This is StRest! Registered CBT and Nutritional Therapist Natalie Fader joins Kerstin to tackle perimenopause and menopause with a practical, behavior-first plan. We dig into GLP-1s (Ozempic/Wegovy)—what they do, why rapid weight loss can mean lean-mass loss, and how to protect your metabolism with protein and strength training.

We explore sleep and progesterone, the six-week whole-foods reset Natalie used to crush inflammation, and a simple “30-30-30” protein framework that’s doable even if you don’t love cooking. Natalie breaks down collagen’s role for joints, hair, and skin, why L-theanine can steady mood without making you drowsy, and how to pair fasting and workouts without spiking cortisol.

You’ll leave with a phased plan: move daily, lift 3–4x/week, front-load protein, manage stress, and sleep like it matters. If you choose a GLP-1, do it with coaching, a resistance-training routine, and a re-entry strategy so you don’t give back your gains.

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00:00 GLP-1 Reality Check: Appetite vs. Muscle

06:40 Perimenopause 101: Hormone “crayon” chaos

11:57 Sleep fixes & progesterone: what worked

14:49 Inflammation reset: 6-week whole-foods plan

19:37 What to eat: simple, protein-forward days

23:22 80/20 balance, sugar breakups, tastebud reset

26:43 Protein goals: “30-30-30,” whey vs. plant vs. collagen

30:23 Collagen for joints, hair & skin; satiety tradeoffs

41:41 Supplements that help: magnesium, L-theanine, electrolytes

45:26 GLP-1 game plan: lift more, eat more protein, smart fasting

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This is StRest! Author, speaker, and corporate mindfulness trainer Kurtis Lee Thomas joins Kerstin to unpack the power of breathwork as a tool for stress relief, trauma release, and clarity. After years of seeking healing through invasive therapies and global spiritual practices, Kurtis found that conscious breathing was the missing link—and now he teaches Fortune 500 companies, athletes, and everyday people how to use it.

We explore his personal healing journey, why so many chronic conditions stem from “energy clots” rather than just physical issues, and how breathwork detox clears suppressed emotions at the root instead of just masking symptoms. Kurtis shares the science of oxygen and cellular energy, how blocked emotions show up in the body, and why breath is the original medicine that connects soul and body.

Practical takeaways include why three simple sighs can instantly shift your state, how Navy SEAL breathing techniques (4-7-8, box breathing, and double inhale/exhale) help regulate the nervous system, and why clarity—not just relaxation—is breathwork’s most profound gift. We also discuss how breathwork compares to yoga and meditation, why crying is a powerful release, and how writing down your fears can dramatically lower stress.

Kurtis is the founder of Breathwork Detox, chairman of the Just Breathe Foundation, and author of How to Thrive in the Age of Anxiety. He offers regular virtual sessions during the new and full moon to guide participants through this deeply transformative practice.

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00:00 From Ayahuasca to Breathwork

01:25 Sponsor + Guest Intro

04:15 Why Breathwork Matters

06:33 Healing the “Energy Clots”

08:41 Emotions, Stress & the Root Cause

12:25 Breathwork Detox Explained

14:39 Mouth vs. Nose Breathing

16:35 Releasing Trauma with Breath

18:22 Barriers to Yoga & Meditation vs. Breathwork

20:18 Immediate Results & Flow State

24:49 Gut Health, Stress & Overwhelm

27:25 Clarity as the Ultimate Benefit

30:34 Breathwork vs. Monkey Mind

34:18 Simple Breathing Tools (Sigh, 4-7-8, Box)

38:43 What a Session Looks Like

42:56 Pain, Release & Spiritual Growth

47:01 Mouth Taping & Better Breathing at Night

48:11 Morning Rituals & Cold Plunge Practice

51:14 Writing Fears Down to Reduce Stress

53:25 How to Connect with Kurtis

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This is StRest! Physician and longevity expert Dr. Brent Ridge—co-founder of Beekman 1802 and former Mount Sinai faculty—joins Kerstin to connect skin health, inflammation, and aging. He explains why getting off social media may be the lowest-lift stress intervention, how skin pH and the microbiome govern barrier function, and why goat-milk oligosaccharides act as prebiotics for healthier skin.

We trace Brent’s pivot from medicine and Martha Stewart Omnimedia to building Beekman 1802 during the Great Recession, then go deep on the science: pH-safe cleansing, microbiome diversity, goat vs. cow milk, and colostrum basics. He lays out a prevention-first longevity playbook—reduce chemical load, prioritize whole foods, use antibiotics judiciously, and cultivate social connection and empathy (“kindness chemistry” boosts serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin while lowering cortisol).

Practical takeaways include where to start with “clean beauty” (the products you use most, including laundry), how to think about biomarkers like CRP, why soil quality and minimally processed foods matter, and the few supplements he personally takes (magnesium for sleep). We close with Beekman’s new entrepreneurship book, Goat Wisdom, and the reminder that small-business community building is real success.

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00:00 Phone Detox & Stress

01:25 Sponsor + Guest Intro

03:16 From MD to Beekman 1802

07:56 Farm Pivot: Goats & Soap

14:10 Skin pH & Barrier Basics

18:58 Goat vs. Cow; Colostrum 101

24:10 Inflammation & Longevity

29:04 Antibiotics, Immunity, CRP

40:01 Clean Beauty & Chemical Load

45:08 Diet, Sleep, Kindness & Goat Wisdom

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This is StRest! Rachel Frankenthal—gynecologic oncology PA at UCLA and Menopause Society–certified practitioner—joins Kerstin to demystify hormone therapy for cancer survivors, genetic “previvors,” and women navigating midlife. She explains the stark difference between natural and treatment-induced menopause, how to build an individualized HRT plan (timing, route, dosing), and why informed, shared decision-making with your care team is essential.

We unpack current guidance for high-risk gene carriers (e.g., BRCA), prophylactic surgery timing, and what proactive screening can look like (including when MRIs make sense for dense breasts). Rachel addresses widespread WHI-era fears, discusses late-start estrogen in select older patients, and walks through a quality-of-life case where a survivor chose HRT after understanding risks.

You’ll also hear practical playbooks: how to advocate with data (send studies before your visit, ask for longer follow-ups), when to seek second or third opinions, and the non-negotiables that support recovery and midlife health—anti-inflammatory nutrition, daily movement with strength work, nervous-system regulation, sleep, and thoughtfully used fasting (different for cycling vs. post-menopause). We close with testosterone basics for women and why social platforms can help you find evidence-based clinicians and communities.

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00:00 Shared Decisions & Episode Setup

02:38 Sponsor + Meet Rachel

05:09 Induced vs Natural; BRCA Choices

10:23 Genetic Testing & HRT Myths

14:36 Advocate Smart + Case Study

20:41 Cognition Risks & WHI Context

24:42 Breast MRI, Stress & Sleep

29:45 Planning & Fine-Tuning HRT

36:06 Bones, Hormones & Testosterone

45:04 Care Team, Lifestyle, Fasting, Next

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This is StRest! Alina Villasante—creator of Peace Love World and longtime QVC partner—joins Kerstin to share how a simple, affirmation-led idea grew from trunk shows to a national brand. She traces immigrant beginnings and an aviation-business chapter, then explains the “embrace-the-chaos—with structure” mindset and the five-year grind behind every “overnight” success.

We unpack the call from Oprah’s team, why short, honest affirmations (“I am love…”) resonated with celebrities and everyday women alike, and how community—real, local feedback and action—was the engine from day one.

Alina also opens up about the strategic partnership that nearly cost her the company, the performance-based clause that saved it, and her pivot to QVC. She speaks candidly about grief, surrender, and choosing service, family, and culture-building at work to restore energy. You’ll leave with practical playbooks: start with community for honest signals, protect your brand with smart contracts, create energy-positive teams, and build daily non-negotiables for mind, body, and soul (movement, strength, protein, and prayer).

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00:00 Oprah call & community

01:25 Who Alina is (immigrant roots)

02:14 Sponsor: Ancient Nutrition

05:08 From aviation to Peace Love World

06:53 Embrace the chaos—add structure

08:37 The five-year “overnight” grind

12:56 Celebrity buzz & affirmations

27:53 Partnership fallout & QVC pivot

35:19 Grief, renewal, family decisions

49:45 Service, health habits, gratitude

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This is StRest! Shanna Pearson—founder of Expert ADHD Coaching, the world’s largest 1:1 ADHD coaching company (nearly 500,000 sessions delivered)—joins Kerstin to reframe adult ADHD, especially in women. They unpack why so many midlife women are missed or misdiagnosed with anxiety/depression, the “everything-all-at-once-now” brain, and how ADHD often shows up internally for women (rumination, emotional surges, drama-magnets) versus more external risk-seeking in men. You’ll learn practical, ADHD-friendly systems: mood-based scheduling, “facts over what-ifs,” physical state changes (from stairs to mint+cold water), and why exercise reliably boosts focus.

Shanna explains how meds can help you focus—but won’t help you focus on the right thing without skills and structure. If social media hijacks your day, relationships feel like eggshells, or overwhelm stalls you at point A, this episode gives concrete tools—and a path to proper diagnosis—with insights from Shanna’s new book, Invisible ADHD: Proven Mood and Life Management for Smart Yet Scattered Women (foreword by Dr. Daniel Amen).

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00:00 Social Media Triggers

00:54 Why ADHD Now; Meet Shanna

05:03 Writing the Book; ADHD-I Basics

07:31 Signs Start Early; Not Late-Onset

11:27 Women vs. Men: Internal vs. External

16:34 Coaching That Works (Action-Based)

22:58 Meds Help; Skills Make It Stick

25:47 Mood Scheduling & Focus Routines

30:34 State Changes & Exercise Gains

40:05 Relationships, Misdiagnosis, Next Steps

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This is StRest! Mary Beth Roe is QVC’s “Queen of Live TV,” whose 38-year tenure demanded Olympic-level energy, unbroken focus, and unwavering authenticity. In this episode, she reveals the physiology of on-air marathon hosting, how her faith sustained her through power outages and spiritual warfare, and why she chose to retire at 65 to reclaim her family life. Mary Beth walks us through her divine calling to adopt, the grit required to push through vocal burnout, and the pragmatic rituals—closet overhauls, paper purges, strategic sleep, targeted nutrition, and oxygen-chamber therapy—that rebuilt her post-career resilience.

If you’ve ever wondered how to align purpose with a secular stage, navigate major life pivots with grace, and cultivate daily habits that support body, mind, and spirit, start here. This is for the woman who’s given everything on command—and now wants practices that let her breathe, rest, and thrive one sustainable step at a time.

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00:00 Introduction: The Demands of Live Television

01:13 Faith on the Air: Spiritual Warfare & Authenticity

04:36 Technical Glitches & Family Gratitude

27:32 Letting Jesus Shine in a Secular Space

30:40 Responding to Backlash with Prayer

33:29 The Retirement Decision: Timing & Divine Provision

36:11 A Calling to Adopt: Surrendering to God’s Plan

39:03 Testing Decisions by Peace, Presence & Participation

41:43 Post-Retirement Blues: Finding New Rhythms

44:36 The Physical Toll: Four-Hour Shifts & Vocal Burnout

47:51 Authentic Engagement vs. “Half-Speed” Hosting

49:09 Future Goals: Family Travel & Book Aspirations

53:29 Adoption Realities: Preparing for Hard Questions

56:21 QVC Culture: Customer Focus & Passionate Teams

01:01:58 Self-Care Practices: Bible, Small Groups & Rest

01:04:42 Missing Community: People Over the Platform

01:07:02 Embracing Change: Trusting God’s Next Chapter

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This is StRest! Dr. Eva Selhub is a physician and former director at Harvard’s Mind-Body Medical Institute who teaches a radically practical truth: stress is a neutral signal, not a life sentence. In this episode, she explains stress physiology and allostatic load, why midlife shifts can dysregulate sleep, mood, and metabolism, and how to build true resilience with breath, self-compassion, variability, and spiritual connection.

Eva breaks down what changes in our bodies—neuro-endocrine-immune shifts, loss of estrogen, sleep disruption—and how to respond. We cover “puffs of appreciation,” the SHIELD meditation, mindful mornings and strict sleep hygiene, when HIIT backfires in burnout, and the core nutrition/supplement basics most people miss.

If you’ve been told “you’re fine” when you know you’re not, or you’re stuck in negative loops despite doing “all the things,” start here. This is for the woman who wants less white-knuckling and more bounce-back—one small, doable practice at a time.

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00:00 Introduction to Dr. Eva Selhub

05:17 The Role of Love in Healing

07:54 Navigating Stress and Negative Thinking

10:33 Understanding Adrenal Fatigue and Exercise

13:07 Identifying Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms

15:35 The Importance of Nutrition and Supplements

18:06 Building Resilience Against Stress

20:33 The Science of Stress and Allostasis

23:11 Creating Variability for Resilience

26:00 Mindfulness and Presence in Daily Life

28:19 The Six Pillars of Resilience

29:53 The Loneliness of Leadership

30:50 Spirituality and Connection

32:32 Practicing Self-Compassion

34:59 Breathwork and Meditation Techniques

37:27 The Importance of Morning Rituals

41:35 Nutritional Supplements for Health

44:05 Mindfulness in Everyday Activities

49:42 Finding Dr. Selhub and Her Work

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This is StRest! Debbie Allen Wright is my go-to when my body starts sending signals that something’s off. She’s a board-certified functional health coach who cuts through the overwhelm of midlife metabolism, weight gain, and hormone confusion with clarity and compassion. In this episode, we dig into the truth behind slowing metabolism, how to build lean muscle mass after 40, and why “you’re just getting older” is not an acceptable diagnosis.

Debbie breaks down the changes happening in our bodies—loss of estrogen, muscle, and sleep quality—and gives us practical steps to reclaim our energy. From lifting heavy-for-you weights to walking after meals, collagen in your coffee, and even a new trick with apple cider vinegar before bed, this is full-body health that meets you where you are.

If your doctor’s ever said “you’re fine” when you know you’re not, or if you’re tired of trying everything and seeing no change, start here. This one’s for the woman who knows she deserves better—and is ready to take the next small step.

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Chapters

00:00 | “You’re not going to live forever” isn’t a medical plan

06:10 | Lean muscle mass after 40

09:02 | Protein, aging, and how much is enough

11:56 | Hormones, menopause, and midlife weight shifts

14:51 | Supplements that actually help: collagen, creatine, magnesium

17:53 | How to eat for energy, not exhaustion

20:46 | Coffee, cortisol, and smarter mornings

23:53 | What to ask your doctor about hormone testing

34:42 | Breaking up with outdated beliefs

37:40 | Why belief is the first step to healing

41:22 | Advocating for your health when doctors dismiss you

44:08 | Sleep hacks for a stronger metabolism

45:36 | The bedtime ACV trick you haven’t tried

49:15 | Walking, glucose, and gut health

51:18 | No more “I’ve always been this way”

54:59 | Identity, aging, and feeling good again

57:08 | You can improve your metabolism—starting today

01:04:26 | Preview: Mindfulness, medicine, and Dr. Ava Selhub

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This is StRest! Carrie Locklyn is my go‑to when a space (or a season of life) needs to shift from chaotic to calm—fast. She’s a professional organizer, designer, and QVC Home Reflections guest whose story spans touring with superstars to creating stress‑reducing systems for everyday families. In this episode, we trade notes on career pivots, practical organization that actually sticks, and the mindset tools—sleep, movement, and gratitude—that keep you steady when life gets loud.

Carrie doesn’t romanticize perfection; she teaches function. From the “everything needs a home” rule to the nightly reset and shared household responsibility, this conversation is equal parts encouragement and execution. If you’re overwhelmed by clutter, stuck in rumination, or simply ready to enjoy the season you’re in, start here.

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Chapters

00:00 | Positivity and saying yes

06:32 | Embracing change and new paths

09:23 | Dance to design

12:17 | Living a life of service

15:20 | QVC and functional home products

18:28 | Managing stress and rumination

33:47 | Deep connection vs. small talk

36:32 | Function before renovation

38:42 | Practical home organization

42:12 | Start small and build habits

45:08 | Sharing home responsibilities

47:06 | Practicing gratitude and presence

51:33 | Sleep, movement, and affirmations

56:57 | Walking, glucose, and relationships

58:32 | Connect with Carrie online

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