This is StRest! In this conversation, Kerstin sits down with her favorite podiatrist—Dr. Nicholas Pagano, board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, QVC guest with Revitalign, and co-owner of Barking Dogs Foot and Ankle Care. Together, they explore how foot health is directly tied to stress, nervous system regulation, chronic pain, and even relationships and purpose.

Dr. Nick shares why plantar fasciitis, bunions, and poor footwear can imprison your movement—and why movement is medicine for resilience, joy, and longevity. He opens up about his own running background, knee surgery, and how yoga now keeps him mobile. From the link between gait and energy, to why the right shoes change everything, to his family’s health journey and his faith-first approach to medicine, this episode is both practical and deeply inspiring.

You’ll leave with clear takeaways: check your feet daily, wear supportive shoes, stretch and mobilize below the knee, and never underestimate the power of moving forward—literally and spiritually.

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00:00 Why Foot Health Reflects Whole-Body Wellness

04:36 Foot Pain, Stress, and the Nervous System

08:10 Practical Pain Management at Home

12:26 Root Cause vs. Band-Aid Medicine

16:24 From QVC to Revitalign: Dr. Nick’s Story

19:06 Family Influence & Path to Podiatry

24:03 Living in Purpose Through Medicine & Family

28:24 From Running to Yoga: A New Chapter

30:29 Stretching & Below-the-Knee Health

34:32 Balancing Rest and Movement in Recovery

39:16 Gait, Posture & Energy Levels

43:01 The Power of Supportive Shoes

46:24 Genetics, Pregnancy & Foot Alignment

49:24 Big Threats: Diabetes, Obesity & Sedentary Living

56:27 High Heels, Sedentary Living & Cognitive Decline

59:22 Shoe Shopping Rules You Need to Know

1:01:53 Dr. Nick’s Non-Negotiables: Faith, Sleep, Family, Hydration

1:03:39 Closing: Listen to Your Feet

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This is StRest! In a solo deep-dive, Kerstin reframes stress and shows why resilience is built—not born—when you pair purpose-driven “good stress” with real rest. She distinguishes eustress from distress and explains hormesis (small, controlled stressors like exercise, fasting, heat/cold) where growth happens during recovery. You’ll learn what to track (HRV, VO₂ max, CRP), how to use NEAT/VILPA for daily movement wins, and why strength + ruck training, yoga/HIIT, and smarter rest make you more adaptable over time.

She gets practical: fast, then feast (with whole foods from quality sources), leverage polyphenol-rich “killer plants” (berries, green tea, dark chocolate), and reintroduce environmental variability—sauna and cold exposure—to harden your system without burning it out. Kerstin also tackles purpose and faith: how aligning work and relationships with your calling turns stress into fuel, and where boundaries, therapy/coaching, and delegation fit when caregiving or life’s demands feel chronic.

She explains how aligning work and relationships with purpose turns stress into fuel, then closes with non-negotiables, a prayer, and a preview of the upcoming foot-health episode with Dr. Nicholas Pagano.

You’ll leave with a phased plan: move daily, lift 2–3x/week, sprinkle VILPA bursts, prioritize sleep, fast cyclically (with true refeed days), eat quality plants and protein, add sauna/cold as appropriate, invest in key relationships, and—most of all—chase purpose with faith and rest.

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01:15 Why Redefine Stress

03:20 Eustress vs. Distress

05:05 Hormesis: Stress, Then Rest

07:10 Rest Is Where Growth Happens

08:30 Trackers: HRV, VO₂ Max, CRP

10:30 Purpose Turns Stress Positive

15:40 From Corporate to Calling

18:30 Faith, Provision & Trust

21:00 Movement Pillars Overview

23:10 NEAT & VILPA, Daily Wins

24:40 Strength & Ruck Training

27:00 Yoga/HIIT & Recovery Days

28:45 Fasting Framework

31:20 Feast After the Fast

32:30 “Killer” Plants & Polyphenols

33:45 Environment: Temp & Light

35:10 Sauna for Resilience

36:20 Cold Plunge Basics

38:10 Relationships, Therapy, Coaching

40:00 Non-Negotiables & Takeaways

41:30 Closing Prayer

42:45 Next Episode: Foot Health Teaser

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This is StRest! Rear Admiral (ret.) Doug Fears—former Homeland Security & Counterterrorism Advisor—joins Kerstin to share the practical, faith-centered protocols that helped him go from burnout at 55 to feeling stronger in his 60s. We walk through an N=1 roadmap: intermittent and extended fasting (autophagy vs. mTOR), sleep and breathing upgrades (tracking, airway work, mouth taping with medical guidance), daily breathwork, red light, sauna/cold, strength and ruck training, hydration/minerals, and oral-health considerations (amalgams, root canals, cavitations) via biological dentistry. Doug frames “good stress” followed by real rest, plus the role of prayer and Scripture in consistency and resilience.

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This is StRest! Life strategist and pastor Tim Storey—coach to celebrities like Oprah—joins Kerstin to lay out a practical, faith-centered path from setback to comeback. For the woman in stage three of life (40–60) who feels like her best is behind her, Tim reframes purpose through Scripture (Psalm 92, Ephesians 4:1, Romans 12:2) and simple disciplines: renew your mind daily, take honest inventory across the “eight buckets” (mindset, spirit, body, work, finances, relationship status, extended family, social life), and partner with the right people and principles so the right plan can unfold.

We dig into anxiety (and why it’s surging), brain health tools (Brain One), and Tim’s “don’t get dramatic in the drama” rule—built on two hours a day of study, every day. He shares his Compton-to-global-ministry backstory, how accountability keeps high achievers grounded, why imposter syndrome hits women harder, and how to “cast your cares” to trade overwhelm for peace.

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00:00 Smooth Jazz Mindset & Daily Renewal

01:29 Purpose in Midlife & Staying Fresh

07:20 Stages of Life & The Reset Window

09:27 Eight Buckets & Taking Inventory

12:14 From Compton to Calling & Mentors

18:03 Life Interruptions & Mindset Shifts

21:46 Starving Doubts, Feeding Faith

22:39 Anxiety, Brain Health & Brain One

27:27 Growth Mindset, Creativity & Planning

30:55 Coaching, Accountability & Walking Worthy

37:27 Retreats, Stress Relief & Casting Cares

41:22 Where to Find Tim & Next Episode Preview

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This is StRest! Cold immersion and breath-led transformation expert Marie Bodine joins Kerstin to demystify cold exposure—how to start, who should be cautious, and how breathwork turns a “loud feeling” into calm, clarity, and resilience. We dig into the real physiology (why cold water is “weights for your veins”), the mental reset that comes from training stress-response on purpose, and practical timing with workouts and sleep. Marie explains why “11 minutes a week” is a guideline—not gospel—why temperature often matters more than time, and how to reheat the right way (hint: let your body learn to do it).

Marie is the creator of Inner Peace Portal, blending ancient breath practices, neuroscience, and Positive Intelligence coaching to help people reset their nervous systems and reclaim personal freedom. She’s guided elite athletes, the Canadian military, and thousands of first-timers into ice with calm and confidence. As a giveaway for listeners, access her complimentary 10-part mini-course at innerpeaceportal.com.

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03:11 Marie’s Path: Fitness to Wim Hof

07:18 Why Cold Works: Body & Brain

09:40 Safety & Screening

12:39 How to Start: Breath First

21:45 Women 50–60: Timing & Temps

28:54 Minutes vs. Temperature

35:50 Training & Recovery Timing

37:38 Reheat Right: Finish on Cold

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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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CHAPTERS

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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