Sad tears as this is the last episode of Season 1! Where did these last 11 weeks go?! In our final episode, I share my journey of how God has been preparing me for marriage, and get honest with the highs and lows of engagement.

Since I'm getting married in September, Season 2 will pick up in October. It's time to rest and plan this wedding!!

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SEE U ALL SOON ILY!!! xoxo

Diet culture is hurting our souls. In this episode, we dive headfirst into dieting, nutrition, body image, and how to approach cycle syncing from a healthy perspective. Abbie Stasior MS, RD, CIEC is a non-diet registered dietitian for Christian women based out of Nashville, TN! After getting her Masters in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from Columbia University, completing her Dietetic Internship at Vanderbilt University, and becoming a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, she now helps women heal their relationship with food, exercise & body with a non-diet, intuitive eating, and faith-based approach. She is the Founder & Lead Dietitian at Your Daily Bread Co and the co-host of Your Daily Bread Podcast. Abbie shares her wisdom and expertise and gives us practical tips of how to cycle sync spiritual practices. You can find her on IG + TT at @abbie.stasior.

In this episode our host, Kim, dives into her personal experiences with her period and her hormonal journey thus far. Kim covers birth control, why she decided to go on the IUD at 16, why she's felt so much shame around her period, and how it's exhausting trying to manage a hormonal imbalance. Kim shares her greatest desire: to put Jesus back at the center of female wellness.

Holy & Hormonal is your new faith-based podcast where our host, Kim Caputo, kicks the door wide open on topics that are not typically spoken about in the Church, like how your period affects your faith. But seriously, can we talk about how hard it is to be holy when your hormones are raging?? From girl talk, to relationships and dating, to navigating life in your 20s, we are going to get real and vulnerable so you feel encouraged to step into your God-given calling and live freely in Jesus name!

Before we dive any further into the pod, it's time to hear the full story of how Jesus saved Kim's life. From a priest walking in on her using the restroom in 2nd grade, to getting diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disease, to encountering Jesus on the bathroom floor during a breakup phone call, Kim doesn't hold any details back. She shares her experiences with new age practices, talks about her OCD and PTSD, and shares the story of how God was present through every season. Get your tissues ready because this episode is emotional, vulnerable, and powerful.

What is Endometriosis? How do I know if I have it? How can I fix it? Kimberly Kushner is a proud mom of three boys and a highly qualified naturopath and clinical nutritionist. Her health journey began at 11 with painful periods and digestive troubles. After years of being passed from doctor to doctor, she finally saw an endometriosis expert 12 years later. A laparoscopy revealed adenomyosis, endometriosis lesions, chocolate cysts, and adhesions, which were removed from her bowel, bladder, uterus, pelvic ligaments, and ovaries. Finally receiving a diagnosis was a huge relief. Since then, Kimberly has navigated many challenges and now manages her health drug-free with a personalized holistic approach. She passionately helps other women with endometriosis, using her skills, knowledge, and expertise to offer genuine care and support. You can find her on Instagram @endonaturopath. Let's dive into this episode!

How do you know when it's the right time to let someone go? How do you heal & move forward from a friend that caused you so much pain? How do you forgive? In this episode, Kim shares her experiences with friendships; The good, the bad, and the toxic. She brings us through her childhood friendships and explains how they shaped her into the toxic friend she was at one point in her life. Kim also shares 5 tips on how to forgive someone hurt you and how to forgive yourself. At the end of the day, Jesus commands us to forgive. So let's dive into this episode together!

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Why am I doing all the "right" things, eating low carb, working out every day, but not losing weight or seeing the results I want? If you've ever asked yourself that question then you're going to love this episode. Simone Estelle is a dedicated wellness expert and certified personal trainer with a unique journey that spans from South Africa to Europe and beyond. Starting her career as a stewardess and personal trainer on luxury superyachts, she worked with some of the most influential figures in the luxury industry. After receiving mentorship from a renowned Victoria's Secret Model trainer in Monaco, she followed her dream and advanced her career as a celebrity personal trainer at the One&Only Maldives resort. Certified in Reformer Pilates, Simone Estelle focuses on women’s wellness, specializing in personalized nutrition and training strategies that leverage biohacking for optimal health. Her mission is to build a supportive community where women can share their journeys of healing, achieve food freedom, and embrace their femininity for better mental health and overall wellness.

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Who said that you have to be in a relationship, married, or have kids in order for God to use you? In this episode, Kim takes us through the lives of 9 different women in the Bible who God used to advance His kingdom here on earth. Kim also breaks stigmas and stereotypes that the world (and even other Christians!!) put on women.

If you've never doubted your faith, you're lying!! Doubt can feel so heavy, so shameful, and pretty bad sometimes. But in reality, it's not the craziest thing in the world. In this episode Kim shares a part of her testimony that resulted in a radical encounter with Jesus, breaks down how the high of that moment made the lows extremely low, and shows us how John the Baptist, Peter, and Thomas all doubted Jesus (and they were with him daily!!) And in true Holy & Hormonal fashion, Kim sheds light on the fact that doubt can feel catastrophic in the luteal phase.

*Trigger Warning* Today's episode is a bit of a heavier topic. There are mentions of eating disorders - if this is a sensitive subject for you, please listen with caution. Kim shares her experiences being bullied in middle school and how that trauma followed her into her 20s, how insecurities have crippled her, and opens up about her unhealthy relationship with food and body image. And of course, Kim reminds us that the world's standard of beauty is the opposite of God's standard. Kim dives into Romans, 2 Corinthians, and touches on 2 Samuel to share how to combat body image and teaches us how to hold every thought captive to Christ.

Our host, Kim, brings us the sex ed you should have gotten in middle school. Kim walks us through the four phases of the menstrual cycle (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, luteal) and lays out the best foods + exercises to do that support your hormones rather than work against them. Kim also talks about the spiritual struggles of certain phases and how to put on the armor of God through each phase.

From plastics to parabens and pesticides to phthalates, we can't seem to avoid toxins in our life. These xenoestrogens are in our foods, hair products, water bottles, and clothing. In this episode we'll break down what these toxins are, how to look out for them, and how to avoid them. We'll even look at great brand swaps you can make! To make your lives easier here are links to every product we spoke about in the episode: ⭐AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kimcaputo ⭐SHOPMY: https://shopmy.us/kimgargano

Works-based mindsets. Doing, doing, doing. Chronic Stress. Worry, worry, worry. Surely these aren't good for our health, right? CORRECT. In this episode, I'm going to break down why a works-based mindset is unbiblical, why it leads to anxiety and worry, and directly leads to higher levels of stress. Secondly, we're going to look at chronic stress (cortisol & the HPA-axis) and learn how elevated levels directly impact our hormonal health and overall wellbeing.

Why is it so hard for us women to rest? Did you know that the word "rest" is used 275 times in the Bible? From Genesis to Revelation we see rhythms of rest and work. Why is it that when Jesus commands us to stop striving, to be still, and to be present with Him that we all of the sudden find every excuse not to? Why is it so important anyways... and the golden question, how does rest affect our hormones and overall health?

PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is not nearly talked about enough. It affects so much of our daily life, and especially our walk with Jesus. So let's dive into symptoms, diagnoses, prevention, and how to seek Jesus through the mood swings.

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Let's dive right into this hot take.. is there really "the one"? We're going to talk about idolatry, love being a choice, and how the Lord showed me that my husband was the man I should marry.

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Let's talk about jealousy, envy, and coveting. Scripture tells us Thou shall not covet. But, how we actually step out of jealousy and into servant-heartedness? What can we practically do to shift the focus from me, me, me, to you, you, you.

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Hello my lovely women of God!! Today's episode is the most requested by all of you: How to navigate lust and desire when your hormones are raging. How do we control our urges? How do we be obedient to God when our bodies are craving pleasure? We talk about prayer & fasting, wise counsel, and break down 1 & 2 Corinthians. I also share a Holy Spirit encounter I had where the Lord spoke to me through the gift of tongues. I pray that you feel less alone & find freedom in Jesus Name!!

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Welcome BACK to Holy & Hormonal - SEASON 2 BABYYY!!!

To kick off this new season we gotta talk about the wedding, the honeymoon, and how adjusting to married life has been (oh yeah, I'm a wife now!) We also chat about what's to come in future episodes: lust and desire with raging hormones, boundaries, PMDD, coming off of birth control after 10 years. We have a LOT to chat about girlies.

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This is our last episode in season 2! Let's end with a bang and talk about spiritual warfare vs our hormones. How can we tell the difference between the two when our periods can feel like we're going to war? What is spiritual warfare? And how can I fight the enemy back?

I'll see you so soon for season 3!

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Let's talk about 3 different methods to study the Bible and grow deeper in your relationship with Christ. Through S.O.A.R, R.I.P.P, and Meditation/Journaling, these methods will help sink your roots further in the Word.

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Alcohol can affect PMS say whaaaaat? In this episode we're going to talk about my relationship with alcohol and why I stopped drinking, and the affects of alcohol on the liver, hormones, and brain. Let's get into itttttt.

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Carolina, a.k.a. Christian Corporate Girl, joins me today to chat about the workforce. How can you find purpose in a job you hate? How can I love difficult people? How can I have the confidence to say no to secular work activities? What about asking for a raise? Carolina answers all these questions and shares her healing testimony of how God healed her excruciating period pain. It's a good one, ya'll!!

Welcome to season 3 chicas! I'm so excited to kick off this season with an update as to what I've been going through the past year behind the scenes. From my lymphoma scare, to coming off birth control, the Lord has been teaching me new things.

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Today's episode is all about hormone friendly products! Here's a list of my favs :)

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Does the clutter in your home stress you out? Do you feel like you can't let go of sentimental items that no longer serve you? Julia Ubbenga, founder of "Rich in What Matters" and author of Declutter Your Heart and Your Home, is here to talk about the benefits of minimalism on your health, hormones, finances, and so much more.

Be sure to grab a copy of her book available everywhere you buy books!

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Did you know that prayer directly activates the parasympathetic nervous system? Or that there's spiritual practices you can adopt to train your body to calm down before reaching panic? Let's talk about it all and more! God is so cool!!!

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Mood swings, irrational anger, irritability, impatience, all of these are quite literally the opposite of the fruits of the Spirit, but why do we struggle with them so much when we're about to get our period? Let's take a deeper dive into the luteal phase, PMS, and talk about ways to manage symptoms and break through the chaos with spiritual practices.

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Today we're joined by my bestie, Hope. She's a mom with another on the way, author, and founder of Purpose Doesn't Pause. We chat about pregnancy hormones, motherhood, navigating God's call and how to be a faithful steward when your circumstances are less than ideal. This episode was so fun to film, I'm still giggling!! Grab Hope's latest book, Now Over Next, on Amazon!

We as women have periods right, but do you actually know how it works? The hormones involved? The glands and organs that communicate with each other? In this episode I'm going to bring you through the 8 endocrine glands/organs and explain each of their roles, and break down exactly how your menstrual cycle works.

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In no particular order, let's go over the top 10 things every woman should know about her hormones. From caffeine to sugar, and blue light to exercise, here's a comprehensive list as to how your hormones play a role in your mental and physical health.

You guys... this episode makes my heart feel like mush. Jesus is so so good. We're diving right into hard to read verses like Leviticus 15 that says women are unclean on their periods and need to be removed from the city for a period of time. Why? And where is God in all of that? Let's get into it.

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Hey ladies. Today we're diving into relationships and dating, and how hard healthy relationships can be. Before I met the Lord and my husband I was in toxic relationships with men who made me feel insecure. So meeting my husband and learning to be in a safe relationship was harder than I anticipated. Let's dive into this convo.

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Dr. Sarah Dacarrett is a leading hormone specialist and founder of Inner Balance—a groundbreaking platform transforming how women manage hormonal imbalances.

Dr. Daccarett is passionate about ending the cycle of misdiagnosis and overlooked symptoms, offering natural, bioidentical hormone therapy tailored for younger women struggling with PCOS, endometriosis, and perimenopause—areas often ignored by traditional HRT.

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Today's episode is a chatty health update. I talk about my journey with acupuncture as a Christian and how I regulated my cycle post birth control!!

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Anna the prophetess is the one and only woman named a prophet in Scripture. She was widowed and devoted her life to praying and fasting in the temple. Let's dive into her story and hear more about the birth of Jesus!

We're diving back into the menstrual cycle: how it works, what the four phases are, and how to seek God in each phase. We're going to break down what hormones are, the endocrine system, and take a closer look at what's going on in your body in each phase.

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We're switching things up this week and going straight to the Bible to hear the redemptive story of Hannah. Hannah was married to a man who had another wife, Peninnah, who taunted her for not having children. But Hannah sought the Lord and cried out, "If you give me a son, I will give him back to you." And God answered that prayer. Let's jump into her story.

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Ronnie Rose is a research scientist and rising science communicator, sister in Christ, and a dear friend of mine!

Ronnie has contributed to research at two of the world’s leading cancer hospitals and over the years, her work has contributed to studies on bladder, lung, prostate, and most recently, breast cancer. She’s also co-authored an educational textbook published by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, addressing the rising cost of cancer drugs and how it impacts patient access — a topic that speaks directly to her mission.

Ronnie’s built a diverse background from lab work in neuroscience to ecology — experience that now helps her connect ideas across disciplines and fuels her bigger mission: to make science accessible to underrepresented communities think about their health, and empower them with knowledge.

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Today we're joined by my best friend, Nicole Flores, who has an incredible testimony and journey with Jesus. She's the founder of the real pause., a Christian brand focused on encouraging people to pause in His presence. I can't wait for you to hear her story. 

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 Britney, known as "The PMDD Chick," is a dedicated Women's Health Coach specializing in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Drawing from her own experience overcoming severe PMDD, she has become a trusted source of support and knowledge for women facing this often misunderstood condition.

As a qualified Women's Health Coach, Britney empowers women to identify and address factors that exacerbate PMDD symptoms.  Empowering women to identify contributing factors that may exacerbate PMDD symptoms, Britney offers holistic, personalized solutions through her online PMDD programs, which provide practical strategies and insights to help women manage and alleviate their symptoms effectively.

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Welcome to my therapy session. On the menu: demons, nightmares, agreements, strongholds. Enjoy!

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What if we were women that loved our bodies rather than ones that hate what they see in the mirror? What if we learned to surrender to God's design and accept who we are, where we are? I think there would be more freedom for God's daughters..

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Hey gals, today we're walking through the book Glucose Revolution. We're going to understand why stable blood sugar matters, what glucose even is, and why it's so important for hormone health (specifically PCOS).

Finally, we're going to journey into the author's tips and tricks for managing blood sugar.

Let's do it!

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This past week the Lord changed my life through prayer and fasting. And this is what He did.

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Hey girls, welcome back to the pod! I'm back from Italy and here to spill all the Jesus tea that I learned overseas. From learning to surrender to visiting Mamertime Prison where Paul and Peter were imprisoned...we have a lot to unpack.

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Hey guys, thanks so much for your patience as I took some time off to deal with things behind the scenes. This vid explains it all.

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Comfort can replace reverence for God. In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when we lose our awe of God — and how to return to a posture of wonder, humility, and holy fear without losing intimacy.

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