Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

If you’re waking between 1–3 a.m., feeling bloated after meals, struggling with midlife hormone swings, or noticing stubborn inflammation… your liver and gallbladder might be quietly raising their hands.

In this foundational episode, Tanya unpacks how these two organs work behind the scenes to regulate digestion, hormones, metabolism, energy, and detoxification — and why midlife is the season when they need more intentional support.

You’ll learn what the liver really does (beyond “detox”), the powerful connection between bile flow and hormone balance, why TCM associates early-morning wake-ups with liver overload, and how the functional wellness principle Gut → Liver → Detox explains so many mysterious midlife symptoms.

This episode delivers deep insight in a simple, practical, and compassionate way — giving you daily habits that support the body God designed you to care for.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

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3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

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Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

If you’ve been feeling bloated, tired, or stuck no matter what you eat, this episode is your reminder that the gut is the gateway to healing.

Tanya breaks down why gut health impacts everything — metabolism, hormones, energy, and even mood — and how chronic stress, poor sleep, or years of “go-mode” living can quietly disrupt digestion and absorption.

You’ll also learn how functional lab testing can reveal what’s really happening beneath the surface, and why supplementation should never be one-size-fits-all. When you support the gut strategically and intentionally, you create the foundation for every other wellness goal — from hormone balance to weight management to vitality in midlife.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

Episode Catalog

My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary

My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether

*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.

3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

If you’ve ever wondered why your old diet tricks stopped working, this episode is for you. Tanya unpacks what’s really behind a “slow metabolism” in midlife and why it’s not a matter of willpower — it’s about physiology.

Learn how stress, hormones, sleep, and under-eating quietly train your body to conserve energy, plus the simple daily practices that reignite metabolism naturally.

This episode sets the stage for Tanya’s upcoming series on gut, liver, and hormone health — the foundational steps every woman should take before considering GLP-1s or other peptide therapies.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

Episode Catalog

My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary

My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether

*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.

3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

Many women in midlife are silently battling anxiety, fatigue, and mood swings while doing all the “right” things—working hard, leading, caring for everyone else. But few realize how closely mental health and nutrition are connected. 

Key Topics Covered:

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

Episode Catalog

My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary

My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether

*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.

3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

In this deeply personal episode, Tanya reflects on her daughter’s recent wedding and the realization that motherhood is the most important leadership role we’ll ever have.

From the joy of watching her adult children step into their own callings, to the quiet conviction that leadership begins at home, Tanya shares wisdom for professional women who’ve spent years striving for balance between career and family.

She opens up about:

If you’ve ever wrestled with guilt for stepping away from work to care for your family—or if you’ve questioned whether being “just mom” was enough—this episode will remind you that your influence as a mother is eternal leadership in its purest form.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

Episode Catalog

My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary

My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether

*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.

3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

Get on my Functional Health Coaching interest list HERE.

Do you feel like you’re doing everything right and still not seeing results in your health? Maybe you’re chasing symptoms—fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight, bloating—without ever finding the root cause. In this episode of Aligned Vitality, Tanya unpacks how personalized wellness plans built on functional labs and holistic strategy offer a breakthrough for midlife women.

You’ll learn:

If you’re tired of quick fixes and ready for a roadmap rooted in both data and grace, this episode will show you the difference between symptom-chasing and true strategy.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

Episode Catalog

My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary

My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether

*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.

3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Book a FREE Discovery call HERE.

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE.

Get into drawing to win a $500 coupon toward Functional Health Coaching.  Send screenshot of a rating and written review of the show to [email protected]

Are you tired of guessing what’s wrong with your health? In this episode of Aligned Vitality, Tanya dives into why symptom-chasing and one-size-fits-all solutions don’t work—and how combining your story with functional lab testing creates real results.

You’ll learn:

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start healing, listen in—and sign up at gracefilledleader.com/health to be the first to step into personalized coaching grounded in data and faith.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

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3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/community

2️⃣ COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/coaching

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, manage or treat disease.  Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE.

Do you ever feel exhausted, foggy, moody, or “off” in your own skin—even though your doctor says your labs look normal? You’re not imagining it. In this episode of Aligned Vitality, Tanya unpacks why “normal” isn’t the same as “healthy,” especially for women in midlife.

We’ll explore:

If you’re tired of guessing and ready for answers, this conversation will give you hope, validation, and a roadmap forward.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

GFL Episode Catalog

3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/community

2️⃣ COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/coaching

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, manage or treat disease.  Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

In this episode, Tanya shares the heart behind her podcast rebrand from The Grace Filled Leader to Aligned Vitality for Midlife Leaders. Discover why this shift matters, what’s staying the same, and what exciting new content is coming your way.

For years, Tanya has helped women lead with grace, overcome people-pleasing, and manage their time and energy with intention. But as God has expanded her calling, Tanya has been going “back to school” to earn her certification as a Functional Health Practitioner. This new training, combined with her 27 years in healthcare leadership, allows her to serve midlife women leaders with both professional expertise and personal experience.

If you’re a woman navigating leadership, faith, and the challenges of midlife health — from stress and burnout to perimenopause symptoms — this episode will encourage you, equip you, and give you a vision for what’s ahead.

Listen in to learn how aligning your health, leadership, and faith can help you thrive with vitality, purpose, and peace.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

GFL Episode Catalog

3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/community

2️⃣ COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/coaching

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, manage or treat disease.  Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE.

In this heartfelt episode, Tanya shares her personal journey from striving and burnout to discovering abundant living through God’s design for whole-person wellness.

The Grace Filled Leader began with a mission to help women surrender their leadership and daily lives to the Lord — finding victory and freedom from people-pleasing, anxiety, and exhaustion. But as Tanya continued to grow and heal, God led her deeper: into her own wellness journey, functional health training, and the realization that abundant living means aligning body, mind, and spirit with His beautiful design.

Listen in as Tanya celebrates passing her final oral exam to become a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, reflects on her spiritual and physical healing journey, and prepares listeners for the exciting rebrand ahead: Aligned Vitality for Midlife Leaders.

If you’ve ever felt burned out, stuck in brain fog, overwhelmed by stress, or out of sync with your health, this episode will encourage you with hope, vision, and the reminder that God designed you for vitality and abundant life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

GFL Episode Catalog

3 WAYS TO CONNECT WITH ME:

FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/community

COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Get on the waitlist for functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/health

CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, manage or treat disease.  Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.