Best Penelope Sampler Podcasts (2025)

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The Powerful, Forgotten Truth About the Divine Design of Our Bodies 15:38

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3d ago15:38

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This reflective year-end episode explores the powerful, forgotten truth about the divine As 2025 comes to a close, this special reflection episode explores the powerful, forgotten truth about the divine design of our bodies. This conversation weaves together faith, science, and lived experience to reflect on what we’ve learned together this year — …

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Nutrient Deficiencies: The Frustrating Reason Symptoms Persist 29:35

8d ago29:35

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Nutrient deficiencies are often the hidden reason symptoms linger—fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalance. In this episode of Becoming Natural, Penny walks you through a powerful mindset shift: stop guessing and start understanding what your body actually needs. Instead of chasing symptoms with random supplements or me…

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Is the Seed Oil Excitement Really Worthy? 23:15

17d ago23:15

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Is the seed oil excitement really worthy? That’s the question we’re slowing down with today — not from fear or internet hype, but with clarity, compassion, and grounded science. Seed oils are everywhere in the modern diet, but understanding how they’re made and how they behave in the body helps us make wiser choices without slipping into perfection…

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How Breast Thermography Amazingly Detects Early Inflammation Naturally 38:57

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What if there was a safe, radiation-free way to see what’s really happening beneath the surface— long before symptoms speak up? In this episode of Becoming Natural, Penny Sampler sits down with certified thermography technician Jenny Bitar to unpack how breast thermography can detect early signs of inflammation naturally and without radiation. You’…

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Inflammation: The Surprise Hidden Load Really Draining Your Body 28:08

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Inflammation can quietly build over time, becoming a hidden load the body keeps trying to carry. In this episode, we explore the signs of chronic inflammation—exhaustion that doesn’t make sense, recurring gut issues, brain fog, anxiety spikes, and that quiet sense of “I don’t feel like myself.” I share the Rain Barrel picture—how stress, chemicals,…

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Folate vs Folic Acid: Recommended Nutrient Withheld that Women Need to Know 23:32

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Folate vs Folic Acid — Two names that sound the same, yet lead the body in very different directions. Today, we’re slowing down to understand why this matters, especially for women. Our bodies were designed to use folate — Vitamin B9 found in leafy greens, lentils, eggs, citrus, and liver. But most processed foods and many prenatal vitamins use fol…

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Red Light Sauna Power: Know How Light Helps Revive Your Cells and Soul 38:31

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In this episode, Penny sits down with Dr. Aubree Hendershot of Radiant Wellness KC to unpack the real science and soul behind red light sauna therapy. Learn how light restores your body’s energy, calms inflammation, and revives your spirit. We’ll explore: The difference between near, mid, and far infrared light How light waves reach the mitochondri…

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Natural Scar Tissue Treatment: The Exciting New Science of Healing Fascia and Scars 35:06

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Scars tell our story—but they also hold hidden layers of fascia that can affect healing, mobility, and emotion. In this episode, we explore the exciting new science of fascia and scar tissue healing, how fibroblasts respond to movement and natural oils like castor and rosehip, and how faith meets physiology in the body’s design. 💛 “He heals the bro…

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Tallow for Skin — The Ancient Cleanser Makes an Amazing Comeback 39:22

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Soap may make you feel clean, but it can quietly wreck your skin’s microbiome. In this final mini episode of the Soap-Free Skin Series, I share the fascinating return of tallow — the ancient, natural cleanser that nourishes instead of stripping. Learn how it mimics our own sebum, protects the barrier, and brings that calm, radiant glow back. Plus, …

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Magnesium for Skin Benefits: 5 Incredible Soap-Free Skincare Secrets 43:28

3M ago43:28

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Magnesium for skin benefits is more than hype—it’s healing. In this episode of Becoming Natural, I share 5 incredible soap-free skincare secrets using salt and magnesium that can transform how you cleanse your body. Salt is one of the oldest cleansers—known for its ability to fight bacteria, exfoliate, and infuse minerals that hydrate and protect y…

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Glow Naturally: Ditch Soap for a Powerful Herbal Skin Ritual 28:06

3M ago28:06

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In this short but power-packed episode, I’m showing you how to glow naturally—without soap, without toxins, and without all the harsh ingredients hiding in even the “clean” skincare aisle. We’re diving into herbal powder pastes—ancient botanical blends like neem, tulsi, turmeric, rose, and chamomile that have been used for centuries to cleanse, nou…

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Clay Cleansing for Radiant Skin: The Amazing Qualities of Dirt that Heals 19:55

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In this gritty (and glorious) episode of the Soap-Free Skin Series, I’m getting my hands a little dirty—in the best way possible. We’re talking about clay cleansing and herbal powder pastes, and why I swapped out my foaming face wash for something ancient, earthy, and God-designed. If you're tired of stripping your skin with synthetic surfactants a…

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Raw Honey That Heals: A Bold, Soap-Free Ritual for Radiant Skin 10:50

3M ago10:50

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Sweet friend, you’re about to fall in love with something sticky. In this mini pod, we’re breaking down the incredible healing power of **raw honey** as a cleanser. It hydrates, soothes, balances pH, and even fights acne—without stripping your skin’s natural barrier. We talk about: * Why honey makes your face feel warm 🔥 * The antibacterial science…

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Oil Cleansing That Heals: A Bold, Soap-Free Ritual for Radiant Skin 14:06

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Hey sweet friend 💛 This is the very first episode in the *Soap-Free Skin Series*—and we’re starting strong with oil cleansing! If your skincare routine feels more like a chemical lab experiment than something soul-nourishing, this episode is for you. We talk about: * What oil cleansing is (and what it isn’t) * The *exact* oils to use based on your …

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Soap-Free Skincare: Affordable Natural Options That Can Actually Work 25:41

4M ago25:41

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Soap-free skincare isn’t just a crunchy fad—it’s a powerful way to protect your body’s natural oils and avoid harmful ingredients like sulfates, parabens, and fragrances. In this episode, I walk you through the surprising history of soap, what happens when we strip our natural oils, and the science-backed risks of common ingredients. You’ll also di…

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Toxic Skincare Warning: How to Ditch Lotion for Dry Skin and Glow Naturally 18:19

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Oil Cleansing Changed My Skin and My Soul Ever feel like your face wash is doing more harm than good? In this first episode of the Soap-Free Skin Mini Series, I’m sharing how ditching harsh soaps and switching to oil cleansing transformed not just my skin—but my whole skincare mindset. We’ll talk about why commercial cleansers strip your skin’s nat…

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Devastating Tetracycline Side Effects That Shattered My Gut & Gums Years Later 21:46

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Have you ever looked back at something seemingly small — a prescription, a choice, a doctor’s advice — and realized it changed the entire course of your health? 💭 That’s the story I’m sharing today. This episode is a raw, honest look at how one antibiotic — Tetracycline — taken as a teen for mild skin breakouts, turned into a decades-long health jo…

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Becoming Natural Heal From Chronic Illness with Plant Medicine (Replay) 21:03

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Welcome to a special re-air of Episode One of *Becoming Natural*! 🎙️ In this foundational episode, I share the honest, unfiltered journey that started it all—from chronic illness and emotional overwhelm to embracing clean living as a lifestyle of healing and faith 🌿❤️. With three boys, two pups, and one determined mama, I open up about how God met …

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Witch Hazel for Skin: Soothing Secrets from the Old Days 25:10

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In this episode, Penny walks us through the gentle power and rich history of witch hazel for skin: 🌿 Roots in creation: Why Native American wisdom and colonial pharmacy both called on this shrub 🔬 Botanical brilliance: How tannins, flavonoids, and adaptable extracts soothe, protect, and tone 🧴 Which type for what: Choosing between alcohol‑based, gl…

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Vinegar Health Benefits: Ancient Remedy for Your Health & Home 33:09

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Ever laughed at your husband for putting vinegar in everything—only to realize he might’ve been onto something? 🙋‍♀️ In this episode, Penny takes us on a raw and real journey from “no way” to “never without it” when it comes to vinegar. This isn’t just about clean windows or fluffy towels. It’s about reclaiming simple, natural, God-designed remedie…

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Is Candida Secretly Causing Your Gut Issues? Healing Breakthrough Inside (Replay) 33:20

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If you've been wrestling with bloating, brain fog, weird cravings, or gut pain that no one seems to explain, this episode might blow your socks off 🧦. This is the most popular episode thus far and a great replay if you are having guy issues. Don't forget there is a PART 2: 04 (Part 2): Symptoms of Candida Yeast Overgrowth are WHOLE Body & a Step by…

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Sunlight Healing: How Morning Light Resets Your Mood, Hormones & Faith 27:57

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In this episode of Becoming Natural, we explore one of the most ancient and accessible healing tools available: sunlight. Once revered by civilizations across the globe, the sun has become something we fear and block. But is that fear costing us vitality, balance, and even faith? We trace the historical, biological, and spiritual relationship we’ve…

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The Important Hidden Dangers of Looming Antibacterial Overload 28:28

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The Important Hidden Dangers of Looming Antibacterial Overload Are we over-sanitizing ourselves sick? In today’s Becoming Natural episode, I’m sharing the real risks behind our culture’s obsession with “antibacterial everything”—and how it might be doing more harm than good. We’ll unpack the history of triclosan, hormone disruption, antibiotic resi…

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5 Important Reasons Why Most Probiotics Don’t Work 37:57

7M ago37:57

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5 Important Reasons Why Most Probiotics Don’t Work If you’ve been popping probiotic pills and still feeling bloated, foggy, or off—this episode is your “aha” moment. We’re unpacking the probiotic myths that keep women confused and constipated (literally). From CFUs and strains to fermented foods and soil-based organisms, I’ll help you figure out wh…

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Digestive Enzymes: Powerful Natural Solutions for Bloating & Gas You'll Love 40:16

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Digestive Enzymes: Powerful Natural Solutions for Bloating & Gas You'll Love Ever feel bloated after a healthy meal? I’ve been there. In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most overlooked (and life-changing!) tools for gut health: digestive enzymes. I’ll share what they do, how to tell if your body is running low, and why they can make al…