As Christians, we are called to be stewards of our body. But what does that look like in modern day diet culture which often turns fitness into an idol, leaving women stuck in shame, fear, and dysfunctional cycles around dieting?
Join Kirsten Schmidt - Certified Health Coach - as she teaches you how to find peace, freedom, and sustainability in your health pursuits to finally steward your body as a gift.
This show is for Christian woman struggling with chronic dieting, binge eating, emotional overeating, and body image
You learned in the last episode why your critter brain HATES change. From a psychological perspective, your critter brain is what causes you to self-sabotage any new habit.
But self-sabotage isn’t just psychological. There is a spiritual component. Join Kirsten as she dives into the spiritual aspects of self-sabotage!
Website (totuswellness.com)
IG: @totus.wellness
Devotional (https://totuswellness.com/fktg)
16 Jul 2025
E16: Overcoming Self-Sabotage - Part 1
Do you KNOW what to do, you just can't get yourself to actually follow through? Join Kirsten as she chats about the psychological and spiritual warfare of self-sabotage.
Website: totuswellness.com
IG: @totus.wellness
18 Jun 2025
E15: Exposing MAHA - The Truth Behind Both Sides Part 6
Kirsten Totus discusses the common ground between MAHA and feminism, analyzes the MAHA report, and pinpoints errors in left and right-wing health policies.
28 May 2025
E14: Exposing MAHA - The Truth Behind Both Sides Part 5
Kirsten Weiss discusses Kevin Hall's resignation from the NIH and exposes potential censorship within the MAHA movement, urging listeners to think critically and avoid deception.
24 Apr 2025
E13: Exposing MAHA - The Truth Behind Both Sides Part 4
In today's episode we cover 14 common fallacies politicians and wellness influencers use to make more money, gain votes, to win popularity.
As we progress into the MAHA movement, understanding these fallacies are ESSENTIAL to prevent health deception. You must be well informed on how to spot misleading information on BOTH sides.
We also chat about why BOTH the left and the right are getting it wrong when it comes to obesity AND we begin to shed light on how oligopolies are harming the health of Americans.
Website: totuswellness.com
Email: kirsten@totuswellness.com
IG: @totus.wellness
12 Mar 2025
E12: Exposing MAHA - The Truth Behind Both Sides Part 3
In today's episode, we do a deep dive into the politics + environmental and economic implications of the MAHA movement and wellness culture.
I call out BOTH conservatives and liberals, Democrats and Republicans for "missing the forest for the trees."
I also talk about how Trump's FIRST term was detrimental to human and environmental health.
This has been one of my favorite talking points so far!
Instagram: @totus.wellness
Email: kirsten@totuswellness.com
Website: totuswellness.com
29 Jan 2025
E11: Exposing MAHA - The Truth Behind Both Sides Part 2
In today’s episode, we dive into the profit-driven side of both conventional and functional medicine—and how wellness culture is beginning to mirror Big Pharma's business model.
We’ll unpack the ways gaslighting and fear-mongering are used to influence our health choices, whether it's from mainstream medicine or the alternative side.
I add some necessary clarity to my "Food Myths" series, while setting the record straight on the "toxicity" of food.
Lastly, we touch on the politics of MAHA and what’s truly important for us to understand and address moving forward.
Instagram: @totus.wellness
Email: kirsten@totuswellness.com
Website (https://www.totuswellness.com)
15 Jan 2025
E10: Exposing the MAHA Debate - The Truth Behind Both Sides
Kirsten explores the MAHA movement from both sides of the debate, providing a balanced perspective and empowering listeners to make informed health decisions.
1 Jan 2025
E9: The Anti-Resolution-Stewardship Over Self-Sabotage for a Balanced 2025
New Year, New Pressures.
On January 1st, the pressure to meet fitness, financial, and life goals can feel overwhelming, especially with the flood of ads promising you the "life of your dreams." But what if God's plan for you is different from the world's promises? In this episode, we explore how self-sabotage can derail your goals in 2025—and how the destructive patterns you face in one area of life impact ALL areas. The way you self-sabotage in one area of your life (like your health) is the SAME way you self-sabotage in ALL areas of your life, including your spiritual, mental, financial, and family goals.
Join Kirsten for a deep dive into the top 6 self-sabotage pitfalls AND 6 powerful solutions to break free and move forward in alignment with stewardship.
Website (https://www.totuswellness.com)
Discovery Call (https://go.oncehub.com/Kirsten)
Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/703019084282366)
Instagram: @totus.wellness
11 Dec 2024
E8: Holiday Health Hacks: Debunking Seasonal Myths
Kirsten shares 16 evidence-based holiday health habits to help you truly thrive during the Advent and Christmas seasons, debunking common myths along the way.
20 Nov 2024
Top 10 Holiday Food Struggles
Kirsten shares the top 10 holiday food struggles and practical solutions to help you break free from intense cravings and food abundance.
6 Nov 2024
Myths Surrounding Binge Eating and Processed Foods
Today Kirsten discusses how restriction is NOT the answer to any sort of overeating, emotional eating, or binge eating! What is? Listen to find out! Kirsten covers a HUGE myth around the addictiveness of processed foods and binge eating, emotional eating, or overeating.
23 Oct 2024
Debunking Health Myths: Part 3
Today Kirsten dives into 16 more health myths you are wasting your time and money on. She discusses myths around European foods, seed oils, craving suppressants and more!
9 Oct 2024
Debunking Health Myths: Part 2
Today Kirsten dives into 13 more common health myths you are wasting your time and money on. She chats about carb myths, organic myths, carnivore myths, high fructose corn syrup myths, and MORE! She also takes a Biblical view of these myths while discussing some of the implications around autoimmune disease, cancer, and mental health! Be ready for some controversy!
25 Sept 2024
Debunking the Biggest Health Myths: Part 1
Today Kirsten dives into 13 common health myths you are wasting your time and money on (you might even be harming your health by following these health myths). She chats about protein myths, sugar myths, pH myths, and so much more! You don't want to miss Part ONE of this THREE Part series!
Website (https://www.totuswellness.com)
Book Your Free Discovery Call (https://go.oncehub.com/Kirsten)
Sugar Youtube Video (https://youtu.be/w_mGtUzJrDs)
Email: kirsten@totuswellness.com
Instagram: totus.wellness
Emotional Eating Masterclass Is No Longer Available For Free (Stay Tuned For A New Free Masterclass Coming Soon)
4 Sept 2024
What To Do About Burnout
Have you ever thought, "Lord, I'm done! I'm so burnt out! I need a break! I'm tired!" If you can relate, this episode is for you. Kirsten walks you through her journey of cycling through seasons of burnout, and what God has revealed to her.
Website (https://www.totuswellness.com)
Book Your Discovery Call (https://go.oncehub.com/Kirsten)
Email: kirsten@totuswellness.com
Instagram: totus.wellness
Emotional Eating Masterclass Is No Longer Available For Free (Stay Tuned For A New Free Masterclass Coming Soon)
21 Aug 2024
How I Overcame Emotional Eating and Body Shame
In this episode, get to know the host: Kirsten Schmidt! She chats about her faith-filled story of overcoming emotional eating, body shame, and chronic dieting. She also chats about who this podcast is for, and how it can help you in your life!
Website (https://www.totuswellness.com)
Discovery Call (https://go.oncehub.com/Kirsten)
Email: kirsten@totuswellness.com
Instagram: totus.wellness
Emotional Eating Masterclass Is No Longer Available For Free (Stay Tuned For A New Free Masterclass Coming Soon)
24 Jun 2024
How Laura Overcome Diet Culture and Binge Eating
Laura went from counting calories and macros, to ditching dieting and learning how to nourish her body the way God designed! Hear how she healed her hormones and overcame binge eating, emotional eating, and body shame.
- Book your discovery call here: https://go.totuswellness.com/schedule
- Website: https://www.totuswellness.com
- Instagram: totus_wellness
- Facebook: Kirsten Schmidt
18 May 2023
Danelle's Food and Body Image Healing Journey
Danelle went from struggling with food and body image, to finding peace and freedom in her health and body! Listen to Danelle chat with Kirsten about how she broke free from diet culture to find food freedom and identity in Christ.
Interested in InteGROW?
-Book your discovery session here: https://go.oncehub.com/Kirsten
-Website: https://www.totuswellness.com
-Instagram: totus_wellness
-Facebook: Kirsten Schmidt
-Overeating Masterclass: https://go.totuswellness.com/masterclass
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