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Faith Over Pharma | Holistic Health, Hormones & Natural Healing

Author: Susan Gladstein | Holistic Health Practitioner

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TOP 3% GLOBALLY RANKED HOLISTIC HEALTH PODCAST


Hi, I’m Susan Gladstein — Holistic Health Practitioner, Functional Nutrition Specialist, retreat host, and founder of The Rooted Reset™.


Faith Over Pharma is a faith-led, holistic health podcast for women (and couples) who want to understand their bodies, restore balance, and make health decisions with discernment — without defaulting to pharmaceuticals or one-size-fits-all protocols.


This podcast is for women navigating hormone imbalance, chronic fatigue, inflammation, fertility after vasectomy reversal, or persistent symptoms that haven’t been resolved by conventional care. It’s for those who value both science and scripture and want a thoughtful, root-cause approach guided by wisdom—not urgency.


Through grounded conversations, lived experience, and practical education, Faith Over Pharma explores functional nutrition, nervous system regulation, light-based therapies, foundational health, and faith-informed wellness choices.


Inside the podcast, you’ll learn how to:


✨ Support hormone balance and energy naturally
✨ Regulate your nervous system and reduce chronic stress
✨ Approach fertility and hormone health with a whole-body lens
✨ Navigate chronic symptoms with clarity instead of fear
✨ Discern when to intervene — and when to create space for healing
✨ Steward your health in a way that aligns with your faith and values


If you’re tired of conflicting advice, frustrated by “normal” labs with ongoing symptoms, or craving a calmer, more thoughtful approach to healing — you’re in the right place.


So take a breath, press play, and settle into conversations that honor both faith and physiology.


Next Steps


🌿 Join the Faith Over Pharma community on Substack
https://faithoverpharma.org


🧭 Explore The Rooted Reset™ — a faith-led, holistic path to restoring health and energy
https://susangladstein.com/reset


🌴 Learn more about the Rooted Reset™ Retreat in Costa Rica
https://susangladstein.com/retreat


📸 Connect on Instagram
https://instagram.com/susangladstein.co

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If you’ve been dealing with bloating, constipation, reflux, IBS, hormone imbalance, or chronic inflammation—and you’ve been told “everything looks normal”—this episode is for you. This conversation explores what’s often missed in conventional medicine: finding the root cause of gut dysfunction. From parasites that don’t show up on standard stool tests to why popular parasite cleanses and detox trends can actually make symptoms worse, this episode breaks down what real healing requires—and why comprehensive gut testing matters more than guessing or following trends. Dr. Kate Davis shares her own decade-long journey with severe digestive issues, including a massive parasite infection that went undetected for years, and how identifying the true root cause completely changed her health. The discussion dives into the powerful connection between gut health, hormones, fertility, estrogen detox, immune function, and mental health—highlighting why IBS, reflux, and chronic bloating are often downstream signals, not the real problem. This episode is especially helpful for women who feel stuck doing all the right things—clean eating, supplements, probiotics, detoxes—yet still don’t feel well, and are ready to stop managing symptoms and start addressing the root cause of hormone and gut dysfunction. Connect with Dr. Kate Davis Website: http://www.drkatedavis.com/home Email: kate@drkatedavis.com IG: @drkatedavis DM “100” on Instagram for $100 off an Initial Consult + Labs package Next Steps Start with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Explore the Rooted Reset™: https://susangladstein.com/reset Join the Rooted Reset Retreat in Costa Rica: https://susangladstein.com/retreat Faith Over Pharma community: https://faithoverpharma.org Instagram: @susangladstein.co
If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, or off, this episode is for you. Many women reach a point where they’ve followed the advice, tried to do the “right” things, and yet something still doesn’t feel right. Hormone imbalance, chronic fatigue, inflammation, fertility challenges, and lingering symptoms are often dismissed or normalized when test results don’t raise obvious red flags. This episode explores why that disconnect is so common—and why one-size-fits-all health care often falls short for women. You’ll hear why symptoms rarely exist in isolation, how stress, blood sugar instability, inflammation, detox overload, and nervous system strain often overlap, and why focusing on symptoms alone can miss the order that healing actually requires. If you’re in that in-between space—not sick enough to panic, but not well enough to ignore—this conversation will help you make sense of what your body has been trying to communicate and why wanting a different way makes sense.   Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Explore the Rooted Reset™: https://susangladstein.com/reset Join the Rooted Reset Retreat in Costa Rica: https://susangladstein.com/retreat Faith Over Pharma community: https://faithoverpharma.org Instagram: @susangladstein.co
If you’ve been doing everything “right” for your health but still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, this episode is going to speak directly to you. Today I’m sharing a personal testimony about the moment I realized why my body wasn’t healing, even after years of nutrition work, supplements, fitness, and foundational habits. The truth was simple but life-changing: you cannot heal in the same environment that is draining you. So many women are quietly living in survival mode without realizing it, carrying emotional pain, unresolved stress, and spiritual heaviness while trying to function as the strong one for everyone else. Research shows that most women are “tired in ways sleep can’t fix,” and that modern life doesn’t give us the space our minds and bodies need to recover. I spent years pushing my own emotions aside, staying productive to avoid what I didn’t want to feel, and wondering why my body wouldn’t shift. It wasn’t until I slowed down enough to let God into the places I had avoided that true healing began — and that didn’t happen at home. It happened when I stepped away, got quiet, and finally allowed my nervous system to exhale. In this episode, we explore why your body can’t repair itself when you’re overwhelmed, why emotional and spiritual healing matter just as much as physical habits, and why stepping out of your everyday environment is sometimes the only way to access the clarity and restoration you’ve been praying for. If you’ve been longing for a deeper reset or sensing that something in your life needs to change, this episode will help you understand why you feel that way — and what God might be inviting you into next. Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Most of us were taught that hormonal birth control “regulates your cycle,” “balances your hormones,” and gives you freedom over your fertility. But what if the story you were handed about the pill was never the whole truth? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how hormonal birth control actually works, why the first pill was designed with a fake period built in, and what decades of hormone suppression really mean for your mood, libido, fertility, and long-term health. We’ll walk through the uncomfortable reality that the bleed you have on the pill is not a true period, but a pharmaceutical withdrawal bleed added to make women feel safer about taking a drug that shuts down a perfectly normal biological function. And that’s just the beginning. We’re digging into the history no one talks about, the side effects most women were never warned about, and the surprising ways hormonal contraceptives can shape everything from your mood and metabolism to your gut, your thyroid, and even your partner preferences. Then we get practical — because understanding the problem is only half the story. You’ll walk away with a clear, natural roadmap to support your body after stopping birth control, plus one powerful tool most women have never been told can dramatically support hormone recovery. If you’ve ever wondered whether the pill affected you more than you realized — or if you’re trying to heal, conceive, or simply feel like yourself again — this episode is going to connect dots you didn’t even know were missing. Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com  
If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling dismissed, overwhelmed, or pushed into a treatment plan that didn’t feel right in your spirit, this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve been handed an infertility label that crushed you, faced a diagnosis that filled you with fear, or felt torn between what a doctor says and what you sense God is saying about your body. In this episode, I’m joined by Kristin Kurtz, founder of New Wings Coaching and host of the Hope Unlocked podcast, whose story weaves together infertility labels, a skin cancer diagnosis, and the supernatural way God led her toward clarity, peace, and healing. Kristin shares how she learned to trust God’s voice over fear-based recommendations, how she navigated doctors who didn’t fully hear her, and how discernment guided every step of her healing journey. If you’ve ever questioned a diagnosis, wanted a more natural path, or longed to hear God clearly in your health decisions, this episode will strengthen your faith and remind you that God has the final word over your body and your future. Connect with Kristin: Cansema info/testimonial: https://pdflink.to/cansema/  Website: www.newwingscoaching.net Email: kristinkurtz@newwingscoaching.net Instagram: @renew.wings Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/ Hope Unlocked Podcast - https://hopeunlocked.buzzsprout.com “Faith” Unlocked: Warrior Daughters Arise” Facebook group: - https://www.facebook.com/groups/faithunlocked Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
If you left the hospital after giving birth feeling anxious, dismissed, or like something deep inside you never fully healed, this episode is for you. Brigid Tebaldi, a Functional Women’s Health Coach and mom of five, joins me to share her story of birth trauma recovery and the healing power of nervous system regulation. We talk about what really happens to your body and mind after a traumatic or medicalized birth, how unprocessed trauma can show up as postpartum anxiety, fatigue, hormone imbalance, or fear of another pregnancy—and why understanding your nervous system is the key to feeling safe again. Together, we explore how our culture’s version of “normal birth” has drifted from God’s design, the difference between medicalized and physiological birth, and how faith-led healing restores peace to your body, mind, and spirit. This conversation is for the mom who’s been told, “At least the baby’s healthy,” but still feels broken inside. Your body isn’t broken, your story isn’t over, and holistic, faith-based healing after birth is absolutely possible. Connect with Brigid: Website: loretowellness.com Instagram: @ brigid.tebaldi Podcast: The Discerning Mother Free quiz to see if birth is still affecting you: https://www.loretowellness.com/birth-quiz-funnel/birth-quiz Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com  
When your body breaks down and the world tells you to “just trust the system,” what do you do? In this testimony episode, I share a deeply personal chapter of my journey — one that began long before COVID, mandates, or public conversations about medical freedom ever entered our lives. In 2018, while serving in the military and preparing for deployment, I experienced a vaccine injury that sent my health spiraling and left me searching for answers, hope, and healing. What felt at first like a devastating loss of control became the doorway to discernment, faith-strengthening revelation, and a complete shift in how I understood the incredible way God designed the human body to heal. I talk about the months of debilitating symptoms, the fear of speaking up so close to retirement, the night-and-day transformation I experienced as I pursued natural healing, and the unexpected clarity God gave me about trusting Him above institutions, titles, and pressure. This is not a political episode and there is no judgment for anyone who made a different decision in the pandemic. We all navigated an incredibly intense and confusing time, and many felt they had no other choice. My intention is not to divide — but to encourage. To remind you that God prepares His daughters long before we realize we’ll need strength for the journey. To show you what it looked like to stand firm during military vaccine mandates, to choose faith over fear, and to witness God protect and provide in ways only He can. If you have ever questioned your health journey, walked through unexplained symptoms, felt dismissed or unheard in the medical system, or wrestled with fear around making the “right” decision for your body or your family, this conversation will meet you there. This testimony is rooted in compassion, obedience, and the unwavering truth that God did not make a mistake when He created our bodies. They are resilient, intentional, and capable of healing. My hope is that this episode strengthens your discernment, deepens your trust in God's leading, and reminds you that even in moments of uncertainty or pressure, you are never walking alone. God goes before you. He equips you. He heals. And He honors obedience, even when the world doesn’t understand it.   Resources mentioned in this episode: https://justtheinserts.com/ The Vaccine Book by Robert W. Sears MD   Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
If you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s and your body suddenly feels different—your sleep is off, your energy’s tanked, and you can’t figure out why—you’re not alone. For so many women, chronic stress and hormonal changes collide during perimenopause, creating fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, and mood swings that feel impossible to manage. In this faith-filled conversation, Dr. Tanya Paynter and I dig into how cortisol quietly hijacks your hormones and why so many women in midlife are unknowingly running on empty. We talk about what happens when adrenal fatigue, thyroid imbalance, and spiritual exhaustion overlap—and how to begin restoring peace in your body by first restoring it in your spirit. Dr. Paynter explains how God designed our bodies to adapt under pressure, but how long-term stress keeps our nervous system stuck in survival mode, throwing off everything from sleep and energy to estrogen and progesterone balance. We explore the way chronic busyness and burnout affect midlife health, and how creating margin—through prayer, rest, and time with the Lord—can actually help reset your hormones on a cellular level. If you’ve been wondering whether your exhaustion or hormonal chaos is just “part of getting older,” this episode will help you see that healing is absolutely possible. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how faith and functional medicine work together to calm your adrenals, balance cortisol, and bring your body back into alignment with how God designed it to function. Connect with Dr. Tanya Paynter: Website: GodandHealth.com Podcast: The Christian Clinician Instagram: @christianclinician Email: drp@psalmmedical.com Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com  
If you’ve been feeling exhausted, foggy, inflamed, or like something’s “off” in your body but every doctor keeps saying your labs look normal, this conversation will hit home. My friend Holly Brauer shares how the Holy Spirit told her to remove her breast implants after 14 years—and how that moment of obedience became the turning point in her healing. We talk about what breast implant illness really looks like, the symptoms most women miss, and what happened when Holly discovered one of her implants had ruptured and was leaking silicone into her body. She opens up about the brain fog, fatigue, and joint pain she lived with for years—and the instant relief and deep peace that came after her explant surgery. If you’ve been praying for answers or wondering how to know if God’s nudging you to make a change, this story will remind you that He didn’t make a mistake when He designed your body. Sometimes healing starts the moment we stop striving, tune into His voice, and finally trust what our body’s been trying to tell us. Disclaimer: This episode shares personal testimony and educational discussion only and is not medical advice. Connect with Holly:  Instagram: @holly_financialfitness Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com  
Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Have you ever done everything “right” — prayed, tracked, tested, changed your diet — and still ended up staring at another negative test? I know that pain all too well. After my husband’s vasectomy reversal, we saw sperm at first… and then watched the numbers drop to zero by the 8-week mark. My heart sank. Doctors told us everything looked “normal” and that fertility treatments were our only option. But deep down, I knew God was asking me to trust Him — to heal my body His way and surrender the timeline. It would take two years before we finally saw that positive test. Two years of tears, questions, and learning to believe that the waiting wasn’t wasted. In this episode, I’m sharing how God met me in that season, restored my faith, and wrote a miracle story in my 40s — one that changed the course of my life and led to my mission behind Faith Over Pharma. I pray this conversation reminds you that even when it feels like nothing’s happening, God is still moving. He’s not withholding. He’s preparing. And if you’re in your own season of waiting — for healing, for a baby, for breakthrough — I created something special to walk with you through it. My 30-day devotional, Faithful in the Wait, launches October 29 on Amazon. It’s filled with scripture, reflection, and encouragement to help you find peace right where you are — even when the outcome hasn’t come yet. Because your story isn’t over. The waiting is where miracles are made.   Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and today’s episode holds sacred space for the women who have walked through that pain — and the friends who want to support them better. My guest, Cate Purvis, is a birth and miscarriage doula, childbirth educator, and author who has walked through sixteen miscarriages and four miracle babies. Through unimaginable loss, Cate discovered that God doesn’t cause our pain — but He never wastes it. In this powerful, faith-filled conversation, Cate shares her story of loss and redemption, how she found peace after years of heartbreak, and the truth that changed everything: “God can take it.” We talk about what it means to grieve honestly with God, how to support someone after miscarriage, and why faith and grief are not opposites. If you’ve ever felt angry at God, questioned His plan, or struggled to understand why loss happens, this episode will remind you that He is still faithful — even in the dark. You’ll hear: How Cate’s sixteen pregnancy losses deepened her faith rather than destroyed it What it looks like to be honest with God in anger, grief, and heartbreak Why “God’s will” is often misunderstood in conversations about miscarriage How to support a friend walking through pregnancy loss or infertility The redemptive hope that comes when we let God turn ashes into beauty This episode is a tender reminder that even when heaven feels silent, God still sees, loves, and redeems.   Connect with Cate: Website: Stan.store/birthandlosscollective Facebook: @thebirthandlosscollective Instagram: @birthandlosscollective TikTok: @birthandlosscollective Book: “Words I Could Not Say: Musings of a Miscarriage Mama” – available on Amazon Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com  
They said it would be simple. A quick, harmless procedure. A way to take control — to make life easier. But no one warned them about the true cost. When Holly Sears’ husband chose a vasectomy against her will, it didn’t just affect his body — it broke their marriage.  In this powerful testimony, Holly opens up about the emotional and spiritual toll that followed, and the God who stepped in to heal what the world said was permanent. If you’ve ever believed the lie that permanent birth control is “no big deal,” this episode will make you pause. Because behind every “simple solution” is a story the world doesn’t tell — one of regret, heartbreak, and, in Holly’s case, redemption through God’s grace. Connect with Holly: Email: hollysearsmedia@gmail.com Books Recommended in this Episode: Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize  Is Vasectomy Safe by H.J. Roberts Be Fruitful and Multiply: What the Bible Says about Having Children by Nancy Campbell God’s Creative Power Gift Collection by Charles Capps Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Most of us grew up learning what a period is… but not why it happens. We were told a “normal” cycle is 28 days and ovulation always happens on day 14 — but that’s simply not true for most women. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to truly understand your menstrual cycle and what your body is communicating in every phase — from your period to ovulation and everything in between. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs your hormones need support, what’s considered healthy variation, and why stress, thyroid health, and lifestyle shifts can change your cycle (and that’s not always a bad thing!). We’ll also talk about how men’s hormones follow a 24-hour rhythm — while ours ebb and flow over roughly 28 days — and why that means you were never meant to show up the same way every day. You’ll walk away understanding: What a truly normal menstrual cycle looks like (and why it’s not one-size-fits-all) The four hormonal “seasons” — menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal — and how to support your body in each The surprising connection between stress and delayed ovulation How thyroid disorders, PCOS, and hypothalamic amenorrhea show up in your cycle Foods, movement, and mindset shifts to balance hormones naturally Why tracking your cycle is one of the most powerful tools for healing If you’ve ever wondered why your energy, mood, and motivation change week to week, or why you feel different from the men around you — this episode will help you finally understand your rhythm and start honoring it instead of fighting it.   Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com  
Do you ever feel stuck in survival mode—constantly stressed, exhausted, or carrying pain that no doctor can explain? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Melissa Armstrong, a Trauma & Nervous System Coach who knows firsthand what it’s like to live under the weight of trauma. Melissa’s story takes us from childhood marked by addiction and abuse, to surviving a school shooting at 15, to witnessing her brother’s tragic death at 18. Those unresolved traumas manifested as severe physical symptoms—until she discovered the power of the mind-body connection, somatic healing, and nervous system repair. Together we unpack: How unresolved trauma shows up as fatigue, anxiety, and chronic pain Practical ways to regulate your nervous system and release what’s stored in the body The role of somatic healing practices in moving beyond survival mode Why healing is always possible—no matter your past, diagnosis, or story How faith and God’s design give us hope for full restoration If you’re ready to step out of survival mode and into lasting wholeness, this conversation will give you both the hope and the tools to begin your healing journey. Connect with Melissa: Website: holistichealthbyMelissa.com  Mind Body Healing Workshop, Oct 13-15: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/MindBodyHealingWorkshop Instagram: @holistichealthbymelissa Facebook: @holistichealthbymelissa   Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Have you ever felt like nothing you try—self-help books, meditation, or alternative therapies—truly heals the emptiness inside? Like you’re chasing answers that never satisfy, leaving you frustrated, stuck, or even spiritually drained? In this Testimony Thursday episode, Andrea Brunswick shares her journey from decades of New Age practices, mysticism, and worldly searching, to experiencing true emotional, spiritual, and life-changing healing through Jesus Christ. She opens up about surrendering grief, shame, and identity, and how God restored her purpose and empowered her to help other women reclaim their God-given identity through the Proverbs 31 Reinvention Blueprint. Andrea’s story is a bold reminder that real healing doesn’t come from the world—it comes from surrendering to God’s plan. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked by worldly solutions, or desperate for lasting transformation, this episode is for you. Connect with Andrea: Instagram: @andreabrunswick TikTok: @andrea.brunswick Facebook: @Andrea Julia Brunswick LinkedIn: Andrea Brunswick Proverbs 31 Reinvention Mentorship Call Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Are you a medical mom navigating the chaos of endless appointments, confusing diagnoses, or doctors who don’t listen? You are not alone. In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by K. Crystal Griffith—international best-selling author, Certified Heart Healing Practitioner, and founder of Medical Mom Warriors™. Crystal shares her personal journey as a medical mom raising a child with 25 diagnoses, while overcoming her own health battles through faith, holistic healing, and fierce advocacy. Together, we unpack: The top holistic tools every medical mom should know about (including stem cell activation patches, frequency therapy, and more). Practical advocacy strategies for navigating the medical system with confidence and protecting your child’s care. How faith-led wellness can bring hope, healing, and strength in the midst of medical chaos. Whether you’re facing autoimmune disease, life-threatening allergies, chronic illness, or simply looking for natural alternatives beyond pharmaceuticals, this episode will give you practical tools, spiritual encouragement, and the reminder that you are never alone in this journey. Connect with K Crystal: Website: MedicalMomWarriors.com Free resources at linktr.ee/kcrystalgriffith. Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
What does it really mean to break free—and stay free—in Christ? In this powerful Testimony episode, I’m joined by Catherine O’Neal, author of Hidden Struggle: Breaking Free & Staying Free and host of Catherine’s Fruitful Talk!. Catherine shares her story of growing up in church without truly knowing God, encountering His presence as a young adult, and experiencing a miraculous healing that transformed her life. We talk about: How God miraculously healed Catherine during a health crisis The journey through pharmacy school and how it shaped her view of medicine, natural healing, and faith Why believers struggle with recurring strongholds—and how to walk in lasting freedom Powerful testimonies of God’s healing, including a family member spared from surgery and a neighbor saved from leg amputation The difference between being delivered once and staying free through discipline, God’s Word, and daily relationship with Jesus If you’ve ever wondered why freedom feels temporary, struggled with recurring battles, or needed fresh encouragement to believe in God’s healing power, Catherine’s testimony will strengthen your faith and remind you that Jesus is still setting people free today. Connect with Catherine: Book: Hidden Struggle: Breaking Free & Staying Free – Available on Amazon Podcast: Catherine’s Fruitful Talk! (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music) LinkTree Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Have you ever walked into a doctor’s office already anxious, only to feel pressured into signing forms, taking medications, or agreeing to treatments that didn’t sit right in your spirit? If you’ve ever felt dismissed, overwhelmed, or even coerced by the medical system—you’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with transformation coach, author, and podcaster Kristin Fitch, who knows firsthand what it’s like to face medical pressure and choose faith over fear. From standing up for her family when doctors pushed unnecessary vaccines to navigating her father’s health journey with Parkinson’s, Kristin has lived through the tension of medical coercion—and come out with a renewed passion for helping others protect their health, their families, and their faith. We dive into the practical steps you can take to become your own health advocate: How to prepare for appointments so you don’t feel rushed or silenced. The questions you must ask before agreeing to medication or treatment. Why your mindset and words matter more than you think for your healing. Simple daily practices that build real health without overcomplicating it. If you’ve ever felt powerless in a medical setting, this conversation will remind you that you don’t have to hand over your authority. You’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and ready to step into your role as your own best advocate—rooted in faith, guided by wisdom, and aligned with the life God designed for you.   Connect with Kristin: Website: https://KristinFitch.com Faith Fueled Woman Podcast Building a Life You Love Podcast Email: kristin@kristinfitch.com Instagram: https:instagram.com/kristinfitch   Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
What if your body already holds a roadmap to healing—written in your eyes? In this powerful Testimony episode, Annette Ducharme shares her 30-year journey of healing through the Natural Healing Arts, from discovering Iridology and Herbal medicine to experiencing the transformative benefits of LifeWave phototherapy patches. As a sensitive soul and empath herself, Annette has recently dedicated her work to helping parents of highly sensitive people,  while also serving as a bridge of support for Gen Z young adults.  Sensitives are often misunderstood, at work, at school and at home. She explains how tools such as the Science of Iridology can uncover hidden imbalances, while Wholistic Nutrition, Herbs, & Photon light therapy can assist the body to heal itself , and regenerate. From calming the nervous system, reducing anxiety and stress, to restoring energy, Annette helps us embrace Holistic healing on every level—body, mind, and spirit. If you’ve ever felt burned out, “too sensitive,” or stuck in a medical system that doesn’t see the full picture or can’t find a solution, Annette’s story will encourage you to trust and follow your intuition, lean into natural tools, and rediscover your body’s God-given ability to heal. Connect with Annette: Website: theconsciouscowgirl.com Email: annette@theconsciouscowgirl.com Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com  
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