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If you’ve been hearing the buzz about Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or other GLP-1/GIP medications, you’re not alone. But there’s so much more to this conversation than weight loss.

In this episode, Tanya breaks down the real science behind GLP-1 receptor agonists — what they are, how long they’ve been around, and the growing research that shows benefits far beyond the scale. From heart and kidney protection to inflammation reduction and body composition support, Tanya explains what midlife women need to know before jumping on the bandwagon.

She also shares her personal journey exploring micro-dosing peptides (including tirzepatide and NAD+) — what she’s learning, what’s working, and how she’s helping women make informed, safe, and personalized decisions through trusted telemedicine partnerships.

Whether you’re considering GLP-1s, curious about peptides, or simply trying to build energy and longevity in midlife, this episode will help you understand the research, the real benefits, and the importance of building your health on solid foundations.

You’ll Learn:

• What GLP-1 receptor agonists are and how they work in the body
• The long-term research behind GLP-1s — including heart, kidney, and liver health benefits
• What “micro-dosing” really means (and what we don’t yet know)
• How peptides like tirzepatide and NAD+ may support energy, inflammation, and recovery
• Why foundational health habits — nutrition, muscle, rest, stress regulation — matter more than any injection or supplement
• Practical, real-world takeaways for midlife women seeking sustainable health and vitality

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before beginning or changing any health protocol or medication.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

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If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

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Before you reach for advanced tools like GLP-1s or peptides, your body needs a solid foundation — and that starts with how you eat, move, rest, and regulate stress.

In this episode, Tanya walks through the foundational pillars of health that determine how well your metabolism, hormones, and nervous system function. You’ll learn how to nourish your body with food that communicates safety, build muscle that drives longevity, restore sleep through natural light and circadian alignment, and retrain your nervous system to move from survival to healing mode.

This is where lasting transformation begins — not in quick fixes, but in steady, sustainable rhythms that support your biology and your calling.

• Your body doesn’t need punishment; it needs partnership.
• Natural light and quality sleep regulate hormones, energy, and metabolism.
• Muscle is metabolic medicine — build it, don’t fear it.
• You can’t supplement or medicate your way around poor foundations.
• Healing starts with safety — physical, emotional, and biological.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

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1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching

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"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

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In this powerful, vulnerable, and deeply practical episode, Tanya walks listeners through the four layers of God’s will—His sovereign will, moral (revealed) will, permissive will, and personal will. Blending biblical truth, real-life leadership experience, emotional honesty, and relatable stories, she helps Christian women understand how God guides, protects, and directs them in every season of life and leadership.

This episode is especially for the woman who feels stuck, confused, discouraged, or at a crossroads—torn between roles, responsibilities, and desires. Tanya shares her personal journey of navigating a full-time leadership position, building her functional health coaching practice, and showing up well for her family… all while wrestling with questions about calling, timing, purpose, and spiritual clarity.

Listeners will learn:

• The difference between God’s sovereign will and His permissive will
• Why understanding God’s moral/revealed will is key to personal direction
• How the Holy Spirit leads us step-by-step
• The role of Scripture, peace, wise counsel, and personal wiring in discernment
• Why spiritual “drift” leads to confusion—and how to reconnect
• The comforting truth that you cannot miss God’s will when you walk with Him

If you’re a Christian woman in leadership looking for peace, direction, and clarity, this episode will refresh your soul and guide your next steps in faith.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

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3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

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Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

If you’re waking between 1–3 a.m., feeling bloated after meals, struggling with midlife hormone swings, or noticing stubborn inflammation… your liver and gallbladder might be quietly raising their hands.

In this foundational episode, Tanya unpacks how these two organs work behind the scenes to regulate digestion, hormones, metabolism, energy, and detoxification — and why midlife is the season when they need more intentional support.

You’ll learn what the liver really does (beyond “detox”), the powerful connection between bile flow and hormone balance, why TCM associates early-morning wake-ups with liver overload, and how the functional wellness principle Gut → Liver → Detox explains so many mysterious midlife symptoms.

This episode delivers deep insight in a simple, practical, and compassionate way — giving you daily habits that support the body God designed you to care for.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

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3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

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If you’ve been feeling bloated, tired, or stuck no matter what you eat, this episode is your reminder that the gut is the gateway to healing.

Tanya breaks down why gut health impacts everything — metabolism, hormones, energy, and even mood — and how chronic stress, poor sleep, or years of “go-mode” living can quietly disrupt digestion and absorption.

You’ll also learn how functional lab testing can reveal what’s really happening beneath the surface, and why supplementation should never be one-size-fits-all. When you support the gut strategically and intentionally, you create the foundation for every other wellness goal — from hormone balance to weight management to vitality in midlife.

• Why gut health is the foundation for metabolism, hormones, and energy
• The surprising connection between stress, the nervous system, and digestion
• Common midlife gut issues like low stomach acid, dysbiosis, and leaky gut
• Why functional lab testing is a game-changer for finding hidden root causes
• How to approach supplementation intentionally instead of guessing
• Simple daily habits that strengthen digestion naturally

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

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My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary

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3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

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Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

If you’ve ever wondered why your old diet tricks stopped working, this episode is for you. Tanya unpacks what’s really behind a “slow metabolism” in midlife and why it’s not a matter of willpower — it’s about physiology.

Learn how stress, hormones, sleep, and under-eating quietly train your body to conserve energy, plus the simple daily practices that reignite metabolism naturally.

This episode sets the stage for Tanya’s upcoming series on gut, liver, and hormone health — the foundational steps every woman should take before considering GLP-1s or other peptide therapies.

• Why your metabolism isn’t broken — it’s adaptive
• The five hormones that drive metabolic health
• Common midlife habits that accidentally slow metabolism
• The hidden impact of stress, inflammation, and sleep debt
• 7 evidence-based strategies to rebuild metabolic balance
• Why nourishing > restricting when it comes to sustainable energy

• You can’t out-discipline a dysregulated metabolism. You have to heal it.
• Metabolism is communication, not just calories.
• Safety signals — food, rest, calm — are what tell your body to burn energy again.
• Small, consistent steps rebuild trust between you and your body.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

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3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

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Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

Many women in midlife are silently battling anxiety, fatigue, and mood swings while doing all the “right” things—working hard, leading, caring for everyone else. But few realize how closely mental health and nutrition are connected.

In this episode, Tanya opens up about her decades-long struggle with anxiety and disordered eating and how undernourishment disrupted her body’s ability to make key neurotransmitters.

She unpacks how protein and amino acids become the building blocks for mood, energy, and hormones—and why digestion, gut health, and liver function all play a vital role in restoring balance.

Key Topics Covered:

• Tanya’s personal journey with anxiety and bulimia
• How amino acids become neurotransmitters and hormones
• The gut-brain-liver connection in mood regulation
• Protein needs for women in midlife
• Nutrients essential for neurotransmitter synthesis
• How stress and cortisol disrupt serotonin production
• Faith-based mindset: nourishment as stewardship

• Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2019 – The Tryptophan Pathway and Serotonin
• PubMed: Dietary Protein and Brain Serotonin Synthesis
• ResearchGate: Gut-Brain Axis and Mood Regulation
• Cleveland Clinic: Understanding Serotonin

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

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My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary

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3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/coaching

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"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

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Reminder: The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.

In this deeply personal episode, Tanya reflects on her daughter’s recent wedding and the realization that motherhood is the most important leadership role we’ll ever have.

From the joy of watching her adult children step into their own callings, to the quiet conviction that leadership begins at home, Tanya shares wisdom for professional women who’ve spent years striving for balance between career and family.

She opens up about:

• How motherhood has shaped her view of servant leadership
• The tension between high expectations at work and the heart’s desire to be present at home
• What it looks like to lead with grace when you feel like you’re failing at both
• Why the legacy we leave is built on people, not performance
• And how God uses motherhood to refine our leadership character

If you’ve ever wrestled with guilt for stepping away from work to care for your family—or if you’ve questioned whether being “just mom” was enough—this episode will remind you that your influence as a mother is eternal leadership in its purest form.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Xoxo,

Tanya

Episode Resources:

Episode Catalog

My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary

My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider: EllieMD_Tanya Engesether

*I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links.

3 Ways To Connect With Me:

1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/coaching

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/community

3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/contact

"Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"

If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

Reminder: The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.