#Balance Banter

What if balance isn’t about doing everything perfectly—but learning when to pause?

In this empowering episode, Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Balance App founder Kristie Lengel shares what true balance looks like beyond the all-or-nothing mindset. After years of navigating chronic illness, burnout, and healing, Kristie has learned that real wellness isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about attuning to your body, regulating your nervous system, and practicing grace.

You’ll learn:

• Why the “perfect wellness” mindset keeps so many of us stuck
• How to rebuild trust with your body after burnout or illness
• How the all-new Balance App supports real-life bodies through gentle movement, functional nutrition, and nervous system tools

✨ The Balance App launches November 16th — join the waitlist and become a Founding Member at https://balanceworkoutapp.com

Balance isn’t a destination—it’s a practice. And when you start listening to your body with compassion, everything changes!

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health or wellness routine.

Lifestyle support for good days + flare days — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
Your home for gentle workouts, nervous system support, anti-inflammatory recipes, and healing-focused wellness tools.
➡️ https://balanceworkoutapp.com

Interested in 1:1 Functional Nutrition support?
Schedule your Root Cause Clarity session to see if a root-cause approach is right for you.
🌿 https://balanceworkoutapp.com/nutrition/

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle. 

If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, hair loss, or feeling cold all the time — but your doctor keeps saying your labs look “normal,” this episode is for you.

In this listener-favorite rerun, Functional Nutrition Practitioner Kristie Lengel dives into the overlooked world of thyroid testing and explains why so many women are being misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed.

You’ll learn:

• Why standard thyroid panels often miss key markers
• The full thyroid panel you should be requesting
• How to advocate for proper testing and follow-up care
• Steps to support thyroid health naturally through lifestyle and nutrition

Kristie also shares practical ways to speak up for your health and get the complete picture of what’s really happening with your hormones.

Don’t let unexplained symptoms go unchecked—empower yourself with the knowledge to take back control of your thyroid and your energy.

💡 Learn more:

🌿 Explore the Balance App for healing-focused fitness and functional health tools → https://balanceworkoutapp.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health or wellness routine.

Lifestyle support for good days + flare days — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
Your home for gentle workouts, nervous system support, anti-inflammatory recipes, and healing-focused wellness tools.
➡️ https://balanceworkoutapp.com

Interested in 1:1 Functional Nutrition support?
Schedule your Root Cause Clarity session to see if a root-cause approach is right for you.
🌿 https://balanceworkoutapp.com/nutrition/

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle. 

What happens when chronic illness changes everything — your health, your marriage, your finances, and your future dreams?

In this deeply personal episode, Kristie (Lengel)  and Frank Calise share their honest and emotional story of navigating invisible illness, medical gaslighting, and years of searching for answers. They reveal the challenges, heartbreak, and helplessness that came with living through chronic illness as a couple — and the unexpected strength, resilience, and hope that grew from it.

You’ll hear:

• The frustration of being dismissed by the medical system
• The emotional and financial toll of chronic illness on a relationship
• How they stayed connected through the hardest seasons
• Why their shared experience inspired the creation of the Balance App — a platform built for those living with chronic illness, fatigue, and inflammation

✨ This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or stuck in survival mode. It’s a reminder that even in the darkest seasons, healing and purpose are possible.

💡 Learn more & join the Balance community:

• 🌿 Explore the new Balance App → https://balanceworkoutapp.com
•  📸 Follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/balance.workout.app

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health or wellness routine.

Lifestyle support for good days + flare days — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
Your home for gentle workouts, nervous system support, anti-inflammatory recipes, and healing-focused wellness tools.
➡️ https://balanceworkoutapp.com

Interested in 1:1 Functional Nutrition support?
Schedule your Root Cause Clarity session to see if a root-cause approach is right for you.
🌿 https://balanceworkoutapp.com/nutrition/

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle. 

This week, we’re revisiting one of the most loved episodes from the Balance Banter vault!

If you or your child struggles with ADD or ADHD symptoms, you’ve probably heard about medication—but what about nutritional interventions that support the brain and nervous system from the inside out?

In this episode, Functional Nutrition Practitioner Kristie Lengel explores powerful (but practical!) dietary strategies that can help improve focus, attention, and mood:

• Why going gluten-free may reduce neurological inflammation
• The role of artificial food dyes like Red Dye 40 in behavior and attention
• How blood sugar regulation supports stable energy and cognition
• Holistic tools that can complement medication or work on their own
• A favorite wearable: the Stelo CGM to track glucose in real time

Whether you're navigating this for yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode delivers real, doable strategies to help you feel more balanced—naturally.

🔗 Mentioned in this episode: Stelo Continuous Glucose Monitor
👉🏼 https://www.stelo.com/en-us

Lifestyle support for good days + flare days — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
Your home for gentle workouts, nervous system support, anti-inflammatory recipes, and healing-focused wellness tools.
➡️ https://balanceworkoutapp.com

Interested in 1:1 Functional Nutrition support?
Schedule your Root Cause Clarity session to see if a root-cause approach is right for you.
🌿 https://balanceworkoutapp.com/nutrition/

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle. 

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right and still feel exhausted, dizzy, or ungrounded?

In this episode, Functional Nutrition Practitioner Kristie Lengel shares the eye-opening story of how her debilitating POTS symptoms disappeared every time she traveled to Europe—and what she discovered about trace minerals that changed everything.

You’ll learn:

• What trace minerals are and why your body needs them
• Why sodium alone isn’t enough to regulate hydration or support energy
• How soil depletion, filtered water, and modern diets are leaving us overfed but undernourished
• Signs you might be deficient in trace minerals
• Simple, affordable ways to replenish them daily

🎯 Want to try the trace minerals Kristie uses? ==> Concentrace Minerals

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement routine.

Lifestyle support for good days + flare days — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
Your home for gentle workouts, nervous system support, anti-inflammatory recipes, and healing-focused wellness tools.
➡️ https://balanceworkoutapp.com

Interested in 1:1 Functional Nutrition support?
Schedule your Root Cause Clarity session to see if a root-cause approach is right for you.
🌿 https://balanceworkoutapp.com/nutrition/

Want more #BALANCE in your life?!
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle. 

Cortisol has become a buzzword—but how much do you really know about it?

In this clear and empowering episode, Functional Nutrition Practitioner Kristie Lengel breaks down what cortisol is, why it matters, and how to tell if your rhythm is out of balance. You’ll learn:

• What cortisol does in the body
• Why DHEA is critical for hormone health
• What a healthy cortisol pattern should look like
• What disrupts that pattern (hint: it’s not just stress)
• Common symptoms of dysregulation
• 5 simple, inexpensive things you can do to start supporting cortisol today

Whether you’re dealing with autoimmunity, hormone imbalances, or mystery symptoms—this episode gives you the why behind your fatigue and the how to start healing.

 🎯 Want more tools like this?

 Get on the waitlist for the all-new Balance App, designed specifically for those navigating chronic illness, flares, fatigue, and burnout ==> Coming Fall 2025!

Lifestyle support for good days + flare days — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
Your home for gentle workouts, nervous system support, anti-inflammatory recipes, and healing-focused wellness tools.
➡️ https://balanceworkoutapp.com

Interested in 1:1 Functional Nutrition support?
Schedule your Root Cause Clarity session to see if a root-cause approach is right for you.
🌿 https://balanceworkoutapp.com/nutrition/

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle. 

In this heartfelt follow-up to her personal health story, host Kristie Lengel—Board Certified Integrative & Functional Nutrition Practitioner and founder of the Balance App—shares the next chapter: how her healing journey inspired the complete rebrand of the Balance App, coming Fall 2025.

This is not just a fitness app—it’s a symptom-sensitive wellness hub for those navigating chronic illness, autoimmunity, POTS, MCAS, mold exposure, hormone issues, fatigue, and more. Kristie explains how her background in exercise physiology helped her continue moving even on her worst days—and how most people don’t have access to that kind of personalized, safe guidance.

Inside the new app, you'll find:

• Anti-inflammatory workouts for flare days, good days, and everything in between
• Nervous system regulation tools like yoga, breathwork, and meditations
• A gentle, empowering Balance Tracker for foundational daily habits
• Anti-inflammatory recipes that support healing without overwhelm
• A private, supportive community that gets it

🎯 Ready to feel seen, supported, and empowered in your healing journey?

👉🏼 Join the waitlist and unlock an exclusive Founding Member Offer at: https://balanceworkoutapp.com/

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.

Lifestyle support for good days + flare days — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
Your home for gentle workouts, nervous system support, anti-inflammatory recipes, and healing-focused wellness tools.
➡️ https://balanceworkoutapp.com

Interested in 1:1 Functional Nutrition support?
Schedule your Root Cause Clarity session to see if a root-cause approach is right for you.
🌿 https://balanceworkoutapp.com/nutrition/

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle. 

In this deeply personal episode, host Kristie Lengel—Board Certified Integrative & Functional Nutrition Practitioner and founder of the Balance App—shares her full chronic illness story for the first time.

What began as a mysterious rash on Christmas Day in 2016 spiraled into years of debilitating symptoms, medical gaslighting, and unanswered questions. From MCAS, POTS, mold illness, and Lyme to navigating daily food reactions and nervous system chaos, Kristie walks you through the health unraveling that changed everything.

You’ll hear how she became her own advocate, uncovered root causes, and eventually found a path to healing—one that inspired her to help others do the same through functional nutrition and the Balance App.

This episode is for anyone living with:

• Autoimmunity or hormone imbalance
• Food sensitivities and histamine reactions
• Unexplained fatigue, brain fog, or chronic pain
• Feeling dismissed or stuck with “normal” labs but persistent symptoms

✨ You are not alone. You are not broken. There is a path forward.

🎯 Want to work with Kristie?

Schedule a free consultation to explore root-cause healing strategies tailored to your story. Link in show notes.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.

Lifestyle support for good days + flare days — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
Your home for gentle workouts, nervous system support, anti-inflammatory recipes, and healing-focused wellness tools.
➡️ https://balanceworkoutapp.com

Interested in 1:1 Functional Nutrition support?
Schedule your Root Cause Clarity session to see if a root-cause approach is right for you.
🌿 https://balanceworkoutapp.com/nutrition/

Want more #BALANCE in your life?!
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle. 

This listener favorite is back! In this quick and powerful rerun, Kristie shares 5 practical sleep strategies every busy woman can use to feel more rested and energized — without overhauling her entire routine!

You’ll learn:

• Why sleep timing matters more than sleep quantity
• How morning light and nighttime habits affect your rhythm
• The role of magnesium in deeper, better sleep

Originally aired in June 2024, this episode is a must-listen reset for your body and mind.

🎧 Hit play and make rest your superpower!

Lifestyle support for good days + flare days — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
Your home for gentle workouts, nervous system support, anti-inflammatory recipes, and healing-focused wellness tools.
➡️ https://balanceworkoutapp.com

Interested in 1:1 Functional Nutrition support?
Schedule your Root Cause Clarity session to see if a root-cause approach is right for you.
🌿 https://balanceworkoutapp.com/nutrition/

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle. 

If you’ve been stuck in survival mode, living on edge, or feeling like your nervous system is constantly in overdrive — this episode is your exhale.

In this powerful conversation, Kristie sits down with yoga and meditation instructor Kerry, who specializes in simple, approachable nervous system regulation practices that help women feel calm, grounded, and connected again.

You’ll learn:

• What it actually means to regulate your nervous system
• How to recognize when your body is stuck in fight-or-flight (even if you’re still functioning)
• Practical breathwork, grounding, and movement tools you can use daily
• Why nervous system care is essential for long-term healing and resilience
• How Kerry personally stays anchored through the chaos of life

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve been feeling anxious, exhausted, or “off” — and you’re ready to feel more like you again.

🎧 Press play, grab a cozy seat, and breathe a little deeper. You’re safe here.

✨ Mentioned in This Episode:

• Kerry’s Website ➡️ https://www.kerrychardonnay.com/
• Kerry's Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/kerrychardonnay_yoga/
• Free 15-minute consult with Kristie ➡️ https://l.bttr.to/JOr9T
• Balance App ➡️ https://balanceworkoutapp.com/download/

Lifestyle support for good days + flare days — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
Your home for gentle workouts, nervous system support, anti-inflammatory recipes, and healing-focused wellness tools.
➡️ https://balanceworkoutapp.com

Interested in 1:1 Functional Nutrition support?
Schedule your Root Cause Clarity session to see if a root-cause approach is right for you.
🌿 https://balanceworkoutapp.com/nutrition/

Want more #BALANCE in your life?!
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.