“God doesn’t care if your home is messy.”
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If you’ve ever hidden a package from your spouse…
or quietly filled a trash bag in your kid’s room while they weren’t home… this one is for you.
No judgment. Just grace—and real, practical tools you can actually use.
Because here’s the truth: the state of our home affects the state of our mind. And it’s not just emotional—it’s physiological. Elevated cortisol from a messy, chaotic environment isn’t an opinion… it’s science.
In this week’s StRest episode, I sit down with Katy Joy Wells to talk about what it really looks like to create a home that supports your peace instead of stealing it. Not a perfect home. Not a Pinterest home. A peaceful one.
And maybe my favorite moment?
She said, “God doesn’t care if your home is messy.”
And something in me exhaled.
This episode isn’t about perfection. Its real strategies for a better flow in your home.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, behind, or like your home is working against you instead of for you… this conversation will meet you right where you are.
Listen here:
Science Bite: Gut, Memory Connection
Animal studies show that imbalanced gut bacteria (dysbiosis) can impair memory and learning.Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21282636/
Human studies link poor gut health with brain fog, slower recall, and cognitive decline.Study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5105117/
Key Takeaways:
An unhealthy gut can lead to chronic inflammation.
This matters because inflammation can impact the brain—especially the hippocampus, the area responsible for memory.
Result:
· Impaired hippocampal function (your memory center)
· Increased risk of cognitive decline
On the other hand, a calm and nourished gut supports:
· Better emotional regulation
· Stronger memory encoding
Why This Matters
· Chronic stress → gut imbalance → memory issues
· A calm, regulated nervous system → better learning and recall
Simple Truth
Your gut isn’t just digesting food—it’s helping your brain process thoughts, store memories, and regulate emotions.
When your gut is inflamed or out of balance, your mind feels it. When your gut is nourished, your brain becomes clearer, calmer, and sharper.
How to get there:
· Diverse whole foods → supports microbiome diversity
· Fermented foods (yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut) → beneficial bacteria
· Fiber → feeds good gut bacteria (VitaHustle!)
· Protein → supports neurotransmitter production (I like VitaHustle & Elevate Organic)
· Reduce ultra-processed foods & sugar → lowers inflammation
· Stress management (prayer, breath, stillness) → supports vagus nerve tone
· Hmmmm, sounds like exactly what we talk about on StRest! If you got this far you are on the right path!
Be Well,
Kerstin
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April 11th Audubon, Pa. St Andrews Lutheran Church
Join me for breakfast and a conversation about how the way we begin our mornings shapes our peace, purpose, and energy for the rest of the day.
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Lastly, Here’s Where You Can Help.
So many of you are caring souls and you ask me often how you can help. Here are two families in need that you can serve with meals and donations if its on your heart.
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