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 fait ...
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Infertility, Faith, and the Fight to Become a Mother — Kerstin Lindquist on Loss, Adoption, and God’s Presence
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44:51This is StRest! In this deeply personal episode, Kerstin Lindquist opens up about her long and emotional journey through infertility, miscarriage, and adoption. What began as a short reflection turned into one of her most vulnerable episodes to date—filled with heartbreak, healing, and hard-won wisdom. With raw honesty and unwavering faith, Kerstin…
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Holy, Hormonal & Not Crazy with Kim Gargano: Why Faith Is the Missing Link in Women’s Health
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58:38This is StRest! Meet Kim Gargano: Christian content creator, podcast host of Holy and Hormonal, and a passionate advocate for helping women reclaim their health by understanding their hormones through a biblical lens. In this episode, host Kerstin Lindquist talks with Kim about how trauma, PMDD, and cultural shame around menstruation once left her …
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Faith, Food, and the Root of Disease — Dr. Josh Axe on Healing from the Inside Out
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53:11This is StRest! Meet Dr. Josh Axe: Doctor of Natural Medicine, Doctor of Chiropractic, clinical nutritionist, founder of Ancient Nutrition and The Health Institute, and host of the top-25 Dr. Josh Axe Show. In this episode, host Kerstin Lindquist digs into Dr. Axe’s blueprint for healing “body, mind, and spirit” through biblically rooted nutrition,…
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Trusting in Tithing — Kerstin Lindquist on Faith and Financial Freedom
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38:02This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist shares her personal journey of faith, financial struggles, and the power of tithing. Raised in a strong Christian household, Kerstin discusses the differences between Christianity and Catholicism, her role as the spiritual head of her household, and the challenges she and her husband faced with fin…
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Trust Over Balance Sheets — Bob & Linda Lotich on Finding True Financial Freedom
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1:09:53This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes Bob and Linda Lotich—authors of Simple Money, Rich Life, hosts of the SeedTime Money Podcast, and creators of church‑based money courses. The Lotichs share candid stories of crushing debt, radical generosity (giving Bob’s age as a percentage of income), paying off their mortgage in nine mo…
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Transform Your Sleep: The Ultimate Nighttime Routine Guide
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46:01This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist reveals the exact science‑meets‑faith routine that transformed her nights—and her overall health. Drawing on circadian biology, mental preparation, and environmental optimization, she lays out a step‑by‑step plan: prioritize mental preparation, follow the 3-2-1 rule, create a sleep-friendly environ…
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How Lia Valencia Key Turned Childhood Trauma into a Movement of Joy, Faith, and Wearable Purpose
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1:01:23This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes entrepreneur, speaker, and “yellow-powered” light-bearer Lia Valencia Key. Lia recounts a childhood marked by poverty, food insecurity, and intermittent homelessness in Philadelphia housing projects. Guided by her mother’s mantra—“Your predicament doesn’t determine your destiny”—she used e…
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Healing Rest, Anxious Hearts, and the Spiritual Practice of Surrender—Becky Thompson on Soul-Level Burnout and Why Rest Isn’t a Reward
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47:01This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes bestselling author and founder of the Midnight Mom Devotional, Becky Thompson, for a powerful conversation about anxiety, motherhood, and the sacred, necessary practice of healing rest. Together, they unpack the guilt many women feel about pausing, the spiritual warfare behind stress, and …
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Morning Routine for Hormone Balance—Circadian Rhythm Reset, Cortisol Control & Faith‑Based Wellness with Kerstin Lindquist
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43:53This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist reveals the exact science‑meets‑faith routine that transformed her mornings—and her hormones. Drawing on circadian biology, hydration strategy, fasting timing, and spiritual grounding, she lays out a step‑by‑step plan: roll onto your knees in prayer, get natural light before touching a screen, hydr…
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Cortisol, Collagen, and the Hormone Equation—Dr. Adrienne Denese on Aging, Estrogen Dominance, and the Hidden Triggers Behind Midlife Health Decline
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59:26This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with physician, anti-aging expert, and QVC’s #1 skincare founder Dr. Adrienne Denese for a deep dive into the biological roots of aging—and what women can actually do about it. You’ll discover why cortisol is the true enemy of longevity, how estrogen dominance quietly wreaks havoc even af…
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Former NCAA & NHL Performance Coach Justin Roethlingshoefer Unpacks the Metrics That Actually Matter
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1:06:26This 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…
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How to Advocate for Your Health in 6 Minutes: Functional Health Coach Debbie Wright on Bloodwork, Wearables, and Doctor Visits
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59:58This 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 y…
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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
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1:09:08This 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 nav…
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First-Ever AMA: Kerstin Answers Your Top Questions on Worry, Hormones, Magnesium, and Midlife Health
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41:46This 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 un…
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Addiction, Fashion, and Finding Your Why — Lawrence Zarian on Healing, Sobriety, and Self-Worth
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59:22This 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…
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How to Discover God’s Purpose for Your Life: Faith-Based Framework for Clarity, Confidence, and Long-Term Wellness
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41:55This 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, n…
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Declutter Your Heart, Declutter Your Life — Julia Ubbenga on Minimalism, Stress, and Living Rich in What Matters
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46:40This 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 ov…
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You're Not Locked Out of God’s Plan — DawnCheré Wilkerson on Infertility, Faith, and the Sacred Work of Waiting
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49:06This 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 resist…
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Who Loses a Baby on Christmas Eve? Courtney Cason of CBS, QVC & Givenchy, on Infertility, Grief, and the Gift of Motherhood
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49:29This 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 devastati…
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Dr. Steven Gundry on Leaky Gut, Inflammation, Cravings, and the Gut-Brain Connection: Why All Disease (and Healing) Begins in the Gut
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54:57This 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 …
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How Functional Medicine, Root Cause Testing, Childhood Trauma, Gut Health, Supplements, and Lifestyle Changes Can Heal Chronic Fatigue, Anxiety, Brain Fog, IBS, and Pain—with Dr. David Brady
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1:10:38This 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 …
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How Spiritual Direction, Stillness, and J.R. Mahon’s Journey from XXX Church to Soul Care Can Help You Heal, Hear from God, and Finally Rest
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1:06:06This 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 thei…
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Kerstin Lindquist on Fasting Through Grief, Hormone Shifts, and the Healing Power of Eating Less, Earlier, and Cleaner—Plus How to Reset Your Routine, Reduce Inflammation, and Fast in a Way That Actually ...
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47:31This 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 …
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Chichi Onyekanne on Finding Intimacy with God, Hearing Your Calling, a 40-Day Fast, and How He is Helping Redefine Success for a Distracted Generation
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1:00:58This 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 fa…
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How Jill Martin Found Strength Through Cancer, Divorce, Reinventing Her Career, Letting Go of Perfection, and Building a Sherpa Empire While Living Stress-Free
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43:01This is StRest! In this episode, Jill Martin, creator of Steals & Deals on the Today Show and QVC entrepreneur, joins Kerstin Lindquist for a candid conversation about life after cancer, navigating divorce, and finding peace in imperfection. Jill shares her personal journey through a public breast cancer battle and major life changes, offering insi…
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The 15-Minute Rule, QVC Career, Family Mission Trip, Mixed Family Life, Protecting One Day with Sabbath Rest, and Trusting God to Relieve Stress
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31:19This is StRest! In this solo episode, Kerstin dives deep into two transformative stress-reduction strategies: slowing down at work and protecting one day each week as sacred rest. Kerstin explores how chronic stress in the workplace impacts health, how multitasking fuels cortisol overload, and why scheduling 15-minute breaks between tasks can be li…
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Healing Your Relationship with Food: The Psychology of Eating with Natalie Fader
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51:17This is StRest! In this episode, Natalie Fader, a nutritional therapist and behavioral counselor, joins Kerstin Lindquist to uncover the psychological roadblocks that keep us from making healthy food choices. If you've ever thought, “I know what to do, I just can’t seem to do it,” this conversation is for you. Natalie explains how ego states, child…
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Jamie Hess: From Addiction to Brand Powerhouse – How Gratitude and Resilience Transformed Her Life
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1:01:41This is StRest! In this episode, Jamie Hess joins Kerstin Lindquist to explore how gratitude, wellness, and personal branding can transform stress into strength. Jamie shares her powerful journey from struggling with addiction to becoming a wellness advocate and brand strategist. She breaks down how cultivating gratitude, building a personal brand,…
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Stop Wearing Stress as a Badge of Honor—Your Health Depends on It
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33:51This is StRest! In this solo episode, Kerstin Lindquist dives deep into the hidden costs of chronic stress and why so many of us wear it as a badge of honor. She unpacks the science behind how stress impacts our health, energy, and well-being and offers practical strategies to break free. Kerstin shares game-changing insights on the importance of s…
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After a Motorcycle Crash & 34 Surgeries, She Had a 1% Chance of Saving Her Leg—Here's How Amberly Lago Overcame
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35:32This is StRest! In this episode, Amberly Lago and Kerstin Lindquist explore how to cultivate joy despite life’s most significant challenges. Amberly shares her powerful journey—from a life-changing motorcycle accident to living with chronic pain—and how she transformed suffering into strength. Through faith, gratitude, and resilience, she reveals h…
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Living with Purpose: Faith, Community & Personal Growth with Kerstin Lindquist & Corie Clark
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55:17This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist and Corie Clark dive into the transformative power of purpose, faith, and community in navigating life’s challenges. They discuss the role of prayer, family dynamics, and self-publishing in their journeys, emphasizing the importance of living with intention. Corie shares how crafting a personal mis…
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Transforming Fear into Faith & Friendship with Jamie Winship
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1:09:31This is StRest! In this episode, Jamie Winship shares his transformative insights on fear, identity, and purpose. He dives into the power of listening to God, understanding our deepest fears, and embracing faith to navigate life’s challenges. Jamie unpacks how our identities shape our actions, why stress often stems from unaddressed fears, and how …
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Amber Laign’s Wellness Journey: From Caregiver to Entrepreneur
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53:43This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist is joined by Amber Laign, who shares her deeply personal journey from being a caregiver to her partner, Robin Roberts, during her battle with breast cancer, to becoming an entrepreneur in the wellness space. Amber opens up about the emotional and physical toll of caregiving, her struggles with slee…
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Candace Cameron Bure on Faith, Family, & Fitness: Navigating Life’s Challenges with Grace
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59:06This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist is joined by Candace Cameron Bure, actress, author, and advocate for faith, family, and wellness. Together, they explore the challenges of managing stress, navigating family life, and maintaining health and fitness as life evolves. Candace opens up about her personal journey with depression, the im…
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Havening Techniques: Heal Trauma & Rewire Your Brain for Stress Relief with Hilary Russo
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59:28This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist is joined by the inspiring Hilary Russo, a trauma-informed holistic practitioner, transformational coach, and Certified Havening Trainer. Together, they explore the transformative power of Havening Techniques, a neuroscience-based touch therapy that rewires the brain, builds resilience, and de-enco…
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Finding Hope in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Tabatha Barber
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1:04:49This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist is joined by Dr. Tabatha Barber, a triple board-certified OB/GYN physician specializing in functional medicine. Together, they dive into the world of perimenopause, menopause, gut health, and hormone balance, offering women a new way to approach midlife changes with hope, faith, and practical strat…
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Transforming Stress Through Manifestation and Gratitude with Jennifer Coffey
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1:06:03This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist is joined by her longtime friend and former QVC colleague, Jennifer Coffey—a wellness coach, yogi, and enthusiastic champion for living your best life. Together, they dive into the power of manifestation, how gratitude and positivity can shift your mindset, and why aligning with your purpose remark…
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The CREATE Method for Better Sleep with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
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1:05:03In this insightful episode, Kerstin Lindquist is joined by Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, a sleep specialist and the author of Beyond Tired. Dr. Brown introduces her transformative CREATE method, offering practical tips to help listeners optimize their sleep habits and improve their overall health. Together, they dive into topics like circadian rhythms, …
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Welcome to StRest: Kerstin Opens Up About Stress and Faith with Her Daughter Georgia
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1:01:28Join Kerstin Lindquist and her daughter Georgia for an honest and heartfelt conversation about stress, faith, and wellness. Drawing from personal experiences and spiritual insights, Kerstin shares what she’s learned about moving from a place of stress to a state of rest, including the vital role that faith, family, and community play in mental heal…
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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 minds…
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