Faith Over Pharma | Holistic Health, Hormones & Natural Healing

Susan Gladstein | Holistic Health Practitioner
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TOP 3% GLOBALLY RANKED HOLISTIC HEALTH PODCAST Hi, I’m Susan Gladstein — Holistic Health Practitioner, Functional Nutrition Specialist, retreat host, and founder of The Rooted Reset™. Faith Over Pharma is a faith-led, holistic health podcast for women who want to understand their bodies, restore balance, and make health decisions with discernment — without defaulting to pharmaceuticals or one-size-fits-all protocols. This podcast is for women navigating hormone imbalance, chronic fatigue, inflammation, fertility after vasectomy reversal, or persistent symptoms that haven’t been resolved by conventional care. It’s for those who value both science and scripture and want a thoughtful, root-cause approach guided by wisdom—not urgency. Through grounded conversations, lived experience, and practical education, Faith Over Pharma explores functional nutrition, nervous system regulation, light-based therapies, foundational health, and faith-informed wellness choices. Inside the podcast, you’ll learn how to: ✨ Support hormone balance and energy naturally ✨ Regulate your nervous system and reduce chronic stress ✨ Approach fertility and hormone health with a whole-body lens ✨ Navigate chronic symptoms with clarity instead of fear ✨ Discern when to intervene — and when to create space for healing ✨ Steward your health in a way that aligns with your faith and values If you’re tired of conflicting advice, frustrated by “normal” labs with ongoing symptoms, or craving a calmer, more thoughtful approach to healing — you’re in the right place. So take a breath, press play, and settle into conversations that honor both faith and physiology. Next Steps 🌿 Join the Faith Over Pharma community on Substack https://faithoverpharma.org 🧭 Explore The Rooted Reset™ — a faith-led, holistic path to restoring health and energy https://susangladstein.com/reset 🌴 Learn more about the Rooted Reset™ Retreat in Costa Rica https://susangladstein.com/retreat 📸 Connect on Instagram https://instagram.com/susangladstein.co

  1. 2D AGO

    93. Is Mold Behind Your Hormone Imbalance? Signs, Testing, and Healing Steps with Ashlee Rowland

    If you’ve been struggling with hormone imbalance, PCOS, infertility, autoimmune symptoms, or chronic issues that don’t seem to show up clearly on labs, this episode explores a root cause many women are never encouraged to consider. Ashlee Rowland of SimplHolistic shares her personal journey of healing from multiple autoimmune diagnoses, PCOS, and infertility—beginning in her teens, long before she had language for root-cause healing. What started as listening to her intuition and changing the way she ate evolved into a deeper understanding of ancestral and seasonal nutrition, mineral balance, and how modern lifestyles quietly disrupt women’s health. The conversation goes deep into mold exposure and mycotoxin toxicity, unpacking how mold can mimic hormone imbalance, intensify stress responses, interfere with fertility, and keep the body stuck in survival mode—even when standard testing looks “normal.” Ashlee explains why mold is often missed in women dealing with estrogen dominance, thyroid issues, brain fog, inflammation, anxiety, and unexplained symptoms. Rather than promoting fear or extreme protocols, this episode focuses on clarity, discernment, and what actually supports healing: addressing the environment, supporting cellular and mineral health, regulating the nervous system, and restoring trust in the body’s ability to heal. If you’ve been doing all the “right” things but still feel stuck, this conversation will help you see your symptoms—and your next steps—through a different lens. Connect with Ashlee: Simplholistic.org ashlee@simplholistic.org instagram.com/simplholistic simplholistic.org/body-rhythm-blueprint simplholistic.org/freebies simplholistic.org/mold-protocol Use code “SUSAN” for 20% off Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Explore the Rooted Reset™: https://susangladstein.com/reset Join the Rooted Reset Retreat in Costa Rica: https://susangladstein.com/retreat Faith Over Pharma community: https://faithoverpharma.org Instagram: @susangladstein.co

    49 min

  2. FEB 9

    92. Stop Relying on “Normal” Fertility Labs: What to Test Instead + Root-Cause TTC Support with Dr. Katie Wood

    If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” — but you’re still not pregnant — this episode is for you. This conversation unpacks why unexplained infertility is so common and why that label often reflects incomplete testing rather than a body that isn’t working. Dr. Katie Wood, a pharmacist-turned holistic fertility practitioner, shares how experiencing fertility care from both sides of the system revealed major gaps in conventional testing — and why basic fertility labs often miss early dysfunction. You’ll hear why coming off hormonal birth control can quietly impact fertility, why “normal” lab ranges don’t always mean optimal health, and what deeper testing can reveal when pregnancy isn’t happening despite doing “all the right things.” The episode explores root-cause fertility support through nutrition, stress regulation, toxin exposure, gut health, thyroid function, and insulin balance — foundations that are rarely addressed in traditional fertility care. This conversation also challenges the rush toward IUI and IVF when underlying issues haven’t been explored, and explains why rebuilding fertility foundations can actually be the fastest path forward. If you’ve felt dismissed by normal labs, pressured by timelines, or confused about your next step in trying to conceive naturally, this episode offers clarity and a grounded, faith-led perspective. Connect with Dr. Katie Wood Podcast: Finally Get Pregnant Naturally Website: https://happynourishedmotherhood.com/ Instagram: @the_wellness_pharmacist   Next Steps Start with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Explore the Rooted Reset™: https://susangladstein.com/reset Join the Rooted Reset Retreat in Costa Rica: https://susangladstein.com/retreat Faith Over Pharma community: https://faithoverpharma.org Instagram: @susangladstein.co

    42 min

  3. FEB 2

    91. When Healthy Routines Backfire: How Stress and Emotions Impact Women’s Health

    Many women reach a point where healthy habits stop producing healthy results. Labs may come back “normal,” routines look solid on paper, and yet the body feels stuck, reactive, or worse than before. In this episode, I explore why that happens — and why healing often stalls when wellness is built on control instead of awareness. We’ve been taught that discipline is the answer, but discipline without awareness can quietly become another form of stress. The body doesn’t heal under pressure — it heals when it feels safe enough to be listened to. I talk about how emotional stress, unprocessed experiences, and spiritual disconnection show up physically in women’s health, impacting hormones, digestion, inflammation, sleep, and cycles, even when nutrition and routines are dialed in. We also bring Scripture into the conversation, exploring what the Bible reveals about rest, safety, and healing — and how shifting from rigid control to relational trust can change the healing process entirely. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not feeling well, or you’ve built a health plan that left little room for God, this episode is for you. Next Steps Start with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Explore the Rooted Reset™: https://susangladstein.com/reset Join the Rooted Reset Retreat in Costa Rica: https://susangladstein.com/retreat Faith Over Pharma community: https://faithoverpharma.org Instagram: @susangladstein.co

    17 min

  4. JAN 26

    90. Parasites, IBS & Hormones: Why Gut Testing Matters with Dr. Kate Davis

    If you’ve been dealing with bloating, constipation, reflux, IBS, hormone imbalance, or chronic inflammation—and you’ve been told “everything looks normal”—this episode is for you. This conversation explores what’s often missed in conventional medicine: finding the root cause of gut dysfunction. From parasites that don’t show up on standard stool tests to why popular parasite cleanses and detox trends can actually make symptoms worse, this episode breaks down what real healing requires—and why comprehensive gut testing matters more than guessing or following trends. Dr. Kate Davis shares her own decade-long journey with severe digestive issues, including a massive parasite infection that went undetected for years, and how identifying the true root cause completely changed her health. The discussion dives into the powerful connection between gut health, hormones, fertility, estrogen detox, immune function, and mental health—highlighting why IBS, reflux, and chronic bloating are often downstream signals, not the real problem. This episode is especially helpful for women who feel stuck doing all the right things—clean eating, supplements, probiotics, detoxes—yet still don’t feel well, and are ready to stop managing symptoms and start addressing the root cause of hormone and gut dysfunction. Connect with Dr. Kate Davis Website: http://www.drkatedavis.com/home Email: kate@drkatedavis.com IG: @drkatedavis DM “100” on Instagram for $100 off an Initial Consult + Labs package Next Steps Start with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Explore the Rooted Reset™: https://susangladstein.com/reset Join the Rooted Reset Retreat in Costa Rica: https://susangladstein.com/retreat Faith Over Pharma community: https://faithoverpharma.org Instagram: @susangladstein.co

    45 min

  5. JAN 19

    89. Why One-Size-Fits-All Health Care Isn’t Working for Women

    If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, or off, this episode is for you. Many women reach a point where they’ve followed the advice, tried to do the “right” things, and yet something still doesn’t feel right. Hormone imbalance, chronic fatigue, inflammation, fertility challenges, and lingering symptoms are often dismissed or normalized when test results don’t raise obvious red flags. This episode explores why that disconnect is so common—and why one-size-fits-all health care often falls short for women. You’ll hear why symptoms rarely exist in isolation, how stress, blood sugar instability, inflammation, detox overload, and nervous system strain often overlap, and why focusing on symptoms alone can miss the order that healing actually requires. If you’re in that in-between space—not sick enough to panic, but not well enough to ignore—this conversation will help you make sense of what your body has been trying to communicate and why wanting a different way makes sense.   Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Explore the Rooted Reset™: https://susangladstein.com/reset Join the Rooted Reset Retreat in Costa Rica: https://susangladstein.com/retreat Faith Over Pharma community: https://faithoverpharma.org Instagram: @susangladstein.co

    17 min

  6. 11/20/2025

    88. Testimony | Why You Can’t Heal in the Same Environment That’s Draining You

    If you’ve been doing everything “right” for your health but still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, this episode is going to speak directly to you. Today I’m sharing a personal testimony about the moment I realized why my body wasn’t healing, even after years of nutrition work, supplements, fitness, and foundational habits. The truth was simple but life-changing: you cannot heal in the same environment that is draining you. So many women are quietly living in survival mode without realizing it, carrying emotional pain, unresolved stress, and spiritual heaviness while trying to function as the strong one for everyone else. Research shows that most women are “tired in ways sleep can’t fix,” and that modern life doesn’t give us the space our minds and bodies need to recover. I spent years pushing my own emotions aside, staying productive to avoid what I didn’t want to feel, and wondering why my body wouldn’t shift. It wasn’t until I slowed down enough to let God into the places I had avoided that true healing began — and that didn’t happen at home. It happened when I stepped away, got quiet, and finally allowed my nervous system to exhale. In this episode, we explore why your body can’t repair itself when you’re overwhelmed, why emotional and spiritual healing matter just as much as physical habits, and why stepping out of your everyday environment is sometimes the only way to access the clarity and restoration you’ve been praying for. If you’ve been longing for a deeper reset or sensing that something in your life needs to change, this episode will help you understand why you feel that way — and what God might be inviting you into next. Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com

    18 min

  7. 11/17/2025

    87. Birth Control and Your Hormones: The Hidden Side Effects No One Talks About

    Most of us were taught that hormonal birth control “regulates your cycle,” “balances your hormones,” and gives you freedom over your fertility. But what if the story you were handed about the pill was never the whole truth? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how hormonal birth control actually works, why the first pill was designed with a fake period built in, and what decades of hormone suppression really mean for your mood, libido, fertility, and long-term health. We’ll walk through the uncomfortable reality that the bleed you have on the pill is not a true period, but a pharmaceutical withdrawal bleed added to make women feel safer about taking a drug that shuts down a perfectly normal biological function. And that’s just the beginning. We’re digging into the history no one talks about, the side effects most women were never warned about, and the surprising ways hormonal contraceptives can shape everything from your mood and metabolism to your gut, your thyroid, and even your partner preferences. Then we get practical — because understanding the problem is only half the story. You’ll walk away with a clear, natural roadmap to support your body after stopping birth control, plus one powerful tool most women have never been told can dramatically support hormone recovery. If you’ve ever wondered whether the pill affected you more than you realized — or if you’re trying to heal, conceive, or simply feel like yourself again — this episode is going to connect dots you didn’t even know were missing. Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com

    41 min

  8. 11/13/2025

    86. Testimony | Infertility Labels, Skin Cancer & Bold Faith with Kristin Kurtz

    If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling dismissed, overwhelmed, or pushed into a treatment plan that didn’t feel right in your spirit, this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve been handed an infertility label that crushed you, faced a diagnosis that filled you with fear, or felt torn between what a doctor says and what you sense God is saying about your body. In this episode, I’m joined by Kristin Kurtz, founder of New Wings Coaching and host of the Hope Unlocked podcast, whose story weaves together infertility labels, a skin cancer diagnosis, and the supernatural way God led her toward clarity, peace, and healing. Kristin shares how she learned to trust God’s voice over fear-based recommendations, how she navigated doctors who didn’t fully hear her, and how discernment guided every step of her healing journey. If you’ve ever questioned a diagnosis, wanted a more natural path, or longed to hear God clearly in your health decisions, this episode will strengthen your faith and remind you that God has the final word over your body and your future. Connect with Kristin: Cansema info/testimonial: https://pdflink.to/cansema/  Website: www.newwingscoaching.net Email: kristinkurtz@newwingscoaching.net Instagram: @renew.wings Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/ Hope Unlocked Podcast - https://hopeunlocked.buzzsprout.com “Faith” Unlocked: Warrior Daughters Arise” Facebook group: - https://www.facebook.com/groups/faithunlocked Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com

    45 min
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TOP 3% GLOBALLY RANKED HOLISTIC HEALTH PODCAST Hi, I’m Susan Gladstein — Holistic Health Practitioner, Functional Nutrition Specialist, retreat host, and founder of The Rooted Reset™. Faith Over Pharma is a faith-led, holistic health podcast for women who want to understand their bodies, restore balance, and make health decisions with discernment — without defaulting to pharmaceuticals or one-size-fits-all protocols. This podcast is for women navigating hormone imbalance, chronic fatigue, inflammation, fertility after vasectomy reversal, or persistent symptoms that haven’t been resolved by conventional care. It’s for those who value both science and scripture and want a thoughtful, root-cause approach guided by wisdom—not urgency. Through grounded conversations, lived experience, and practical education, Faith Over Pharma explores functional nutrition, nervous system regulation, light-based therapies, foundational health, and faith-informed wellness choices. Inside the podcast, you’ll learn how to: ✨ Support hormone balance and energy naturally ✨ Regulate your nervous system and reduce chronic stress ✨ Approach fertility and hormone health with a whole-body lens ✨ Navigate chronic symptoms with clarity instead of fear ✨ Discern when to intervene — and when to create space for healing ✨ Steward your health in a way that aligns with your faith and values If you’re tired of conflicting advice, frustrated by “normal” labs with ongoing symptoms, or craving a calmer, more thoughtful approach to healing — you’re in the right place. So take a breath, press play, and settle into conversations that honor both faith and physiology. Next Steps 🌿 Join the Faith Over Pharma community on Substack https://faithoverpharma.org 🧭 Explore The Rooted Reset™ — a faith-led, holistic path to restoring health and energy https://susangladstein.com/reset 🌴 Learn more about the Rooted Reset™ Retreat in Costa Rica https://susangladstein.com/retreat 📸 Connect on Instagram https://instagram.com/susangladstein.co

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