StRest with Kerstin Lindquist

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist is joined by her best friend and board-certified functional health coach, Debbie Wright, for an empowering, practical conversation that will change how you think about your health. From how to prepare for your doctor’s visit to what wearables actually matter, they walk through the top five things you can do to get the most out of your (often brief...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with Donna Winship, co-founder of Identity Exchange, for a profound and transformative conversation about fear, faith, and the power of knowing who you truly are in God. From her early years as a Jewish girl who knew nothing about Jesus to becoming a wife, mother, and spiritual leader navigating life in war zones and foreign cultures, Do...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist tackles one of the most asked questions from her audience: How do I stop worrying so much—especially when I know God is in control? This is more than a mindset issue. For many women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, worry is the symptom of a deeper hormonal, emotional, and spiritual imbalance. Kerstin unpacks the connection between anxiety and midlife b...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes TV personality, fashion expert, and QVC designer Lawrence Zarian for a raw, soul-deep conversation on addiction, recovery, and redefining beauty from the inside out. Known for his decades-long career making women feel beautiful on shows like Live with Regis and Kelly and The Kelly Clarkson Show, Lawrence shares the deeply personal journey...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin guides listeners on a powerful journey of self-discovery and spiritual alignment to help you find your God-given purpose. Whether you're in a career transition, feeling spiritually stuck, or simply overwhelmed by life’s demands, this episode is a wake-up call to re-center your life around divine direction, not worldly pressure. Kerstin weaves together scien...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes speaker, author, and minimalist lifestyle expert Julia Ubbenga to explore how the external clutter in our homes mirrors the internal clutter in our souls—and how intentional living can transform both. With deep insight and personal transparency, Julia shares how she moved from a life of overwhelm, debt, and depression to one of clarity, p...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes speaker, author, and pastor DawnCheré Wilkerson to explore what it means to live well in the middle of long, painful seasons of waiting. With powerful vulnerability, DawnCheré shares her 8-year infertility journey, the emotional toll of private suffering, and how she learned to stop resisting the wait and instead embrace it as sacred grou...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes TV host and beauty expert Courtney Cason to share her deeply personal journey through infertility, IVF, miscarriage, and motherhood. With raw honesty, Courtney recounts the emotional and physical toll of fertility treatments—including egg retrievals, hormone therapy, IUI, and the devastating loss of a pregnancy just before Christmas Eve....

This is StRest! Kerstin Lindquist welcomes renowned cardiac surgeon, author, and gut-health pioneer Dr. Steven Gundry for a deep-dive into the powerful connection between your gut and your brain—and how fixing one can transform the other. Together, they explore the full lifespan of gut health, from fetal microbiome development and birth methods to menopause, autoimmune disease, brain fog, and agin...

This is StRest! Kerstin Lindquist welcomes integrative and functional medicine expert Dr. David Brady to discuss the root-cause approach to complex, chronic health conditions. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Brady explains why the conventional medical system often fails people with chronic illness, offering only symptom management instead of real solutions. Together, they discuss why so many...

This is StRest!  In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes one of her oldest and dearest friends, J.R. Mahon—spiritual director, author, pastor, founder of Tabletop Ministries, and former executive producer in television news—for a soul-realigning conversation on faith, trauma, adoption, spiritual burnout, and why everyone needs direction for their soul. J.R. shares his raw journey—from producin...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist opens up about one of the most misunderstood—and most transformative—topics in health and spiritual growth: fasting. With raw vulnerability and deep research, Kerstin walks us through her personal journey of fasting over the past decade, from the moment she saw herself in a Christmas morning video and realized something had to change… to discoveri...

This is StRest! In this episode, Chichi Onyekanne—worship leader, next-gen pastor, artist, and media producer—joins Kerstin for a soul-stirring conversation on intimacy with God, fasting, calling, and why slowing down might be the most radical thing you can do in a busy, distracted world. Chichi opens up about his own journey, including a 40-day fast that reshaped his entire relationship with God...

This is StRest! In this episode, Jill Martin, creator of Steals & Deals on the Today Show and QVC entrepreneur, joins Kerstin Lindquist for a candid conversation about life after cancer, navigating divorce, and finding peace in imperfection. Jill shares her personal journey through a public breast cancer battle and major life changes, offering insights on resilience, stress management, and why it’...

This is StRest! In this solo episode, Kerstin dives deep into two transformative stress-reduction strategies: slowing down at work and protecting one day each week as sacred rest. Kerstin explores how chronic stress in the workplace impacts health, how multitasking fuels cortisol overload, and why scheduling 15-minute breaks between tasks can be life-changing. She shares her personal story of step...

This is StRest! In this episode, Natalie Fader, a nutritional therapist and behavioral counselor, joins Kerstin Lindquist to uncover the psychological roadblocks that keep us from making healthy food choices. If you've ever thought, “I know what to do, I just can’t seem to do it,” this conversation is for you. Natalie explains how ego states, childhood conditioning, and self-talk shape our food ha...

This is StRest! In this episode, Jamie Hess joins Kerstin Lindquist to explore how gratitude, wellness, and personal branding can transform stress into strength. Jamie shares her powerful journey from struggling with addiction to becoming a wellness advocate and brand strategist. She breaks down how cultivating gratitude, building a personal brand, and prioritizing mindset can lead to success in b...

This is StRest! In this solo episode, Kerstin Lindquist dives deep into the hidden costs of chronic stress and why so many of us wear it as a badge of honor. She unpacks the science behind how stress impacts our health, energy, and well-being and offers practical strategies to break free. Kerstin shares game-changing insights on the importance of sleep, nutrition, movement, and mindset shifts, giv...

This is StRest! In this episode, Amberly Lago and Kerstin Lindquist explore how to cultivate joy despite life’s most significant challenges. Amberly shares her powerful journey—from a life-changing motorcycle accident to living with chronic pain—and how she transformed suffering into strength. Through faith, gratitude, and resilience, she reveals how choosing joy can reshape our lives even in the...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist and Corie Clark dive into the transformative power of purpose, faith, and community in navigating life’s challenges. They discuss the role of prayer, family dynamics, and self-publishing in their journeys, emphasizing the importance of living with intention. Corie shares how crafting a personal mission statement can help eliminate decision fatigue...

This is StRest! In this episode, Jamie Winship shares his transformative insights on fear, identity, and purpose. He dives into the power of listening to God, understanding our deepest fears, and embracing faith to navigate life’s challenges. Jamie unpacks how our identities shape our actions, why stress often stems from unaddressed fears, and how suffering can lead to personal growth. Through pow...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist is joined by Amber Laign, who shares her deeply personal journey from being a caregiver to her partner, Robin Roberts, during her battle with breast cancer, to becoming an entrepreneur in the wellness space. Amber opens up about the emotional and physical toll of caregiving, her struggles with sleep and addiction, and how she found healing through...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist is joined by Candace Cameron Bure, actress, author, and advocate for faith, family, and wellness. Together, they explore the challenges of managing stress, navigating family life, and maintaining health and fitness as life evolves. Candace opens up about her personal journey with depression, the importance of exercise and faith in her well-being,...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist is joined by the inspiring Hilary Russo, a trauma-informed holistic practitioner, transformational coach, and Certified Havening Trainer. Together, they explore the transformative power of Havening Techniques, a neuroscience-based touch therapy that rewires the brain, builds resilience, and de-encodes trauma. Hilary shares how her diverse backgrou...

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist is joined by Dr. Tabatha Barber, a triple board-certified OB/GYN physician specializing in functional medicine. Together, they dive into the world of perimenopause, menopause, gut health, and hormone balance, offering women a new way to approach midlife changes with hope, faith, and practical strategies. Dr. Tabatha shares her personal story of br...