The Overflow Podcast: A Women's Wellness Round Table

Why is it so hard to stay consistent with the things we know are good for us? Whether it’s eating well, exercising, taking care of our bodies, spending time with the Lord, or keeping up with everyday responsibilities, sometimes we start strong only to find ourselves falling back into old patterns.In this episode of The Overflow, we’re talking about the power of consistency and how to build habits that actually become part of our everyday lives.As three holistic health practitioners, we share practical ways we’ve learned to create healthier routines without making life feel like one big checklist.We talk about habit stacking, making healthy choices more accessible, creating enjoyable routines, and even tackling the things we’d rather put off. We also get into the importance of consistency in our spiritual lives, from prayer walking and Bible reading to creating meaningful family rhythms.And here’s the thing: You don’t have to overhaul your entire life to make meaningful changes. Sometimes, starting with just a few simple habits is enough to create momentum.In this episode, we discuss:* Why consistency matters when it comes to creating lasting results.* How to turn healthy choices into everyday habits and rituals.* The importance of making healthy foods and wellness routines easily accessible.* Habit stacking and how to use existing routines to remember new habits.* Why doing the hardest thing first can help you stay on track.* Making exercise, cleaning, and everyday responsibilities more enjoyable.* How accountability and community can help us stay consistent.* Practical ways to build consistency in your spiritual life.* Prayer walking, Bible reading, scripture writing, and family devotionals.* Why you don’t need to change everything at once to make progress.A little challenge for you:Think about one or two areas of your life where you’d like to become more consistent. Instead of creating an overwhelming list of everything you want to change, choose just three simple habits to focus on.Make them easy. Find ways to attach them to things you’re already doing. Give yourself the opportunity to build momentum before adding more.Remember, you don’t have to renovate your entire life overnight!Connect with usAndreaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrealahmanFreebies: https://andrealahman.com/stress-subscribe/BeckyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyjwebbLinks/Freebies: https://beckyjwebb.com/linktreeBronwynInstagram: https://instagram.com/cleangreenstartWebsite: https://cleangreenstart.com/Join the conversation:What is one habit that has made a meaningful difference in your health, faith, or everyday life? We’d love to hear from you!Thanks for listening to The Overflow: A Women’s Wellness Roundtable with Becky Webb, Bronwyn Deiter, and Andrea Lehman.If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps more women discover these conversations and experience the overflow that comes from living well in mind, body, and soul. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit overflowpodcast.substack.com

Ferritin is everywhere in the health community right now, but most people don’t know what it actually measures. In this episode, Becky Webb and Bronwyn Deiter give you a cheat sheet for reading your iron labs. Bronwyn explains why ferritin shows whether iron is being stored and not how much iron you have, which other markers give a fuller picture, and why copper may be the missing piece when iron numbers won’t budge.You’ll also hear Bronwyn’s own experience with iron deficiency anemia and iron infusions, why iron needs to cycle through the body, and how oxidative stress, antioxidants, and even microbes can affect iron.In this episode:* 00:59 – Why ferritin is such a hot topic, and what this episode covers* 01:53 – What ferritin really is (the “train car” analogy) and why it doesn’t tell you how much iron you have* 04:00 – The iron panel: total iron and iron saturation* 04:24 – Why standard lab ranges aren’t the same as ideal ranges* 07:00 – Hemoglobin: iron in use, and why it’s the best window into your iron* 08:33 – What to do when hemoglobin runs high (blood donation)* 08:54 – Bronwyn’s story: iron deficiency anemia, supplements, and infusions that didn’t fix it* 09:50 – Copper and ceruloplasmin: the major iron cofactor* 10:47 – What depletes ceruloplasmin (antibiotics, pesticides, certain medications, high-dose vitamin C)* 11:53 – Ferritin ideals, and why inflammation can raise ferritin without more iron* 14:03 – Iron as a cycling mineral, and the “rust” of oxidative stress* 15:59 – Whole food vitamin C and other antioxidants that help free up stored iron* 18:00 – How viral, bacterial, or parasitic load can shift iron* 19:00 – Hemochromatosis: when the body absorbs too much iron* 21:05 – Fortified foods, multivitamins, and iron overload* 22:40 – Prenatal vitamins, iron infusions in pregnancy, and how copper passes to baby* 25:43 – Beef liver as a whole-food source of iron, copper, and cofactorsTopics and key terms: ferritin, iron panel, total iron, iron saturation, hemoglobin, serum copper, ceruloplasmin, zinc and retinol balance, iron deficiency anemia, iron infusions, hemochromatosis, oxidative stress, whole food vitamin C, prenatal vitamins, beef liverSubscribe + review: If this episode helped, please subscribe to The Overflow and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps more women find us.Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. The lab “ideals” discussed are the hosts’ functional-health perspective and differ from standard lab reference ranges. Talk with your healthcare provider before changing supplements or making decisions about your iron.Connect with usAndreaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrealahmanFreebies: https://andrealahman.com/stress-subscribe/BeckyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyjwebbLinks/Freebies: https://beckyjwebb.com/linktreeBronwynInstagram: https://instagram.com/cleangreenstartWebsite: https://cleangreenstart.com/ferritin levels, what is a good ferritin level, iron panel explained, iron saturation, low iron not improving, hemoglobin ideal range, copper and iron, ceruloplasmin, iron deficiency anemia, iron overload, hemochromatosis, beef liver for iron, functional nutrition, women’s wellness podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit overflowpodcast.substack.com

As the days get shorter, your body gets a signal to slow down, rest, and repair. In this episode, Bronwyn and Becky talk about how the seasons shape your biology and why feeling a little slower in fall and winter is normal. They cover seasonal eating (bone broth, fermented foods, stewed cabbage), sleep support, cooler temperatures, and the role of darkness and low light in melatonin production. They also share how they’re keeping the holidays slow and meaningful, and how a shift in perspective, inspired by Northern European winter culture, can turn the dark months from something to dread into something to look forward to.In this episode, we talk about:* Why your fall and winter patterns should look different from your spring and summer patterns* How light and darkness act as signals for activity, eating, rest, and repair* Seasonal eating: warming soups, stews, and chilies, plus bone broth, fermented foods, and bulky “gut-cleaning” fiber from fall veggies like cabbage* Sleep support: sleeping when it’s dark, cooler bedroom temperatures, magnesium baths, and nourishing foods* Why sleep can get “wonky” in perimenopause and how it connects to falling progesterone* How holiday stress works against the body’s natural season of rest* Slowing down the holidays with traditions like cookies, Christmas movies, and a family puzzle table that sparks heart-to-hearts* Seasonal depression, and how perspective shapes the way we experience winter* Why firelight, candlelight, and the low winter sun are a different kind of light signal than bright overhead lights* Vitamin D in the fall and winter, and cod liver oil as a traditional option* Why a tropical trip in the middle of fall can feel like a “bait and switch” for your body (and why February might be better timing)Connect with usAndreaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrealahmanFreebies: https://andrealahman.com/stress-subscribe/BeckyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyjwebbLinks/Freebies: https://beckyjwebb.com/linktreeBronwynInstagram: https://instagram.com/cleangreenstartWebsite: https://cleangreenstart.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit overflowpodcast.substack.com

Is Halloween just harmless fun, or is there something more Christians should consider?For many Christian families, Halloween brings up some surprisingly difficult questions. Is trick-or-treating innocent fun? Should we be concerned about the darker spiritual themes surrounding the holiday? And how do we navigate different convictions within our own families without becoming judgmental or legalistic?In this episode of The Overflow Podcast, Becky, Bronwyn, and Andrea sit down for an honest, unscripted conversation about Halloween, Christianity, spiritual discernment, and raising children in a culture that doesn’t always reflect our faith.And here’s what makes this conversation interesting: we don’t all approach Halloween exactly the same way!Andrea shares how hearing the testimony of a former Satanist challenged her perspective on Halloween after decades of celebrating it with her children. Bronwyn reflects on growing up in a Christian family that stopped celebrating Halloween, and how she’s navigated those convictions with her own family. Becky shares her perspective as a mom of three teenagers, wrestling with the desire to protect her children’s hearts while also allowing them to enjoy friendships, community, and meaningful experiences.Together, we explore what it means to follow our personal convictions, recognize spiritual influences, and ultimately seek to honor God in the choices we make.In this episode, we discuss:* Should Christians celebrate Halloween, or is it better to avoid it altogether?* The spiritual concerns surrounding Halloween and why some Christians choose not to participate.* How personal convictions can change as we grow in our faith.* Navigating Halloween traditions when family members have different perspectives.* The difference between biblical discernment and religious legalism.* What Scripture teaches about respecting another believer’s conscience.* How Christians can use Halloween as an opportunity to share the love and light of Jesus.* The impact of our words, thoughts, and beliefs on our spiritual lives.* Why teaching our children to value life, truth, and goodness matters.A conversation about conviction, not condemnationOne of the most meaningful parts of this discussion is recognizing that sincere believers can approach the same holiday differently.Some families choose not to participate in Halloween at all. Others embrace opportunities to connect with neighbors, welcome trick-or-treaters, or host gatherings centered on friendship and community.Rather than telling you what your family should do, we’re inviting you to consider a deeper question:What does it look like to honor God with the choices we make, even in the everyday traditions of our culture?Because ultimately, this conversation isn’t just about Halloween. It’s about living intentionally, listening to God’s leading, and raising families who reflect His love, truth, and light.Whether your family celebrates Halloween, skips it entirely, or falls somewhere in between, we hope this episode encourages you to approach the season with wisdom, grace, and a willingness to have meaningful conversations.We’d love to hear from you! How does your family approach Halloween? Have your convictions changed over the years?Join the conversation, and remember that we can have different perspectives while still extending love and grace to one another.Thanks for listening to The Overflow Podcast, where we explore faith, health, healing, and the everyday rhythms that help women experience abundance in mind, body, and soul.If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Connect with us:AndreaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrealahmanFreebies: https://andrealahman.com/stress-subscribe/BeckyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyjwebbLinks/Freebies: https://beckyjwebb.com/linktreeBronwynInstagram: https://instagram.com/cleangreenstartWebsite: https://cleangreenstart.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit overflowpodcast.substack.com

The Overflow Podcast | Episode 41Have you ever found yourself waking up at 3 a.m. with your mind racing, feeling anxious for no obvious reason, or wondering why your body suddenly doesn’t handle stress the way it used to?If you’re in your 40s or 50s, you’re definitely not alone!Perimenopause can bring some unexpected changes, and anxiety is one that catches many women completely off guard.But here’s something you might not realize: Your anxiety may not be just about what’s happening in your life. It may also be connected to what’s happening inside your body.In this episode of The Overflow Podcast, Becky Webb and Bronwyn Deiter dive into the fascinating connections between perimenopause, progesterone, estrogen, cortisol, histamine, blood sugar, and your nervous system.We discuss why declining progesterone may affect your ability to feel calm, how fluctuating estrogen can influence your mood, and why histamine deserves a place in the conversation about hormonal health.And because we believe in supporting the whole person—mind, body, and soul—we don’t stop at explaining what’s happening.We also share some of our favorite natural approaches to supporting your body through this season, including simple lifestyle changes, nourishment, mineral support, morning sunlight, and EFT tapping.In this episode, we explore:* Why anxiety and middle-of-the-night wake-ups can become more common during perimenopause* The connection between progesterone, estrogen, and your body’s stress response* How histamine and mast cells may influence mood and anxiety symptoms* Why cortisol isn’t the enemy—and how to support a healthy daily rhythm* The relationship between blood sugar fluctuations, sleep, and feeling anxious* How mineral-rich drinks and nourishing foods fit into our approach to stress support* Why coffee might make anxiety worse for some women* How EFT tapping and somatic practices can help you process emotions and feel more grounded* The importance of morning sunlight and healthy circadian rhythms* Our personal experiences with different approaches to hormone and nervous system supportOur biggest takeaway?Your body is going through real changes during perimenopause, and understanding those changes can help you make more informed decisions about your health.You don’t have to approach this season by simply pushing harder, ignoring your symptoms, or assuming anxiety is something you just have to live with.Sometimes the most helpful place to begin is with the foundations: nourishing your body, supporting your sleep, creating healthy daily rhythms, and learning new ways to respond to stress.If you’ve been wondering why you suddenly feel more anxious, more overwhelmed, or less like yourself, this conversation is for you.Resources mentioned:* Root Cause Protocol and adrenal cocktail recipes* EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) tapping* Morning sunlight and circadian rhythm practices* Mineral support and blood sugar balance* Progesterone and other hormone-support options discussed in the episodeThis podcast is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Hormone treatments and supplements should be evaluated with a qualified healthcare professional.Connect with us:AndreaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrealahmanFreebies: https://andrealahman.com/stress-subscribe/BeckyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyjwebbLinks/Freebies: https://beckyjwebb.com/linktreeBronwynInstagram: https://instagram.com/cleangreenstartWebsite: https://cleangreenstart.com/If you enjoyed this episode, please follow The Overflow Podcast and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Sharing this conversation with another woman navigating perimenopause helps us reach more women who need encouragement and support in this season of life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit overflowpodcast.substack.com

What if some of the symptoms you’ve been living with aren’t necessarily something you’re destined to live with forever?In this special 40th episode of The Overflow, Becky is flying solo and diving into a topic she has become completely fascinated with: neuroplasticity and the brain’s incredible ability to change.Our brains are constantly learning. They create associations between experiences, emotions, sensations, danger and safety. And sometimes those learned neural pathways may influence the way we experience stress, anxiety, pain and other physical sensations.But here’s the hopeful part: the brain isn’t fixed.If the nervous system can learn a pattern, research suggests that in some circumstances it may also be able to learn a different response.In this episode, Becky explores the connection between the brain, nervous system and physical health, including fascinating research showing that structural findings on an MRI don’t always predict whether someone will experience pain. She also discusses research into Pain Reprocessing Therapy for chronic back pain and what it may teach us about the brain’s role in our experience of pain.Then we’re talking about EFT tapping—because while tapping on acupressure points may sound a little “woo-woo” at first, there’s growing research examining EFT for stress, anxiety and psychological distress. Becky shares research involving cortisol levels and explains why she, Bronwyn and Andrea are currently pursuing their EFT tapping certifications.You’ll also hear Becky’s personal experience of incorporating nervous-system and brain-retraining work while supporting her son through a serious health journey, and why that experience changed the way she thinks about healing.In this episode, we talk about:• What neuroplasticity actually means• How the brain learns patterns of danger and safety• Why the brain can act like a “prediction machine”• The amygdala, limbic system and fight-or-flight response• How fear and heightened attention can amplify physical sensations• Why pain is real even when ongoing tissue damage may not fully explain it• Fascinating research on MRI findings and pain-free individuals• Pain Reprocessing Therapy and chronic back pain• What EFT tapping is and why Becky is studying it• Research on EFT, cortisol, anxiety and stress• Why creating safety can be an important part of nervous-system regulation• Prayer, breathing, movement, relationships, laughter and time outside as practices that can support a sense of safety• Why repeated experiences matter when we’re creating new neural pathways• The connection between faith, the nervous system and healingThis conversation isn’t about pretending symptoms aren’t real, blaming yourself for being sick or ignoring medical care. It’s about expanding the conversation around health to include the brain, nervous system, emotions and our perception of safety.Food matters. Nutrients matter. Minerals matter. Hormones matter. Medical care matters.And the brain and nervous system matter, too.Maybe one of the most powerful questions we can begin asking isn’t simply, “What’s wrong with my body?”Maybe it’s also:What has my brain and body learned—and what could I begin teaching them now?Your brain can change. Your nervous system can learn new patterns. And your health story may have more room for change than you realize.🎧 Listen to Episode 40 of The Overflow and share it with someone who needs a little more hope in their health journey.Connect with Us!AndreaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrealahmanFreebies: https://andrealahman.com/stress-subscribe/BeckyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyjwebbLinks/Freebies: https://beckyjwebb.com/linktreeBronwynInstagram: https://instagram.com/cleangreenstartWebsite: https://cleangreenstart.com/This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or replace individualized medical care. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit overflowpodcast.substack.com

How do we raise daughters who know how to care for their bodies not out of fear or perfectionism, but from a place of understanding, confidence, and awareness?In this episode of The Overflow, Becky, Bronwyn, and Andrea are getting back to the basics and talking about the simple wellness principles they’re teaching their own daughters.As moms and holistic health practitioners, we know there is an overwhelming amount of information coming at our girls every day. Skincare trends, beauty products, social media, diet culture, busy schedules, and conflicting health advice can make wellness feel complicated. But so much of supporting a healthy body still comes back to the basics.We talk about how we’re helping our daughters understand ingredients and product choices, hormones and menstrual health, nourishing their bodies with real food, getting enough minerals and hydration, moving their bodies, spending time outside, and prioritizing sleep.But this conversation goes deeper than simply telling our daughters what to do.Ultimately, we want our girls to leave our homes knowing how to think for themselves, listen to their bodies, recognize what makes them feel good, and make informed decisions about their own health.In this episode, we talk about:* How we approach conversations about ingredients, personal-care products, and xenoestrogens without creating fear* Teaching girls to read labels and make informed choices for themselves* Supporting girls as they begin menstruating and learn about their changing hormones* Why nourishment and eating enough—especially breakfast—matter during the teen years* Nutrients we commonly think about for growing girls, including magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin E, iron, and minerals* Why we keep coming back to real, nourishing food instead of relying solely on supplements* Movement, strength training, dance, walking, and helping girls discover movement they actually enjoy* Why we encourage our kids to get outside and experience natural sunlight* Hydration and electrolytes for active teens* Why sleep is one of the most important wellness foundations for growing bodies* Giving teenagers increasing responsibility for their own health choices* Why sometimes experiencing the consequences of a less-than-ideal choice helps kids learn to make better ones next timeOne of our favorite ideas from this conversation is that part of parenting is developing our children’s appetites—not only for good food, but for what is good in every area of life.When our kids experience what it feels like to be nourished, rested, strong, connected, and well, they begin to recognize that feeling for themselves. Instead of spending all our time warning them about everything that’s “bad,” we can help them become deeply familiar with what is good.And as our daughters grow, our role gradually shifts from making their decisions to equipping them to make those decisions for themselves.Because ultimately, the goal isn’t to control every choice they make.It’s to give them a strong enough foundation that when they’re making those choices on their own, they know how to care for the bodies—and the lives—they’ve been given.Listen in for a practical, honest conversation about raising healthy daughters and getting back to the wellness basics that really matter.Connect with Us!AndreaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrealahmanFreebies: https://andrealahman.com/stress-subscribe/BeckyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyjwebbLinks/Freebies: https://beckyjwebb.com/linktreeBronwynInstagram: https://instagram.com/cleangreenstartWebsite: https://cleangreenstart.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit overflowpodcast.substack.com

What are three holistic health practitioners actually doing for their own health right now?In this episode of The Overflow, Becky, Andrea, and Bronwyn take you behind the scenes of the health conversations they’re having with each other—and the things they’re currently experimenting with in their own lives.Becky shares about a recent health scare involving intense heart palpitations, a pounding heart, feeling stuck in fight-or-flight, disrupted sleep, and waking during the night feeling panicked. She talks about the supplements she had been taking at the time, why she began looking more closely at B vitamins—particularly thiamine (B1)—and the nutritional and mineral support she incorporated as she worked to help her body settle back down.Andrea then shares an entirely different experience with iodine. After years of dealing with thyroid concerns and a multinodular goiter, she explains why she decided to revisit iodine supplementation, this time taking a much slower approach and incorporating supportive nutrients along the way. Her story is a great example of why two people can use the same nutrient and have very different experiences.The conversation also explores parasites, detox reactions, chronic stress, EFT tapping, emotional work, and the idea that supporting the body isn’t always about aggressively attacking a symptom or following the latest protocol.Finally, Bronwyn takes us into the world of metabolic health, insulin and fat loss. She shares what she and her husband have learned from their own bloodwork, why she has shifted her focus from simply “losing weight” to supporting her body in burning fat while preserving muscle and bone, and why she is experimenting with a shorter eating window and intermittent fasting.She also explains why fasting did not work well for her in the past—and why she believes her body is responding differently now.The thread running through the entire conversation?We aren’t all starting in the same place.A protocol that is supportive for one person may be too much for another. Something that didn’t work for your body three years ago may work differently after you’ve spent time supporting minerals, nourishment, stress resilience, circadian rhythm, and overall metabolic health.In this episode, we talk about:* Heart palpitations, stress and feeling stuck in fight-or-flight* Thiamine (vitamin B1) and other B vitamins* Minerals, electrolytes and nutritional support* Iodine and thyroid health* Why “low and slow” can matter with wellness protocols* Detox and individual tolerance* Parasites and different holistic perspectives on cleansing* EFT tapping, chronic stress and nervous-system patterns* Insulin, blood sugar and metabolic health* The difference between weight loss and fat loss* Intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating* Why fasting may work well during one season of life and poorly during another* Circadian rhythm, sunlight and metabolism* Why your body’s current capacity matters when choosing a wellness protocolThis isn’t an episode about finding the one perfect diet, supplement or protocol. It’s a conversation about becoming more curious about your own body, paying attention to its feedback, and recognizing that wellness is deeply individual.We hope our stories encourage you to ask a different question—not simply, “What is the best protocol?” but “What does my body have the capacity for right now?”Listen in for a real-life conversation about what we’re learning, what we’re trying, and how we’re continuing to pursue wellness in mind, body, and soul.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or replace individualized medical care.Connect with Us!AndreaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrealahmanFreebies: https://andrealahman.com/stress-subscribe/BeckyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyjwebbLinks/Freebies: https://beckyjwebb.com/linktreeBronwynInstagram: https://instagram.com/cleangreenstartWebsite: https://cleangreenstart.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit overflowpodcast.substack.com

Can trying to be healthy actually become… unhealthy?In the wellness world, there is always something else we could be doing.A better diet. A new supplement. A cleaner water filter. Less EMF exposure. More sunlight. Fewer toxins. Another health hack. Another thing we’re told we should or absolutely should NOT be doing.But what happens when our desire to care for our bodies starts creating fear, anxiety, obsession, or the feeling that we have to get everything exactly right?In this episode of The Overflow: A Woman’s Wellness Roundtable, Becky, Bronwyn, and Andrea have an honest conversation about the line between intentionally pursuing health and becoming consumed by it.As three holistic health practitioners, we’re passionate about wellness. We believe the choices we make matter. But we also believe that health was never meant to become an idol or something that steals our joy, peace, relationships, or ability to actually live our lives.We talk about the fear that can creep into the wellness space through conversations about toxins, EMFs, food, supplements, diets, environmental exposures, biohacking, and the never-ending stream of health information on social media.We also explore an important question:What is motivating the choices you’re making for your health—fear or a desire to build a life of greater health, peace, joy, and abundance?In this conversation, we discuss:* When a healthy lifestyle can cross over into health obsession* How wellness anxiety can create its own form of stress* The pressure to make every health decision perfectly* Why social media can make us afraid of practically everything* EMFs, toxins, food choices, water, supplements, and health trends* Why therapeutic diets aren’t necessarily meant to become permanent lifestyles* The constantly changing world of wellness fads* How fear can show up in both conventional medicine and natural wellness* The difference between fear and genuine conviction* Why simple health foundations still matter* Creating healthy habits our children can realistically carry into adulthood* How faith can change the way we approach our health* Learning to trust God while still stewarding our bodies well* Choosing sustainable wellness practices that actually bring more life and joyOne of the biggest ideas we come back to is this:The goal of life isn’t simply to be healthy.Health is meant to support the life we’re called to live—not become the thing our entire life revolves around.Maybe the better question isn’t:“What else do I need to avoid?”Maybe it’s:“What am I building?”Are you building a life filled with nourishing food, movement, sunshine, meaningful relationships, faith, laughter, rest, connection, and joy?You don’t have to ignore what may be harmful to your health. You don’t have to stop learning or stop making intentional choices.But you also don’t have to live afraid.Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is step away from the noise, stop trying to optimize every part of your life, return to the foundations, and ask God:“Lord, what is the next step for me?”Because wellness isn’t about getting everything perfect.It’s about creating a life that allows you to truly live well—in mind, body, and soul.🎧 Listen now, and if this conversation resonates with you, share it with a friend who might need permission to pursue health with a little less fear and a lot more peace.And don’t forget to subscribe to The Overflow and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps us reach more women who are ready to live from overflow instead of depletion.Connect with Us!AndreaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrealahmanFreebies: https://andrealahman.com/stress-subscribe/BeckyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyjwebbLinks/Freebies: https://beckyjwebb.com/linktreeBronwynInstagram: https://instagram.com/cleangreenstartWebsite: https://cleangreenstart.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit overflowpodcast.substack.com

Essential oils are everywhere now—but how do you actually use them? And do they deserve a place in your natural wellness toolkit?In this episode of The Overflow, Becky, Bronwyn, and Andrea are taking a trip down memory lane and sharing how essential oils first entered their homes—and why, more than a decade later, they’re still reaching for them regularly.What started as curiosity became a simple, practical way to support their families and create healthier home environments. And along the way, essential oils even played a part in bringing the three of them together.We talk about what we wish we had known as beginners, why the quality of an essential oil matters, and some of the oils and blends that have become staples in our homes.In this episode, we talk about:* How each of us discovered essential oils* What made us realize not all essential oils are created equal* Why essential oils became part of our everyday wellness routines* Thieves and the story behind this popular essential oil blend* Peppermint, Lavender, Frankincense, Stress Away, Peace & Calming, DiGize, Deep Relief, and more* Using essential oils aromatically and topically* Simple ways we used oils when our children were little* Using aromatherapy to create a calmer home environment* Essential oils we love for travel* Oils we reach for when we want support for relaxation, digestion, skin, muscle tension, motion-related queasiness, and everyday wellness* Replacing synthetic home fragrances with plant-based scents* Why having a small collection of oils can feel like a natural wellness toolkit you can reach for again and againBronwyn also shares how useful her oils were during a recent 10-day trip to Europe—from Peppermint in the heat and Lavender for her feet to Deep Relief after walking eight or nine miles a day.And if you’re completely new to essential oils, don’t worry. You don’t need to learn everything at once. We also talk about resources and community support that can make getting started much less overwhelming.Whether you’ve used essential oils for years, have a few forgotten bottles sitting in a cabinet, or are wondering what all the fuss is about, this episode is a fun introduction to the many ways these tiny bottles can become part of everyday life.Resources mentioned in this episode:Oil Testimonials — search essential oil testimonials by oil, blend, or wellness topic.https://www.oil-testimonials.com/Want to explore essential oils with one of us?[BECKY’S LINK]. https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/myaccount/wishlist?listId=6aa041ee6dafc2000ab4b6e1&enrollerId=1440595&sponsorId=1440595&userName=Becky%20&%20Jonathan[ANDREA’S LINK] https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/myaccount/wishlist?listId=67dda6e9df1234000a344aeb&enrollerId=970979&sponsorId=970979&userName=Andrea[BRONWYN’S LINK] https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/myaccount/wishlist?listId=6aa04c4e6dafc2000ab4b6e6&enrollerId=1526703&sponsorId=1526703&userName=Heiko%20&%20BronwynListen in and discover why essential oils have remained one of our favorite tools for creating wellness in the mind, body, home, and everyday rhythms of life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit overflowpodcast.substack.com