Best Tanya Engesether | Functional Health Coach Podcasts (2025)

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258. When Worry Makes You Sick 🤮: A Functional + Faith Approach to Casting Our Cares on God 18:44

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Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. If you’ve ever struggled with worry — especially the 3 a.m., heart-racing, mind-spinning kind — this episode is going to speak right to your soul. I’m opening up about my own recent battle with worry, particularly around my adult son and the challenges he’s been facing. Even as a woman who loves th…

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257. GLP-1s: Benefits Beyond Weight Loss for Midlife Women 24:17

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Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. If you’ve been hearing the buzz about Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or other GLP-1/GIP medications, you’re not alone. But there’s so much more to this conversation than weight loss. In this episode, Tanya breaks down the real science behind GLP-1 receptor agonists — what they are, how long they’ve bee…

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256. Are You GLP-1 Ready? The Foundational Habits Midlife Women Need for Hormones, Metabolism and Sustainable Weight Loss 23:46

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Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. Before you reach for advanced tools like GLP-1s or peptides, your body needs a solid foundation — and that starts with how you eat, move, rest, and regulate stress. In this episode, Tanya walks through the foundational pillars of health that determine how well your metabolism, hormones, and nervous…

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255. How Do I Know God’s Will? Understanding the Four Layers of Divine Guidance in Real Life 22:55

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Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. In this powerful, vulnerable, and deeply practical episode, Tanya walks listeners through the four layers of God’s will—His sovereign will, moral (revealed) will, permissive will, and personal will. Blending biblical truth, real-life leadership experience, emotional honesty, and relatable stories, …

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254. The Liver & Gallbladder Connection: Detox Smarter, Not Harder 14:36

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Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. If you’re waking between 1–3 a.m., feeling bloated after meals, struggling with midlife hormone swings, or noticing stubborn inflammation… your liver and gallbladder might be quietly raising their hands. In this foundational episode, Tanya unpacks how these two organs work behind the scenes to regu…

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253. Gut Check: Why a Healthy Gut Is Step One in Any Wellness or Weight-Loss Plan 21:42

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Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. If you’ve been feeling bloated, tired, or stuck no matter what you eat, this episode is your reminder that the gut is the gateway to healing. Tanya breaks down why gut health impacts everything — metabolism, hormones, energy, and even mood — and how chronic stress, poor sleep, or years of “go-mode”…

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252. Before You Blame Your Willpower: Learn Why Your Metabolism Isn’t Broken 17:07

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Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. If you’ve ever wondered why your old diet tricks stopped working, this episode is for you. Tanya unpacks what’s really behind a “slow metabolism” in midlife and why it’s not a matter of willpower — it’s about physiology. Learn how stress, hormones, sleep, and under-eating quietly train your body to…

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251. Feed Your Brain: How Disordered Eating Impacts Anxiety, Hormones, and Mood in Midlife 25:04

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Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. Many women in midlife are silently battling anxiety, fatigue, and mood swings while doing all the “right” things—working hard, leading, caring for everyone else. But few realize how closely mental health and nutrition are connected. In this episode, Tanya opens up about her decades-long struggle wi…

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250. The Most Important Leadership Role We'll Ever Have...Motherhood. 8:47

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Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. In this deeply personal episode, Tanya reflects on her daughter’s recent wedding and the realization that motherhood is the most important leadership role we’ll ever have. From the joy of watching her adult children step into their own callings, to the quiet conviction that leadership begins at hom…

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249. From Symptoms to Strategy: What a Personalized Wellness Plan Actually Looks Like 14:45

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Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. Get on my Functional Health Coaching interest list HERE. Do you feel like you’re doing everything right and still not seeing results in your health? Maybe you’re chasing symptoms—fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight, bloating—without ever finding the root cause. In this episode of Aligned Vitality, …

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248. Stop Guessing, Start Testing: The Power of Personalized Health in Midlife 18:44

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By Tanya Engesether | Functional Health Coach, Leadership Mentor, Christian Life Coach, Speaker

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247. When Normal Isn’t Healthy: Why Midlife Women Feel Off (Even When Their Labs Look Fine) 15:04

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. Do you ever feel exhausted, foggy, moody, or “off” in your own skin—even though your doctor says your labs look normal? You’re not imagining it. In this episode of Aligned Vitality, Tanya unpacks why “normal” isn’t the same as “healthy,” especially for women in midlife. We’ll explore: The gap…

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246. A New Chapter: Why the Podcast Is Rebranding (and What It Means for You) 9:42

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Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. In this episode, Tanya shares the heart behind her podcast rebrand from The Grace Filled Leader to Aligned Vitality for Midlife Leaders. Discover why this shift matters, what’s staying the same, and what exciting new content is coming your way. For years, Tanya has helped women lead with grace, ove…

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245. From Surviving to Abundant Living: The Next Chapter as God Expands the Mission 11:21

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. In this heartfelt episode, Tanya shares her personal journey from striving and burnout to discovering abundant living through God’s design for whole-person wellness. The Grace Filled Leader began with a mission to help women surrender their leadership and daily lives to the Lord — finding vic…

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244. From Anxiety to Hope: My Journey to Finally Feeling Happy ☺️ 10:34

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. For decades, Tanya lived with crippling anxiety. From pushing through finals in college to showing up for her family and leading in healthcare, she wore a mask of strength while silently dreading each new day. In this deeply personal episode, Tanya opens up about the weight of living with anx…

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Light in the Darkness: Reflections on the Tragic Loss of Charlie Kirk💔 5:09

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In today’s impromptu episode, I share my heart in response to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. At just 31 years old, Charlie was a husband, father, son, and brother in Christ. He lived with conviction, courage, and deep faith, creating spaces for open dialogue and debate on college campuses. No matter our political views, this loss should …

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243. When Anxiety Runs Deep: Healing Beyond Pills Through Functional Health 15:10

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. Is anxiety really “all in your head”? Not exactly. In this deeply personal episode, Tanya shares her lifelong journey with anxiety — from childhood panic to decades on medication — and why, for the first time, she feels hopeful about a future beyond pills. You’ll learn the truth about the gut…

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242. When Your Thoughts Become Energy Vampires: Taking Every Thought Captive for Health and Peace 15:43

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. Do you ever feel like your thoughts are draining you more than the people around you? In this episode of the podcast, Tanya unpacks how our own minds can act like “energy vampires,” robbing us of peace, joy, and even physical health. Discover the connection between chronic stress, cortisol, a…

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241. Own the Morning, Win the Season: How Small Shifts Lead to Big Breakthroughs in Midlife 10:40

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. In this episode, we are talking about the real reason so many high-capacity women feel burned out, overwhelmed, and spiritually depleted — and it’s not because they aren’t doing enough. It’s because they’re doing everything without margin, alignment, or presence. You’ll learn how small daily …

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240. 🔵Blue Zones & Leadership: Why Longevity (and a Healthy Workplace) Requires Community 21:05

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. What if the secret to a longer, healthier, more joy-filled life wasn’t found in a supplement or the latest health trend—but in your daily habits and the culture you live in? In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of Blue Zones—regions where people routinely live vibrant lives well …

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239. How to Handle Energy Vampires🧛‍♀️: Protecting Your Peace Without Losing Your Purpose 14:03

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. Are you doing all the right things but still feel drained? You might be dealing with energy vampires—those people, patterns, and thoughts that quietly deplete your mental, emotional, and spiritual reserves. In today’s episode, we’re diving into how to identify energy vampires (including the o…

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238. Detox Means More Than Diet: Clearing Toxins from Your Body, Mind, and Relationships 13:40

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. Are you doing all the “right things” for your health but still feeling drained, anxious, or on edge? In this episode, we explore the deeper detox you may be missing—the one that involves your nervous system, relationships, and leadership boundaries. Tanya shares how emotional and relational t…

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237. Leading Through Disagreement: How to Set Healthy Boundaries Without Being the Villain 13:30

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. In this powerful and practical episode, Tanya tackles one of the most challenging aspects of leadership: navigating team resistance when a necessary decision isn't popular. Designed for high-integrity women leaders, especially in healthcare, this episode offers a faith-rooted framework for se…

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236. Grace Over Guilt: How to Love and Lead Well Through Seasons of Relational Strain 16:17

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. In this heartfelt episode, Tanya explores a topic many women quietly carry — the pain of feeling shut out by those we love. Whether it’s strained relationships with adult children, in-laws, close friends, siblings or even spouses, this kind of relational heartache leaves us wondering: How did…

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235. Radical Honesty and Courageous Leadership with Adrian Koehler 44:23

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In this truth-bomb-filled episode, I sit down with leadership engagement expert and founder of Take New Ground, Adrian Koehler. Known for his bold mix of tough love and deep compassion, Adrian dives headfirst into the raw truth about what makes leaders effective—not just exceptional. We unpack everything from fear-based leadership and the hidden co…

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234. No More Pretending: How to Lead with Courage, Not Performance 10:58

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. In this episode, we’re confronting a trap that many high-capacity Christian women leaders fall into — leading from performance instead of presence. If you’ve ever felt like you have to prove your worth in the boardroom, overdeliver to feel safe, or play a role just to hold it all together… th…

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233. The Storm and the Soul: How Mindset Shapes Our Life Experience and Resilience 12:02

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. In this powerful episode, I reflect on a record-breaking storm that swept through our community—leaving destruction in its wake but also igniting an inspiring wave of collective resilience. Drawing on the lessons of Viktor Frankl and Man’s Search for Meaning, I dive into how our response to a…

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232. Stop Guessing, Start Testing: The Power of Personalized Health in Midlife 15:53

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. Still tired, foggy, or inflamed—even though your labs are normal? This episode is your permission slip to stop guessing and start testing. I share why functional lab testing is a game-changer for high-capacity women in midlife who are ready to stop chasing symptoms and start healing from the …

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231. When Normal Isn’t Optimal: What My Labs Revealed—and Why You Deserve to Feel Better Before You Get Sick🤒 16:58

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. If you’re constantly tired, struggling with brain fog, or just feel off—but your doctor says your labs look “normal”—this episode is for you. Tanya shares the deeply personal results of her own foundational functional lab testing and explains why so many high-capacity women are dismissed by c…

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230. When Shame or Guilt Goes Underground: The Hidden Toll on Your Health 14:50

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. Is unhealed shame or guilt quietly sabotaging your health? In this episode, Tanya peels back the layers of how guilt and shame often show up in disguise—as people-pleasing, over-functioning, and relentless striving. If you’re a high-capacity woman who can’t seem to rest or say no, it’s time t…

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229. From Shame to Strength: Healing and Living Whole After Abortion with Brittany Poppe 31:12

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. In this deeply moving episode, Tanya sits down with Brittany Poppe — Christian Abortion Recovery Leader, pro-life speaker, and host of the Abortion Recovery for Christian Women podcast — to talk about the hidden emotional weight that keeps many high-capacity women stuck: unhealed shame. Britt…

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228. Not Everyone Wants Peace: How to Create Safety Without Surrendering Your Sanity ✌️ 9:49

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. This episode dives into the messy reality of psychological safety in leadership. Tanya walks through how strong leaders set boundaries, protect quiet voices, and lead through the noise of dominant personalities. If you’ve ever felt like one or two team members control the narrative—or you’re …

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227. When Every Decision Feels Like a Battle:🛡️ Leading with Clarity in the Face of Resistance. 12:26

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. In this episode, we explore the emotional toll leaders carry when their well-intended decisions are met with pushback and criticism. Tanya shares a powerful real-life team experience to unpack the difference between inviting feedback and leading by consensus. Discover how clarity—when paired …

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226. You Can Be Strong 💪🏻and Still Need Support_ Leading Without Losing Yourself. 13:27

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE In this episode, I’m speaking to the leader who’s been holding it all together… for everyone. You’re strong. You’re capable. You’ve got the titles and the trust of those around you. But maybe, deep down, you’re also a little tired — and a little unsure of where you fit in the midst of all the …

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225. Leading on Empty_ Why High-Capacity Women Are Quietly Burning Out 11:04

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE In this episode, I’m speaking directly to the woman who’s holding everything together on the outside… but inside, she’s feeling stretched, disconnected, and quietly exhausted. You’re the go-to person, the dependable one, the capable leader everyone else relies on. But somewhere along the way, …

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224. The Way We Think About Leadership Is Dead Wrong (Part 2)_We Lead Better When We’re Whole 12:49

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE In this episode, I’m diving into the second part of our leadership reset — and this one gets personal. We’re talking about how things like over-functioning, people-pleasing, and perfectionism often wear the mask of “great leadership”… but underneath, they’re symptoms of chronic stress and a mi…

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223. The Way We Think About Leadership Is Dead Wrong (Part 1): Why Influence Matters More Than Output 11:57

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE In this episode, I’m challenging one of the biggest lies we’ve believed about leadership — that our value comes from how much we produce, how busy we stay, or how available we are to everyone else. If you’ve ever felt like your leadership is being measured by your output instead of your impact…

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222. The Surrendered Strategy_ How to Create a Healing Environment for Your Body, Mind, and Spirit 20:43

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. If you’ve ever wondered why you still feel tired, anxious, or spiritually off-center — even when you're doing all the “right” things — this episode is for you. In this conversation, I’m walking you through what I call the surrendered strategy: five practical, life-giving ways to support your …

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221. 5 Hidden Stressors Most Women Overlook 🙈 17:38

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. In this episode, I’m digging into the stressors that aren’t always loud — but are loud enough to be quietly disrupting your energy, your health, your emotions, and even your spiritual connection. These are the things that many high-capacity women overlook because they’ve become so “normal.” B…

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220. How Chronic Stress Hijacks Your Health (and Why the Solution Starts with Surrender) 13:40

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE In this episode, I’m diving deep into what’s actually happening in your body when chronic stress becomes your baseline. From cortisol dysregulation to gut dysfunction and hormonal chaos — we’re unpacking how stress hijacks your physical health and distances you from the peace of God. But we’re…

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219. Why Hustle Isn’t Holy✝️: Surrendering Striving in the Name of Health 11:09

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. In this episode, I’m getting real about a struggle that so many of us — especially high-achieving Christian women — face: the pressure to keep hustling in the name of being “helpful,” “faithful,” or “productive.” I talk about the spiritual and physical toll that striving takes on our lives, a…

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218. People-Pleasing: What It's Doing to Your Health and How to Break the Cycle 14:36

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In this powerful follow-up to Confessions of a People-Pleasing Leader, I break down how approval-seeking behavior doesn’t just impact your emotions — it affects your nervous system, hormones, digestion, immune function, and more. You’ll learn how chronic people-pleasing acts as a silent stressor in the body, why it often originates from a survival …

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217. Confessions of a People-Pleasing Leader 10:29

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In this deeply personal episode, I’m opening up about how people-pleasing showed up in my leadership — and how it nearly wrecked my health, my confidence, and my connection with God. I share how striving to be liked led to emotional exhaustion, physical symptoms, and identity confusion… and how God began the healing work of reshaping me from the in…

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216. Built to Heal: What Functional Health Really Means (And Why It Aligns with Faith) 12:09

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In today’s episode, I’m diving deeper into what functional wellness actually means — and why I believe it aligns perfectly with God’s design for our bodies. Functional health isn’t just about nutrition or hormone balancing — it’s about understanding that your body was created with wisdom and the ability to heal, if we give it the right environment.…

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215. When Helping Isn't Enough: Watching the Ones We Love Struggle 10:18

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In this episode, I’m opening up and sharing something personal — the why behind my decision to pursue certification as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. Over the past few years, I’ve watched my husband’s health slowly decline. And these last couple of months? They’ve been especially hard. He’s been dealing with ongoing lung issues, ch…

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214. The Gift of Letting Go: Releasing What No Longer Serves You 12:23

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In this episode of The Grace-Filled Leader Podcast, we explore the gift of letting go—how to release commitments, relationships, or responsibilities that no longer serve your well-being. Discover practical steps to make space for renewal, recognize when God is calling you to let go, and embrace a life of peace and purpose. I hope this episode bless…

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213. Redefining Success in Midlife _ Letting Go of Old Expectations 10:42

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In this episode, we explore the midlife wake-up call when we realize that our old definitions of success no longer fit. Discover why success often looks different in midlife, how to let go of outdated expectations, and practical steps to redefine success in a way that aligns with your faith, values, and current season of life. I hope this episode b…

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212.⏱️Time Is Passing—How to Slow Down and Savor the Life You Have 18:34

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This episode is a heart-to-heart about the midlife wake-up call—when we realize time is moving fast, our kids are growing, and our health and priorities are shifting. Learn why this realization happens, the cost of chronic busyness, and practical strategies to slow down and savor life. We’ll discuss how to balance work, life, and faith, embrace mid…

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211. Is Your Calendar Making You Sick?! How Time Management Impacts Your Health 10:26

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In today’s episode of The Grace-Filled Leader Podcast, we’re asking a tough but vital question: Is your packed calendar quietly sabotaging your health? We discuss how chronic busyness and poor time management can create serious stress-related health issues such as adrenal fatigue, gut dysfunction, hormone imbalances, and weakened immunity. Learn ho…

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210. Burnout vs. Adrenal Fatigue: How to Recognize Which One is Draining You 13:23

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In this episode of The Grace-Filled Leader podcast, we dive into the important distinction between burnout and HPA axis dysregulation (commonly mislabeled as adrenal fatigue). Tanya shares her personal journey and explores how chronic stress disrupts the brain-body connection, affecting leadership energy, mood, and health. Learn the symptoms of HPA…