Were all just walking each other home. Every time I try to keep the heavy, personal parts of my life out of my work, I fail. It’s probably a gift from God, no matter how much I try to resist it. He knows that sometimes what we need most is real, honest suffering—to remind us we’re not alone. At least, that’s my prayer. I lost a dear friend this morning. This is not the email blast I had planned. I was supposed to tell you about what’s on the podcast this week. Instead, God ha

(Keep checking YouTube  for updates) A recap of what you need to know now. Food pyramid, home gym write off and your union with Christ. The New Food Pyramid: Here’s the down low… The updated food pyramid represents a long-overdue shift away from calorie-counting and fear-based nutrition and toward foundational nourishment . Instead of placing grains at the base, this new model emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods , prioritizing protein, healthy fats, fiber-rich plants

Grab Your Plant Based MultiVitamin & Protein in one on sale here..  https://go.sylikes.com/eZuADS2pvkbl Where to Start When You’re Ready to Feel Better. Are you ready to make a change? To get closer to the goals you set last year—and maybe never quite reached? I’ve pulled together my favorite, most effective health tools —the ones I personally use and trust—along with exclusive discount codes  to help you take ownership of your health right now . Not six months from now. Not

I’m not the same person I was a year ago. 2025 changed me. Or maybe the truest way to say it is this: God refined me. As I step into 2026, I’ve been reflecting on what this past year held—and what I’m carrying forward with me. I pray this helps you do the same…. Imposter syndrome hit hard as I stepped onto bigger stages. But when God calls you to something, He shows up in it. Live speaking brought more face-to-face moments—the tears, the hugs, the prayers. Those blessed excha

My favorite visits to QVC are when I see Alberti Hi friends, Quick heads up! Im on QVC this morning helping reduce pain naturally. Come shop with me on QVC for Asutra ! I’m so thrilled to be joining this incredible team (including co-owner Venus Williams ) to share topical, botanical-based pain relief  with you on QVC. Funny enough, my first airing with the Asutra Pain Relief Roll on is this Saturday around 10:45am ET —which happens to be the exact same show and product  las

But if I slow down, I get sad. Because when I slow down, I have to feel everything.I have to process the dark places that busyness lets me rush right past. Oh dang. Yep. That’s it, isn’t it? Why do we work so much—volunteer, caregive, exercise, shop, stay endlessly productive?Because stillness is uncomfortable. And slowing down makes us vulnerable. I’m 24 hours into my two-week Christmas “break,” and honestly? I feel awful. Now, in my defense, part of this is hormonal (my est

Hubby & I out in the first sleet of the season on the Rehobeth Bay “I can’t do another winter.” That was my husband on FaceTime, sitting in our little boathouse by the bay on the coldest day of the season so far. “That’s my line,” I laughed back—coffee in hand, fire crackling, still in last year’s Christmas pajamas at our home in Pennsylvania. When we moved here for a job at QVC, we never imagined that fourteen years later we’d still be shoveling snow, slipping on ice, deali

The Last 12 Days of Advent: Twelve Questions to Slow Your Soul & Surrender to God As we enter the final stretch of Advent, our culture tends to speed up. More rushing. More noise. More doing. But Advent is not about more .It’s about waiting , watching , and welcoming  the Presence of God with a still and surrendered heart. Its about the darkest days of the year, and allowing that darkness to push us to those parts of our life where me might have been hiding from the Lord. So

this year is a little different One Year Ago… I announced I was leaving QVC. I launched a brand-new podcast— StRest —with my daughter interviewing me for our first episode. I made hard, holy decisions to follow the Lord instead of the world. I jumped without a safety net, with no idea where I would land. Today… We celebrate one unbelievable year of StRest ! 1.4 million views   100,000 downloads 80 episodes - 1 purpose: to teach health science and biblical truth. This month,

Hi friends, This past week has been… a lot. And if I’ve learned anything in seasons like this, it’s that one of the best ways to survive stress, grief, waiting, or pain is to serve someone else right in the middle of it . So—even with the rollercoaster in our home—I wanted to send a gentle reminder as we enter Advent: Practice irrational generosity.  Give beyond what makes sense. It changes things. My dad ended up back in the emergency room this week and needed another proced

Thanksgiving Throw Back 2017 Hi friends, We surprised the kids with a  new puppy  for Christmas this year. After nearly two years of begging, my husband and I finally felt like it was the right time. What we didn’t expect was just how hard those first days would be.   Two days after bringing little Sailor Pudge home, he started showing signs of respiratory distress. By Thanksgiving morning, his tiny 8-week-old body was struggling so much that he ended up on oxygen in the ER.

Thanksgiving Throw Back 2017 My Thanksgiving Go-To (From a Non-Cook!) Hi friend, Here’s the truth: I don’t really cook. I can  get by, but if you’ve ever heard me speak on stage, you know I wasn’t raised on homemade recipes or hours around a stove. My childhood was full of love and gratitude, but the kitchen wasn’t my mom’s happy place—so it never became mine either. But over the last twenty years of taking my health seriously, I’ve learned how to support my family’s cooking

We were on a family vacation in Florida when I asked my kids to take a photo with me.They said no—and walked away. My heart dropped. I respect my teens’ desire for privacy. They’ve grown up in front of cameras—on my blog, in adoption articles, on QVC billboards, even a book cover. They have every right to step back and experience this next chapter free from the scrutiny of public opinion. But if I’m honest, not being able to take family photos is a real loss for me. These thr

Hello friend, A quick download on what happened yesterday in Washington and what a huge blessing this is for women!  A landmark decision was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration  (FDA): the removal of the “black-box” warning from many hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products for menopause. For decades, thousands of women were steered away from HRT out of fear—fear of heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer. But that blanket caution didn’t reflect the nuance of i

Kerstin’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Wellness, Faith & Feeling Good I’m all about gifts that are useful!  Nothing is more important than your health—and the health of those you love. Here are my favorite gifts of wellness and faith this season. First - Keep Checking my Amazon list - Hydrogen Water, Books, Apollo Neuro and more... Be Still Prayer Bracelet - The bracelet I created with My Saint My Hero - Take a pause. Find a quiet place within, and for just a moment… Be Still

I just turned 48! I spent my actual birthday in Arizona with my aunt and uncle—and the kids—and I’ll be honest, I felt a little blue. I love birthdays, and I’m deeply grateful every time that number climbs higher. But this year, I found myself in a season of transition—family, work, my body—and change can be hard. Still, it didn’t take long to shift my focus. When I started looking at everything that is  right in my world, the blues lifted. The truth is, I am one lucky lady.

Hi friend, This one will make your jaw drop! Yes… at one point in my family’s parasite detox, the worms were looking back at us from the bowl. Others have even seen them come through the skin.
It’s shocking, but here’s the truth: you have parasites —and they may be behind your cravings, weight-loss resistance, brain fog, or even chronic disease. This week on StRest , I sit down with Kim Rogers  — better known as The Worm Queen  — to talk about parasites, mold, Lyme, and what’

Hi friends, Many of you have heard the news that the Ultrahuman Ring  is now banned in the United States. Here’s what’s really going on—and what it means for you. What Happened A recent ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) found that Ultrahuman’s Ring AIR infringed on patents held by Oura. As a result, the company is now banned from importing and selling new units in the U.S. as of October 21, 2025 . If you already own a ring purchased before that date, you

Hi friend, You know how passionate I am about helping you truly understand your body —not guessing, but knowing what’s happening inside. That’s why I’ve partnered with Superpower . I believe everyone should get blood work done at least every 6 months , but until now it’s been too expensive or complicated for most people. Superpower changes that. For just $199 , you get a full biomarker panel —everything from hormones to inflammation markers— plus a full doctor analysis  deliv

Mom and me when she was about 40 years old. Hi friend, These are the seasons I miss my mom the most. This week has been rough. Parenting is harder than it’s ever been and I acutely feel my mom’s absence. Oh, how I wish I could ask her how I was as a teenager. Or how she knew when to lean in or when to back off.   Our relationship wasn’t perfect, but I’d give anything for her arms around me right now—holding me while I cry and telling me, “It’s going to be okay.” Because she b