Holy & Hormonal

Let's talk about 3 different methods to study the Bible and grow deeper in your relationship with Christ. Through S.O.A.R, R.I.P.P, and Meditation/Journaling, these methods will help sink your roots further in the Word. @holyandhormonalpodcast

How do you know when it's the right time to let someone go? How do you heal & move forward from a friend that caused you so much pain? How do you forgive? In this episode, Kim shares her experiences with friendships; The good, the bad, and the toxic. She brings us through her childhood friendships and explains how they shaped her into the toxic friend she was at one point in her life. Kim also...

From plastics to parabens and pesticides to phthalates, we can't seem to avoid toxins in our life. These xenoestrogens are in our foods, hair products, water bottles, and clothing. In this episode we'll break down what these toxins are, how to look out for them, and how to avoid them. We'll even look at great brand swaps you can make! To make your lives easier here are links to every product we sp...

Works-based mindsets. Doing, doing, doing. Chronic Stress. Worry, worry, worry. Surely these aren't good for our health, right? CORRECT. In this episode, I'm going to break down why a works-based mindset is unbiblical, why it leads to anxiety and worry, and directly leads to higher levels of stress. Secondly, we're going to look at chronic stress (cortisol & the HPA-axis) and learn how elevate...

Why is it so hard for us women to rest? Did you know that the word "rest" is used 275 times in the Bible? From Genesis to Revelation we see rhythms of rest and work. Why is it that when Jesus commands us to stop striving, to be still, and to be present with Him that we all of the sudden find every excuse not to? Why is it so important anyways... and the golden question, how does rest affect our ho...

PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is not nearly talked about enough. It affects so much of our daily life, and especially our walk with Jesus. So let's dive into symptoms, diagnoses, prevention, and how to seek Jesus through the mood swings. IG: @holyandhormonalpodcast

Let's dive right into this hot take.. is there really "the one"? We're going to talk about idolatry, love being a choice, and how the Lord showed me that my husband was the man I should marry. IG: @holyandhormonalpodcast

Let's talk about jealousy, envy, and coveting. Scripture tells us Thou shall not covet. But, how we actually step out of jealousy and into servant-heartedness? What can we practically do to shift the focus from me, me, me, to you, you, you. IG: holyandhormonalpodcast

Hello my lovely women of God!! Today's episode is the most requested by all of you: How to navigate lust and desire when your hormones are raging. How do we control our urges? How do we be obedient to God when our bodies are craving pleasure? We talk about prayer & fasting, wise counsel, and break down 1 & 2 Corinthians. I also share a Holy Spirit encounter I had where the Lord spoke to me...

Welcome BACK to Holy & Hormonal - SEASON 2 BABYYY!!! To kick off this new season we gotta talk about the wedding, the honeymoon, and how adjusting to married life has been (oh yeah, I'm a wife now!) We also chat about what's to come in future episodes: lust and desire with raging hormones, boundaries, PMDD, coming off of birth control after 10 years. We have a LOT to chat about girlies. Find m...

Sad tears as this is the last episode of Season 1! Where did these last 11 weeks go?! In our final episode, I share my journey of how God has been preparing me for marriage, and get honest with the highs and lows of engagement. Since I'm getting married in September, Season 2 will pick up in October. It's time to rest and plan this wedding!! As always, keep up with me on IG + TT: @holyandhormonalp...

Diet culture is hurting our souls. In this episode, we dive headfirst into dieting, nutrition, body image, and how to approach cycle syncing from a healthy perspective. Abbie Stasior MS, RD, CIEC is a non-diet registered dietitian for Christian women based out of Nashville, TN! After getting her Masters in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from Columbia University, completing her Dietetic Intern...

Before we dive any further into the pod, it's time to hear the full story of how Jesus saved Kim's life. From a priest walking in on her using the restroom in 2nd grade, to getting diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disease, to encountering Jesus on the bathroom floor during a breakup phone call, Kim doesn't hold any details back. She shares her experiences with new age practices, talks about her...

What is Endometriosis? How do I know if I have it? How can I fix it? Kimberly Kushner is a proud mom of three boys and a highly qualified naturopath and clinical nutritionist. Her health journey began at 11 with painful periods and digestive troubles. After years of being passed from doctor to doctor, she finally saw an endometriosis expert 12 years later. A laparoscopy revealed adenomyosis, endom...

Why am I doing all the "right" things, eating low carb, working out every day, but not losing weight or seeing the results I want? If you've ever asked yourself that question then you're going to love this episode. Simone Estelle is a dedicated wellness expert and certified personal trainer with a unique journey that spans from South Africa to Europe and beyond. Starting her career as a stewardess...

Who said that you have to be in a relationship, married, or have kids in order for God to use you? In this episode, Kim takes us through the lives of 9 different women in the Bible who God used to advance His kingdom here on earth. Kim also breaks stigmas and stereotypes that the world (and even other Christians!!) put on women.

If you've never doubted your faith, you're lying!! Doubt can feel so heavy, so shameful, and pretty bad sometimes. But in reality, it's not the craziest thing in the world. In this episode Kim shares a part of her testimony that resulted in a radical encounter with Jesus, breaks down how the high of that moment made the lows extremely low, and shows us how John the Baptist, Peter, and Thomas all d...

*Trigger Warning* Today's episode is a bit of a heavier topic. There are mentions of eating disorders - if this is a sensitive subject for you, please listen with caution. Kim shares her experiences being bullied in middle school and how that trauma followed her into her 20s, how insecurities have crippled her, and opens up about her unhealthy relationship with food and body image. And of course,...

Our host, Kim, brings us the sex ed you should have gotten in middle school. Kim walks us through the four phases of the menstrual cycle (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, luteal) and lays out the best foods + exercises to do that support your hormones rather than work against them. Kim also talks about the spiritual struggles of certain phases and how to put on the armor of God through each phase...

In this episode our host, Kim, dives into her personal experiences with her period and her hormonal journey thus far. Kim covers birth control, why she decided to go on the IUD at 16, why she's felt so much shame around her period, and how it's exhausting trying to manage a hormonal imbalance. Kim shares her greatest desire: to put Jesus back at the center of female wellness.

Holy & Hormonal is your new faith-based podcast where our host, Kim Caputo, kicks the door wide open on topics that are not typically spoken about in the Church, like how your period affects your faith. But seriously, can we talk about how hard it is to be holy when your hormones are raging?? From girl talk, to relationships and dating, to navigating life in your 20s, we are going to get real...