Becoming Natural

Penelope Sampler
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Becoming Natural is a faith-based health podcast for women seeking natural wellness, nervous system support, and Christ-centered healing in real life. Hosted by Penny—an occupational therapist, Integrative Health Practitioner, and Crohn’s warrior—this show blends science-backed health education, Biblical wisdom, and honest storytelling to help you simplify wellness and restore your God-designed rhythm. If you’re navigating chronic stress, fatigue, inflammation, hormone imbalance, or the pressure to do it all, you’re not broken—and you’re not alone. Each episode offers practical tools for nervous system regulation, gentle natural remedies rooted in nature and light, and mindset shifts grounded in faith. You’ll hear research made simple, reflections for the weary, and real-life stories shared with humility and grace. This isn’t another podcast telling you to do more—it’s a permission slip to do less, trust the process, and return to the natural design God created. Whether you’re walking in the morning light, driving carpool, or resting with a cup of tea, join Penny each week for encouragement, education, and sacred reminders that your healing matters.

  1. 5D AGO

    Toxin Binders Truth: 5 Detox Mistakes You Need to Avoid

    Read the full episode + resources here: Becoming Natural website https://becomingnatural.com/toxin-binders-detox-mistakes What are toxin binders — and does your body actually need one? In today’s conversation, we unpack the truth behind binders and detox support so you can make wise, informed decisions instead of reacting to wellness noise. You’ll learn: what binders are and how they work inside the digestive tractwhy open detox pathways matter before adding supplementsthe difference between true die-off and simple overloadwhen binders may help — and when they are unnecessarythe detox mistakes that often make people feel worse Your body was thoughtfully designed with powerful systems for protection and elimination. Most of the time, health is less about forcing detox and more about removing obstacles so the body can function as it was created to. I’ve linked several studies below if you enjoy exploring the research for yourself. 🎧 Listen in and learn how slower, steadier support often leads to more sustainable wellness. Activated Charcoal Binder: https://amzn.to/3ZY2mnk Bentonite Clay: https://amzn.to/3Oyoy4Y Chlorella: https://amzn.to/4reHx3k Citrus Pectin: https://amzn.to/4aoYtNm Affiliate links could be attached, which simply means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products based on quality and professional discernment. 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.

    25 min

  2. FEB 6

    L-Theanine Benefits: Powerful Calm for Every Restless Brain

    Read the full episode + resources here: Becoming Natural website https://becomingnatural.com/l-theanine-benefits If your body feels tired but your mind refuses to settle, this episode will help you understand why — and what may gently support your nervous system. Today we are exploring L-theanine benefits, an amino acid widely studied for its role in promoting calm focus without sedation. Rather than forcing the brain to slow down, L-theanine appears to encourage a more regulated state — one where clearer thinking and emotional steadiness become easier to access. You’ll learn: ✔ what L-theanine is and how it crosses the blood–brain barrier ✔ how it supports alpha brain waves linked to relaxed alertness ✔ why many people report feeling calm yet mentally sharp ✔ who may benefit most from this type of support ✔ how to choose a high-quality supplement ✔ simple safety considerations We also talk about the growing reality of overstimulation in modern life — not only for adults, but for our children — and why supporting the nervous system is becoming increasingly important. This episode invites you to approach your body with curiosity instead of pressure and reminds us that sometimes the smallest physiological support can create space for the deepest exhale. Listen in and discover whether L-theanine might be one helpful piece of your rhythm toward calm. Book: The Anxious Generation by by Jonathan Haidt https://amzn.to/4aB5w6I If you’re looking for a high-quality L-theanine, I’ve linked the one our family trusts below. Thorne L-Theanine: https://amzn.to/4qkJry4 Integrative Therapeutics L-Theanine: https://amzn.to/4r4H6bE 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 Portable Redlight https://becomingnatural.com/redlight More Than Enough Outro Penelope read an excerpt from the book More Than Enough: The Silent Struggle of a Woman’s Identity and shares her chapter, “My Intestine-mony.” https://becomingnatural.com/books/

    30 min

  3. JAN 29

    Oregano Oil Benefits: 5 Powerful Reasons You Can Use Now

    Read the full episode + resources here: Becoming Natural website https://becomingnatural.com/oregano-oil-benefits Oregano is more than a supplement trend—it’s a leaf with a long history of everyday use. In this episode of Becoming Natural, we explore oregano oil benefits through a food-first, faith-centered lens, separating what science actually supports from modern hype. You’ll learn how oregano has traditionally been used as daily nourishment, when oregano oil can be helpful as a short-term tool, and why digestion, bile flow, and bitters matter more than most people realize. We also talk about safe ways to use oregano—as food, tea, steam, topical support, or oil—along with important red flags and quality markers to look for when choosing a product. This conversation isn’t about replacing doctors or fearing medicine. It’s about remembering that God built quiet support into creation and that prevention often begins with consistency, not intensity. Island Oregano Oil Young Living Oregano Oil Gaia Oregano Oil Capsules Garden of Life Oregano Oil Drops Asakuki BPA-FREE Essential Oil Diffuser Ceramic Essential Oil Diffuser Glass Essential Oil Diffuser Size 0 Vegan Capsules 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

  4. JAN 22

    Fresh Milled Flour Benefits: The Remarkable Return to Living Bread

    Read the full blog post + resources here: https://becomingnatural.com/fresh-milled-flour-benefits Bread was never the problem — modern processing is. In this episode of Becoming Natural, Penny explores the surprising benefits of fresh milled flour, why store-bought bread affects the body so differently, and what we lost when wheat was stripped of its germ, bran, enzymes, and healthy fats. You’ll learn why labels like “enriched” and “fortified” are actually red flags, how freshly milled wheat behaves differently in the body, and why intact grains were designed to last through famine, drought, and generations — until they’re broken open to nourish. This conversation weaves together simplified food science, digestive health, blood sugar stability, immune support, and nervous system regulation with Scripture’s repeated emphasis on daily bread — provision that is living, time-sensitive, and meant to draw us into slower, more dependent rhythms. We also explore: Why freshly milled flour spoils quickly — and why that’s a sign of lifeHow modern bread became shelf-stable but nutritionally emptyWhy some people tolerate fresh wheat differently than store breadThe biblical role of grain storage through famine and droughtWhat Jesus meant when He called Himself “the Bread of Life” This episode is not about perfection or baking everything from scratch. It’s about returning to food that cooperates with the body, honors God’s design, and invites us to slow down — one simple change at a time. 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 Portable Redlight https://becomingnatural.com/redlight

    23 min

  5. JAN 15

    Faith During Chronic Illness: A Powerful Story Found In Survival

    Read the full episode + resources here: Becoming Natural website https://becomingnatural.com/faith-during-chronic-illness/ This episode shares a deeply personal testimony of faith during chronic illness—a story written in waiting, surrender, and survival. Penelope reflects on decades of prayer, unanswered questions, and the quiet ways God works when healing doesn’t come on our timeline. This is a story from the trenches, offered to anyone still praying, still waiting, and still trusting God to finish what He began. 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: Book Mentioned: More Than Enough Penelope shares the book More Than Enough: The Silent Struggle of a Woman’s Identity and shares her chapter, “My Intestine-mony.” https://becomingnatural.com/books/ More Than Enough Outro Penelope read an excerpt from the book More Than Enough: The Silent Struggle of a Woman’s Identity and shares her chapter, “My Intestine-mony.” https://becomingnatural.com/books/

    31 min

  6. JAN 7

    What Is Your God-Given Purpose? A Proven Path to Peace Beyond Expectations

    Read the full episode + resources here: https://becomingnatural.com/62-what-is-your-god-given-purpose/ In this first episode of Becoming Natural for 2026, we explore how purpose is rooted in identity—not productivity—and why peace and good health often comes when we live beyond societal and self-imposed expectations. Through Scripture, personal story, and lived wisdom, this episode walks through how God-given purpose remains steady across every season of life, even as roles shift. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, marriage, singleness, career transitions, health challenges, or quieter seasons you didn’t expect, this conversation offers a proven path toward peace, clarity, and alignment with who God created you to be. 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

    33 min

  7. 12/23/2025

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

    Read the full episode + resources here: https://becomingnatural.com/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

  8. 12/17/2025

    Nutrient Deficiencies: The Frustrating Reason Symptoms Persist

    Read the full episode + resources here: https://becomingnatural.com/nutrient-deficiencies-symptoms/ 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
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Becoming Natural is a faith-based health podcast for women seeking natural wellness, nervous system support, and Christ-centered healing in real life. Hosted by Penny—an occupational therapist, Integrative Health Practitioner, and Crohn’s warrior—this show blends science-backed health education, Biblical wisdom, and honest storytelling to help you simplify wellness and restore your God-designed rhythm. If you’re navigating chronic stress, fatigue, inflammation, hormone imbalance, or the pressure to do it all, you’re not broken—and you’re not alone. Each episode offers practical tools for nervous system regulation, gentle natural remedies rooted in nature and light, and mindset shifts grounded in faith. You’ll hear research made simple, reflections for the weary, and real-life stories shared with humility and grace. This isn’t another podcast telling you to do more—it’s a permission slip to do less, trust the process, and return to the natural design God created. Whether you’re walking in the morning light, driving carpool, or resting with a cup of tea, join Penny each week for encouragement, education, and sacred reminders that your healing matters.

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  • Creator
    Penelope Sampler
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Becoming Natural