If Only I Were Wiser

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Hannah Wells and Sarah Smith, the practitioners behind The Mending—a virtual wellness collaborative focused on root-cause, personalized healing. Both Hannah and Sarah share their deeply personal stories of navigating years of diagnoses, symptoms, and frustration within both holistic and allopathic medicine. Their journeys led them to a quieter, more discerning app...

If puberty conversations make you sweat more than middle-school gym class, this one’s for you. In today’s episode, I sit down with Megan Ziegenfus—educator, mom, and creator of Body Talk Basics —to walk through the actual first markers of puberty, how to talk about periods without panic, and how to raise daughters who understand and trust their bodies. We cover cycle awareness, emotional shifts, g...

In this episode, I’m sharing the raw and vulnerable truth behind our second baby’s arrival — a birth center VBAC that slowly shifted into a hospital transfer and ultimately, a homebirth cesarean. It wasn’t the outcome we imagined or prayed for, but it became a story marked by redemption in ways I never expected. If you’ve ever walked through a birth that didn’t go “to plan,” or you’re preparing fo...

In this heartfelt conversation, Reyna sits down with Jen + Kirst , the women behind WAF (Wives of the Armed Forces) , to talk about the real side of military spouse life—loneliness, community, and finding yourself in the in-between. They share what it’s really like navigating early marriage decisions, “dating” new friends at every duty station, and learning how to thrive (not just survive) through...

What if your teeth could tell the story of your overall health? In this episode, Registered Dental Hygienist and holistic health educator Courtland Nall (aka The Holistic Hygienist ) walks us through the powerful connection between oral health, nutrition, and full-body wellness. We talk about the myths that linger in modern dental care, how to vet a truly biological dentist, and what to watch for...

When Jessica and her husband, Miguel, began digging into the hidden toxins in their everyday products, they never imagined it would lead to a complete lifestyle shift—and the birth of a natural skincare brand rooted in faith and family. In this episode, Jessica shares the powerful story behind Evatāsha Beauty, what makes their formulations truly holistic, and how she approaches wellness with both...

Tune in today for Vanessa Collett—parenting coach, child development director, MFT student, and the voice behind @littlebylittle.vw , where she offers thoughtful, practical support for parents of toddlers and preschoolers. Vanessa has a background in Human and Family Development, and she brings such a grounded, deeply compassionate lens to the world of parenting. Whether you're in the thick of tan...

In this honest and hope-filled conversation, I’m joined again by my friend Laura Bell—a wife, mother, and multi-passionate entrepreneur who’s helping women reclaim their wellness so they can walk fully in their God-given callings. Together with her husband, Laura lives and runs a homestead in New Harmony, Alabama, where life has looked both beautifully rooted and wildly unpredictable. In this epis...

What if joy isn’t something you chase—but something you uncover right where you are? In this honest and hope-filled episode, Rachel Awtrey—military spouse, boy mama, and author of Love Your Life (Even When You Don’t Like It All The Time) —shares what it really looks like to choose joy in the midst of motherhood, grief, transition, and everyday chaos. We talk about the power of community, what it m...

Dr. Kaylan Jackson, Ph. D. is a faith-based wellness coach, scientist, and founder of The Well Place —a sacred space where women uncover the emotional and spiritual roots affecting their health. Blending evidence-based wellness with Holy Spirit-led revelation and deep mindset work, Dr. Kaylan guides women ready to release what’s been stored in their bodies—physically, emotionally, and generational...

In this episode, I’m joined by Alexandra, the founder of Just the Inserts —a powerful platform equipping women and families with transparent, research-backed information about their medical choices. With a background in pharmaceutical research and a deep passion for informed consent, Alexandra is helping thousands navigate the complexities of health decisions with clarity and confidence. Together,...

In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing how I’m preparing for postpartum differently this time around: with rest, rhythm, and real-life support. I open up about what I learned the first time (especially after a birth that didn’t go as planned), and why I’m leaning into nourishment, boundaries, and holistic care for this next season of motherhood. If you’ve ever felt like postpartum caught you off gua...

For the 2nd episode for our MAMA Series, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how we’re preparing for our second birth—and why this time, things look radically different. After a C-section birth that was full of interventions, I knew I wanted something more intuitive, informed, and aligned with my body and values. We’ll talk about why we’re choosing an out-of-hospital birth, the surprising medical...

After a long road to conception, this pregnancy felt like an invitation to do things differently. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how we supported my husband’s fertility, conceived with PCOS symptoms, and made intentional choices—from out-of-hospital birth plans to navigating legal roadblocks as a VBAC mama. We’ll talk about building a supportive care team, healing from our first birth, and the re...

What do you do when the prayers go unanswered, and the waiting feels endless? In this vulnerable solo episode, I’m sharing our journey of trying for another baby—and how our faith was tested in ways we never expected. From unexpected infertility to the quiet ache of waiting, I open up about what it looked like to trust God when nothing made sense, how community held us up when we couldn’t, and why...

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kayla Borchers — a holistic orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist, postpartum corrective exercise specialist, and mama of three. She’s the founder of the Holistically Well Method, blending modern medicine with a whole-woman approach to healing. We’re talking about everything your OB never told you — pelvic floor therapy, scar mobilization, diastasis rec...

This week, I’m sitting down with the lovely Marisa from Mother Bloom Collective . She shares her journey into holistic health and homeopathy while trying to conceive—and how it opened up a whole new way of understanding healing, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually too. We talk about what homeopathy really is (spoiler: it’s not just for the crunchy crowd), how it works with the bod...

Four years ago, we became parents—and it’s been a whirlwind ever since! In this episode, Joseph and I reflect on the lessons that shaped us, the expectations we had to let go of, and how parenthood cracked us open (in both the best and hardest ways). Now, with Baby #2 on the way, we’re doing things radically differently. From pregnancy priorities to birth plan non-negotiables, we’re sharing what w...

Shae is a mother who has embraced healing and peace within her body through her journey. Having navigated the challenges of abusive relationships, she emerged with a renewed sense of joy in motherhood, which inspired her to share her insights. Her deep passion lies at the intersection of faith and somatic practices as tools for healing. In this episode, she discusses various aspects of somatic mov...

Sydney is a women's Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who helps improve women's health before pregnancy. She believes in giving women important knowledge and proper nutrition to support their journey to conception. In this episode, Sydney talks about key aspects of preconception health, such as important signs to watch in menstrual cycles, the role of progesterone, and aspects of male infer...

PJ Harlow is the founder and CEO of PJ Harlow Wellness, Inc. She is a certified holistic health practitioner and a virtual consultant specializing in mold for people with environmental sensitivities and health issues. PJ combines her knowledge of functional medicine, environmental science, and building practices with her interest in data and analytics in her consulting and coaching work. This epis...

We’re so excited to share this next season of life with y’all, and kick off this new mini series called Be Wiser Together. Our TTC and pregnancy journey has had many ups and downs so far, but we are hopeful and looking forward to share more of our story. For this episode, I wanted to highlight some of the most loving and some unloving things we’ve learned or experienced along the way. If you have...

Eddie is the Lead pastor of Doxa Church in Redmond, WA and the creator of Ex Nihilo Health, a website and Podcast centered on biblical health. He also spent 5 years in the NFL, primarily for the Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland browns. He is a Bay Area native with a passion to make the Seattle area a better place to live, work and play. He is married to his wife Sarah, and they have four children. I...

Kelsee Moore, a strength and conditioning coach for Air Force Special Warfare, approaches health and fitness holistically. As a US Army officer, she promotes a mindful lifestyle that combines ancestral practices with modern training techniques to enhance performance and well-being. For part 2 of this conversation, Kelsee addresses the training gaps for female athletes and service members, highligh...

Kelsee Moore is a strength and conditioning coach for Air Force Special Warfare, a US Army officer, an advocate for holistic living, and the founder of Moore + Company. This initiative integrates ancestral eating and living concepts with traditional strength training methods to promote overall health and optimal performance. In this episode, Kelsee explores the principles of ancestral eating, disc...