Holy & Hormonal

Welcome BACK to Holy & Hormonal - SEASON 2 BABYYY!!!

To kick off this new season we gotta talk about the wedding, the honeymoon, and how adjusting to married life has been (oh yeah, I'm a wife now!) We also chat about what's to come in future episodes: lust and desire with raging hormones, boundaries, PMDD, coming off of birth control after 10 years. We have a LOT to chat about girlies.

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Sad tears as this is the last episode of Season 1! Where did these last 11 weeks go?! In our final episode, I share my journey of how God has been preparing me for marriage, and get honest with the highs and lows of engagement.

Since I'm getting married in September, Season 2 will pick up in October. It's time to rest and plan this wedding!!

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SEE U ALL SOON ILY!!! xoxo

Diet culture is hurting our souls. In this episode, we dive headfirst into dieting, nutrition, body image, and how to approach cycle syncing from a healthy perspective. Abbie Stasior MS, RD, CIEC is a non-diet registered dietitian for Christian women based out of Nashville, TN! After getting her Masters in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from Columbia University, completing her Dietetic Internship at Vanderbilt University, and becoming a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, she now helps women heal their relationship with food, exercise & body with a non-diet, intuitive eating, and faith-based approach. She is the Founder & Lead Dietitian at Your Daily Bread Co and the co-host of Your Daily Bread Podcast. Abbie shares her wisdom and expertise and gives us practical tips of how to cycle sync spiritual practices. You can find her on IG + TT at @abbie.stasior.

Before we dive any further into the pod, it's time to hear the full story of how Jesus saved Kim's life. From a priest walking in on her using the restroom in 2nd grade, to getting diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disease, to encountering Jesus on the bathroom floor during a breakup phone call, Kim doesn't hold any details back. She shares her experiences with new age practices, talks about her OCD and PTSD, and shares the story of how God was present through every season. Get your tissues ready because this episode is emotional, vulnerable, and powerful.

What is Endometriosis? How do I know if I have it? How can I fix it? Kimberly Kushner is a proud mom of three boys and a highly qualified naturopath and clinical nutritionist. Her health journey began at 11 with painful periods and digestive troubles. After years of being passed from doctor to doctor, she finally saw an endometriosis expert 12 years later. A laparoscopy revealed adenomyosis, endometriosis lesions, chocolate cysts, and adhesions, which were removed from her bowel, bladder, uterus, pelvic ligaments, and ovaries. Finally receiving a diagnosis was a huge relief. Since then, Kimberly has navigated many challenges and now manages her health drug-free with a personalized holistic approach. She passionately helps other women with endometriosis, using her skills, knowledge, and expertise to offer genuine care and support. You can find her on Instagram @endonaturopath. Let's dive into this episode!

Why am I doing all the "right" things, eating low carb, working out every day, but not losing weight or seeing the results I want? If you've ever asked yourself that question then you're going to love this episode. Simone Estelle is a dedicated wellness expert and certified personal trainer with a unique journey that spans from South Africa to Europe and beyond. Starting her career as a stewardess and personal trainer on luxury superyachts, she worked with some of the most influential figures in the luxury industry. After receiving mentorship from a renowned Victoria's Secret Model trainer in Monaco, she followed her dream and advanced her career as a celebrity personal trainer at the One&Only Maldives resort. Certified in Reformer Pilates, Simone Estelle focuses on women’s wellness, specializing in personalized nutrition and training strategies that leverage biohacking for optimal health. Her mission is to build a supportive community where women can share their journeys of healing, achieve food freedom, and embrace their femininity for better mental health and overall wellness.

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Who said that you have to be in a relationship, married, or have kids in order for God to use you? In this episode, Kim takes us through the lives of 9 different women in the Bible who God used to advance His kingdom here on earth. Kim also breaks stigmas and stereotypes that the world (and even other Christians!!) put on women.

If you've never doubted your faith, you're lying!! Doubt can feel so heavy, so shameful, and pretty bad sometimes. But in reality, it's not the craziest thing in the world. In this episode Kim shares a part of her testimony that resulted in a radical encounter with Jesus, breaks down how the high of that moment made the lows extremely low, and shows us how John the Baptist, Peter, and Thomas all doubted Jesus (and they were with him daily!!) And in true Holy & Hormonal fashion, Kim sheds light on the fact that doubt can feel catastrophic in the luteal phase.

*Trigger Warning* Today's episode is a bit of a heavier topic. There are mentions of eating disorders - if this is a sensitive subject for you, please listen with caution. Kim shares her experiences being bullied in middle school and how that trauma followed her into her 20s, how insecurities have crippled her, and opens up about her unhealthy relationship with food and body image. And of course, Kim reminds us that the world's standard of beauty is the opposite of God's standard. Kim dives into Romans, 2 Corinthians, and touches on 2 Samuel to share how to combat body image and teaches us how to hold every thought captive to Christ.

Our host, Kim, brings us the sex ed you should have gotten in middle school. Kim walks us through the four phases of the menstrual cycle (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, luteal) and lays out the best foods + exercises to do that support your hormones rather than work against them. Kim also talks about the spiritual struggles of certain phases and how to put on the armor of God through each phase.