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267. Why Faith and Functional Health Belong Together

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Have you ever felt like your faith journey and your health journey were running on parallel tracks—but not fully connected?
In this episode of Aligned Vitality, Tanya shares the heart behind the evolution of her work—from Christian life coaching and leadership conversations into functional health and stress recovery for midlife women.
If you’ve noticed a shift toward topics like hormones, cortisol, nervous system regulation, and functional lab testing, this episode explains why it’s not a pivot—but a natural evolution.
Tanya explores how chronic stress—especially stress rooted in people-pleasing, over-functioning, anxiety, and control—impacts the body physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She shares how faith-rooted surrender and functional health strategies work together to support the body’s God-designed ability to heal.
This conversation is for high-capacity midlife women who are exhausted from pushing through, carrying too much, and feeling like rest has to be earned.
Inside this episode:
Why chronic stress is at the root of many midlife health struggles
How people-pleasing and approval-seeking affect hormones and the nervous system
Why functional health and Christian life coaching belong together
The connection between surrender, safety, and healing
What “aligned vitality” really means in this season
If you’re tired of living in survival mode and ready to heal from the inside out—body and spirit—this episode will meet you right where you are.
I hope this episode blesses you!
Xoxo,
Tanya
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3 Ways To Connect With Me:
1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching
 
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266. Integrity Over Approval: The Leadership Shift That Changes Everything

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What if your leadership exhaustion isn’t from workload — but from misalignment?
In this powerful episode, Tanya Engesether explores the connection between integrity, authenticity, and sustainable leadership. Drawing from personal experience as a healthcare leader, she shares how people-pleasing, over-functioning, and fear-based decision-making quietly pull leaders out of alignment — and how returning to core values can restore clarity, peace, and energy.
You’ll learn why authenticity in leadership isn’t about oversharing or emotional transparency, but about alignment between your values, decisions, and boundaries. Tanya also shares the practical routines that help her stay grounded during difficult conversations and high-pressure moments, plus one simple question that can transform the way you lead.
If you're a professional woman in leadership who feels stretched thin, responsible for everyone, and quietly exhausted — this episode is your permission slip to lead from wholeness instead of pressure.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What authenticity really looks like in leadership
How misalignment leads to burnout, decision fatigue, and emotional exhaustion
Why “regulation before reaction” is key to grounded leadership
The role of boundaries in authentic leadership
How faith-informed reflection supports emotional steadiness
How to recognize when you’re leading from approval instead of integrity
The leadership question that brings instant clarity
Key Takeaway: Authentic leadership isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what aligns.
I hope this episode blesses you!
Xoxo,
Tanya
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3 Ways To Connect With Me:
1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching
 
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"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 
 
If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.
 
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Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

265. Don’t Let the Enemy Win the Battle of Your Mind in a Divided World

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This episode wasn’t planned — but it felt necessary.
There is so much unrest, division, and emotional intensity in our world right now. Many Christians are feeling the weight of it — wanting to respond with wisdom, compassion, and truth, yet feeling pulled into anxiety, confusion, and mental turmoil.
In this episode, I talk about the real battlefield: the mind.
We explore how the enemy often works through confusion, fear, and emotional activation — and how God’s Spirit leads with peace, clarity, and steady conviction. I share how to discern what is truly “of God” versus what may sound good emotionally but doesn’t align with His character or truth.
We talk about:
Why confusion and chaos are not from God
How the enemy mimics “good” by twisting truth
Why peace is a spiritual and emotional discernment tool
How to filter your thoughts and reactions in times of division
The difference between conviction and emotional pressure
Why you don’t have to carry the weight of the world
How to return to stillness and trust when your mind feels overwhelmed
This episode is an invitation to step out of the whirlwind and back into God’s presence — where peace guards the heart and mind.
You don’t have to win every argument. You don’t have to carry every issue. You can choose peace.
I hope this episode blesses you!
Xoxo,
Tanya
Episode Resources:
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My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary
My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether
*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.
3 Ways To Connect With Me:
1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching
 
2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community
 
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"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 
 
If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.
 
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Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

264. The Next Right Step: Moving Forward Without Overwhelm

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When life feels uncertain, we often crave clarity before we move. We want the full plan, reassurance, and confidence before taking action. But Scripture offers a different invitation—one rooted in trust, not certainty.
In this episode, I talk about what it means to take the next right step without overwhelm, urgency, or pressure to figure everything out. We explore how God often leads us incrementally, why small, faithful steps matter, and how both our faith and our nervous systems respond best to gentle forward movement.
In this episode, I share:
Why overwhelm often comes from trying to see too far ahead
What Scripture teaches about God lighting the next step, not the whole path
The difference between fear-driven action and faith-rooted movement
How nervous system regulation supports sustainable decision-making
Why obedience is often quiet, unspectacular, and deeply faithful
How to release the pressure to “get it right”
Gentle reflection questions to help discern your next step
You don’t need the whole plan. You don’t need perfect clarity. You just need to take the next right step—with trust.
I hope this episode blesses you!
Xoxo,
Tanya
Episode Resources:
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My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary
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*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.
3 Ways To Connect With Me:
1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching
 
2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community
 
3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact
 
"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 
 
If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.
 
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Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

263. Boundaries, Energy, and Emotional Stewardship

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Boundaries can feel uncomfortable—especially for women of faith who genuinely care, serve, and lead with heart. But what if boundaries aren’t a lack of love… what if they’re an act of stewardship?
In this episode, I explore why so many midlife women struggle with boundaries and emotional over-responsibility, and how Scripture invites us to protect what God has entrusted to us—our energy, our peace, and our capacity to lead well.
We talk about:
Why boundaries feel especially hard for faith-filled women
The difference between compassion and over-functioning
What Scripture says about personal responsibility and stewardship
How Jesus modeled discernment and boundaries—even with good needs
Why weak boundaries keep the nervous system stuck in stress mode
How midlife makes the cost of boundary-less living more obvious
Practical, calm ways to set boundaries without guilt or conflict
This episode is an invitation to release what was never yours to carry and to trust God with what you can’t control.
Protecting your energy isn’t selfish. It’s faithful.
 
I hope this episode blesses you!
Xoxo,
Tanya
Episode Resources:
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My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary
My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether
*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.
3 Ways To Connect With Me:
1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching
 
2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community
 
3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact
 
"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 
 
If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.
 
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Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

262. Stillness Is Strength: Why Regulating Your Nervous System Changes Everything

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We often equate strength with pushing through, staying busy, and holding it all together. But Scripture — and our bodies — tell a very different story.
In this episode, I explore why stillness is not weakness, but strength — spiritually, emotionally, and physically. We look at nervous system regulation not just as a wellness strategy, but as a spiritual practice, modeled by Jesus Himself.
For many midlife women — especially leaders, caregivers, and high-capacity women — stillness can feel uncomfortable. When we slow down, emotions surface, fatigue becomes obvious, and the illusion of control fades. But Scripture invites us to quietness and trust, not striving.
In this episode, I share:
Why stillness feels so difficult for anxious and over-functioning women
How Scripture repeatedly links quietness, rest, and trust with strength
What the nervous system is and how it responds to chronic stress
Why prayer and rest can feel hard when the body doesn’t feel safe
How Jesus modeled rhythms of withdrawal and restoration
Why midlife amplifies nervous system overload
How God’s peace “guards” our hearts and minds (Philippians 4:6–7, NIV)
Practical, real-life ways to practice stillness without adding pressure
This episode is an invitation — not an assignment — to let your body and soul experience safety in God’s presence again.
Stillness is not weakness. It is where clarity, discernment, and peace are restored.
I hope this episode blesses you!
Xoxo,
Tanya
Episode Resources:
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My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary
My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether
*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.
3 Ways To Connect With Me:
1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching
 
2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community
 
3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact
 
"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 
 
If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.
 
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Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

261. When Something Feels Off: Recognizing Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Misalignment

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Have you ever struggled to explain it, but you just know something feels off?
You’re functioning. You’re showing up. You’re doing what needs to be done. And yet, beneath the surface, there’s a quiet heaviness, fatigue, irritability, or restlessness that won’t fully settle.
In this episode, I talk about why that feeling isn’t failure — it’s information.
Through a faith-centered and functional wellness lens, we explore how misalignment shows up spiritually, emotionally, and physically, especially for midlife women who lead, care deeply, and carry a lot of responsibility.
In this episode, I share:
Why misalignment is often subtle and builds slowly over time
How Scripture affirms the importance of paying attention to what’s happening inside us
What spiritual misalignment looks like (and why it’s not a lack of faith)
How emotional over-responsibility contributes to exhaustion and resentment
Why the body often speaks before the mind catches up
How chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation show up physically
Why midlife amplifies feelings of being “off”
How misalignment is an invitation from God, not an accusation
Gentle reflection questions to help you discern where realignment may be needed
This episode is for women who are tired of pushing through and ready to listen — to their bodies, their hearts, and God’s gentle guidance.
Misalignment isn’t a failure. It’s often the beginning of wisdom.
I hope this episode blesses you!
Xoxo,
Tanya
Episode Resources:
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My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary
My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether
*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.
3 Ways To Connect With Me:
1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching
 
2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community
 
3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact
 
"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 
 
If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.
 
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Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

260. From Resolution to Alignment: Entering the New Year with Peace, Not Pressure

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The space between Christmas and the New Year feels different, doesn’t it? The celebrations have quieted, the calendar hasn’t fully filled back up yet, and there’s often a gentle tension in the air—reflection mixed with expectation.
In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause with me.
Instead of rushing into resolutions or pressure-filled goals, we explore a gentler, more sustainable way to enter the New Year—one rooted in alignment, not performance.
In this conversation, I talk about:
Why traditional New Year’s resolutions often leave women discouraged and exhausted
The difference between resolution and alignment—and why it matters in midlife
How Scripture invites us into quietness, trust, and ordered steps rather than urgency
Why January burnout is so common from a functional health perspective
The importance of nervous system regulation before real change can happen
Reflection questions to help you discern what God may be inviting you into this season
Three simple anchors for the New Year: one word, one practice, and one boundary
This episode is especially for women who are tired of striving, tired of fixing themselves, and ready to live from a place of peace, clarity, and trust in God’s timing.
You don’t need to reinvent yourself this year. You don’t need to rush. You are invited to align.
 
I hope this episode blesses you!
Xoxo,
Tanya
Episode Resources:
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My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary
My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether
*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.
3 Ways To Connect With Me:
1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching
 
2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community
 
3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact
 
"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 
 
If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.
 
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Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

259. The Christmas We’re Chasing vs. the Christ We’re Missing

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Christmas week has a way of stirring both joy and anxiety—often at the same time. In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause with me and gently reflect on the tension so many of us feel during the holidays: the Christmas we’re chasing versus the Christ we’re longing for.
As women—especially midlife women who lead, care, and carry a lot—we often find ourselves managing Christmas instead of receiving it. Somewhere between the to-do lists, the expectations, and the desire to make the season meaningful for everyone else, we can quietly miss the peace that was promised to us.
In this episode, I explore:
Why holiday anxiety is so common (and why it doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you)
How the first Christmas was anything but calm or controlled—and why that matters
The difference between performing Christmas and receiving Christ
The theology of presence over performance and Emmanuel—God with us
How holiday busyness impacts the nervous system, sleep, hormones, and stress levels
Practical, grace-filled strategies to reduce anxiety and cultivate peace this Christmas week
This conversation is an invitation to stop striving for a feeling and instead receive the gift that has already been given. You don’t have to create peace—Christ already came to bring it.
If Christmas feels heavy, rushed, or emotionally complex this year, I hope this episode feels like a gentle exhale and a reminder that God meets us right where we are.
I hope this episode blesses you!
Xoxo,
Tanya
Episode Resources:
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My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary
My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether
*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.
3 Ways To Connect With Me:
1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching
 
2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community
 
3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact
 
"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 
 
If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.
 
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Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

258. When Worry Makes You Sick 🤮: A Functional + Faith Approach to Casting Our Cares on God

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If you’ve ever struggled with worry — especially the 3 a.m., heart-racing, mind-spinning kind — this episode is going to speak right to your soul. I’m opening up about my own recent battle with worry, particularly around my adult son and the challenges he’s been facing. Even as a woman who loves the Lord and trusts Him deeply, I’ve found myself waking up anxious and carrying emotional weight that was never mine to hold alone.
In this episode, I walk through:
✨ What Scripture actually says about worry — with grace, not shame ✨ The tension between faith and fear, and why both show up in the lives of believers ✨ The functional health side of worry: cortisol, hormones, digestion, sleep, the nervous system, and why worry affects your whole body ✨ Why midlife women feel worry more intensely (hello hormones + responsibility + emotional labor) ✨ The surprising ways God designed spiritual practices to regulate our physiology ✨ Practical tools to interrupt worry using both faith and functional wellness ✨ A heartfelt encouragement to anyone who loves deeply and is tired of trying to carry the weight of it all
This episode blends Scripture, neuroscience, physiology, emotional health, and the tender compassion of God toward women who are doing the best they can while holding a lot of responsibility. If you're a midlife woman navigating leadership, motherhood, faith, and your own wellbeing — you will feel so seen in this conversation.
Listen in and let your nervous system take a breath… not because everything in life is certain, but because God is already in every moment we’re so afraid of.
 
I hope this episode blesses you!
Xoxo,
Tanya
Episode Resources:
Episode Catalog
 
My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary
My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether
*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.
3 Ways To Connect With Me:
1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching
 
2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community
 
3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact
 
"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" 
 
If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.
 
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Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.