StRest with Kerstin Lindquist

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin guides listeners on a powerful journey of self-discovery and spiritual alignment to help you find your God-given purpose. Whether you're in a career transition, feeling spiritually stuck, or simply overwhelmed by life’s demands, this episode is a wake-up call to re-center your life around divine direction, not worldly pressure.

Kerstin weaves together science, scripture, and personal testimony to show how purpose isn’t just a motivational concept—it’s a health imperative. You’ll hear how defining your purpose can lower stress, improve longevity, increase clarity, and deepen your walk with God. With transparent stories from her own pivot away from corporate life, Kerstin explains how discomfort can be a divine signal, and how peace, presence, and participation are the signs you're walking in alignment.

This episode also includes a step-by-step framework to write your own three-sentence purpose statement—one you can filter every life decision through, from career choices to parenting and beyond. Whether you're caregiving, starting over, or leading at the highest level, this conversation will show you that God's purpose is personal, powerful, and deeply needed in your life.

Major Themes & Concepts

✅ People with a strong sense of purpose live longer and healthier lives

✅ Hnow if you're not in your purpose (hint: stress and unrest are signals)

✅ The “3 P’s” of purpose: God’s Presence, Participation, and Peace

✅ How spiritual gifts shape your calling and where to take a free test

✅ Why discomfort might be God's way of redirecting you

✅ The difference between happiness & joy

✅ Core values, identity in Christ, and how they guide everyday decisions

✅ Write your 3-sentence purpose filter to align your life with God’s mission

✅ Why your legacy matters—and how to live it now

✅ God doesn’t waste your pain, your position, or your purpose

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – Big Hair, Bigger Purpose?

00:59 – Purpose as a Filter for Every Life Decision

03:45 – What Science Says: Purpose Increases Lifespan

06:50 – Biblical Backing: What God Says About Why You’re Here

11:34 – What It Feels Like to Not Be in Your Purpose

15:02 – Understanding Joy vs. Happiness

17:40 – The Three Ps: Presence, Participation, Peace

21:11 – Kerstin’s Story: Leaving QVC to Pursue Purpose

29:00 – Practical Step #1: Take the Spiritual Gifts Test

33:00 – Practical Step #2: Identify Your Core Values

35:45 – Practical Step #3: Craft Your 3-Sentence Purpose Statement

38:30 – How to Hear God’s Voice Through Prayer, Fasting, and Worship

41:00 – Legacy Questions: What Will They Say About You?

45:15 – Don’t Be the 13th Disciple Who Said No

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Resources & Recommendations

🧭 Take the Spiritual Gifts Test at giftstest.com

📝 Get the full worksheet at kerstin-lindquist.com

🎧 Past Episodes: Chi Chi, JR Mann

📚 The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes speaker, author, and minimalist lifestyle expert Julia Ubbenga to explore how the external clutter in our homes mirrors the internal clutter in our souls—and how intentional living can transform both.

With deep insight and personal transparency, Julia shares how she moved from a life of overwhelm, debt, and depression to one of clarity, peace, and purpose by embracing minimalism. Together, she and Kerstin unpack how decluttering is not just about cleaning physical spaces but about creating space to hear from God, live with joy, and align your life with what truly matters.

They discuss the powerful connection between clutter and cortisol levels, how to break free from consumerism, and why a minimalist lifestyle can restore not only your home but also your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Julia offers practical steps to start decluttering without overwhelm and strategies to involve the whole family in building a life rich in meaning rather than possessions.

Whether you're buried under physical clutter, emotional baggage, or a packed schedule, this episode will give you the tools and encouragement to begin the journey toward a lighter, freer, and more purposeful life.

✅ How clutter elevates cortisol and contributes to chronic stress

✅ Minimalism as intentional living, not deprivation

✅ The direct link between physical clutter, anxiety, poor sleep, and unhealthy habits

✅ How external simplicity fosters internal spiritual clarity

✅ Managing sentimental attachments and the "just in case" mindset

✅ Minimalism's impact on financial health and breaking consumer debt cycles

✅ Why you must declutter your outer environment and your inner environment

✅ Involving kids and family in the decluttering process with joy, not force

✅ How minimalist living can open up space to hear the Holy Spirit more clearly

✅ The myth of hustle culture—and why stillness brings true abundance

00:00 – Why Clutter Raises Stress: The Science Behind It

02:02 – Julia’s Story: $40,000 in Debt and Overwhelmed by Possessions

04:00 – The Physical and Mental Toll of Clutter

07:32 – Living Simply: Lessons from Missionary Life and Minimalism

11:18 – How to Start Decluttering When You Feel Overwhelmed

16:34 – Minimalism Without Rules: Why There’s No "Right" Number

19:32 – Decluttering as Spiritual Practice: Making Room for God

24:37 – Building Systems and Maintaining a Decluttered Life

30:33 – Financial Freedom Through Minimalism

32:00 – Intentional Living: Protecting Your Schedule, Sabbath, and Soul

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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes speaker, author, and pastor DawnCheré Wilkerson to explore what it means to live well in the middle of long, painful seasons of waiting.

With powerful vulnerability, DawnCheré shares her 8-year infertility journey, the emotional toll of private suffering, and how she learned to stop resisting the wait and instead embrace it as sacred ground. Together, she and Kerstin unpack what it means to celebrate when your miracle hasn’t come yet—and why joy, not bitterness, is a choice we make every day.

They discuss the culture of hustle, how fear can shrink your life, and the power of community to sustain us when we want to isolate. DawnCheré opens up about the moment she finally shared her struggle from the stage, the healing that came through confession, and how her waiting season set the foundation for the home she has today.

Whether you’re waiting for a child, a job, healing, or clarity, this episode will reframe your view of the “in-between” and help you breathe again.

Major Themes & Concepts

✅ Infertility, silent suffering, and spiritual growth in long waiting seasons

✅ Why waiting is not punishment—it’s preparation

✅ The loneliness of secrecy and the healing power of vulnerability

✅ How celebration can become a spiritual discipline

✅ Fear as a lifelong battle—and how to shut it down

✅ Community as healing: why we need people, even when we don’t want them

✅ What it means to be still and wait on the Lord

✅ How to identify harmful intake—media, conversations, thoughts

✅ Why shame and hustle are poor substitutes for grace

✅ Choosing joy, again and again, even when nothing’s changed

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – “What I learned in the waiting…” — Introducing DawnCheré

00:54 – Her journey through infertility and the message behind Slow Burn

03:11 – Waiting is the room, not the hallway: reframing the experience

07:20 – The doctor’s appointment that changed everything

09:07 – Why she kept it secret—and the healing that came when she finally opened up

13:15 – Eight years of infertility, followed by four children—and what shifted

17:59 – Learning to celebrate others while still waiting for your own miracle

22:21 – Isolation vs. community: how to stay connected when you feel alone

32:00 – Building trust in God starts with getting to know Him

36:13 – Fear: how it disguises itself and how to silence it

41:05 – The lie of hustle culture and why stillness matters

44:24 – Non-negotiables: sleep, strength training, boundaries, and grace

48:16 – Be ruthless about your intake—what are you feeding your soul?

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Resources & Recommendations

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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes TV host and beauty expert Courtney Cason to share her deeply personal journey through infertility, IVF, miscarriage, and motherhood.

With raw honesty, Courtney recounts the emotional and physical toll of fertility treatments—including egg retrievals, hormone therapy, IUI, and the devastating loss of a pregnancy just before Christmas Eve. Together, she and Kerstin open up about the unspoken grief that comes with infertility, the invisible weight of reproductive struggles, and how motherhood after loss brings its own complexities.

They discuss the financial burden of fertility treatments, the hidden emotional side effects of hormone medications, how to support friends and family navigating infertility, and the complicated feelings surrounding pregnancy announcements after miscarriage.

Courtney also shares her mindset shifts, health practices after years of fertility treatments, and how she balances a thriving career with the demands of motherhood today.

If you’ve ever faced fertility challenges, supported someone going through it, or struggled to find hope after heartbreak—this episode is for you.

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – Who Loses a Baby on Xmas Eve?

02:45 – Courtney Cason: QVC to CBS

06:09 – Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Quit Job

10:07 – Dark Fertility Web: IVF + DOR

14:48 – IVF Starts: Stims + Embryos

21:34 – Pregnant Again, No Heartbeat

23:13 – Rainbow Painting, Hope Returns

25:12 – Last Embryo: Grief + Pressure

31:24 – Blog Therapy + Small Wins

44:24 – Stress Non-Negotiables, New Arc

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This is StRest! Kerstin Lindquist welcomes renowned cardiac surgeon, author, and gut-health pioneer Dr. Steven Gundry for a deep-dive into the powerful connection between your gut and your brain—and how fixing one can transform the other.

Together, they explore the full lifespan of gut health, from fetal microbiome development and birth methods to menopause, autoimmune disease, brain fog, and aging. Dr. Gundry reveals why "all death begins in the gut", how leaky gut is silently driving chronic inflammation, and why many so-called “healthy foods” may be making things worse.

You’ll hear Gundry’s take on why most Americans are vitamin D deficient, what he actually recommends when it comes to supplements, and how fermented foods, prebiotics, and postbiotics play a key role in rebuilding your gut wall. He breaks down the real science behind GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic—and why he refuses to prescribe them. Plus, you’ll learn why cravings aren’t a matter of willpower but the direct influence of your gut microbiome, and what to do about it.

Kombucha myths, hidden glyphosate in American wheat, autoimmune recoveries, protein powder red flags, and even olive oil philosophy—this conversation spans the science and soul of what it means to live well, think clearly, and feel whole again.

Whether you're battling inflammation, trying to improve your memory, struggling with sugar cravings, or looking for natural longevity tools, this episode will give you actionable next steps—and the deeper “why” behind them.

✅ Why “all death begins in the gut”

✅ The truth about cravings: microbiome control vs. willpower

✅ Vitamin D, inflammation, and immune calm

✅ Why healing leaky gut takes 9–12 months

✅ How to feed your gut buddies (prebiotics, postbiotics, fermented foods)

✅ What GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic) are really doing to your body

✅ The truth about yogurt, kombucha, seed oils, and “healthy” foods

✅ Why Gundry prescribes dogs

✅ The role of glyphosate, chemicals, and American food policy

✅ Why Gundry takes 150 supplements and 10,000 IU of Vitamin D daily

00:00 – Why all death begins in the gut

02:00 – From heart surgery to supplements: Dr. Gundry’s unconventional path

04:30 – Gut health starts before birth: Microbiome, birth, and breastfeeding

08:15 – Leaky gut, chronic inflammation, and the rise of brain fog

12:30 – Hormones, menopause, and how the microbiome controls your mood

16:15 – Vitamin D, immune regulation, and Gundry’s high-dose strategy

22:00 – Prebiotics, postbiotics, and what your gut bugs really want

28:15 – Cravings, GLP-1 drugs, and Gundry’s take on Ozempic

35:40 – Protein myths, olive oil truth, and the dangers in our food supply

44:30 – Dogs, cold plunges, supplements, and how to actually live longer

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This is StRest! Kerstin Lindquist welcomes integrative and functional medicine expert Dr. David Brady to discuss the root-cause approach to complex, chronic health conditions.

With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Brady explains why the conventional medical system often fails people with chronic illness, offering only symptom management instead of real solutions. Together, they discuss why so many women are struggling with fatigue, gut issues, joint pain, brain fog, and anxiety—and what functional medicine can do differently.

They discuss childhood trauma, functional practitioners, tests worth your money, "stress" as a buzzword, and lifestyle changes that make supplements work better.

Dr. Brady also shares his top supplements, daily practices that keep him grounded, and more.

Major Themes & Concepts 

✅ Why functional medicine is different—and how it works

✅ The problem with hyper-specialization and symptom-chasing

✅ How early-life trauma shapes adult health and stress response

✅ Root cause vs. symptom masking: what your body is trying to say

✅ The most common chronic conditions (fatigue, IBS, brain fog, pain)

✅ Why most lab work is misleading—and what to test instead

✅ How AI, metabolomics, and functional labs are changing diagnostics

✅ Supplements that matter: B12, vitamin D, magnesium, GG, tocotrienols

✅ What real healing takes: rest, presence, and a daily practice

✅ Gratitude, aging, and how to stay healthy in a toxic world

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – Symptom management vs. root cause medicine

01:06 – When your whole body hurts (and your doctor can’t help)

02:30 – Who is Dr. David Brady? 30 years in functional medicine

04:33 – How functional & integrative medicine differ from conventional care

06:39 – Systems biology: treating people, not parts

09:19 – Upstream, not downstream: root cause frameworks

12:28 – The fragmentation of care in the U.S. system

15:28 – The specialist trap and polypharmacy nightmare

20:28 – Chronic pain, anxiety, IBS, and brain fog: what’s causing it all?

22:38 – Food, toxins, plastics, stress: the real reasons we’re sick

26:17 – Childhood trauma, the nervous system, and lifelong disease

30:51 – The critical role of sleep and stress regulation

36:30 – Daily practices that retrain the brain

40:43 – Which functional lab tests are worth the money?

44:15 – Why standard bloodwork misses the big picture

48:04 – Functional testing 101: methylation, B12, and metabolomics

54:05 – Dr. Brady’s daily supplement stack

59:15 – His non-negotiables for energy, health, and aging

1:03:30 – The power of nature, movement, and gratitude

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🧬 Designs for Health – Clinical-grade supplements & practitioner-supported testing

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📘 The Fibro Fix – Dr. Brady’s book on fibromyalgia and chronic illness

🧠 Diagnostics Solutions Lab – Functional lab testing site

🌐 Dr. David Brady’s Website – More info, articles, and patient resources

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This is StRest!  In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes one of her oldest and dearest friends, J.R. Mahon—spiritual director, author, pastor, founder of Tabletop Ministries, and former executive producer in television news—for a soul-realigning conversation on faith, trauma, adoption, spiritual burnout, and why everyone needs direction for their soul.

J.R. shares his raw journey—from producing the news to co-founding XXX Church, a radical ministry to those in the porn industry—and how he became a spiritual director helping people all over the world walk closer with God. Together, they unpack the power of spiritual direction, the danger of busyness and performance-driven faith, and how true healing starts with stillness, presence, and love.

They dive into his 20-year parenting journey after adopting three siblings from foster care, how burnout nearly broke him, and why fasting and silence are two of his most essential spiritual tools. You’ll hear about what really happens in a spiritual direction session—and why it's nothing like “God told me to tell you” spirituality.

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt too burned out, too broken, or too busy to hear from God. Soul care isn’t optional—it’s essential. And J.R. brings both clarity and grace to a conversation we all need.

✅ What spiritual direction is—and what it’s not

✅ J.R.’s journey from news to XXX Church to spiritual direction

✅ How spiritual direction helps deconstruct shame and reconnect with God

✅ Why burnout is often disguised as service

✅ Adoption, trauma, and sacred parenting

✅ The myth of "performing your way" into God’s love

✅ What happens when we finally stop and listen

✅ Why fasting and retreats are transformational—not trendy

✅ God’s provision and the vineyard metaphor

✅ You are not too far gone to start again

00:00 – What is spiritual direction & why it matters

03:34 – Ancient roots: Desert Fathers, mysticism & the wisdom tradition

05:30 – Soul care vs. “God told me to tell you” nonsense

10:24 – Deconstructing faith & shedding religious shame

14:45 – XXX Church: Loving people in the porn industry

19:03 – Fear, trust & taking the leap from QVC to ministry

22:17 – Over-serving, burnout & losing yourself

26:21 – Jesus, stillness & the Garden of Gethsemane

33:41 – If you’re stressed serving God…something’s off

36:00 – Adoption story: sibling group of three & the call to love

43:12 – What adopted kids really need (and rarely say)

48:06 – Fasting, faith, and hearing God in the hunger

52:18 – J.R.’s 7-day silent retreats & why we all need one

56:27 – The origin of Tabletop Ministries & Kerstin’s role

59:05 – God’s provision > our performance

1:00:05 – #1 stress-reducing tip: Serve someone else

Work with Kerstin

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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist opens up about one of the most misunderstood—and most transformative—topics in health and spiritual growth: fasting.

With raw vulnerability and deep research, Kerstin walks us through her personal journey of fasting over the past decade, from the moment she saw herself in a Christmas morning video and realized something had to change… to discovering how fasting could help with clarity, hormone balance, and even grief.

She shares how fasting stopped working during perimenopause, what women need to know about fasting with their cycles, and why grief—especially the loss of her mother—forced her to pause and reset. This isn’t a diet episode. It’s a full-body, soul-level look at the rhythms of stress, rest, and how God meets us in both.

From battling endometriosis to watching her inflammation markers plummet, Kerstin brings evidence, honesty, and spiritual insight. You’ll learn when to fast, when not to, how food affects inflammation and pain, and why “not eating dinner” might be the breakthrough your hormones have been waiting for.

✅ Why fasting stopped working—and how to reset

✅ Fasting as stress: what to know if you're grieving or burned out

✅ How fasting helps with pain, inflammation, and focus

✅ The connection between cortisol, sleep, and metabolism

✅ Why women need to fast differently than men

✅ How to fast with your menstrual cycle

✅ When “just skipping breakfast” is actually hurting your health

✅ The power of time-restricted eating (and what window might work best for you)

✅ Clean eating vs. processed food—why it matters more during a fast

✅ The emotional connection between food, family, and control

✅ Spiritual discipline: praying before you eat, fasting as worship

✅ Tools Kerstin uses: MCT oil, Lumen, electrolytes, journaling

00:00 – The grief that broke the fast: losing her mom

02:30 – Why Kerstin started fasting & how it changed everything

06:45 – Fasting and TV: QVC, blood sugar crashes, and performance clarity

11:10 – Hormones shift, fasting fails: learning to listen to your body

14:00 – Fasting with your cycle: Dr. Mindy Pelz & female-specific rhythms

18:40 – Why period pain disappeared when she didn’t eat

21:00 – Perimenopause, histamine reactions & endometriosis

24:50 – The moment her mother died—and why she had to stop fasting

31:00 – When fasting becomes spiritual: prayer over food, grief, and healing

34:30 – How cortisol works—and why late eating disrupts it

38:00 – What breaks a fast (and what doesn’t)

41:15 – How to start fasting the right way: 8-8, 8-6, 8-4

44:45 – Emotional eating, family patterns, and food as identity

47:00 – The science: glucose control, inflammation, and metabolism

51:30 – Lumen, breath tests & measuring fat burn vs. carb burn

55:00 – Oatmeal, protein, and fasting myths debunked

59:10 – Final thoughts: fasting as a tool, not a punishment

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🌿 Fast to Faith by Dr. Tabatha Barber – A fasting + faith program for women

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This is StRest! In this episode, Chichi Onyekanne—worship leader, next-gen pastor, artist, and media producer—joins Kerstin for a soul-stirring conversation on intimacy with God, fasting, calling, and why slowing down might be the most radical thing you can do in a busy, distracted world.

Chichi opens up about his own journey, including a 40-day fast that reshaped his entire relationship with God and led to a call from Jesus Culture—on the last day of the fast. He breaks down the story of Daniel 10 like a Marvel movie: how Daniel’s persistence, prayer, and fasting unleashed angelic warfare in the unseen realm. (God heard you the first day you prayed. The enemy’s just been working overtime.)

They explore real spiritual intimacy—from worship, journaling, fasting, and mentorship to the quiet power of boredom and Sabbath. They talk about how busyness blocks blessings, how crying during worship literally releases stress, and why the enemy wants to keep you isolated.

They challenge the lie that “God’s done with me,” especially for those in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond—and share how older generations are uniquely positioned to disciple, mentor, and lift up the next.

You’ll walk away from this episode feeling inspired to pursue God like never before, even (especially) in inconvenience.

Major Themes & Concepts

✅ What a Daniel Fast really is—and what most people get wrong

✅ Why spiritual warfare might be blocking your answer

✅ Intimacy with God: What it means & how to get it

✅ How fasting doesn’t move God—it moves us

✅ Busyness, loneliness & noise: The enemies of intimacy

✅ Why journaling & boredom are actually good for you

✅ Discipling the next generation (and why you’re not too old to do it)

✅ Community, mentorship & showing up for others

✅ Small steps to reset your relationship with God

✅ Giving God your “first and last” 30 minutes of each day

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – Daniel 10, Spiritual Warfare & Why Your Prayers Feel Delayed

01:30 – Tenacity in Prayer & Building Intimacy with God

04:15 – What Intimacy Produces & How to Practice It Daily

08:40 – Worship, Crying & the Healing Power of Presence

10:00 – What Happens When You Lose Connection with God

12:00 – Chichi’s Daily Prescription: First & Last 30

17:40 – Angry at God? Why He Still Wants to Hear from You

18:25 – The Power of Community & Spiritual Support

26:00 – Chichi’s 40-Day Fast That Changed Everything

43:40 – Mentoring the Next Gen & Answering God’s Call

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This is StRest! In this episode, Jill Martin, creator of Steals & Deals on the Today Show and QVC entrepreneur, joins Kerstin Lindquist for a candid conversation about life after cancer, navigating divorce, and finding peace in imperfection.

Jill shares her personal journey through a public breast cancer battle and major life changes, offering insights on resilience, stress management, and why it’s okay to embrace life’s messiness. We also dive into her booming Sherpa brand, business mindset shifts, and how she balances hustle with healing.

This episode is part conversation, part adventure—Jill even takes us on a walking tour while dropping wisdom on success, relationships, and stress recovery.

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – Jill’s Cancer Diagnosis & Facing Mortality

01:48 – Jill’s New Approach to Life Post-Cancer

03:06 – Juggling Cancer & Divorce

06:04 – Emotional Fallout After Treatment

10:17 – Letting Go of Perfection

14:24 – Sherpa: More Than Just a Fabric

17:35 – The Sherpa Business & Philanthropy

22:00 – Stress, Relationships & Work

26:10 – Kerstin’s Journey Post-QVC

30:00 – Selling Authentically & The QVC Mindset

34:36 – Kerstin’s New Purpose: Wellness, Faith & Joy

36:00 – The Role of Stress in Cancer & Health

37:39 – One Small Step to Decrease Stress

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Resources

Let Them by Mel Robbins (Amazon)

Insight Timer

Apollo Neuro

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