Becoming Natural

Penelope Sampler
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Becoming Natural is your faith-filled refuge for healing—from the inside out. Hosted by Penny, an occupational therapist, former pharmaceutical rep, Integrative Health Practitioner, and Crohn’s warrior, this podcast is for women seeking clarity, calm, and Christ-centered wholeness. Whether you’re battling chronic stress, hormone imbalance, fatigue, inflammation, or simply the pressure to "do it all," you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Each episode blends science-backed health tips, gentle natural remedies, Biblical wisdom, and honest storytelling to help you simplify your wellness, reclaim your rhythm, and reconnect with the God-designed power of nature and light. We explore: 🧠 Practical tools for restoring your nervous system ☀️ Ancient remedies like sunlight, vinegar, breath, and stillness 🙏🏻 Christ-centered mindset shifts that renew your heart and body 🧺 Simplifying home, diet, and self-care to fit real life ❤️‍🩹 Hope for the healing journey—without shame or hustle 🪴You’ll hear research, reflections, and real-life stories with warmth, humility, and grace. This isn’t another podcast that shouts “do more.” It’s a permission slip to do less—and become more rooted in who you truly are. Because the more we return to the natural design, the more we discover healing is already within reach. 💛 Whether you're curled up with tea, driving carpool, or walking in the morning light—join Penny each week for encouragement, education, and sacred reminders that your healing matters. Come as you are, friend. Let’s walk this healing path together—one breath, one sunrise, one episode at a time. Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.

  1. 12/23/2025

    The Powerful, Forgotten Truth About the Divine Design of Our Bodies

    This reflective year-end episode explores the powerful, forgotten truth about the divine As 2025 comes to a close, this special reflection episode explores the powerful, forgotten truth about the divine design of our bodies. This conversation weaves together faith, science, and lived experience to reflect on what we’ve learned together this year — from understanding symptoms as communication, to calming the nervous system, reducing inflammation, and recognizing how the body was created to work in harmony with nature. Rather than chasing perfection or quick fixes, this episode invites you to slow down and rediscover the wisdom written into the human body. It’s a reminder that our bodies are not random, broken, or working against us — they are intelligently designed, responsive, and capable of restoration when supported well. You’ll also hear reflections on the growth of the Becoming Natural podcast, lessons learned along the way, and what’s coming in 2026. 🌿 Visit BecomingNatural.com to share topic requests and join the email list as we head into the new year. Hosted by Penelope Sampler Natural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness 📩 Join the Email List 🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show. 📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine. © Becoming Natural Podcast. Mentioned in this episode: EquiLife – At-Home Testing & Supplements EquiLife: Simple at-home functional lab testing with clear results and action steps, plus clean, tested supplements. 🔗 https://becomingnatural.com/equilife

    16 min

  2. 12/17/2025

    Nutrient Deficiencies: The Frustrating Reason Symptoms Persist

    Nutrient deficiencies are often the hidden reason symptoms linger—fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalance. In this episode of Becoming Natural, Penny walks you through a powerful mindset shift: stop guessing and start understanding what your body actually needs. Instead of chasing symptoms with random supplements or medications, this conversation explores how vitamin and mineral deficiencies quietly drive many of the issues we accept as “normal.” You’ll learn why nutrients matter so deeply, how deficiencies create cascading symptoms, why testing is an act of wisdom (not overkill), and how targeted nourishment can restore clarity, energy, and resilience. From iodine and thyroid function to magnesium, vitamin D, and iron, this episode connects science, faith, and real-life experience to help you listen to your body with confidence. If you’re tired of guessing, this episode is your invitation to get answers. Hosted by Penelope Sampler Natural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness 📩 Join the Email List 🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show. 📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine. © Becoming Natural Podcast. Mentioned in this episode: EquiLife – At-Home Testing & Supplements EquiLife: Simple at-home functional lab testing with clear results and action steps, plus clean, tested supplements. 🔗 https://becomingnatural.com/equilife

    30 min

  3. 12/09/2025

    Is the Seed Oil Excitement Really Worthy?

    Is the seed oil excitement really worthy? That’s the question we’re slowing down with today — not from fear or internet hype, but with clarity, compassion, and grounded science. Seed oils are everywhere in the modern diet, but understanding how they’re made and how they behave in the body helps us make wiser choices without slipping into perfectionism or panic. In this episode, we break down the truth about omega-6 fatty acids, how extraction methods affect delicate fats, and why the balance between omega-6 and omega-3 matters for inflammation. We also talk about those gorgeous golden “canola fields” (that aren’t actually canola plants…) and how industrial processing transforms these oils long before they reach your kitchen. You’ll learn the difference between cold-pressed, expeller-pressed, and highly refined oils — and why choosing gentler versions at home supports your body’s natural design for resilience, restoration, and renewal. No shame. No alarm bells. Just simple choices that stack up over time. If you’ve ever wondered whether you need to panic about seed oils or toss out your entire pantry, this episode brings the peace back into the conversation. Hosted by Penelope Sampler Natural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness 📩 Join the Email List 🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show. 📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine. © Becoming Natural Podcast.

    23 min

  4. 12/03/2025

    How Breast Thermography Amazingly Detects Early Inflammation Naturally

    What if there was a safe, radiation-free way to see what’s really happening beneath the surface— long before symptoms speak up? In this episode of Becoming Natural, Penny Sampler sits down with certified thermography technician Jenny Bitar to unpack how breast thermography can detect early signs of inflammation naturally and without radiation. You’ll learn what thermography is, how it works, and why more women are turning to this gentle imaging option to monitor breast and body wellness. From temperature mapping to inflammation awareness, this conversation blends science, faith, and self-care — without the fear or pressure of conventional screenings. ✨ Takeaways • What breast thermography actually measures • Why it’s a non-invasive, radiation-free option • How it can reveal patterns of inflammation early • The difference between anatomical and physiological imaging • How to use this knowledge to take calm, proactive steps ➡️Get In Touch with Jenny Bitar: LeawoodThermography.com IG: @leawoodthermography 913.717.8761 Breast Thermography International Professional Academy of Clinical Thermography Hosted by Penelope Sampler Natural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness 📩 Join the Email List 🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show. 📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine. © Becoming Natural Podcast.

    39 min

  5. 11/11/2025

    Inflammation: The Surprise Hidden Load Really Draining Your Body

    Inflammation can quietly build over time, becoming a hidden load the body keeps trying to carry. In this episode, we explore the signs of chronic inflammation—exhaustion that doesn’t make sense, recurring gut issues, brain fog, anxiety spikes, and that quiet sense of “I don’t feel like myself.” I share the Rain Barrel picture—how stress, chemicals, trauma, pace, and medication history drip into the body until it overflows. Not because you’re weak—but because your body has been protecting you for a long time. The gentle work is learning to release that load little by little with nourishment, safer swaps, and slower rhythms. You can find the full blog summary and linked research at BecomingNatural.com. 🚨Lume Box 50% off TODAY ONLY 11/11/25 Hosted by Penelope Sampler Natural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness 📩 Join the Email List 🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show. 📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine. © Becoming Natural Podcast. Mentioned in this episode: LUMEBOX — the red-light therapy panel I use at home and talk about all the time — is 50% off today only.
Yes… I said half. off.
This is their lowest price of the year — even better than Black Friday. Now listen… this time of year can feel heavy.
The days get darker, our schedules get fuller, and our bodies kind of whisper “I need a minute.” Red light therapy is like sunlight’s warm encouragement, without the UV. It reminds your cells how to breathe again.
And I don’t mean that in a fluffy wellness-speak way. I mean literally — red light helps your mitochondria do what God designed them to do: make energy, repair tissue, reduce inflammation. Your body is incredibly wise. Sometimes it just needs a little nudge of light. Here’s what I notice when I use mine: My skin looks more alive again.
Not filtered. Not complicated. Just… awake. Stiff joints?
They don’t grip me as hard in the morning. Energy + mood?
It gives me the exhale I didn’t realize I was holding. And if you’re a mom, an athlete, or honestly just a woman awake in 2025… you don’t have time to feel sore or drained for days. This is a gentle, daily reset. 6–12 minutes — right in your home — and you feel it. Also… gifting idea?
This is the one they’ll actually use.
And remember how scripture says, “Let there be light”? — sometimes light is not just spiritual… it’s cellular too. God is in this story of your body’s capacity to restore. So if you’ve been waiting, today is your day.
Go grab your LUMEBOX at 50% off before midnight. 👉 Just click the link in today’s show notes.

    28 min

  6. 10/30/2025

    Folate vs Folic Acid: Recommended Nutrient Withheld that Women Need to Know

    Folate vs Folic Acid — Two names that sound the same, yet lead the body in very different directions. Today, we’re slowing down to understand why this matters, especially for women. Our bodies were designed to use folate — Vitamin B9 found in leafy greens, lentils, eggs, citrus, and liver. But most processed foods and many prenatal vitamins use folic acid, a synthetic form that must be converted before the body can use it. And for up to 40–60% of women, that conversion doesn’t happen efficiently. This episode explains what happens when folic acid builds up in the bloodstream, why methylation (your body’s “on/off switch”) matters for hormones, mood, detox, fertility, and nervous system health, and what to do if your body has been quietly struggling to keep up. This is not about panic, perfection, or pressure. It’s about recognizing that your body is brilliantly designed — and sometimes it simply needs nutrients in the form God originally created. We’ll explore: Folate vs folic acid (what’s the difference?)The MTHFR gene and why conversion mattersGentle ways to support methylation without overwhelmFoods rich in natural folate you can begin adding today You are not behind. Your body is not broken. Restoration is already happening. Share this with a friend who needs clarity and peace in her healing journey.❤️ Hosted by Penelope Sampler Natural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness 📩 Join the Email List 🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show. 📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine. © Becoming Natural Podcast.

    24 min

  7. 10/24/2025

    Red Light Sauna Power: Know How Light Helps Revive Your Cells and Soul

    In this episode, Penny sits down with Dr. Aubree Hendershot of Radiant Wellness KC to unpack the real science and soul behind red light sauna therapy. Learn how light restores your body’s energy, calms inflammation, and revives your spirit. We’ll explore: The difference between near, mid, and far infrared lightHow light waves reach the mitochondria to boost energy productionWhy sweating is a sacred detox process—your skin’s way of cleansingHow consistent sessions help reduce inflammation and painWhat to look for in a quality infrared sauna 💡 You can find all the research mentioned linked in the full blog summary at BecomingNatural.com. ✨ Subscribe to Becoming Natural for more practical, faith-rooted conversations about natural healing. Get 40% off a Lumebox HERE! Follow Aubree Hendershot, DPT & Detox Specialist. Instagram TikTok Radiant Wellness KC Hosted by Penelope Sampler Natural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness 📩 Join the Email List 🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show. 📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine. © Becoming Natural Podcast.

    39 min

  8. 10/16/2025

    Natural Scar Tissue Treatment: The Exciting New Science of Healing Fascia and Scars

    Scars tell our story—but they also hold hidden layers of fascia that can affect healing, mobility, and emotion. In this episode, we explore the exciting new science of fascia and scar tissue healing, how fibroblasts respond to movement and natural oils like castor and rosehip, and how faith meets physiology in the body’s design. 💛 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3 Hosted by Penelope Sampler Natural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness 📩 Join the Email List 🛒 My Trusted Resources Contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show. 📌 Note: I share what I’ve learned on my own journey — the things that have supported me in hard seasons. I offer personal experience, thoughtful research, and lots of encouragement. This podcast isn’t medical advice, and it shouldn’t replace care from a qualified professional. Always talk to someone you trust before making changes to your health routine. © Becoming Natural Podcast. PRODUCTS MENTIONED: CLEAN Bath Bombs with Magnesium Epsom Salt (4 flavor choices) **Best Collagen I can find!** Magnesium Bath Salts Rosehip Seed Oil Organic Castor Oil Castor Oil Packs 📌 Note: I’m just a girl with a wild story and a passion for sharing what has helped me feel my best during difficult times. I share personal experience, documented research, and a whole lot of heart. Always talk to a professional when making changes to your health routine. Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.

    35 min
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Becoming Natural is your faith-filled refuge for healing—from the inside out. Hosted by Penny, an occupational therapist, former pharmaceutical rep, Integrative Health Practitioner, and Crohn’s warrior, this podcast is for women seeking clarity, calm, and Christ-centered wholeness. Whether you’re battling chronic stress, hormone imbalance, fatigue, inflammation, or simply the pressure to "do it all," you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Each episode blends science-backed health tips, gentle natural remedies, Biblical wisdom, and honest storytelling to help you simplify your wellness, reclaim your rhythm, and reconnect with the God-designed power of nature and light. We explore: 🧠 Practical tools for restoring your nervous system ☀️ Ancient remedies like sunlight, vinegar, breath, and stillness 🙏🏻 Christ-centered mindset shifts that renew your heart and body 🧺 Simplifying home, diet, and self-care to fit real life ❤️‍🩹 Hope for the healing journey—without shame or hustle 🪴You’ll hear research, reflections, and real-life stories with warmth, humility, and grace. This isn’t another podcast that shouts “do more.” It’s a permission slip to do less—and become more rooted in who you truly are. Because the more we return to the natural design, the more we discover healing is already within reach. 💛 Whether you're curled up with tea, driving carpool, or walking in the morning light—join Penny each week for encouragement, education, and sacred reminders that your healing matters. Come as you are, friend. Let’s walk this healing path together—one breath, one sunrise, one episode at a time. Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.

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  • Creator
    Penelope Sampler
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Becoming Natural

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