Becoming Natural: Faith-Based Healing from Chronic Illness & Autoimmune Disease
After 25 years of chronic illness, surgeries, and a whole lot of prayer, I found healing in places I never expected—through plants, lifestyle shifts, and a deeper walk with God. I’m Penny Sampler, an occupational therapist, former pharmaceutical rep, wife, and mom of three boys. On Becoming Natural, I share the journey I never saw coming—trading pills for plants, detoxing my home and heart, and embracing natural, faith-based healing. This is a Christian holistic health podcast for women—especially moms—navigating chronic illness, autoimmune flare-ups, stress, and that inner nudge to live more naturally. You’ll get research-backed tips, emotional encouragement, and simple strategies for non-toxic living, gut health, emotional healing, faith and functional wellness. Whether you’re curious about holistic remedies, want to detox your home, or just crave grace in your healing journey—this is your safe space. I don’t have it all figured out—but I’ve learned that healing is a journey, not a destination. Let’s walk it together. 📌 Disclaimer: I share personal experience, research, and encouragement from the heart—not medical advice. Always talk to a professional before making changes to your health. You’ll hear episodes on gut health, plant medicine, emotional healing, detoxing your home, and chronic conditions like Crohn’s, colitis, IBD, IBS, and other autoimmune diseases.
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Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
In the inaugural episode of Becoming Natural, the host—a regular mom, wife, and Occupational Therapist—introduces herself and her journey from skepticism to embracing a holistic lifestyle. With a background in the medical field and a personal battle with Crohn’s Disease, diagnosed in her 20s, she shares how her health struggles, including multiple surgeries and a life-threatening sepsis episode in 2015, transformed her perspective. Once a firm believer in the medical model, she worked in a Level One Trauma Center, sold pharmaceuticals, and relied heavily on medications—until they weren’t enough.
Her turning point came when conventional treatments failed, prompting her to explore natural remedies, which defied her scientific skepticism by delivering results. This sparked a deep dive into plant-based healing and the divine design of the body, aligning with her faith. Now, as a mom of three teenage boys, she’s on a mission to help other women—especially moms—take control of their health by eliminating toxins, making cleaner choices, and trusting the body’s ability to heal.
This podcast lays out her “why”: to share her redemptive story, practical tips, and faith-driven insights. Future episodes will cover topics like simple food swaps, natural chronic illness management, emotional health, and preventative care—all aimed at living clean in a “dirty world.” With humor, humility, and a relatable tone (she admits to her daily Coke habit), she invites listeners to join her on this sustainable, faith-infused journey toward wellness.
WHERE TO FIND ME:
🌿 Website & Podcast Hub
📩 Email Sign-Up
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📚 Amazon Author Page
🗣️ Listen Notes Interview
📌 Note: I’m just a girl with a wild story and a passion for sharing what has helped me feel my best during difficult times. I share personal experience, documented research, and a whole lot of heart. Always talk to a professional when making changes to your health routine.