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If Only I Were WiserA Redemptive Homebirth Cesarean: Our Planned VBAC That Took a Different Road | Reyna + Joseph WilsonIn 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 for a VBAC, or you simply want to feel less alone in the unexpected, this episode is for you.Episode Show Notes + Highlights...
2025-11-231h 03If Only I Were WiserFinding Home Wherever You Go: Building Community + Thriving in Military Spouse Life | Jen + Kirst x Wives of the Armed ForcesIn 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 deployments and time apart. Together, they unpack how to lovingly manage outside expectations, embrace change, and build a support system that feels like family—no matter where military life takes you.Show Notes + Episode Hi...
2025-11-0956 minIf Only I Were WiserWhen It All Fell Apart: Finding God’s Provision in the Mess | Laura BellIn 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 episode, Laura opens up about navigating a season full of transition: financial hardship, marriage heaviness, postpartum recovery, career redirection, and the long road to trusting God’s provision again. Whether you’re in the thick of d...
2025-09-141h 01If Only I Were WiserJoy Was Made for You: How to Love Your Life (Even When You Don’t Like It) | Rachel AwtreyWhat 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 means to heal what’s hidden, and how even 1% changes can shift your outlook. We pray this conversation speaks to the part of your soul that’s been craving t...
2025-08-3146 minIf Only I Were WiserWhen Faith Meets Science and the Healing Runs Deeper | Dr. Kaylan JacksonDr. 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 generationally—and step into true wholeness. In this episode, she shares her powerful story of moving from science to spiritual healing, and how she now helps women bridge the gap between head and heart. We dive into the role of mindset...
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Murder Files UnsealedThe Forgotten Murder of Reyna MarroquínThe episode recount the chilling story of Reyna Angélica Marroquín, a Salvadoran immigrant whose mummified body was discovered in a barrel in 1999, thirty years after her disappearance. They detail her journey to the United States, her aspirations, and her tragic affair with her employer, Howard B. Elkins, who was a married man. The sources explain how her pregnancy with Elkins' child led to her murder and his subsequent concealment of her body. Furthermore, they outline the investigation that ultimately identified Reyna and implicated Elkins, who committed suicide before facing justice. Finally, the texts discuss the broader implications of...
2025-08-1624 minIf Only I Were WiserBeyond Safe & Effective: Vaccines, Informed Consent, and Reclaiming Medical Freedom in Motherhood | Alexandra x Just the InsertsIn 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, we dive into the conversations many of us wish we had sooner—from understanding vaccine ingredients and manufacturer inserts, to questions around Pitocin, childhood vaccine schedules, and what it really means to reclaim agency in our birth and motherhood stories. This episode isn’t...
2025-08-0359 minIf Only I Were WiserReturn to Rest: How I’m Planning My Postpartum Season Differently | Reyna WilsonIn 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 guard—or if you’re currently pregnant and want to prepare well without the pressure—this episode is for you. This is not a conversation about doing more. It’s about giving...
2025-07-2025 minIf Only I Were WiserNatural Birth After C-Section: Out-of-Hospital Prep, Hard Truths & Real Conversations | Reyna WilsonFor 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 decisions I didn’t even know I had a say in the first time, and the real pregnancy symptoms no one warned me about. Plus, I’m sharing the actual convers...
2025-07-0624 minIf Only I Were WiserPregnancy Isn’t a Protocol: Reclaiming Intuition + Support That Sees You | Reyna WilsonAfter 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 resources that helped us stay grounded and aligned with our values. If you’re craving a more intuitive, whole-person approach to pregnancy and birth—I hope this episode serves you well. This is the perfect ki...
2025-06-2221 minIf Only I Were WiserOur Waiting Story: When Christian Clichés Fall Short | Reyna WilsonWhat 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 Christian clichés sometimes fall painfully short. If you're in your own season of waiting—whether for a child, healing, or hope—my prayer is that thi...
2025-06-0813 minIf Only I Were WiserWhat You Were Never Told About Pelvic Floor Health (but Need to Know) | Dr. Kayla BorchersIn 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 recti, and the small, everyday practices that make a big difference in how you heal and feel in your body before and after birth. Whether you’re preparing for pregnancy, navigating postpartum, or curious about how to feel strong again withou...
2025-05-2551 minIf Only I Were WiserUnderstanding Homeopathy + The Body’s Return to Balance | Marisa HissongThis 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 body instead of against it, and why it can be such a powerful tool for women—especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and those tender early days of motherhood. Lean in as we explore...
2025-05-1151 minIf Only I Were WiserEverything We’ve Learned (and Unlearned) Since Becoming Parents | Reyna + Joseph WilsonFour 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 we wish we had known as new parents—and the real conversations that truly matter. If you’re expecting again, or just reflecting on your own journey, we hope you’ll...
2025-04-2739 minIf Only I Were WiserWelcoming Safety into the Body Through Somatic Healing | Shae BeachamShae 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 movement, the importance of safety in body integration, and techniques for brain retraining that facilitate healing. Lean into this episode to find reassurance that you are not alone in your healing journey, and learn...
2025-04-1355 minIf Only I Were WiserHealing the Body and Soul: A Holistic Approach to Conception with Faith | Sydney ShankSydney 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 infertility. She also discusses how women of faith can cope with grief and hope while trusting in God's goodness. This episode is a such an encouraging resource for anyone looking for guidance on physical healing for fertility and the connection between...
2025-03-3047 minIf Only I Were WiserKeeping Mold in Mind Part 2: From Risk to Recovery—How to Create Your Healthiest Home| PJ HarlowPJ 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 episode came highly requested for PART 2 to the foundational conversation that PJ started in all things creating healthy home microbiome. This conversation takes a deeper dive into taking the next steps in risk assessment of mold, living in mold...
2025-03-161h 26If Only I Were WiserBe Wiser Together: 10 Ways to Offer More Love to Others in Suffering | Reyna WilsonWe’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 some of your own nuggets of wisdom to add to this episode, please connect and share! This way we can all learn...
2025-03-0220 minIf Only I Were WiserRedefining Masculinity: Faith, Purpose, and the Call to Biblical Manhood | Eddie WilliamsEddie 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. In this episode, Eddie tackles the tough topic of the warped masculinity narrative in our current culture. Lean in to learn how to reorient...
2025-02-1648 minIf Only I Were WiserThings Every Woman Should Know Part 2: Training the Female Operator + Big Fitness Facade | Kelsee MooreKelsee 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, highlighting the physiological differences between genders. She shares practical, inclusive strategies for strength training while also discussing the negative impact of "big fitness," which can amplify societal insecurities. Kelsee advocates for individuals to embrace their bodies and health through a lens of identity...
2025-02-0252 minIf Only I Were WiserThings Every Woman Should Know Part 1: Ancestral Eating, Crossfit, Pre + Postnatal Movement| Kelsee MooreKelsee 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, discusses why high-intensity workouts like burn bootcamp may not be sufficient for long-term strength, and highlights the benefits of strength training during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon!
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2025-01-2045 minIf Only I Were WiserLearning to Live Unhurried: How to Steward the Year Ahead for Rest | Joseph + ReynaIt goes beyond the typical “new year, new me” fresh start mentality. For some, 2025 represents a lifeline, marking a clear division from the burdens of 2024. Regardless of whether the past year was a remarkable success or a significant challenge, our aim is to embrace this year with hope, joy, and a sense of stability conducive to healing. In this episode, Joseph shares his insights on how we can intentionally pray and plan for a more unhurried lifestyle even in the midst of unsettled seasons. Be sure to catch the essential details about budgeting for annual Sabbath vacations, allowing time for...
2025-01-0531 minIf Only I Were WiserGratitude for “Lived In” Prayers + All the Wisdom We Learned this Year | Reyna Wilson2024 stretched us, wrecked us, and grew us in ways we were never prepared for. This episode is all the things we learned through our combined experiences, grief, and grace of God by refining us this year. Through voice message submissions, our community shares their hopes and heartaches of everything they wanted to encourage and exhort others through their own testimony. We hope this episode blesses you in new ways, affirms that you aren’t alone and gives you joy in looking to the New Year!
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2024-12-2920 minIf Only I Were WiserBiblical Business Building: Turning Motherhood Passion into Online Income | Alisha BanksAlisha Banks is the founder of From Dust and Creator of the Holy Healing Method, a biblical-based approach to root cause healing. As a health coach and mentor, she helps clients overcome chronic health issues, heal anxiety, and create wealth aligned with their Spirit-anointed purpose. In this episode, Alisha shares her wisdom through her growth and experience in offering her own online mentor space. There is so much noise when it comes to creating something sustainable for an income in the online world, so we dig into the unglamorous details here. She exhorts us as mothers and women with...
2024-12-2253 minIf Only I Were WiserTrusting Your Intuition + Creating Safety for your Healing Birth Environment | Dr. Nathan RileyNathan is a doctor who specializes in home births and women's health in Louisville, Kentucky. He combines different medical approaches, including traditional medicine, functional medicine, nutrition, exercise, and midwifery, to provide the best care for his clients. His personal experience during the birth of his second daughter made him realize the need for more supportive maternal care. In this episode, he discusses the circulating myths and risks women face during pregnancy and how they can build the support village they want for their birth experience. Let this episode be an encouragement against the common narrative of fear women hear...
2024-12-151h 12If Only I Were WiserDeveloping Tools for Emotionally Regulated Parenting + Leading Strong-Willed Children | Wendy SnyderWendy Snyder is a mom of two, certified parenting educator & family life coach, who inspires parents to learn & grow through connection based positive parenting strategies. As the host of The Fresh Start Family Show & Founder of FreshStartFamilyOnline.com, she helps parents ditch the threats, yelling & harsh punishments so they can live life as a joyful & confident parent (with kids that listen & cooperate great!). And that’s exactly what Wendy covers in this episode! How we can respectfully parent, create kind connection, and even love our strong-willed children well. We hope this conversation blesses you and your family and gives yo...
2024-12-081h 00If Only I Were WiserEverything You Wish You Knew as a New Mom: Bleeding Nips, Birth Support + Grace in the Hard | Therese DansbyTherese Dansby has been a wife for 16 years, a mom for 11 years, and an IBCLC for 9 years. She pivoted from NICU nursing to lactation consulting after struggling to nurse her first baby and she loves walking with moms through all the trials and triumphs that come with working through infant feeding and postpartum issues. In this episode, shares all her wisdom on the postpartum experiences no one wants to talk about. Should your nipples bleed while nursing? What questions should you ask when hiring a doula? And incredible simple tips to feel supported and loved in your 4th trimester!
2024-12-0157 minIf Only I Were WiserThe Reality of Full Time Content Creation + Real Life Behind the Screens | Madison JantzenAs a social media consumer, all we usually see are the perfectly polished photos and brand deals— however that’s not the whole truth. Madison not only shares her own personal story to how she found herself in full time content creation, but also some of the not so glamorous moments that come with that. This was such a fun episode getting to hear Madison’s journey, and peek behind the curtain of everything we don’t really consider when it comes to taking content creation as a focused means of income. We hope you hear the word of encourag...
2024-11-251h 01If Only I Were WiserBuilding your Village: How to Find Friends that Love Like Family | Reyna WilsonSometimes we feel like we are back in middle school right? Trying to figure out how to make friends, and not come across as the awkward people we are. As a military family, we have the opportunity of starting over with a new community every 2-3 years. So in this episode, Reyna shares some of her tried and true tips to making rich + real friendships… as a grown up! From tangible practices to meet new people and cultivate the connections you might already have, listen to this episode through the end for a prayer of encouragement! And enjoy the fi...
2024-11-1721 minIf Only I Were WiserRecovering in Confidence: C-Section Healing for Mind + Body | Nicole AlfredNicole Alfred, after healing from her three cesarean births, is dedicated to helping mothers recover physically and mentally from similar experiences. Her whole-person, research-backed approach addresses mothers' deeper needs beyond what Western medicine provides. In this episode we get into the major information gap in serving mothers with c-section births for hopeful healing both emotionally and physically in their post surgery bodies. We provide practical steps to help you feel more connected to your scar, navigate new motherhood, and build confidence for healing, whether your C-section was unexpected or planned. Don’t miss this episode as we talk about th...
2024-11-1053 minIf Only I Were WiserPutting the Puzzle Pieces Together for PCOS + Secondary Infertility | Janet WickenheiserJanet is an FNTP turned infertility detective after her own experience with secondary infertility. Now she loves putting puzzle pieces together for her clients and uses functional blood chemistry, HTMA, and bioressonance scans to do so! In this episode, Janet shares all the ways we might be missing the mark in dialing in our fertility health. We chat about PCOS, how you may have been misdiagnosed (birth control is not the answer) and how to even improve male factor infertility. We hope this episode is an encouragement to all the families in waiting, and gives a new perspective or thi...
2024-10-2749 minIf Only I Were WiserQuitting the "Beauty" Chase + Does Modesty Even Matter? | Addie OverlaAddie is 28 years old, married, and based in Columbus, OH. She currently works full-time in ministry, but was formerly a competitive bodybuilder. God has taught her so much about the beauty of breaking idols, removing the pressure of hustle culture, and just seeking Him above all else. Her passion is to motivate others to better physical, mental, and spiritual health through my social media and podcast ministry called Christ In Me With Addie. In this episode Addie shares the real talk about growing a platform in fitness on social media, and how her convictions on topics like modesty have not o...
2024-10-2051 minIf Only I Were WiserBehind the Brand: Content Creating With Clarity + Creativity | Becca BryceBecca is a wife to her highschool sweetheart, natural minded mama of 3, and a devoted follower of Christ living in Alberta Canada where her family serves in Camp Ministry. Becca owns Sojourn and Soul - a brand strategy and design studio where she collaborates with fellow female business owners and creators to discover what makes them unique and translate that into a visual brand identity. If you’re a content creator, or mama looking to dive in and want to learn all the behind the scene details— Becca is your girl! In this episode, she shares all about color theory...
2024-10-1345 minIf Only I Were WiserAll Things Intimacy: Loving and Serving Your Spouse In + Out of the Bedroom | Reyna + Joseph WilsonWe all know that “s” word that drives many insecurities in the early season of marriage. That’s right… I’m talking about, service. This uncertainty can stem from various factors, including differing expectations and the need to navigate new dynamics in the relationship. Physical intimacy often gets the spotlight in Christian premarital conversations, but many of us crave real wisdom in fostering closeness emotionally and spiritually as well. In this episode, Joseph and Reyna discuss the honest details of building intimacy inside and outside the bedroom, focusing on how to serve your spouse. Tune in for practical tips to enhance...
2024-09-2956 minIf Only I Were WiserA Marriage that Matters: Setting Boundaries When it Stings | Reyna + Joseph Wilson“Did you know that 50% of military marriages end in divorce?” “You really should think about slowing down, you don’t know each other that well…” “Are you sure a baby is what you need right now?” Man, we could go on and on and we’re sure we’re not alone in some of you hearing these phrases in your own story as well! This week on the podcast Joseph joins me in sharing about our testing engagement season, and how we learned to set the foundation of creating boundaries in the areas we would come to need it most. If you’re sing...
2024-09-221h 01If Only I Were WiserObedience Outside your Comfort Zone + Pendulum Swing of "Clean" Living | Katy ThomasKaty is a Jesus follower, wife and mama and sweet friend that really first introduced Reyna into the world of raw milk and beef liver! Her family has since transitioned out of the military and are learning to trust in God’s provision both big and small. Here is her story as she learns balance in real time, and how to even surrender all the “right” things to do in wellness at the foot of the cross! Don’t miss this richly authentic and real talk episode about the reality of wellness living when circumstances leave you unwell.
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2024-09-1556 minIf Only I Were WiserWhen We Should Have Been Wiser: High School Edition | Reyna WilsonLet’s rewind to probably a majority of our cringiest stages of life, second to middle school — high school! In this lighthearted and fun episode, Reyna shares a little bit of her own high school experience and all the things she wish she could go back and share to herself then. Don’t miss this awesome community episode where your submissions of wisdom are shared too, and maybe we can all be a little wiser moving forward!
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2024-09-0818 minIf Only I Were WiserEverything You Ever Wanted to Know About Healthy Hormones | Leisha DrewsLeisha Drews is mom of 3, RN, FDN-P, RCPC and Holistic Hormone Coach and host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast. She believes that as women we can have it ALL when it comes to health and motherhood, and helping women restore energy, balance hormones and feel good in their bodies again is her passion. Hormone balance doesn't have to be overwhelming, and so for this episode, Leisha pulls back the curtain and shares all the things we wish we knew about healthy hormone balance. We touch on hot topics like cortisol’s role in the stress response, detoxing properly, and si...
2024-09-0148 minIf Only I Were WiserDressing for Joy + Living Authentically Against Toxic Positivity | Beth DreyerBeth considers herself a joy sprinkler and an ambassador of fun. She is passionate about giving people permission to be human, and spreading mental, physical, and emotional health everywhere she goes, preferably while eating cookies. Beth has been homeschooling her four kids for 11 years, and has been married to Jake for 17. In this episode we get into the tangible ways to sprinkle joy into your daily life, and how to hold on tight when the storms come in and joy seems like a nice biblical platitude. Don’t miss this episode as we chat about toxic positivity in our cult...
2024-08-2548 minIf Only I Were WiserBreastfeeding Basics: Before + After Baby Is Here | Lindsay StipanovLindsay is a self proclaimed multi passionate woman, but her favorite things are: being a wife, a mama to her two kiddos, and Jesus. She’s an ER nurse, but probably the “crunchiest” ER nurse you’ll meet. After struggling with breastfeeding challenges with her first child, she decided to create a business helping mamas breastfeed their babes through online education and support. In this episode Lindsay helps us bust common breastfeeding myths, really understand if “fed is best,” and how to feel confident in our nursing journeys postpartum!
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2024-08-1848 minIf Only I Were WiserDitching Dogmatic Food Rules for Sustainable Wellness Rhythms | Fallon LeeFallon is a mom to three boys, wife to her college sweetheart, and a kitchen creative turned business owner out of Dallas, TX. She launched Fallon’s Table to help bridge the gap between nutrition, easy kitchen prep, and delicious food! After a long history of restrictive dieting and food sensitivities, Fallon has watched her own health journey go from being limited to seven foods to finding vibrancy and food freedom! In this episode, Fallon encourages and equips us to make the sustainable steps of whole food focused healing, and how to do that confidently without diet culture dogma or...
2024-08-1155 minIf Only I Were WiserHealing On & Off the Pill + Supporting your Cycle Naturally | Kelsie AndersonKelsie is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who specializes in hormone health- specifically supporting women on and transitioning off of birth control. With all clients, she takes a root cause approach to simplifying the complexities of diet culture and the overwhelming space of nutrition to restore the way women approach their health! In this episode, we get into all the things your doctor never told you about birth control, how to focus on healing after the pill, and how to live well WITH your cycle! From post birth control hormones, to how caffeine effects your PMS symptoms — Kelsie covers it...
2024-08-0445 minIf Only I Were WiserGetting Informed + Empowered for your Homebirth | Katelyn FuscoKatelyn Fusco is a homebirth mother, a childbirth educator, and an experienced homebirth attendant. She has seen birth from many angles (literally), and knows the impact this transformative event can have on you, your baby and your entrance into motherhood for the first, second or fifteenth time. This knowledge is what spurred Katelyn to create Happy Homebirth: A brand dedicated to supporting, educating and encouraging homebirth mothers. Through birth stories and expert interviews on the podcast to intimate education and coaching inside of her childbirth education programs, Katelyn's goal is to provide mothers with the tools to empower themselves...
2024-07-2846 minIf Only I Were WiserLeaning into Healing through Heartache + Claiming your Worth | Chrissy PowersChrissy Powers is a licensed marriage and family therapist, embodiment coach, mom, wife, writer and ex mommy blogger. She lives and works in San Diego, CA but also works with people from all over the globe online. Through her personal healing journey she found a passion working with others to help heal from trauma, find their most authentic self, and teach them how to live in their bodies. In this episode, Chrissy emboldens us to hold space for ourselves in healing the heartache in all stages of life. Whether it came from our own childhood, marriage or motherhood — we ca...
2024-07-2149 minIf Only I Were WiserOnboarding Your Spouse to Holistic Living | Reyna + Joseph WilsonYour favorite guest is back! In this episode, Joseph joins me to share about his perspective of the shift of our family into more a more holistic lifestyle. One of the most common questions about “crunchy” families, is how to get your spouse on board! As I have shared on Instagram, our family did not go from Bath and Bodyworks candle hoarders to daily raw liver shots, over night. Tune into this episode to hear how to gently share your passions about holistic swaps, and the best ways to encourage your husband towards “crunchier” choices without being a cringy spouse...
2024-07-1441 minIf Only I Were WiserHope in Healing Endometriosis & Infertility | Laura BellLaura Bell is a wife, mother and multi passionate business owner helping women reclaim their wellness so they can pursue their God given calling. Together with her husband, she lives and runs a homestead in new harmony, AL. In this episode, Laura shares her story of wrestling western medicine for hope in healing from painful periods that led to a brutal infertility battle. Don’t miss this episode to hear how to lean into God’s comfort in seasons of waiting and confusion as well as getting started in the small steps towards truly healing your hormones holistically! And be on...
2024-07-0758 minIf Only I Were WiserPursuing the "Perfect" Body + Protecting your Passions from Insecurity | Jacquilyne KeeneJacquilyne Keene was born in Northern California, but has been a Texan now for over 10 years. She is 26 years old, loves Jesus, has been married to the love of my life for almost 4 years, and have recently started pursuing my passion in health and fitness as my career. Jacqui loved health and fitness since she was 19, and has had my ups and downs in her journey, but has learned so much through my experience and now wants to help other women navigate the craziness as well…thus, Honeycomb Training came to be. Outside of health and fitness, she loves he...
2024-06-3056 minIf Only I Were WiserSurrendering to Suffering, Submission + Biblical Femininity | Heather YarringtonHeather is a 35 year old Catholic Christian military wife and homeschooling mother of 4 kiddos. She is passionate about making faith relatable and accessible to busy women who are seeking holiness through life’s messy moments not despite them. Her podcast, Holy Hot Mess, encourages and exhorts women to find confidence in their faith and their roles in their home and families! In this episode we get into the truth behind biblical submission and the hope that provides for healing in our marriage. We hope this episode is a gentle push towards obedience in the areas we may be struggling to...
2024-06-231h 01If Only I Were WiserBuilding your Body for Baby + Eating your Prenatal | Emmalee ThompsonEmmalee is a Registered Nurse turned holistic practitioner (FDN-P) with a focus on women’s health, hormones, and fertility. She is also a wife, mother of two young children, and passionate about slow, intentional living. Emmalee's journey into the holistic wellness space began with multiple autoimmune diagnoses as a young adult and, after finding healing outside of the western medical system, she opened her practice with the goal of helping other women do the same. In this episode, Emmalee shares why we should be diligent in reading our prenatal nutrition labels and why they may not be as “harmless” as the...
2024-06-1646 minIf Only I Were WiserPreparing for Postpartum: Nourishment, Community & Connection | Holly SteinHolly is a fellow holistic living, kinda crunchy mama with a heart for postpartum nourishment! After her own postpartum experiences and exposure to the book, The First 40 Days, she felt the nudge to create healing meals to all mamas everywhere. And so Holly created Mama Meals in December 2021! In this episode Holly shares her own postpartum experiences as well as the importance of postpartum nutrition, and how true nourishment in all aspects can help the mother feel loved and supported in her healing season. Don’t miss this episode with key tips for a smooth postpartum period, and tangible wa...
2024-06-0946 minIf Only I Were WiserLove as an Action Verb: Refining your Spouse + Marriage | Reyna + Joseph WilsonGet to know Reyna’s better half, her husband, Joseph! Coming up on 5 years of marriage, they share some insight into what has worked to provide healing in their marriage, and what tangible steps to make it strong and healthy! In the episode they share about 3 things they feel like they do differently than other couples, what love really looks like and hard lessons they have learned along the way in this sanctifying process. Listen in for this fun episode on marriage through Joseph and Reyna’s perspective, and how to find more meaning in your marriage!
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2024-06-0235 minIf Only I Were WiserHabits for Health in Your Heart & Home | Heather BrownHeather Brown is a blogger, podcaster, ebook author, and content creator behind the brand My Life Well Loved and Healthy By Heather Brown. She and her college-sweetheart hubby Eric live in Birmingham, AL (where she was born and raised) with their two young boys. She runs her podcast and business with 5 team members, where they daily share ways for young moms to love their life and pursue health in mind, body, and soul. Heather is passionate about sharing the gospel as often as she can and teaching others to take one step toward a healthier life every day. In...
2024-05-2647 minIf Only I Were WiserRed Flags, Greenwashing + Truth Behind Clean Beauty | Becca TetzlaffBecca is a blogger, wife, and dog mom living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Having seen firsthand the benefits of switching to a natural lifestyle herself, she's passionate about helping women make the switch to cleaner beauty, organic skincare, low tox products, and a holistic way of life (without the stress of being perfect about it!). In her spare time, Becca enjoys drinking coffee, hiking with her husband and pup, doing barre workouts, and traveling. In this episode Becca enlightens us with her years of clean beauty wisdom, and explains how we can be conscious consumers when it comes to navigating...
2024-05-1947 minIf Only I Were WiserNourishing your Life + Healing your Gut | Laura LyonsLaura Lyons is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She is the owner of Wild Lyons Wellness and the founder of Wild + Well-Fed Wellness Collective and online course Rewild Your Gut. She is a women’s health nutritionist with a focus on metabolism, hormones and digestion. Her goal is to help women understand their bodies better, take the fear out of food and help women thrive in a world of diet culture and confusion. She is a food first practitioner and helps women conquer their symptoms through mineral balancing, comprehensive lab testing, diet and lifestyle changes. In this episode, Laura exp...
2024-05-1246 minIf Only I Were WiserRestful Foundations for Infant + Child Sleep | Taylor KulikTaylor Kulik is an occupational therapist and holistic sleep specialist who developed a passion for helping new mothers overcome their sleep-related fears and helping them get back to trusting in their intuition. She provides radical re-education about how babies and children should sleep, and offers holistic and responsive sleep support to parents who do not want to sleep train. This episode breaks down all the misconceptions and mismanaged expectations all around infant and child sleep. Not only does Taylor share ways that we can create a foundation of responsive sleep support, but also make that transition smoothly and follow...
2024-05-0551 minIf Only I Were WiserA Word for Mamas Everywhere | Reyna WilsonIn this episode your host, Reyna, shares her pregnancy “surprise” with their son LB and how that experience started to shape her heart with all the voices in motherhood. Listen in to hear some of your own experiences shared through your submissions on the best and worst advice you’ve received in your motherhood journey as well as some tangible reminders to find peace instead of perfection. I hope this episode is a tender encouragement to your heart no matter what your motherhood story looks like, and you can celebrate alongside me for our son’s coming birthday!
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2024-04-2819 minIf Only I Were WiserCreating Healthy Expectations for a Wild Pregnancy + Free Birth | Isabel JonesIsabel Jones is the creator of Your Wild Birth. Her online space is all about creating content for education and inspiration to help you birth in power, find bliss in postpartum, and build a conscious lifestyle in motherhood and marriage. And that’s exactly what we chat about for this episode! Isabel shares her own birth experiences and explains the heart of pregnancy, birth and postpartum outside of the western model and how to do that with peace and confidence.
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2024-04-2148 minIf Only I Were WiserWhen Holistic Health Becomes an Idol | Arianna TuckerArianna is a wife and mom of two beautiful boys! She is passionate about healthy living with balance & seeking the Lord first in all things. In this episode she shares about her influence in the “crunchy sphere” and how she balances holistic expectations in her home alongside the passions God gave her! Tune in for her story on healing and freedom from all the “right” things in holistic health to find peace in exactly where God has her!
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2024-04-1453 minIf Only I Were WiserIntuitive Eating within Divine Design & Diet Culture in the Church | Liesel MaddoxLiesel Maddox is a Registered Dietitian and entrepreneur specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating. Liesel has experience working as a clinical dietitian in inpatient eating disorder treatment centers and currently provides outpatient nutrition counseling to clients in recovery from eating disorders. She started an online business with the mission of helping Christian women break free from diet culture and disordered eating. Liesel provides one-on-one virtual nutrition coaching to help women embrace food freedom and intuitive eating from a faith-based approach. And in this episode, we chat about finding the balance in honoring your body and breaking free from un...
2024-04-0758 minIf Only I Were WiserMaking the Wait Worthwhile | Jordan Lee DooleyJordan Lee Dooley is a two-time national bestselling author of Own Your Everyday and Embrace Your Almost, host of the top-rated SHE podcast, and founder of two companies: The Own It Academy and SoulScripts. Her trajectory began with a small Etsy shop in college, which quickly grew into so much more. With her books, programs, podcast, and other resources, her mission is to help women walk out their calling while prioritizing grace-based holistic living. She has been featured in places like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, USA Today, SUCCESS Magazine's 30 Under 30 List, and more. Jordan and her husband Matt are bio...
2024-03-3152 minIf Only I Were WiserFeeding Your Feminine Physiology in Body + Soul | Paris SimpsonParis is passionate about guiding women in reclaiming radical, embodied, & empowered feminine wellness. From embracing the ancestral wisdom & healing medicine we are donned with to exuding that within ourselves, our homes, & our circle of influence, her heart is to mirror back to women how to truly live within that vitality-body, mind, & spirit. In this episode, Paris shares her all encompassing approach to rewilding women, nourishing with proper protein, and how to find freedom in feminine physiology.
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2024-03-2459 minIf Only I Were WiserBreaking Free from the Sickcare System | Elizabeth ParsonsElizabeth Parsons - best known on Instagram as Purely Parsons- is a follower of Christ, wife, and mother to 5. She worked as a pediatric RN in the hospital setting for 9 years before coming home full time in 2020. She is a voice in the health and wellness space and is passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their health and the health of their families. In this episode, she shares her experience both as a mom and nurse to educate others to pursue natural alternatives and provides tangible tips to building your own holistic medicine cabinet!
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2024-03-1755 minIf Only I Were WiserHow Women Should Train + Eat to Thrive Over Time | Kelsee MooreKelsee Moore is a strength and conditioning coach for Air Force Special Warfare, owner/creator of Moore & Company, US Army Reserve officer and military spouse. Her small business, Moore & Company, provides remote workout memberships for women who previously had a poor relationship with exercise and nutrition. She uses holistic techniques, God-centered discussions, and her experience as a professional strength and conditioning coach to guide her conversations to improve health, fertility and vitality in her clients. And that’s exactly what Kelsee does and more in this conversation! We chat about creatine, creating healthy strength training schedules with proper nourishment, an...
2024-03-1050 minIf Only I Were WiserTallow Talks + Trusting God for a MiracleMeet Brit Richards: wife, mother of two, and a visionary entrepreneur who serves as the CEO of SMEAR, her pioneering holistic skincare company. With decades of experience in the beauty industry and a passion for clean living, she’s created a solution to toxic skincare that serves the entire family with beneficial ingredients and prioritizes sustainability. Through SMEAR, Brit empowers families to navigate product choices and understand bioaccumulative toxins. Beyond work, she enjoys spending lots of time with family talking about Jesus, building community with friends and family, enjoys a good cup of coffee, and talking all things birth-stories. Th...
2024-03-0349 minIf Only I Were WiserHow to Stop Outsourcing Your Life Skills + Become a Confident Consumer | Liz HaselmayerLiz Haselmayer, the founder of Homegrown Education, is empowering families to embrace real food. She believes the best way to nourish the body is through simple, nutrient-dense foods. After spending over a decade undernourished, Liz has made it her mission to spread the message of food freedom through accurate food education. She has written several real-food-based resources including children's nutrition curricula, a breakfast and dinner meal plan, the Real Food Guide, and a regenerative farm-based coloring book. Liz and her husband also host The Homegrown Podcast where they aim to share the truth behind food and farming. There's no holi...
2024-02-2559 minIf Only I Were WiserWhat Food Freedom Actually Looks Like | Adison BarnhartAdison Barnhart, a registered dietician with a focus in eating disorder recovery, returns to the show to share more wisdom on the process of healing from disordered eating patterns and myth busting in recovery. In this episode we talk about tangible steps and common troubles that women face after disordered eating behaviors. Adison lay’s out weight loss’ place in the intuitive eating conversation, how to have grace for yourself in the process and honoring your body through stressful seasons.
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2024-02-1855 minIf Only I Were WiserRelearning + Returning to Primal Movement | Bam LionheartBam Lionheart has been a movement coach for over 8 years. He has experience in gymnastics, football, jiu jitsu, wrestling, boxing, may Thai, MMA, CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting, endurance running, endurance swimming, climbing, yoga, and modern dance. His goal is to give his clients freedom through movement by eliminating pain, in depth movement education, and reintegrating natural movement patterns. In this episode we go into returning to natural movement patterns, aligning our cycles with our primal postures, and creating body awareness that brings confidence to our movement no matter the season or stage of life.
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2024-02-111h 02
If Only I Were WiserIntentional Intimacy + Power of Fertility Awareness Method | Nina BoyceNina Boyce is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Health Coach who teaches women to prevent pregnancy hormone-free and with 99% accuracy. Her online coaching program, LUNA, focuses on helping clients transition off birth control, support their natural hormones, and prevent pregnancy with the Fertility Awareness Method. Nina takes a holistic approach - focusing on nutrition, cycle charting, and lifestyle modifications to help her clients achieve their desired goals. She is also the host of the Healing Hormones Podcast, where she interviews leading women in the world of menstrual health. In our episode Nina busts the myths surrounding FAM, tips...
2024-02-0441 min
If Only I Were WiserTrue Healthy Stewardship in a Skewed Wellness Culture | Clara CollieClara is a dietitian, personal trainer, and founder of Redemptive Health, an online wellness practice where she offers 1:1 coaching and group membership to help women create simple, sustainable habits to improve their health, steward their body, and become the best version of themselves. She lives in Asheville with her husband and can usually be found re-reading the same 10 books, hiking in the woods, or piddling around in the yard. In this episode Clara shares a little bit about the start and growth of her own wellness story, and how we can each take steps towards creating true healthy body ste...
2024-01-2842 minIf Only I Were WiserWhen Divinity Encounters Human Suffering + Mental Illness As A Christian | Gabby WilkinsonGabby Wilkinson is a seminary student who has been working in ministry since 2014. At Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, Gabby is studying the intersectionality of mental illness and Christianity through the lens of church trauma and is working to make this area of focus the driving force of her vocation. She recently started a brand that was birthed out of this study called “Dear God, I’m Sad.” The mission of “Dear God, I’m Sad” is to craft a healthier & more holistic relationship between mental illness & Christianity through reflection, investigation, & exploration with the hopes of destigmatizing mental illness...
2024-01-2157 min
Finding HopeBreaking Free From Crunchy Culture with Reyna WilsonWelcome to another uplifting episode of "Finding Hope," I'm your host, Laura Bell. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with the inspiring Reyna Wilson, a military wife and mother who turned her quest for wellness during pregnancy into a mission to help other women. Reyna, a certified pre/postnatal trainer and health coach, shares her journey through the overwhelming world of wellness information, military healthcare, and full-time ministry to create a restful space for women navigating similar paths.
In today’s episode, “Finding Hope with Reyna Wilson,” we dive deep into the issues of crunchy cultur...
2024-01-1845 minIf Only I Were WiserAdrenal Cocktails, Sugar "Addictions" + Actually Healing your Metabolism | Kate DeeringFor over 25 years Kate have been involved in the health and fitness industry helping men and women of all ages achieve optimal health and wellness. Her practice is based on a holistic approach to health and wellness by looking at the entirety of a person’s well-being. A person’s well-being includes diet, stress, exercise, posture, sleep, digestion, hormones, mind-set and lifestyle. Kate's expertise is based on certifications as a CHEK Exercise Coach, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach 2, Olympic Lifting Coach, Z-health Practitioner (neurology) and Certified Nutritional Consultant. In this episode, Kate bust's all the metabolism misconceptions in the fitness and wellne...
2024-01-1452 minIf Only I Were WiserWeight Loss, Fat Loss + Balance in New Life Stages | Jordan SyattElite Powerlifter, Precision Nutrition & Westside Barbell Certified coach, Jordan Syatt is well known for having been Gary Vaynerchuk’s personal trainer. Jordan began Syatt Fitness, his online fitness coaching business, from his dorm at the University of Delaware in 2011 and has become one of the industry’s leading experts in strength training, nutrition, and behavioral psychology. One of the only people in the world to deadlift 4x his own body weight, Jordan's work has been featured all over the world including a variety of media publications such as CNN, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, Men's Health Magazine, Men’s Fitnes...
2024-01-0753 min
If Only I Were WiserKissing Imposter Syndrome, Crunchy Culture + Girl Boss Labels Goodbye | Blake GuichetBlake Guichet is a writer and founder of the Crappy Christian Co., which aims to teach women how to use their God-given gifts for the Kingdom. She is the host of the popular podcast Confessions of a Crappy Christian—a weekly show that specializes in conversations with guests about their passions, struggles, and all the things they aren’t sure they can talk about. Blake is a proud Enneagram 8, American history buff, and playlist enthusiast, and her primary goal in all aspects of her ministry is to tell the truth while always pointing people to Jesus. In this episode we c...
2023-12-0347 minIf Only I Were WiserBalancing the Battle of Conventional & Alternative Medicine | Kristen Van GilseKristen is a trained graphic designer and photographer turned holistic health guru after going through an autoimmune disease that began in 2018. She is married to her med student husband, Nick, and they live in Indianapolis with their 1 year old daughter. In this episode we chat about what life has looked like since healing from mold illness and a severe autoimmune disorder that unfortunately started on her honeymoon. Kristen shares her family's experience with healing from mold, and what it has looked like to heal her autoimmunity on her own as her husband begins his own training to become a d...
2023-11-2656 minIf Only I Were WiserFinding Feminine Freedom + Living like a Proverbs 31 Woman | Annika DudenAnnika is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She is a women’s health nutritionist specializing in the HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis), cookbook author, and recipe developer. Her goal is to help women return to the way God designed them to eat and live. In a world where diet culture and being skinny is valued over true health and wellness, her purpose is to show women how much more there is to life when they break through the lies and get back to their purpose. In this episode, Annika breaks down what true femininity looks like through Proverbs 31 instead of...
2023-11-1949 min
If Only I Were WiserMaking Truth Tangible | Phylicia MasonheimerPhylicia Masonheimer is the author of the nationally bestselling books Stop Calling Me Beautiful (2020) and The Flirtation Experiment (2021), host of Verity Podcast (reached 1 million downloads in Nov. 2021), and CEO of Every Woman a Theologian. She lives in northern Michigan with her husband, Josh, and three children. Phylicia's heart is to help discern truth, create confidence in what (or really who) you believe in, and live with your faith on display, and that is exactly what we covered in this episode. She believes every woman should be a theologian, no matter the stage of life and how to create healthy...
2023-11-1248 minIf Only I Were WiserCreating Contentment in Chaos | Reyna WilsonIn this episode, I take you right into one of the funniest experiences I've had to date. We dive into how my driving instructor having an accident mid driving lesson, mirrors how we can approach creating habits for contentment in the crappy seasons of life. Our community sent in some of the ways they struggle in finding contentment in chaos, and how sometimes christian communities fail to provide true support in suffering. Listen in to hear how you can create tangible steps forward towards peace in pain.
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2023-11-0517 min
If Only I Were WiserBoycotting Bounce Back Culture as a New Mama | Bailey TurnerBailey Turner, is a 25-year old fitness entrepreneur. She is married to her husband Zachary & has two morkie puppies (Ziggy & Jax). Bailey is on here motherhood journey after she gave birth to her rainbow baby girl, Marlow Marie! They currently reside in southern Utah but are both born and raised in the Midwest (a small WI town to be exact)! Bailey uses her platform to share the real & raws of motherhood, as well as tips & tricks to starting your fitness journey & living a healthy balanced lifestyle. And that is exactly what we cover in this episode! Bailey lays out...
2023-10-2949 minIf Only I Were WiserGrowing from the Ashes of your Story + Giving Grief Room to Heal | Tori HeinTori is a down to earth communicator, coach, and Bible teacher who engages people with her authenticity, humor, and passion for God and His word. Whether on stage speaking, coaching her clients, or sitting snuggled on a couch with a friend, her goal is to move others toward God in their story and live for eternity, now. Her journey as a work-from-home mom began in support of her husband, Matt, and his traveling band, I AM THEY. After almost a decade-long career in online sales and health coaching, while also balancing motherhood, ministry, and homeschooling, Tori felt herself reaching a poi...
2023-10-221h 02
If Only I Were WiserReal Talk About Real Life in Your 20s | Laura AllenLaura is a 25 year old non-profit fundraiser and podcaster living in Austin, TX. Laura hosts a podcast called Almost Somebody Podcast, where she helps listeners find their next right step, reminding them that they are Already Somebody. The podcast was born out of God's faithfulness to her and hopes that she can meet listeners with hope and help, wherever they are right now. In this episode we had a blast talking about all things beautiful and hard about doing adult life in your 20s after a world shut down. LA shares her incredible story about how she's fought for t...
2023-10-211h 02
If Only I Were WiserRacial Discrimination + Gender Inequality in Healthcare | Natosha AshNatosha Ash is a dedicated and passionate health and wellness advocate with a unique background in genetics and genomics, naturopathic medicine, and nutrigenomics. Her deep knowledge of these subjects has given her a holistic perspective on health and wellness that she shares freely with her community. As someone who understands the importance of using science and nature to promote optimal health, Natosha has made it her life's work to share her knowledge with others. Her mastery in Genetics and Genomics allows her to look at health and wellness from a unique angle, and she leverages this knowledge to promote...
2023-10-0858 minIf Only I Were WiserFeeling, Dealing, Healing & Losing Toxicity in Life | Shawna HolmanShawna is the founder and owner of A Little Less Toxic, follower of Jesus, wife to Damien, mother to two littles, a devoted credentialed teacher now serving and educating her children at home as well as her online community. After battling chronic health issues for many years that nearly cost her life, she decided it was time to try something different that would have a lasting impact. Through intentional and mindful changes over time, she began a journey that left her pain free for the first time in several years. We break down all of that and more in...
2023-10-0150 min
If Only I Were WiserFierce Faith, Foster Parenting + Cancel Culture Drama | Brittany Dawn NelsonBrittany Dawn is a born and raised Texan, wife, foster mom, and founder of She Lives Freed. In 2019, she had a radical, unexplainable incomprehensible encounter with Jesus that would forever change her life. Since that night, no aspect of her life has looked the same. She has walked through excruciating seasons of pruning, navigated divorce, miscarriage, walked through the flames of cancel culture, faced hardship, and found herself broken amidst heartbreak. Yet through every high and low, can confidently say that her constant has been Jesus. In this episode we openly talk about some of the toxic aspects to t...
2023-06-251h 00
If Only I Were WiserCreating Healthy Attachment + Gentle Parenting | Grace BoggsGrace is a fellow "crunchy" mama with a heart and passion for loving other mamas well. She is currently pursuing her masters in counseling while raising her two sons alongside her rockstar husband, Matt. In this episode Grace shares a little bit about her own journey in motherhood from postpartum depression to labor trauma, and the transition from one babe to two. We chat about how her own faith and a gospel perspective changes the way she approaches her family, and evidence based research stemming from attachment theory, to create a loving environment for her children to grow. We...
2023-06-181h 04
If Only I Were WiserGoing from Nurse to Patient in Western Medicine | Breanna WhiteBreanna White received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Texas Christian University. She is a Registered Nurse on a antepartum/postpartum unit in Cincinnati, OH where she lives with her husband, Caydn, two labrador retrievers, Mojo and Findlay, and is expecting her twin boys later this spring. In this episode Brea shares her own journey into motherhood after miscarriage, what it's been like to work in western medicine with her own more holistic medicine convictions, and how her perspective has shifted since being in the bed versus the bedside during her twin pregnancy. We cover ways that we...
2023-06-1146 minIf Only I Were WiserHomeless, Healing + Hope Through the Hard | Reyna WilsonWelcome to the first solo episode of the If Only I Were Wiser Podcast! In this episode, I share a piece of my story I've never formally shared before, as well as parts of your own stories that you submitted to spread encouragement and truth. This was such a special episode to put together, and I am so thankful for this growing community! Listen in, share your thoughts in the reviews, and hear how some of your own navigate finding hope in the hard moments of life.
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2023-06-0423 min
If Only I Were WiserBirth Control Brainwashing + Hormonal Nutrition l Nicole BendayanNicole Bendayan is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Women's Health Expert that has a passion for educating women on holistic menstrual health. She uses informative, easy to understand, and uplifting content to help her audience of over 900,000 incredible humans combined learn how to optimize their health and live in tune with their cycles. Founder of the digital education platform, The Sync Society Academy and co founder of Sync’d Supplements, Nicole strives to educate, empower, embolden, & elevate the lives of her community so that women everywhere can experience symptomless cycles, be active participants in their health care and feel connected to...
2023-05-281h 04
If Only I Were WiserBreaking up with your Emotional Baggage + Spiritual Healing l Alisha BanksAlisha Banks is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and IHP who specializes in women’s health including fertility and postpartum care. Alisha is a believer, wife and mother of two beautiful little girls ages 2 and 3. After a severe reaction to Provera in 2013, she has been treating her body naturally from home. Her mission is empower women with knowledge and insight on how their bodies were created to heal. She offers functional medicine labs, bio energetic scans and holistic health & business coaching both in person in Rochester NY and virtually around the world. In this episode Alisha shares the beau...
2023-05-211h 11
If Only I Were WiserPoop, Painful Sex & Preparing for Pregnancy + Postpartum | Dr. Rachel FritzOriginally from Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Rachel Fritz grew up playing soccer and softball, which developed her passion for rehabilitation and physical therapy. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology from Texas Christian University, and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. As she progressed through the curriculum, Rachel came to realize the importance of pelvic floor rehabilitation and the impact dysfunction can have on day-to-day life. She continued her education in the realm of pelvic therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association Section on Pelvic Health, and throughout her clinical rotations. In...
2023-05-141h 06
If Only I Were WiserKeeping Mold in Mind for Creating a Healthy Home | PJ HarlowPJ Harlow is the founder & CEO of PJ Harlow Wellness, Inc. She is a certified holistic health practitioner & a virtual, holistic mold consultant specialized in working with environmentally sensitive & symptomatic individuals. These tools and techniques work to reestablish a strong, home-health foundation, providing the framework to reduce inflammation, restore immunity and recreate vitality & harmony within our homes. In this episode we chat about all things mold from PJ's personal health story, the reality of fungi like The Last of Us, and how we can be wise in making sure our body's and homes are healthiest with mold in mind.
2023-05-071h 12
If Only I Were WiserWhen You Have Nothing Left to Give + Living Lighter l Robin MeadowsRobin Meadows, wife of one, mom of many, was married to the love of her life for 48 years. Together, they raised and home educated their seven children in rural Oklahoma. She is proud Mimi to 25 grands! Robin knows just how overwhelming motherhood can be and has written Bible plans featured on the Bible app, YouVersion, and has published 3 books, available on Amazon. Her hope is that by sharing her experiences, other mothers will be encouraged to cling to Jesus and serve their families with joy. This conversation was so sweet with so many truths about finding joy in the tough...
2023-02-1955 min
If Only I Were WiserMilitary, Motherhood, Miscarriage + Truths I Needed to Hear l Rachel Awtrey*Content Warning: Miscarriage and Loss*
Rachel Awtrey is an online encourager and podcaster in Birmingham, AL. She spends most of her time connecting with her friends online encouraging them to seek Jesus in small and large ways. She is the host of the Behind the Bliss, a top-rated podcast, which creates space for women to share stories and their reality of what life is really like behind the bliss so that others might experience an “oh yeah, me too” moment. In today's sweet convo she shares about what life has looked like for her as a fellow mili...
2023-02-1249 min
If Only I Were WiserHow to be Less Stressy + Depressy by Healing Intentionally l Allie Archer*Content Warning: Mental Illness + Trauma Processing*
Allie received her Bachelor of Science in Youth Advocacy from Texas Christian University and graduated with her Masters in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. She works with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions and self-esteem issues. Allie is trained in EMDR and is passionate about working with clients who have experienced trauma, abuse and PTSD. Allie enjoys working with young pre-marital and married couples. She is also trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and has clinical experience in non-profit and private practice settings. In this episode she shares...
2023-02-0559 min
If Only I Were WiserBeautiful Mess of Breaking in Boundaries l Jacy MillerJacy Miller is a wife, mother, real estate professional, and amazing friend! Together with her husband, Landen, she shares about the work of healing from generational trauma through prayer, managing healthy expectations through the stages of life, seeking professional support and building community accountability. In this episode, Jacy shares her own story of healing from broken relationships as a child and how she navigates setting boundaries in marriage and motherhood in light of a faith based perspective.
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2023-01-2959 min
If Only I Were WiserBroken from Bodybuilding to Food Freedom l Adison Barnhart*Content Warning: Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating Patterns*
Adison Barnhart, a registered dietician, shares her story about how she found healing after walking away from the body building community after claiming a professional body building title. Throughout the conversation we cover her transition from ultimate food restriction to intuitive eating for herself and how she now facilitates that for others. She shares all the good, bad, and ugly behind getting stage ready and what that meant for her mental and physical, and emotional health.
Listen to hear how we can all fight the lie to always s...
2023-01-2252 min
If Only I Were WiserCreating Confidence in your Cycle and Fitness Routine l Courtney BabilyaLearn how to take your fitness routine, health journey and overall lifestyle to the next level by transitioning to cyclical living with advice from Courtney Babilya. Courtney shares her wellness journey in the transition out of ER nursing to building her pioneer course in cyclical fitness foundations. In this episode we chat about learning the basics to your feminine rhythms, period talks with your toddlers, the tension in women's athletics and more! If you want to optimize your lifestyle and honor your hormones by finding freedom back in your body, you won't want to miss this episode.
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2023-01-1559 min
If Only I Were WiserAll Things Skin Health + Glowing from the Inside Out l Rachel DraperRachel shares her own wellness story in her battle with chronic fatigue and inflammation, hypothyroidism, and poor skin health. After working with a functional medicine practitioner, she found relief from so many health issues which encouraged her to pursue her own IHP licensing to add root cause protocol to her beauty practice. In this episode, Rachel shares all the things your dermatologist never told you about healing your acne, inflammation, and really learning to glow from the inside out. Listen to learn more about how to support your skin's natural microbiome, and what products Rachel recommends that actually care f...
2023-01-151h 01
If Only I Were WiserWelcome to Wellness with Reyna WilsonHey friends! Welcome to the If Only I Were Wiser Podcast, I am so overwhelmed with gratitude to introduce myself to you! In this episode, I share a little bit about my wellness journey, my family, and what this space will look like as these conversations + community grows!
My passion and vision for creating a space where we can share wisdom on many different health subjects, in the midst of real life wellness journeys, has finally come to fruition. As we share about what sciences and social media has to say about different diets, workout programs or...
2023-01-1304 min
Those Murder Girls PodcastIN THE VAULT - Jesse Wilson - Buckeye, ArizonaARCHIVE - This is an archived episode that was recorded by Reyna and Marie in the original podcast format. In 2022 Reyna became the solo host of Those Murder Girls Podcast beginning with episode #84.A 10-year-old adoptive boy slips out his window in the middle of the night and is never seen again, that is until his remains were uncovered in the rural Arizona desert. What happened to Jesse Wilson?
2021-04-2325 min