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!

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• 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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Let’s talk about fueling your body with the best nature has to offer. If you’re looking for premium, sustainable seafood delivered straight to your door, you need to check out Sizzlefish! Head to sizzlefish.com and use my code “wellnstrong” at checkout for an exclusive discount on your first order. Trust me, you’re going to taste the difference with Sizzlefish!

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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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This episode is proudly sponsored by Spry Gum, my go-to gum for fresh breath and supporting a healthy smile. Spry is sugar-free and sweetened with xylitol, which makes it a simple, tooth-friendly addition to my daily oral-care routine.

This episode is proudly sponsored by: Sizzlefish

Let’s talk about fueling your body with the best nature has to offer. If you’re looking for premium, sustainable seafood delivered straight to your door, you need to check out Sizzlefish! Head to sizzlefish.com and use my code “wellnstrong” at checkout for an exclusive discount on your first order. Trust me, you’re going to taste the difference with Sizzlefish!

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When trials befall us, we’re often tempted to question God’s goodness or power, and because we want an end to our pain, we try to figure out why God has allowed particular trials into our lives. We reason that if we can just understand what God is doing, we can work towards a way out of our suffering. I am so excited to share with you guys my conversation today with Pastor Matt Howell, as we discuss some profound questions about suffering. Pastor Matt grew up in Dallas, TX and graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2003. After graduation, he served as an intern with RUF at LSU for two years where he developed a heart for pastoral ministry and met and married his wife, Kathryn. After 11 years of being a campus minister with RUF, Matt now serves as a pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, in Memphis, Tennessee. While we can’t know God’s specific reasons for the trials that he allows into our lives, we do know that He has a big-picture purpose for the sufferings we endure.

Suggested Resources

• Redeemer Memphis
• Joni Eareckson Tada
• How to Build a Non-Anxious Life with John Delony

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Today I’m joined by author, artist, and GraceLaced founder Ruth Chou Simons to talk about trusting God in seasons that feel slow, hidden, or uncertain. Ruth shares how some of the most meaningful work of her life was formed during the ordinary years of raising six boys, creating art during nap times, and learning to recognize God’s faithfulness in everyday moments. We talk about navigating waiting seasons, quieting anxious thoughts, discerning God’s timing, and what it looks like to live faithfully without rushing ahead. This conversation is a grounded reminder that even when life feels slow or unclear, God is still at work — forming, preparing, and doing things beneath the surface that we don’t always see right away.

Suggested Resources:

• Ruth Chou Simons | Website | Instagram
• The Way of the Wildflower
• How to Stop Worrying & Start Living Dale Carnegie
• Now and Not Yet
• Beholding and Becoming
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
• The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Spry Gum, my go-to gum for fresh breath and supporting a healthy smile. Spry is sugar-free and sweetened with xylitol, which makes it a simple, tooth-friendly addition to my daily oral-care routine.

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Let’s talk about fueling your body with the best nature has to offer. If you’re looking for premium, sustainable seafood delivered straight to your door, you need to check out Sizzlefish! Head to sizzlefish.com and use my code “wellnstrong” at checkout for an exclusive discount on your first order. Trust me, you’re going to taste the difference with Sizzlefish!

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Creatine used to be something people mainly associated with athletes or bodybuilders—but lately it’s been having a major moment in the wellness space. And it turns out the benefits may go far beyond muscle. In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Dan Pardi, PhD to explore what creatine actually is, how it works in the body, and why researchers are now studying its role in brain health, energy production, and cognitive performance.

Dr. Pardi is the Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, where he leads education around healthspan and human performance. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Leiden University and Stanford, and has advised elite military units, Fortune 500 companies, and startups through his consultancy, Vivendi Health. If you’ve been hearing about creatine everywhere lately and wondering whether it’s worth adding to your routine, this episode will give you the science and context to understand why it’s getting so much attention.

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• Qualia creatine (use the code wellnstrong for a special discount)
• Creatine before vs after workouts

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This episode is proudly sponsored by: Sizzlefish

Let’s talk about fueling your body with the best nature has to offer. If you’re looking for premium, sustainable seafood delivered straight to your door, you need to check out Sizzlefish! Head to sizzlefish.com and use my code “wellnstrong” at checkout for an exclusive discount on your first order. Trust me, you’re going to taste the difference with Sizzlefish!

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If you’ve ever hit 6 p.m. and thought, what am I even making for dinner?—or saved a “healthy” recipe that looked amazing… then skipped it because it had 27 ingredients - this episode is for you.

Today I’m joined by recipe developer and content creator Jazz Leaf (who I jokingly call the Air Fryer Queen). She’s known for 30-minute meals with 10 ingredients or less, and her approach is simple, protein-forward, and genuinely doable in real life- especially if you want to feel better without cooking becoming a second job.

In this conversation, we break down what a protein-forward day of eating can actually look like, how to simplify meal prep without overhauling your whole routine, and what to look for when choosing protein powders (including how to spot common hidden sugars). We also talk gluten and dairy, why bio-individuality matters, and practical ways to build balanced meals that support steady energy and stable blood sugar.

If you want meals that support your body and your life, this episode will show you what that can look like - without the overwhelm.

Suggested Resources:

• Jazz Leaf Instagram | Website
• Cookbooks
• High-protein Desserts eBook

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Spry Gum, my go-to gum for fresh breath and supporting a healthy smile. Spry is sugar-free and sweetened with xylitol, which makes it a simple, tooth-friendly addition to my daily oral-care routine.

This episode is proudly sponsored by: Sizzlefish

Let’s talk about fueling your body with the best nature has to offer. If you’re looking for premium, sustainable seafood delivered straight to your door, you need to check out Sizzlefish! Head to sizzlefish.com and use my code “wellnstrong” at checkout for an exclusive discount on your first order. Trust me, you’re going to taste the difference with Sizzlefish!

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Today we’re talking about how understanding your personality type can help you grow in your relationships. If you’re not familiar with this assessment, it’s a tool designed to help you better understand your core motivations, emotions, and patterns at a deeper level. It also equips you to connect more intentionally with the people you love — whether that’s friends, family, coworkers, or your spouse. That’s why I’m so excited to welcome my new friend Meredith Boggs to the show today. Meredith is an expert on this framework and the author of The Journey Home: A Biblical Guide to Using the Enneagram to Deepen Your Faith and Relationships. In this episode, Meredith walks through each personality type, including their core emotions, stress and security patterns, and primary defense mechanisms. She also clarifies what this framework is — and what it’s not — and shares how it can be a powerful tool for emotional health, empathy, and discipleship.

Suggested Resources:

• Meredith’s book: The Journey Home: A Biblical Guide to Using the Enneagram to Deepen Your Faith and Relationships
• Meredith’s podcast: The Other Half
• The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Spry Gum, my go-to gum for fresh breath and supporting a healthy smile. Spry is sugar-free and sweetened with xylitol, which makes it a simple, tooth-friendly addition to my daily oral-care routine.

This episode is proudly sponsored by: Sizzlefish

Let’s talk about fueling your body with the best nature has to offer. If you’re looking for premium, sustainable seafood delivered straight to your door, you need to check out Sizzlefish! Head to sizzlefish.com and use my code “wellnstrong” at checkout for an exclusive discount on your first order. Trust me, you’re going to taste the difference with Sizzlefish!

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In today’s episode, I’m excited to welcome back my wonderful friend Stephanie May Wilson to talk about her new book, Create a Life You Love—and this conversation couldn’t have come at a better time. We unpack why “one right answer” is often a myth and how to make big decisions without feeling like you’re about to ruin your life. Stephanie shares how to tell the difference between a closed door and normal fear, how to build a wise “cabinet” (because not everyone gets a vote on your life), and why confidence is really about trusting yourself to pivot when things don’t go as planned. We also talk about navigating big transitions—marriage, motherhood, moving to Spain—and what it looks like to stop living in the future and fully invest in the season you’re in, even without perfect clarity. If you’re at a crossroads or afraid of getting it wrong, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Grab a journal for this one. 

Suggested Resources:

• Stephanie May Wilson Website | Instagram 
• Create a Life You Love
• Love Your Single Life
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
• Discerning the Voice of God

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Spry Gum, my go-to gum for fresh breath and supporting a healthy smile. Spry is sugar-free and sweetened with xylitol, which makes it a simple, tooth-friendly addition to my daily oral-care routine.

This episode is proudly sponsored by: Sizzlefish

Let’s talk about fueling your body with the best nature has to offer. If you’re looking for premium, sustainable seafood delivered straight to your door, you need to check out Sizzlefish! Head to sizzlefish.com and use my code “wellnstrong” at checkout for an exclusive discount on your first order. Trust me, you’re going to taste the difference with Sizzlefish!

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I’m so excited to throw it back to one of my favorite and most encouraging episodes with my friend Nicole Zasowski — a Marriage & Family Therapist and the author of What If It’s Wonderful?, From Lost to Found, and Daring Joy.

In this conversation, we talk about why joy can feel so vulnerable, why our minds often jump to worst-case scenarios, and how to find the courage to fully receive the good in our lives instead of bracing for what might go wrong. So many of us feel safer preparing for disappointment than letting ourselves experience joy — but that habit quietly steals the very moments we’re longing for. Nicole shares powerful insights and practical tools to help us shift our perspective, calm our thoughts, and truly celebrate both the small and big moments that make life meaningful.

Suggested Resources: 

• Nicole E. Zasowski | Website | Podcast
• Daring Joy | What if it's wonderful
• Jo Hargreaves Managing Your Mind Podcast Episode

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Spry Gum, my go-to gum for fresh breath and supporting a healthy smile. Spry is sugar-free and sweetened with xylitol, which makes it a simple, tooth-friendly addition to my daily oral-care routine.

This episode is proudly sponsored by: Sizzlefish

Let’s talk about fueling your body with the best nature has to offer. If you’re looking for premium, sustainable seafood delivered straight to your door, you need to check out Sizzlefish! Head to sizzlefish.com and use my code “wellnstrong” at checkout for an exclusive discount on your first order. Trust me, you’re going to taste the difference with Sizzlefish!

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