The Virtuous Woman

Super Gut! Best Yogurt Ever!

New Episode Alert!  This week on California Charm Podcast, we’re diving into the fascinating science behind gut health inspired by Dr. William Davis and his bestselling book Super Gut. We’re talking all about L. Reuteri yogurt — the probiotic powerhouse that’s transforming digestion, boosting immunity, and even supporting mood, skin health, and metabolism. In this cozy but bold conversation, we break down: • What makes L. Reuteri a “super strain” for your microbiome • How this yogurt supports a healthier gut environment • The surprising connection between gut bacteria, inflammation, and overall wellness • Why homemade probiotic yogurt can be more powerful than store-bought options • Simple ways to start improving your gut health today If you’ve ever struggled with bloating, low energy, brain fog, or stubborn health issues, this episode will open your eyes to how much your gut really controls. Real talk, real science, and practical wellness tips you can actually use — because feeling good starts from the inside out.   Recipe: Ingredients for first batch 4 cups Organic Half and Half 2T. Inulin 10 tablets of BioGaia, crushed, (make sure NOT to crush in plastic, this will contaminate your batch) Instructions for first batch Mix your 10 crushed BioGaio tablets with 2 T. inulin and 2T. of Half and Half from your 4 cups of Half and Half. Make a thin paste.  Add the rest of the Half and Half.  Pour into your sanitized jars.  Make sure you sanitize your glass jars for the first time if they are coming new. Fill the yogurt maker with water to the yogurt level in your jars.  Not lower or higher.Set your temperature to 100 degrees and set time to 36 hours. Set your alarm so you don't forget.  When done take out and put in refrigerator.  Let cool for 2 hours.  Don't worry if your first batch comes out chunky.  You can eat it but your second batch from this starter will be awesome and creamy. Second batch recipe: From now on use your 2T. of your yogurt in place of the tablets. 2T. Inulin and 2T half and half from your 4 cups. No More Tablets!  Your yogurt should last 10 days in the refridgerator.  Always keep your starter going.  Put whatever you want on it.  Try frozen wild blueberries, goji berries, pumpkins seeds, your favorite granola, chia seeds and make it sweet by adding  your favorite ingredients.  Below are the links to Amazon to start your yogurt! Enjoy!   https://amzn.to/41zYObQ [https://amzn.to/41zYObQ] https://amzn.to/4tpnRud [https://amzn.to/4tpnRud] https://amzn.to/4bKbtyZ [https://amzn.to/4bKbtyZ] https://amzn.to/4lXpAUQ [https://amzn.to/4lXpAUQ]

HappyValentine's2026

Happy Valentines 2026!!!  Join Eric and I as we share our story of how we met, fell in love, decided to get married and begin this amazing journey together.  Life has its ups and downs but after 45 years together we've learned afew things on this path we chose together.  And the one most important thing is NEVER GIVE UP!  Good times are coming.

Nicotine Patches! Are they good or bad?

Five months ago, Yolie Poulter from "Truth and Time Podcast" and I decided to go ahead and try Nicotine Patches on ourselves because we had just read Dr. Ardis book, Moving Beyond Covid-19 Lies, and became fascinated with chapter 13,  "Just in the "Nic-otine" of Time".  I had been interested in this topic for awhile and called Yolie Poulter and we decided would try these patches for ourselves.  Are they really addictive?  Well, stay turned because we go into the pros and cons of this little patch.

LookAtThingsDifferent2026

We left 2025 behind and welcomed 2026 in Costa Rica this year.  It was a once in a lifetime experience for us.  I started the trip with, I have to admit with a little hesitation but a phone call from a friend changed my perspective.  Life is short, let's choose to live this journey we call life with a little more excitement in 2026.  Because the BEST IS COMING!

The Virtuous Woman

Yolie and I got together to talk about the true meaning of the Virtuous woman from a biblical perspective. It might be a little different than what you thought it meant.  There is so much more to talk about on this topic but for now this is where we started.  It's not all there is.  So are you a Virtuous Woman?  Stop and think about what kind of woman you want to be.  Merry Christmas.  2026 is going to be GREAT!!!