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Still feel like your body is asking for something more — but the answers you’ve been given don’t quite fit?
You’ve prayed. You’ve tried to do the “right” things. You’ve cleaned up your diet, followed the protocols, tracked the symptoms — and yet you still feel tired, inflamed, hormonally off, or quietly discouraged by a system that offers management instead of understanding.
Faith Over Pharma is a faith-led wellness podcast for women (and couples) who are ready to slow down, listen more deeply, and explore healing with discernment — without defaulting to pharmaceuticals or one-size-fits-all solutions.
Hosted by Susan Gladstein, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and Functional Nutrition Specialist, the show blends science, scripture, and lived experience to help you reconnect with the wisdom God built into the body.
Through thoughtful conversations and real-life stories, episodes explore foundational health, nervous system support, light-based therapies, fertility after vasectomy reversal, hormone balance, chronic symptoms, and the role of faith in making wise, embodied health decisions.
This is not a space for quick fixes or pressure to “do more.”
It’s a place to create room — for clarity, restoration, and trust in the healing process God is still unfolding.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed, rushed, or told your symptoms are simply something you have to live with, this space will remind you of what’s true:
Your body was designed with intelligence.
Healing doesn’t have to be forced.
And faith belongs in the conversation.
Welcome to Faith Over Pharma — where we choose discernment before default, and honor the pace of real healing.
Episodes
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Have you ever done everything “right” — prayed, tracked, tested, changed your diet — and still ended up staring at another negative test?
I know that pain all too well.
After my husband’s vasectomy reversal, we saw sperm at first… and then watched the numbers drop to zero by the 8-week mark. My heart sank. Doctors told us everything looked “normal” and that fertility treatments were our only option. But deep down, I knew God was asking me to trust Him — to heal my body His way and surrender the timeline.
It would take two years before we finally saw that positive test.
Two years of tears, questions, and learning to believe that the waiting wasn’t wasted.
In this episode, I’m sharing how God met me in that season, restored my faith, and wrote a miracle story in my 40s — one that changed the course of my life and led to my mission behind Faith Over Pharma.
I pray this conversation reminds you that even when it feels like nothing’s happening, God is still moving. He’s not withholding. He’s preparing.
And if you’re in your own season of waiting — for healing, for a baby, for breakthrough — I created something special to walk with you through it.
My 30-day devotional, Faithful in the Wait, launches October 29 on Amazon. It’s filled with scripture, reflection, and encouragement to help you find peace right where you are — even when the outcome hasn’t come yet.
Because your story isn’t over.
The waiting is where miracles are made.
Next Steps:
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Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
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Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
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Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
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Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and today’s episode holds sacred space for the women who have walked through that pain — and the friends who want to support them better.
My guest, Cate Purvis, is a birth and miscarriage doula, childbirth educator, and author who has walked through sixteen miscarriages and four miracle babies. Through unimaginable loss, Cate discovered that God doesn’t cause our pain — but He never wastes it.
In this powerful, faith-filled conversation, Cate shares her story of loss and redemption, how she found peace after years of heartbreak, and the truth that changed everything: “God can take it.”
We talk about what it means to grieve honestly with God, how to support someone after miscarriage, and why faith and grief are not opposites. If you’ve ever felt angry at God, questioned His plan, or struggled to understand why loss happens, this episode will remind you that He is still faithful — even in the dark.
You’ll hear:
- How Cate’s sixteen pregnancy losses deepened her faith rather than destroyed it
- What it looks like to be honest with God in anger, grief, and heartbreak
- Why “God’s will” is often misunderstood in conversations about miscarriage
- How to support a friend walking through pregnancy loss or infertility
- The redemptive hope that comes when we let God turn ashes into beauty
This episode is a tender reminder that even when heaven feels silent, God still sees, loves, and redeems.
Connect with Cate:
Website: Stan.store/birthandlosscollective
Facebook: @thebirthandlosscollective
Instagram: @birthandlosscollective
TikTok: @birthandlosscollective
Book: “Words I Could Not Say: Musings of a Miscarriage Mama” – available on Amazon
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
susangladstein.com/phototherapy
Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
susangladstein.com/retreat
Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
They said it would be simple. A quick, harmless procedure. A way to take control — to make life easier. But no one warned them about the true cost.
When Holly Sears’ husband chose a vasectomy against her will, it didn’t just affect his body — it broke their marriage.
In this powerful testimony, Holly opens up about the emotional and spiritual toll that followed, and the God who stepped in to heal what the world said was permanent.
If you’ve ever believed the lie that permanent birth control is “no big deal,” this episode will make you pause. Because behind every “simple solution” is a story the world doesn’t tell — one of regret, heartbreak, and, in Holly’s case, redemption through God’s grace.
Connect with Holly:
Email: hollysearsmedia@gmail.com
Books Recommended in this Episode:
Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize
Is Vasectomy Safe by H.J. Roberts
Be Fruitful and Multiply: What the Bible Says about Having Children by Nancy Campbell
God’s Creative Power Gift Collection by Charles Capps
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
susangladstein.com/phototherapy
Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
susangladstein.com/retreat
Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Most of us grew up learning what a period is… but not why it happens.
We were told a “normal” cycle is 28 days and ovulation always happens on day 14 — but that’s simply not true for most women.
In this episode, I’m breaking down how to truly understand your menstrual cycle and what your body is communicating in every phase — from your period to ovulation and everything in between.
You’ll learn how to recognize the signs your hormones need support, what’s considered healthy variation, and why stress, thyroid health, and lifestyle shifts can change your cycle (and that’s not always a bad thing!).
We’ll also talk about how men’s hormones follow a 24-hour rhythm — while ours ebb and flow over roughly 28 days — and why that means you were never meant to show up the same way every day.
You’ll walk away understanding:
- What a truly normal menstrual cycle looks like (and why it’s not one-size-fits-all)
- The four hormonal “seasons” — menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal — and how to support your body in each
- The surprising connection between stress and delayed ovulation
- How thyroid disorders, PCOS, and hypothalamic amenorrhea show up in your cycle
- Foods, movement, and mindset shifts to balance hormones naturally
- Why tracking your cycle is one of the most powerful tools for healing
If you’ve ever wondered why your energy, mood, and motivation change week to week, or why you feel different from the men around you — this episode will help you finally understand your rhythm and start honoring it instead of fighting it.
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
susangladstein.com/phototherapy
Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
susangladstein.com/retreat
Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
What happens when fear tries to silence the truth God has placed on your heart?
In this powerful conversation, Blanche DiDomenico — nurse, freedom and purpose coach, and bold woman of faith — shares her journey from fear and people-pleasing to courage and conviction rooted in Scripture. Together, we talk about how the enemy uses fear to keep believers quiet, what true freedom in Christ looks like, and why standing on God’s Word is the key to peace and purpose in a world full of noise and confusion.
If you’ve ever felt afraid to speak up for what you believe, questioned your purpose, or struggled to live out your faith boldly, this episode will remind you that your voice was meant to carry truth. Blanche’s story is a testimony of healing, obedience, and the unshakable power of knowing who you are — and Whose you are.
Listen in and be encouraged to rise up, speak truth in love, and trust that God has already equipped you for the calling He’s placed on your life.
Connect with Blanche:
Website: blanchedidomenico.com
Podcast: The Anointed Life with Coach Blanche
Book: Rise with Purpose available in Amazon
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
susangladstein.com/phototherapy
Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
susangladstein.com/retreat
Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Do you ever feel stuck in survival mode—constantly stressed, exhausted, or carrying pain that no doctor can explain? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Melissa Armstrong, a Trauma & Nervous System Coach who knows firsthand what it’s like to live under the weight of trauma.
Melissa’s story takes us from childhood marked by addiction and abuse, to surviving a school shooting at 15, to witnessing her brother’s tragic death at 18. Those unresolved traumas manifested as severe physical symptoms—until she discovered the power of the mind-body connection, somatic healing, and nervous system repair.
Together we unpack:
- How unresolved trauma shows up as fatigue, anxiety, and chronic pain
- Practical ways to regulate your nervous system and release what’s stored in the body
- The role of somatic healing practices in moving beyond survival mode
- Why healing is always possible—no matter your past, diagnosis, or story
- How faith and God’s design give us hope for full restoration
If you’re ready to step out of survival mode and into lasting wholeness, this conversation will give you both the hope and the tools to begin your healing journey.
Connect with Melissa:
Website: holistichealthbyMelissa.com
Mind Body Healing Workshop, Oct 13-15: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/MindBodyHealingWorkshop
Instagram: @holistichealthbymelissa
Facebook: @holistichealthbymelissa
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
susangladstein.com/phototherapy
Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
susangladstein.com/retreat
Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Have you ever felt like nothing you try—self-help books, meditation, or alternative therapies—truly heals the emptiness inside? Like you’re chasing answers that never satisfy, leaving you frustrated, stuck, or even spiritually drained?
In this Testimony Thursday episode, Andrea Brunswick shares her journey from decades of New Age practices, mysticism, and worldly searching, to experiencing true emotional, spiritual, and life-changing healing through Jesus Christ. She opens up about surrendering grief, shame, and identity, and how God restored her purpose and empowered her to help other women reclaim their God-given identity through the Proverbs 31 Reinvention Blueprint.
Andrea’s story is a bold reminder that real healing doesn’t come from the world—it comes from surrendering to God’s plan. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked by worldly solutions, or desperate for lasting transformation, this episode is for you.
Connect with Andrea:
Instagram: @andreabrunswick
TikTok: @andrea.brunswick
Facebook: @Andrea Julia Brunswick
LinkedIn: Andrea Brunswick
Proverbs 31 Reinvention Mentorship Call
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
susangladstein.com/phototherapy
Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
susangladstein.com/retreat
Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Are you a medical mom navigating the chaos of endless appointments, confusing diagnoses, or doctors who don’t listen? You are not alone. In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by K. Crystal Griffith—international best-selling author, Certified Heart Healing Practitioner, and founder of Medical Mom Warriors™.
Crystal shares her personal journey as a medical mom raising a child with 25 diagnoses, while overcoming her own health battles through faith, holistic healing, and fierce advocacy. Together, we unpack:
- The top holistic tools every medical mom should know about (including stem cell activation patches, frequency therapy, and more).
- Practical advocacy strategies for navigating the medical system with confidence and protecting your child’s care.
- How faith-led wellness can bring hope, healing, and strength in the midst of medical chaos.
Whether you’re facing autoimmune disease, life-threatening allergies, chronic illness, or simply looking for natural alternatives beyond pharmaceuticals, this episode will give you practical tools, spiritual encouragement, and the reminder that you are never alone in this journey.
Connect with K Crystal:
Website: MedicalMomWarriors.com
Free resources at linktr.ee/kcrystalgriffith.
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
susangladstein.com/phototherapy
Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
susangladstein.com/retreat
Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com