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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Spark Faith with Dr. Kris Sargent: Renewed Health, Rooted in Truth, Restored by Grace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spark-faith-with-dr-kris-sargent-renewed-health-rooted-in-truth-restored-by-grace--6836531</link><description><![CDATA[What does finding health really look like—for you? On Spark Faith with Dr. Kris, we go beyond fad diets and fleeting willpower to discover sustainable, Spirit-led health from the inside out. Hosted by Dr. Kris Sargent—trailblazing functional medicine expert with over 33 years of clinical experience—this show is where faith meets physiology, and healing meets hope. Each episode invites you to reimagine your health journey not as a punishment or obligation, but as an act of gratitude for the miraculous body God gave you. Dr. Kris blends deep clinical wisdom with personal stories of resilience—from childhood weight struggles to overcoming shame and breaking generational health patterns—to guide women toward lasting transformation in body, mind, and spirit. Through real talk about brain health, hormones, metabolism, mindset, and movement, you’ll learn how to: • Create a vision for your health that aligns with your life’s purpose • Break free from guilt, shame, and comparison culture • Reconnect with your body as a sacred temple • See opportunities instead of obstacles • Release the grind-and-hustle and embrace grace-filled health • Balance doing with being, and discover the power of rest Whether you want to lose weight, reverse type 2 diabetes, get your energy back, or simply feel at home in your body again, this show gives you practical, spirit-led tools to make it happen. No white-knuckling. No shame. Just vision, faith, and science-based strategies rooted in the belief that true healing is possible—and it starts from the inside out. Ready to spark your transformation? Read Simply Functional Medicine available on Amazon and Kindle. Visit www.drkrissargent.com to: • Download your FREE eBook: Endless Energy: The 6 Non-Negotiable Keys to Endless Energy • Sign up for a FREE masterclass • Schedule a discovery call with Dr. Kris Let’s connect! Follow Dr. Kris on social media @KrisSargent for daily inspiration, tools, and encouragement. Subscribe, like, and share the show—because healing was never meant to be done alone.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6836531/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Alternative Health</category><copyright>Copyright The Transformation Network</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/af1191a26b862038ac292317a46c0167.jpg</url><title>Spark Faith with Dr. Kris Sargent: Renewed Health, Rooted in Truth, Restored by Grace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spark-faith-with-dr-kris-sargent-renewed-health-rooted-in-truth-restored-by-grace--6836531</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:25:32 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>The Transformation Network</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/af1191a26b862038ac292317a46c0167.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>What does finding health really look like—for you?
On Spark Faith with Dr. Kris, we go beyond fad diets and fleeting willpower to discover sustainable, Spirit-led health from the inside out. Hosted by Dr. Kris Sargent—trailblazing functional medicine...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does finding health really look like—for you? On Spark Faith with Dr. Kris, we go beyond fad diets and fleeting willpower to discover sustainable, Spirit-led health from the inside out. Hosted by Dr. Kris Sargent—trailblazing functional medicine expert with over 33 years of clinical experience—this show is where faith meets physiology, and healing meets hope. Each episode invites you to reimagine your health journey not as a punishment or obligation, but as an act of gratitude for the miraculous body God gave you. Dr. Kris blends deep clinical wisdom with personal stories of resilience—from childhood weight struggles to overcoming shame and breaking generational health patterns—to guide women toward lasting transformation in body, mind, and spirit. Through real talk about brain health, hormones, metabolism, mindset, and movement, you’ll learn how to: • Create a vision for your health that aligns with your life’s purpose • Break free from guilt, shame, and comparison culture • Reconnect with your body as a sacred temple • See opportunities instead of obstacles • Release the grind-and-hustle and embrace grace-filled health • Balance doing with being, and discover the power of rest Whether you want to lose weight, reverse type 2 diabetes, get your energy back, or simply feel at home in your body again, this show gives you practical, spirit-led tools to make it happen. No white-knuckling. No shame. Just vision, faith, and science-based strategies rooted in the belief that true healing is possible—and it starts from the inside out. Ready to spark your transformation? Read Simply Functional Medicine available on Amazon and Kindle. Visit www.drkrissargent.com to: • Download your FREE eBook: Endless Energy: The 6 Non-Negotiable Keys to Endless Energy • Sign up for a FREE masterclass • Schedule a discovery call with Dr. Kris Let’s connect! Follow Dr. Kris on social media @KrisSargent for daily inspiration, tools, and encouragement. Subscribe, like, and share the show—because healing was never meant to be done alone.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Alternative Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>82f05625-c450-5d32-83b5-7c5a5a8bf287</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Stop Starting Over—Just Continue</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-starting-over-just-continue--74723892</link><description><![CDATA[How many times have you promised yourself you would start again on Monday—only to repeat the same cycle a few weeks later?<br /> Sustainable change is not about perfectly following a plan. It is about developing the capacity to pay attention, make intentional choices, adjust when life changes, and continue moving in the direction you have chosen.<br /> In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent contrasts the reactive cycle of Autopilot, React, Resist, Restartwith a healthier rhythm: Awareness, Choice, Adjust, Continue.<br /> You will learn why plans should become practices, why adjustment is a skill rather than a failure, and why consistency does not mean never missing—it means continuing when real life interrupts you.<br /> If health is a direction, you never have to start over. You only have to choose your next step.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/stop-starting-overjust-continue-39974</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74723892/39974.mp3" length="27356879" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bdda0efe-9afb-4207-9b40-aaa0b85d0902/bdda0efe-9afb-4207-9b40-aaa0b85d0902.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bdda0efe-9afb-4207-9b40-aaa0b85d0902/bdda0efe-9afb-4207-9b40-aaa0b85d0902.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bdda0efe-9afb-4207-9b40-aaa0b85d0902/bdda0efe-9afb-4207-9b40-aaa0b85d0902.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How many times have you promised yourself you would start again on Monday—only to repeat the same cycle a few weeks later?
 Sustainable change is not about perfectly following a plan. It is about developing the capacity to pay attention, make...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How many times have you promised yourself you would start again on Monday—only to repeat the same cycle a few weeks later?<br /> Sustainable change is not about perfectly following a plan. It is about developing the capacity to pay attention, make intentional choices, adjust when life changes, and continue moving in the direction you have chosen.<br /> In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent contrasts the reactive cycle of Autopilot, React, Resist, Restartwith a healthier rhythm: Awareness, Choice, Adjust, Continue.<br /> You will learn why plans should become practices, why adjustment is a skill rather than a failure, and why consistency does not mean never missing—it means continuing when real life interrupts you.<br /> If health is a direction, you never have to start over. You only have to choose your next step.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1656</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Does the Old Way Feel Easier?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-does-the-old-way-feel-easier--74401528</link><description><![CDATA[In this Regulation episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent explores:<br /><ul><li>Why the brain prefers predictable patterns</li><li>The hidden costs of continuing to do what you have always done</li><li>Why healthier choices initially require more effort</li><li>How repetition gradually creates a new normal</li><li>Why you cannot wait for change to feel natural before you begin</li><li>How spiritual practices help train and renew us over time</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/why-does-the-old-way-feel-easier-39955</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:21:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74401528/39955.mp3" length="47343428" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this Regulation episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent explores:

- Why the brain prefers predictable patterns
- The hidden costs of continuing to do what you have always done
- Why healthier choices initially require more effort
- How...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Regulation episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent explores:<br /><ul><li>Why the brain prefers predictable patterns</li><li>The hidden costs of continuing to do what you have always done</li><li>Why healthier choices initially require more effort</li><li>How repetition gradually creates a new normal</li><li>Why you cannot wait for change to feel natural before you begin</li><li>How spiritual practices help train and renew us over time</li></ul>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1971</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>But I Don't Waaannnaaa! What Happens When We Resist Change?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/but-i-don-t-waaannnaaa-what-happens-when-we-resist-change--73933507</link><description><![CDATA[We all want certain things to change. We want stronger bodies, better relationships, more energy, less stress, and a deeper relationship with God. But wanting a different result is not the same as being willing to live differently.<br /> In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent explores what happens when we resist change—and why our resistance rarely affects only us. We have the freedom to choose whether we change, but we do not have the freedom to choose whether our patterns affect the people we love.<br /> This is an honest conversation about responsibility without blame, looking at our own side of the street, and asking one important question: “God, what is mine to do here?”<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/but-i-dont-waaannnaaa-what-happens-when-we-resist-change-39928</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73933507/39928.mp3" length="28673428" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We all want certain things to change. We want stronger bodies, better relationships, more energy, less stress, and a deeper relationship with God. But wanting a different result is not the same as being willing to live differently.
 In this episode of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all want certain things to change. We want stronger bodies, better relationships, more energy, less stress, and a deeper relationship with God. But wanting a different result is not the same as being willing to live differently.<br /> In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent explores what happens when we resist change—and why our resistance rarely affects only us. We have the freedom to choose whether we change, but we do not have the freedom to choose whether our patterns affect the people we love.<br /> This is an honest conversation about responsibility without blame, looking at our own side of the street, and asking one important question: “God, what is mine to do here?”<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1738</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Health is a Direction, not a Destination</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/health-is-a-direction-not-a-destination--73574216</link><description><![CDATA[People often ask, "Am I healthy?" But what if that's the wrong question?<br /> In this final episode of the current Living F.R.E.S.H. series, Dr. Kris explores why health is a direction, not a destination. Through awareness, intentional choices, faithful stewardship, and identity, you'll discover that lasting health isn't about arriving—it's about becoming the person God created you to be.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/health-is-a-direction-not-a-destination-39903</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73574216/39903.mp3" length="27676140" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>People often ask, "Am I healthy?" But what if that's the wrong question?
 In this final episode of the current Living F.R.E.S.H. series, Dr. Kris explores why health is a direction, not a destination. Through awareness, intentional choices, faithful...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[People often ask, "Am I healthy?" But what if that's the wrong question?<br /> In this final episode of the current Living F.R.E.S.H. series, Dr. Kris explores why health is a direction, not a destination. Through awareness, intentional choices, faithful stewardship, and identity, you'll discover that lasting health isn't about arriving—it's about becoming the person God created you to be.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1678</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Strength: Against the Current</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/strength-against-the-current--73263329</link><description><![CDATA[Most people think strength is about muscle.<br /> But what if strength is really about character?<br /> In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris explores how every act of strength begins with a choice long before anyone sees the results. Together we'll discuss swimming against the current of culture, reclaiming the agency God has given you, trusting the process instead of reacting emotionally, and why stewardship is really about choosing the direction of your life.<br /> Scripture reminds us not to conform to the patterns of this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Strength isn't simply about lifting heavier weights—it's about having the conviction to keep choosing what matters most.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/strength-against-the-current-39872</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73263329/39872.mp3" length="27685212" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d930c745-da5d-48f9-8ee7-31a8e8885b83/d930c745-da5d-48f9-8ee7-31a8e8885b83.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d930c745-da5d-48f9-8ee7-31a8e8885b83/d930c745-da5d-48f9-8ee7-31a8e8885b83.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d930c745-da5d-48f9-8ee7-31a8e8885b83/d930c745-da5d-48f9-8ee7-31a8e8885b83.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Most people think strength is about muscle.
 But what if strength is really about character?
 In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris explores how every act of strength begins with a choice long before anyone sees the results. Together we'll...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most people think strength is about muscle.<br /> But what if strength is really about character?<br /> In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris explores how every act of strength begins with a choice long before anyone sees the results. Together we'll discuss swimming against the current of culture, reclaiming the agency God has given you, trusting the process instead of reacting emotionally, and why stewardship is really about choosing the direction of your life.<br /> Scripture reminds us not to conform to the patterns of this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Strength isn't simply about lifting heavier weights—it's about having the conviction to keep choosing what matters most.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1677</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Walking Through Mud: When Tired Becomes Normal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/walking-through-mud-when-tired-becomes-normal--73130958</link><description><![CDATA[You’re getting everything done. You’re working, taking care of people, exercising, showing up—and telling everyone you’re fine.<br /> But are you actually energetic, or have you simply gotten very good at functioning while tired?<br /> In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent asks a different question about fatigue: Have you been walking through mud and calling it normal?<br /> We’ll look at the difference between performance and true physiological capacity, the things we use to “manufacture” energy, what your energy should look like across a normal day, and some of the underlying factors that may quietly be stealing your energy.<br /> Fatigue isn’t a diagnosis. It’s information. And persistent fatigue deserves curiosity before it gets justification.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/walking-through-mud-when-tired-becomes-normal-39847</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73130958/39847.mp3" length="28503568" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cce4dece-9421-441b-a889-32807e0275dc/cce4dece-9421-441b-a889-32807e0275dc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cce4dece-9421-441b-a889-32807e0275dc/cce4dece-9421-441b-a889-32807e0275dc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cce4dece-9421-441b-a889-32807e0275dc/cce4dece-9421-441b-a889-32807e0275dc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You’re getting everything done. You’re working, taking care of people, exercising, showing up—and telling everyone you’re fine.
 But are you actually energetic, or have you simply gotten very good at functioning while tired?
 In this episode of Living...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You’re getting everything done. You’re working, taking care of people, exercising, showing up—and telling everyone you’re fine.<br /> But are you actually energetic, or have you simply gotten very good at functioning while tired?<br /> In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent asks a different question about fatigue: Have you been walking through mud and calling it normal?<br /> We’ll look at the difference between performance and true physiological capacity, the things we use to “manufacture” energy, what your energy should look like across a normal day, and some of the underlying factors that may quietly be stealing your energy.<br /> Fatigue isn’t a diagnosis. It’s information. And persistent fatigue deserves curiosity before it gets justification.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1733</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Did I Get Here? The Slow Drift</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-did-i-get-here-the-slow-drift--73017553</link><description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered, "How did I get here?"<br /> Most people can't pinpoint the exact moment they stopped feeling well. That's because our bodies rarely become unhealthy overnight. They adapt—one small decision, one stressful season, one sleepless night at a time.<br /> In this Regulation episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris explores the science of allostasis, why we normalize feeling "just okay," and how our bodies faithfully adapt to the environments we repeatedly create.<br /> The encouraging news? The same body that adapted toward dysfunction can also adapt back toward health.<br /> You'll learn:<br />• Why dysregulation happens gradually<br />• What allostasis really means<br />• How symptoms become normalized<br />• Why your body whispers before it screams<br />• How small, consistent acts of stewardship create lasting change<br /> Your body has been adapting all along—and that's exactly why there's hope.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/how-did-i-get-here-the-slow-drift-39827</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73017553/39827.mp3" length="27908093" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Have you ever wondered, "How did I get here?"
 Most people can't pinpoint the exact moment they stopped feeling well. That's because our bodies rarely become unhealthy overnight. They adapt—one small decision, one stressful season, one sleepless night...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered, "How did I get here?"<br /> Most people can't pinpoint the exact moment they stopped feeling well. That's because our bodies rarely become unhealthy overnight. They adapt—one small decision, one stressful season, one sleepless night at a time.<br /> In this Regulation episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris explores the science of allostasis, why we normalize feeling "just okay," and how our bodies faithfully adapt to the environments we repeatedly create.<br /> The encouraging news? The same body that adapted toward dysfunction can also adapt back toward health.<br /> You'll learn:<br />• Why dysregulation happens gradually<br />• What allostasis really means<br />• How symptoms become normalized<br />• Why your body whispers before it screams<br />• How small, consistent acts of stewardship create lasting change<br /> Your body has been adapting all along—and that's exactly why there's hope.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1693</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Foundation: What Changed Everything for Me</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/foundation-what-changed-everything-for-me--72896946</link><description><![CDATA[After weeks of talking about physiology, mindset, and stewardship, it's time to pull back the curtain.<br /> In this personal episode, I'm sharing what my own Living F.R.E.S.H. journey actually looks like behind the scenes.<br /> From time management and meal prep to learning patience and trusting the process, these are the practical lessons that have changed not only my health—but my perspective.<br /> If you've ever wondered how to make healthy habits sustainable in real life, I think you'll find encouragement in today's conversation.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/foundation-what-changed-everything-for-me-39800</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72896946/39800.mp3" length="28782854" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After weeks of talking about physiology, mindset, and stewardship, it's time to pull back the curtain.
 In this personal episode, I'm sharing what my own Living F.R.E.S.H. journey actually looks like behind the scenes.
 From time management and meal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[After weeks of talking about physiology, mindset, and stewardship, it's time to pull back the curtain.<br /> In this personal episode, I'm sharing what my own Living F.R.E.S.H. journey actually looks like behind the scenes.<br /> From time management and meal prep to learning patience and trusting the process, these are the practical lessons that have changed not only my health—but my perspective.<br /> If you've ever wondered how to make healthy habits sustainable in real life, I think you'll find encouragement in today's conversation.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1746</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Health: Nobody Told You This About Thriving</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/health-nobody-told-you-this-about-thriving--72793907</link><description><![CDATA[Your body isn't the only thing that must adapt in midlife. <br /> Your mindset has to adapt too. What's your goal? The goal really isn't about getting back to who you were at twenty-five. The goal is becoming who you're capable of being at sixty-five, seventy-five, and eighty-five.<br /> In this episode, Dr. Kris Sargent shares her personal journey of moving beyond decades of dieting, fear, and striving toward a new definition of health centered on strength, nourishment, capacity, and stewardship.<br /> Because the goal isn't getting smaller.<br /> The goal is becoming more capable.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/health-nobody-told-you-this-about-thriving-39776</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72793907/39776.mp3" length="26616321" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Your body isn't the only thing that must adapt in midlife. 
 Your mindset has to adapt too. What's your goal? The goal really isn't about getting back to who you were at twenty-five. The goal is becoming who you're capable of being at sixty-five,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Your body isn't the only thing that must adapt in midlife. <br /> Your mindset has to adapt too. What's your goal? The goal really isn't about getting back to who you were at twenty-five. The goal is becoming who you're capable of being at sixty-five, seventy-five, and eighty-five.<br /> In this episode, Dr. Kris Sargent shares her personal journey of moving beyond decades of dieting, fear, and striving toward a new definition of health centered on strength, nourishment, capacity, and stewardship.<br /> Because the goal isn't getting smaller.<br /> The goal is becoming more capable.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1612</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Strength: Nobody Told You This About Aging</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/strength-nobody-told-you-this-about-aging--72692482</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Dr. Kris explores a powerful shift in perspective: aging is the ongoing process of adaptation. Learn why capacity matters more than perfection, why strength involves far more than muscles, and how healthy challenge combined with recovery helps build resilience throughout every season of life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/strength-nobody-told-you-this-about-aging-39746</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72692482/39746.mp3" length="24728606" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Dr. Kris explores a powerful shift in perspective: aging is the ongoing process of adaptation. Learn why capacity matters more than perfection, why strength involves far more than muscles, and how healthy challenge combined with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Dr. Kris explores a powerful shift in perspective: aging is the ongoing process of adaptation. Learn why capacity matters more than perfection, why strength involves far more than muscles, and how healthy challenge combined with recovery helps build resilience throughout every season of life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1494</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Nobody Told You This About Fatigue</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nobody-told-you-this-about-fatigue--72584090</link><description><![CDATA[Many women think fatigue means they're low on energy. But what if the real issue is how much energy you're spending? Discover the hidden drains on your mental, emotional, and physical resources and learn how to steward energy more wisely.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/nobody-told-you-this-about-fatigue-39674</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72584090/39674.mp3" length="44985200" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Many women think fatigue means they're low on energy. But what if the real issue is how much energy you're spending? Discover the hidden drains on your mental, emotional, and physical resources and learn how to steward energy more wisely.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many women think fatigue means they're low on energy. But what if the real issue is how much energy you're spending? Discover the hidden drains on your mental, emotional, and physical resources and learn how to steward energy more wisely.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1874</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Nobody Told You This About Stress</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nobody-told-you-this-about-stress--72482855</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Dr. Kris explores the physiology of adaptation, the hidden cost of accumulated demands, and why recovery is one of the most overlooked skills in health and stewardship. Discover how physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual recovery help create resilience for the demands of everyday life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/nobody-told-you-this-about-stress-39673</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:24:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72482855/39673.mp3" length="44165795" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Dr. Kris explores the physiology of adaptation, the hidden cost of accumulated demands, and why recovery is one of the most overlooked skills in health and stewardship. Discover how physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual recovery...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Dr. Kris explores the physiology of adaptation, the hidden cost of accumulated demands, and why recovery is one of the most overlooked skills in health and stewardship. Discover how physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual recovery help create resilience for the demands of everyday life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1840</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Nobody Told You This About Your Metabolism</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nobody-told-you-this-about-your-metabolism--72349741</link><description><![CDATA[Metabolism is not just about weight loss. It is your body’s life-support system. In this episode, Dr. Kris reframes metabolism as the work of energy, repair, hormones, immunity, recovery, and communication — and invites women to stop fighting their bodies and start stewarding them with wisdom.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/nobody-told-you-this-about-your-metabolism-39672</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72349741/39672.mp3" length="26198180" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Metabolism is not just about weight loss. It is your body’s life-support system. In this episode, Dr. Kris reframes metabolism as the work of energy, repair, hormones, immunity, recovery, and communication — and invites women to stop fighting their...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Metabolism is not just about weight loss. It is your body’s life-support system. In this episode, Dr. Kris reframes metabolism as the work of energy, repair, hormones, immunity, recovery, and communication — and invites women to stop fighting their bodies and start stewarding them with wisdom.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1586</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Has Your Body Been Trying to Tell You?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-has-your-body-been-trying-to-tell-you--72212870</link><description><![CDATA[Your body is constantly talking through physiology.<br /> In this episode, we explore how the brain predicts and interprets body signals, what interoception means, how chronic stress creates allostatic load, and why emotions are deeply embodied experiences.<br /> This conversation connects neuroscience, metabolism, stress physiology, and stewardship into one powerful framework:<br /> Your body is not betraying you.<br />It is communicating.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/what-has-your-body-been-trying-to-tell-you-39642</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72212870/39642.mp3" length="27500700" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Your body is constantly talking through physiology.
 In this episode, we explore how the brain predicts and interprets body signals, what interoception means, how chronic stress creates allostatic load, and why emotions are deeply embodied...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Your body is constantly talking through physiology.<br /> In this episode, we explore how the brain predicts and interprets body signals, what interoception means, how chronic stress creates allostatic load, and why emotions are deeply embodied experiences.<br /> This conversation connects neuroscience, metabolism, stress physiology, and stewardship into one powerful framework:<br /> Your body is not betraying you.<br />It is communicating.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1671</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Food is More Than Fuel — It’s Capacity.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-is-more-than-fuel-it-s-capacity--72101478</link><description><![CDATA[Food is more than fuel — it’s capacity.<br /> In this Strength episode, Dr. Kris Sargent talks about food as biological signaling and how it impacts emotional resilience, brain clarity, blood sugar stability, inflammation, nervous system regulation, and recovery.<br /> This is not about shame, restriction, or dieting. It is about understanding how the body responds to the signals we send it every day.<br /> Strength is not just muscular. It is physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual capacity for life.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/food-is-more-than-fuel-its-capacity-39620</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72101478/39620.mp3" length="26574504" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Food is more than fuel — it’s capacity.
 In this Strength episode, Dr. Kris Sargent talks about food as biological signaling and how it impacts emotional resilience, brain clarity, blood sugar stability, inflammation, nervous system regulation, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Food is more than fuel — it’s capacity.<br /> In this Strength episode, Dr. Kris Sargent talks about food as biological signaling and how it impacts emotional resilience, brain clarity, blood sugar stability, inflammation, nervous system regulation, and recovery.<br /> This is not about shame, restriction, or dieting. It is about understanding how the body responds to the signals we send it every day.<br /> Strength is not just muscular. It is physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual capacity for life.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1609</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Food is More Than Calories…It’s Information</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-is-more-than-calories-it-s-information--72007705</link><description><![CDATA[Food informs your body in so many ways. It provides the signals than turn on and turn off inflammation and inflammatory responses. It allows the internal  environment to be healthy and safe or distorted and unpredictable. Symptoms are the downstream outcome, not the disease. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/food-is-more-than-caloriesits-information-39590</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:25:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72007705/39590.mp3" length="34919453" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Food informs your body in so many ways. It provides the signals than turn on and turn off inflammation and inflammatory responses. It allows the internal  environment to be healthy and safe or distorted and unpredictable. Symptoms are the downstream...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Food informs your body in so many ways. It provides the signals than turn on and turn off inflammation and inflammatory responses. It allows the internal  environment to be healthy and safe or distorted and unpredictable. Symptoms are the downstream outcome, not the disease. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1453</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Eating Less Is Stress For Your Body</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/eating-less-is-stress-for-your-body--71910598</link><description><![CDATA[Eating less is not automatically healthier—especially after 40.<br /> In this episode, Dr. Kris Sargent unpacks why chronic under-fueling can increase stress on the body, disrupt sleep, worsen fatigue, increase cravings, and make metabolism feel more resistant.<br /> This is not about reckless eating or giving up on health. It’s about learning to nourish the body with wisdom, consistency, and grace.<br /> Regulation requires rhythm—and your body may need support, not more restriction.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/eating-less-is-stress-for-your-body-39557</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71910598/39557.mp3" length="25428252" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eating less is not automatically healthier—especially after 40.
 In this episode, Dr. Kris Sargent unpacks why chronic under-fueling can increase stress on the body, disrupt sleep, worsen fatigue, increase cravings, and make metabolism feel more...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eating less is not automatically healthier—especially after 40.<br /> In this episode, Dr. Kris Sargent unpacks why chronic under-fueling can increase stress on the body, disrupt sleep, worsen fatigue, increase cravings, and make metabolism feel more resistant.<br /> This is not about reckless eating or giving up on health. It’s about learning to nourish the body with wisdom, consistency, and grace.<br /> Regulation requires rhythm—and your body may need support, not more restriction.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1538</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Eating More Might Be Your Missing Piece</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/eating-more-might-be-your-missing-piece--71783537</link><description><![CDATA[If you’ve been eating less, working harder, and still not seeing results—this episode may shift everything. In Episode 16 of Living F.R.E.S.H., we’re addressing one of the most overlooked drivers of metabolic dysfunction in women: undereating. <ul><li>Your body is not broken—it’s adapting. </li><li>Learn how chronic under-fueling impacts your metabolism, hormones, and energy, and why eating more (strategically) may be the missing piece. </li><li>We’ll walk through simple macro guidelines, calorie ranges, and the mindset shift required to move from restrictive eating to supportive nourishment. </li></ul>This episode sets the foundation for the next phase of your journey: restoration, energy, strength, and sustainable health.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/eating-more-might-be-your-missing-piece-39520</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71783537/39520.mp3" length="40077848" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you’ve been eating less, working harder, and still not seeing results—this episode may shift everything. In Episode 16 of Living F.R.E.S.H., we’re addressing one of the most overlooked drivers of metabolic dysfunction in women: undereating. 
- Your...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you’ve been eating less, working harder, and still not seeing results—this episode may shift everything. In Episode 16 of Living F.R.E.S.H., we’re addressing one of the most overlooked drivers of metabolic dysfunction in women: undereating. <ul><li>Your body is not broken—it’s adapting. </li><li>Learn how chronic under-fueling impacts your metabolism, hormones, and energy, and why eating more (strategically) may be the missing piece. </li><li>We’ll walk through simple macro guidelines, calorie ranges, and the mindset shift required to move from restrictive eating to supportive nourishment. </li></ul>This episode sets the foundation for the next phase of your journey: restoration, energy, strength, and sustainable health.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1670</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From Overwhelmed to Aligned: What Your Body Has Been Trying to Tell You</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-overwhelmed-to-aligned-what-your-body-has-been-trying-to-tell-you--71596303</link><description><![CDATA[This episode brings the entire Living F.R.E.S.H. series together—Foundations, Regulation, Energy, and Strength—into one clear, practical framework.<br /> If you’ve been trying to eat less, exercise more, and push harder… but still feel stuck, there’s likely a mismatch between your strategy and your physiology.<br /> In this conversation, we connect:<br /><ul><li>metabolism and muscle</li><li>stress and consistency</li><li>brain energy and daily patterns</li></ul>And we shift the focus from striving… to stewardship.<br /> Because real health isn’t built through extremes.<br />It’s built through alignment.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/from-overwhelmed-to-aligned-what-your-body-has-been-trying-to-tell-you-39497</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71596303/39497.mp3" length="39004184" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode brings the entire Living F.R.E.S.H. series together—Foundations, Regulation, Energy, and Strength—into one clear, practical framework.
 If you’ve been trying to eat less, exercise more, and push harder… but still feel stuck, there’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode brings the entire Living F.R.E.S.H. series together—Foundations, Regulation, Energy, and Strength—into one clear, practical framework.<br /> If you’ve been trying to eat less, exercise more, and push harder… but still feel stuck, there’s likely a mismatch between your strategy and your physiology.<br /> In this conversation, we connect:<br /><ul><li>metabolism and muscle</li><li>stress and consistency</li><li>brain energy and daily patterns</li></ul>And we shift the focus from striving… to stewardship.<br /> Because real health isn’t built through extremes.<br />It’s built through alignment.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1625</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Avoiding Muscle May Keep Your Metabolism Stuck</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/avoiding-muscle-may-keep-your-metabolism-stuck--71381391</link><description><![CDATA[You’re eating better.<br />You’re doing more cardio.<br />You’re trying harder than ever.<br /> And your body still isn’t changing.<br /> What if the issue isn’t your effort…<br />but what you’re avoiding?<br /> In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most common—and costly—beliefs women carry about their bodies: the fear of building muscle.<br /> Because the truth is, avoiding muscle may be the very thing keeping your metabolism stuck.<br /> You’ll learn:<br /><ul><li>Why women don’t “accidentally” get bulky</li><li>The hormonal reality behind muscle growth</li><li>How muscle actually tightens body composition</li><li>Why losing weight without muscle slows your metabolism</li><li>How cardio alone can backfire in midlife</li><li>And the mindset shift from getting smaller → getting stronger</li></ul>This isn’t about becoming a bodybuilder.<br />It’s about building a body that actually supports your life.<br /> Because strength isn’t something to fear—<br />it’s something you were designed for.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/avoiding-muscle-may-keep-your-metabolism-stuck-39465</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71381391/39465.mp3" length="41322613" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You’re eating better.
You’re doing more cardio.
You’re trying harder than ever.
 And your body still isn’t changing.
 What if the issue isn’t your effort…
but what you’re avoiding?
 In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most common—and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You’re eating better.<br />You’re doing more cardio.<br />You’re trying harder than ever.<br /> And your body still isn’t changing.<br /> What if the issue isn’t your effort…<br />but what you’re avoiding?<br /> In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most common—and costly—beliefs women carry about their bodies: the fear of building muscle.<br /> Because the truth is, avoiding muscle may be the very thing keeping your metabolism stuck.<br /> You’ll learn:<br /><ul><li>Why women don’t “accidentally” get bulky</li><li>The hormonal reality behind muscle growth</li><li>How muscle actually tightens body composition</li><li>Why losing weight without muscle slows your metabolism</li><li>How cardio alone can backfire in midlife</li><li>And the mindset shift from getting smaller → getting stronger</li></ul>This isn’t about becoming a bodybuilder.<br />It’s about building a body that actually supports your life.<br /> Because strength isn’t something to fear—<br />it’s something you were designed for.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1722</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Your Brain Is an Energy Hog (And Multitasking Is Making It Worse)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-brain-is-an-energy-hog-and-multitasking-is-making-it-worse--71219347</link><description><![CDATA[Have you ever felt completely exhausted… even though you didn’t do anything physical?<br /> That’s not in your head—it’s coming from your brain.<br /> In this episode, we’re diving into something most women over 40 don’t realize: your brain is one of the most energy-demanding organs in your body, and the way we live today—constant multitasking, switching, and mental load—is quietly draining your energy all day long.<br /> We’ll cover:<br />• Why multitasking is metabolically expensive<br />• How your brain actually uses energy (and why it gets depleted)<br />• What changes after 40 with hormones, mitochondria, and nutrient needs<br />• Why decision fatigue and overwhelm are physiological—not personal failure<br />• Simple ways to reduce mental load and restore energy<br /> If you’ve been feeling tired, scattered, or overwhelmed—this episode will help you understand why and give you a better path forward.<br /> This isn’t about doing more.<br />It’s about aligning your life with how your body was designed to function.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/your-brain-is-an-energy-hog-and-multitasking-is-making-it-worse-39433</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71219347/39433.mp3" length="41281688" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Have you ever felt completely exhausted… even though you didn’t do anything physical?
 That’s not in your head—it’s coming from your brain.
 In this episode, we’re diving into something most women over 40 don’t realize: your brain is one of the most...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever felt completely exhausted… even though you didn’t do anything physical?<br /> That’s not in your head—it’s coming from your brain.<br /> In this episode, we’re diving into something most women over 40 don’t realize: your brain is one of the most energy-demanding organs in your body, and the way we live today—constant multitasking, switching, and mental load—is quietly draining your energy all day long.<br /> We’ll cover:<br />• Why multitasking is metabolically expensive<br />• How your brain actually uses energy (and why it gets depleted)<br />• What changes after 40 with hormones, mitochondria, and nutrient needs<br />• Why decision fatigue and overwhelm are physiological—not personal failure<br />• Simple ways to reduce mental load and restore energy<br /> If you’ve been feeling tired, scattered, or overwhelmed—this episode will help you understand why and give you a better path forward.<br /> This isn’t about doing more.<br />It’s about aligning your life with how your body was designed to function.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1720</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Your Body Doesn’t Trust Your Schedule</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-body-doesn-t-trust-your-schedule--71067525</link><description><![CDATA[You’re not stuck because you’re doing it wrong.<br /> You’re stuck because your body doesn’t trust the pattern.<br /> In this episode, we explore how inconsistency—skipped meals, irregular routines, and weekend resets—signals stress to your body and stalls fat loss.<br /> Learn how metabolism responds to rhythm, why this matters more after 40, and how to shift from effort-based strategies to sustainable patterns.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/your-body-doesnt-trust-your-schedule-39405</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71067525/39405.mp3" length="41274776" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You’re not stuck because you’re doing it wrong.
 You’re stuck because your body doesn’t trust the pattern.
 In this episode, we explore how inconsistency—skipped meals, irregular routines, and weekend resets—signals stress to your body and stalls fat...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You’re not stuck because you’re doing it wrong.<br /> You’re stuck because your body doesn’t trust the pattern.<br /> In this episode, we explore how inconsistency—skipped meals, irregular routines, and weekend resets—signals stress to your body and stalls fat loss.<br /> Learn how metabolism responds to rhythm, why this matters more after 40, and how to shift from effort-based strategies to sustainable patterns.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1720</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cultivate: The Soil of Your Life Matters</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cultivate-the-soil-of-your-life-matters--70906005</link><description><![CDATA[What if the issue isn’t your discipline… your willpower… or even your plan?<br /> What if the issue is the soil?<br /> In this Foundation episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., we step into a powerful biblical and physiological truth: growth doesn’t happen where we observe—it happens where we cultivate.<br /> Drawing from Scripture and real-life physiology, this episode reframes the struggles so many women face—not as personal failure, but as uncultivated ground.<br /> You’ll learn:<br /><ul><li>Why God consistently uses soil as a metaphor for life and transformation</li><li>How your body and habits function more like a field than a machine</li><li>The real reason consistency feels so hard (hint: it’s not just mindset)</li><li>How stress, blood sugar instability, and exhaustion shape your “capacity”</li><li>Why shame-based motivation never produces lasting fruit</li><li>What it actually looks like to cultivate your life—physically and spiritually</li></ul>This is not about guilt.<br />This is not about trying harder.<br /> This is about stewardship.<br /> Because:<br />What you cultivate will liberate.<br />What you cultivate will open the floodgate.<br />And what you don’t cultivate… will stagnate.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/cultivate-the-soil-of-your-life-matters-39371</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70906005/39371.mp3" length="40756488" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if the issue isn’t your discipline… your willpower… or even your plan?
 What if the issue is the soil?
 In this Foundation episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., we step into a powerful biblical and physiological truth: growth doesn’t happen where we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if the issue isn’t your discipline… your willpower… or even your plan?<br /> What if the issue is the soil?<br /> In this Foundation episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., we step into a powerful biblical and physiological truth: growth doesn’t happen where we observe—it happens where we cultivate.<br /> Drawing from Scripture and real-life physiology, this episode reframes the struggles so many women face—not as personal failure, but as uncultivated ground.<br /> You’ll learn:<br /><ul><li>Why God consistently uses soil as a metaphor for life and transformation</li><li>How your body and habits function more like a field than a machine</li><li>The real reason consistency feels so hard (hint: it’s not just mindset)</li><li>How stress, blood sugar instability, and exhaustion shape your “capacity”</li><li>Why shame-based motivation never produces lasting fruit</li><li>What it actually looks like to cultivate your life—physically and spiritually</li></ul>This is not about guilt.<br />This is not about trying harder.<br /> This is about stewardship.<br /> Because:<br />What you cultivate will liberate.<br />What you cultivate will open the floodgate.<br />And what you don’t cultivate… will stagnate.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1698</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why You Keep Starting Over: Health as Stewardship, Not Striving</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-keep-starting-over-health-as-stewardship-not-striving--70755497</link><description><![CDATA[You’re not lacking discipline…<br />You’re working against your physiology.<br /> If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right”—eating clean, working out, trying to stay consistent—but still end up starting over again and again… this episode will change how you see your body.<br /> In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., we connect the dots between metabolism, stress, muscle, and midlife physiology to uncover what’s really happening beneath the surface.<br /> Most women aren’t failing.<br />They’re following strategies that don’t match how their body actually works.<br /> You’ll learn:<br /><ul><li>Why blood sugar instability—not willpower—is driving cravings<br /></li><li>How undereating and overtraining quietly sabotage metabolism<br /></li><li>Why shame-based motivation increases cortisol and stalls progress<br /></li><li>What changes after 40 (and why your old strategies stop working)<br /></li><li>The critical shift from control → stewardship<br /></li><li>What sustainable, physiology-aligned health actually looks like<br /></li></ul>This is where everything comes together.<br /> Your body is not a project to fix.<br />It’s a gift to steward.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/why-you-keep-starting-over-health-as-stewardship-not-striving-39345</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70755497/39345.mp3" length="42236120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You’re not lacking discipline…
You’re working against your physiology.
 If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right”—eating clean, working out, trying to stay consistent—but still end up starting over again and again… this episode will...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You’re not lacking discipline…<br />You’re working against your physiology.<br /> If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right”—eating clean, working out, trying to stay consistent—but still end up starting over again and again… this episode will change how you see your body.<br /> In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., we connect the dots between metabolism, stress, muscle, and midlife physiology to uncover what’s really happening beneath the surface.<br /> Most women aren’t failing.<br />They’re following strategies that don’t match how their body actually works.<br /> You’ll learn:<br /><ul><li>Why blood sugar instability—not willpower—is driving cravings<br /></li><li>How undereating and overtraining quietly sabotage metabolism<br /></li><li>Why shame-based motivation increases cortisol and stalls progress<br /></li><li>What changes after 40 (and why your old strategies stop working)<br /></li><li>The critical shift from control → stewardship<br /></li><li>What sustainable, physiology-aligned health actually looks like<br /></li></ul>This is where everything comes together.<br /> Your body is not a project to fix.<br />It’s a gift to steward.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1760</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Muscle–Longevity Connection</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-muscle-longevity-connection--70614632</link><description><![CDATA[Most women think about weight when they think about health.<br /> But research increasingly shows that muscle strength is one of the strongest predictors of longevity, metabolic health, and independence as we age.<br /> In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., we explore why skeletal muscle is far more than a cosmetic feature. Muscle acts as a metabolic organ, a glucose regulator, and a powerful signal of resilience in the body.<br /> You’ll learn:<br /> • Why muscle functions as the body’s primary glucose sink<br />• Why grip strength predicts longevity in large population studies<br />• How muscle loss in midlife affects metabolism and brain health<br />• Why cardio alone can accelerate muscle loss after 40<br />• Why protein and resistance training become even more important in midlife<br /> Muscle is not about appearance.<br /> It is about capacity — the capacity to live well, serve well, and age with strength and independence.<br /> This conversation reframes strength as part of faithful stewardship of the body God has entrusted to us.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-musclelongevity-connection-39317</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70614632/39317.mp3" length="40878743" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Most women think about weight when they think about health.
 But research increasingly shows that muscle strength is one of the strongest predictors of longevity, metabolic health, and independence as we age.
 In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most women think about weight when they think about health.<br /> But research increasingly shows that muscle strength is one of the strongest predictors of longevity, metabolic health, and independence as we age.<br /> In this episode of Living F.R.E.S.H., we explore why skeletal muscle is far more than a cosmetic feature. Muscle acts as a metabolic organ, a glucose regulator, and a powerful signal of resilience in the body.<br /> You’ll learn:<br /> • Why muscle functions as the body’s primary glucose sink<br />• Why grip strength predicts longevity in large population studies<br />• How muscle loss in midlife affects metabolism and brain health<br />• Why cardio alone can accelerate muscle loss after 40<br />• Why protein and resistance training become even more important in midlife<br /> Muscle is not about appearance.<br /> It is about capacity — the capacity to live well, serve well, and age with strength and independence.<br /> This conversation reframes strength as part of faithful stewardship of the body God has entrusted to us.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1703</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mitochondria: The Energy System Nobody Talks About</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mitochondria-the-energy-system-nobody-talks-about--70490967</link><description><![CDATA[Many people assume fatigue is caused by lack of motivation, poor sleep, or stress. But the real source of energy lies deeper—inside the mitochondria of our cells.<br /> In this episode, Dr. Kris explains how cellular energy production works and why mitochondrial health plays a critical role in metabolism, endurance, and overall vitality. She also connects these insights with Isaiah 40:29–31 and the biblical promise of renewed strength.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/mitochondria-the-energy-system-nobody-talks-about-39293</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70490967/39293.mp3" length="41371544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Many people assume fatigue is caused by lack of motivation, poor sleep, or stress. But the real source of energy lies deeper—inside the mitochondria of our cells.
 In this episode, Dr. Kris explains how cellular energy production works and why...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many people assume fatigue is caused by lack of motivation, poor sleep, or stress. But the real source of energy lies deeper—inside the mitochondria of our cells.<br /> In this episode, Dr. Kris explains how cellular energy production works and why mitochondrial health plays a critical role in metabolism, endurance, and overall vitality. She also connects these insights with Isaiah 40:29–31 and the biblical promise of renewed strength.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1724</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The 3 a.m. Wake-Up: Blood Sugar and the Hormone Ladder</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-3-a-m-wake-up-blood-sugar-and-the-hormone-ladder--70308489</link><description><![CDATA[Why do so many women wake at 3 a.m. — alert, restless, and unable to fall back asleep?<br /> In this episode, we unpack the glucose-regulation ladder — the sequence of hormones the body releases when blood sugar drops. From insulin and glucagon to norepinephrine, adrenaline, and cortisol, each plays a role in nighttime wake-ups, midlife crashes, and metabolic instability.<br /> You’ll learn how refined carbohydrates and alcohol trigger different correction pathways, why muscle mass protects you, and why chronic cortisol correction can gradually reduce resilience.<br /> This episode reframes middle-of-the-night waking as a physiological phenomenon — not a personal failure.<br /> Regulation begins with stability.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-3-am-wake-up-blood-sugar-and-the-hormone-ladder-39267</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70308489/39267.mp3" length="40309976" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Why do so many women wake at 3 a.m. — alert, restless, and unable to fall back asleep?
 In this episode, we unpack the glucose-regulation ladder — the sequence of hormones the body releases when blood sugar drops. From insulin and glucagon to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why do so many women wake at 3 a.m. — alert, restless, and unable to fall back asleep?<br /> In this episode, we unpack the glucose-regulation ladder — the sequence of hormones the body releases when blood sugar drops. From insulin and glucagon to norepinephrine, adrenaline, and cortisol, each plays a role in nighttime wake-ups, midlife crashes, and metabolic instability.<br /> You’ll learn how refined carbohydrates and alcohol trigger different correction pathways, why muscle mass protects you, and why chronic cortisol correction can gradually reduce resilience.<br /> This episode reframes middle-of-the-night waking as a physiological phenomenon — not a personal failure.<br /> Regulation begins with stability.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1680</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Gut Health Is the  Foundation of Resilience</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gut-health-is-the-foundation-of-resilience--70158678</link><description><![CDATA[Resilience cannot be built on an inflamed foundation. When the gut is destabilized, the body perceives a threat, which affects the stress response, emotional regulation, and energy levels.<br /> In this episode, we explore the gut as the body’s safety system, examining how inflammation creates internal noise and why environment and stress shape microbiome stability. Listeners will gain a systems-level understanding of why foundation must precede strength in sustainable health formation.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/gut-health-is-the-foundation-of-resilience-39230</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70158678/39230.mp3" length="41948120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Resilience cannot be built on an inflamed foundation. When the gut is destabilized, the body perceives a threat, which affects the stress response, emotional regulation, and energy levels.
 In this episode, we explore the gut as the body’s safety...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Resilience cannot be built on an inflamed foundation. When the gut is destabilized, the body perceives a threat, which affects the stress response, emotional regulation, and energy levels.<br /> In this episode, we explore the gut as the body’s safety system, examining how inflammation creates internal noise and why environment and stress shape microbiome stability. Listeners will gain a systems-level understanding of why foundation must precede strength in sustainable health formation.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1748</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From Fixing to Formation: Health Is Built, Not Just Repaired</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-fixing-to-formation-health-is-built-not-just-repaired--70018952</link><description><![CDATA[Most health efforts focus on fixing what is wrong. But sustainable health is formed over time through consistent rhythms and structured support.<br /> In this episode, we explore the shift from fixing to formation and introduce the full Living F.R.E.S.H. pathway—Foundations, Regulation, Energy, Strength, and Health. Listeners will gain clarity on why health is built gradually through formation rather than repeatedly repaired through intensity.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/from-fixing-to-formation-health-is-built-not-just-repaired-39196</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70018952/39196.mp3" length="40140056" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Most health efforts focus on fixing what is wrong. But sustainable health is formed over time through consistent rhythms and structured support.
 In this episode, we explore the shift from fixing to formation and introduce the full Living F.R.E.S.H....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most health efforts focus on fixing what is wrong. But sustainable health is formed over time through consistent rhythms and structured support.<br /> In this episode, we explore the shift from fixing to formation and introduce the full Living F.R.E.S.H. pathway—Foundations, Regulation, Energy, Strength, and Health. Listeners will gain clarity on why health is built gradually through formation rather than repeatedly repaired through intensity.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1673</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Resilience: Strength to Move Forward</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/resilience-strength-to-move-forward--69817929</link><description><![CDATA[Resilience is the ability to move forward with strength after stress and burnout. In this episode, we explore how true strength is built through strategy, capacity, and steady progress rather than intensity alone.<br /> Using Scripture and the metaphor of a wise warrior, this episode introduces Strength as a key pillar of the Living F.R.E.S.H. formation pathway—focused on sustainable, whole-body resilience.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/resilience-strength-to-move-forward-39168</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69817929/39168.mp3" length="40982744" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Resilience is the ability to move forward with strength after stress and burnout. In this episode, we explore how true strength is built through strategy, capacity, and steady progress rather than intensity alone.
 Using Scripture and the metaphor of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Resilience is the ability to move forward with strength after stress and burnout. In this episode, we explore how true strength is built through strategy, capacity, and steady progress rather than intensity alone.<br /> Using Scripture and the metaphor of a wise warrior, this episode introduces Strength as a key pillar of the Living F.R.E.S.H. formation pathway—focused on sustainable, whole-body resilience.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1708</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Change Feels Hard When You’re Exhausted</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-change-feels-hard-when-you-re-exhausted--69671508</link><description><![CDATA[Exhaustion is often mistaken for laziness or lack of discipline—but it’s usually a sign of depletion. In this episode, we explore why change feels so hard when the body is running on empty and how prolonged stress drains the capacity needed for healing.<br /> Using the story of Elijah, listeners will see how God restored energy before addressing calling and why fuel must come before force. This episode introduces the Energy pillar of Living F.R.E.S.H., reframing fatigue without shame and offering a wiser path to sustainable, whole-body health.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/why-change-feels-hard-when-youre-exhausted-39110</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69671508/39110.mp3" length="41436056" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Exhaustion is often mistaken for laziness or lack of discipline—but it’s usually a sign of depletion. In this episode, we explore why change feels so hard when the body is running on empty and how prolonged stress drains the capacity needed for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Exhaustion is often mistaken for laziness or lack of discipline—but it’s usually a sign of depletion. In this episode, we explore why change feels so hard when the body is running on empty and how prolonged stress drains the capacity needed for healing.<br /> Using the story of Elijah, listeners will see how God restored energy before addressing calling and why fuel must come before force. This episode introduces the Energy pillar of Living F.R.E.S.H., reframing fatigue without shame and offering a wiser path to sustainable, whole-body health.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1727</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Your Body Won’t Calm Down</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-your-body-won-t-calm-down--69551597</link><description><![CDATA[Many people live in a constant low-grade stress state without realizing it. In this episode, we explore why the body struggles to calm down, how chronic stress affects the nervous system, and why willpower alone cannot restore balance.<br /> Listeners will gain clarity on regulation, rhythm, and recovery as essential foundations for healing. This episode reframes stress without shame and offers a wiser starting point for sustainable, whole-body health.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/why-your-body-wont-calm-down-39109</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69551597/39109.mp3" length="40047320" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Many people live in a constant low-grade stress state without realizing it. In this episode, we explore why the body struggles to calm down, how chronic stress affects the nervous system, and why willpower alone cannot restore balance.
 Listeners will...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many people live in a constant low-grade stress state without realizing it. In this episode, we explore why the body struggles to calm down, how chronic stress affects the nervous system, and why willpower alone cannot restore balance.<br /> Listeners will gain clarity on regulation, rhythm, and recovery as essential foundations for healing. This episode reframes stress without shame and offers a wiser starting point for sustainable, whole-body health.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1669</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why You’re Not Broken: The Foundation for Lasting Health</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-re-not-broken-the-foundation-for-lasting-health--69457564</link><description><![CDATA[Most people don’t fail at health because they lack discipline. They fail because their bodies are under chronic stress.<br /> In this episode, we explore how shame, self-pressure, and fear disrupt the nervous system and block healing—even in highly motivated people. You’ll learn why safety, not effort, is the true starting point for change and how a grace-centered approach restores both physiology and hope.<br /> This is the first episode in the Living F.R.E.S.H. series, focused on building foundations for sustainable, whole-body health.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/why-youre-not-broken-the-foundation-for-lasting-health-39067</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69457564/39067.mp3" length="41205656" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Most people don’t fail at health because they lack discipline. They fail because their bodies are under chronic stress.
 In this episode, we explore how shame, self-pressure, and fear disrupt the nervous system and block healing—even in highly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most people don’t fail at health because they lack discipline. They fail because their bodies are under chronic stress.<br /> In this episode, we explore how shame, self-pressure, and fear disrupt the nervous system and block healing—even in highly motivated people. You’ll learn why safety, not effort, is the true starting point for change and how a grace-centered approach restores both physiology and hope.<br /> This is the first episode in the Living F.R.E.S.H. series, focused on building foundations for sustainable, whole-body health.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1717</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What to Do When Motivation Fades: What to Do When Motivation Fades</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-when-motivation-fades-what-to-do-when-motivation-fades--69362276</link><description><![CDATA[Motivation fades for everyone—but what you do next matters.<br /> In this episode, we explore what happens when the excitement is gone and the work feels heavy. Some people quit. Others push through exhausted. Others just started and already feel discouraged.<br /> Through three short, focused segments and Scripture-based encouragement, this episode offers a grace-filled perspective on perseverance, weariness, and starting again—without shame.<br /> If you’re tired, discouraged, or questioning whether it’s worth continuing, this message will meet you right where you are.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/what-to-do-when-motivation-fades-what-to-do-when-motivation-fades-39043</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69362276/39043.mp3" length="40699352" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Motivation fades for everyone—but what you do next matters.
 In this episode, we explore what happens when the excitement is gone and the work feels heavy. Some people quit. Others push through exhausted. Others just started and already feel...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Motivation fades for everyone—but what you do next matters.<br /> In this episode, we explore what happens when the excitement is gone and the work feels heavy. Some people quit. Others push through exhausted. Others just started and already feel discouraged.<br /> Through three short, focused segments and Scripture-based encouragement, this episode offers a grace-filled perspective on perseverance, weariness, and starting again—without shame.<br /> If you’re tired, discouraged, or questioning whether it’s worth continuing, this message will meet you right where you are.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1696</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Thyroid or Adrenals? The Real Reason You’re So Tired</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/thyroid-or-adrenals-the-real-reason-you-re-so-tired--69271103</link><description><![CDATA[Chronic fatigue is one of the most common complaints among women, especially after the holidays. But is it really your thyroid?<br /> In this episode, Dr. Kris explains how adrenal stress and disrupted cortisol rhythms can interfere with thyroid function, leaving women exhausted even when lab tests appear normal. You’ll learn how to recognize adrenal-driven fatigue, why January “resets” often backfire, and how rest and nourishment are essential for healing.<br /> God designed the body to restore — not to live in survival mode.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/thyroid-or-adrenals-the-real-reason-youre-so-tired-38991</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69271103/38991.mp3" length="45560216" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Chronic fatigue is one of the most common complaints among women, especially after the holidays. But is it really your thyroid?
 In this episode, Dr. Kris explains how adrenal stress and disrupted cortisol rhythms can interfere with thyroid function,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chronic fatigue is one of the most common complaints among women, especially after the holidays. But is it really your thyroid?<br /> In this episode, Dr. Kris explains how adrenal stress and disrupted cortisol rhythms can interfere with thyroid function, leaving women exhausted even when lab tests appear normal. You’ll learn how to recognize adrenal-driven fatigue, why January “resets” often backfire, and how rest and nourishment are essential for healing.<br /> God designed the body to restore — not to live in survival mode.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1899</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>GLP-1s, Muscle Loss, and Midlife Metabolism: A Faith-Centered Conversation About Safer Weight Loss</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/glp-1s-muscle-loss-and-midlife-metabolism-a-faith-centered-conversation-about-safer-weight-loss--69244955</link><description><![CDATA[GLP-1 medications are everywhere—and yes, they work. But at what cost, especially for women in perimenopause and postmenopause?<br />  In this episode of Spark Faith, Dr. Kris Sargeant sits down with Jo Hosen from Ortho Molecular Products for an honest, grace-filled conversation about GLP-1s, rapid weight loss, and the often-overlooked consequences for muscle, metabolism, hormones, and long-term health. This is not a fear-based discussion and not medical advice—it’s about informed stewardship of the body God designed.<br />  Together, they explore why muscle is your metabolism, how rapid weight loss can accelerate muscle loss and insulin resistance, and why weight loss that sacrifices muscle may create long-term metabolic liability—especially for women over 40. They also discuss what we still don’t know about long-term GLP-1 use, including impacts on mood, nutrient status, metabolic rate, and body composition.<br />  Dr. Kris shares a muscle-first, faith-anchored approach to sustainable weight loss that prioritizes protein, resistance training, metabolic health, and personalization over quick fixes. The conversation also introduces appetite-modulating, non-starvation support options and explains why professional-grade supplements matter when absorption, quality, and clinical relevance are on the line.<br />  If you’re navigating weight changes in midlife, feeling pressured by social media trends, or wondering whether GLP-1s are right for you, this episode will help you move from fear to wisdom—and from forcing the body into submission to supporting it back into balance.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/glp-1s-muscle-loss-and-midlife-metabolism-a-faith-centered-conversation-about-safer-weight-loss-38987</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69244955/38987.mp3" length="45683551" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>GLP-1 medications are everywhere—and yes, they work. But at what cost, especially for women in perimenopause and postmenopause?
  In this episode of Spark Faith, Dr. Kris Sargeant sits down with Jo Hosen from Ortho Molecular Products for an honest,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[GLP-1 medications are everywhere—and yes, they work. But at what cost, especially for women in perimenopause and postmenopause?<br />  In this episode of Spark Faith, Dr. Kris Sargeant sits down with Jo Hosen from Ortho Molecular Products for an honest, grace-filled conversation about GLP-1s, rapid weight loss, and the often-overlooked consequences for muscle, metabolism, hormones, and long-term health. This is not a fear-based discussion and not medical advice—it’s about informed stewardship of the body God designed.<br />  Together, they explore why muscle is your metabolism, how rapid weight loss can accelerate muscle loss and insulin resistance, and why weight loss that sacrifices muscle may create long-term metabolic liability—especially for women over 40. They also discuss what we still don’t know about long-term GLP-1 use, including impacts on mood, nutrient status, metabolic rate, and body composition.<br />  Dr. Kris shares a muscle-first, faith-anchored approach to sustainable weight loss that prioritizes protein, resistance training, metabolic health, and personalization over quick fixes. The conversation also introduces appetite-modulating, non-starvation support options and explains why professional-grade supplements matter when absorption, quality, and clinical relevance are on the line.<br />  If you’re navigating weight changes in midlife, feeling pressured by social media trends, or wondering whether GLP-1s are right for you, this episode will help you move from fear to wisdom—and from forcing the body into submission to supporting it back into balance.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1869</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Calorie Counting Backfires After 40</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-calorie-counting-backfires-after-40--69244959</link><description><![CDATA[Calorie counting may work short-term, but after 40, it often drives stress, metabolic slowdown, and frustration. This episode explains why restriction backfires. You were never meant to fight your body. Healing begins with grace, not guilt. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/why-calorie-counting-backfires-after-40-38967</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69244959/38967.mp3" length="41973464" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Calorie counting may work short-term, but after 40, it often drives stress, metabolic slowdown, and frustration. This episode explains why restriction backfires. You were never meant to fight your body. Healing begins with grace, not guilt. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Calorie counting may work short-term, but after 40, it often drives stress, metabolic slowdown, and frustration. This episode explains why restriction backfires. You were never meant to fight your body. Healing begins with grace, not guilt. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1749</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Physiology of Forgiveness: Why Your Body Feels What Your Heart Carries</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-physiology-of-forgiveness-why-your-body-feels-what-your-heart-carries--69244956</link><description><![CDATA[Forgiveness frees your body as much as your soul. In this powerful episode, Dr. Kris Sargent shows how emotional pain, resentment, and old wounds keep the body locked in chronic stress — driving inflammation, hormone imbalance, digestive issues, weight gain, and weakened immunity.<br /> You’ll discover the science behind bitterness and the healing that happens when the nervous system finally feels safe enough to let go. Kris blends functional medicine, Scripture, and neuroscience to teach a practical 5-step forgiveness framework that helps you release the debt without excusing harmful behavior or forcing reconciliation.<br /> If you’re ready to reclaim energy, peace, and emotional clarity — and honor God by stewarding your body well — this episode is for you.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-physiology-of-forgiveness-why-your-body-feels-what-your-heart-carries-38930</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69244956/38930.mp3" length="41544344" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Forgiveness frees your body as much as your soul. In this powerful episode, Dr. Kris Sargent shows how emotional pain, resentment, and old wounds keep the body locked in chronic stress — driving inflammation, hormone imbalance, digestive issues,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Forgiveness frees your body as much as your soul. In this powerful episode, Dr. Kris Sargent shows how emotional pain, resentment, and old wounds keep the body locked in chronic stress — driving inflammation, hormone imbalance, digestive issues, weight gain, and weakened immunity.<br /> You’ll discover the science behind bitterness and the healing that happens when the nervous system finally feels safe enough to let go. Kris blends functional medicine, Scripture, and neuroscience to teach a practical 5-step forgiveness framework that helps you release the debt without excusing harmful behavior or forcing reconciliation.<br /> If you’re ready to reclaim energy, peace, and emotional clarity — and honor God by stewarding your body well — this episode is for you.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1731</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Hormones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/heal-your-gut-heal-your-hormones--69244963</link><description><![CDATA[This episode explores the gut–hormone connection for women over 40. Dr. Kris explains how the gut affects estrogen metabolism, thyroid function, cortisol regulation, and mood—and why holiday eating and emotional stress often worsen symptoms. You’ll learn practical, science-based steps to support gut healing and hormone balance. This episode builds on Faith, Food &amp; Freedom and sets the stage for next week’s episode on the physiological power of forgiveness.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/heal-your-gut-heal-your-hormones-38894</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69244963/38894.mp3" length="41725208" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode explores the gut–hormone connection for women over 40. Dr. Kris explains how the gut affects estrogen metabolism, thyroid function, cortisol regulation, and mood—and why holiday eating and emotional stress often worsen symptoms. You’ll...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode explores the gut–hormone connection for women over 40. Dr. Kris explains how the gut affects estrogen metabolism, thyroid function, cortisol regulation, and mood—and why holiday eating and emotional stress often worsen symptoms. You’ll learn practical, science-based steps to support gut healing and hormone balance. This episode builds on Faith, Food &amp; Freedom and sets the stage for next week’s episode on the physiological power of forgiveness.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1739</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Faith, Food &amp; Freedom: Rewrite Your Food Story</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-food-freedom-rewrite-your-food-story--69244964</link><description><![CDATA[In today’s episode, Kris takes you on a deeper inward journey, exploring how grace, truth, and emotional healing reshape your relationship with food. You’ll learn how your inherited “food stories” formed your habits, how shame hijacks your peace, and how the Holy Spirit renews the way you see your body. Kris also teaches from Scripture, showing how Jesus used meals as ministry and why gratitude shifts both your spirit and your physiology. If you want to stop moralizing food and start enjoying the table with wisdom and peace, this episode will speak right to your heart.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/faith-food-and-freedom-rewrite-your-food-story-38794</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69244964/38794.mp3" length="42862431" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In today’s episode, Kris takes you on a deeper inward journey, exploring how grace, truth, and emotional healing reshape your relationship with food. You’ll learn how your inherited “food stories” formed your habits, how shame hijacks your peace, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today’s episode, Kris takes you on a deeper inward journey, exploring how grace, truth, and emotional healing reshape your relationship with food. You’ll learn how your inherited “food stories” formed your habits, how shame hijacks your peace, and how the Holy Spirit renews the way you see your body. Kris also teaches from Scripture, showing how Jesus used meals as ministry and why gratitude shifts both your spirit and your physiology. If you want to stop moralizing food and start enjoying the table with wisdom and peace, this episode will speak right to your heart.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1752</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cortisol Chaos: How Stress Hijacks Your Hormones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cortisol-chaos-how-stress-hijacks-your-hormones--69244960</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Dr. Kris Sargent exposes how chronic stress and cortisol imbalance disrupt midlife metabolism, energy, and sleep. Women over 40 often blame themselves for weight gain, cravings, and exhaustion, when the real culprit is a stress response stuck in overdrive. 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Women over 40 often blame themselves for weight gain, cravings, and exhaustion, when the real culprit is a stress...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Dr. Kris Sargent exposes how chronic stress and cortisol imbalance disrupt midlife metabolism, energy, and sleep. Women over 40 often blame themselves for weight gain, cravings, and exhaustion, when the real culprit is a stress response stuck in overdrive. Dr. Kris blends functional medicine with practical faith insights to show how peace is not passive—it's physiological.<br /> Listeners will learn why cortisol spikes during the holiday season, how hormonal shifts intensify stress reactions, and the five daily changes that calm the nervous system. This empowering teaching helps women break the cycle of overwhelm and reclaim emotional, spiritual, and metabolic health.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1628</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Oatmeal Might Be Wrecking Your Metabolism</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-oatmeal-might-be-wrecking-your-metabolism--69244961</link><description><![CDATA[We’ve been told oatmeal is the perfect breakfast. But for many women over 40, it’s wrecking metabolism. Dr. Kris Sargent explains how blood sugar spikes, hormone imbalances, and cultural food myths keep you stuck—and how faith-based body stewardship renews your health.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/why-oatmeal-might-be-wrecking-your-metabolism-38749</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69244961/38749.mp3" length="38530712" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’ve been told oatmeal is the perfect breakfast. But for many women over 40, it’s wrecking metabolism. Dr. Kris Sargent explains how blood sugar spikes, hormone imbalances, and cultural food myths keep you stuck—and how faith-based body stewardship...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’ve been told oatmeal is the perfect breakfast. But for many women over 40, it’s wrecking metabolism. 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She also shares how strategic nutrition and a faith-centered mindset bring restoration.<br /> Listeners will learn how protein supports metabolism, how lifestyle habits impact hormones, and how Romans 12:2 offers hope for true transformation—body, mind, and spirit.<br /> Discover practical tools and spiritual encouragement to thrive through every season of womanhood.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/menopause-metabolism-weight-loss-and-mind-renewal-38743</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69244962/38743.mp3" length="39588248" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Midlife doesn’t have to mean weight gain or fatigue. 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She also shares how strategic nutrition and a faith-centered mindset bring restoration.<br /> Listeners will learn how protein supports metabolism, how lifestyle habits impact hormones, and how Romans 12:2 offers hope for true transformation—body, mind, and spirit.<br /> Discover practical tools and spiritual encouragement to thrive through every season of womanhood.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1650</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd2dcc920444e1f29e1f38738c75517.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>God Doesn’t Waste a Thing: Your Pain Has a Purpose</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-doesn-t-waste-a-thing-your-pain-has-a-purpose--69244957</link><description><![CDATA[When life breaks you open, God plants something in the cracks. Your story — even the most painful chapters — can become someone else’s lifeline. So many women carry secret wounds — trauma, divorce, illness, betrayal, shame, abandonment, or years of “just pushing through.” In this episode of Spark Faith, Dr. Kris Sargent shares how God redeems our stories, repurposes our struggles, and shapes our calling through the very things that once tried to destroy us. Your pain is not pointless. God intends to use it — for your healing, for His glory, and for the good of others. Watch Dr Kris LIVE with the link below.<br /><br />  <br />   <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/god-doesnt-waste-a-thing-your-pain-has-a-purpose-38671</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69244957/38671.mp3" length="38824472" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When life breaks you open, God plants something in the cracks. Your story — even the most painful chapters — can become someone else’s lifeline. So many women carry secret wounds — trauma, divorce, illness, betrayal, shame, abandonment, or years of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When life breaks you open, God plants something in the cracks. Your story — even the most painful chapters — can become someone else’s lifeline. So many women carry secret wounds — trauma, divorce, illness, betrayal, shame, abandonment, or years of “just pushing through.” In this episode of Spark Faith, Dr. Kris Sargent shares how God redeems our stories, repurposes our struggles, and shapes our calling through the very things that once tried to destroy us. Your pain is not pointless. God intends to use it — for your healing, for His glory, and for the good of others. 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Get ready For Your Best Body For God with Functional Medicine, so can YOU!<br /><br />Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/renewed-health-truth-or-dare-38607</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69244958/38607.mp3" length="40773298" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Transformation Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Journey of how, Motivation: Shame and Guilt Shifted to Stewardship, Grace and Gratitude. Get ready For Your Best Body For God with Functional Medicine, so can YOU!

Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html 
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