Aligned Vitality | Midlife Leaders, Perimenopause, Holistic Health, Reduce Anxiety, Weight Loss, Balance Hormones, Fatigue, Brain Fog

**Top 1.5% globally ranked podcast** for busy, health-conscious women leaders in midlife who want to recharge energy, reduce anxiety, and rebalance hormones through faith and functional health strategies.

Are you a busy, health-conscious woman in midlife who’s tired of pushing through anxiety, brain fog, burnout, belly fat and a myriad of other hormone struggles? You’ve tried to do all the right things — eat healthy, exercise, keep it all together — but you still don’t feel like yourself.

Welcome to Aligned Vitality, the podcast that offers faith and functional health strategies for high achieving, health conscious women in midlife who want to heal from chronic stress, body and spirit.

I’m your host, Tanya Engesether — certified functional health practitioner, Christian Life coach, and midlife woman who’s walked this road herself. After many years of living with anxiety and burnout, I finally found freedom by pairing faith with functional health — and now I help other women uncover what their bodies truly need to heal.

Each week, you’ll find encouragement and practical tools for:

  • Restoring energy and focus so you can thrive in leadership and life

  • Healing anxiety, brain fog, and burnout by addressing whole-person health

  • Supporting midlife hormones naturally with functional health strategies

  • Growing in faith while pursuing wellness the way God designed

If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start thriving with energy, peace, and joy, this podcast is for you.

✨ It’s time to reclaim your midlife years — because healing is possible, and your best season is still ahead.



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Tuesday Nov 07, 2023

If you had something you needed to get off your chest and you needed to talk to someone you know would listen, understand and help you feel better, who would that be?  What makes them your go-to person?  Chances are, that person has a fairly high EQ…they likely have a high level of emotional intelligence.  
 
But what does that even mean?  And how is developing your emotional intelligence essential for effective leadership?  Well that is what we are talking about today.
 
Emotional intelligence in leadership is about recognizing the impact of emotions on oneself and others, and using this understanding to create a positive, productive, and supportive work environment. Leaders who prioritize emotional intelligence often enjoy more successful relationships with their team members and are better positioned to lead their teams to success.
 
Tune in to hear about the 4 key elements of emotional intelligence and the impact of developing high EQ in your leadership and for the teams you lead.
I hope this episode blesses you!
Xoxo,
Tanya
 
Related Episode:  Episode 13: PMS:  Do Hormones Affect Your Decision Making as a Woman in Leadership?  5 Steps to Avoid the Pitfalls that Hormone Fluctuations Can Cause.
 
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Friday Nov 03, 2023

In Episode 80, we talked about how we can get distracted with our time when we are overwhelmed and we don’t have solid systems in place to focus our time and thoughts.   This got me to thinking about the spiritual application of distraction.  There are many ways that the enemy tries to destroy us and if he can’t destroy us, he will distract us, trying to steal our attention away from God and God’s promises.
 
Distractions are designed to get you off course from God’s will. The enemy wants you so caught up in your own circumstances that you take your eyes off of Jesus. He does this to dilute the sovereignty and divine power of God in our minds.   He wants us to think that our troubles are bigger than God.
 
The enemy lies, steals and seeks to destroy.  His lies cause death and destruction.
“Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8) “He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies” (John 8:44)
 
Tune in to listen to 8 ways the enemy tries to distract us away from God and His will for our lives.
I hope this episode blesses you!
Xoxo,
Tanya
Related Episode: Episode 37: Grace and Faith Friday: Replace the Enemy’s Lies with God’s Truth.
 
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Monday Oct 30, 2023

Do you ever find that the more you have to do, and the more overwhelmed you start to feel, the more distracted you get and the less productive you are?   Chances are, that is because you do not have an effective system for tackling your projects and tasks.  Today I am going to share my secret to limiting distractions and getting more done in less time.
I have spent a fair amount of time gaining self-awareness and observing other professionals.  I see the entire spectrum from people who function in complete “fight or flight”, fire-fighting, chaotic and reactive styles of leadership to well-oiled machines who are extremely prepared, proactive, and productive. 
I started to pay more attention to the common traits among professionals who seemed to balance a lot of responsibility without being overwhelmed as compared to those who function in chaos.  I began to adopt strategies that have progressively gotten me further away from a reactive state and more into a proactive state.
Tune in to hear more! 
And…. If you want a deeper look into how I manage my time or need help developing your own strategies for getting more done in less time, I have a few 1:1 coaching slots available.   Jump on a free 15-minute discovery call with me to learn how life and time management coaching can help you boost productivity and efficiency so that you can create better work-life balance. 
I hope this episode blesses you!
Xoxo,
Tanya
Related Episode:  Episode 17: Learn How to Prioritize Your Time as a Busy Professional Woman
 
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Friday Oct 27, 2023

Today we are talking about perseverance through challenges.  This past weekend, I and many of my team members were the medical support for a local marathon, and it inspired me to do this episode from a biblical perspective of our race this side of heaven.
 
Many times in the bible, our life as a Christian is described as a race. We are training for the eternal prize that awaits us, and each day presents new challenges that test our dependence on our power source. We know that God has provided the path we’re supposed to take, but sometimes we take detours and we mistakenly think that we are the source of our strength.   In those moments, we stumble and discover the finite nature of our own human endurance.   But, when we stay the course God has laid before us, we discover His infinite power to restore us and get us through the darkest moments.  Sometimes we don’t know it when we are in it, but we see it in the rear view mirror…the ways in which God has been present through the entire journey.
 
If we are confused or uncertain of our steps and we want to better understand how we are meant to run this race of life, the Bible actually gives us our instruction.  There are 3 principles when it comes to running the race God has set before us.  Tune in to hear more!
 
I hope this episode blesses you!
 
Xoxo,
Tanya
 
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Monday Oct 23, 2023

Are you struggling to keep up with your busy schedule? Finding it difficult to prioritize tasks and stay organized? If so, you are going to love today’s episode! 
 
In today's fast-paced world, juggling multiple responsibilities can often feel overwhelming. But with the right tools and techniques, you can regain control of your time and maximize your productivity. A day planner is not just a notebook or calendar; it's a powerful tool that helps you strategize and make the most out of each day, week or year. 
 
Today I am talking about how I use my paper day planner to help manage my time. Whether you're a student, a professional, or a busy parent, a well-structured day planner can bring increased productivity, improved focus, and reduced stress.
 
Stay tuned as I share a few practical tips, strategies, and insights to help you make the most of your day planner. Get ready to take charge of your time!
 
 
I hope this episode blesses you!
 
Xoxo,
Tanya
 
Related Episode:  Episode 19: 4 Essential Components of Effective Time Management
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Tuesday Oct 17, 2023

Today I am continuing my conversation with Polly Payne, founder and CEO of Horacio Printing.  Polly is the creator of the most beautiful paper planners I have ever seen, among other amazing print products.  
 
Polly has sold over 45,000 Dream Planners around the world and raised over $73,000 to fight human trafficking, through her partnership with A21. She launched her own Print School in 2022 to empower other dreamers to make their own bible studies, journals and planners! She is a big fan of empowering the next generation of creators!
 
In this part of our conversation, we talk about the importance of taking time to dream.  I ask Polly what her perspective is on when to dream, when to plan, and when to let go.  We also talk about some really great products and discounts you are going to want to grab quick!
 
You won’t want to miss all of the goodness in today’s conversation!
 
I hope this episode blesses you!
 
Xoxo,
Tanya
 
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Monday Oct 16, 2023

Friends, we talk a lot about different tools we can use to manage our time, and today I have the privilege of talking with the queen of beautiful paper planners.  Polly Payne, founder and CEO of Horacio Printing is joining me to talk about her journey from chaotic corporate life to successful entrepreneur, doing creative and God-honoring work that literally helps people dream and plan from a faith-led perspective. 
 
Originally from the Gulf coast of Alabama, she moved to NYC to pursue her dreams, and after six years in advertising, she moved to Horatio street and began her dream to create a God-centered Planner company. She has sold over 45,000 Dream Planners around the world and raised over $73,000 to fight human trafficking through her partnership with A21. She launched her own Print School in 2022 to empower other dreamers to make their own bible studies, journals and planners! She is a big fan of empowering the next generation of creators!
 
Polly is such a wonderful example of the blessings that come when we honor the inner creator we all have inside and use our gifts for Kingdom work. 
 
I hope this episode blesses you!
 
Xoxo,
Tanya
 
To Get More of Polly Payne:
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Friday Oct 13, 2023

How do we know when God is speaking to us?  How do we start hearing from God?
 
Today I am going to talk about 10 Ways to Listen for God’s Voice and I am going to take you through an exercise that I do with the women I coach 1:1 so that they can begin to receive what God intends for them.  It is a very simple practice but it can be very profound. 
 
It is important to seek God in ways that align with scripture.  God wants us to know and seek him more.  He wants us to live a life that puts him at the center, so that would suggest that he wants us to listen and hear from Him. 
 
Sometimes we get too busy and life gets so “noisy”, we just don’t slow down long enough to be still and hear him.  The practices we discuss today will help you to develop a biblical mindset and get into a practice of listening.   I know that you will begin to hear the Lord’s leading more and more if you incorporate this practice into your daily God time.
 
Grab a quiet place, a journal and a pen for this one, friends!
 
I hope this episode blesses you!
 
Xoxo,
Tanya
Related Episode:  Episode 26: Discerning God’s Voice
 
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Monday Oct 09, 2023

Creating Space for GraceTM
Let’s dissect this idea of creating space for grace in our lives.  Let me ask you if this scenario, or some version of it sounds familiar…
 
You pop out of bed or begrudgingly roll out of bed, and you are already putting out fires in your head or literally tackling issues at work or at home.  You rush through your morning routine, maybe even grabbing a cup of coffee and something to easy to eat in the car as you hurry off to work.  At work, you find yourself diving into the various tasks, to-do’s or issues facing you.  It seems like you can never get ahead of things, can never quite make everyone happy, and life just feels like one giant dumpster fire.  You skip lunch half the time to try to stay ahead of the work, you stay late more than you don’t, you have no idea what to make for dinner, and when you finally do make it home, your sensory system is maxed out and you just want to eat, sleep, and shut out the world, but who is going to do the dishes and the laundry and make a grocery list because the only thing green in your fridge is a half-rotted head of lettuce.
Boy… that just sounds like abundant living to me, eh?  Not so much…
 
Today I am talking about how to slow down and create space in your life to allow God’s grace to be received and reflected in your life.  I am sharing 4 steps that will help you start to walk in partnership with the Lord and experience the full blessing of His grace.
 
I hope this episode blesses you!
 
Xoxo,
Tanya
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Related Episode:  Episode 1-Intro and 3 Steps to Finding Freedom
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Friday Oct 06, 2023

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.   So…. In honor of that, I am sharing a little bit about my personal journey with breast cancer and how it actually blessed me in a big way.   
 
Even if you can’t relate to the cancer part of this story, I think the message is valuable for anyone who is currently drowning in a list of to-do’s, frustrated by all of the fires you are putting out every day, or irritated with people in your life... any way in which you are being consumed by the day-to-day challenges of adulting.  It is especially applicable to those of you who are stuck in rut of being “too busy” to enjoy life. 
 
I know this certainly is not the experience had by many, but I am so very grateful for my cancer diagnosis because it gave me a perspective that only comes when you feel like you might have far less time on this earth than you had planned.
 
Time is a gift that the Lord gives us, and he intends for us to live a life of abundance, prioritizing the things and the people that mean the most.  Stop now and assess how you are spending your time and mental energy.  Are you wasting it on tasks, things, or people that really are not the priorities God intends for you?
 
Friend, if you have trouble even knowing where to start when it comes to prioritizing your time or creating systems that will set you up to be more efficient and effective so that you can create more balance in your life, I would love to help you. 
 
I am passionate about helping professional women become fueled by God’s grace and break free from people-pleasing so that they can create more time for the things that matter most.  God has the power to transform your life if you invite him in.  If you want to find out if Christian Life coaching could help you on that journey, jump on a free 15-minute discovery call with me. 
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I hope this episode blesses you!
Xoxo,
Tanya
 
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