Serenity and Fire with Krista

Krista Guagenti
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Welcome to Serenity and Fire. The podcast where wellness meets grit. I'm your host, Krista Guagenti, founder of Panacea Luxury Spa Boutique. Join me as we dive into the intriguing world of bio-hacking, clean living, cutting-edge spa treatments and the hustle, grind and grit of entrepreneurship. From my personal battles with weight-loss and infertility, to a 30-year struggle to create and launch my dream business, to building a sanctuary for those touched by cancer — I'm here to share real talk, inspire big dreams and spark a passion for holistic living inside each and every one of you.

  1. 5D AGO

    Is Your Dental Floss Toxic? How I Evaluate Everyday Products Without Spiraling

    In this first episode of my new Product Integrity Series, we’re breaking down something small, but surprisingly revealing: dental floss. Is your floss toxic? What are PFAS (forever chemicals)? Do synthetic fibers release microplastics? And how do you evaluate everyday products without spiraling into wellness anxiety? Clean living today can feel chaotic. Labels say “natural” and “clean,” but industry marketing often hides the full picture. In this episode, I walk you through the real science behind conventional dental floss, PFAS exposure, microplastics, polyester vs. silk floss, and what the American Dental Association actually says about risk. We talk about: • PFAS and why they’re called “forever chemicals”  • Microplastic exposure and what current research shows  • The difference between exposure and proven harm  • Why flossing still matters for gum health  • How to reduce toxic load without chasing perfection  • The hierarchy I personally use when evaluating products If you’re trying to live clean without living anxious, this episode will help you think more clearly and make directionally better decisions that compound over time.

    15 min

  2. FEB 17

    What My Team Retreat in Florida Revealed About Trust, Tension & True Leadership

    After Valentine’s Day, I found myself thinking less about romance and more about connection. The kind that fuels teams, strengthens relationships, and determines whether a business actually thrives. In this episode of Serenity and Fire, I’m sharing what happened at our annual Panacea Luxury Spa leadership retreat in Florida and how one simple relationship exercise exposed hidden tension, built deeper trust, and completely shifted the way my team operates. We talk about: Why teams don’t execute better because they’re told to care more, they execute better because they trust more.How misaligned intentions can quietly erode performance.The leadership mistake most of us make when conflict shows up.Why connection isn’t indulgent, it’s strategic.How nervous system regulation affects both business and relationships.The ripple effect of vulnerability, accountability, and shared ownership.From building sandcastles on the beach to ranking relational trust inside our management team, this retreat revealed something powerful: progress doesn’t come from grinding harder. It comes from building safer, stronger connections. Whether you’re a leader, a partner, or someone trying to grow something meaningful, this conversation will challenge you to measure connection, not just output. Because sustainable success isn’t built on hustle alone. It’s built on trust.

    21 min

  3. FEB 10

    What My Blood Work Taught Me About Insulin, Stress, and Metabolic Health

    Over the last few episodes, we’ve talked a lot about sugar, fasting, insulin, and metabolic flexibility. And at some point, the question naturally comes up:  "Okay… but what is my body actually doing?" In this episode, I’m sharing what I learned from my own blood work, and more importantly, how to look at labs from a place of understanding instead of anxiety. This isn’t about chasing perfect numbers or obsessing over test results. It’s about learning how to read your labs as information, not a label. Because “normal” doesn’t always mean optimal, and context matters more than any single number. We’ll talk through: The labs that actually matter for metabolic healthWhy insulin often tells a deeper story than glucose or A1C aloneHow stress, inflammation, and iron can quietly shape how your body feelsWhat it means when your labs look fine on paper, but something still feels offYour labs are a snapshot, not a sentence. When you understand the story behind them, you can start working with your body instead of against it.

    20 min

  4. FEB 3

    Fasting Without the Chaos: Intermittent, 24-Hour, and Beyond

    Fasting doesn’t have to feel extreme, confusing, or stressful, but the way it’s talked about online often makes it feel exactly that way. In this episode of Serenity & Fire, Krista breaks down fasting without the chaos. From intermittent fasting to 24-hour fasts and beyond, she explains how fasting actually works in the body and how to choose the right approach based on your metabolism, hormones, stress levels, and health goals. You’ll learn: 💚 Why 18 hours is often the most effective fasting window for insulin repair 💚 When fasting helps metabolic health and when it can backfire 💚 The difference between fasting for performance vs fasting for healing 💚 Why feast-and-famine works for some people and not others 💚 How autophagy really works (and why consistency matters more than extremes) 💚 The biggest mistake people make when breaking a fast and how to avoid undoing your progress This episode is about clarity, not restriction. Strategy, not punishment. And building metabolic health in a way that’s sustainable, grounded, and actually works long term. Tune in next week, Krista dives into lab data and what your numbers may or may not be telling you.  🎙️ Subscribe NOW so you never miss an episode!

    25 min

  5. JAN 27

    I Tried a Four-Day Fast: Here’s What It Taught Me About Metabolic Health

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    22 min

  6. JAN 20

    I Thought Sugar Was the Problem: Here’s What Was Actually Driving My Cravings

    This is the final episode in the Serenity and Fire sugar series—and today, we’re bringing everything together. Over the past few episodes, we’ve unpacked what sugar actually does to your body and brain: how it impacts glucose and insulin, why cravings aren’t a willpower problem, and why fat loss can feel blocked even when you’re “doing everything right.” In this episode, we move from information to integration—because knowledge without application doesn’t change anything. We talk about how to tell the difference between true hunger and false hunger, how carbohydrates can fit into your life without causing metabolic chaos, and why sugar affects brain health, mood, focus, and emotional regulation. I also break down why women and kids experience sugar differently—especially during hormonal transitions—and why extreme restriction often backfires. You’ll learn: How to recognize glucose crashes disguised as hungerWhen and how to eat carbohydrates without triggering cravingsWhy sugar impacts dopamine, anxiety, and mental clarityWhat women need to understand about sugar during perimenopause and menopauseHow frequent sugar exposure affects kids’ brains and long-term healthWhy metabolic flexibility—not restriction—is the real goalWe also touch on sugar’s role in cancer metabolism and why supporting insulin health matters, especially for those with a personal or family history of cancer. If there’s one thing I hope you take away from this series, it’s this: your body isn’t broken—it’s responding to signals. And when you change the signals, everything else can change too. This episode is about stepping off the hamster wheel of trends and extremes and learning how to fuel your body with clarity, compassion, and consistency—so wellness actually becomes sustainable. Next week, we’ll go deeper into fasting and how it fits into the bigger sugar, insulin, and metabolic health conversation. Until then, keep balancing serenity with fire. 💚

    10 min

  7. JAN 13

    I Thought ‘Healthy Sugar' Was Helping Me: Here’s Why It Was Blocking Fat Loss

    I thought choosing “healthy sugar” meant I was doing my body a favor. I was wrong. In this episode of Serenity and Fire, I share the realization that changed how I think about sugar, insulin, and fat loss—even after years of working in wellness and owning a luxury spa. We talk about: Why fat burning stalls when insulin never gets a chance to dropHow constant sweetness (even the natural kind) keeps cravings aliveThe mistake I made by snacking and sweetening too oftenWhy some sugar-free products backfireWhat finally helped calm my cravings and support metabolic healingThis isn’t about restriction or perfection. It’s about understanding your body so you can work with it—not against it. If this episode resonates, share it with someone you love. And come back next week as we continue the sugar series!

    15 min

  8. 12/29/2025

    I Spent 30 Years Chasing One Dream: A Conversation with Keri Croft

    For 30 years, I carried one dream quietly with me. It didn’t arrive all at once. It wasn’t linear. And there were many moments I was told no, redirected, or convinced it might never happen. In this special episode of Serenity and Fire, I’m sharing a deeply personal conversation originally recorded with my friend Keri Croft, about what it really takes to stay committed to a dream over decades, not seasons. We talk about the long road to building Panacea Luxury Spa, the setbacks that almost stopped me, the detours that shaped me, and the belief required to keep going when the outcome wasn’t guaranteed. This isn’t a how-to or a highlight reel. It’s an honest reflection on resilience, timing, and trusting yourself when the path unfolds slowly. If you’ve ever felt behind… If you’ve wondered whether the dream you keep returning to still matters… If you’re learning to honor the quiet persistence it takes to build something meaningful… This conversation is for you. 🎧 Listen in for a grounded, real look at entrepreneurship, purpose, and what can happen when you stop forcing the timeline and start trusting the long road.

    1h 1m
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Welcome to Serenity and Fire. The podcast where wellness meets grit. I'm your host, Krista Guagenti, founder of Panacea Luxury Spa Boutique. Join me as we dive into the intriguing world of bio-hacking, clean living, cutting-edge spa treatments and the hustle, grind and grit of entrepreneurship. From my personal battles with weight-loss and infertility, to a 30-year struggle to create and launch my dream business, to building a sanctuary for those touched by cancer — I'm here to share real talk, inspire big dreams and spark a passion for holistic living inside each and every one of you.

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  • Creator
    Krista Guagenti
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Serenity and Fire with Krista
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