#115“Fasting, Faith, and Fierce Midlife Energy”with Dr.Tabatha Barber

Welcome back to the Midlife Grace Podcast! In this episode, host Ginger is joined by the incredible Dr. Tabatha Barber.Dr. Barber is a highly sought-after, triple board-certified physician in OBGYN, menopause, and functional medicine. She is also a speaker and a two-time best-selling author who empowers women to heal from within through hormone balance, gut health, and faith-led care.Join them for a powerful conversation about finding your path, healing your body from the inside out, and reconnecting your body, mind, and soul through faith and fasting.In this episode, we discuss:(00:00:00) Introducing Dr. Tabatha Barber(00:01:38) Dr. Barber's powerful personal story of becoming a teen mom and finding her calling(00:04:15) The divine message that changed the course of her life(00:06:19) The burnout that came from fulfilling her mission without God(00:08:20) Navigating "broke-down seasons" and finding true identity(00:15:53) The inspiration behind her book, Fast to Faith(00:17:52) Why you cannot heal a body you hate and the power of loving yourself as God does(00:20:29) The spiritual practice of Lectio Divina and its role in healing(00:23:40) Menopause and the number one thing women need to do: break up with sugar(00:25:52) How fasting promotes gut health and healing(00:29:26) Why women need to fast differently than men (carb cycling)(00:30:54) The critical role of adrenal health in menopause(00:36:23) Dr. Barber's final message of hope for women in midlifeWhere to Find Dr. Tabatha Barber:Website: drtabatha.comBook: Fast to FaithInstagram: @drtabathaWhere to Find Ginger (Host):Podcast: Midlife Grace PodcastFacebook Group: Successful Irradiant Womengingermonceaux.comKey Terms & References:Functional Medicine: An approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease.Hormone Disruptors: Chemicals that can interfere with the body's endocrine (or hormone) system.Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease: An autoimmune disorder that can cause hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid.Lectio Divina: A traditional monastic practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God.Autophagy: The body's way of cleaning out damaged cells in order to regenerate newer, healthier cells.Carb Cycling: An eating plan where you alternate between high- and low-carbohydrate days.Adrenal Fatigue: A term used to describe a collection of symptoms, such as body aches, fatigue, nervousness, and sleep disturbances.Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20Scripture Reference: Ephesians 2:8https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/ftfpodcast-drtabatha