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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 40 MIN

32 | Your Body Isn’t Broken—It’s Sacred w/ Dr/ Victoria Lynn Pontell

from Open to Life · host Melanie Salazar

What if your body isn’t something to fix—but a gift to trust?In this episode, Dr. Victoria shares her journey from disordered eating and control to deep healing through surrendering her body to God. Together, we unpack how culture distorts our view of beauty, aging, and fertility—and how those lies can lead to anxiety, burnout, and body shame.You’ll learn how to reconnect with your body through faith, shift from control to trust, and begin seeing your body as it truly is: intentionally designed, deeply good, and worthy of care.If you’ve ever struggled with body image or felt at odds with your body, this episode offers a path toward peace, freedom, and a more integrated understanding of your worth.Top 7 Fertility & Women’s Health Resources → https://opentolife.kit.com/freefam7 Support the podcast:Learn menstrual cycle, period, and fertility education for Catholics of all ages and stages at ⁠Pearl and Thistle⁠Get 15% OFF the ⁠TempDrop⁠ with my code AFOPENTOLIFEFind healing after a traumatic birth in ⁠The Dwelling Place⁠. Learn more at ⁠Loretto Wellness⁠. Immerse Yourself In All Things Pregnancy, Home Birth, and Postpartum from a Natural Christian Perspective through ⁠Embrace Birth Journey⁠Radical Birth Education: How To Have a Natural Birth — Self Paced Program. Use code MELANIE7116 for 5% OFFBuild a ⁠toxin-free baby registry⁠My favorite travel credit card

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