Ep. 41 Why Is Autoimmunity So Common Today?

Ep. 41 Why Is Autoimmunity So Common Today?

It seems like almost everyone knows someone dealing with an autoimmune condition. Hashimoto’s. Lupus. Rheumatoid arthritis. Crohn’s disease. Multiple sclerosis. So what’s changed? In this episode of Sipping on Wellness, we explore why autoimmune conditions appear to be more common than ever before and why the answer is likely more complex than a single cause. We’ll discuss the role of modern lifestyle, stress, gut health, nutrient status, blood sugar regulation, and the cumulative load our bodies carry over time. Most importantly, we’ll talk about how to think differently about chronic health challenges—not by searching for one thing to blame, but by learning to look for patterns and clues that may help us better understand the bigger picture. If you’ve ever wondered why chronic illness seems so prevalent today, or if you’ve been trying to connect the dots in your own health journey, this conversation is for you. Because sometimes the goal isn’t finding one cause. It’s learning to see the bigger picture. Chapters Introduction — Why Does It Feel Like Everyone Has Something? Are We Diagnosing More, or Is Something Changing? Why Autoimmunity Is Probably Not One Thing If I Were Looking for Clues Faith and the Bigger Picture Closing — Looking at the Bigger Picture Resources & Support: Grab the "What I'd Do First For Low Energy Guide" Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/energyguide] Grab the "What I'd Do Before Advanced Hormone Testing Guide" Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/hormonefoundations] Grab the "What I'd Do Before Advanced Gut Testing Guide" Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/gutfoundations] Explore my Fullscript supplement recommendations here: Access [https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/winewalkswellness] to almost 400 3rd party tested, quality supplements and labs with an automatic 10% discount Rosebuds Real Food: Discount Code: KERRYB10: Access Here [http://www.rosebudsrealfood.com/?ref=winewalkswellness] Check My Body Health: Discount Code: WWW10: Access Here [https://checkmybodyhealth.sjv.io/c/5262048/1080949/13836] Thorne Supplements: Access Here [https://www.thorne.com/u/PR1392143] Ollipop: Buy Here [https://olipopamazonseller.sjv.io/jegMW5]  Website: winewalkswellness.com  [http://winewalkswellness.com] Newsletter: Sign up Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/wwwnewsletter]

Devotional 40.1 Faithful in the Ordinary

What if spiritual growth isn’t found in the next breakthrough, but in the ordinary moments right in front of us? In this devotional companion to Episode 40 of Sipping on Wellness, we reflect on the biblical invitation to faithfulness. While it’s easy to focus on what’s next—the next season, the next answer, the next opportunity—Scripture often points us back to the present moment and the small acts of obedience that shape our lives over time. Drawing from Luke 16:10 and Galatians 6:9, this reflection explores how God works through ordinary moments, why faithfulness often feels less dramatic than we expect, and how growth is frequently happening long before we can see the results. If you’ve ever felt discouraged by slow progress or found yourself waiting for the next big thing, this devotional is a reminder that God is often at work in the small, unseen moments of everyday life. Because faithfulness isn’t built in the extraordinary. It’s built in the ordinary. Chapters Opening Reflection — Looking for What’s Next Luke 16:10 — Faithful with Little The Ordinary Work of Following God Galatians 6:9 — Don’t Grow Weary Prayer Closing Reflection — Faithful in the Ordinary   Resources & Support: Grab the "What I'd Do First For Low Energy Guide" Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/energyguide] Grab the "What I'd Do Before Advanced Hormone Testing Guide" Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/hormonefoundations] Grab the "What I'd Do Before Advanced Gut Testing Guide" Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/gutfoundations] Explore my Fullscript supplement recommendations here: Access [https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/winewalkswellness] to almost 400 3rd party tested, quality supplements and labs with an automatic 10% discount Rosebuds Real Food: Discount Code: KERRYB10: Access Here [http://www.rosebudsrealfood.com/?ref=winewalkswellness] Check My Body Health: Discount Code: WWW10: Access Here [https://checkmybodyhealth.sjv.io/c/5262048/1080949/13836] Thorne Supplements: Access Here [https://www.thorne.com/u/PR1392143] Ollipop: Buy Here [https://olipopamazonseller.sjv.io/jegMW5]  Website: winewalkswellness.com  [http://winewalkswellness.com] Newsletter: Sign up Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/wwwnewsletter]

Ep. 40 Why Are We Always Looking for the Next Fix?

Why do so many of us find ourselves searching for the next fix? The next supplement. The next diet. The next protocol. The next expert promising answers. In this episode of Sipping on Wellness, we explore why it’s so easy to overlook the foundations while chasing the newest solution. We’ll talk about the difference between information and implementation, why consistency often matters more than complexity, and how simple daily habits can have a greater impact than the latest health trend. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the research but still not seeing the results you’re hoping for, this conversation is for you. Because sometimes the most effective support isn’t found in something new. It’s found in returning to what matters most. Chapters Introduction — Why We Keep Searching The Promise of the Next Fix When More Information Doesn’t Create Better Health The Foundations We Often Skip The Power of Returning Faith and Contentment in the Process Closing — Returning to What Matters Most Resources & Support: Grab the "What I'd Do First For Low Energy Guide" Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/energyguide] Grab the "What I'd Do Before Advanced Hormone Testing Guide" Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/hormonefoundations] Grab the "What I'd Do Before Advanced Gut Testing Guide" Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/gutfoundations] Explore my Fullscript supplement recommendations here: Access [https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/winewalkswellness] to almost 400 3rd party tested, quality supplements and labs with an automatic 10% discount Rosebuds Real Food: Discount Code: KERRYB10: Access Here [http://www.rosebudsrealfood.com/?ref=winewalkswellness] Check My Body Health: Discount Code: WWW10: Access Here [https://checkmybodyhealth.sjv.io/c/5262048/1080949/13836] Thorne Supplements: Access Here [https://www.thorne.com/u/PR1392143] Ollipop: Buy Here [https://olipopamazonseller.sjv.io/jegMW5]  Website: winewalkswellness.com  [http://winewalkswellness.com] Newsletter: Sign up Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/wwwnewsletter]

Devotional 39.1 God Sees the Whole Picture

In this devotional companion to Episode 39 of Sipping on Wellness, we reflect on a simple but powerful truth: God sees the whole picture. As conversations around PCOS and the proposed shift to PMOS encourage a broader understanding of women’s health, we’re reminded that God has never viewed us as a collection of symptoms, diagnoses, or struggles. He has always seen the whole person. Drawing from Psalm 139, 1 Samuel 16:7, and Luke 12:7, this reflection explores what it means to be fully known, fully seen, and fully loved by God. If you’ve ever felt defined by a diagnosis, frustrated by unanswered questions, or consumed by a challenge you’re facing, this devotional is a reminder that your circumstances may be part of your story—but they are not your identity. Because long before anyone understood what was happening in your body, God understood you completely. Chapters Opening Reflection — More Than What We Can See Psalm 139 — Known Completely Looking Beyond What Is Visible Living from Identity Instead of Labels Prayer Closing Reflection — God Sees the Whole Picture   Resources & Support: Grab the "What I'd Do First For Low Energy Guide" Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/energyguide] Grab the "What I'd Do Before Advanced Hormone Testing Guide" Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/hormonefoundations] Grab the "What I'd Do Before Advanced Gut Testing Guide" Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/gutfoundations] Explore my Fullscript supplement recommendations here: Access [https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/winewalkswellness] to almost 400 3rd party tested, quality supplements and labs with an automatic 10% discount Rosebuds Real Food: Discount Code: KERRYB10: Access Here [http://www.rosebudsrealfood.com/?ref=winewalkswellness] Check My Body Health: Discount Code: WWW10: Access Here [https://checkmybodyhealth.sjv.io/c/5262048/1080949/13836] Thorne Supplements: Access Here [https://www.thorne.com/u/PR1392143] Ollipop: Buy Here [https://olipopamazonseller.sjv.io/jegMW5]  Website: winewalkswellness.com  [http://winewalkswellness.com] Newsletter: Sign up Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/wwwnewsletter]

Ep. 39 What the PMOS Name Change Reveals About Women’s Health

You may have seen recent headlines about a proposed effort to rename PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) to PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome). At first glance, it may seem like a simple name change. But what if the most important part of the conversation isn’t the new name? What if it’s what the old name may have caused us to miss? In this episode of Sipping on Wellness, we explore how this proposed shift reflects a broader understanding of women’s health and why symptoms that seem unrelated—fatigue, cravings, weight gain, brain fog, hormone changes, and metabolic concerns—may actually be part of a larger picture. We’ll discuss why experts are rethinking the condition, what this means for women whether they’ve been diagnosed with PCOS or not, and how learning to ask better questions can change the way we approach our health. Because sometimes the symptom that gets our attention isn’t where the story begins. It’s simply the clue that invites us to look deeper. We also reflect on Psalm 139 and the reminder that while medicine continues learning how interconnected the body truly is, God has always seen the whole person. If today’s episode resonates with you, be sure to download my free “What I’d Start With” Guides and explore the resources linked in the show notes. Chapters Introduction — PCOS Isn’t Just About Ovaries Anymore The Problem With Looking in One Place Why PMOS Changes the Conversation What This Means for Every Woman Faith and Identity Beyond a Diagnosis Closing — The Clue That Invites Us to Look Deeper Resources & Support: Grab the "What I'd Do First For Low Energy Guide" Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/energyguide] Grab the "What I'd Do Before Advanced Hormone Testing Guide" Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/hormonefoundations] Grab the "What I'd Do Before Advanced Gut Testing Guide" Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/gutfoundations] Explore my Fullscript supplement recommendations here: Access [https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/winewalkswellness] to almost 400 3rd party tested, quality supplements and labs with an automatic 10% discount Rosebuds Real Food: Discount Code: KERRYB10: Access Here [http://www.rosebudsrealfood.com/?ref=winewalkswellness] Check My Body Health: Discount Code: WWW10: Access Here [https://checkmybodyhealth.sjv.io/c/5262048/1080949/13836] Thorne Supplements: Access Here [https://www.thorne.com/u/PR1392143] Ollipop: Buy Here [https://olipopamazonseller.sjv.io/jegMW5]  Website: winewalkswellness.com  [http://winewalkswellness.com] Newsletter: Sign up Here [https://winewalkswellness.myflodesk.com/wwwnewsletter]