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This is StRest! Kerstin Lindquist sits down with Dr. Jenn Simmons — former breast cancer surgeon, integrative oncologist, author of The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer, and founder of PerfeQtion Imaging — for a bold conversation about breast cancer screening, diagnosis, prevention, and the questions many women are afraid to ask.
Dr. Jenn explains why she believes women need to rethink what they have been told about mammograms, early detection, and routine screening. She shares how her own cancer diagnosis changed the course of her career, why fear can drive women into rushed medical decisions, and why she believes women need time, education, and support before choosing a treatment path. Kerstin and Dr. Jenn also discuss dense breasts, family history, MRIs, overdiagnosis, and the difference between finding disease and improving survival.
Then the conversation turns practical: self-breast exams, stress, inflammation, alcohol, toxins, sleep, movement, purpose, and the foundational health habits Dr. Jenn says matter most. They also discuss newer screening tools like the ARIA tear test and QT imaging, and where women can go to learn more, book time with Dr. Jenn’s team, and schedule a scan.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) Mammograms and Survival
(01:42) Why This Episode Matters
(04:36) Meet Dr. Jenn Simmons
(06:18) Rethinking Screening
(10:00) Early Detection Under Fire
(21:58) After a Diagnosis
(30:37) Stress, Cortisol, and Cancer
(38:11) High Risk and Dense Breasts
(44:54) ARIA, QT, and Screening
(51:52) Alcohol, Toxins, Prevention
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This is StRest! Kerstin Lindquist sits down with Anna Walker-Roberts — Bible teacher, Adult Ministries Director at Calvary Chapel Delaware County, writer, mom of two, and one of Kerstin’s closest friends — for a deep conversation about prayer, suffering, healing, and what it really means to live in relationship with God.
Anna explains why prayer is not a task to check off, but an ongoing conversation with the Lord that shapes your soul more than your circumstances. She opens up about childhood illness, chronic health struggles, pregnancy, motherhood, anxiety, and how those seasons became places where God met her most deeply. The conversation also tackles women in ministry, the role of suffering in spiritual growth, and why prayer should include honesty, creativity, anger, curiosity, and surrender.
Then it gets practical: praying out loud, journaling prayers, fasting for spiritual clarity, walking while you pray, interceding for your family, and learning how to listen to God instead of only bringing Him requests. The through-line is clear: prayer is not about getting the perfect answer — it is about becoming more like Jesus.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) Art, Soul, and Eternal Beauty
(01:08) Why Prayer Leads Every Episode
(04:55) Meet Anna Walker-Roberts
(07:17) Women, Calling, and the Church
(09:17) Prayer Is Relationship, Not Duty
(17:52) Illness, Healing, and God’s Purpose
(27:02) Pregnancy, Worship, and Surrender
(34:19) Anxiety, Stress, and Letting Go
(40:48) Prayer, Fasting, and Going Deeper
(1:15:23) A Bold Prayer for Every Woman
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This is StRest! Kerstin Lindquist sits down with Anna Walker-Roberts — Bible teacher, Adult Ministries Director at Calvary Chapel Delaware County, writer, mom of two, and one of Kerstin’s closest friends — for a deep conversation about prayer, suffering, healing, and what it really means to live in relationship with God.
Anna explains why prayer is not a task to check off, but an ongoing conversation with the Lord that shapes your soul more than your circumstances. She opens up about childhood illness, chronic health struggles, pregnancy, motherhood, anxiety, and how those seasons became places where God met her most deeply. The conversation also tackles women in ministry, the role of suffering in spiritual growth, and why prayer should include honesty, creativity, anger, curiosity, and surrender.
Then it gets practical: praying out loud, journaling prayers, fasting for spiritual clarity, walking while you pray, interceding for your family, and learning how to listen to God instead of only bringing Him requests. The through-line is clear: prayer is not about getting the perfect answer — it is about becoming more like Jesus.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) Art, Soul, and Eternal Beauty
(01:08) Why Prayer Leads Every Episode
(04:55) Meet Anna Walker-Roberts
(07:17) Women, Calling, and the Church
(09:17) Prayer Is Relationship, Not Duty
(17:52) Illness, Healing, and God’s Purpose
(27:02) Pregnancy, Worship, and Surrender
(34:19) Anxiety, Stress, and Letting Go
(40:48) Prayer, Fasting, and Going Deeper
(1:15:23) A Bold Prayer for Every Woman
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This is StRest! Kerstin Lindquist sits down with Dr. Shivani Gupta — Ayurvedic practitioner, wellness educator, PhD in turmeric, and founder of Fusionary Formulas — for a deep dive into why inflammation is at the root of almost everything that's making you feel terrible, and what ancient wisdom has known about fixing it for thousands of years.
Dr. Shivani introduces the concept of "mental inflammation" — the idea that what you consume through your mind creates the same physical damage as a bad diet — and why standing guard at the door of your mind is non-negotiable for healing. She walks through her six pillars of Ayurveda, breaks down why perimenopause is a "vata season" that requires more warmth and fat, not less, and explains why sprinkling turmeric on your chicken is doing absolutely nothing for your inflammation.
Then it gets practical: copper tongue scrapers, abhyanga oil massage, the foot hack that gives you the best sleep of your life, why surgeons are replacing post-op opioids with turmeric, and her "tea time is me time" ritual that she does five times a day to stay sane. The through-line is clear: your body was designed to heal itself — Ayurveda just gives you the playbook.
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(00:00) Mental Inflammation
(01:16) Best Herbs for Inflammation
(04:23) Ayurveda and Root-Cause Healing
(06:04) Stress Creates Disease
(08:00) Morning and Night Rituals
(13:03) Menopause, Aging, and Dryness
(16:21) Top Herbs for Sleep and Balance
(23:51) Turmeric for Pain and Aging
(34:05) Fibromyalgia and Lifestyle Fixes
(46:17) Tea Time, Me Time
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This is StRest! Kerstin Lindquist sits down with longtime QVC fan-favorite Carolyn Gracie for a blunt, personal look at what happens when a corporate machine cuts you loose—especially when you’re 64, still working, and not even close to “ready to retire.” Carolyn explains the surreal day she and Dan Hughes were laid off in March 2023, why she still doesn’t know the reason despite strong sales, and how the backlash from customers forced QVC to rethink how exits are handled.
From there, Carolyn lays out the real difference between being a QVC host versus coming back as a brand partner—and why returning made sense: loyal customers, trust built over decades, and a way to reconnect with viewers who aren’t on social media. She shares how the layoff became the push that launched “Girl Next Door by Carolyn,” built around pet-friendly, pollinator-friendly plants and whimsical home décor—and why “paw print” items keep selling out.
Then the episode turns raw: Carolyn opens up about losing multiple pets, why pet grief is real grief, and the rituals she and her husband use for closure—from a pet mortuary visit to personal notes and memorial garden spaces. The through-line is clear: loss can crack you open, but it can also force the next chapter—if you choose to move.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) Why she was picked
(00:08) “Off air—have the talk”
(02:09) Kerstin tees it up
(05:41) First podcast ever
(06:36) Freelance life: more chaos
(10:19) Radio to QVC audition
(16:15) 2004 move with 40 pets
(17:54) Laid off at 64
(31:03) Reinventing after 60
(47:26) Pet grief and “signs”
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This is StRest! Dr. Neil Nathan—board-certified physician and leading voice in mold toxicity and complex chronic illness—joins Kerstin Lindquist for a direct, practical breakdown of what “mold illness” actually looks like, how it gets missed, and what to do next if your test comes back positive. Kerstin shares her own recent positive mold result and why she’s moving fast for her family, even without major symptoms.
Dr. Nathan explains why mold toxicity isn’t the same as mold allergy, why immune hits (COVID, childbirth, surgery, grief, betrayal, chronic stress) can flip the switch, and why many “long COVID” cases may actually be unmasked mold and/or Lyme. They dig into testing options (including the RealTime urine test covered by Medicare), the three-part treatment plan (remove exposure, use targeted binders, address colonization), and why detox often looks worse before it looks better.
They also cover why mold and Lyme commonly travel together, why you should treat mold first, and the biggest DIY mistakes—like taking too many binders too fast or starting antifungals before your body is ready. Finally, Dr. Nathan makes the case that nervous system regulation (limbic + vagal work) isn’t optional anymore—and gives concrete tools to start today.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) Why mold is so missed
(01:33) Kerstin tests positive
(05:18) The healer’s path
(07:00) Mold allergy vs toxicity
(08:24) Immune hits that unmask it
(09:50) Tests that actually help
(12:01) The 3-part treatment plan
(20:26) “Long COVID” or mold/Lyme?
(36:40) DIY mistakes that backfire
(42:13) Limbic + vagal healing daily
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This is StRest! Simone Cassidy—co-founder of Vivoro and mom of three—joins Kerstin Lindquist for a direct conversation about therapeutic peptides, GLP-1s, and why the “skinny shot” narrative is missing the point. Simone shares the moment she caught her husband injecting peptides, assumed it was drugs, and then watched mainstream doctors admit they didn’t understand what he was taking—plus the scary Afib alert that turned out to be too much caffeine, not peptides.
They break down what GLP-1s actually do (fullness signaling, digestion slowdown, insulin resistance), what “food noise” is, and why guardrails matter: labs, minimum effective dose, strength training, enough protein, and real lifestyle change. Kerstin also lays out her shift from “absolutely not” to “some people truly need this,” especially for metabolic dysfunction and the downstream risks tied to insulin resistance. They cover muscle loss fears, common side effects, online marketing red flags, and the stigma around using medication as a tool—especially for women in perimenopause.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) Peptides panic: “Are you on drugs?”
(02:07) Kerstin’s GLP-1 hesitation
(06:46) Simone’s life: mom + founder
(07:44) Peptides explained in plain words
(10:53) Afib scare and the Ziploc bag
(13:25) Guardrails: not a “skinny shot”
(15:37) GLP-1 basics: full + insulin
(19:20) Biology vs willpower debate
(23:27) Best candidates and accountability
(36:04) Online ads: price and safety checks
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This is StRest! Susie Larson—bestselling author, radio host, and former fitness professional—joins Kerstin Lindquist for a blunt conversation about fear, trauma, and what stress is doing to your body. Suzy shares her childhood sexual assault and violence, how fear shaped her nervous system, and how chronic Lyme disease (and later mold exposure) fueled years of neurological symptoms.
She explains why fear can drive inflammation, why “ruminating” makes things worse, and how to retrain your brain by speaking truth out loud, building new thought pathways, and creating a “battle box” of Scripture. They also talk burnout, over-serving, true rest, and Suzy’s current fight with severe tinnitus—plus the daily non-negotiables that keep her grounded.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) Lyme, fear, and the fight
(03:03) Basement studio and Minnesota life
(03:44) Childhood trauma and fear imprint
(10:54) Bed rest, MS scare, Lyme found
(16:02) Striving vs stillness in Psalm 46
(20:33) Faith, fitness, and whole-person care
(23:40) Fear drives inflammation and relapse
(42:23) Build new pathways: battle box
(50:31) Tinnitus trial and what helps
(56:34) Cut commitments, heal the soul
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This is StRest! Amber Lynn Vitale—holistic health educator, Ayurvedic practitioner, and national educator for Elevate Organic—joins Kerstin Lindquist to explain why “just eat clean” often fails now: depleted soil, stressed bodies, and disrupted microbiomes mean many people can’t absorb what they eat.
Amber breaks down what regenerative organic actually means (covered soil, living roots, minimal disturbance, biodiversity, and livestock), why minerals and “living” water matter, and why bitter compounds and leafy greens can change digestion. The biggest message is blunt: if you’re not sleeping and your stress response is on fire, your food and supplements won’t land. They also cover ashwagandha + shatavari for resilience—plus dosing, cycling, and when to be cautious.
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00:00 Sleep and stress come first
01:30 Why soil can’t nourish you now
04:35 Montana, land, and real farming
06:51 Soil depletion and the missing loop
09:41 If it’s green, it has magnesium
13:14 Stress drains nutrients and gut
20:48 Water, minerals, and “empty” water
25:51 What regenerative organic means
34:58 Ashwagandha + shatavari basics
54:23 Dosing, cycling, who to watch
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This is StRest! Kerstin Lindquist sits down with psychiatrist, author, and speaker Dr. Curt Thompson to break down why shame and anxiety don’t get healed by “downloading” more information. Dr. Thompson explains that shame is felt in the body—chest, face, nervous system—and it spins stories about what others think of you. So instead of lecturing yourself out of it, he invites a different pathway: presence.
Staying in the room with a safe person, checking the story shame is writing, and letting love be close enough to change you. They connect interpersonal neurobiology with a Christian vision of spiritual formation, why modern life trains us to live like machines, and why Jesus’ invitation is not “try harder” but “come closer.” Finally, Dr. Thompson lays out what practice looks like: becoming deeply known in community, naming the parts of you that feel unlovable, and building rhythms that re-train attention—scripture, solitude, and embodied habits that grow peace.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) “Look at me” in shame
(01:22) Why this episode hits hard
(05:32) Kurt’s path to this work
(10:22) The “map” that changes you
(13:34) We live like machines now
(16:26) Anxiety = disconnection
(21:27) Why info won’t transform you
(26:02) The part that feels unlovable
(29:40) Shame: early + in Genesis
(44:23) Practice: be known in community
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