258. When Worry Makes You Sick 🤮: A Functional + Faith Approach to Casting Our Cares on God

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. If you’ve ever struggled with worry — especially the 3 a.m., heart-racing, mind-spinning kind — this episode is going to speak right to your soul. I’m opening up about my own recent battle with worry, particularly around my adult son and the challenges he’s been facing. Even as a woman who loves the Lord and trusts Him deeply, I’ve found myself waking up anxious and carrying emotional weight that was never mine to hold alone. In this episode, I walk through: ✨ What Scripture actually says about worry — with grace, not shame ✨ The tension between faith and fear, and why both show up in the lives of believers ✨ The functional health side of worry: cortisol, hormones, digestion, sleep, the nervous system, and why worry affects your whole body ✨ Why midlife women feel worry more intensely (hello hormones + responsibility + emotional labor) ✨ The surprising ways God designed spiritual practices to regulate our physiology ✨ Practical tools to interrupt worry using both faith and functional wellness ✨ A heartfelt encouragement to anyone who loves deeply and is tired of trying to carry the weight of it all This episode blends Scripture, neuroscience, physiology, emotional health, and the tender compassion of God toward women who are doing the best they can while holding a lot of responsibility. If you're a midlife woman navigating leadership, motherhood, faith, and your own wellbeing — you will feel so seen in this conversation. Listen in and let your nervous system take a breath… not because everything in life is certain, but because God is already in every moment we’re so afraid of.   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.