StRest with Kerstin Lindquist

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist reveals the exact science‑meets‑faith routine that transformed her nights—and her overall health.

Drawing on circadian biology, mental preparation, and environmental optimization, she lays out a step‑by‑step plan: prioritize mental preparation, follow the 3-2-1 rule, create a sleep-friendly environment, and manage stress effectively.

Kerstin explains why mental preparation is crucial, how the 3-2-1 rule optimizes sleep cycles, and why a cool, dark, and device-free bedroom is essential for restful sleep. Whether you’re a busy parent, shift worker, or someone battling sleep disruptions, this episode offers a practical pathway to better sleep and improved health.

Major Themes & Concepts

✅ Mental preparation is key to a good night's sleep

✅ Follow the 3-2-1 rule 

✅ Create a cool, dark, and device-free sleep environment

✅ Manage stress to improve sleep quality

✅ Avoid blue light from screens before bed

✅ Use supplements like magnesium and ashwagandha wisely

✅ Avoid alcohol close to bedtime

✅ Journaling and gratitude practices can enhance sleep

✅ Protect your sleep routine for long-term health benefits

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – Importance of mental preparation for sleep

03:12 – The 3-2-1 rule for optimizing sleep cycles

06:18 – Creating a sleep-friendly environment

09:44 – Managing stress to improve sleep quality

13:05 – Avoiding blue light from screens before bed

16:22 – Using supplements like magnesium and ashwagandha

19:11 – The impact of alcohol on sleep

23:37 – Journaling and gratitude practices

27:08 – Protecting your sleep routine for health benefits

30:46 – Next: Strategies for overcoming sleep disruptions

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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes entrepreneur, speaker, and “yellow-powered” light-bearer Lia Valencia Key. Lia recounts a childhood marked by poverty, food insecurity, and intermittent homelessness in Philadelphia housing projects. Guided by her mother’s mantra—“Your predicament doesn’t determine your destiny”—she used education as her way out, becoming the first in her family to attend college.

Lia shares how early trauma imprints stress on the body but can also build resilience when paired with faith. She discusses how maternal stress and nutrition impact DNA, and how whole-food eating and “brain training” supported her healing after a hysterectomy. Her shift from scarcity to joy began with intentional choices—surrounding herself with yellow, practicing gratitude, and limiting negative emotions.

Her brand, Valencia Key Jewelry, fuses “Valencia” (courage) and “Key” (unlocking light) into wearable reminders to choose joy daily. From styling QVC hosts to seeing her designs on Oprah and Meghan Markle, Lia views each milestone as divine affirmation. She urges listeners to pursue destiny one “millimeter” at a time.

The episode covers stress-reduction practices like movement, prayer, and setting emotional boundaries. Lia’s mantra—anger may visit but never reside—offers a guide for emotional peace. The show wraps with a call to “keep going, keep growing,” and a preview of Kerstin’s upcoming sleep episode.

Whether you’re battling anxiety or chasing purpose, Lia’s story proves light can rise from darkness when faith fuels action.

Major Themes & Concepts

Restoring joy through intentional visual cues

Poverty stress and food‑scarcity trauma

Mother’s wisdom: destiny over predicament

Education as a doorway to possibility

“Millimeter movement” for sustainable change

Releasing anger on a fixed timer

Choosing love as daily actionable verb

Guarding inputs to protect mental health

Faith as foundation for entrepreneurship

Small businesses, peaks, valleys, perseverance

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – Hunger, Housing Projects, and Childhood Stress

 02:50 – Food Lines, Absent Father, Compounded Trauma

 08:05 – Mother’s Two Sentences That Reframed Destiny

 13:30 – Grades, After‑School Programs, and College Escape

 19:45 – Birth of Valencia Key: Courage Meets Craft

 27:10 – Daily Practice: Limiting Anger and Choosing Joy

 34:20 – “One Millimeter at a Time” Growth Strategy

 40:15 – Meghan Markle, Oprah, and Divine Affirmations

 46:00 – Stress Release: Singing, Movement, Supportive Circle

 53:30 – Parting Advice: Find Joy; Guard Your Inputs

Work with Kerstin

⁠Workshops & Events⁠ – Join upcoming events & retreats.

⁠Health Coaching with Kerstin⁠ – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness.

Resources & Recommendations

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Website: ⁠⁠valenciakey.com⁠⁠

Shop Jewelry: ⁠⁠valenciakey.com/collections⁠⁠

Instagram (Brand): ⁠⁠@valenciakeydesign⁠⁠

Instagram (Lia): ⁠⁠@liavalenciakey⁠

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Instagram:⁠ @kerstin.lindquist⁠

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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes bestselling author and founder of the Midnight Mom Devotional, Becky Thompson, for a powerful conversation about anxiety, motherhood, and the sacred, necessary practice of healing rest.

Together, they unpack the guilt many women feel about pausing, the spiritual warfare behind stress, and why rest isn’t something we earn after completing the to-do list—it’s something we receive as a gift from God.

Becky shares how she was led out of anxiety and panic through prayer, therapy, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance—and what it means to become a spiritual watchman over your inputs, media, and mental health.

This episode is for every woman who’s carrying too much, waiting for peace to come “after the next thing,” or secretly wondering why, even after the season has changed, she still doesn’t feel whole.

Major Themes & Concepts

✅ Rest is not a reward for finishing your work—it’s a gift from Jesus

✅ Why soul rest is deeper than sleep or time off

✅ Anxiety and fear as spiritual battles—and how to fight them practically

✅ Becoming a spiritual watchman over what you consume

✅ Why women often try to control instead of surrendering

✅ The dangers of tying your worth to your productivity

✅ How to “burp up trash” when you consume toxic inputs

✅ Why strong faith doesn't mean you don’t struggle

✅ The Mary vs. Martha dilemma—busyness vs. presence

✅ How to invite the Holy Spirit to help you manage your thoughts

✅ “Lie replacement” strategy to combat anxiety in real-time

✅ Using your voice as a weapon—declaring truth aloud

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – The Cost of Carrying Too Much

01:06 – Kerstin’s Daily Routine with Vita Hustle

02:54 – Becky’s #1 Takeaway for Moms and Caregivers

04:10 – From Bible School Dreams to Authoring 10 Books

06:40 – Following the Holy Spirit—Even When It’s Not a Book

07:35 – Resting in the Lord Is Not Optional—It’s Commanded

08:39 – Guilt, Caregiving, and the False Belief That Rest Must Be Earned

10:18 – Your Worth Was Established Before Your Work

11:35 – Why We Need Alignment, Not Just Strength

13:59 – “After This, I’ll Rest…” — A Dangerous Lie

16:32 – Becky’s Forest of Fear Vision and Her Own Journey Through Anxiety

20:40 – What It Means to Be Safely Held by God—Even in Unsafe Times

24:00 – Confessions of a Martha

27:37 – Tangible Tools for Managing Anxiety

30:37 – How to Reroute Catastrophic Thinking

33:45 – Faith in Outcomes vs. Faith in God’s Character

34:28 – Using Your Voice to Reject Fear

35:53 – How to Hold Both Joy and Pain in the Same Moment

40:04 – Becoming a Spiritual Watchman

42:51 – Immediate Relief: Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Reset Practices

Work with Kerstin

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Resources & Recommendations

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Connect with Becky Thompson

Website: beckythompson.com

Courses & Resources: beckythompson.teachable.com

Instagram: @beckythompsonauthor

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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

Work with Kerstin

Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats.

Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness.
Resources & Recommendations

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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with physician, anti-aging expert, and QVC’s #1 skincare founder Dr. Adrienne Denese for a deep dive into the biological roots of aging—and what women can actually do about it.

You’ll discover why cortisol is the true enemy of longevity, how estrogen dominance quietly wreaks havoc even after menopause, and why thyroid and progesterone are non-negotiable after 45. Dr. Denese shares the exact supplement and lifestyle strategies she personally uses to stay sharp, radiant, and resilient—from ditching seed oils to boosting metabolic health with targeted B vitamins.

This episode is a wake-up call for women navigating perimenopause, burnout, and chronic stress. It's packed with practical guidance on hormones, diet, EMF exposure, and the systemic gaps in modern medicine. If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you still feel off, this conversation will help you finally connect the dots.

Major Themes & Concepts

✅ Cortisol as the root cause of aging, etc

✅ Estrogen dominance in postmenopausal women

✅ Thyroid support can dramatically improve weight, mood, and memory

✅ The hidden dangers of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and seed oils

✅ Why progesterone must be bioidentical—and paired with vitamin E

✅ How EMFs elevate cortisol and disrupt cellular calcium balance

✅ Leaky gut, serotonin, and the estrogen-cortisol feedback loop

✅ Thyroid, progesterone, pregnenolone, DHEA, B vitamins

✅ Why fasting raises cortisol—and what to do instead

✅ How to interpret “normal” labs with a critical eye

✅ Reducing systemic inflammation as the key to preventing disease

✅ The skincare-supplement connection to mitochondrial health and ATP

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – The Real Reason We Age

03:30 – Dr. Denese’s Journey

07:45 – Hormones 101

13:56 – Cortisol’s Cascade

21:45 – Pregnenolone and DHEA

27:24 – Hidden Stressors

30:27 – Food as Hormone Disruptor

38:10 – Low-Tech Healing Tools

45:32 – Supplement Protocols

1:06:08 – The Mitochondria Connection

Work with Kerstin

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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist is joined by human performance coach and functional health expert Justin Roethlingshoefer for a masterclass in reclaiming your health, energy, and God-given purpose.

They explore the insidious ways modern life steals your vitality—from glorifying hustle to normalizing poor sleep and ultra-processed foods—and how the right data can help you take your health back. With over 20 years of experience training elite athletes and high-performers, Justin breaks down the four key health metrics that determine cellular vitality and long-term resilience.

You’ll learn how to interpret and improve heart rate variability (HRV), VO₂ max, sleep quality, and cellular nutrient absorption, as well as how to avoid the trap of “normal” labs that overlook what your body really needs. Rooted in faith, science, and ownership, this conversation is both deeply spiritual and relentlessly practical.

If you’re a parent, leader, creator, or just someone trying to stay sharp in a distracted world, this episode will help you tune out the noise, listen to your body, and live with intentional obedience.

Major Themes & Concepts

✅ How Satan steals health: distraction, doubt, disconnection
✅ What HRV reveals about your stress response
✅ VO₂ Max: the real vitality metric
✅ Poor sleep = poor detox = faster aging
✅ Serum vs. cellular testing: big difference
✅ Why “healthy” people still lack nutrients
✅ 3 steps to boost HRV & VO₂ Max
✅ Women 40+: why training must change
✅ “Rest days” are overrated—recover smarter
✅ Folic acid might be silently harming you
✅ Use data to obey, not just optimize
✅ Build a team that protects your purpose

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – What Would Satan Do to Steal Your Health?

02:31 – Normalizing Dysfunction: The Subtle Attack on Wellness

05:44 – Justin’s Story: From Anorexia to NHL to Functional Medicine

11:01 – Defining “Tip of the Spear” Leadership and Purpose

14:30 – The Enemy’s Blueprint: Confusion, Distraction, Isolation

19:35 – HRV Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters

25:13 – The Truth About Low HRV and What It Signals

30:04 – VO₂ Max: Oxygen, Capacity, and Real Fitness

34:42 – Zone 2 and Zone 5 Training: The Prescription That Works

39:54 – Why Your Lifting Routine Might Be Wasting Time

43:18 – Deep Sleep, REM, and the Glymphatic Detox System

47:16 – Sleep Optimization: 3-2-1 Rule and Circadian Rhythm

50:40 – Cellular Nutrient Deficiencies: The Root of Most Issues

54:15 – What Most Labs Miss—and Why Cellular Panels Matter

56:52 – Folic Acid Toxicity, Fortified Foods, and Children’s Health

58:26 – Stress vs. Capacity: Why You Don’t Need “Less,” You Need “More”

59:46 – What Own It Coaching Actually Provides (And Who It’s For)

1:01:12 – Storytelling, Purpose, and Living Out the Mission

Resources & Recommendations

Work with Kerstin

Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats.

Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness.

Vita Hustle Protein  or  https://bit.ly/KERSTIN20

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Connect with Justin Roethlingshoefer

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🌐Website: justinroethlingshoefer.com 

📸 Instagram: @justinroeth

💼 LinkedIn: Justin Roethlingshoefer

▶️ YouTube: Justin Roethlingshoefer

🧬 Personalized Health Coaching: Own It Coaching

📕 Book: The Power of Ownership

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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist is joined by her best friend and board-certified functional health coach, Debbie Wright, for an empowering, practical conversation that will change how you think about your health. From how to prepare for your doctor’s visit to what wearables actually matter, they walk through the top five things you can do to get the most out of your (often brief) medical appointments.

Kerstin and Debbie unpack the truth behind “normal” bloodwork ranges, how to interpret your health data from devices like WHOOP and UltraHuman, and why glucose monitoring may be the single most powerful thing you can do to prevent chronic disease. They also model exactly what to say to your doctor when they push back, how to self-advocate with grace, and what functional medicine can offer when traditional healthcare falls short.

If you’ve ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment frustrated or confused, this episode gives you a roadmap—and the mindset—to walk in prepared, collaborative, and confident.

Major Themes & Concepts

✅ What your wearable metrics (HRV, RHR, VO2 Max, etc.) actually mean

✅ How to talk to your doctor—even if you only have six minutes

✅ Why “normal” lab ranges aren’t the goal (and what to ask for instead)

✅ Connection between glucose spikes, sleep, stress, and chronic disease

✅ How food scanning apps help you beat marketing lies on food labels

✅ Power of informed consent and requesting blood panels with confidence

✅ Prevention is cheaper than sick care

✅ What to do when insurance won’t help

✅ How knowing your genetic risks can make you healthier, not more afraid

✅ Functional medicine vs. traditional care: building your full health team

✅ Why you deserve collaborative care—and how to find the right provider

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – Introduction to Health and Wellness Coaching

05:12 – Maximizing Your Doctor's Appointment

08:01 – The Power of Wearable Technology

10:38 – Understanding Health Metrics (HRV, VO2 Max, Deep Sleep, etc.)

13:38 – Proactive Health Management and Using Data to Drive Change

16:13 – Navigating Blood Work and Doctor Relationships

28:21 – Understanding Health Metrics and Blood Work (continued)

32:10 – The Importance of Glucose Monitoring

34:19 – Navigating Doctor Consultations and Medication Prescriptions

36:24 – Food Scanning and Label Reading for Health Awareness

40:13 – Genetics, Lifestyle, and Beating the Odds

42:33 – Finding the Right Healthcare Provider for You

45:52 – Empowering Yourself in Doctor Visits and Knowing What to Say

50:51 – Building a Supportive Health Community and Advocating for Yourself

58:15 – CTA: Join Coaching, Get the Blood Panel List, Plug Into the Community

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🥣 Fasting & Metabolic Support – Prolon FMD Program

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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with Donna Winship, co-founder of Identity Exchange, for a profound and transformative conversation about fear, faith, and the power of knowing who you truly are in God. From her early years as a Jewish girl who knew nothing about Jesus to becoming a wife, mother, and spiritual leader navigating life in war zones and foreign cultures, Donna shares her remarkable story of surrender, suffering, and supernatural peace.

Through decades of missionary work in the Muslim world—including time in Indonesia and the Middle East—Donna and her husband, Jamie, were forced to confront the limits of traditional evangelism. Violence, arrests, and near-death experiences forced them to reimagine how to share Jesus—not by converting others to Christianity, but by inviting them to follow Jesus into the Kingdom of God. What emerged was a new way of life centered on listening to God, embracing identity, and exchanging lies for divine truth.

Kerstin and Donna go deep into how stress manifests as false identity, how to sit with God and ask the right questions, and why spiritual transformation starts not with doing more, but with being known. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling unworthy, powerless, or unsure of your purpose—this episode is for you.

Major Themes & Concepts

✅ From Jewish identity to embracing Jesus as Messiah

✅ Why traditional mission models caused violence instead of peace

✅ The difference between doing for God and being with God

✅ Experiencing vs. learning about God: why information isn’t transformation

✅ The truth about negative emotions and how they reveal false beliefs

✅ The prayer that changed everything: “God, what do you want me to know about that?”

✅ How shame, fear, and striving disconnect us from hearing God

✅ Why God is not a prosecutor but a physician who heals

✅ The neuroscience of identity and the power of choosing what to believe

✅ How to lead others not through argument, but through love, listening, and presence

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – Arrests, trauma, and a gospel model that failed

04:00 – Donna’s faith story: From Jewish roots to following Jesus

06:30 – The State Department offer—and why they said no

11:34 – Through Gates of Splendor and the call to go

12:50 – Raising three kids in Indonesia without hot water or internet

14:30 – Violence, persecution, and a 10-year prison sentence

17:12 – “We were trained in apologetics and it didn’t work”

20:00 – Confession redefined: What negative emotion are you avoiding?

22:00 – The prayer that changed everything

28:00 – Shame, fear, and the real root of sin

33:00 – Biblical identity shifts: Moses, Gideon, Paul

36:47 – What Jesus actually did: relationship over religion

39:35 – For the everyday woman: identity starts with one question

43:17 – Fear and peace in the Middle East

50:07 – “I’m not good enough”: breaking false names

53:04 – “Before your why, find your I”: identity unlocks purpose

Work with Kerstin

📅 Workshops & Events

💡 Health Coaching with Kerstin

Resources & Recommendations

Vita Hustle Protein  or  https://bit.ly/KERSTIN20

Use code KERSTIN20 for 20% off your first order

Dr. Denese Skincare –   Use code STREST 

Living Fearless by Jamie Winship

Identity Exchange

Finding Hope in Depression (Free 21-Day Course)

Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot

Connect with Donna Winship

Instagram: @thedonnawinship

Website: identityexchange.com

Amazon Resources: Jamie & Donna’s Recommended Reads

More about Kerstin

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Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist

Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist

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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist tackles one of the most asked questions from her audience: How do I stop worrying so much—especially when I know God is in control? This is more than a mindset issue. For many women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, worry is the symptom of a deeper hormonal, emotional, and spiritual imbalance.

Kerstin unpacks the connection between anxiety and midlife biology, explaining how stress, sleep, nutrition, and modern life disrupt our natural rhythms. But this episode doesn’t stop at health science. Kerstin brings it all back to the Word, teaching why control is not a biblical concept and how peace comes from practicing presence and surrender—not hustle and planning.

You’ll also learn about magnesium types, castor oil for inflammation and endometriosis, the power of rucking, and the underestimated strength of walking with God in every season of life. With practical tips, personal stories, and biblical truth, this episode is a lifeline for anyone trying to do too much, feel better, and trust deeper.

Major Themes & Concepts

✅ Why midlife women experience more anxiety

✅ What science says about magnesium, cortisol, and stress recovery

✅ Control is not in God's vocabulary

✅ Castor oil packs: integrative uses, healing potential, and limitations

✅ How to live present and reduce fear by practicing stillness with God

✅ Rucking: why weighted walks boost bone health, mood & glutes

✅ The case for slowing down: how burnout is not biblical

✅ How generational living and community buffer stress

✅ Why your mind needs breaks—and your body needs rest to heal

✅ Real talk about self-care, aging, and permission to pause

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – How Do You Unlearn Worry?

01:04 – Vita Hustle Protein Ad Break

02:51 – Welcome to the First AMA Episode

04:12 – Castor Oil Packs: My Story and Best Practices

12:48 – Magnesium Types and Dosages Explained

21:59 – Dr. Dinesse Skincare Ad Break

23:38 – Why You Can’t Stop Worrying (And How to Break the Cycle)

33:50 – Real Talk on Hormones, History, and Hustle

36:15 – Hair Loss, Digestive Enzymes, and Clean Protein Bars

38:45 – All About Rucking: Strength, Cardio, and a Better Booty

44:00 – Prayer for Peace and Presence

45:15 – Coming Up Next: Donna Winship on Identity and Trusting God

Work with Kerstin

Resources & Recommendations

Vita Hustle Protein  or  https://bit.ly/KERSTIN20

Use code KERSTIN20 for 20% off your first order

Dr. Denese Skincare –   

Use code STREST

Product Mentions

OMI WellBeauty™ Hair Growth Peptides

Designs for Health Digestzymes

Designs for Health NeuroMag (Magnesium L-Threonate)

Designs for Health Magnesium Bisglycinate

Buoy Hydration Drops

LMNT Electrolytes

GoRuck Weighted Backpacks

RX Bars 

Kate’s Real Food Bars

More about Kerstin

Website: kerstin-lindquist.com

Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist

Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist

YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist

TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist

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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes TV personality, fashion expert, and QVC designer Lawrence Zarian for a raw, soul-deep conversation on addiction, recovery, and redefining beauty from the inside out.

Known for his decades-long career making women feel beautiful on shows like Live with Regis and Kelly and The Kelly Clarkson Show, Lawrence shares the deeply personal journey behind the brand—one rooted in trauma, survival, and grace.

Together, he and Kerstin unpack the rituals of addiction, the psychology of self-worth, and the healing power of fashion. From near-death experiences to late-night sugar binges, from closet makeovers to spiritual awakenings, this episode explores how the body, mind, and soul are all connected—and how embracing vulnerability is the first step toward real rest.

Lawrence opens up about his mother’s alcoholism, his own battles with cocaine, and the turning points that led him to 20 years of sobriety. With compassion and clarity, Kerstin guides the conversation into practical advice on stress management, sleep rituals, gut health, and reprogramming the nervous system—offering hope and healing to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the weight of their story.

Major Themes & Concepts

✅ Addiction, ego, and the journey to long-term sobriety

✅ Why your wardrobe might be triggering your stress

✅ Sleep as the foundation for emotional regulation and healing

✅ The “3-2-1 Rule” to transform your nights and lower anxiety

✅ Gut-brain connection and how it affects mood, energy, and cravings

✅ The rituals of addiction—and how to replace them with healing rhythms

✅ Vulnerability as the entry point to community and transformation

✅ How fashion can empower women to embrace their bodies

✅ Leaky gut, long COVID, and their links to mental health

✅ Why God moves us like chess pieces, placing us where we need to be

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – “Look at your body.” Why Lawrence starts with the foundation

02:00 – Beautiful by LZ: The brand rooted in his mother’s legacy

07:00 – Sobriety, spiritual nudges, and the day everything changed

13:00 – Cocaine, near-death, and the funeral vision that saved his life

21:00 – The sugar ritual: Why addiction never really goes away

30:00 – Kerstin’s 3-2-1 Sleep Rule and lifestyle strategies that work

38:00 – Gut health, anxiety, and the silent triggers behind stress

44:00 – Building a home studio, cleaning clutter, and staying grounded

50:00 – How fashion helps women reclaim their confidence

54:00 – Final thoughts: Grace, wardrobe therapy, and receiving the compliment

Work with Kerstin

📅 Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats.

💡 Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness.

Resources & Recommendations

BEAUTIFUL by Lawrence Zarian (QVC Collection)

Gut Check by Dr. Steven Gundry

The Gut-Brain Paradox by Dr. Steven Gundry

This Naked Mind by Annie Grace

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

Designs for Health – Gut Testing & Functional Nutrition

Kerstin’s On Rethinking Your Nighttime Routine

Connect with Lawrence Zarian

Instagram: @lawrencezarian

Website: lawrencezarian.com

QVC Line: Beautiful by LZ

More about Kerstin

Website: kerstin-lindquist.com

Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist

Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist

YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist

TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist

Production, Distribution, and Marketing

By Massif Studio & Production & The Tallawah Group

Website: www.massifsp.com

LinkedIn: Massif Studio & Production

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LinkedIn: The Tallawah Group

For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [email protected].

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