Let’s be honest — we’ve all had those days when our emotions feel overwhelming or our thoughts just won’t slow down. It’s frustrating, right? Especially when we catch ourselves thinking, “I shouldn’t feel like this,” and yet... we still do. These emotional moments tend to ripple into so many areas of our lives — from our relationships to how we view ourselves and even how we show up at work.

But here’s the good news: feeling our emotions is perfectly okay. What truly matters is how we respond to them.

Today’s guest is Dr. Alison Cook — a psychologist, podcast host, and the author of several books, including her latest, I Shouldn’t Feel This Way: Name What’s Hard, Tame Your Guilt, and Transform Self-Sabotage into Brave Action. For the past two decades, Alison has helped women, couples, and leaders process emotional pain, build inner confidence, and live more fully into their God-given identity.

Suggested Resources:

• I Shouldn't Feel This Way - Dr. Alison's Book
• Connect with Dr. Alison Cook - Website, Instagram, Facebook

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Jon Noyes of Stand to Reason, a former atheist who once believed faith in God was intellectually indefensible. But after examining the evidence for Christianity, everything changed. Drawing from his background in law, Jon shares how to approach doubt with both clarity and compassion—and what it looks like to wrestle honestly with God through grief, suffering, anger, and unanswered prayers without losing hope or letting bitterness take root.

Suggested Resources:

• Stand to Reason 
• The Case for Christ
• The Anxious Generation
• Bad Therapy
• Scrolling Ourselves to Death

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Today's episode is very special to me because I get to sit down and chat with my cousin Gina. I always joke with her that any of our phone conversations would make great podcast episodes, so I figured we might as well record one. In this episode, Gina and I discuss how to trust God when our feelings suggest otherwise, what to do when our thoughts don’t align with scripture, how to make decisions when we feel like we aren't getting a clear answer from God, and the power of speaking the word.

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• Gina's Website
• Charles Stanley Devotional

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Think running marathons is the secret to longevity and heart health? Think again.

Today, I’m joined by Mark Sisson — a pioneer in ancestral health, NYT bestselling author, former elite endurance athlete, founder of Primal Kitchen, and creator of Peluva barefoot shoes.

In this episode, we unpack why more cardio isn’t always better, how walking may actually be one of the best things for longevity, fat loss, metabolic health, and joint health, and why chronic endurance training can sometimes leave you feeling more inflamed, depleted, and prone to injury. We also dive into metabolic flexibility, strength training as we age, overtraining and hormones, and the surprising connection between barefoot shoes and better movement — including foot strength, balance, posture, mobility, glute activation, proprioception, and even common issues like bunions, foot pain, and instability as we age.

This episode completely shifted the way I think about exercise and what it actually means to train smarter — and I have a feeling it might for you, too.

Suggested Resources:

• Mark Sisson | Instagram
• Peluva barefoot shoes (grab 10% off with the code wellnstrong)
• Born to Walk
• The Primal Blueprint

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Inflammation can manifest itself in the form of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression, and more. Typically, inflammation has been wreaking havoc inside one's body well before it leads to noticeable symptoms. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ryan Greene, an osteopathic physician with many years of experience in human performance, sports medicine, nutrition, and the most cutting-edge recovery methods. Dr. Greene is also the co-founder and medical director of Monarch Athletic Club, a medically centered health club. In today's conversation, Dr. Greene and I discuss the biggest drivers of inflammation, the difference between acute vs chronic inflammation, early warning signs of excess inflammation, how to measure your inflammation levels by analyzing certain metabolic markers, the best dietary approach to reduce inflammation, and much more.

• Monarch Athletic Club
• Dr. Ryan M. Greene, DO, MS | Instagram
• Acute Stress vs. Chronic Stress | HealthCentral
• Dietary Fiber: Essential for a Healthy Diet | Mayo Clinic
• Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements: Benefits, Side Effects, and Uses | WebMD
• Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health | Mayo Clinic
• C-Reactive Protein Test: Purpose, Procedure, and Results | Healthline

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Join me as I sit down with Lily Nichols, a renowned Registered Dietitian and author, to explore the essential nutrients for fertility, preconception, and pregnancy. Drawing from her books, "Real Food for Pregnancy" and "Real Food for Gestational Diabetes," Lily debunks common nutrition myths and highlights the importance of protein, organ meats, and key vitamins for embryo development. We discuss how to optimize fertility, especially for women with PCOS, and why managing blood sugar is vital for a healthy pregnancy. Lily also shares the ideal nutrition plan for preconception and pregnancy, how modern diets are affecting fertility, and offers her thoughts on how to choose the best prenatal supplements. We also discuss the crucial differences between folic acid and folate, and which one you should be taking. If maximizing fertility is your goal, this episode is for you!

Suggested Resources:

• Lily Nichols | Website | Instagram
• Lily's books
• Folic acid and MTHFR
• Folate & methylation in pregnancy
• How much iron do you actually absorb from food?

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Join me in today’s episode as I sit down and speak with Isabella Wentz as we dive deep into the world of thyroid health, specifically Hashimoto’s, and the often-overlooked role of adrenal health. We talk about practical, evidence-based ways to support your body’s natural healing processes—things like nourishing your gut, balancing hormones, and making lifestyle changes that truly work. If you’re tired of quick fixes and want to understand how to address these complex issues from a root-cause perspective, this episode is for you. Dr. Wentz is an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and licensed pharmacist, who has dedicated her career to addressing the root cause of thyroid dysfunction after being diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009. 

Suggested Resources:

• Dr. Isabella Wentz | Website | Instagram | Podcast
• Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving
• Are Your Adrenals Sabotaging Your Health
• Adrenal & Stress Testing
• A Gluten-Free Diet for Hashimotos
• Intestinal permeability – a new target for disease prevention and therapy

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Emilie Toups is a mom of five, homesteader, and founder of Toups & Co Organics — a skincare line rooted in truly clean, ancestral ingredients. Her journey began when she healed her daughter’s eczema using tallow balm, sparking her passion for creating safe, effective products straight from nature. In this episode, we talk about what a non-toxic lifestyle really looks like, ingredients to avoid, how to nourish your skin from within, and nature-inspired solutions that support all skin types. Use code wellnstrong10 for 10% off at Toups & Co!

Suggested Resources:

• Toups & Co (code wellnstrong10 for 10% off)
• Products discussed in this episode:
  • Frankincense Tallow Face Balm
  • Cleansing Oil

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I'm so excited to share today's episode with you because it's about a topic I've become very passionate about—integrating therapy with theology. Join me as I sit down with Jo Hargreaves, a psychotherapist, writer, and speaker based in the UK. Jo focuses on the gifts, potential, and purpose of every individual through a holistic approach that looks at spirit, soul, and body. In this episode, Jo and I discuss how to address anxiety with a faith-based approach, how to overcome intrusive thoughts, how to regulate our nervous systems, and how to shift your state at a neurobiological level. 

Suggested Resources:

• Jo Hargreaves Therapy
• The Faith Filled Therapist Instagram
• The Effects of Gratitude Interventions

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Did you know that regular infrared sauna use can boost heart health, detoxify your body, and even support longevity? Join me as I sit down with Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten Sauna and one of the world's leading experts on infrared light therapy. Connie shares 25 years of experience pioneering infrared technology, offering practical insights and science-backed advice for anyone looking to feel better, live longer, and heal from the inside out. Connie shares how infrared light targets inflammation and boosts immunity, offers tips for maximizing your sauna routine, and breaks down the red, near, mid, and far-infrared wavelengths—what they do and why they matter. She’s a wealth of information! I truly enjoyed this conversation and learned a ton. 

Right now, you can save up to $1,400 on your sauna purchase via the link here! You can also mention the code "wellnstrong" to the Sunlighten team!

Suggested Resources:

• Sunlighten Saunas
• Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Pack
• Effects of sauna bathing on cardiovascular and other health outcomes

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