StRest with Kerstin Lindquist

This is StRest! Rachel Frankenthal—gynecologic oncology PA at UCLA and Menopause Society–certified practitioner—joins Kerstin to demystify hormone therapy for cancer survivors, genetic “previvors,” and women navigating midlife. She explains the stark difference between natural and treatment-induced menopause, how to build an individualized HRT plan (timing, route, dosing), and why informed, shared...

This is StRest! Alina Villasante—creator of Peace Love World and longtime QVC partner—joins Kerstin to share how a simple, affirmation-led idea grew from trunk shows to a national brand. She traces immigrant beginnings and an aviation-business chapter, then explains the “embrace-the-chaos—with structure” mindset and the five-year grind behind every “overnight” success. We unpack the call from Opra...

This is StRest! Shanna Pearson—founder of Expert ADHD Coaching, the world’s largest 1:1 ADHD coaching company (nearly 500,000 sessions delivered)—joins Kerstin to reframe adult ADHD, especially in women. They unpack why so many midlife women are missed or misdiagnosed with anxiety/depression, the “everything-all-at-once-now” brain, and how ADHD often shows up internally for women (rumination, emot...

This is StRest! Mary Beth Roe is QVC’s “Queen of Live TV,” whose 38-year tenure demanded Olympic-level energy, unbroken focus, and unwavering authenticity. In this episode, she reveals the physiology of on-air marathon hosting, how her faith sustained her through power outages and spiritual warfare, and why she chose to retire at 65 to reclaim her family life. Mary Beth walks us through her divine...

This is StRest! Dr. Eva Selhub is a physician and former director at Harvard’s Mind-Body Medical Institute who teaches a radically practical truth: stress is a neutral signal, not a life sentence. In this episode, she explains stress physiology and allostatic load, why midlife shifts can dysregulate sleep, mood, and metabolism, and how to build true resilience with breath, self-compassion, variabi...

This is StRest! Debbie Allen Wright is my go-to when my body starts sending signals that something’s off. She’s a board-certified functional health coach who cuts through the overwhelm of midlife metabolism, weight gain, and hormone confusion with clarity and compassion. In this episode, we dig into the truth behind slowing metabolism, how to build lean muscle mass after 40, and why “you’re just g...

This is StRest! Carrie Locklyn is my go‑to when a space (or a season of life) needs to shift from chaotic to calm—fast. She’s a professional organizer, designer, and QVC Home Reflections guest whose story spans touring with superstars to creating stress‑reducing systems for everyday families. In this episode, we trade notes on career pivots, practical organization that actually sticks, and the min...

This is StRest! Meet Jordan Rubin—founder of Ancient Nutrition, best-selling author of The Maker’s Diet and The Biblio Diet, and living testimony of healing through whole foods, biblical truth, and radical faith. In this episode, host Kerstin Lindquist welcomes Jordan for a deeply moving and richly informative conversation about overcoming chronic illness, the power of regenerative agriculture, an...

This is StRest! In this deeply personal and spiritually rich episode, host Kerstin Lindquist invites you into the sacred practice of Sabbath—what it means, how to reclaim it, and why it might be the missing key to your spiritual, emotional, and physical recovery. Drawing on her family’s missionary sabbatical to Baja California, biblical wisdom, neuroscience, and everyday rhythms, Kerstin walks you...

This is StRest! Meet Sarah Boyd—educational psychologist, founder of Resilient Little Hearts, and global voice on emotional health and resilience. In this episode, host Kerstin Lindquist welcomes Sarah for a future-facing conversation (literally—from Australia!) about overstimulation, chronic stress, and the underestimated power of recovery. Together, they unpack why true resilience isn’t about gr...

This is StRest! Meet Kim Gravel—QVC powerhouse, entrepreneur, wife, and Southern belle with a gift for telling the unvarnished truth. In this episode, host Kerstin Lindquist sits down with Kim for a candid conversation about faith-first living, emotional health, and why loving others is simpler (and harder) than we think. From navigating a son’s high-school graduation to fighting Bell’s palsy on l...

This is StRest! Meet Dan Continenza—endurance athlete, father of two, and founder of IV Active, the mobile IV therapy company changing how we hydrate and heal. In this episode, host Kerstin Lindquist and Dan break down hydration therapy from myth to medicine: how IV vitamins can help fight fatigue, speed post-surgery recovery, support pregnant women, and even boost energy via cutting-edge nutrient...

This is StRest! Meet Mally Roncal—celebrity makeup artist, “positivity preacher,” and devoted Christian mom raising three teenage girls (one proudly in the LGBTQ+ community). In this episode, host Kerstin Lindquist and Mally dive into the hard-won lessons behind joyful living: surrendering control to God, finding pockets of happy in grief, pushing back on toxic church culture, and loving your chil...

This is StRest! In Part Two of her most personal series yet, Kerstin Lindquist returns to share the continuation of her family’s story—this time focusing on the deep emotional journey of adoption, the trauma of miscarriage, and the decision to get attached even when everything could fall apart. With honesty, heartbreak, and hard-won perspective, Kerstin opens up about failed adoptions, lost pregna...

This is StRest! In this deeply personal episode, Kerstin Lindquist opens up about her long and emotional journey through infertility, miscarriage, and adoption. What began as a short reflection turned into one of her most vulnerable episodes to date—filled with heartbreak, healing, and hard-won wisdom. With raw honesty and unwavering faith, Kerstin shares what it felt like to wait for the one o’cl...

This is StRest! Meet Kim Gargano: Christian content creator, podcast host of Holy and Hormonal, and a passionate advocate for helping women reclaim their health by understanding their hormones through a biblical lens. In this episode, host Kerstin Lindquist talks with Kim about how trauma, PMDD, and cultural shame around menstruation once left her feeling lost and faithless—and how inviting Jesus...

This is StRest! Meet Dr. Josh Axe: Doctor of Natural Medicine, Doctor of Chiropractic, clinical nutritionist, founder of Ancient Nutrition and The Health Institute, and host of the top-25 Dr. Josh Axe Show. In this episode, host Kerstin Lindquist digs into Dr. Axe’s blueprint for healing “body, mind, and spirit” through biblically rooted nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and emotional restoration. Fr...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist shares her personal journey of faith, financial struggles, and the power of tithing. Raised in a strong Christian household, Kerstin discusses the differences between Christianity and Catholicism, her role as the spiritual head of her household, and the challenges she and her husband faced with finances. Despite financial hardships, including near...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes Bob and Linda Lotich—authors of Simple Money, Rich Life, hosts of the SeedTime Money Podcast, and creators of church‑based money courses. The Lotichs share candid stories of crushing debt, radical generosity (giving Bob’s age as a percentage of income), paying off their mortgage in nine months, and taking month‑long sabbaticals while thei...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist reveals the exact science‑meets‑faith routine that transformed her nights—and her overall health. Drawing on circadian biology, mental preparation, and environmental optimization, she lays out a step‑by‑step plan: prioritize mental preparation, follow the 3-2-1 rule, create a sleep-friendly environment, and manage stress effectively. Kerstin expla...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes entrepreneur, speaker, and “yellow-powered” light-bearer Lia Valencia Key. Lia recounts a childhood marked by poverty, food insecurity, and intermittent homelessness in Philadelphia housing projects. Guided by her mother’s mantra—“Your predicament doesn’t determine your destiny”—she used education as her way out, becoming the first in her...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes bestselling author and founder of the Midnight Mom Devotional, Becky Thompson, for a powerful conversation about anxiety, motherhood, and the sacred, necessary practice of healing rest. Together, they unpack the guilt many women feel about pausing, the spiritual warfare behind stress, and why rest isn’t something we earn after completing...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist reveals the exact science‑meets‑faith routine that transformed her mornings—and her hormones. Drawing on circadian biology, hydration strategy, fasting timing, and spiritual grounding, she lays out a step‑by‑step plan: roll onto your knees in prayer, get natural light before touching a screen, hydrate with electrolytes, delay caffeine for 60 minut...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with physician, anti-aging expert, and QVC’s #1 skincare founder Dr. Adrienne Denese for a deep dive into the biological roots of aging—and what women can actually do about it. You’ll discover why cortisol is the true enemy of longevity, how estrogen dominance quietly wreaks havoc even after menopause, and why thyroid and progesterone ar...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist is joined by human performance coach and functional health expert Justin Roethlingshoefer for a masterclass in reclaiming your health, energy, and God-given purpose. They explore the insidious ways modern life steals your vitality—from glorifying hustle to normalizing poor sleep and ultra-processed foods—and how the right data can help you take yo...