StRest with Kerstin Lindquist

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StRest with Kerstin Lindquist

StRest is a transformative podcast hosted by Kerstin Lindquist—health coach, author, and Emmy Award-winning TV host. Inspired by her mother's battle with stress-induced dementia at the age of 59, Kerstin is committed to helping people reduce stress and make room for rest in their lives. The podcast blends impressive health science, attainable mindset changes, and biblical truth to provide practical tools for stress relief. Each episode features real conversations with leading health and faith experts and heartfelt discussions with Kerstin's close friends from her career at QVC and as a public figure. Laugh, cry, and learn alongside her and her guests as they navigate the pressures of life and discover the tools to overcome them. Subscribe now to StRest, and join me on this journey towards a less stressed and more restful life.

  1. Declutter Your Heart, Declutter Your Life — Julia Ubbenga on Minimalism, Stress, and Living Rich in What Matters

    21H AGO

    Declutter Your Heart, Declutter Your Life — Julia Ubbenga on Minimalism, Stress, and Living Rich in What Matters

    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

    47 min
  2. You're Not Locked Out of God’s Plan — DawnCheré Wilkerson on Infertility, Faith, and the Sacred Work of Waiting

    3D AGO

    You're Not Locked Out of God’s Plan — DawnCheré Wilkerson on Infertility, Faith, and the Sacred Work of Waiting

    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

    49 min
  3. Who Loses a Baby on Christmas Eve? Courtney Cason of CBS, QVC & Givenchy, on Infertility, Grief, and the Gift of Motherhood

    APR 18

    Who Loses a Baby on Christmas Eve? Courtney Cason of CBS, QVC & Givenchy, on Infertility, Grief, and the Gift of Motherhood

    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. Major Themes & Concepts ✅ Infertility, miscarriage, and the emotional toll of reproductive loss ✅ The invisible costs of IVF, IUI, and fertility meds—financial, physical, and mental ✅ Why grief hits differently during the holidays ✅ How hormone treatments alter your identity and emotional state ✅ The pressure of “last chances” and embryo decisions ✅ The motherhood myth: what pregnancy and postpartum really feel like after IVF ✅ How to support someone navigating fertility struggles or miscarriage ✅ Why women need better education about ovarian reserve and reproductive aging ✅ Moving forward after trauma: parenting with presence, purpose, and grace ✅ Shifting from secrecy to solidarity: why sharing your story matters Chapter Breakdown 00:00 – “Who loses a baby on Christmas Eve?” — The heartbreak that changed everything 02:45 – Who is Courtney Cason? From QVC to CBS to motherhood 06:09 – Cancer, Alzheimer’s, and quitting her job during a high-risk pregnancy 10:07 – The “dark fertility web”: appendectomy, IVF, and low ovarian reserve 14:48 – IVF begins: stim meds, weight gain, and embryo decisions 21:34 – Pregnant again—until there was no heartbeat at 11 weeks 23:13 – The rainbow painting that helped her believe again 25:12 – One frozen embryo left: navigating grief, pressure, and hope 31:24 – Blog therapy, hormone fog, and the quiet strength of small wins 44:24 – Non-negotiables for stress relief and why this chapter feels different Work with Kerstin 📅 Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. 💡 Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. Resources & Recommendations 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 Courtney Cason: Instagram | Courtney Cason Facebook | Courtney Cason LinkedIn | Courtney Cason - Givenchy Beauty TikTok | Courtney Cason Threads | Courtney Cason 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

    49 min
  4. Dr. Steven Gundry on Leaky Gut, Inflammation, Cravings, and the Gut-Brain Connection: Why All Disease (and Healing) Begins in the Gut

    APR 15

    Dr. Steven Gundry on Leaky Gut, Inflammation, Cravings, and the Gut-Brain Connection: Why All Disease (and Healing) Begins in the Gut

    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. Major Themes & Concepts ✅ 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 Chapter Breakdown 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 Work with Kerstin 📅 Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. 💡 Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. Resources Apollo Neuro – A wearable designed to improve resilience and manage stress. The Gut-Brain Paradox The Plant Paradox Vital Reds More About Dr. Steven Gundry Website: DrGundry.com Instagram: @drstevengundry Podcast: The Dr. Gundry Podcast Products: Gundry MD 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

    55 min
  5. From Band-Aids to Root Causes: Dr. David Brady on Functional Medicine, Trauma, and the Future of Healing

    APR 8

    From Band-Aids to Root Causes: Dr. David Brady on Functional Medicine, Trauma, and the Future of Healing

    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 Work with Kerstin 📅 Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. 💡 Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. Resources & Recommendations 🧬 Designs for Health – Clinical-grade supplements & practitioner-supported testing 💩 GI Spotlight Test (DSF) – Gut testing Dr. Brady recommends 📘 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 🧘 Apollo Neuro – A wearable designed to improve resilience and manage stress. 🌿 Fast to Faith by Dr. Tabatha Barber – A fasting + faith program for women More About Dr. David Brady 🔗 Website: drdavidbrady.com 📘 Book: The Fibro Fix 🧪 Lab: Diagnostic Solutions Lab 🏥 Supplement Partner: Designs for Health 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

    1h 11m
  6. From XXX Church to Soul Care: J.R. Mahon on Spiritual Direction, Adoption, and Hearing God in Stillness

    APR 4

    From XXX Church to Soul Care: J.R. Mahon on Spiritual Direction, Adoption, and Hearing God in Stillness

    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. Major Themes & Concepts ✅ 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 Chapter Breakdown 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 📅 Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. 💡 Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. Resources 🎧 Insight Timer – Free Meditation App 🧘 Apollo Neuro – A wearable designed to improve resilience and manage stress. 🙏 Tabletop Ministries – Get Spiritual Direction or Donate 📘 Starving Jesus: 40 Days of Nothing – J.R.'s Book on Fasting 🎧 Insight Timer – Free Meditation & Prayer App 💧 Buoy Electrolytes – For hydration during fasting 🌿 Fast to Faith by Dr. Tabatha Barber – A fasting + faith program for women More About J.R. Mahon 🔗 Website: jrmahon.com 📷 Instagram: @jrmahon 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jrmahon 📖 Book: Starving Jesus on Amazon 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

    1h 6m
  7. Why Fasting Isn’t Working Anymore—and How to Reset It for Real Results

    APR 1

    Why Fasting Isn’t Working Anymore—and How to Reset It for Real Results

    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. Major Themes & Concepts ✅ 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 Chapter Breakdown 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 Work with Kerstin 📅 Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. 💡 Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. Resources Mentioned 🎧 Insight Timer – Free meditation & spiritual growth app 🧬 Apollo Neuro – Wearable that regulates stress & boosts recovery 🫁 Lumen – Metabolism tracker to measure fat vs. carb burn 🌿 Fast to Faith by Dr. Tabatha Barber – A fasting + faith program for women 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 🌐 www.massifsp.com | LinkedIn: Massif Studio & Production 🌐 www.TallawahWorldwide.com | LinkedIn: The Tallawah Group 🎙 For sponsorship opportunities or press inquiries, email: hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min
  8. Fast, Pray, Repeat: How ChiChi Onyekanne Found Purpose in a 40-Day Surrender

    MAR 26

    Fast, Pray, Repeat: How ChiChi Onyekanne Found Purpose in a 40-Day Surrender

    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 Work with Kerstin 📅 Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats. 💡 Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. Resources 🎧 Insight Timer – Free Meditation App 🧘 Apollo Neuro – A wearable designed to improve resilience and manage stress. More about ChiChi Onyekanne 🔹 Instagram: @chichionyekanne 🔗 LinkedIn: Chichi Onyekanne 🌍 Website + Links: linktr.ee/whoischichi 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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StRest is a transformative podcast hosted by Kerstin Lindquist—health coach, author, and Emmy Award-winning TV host. Inspired by her mother's battle with stress-induced dementia at the age of 59, Kerstin is committed to helping people reduce stress and make room for rest in their lives. The podcast blends impressive health science, attainable mindset changes, and biblical truth to provide practical tools for stress relief. Each episode features real conversations with leading health and faith experts and heartfelt discussions with Kerstin's close friends from her career at QVC and as a public figure. Laugh, cry, and learn alongside her and her guests as they navigate the pressures of life and discover the tools to overcome them. Subscribe now to StRest, and join me on this journey towards a less stressed and more restful life.

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