What If Everything You Thought You Knew About Health Deserved a Second Look?
I have a habit of asking questions. A LOT of questions. Especially when someone tells me, "That's just how it is."
And apparently, I found a way to turn that habit into a podcast.
Welcome to Faith Over Pharma, where I sit down with physicians, researchers, practitioners, and fascinating people who are willing to explore questions that don't always have simple answers.
We get into hormones, fertility, longevity, faith, and everything in between. Sometimes we challenge conventional thinking. Sometimes we discover that the basics matter more than we realized. And sometimes a conversation takes a completely unexpected turn.
Those are usually my favorite episodes.
Because I'm not interested in spending my whole life getting better at being healthy. I want to be healthy enough to go LIVE it.
Fair Warning: You Might Leave With More Questions Than You Came With.
And I don't think that's a bad thing.
One week we might be digging into why your hormones feel like they've lost their minds. The next, we're talking about biological aging, what sperm can tell us about fertility, or why we're making healthy living so complicated.
And then we might have a conversation about faith, relationships, or why the life you're supposed to want isn't necessarily the one you actually want.
I don't bring people onto the show just to repeat what everyone else is saying. I want to understand how they think, what they've learned, what the evidence shows, and what questions are still worth asking.
You don't have to agree with every guest. Neither do I.
But I hope you leave curious enough to keep learning, and encouraged enough to do something meaningful with what you've learned.
Here Are Five Conversations I'd Love You to Hear.
Not sure which episode to try first? These will give you a pretty good idea of what we're all about.
FERTILITY AFTER 40
Over 40, Trying to Get Pregnant? Real Talk on Age Myths, Natural Fertility Tips, and My Pregnancy Journey at 44
A personal introduction to my later-in-life motherhood and fertility experience.
MALE FERTILITY
Low Sperm Count? What You Can Do Now to Improve Your Chances of Conception
A great place to start if male fertility is part of your story.
METABOLISM & ENERGY
What Sugar Is Stealing from Your Life: How Blood Sugar, Cravings & Metabolism Impact Your Hormones, Energy, and Ability to Live Fully, with Christine Trimpe
A bridge to everyday energy and hormone questions.
LONGEVITY & HEALTHY AGING
We've Normalized Feeling Bad: Why Aging Doesn't Have to Mean Weight Gain, Pain, and Low Energy, with Amy Lewis
Where the show's healthy-aging and longevity conversations are heading.
FAITH, BURNOUT & LETTING GO
When the Journey Starts Consuming Your Peace: Faith, Burnout, and Letting Go of Control, with Antoniette Roze
A faith-and-real-life conversation about the emotional and spiritual side of health.
Press Play. See Where the Conversation Goes.
Whether you have ten minutes to browse or an entire drive ahead of you, there's probably a conversation here that will make you think differently about something.
Follow the show wherever you listen, and you won't have to go hunting for the next episode.
Professional Question-Asker. Amateur Kitchen Dance Champion.
I spent 23 years in Air Force public relations, where asking questions and interviewing interesting people was literally part of my job.
These days, I'm a Holistic Health Practitioner with specialized training in functional nutrition, metabolism, and fertility, a homeschooling mama, and a woman who's become a little obsessed with longevity and making the most of the years we're given.
I was also that strange kid who read medical encyclopedias for fun and watched surgeries on TV. So really, this podcast was probably inevitable.
But what I love most isn't just learning fascinating things. It's sharing them with people who might never have thought to ask those questions in the first place.
The Two-Year Vasectomy Reversal Journey That Changed Everything
EP. 13 · Waiting for a Miracle? Our 2-Year Vasectomy Reversal Journey of Faith and Patience
One of my most-listened-to episodes, and a personal place to get to know me.
Apparently, I'm Not the Only One Who Loves a Good Question.
I wanted to reach out and tell you how much I appreciate your podcast and what a blessing it has been to listen to your words of wisdom. Your story resonated with me in so many ways. I could truly relate to so many of the emotions you described in your story and I really appreciate how you reference God's hand over the process. It was very encouraging to me. I just wanted to say thank you and encourage you in the wonderful work you are doing!
Sometimes I'm the One Answering the Questions.
Most weeks, I'm the one asking the questions. But I also love joining other podcast hosts for conversations about health, fertility, faith, motherhood, and the unexpected directions life can take.
If you're in the mood for a little more of my story, or just want to hear what happens when somebody else gets to ask the questions, start with one of these.
Her Healthy Body
Your Labs Are "Normal"... So Why Do You Still Feel Like Crap?
Holistic health, metabolism, hormones, and asking better questions when you still don't feel like yourself.
Fruitful Fertility Co
Can You Get Pregnant Naturally in Your 40s?
Fertility, motherhood later in life, and the faith and questions that shaped my journey.
The Homeschool How To
Breaking Free: Leaving the Military to Home Educate
The unexpected career and family choices behind the life I'm building today.
Faith Fueled Living
Faith Over Pharma: Natural Healing & Wellness Alternatives for Christians
Faith, personal health experiences, curiosity, and advocating for your health.
MORE CONVERSATIONS I'VE JOINED
- Faithful Labor · Pregnancy After 40 & Leaving a Legacy of Holistic Health
- The Masterful Parenting Podcast · Healing the Trauma of a Parent's Suicide
- Unstoppable Joy · Miracles and Faith: Susan Gladstein's Inspiring Journey
- Spotify guest appearance · R.E.A.L. Talk with Susan Gladstein
- Spotify guest appearance · Making Informed Health Choices: Faith, Healing & Holistic Wellness
Want to invite me onto your show? Find interview topics, photos, and a booking inquiry on my Press & Media page.
The Conversation Doesn't Have to End Here.
I love a good podcast conversation. But I love what happens when interesting ideas turn into real-life experiences even more. That's why I've created a few other places where we can keep learning, connecting, and living more fully.
The Rooted Community
For women who love fresh perspectives, good conversations, meaningful friendships, and trying new things.
Rooted Reset™ Retreats
Because sometimes the best way to experience more life is to get out there and actually LIVE it, with some pretty incredible women.
Curious About Your Own Health?
Explore my fertility and longevity resources when you're ready to take a closer look at what might make sense for you.
Know Someone I Should Talk To?
I'm always interested in thoughtful guests with a fresh perspective, compelling experience, or worthwhile questions to explore. If you have someone in mind, or you'd like to suggest yourself, send my team a short pitch.
Want to invite me onto your podcast or book me for an interview? You'll find speaking topics, appearances, and everything a host needs on my Press & Media page.
Find a Conversation That Interests You.
Hit play, follow along, and see where it takes you.
More Life. Less Wellness Noise.