Spark Faith with Dr. Kris Sargent: Renewed Health, Rooted in Truth, Restored by Grace

We spend a lot of time trying to figure out how to get more energy—especially during perimenopause. Better sleep. Better nutrition. Hormone support. Exercise. All of those things matter. But what are we doing with the energy we already have? In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent explores energy as something we don’t just create—we spend. Work, relationships, responsibilities, worr...

“I’ve never been an anxious person. Why am I anxious now?” Dr. Kris Sargent remembers the first time she experienced an overwhelming sense of dread. She was 48, standing behind the front desk of her practice—and going through a divorce. Was it stress? Perimenopause? Sleep? Blood sugar? Probably not a question with one simple answer. In this Living F.R.E.S.H. Regulation episode, Kris explores why a...

“I just don’t feel like myself anymore.” For many women, that’s one of the most unsettling parts of perimenopause. Maybe you’ve never been anxious before. You’re more emotional or reactive. Your brain feels foggy. Your sleep has changed. Your body doesn’t respond the way it used to—and you’ve started wondering what’s wrong with you. For Christian women, those changes can take on another meaning: W...

We tend to measure our health by the outcome we're chasing: the weight we want to lose, the lab value we want to change, the strength we want to build, or simply wanting to feel better. But what if we're missing another kind of progress? In this Health episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent explores what happens while we're busy pursuing the goal. The woman who once lived on fast food grad...

For years, many of us learned to think about exercise primarily as a way to burn calories, lose weight, or change the way our bodies look. But movement and strength have a much bigger purpose. In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent reframes exercise around capacity: the ability to keep participating fully in your life. Strength helps you carry the groceries, climb the stairs, trave...

How many times have you promised yourself you would start again on Monday—only to repeat the same cycle a few weeks later? Sustainable change is not about perfectly following a plan. It is about developing the capacity to pay attention, make intentional choices, adjust when life changes, and continue moving in the direction you have chosen. In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent co...

In this Regulation episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent explores: Why the brain prefers predictable patterns The hidden costs of continuing to do what you have always done Why healthier choices initially require more effort How repetition gradually creates a new normal Why you cannot wait for change to feel natural before you begin How spiritual practices help train and renew us over tim...

We all want certain things to change. We want stronger bodies, better relationships, more energy, less stress, and a deeper relationship with God. But wanting a different result is not the same as being willing to live differently. In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent explores what happens when we resist change—and why our resistance rarely affects only us. We have the freedom to...

People often ask, "Am I healthy?" But what if that's the wrong question? In this final episode of the current Living F.R.E.S.H. series, Dr. Kris explores why health is a direction, not a destination. Through awareness, intentional choices, faithful stewardship, and identity, you'll discover that lasting health isn't about arriving—it's about becoming the person God created you to be.

Most people think strength is about muscle. But what if strength is really about character? In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris explores how every act of strength begins with a choice long before anyone sees the results. Together we'll discuss swimming against the current of culture, reclaiming the agency God has given you, trusting the process instead of reacting emotionally, and why s...

You’re getting everything done. You’re working, taking care of people, exercising, showing up—and telling everyone you’re fine. But are you actually energetic, or have you simply gotten very good at functioning while tired? In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent asks a different question about fatigue: Have you been walking through mud and calling it normal? We’ll look at the diffe...

Have you ever wondered, "How did I get here?" Most people can't pinpoint the exact moment they stopped feeling well. That's because our bodies rarely become unhealthy overnight. They adapt—one small decision, one stressful season, one sleepless night at a time. In this Regulation episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris explores the science of allostasis, why we normalize feeling "just okay," and ho...

After weeks of talking about physiology, mindset, and stewardship, it's time to pull back the curtain. In this personal episode, I'm sharing what my own Living F.R.E.S.H. journey actually looks like behind the scenes. From time management and meal prep to learning patience and trusting the process, these are the practical lessons that have changed not only my health—but my perspective. If you've e...

Your body isn't the only thing that must adapt in midlife.  Your mindset has to adapt too. What's your goal? The goal really isn't about getting back to who you were at twenty-five. The goal is becoming who you're capable of being at sixty-five, seventy-five, and eighty-five. In this episode, Dr. Kris Sargent shares her personal journey of moving beyond decades of dieting, fear, and striving towar...

In this episode, Dr. Kris explores a powerful shift in perspective: aging is the ongoing process of adaptation. Learn why capacity matters more than perfection, why strength involves far more than muscles, and how healthy challenge combined with recovery helps build resilience throughout every season of life.

Many women think fatigue means they're low on energy. But what if the real issue is how much energy you're spending? Discover the hidden drains on your mental, emotional, and physical resources and learn how to steward energy more wisely.

In this episode, Dr. Kris explores the physiology of adaptation, the hidden cost of accumulated demands, and why recovery is one of the most overlooked skills in health and stewardship. Discover how physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual recovery help create resilience for the demands of everyday life.

Metabolism is not just about weight loss. It is your body’s life-support system. In this episode, Dr. Kris reframes metabolism as the work of energy, repair, hormones, immunity, recovery, and communication — and invites women to stop fighting their bodies and start stewarding them with wisdom.

Your body is constantly talking through physiology. In this episode, we explore how the brain predicts and interprets body signals, what interoception means, how chronic stress creates allostatic load, and why emotions are deeply embodied experiences. This conversation connects neuroscience, metabolism, stress physiology, and stewardship into one powerful framework: Your body is not betraying you....

Food is more than fuel — it’s capacity. In this Strength episode, Dr. Kris Sargent talks about food as biological signaling and how it impacts emotional resilience, brain clarity, blood sugar stability, inflammation, nervous system regulation, and recovery. This is not about shame, restriction, or dieting. It is about understanding how the body responds to the signals we send it every day. Strengt...

Food informs your body in so many ways. It provides the signals than turn on and turn off inflammation and inflammatory responses. It allows the internal  environment to be healthy and safe or distorted and unpredictable. Symptoms are the downstream outcome, not the disease. 

Eating less is not automatically healthier—especially after 40. In this episode, Dr. Kris Sargent unpacks why chronic under-fueling can increase stress on the body, disrupt sleep, worsen fatigue, increase cravings, and make metabolism feel more resistant. This is not about reckless eating or giving up on health. It’s about learning to nourish the body with wisdom, consistency, and grace. Regulatio...

If you’ve been eating less, working harder, and still not seeing results—this episode may shift everything. In Episode 16 of Living F.R.E.S.H., we’re addressing one of the most overlooked drivers of metabolic dysfunction in women: undereating.  Your body is not broken—it’s adapting.  Learn how chronic under-fueling impacts your metabolism, hormones, and energy, and why eating more (strategically)...

This episode brings the entire Living F.R.E.S.H. series together—Foundations, Regulation, Energy, and Strength—into one clear, practical framework. If you’ve been trying to eat less, exercise more, and push harder… but still feel stuck, there’s likely a mismatch between your strategy and your physiology. In this conversation, we connect: metabolism and muscle stress and consistency brain energy an...

You’re eating better. You’re doing more cardio. You’re trying harder than ever. And your body still isn’t changing. What if the issue isn’t your effort… but what you’re avoiding? In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most common—and costly—beliefs women carry about their bodies: the fear of building muscle. Because the truth is, avoiding muscle may be the very thing keeping your metaboli...