Becoming Natural: Heal from Chronic Illness with Plant Medicine | Crohns Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, IBD IBS, Autoimmune Disease, Natural Life
The Go-to Podcast for Women Who Want to Clean Up their Lifestyle & Get Control of their Health! Do you ever wish your health didn’t dictate your day? Are you tired of being tired all the time, or is pain holding you back from enjoying your time with your family? Would you like to manage your symptoms holistically but don’t know where to begin? I’m Penny. I am a mom, wife, Occupational Therapist, and past Pharmaceutical Rep with a strong faith. For 25 years, I battled through debilitating Crohn’s Disease. I took all the medicine and did all the surgeries that stole so much of my time with my family but never truly healed me. I was tired of feeling bad all the time, missing out on my kids’ activities, not being able to eat freely, and spending my life in doctor’s appointments. I finally realized if I was going to get healthy, I needed to open my stubborn eyes to alternative solutions. I found strategies that worked and gave me incredible relief. I embraced a new lifestyle that actually made sense physically, spiritually, and emotionally. I researched how perfectly our bodies work with plants and found a healthy lifestyle that made my health less of a burden to my family and aligned beautifully with my faith and medical training. I was tired of feeling bad all the time, unable to eat, missing out on my kids’ activities, and spending my life in doctor’s appointments. If I was going to get healthy, I needed to open my mind to alternative solutions that I once thought were ridiculous. With some research, I found strategies that worked and provided incredible relief. I slowly embraced a new holistic lifestyle that made sense with how I learned the body worked, how it so beautifully aligned with my faith, and how our bodies were truly created to heal. I have a unique perspective, having been trained in the medical model. I encourage medications to ensure my patients have a comfortable therapy session. I peddled one of the top acid-reducing pills as a pharmaceutical rep, and I took every medication under the sun for my illness. I am far from perfect. I am not a die-hard health nut or exercise guru, although I believe in a good balance. I will always be a work in progress and do not profess to know everything. I’m just a mom who understands how the body works and loves to read a good science journal in my spare time. I like facts and testimonies, but most importantly, I want results. I have done a 180 by opening my mind to the benefits or harm of what goes on in and around my body. I have never thrown out the food in my pantry or pills in my medicine cabinet, but I do love learning how to read labels with fresh eyes each day. When it’s time for a refill, I replace a potentially harmful product with a quality product. I aim for every step to be a step in the right direction. Small, achievable steps are more likely to lead to success than dramatic actions that cannot be sustained over time. In each episode of Becoming Natural, I hope to share a piece of my story and tips and tricks I have learned to help me make better future health decisions. In this podcast, I’ll share with you: -simple food swaps -How do you eliminate harmful household chemicals (and save money!)? -when you can use plants as medicine -how emotions (good and bad) play a massive role in your health -the incredible value of preventative health -how my faith played a role in my healing journey -and so much more! I couldn’t believe these simple steps to whole-body wellness made such a difference in my broken body. If you are ready to live clean in a dirty world, follow me and never miss an episode of Becoming Natural. Thank you so much for hopping on, and let’s see where it leads us! Next Steps: 🖥️ Visit my website: becomingnatural.com (temporarily under construction) 📕Buy the Book: https://bit.ly/morethanenoughbn 🪴Shop Botanical Solutions: www.pennysampler.com 🌱Take Health Assessment🌱: https://form.jotform.com/230125696525154 👯♀️ Join My Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/becomingnatural2
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Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
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Welcome to the Go-to Podcast for Moms Who Want to Clean Up their Lifestyle & Get Control of their Health!
Join host Penny Sampler on the Becoming Natural Podcast as she delves into the hidden health risks associated with conventional deodorants and antiperspirants. This episode explores the science behind common ingredients like aluminum, parabens, triclosan, and synthetic fragrances, unpacking their potential long-term effects on your body. Penny shares her personal journey of detoxing from chemical-laden deodorants, offering practical tips and natural alternatives to transition seamlessly.
Discover the history, anatomy, and surprising science behind body odor, sweat glands, and how deodorants can disrupt your skin's microbiome. From soothing detox methods with bentonite clay to diet tips and DIY natural deodorant recipes, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you make healthier, toxin-free choices.
Key Takeaways:
Learn about aluminum's controversial role in antiperspirants.
Explore detox techniques to transition to natural deodorants.
Get expert tips for managing body odor naturally.
Make the switch to a cleaner, healthier lifestyle—your body will thank you! Listen now and don’t miss Penny’s exclusive product recommendations and resources.
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🎙️03 | Are Your Gi/Stomach Symptoms Actually Caused by Candida?
🎙️04 | Symptoms of Candida Yeast Overgrowth are WHOLE Body
🎙️15 | Discover the Fascinating Hidden Key to Adequate Hydration
Podcast Sources:
📕McLachlan, D. R., et al. (2020). "The role of aluminum in neurodegenerative disease." Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry, 101(8), 1466–1474.
📕Darbre, P. D., et al. (2007). "Aluminum and breast cancer." Critical Reviews in Toxicology, 37(4), 181–211.
📕Zhao, X., et al. (2022). "Parabens and the risk of breast cancer." Environmental International, 92-93, 49-58.
📕Schell, R. W., et al. (2018). "Contact dermatitis associated with antiperspirant use." Dermatitis, 29(3), 191–194.
📕Pratt, R. A., et al. (2019). "Reduction of synthetic chemical exposure with the use of natural deodorants." Environmental Health Perspectives, 127(8), 087009.
🖥️Consumer Guide to Using Bentonite Clay for Internal and External Benefits
Becoming Natural Resources:
🛒Purchase Botanical Wellness products with $10 off your first order
🌱Take the Botanical Health Assessment🍄🟫
📈 FREE Candida Yeast Quiz
📚Buy the devotional book, More Than Enough: The Silent Struggle of a Woman's Identity
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Deodorant detox, natural deodorant tips, antiperspirant dangers, aluminum compounds, paraben-free skincare, microbiome health, toxin-free living, DIY deodorant recipes, underarm detox, podcast on health
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Welcome to the Go-to Podcast for Moms Who Want to Clean Up their Lifestyle & Get Control of their Health!
In this deeply personal episode, Penny Sampler shares her powerful journey of breaking free from opioid dependency while navigating the debilitating pain of Crohn's disease. Through vivid storytelling, Penny recounts the painful experiences—from early childhood stomach issues to intense surgeries and the toll of chronic pain. She discusses the physical, emotional, and mental challenges she faced with opioid use, highlighting her dependency on pain medications over the years.
Penny also reveals how she transitioned to a natural solution and describes how it helped her eliminate the need for opioids entirely without withdrawal symptoms. Along the way, she offers insights into the world of pain management, the dangers of opioids, and how alternative wellness has become her lifeline. With a mix of raw honesty and professional expertise, Penny encourages others to explore alternatives to prescription medications and shares how natural healing gave her a new lease on life.
#HealthTransformation #OvercomingChronicIllness #CrohnsDisease #IBDWarrior #ChronicPainRelief #PainManagement
Keywords:
Natural healing for Crohn's Disease, Breaking free from opiates, CBD for pain relief, Living with Crohn's Disease, Natural remedies for chronic pain, Overcoming opiate addiction naturally, Healing journey Crohn's Disease, Chronic pain management tips, CBD oil success stories, Managing pain without medication
Disclaimer: This podcast provides information for educational purposes and encourages listeners to consult healthcare professionals for personalized advice.
Suggested Sources:
🎥 Dopesick (Movie)
🎥 The Pharmacist (Movie)
🎥 CBD Nation (Movie)
🙏🏻 Job - Bible Study Book: A Story of Unlikely Joy
Products Mentioned:
📔Breaking the Cycle of Opioid Addiction
Becoming Natural Resources:
🛒Purchase Botanical Wellness products with $10 off your first order
🌱Take the Botanical Health Assessment🍄🟫
📈 FREE Candida Yeast Quiz
📚Buy the devotional book, More Than Enough: The Silent Struggle of a Woman's Identity
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Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Welcome to the Go-to Podcast for Moms Who Want to Clean Up their Lifestyle & Get Control of their Health!
This is Episode 15 of Becoming Natural, the podcast dedicated to empowering you with simple, alternative solutions for a cleaner, healthier lifestyle. In today’s episode, we’re diving into a game-changing topic: trace minerals and their vital role in hydration.
💧 Think hydration is just about drinking water? Think again. From combating dry winter air to overcoming altitude fatigue, we’re exploring how trace minerals can transform your hydration and boost your energy, recovery, and overall well-being.
Tune in as we unpack the science behind electrolytes, macrominerals, and trace minerals, and share practical tips to help you stay fully hydrated—even in the toughest conditions.
🌟 Whether you're battling dry skin, muscle fatigue, or just looking for a hydration edge, this episode is packed with insights to optimize your health naturally.
Let’s get started!
Keywords: trace minerals, proper hydration, electrolyte balance, hydration tips, natural health podcast, winter hydration, muscle recovery, alternative health, Becoming Natural podcast, Penny Sampler, wellness solutions.
Becoming Natural Links:
Organic Hydrate Mountain Berry Powder
Thorne Trace Mineral Capsules
Concentrace Trace Mineral Drops
Becoming Natural Resources:
🛒Purchase Botanical Wellness products with $10 off your first order
🌱Take the Botanical Health Assessment🍄🟫
📈 FREE Candida Yeast Quiz
📚Buy the devotional book, More Than Enough: The Silent Struggle of a Woman's Identity
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Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Welcome to the Go-to Podcast for Moms Who Want to Clean Up their Lifestyle & Get Control of their Health!
This is Episode 14 of Becoming Natural, where today we're diving into a surprising and eye-opening discussion on the Health and Wellness Industry. In this episode, "The Surprising Reality Behind What Actually Captivated the Wellness Industry," we uncover the truth about how the wellness world has evolved—and how it can often lead us astray.
The wellness industry has become a multi-billion dollar empire, selling promises of beauty, fitness, and the perfect body, but is it actually helping us? Today, we're exploring how marketing tactics have influenced our health choices and, in many cases, caused more harm than good. From overpriced supplements to misleading beauty products and ineffective treatments, it's time to question the wellness industry's true intentions.
We'll discuss why it's essential to be a smart consumer, how supplement misinformation and misleading labels can affect your health, and how to navigate the overwhelming wellness world with a critical eye. Plus, we’ll dive into why wellness isn't just about the products you buy—it’s about how we take care of our bodies and prioritize what really matters in our daily lives.
Get ready for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation about how to make wellness a sustainable part of your life without falling for the industry's hype. Let’s get into it!
Becoming Natural Resources:
🛒Purchase Botanical Wellness products with $10 off your first order
🌱Take the Botanical Health Assessment🍄🟫
📈 FREE Candida Yeast Quiz
📚Buy the devotional book, More Than Enough: The Silent Struggle of a Woman's Identity
Ways to follow Becoming Natural! ❤️
🖥️ Becoming Natural Website Launching soon! *Improved*
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Disclaimer: This podcast provides information for educational purposes and encourages listeners to consult healthcare professionals for personalized advice.
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Welcome to the Go-to Podcast for Moms Who Want to Clean Up their Lifestyle & Get Control of their Health!
In this episode, we delve into the powerful connection between iodine and thyroid health. Discover how this essential nutrient plays a pivotal role in hormone production, metabolism, and overall well-being. We’ll explore the signs of iodine deficiency, its impact on thyroid function, and how optimizing iodine levels can transform your health. Tune in to learn about simple dietary changes, the latest research, and how iodine could be the key to unlocking a healthier you.
Keywords: Iodine, thyroid health, hypothyroidism, iodine deficiency, thyroid hormone, thermography, health and wellness, alternative medicine, thyroid supplements, Betadine test, hormone balance
Disclaimer: This podcast provides information for educational purposes and encourages listeners to consult healthcare professionals for personalized advice.
Sources:
📔Iodine: A Critically Important Nutrient
📘Iodine, Iodine metabolism and Iodine deficiency disorders revisited
Products Mentioned:
🏥Betadine
💧Iodine Supplement
Becoming Natural Resources:
🛒Purchase Botanical Wellness products with $10 off your first order
🌱Take the Botanical Health Assessment🍄🟫
📈 FREE Candida Yeast Quiz
📚Buy the devotional book, More Than Enough: The Silent Struggle of a Woman's Identity
Ways to follow Becoming Natural! ❤️
🖥️ Becoming Natural Website Launching soon! *Improved*
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Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Welcome to the Go-to Podcast for Moms Who Want to Clean Up their Lifestyle & Get Control of their Health!
In this episode, we dive into the world of ingredient awareness, empowering you to make smarter, healthier choices at the store. Learn how to decode product labels with confidence and ease as we introduce you to applications that can help you while shopping and on the go. Whether you're shopping for skincare, food, or household products, this episode equips you with the tools to navigate labels like a pro and prioritize your health and well-being. Perfect for anyone looking to live a more informed, sustainable lifestyle.
Keywords: ingredient awareness, decode product labels, healthier choices, hidden additives, smart shopping tips, sustainable lifestyle.
Disclaimer: This podcast provides information for educational purposes and encourages listeners to consult healthcare professionals for personalized advice.
Sources:
📔Scientists categorize Earth as a 'toxic planet'
📔Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span
📔Obesity and Life Expectancy Trends in the U.S.
🖥️ EWG
📔Cancer is a preventable disease that requires major lifestyle changes
Products Mentioned:
📚The Rain Barrel Effect by Stephen Cabral
📱 Yuka App
📱Think Dirty App
📱EWG App
Becoming Natural Resources:
🛒Purchase Botanical Wellness products with $10 off your first order
🌱Take the Botanical Health Assessment🍄🟫
📈 FREE Candida Yeast Quiz
📚Buy the devotional book, More Than Enough: The Silent Struggle of a Woman's Identity
Ways to follow Becoming Natural! ❤️
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Friday Nov 29, 2024
Friday Nov 29, 2024
Welcome to the Go-to Podcast for Moms Who Want to Clean Up their Lifestyle & Get Control of their Health!
In the Fluoride Skeptics: Hidden Truth Makes for a Safe and Healthy Life podcast, we challenge conventional views on water fluoridation and explore emerging alternatives like hydroxyapatite, a naturally occurring mineral that strengthens teeth without the potential risks associated with fluoride. We discuss how hydroxyapatite, commonly used in toothpaste, mimics the structure of tooth enamel and promotes remineralization, offering a safer solution for oral health.
The episode also addresses the growing public concern over fluoride's links to dental and skeletal fluorosis, neurotoxicity, and its overuse in municipal water systems. We weigh in on how hydroxyapatite could be a game-changer for dental care, particularly in communities seeking non-fluoridated options for maintaining healthy teeth
Disclaimer: This podcast provides information for educational purposes and encourages listeners to consult healthcare professionals for personalized advice.
Sources:
🖥️The Story of Fluoridation
🖥️Antibiotics and Crohn's Disease: Help or Hurt?
🖥️Tetracyclines
📔Potential Association Between the Oral Tetracycline Class of Antimicrobials Used to Treat Acne and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
📔The Fluoride Controversy
📔Is Fluoridated Drinking Water Safe?
🖥️Water Fluoridation Less Effective Now than in the Past
🖥️Why Europe Rejected Fluoride
🖥️Trace Minerals: Your Guide to Trace Minerals
Products Mentioned:
Rise Well Toothpaste🪥
Rise Well Mints🦷
Boka Toothpaste🪥
Boka Toothpaste Orange Cream Flavor🪥
Boka Toothpaste Strawberry Mango Flavor🪥
Boka Mints🦷
Peri-Biotic Silver Toothpaste🪥
David's Toothpaste Charcoal🪥
Becoming Natural Resources:
🛒Purchase Botanical Wellness products with $10 off your first order
🌱Take the Botanical Health Assessment🍄🟫
📈 FREE Candida Yeast Quiz
📚Buy our devotional book, More Than Enough: The Silent Struggle of a Woman's Identity
Ways to follow Becoming Natural! ❤️
🖥️ Becoming Natural Website Launching soon! *Improved*
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Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Welcome to Becoming Natural, the Go-to Podcast for Moms Who Want to Clean Up their Lifestyle & Get Control of their Health!
Podcast Summary: How Inspiring Christian Song Lyrics Helped Me Heal From Chronic Disease
In this deeply moving episode, we explore how faith, hope, and music intertwine to spark healing and emotional transformation. I share my personal journey of battling Crohn's Disease and discovering solace through the power of Christian song lyrics. The inspiring words of powerful Praise and Worship music became a lifeline, offering strength during the darkest moments and a renewed sense of purpose.
Listeners will gain insights into the healing impact of music, the role of spirituality in overcoming adversity, and the various ways you can "abide" or spend time in prayer. This episode is perfect for anyone seeking encouragement, whether you're facing a personal challenge, looking for spiritual inspiration, or simply drawn to the transformative power of music.
Key Themes:
The role of Christian music in healing mind, body, and soul
Stories behind beloved worship songs
Faith as a cornerstone for resilience and recovery
Tune in now to discover how song lyrics rooted in faith can inspire hope and lead to profound healing.
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My Amazon Playlist: Writing Power
Resources:
🛒Purchase Botanical Wellness products with $10 off your first order
🌱Take the Botanical Health Assessment🍄🟫
📈 FREE Candida Yeast Quiz
📚Buy our devotional book, More Than Enough: The Silent Struggle of a Woman's Identity
Ways to follow Becoming Natural! ❤️
🖥️ Becoming Natural Website Launching soon! *Improved*
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Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Episode 9 | Amazing Ways Silver Benefits a Healthy Body, Clean House and Happy Pets
Welcome to Becoming Natural, the Go-to Podcast for Moms Who Want to Clean Up their Lifestyle & Get Control of their Health!
Today, we’re unlocking the incredible benefits of colloidal silver hydrosol for health, home, and pets. If you’re searching for natural immune support, safe and effective household cleaning, or gentle, toxin-free pet care, you’re in the right place.
In this episode, we’ll dive into the science-backed health benefits of colloidal silver for immune boosting, wound healing, and skincare. We’ll cover why it’s an ideal, all-natural choice for those seeking holistic health solutions and discuss how it can help fight bacteria and support overall wellness.
For those looking for non-toxic cleaning alternatives, we’ll explore how colloidal silver can be your go-to for household disinfecting, odor control, and surface cleaning without harsh chemicals. It’s a powerful addition to any eco-friendly home routine!
And don’t miss our pet segment—colloidal silver hydrosol is safe for pets and can aid in soothing skin irritations, cleaning wounds, and reducing germs in pet spaces. Whether you have dogs, cats, or small animals, you’ll learn how to incorporate this natural remedy into their care.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical tips and expert insights into using colloidal silver hydrosol to promote health and wellness, a clean home, and happy pets. Stick with us to discover why colloidal silver hydrosol might be the all-in-one solution you've been looking for.
**Forgot to Mention**
2016 study at University of Michigan found that when oral doses of silver nanoparticles were administered for 28 days, it DID NOT ALTER the structure of diversity of the animal gut microbiome. This is huge considering the detrimental effects of long term antibiotic use on the gut biome.
Let’s get into it!
PODCAST NOTES with LINKS
Favorite Silver Products:
🪙Sovereign Silver Liquid Bio-Active Silver Hydrosol - 4oz Dropper : Using liquid is best for under the tongue, in sinus rinses, nebulizers, on cotton balls for wounds, in pet ears, in pet or human water or over pet food. For mixing with water for cleaning, food/vegetable spray but this is a small bottle, see Value Size.
🪙Sovereign Silver Bioactive Silver Hydrosol Fine Mist Spray-2 oz.: Good for sore throats or spraying skin to prevent acne or treat inflamed skin issues
🪙Sovereign Silver First Aid Gel – Topical Healing 1 oz.: Great for any topical use, best topical for pets to hold in place
🪙Sovereign Silver Bio-Active Colloidal Silver Hydrosol Nasal Spray 2oz : wonderful for preventing secondary sinus infections
🪙Sovereign Silver Bio-Active Silver Hydrosol- 16oz Value Size: For when you are a believer and want to use silver everywhere! I use this to refill an empty Nasal Spray Bottle, Fine Mist Sprayer (face), Cleaning Bottle (plastic is OK if not ingesting/using for cleaning), or a Glass Cleaning Bottle
🪙 PerioBiotic Silver Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste : Can't live without it. LOVE this toothpaste!
🪙Amazon Basic Care Advanced Fast Healing Hydrocolloid Gel Bandages 1.1 x 2.3 inches (6 Count): great for more severe cuts and scrapes /no antibiotic gel required.
Articles/Journals/Videos Cited:
📗Frontiers in Microbiology. (2018). "Antibacterial effects of silver nanoparticles against drug-resistant bacteria."
📗Applied and Environmental Microbiology. (2014). "Silver’s effects on bacterial biofilms."
📗Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology, and Medicine. (2007). "Anti-inflammatory effects of silver nanoparticles."
📗International Immunopharmacology. (2011). "Potential antiviral properties of silver nanoparticles."
📗Environmental Science & Technology. (2018). "Silver-based disinfectants in household applications."
📗Food Chemistry. (2018). "Use of silver nanoparticles for food preservation."
📗Journal of Nanomaterials. (2012). "Odor control and bacterial inhibition in textiles with silver.”
📗https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19566416/
📗Silver Widely used for sinusitis, International Forum for Allergy and Rhinology in 2014
📗2016 study at University of Michigan found that when oral doses of silver nanoparticles were administered for 28 days, it DID NOT ALTER the structure of diversity of the animal gut microbiome. This is huge consideri: ang the detrimental effects of long term antibiotic use.
Resources:
🛒Purchase Botanical Wellness products with $10 off your first order
🌱Take the Botanical Health Assessment🍄🟫
📈 FREE Candida Yeast Quiz
📚Buy our devotional book, More Than Enough: The Silent Struggle of a Woman's Identity
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Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Welcome to Becoming Natural, the Go-to Podcast for Moms Who Want to Clean Up their Lifestyle & Get Control of their Health! 💚
In this episode, I discuss powerful strategies for finding strength and clarity while living with chronic illness. Chronic illness can be an overwhelming and isolating experience, leaving many people feeling physically drained, mentally exhausted, and emotional. However, with the right outlook it's possible to find ways to cope with chronic illness and regain a sense of control over your life.
This episode highlights how important it is to nurture both your physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Through techniques like prioritizing quiet time, self-care, and stress management, you can manage the emotional strain of chronic illness. I also touch on how a solid faith foundation and prayer can help improve both the body and mind.
Finding my life purpose thru my greatest struggles has only deepened my faith and awareness of how good God is. Family, friends, or healthcare professionals… having the right support system can provide the encouragement and resources needed to keep moving. This episode emphasizes finding a way to allow your struggles to be used to help others on their own challenging path.
I strive to provide practical advice for living a fulfilling life despite chronic health conditions, including Crohn’s Disease. I encourage listeners to embrace the journey, shift their perspective, and tap into their inner strength. By taking small but meaningful steps toward better mental and physical health, you can find clarity and a sense of purpose, no matter what challenges are thrown your way.
Penny
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Articles/Scripture Cited:
📗 Discovering God's Purpose for your Life
📑 Philippians 4:13 (ESV)
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
📑Romans 8:28 (NIV)
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
📑James 1:2-4 (NIV)
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
📑Job 36:15 (NIV)
But those who suffer he delivers in their suffering; he speaks to them in their affliction.
📑Job 2: 7-10 (CEV)
Satan left and caused painful sores to break out all over Job's body—from head to toe. Then Job sat on the ash-heap to show his sorrow. And while he was scraping his sores with a broken piece of pottery, his wife asked, “Why do you still trust God? Why don't you curse him and die?” I mean, she isn’t lying, but I think I have more of a heart for Job when he replied.
Job replied, “Don't talk like a fool! If we accept blessings from God, we must accept trouble as well.” In all that happened, Job never once said anything against God.
📑Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
📑1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV)
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
📑 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NIV)
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Resources:
Favorite Bibles
ESV Study Bible
Life Application Bible
The Student Bible
Ryrie Study Bible
ESV Spiral-Bound Journaling Bible
🛒Purchase Botanical Wellness products with $10 off your first order
🌱Take the Botanical Health Assessment🍄🟫
📈 FREE Candida Yeast Quiz
📚Buy our devotional book, More Than Enough: The Silent Struggle of a Woman's Identity
Ways to follow Becoming Natural! ❤️
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