This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist reveals the exact science‑meets‑faith routine that transformed her mornings—and her hormones. Drawing on circadian biology, hydration strategy, fasting timing, and spiritual grounding, she lays out a step‑by‑step plan: roll onto your knees in prayer, get natural light before touching a screen, hydrate with electrolytes, delay caffeine for 60 minutes, and pair it with 20 g of protein. 

Kerstin explains why cortisol peaks at dawn, how “sun before screens” jump‑starts melatonin production, and why grounding outdoors, quick workouts, sauna, and cold plunge create a virtuous hormone cycle. Whether you’re a busy parent, shift worker, or perimenopausal woman battling energy crashes, this episode offers a practical pathway to calmer days and deeper faith.

Major Themes & Concepts

✅ Sun before screens resets circadian rhythm

✅ Delay caffeine 60 min with 20 g protein

✅ Start day with 32 oz electrolyte water

✅ Pray on knees to reduce cortisol

✅ Barefoot grounding outdoors reduces inflammation naturally

✅ Short workouts boost VO₂ max and muscle

✅ Sauna improves heart health and longevity

✅ Time fasts around cycle to avoid cortisol

✅ Keep phone grayscale until after devotions

✅ Prioritize protein breakfast with collagen and veggies

✅ Create “first fruits” mornings despite shifts

✅ Adopt one monthly habit to avoid overwhelm

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – Morning light resets hormonal master clock

03:12 – 15-second kneel reframes your entire day

06:18 – Natural light before screens regulates hormones

09:44 – Hydrate with electrolytes and lemon detox

13:05 – Delay caffeine 60 minutes to tame cortisol

16:22 – Grounding and breathwork induce parasympathetic calm

19:11 – 10-minute HIIT sessions boost VO₂ max

23:37 – Cycle-based fasting with strategic protein timing

27:08 – Sauna then cold plunge for longevity

30:46 – Use grayscale phone until devotions complete

34:10 – Protein-focused breakfasts with collagen and clean fats

38:56 – Design “morning” routines for shift workers

41:25 – Next: Midnight Moms founder on overwhelm

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More about Kerstin

Website: kerstin-lindquist.com

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