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This is StRest! Maria McCool—founder of Calista, longtime stylist, salon owner, product developer, and mom of three—joins Kerstin Lindquist to unpack what “beauty brave” really means: going from hiding to being willing to be seen. They talk about why the salon chair becomes a safe place for truth, how touch builds trust, and how small outward changes can spark deeper inner confidence.
Maria shares how she knew at 12 she wanted to do hair, how she fought pressure to “go to college,” and how she built a salon and a product line by listening to real women who couldn’t recreate their looks at home. The conversation turns to purpose, faith, and self-love—plus practical “reset” habits, boundaries, and non-negotiables that keep Maria grounded as she heads into a new season of growth.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Power of touch and why clients open up
05:17 Who Maria is and why she matters
05:53 Age 12: the perm that changed everything
09:02 Fighting to choose beauty school
11:20 From salon owner to product builder
15:37 “Beauty Brave” = being willing to be seen
17:37 Faith and how to access confidence daily
27:41 Why hairstylists become “therapists”
41:23 Purpose, mission, and not over-serving
52:11 Health non-negotiables and what’s next
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This is StRest! Kerstin Lindquist sits down with integrative and biological dentist Dr. Katie Lee (DDS) to connect the dots between oral health and the rest of your body—especially fertility and midlife symptoms. Dr. Lee shares her own origin story: a devastating ATV crash at 14 that left her with major facial fractures, a coma, and years of surgeries—plus a firsthand lesson in how fast oral issues can turn into whole-body problems.
They break down why “everything looks fine” at the dentist can still miss major risk, why saliva microbiome testing can uncover pathogens tied (as she describes) to ovulation, implantation, and miscarriage risk, and why “unexplained infertility” often just means nobody kept digging. They also get into midlife shifts like dry mouth and why hormones matter, the bacteria Dr. Lee flags for cognitive risk (in her view), and why root canals should be monitored with 3D imaging. Finally, Dr. Lee runs through sleep apnea warning signs many women ignore—like clenching/grinding, reflux, and frequent nighttime bathroom trips—and treatment options beyond CPAP, including oral appliances and myofunctional therapy.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) Crash that changed everything
(01:32) Why mouth health matters
(03:20) What “biological dentist” means
(06:20) Oral microbiome + fertility
(08:57) Endo, miscarriage, key bacteria
(11:19) Saliva tests you can order
(19:12) Root canals: scan and monitor
(27:42) Systemic signs tied to mouth
(36:07) Midlife dry mouth + hormones
(44:09) Sleep apnea red flags + fixes
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This is StRest! Board-certified physician Dr. Carrie Demers joins Kerstin live from the Himalayan Institute in the Poconos to break down Ayurveda in plain English—and explain how it can work alongside Western medicine without the “woo.” Dr. Demers shares why people trust her “foot in both worlds” approach, why modern medicine shines in emergencies but often fails chronic issues, and why pills rarely fix the root problem.
They walk through the doshas (vata, pitta, kapha), why routines (Dinacharya) matter more than perfection, and how stress drives inflammation through the nervous system. Dr. Demers gives practical tools: tongue scraping, warm water, grounding practices, movement, and diaphragmatic breathing that trains the body into safety and recovery. They also talk herbs like ashwagandha, shatavari, turmeric, and saffron—plus how to think about adaptogens, food experiments (like a gluten break), and avoiding herb–drug interactions.
Dr. Demers runs the wellness center at the Himalayan Institute and has spent decades helping patients rebuild resilience by starting with the basics: breathe, move, eat real food, and build a weekly routine that actually fits real life. Her bottom line: focus on what’s out of balance right now, run small experiments, and stop treating your body like the enemy.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Why integrative care matters
01:34 Why they came to the Institute
05:40 Dr. Demers’ origin story
06:54 What Ayurveda actually is
08:57 Dinacharya: routine basics
10:25 Doshas explained fast
16:02 Midlife hormones + doshas
19:45 Autoimmune: where she starts
35:16 Herbs: adaptogens + spices
55:12 Routine in the real world
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https://himalayaninstitute.org/ - Carrie Demers, MD
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This is StRest! Functional health practitioner Debbie Allen Wright joins Kerstin to expose inflammation as the hidden root cause behind fibromyalgia, gut issues, joint pain, diabetes, and everyday fatigue. Together they explore how seed oils, hidden sugars, and even “healthy” foods like spinach or almond milk can inflame the body, and why labels like organic don’t always mean safe.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Coffee, energy, and boundaries
01:21 Detox goals without shame
03:42 Faith, service, inner peace
04:57 Mind-body-spirit detox defined
05:46 HRV check + breathwork plan
09:51 Parasite cleanse basics
11:03 Mold + toxins: test, don’t guess
17:38 Genomics, APOE4, epigenetics
20:47 Detox your home + get outside
25:35 Fasting: benefits + how to start
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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.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 – Arrests, Trauma, Gospel Model
04:00 – Donna: Jewish Roots to Jesus
06:30 – State Dept Offer, Why They No
11:34 – Gates of Splendor: The Call
12:50 – 3 Kids in Indonesia, No Water
14:30 – Violence, Prison: 10-Year Term
17:12 – Apologetics Training Failed
20:00 – Confession: What You Avoid?
22:00 – The Prayer That Changed All
28:00 – Shame, Fear, Root of Sin
33:00 – Identity Shifts: Moses to Paul
36:47 – Jesus: Relationship, Not Rules
39:35 – Everyday Woman: One Question
43:17 – Fear and Peace in Middle East
50:07 – “Not Good Enough”: False Names
53:04 – Find Your “I” Before Your Why
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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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CHAPTERS
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
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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.
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CHAPTERS
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! In this conversation, Kerstin sits down with national speaker, bestselling author, and podcast host Rebekah Lyons to explore why rest is not optional—it’s sacred.
Rebekah opens up about her journey through panic disorder, motherhood, adoption, and faith, sharing how God used rest to teach her that our worth isn’t found in productivity. Together they unpack the biblical roots of Sabbath, the connection between rest and resilience, and how dependence on God—not control—leads to lasting peace.
She also breaks down her life-changing framework from Rhythms of Renewal, built on four pillars: Rest, Restore, Connect, and Create—offering a practical roadmap for trading stress and anxiety for a life of peace and purpose.
You’ll learn how to slow down without losing momentum, how to discern between control and surrender, and why obedience—not hustle—always precedes blessing.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) Guarding the Sabbath
(05:10) Strength in Weakness
(09:30) Reframing Shame
(11:30) Four Rhythms of Renewal
(17:20) Sabbath and Family Boundaries
(22:30) Obedience Before Blessing
(29:00) Tech Detox and Stillness
(32:00) Saying Yes to God
(36:10) Daily Health Habits
(37:40) Taking Life Inventory
(41:20) Healing Beneath the Surface
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This is StRest! In this conversation, Kerstin sits down with spiritual director and author J.R. Mahon to talk about the season when life feels fullest—and faith can feel farthest. Together they explore why so many women (and men) in midlife feel guilt and shame about “not doing enough” spiritually, how performative faith crowds out intimacy with God, and why stillness and silence are the gateway back.
J.R. reframes codependency as “people addiction,” shows how healthy boundaries protect love, and unpacks Galatians 6 as a blueprint for real community—bearing one another’s burdens while learning to carry your own. You’ll hear practical ways to start a simple silence practice, how to find (or become) a discerning listener, and why grace—not grind—is the center of the Christian life.
You’ll leave with: language for naming codependency, a starter plan for silence and retreat, boundary scripts you can use this week, and a calmer, truer picture of God’s heart toward you.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) Cold open: tea and 'rock tumbler'
(01:18) Why J.R.? 20 years of guidance
(04:39) Tea, health shifts, small comforts
(06:00) Verizon-store tears and overwhelm
(09:05) Who J.R. serves: women 35–65
(09:53) Grace vs grind: busyness vs intimacy
(12:02) Shame and guilt about 'not enough'
(16:49) Faith and works—what James means
(19:47) The wideness of grace and mercy
(21:41) Praying through breakdowns
(23:21) Feeling God: awe and creation
(27:38) Stillness and silence: starting retreat
(31:31) What to do in silence
(33:47) From quiet chair to multi-day retreats
(40:07) Codependency as people addiction
(44:17) Re-centering worth in God
(45:13) Boundaries that stick
(46:20) Caregiver boundaries with parents
(48:16) Growing up amid addiction
(50:09) Post-COVID community rebuild
(51:52) Galatians 6: community template
(55:58) Finding discerning listeners
(59:48) Closing prayer for peace and belonging
(1:03:10) Tabletop Ministries: spiritual direction
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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist shares how a season serving at a Christian medical clinic in La Misión, Mexico reshaped her view of work, worth, and worship. In a place where doctors were literally saving lives, everything still shut down for one full day of rest—no computers, no appointments, just community around the table—and that slower rhythm became her model for Sabbath.
Kerstin unpacks the biblical foundation of Sabbath, why so many of us have abandoned it, and what changed when she finally took one true day off each week. She blends Scripture with health science—brain breaks, HRV, and stress—then lays out a simple Sabbath framework: no email or social media, no shopping, real food, movement, sleep, and time to actually hear from the Lord. She also tackles kids and screens, teen stress, and baby steps like the 9-12-5 phone rule and half-day Sabbaths. If you’re serving God but still exhausted, this episode invites you to pick a day, protect it, and see what happens when you truly stop.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) Intro, prayer, and Sabbath reset
(03:00) What the Bible says about Sabbath
(07:00) Brain breaks, HRV, and stress science
(11:00) Mission clinic life in La Misión
(15:00) Slower living and joy in poverty
(19:00) Bringing Sabbath rhythms back home
(23:00) Five rules for a modern Sabbath day
(27:00) Kids, screens, and family resistance
(31:00) Easing in: 9-12-5 and half-day rest
(35:00) Sabbaticals, silence, and next steps
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