#245 “My mother got dementia early..” The Danger of Stress and How to Fix it
#245 “My mother got dementia early..” The Danger of Stress and How to Fix it  
Podcast: Fast to Faith: Healing God's Way
Published On: Mon Mar 31 2025
Description: Finding Rest in a World of Stress: How Faith & Wellness Transform Your LifeIn this powerful episode, Emmy Award-winning health coach and growth strategist Kirsten Lindquist joins us to talk about the intersection of faith, stress, and health. We dive deep into how chronic stress affects our bodies, why modern women are more overwhelmed than ever, and the surprising ways faith can help us find peace and restore our health.Kirsten shares her personal journey—from a career in broadcast to missionary work in Mexico—and how it shaped her approach to wellness. We also discuss practical strategies for improving sleep, reducing anxiety, and trusting God in our daily lives. If you’ve been feeling stuck, exhausted, or like stress is running your life, this episode will help you reset and reclaim control—without burnout.If you would like to watch this episode, check it out here on YouTube 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/tBnSfg87Y9AChapters:0:00 - Welcome & The Power of Small Choices1:15 - Why 2025 is Your Year for Transformation3:05 - Meet Kirsten: Emmy-Winning Coach & Faith-Based Health Strategist7:31 - The Shocking Connection Between Stress & Brain Health10:35 - How Faith & Wellness Work Together16:30 - The Real Reason Women Are More Stressed Than Ever20:05 - Learning to Rest in God & Release Control25:00 - Sleep, Stress, & The 3-2-1 Method for Better Rest30:30 - Why Busyness is a Trap & How to Break Free33:35 - The Secret to Long-Lasting Health & Vitality39:58 - Final Thoughts: Living a Faith-Filled, Healthier LifeFollow Kirsten on Instagram 👉🏻 @kerstin.lindquistCheck out her podcast 👉🏻 https://www.youtube.com/@Kerstin.lindquist Join her newsletter for faith-based health tips 👉🏻 https://www.kerstin-lindquist.com/contact-10If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who needs encouragement! 💛✨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.