From the Mouth of a Woman

About From the Mouth of a Woman

The go-to podcast for women 40+ with unfiltered conversations on holistic health, empowered healing, and sovereign living.

Publisher

Sarah Sturino: Women's Wellness Educator

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jul 2024

Latest episode

13 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Jan 2026

   Living Through Protracted Antidepressant Withdrawal: A Conversation with Ariella Sharf

   Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of psychiatric hospitalization, medication withdrawal, and suicidal thoughts. Please listen with care and support. These are personal experiences and in no way meant to be medical advice. In this raw and vulnerable conversation, Sarah sits down with millennial mental health advocate and wellness creator Ariella Sharf to talk about something both of them know intimately: living on and trying to withdraw from SSRIs and other psychiatric medications. Ariella shares how a “simple” breakup in college led to an ER visit, an unexpected psychiatric admission at the famous McLean Hospital, and her first prescriptions for benzodiazepines and antidepressants. Over a decade later, she found herself trying to safely taper off Zoloft—only to be thrown into severe nervous system dysregulation, protracted withdrawal, and a crash that left her barely able to walk, eat, or tolerate light and sound. Together, Sarah and Ariella explore what happens when the mental health system doesn’t fully understand withdrawal, why some people become more unwell on medications, and how they’re both learning to honour their own timelines for healing—without the pressure to “get to zero at all costs.” You’ll also hear the practical, grounded tools they each rely on to regulate an overwhelmed nervous system: food choices, gentler movement, nature, sunshine, community, and learning to track “micro-wins” on the hardest days. Mentioned in this episode: Deprescribing / tapering work by Dr. Mark Horowitz (https://markhorowitz.org/) Other organizations and clinicians specializing in psychiatric medication tapering and withdrawal support: Outro (https://www.outro.com/) Taper Clinic (https://taperclinic.com/dr-josef-witt-doerring/) Mindful Medicine by Monica (https://www.mindfulmedicinebymonica.ca/) Helpful Books: Crossing Zero by Anders Sorensen (https://a.co/d/cbt2haE) May Cause Side Effects by Brooke Siem (https://a.co/d/0YWVDLM) The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines by Dr. Mark Horowitz (The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines)Ariella’s Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/ariellasharf/) where she shares real-time updates on her journey Download Sarah's "Master Your Mornings" Freebie an djoin her mailing list here (https://www.sarahsturino.com/quantum-mornings) Connect with Sarah on IG (https://www.instagram.com/sssturino/) or here (https://www.sarahsturino.com/contact)

2. 

   9 Dec 2025

   The New Age Deception and My Return to Christ

   In this deeply personal solo episode of From the Mouth of a Woman, Sarah opens up about a transformation years in the making—her return to biblical Christianity after decades immersed in New Age spirituality. This conversation isn’t preachy. It isn’t prescriptive. It’s the story she wished she could have heard years ago when she felt confused, spiritually hungry, and unsure what she believed. Sarah shares the moments, influences, and quiet whispers that slowly drew her back to Jesus—from unexpected friendships and her husband’s unwavering faith, to her son’s experience at a Christian high school, to the clarity and conviction she found through books like The Screwtape Letters and her studies in quantum biology. She also speaks honestly about what led her to step away from popular New Age teachings, why they no longer felt aligned, and how she now sees many of them as subtle forms of self-worship rather than surrender. Through the lens of scripture, discernment, and a changing heart, she explains why concepts like “I am enough,” “I have all the answers within,” and “all paths lead to God” no longer resonate with her. Above all, this episode is about coming home—slowly, imperfectly, and wholeheartedly. Sarah breaks down the subtle ways self-based spirituality can pull people away from repentance, humility, and a relationship with God. She reframes repentance not as shame, but as a shift from self to Savior—an invitation into grace and transformation. True peace is not found in a guru, a technique, or a $2,000 meditation. It is given freely through faith, surrender, and God’s presence. Many people are currently wrestling with faith, leaving New Age behind, or navigating a spiritual reorientation. There is room for all of these conversations here. Books to Read: The Screwtape Letters — C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel The Bible Stay updated on new episodes, writing, workshops, and upcoming projects: 📬 Join the email list: www.sarahsturino.com (http://www.sarahsturino.com)

3. 

   21 Oct 2025

   Building a Life That Fits: Nervous System Healing & Cycle Breaking for Women

   Keywords disruption, sovereignty, mental health, education, holistic wellness, personal growth, self-reflection, systemic challenges, community support, writing Summary In this episode of 'From the Mouth of a Woman', host Sarah Sturino engages in a profound conversation with former educator and fello co-author Lindsay Hayes. They explore Lindsay's journey through the education system, her health crisis that led to a reevaluation of her life, and the systemic challenges faced in mental health and education. The discussion delves into the impact of the pandemic on educational practices, the importance of sovereignty in personal health decisions, and the transformative power of community and writing. Lindsay shares her insights on breaking cycles, embracing personal growth, and the ongoing journey of self-discovery. If you enjoyed this episode please hit the subscribe button, share it with a friend, leave a comment - I would love ot hear from you. You can find Lindsay here on IG (https://www.instagram.com/lindsayhayes2.0/) You can find me on IG here (https://www.instagram.com/sssturino/)or at my website www.sarahsturino.com (www.sarahsturino.com) Order The Sovereign Volume 2 here (https://a.co/d/7HH8CHK) Please join my mailing list to be kept up to date about future episodes and projects - you can scroll to the bottom of my home page to join or download my FREE Morning Blueprint Inspired by Quantum Biology. (https://www.sarahsturino.com/quantum-mornings)

Who has been a guest on From the Mouth of a Woman

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kim Marshall
• Nicole Murphy
• Shawna Murphy
• Barb Hadath
• Amelia Hadath

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

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Quality

46

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

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