Menopause, Hormones, and the Truth About Aging Gracefully with Dr. Tabatha Barber

What really happens during menopause—and how can faith, science, and self-care come together to help us age with strength and grace? In this powerful conversation, Candace and Dr. Tabatha Barber dive deep into hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the truth behind the 2002 study that scared women away from hormones, and how lifestyle choices like fasting, stress management, and nutrition can restore balance.  They tackle the myths of “self-love,” the pressure to look perfect, and the importance of caring for your body as a spiritual act of stewardship. From estrogen patches to infrared saunas, fasting to functional medicine, this is a must-listen for women of every age who want to understand their health—and take one step closer to Jesus with confidence and courage. Download the free Whole Body Guide — your companion to this season’s “Body & Soul” series at Candace.com. Join Candace on tour! Live November 20–23 in four cities. Tickets and info at candace.com/tour. Become a Together Community member — connect with Candace and other listeners at candace.com/together. Watch Truth and Treason, the powerful true story of courage in Nazi Germany, in theaters October 17 at angel.com/candace. Follow Dr. Tabatha on Socials IG @gutsydrtabatha YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGutsyGynecologist https://drtabatha.com/about/ Sponsors For This Episode -Truth and Treason: https://angel.com/candace -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/-Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace and OB-GYN Dr. Tabatha Barber go straight into one of the biggest mysteries of midlife: perimenopause. Together they unpack what menopause really is (one single day after 12 months without a period) and why today’s hormonal chaos—hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings, and “food noise”—often comes from stress, gut health, and toxins more than from age alone. Dr. Tabatha explains how cortisol, gut bacteria, and liver overload can throw the whole system off, while Candace opens up about her own journey toward balance and breaking the sugar cycle. The two also discuss renewing the mind with Scripture, practical toxin swaps, smarter lab work, and how to pursue fitness without letting it rule your identity. Calls to Action: • Download the free Whole Body Guide to follow this season’s journey — available now at Candace.com (link in show notes)• Ask a question for a future episode at Candace.com (Questions)• Join the Together Community for private podcast discussions — Candace.com/together• Get tour tickets for Candace’s live events (Nov 20–23) — Candace.com/tour Follow Dr. Tabatha on Socials IG @gutsydrtabatha YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGutsyGynecologist https://drtabatha.com/about/ Sponsors For This Episode -Truth and Treason: angel.com/candace -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org - Operation Christmas Child SamaritansPurse.org/occ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace welcomes triple‑board‑certified physician Dr. Tabatha Barber to connect faith, medicine, and women’s health. They unpack why your period is a vital sign, what hormonal birth control does (and doesn’t) do, how gut health drives gyn health, and a clear, grace‑filled explanation of the cycle phases—estrogen, progesterone, ovulation, and more. Candace shares vulnerably about navigating depression in her early 20s while on the pill, and Dr. Tabatha offers informed‑consent insights plus practical starting points (from cleaner food choices to simple swaps) so you can build sustainable habits. They close with listener questions on staying consistent with nutrition, postpartum body confidence, and real‑world gear (yes, sports bras). It’s a hopeful, practical conversation for every stage—teens to perimenopause. ·  Download the free **Whole Body Guide** to follow this season’s journey — available at Candace.com (also linked in the show notes). ·  Grab **tour tickets (Nov 20–23)** at Candace.com/tour — games, Q&A, Full House trivia, and women’s wellness real talk. ·  Check out **NuEthix** (code **CANDACE**) and other partners mentioned in this episode — links in the show notes. Follow Dr. Tabatha on Socials IG @gutsydrtabatha YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGutsyGynecologist https://drtabatha.com/about/ Sponsors for This Episode -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Truth and Treason: angel.com/candace -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -A’Del Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ ⁠Use code CANDACE for 25% off first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expert Voices Join the Body & Soul Journey Candace Cameron Bure and Lisa Whittle have spent this season diving deep into what it means to live whole—body and soul. Now, Candace takes the conversation further with special guests who bring expert insight and personal testimony to nutrition and women’s health. In this short update, Candace shares what’s coming next: four powerful episodes featuring OB-GYN Dr. Tabatha Barber and nutritional health coach Vince Pitstik. Together, they’ll unpack hormones, nutrition, and the spiritual connection to caring for our bodies. Candace also gives a behind-the-scenes peek at her newest project—Rise and Renew, a 30-day devotional journey available this fall. ·   🌿 Preorder Rise and Renew at candacecbure.com/shop or join the companion video course at Candace.com/together ·   🎧 Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the expert health episodes and future seasons ·   💬 Share your own questions with Candace for future episodes at candace.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace and Lisa close out Lisa’s time on Body & Soul by tackling your extra questions—from supplements (electrolytes, collagen, colostrum) and protein goals to walking vs. heavy workouts, gut health, and the Dutch test. They talk honestly about idolatry in fitness, movement as worship, and what premarital counseling could’ve saved them from learning the hard way. Expect lighthearted moments (the “fishy” collagen era, beef-tallow face cream, and perfume confessions) alongside practical takeaways on reading labels, measuring portions, and choosing real food first. Plus: where to find past season guides, the free Whole Body Guide, and a heads-up about upcoming expert episodes on women’s health and nutrition. ·  Grab the free Whole Body Guide at Candace.com to keep growing through Body & Soul. ·  Get tour tickets (Nov 20–23) at Candace.com/tour — games, Q&A, and real talk. ·  Revisit past seasons and download guides at Candace.com. ·  Ask your question for future episodes at Candace.com. Follow Lisa Whittle Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com Sponsors -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Truth and Treason: angel.com/candace -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace and Lisa continue this season with a whole-person approach to health—body, mind, and soul. Lisa shares the “motherboard rebuild” moment that reframed her body journey and offers reflection questions to uncover shame, legalism, and unhelpful inputs. Candace gets honest about inviting the Holy Spirit into daily choices around food, fitness, and identity—and why she’s walking into her 50s with gratitude. They cover embodied prayer rhythms, curating your social media algorithm, faith-based counseling, and creating life-giving spaces at home. Listener questions tackle devotional time when life is packed (and when mornings start early). ·   Download the free Whole Body Guide at Candace.com ·   Get tickets to Candace’s Live Tour (Nov 20–23) at candace.com/tour. ·   Subscribe, like, and share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement! Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com SPONSORS -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace and co‑host Lisa Whittle dive into an honest conversation about the ‘nuts and bolts’ of body health: skincare, supplements, Botox and fillers, cosmetic surgery, GLP‑1s for weight loss, and how their faith informs each decision. Lisa lays out a practical discernment framework (glory to God vs. self‑glory, holiness, wisdom, Scriptural consistency, and the long obedience of endurance), while Candace shares vulnerably about the pressure of aging on camera and her ongoing wrestle with Botox. They also field a flurry of listener questions about perimenopause and menopause, including Lisa’s experience with surgical menopause and low‑dose HRT. If you want to go deeper, grab the free Whole Body Guide at Candace.com and Lisa’s Body & Soul Bible study for a theologically grounded approach to life in your body. Calls to Action • Download the free Whole Body Guide to accompany this season at Candace.com (link in description). • Explore Lisa Whittle’s Body & Soul Bible study for the full theological foundation. • Join Candace on tour Nov 20–23 (four cities). Tickets and info at candace.com/tour • Leave a comment with your spiritual gifts or a question for future seasons. Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  SPONSORS -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -A'Del: https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ Use code CANDACE for 25% off first order -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace and Lisa get practical about why many of us feel exhausted—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—and how a biblical view of the body of Christ can ease the overwhelm. From “room mom” confessions to spiritual gift tests, burnout, and the courage to receive help, they show how community can literally help your body heal.  Candace shares a vulnerable story about leaving The View and how Val stepped in to get her home, while Lisa reflects on pride, strength, and learning to receive prayer. Listener questions on friendship and modesty round out a heartfelt, hope-filled conversation that points to next steps you can take today. Listener Questions Featured: Kristen: “I still struggle finding friends in my community. Any advice?” Jacqueline: “What role should parents play in encouraging modesty in fashion?”Next step: Download The Whole Body Guide (free) at Candace.com—your companion for Season 11’s themes—plus find Lisa’s Body & Soul Bible study in the show notes. We’re better together! Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  SPONSORS -Cozy Earth https://cozyearth.com/pages/candace 40% off with code CANDACE -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your body have a memory?  Candace and Lisa dig into how hidden stress, bitterness, and fractured relationships can surface as very real physical symptoms—and how Scripture gives language and hope for healing.  Lisa shares a surprising story about a rash that vanished when she threw away a “bitterness list,” and Candace opens up about panic in New York after leaving The View and why a Vancouver hotel triggers old eating-disorder patterns. Together they connect clinical insights to a whole-body theology: we’re image bearers, made for unity in the Body of Christ, and freedom grows where forgiveness and wise boundaries take root.  Stay to the end for a listener Q&A on anxiety, daily mental health rhythms, and learning to see the “best thing that could happen.” Connect with Lisa Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  And Lisa’s hat! https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1 SPONSORS -Cozy Earth https://cozyearth.com/pages/candace 40% off with code CANDACE -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -Light of the World Film https://lightoftheworld.com/tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am going on tour for the first time ever this fall November 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd in four special cities. Join me for laughs, games, Full House trivia, real conversations around women's wellness, and I'll be taking audience questions. Tickets and info at candace.com/tour - Atlanta is already sold out! What does it really mean to love and care for yourself as a follower of Jesus?  In this powerful conversation, Candace and Lisa continue their discussion on the body as a temple, diving into the tension between self-love and God’s love. With honesty and vulnerability, they tackle the misconceptions the church and culture have fed us, and how only the love of God can give us true body freedom.Listener questions open the door to discussions on self-care, body goals, and how to root our choices in God’s Word. Candace also shares her own struggles around posting fitness content online and how she evaluates her motives through the lens of honoring God. Lisa offers wisdom on separating temporary highs from lasting freedom, and together they remind us that only God’s love can transform the way we see and treat our bodies.Don’t miss the free Whole Body Guide designed to walk you through this season’s themes: download it today at Candace.com. Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  And Lisa’s hat! https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1 Shari Braendel- Color Analyst: https://www.stylebycolor.com/ SPONSORS -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -NuEthix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Cozy Earth cozyearth.com/candace 40% off with code CANDACE -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices