StRest with Kerstin Lindquist

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with cellular healing and fasting expert Dr. Dan Pompa to break down what fasting really does in your body—when it heals, when it harms, and how to do it without wrecking your hormones or metabolism. Dr. Pompa explains autophagy, mitophagy, stem cells, and why humans are built for feast-famine cycles, not constant snacking. They dig into...

This is StRest. In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with longtime friend and QVC guest Melissa Epps to expose the real weight of the sandwich generation: raising teens and a profoundly disabled adult daughter while also managing the declining health of her mother. Melissa’s story spans high-risk pregnancies, an ultra-rare genetic disorder, micro-preemie twins born at 27 weeks, a second su...

This is StRest. In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with leading biological dentist Dr. Scott Chandler of Dentistry4Health in Park City, Utah, to confront a hard but critical question: could the work in your mouth be the missing link behind your chronic health issues? Dr. Chandler explains why mercury fillings, root canals, jawbone cavitations, metal crowns, titanium implants, and airway...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes world-renowned fertility specialist and Harvard University–awarded scholar Gabriela Rosa, founder and CEO of The Rosa Institute and pioneer of the world’s first fully virtual holistic fertility clinic. Together, they confront one of the most damaging phrases in reproductive medicine: “unexplained infertility.” Gabriela explains why it is...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes Ben Azadi, bestselling author of Metabolic Freedom and host of the top-ranked Metabolic Freedom Podcast. Once obese and depressed, Ben transformed his life by losing 80 pounds, healing his body, and finding purpose in helping others reclaim theirs. Together, they dive into the connection between stress, fasting, and faith. Ben explains wh...

This is StRest! In this solo episode, host Kerstin Lindquist opens up about the five things shaping her health and faith journey right now. She dives into the science of protein, explaining why women over 40 need more of it—and how she builds muscle, supports hormones, and balances blood sugar through nutrition. Kerstin also discusses her battle with frozen shoulder, the healing impact of acupunct...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with Kim Rogers—better known as the “Worm Queen.” After two decades in Western healthcare authoring national certification exams and advising boards, Kim’s health collapsed. The culprits: parasites, mold, Lyme, and heavy metals. Her raw, unfiltered documentation of detoxing visible worms, candida, and biofilm went viral and led her to bu...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with Dr. John Lieurance, a chiropractic neurologist, naturopath, four-time author, and Chief Scientific Officer at Mitozen Scientific. Known for his research on regenerative and alternative medicine, Dr. Lieurance shares how decades of treating chronic illness and neurological disorders led him to uncover the connection between cellular...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with Dani Conway, a Board-Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Functional Medicine Practitioner with more than 18 years of experience helping women over 40 heal their metabolism and restore confidence. They unpack why so many women feel stuck with fatigue, weight loss resistance, and hormonal imbalance—and why the solution isn...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin sits down with Dr. Manoj Arachige, physician, researcher, and Director of Product at Superpower, to explore how AI is changing the way we approach blood work, diagnostics, and preventative care. Manoj opens up about his journey from medical school at 18 in Melbourne, to practicing medicine, to leaving it all behind to travel the world before joining a San F...

This is StRest! In this conversation, Kerstin sits down with national speaker, bestselling author, and podcast host Rebekah Lyons to explore why rest is not optional—it’s sacred. Rebekah opens up about her journey through panic disorder, motherhood, adoption, and faith, sharing how God used rest to teach her that our worth isn’t found in productivity. Together they unpack the biblical roots of Sab...

This is StRest! In this heartfelt solo conversation, Kerstin Lindquist shares her own HRT story for the first time—why she decided to start hormone replacement therapy, what symptoms led her there, and how faith, science, and self-awareness guided her through the process. With honesty and vulnerability, she explores how modern medicine and bioidentical hormones allow women to live healthier, more...

This is StRest! In this conversation, Kerstin sits down with author, teacher, and trauma recovery coach Anna Runkle, widely known as The Crappy Childhood Fairy, to explore how childhood trauma rewires the nervous system—and how we can heal it. Together they unpack why emotional dysregulation isn’t a character flaw but a neurological injury, how trauma fuels disconnection and chronic illness, and w...

This is StRest! In this conversation, Kerstin sits down with physician, researcher, and lifestyle medicine pioneer Dr. Sharon Bergquist to explore one of the most surprising ideas in health today: stress—when harnessed correctly—can actually prevent Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and chronic disease. Together they unpack why we’ve misunderstood stress, how “good stress” strengthens resilience and even rew...

This is StRest! In this conversation, Kerstin sits down with spiritual director and author J.R. Man to talk about the season when life feels fullest—and faith can feel farthest. Together they explore why so many women (and men) in midlife feel guilt and shame about “not doing enough” spiritually, how performative faith crowds out intimacy with God, and why stillness and silence are the gateway bac...

This is StRest! In this conversation, Kerstin sits down with Dr. Nicole Cain—clinical psychologist, author of Panic Proof, and nationally recognized leader in trauma-informed holistic medicine. Together, they unpack the difference between stress, anxiety, and panic, and why your body’s fear response is actually a clue pointing you toward healing. Dr. Nicole shares her own story of developing a fea...

This is StRest! In this conversation, Kerstin sits down with stress physiologist, author, and keynote speaker Dr. Rebecca Heiss—a leading expert on how to reframe stress as energy for growth. Together, they dive into the science of hormones, mindset, and resilience, showing how stress isn’t something to eliminate, but a powerful tool to harness. Dr. Rebecca reveals her Fearless Stress Formula—a th...

This is StRest! In this conversation, Kerstin sits down with her favorite podiatrist—Dr. Nicholas Pagano, board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, QVC guest with Revitalign, and co-owner of Barking Dogs Foot and Ankle Care. Together, they explore how foot health is directly tied to stress, nervous system regulation, chronic pain, and even relationships and purpose. Dr. Nick shares why plantar fasci...

This is StRest! In a solo deep-dive, Kerstin reframes stress and shows why resilience is built—not born—when you pair purpose-driven “good stress” with real rest. She distinguishes eustress from distress and explains hormesis (small, controlled stressors like exercise, fasting, heat/cold) where growth happens during recovery. You’ll learn what to track (HRV, VO₂ max, CRP), how to use NEAT/VILPA fo...

This is StRest! Rear Admiral (ret.) Doug Fears—former Homeland Security & Counterterrorism Advisor—joins Kerstin to share the practical, faith-centered protocols that helped him go from burnout at 55 to feeling stronger in his 60s. We walk through an N=1 roadmap: intermittent and extended fasting (autophagy vs. mTOR), sleep and breathing upgrades (tracking, airway work, mouth taping with medical g...

This is StRest! Life strategist and pastor Tim Storey—coach to celebrities like Oprah—joins Kerstin to lay out a practical, faith-centered path from setback to comeback. For the woman in stage three of life (40–60) who feels like her best is behind her, Tim reframes purpose through Scripture (Psalm 92, Ephesians 4:1, Romans 12:2) and simple disciplines: renew your mind daily, take honest inventory...

This is StRest! Cold immersion and breath-led transformation expert Marie Bodine joins Kerstin to demystify cold exposure—how to start, who should be cautious, and how breathwork turns a “loud feeling” into calm, clarity, and resilience. We dig into the real physiology (why cold water is “weights for your veins”), the mental reset that comes from training stress-response on purpose, and practical...

This is StRest! Registered CBT and Nutritional Therapist Natalie Fader joins Kerstin to tackle perimenopause and menopause with a practical, behavior-first plan. We dig into GLP-1s (Ozempic/Wegovy)—what they do, why rapid weight loss can mean lean-mass loss, and how to protect your metabolism with protein and strength training. We explore sleep and progesterone, the six-week whole-foods reset Nata...

This is StRest! Author, speaker, and corporate mindfulness trainer Kurtis Lee Thomas joins Kerstin to unpack the power of breathwork as a tool for stress relief, trauma release, and clarity. After years of seeking healing through invasive therapies and global spiritual practices, Kurtis found that conscious breathing was the missing link—and now he teaches Fortune 500 companies, athletes, and ever...

This is StRest! Physician and longevity expert Dr. Brent Ridge—co-founder of Beekman 1802 and former Mount Sinai faculty—joins Kerstin to connect skin health, inflammation, and aging. He explains why getting off social media may be the lowest-lift stress intervention, how skin pH and the microbiome govern barrier function, and why goat-milk oligosaccharides act as prebiotics for healthier skin. We...