#253. Cholesterol Isn’t Causing Heart Disease, THIS Is
#253. Cholesterol Isn’t Causing Heart Disease, THIS Is  
Podcast: Fast to Faith: Healing God's Way
Published On: Mon Apr 28 2025
Description: Stop Blaming Cholesterol: The Real Reason Women Over 40 Are Having Heart Attacks In this empowering episode, I break down the surprising truth behind why heart disease is the #1 killer of women—and why cholesterol isn't the villain we've been told it is. From estrogen loss and inflammation to gut health and liver overload, I unpack how our bodies change in midlife and what we can do to take back control.You'll learn how symptoms like fatigue, varicose veins, and even mood swings can be early warning signs of cardiovascular dysfunction—and how healing your gut, loving your liver, and building muscle can completely transform your risk. If you're over 40, navigating perimenopause or menopause, and wondering why you suddenly feel off—this is your wake-up call to start nourishing your body like it deserves.If you liked this episode, watch it on YouTube! 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/VYkTGzPaG7w0:00 - Cholesterol Is Not the Problem  0:35 - Why Heart Disease Hits Women Hard After 40  5:29 - Gut Health, Inflammation, and Leaky Arteries  11:59 - The Surprising Heart-Liver Connection  13:18 - Why Movement Matters More Than You Think  15:26 - Simple Daily Steps to Lower Your Risk NaturallyIf this episode opened your eyes, send it to a sister, friend, or mama who needs a reminder that her heart—and her health—deserve just as much love as she gives to everyone else. 💗You're doing everything right. You're praying. You're trying. You're seeking answers.And exhaustion and overwhelm are still running your day.Here's the truth no one's told you: that's not a lack of faith or a lack of effort. It's a body carrying more than it was ever meant to carry alone. LAY IT DOWN — a live 3-hour event with Dr. Tabatha: https://fasttofaithlive.com/layitdown Your healing story is someone else's roadmap.And if you are still in the middle of your own - you need this too.If you have ever wondered what it would look like to turn your transformation into your calling - Day 2 of Dr. Tabatha's free 3-day masterclass From Stuck to Free was built for you.May 26-28. 12PM EST. One hour a day. Free.Register: masterclass.fasttofaith.com/fromstucktofreeJoin Dr. Tabatha LIVE: https://fasttofaithlive.com/layitdownReady to go deeper?Start here: 5-Day Empowered by Faith Challenge ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiyShop Dr. Tabatha's supplement line: Use code PODCAST for 20% off your first order: shop.fasttofaith.comGet the book: Fast to Faith: A 40-Day Awakening: book.fasttofaith.com/bonus?am_id=fasttofaith5413Fast to Faith is hosted by Dr. Tabatha Barber — OB/GYN, functional medicine physician, and founder of the Fast to Faith Sisterhood and Coaching Academy.