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Tired of doing “everything right” and still feeling inflamed, foggy, and out of sync with your body? We dig into a clear, faith-forward plan to restore energy, steady hormones, and heal the gut using targeted, physician-grade supplements and practical daily habits. No fads. No hype. Just clean science, smart dosing, and tools you can actually stick with. We start by reframing the problem: modern food and stress deplete minerals, overwhelm the liver, and skew our fat balance. That’s why stacked support works best. We unpack Hormone Tame as a five-in-one: activated B vitamins for methylation, mitochondrial nutrients for energy, and polyphenols that help metabolize estrogen so periods calm and mood steadies. Then we tackle the omega equation—why seed oils drive inflammation and how a high-purity omega-3, plus magnesium, can flip the script on aches, sleep, and resilience. From there, we build your gut plan. A medical-food style protein with L-glutamine soothes IBS and feeds the lining. Digestive Lift adds enzymes, gentle acid, and ox bile to prevent bloat and help you handle healthy fats. For microbiome balance, Biome Lift stabilizes daily while Spore Lift acts like a bouncer when SIBO or post-travel trouble hits. We also introduce a fiber you won’t fear: a diverse prebiotic blend that increases short-chain fatty acids, nudges Akkermansia for metabolic health, and naturally boosts GLP-1 to curb cravings. Detox gets a reset with a true 3-2-1 approach—opening phase 3 and 2 before phase 1 so toxins exit rather than recirculate. Expect less bloat, brighter skin, and steadier energy when you rotate this seasonally and keep daily support with Slim Lift. If you’re stepping down from GLP-1 meds or want a stimulant-free metabolism boost, MetaboLift pairs GLP-1 support with AMPK activation to quiet “food noise” and raise your burn without wrecking appetite or sleep. This is how faith, functional medicine, and simple choices meet: whole foods, better fats, prayer, rest, and supplements that respect how the body actually works. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help more women find real healing. ✨ Join the EMPOWERED BY FAITH: 5 Days To A Lighter You Challenge! 👉🏼 https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy?am_id=youtube6523 ✨ Work with us! 👉🏼 https://discovery.drtabatha.com/discovery?am_id=youtube4123 ✨ Check out Fast to Faith! 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/4iMBjTk ✨ Join the sisterhood for a supportive community! 👉🏼http://bit.ly/3ZmFyhh ✨ Free Intermittent Fasting Guide: 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/44GQ6vc ✨ Free Hormone Guide: 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/4j0hGXL ✨ Try Faith-Based GLP-1 Support Now: 👉🏼 https://glp1.fasttofaith.com/glp-1?am_id=youtube7430 ✨ Download the Fast to Faith app for free! 👉🏼 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.per0kvpes9qe.pyx6s3k4app&pcampaignid=web_share 👉🏼 Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/ph/app/fast-to-faith/id6503047661 ---- If you liked this video, you should check out my other videos:  How An Estrogen Patch Saved My Life: https://youtu.be/aiKk5JMJwuk?si=4PCXhghb7kgHY7dV Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss | How It Works: https://youtu.be/Ztt63OaVRtc?si=_pU-u2xcY3sKHLto ---- You can feel amazing. You can release that stubborn weight. You can live a life you love in a body you love. I’m Dr. Tabatha, The Christian Physician, and I help women like you fast your way to faith—unlocking bala If you’re ready to move beyond trying harder and start living more aligned, you’re invited to join Empowered by Faith — LIVE, a guided 5-day reset led by Dr. Tabatha that helps women reset body, mind, and spirit through simple, faith-centered rhythms. 🎧 Learn more and join the reset here: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithlive

Ever feel like your supplement cabinet is full but your energy is still empty? We take you behind the label to show exactly why some products change lives and others change nothing. With Emily from Orthomolecular, we unpack the real markers of quality—verified sourcing, GMP manufacturing, third-party testing, and forms your cells can actually use—so you stop guessing and start feeling a difference. We start with the fish oil you love to hate. If your softgels smell rancid, cause burps, or require a handful to hit a therapeutic dose, you’re not imagining it. Source, processing, and form separate effective EPA/DHA from junk. Then we tackle magnesium: oxide and citrate may keep you regular, but chelated bisglycinate supports sleep, mood, heart rhythm, and muscle calm because it gets inside cells. We also talk about the digestion piece too many overlook—low stomach acid from stress or long-term PPIs can block absorption, turning even good formulas into expensive decorations. From there, we map the essentials most women need: vitamin D3 with K2 to protect bones and arteries, omega-3s to dial down inflammation, and an advanced multivitamin with activated B vitamins for energy, methylation, and hormone metabolism. On gut health, we share why a multi-strain, shelf-stable probiotic can be a smart daily “maintenance” choice, and how Saccharomyces boulardii acts like a cleanup crew for the GI tract, helping maintain barrier integrity and support immunity. If you’re ready to simplify, we explain how to audit your cabinet, check forms and doses, toss expired or ineffective products, and consolidate into a lean, therapeutic stack that works. No hype—just practical steps, clear explanations, and products designed to meet label claims and clinical standards. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s supplement-confused, and leave a review telling us the one change you’re making this week .Shop supplements: Shop.fasttofaith.com use code PODCAST for a discount!  If you’re ready to move beyond trying harder and start living more aligned, you’re invited to join Empowered by Faith — LIVE, a guided 5-day reset led by Dr. Tabatha that helps women reset body, mind, and spirit through simple, faith-centered rhythms. 🎧 Learn more and join the reset here: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithlive

Doctor Psychology Human Behavior. Grad Wharton school in Neuroscience and Business. Work as High Performance Coach to business owners and teams. Using neuroscience and business strategy to build organizations Feeling “stuck” isn’t a character flaw—it’s your nervous system doing its job a little too well. We dive into how trauma is stored as a state rather than a tidy story, why the brain chooses survival and comfort over growth, and what it takes to move from PTSD to post-traumatic growth. With Dr. Russ Irwin, we map the biology of triggers, the vertical stacking of subcortical memories, and the moment when feelings harden into identity. Then we step into the hope: how identity is restored, how the mind renews through neuroplasticity, and how faith reframes safety, worth, and purpose. We get practical. You’ll learn how to spot survival dominance in real time, why talk-only approaches often miss the mark, and how to use body-based regulation to quiet the limbic system before you try to think your way out. We talk identity foreclosure—when “what happened to me” turns into “who I am”—and how to replace that story with one rooted in value and belonging. Confirmation bias gets a spotlight too: the way our brains filter out good news becomes clear, and we share how to turn the light switch into a dimmer so hope can get in. Across the conversation, Dr. Russ weaves deep clinical insight with a faith-forward lens. We explore gratitude’s tangible health benefits, from telomeres to immunoglobulin A, and reveal a step-by-step path: name the state, regulate first, reframe the meaning, rehearse the new pathway, and anchor it with action. If you’ve felt trapped by old patterns, this is a compassionate roadmap to rewire your mind, reclaim your identity, and step into your calling. If this resonated, share it with someone who needs hope today, subscribe for more conversations like this, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your story isn’t over—and you don’t have to walk it alone. ✨ Connect with Dr. Russ - Website www.irwincoaching.ca ✨ Join the EMPOWERED BY FAITH: 5 Days To A Lighter You Challenge! 👉🏼 https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy?am_id=youtube6523 ✨ Work with us! 👉🏼 https://discovery.drtabatha.com/discovery?am_id=youtube4123 ✨ Check out Fast to Faith! 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/4iMBjTk ✨ Join the sisterhood for a supportive community! 👉🏼http://bit.ly/3ZmFyhh ✨ Free Intermittent Fasting Guide: 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/44GQ6vc ✨ Free Hormone Guide: 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/4j0hGXL ✨ Try Faith-Based GLP-1 Support Now: 👉🏼 https://glp1.fasttofaith.com/glp-1?am_id=youtube7430 ✨ Download the Fast to Faith app for free! 👉🏼 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.per0kvpes9qe.pyx6s3k4app&pcampaignid=web_share 👉🏼 Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/ph/app/fast-to-faith/id6503047661 ---- If you liked this video, you should check out my other videos:  How An Estrogen Patch Saved My Life: https://youtu.be/aiKk5JMJwuk?si=4PCXhghb7kgHY7dV Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss | How It Works: https://youtu.be/Ztt63OaVRtc?si=_pU-u2xcY3sKHLto ---- You can feel amazing. You can release that stubborn weight. You can live a life you love in a body you love. I’m Dr. Tabatha, The Christian Physician, and I help women like you fast your way to faith—unlocking balanced hormones, freedom from food, and unstoppable strength from Jesus. If you’re ready to move beyond trying harder and start living more aligned, you’re invited to join Empowered by Faith — LIVE, a guided 5-day reset led by Dr. Tabatha that helps women reset body, mind, and spirit through simple, faith-centered rhythms. 🎧 Learn more and join the reset here: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithlive

What if the symptoms you’ve been battling are your body’s way of asking for a different story? We sit down with Shannon—a wife, mom of three, nurse turned functional medicine coach—to trace a path from postpartum autoimmunity and burnout to gut healing, sobriety, and a faith-fueled life that actually works. Her journey starts with a doctor who asked better questions and a decision to believe the process could work. From there, everything shifted: inflammation dropped, brain fog cleared, weight released, and joy came back online. We unpack why gut health is the master key—how removing inflammatory triggers, treating infections like H. pylori, and restoring minerals can resolve skin flares (including hidradenitis), balance hormones, and steady mood. Shannon shares how quitting alcohol was less about deprivation and more about reclaiming her nervous system, her marriage, and her spiritual clarity. Alcohol is a toxin and a microbiome disruptor; letting it go created space for genuine healing and a clear mind. AA, community, and surrender to God anchored the change and gave her a roadmap that holds during vacations, busy seasons, and life’s mess. Trauma weaves through this conversation with honesty and care. We explore how the body keeps the score, why fear blocks healing, and how tools like EMDR and somatic work help release stuck patterns. Most of all, we keep it simple: belief plus action beats perfection. Start with hydration, protein, fiber, sleep, and one courageous step—remove the thing you know is hurting you. Our coaching sisterhood brings structure, testing, IV nutrient therapy, and weekly support so you’re never alone. If you’re tired of trying to out-supplement exhaustion, this story will show you a kinder, proven way back to energy, confidence, and faith. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help more women find a path to real healing. If you’re ready to move beyond trying harder and start living more aligned, you’re invited to join Empowered by Faith — LIVE, a guided 5-day reset led by Dr. Tabatha that helps women reset body, mind, and spirit through simple, faith-centered rhythms. 🎧 Learn more and join the reset here: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithlive

What if the “self-care” you reach for at 5 p.m. is the very thing stealing your sleep, peace, and energy? We dig into why alcohol and sugar feel soothing in the moment yet quietly disrupt dopamine, flatten motivation, inflame anxiety, and throw women’s hormones off balance. Ashlee shares what changed across 17 months alcohol-free—better cycles, calmer mornings, clearer joy—while Tabitha breaks down the functional medicine behind cravings, from microbiome shifts to estrogen clearance and why weekend binges still drive risk. We don’t stop at science. Shame loses power when brought into the light, and sustainable change comes from pairing spiritual honesty with smart physiology. You’ll learn how to reset dopamine gently, use protein and healthy fats to stabilize blood sugar, and create friction for triggers with mocktails and simple swaps. We talk about why white knuckling fails, how to re-associate weddings, weekends, and summers with real joy, and the line that changed our approach: you can’t pray away a dopamine deficit and you can’t supplement your way out of spiritual avoidance. If you’re tired of feeling puffy, wired, and stuck, this conversation offers a kinder path: one day at a time, one lever at a time, with community, Scripture, and practical tools that work. Freedom isn’t about restriction; it’s about restoration—body and soul in alignment so cravings finally quiet. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review telling us the one habit you’re ready to lay down this week. If you’re ready to move beyond trying harder and start living more aligned, you’re invited to join Empowered by Faith — LIVE, a guided 5-day reset led by Dr. Tabatha that helps women reset body, mind, and spirit through simple, faith-centered rhythms. 🎧 Learn more and join the reset here: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithlive

Picture three futures: one where you’re heavier and exhausted, one where you’re stuck in the same loop, and one where you feel strong, clear, and connected to God. We walk you to that third path with a plan that ditches shame, respects your biology, and leans into identity and community so your goals finally stick. We start by naming the trap: resolutions fueled by guilt and raw willpower burn out fast, especially under stress and hormonal swings. Then we reframe health as worship, grounding change in Romans 8:1 and John 15:5. You’ll learn why self-talk matters, how to write a vision that aligns with who you are in Christ, and how to future-gaze with God so daily choices match the woman you’re becoming. We lay out a clear blueprint: track your cycle, plan around energy and cravings, prioritize protein and healthy fats, and use strategic fasting with circadian rhythms to restore energy. No more grind culture. Consistency and tiny wins beat intensity every time. We also go practical on hormones and labs. From perimenopause to unexpected dips in testosterone, we share real stories, the role of simple testing, and how changing delivery methods can revive mood, focus, and drive. We talk sabotage—overreaching, isolation, Monday-only motivation—and show how sisterhood, accountability, and a deeper why protect your progress. By the end, you’ll have a Christ-centered framework, actionable steps, and the confidence to choose habits that feel doable, joyful, and sustainable. Ready to step into the version of you God designed? Listen now, join our five-day Empowered By Faith challenge to build momentum with us live, and then subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a quick five-star review to help more women find the support they deserve. If you’re ready to move beyond trying harder and start living more aligned, you’re invited to join Empowered by Faith — LIVE, a guided 5-day reset led by Dr. Tabatha that helps women reset body, mind, and spirit through simple, faith-centered rhythms. 🎧 Learn more and join the reset here: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithlive

If you’re ready to move beyond trying harder and start living more aligned, you’re invited to join Empowered by Faith — LIVE, a guided 5-day reset led by Dr. Tabatha that helps women reset body, mind, and spirit through simple, faith-centered rhythms. 🎧 Learn more and join the reset here: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithlive

Do you feel like food is controlling your thoughts—and peace feels out of reach? In this powerful episode, Dr. Tabatha shares the truth about food noise—what it is, where it comes from, and how you can finally break free. If you’re tired of the mental tug-of-war with sugar, cravings, or guilt, this is your turning point. Learn: The 4 hidden root causes of food noise (it's not lack of willpower)How gut imbalances and hormone chaos are feeding your cravingsWhat to do when you're "hungry" but it’s really your soul that's starvingA step-by-step plan to reset your mind and body—before the holiday spiral begins🎄 Want to go deeper and prepare your body and spirit for the season? Join us for 25 Days of God’s Promises—a $47 Advent Experience where we walk together through Scripture, stillness, fasting, and soul care. 🎁 When you join, you’ll also unlock the Food Noise Detox Guide as your bonus! 👉 Start the Advent Experience Now This December, trade food fixation for true fulfillment.  Let’s step into peace—together. If you’re ready to move beyond trying harder and start living more aligned, you’re invited to join Empowered by Faith — LIVE, a guided 5-day reset led by Dr. Tabatha that helps women reset body, mind, and spirit through simple, faith-centered rhythms. 🎧 Learn more and join the reset here: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithlive

We trace Jessica’s path from urgent hysterectomy and constant fatigue to real healing through gut testing, targeted nutrition, progesterone support, and daily Lectio Divina. We share what doctors often miss, how to pace recovery, and why small changes compound. • why “healthy” eating still triggered inflammation • how food sensitivity and stool tests guided an anti-inflammatory plan • the hidden hormone shifts after hysterectomy even with ovaries intact • practical post-op recovery habits for gut and core • matching workouts to recovery and learning to rest • using Lectio Divina to calm the nervous system and build resilience • turning failure into feedback and one-percent gains • building support at home and in community • becoming a Fast of Faith coach to pay it forward Please join us. Fast of Faith is a movement, it's a sisterhood community, it is everything you need, all packaged into one. It is transformational if you let it be. Like the program works if you work it. If you’re ready to move beyond trying harder and start living more aligned, you’re invited to join Empowered by Faith — LIVE, a guided 5-day reset led by Dr. Tabatha that helps women reset body, mind, and spirit through simple, faith-centered rhythms. 🎧 Learn more and join the reset here: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithlive

We challenge the band-aid approach to women’s midlife health and show how faith and functional medicine uncover root causes behind hormones, fatigue, and heavy periods. We separate myth from evidence on HRT and give clear first steps to advocate for lasting change. • why conventional gynecology misses upstream causes • burnout, back pain, and a pivot to functional medicine • the mindset shift from insurance-driven fixes to real healing • heavy periods, IUD risks, and synthetic progestin concerns • functional medicine’s timeline and root-cause method • estrogen versus progestins and WHI study context • safer, bioidentical HRT paired with lifestyle repair • practical first steps to self-advocacy and hope • inviting God into the healing journey CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE MIDLIFE RESET SUMMIT!! https://midliferesetsummit.com/ If you’re ready to move beyond trying harder and start living more aligned, you’re invited to join Empowered by Faith — LIVE, a guided 5-day reset led by Dr. Tabatha that helps women reset body, mind, and spirit through simple, faith-centered rhythms. 🎧 Learn more and join the reset here: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithlive

We share how faith, gut healing, and sisterhood helped Beverly end a lifelong sugar addiction and regain calm, energy, and confidence. The story moves from diets that failed to a new identity built through scripture meditation, targeted supplements, and a supportive community. • discovering the program through Kick Sugar Summit and a faith-first message • why past diets worked short term but addiction returned • the role of antibiotics, leaky gut and microbiome repair • supplements as a turning point for cravings and healing • the “cupcake test” and palate reset wins • energy in the afternoon, better sleep, calmer digestion • scripture meditation, journaling and Lectio Divina as daily anchors • caregiving for a parent with dementia while staying consistent • the sisterhood as a safe, prayerful, judgment-free community • shifting from begging prayers to receiving and trusting Romans 8:28 • hope and agency at sixty-two, choosing abundance over addiction So come join us, be a part. We are here for you, and we love you If you’re ready to move beyond trying harder and start living more aligned, you’re invited to join Empowered by Faith — LIVE, a guided 5-day reset led by Dr. Tabatha that helps women reset body, mind, and spirit through simple, faith-centered rhythms. 🎧 Learn more and join the reset here: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithlive

We explore how faith reshapes health, from healing disordered eating patterns to building sustainable strength in midlife. Candace shares lab-driven insights, honest mindset shifts, and why listening to your body beats chasing trends. • faith as the lens for health choices  • healing from bulimia with tools and truth  • movement for mood, clarity and energy  • strength over vanity as we age  • labs and DUTCH testing to personalize care  • supplements with re-testing to adjust  • nutrition experiments and macro awareness  • carbs for stress support and recovery  • renewing the mind and kinder self-talk  • practical routines: walking, lifting, breaks If you’re ready to move beyond trying harder and start living more aligned, you’re invited to join Empowered by Faith — LIVE, a guided 5-day reset led by Dr. Tabatha that helps women reset body, mind, and spirit through simple, faith-centered rhythms. 🎧 Learn more and join the reset here: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithlive

Beverly Spring shares her powerful journey from chronic migraines and type 2 diabetes to improved health through faith-centered wellness. She discovers how integrating spiritual practices with nutrition and movement transformed her life despite multiple health challenges and family caregiving responsibilities. • Beverly suffered from chronic migraines since childhood but went "chronic" in the early 2000s • She discovered many of her migraine triggers were foods she naturally disliked—her body's innate intelligence protecting her • Medication for high cholesterol likely contributed to her type 2 diabetes diagnosis • Through Fast to Faith, Beverly reduced her A1C from 6.4 to 6.0, moving from diabetes to pre-diabetes range • She developed flashcards with scripture to replace negative self-talk with biblical truth • Simple stretching routines have significantly improved her neck and shoulder pain • Beverly completed the Fast to Faith coaching program despite undergoing shoulder surgery and caring for her husband after his double bypass • God's perfect timing allowed her own healing to progress enough to help her husband through his recovery Never give up on your health journey—start where you are, even when circumstances aren't perfect. God cannot steer a parked car, so get into "messy action" and let Him direct your path. If you’re ready to move beyond trying harder and start living more aligned, you’re invited to join Empowered by Faith — LIVE, a guided 5-day reset led by Dr. Tabatha that helps women reset body, mind, and spirit through simple, faith-centered rhythms. 🎧 Learn more and join the reset here: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithlive

Debra Enos shares her powerful journey from anger to acceptance after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis despite living what she thought was a perfectly healthy lifestyle. This conversation reveals how unforgiveness and people-pleasing tendencies can create disease in the body even when we're doing everything else "right." • Debra, a certified nutritionist and health expert, was shocked by her breast cancer diagnosis in 2020 • Initial anger at God for not "protecting" her despite her healthy lifestyle choices • Early environmental toxin exposure growing up on a farm created toxic burden • The hidden connection between unforgiveness, rumination, and physical disease • How people-pleasing creates chronic stress that can manifest as illness • Daily forgiveness practice as essential to physical and spiritual health • Shifting from people-pleasing to God-pleasing brings unexpected peace • Upcoming women's retreat in Montana focused on midlife reset and healing • The importance of changing your environment to change your health • Finding worthiness beyond performance or others' approval Join us in Montana for our women's retreat focused on midlife reset. Visit our website for more details on how to register for this transformative October event with limited spots available. If you’re ready to move beyond trying harder and start living more aligned, you’re invited to join Empowered by Faith — LIVE, a guided 5-day reset led by Dr. Tabatha that helps women reset body, mind, and spirit through simple, faith-centered rhythms. 🎧 Learn more and join the reset here: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithlive

When Menopause Becomes Your Mission: Partnering with God for Midlife Renewal In this heartfelt episode, I open up about why menopause isn’t the end, but a powerful new beginning with God’s purpose at the center. I share how prayer, fasting, and Scripture meditation can help release healing hormones, balance your body, and break free from daily struggles. I dive into the spiritual battle we face with our fleshly desires and how inviting the Holy Spirit into every choice transforms your health and your mind. If you’ve ever felt stuck in shame, sugar cravings, or overwhelm during midlife, this episode will remind you that your best days are ahead—because God keeps His promises. If you liked this episode, watch it on YouTube! 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/0IGH_T2fNE4 Chapters: 0:00 - How Prayer Starts Healing Your Body  2:30 - God’s Plan for Menopause and Midlife Purpose  5:15 - Spiritual Warfare: Flesh vs. Spirit  8:00 - Science Confirms the Power of Prayer  12:30 - How to Partner with the Holy Spirit Daily If this episode gave you hope, share it with a woman who needs healing and encouragement. 💛 If you’re ready to move beyond trying harder and start living more aligned, you’re invited to join Empowered by Faith — LIVE, a guided 5-day reset led by Dr. Tabatha that helps women reset body, mind, and spirit through simple, faith-centered rhythms. 🎧 Learn more and join the reset here: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithlive