Faith Over Pharma | Holistic Health, Fertility, Hormones & Natural Healing

58. Testimony | Overcoming Chronic Lyme Through Faith & Light with Teresa Philips

In this powerful Testimony Thursday episode, Teresa Philips opens up about her long battle with chronic Lyme disease, a series of traumatic accidents, and the emotional toll of being dismissed by doctors. From being unable to lift her head off the pillow to feeling better at 62 than she did in her 40s, her story is one of grit, grace, and God's unexpected provision.

You’ll hear:
– What chronic Lyme really feels like—and why it’s often misunderstood
– How Teresa went from skeptical to sold after trying phototherapy
– The moment she cried out to God and received clear direction
– Why she believes mindset and self-worth are key to healing
– A hope-filled message for anyone battling invisible illness or chronic pain

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt dismissed, discouraged, or done. Healing is possible—and Teresa’s story proves it.

Connect with Teresa:

Liveyounger.com/TeresaPhilips

Lifewave.com/TeresaPhilips

Rejuvenatingfitness@gmail.com

Facebook: @rejuvenatingfitness

Facebook: @ShineOnHealthandWealth

Instagram: @rejuvenatingfitnes

 

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

 

57. Tired, Bloated & Off? Start Healing Hormones Naturally with Amanda Walstrom

If you’re constantly exhausted, inflamed, or just feel like your body isn’t working the way it used to—even when your labs say everything’s “normal”—this episode is for you.

Former combat pilot and now wellness entrepreneur Amanda Walstrom shares her raw, honest journey from hormone chaos, brain fog, and burnout… to vibrant energy, balanced cycles, and total transformation. No more chasing prescriptions or surviving on caffeine—just simple, natural tools that work with the body, not against it.

In this conversation, we cover:

• Why you might still feel awful even when your labs are “in range”
• How inflammation and hormone imbalances are often overlooked
• The powerful connection between stem cells, phototherapy, and hormone health
• Amanda’s 30-day transformation using phototherapy patches (without changing her workouts or diet)
• The mindset shift every woman needs to reclaim energy, balance, and joy—naturally and biblically

If you’ve been dismissed, told your labs are fine, or feel like you’re doing all the “right” things and still struggling… this episode is your permission slip to stop settling.

Connect with Amanda:

Facebook: @AmandaRoseWalstrom
Instagram: @AmandaRoseWalstrom

Email: yes@maxperformyourlife.com

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

 

56. Testimony | Faith-Led Breast Cancer Healing with Beverly Lewis

What happens when you're told you have breast cancer—but your first response is peace, not panic?

In this powerful Testimony Thursday episode, Beverly Lewis shares how she chose a faith-led path to healing after her breast cancer diagnosis. Instead of rushing into surgery and standard treatments, Beverly pressed pause, asked hard questions, and sought God’s direction every step of the way.

From saying no to a mastectomy… to building a support team aligned with her values… to discovering alternative therapies like phototherapy and detox—Beverly’s story will challenge everything you think you know about cancer, healing, and what it means to trust God with your health.

Whether you’ve walked through a diagnosis or know someone who has, this episode is a reminder: God still heals. And you don’t have to choose fear just because the system tells you to.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why Beverly said no to the standard of care—and what she did instead
• The power of building a faith-filled support team
• How God confirmed her healing path every step of the way
• The importance of baby steps, detox, and listening to your body
• Why your healing isn’t about being perfect—it’s about participating with God

Connect with Beverly:

BeverlySpeaks.com

SlingshotSuccess.com

Listen to The High Road to Leadership podcast

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverlydrulewis/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeverlyLewisSpeaks/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beverlyspeaks/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeverlyLewis32405/

 

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

 

55. What Trusting God Taught Me About Healing

What Happens When You Say Yes to God’s Plan—Even When It’s Not Yours?

If you're exhausted by chronic fatigue, unexplained symptoms, hormone imbalances, or just feeling dismissed by every doctor you see—this episode is for you.

In this 1-year anniversary episode of this podcast, I’m sharing the real story behind how this show came to be, what led me to rebrand (twice!), and how saying yes to God through unexpected pregnancy, miscarriage, military retirement, and spiritual awakening shaped everything that followed.

Whether you're struggling with autoimmune flare-ups, infertility, anxiety, or burnout, this episode is your reminder that healing is possible—and it starts at the root.

💥 If you’ve ever:
• Been told your labs are “normal” but you don’t feel normal
• Felt like the medical system keeps missing the real issue
• Wondered if God still heals in a world full of prescriptions and protocols

…then Faith Over Pharma is the place for you.

You’ll walk away from this episode with:
✔️ A deeper understanding of how faith, holistic health, and radical obedience can rewrite your healing journey
✔️ Hope for what’s possible—even after trauma, loss, or chronic illness
✔️ Clarity on what to expect as the podcast expands beyond fertility to whole-body, faith-led healing

 

GIVEAWAY DEETS!
To celebrate 1 year of podcasting (and my 45th birthday), I’m giving away 3 incredible prizes to support your natural healing journey:

🌿 A FREE 1:1 Healing Strategy Session
🎓 A full scholarship to The Rooted Reset, my brand-new holistic health program launching in September
📦 A Curated Wellness Essentials Bundle with my favorite holistic tools

Here’s how to enter:

1. Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts
2. Screenshot it
3. Tag @coachsusangladstein on Instagram
4. Use the hashtag #faithoverpharma

📅 Winners will be announced August 15 on Instagram!

 

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

 

Trailer | Faith Over Pharma: A New Way to Heal

Ever feel like the deeper you search for healing, the more you're handed prescriptions, protocols, and “normal labs”—but never real answers?

Faith Over Pharma is a Christian wellness podcast for truth-seekers, critical thinkers, and health-conscious believers who are tired of managing symptoms and ready to heal at the root.

Hosted by Susan Gladstein, a Jesus-loving holistic health practitioner and homeschooling mama, this show exposes the flaws in our pharmaceutical-driven healthcare model—and points you back to God’s design for healing.

In this podcast, you’ll discover:

• Why your symptoms are messengers—not mistakes

• What the system overlooks (and why it’s not your fault)

• How to stop outsourcing your health and take it back

• The power of root-cause healing, biblical wisdom, and real testimonies

If you’re done chasing diagnoses, dismissive doctors, and surface-level solutions—this is your space.

Each week, Susan brings faith-based health strategies, real healing stories, and bold conversations that help you question the narrative and reclaim your peace, energy, and clarity—God’s way.

👉 Subscribe now and join the movement.
It’s time to flip the script… and heal the way God designed.

🔗 More tools + truth at: faithoverpharma.org

54. Beyond IVF: What’s Blocking Your Fertility and How to Fix It with Gabriela Rosa

If you've been told “everything looks normal” but you're still not pregnant—this episode is for you.

I’m joined by world-renowned fertility specialist and Harvard-awarded scholar Gabriela Rosa, founder of The Rosa Institute and creator of the F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method®. Gabriela has helped over 140,000 couples across 110+ countries—and today, she’s breaking down the real reasons couples still struggle to conceive, even after IVF, "normal" labs, and endless supplements.

We’re talking about the most overlooked root causes of infertility, the problem with unexplained diagnoses, and why IVF isn’t always the best next step. Gabriela doesn’t hold back—this conversation will shift the way you view your fertility journey and empower you to take charge of your healing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why “everything looks normal” often means “we didn’t look deep enough”
• The four tests most doctors rely on—and what they miss
• How hidden root causes can delay conception even after IVF
• The truth about egg and sperm development cycles (spoiler: it’s longer than 90 days)
• What to do when you feel like you’ve tried everything
• Why lifestyle, exposures, and timing matter more than we’re told

Connect with Gabriela Rosa:
📘 Grab her book Fertility Breakthrough or explore her programs at fertilitybreakthrough.com
🎧 Listen to her podcast: TalkSex with Gabriela Rosa

 

💥 Don’t Miss This:
This podcast is getting a brand-new name, mission, and bold new direction on July 29—the same day it turns ONE (and my birthday!).

We’re expanding the conversation beyond fertility into faith-led, whole-body healing—and I’m kicking it off with a powerful rebrand and an exciting giveaway.

Be the first to know when it drops:
📬 Subscribe on Substack → susangladstein.substack.com
📲 Follow me on Instagram → @coachsusangladstein

And if you’re curious about how phototherapy can support hormone balance, energy, and healing—let’s talk.
📆 Book a free consult at www.susangladstein.com/phototherapy

53. What a Functional Health Coach Can Do That Your Doctor Won’t

Still getting “normal” blood work—but you don’t feel normal?
Struggling with hormone imbalance, low energy, thyroid issues, or irregular cycles—but your doctor keeps telling you everything looks fine?

In this episode, we dive into why so many women feel dismissed, overlooked, and unheard in conventional medicine—and how working with a functional health coach can completely shift your healing journey.

You’ll hear real-life stories of women dealing with fatigue, hair loss, mood swings, gut problems, or infertility—who were told to just take birth control, stay on thyroid meds, or wait things out.
We explore why those options often fail—and what it really takes to get to the root cause of what’s going on in your body.

As a faith-based holistic health coach, I’ll walk you through my unique approach to healing that blends functional lab analysis, nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset—plus one of my favorite drug-free tools: phototherapy. I’ll share how these light-activated patches are helping my clients balance hormones, reduce inflammation, boost energy, and feel like themselves again—often faster than years of conventional treatment ever did.

🎯 You’ll learn:

• Why your symptoms are real, even when your labs look “normal”
• The difference between managing symptoms and healing systems
• How to naturally support your thyroid, blood sugar, and hormones
• What phototherapy is—and how it supports whole-body healing
• 5 practical ways to advocate for yourself and take back control of your health

💥 Don’t Miss This:
This podcast is getting a brand-new name, mission, and bold new direction on July 29—the same day it turns ONE (and my birthday!).

We’re expanding the conversation beyond fertility into faith-led, whole-body healing—and I’m kicking it off with a powerful rebrand and an exciting giveaway.

Be the first to know when it drops:
📬 Subscribe on Substack → susangladstein.substack.com
📲 Follow me on Instagram → @coachsusangladstein

If you’re ready to stop guessing and finally feel seen in your healing journey, this episode is for you.

And if you’re curious about how LifeWave phototherapy patches can support hormone balance, energy, and healing—let’s talk.
📆 Book a free consult at www.susangladstein.com/phototherapy

52. The Best (and Worst) Foods for Egg and Sperm Quality with Allison Schaaf

Struggling with what to eat while trying to conceive?
In this episode, I’m joined by chef and registered dietitian Allison Schaaf to talk about the best foods for egg quality and sperm health—plus the worst ones that could be hurting your fertility without you realizing it.

We dive into practical, real-food strategies to support hormone balance, ovulation, and overall reproductive health—without the stress or perfectionism. Whether you're navigating PCOS, low sperm motility, or just trying to improve your fertility naturally, this episode will help you feel more confident about what’s on your plate.

You’ll learn how to simplify meal prep, avoid common food mistakes when TTC, and nourish your body in a way that supports conception (without obsessing over kale or spending hours in the kitchen).

Perfect for couples TTC after vasectomy reversal, dealing with hormone imbalance, or wanting to boost egg and sperm quality naturally.

XO,
Susan

Thanks for listening!
If you loved this episode, please hit subscribe, leave a review (seriously, I read every single one!), and share it with someone who might need some inspiration.

Connect with Allison:

Listen to the Meal Prep Monday podcast

Connect on Instagram: @prepdish
Try Prep Dish for FREE: http://www.prepdish.com/susan

Let’s Stay Connected

Ready to explore drug-free support for hormones, energy, sleep, or pain?
📆 Book your free phototherapy consult: www.susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Want to go deeper into faith-led wellness and healing?
📬 Subscribe to my Substack: susangladstein.substack.com

Follow along on Instagram: @coachsusangladstein