Becoming Natural

Read the full episode + resources here:Becoming Natural websitehttps://becomingnatural.com/listening-to-your-bodyWhat if the body was designed to communicate long before something breaks?In this deeply encouraging episode, we explore the quiet but powerful language your body speaks every single day — and why learning to recognize those early signals can shape your long-term health, resilience, and overall quality of life.Many women have been taught to push through fatigue, override stress, and dismiss subtle discomfort as “normal adulthood.” But the body rarely begins with pain. More often, it whispers through tension, brain fog, sleep disruption, emotional sensitivity, or persistent exhaustion.Understanding these signals is not about becoming hyper-aware — it is about becoming wise stewards of the body God entrusted to us.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:• Why pain is usually not the first sign something is wrong• How the brain increases signals when quieter ones are ignored• The neuroscience of interoception — your built-in awareness system• What chronic “go mode” does to digestion, inflammation, and clear thinking• Why rest is not weakness — it is biological design• How small, caring responses today can protect your future healthScripture reminds us in Psalm 139 that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. That truth is not only spiritual — it is biological. Your body is intentional, responsive, and protective by design.When we stop treating the body like a machine to manage and begin receiving it as a message to steward, our care becomes gentler… and often far more effective.I’ve linked several studies below if you enjoy exploring the research for yourself.Friend, your body is not working against you — it is working for you in thousands of unseen ways.Press play to rediscover the wisdom woven into your design.Hosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.

Read the full episode + resources here:Becoming Natural websitehttps://becomingnatural.com/toxin-binders-detox-mistakesWhat are toxin binders — and does your body actually need one?In today’s conversation, we unpack the truth behind binders and detox support so you can make wise, informed decisions instead of reacting to wellness noise.You’ll learn:what binders are and how they work inside the digestive tractwhy open detox pathways matter before adding supplementsthe difference between true die-off and simple overloadwhen binders may help — and when they are unnecessarythe detox mistakes that often make people feel worseYour body was thoughtfully designed with powerful systems for protection and elimination. Most of the time, health is less about forcing detox and more about removing obstacles so the body can function as it was created to.I’ve linked several studies below if you enjoy exploring the research for yourself.🎧 Listen in and learn how slower, steadier support often leads to more sustainable wellness.Activated Charcoal Binder:https://amzn.to/3ZY2mnkBentonite Clay:https://amzn.to/3Oyoy4YChlorella:https://amzn.to/4reHx3kCitrus Pectin:https://amzn.to/4aoYtNmAffiliate links could be attached, which simply means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products based on quality and professional discernment.Hosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.

Read the full episode + resources here:Becoming Natural websitehttps://becomingnatural.com/l-theanine-benefitsIf your body feels tired but your mind refuses to settle, this episode will help you understand why — and what may gently support your nervous system.Today we are exploring L-theanine benefits, an amino acid widely studied for its role in promoting calm focus without sedation. Rather than forcing the brain to slow down, L-theanine appears to encourage a more regulated state — one where clearer thinking and emotional steadiness become easier to access.You’ll learn:✔ what L-theanine is and how it crosses the blood–brain barrier✔ how it supports alpha brain waves linked to relaxed alertness✔ why many people report feeling calm yet mentally sharp✔ who may benefit most from this type of support✔ how to choose a high-quality supplement✔ simple safety considerationsWe also talk about the growing reality of overstimulation in modern life — not only for adults, but for our children — and why supporting the nervous system is becoming increasingly important.This episode invites you to approach your body with curiosity instead of pressure and reminds us that sometimes the smallest physiological support can create space for the deepest exhale.Listen in and discover whether L-theanine might be one helpful piece of your rhythm toward calm.Book:The Anxious Generation by by Jonathan Haidthttps://amzn.to/4aB5w6IIf you’re looking for a high-quality L-theanine, I’ve linked the one our family trusts below.Thorne L-Theanine:https://amzn.to/4qkJry4Integrative Therapeutics L-Theanine:https://amzn.to/4r4H6bEHosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.Mentioned in this episode:Lumebox Portable Redlight https://becomingnatural.com/redlightMore Than Enough OutroPenelope read an excerpt from the book More Than Enough: The Silent Struggle of a Woman’s Identity and shares her chapter, “My Intestine-mony.” https://becomingnatural.com/books/

Read the full episode + resources here:Becoming Natural websitehttps://becomingnatural.com/oregano-oil-benefitsOregano is more than a supplement trend—it’s a leaf with a long history of everyday use. In this episode of Becoming Natural, we explore oregano oil benefits through a food-first, faith-centered lens, separating what science actually supports from modern hype.You’ll learn how oregano has traditionally been used as daily nourishment, when oregano oil can be helpful as a short-term tool, and why digestion, bile flow, and bitters matter more than most people realize. We also talk about safe ways to use oregano—as food, tea, steam, topical support, or oil—along with important red flags and quality markers to look for when choosing a product.This conversation isn’t about replacing doctors or fearing medicine. It’s about remembering that God built quiet support into creation and that prevention often begins with consistency, not intensity.Island Oregano OilYoung Living Oregano OilGaia Oregano Oil CapsulesGarden of Life Oregano Oil DropsAsakuki BPA-FREE Essential Oil DiffuserCeramic Essential Oil DiffuserGlass Essential Oil DiffuserSize 0 Vegan CapsulesHosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.

Read the full blog post + resources here:https://becomingnatural.com/fresh-milled-flour-benefitsBread was never the problem — modern processing is.In this episode of Becoming Natural, Penny explores the surprising benefits of fresh milled flour, why store-bought bread affects the body so differently, and what we lost when wheat was stripped of its germ, bran, enzymes, and healthy fats.You’ll learn why labels like “enriched” and “fortified” are actually red flags, how freshly milled wheat behaves differently in the body, and why intact grains were designed to last through famine, drought, and generations — until they’re broken open to nourish.This conversation weaves together simplified food science, digestive health, blood sugar stability, immune support, and nervous system regulation with Scripture’s repeated emphasis on daily bread — provision that is living, time-sensitive, and meant to draw us into slower, more dependent rhythms.We also explore:Why freshly milled flour spoils quickly — and why that’s a sign of lifeHow modern bread became shelf-stable but nutritionally emptyWhy some people tolerate fresh wheat differently than store breadThe biblical role of grain storage through famine and droughtWhat Jesus meant when He called Himself “the Bread of Life”This episode is not about perfection or baking everything from scratch. It’s about returning to food that cooperates with the body, honors God’s design, and invites us to slow down — one simple change at a time.Hosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.Mentioned in this episode:Lumebox Portable Redlighthttps://becomingnatural.com/redlight

Read the full episode + resources here:Becoming Natural websitehttps://becomingnatural.com/faith-during-chronic-illness/This episode shares a deeply personal testimony of faith during chronic illness—a story written in waiting, surrender, and survival. Penelope reflects on decades of prayer, unanswered questions, and the quiet ways God works when healing doesn’t come on our timeline. This is a story from the trenches, offered to anyone still praying, still waiting, and still trusting God to finish what He began.Hosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.Mentioned in this episode:Book Mentioned: More Than EnoughPenelope shares the book More Than Enough: The Silent Struggle of a Woman’s Identity and shares her chapter, “My Intestine-mony.” https://becomingnatural.com/books/More Than Enough OutroPenelope read an excerpt from the book More Than Enough: The Silent Struggle of a Woman’s Identity and shares her chapter, “My Intestine-mony.” https://becomingnatural.com/books/

Read the full episode + resources here:https://becomingnatural.com/62-what-is-your-god-given-purpose/In this first episode of Becoming Natural for 2026, we explore how purpose is rooted in identity—not productivity—and why peace and good health often comes when we live beyond societal and self-imposed expectations. Through Scripture, personal story, and lived wisdom, this episode walks through how God-given purpose remains steady across every season of life, even as roles shift.Whether you’re navigating motherhood, marriage, singleness, career transitions, health challenges, or quieter seasons you didn’t expect, this conversation offers a proven path toward peace, clarity, and alignment with who God created you to be.Hosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.Mentioned in this episode:EquiLife – At-Home Testing & SupplementsEquiLife: Simple at-home functional lab testing with clear results and action steps, plus clean, tested supplements. 🔗 https://becomingnatural.com/equilife

Read the full episode + resources here:https://becomingnatural.com/divine-design-of-our-bodies/This reflective year-end episode explores the powerful, forgotten truth about the divine As 2025 comes to a close, this special reflection episode explores the powerful, forgotten truth about the divine design of our bodies.This conversation weaves together faith, science, and lived experience to reflect on what we’ve learned together this year — from understanding symptoms as communication, to calming the nervous system, reducing inflammation, and recognizing how the body was created to work in harmony with nature.Rather than chasing perfection or quick fixes, this episode invites you to slow down and rediscover the wisdom written into the human body. It’s a reminder that our bodies are not random, broken, or working against us — they are intelligently designed, responsive, and capable of restoration when supported well.You’ll also hear reflections on the growth of the Becoming Natural podcast, lessons learned along the way, and what’s coming in 2026.🌿 Visit BecomingNatural.com to share topic requests and join the email list as we head into the new year.Hosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.Mentioned in this episode:EquiLife – At-Home Testing & SupplementsEquiLife: Simple at-home functional lab testing with clear results and action steps, plus clean, tested supplements. 🔗 https://becomingnatural.com/equilife

Read the full episode + resources here:https://becomingnatural.com/nutrient-deficiencies-symptoms/Nutrient deficiencies are often the hidden reason symptoms linger—fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalance.In this episode of Becoming Natural, Penny walks you through a powerful mindset shift: stop guessing and start understanding what your body actually needs. Instead of chasing symptoms with random supplements or medications, this conversation explores how vitamin and mineral deficiencies quietly drive many of the issues we accept as “normal.”You’ll learn why nutrients matter so deeply, how deficiencies create cascading symptoms, why testing is an act of wisdom (not overkill), and how targeted nourishment can restore clarity, energy, and resilience. From iodine and thyroid function to magnesium, vitamin D, and iron, this episode connects science, faith, and real-life experience to help you listen to your body with confidence.If you’re tired of guessing, this episode is your invitation to get answers.Hosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.Mentioned in this episode:EquiLife – At-Home Testing & SupplementsEquiLife: Simple at-home functional lab testing with clear results and action steps, plus clean, tested supplements. 🔗 https://becomingnatural.com/equilife

Read the full episode + resources here:https://becomingnatural.com/is-seed-oil-worth-it/Is the seed oil excitement really worthy? That’s the question we’re slowing down with today — not from fear or internet hype, but with clarity, compassion, and grounded science. Seed oils are everywhere in the modern diet, but understanding how they’re made and how they behave in the body helps us make wiser choices without slipping into perfectionism or panic.In this episode, we break down the truth about omega-6 fatty acids, how extraction methods affect delicate fats, and why the balance between omega-6 and omega-3 matters for inflammation. We also talk about those gorgeous golden “canola fields” (that aren’t actually canola plants…) and how industrial processing transforms these oils long before they reach your kitchen.You’ll learn the difference between cold-pressed, expeller-pressed, and highly refined oils — and why choosing gentler versions at home supports your body’s natural design for resilience, restoration, and renewal. No shame. No alarm bells. Just simple choices that stack up over time.If you’ve ever wondered whether you need to panic about seed oils or toss out your entire pantry, this episode brings the peace back into the conversation.Hosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.

Read the full episode + resources here:https://becomingnatural.com/breast-thermography-early-detection/What if there was a safe, radiation-free way to see what’s really happening beneath the surface—long before symptoms speak up? In this episode of Becoming Natural, Penny Sampler sits downwith certified thermography technician Jenny Bitar to unpack how breast thermography candetect early signs of inflammation naturally and without radiation.You’ll learn what thermography is, how it works, and why more women are turning to this gentleimaging option to monitor breast and body wellness. From temperature mapping to inflammationawareness, this conversation blends science, faith, and self-care — without the fear or pressureof conventional screenings.✨ Takeaways• What breast thermography actually measures• Why it’s a non-invasive, radiation-free option• How it can reveal patterns of inflammation early• The difference between anatomical and physiological imaging• How to use this knowledge to take calm, proactive steps➡️Get In Touch with Jenny Bitar:LeawoodThermography.comIG: @leawoodthermography913.717.8761Breast Thermography InternationalProfessional Academy of Clinical ThermographyHosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.

Read the full episode + resources here:https://becomingnatural.com/inflammation-hidden-load/Inflammation can quietly build over time, becoming a hidden load the body keeps trying to carry. In this episode, we explore the signs of chronic inflammation—exhaustion that doesn’t make sense, recurring gut issues, brain fog, anxiety spikes, and that quiet sense of “I don’t feel like myself.” I share the Rain Barrel picture—how stress, chemicals, trauma, pace, and medication history drip into the body until it overflows. Not because you’re weak—but because your body has been protecting you for a long time. The gentle work is learning to release that load little by little with nourishment, safer swaps, and slower rhythms. You can find the full blog summary and linked research at BecomingNatural.com.🚨Lume Box 50% off TODAY ONLY 11/11/25Hosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.Mentioned in this episode:LUMEBOX — the red-light therapy panel I use at home and talk about all the time — is 50% off today only.
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Read the full episode + resources here:https://becomingnatural.com/folate-vs-folic-acid/Folate vs Folic Acid — Two names that sound the same, yet lead the body in very different directions. Today, we’re slowing down to understand why this matters, especially for women. Our bodies were designed to use folate — Vitamin B9 found in leafy greens, lentils, eggs, citrus, and liver. But most processed foods and many prenatal vitamins use folic acid, a synthetic form that must be converted before the body can use it. And for up to 40–60% of women, that conversion doesn’t happen efficiently.This episode explains what happens when folic acid builds up in the bloodstream, why methylation (your body’s “on/off switch”) matters for hormones, mood, detox, fertility, and nervous system health, and what to do if your body has been quietly struggling to keep up.This is not about panic, perfection, or pressure. It’s about recognizing that your body is brilliantly designed — and sometimes it simply needs nutrients in the form God originally created.We’ll explore:Folate vs folic acid (what’s the difference?)The MTHFR gene and why conversion mattersGentle ways to support methylation without overwhelmFoods rich in natural folate you can begin adding todayYou are not behind. Your body is not broken.Restoration is already happening.Share this with a friend who needs clarity and peace in her healing journey.❤️Hosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.

Read the full episode + resources here:https://becomingnatural.com/red-light-therapy-basics/In this episode, Penny sits down with Dr. Aubree Hendershot of Radiant Wellness KC to unpack the real science and soul behind red light sauna therapy. Learn how light restores your body’s energy, calms inflammation, and revives your spirit.We’ll explore:The difference between near, mid, and far infrared lightHow light waves reach the mitochondria to boost energy productionWhy sweating is a sacred detox process—your skin’s way of cleansingHow consistent sessions help reduce inflammation and painWhat to look for in a quality infrared sauna💡 You can find all the research mentioned linked in the full blog summary at BecomingNatural.com.✨ Subscribe to Becoming Natural for more practical, faith-rooted conversations about natural healing.Get 40% off a Lumebox HERE!Follow Aubree Hendershot, DPT & Detox Specialist. Instagram TikTok Radiant Wellness KCHosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.

Read the full episode + resources here:https://becomingnatural.com/scar-tissue-fascia-support/Scars tell our story—but they also hold hidden layers of fascia that can affect healing, mobility, and emotion. In this episode, we explore the exciting new science of fascia and scar tissue healing, how fibroblasts respond to movement and natural oils like castor and rosehip, and how faith meets physiology in the body’s design.💛 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3Hosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.PRODUCTS MENTIONED:CLEAN Bath Bombs with Magnesium Epsom Salt (4 flavor choices)**Best Collagen I can find!**Magnesium Bath SaltsRosehip Seed OilOrganic Castor OilCastor Oil Packs📌 Note: I’m just a girl with a wild story and a passion for sharing what has helped me feel my best during difficult times. I share personal experience, documented research, and a whole lot of heart. Always talk to a professional when making changes to your health routine.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.

Read the full episode + resources here:https://becomingnatural.com/tallow-for-skin-basics/Soap may make you feel clean, but it can quietly wreck your skin’s microbiome. In this final mini episode of the Soap-Free Skin Series, I share the fascinating return of tallow — the ancient, natural cleanser that nourishes instead of stripping. Learn how it mimics our own sebum, protects the barrier, and brings that calm, radiant glow back. Plus, how history, science, and Scripture all point to the same truth: God designed creation to care for us completely.Products Mentioned:Hearth and Homestead: Handmade Whipped Tallow BalmHosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.

Read the full episode + resources here:https://becomingnatural.com/magnesium-for-skin-benefits/Magnesium for skin benefits is more than hype—it’s healing. In this episode of Becoming Natural, I share 5 incredible soap-free skincare secrets using salt and magnesium that can transform how you cleanse your body.Salt is one of the oldest cleansers—known for its ability to fight bacteria, exfoliate, and infuse minerals that hydrate and protect your skin. Magnesium takes things further, helping with detox, circulation, and soothing inflammation. From Dead Sea minerals to simple Epsom salt baths, these God-given resources support your body in powerful ways without harsh soap.You’ll also learn why “single-ingredient” products matter, the surprising truth about brands like Dr. Teal’s, and how magnesium sprays compare to salt soaks. I even share quick DIY uses you can try today, plus spiritual reflections on what it means to be the “salt of the earth.”✨ Don’t miss this gentle but powerful soap-free swap.Hosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.

Read the full episode + resources here:https://becomingnatural.com/herbal-skin-cleansing/In this short but power-packed episode, I’m showing you how to glow naturally—without soap, without toxins, and without all the harsh ingredients hiding in even the “clean” skincare aisle.We’re diving into herbal powder pastes—ancient botanical blends like neem, tulsi, turmeric, rose, and chamomile that have been used for centuries to cleanse, nourish, and heal. I’ll walk you through how they work, what they do for your skin, and how to make your own at home.You’ll learn:Which powdered herbs are best for inflammation, hydration, and brighteningWhy soap might be doing more harm than goodHow God’s natural design is still the best healing planNo gimmicks. No 10-step routines. Just real, radiant skin using what He already created for us.Be sure to grab the free printable recipe guide coming soon! 🌿Hosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.

Read the full episode + resources here:https://becomingnatural.com/clay-cleansing-for-skin/In this gritty (and glorious) episode of the Soap-Free Skin Series, I’m getting my hands a little dirty—in the best way possible. We’re talking about clay cleansing and herbal powder pastes, and why I swapped out my foaming face wash for something ancient, earthy, and God-designed.If you're tired of stripping your skin with synthetic surfactants and wondering what on earth to use instead, this episode is your guide. We’ll unpack the benefits of bentonite, rhassoul, kaolin, and French green clay—plus soothing herbs like neem, rose, and tulsi. Whether you're detoxing from commercial skincare or just curious about clay, this one’s for you.Tune in for:A breakdown of which clays are best for which skin typesSimple ways to start clay cleansing (even if you’ve never tried it!)How to support your whole body with clay—baths, armpits, scalp, and moreEncouragement for when your healing journey gets a little messy (literally)✨ Spoiler: You don’t need foam to feel clean. You need minerals. You need God’s design.📌 Plus, I’ll share how I use these recipes in my daily life—because healing can be simple, sacred, and sustainable.Hosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.

Read the full episode + resources here:https://becomingnatural.com/raw-honey-skin-benefits/Sweet friend, you’re about to fall in love with something sticky. In this mini pod, we’re breaking down the incredible healing power of **raw honey** as a cleanser. It hydrates, soothes, balances pH, and even fights acne—without stripping your skin’s natural barrier.We talk about:* Why honey makes your face feel warm 🔥* The antibacterial science behind raw honey* The faith link to “milk and honey” (Exodus 3:17)* How to cleanse your face step-by-step (no mess required!)Forget expensive products. Sometimes healing is hiding in your pantry. 🐝Hosted by Penelope SamplerNatural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness📩 Join the Email List🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show.📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine.© Becoming Natural Podcast.