she shares her own experiences in the hurt of discrimination and invalidation of pain as a provider and patient.  Episode Highlights + Natosha's Recommendations on Living Wisely Well Website Episode Highlights: Natosha's start to her education Feeling like you don't belong Racial discrimination in medical school 14:00-14:30 17:30-18:00 Choosing to walk away + finding freedom 22:00 "do you need to be HERE to do what you need to do" 22:30 Discrimination at the bedside stories Plagiarism + "content colonization" in social media Invalidation of pain as medical student + as a patient Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn Medical Apartheid by Harriet Washington Vitamin D testing + Melanoma in Black individuals Brown Skin Matters IG Killing the Black Body by Dorothy Roberts 54:30-55 Connect with Natosha on Instagram ⁠Natosha's Naturology Skincare⁠ Connecting Women of Color to Culturally Sensitive Providers: Health in Her Hue Website⁠

Shawna is the founder and owner of A Little Less Toxic, follower of Jesus, wife to Damien, mother to two littles, a devoted credentialed teacher now serving and educating her children at home as well as her online community. After battling chronic health issues for many years that nearly cost her life, she decided it was time to try something different that would have a lasting impact. Through intentional and mindful changes over time, she began a journey that left her pain free for the first time in several years. We break down all of that and more in this episode, and Shawna gives tangible tips to eliminate toxicity in our mind, body, soul and environment through the hard things life throws at us. Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Shawna online: Instagram + Her Website Buy her book- A Healthier Home: The Room by Room Guide to Make Any Space A Little Less Toxic wherever books are sold or on Amazon

Brittany Dawn is a born and raised Texan, wife, foster mom, and founder of She Lives Freed. In 2019, she had a radical, unexplainable incomprehensible encounter with Jesus that would forever change her life. Since that night, no aspect of her life has looked the same. She has walked through excruciating seasons of pruning, navigated divorce, miscarriage, walked through the flames of cancel culture, faced hardship, and found herself broken amidst heartbreak. Yet through every high and low, can confidently say that her constant has been Jesus. In this episode we openly talk about some of the toxic aspects to the health and fitness industry, navigating the hurt from cancel culture and what it has been like for Brittney to step into motherhood on a public platform.  Episode highlights on Living Wisely Well Website She Lives Freed Homepage Connect with Brittany on Instagram & Tik Tok New Chiseled & Called Podcast More Stories with Brittany on YouTube

Grace is a fellow "crunchy" mama with a heart and passion for loving other mamas well. She is currently pursuing her masters in counseling while raising her two sons alongside her rockstar husband, Matt. In this episode Grace shares a little bit about her own journey in motherhood from postpartum depression to labor trauma, and the transition from one babe to two. We chat about how her own faith and a gospel perspective changes the way she approaches her family, and evidence based research stemming from attachment theory, to create a loving environment for her children to grow. We hope that by sharing our experiences in motherhood, the good, bad and ugly, that our own kids will see the light of Christ and other mamas will find encouragement for their families!  Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website

Breanna White received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Texas Christian University. She is a Registered Nurse on a antepartum/postpartum unit in Cincinnati, OH where she lives with her husband, Caydn, two labrador retrievers, Mojo and Findlay, and is expecting her twin boys later this spring. In this episode Brea shares her own journey into motherhood after miscarriage, what it's been like to work in western medicine with her own more holistic medicine convictions, and how her perspective has shifted since being in the bed versus the bedside during her twin pregnancy. We cover ways that we can be advocates in our own health care journey, holistic options in pregnancy and postpartum, and ways she felt most encouraged stepping into motherhood after loss. I am so thankful for Brea's heart and wisdom, and definitely felt encouraged with what she shares to be a better advocate for myself in the future.  Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Follow Brea's Story + Growing Family on Instagram

Welcome to the first solo episode of the If Only I Were Wiser Podcast! In this episode, I share a piece of my story I've never formally shared before, as well as parts of your own stories that you submitted to spread encouragement and truth. This was such a special episode to put together, and I am so thankful for this growing community! Listen in, share your thoughts in the reviews, and hear how some of your own navigate finding hope in the hard moments of life. Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website

Nicole Bendayan is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Women's Health Expert that has a passion for educating women on holistic menstrual health. She uses informative, easy to understand, and uplifting content to help her audience of over 900,000 incredible humans combined learn how to optimize their health and live in tune with their cycles. Founder of the digital education platform, The Sync Society Academy and co founder of Sync’d Supplements, Nicole strives to educate, empower, embolden, & elevate the lives of her community so that women everywhere can experience symptomless cycles, be active participants in their health care and feel connected to themselves and their cycles. This episode lays out everything you ever wanted to know about the basics of birth control, eating according to your fertility cycle, and educating yourself to be your best advocate. This girl chat holds nothing back, and provides both personal experiences + tips to build your cycle confidence in all areas. Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connect on Instagram + Tik Tok Sync Society Academy & Get Sync'd Course & Get Sync'd Supplements

Alisha Banks is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and IHP who specializes in women’s health including fertility and postpartum care. Alisha is a believer, wife and mother of two beautiful little girls ages 2 and 3. After a severe reaction to Provera in 2013, she has been treating her body naturally from home. Her mission is empower women with knowledge and insight on how their bodies were created to heal. She offers functional medicine labs, bio energetic scans and holistic health & business coaching both in person in Rochester NY and virtually around the world. In this episode Alisha shares the beauty of addressing your physical health through spiritual health, and finding freedom from all the things that are holding you back from healing. Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Alisha's Her Collective Program Alisha's Website + Connect on Instagram

Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Rachel Fritz grew up playing soccer and softball, which developed her passion for rehabilitation and physical therapy. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology from Texas Christian University, and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. As she progressed through the curriculum, Rachel came to realize the importance of pelvic floor rehabilitation and the impact dysfunction can have on day-to-day life. She continued her education in the realm of pelvic therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association Section on Pelvic Health, and throughout her clinical rotations. In this juicy episode, Dr. Fritz spills everything your doctor never told you about pelvic health. From constipation, painful sex myths, and the importance of pelvic floor health in pregnancy and postpartum, Rachel shares everything you need to know about your pelvic floor. Her love for health and fitness helps her continue to grow in her understanding of the body, and challenge herself in her own bodybuilding goals!   Episode Highlights on Living Well Website Seek Treatment at Optimal Physical Therapy Solutions in Amarillo, TX Pelvic Service Announcement Podcast + Instagram Connect with Rachel on IG @rachelkfritz + follow her BB Journey

PJ Harlow is the founder & CEO of PJ Harlow Wellness, Inc. She is a certified holistic health practitioner & a virtual, holistic mold consultant specialized in working with environmentally sensitive & symptomatic individuals. These tools and techniques work to reestablish a strong, home-health foundation, providing the framework to reduce inflammation, restore immunity and recreate vitality & harmony within our homes. In this episode we chat about all things mold from PJ's personal health story, the reality of fungi like The Last of Us, and how we can be wise in making sure our body's and homes are healthiest with mold in mind.  More on PJs Expertise:  Spanning over 5 continents, 21 countries & 44 states within the U.S, PJ is widely known for pioneering “holistic mold consulting”. She has a particular expertise in water-damaged buildings, mold, mycotoxins, decontamination, ERMI Interpretation, holistic remediation & home-microbiome regeneration. She holds multiple holistic health & environmental science certifications through the IICRC, IEST, HFF and OSHA providing her with a rare skillset of education and experience in topics ranging from building science, bacteria, fungal & chemical contamination; trauma and crime scene cleanup, cleanroom practices and her ultimate favorite topic, decontamination. Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website A Fun Connect through the Freely Rooted Community Connect with PJ & Educational Resources at pjharlowwellness.com Work with PJ + her team  Say Hey on Instagram @pjharlowwellness

Robin Meadows, wife of one, mom of many, was married to the love of her life for 48 years. Together, they raised and home educated their seven children in rural Oklahoma. She is proud Mimi to 25 grands! Robin knows just how overwhelming motherhood can be and has written Bible plans featured on the Bible app, YouVersion, and has published 3 books, available on Amazon. Her hope is that by sharing her experiences, other mothers will be encouraged to cling to Jesus and serve their families with joy. This conversation was so sweet with so many truths about finding joy in the tough mom days, building a culture of discipleship in your home and homeschooling, and approaching life with a "lighter" perspective.  Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Devotional Resources by Robin + Check her out on the Bible App for digital encouragements! Overwhelmed By My Blessings Volume 1: Encouragements for Moms Overwhelmed By My Blessings Volume 2: Encouragements for Moms Joy is a Person: A Deep Dive into Philippians

*Content Warning: Miscarriage and Loss* Rachel Awtrey is an online encourager and podcaster in Birmingham, AL. She spends most of her time connecting with her friends online encouraging them to seek Jesus in small and large ways. She is the host of the Behind the Bliss, a top-rated podcast, which creates space for women to share stories and their reality of what life is really like behind the bliss so that others might experience an “oh yeah, me too” moment. In today's sweet convo she shares about what life has looked like for her as a fellow military spouse, her infertility journey, miscarriage + motherhood, all the while fighting for peace in the hard seasons. Rachel hopes to inspire others that it’s not about doing it all well at once but rather being obedient in our next step. Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website

*Content Warning: Mental Illness + Trauma Processing* Allie received her Bachelor of Science in Youth Advocacy from Texas Christian University and graduated with her Masters in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. She works with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions and self-esteem issues. Allie is trained in EMDR and is passionate about working with clients who have experienced trauma, abuse and PTSD. Allie enjoys working with young pre-marital and married couples. She is also trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and has clinical experience in non-profit and private practice settings. In this episode she shares her own story in healing through counseling, trauma processing, and how the Church can support this conversation. Allie is a dear friend, and we hope that by sharing on these tough topics you have the encouragement to pursue healing in a new way!  Episode Highlights + Allie's Resources on Living Wisely Well Website