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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 Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
What does it really mean to break free—and stay free—in Christ?
In this powerful Testimony episode, I’m joined by Catherine O’Neal, author of Hidden Struggle: Breaking Free & Staying Free and host of Catherine’s Fruitful Talk!. Catherine shares her story of growing up in church without truly knowing God, encountering His presence as a young adult, and experiencing a miraculous healing that transformed her life.
We talk about:
- How God miraculously healed Catherine during a health crisis
- The journey through pharmacy school and how it shaped her view of medicine, natural healing, and faith
- Why believers struggle with recurring strongholds—and how to walk in lasting freedom
- Powerful testimonies of God’s healing, including a family member spared from surgery and a neighbor saved from leg amputation
- The difference between being delivered once and staying free through discipline, God’s Word, and daily relationship with Jesus
If you’ve ever wondered why freedom feels temporary, struggled with recurring battles, or needed fresh encouragement to believe in God’s healing power, Catherine’s testimony will strengthen your faith and remind you that Jesus is still setting people free today.
Connect with Catherine:
- Book: Hidden Struggle: Breaking Free & Staying Free – Available on Amazon
- Podcast: Catherine’s Fruitful Talk! (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music)
- LinkTree
Next Steps:
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Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Have you ever walked into a doctor’s office already anxious, only to feel pressured into signing forms, taking medications, or agreeing to treatments that didn’t sit right in your spirit? If you’ve ever felt dismissed, overwhelmed, or even coerced by the medical system—you’re not alone.
In this episode, I sit down with transformation coach, author, and podcaster Kristin Fitch, who knows firsthand what it’s like to face medical pressure and choose faith over fear. From standing up for her family when doctors pushed unnecessary vaccines to navigating her father’s health journey with Parkinson’s, Kristin has lived through the tension of medical coercion—and come out with a renewed passion for helping others protect their health, their families, and their faith.
We dive into the practical steps you can take to become your own health advocate:
- How to prepare for appointments so you don’t feel rushed or silenced.
- The questions you must ask before agreeing to medication or treatment.
- Why your mindset and words matter more than you think for your healing.
- Simple daily practices that build real health without overcomplicating it.
If you’ve ever felt powerless in a medical setting, this conversation will remind you that you don’t have to hand over your authority. You’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and ready to step into your role as your own best advocate—rooted in faith, guided by wisdom, and aligned with the life God designed for you.
Connect with Kristin:
Website: https://KristinFitch.com
Building a Life You Love Podcast
Email: kristin@kristinfitch.com
Instagram: https:instagram.com/kristinfitch
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
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Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
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Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
What if your body already holds a roadmap to healing—written in your eyes?
In this powerful Testimony episode, Annette Ducharme shares her 30-year journey of healing through the Natural Healing Arts, from discovering Iridology and Herbal medicine to experiencing the transformative benefits of LifeWave phototherapy patches.
As a sensitive soul and empath herself, Annette has recently dedicated her work to helping parents of highly sensitive people, while also serving as a bridge of support for Gen Z young adults.
Sensitives are often misunderstood, at work, at school and at home.
She explains how tools such as the Science of Iridology can uncover hidden imbalances, while Wholistic Nutrition, Herbs, & Photon light therapy can assist the body to heal itself , and regenerate.
From calming the nervous system, reducing anxiety and stress, to restoring energy, Annette helps us embrace Holistic healing on every level—body, mind, and spirit.
If you’ve ever felt burned out, “too sensitive,” or stuck in a medical system that doesn’t see the full picture or can’t find a solution, Annette’s story will encourage you to trust and follow your intuition, lean into natural tools, and rediscover your body’s God-given ability to heal.
Connect with Annette:
Website: theconsciouscowgirl.com
Email: annette@theconsciouscowgirl.com
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
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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 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
The world feels heavy right now—fear, anxiety, division, and constant chaos are bombarding us from every angle. In this episode, I’m addressing the stress, worry, and trauma so many of us are feeling—and sharing biblical and holistic tools to protect your mental, emotional, and physical health.
We’ll dive into:
- How fear, anger, and “doom-scrolling” affect your health, energy, and immune system
- Practical steps to release spiritual and emotional trauma from a faith-led, holistic perspective
- The lies of the enemy versus the truth of God’s Word (John 10:10)
- Why division makes us weaker—and how unity, love, and prayer are acts of spiritual strength
- The power of community, accountability, and encouragement in navigating life’s challenges
- Ways to incorporate Sabbath rest, gratitude, intentional prayer, and Scripture reflection into your daily life
I also share personal reflections from my own experiences post-9/11 and insights on how we can stand strong in faith even when the world feels chaotic. Plus, hear a powerful clip from Charlie Kirk about unplugging and taking a Sabbath as God intended.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, fear, or the weight of worldly events, this episode will remind you that God has made His home in you, and His truth can anchor your heart, mind, and body in peace and strength.
You don’t have to be defined by fear or division. Anchor yourself in God, stand strong in His truth, and step out as a light in a darkened world.
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
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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
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Have you ever felt burned out, stuck in old habits, or doubted whether you were even capable of real change? In this Testimony Thursday episode, I sit down with my long-time friend Angie Zamora to share her powerful health transformation story.
Angie has joined me for the past two years at my women’s wellness retreat in Costa Rica—and her journey is nothing short of inspiring. From battling fear, self-doubt, and poor health to finding confidence, renewed energy, and a deeper sense of faith, Angie’s story is proof that investing in yourself is never selfish—it’s necessary.
You’ll hear:
- How Angie overcame the discouragement of being told she wasn’t “healthy enough” to attend her first retreat
- The challenges she faced with detox, self-doubt, and starting over in her health
- Why small, consistent steps (like daily walks and simple food changes) became the foundation for her lasting transformation
- How community, faith, and time in nature helped her rediscover her worth and confidence
- Why every woman deserves space to rest, reset, and reconnect with God’s design for her health
If you’ve been searching for a sign that it’s time to step away from the noise and prioritize your healing—this conversation will encourage you. Angie’s testimony will remind you that you are worth the investment, and that God can use even the smallest steps to bring about big change.
✨ Ready to experience this for yourself? Learn more about my upcoming Costa Rica wellness retreat at www.susangladstein.com/retreat and how it could be the reset you’ve been praying for.
Connect with Angie:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angie.zamora.5074
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purplebird_z
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
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Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
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Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
You’ve been told that exhaustion, mood swings, and feeling “off” are just part of motherhood. But what if burnout isn’t normal—and what if the answers go deeper than another prescription or quick-fix plan?
In this episode, I’m joined by Regina Steele, certified integrative health coach, speaker, and mom of three, who turned her own health breakdown into a mission to help other moms heal. After facing postpartum depletion, adrenal dysfunction, and autoimmune diagnoses, she refused to accept that survival mode was her only option. Instead, she rebuilt her health through root-cause healing, hormone support, and nervous system regulation—and now helps other women do the same.
Together we unpack:
- The hidden red flags moms should never ignore when it comes to their health
- Why “bounce back” culture and perfectionist parenting advice are keeping women stuck
- How to start listening to your body again—and trust what it’s telling you
- Simple, natural steps to support hormones and reduce stress
- The power of community and why no mom was meant to do this alone
If you’ve ever felt dismissed, told your labs are “normal,” or pressured to just push through, this conversation will remind you: burnout isn’t normal, and healing is possible.
Connect with Regina:
👉 Website: thereginasteele.com
👉 Instagram: @thereginasteele
👉 Order her book MotherFcked*
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
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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
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
What happens when you stop making health decisions from a place of fear and start following God’s leading instead?
In this powerful Testimony Thursday episode, Renee Swasey—wife, mom, natural health practitioner, and author of Refined for Revival—shares her journey through infertility, thyroid struggles, and an emergency gallbladder surgery. From balancing her hormones naturally to conceiving after years of trying, to standing firm against fear-based medical pressure, Renee’s story is a faith-filled reminder that God’s blueprint for healing is always best.
We talk about:
- How prayer and natural health restored her fertility after years of infertility
- Why she turned down thyroid radiation and found a better way
- The moment she knew God was guiding her through an emergency surgery
- Why your words and thoughts impact your physical health more than you realize
- Practical steps to strengthen your faith when facing health challenges
If you’ve ever felt pushed toward medical decisions that didn’t sit right in your spirit, or you’re searching for a way to partner with God in your healing, this conversation will equip and encourage you to trust the Great Physician above all.
Connect with Renee:
Website: refinedforrevival.com
Book: Refined for Revival: Your Purpose in God’s Plan
Health Consulting/Coaching Website: revivalhealthlife.com
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
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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 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Are you exhausted from holding it all together—career, family, responsibilities—yet inside you feel anxious, burnt out, and running on empty? You’re not alone.
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sarah Ariaudo, the Stress & Anxiety Reset Coach, to talk about the hidden toll chronic stress takes on women’s health—and how to finally reset it instead of just managing it. After 20 years in oncology, Sarah experienced her own health collapse, losing her cycle, battling gut issues, and cycling through endless protocols with no answers. When she discovered that chronic stress was at the root of it all, her entire life and career shifted.
We also dive into Sarah’s journey with breast implant illness, how subtle but persistent symptoms signaled something deeper, and why learning to listen to her body literally saved her life.
If you’ve ever felt like busyness is your badge of honor, or that burnout is just part of being a “high achiever,” this conversation will encourage you with practical tools and powerful perspective shifts.
Connect with Sarah:
Website: breathewithsarah.com
Instagram: @sarahariaudo
Facebook: facebook.com/sarahariaudo
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahariaudo
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