Fit and Fueled by Faith | Faith & Wellness for Women 40+

Stacey Ziegler
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Fit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women 40+ who desire to feel strong, energized, and rooted in Christ—body, mind, and soul. If you’re navigating midlife changes, longing for deeper faith, or ready to create healthier habits that honor God, you’re in the right place. I’m Stacey Ziegler—daughter of the King, wife, mother of three, NASM-CPT, and Certified Holistic Health & Life Coach. I believe true strength comes from living a balanced life that nourishes both body and soul. Each episode blends practical wellness guidance with biblical truth as we explore topics like: • Strength training & fitness after 40 • Faith-filled habits & mindset • Hormones, menopause & energy • Scripture-rooted encouragement for everyday life This podcast is a space for honest conversations, gentle coaching, and Christ-centered encouragement—so you can care for your body, deepen your faith, and live with purpose. ✨ New episodes every Tuesday 📍 Follow along on Instagram: @fitandfueledbyfaith

  1. 336 // Clearing the Clutter | Preparing Heart & Home for Lent

    5D AGO

    336 // Clearing the Clutter | Preparing Heart & Home for Lent

    As we approach Ash Wednesday, this episode invites you to slow down and prepare for Lent with intention — not overwhelm. In Clearing the Clutter, we explore how to gently prepare our hearts and homes for the Lenten season by releasing distractions, busyness, and spiritual noise. This episode is for women who desire a quieter, deeper, faith-filled Lent rooted in grace, simplicity, and peace. Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits 📬 Read more reflections on Church Girl diaries: https://substack.com/@thechurchgirldiaries   📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith   📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith Fit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.

    26 min
  2. 335 // Be Still and Listen | Silence, Scripture & Spiritual Awareness

    FEB 10

    335 // Be Still and Listen | Silence, Scripture & Spiritual Awareness

    In Week 4 of our January series, we slow everything down. Be Still and Listen is an invitation for women—especially women over 40, to step away from noise, striving, and constant doing, and return to the quiet presence of God. In this episode, we explore: • The power of silence • Listening through Scripture • Worship as a posture of the heart • Growing in spiritual awareness When we learn to be still, we learn to hear God again. Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits 📬 Read more reflections on Church Girl diaries: https://substack.com/@thechurchgirldiaries   📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith   📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith Fit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.

    25 min

  3. FEB 3

    334 // Rest & Restore | Why Rest Is Not Lazy but Holy!

    Rest isn’t a reward... it’s a command. In this episode of Fit & Fueled by Faith, we explore why rest is a spiritual discipline, not a weakness. If you’re a Christian woman feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stretched thin, this episode will remind you that Jesus invites you to come away and rest. We’ll talk about:Why burnout isn’t holy What Scripture teaches about rest How Sabbath rhythms restore body and soul How rest supports prayer, movement, and nourishment 📖 Matthew 11:28 📖 Psalm 127:2 📖 Mark 6:31 ✨ Subscribe for weekly faith + fitness encouragement for women 40+ Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits 📬 Read more reflections on Church Girl diaries: https://substack.com/@thechurchgirldiaries   📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith   📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith Fit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.

    15 min
  4. 333 // Nourish with Intention | Fuel Your Body with Grace, Not Guilt!

    JAN 27

    333 // Nourish with Intention | Fuel Your Body with Grace, Not Guilt!

    What if nourishing your body was never meant to feel confusing, restrictive, or guilt-filled? In Week 3 of the Holy Habits series, we’re talking about Nourish with Intention — a faith-centered approach to food that honors your body as God’s temple, especially as women navigating midlife, hormones, energy shifts, and changing seasons. In this episode, we explore: ✨ How Scripture reframes food as a gift, not a battlefield ✨ The difference between control and stewardship ✨ Why eating enough matters for strength, energy, and faith ✨ How to release guilt and embrace grace at the table ✨ Practical ways to nourish your body with wisdom and peace This is not about diets or perfection. It’s about fueling your body so you can live out your God-given calling with strength, clarity, and joy. If you’ve struggled with food rules, body frustration, or feeling disconnected from your body — this episode is for you. 📖 Scripture Focus: “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31 Download the 7 Holy Habits Guide: https://bit.ly/7holyhabits 📬 Weekly Newsletters, devotionals + encouragement every week: https://substack.com/@thechurchgirldiaries   📸 Follow along on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfu...   📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith 🎧 Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits 📬 Read more reflections on Church Girl diaries: https://substack.com/@thechurchgirldiaries   📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith   📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith Fit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.

    15 min
  5. 332 // Move With Purpose: Honoring God With Your Body | Women over 40!

    JAN 20

    332 // Move With Purpose: Honoring God With Your Body | Women over 40!

    🎙️ Welcome to *Fit and Fueled by Faith* — where Catholic women over 40 find encouragement to grow in faith, wellness, and holy habits that glorify God. In this week’s episode, we’re continuing our January series by stepping into a powerful holy habit: intentional movement. Movement isn’t just about fitness — it’s about stewardship, clarity, emotional peace, and honoring God with your body. Inside this episode: ✨ Why movement matters for women 40+ ✨ How exercise strengthens your walk with God ✨ Simple ways to move daily without overwhelm ✨ Seeing movement as worship + spiritual discipline ✨ Combining Prayer (Habit #1) with Movement (Habit #2) If you want to feel grounded, energized, and aligned with God this year, this episode is for you. 📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19–20  🎧 Listen weekly for new Holy Habits 📩 Join my Substack for Weekly Newsletters Download the 7 Holy Habits Guide: https://bit.ly/7holyhabits 📬 Get devotionals + encouragement every week: https://substack.com/@thechurchgirldiaries   📸 Follow along on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith   📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits 📬 Read more reflections on Church Girl diaries: https://substack.com/@thechurchgirldiaries   📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith   📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith Fit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.

    24 min
  6. 331 // How to build a prayer habit in 2026 | Simple Faith Routine!

    JAN 13

    331 // How to build a prayer habit in 2026 | Simple Faith Routine!

    Pause & prayer — two simple holy habits that can transform the way you move through your day. In this week’s episode, we lean into the power of stopping, breathing, and reconnecting with the One who gives us strength, guidance, and peace. If you’ve been feeling rushed, scattered, tired, or spiritually dry…  this is your gentle invitation to slow down and come back home to prayer. Inside today’s episode: ✨ Why “pause” is the hinge for ALL your holy habits ✨ How prayer builds spiritual and emotional resilience ✨ The connection between stillness, hormones, stress, and energy ✨ A simple Pause & Prayer routine you can use anytime ✨ How this holy habit sets the foundation for movement, nutrition, and Scripture ✨ Why silence, breath, and presence can deepen your walk with God in minutes This is your reminder that spiritual growth doesn’t require perfection — just a pause, a breath, and a willing heart. Fit & Fueled by Faith — where prayer, purpose, and holy habits meet. Download The Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits 📬 Get devotionals + encouragement every week: https://substack.com/@thechurchgirldiaries   📸 Follow along on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith   📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits 📬 Read more reflections on Church Girl diaries: https://substack.com/@thechurchgirldiaries   📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith   📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith Fit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.

    19 min
  7. 330 // New Year, New Habits God's Way 2026!

    JAN 6

    330 // New Year, New Habits God's Way 2026!

    Welcome to the first episode of 2026! Today we’re starting the New Year with a Christ-centered mindset — focusing on purpose, clarity, and holy habits that transform your body, mind, and soul. Inside this episode: ✨ How to invite God into your new year ✨ Choosing a word + verse for 2026 ✨ Healthy habits that honor your body ✨ How to build faith-filled routines ✨ Why intention > resolution ✨ A prayer to begin the year strong Let’s step into 2026 with discipline, peace, and God’s plan at the center. Scripture: Proverbs 16:3 Proverbs 3:5–6 Psalm 37:5 Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https://bit.ly/7holyhabits https://bit.ly/7holyhabits 📬 Get devotionals + encouragement every week: https://substack.com/@thechurchgirldiaries  📸 Follow along on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith  📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits 📬 Read more reflections on Church Girl diaries: https://substack.com/@thechurchgirldiaries   📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith   📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith Fit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.

    37 min
  8. 329 // Gratitude, Growth and Renewal!

    12/30/2025

    329 // Gratitude, Growth and Renewal!

    💜 Faithfully Fit Through Advent | Episode 5: Gratitude, Growth and Renewal!  In this final episode of the Advent & Christmas series, we’re ending the year with a heart full of gratitude, growth, and renewal. Together we’ll: ✨ Look back with thankfulness ✨ Recognize the spiritual growth God brought this year ✨ Release old weight and embrace spiritual renewal ✨ Tie in the hope, love, joy, and peace of the Advent season ✨ Prepare our hearts for the fresh start ahead Take a deep breath, pause, and reflect with me as we close this year with intention and faith. Bible verses: 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Philippians 1:6 Romans 12:2 Download Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https://bit.ly/7holyhabits https://bit.ly/7holyhabits 📬 Get devotionals + encouragement every week: https://substack.com/@thechurchgirldiaries  📸 Follow along on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith  📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits 📬 Read more reflections on Church Girl diaries: https://substack.com/@thechurchgirldiaries   📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith   📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith Fit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.

    33 min
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Fit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women 40+ who desire to feel strong, energized, and rooted in Christ—body, mind, and soul. If you’re navigating midlife changes, longing for deeper faith, or ready to create healthier habits that honor God, you’re in the right place. I’m Stacey Ziegler—daughter of the King, wife, mother of three, NASM-CPT, and Certified Holistic Health & Life Coach. I believe true strength comes from living a balanced life that nourishes both body and soul. Each episode blends practical wellness guidance with biblical truth as we explore topics like: • Strength training & fitness after 40 • Faith-filled habits & mindset • Hormones, menopause & energy • Scripture-rooted encouragement for everyday life This podcast is a space for honest conversations, gentle coaching, and Christ-centered encouragement—so you can care for your body, deepen your faith, and live with purpose. ✨ New episodes every Tuesday 📍 Follow along on Instagram: @fitandfueledbyfaith

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