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  • From HRV and VO₂ Max to Cellular Testing and Spiritual Purpose—Performance Coach Justin Roethlingshoefer Unpacks the Metrics That Actually Matter

    From HRV and VO₂ Max to Cellular Testing and Spiritual Purpose—Performance Coach Justin Roethlingshoefer Unpacks the Metrics That Actually Matter
    2025/05/16
    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 Use code KERSTIN20 for 20% off your first order Dr. Denese Skincare – Use code STREST Apollo Neuro – Discount Code: KERSTINLINDQUISTLLC Lumen – Discount Code: CoachKL Ultrahuman – Discount Code: KERSTIN10 Connect with Justin Roethlingshoefer 🌐 Speaker Booking: speakersassociates.com/speaker/justin-roethlingshoefer 🌐Website: justinroethlingshoefer.com 📸 Instagram: @justinroeth 💼 LinkedIn: Justin Roethlingshoefer ▶️ YouTube: Justin Roethlingshoefer 🧬 Personalized Health Coaching: Own It Coaching 📕 Book: The Power of Ownership More about Kerstin 🌐 ⁠Website⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram⁠ 📘 ⁠Facebook ⁠📺 ⁠YouTube⁠ 🎵 ⁠TikTok⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production and The Tallawah Group 🌐 ⁠Massif Website⁠ 💼 ⁠Massif LinkedIn⁠ 🌐 ⁠Tallawah Website⁠ 💼 ⁠Tallawah LinkedIn ⁠📩 Sponsorship inquiries: ⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 6 分
  • How to Advocate for Your Health in 6 Minutes: Functional Health Coach Debbie Wright on Bloodwork, Wearables, and Doctor Visits

    How to Advocate for Your Health in 6 Minutes: Functional Health Coach Debbie Wright on Bloodwork, Wearables, and Doctor Visits
    2025/05/13
    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 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 Use code KERSTIN20 for 20% off your first order Dr. Denese Skincare – Use code STREST Connect with Debbie Wright 🌐 Website📸 Instagram📘 Facebook🔗 Linktree🧪 Functional Lab Tests – Designs for Health🥣 Fasting & Metabolic Support – Prolon FMD Program More about Kerstin🌐 Website📸 Instagram📘 Facebook📺 YouTube🎵 TikTok Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production and The Tallawah Group 🌐 Massif Website💼 Massif LinkedIn🌐 Tallawah Website💼 Tallawah LinkedIn📩 Sponsorship inquiries: hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Faith Mission Gone Wrong? Husband Faced 10 Years in Prison, Team Stabbed, and How God Showed Up — Donna Winship's Journey

    Faith Mission Gone Wrong? Husband Faced 10 Years in Prison, Team Stabbed, and How God Showed Up — Donna Winship's Journey
    2025/05/09
    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 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 Website: www.TallawahWorldwide.com LinkedIn: The Tallawah Group For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email hello@MassifKroo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 9 分
  • First-Ever AMA: Kerstin Answers Your Top Questions on Worry, Hormones, Magnesium, and Midlife Health

    First-Ever AMA: Kerstin Answers Your Top Questions on Worry, Hormones, Magnesium, and Midlife Health
    2025/05/06
    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 Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 wellness coaching. 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 Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production & The Tallawah Group Website: www.massifsp.com LinkedIn: Massif Studio & Production Website: www.TallawahWorldwide.com LinkedIn: The Tallawah Group For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email hello@MassifKroo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 分
  • Addiction, Fashion, and Finding Your Why — Lawrence Zarian on Healing, Sobriety, and Self-Worth

    Addiction, Fashion, and Finding Your Why — Lawrence Zarian on Healing, Sobriety, and Self-Worth
    2025/05/02
    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 Website: www.TallawahWorldwide.com LinkedIn: The Tallawah Group For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email hello@MassifKroo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 分
  • How to Discover God’s Purpose for Your Life: Faith-Based Framework for Clarity, Confidence, and Long-Term Wellness

    How to Discover God’s Purpose for Your Life: Faith-Based Framework for Clarity, Confidence, and Long-Term Wellness
    2025/04/29
    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 Work with Kerstin 📅 Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. 💡 Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. 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 More about Kerstin Website: kerstin-lindquist.com Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist By Massif Studio & Production & The Tallawah Group Website: www.massifsp.com LinkedIn: Massif Studio & Production Website: www.TallawahWorldwide.com LinkedIn: The Tallawah Group For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email hello@MassifKroo.com. Production, Distribution, and Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 分
  • Declutter Your Heart, Declutter Your Life — Julia Ubbenga on Minimalism, Stress, and Living Rich in What Matters

    Declutter Your Heart, Declutter Your Life — Julia Ubbenga on Minimalism, Stress, and Living Rich in What Matters
    2025/04/25
    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. Major Themes & Concepts ✅ 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 Chapter Breakdown 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 Work with Kerstin 📅 Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. 💡 Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. Resources & Recommendations Declutter Your Heart and Your Home by Julia Ubbenga Blog: richinwhatmatters.com Instagram: @richinwhatmatters Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Study on cortisol and clutter: UCLA Center on Everyday Lives of Families Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services: Study on minimalism and financial savings Connect with Julia Ubbenga Blog: Rich In What Matters Instagram: @richinwhatmatters Buy the Book: Declutter Your Heart and Your Home 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 Website: www.TallawahWorldwide.com LinkedIn: The Tallawah Group For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email hello@MassifKroo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 分
  • You're Not Locked Out of God’s Plan — DawnCheré Wilkerson on Infertility, Faith, and the Sacred Work of Waiting

    You're Not Locked Out of God’s Plan — DawnCheré Wilkerson on Infertility, Faith, and the Sacred Work of Waiting
    2025/04/22
    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? Work with Kerstin 📅 Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. 💡 Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. Resources & Recommendations Slow Burn by DawnCheré Wilkerson VOUS Church – vouschurch.com Apollo Neuro Main Line Fertility Help Us Adopt Prenuvo Full-Body MRI Scan BRCA Genetic Testing via Myriad Genetics IVF Medication & Treatment Costs via FertilityIQ American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Ovarian Reserve Testing & AMH Levels via Modern Fertility RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association Connect with DawnCheré Wilkerson Buy the Book – Slow Burn Instagram | @dawnchere Church | VOUS Church YouTube | DawnCheré Wilkerson 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 Website: www.TallawahWorldwide.com LinkedIn: The Tallawah Group For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email hello@MassifKroo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 分