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Have you ever struggled to explain it, but you just know something feels off?

You’re functioning. You’re showing up. You’re doing what needs to be done. And yet, beneath the surface, there’s a quiet heaviness, fatigue, irritability, or restlessness that won’t fully settle.

In this episode, I talk about why that feeling isn’t failure — it’s information.

Through a faith-centered and functional wellness lens, we explore how misalignment shows up spiritually, emotionally, and physically, especially for midlife women who lead, care deeply, and carry a lot of responsibility.

In this episode, I share:

• Why misalignment is often subtle and builds slowly over time
• How Scripture affirms the importance of paying attention to what’s happening inside us
• What spiritual misalignment looks like (and why it’s not a lack of faith)
• How emotional over-responsibility contributes to exhaustion and resentment
• Why the body often speaks before the mind catches up
• How chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation show up physically
• Why midlife amplifies feelings of being “off”
• How misalignment is an invitation from God, not an accusation
• Gentle reflection questions to help you discern where realignment may be needed

This episode is for women who are tired of pushing through and ready to listen — to their bodies, their hearts, and God’s gentle guidance.

Misalignment isn’t a failure. It’s often the beginning of wisdom.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

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If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

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The space between Christmas and the New Year feels different, doesn’t it? The celebrations have quieted, the calendar hasn’t fully filled back up yet, and there’s often a gentle tension in the air—reflection mixed with expectation.

In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause with me.

Instead of rushing into resolutions or pressure-filled goals, we explore a gentler, more sustainable way to enter the New Year—one rooted in alignment, not performance.

In this conversation, I talk about:

• Why traditional New Year’s resolutions often leave women discouraged and exhausted
• The difference between resolution and alignment—and why it matters in midlife
• How Scripture invites us into quietness, trust, and ordered steps rather than urgency
• Why January burnout is so common from a functional health perspective
• The importance of nervous system regulation before real change can happen
• Reflection questions to help you discern what God may be inviting you into this season
• Three simple anchors for the New Year: one word, one practice, and one boundary

This episode is especially for women who are tired of striving, tired of fixing themselves, and ready to live from a place of peace, clarity, and trust in God’s timing.

You don’t need to reinvent yourself this year. You don’t need to rush. You are invited to align.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

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My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary

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3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

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Reminder: The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

Christmas week has a way of stirring both joy and anxiety—often at the same time. In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause with me and gently reflect on the tension so many of us feel during the holidays: the Christmas we’re chasing versus the Christ we’re longing for.

As women—especially midlife women who lead, care, and carry a lot—we often find ourselves managing Christmas instead of receiving it. Somewhere between the to-do lists, the expectations, and the desire to make the season meaningful for everyone else, we can quietly miss the peace that was promised to us.

In this episode, I explore:

• Why holiday anxiety is so common (and why it doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you)
• How the first Christmas was anything but calm or controlled—and why that matters
• The difference between performing Christmas and receiving Christ
• The theology of presence over performance and Emmanuel—God with us
• How holiday busyness impacts the nervous system, sleep, hormones, and stress levels
• Practical, grace-filled strategies to reduce anxiety and cultivate peace this Christmas week

This conversation is an invitation to stop striving for a feeling and instead receive the gift that has already been given. You don’t have to create peace—Christ already came to bring it.

If Christmas feels heavy, rushed, or emotionally complex this year, I hope this episode feels like a gentle exhale and a reminder that God meets us right where we are.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

Episode Catalog

My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary

My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider: EllieMD_Tanya Engesether

*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.

3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

Reminder: The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

If you’ve ever struggled with worry — especially the 3 a.m., heart-racing, mind-spinning kind — this episode is going to speak right to your soul. I’m opening up about my own recent battle with worry, particularly around my adult son and the challenges he’s been facing. Even as a woman who loves the Lord and trusts Him deeply, I’ve found myself waking up anxious and carrying emotional weight that was never mine to hold alone.

In this episode, I walk through:

✨ What Scripture actually says about worry — with grace, not shame ✨ The tension between faith and fear, and why both show up in the lives of believers ✨ The functional health side of worry: cortisol, hormones, digestion, sleep, the nervous system, and why worry affects your whole body ✨ Why midlife women feel worry more intensely (hello hormones + responsibility + emotional labor) ✨ The surprising ways God designed spiritual practices to regulate our physiology ✨ Practical tools to interrupt worry using both faith and functional wellness ✨ A heartfelt encouragement to anyone who loves deeply and is tired of trying to carry the weight of it all

This episode blends Scripture, neuroscience, physiology, emotional health, and the tender compassion of God toward women who are doing the best they can while holding a lot of responsibility. If you're a midlife woman navigating leadership, motherhood, faith, and your own wellbeing — you will feel so seen in this conversation.

Listen in and let your nervous system take a breath… not because everything in life is certain, but because God is already in every moment we’re so afraid of.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

Episode Catalog

My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary

My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider: EllieMD_Tanya Engesether

*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.

3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

Reminder: The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

If you’ve been hearing the buzz about Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or other GLP-1/GIP medications, you’re not alone. But there’s so much more to this conversation than weight loss.

In this episode, Tanya breaks down the real science behind GLP-1 receptor agonists — what they are, how long they’ve been around, and the growing research that shows benefits far beyond the scale. From heart and kidney protection to inflammation reduction and body composition support, Tanya explains what midlife women need to know before jumping on the bandwagon.

She also shares her personal journey exploring micro-dosing peptides (including tirzepatide and NAD+) — what she’s learning, what’s working, and how she’s helping women make informed, safe, and personalized decisions through trusted telemedicine partnerships.

Whether you’re considering GLP-1s, curious about peptides, or simply trying to build energy and longevity in midlife, this episode will help you understand the research, the real benefits, and the importance of building your health on solid foundations.

You’ll Learn:

• What GLP-1 receptor agonists are and how they work in the body
• The long-term research behind GLP-1s — including heart, kidney, and liver health benefits
• What “micro-dosing” really means (and what we don’t yet know)
• How peptides like tirzepatide and NAD+ may support energy, inflammation, and recovery
• Why foundational health habits — nutrition, muscle, rest, stress regulation — matter more than any injection or supplement
• Practical, real-world takeaways for midlife women seeking sustainable health and vitality

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before beginning or changing any health protocol or medication.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

Episode Catalog

My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary

My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider: EllieMD_Tanya Engesether

*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.

3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

Reminder: The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

Before you reach for advanced tools like GLP-1s or peptides, your body needs a solid foundation — and that starts with how you eat, move, rest, and regulate stress.

In this episode, Tanya walks through the foundational pillars of health that determine how well your metabolism, hormones, and nervous system function. You’ll learn how to nourish your body with food that communicates safety, build muscle that drives longevity, restore sleep through natural light and circadian alignment, and retrain your nervous system to move from survival to healing mode.

This is where lasting transformation begins — not in quick fixes, but in steady, sustainable rhythms that support your biology and your calling.

• Your body doesn’t need punishment; it needs partnership.
• Natural light and quality sleep regulate hormones, energy, and metabolism.
• Muscle is metabolic medicine — build it, don’t fear it.
• You can’t supplement or medicate your way around poor foundations.
• Healing starts with safety — physical, emotional, and biological.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

Episode Catalog

My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary

My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider: EllieMD_Tanya Engesether

*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.

3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

Reminder: The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

In this powerful, vulnerable, and deeply practical episode, Tanya walks listeners through the four layers of God’s will—His sovereign will, moral (revealed) will, permissive will, and personal will. Blending biblical truth, real-life leadership experience, emotional honesty, and relatable stories, she helps Christian women understand how God guides, protects, and directs them in every season of life and leadership.

This episode is especially for the woman who feels stuck, confused, discouraged, or at a crossroads—torn between roles, responsibilities, and desires. Tanya shares her personal journey of navigating a full-time leadership position, building her functional health coaching practice, and showing up well for her family… all while wrestling with questions about calling, timing, purpose, and spiritual clarity.

Listeners will learn:

• The difference between God’s sovereign will and His permissive will
• Why understanding God’s moral/revealed will is key to personal direction
• How the Holy Spirit leads us step-by-step
• The role of Scripture, peace, wise counsel, and personal wiring in discernment
• Why spiritual “drift” leads to confusion—and how to reconnect
• The comforting truth that you cannot miss God’s will when you walk with Him

If you’re a Christian woman in leadership looking for peace, direction, and clarity, this episode will refresh your soul and guide your next steps in faith.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

Episode Catalog

My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary

My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider: EllieMD_Tanya Engesether

*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.

3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

Reminder: The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

If you’re waking between 1–3 a.m., feeling bloated after meals, struggling with midlife hormone swings, or noticing stubborn inflammation… your liver and gallbladder might be quietly raising their hands.

In this foundational episode, Tanya unpacks how these two organs work behind the scenes to regulate digestion, hormones, metabolism, energy, and detoxification — and why midlife is the season when they need more intentional support.

You’ll learn what the liver really does (beyond “detox”), the powerful connection between bile flow and hormone balance, why TCM associates early-morning wake-ups with liver overload, and how the functional wellness principle Gut → Liver → Detox explains so many mysterious midlife symptoms.

This episode delivers deep insight in a simple, practical, and compassionate way — giving you daily habits that support the body God designed you to care for.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

Episode Catalog

My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary

My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider: EllieMD_Tanya Engesether

*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.

3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

Reminder: The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.