Hormones aren’t “just part of getting older.” They shape your mood, your marriage, your metabolism, your muscle, your memory — even your sense of self. In this episode of Water Break, Gabriel and Annie sit down with triple board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Tabitha Barber for a no-nonsense masterclass on women’s hormones. Why are so many women exhausted, anxious, foggy, and gaining weight? What’s really happening in perimenopause? Is testosterone just for men? And did the Women’s Health Initiative mislead an entire generation about hormone replacement? If you’ve ever felt like a shell of yourself, this conversation will help you understand why — and what you can actually do about it.

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In this Q&A episode of Water Break, Gabriel and Annie tackle your biggest fitness and health questions — from zone 2 running and heart rate confusion to postpartum training, blood work panels your doctor isn’t ordering, and whether 25-lb dumbbells are enough to build real strength. Annie also drops her full reading list of must-read books and podcasts on hormones, thyroid health, nutrition, and metabolic fitness.

If you want practical, no-fluff answers rooted in real training and real life — this one’s for you.

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Fasting. It's a huge trend in our culture. Eat less= weigh less. It's a quick, easy way to lose weight.

But what if it's not? What if your stubborn weight is the result of years of undereating? In this episode of Waterbreak, Gabe and Annie break down why aggressive fasting is a bad strategy for most women — especially moms who are underrested, overstressed, under-muscled, and metabolically burned out. If you’re stuck, exhausted, resistant to weight loss, and tempted to just “eat less,” this episode will challenge your paradigm and give you a better path forward.

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New Year's resolutions- we all make them, but are they actually helpful? What should your 'resolutions' actually be?

In this New Year episode of Water Break, Gabe and Annie talk vision, priorities, and what actually needs to change this year — personally and culturally. From family worship and working out consistently, to women training like athletes instead of dieting like victims, to why men need to get their bloodwork done — this episode sets the tone for the year ahead.

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Does God care what you eat?

In this episode of Water Break, Gabriel and Annie sit down with Andy Felton, author of Nourished by Design, to explore a deeply theological approach to nutrition. Is the Bible a diet manual? Should Christians follow “biblical diets”? How do we think about seed oils, sugar, carnivore, keto, and modern food systems without becoming food Pharisees? This conversation blends Scripture, science, and common sense — and challenges believers to rethink food, embodiment, and flourishing through a Christ-centered lens.

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The holidays are here — and for most people, that means stress, sugar, travel, and totally wrecked routines.

In this Christmas episode of Water Break, Gabe and Annie talk honestly about surviving the holidays without blowing up your health. From baking boundaries and protein hacks to exercising with your kids and avoiding the “exception season” trap, this episode is practical, direct, and (as always) a little fiery.

If you want to enjoy Christmas without starting January in regret mode — this one’s for you.

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Can a secular marriage book accidentally describe a biblical wife?

In this episode of Water Break, Gabe and Annie unpack The Empowered Wife by Laura Doyle — a book written by a non-Christian that surprisingly affirms deeply biblical principles about marriage. They discuss respect, relinquishing control, vulnerability, gratitude, and why so many modern marriages struggle.

Is “self-care” selfish? Do women set the tone in a marriage? What does respect actually look like? Join us for another honest, challenging, and informative episode of Waterbreak. 

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Are hormones everything? Should women ditch the scale? Why do you binge at night?

In this AMA episode of Water Break, Gabe and Annie answer your real questions — from nighttime cravings and recovery days to weight expectations after babies and whether the scale does more harm than good.

This one is practical, honest, and rooted in both physiology and biblical wisdom. If you’ve ever struggled with late-night snacking, postpartum body changes, or workout burnout — this episode is for you.

Real questions. Real answers. No fluff.

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Most women think they’re strength training.

They’re not.

In this episode of Water Break, Gabe and Annie break down the biggest mistakes women make in the gym — from avoiding heavy weights and hiding in group fitness classes to ignoring core work and only training what they’re already good at.

If you want real strength, better metabolism, injury resistance, and long-term health, this conversation will challenge how you think about fitness.

This isn’t about being skinny. It’s about being strong.

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