StRest with Kerstin Lindquist

StRest is a transformative podcast hosted by Kerstin Lindquist—health coach, author, and Emmy Award-winning TV host. Inspired by her mother's battle with stress-induced dementia at the age of 59, Kerstin is committed to helping people reduce stress and make room for rest in their lives. The podcast blends impressive health science, attainable mindset changes, and biblical truth to provide practical tools for stress relief. Each episode features real conversations with leading health and faith experts and heartfelt discussions with Kerstin's close friends from her career at QVC and as a public figure. Laugh, cry, and learn alongside her and her guests as they navigate the pressures of life and discover the tools to overcome them. Subscribe now to StRest, and join me on this journey towards a less stressed and more restful life.

Episodes

Trust Over Balance Sheets — Bob & Linda Lotich on Finding True Financial Freedom

June 6, 2025 • 69 mins

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes Bob and Linda Lotich—authors of Simple Money, Rich Life, hosts of the SeedTime Money Podcast, and creators of church‑based money courses. The Lotichs share candid stories of crushing debt, radical generosity (giving Bob’s age as a percentage of income), paying off their mortgage in nine months, and taking month‑long sabbaticals while their business grew. They unpack why “t...

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Transform Your Sleep: The Ultimate Nighttime Routine Guide

June 3, 2025 • 46 mins

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

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How Lia Valencia Key Turned Childhood Trauma into a Movement of Joy, Faith, and Wearable Purpose

May 30, 2025 • 61 mins

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

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Healing Rest, Anxious Hearts, and the Spiritual Practice of Surrender—Becky Thompson on Soul-Level Burnout and Why Rest Isn’t a Reward

May 27, 2025 • 47 mins

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

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Morning Routine for Hormone Balance—Circadian Rhythm Reset, Cortisol Control & Faith‑Based Wellness with Kerstin Lindquist

May 23, 2025 • 43 mins

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist reveals the exact science‑meets‑faith routine that transformed her mornings—and her hormones. Drawing on circadian biology, hydration strategy, fasting timing, and spiritual grounding, she lays out a step‑by‑step plan: roll onto your knees in prayer, get natural light before touching a screen, hydrate with electrolytes, delay caffeine for 60 minutes, and pair it with 20 g of protei...

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Cortisol, Collagen, and the Hormone Equation—Dr. Adrienne Denese on Aging, Estrogen Dominance, and the Hidden Triggers Behind Midlife Health Decline

May 20, 2025 • 59 mins

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with physician, anti-aging expert, and QVC’s #1 skincare founder Dr. Adrienne Denese for a deep dive into the biological roots of aging—and what women can actually do about it. You’ll discover why cortisol is the true enemy of longevity, how estrogen dominance quietly wreaks havoc even after menopause, and why thyroid and progesterone are non-negotiable after 45. Dr. Den...

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Former NCAA & NHL Performance Coach Justin Roethlingshoefer Unpacks the Metrics That Actually Matter

May 16, 2025 • 66 mins

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist is joined by human performance coach and functional health expert Justin Roethlingshoefer for a masterclass in reclaiming your health, energy, and God-given purpose. They explore the insidious ways modern life steals your vitality—from glorifying hustle to normalizing poor sleep and ultra-processed foods—and how the right data can help you take your health back. With over 20 years...

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How to Advocate for Your Health in 6 Minutes: Functional Health Coach Debbie Wright on Bloodwork, Wearables, and Doctor Visits

May 13, 2025 • 59 mins

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

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Faith Mission Gone Wrong? Husband Faced 10 Years in Prison, Team Stabbed, and How God Showed Up — Donna Winship's Journey

May 9, 2025 • 69 mins

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

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First-Ever AMA: Kerstin Answers Your Top Questions on Worry, Hormones, Magnesium, and Midlife Health

May 6, 2025 • 41 mins

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

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Addiction, Fashion, and Finding Your Why — Lawrence Zarian on Healing, Sobriety, and Self-Worth

May 2, 2025 • 59 mins

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

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How to Discover God’s Purpose for Your Life: Faith-Based Framework for Clarity, Confidence, and Long-Term Wellness

April 29, 2025 • 41 mins

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

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Declutter Your Heart, Declutter Your Life — Julia Ubbenga on Minimalism, Stress, and Living Rich in What Matters

April 25, 2025 • 46 mins

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

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You're Not Locked Out of God’s Plan — DawnCheré Wilkerson on Infertility, Faith, and the Sacred Work of Waiting

April 22, 2025 • 49 mins

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

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Who Loses a Baby on Christmas Eve? Courtney Cason of CBS, QVC & Givenchy, on Infertility, Grief, and the Gift of Motherhood

April 18, 2025 • 49 mins

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

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Dr. Steven Gundry on Leaky Gut, Inflammation, Cravings, and the Gut-Brain Connection: Why All Disease (and Healing) Begins in the Gut

April 15, 2025 • 54 mins

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

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How Functional Medicine, Root Cause Testing, Childhood Trauma, Gut Health, Supplements, and Lifestyle Changes Can Heal Chronic Fatigue, Anxiety, Brain Fog, IBS, and Pain—with Dr. David Brady

April 8, 2025 • 70 mins

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

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How Spiritual Direction, Stillness, and J.R. Mahon’s Journey from XXX Church to Soul Care Can Help You Heal, Hear from God, and Finally Rest

April 4, 2025 • 66 mins

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

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Kerstin Lindquist on Fasting Through Grief, Hormone Shifts, and the Healing Power of Eating Less, Earlier, and Cleaner—Plus How to Reset Your Routine, Reduce Inflammation, and Fast in a Way That Actually Works for Women

April 1, 2025 • 47 mins

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

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Chichi Onyekanne on Finding Intimacy with God, Hearing Your Calling, a 40-Day Fast, and How He is Helping Redefine Success for a Distracted Generation

March 26, 2025 • 60 mins

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

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Episodes

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How Lia Valencia Key Turned Childhood Trauma into a Movement of Joy, Faith, and Wearable Purpose

Healing Rest, Anxious Hearts, and the Spiritual Practice of Surrender—Becky Thompson on Soul-Level Burnout and Why Rest Isn’t a Reward

Morning Routine for Hormone Balance—Circadian Rhythm Reset, Cortisol Control & Faith‑Based Wellness with Kerstin Lindquist

Cortisol, Collagen, and the Hormone Equation—Dr. Adrienne Denese on Aging, Estrogen Dominance, and the Hidden Triggers Behind Midlife Health Decline

Former NCAA & NHL Performance Coach Justin Roethlingshoefer Unpacks the Metrics That Actually Matter

How to Advocate for Your Health in 6 Minutes: Functional Health Coach Debbie Wright on Bloodwork, Wearables, and Doctor Visits

Faith Mission Gone Wrong? Husband Faced 10 Years in Prison, Team Stabbed, and How God Showed Up — Donna Winship's Journey

First-Ever AMA: Kerstin Answers Your Top Questions on Worry, Hormones, Magnesium, and Midlife Health

Addiction, Fashion, and Finding Your Why — Lawrence Zarian on Healing, Sobriety, and Self-Worth

How to Discover God’s Purpose for Your Life: Faith-Based Framework for Clarity, Confidence, and Long-Term Wellness

Declutter Your Heart, Declutter Your Life — Julia Ubbenga on Minimalism, Stress, and Living Rich in What Matters

You're Not Locked Out of God’s Plan — DawnCheré Wilkerson on Infertility, Faith, and the Sacred Work of Waiting

Who Loses a Baby on Christmas Eve? Courtney Cason of CBS, QVC & Givenchy, on Infertility, Grief, and the Gift of Motherhood

Dr. Steven Gundry on Leaky Gut, Inflammation, Cravings, and the Gut-Brain Connection: Why All Disease (and Healing) Begins in the Gut

How Functional Medicine, Root Cause Testing, Childhood Trauma, Gut Health, Supplements, and Lifestyle Changes Can Heal Chronic Fatigue, Anxiety, Brain Fog, IBS, and Pain—with Dr. David Brady

How Spiritual Direction, Stillness, and J.R. Mahon’s Journey from XXX Church to Soul Care Can Help You Heal, Hear from God, and Finally Rest

Kerstin Lindquist on Fasting Through Grief, Hormone Shifts, and the Healing Power of Eating Less, Earlier, and Cleaner—Plus How to Reset Your Routine, Reduce Inflammation, and Fast in a Way That Actually Works for Women

Chichi Onyekanne on Finding Intimacy with God, Hearing Your Calling, a 40-Day Fast, and How He is Helping Redefine Success for a Distracted Generation

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