This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist shares how a season serving at a Christian medical clinic in La Misión, Mexico reshaped her view of work, worth, and worship. In a place where doctors were literally saving lives, everything still shut down for one full day of rest—no computers, no appointments, just community around the table—and that slower rhythm became her model for Sabbath. Kerstin unpacks the biblical foundation of Sabbath, why so many of us have abandoned it, and what changed when she finally took one true day off each week. She blends Scripture with health science—brain breaks, HRV, and stress—then lays out a simple Sabbath framework: no email or social media, no shopping, real food, movement, sleep, and time to actually hear from the Lord. She also tackles kids and screens, teen stress, and baby steps like the 9-12-5 phone rule and half-day Sabbaths. If you’re serving God but still exhausted, this episode invites you to pick a day, protect it, and see what happens when you truly stop. SPONSORS Waco Shoe Company - CODE: KERSTIN20 | wacoshoecompany.com PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) Intro, prayer, and Sabbath reset (03:00) What the Bible says about Sabbath (07:00) Brain breaks, HRV, and stress science (11:00) Mission clinic life in La Misión (15:00) Slower living and joy in poverty (19:00) Bringing Sabbath rhythms back home (23:00) Five rules for a modern Sabbath day (27:00) Kids, screens, and family resistance (31:00) Easing in: 9-12-5 and half-day rest (35:00) Sabbaticals, silence, and next steps WORK WITH KERSTIN Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress & wellness. MORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with her 14-year-old daughter Georgia for an unfiltered mother–daughter conversation about stress, surrender, and what biblical peace actually looks like when life is messy, loud, and very human. Georgia opens the episode by wrestling with the difference between happiness and joy, and why she believes real peace is something only God can give in His presence—not something you manufacture by trying harder. From there, Georgia interviews her mom about miscarriage, infertility, adoption, and the long “waiting periods” that stretched Kerstin’s faith while she was anchoring the news at ABC, moving to QVC, and walking through her mother’s 12-year battle with dementia. Kerstin shares how a neurologist’s words about stress-related damage in her mom’s brain pushed her back to school for nutrition, into health coaching, and ultimately into creating StRest—where health science meets biblical truth. They also go deep on stress and the body: the four pillars of wellness (sleep, food, movement, relationships/spirituality), good stress vs bad stress, how perimenopause and menopause change a woman’s ability to metabolize stress, and why processed “fake food” is breaking our brains and bodies. Georgia talks about teen stress, school pressure, and how rooting her identity in what Scripture says rather than peers’ opinions freed her from social anxiety. Together they unpack Sabbath as a real stress tool, what they learned on a three-and-a-half-month mission trip to Mexico about living slower, and why it’s better to bring your anger to God than to turn away from Him when life feels unfair. If you’ve ever felt like a high-performing Christian who is still exhausted, controlling, and anxious in the dark, this first episode offers an honest look at what it means to collapse on Jesus, practice surrender, and slowly move from stress to rest. SPONSORS Ancient Nutrition - CODE: STREST20 | ancientnutrition.com PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) Defining peace and launching StRest (03:00) Miscarriage, adoption, and first books (07:00) Learning to trust God with stress (11:00) Surrender, peace, and God as Father (15:00) Church, community, and loneliness (19:00) Sleep, food, movement, and fake food (23:00) Good stress vs bad stress (27:00) Menopause, women, and overload (31:00) Mission trip, Sabbath, slower living WORK WITH KERSTIN Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress & wellness. MORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with actress, producer, and podcast host Candace Cameron Bure to talk about stress, success, and what it really looks like to protect your mental health in a life that looks “perfect” from the outside. Candace shares why she walked away from The View at the height of her career, how she chose her quality of life and family over a packed resume, and what it took to rebuild peace when burnout, overwork, and constant travel left her spirit “dying inside.” From there, they get honest about 30 years of marriage that were not “picture perfect,” parenting teenagers in today’s culture, and navigating social media as a Christian public figure without letting criticism own you. Candace opens up about long-term depression, disordered eating, and why walking, strength training, sleep, and magnesium became lifelines. She talks about prepping for menopause like a warrior—lifting heavier, dialing in macros and portions, limiting caffeine, and treating her body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. Kerstin closes by inviting you to take inventory of your stress, cut one thing from your plate, and start a simple rhythm of walking, journaling, and asking God, “What do You want me to know? What do You want me to do?” so you can walk into your next season strong in body, mind, and faith. SPONSORS Waco Shoe Company - CODE: KERSTIN20 | wacoshoecompany.com Elevate Organic - CODE: KERSTIN20 | elevateorganic.com PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS(00:00) Wanting to hit 50 like a rockstar(03:00) Candace’s breaking point on The View(07:00) Choosing mental health over career(12:00) 30-year marriage, faith, and repair(17:00) Parenting teens in a stressful culture(22:00) Social media, criticism, and faith(28:00) Sleep, magnesium, and cutting caffeine(34:00) Menopause prep, macros, and food(42:00) Faith, fitness, and honoring your body(50:00) Simple daily tools to lower stress WORK WITH KERSTIN Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress & wellness. MORE ABOUT CANDACE CAMERON BUREInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candacecbureWebsite: https://www.candacecbure.com MORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with former Metro DC cop and covert operator Jamie Winship to talk about fear, identity, and hearing God in the middle of real danger—and in everyday stress. Jamie explains why fear is not the enemy but a signal pointing to deeper lies we believe about God, ourselves, and others, and how living in low-grade fear keeps us clinging to control and unable to truly hear the Lord. He shares the story of saying yes to getting into a car with dangerous men in the Middle East, how perfect love—not force—disarmed a terrorist leader, and why the same spiritual dynamics sit under school shootings, addiction, overwork, caregiving, and health crises. From there, Jamie unpacks identity: why the real question is “Who am I in God’s eyes?” not “What is my purpose?”, how the lie “I’m a disappointment” fueled his own addiction, and what changed when he received his true name as a “militant peacemaker.” Kerstin closes by processing her own identity beyond “that girl at QVC” and inviting you to fix your eyes on Jesus, ask Him, “What am I? How do You see me?”, and build a daily practice of journaling and listening so you recognize His voice when the storm hits. SPONSORSAncient Nutrition - CODE: STREST20 | ancientnutrition.com PROGRAMFast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS(00:00) Kerstin’s nerves and Jamie’s intro(03:30) Fear as a learned warning signal(08:00) Getting in the car in the war zone(12:00) Terror, love, and counter-fear work(16:30) Facing death, loss, and real fear(21:00) Identity vs purpose in God’s design(26:00) Addiction, disappointment, and lies(31:00) Practicing to hear God in the noise(36:00) Fixing your eyes on Jesus daily(40:30) Next steps: journal, ask, and listen WORK WITH KERSTIN Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress & wellness. MORE ABOUT JAMIE WINSHIP Instagram: https://www.identityexchange.com/ Website: @identityexchange MORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with her long-time QVC friend Jill Martin to ask the questions most women only whisper: What happens when cancer, divorce, and career upheaval all hit at once—and you survive? Jill shares how a “random spit test” and BRCA gene result led to preventive surgery, a shocking cancer diagnosis, and doctors telling her plainly that without it, she would already be dead. She talks candidly about not fearing death, the “before and after” line cancer draws through your life, and why she refuses to pretend things ever go back to normal. From there, they unpack the part most people never see: why the acute crisis of treatment was easier than the quiet devastation afterward, how stress and overwork likely accelerated her cancer, and what it was like to walk through chemo, hair loss, a crumbling marriage, and public life at the same time. Jill explains why she’s “done feeling like the victim,” how she set new boundaries around work, relationships, and her nervous system, and why she now chooses fewer things done with excellence over “a hundred things at 100.” She and Kerstin dig into good stress vs toxic stress, the science and soul of how stress impacts disease, and why rest, perspective, and self-compassion have become non-negotiables. Kerstin also shares her own story—hearing God say it was time to leave a secure, high-profile job at QVC while she was still the primary breadwinner, navigating her husband’s health crisis, and stepping into a new calling to help women move from stress to rest through faith and wellness. Together, they talk about the Sherpa lounger as more than a product—why comfort, safety, and feeling “held” matter during grief and treatment—and end with something deeply practical: how to lower stress today by taking one small step, like finally clearing that one drawer that’s been nagging you for years. SPONSORS Waco Shoe Company - CODE: KERSTIN20 | wacoshoecompany.com PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) Facing death and genetic testing(01:00) Life after cancer: thriving, not “back”(03:30) Acute stress vs the post-chemo crash(07:30) Cancer, divorce, and a hard reset(14:35) Sherpa as comfort, brand, and mindset(17:50) Kerstin’s call to leave QVC(24:25) Teens, social media, and modern stress(31:40) Selling with integrity, even Irish dirt(37:39) Stress, sickness, and setting boundaries(39:27) One small step: clean a single drawer WORK WITH KERSTIN Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress & wellness. MORE ABOUT JILL MARTIN Instagram: @jillmartin Website: jillmartin.com MORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with Dr. Ben Edwards to ask one big question: what if the main thing keeping you sick isn’t your diagnosis, but your beliefs, rhythms, and identity? Dr. Edwards shares his own story of infertility and the moment “Seek first the kingdom” finally landed—shifting an idol of family into a doorway for a completely different way of practicing medicine. From there, they pull back the curtain on the modern medical system: 7-minute visits, protocol-driven care, and a culture of fear around income, reputation, and licenses—even as the U.S. ranks dead last among industrialized nations in infant mortality, maternal mortality, and lifespan. They dive into chronic illness (Lyme, autoimmunity, diabetes), why the “bug” is rarely the root problem, how sleep apnea, seed oils, stress, and a redlined nervous system make us easy targets, and why supplements like melatonin are warning lights, not the fix. Using diabetes as a case study, Dr. Edwards explains mitochondria as a broken engine, and how muscle, morning sun, real fats, minerals, and peace with God work together to restore true metabolic health. Kerstin and Dr. Edwards finish with “the basics”: four pillars—nutrition, hydration, movement, and peace—and his nine-module Veritas Wellness course to help people step out of standard American living into something more ancestral and biblically aligned. He speaks directly to the woman stuck on the couch with her snacks, meds, and shame, and offers a first step that isn’t another hack: an honest conversation with God, confession of unbelief, and inviting the Holy Spirit to rewrite her identity. Kerstin closes with a one-year update on StRest, why the show is taking a December break, and how listeners can use Advent to step out of constant content and into real rest with Jesus. SPONSORS Ancient Nutrition - CODE: STREST20 | ancientnutrition.com Elevate Organic - CODE: KERSTIN20 | elevateorganic.com PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) Infertility and seeking the kingdom (02:30) System medicine and misplaced trust (08:30) Fear, identity, and the doctor’s heart (14:00) America’s health crisis in the data (21:30) Lyme, terrain, and chronic illness (26:00) Melatonin, supplements, and root cause (29:30) Diabetes, mitochondria, and metabolism (39:30) Stress, nervous system, and disease (48:30) The basics: four pillars and course (55:00) Starting with God and December rest WORK WITH KERSTIN Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress & wellness. MORE ABOUT DR. BEN EDWARDS Website: veritaswellnessmember.comPodcast: You’re The Cure Instagram: @drbenedwards MORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with Annie Moss, founder of The Vintage Sparrow, to talk about what it looks like to live out real faith in a secular marketplace. Annie shares how she went from years of youth and women’s ministry into entrepreneurship and retail, and why she sees her work as “marketplace ministry” — inviting women toward Jesus through wearable reminders of hope, peace, and surrender. They dig into a common objection to faith-based business by unpacking the context behind Jesus overturning tables in the temple, and why Annie believes her products are an invitation, not a blockade. Annie explains how her designs are born from lived seasons of pain — including seven years of infertility, a near-100-day ICU fight for her husband’s life, and the daily stretch of motherhood — and how those trials shaped her theology instead of breaking it. Kerstin and Annie talk about the difference between God’s correction and the enemy’s condemnation, how to recognize each voice, and why speaking truth out loud matters. They also go hard on the theme of surrender: why stillness with God is not optional fuel, how boundaries prevent burnout, why “balance” isn’t real in most seasons, and how one moment of God’s favor can do what years of striving can’t. The episode closes with a practical invitation for December: create space for Jesus in every moment, not just the crisis ones, and a prayer over listeners heading into Advent and rest. SPONSORS Waco Shoe Company - CODE: KERSTIN20 | wacoshoecompany.com PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) Why faith and suffering coexist (01:14) Who Annie Moss is (02:36) Running a faith business (04:34) The temple tables context (06:22) Designing from real pain (09:58) Correction vs condemnation (14:28) “I won’t lower my theology” (19:18) Stillness as survival (23:30) Surrender over hustle (26:12) Boundaries in December (28:07) Faith in secular spaces (33:43) When God calls you new (35:59) No fake balance (38:21) Annie’s quiet-time routine (43:15) Invite Jesus into moments (46:21) Prayer for listeners (47:59) Where to find Annie WORK WITH KERSTIN Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress & wellness. MORE ABOUT DR. ANNIE MOSS Instagram: @TheVintageSparrowShop: thevintagesparrowjewelry.comMORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with cellular healing and fasting expert Dr. Dan Pompa to break down what fasting really does in your body—when it heals, when it harms, and how to do it without wrecking your hormones or metabolism. Dr. Pompa explains autophagy, mitophagy, stem cells, and why humans are built for feast-famine cycles, not constant snacking. They dig into hormesis (good stress), how overdoing fasting or cold plunges backfires, and why the feast is as critical as the fast—especially for women in perimenopause and menopause. They cover diabetes, cancer, chemo, and where fasting can be powerful versus risky, plus how diet variation and changing your “same eight foods” can restore metabolic flexibility and microbiome health. Kerstin and Dr. Pompa close with his pain-to-purpose story of severe illness, neurotoxic exposure, and how God met him there. He shares why he sees his cellular detox framework as God-given, how fasting creates space for surrender, and why he avoids comments so he can stay bold and focused on what he’s called to say. SPONSORS Ancient Nutrition - CODE: STREST20 | ancientnutrition.com Elevate Organic - CODE: KERSTIN20 | elevateorganic.com PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) Fasting across faiths (03:30) How Kerstin met Dr. Pompa (06:10) Fasting as a cellular reset (09:00) Hormesis and “good stress” (14:00) Intermittent vs extended fasts (17:30) Partial and mimicking fasts (20:10) “Starving” vs true fasting (21:30) Fasting and women’s hormones (23:15) Feast days, mTOR, and fat loss (29:20) Feast-famine in real life (34:40) Building fasting capacity (37:40) Fasting and cancer (40:00) Fasting, surgery, recovery (44:00) Muscle, fasting, and refeeds (46:10) Diet variation and microbiome (48:50) How to start fasting (50:50) Pain-to-purpose health journey (52:15) Water, air, and laundry toxins (55:10) Fasting, faith, and Jehoshaphat (59:00) Courage, calling, and comments WORK WITH KERSTIN Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress & wellness. MORE ABOUT DR. DANIEL POMPA HealthCenters.com PompaProgram.com Dr. Pompa on Facebook @drpompa Dr. Pompa on LinkedIn @drdanpompa Dr. Daniel Pompa on YouTube The Dr. Pompa Podcast: From Pain to Purpose Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch the Podcast Playlist MORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest. In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with longtime friend and QVC guest Melissa Epps to expose the real weight of the sandwich generation: raising teens and a profoundly disabled adult daughter while also managing the declining health of her mother. Melissa’s story spans high-risk pregnancies, an ultra-rare genetic disorder, micro-preemie twins born at 27 weeks, a second surprise set of twins, her mom’s breast cancer diagnosis, and her father’s sudden death during surgery. Somewhere in the chaos, she became her mother’s full-time case manager instead of just her daughter. Kerstin and Melissa break down the emotional toll: being the “safe” outlet for overwhelmed teens and an aging parent, the middle-of-the-night welfare checks, the resentment that builds when you handle meds, money, and crises alone, and the guilt and relief of transitioning a parent into assisted living. Woven through it all is the midlife hormonal crash—insomnia, anxiety, mood swings—that pushes many women to the brink. Melissa explains how HRT, movement, and reconnecting with friends pulled her out of survival mode, and why isolation in this stage is dangerous. They close with the identity crisis most caregivers face: when the kids leave and the parent is gone or in care, who are you if your entire adult life has been spent taking care of everyone else? This conversation lays out what it takes to rebuild a self that isn’t defined only by responsibility. SPONSORS Ancient Nutrition - 20% OFF: STREST20 | https://shorturl.at/XwYqS Waco Shoe Company | Revitalign - 20% OFF: KERSTIN20 | https://shorturl.at/aXSWiPROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) Twins, NICU trauma, and special-needs motherhood (06:30) Rare diagnosis (11:30) Premature twins, monitors, and living in hospitals (16:30) COVID, mom’s cancer, and dad’s sudden death in surgery (22:30) Becoming the caregiver for your own mother (28:30) Assisted living, guilt, and saving the relationship (33:30) Being the safe punching bag for teens and parents (37:30) Perimenopause, insomnia, anxiety, and HRT (42:30) Friendship, isolation, and why women in midlife are at risk (48:30) Boundaries, “let them,” and choosing reciprocal relationships (53:30) QVC as lifeline and escape from chaos (57:30) Empty nest fears, identity beyond caregiving, and chasing joy WORK WITH KERSTIN Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress & wellness. MORE ABOUT MELISSA EPPS IG: (@itsmelissaepps) FB: Melissa Epps MORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest. In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with leading biological dentist Dr. Scott Chandler of Dentistry4Health in Park City, Utah, to confront a hard but critical question: could the work in your mouth be the missing link behind your chronic health issues? Dr. Chandler explains why mercury fillings, root canals, jawbone cavitations, metal crowns, titanium implants, and airway problems are not just “dental” concerns, but potential drivers of brain fog, fatigue, recurring Lyme symptoms, cardiovascular changes, thyroid disruption, breast health concerns, and more. He walks through what actually happens with mercury amalgam, why most root canals harbor aggressive bacteria, how unhealed extraction sites can act like septic tanks in your jaw, and why metal in the mouth may interfere with energetic pathways that support key organs. Kerstin presses into the practical side: how to know if your fillings are mercury-based, what safe removal should look like (and why doing it wrong can make you worse), why so many wisdom tooth extractions are setting patients up for long-term problems, and how cone beam imaging exposes infections and airway issues that standard exams miss. For families, they cover safer materials for fillings and crowns, what to ask before your teen’s wisdom tooth surgery, and options for airway and sleep apnea care that do not start and end with a CPAP. If you have done “all the things”—detoxes, protocols, supplements, specialists—and still feel unwell, this episode gives you a direct, unvarnished framework: investigate your mouth, demand proper imaging, vet your dentist, and understand why ignoring oral infections and metals can quietly sabotage your healing. SPONSORS Ancient Nutrition - For 20% OFF, USE CODE: STREST20 | https://shorturl.at/XwYqS PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) Mouth-body connection(05:40) Meet Dr. Scott Chandler(07:24) What is biological dentistry(11:32) Fluoride: risks and realities(12:40) Mercury fillings and safe removal(17:18) Finding a biological dentist(19:39) Metal crowns and implants(21:30) Root canals and cavitations(29:48) Wisdom teeth and cavitation risk(36:04) Daily low-cost oral upgrades(40:00) Airway, sleep, and oral health(43:03) Key takeaways and next steps WORK WITH KERSTIN Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress & wellness. MORE ABOUT DR. SCOTT CHANDLER Website: https://www.dentistry4health.org MORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes world-renowned fertility specialist and Harvard University–awarded scholar Gabriela Rosa, founder and CEO of The Rosa Institute and pioneer of the world’s first fully virtual holistic fertility clinic. Together, they confront one of the most damaging phrases in reproductive medicine: “unexplained infertility.” Gabriela explains why it is usually not a mystery, but a failure to investigate. She exposes the hard numbers behind IVF (including why 71% of cycles fail), how misaligned incentives between doctors, clinics, and shareholders quietly shape treatment paths, and why patients are so often told “everything is normal” when it clearly is not. Kerstin revisits her own infertility story and the “unexplained” label she now rejects. Gabriela walks through what a real workup should look like, why fertility must be treated as a team sport (male and female factors), and how chronic stress, environment, epigenetics, infections, sperm quality, egg maturation, and immune function all interact. This is a blueprint for anyone tired of vague answers: how to demand proper testing, stop wasting cycles, and choose IVF only when it is truly the fastest, smartest path—not just the default. If you have been told to “just relax,” “keep trying,” or accept unexplained infertility, this episode will show you exactly why that is not good enough and what to do next. SPONSORS Ancient Nutrition - For 20% OFF, USE CODE: STREST20 | https://shorturl.at/XwYqS Waco Shoe Company | Revitalign - 20% OFF EVERYTHING, USE CODE: KERSTIN20 |https://shorturl.at/aXSWi Elevate Organic - elevateorganic.com | Code: KERSTIN20 PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) Misaligned interests and the truth about “unexplained” (05:40) Meet Gabriela Rosa and why she built a virtual clinic (08:13) The “just relax” myth and who actually needs deeper help (10:32) “Everything is normal” vs what was never tested (14:49) Stress, epigenetics, and why some bodies show it in fertility (20:24) IVF failure rates, costs, and the numbers game lie (26:38) Time is finite: cycles, coaches, and wasted chances (27:34) Fertility as a team sport: male, female, and embryo factors (35:11) Real workup, real case studies, and acting pregnant now (44:43) Becoming your own advocate WORK WITH KERSTIN Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress & wellness. MORE ABOUT GABRIELA ROSA Website: fertilitybreakthrough.com Book: Fertility Breakthrough IG: Gabriela Rosa (@gabrielarosafertility) MORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes Ben Azadi, bestselling author of Metabolic Freedom and host of the top-ranked Metabolic Freedom Podcast. Once obese and depressed, Ben transformed his life by losing 80 pounds, healing his body, and finding purpose in helping others reclaim theirs. Together, they dive into the connection between stress, fasting, and faith. Ben explains why stress isn’t the enemy—lack of adaptation is. He breaks down the difference between acute and chronic inflammation, the truth about insulin and metabolism, and how keto is more than a diet—it’s a metabolic state. They discuss the role of self-image in health transformation, practical steps to start fasting safely, and why gratitude is the most overlooked supplement. From hormone balance to walking after dinner, from seed oils to soul work, Ben shares a clear path to metabolic freedom—rooted in responsibility, faith, and discipline. SPONSORS Ancient Nutrition - For 20% OFF, USE CODE: STREST20 | https://shorturl.at/XwYqS Waco Shoe Company | Revitalign - 20% OFF EVERYTHING, USE CODE: KERSTIN20 |https://shorturl.at/aXSWi PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O SPECIAL OFFERGet Metabolic Freedom and claim the free metabolism course at metabolicfreedombook.com CHAPTERS: (00:00) Cold open: Stress as a tool, not a threat (01:17) What is keto—and what it’s not (05:23) Ben’s story: From KFC to Keto Camp (08:33) Inflammation, symptoms, and the body’s “check engine light” (12:21) The truth about obesity and insulin resistance (15:44) Why keto is a metabolic process, not a diet (20:57) Step one: Change your self-image (25:43) One tweak a week—how to start (27:46) Walking, digestion, and insulin (30:16) Calories vs. macros: What really matters (37:09) Fasting: The ultimate reset (44:01) How to start fasting safely (46:54) How to break your fast (50:01) Seeking stress: Building your hormetic ceiling (52:06) Non-negotiables: Vitamin G, no seed oils, no late dinners (56:27) The power of gratitude (58:00) Supplements that matter most (1:00:19) Where to find Ben Azadi and Metabolic Freedom WORK WITH KERSTIN Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress & wellness. MORE ABOUT BEN AZADI Website: benazadi.comInstagram: @thebenazadiYouTube: @KetoKamp TikTok: @thebenazadiFacebook: Ben AzadiPodcast: Metabolic Freedom Podcast MORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this solo episode, host Kerstin Lindquist opens up about the five things shaping her health and faith journey right now. She dives into the science of protein, explaining why women over 40 need more of it—and how she builds muscle, supports hormones, and balances blood sugar through nutrition. Kerstin also discusses her battle with frozen shoulder, the healing impact of acupuncture, movement, and anti-inflammatory nutrition, and her nightly ritual with red light therapy for pain relief and skin health. Next, she explores rucking—walking with a weighted backpack—as a full-body exercise for strength, posture, and longevity. Finally, she turns to deliberate prayer: writing and praying daily, creating family prayer rituals, and using scripture to build resilience in faith. Kerstin’s “five things” remind listeners that wellness isn’t only physical—it’s spiritual, deliberate, and holistic. SPONSORS Ancient Nutrition - For 20% OFF, USE CODE: STREST20 | https://shorturl.at/XwYqS Waco Shoe Company | Revitalign - 20% OFF EVERYTHING, USE CODE: KERSTIN20 |https://shorturl.at/aXSWi Superpower - Sign up today! | superpower.com/kerstin PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) Five things right now: overview (00:46) Why deliberate prayer matters (03:21) Walking, faith, and “me-search” (08:00) Protein: how much, why, and best sources (18:00) Frozen shoulder: causes and healing approaches (25:00) Red light therapy for inflammation and recovery (30:00) Rucking: resistance, posture, and strength (36:00) Breaking up with the scale (38:00) Building a family prayer practice (41:14) Next episode: Ben Azadi on fasting and keto WORK WITH KERSTIN Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress & wellness. MORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with Kim Rogers—better known as the “Worm Queen.” After two decades in Western healthcare authoring national certification exams and advising boards, Kim’s health collapsed. The culprits: parasites, mold, Lyme, and heavy metals. Her raw, unfiltered documentation of detoxing visible worms, candida, and biofilm went viral and led her to build RogersHood Apothecary and the ParaFy parasite cleanse. Kim explains the ParaFy system (Parify, Sustain, Metal Flush, and the binder “Cinnabin”), what to expect during die-off, why some people see results and others don’t, and how to navigate cleanses with kids. They also cover the “full-moon effect,” water and food sources of parasites (including why salmon and tap water test positive more often than you think), when NOT to cleanse (pregnancy, nursing, blood thinners, chemo), and how to support drainage with the LYMF kit. Kim shares practical testing options for water, mold, and the body; her non-negotiables (filtered and structured water, red light, HBOT, NAD); and a straight answer to the biggest myth—no, you do not “need” worms to be healthy. SPONSORS Ancient Nutrition - For 20% OFF, USE CODE: STREST20 | https://shorturl.at/XwYqS Waco Shoe Company | Revitalign - 20% OFF EVERYTHING, USE CODE: KERSTIN20 |https://shorturl.at/aXSWi Superpower - Sign up today! | superpower.com/kerstin SPECIAL OFFER 20% of The Parasite Cleanse at RogersHood: https://ow.ly/1MN350Xj2YF PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) Cold open: chicken, eggs & intro (02:00) Why this episode matters (05:00) Do we need worms? Parasite myths & binders (07:00) Kim’s backstory & health collapse (10:00) Diagnoses: crypto, worms, Lyme, mold (12:00) Signs & symptoms of parasites (14:00) Inside the ParaFy cleanse system (18:00) Die-off symptoms & how to manage them (22:00) Who should or shouldn’t cleanse (24:00) The full moon effect & cleanse timing (27:00) Cleansing with kids & busy families (30:00) Diet, lifestyle & long-term detox habits (38:00) Where parasites come from & testing water (43:00) Why Western medicine ignores parasites (52:00) Beyond ParaFy: LYMF, MoldEase & what’s next for Kim WORK WITH KERSTIN Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress & wellness. MORE ABOUT KIM ROGERS (“WORM QUEEN”) Website: rogershood.comTikTok: @MrsRogersHoodInstagram: @MrsRogers.HoodYouTube: MrsRogersHood PARAFY AFFILIATE PROGRAM https://ow.ly/ZuXz50Xj3el MORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with Dr. John Lieurance, a chiropractic neurologist, naturopath, four-time author, and Chief Scientific Officer at Mitozen Scientific. Known for his research on regenerative and alternative medicine, Dr. Lieurance shares how decades of treating chronic illness and neurological disorders led him to uncover the connection between cellular toxicity, mitochondrial dysfunction, and modern fatigue. Together they unpack why true healing begins by cleaning the cell membrane—and how toxins, infections, and even stress silently erode your health. Dr. Lieurance breaks down the science behind phosphatidylcholine, butyrate, glutathione, and advanced delivery methods such as suppositories that bypass digestion to restore the body at a cellular level. They also explore how melatonin and methylene blue are transforming longevity medicine: from improving sleep and brain performance to supporting detoxification and emotional balance. Plus, a surprising discussion on hearing loss, eyesight, and cognitive decline, and why something as simple as humming can stimulate the vagus nerve and calm your nervous system. If you’ve struggled with fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, or chronic inflammation—and conventional medicine hasn’t helped—this episode will completely reframe how you think about energy, aging, and healing. SPONSORS Ancient Nutrition - For 20% OFF, USE CODE: STREST20 | https://shorturl.at/XwYqS Waco Shoe Company | Revitalign - 20% OFF EVERYTHING, USE CODE: KERSTIN20 |https://shorturl.at/aXSWi Superpower - Sign up today! | superpower.com/kerstin PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) Humming, Breath & the Vagus Nerve (01:09) Why Kerstin Chose This Topic (04:43) Dr. Lieurance’s Pain-to-Purpose Healing Story (07:24) The CD57 Test & Chronic Infections (11:18) When You Don’t Feel Right in Your Body (14:27) Understanding Cellular Toxicity (17:38) Heavy Metals & How to Detox Safely (18:50) Phosphatidylcholine & Butyrate for Cell Membranes (21:23) Why Glutathione Is the Master Detox Molecule (24:19) Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline (28:42) The Vagus Nerve and Parasympathetic Healing (30:00) Melatonin Myths and High-Dose Therapy (35:48) Melatonin and Aging — The Missing Hormone (42:43) The Sandman Line and Super Sandman Explained (45:09) Travel Hacks with NAD and Methylene Blue (48:30) Methylene Blue as a “Magic Bullet” for the Brain (53:50) Depression, Nitric Oxide, and Mitochondrial Health (58:47) Where to Find Dr. Lieurance and His Work Work with Kerstin Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress & wellness. MORE ABOUT DR. JOHN LIEURANCE Website: advancedrejuvenation.usCompany: Mitozen ScientificInstagram: @drjohnlieurance MORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with Dani Conway, a Board-Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Functional Medicine Practitioner with more than 18 years of experience helping women over 40 heal their metabolism and restore confidence. They unpack why so many women feel stuck with fatigue, weight loss resistance, and hormonal imbalance—and why the solution isn’t another restrictive diet. Dani shares how her own journey—from being 65 pounds overweight on a “fat-free” diet in her 20s to discovering functional nutrition—reshaped her understanding of the body’s root-cause healing power. Together, they explore practical strategies to improve energy, reduce inflammation, and age with vitality—without the added stress of perfection. From “food first” nutrition and protein myths to detox protocols, liver health, and functional testing, this episode offers a grounded and empowering roadmap for women ready to stop starving and start living. SPONSORS Ancient Nutrition - For 20% OFF, USE CODE: STREST20 | https://shorturl.at/XwYqS Waco Shoe Company | Revitalign - 20% OFF EVERYTHING, USE CODE: KERSTIN20 |https://shorturl.at/aXSWi Superpower - Sign up today! | superpower.com/kerstin PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) Doing What Doesn’t Add Stress (03:30) Dani’s Journey & Why Women Over 40 (07:00) Healing from the Inside Out (10:00) Food as the Foundation (14:00) Protein, Macros & Myths (18:00) Food First, Not Restriction (23:00) Fasting, Fuel & Fatigue (28:00) Detox, Liver Health & Castor Oil (35:00) Movement, Stress & Sleep (42:00) Balance Over Perfection Work with Kerstin Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress & wellness. MORE ABOUT DANI CONWAY Website: www.nutritionthenaturalway.comInstagram: @daniconwayofficial MORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin sits down with Dr. Manoj Arachige, physician, researcher, and Director of Product at Superpower, to explore how AI is changing the way we approach blood work, diagnostics, and preventative care. Manoj opens up about his journey from medical school at 18 in Melbourne, to practicing medicine, to leaving it all behind to travel the world before joining a San Francisco startup aiming to revolutionize healthcare access. Together, they break down the limits of modern medicine—time, volume, and cost—and how AI-driven tools can help remove those barriers. Manoj shares how Superpower uses artificial intelligence to interpret lab data holistically, identify optimal ranges (not just “normal”), and give users actionable plans for long-term health. They discuss what blood work truly reveals about your body, the difference between “normal” and “optimal” health, and the key biomarkers most doctors overlook. The conversation dives into why fatigue, thyroid, and inflammation often go undiagnosed, how AI can empower patients to prevent disease before symptoms start, and why relationships, movement, and nutrition still matter most. You’ll learn how to take control of your health data, interpret it intelligently, and partner with technology to live longer, healthier, and more aware. SPONSORS Ancient Nutrition - For 20% OFF, USE CODE: STREST20 | https://shorturl.at/XwYqS Waco Shoe Company | Revitalign - 20% OFF EVERYTHING, USE CODE: KERSTIN20 |https://shorturl.at/aXSWi Superpower - Sign up today! | superpower.com/kerstin PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) Why Doctors Can’t Do It All (04:00) What Blood Work Actually Reveals (06:30) Manoj’s Journey from Medicine to Tech (09:30) Can AI Diagnose Better Than Humans? (12:30) What Superpower Does (15:10) The Cost of Preventative Care (17:20) Why Blood Work Matters (21:00) Normal vs Optimal Ranges (23:40) How AI Reads Your Blood Work (27:00) Redefining the Doctor-Patient Relationship (29:30) Hidden Biomarkers Most People Miss (34:00) Mold, Metals, and Environmental Testing (36:00) Stress, Relationships, and Longevity (39:00) How Often Should You Get Blood Work? (42:00) Lifestyle vs Medication (44:00) Personalized Health in Action (50:00) Where to Learn More Work with Kerstin Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. MORE ABOUT DR. MANOJ ARACHIGE Website: www.manojArachige.com LinkedIn: Manoj Arachige Instagram: @manojarachige MORE ABOUT KERSTIN LINDQUIST Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this conversation, Kerstin sits down with national speaker, bestselling author, and podcast host Rebekah Lyons to explore why rest is not optional—it’s sacred. Rebekah opens up about her journey through panic disorder, motherhood, adoption, and faith, sharing how God used rest to teach her that our worth isn’t found in productivity. Together they unpack the biblical roots of Sabbath, the connection between rest and resilience, and how dependence on God—not control—leads to lasting peace. She also breaks down her life-changing framework from Rhythms of Renewal, built on four pillars: Rest, Restore, Connect, and Create—offering a practical roadmap for trading stress and anxiety for a life of peace and purpose. You’ll learn how to slow down without losing momentum, how to discern between control and surrender, and why obedience—not hustle—always precedes blessing. SPONSORS Ancient Nutrition - For 20% OFF, USE CODE: STREST20 | https://shorturl.at/XwYqS Waco Shoe Company | Revitalign - 20% OFF EVERYTHING, USE CODE: KERSTIN20 |https://shorturl.at/aXSWi Superpower - Sign up today! | superpower.com/kerstin PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) Guarding the Sabbath (05:10) Strength in Weakness (09:30) Reframing Shame (11:30) Four Rhythms of Renewal (17:20) Sabbath and Family Boundaries (22:30) Obedience Before Blessing (29:00) Tech Detox and Stillness (32:00) Saying Yes to God (36:10) Daily Health Habits (37:40) Taking Life Inventory (41:20) Healing Beneath the Surface Work with Kerstin Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. More About Rebekah Lyons Website: www.rebekahlyons.com Instagram: @rebekahlyons More about Kerstin Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this heartfelt solo conversation, Kerstin Lindquist shares her own HRT story for the first time—why she decided to start hormone replacement therapy, what symptoms led her there, and how faith, science, and self-awareness guided her through the process. With honesty and vulnerability, she explores how modern medicine and bioidentical hormones allow women to live healthier, more vibrant lives well into midlife and beyond. She discusses her mother’s battle with dementia, her own genetic predisposition to cognitive decline, and why protecting her brain—not vanity—was the deciding factor in saying yes to HRT. Kerstin also breaks down what the newest research reveals about hormone safety, the myths created by outdated studies, and why every woman deserves access to accurate information and compassionate medical care. You’ll learn why frozen shoulder, fatigue, and brain fog can be hormonal warning signs; how HRT supports cognition and long-term brain health; why women should find doctors who listen to symptoms, not just lab results; how progesterone and estrogen work together—and why bioidentical is different; and how faith and health intersect when making major life decisions. This is a deeply personal, empowering episode reminding women that midlife isn’t an ending—it’s an upgrade. SPONSORS Ancient Nutrition - For 20% OFF, USE CODE: STREST20 | https://shorturl.at/XwYqS Waco Shoe Company | Revitalign - 20% OFF EVERYTHING, USE CODE: KERSTIN20 |https://shorturl.at/aXSWi Superpower - Sign up today! | superpower.com/kerstin PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) When I talk about going on HRT (02:10) Why 50 doesn’t mean “old” anymore (04:42) Debunking myths from the Women’s Health Initiative (08:03) Bioidentical hormones and safety in 2025 (10:30) My mother’s story: dementia and genetic risk (14:15) APOE4 and brain protection through HRT (18:22) Early signs: frozen shoulder, fatigue, and hormonal shifts (23:10) Finding the right doctor and advocating for yourself (26:50) My HRT regimen: estradiol patch + oral progesterone (30:15) How progesterone improves sleep and mood (33:00) Faith, health, and the courage to invest in your body (37:45) Why women shouldn’t be embarrassed to talk about HRT (38:40) Preview: Rebecca Lyons on anxiety, adoption, and surrender Work with Kerstin Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. More about Kerstin Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is StRest! In this conversation, Kerstin sits down with author, teacher, and trauma recovery coach Anna Runkle, widely known as The Crappy Childhood Fairy, to explore how childhood trauma rewires the nervous system—and how we can heal it. Together they unpack why emotional dysregulation isn’t a character flaw but a neurological injury, how trauma fuels disconnection and chronic illness, and why healing begins not with talking about what happened, but with retraining the body and brain to feel safe again. Anna shares her 30-year journey of recovery from complex PTSD—how she went from cycles of self-sabotage and despair to building one of the world’s largest online trauma-healing communities. She introduces her simple, free method known as the Daily Practice: a combination of written prayer, meditation, and nervous system regulation that has helped millions worldwide. You’ll learn how dysregulation affects decision-making, relationships, and health; what to do in the moment when you feel triggered; and how writing, rest, and movement can restore clarity and connection. Anna also discusses her new book, Connectability, which reveals the hidden ways trauma survivors isolate and how small, consistent “acts of connection” can help anyone feel like they truly belong again. UPCOMING EVENTS Woman's Wellness Retreat | Montana, October 9-12, 2025 - https://shorturl.at/OF4W7 SPONSORS Ancient Nutrition - For 20% OFF, USE CODE: STREST20 | https://shorturl.at/XwYqS Waco Shoe Company | Revitalign - 20% OFF EVERYTHING, USE CODE: KERSTIN20 |https://shorturl.at/aXSWi Superpower - Sign up today! | superpower.com/kerstin PROGRAM Fast2Faith Fasting Program -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS (00:00) Intro & today’s big question (00:44) What is complex PTSD (05:03) Disconnection and the hidden effects of trauma (08:30) Dysregulation and physical symptoms (15:45) The Daily Practice: writing, prayer, rest (17:17) Anna’s story and spiritual awakening (24:18) Healing through meditation and co-regulation (33:42) Discovering complex PTSD and building community (38:10) In-the-moment tools for re-regulation (52:40) Forgiveness, reconnection, and lasting peace Work with Kerstin Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. More About Anna Runkle Website: crappychildhoodfairy.com Book: Connectability: Heal the Hidden Ways You Isolate YouTube: Crappy Childhood Fairy Instagram: @crappychildhoodfairy More about Kerstin Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website: MassifKroo.com For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices