In one of her most personal episodes yet, Functional Nutrition Practitioner Kristie Lengel dives deep into Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) — a condition that played a massive role in her chronic illness journey long before it became widely recognized.

Kristie shares how her symptoms began in 2016, years before MCAS had an ICD-10 code or mainstream awareness. Despite “normal” labs, mast cell–targeted treatment was one of the biggest turning points in her healing. Once she realized MCAS was a syndrome—a reaction, not the root—she kept digging until she uncovered the triggers driving her body into overactivation.

🔍 This episode blends storytelling, scientific research, and practical guidance, including:

• The history of MCAS as a diagnosis and how it only recently gained scientific attention
• Why so many people with MCAS have “normal” test results
• The symptoms that point toward mast cell activation—even when labs don’t
• The link between MCAS, chronic infections, mold exposure, long COVID, and nervous system dysregulation
•  Pharmaceutical treatment options (H1s, H2s, mast cell stabilizers)
 • Natural supports including diet, flavonoids, nervous system tools, and environmental changes
• How to talk to your provider about testing (and why timing matters)

MCAS can make everyday life unpredictable and overwhelming—but understanding how mast cells behave, what triggers them, and how to calm them is an empowering first step.

If you’ve been brushed off, gaslit, or told “your labs are normal,” this episode is your validation and your roadmap.

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In this episode, Kristie chats with Cory from ProShine Professional Cleaning about one of the most overlooked factors in chronic illness—environmental exposure to hidden mold.

They discuss how humidity in the Lowcountry makes HVAC systems a breeding ground for mold, why indoor air quality matters more than most people realize, and how professional duct cleaning can make a world of difference in your healing journey.

Plus, they tease an exciting Instagram giveaway coming this December, where one lucky listener will win a free professional duct cleaning from ProShine!

If you’re healing from mold illness, fatigue, or chronic inflammation, this episode will help you connect the dots between your home and your health.

✨ Follow along for the upcoming giveaway:

• @balance.workout.app
• @proshineprofessionalcleaning

💡 Learn more about the Balance App → https://balanceworkoutapp.com

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.

What if balance isn’t about doing everything perfectly—but learning when to pause?

In this empowering episode, Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Balance App founder Kristie Lengel shares what true balance looks like beyond the all-or-nothing mindset. After years of navigating chronic illness, burnout, and healing, Kristie has learned that real wellness isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about attuning to your body, regulating your nervous system, and practicing grace.

You’ll learn:

• Why the “perfect wellness” mindset keeps so many of us stuck
• How to rebuild trust with your body after burnout or illness
• How the all-new Balance App supports real-life bodies through gentle movement, functional nutrition, and nervous system tools

✨ The Balance App launches November 16th — join the waitlist and become a Founding Member at https://balanceworkoutapp.com

Balance isn’t a destination—it’s a practice. And when you start listening to your body with compassion, everything changes!

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health or wellness routine.

Start feeling better today — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.

If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, hair loss, or feeling cold all the time — but your doctor keeps saying your labs look “normal,” this episode is for you.

In this listener-favorite rerun, Functional Nutrition Practitioner Kristie Lengel dives into the overlooked world of thyroid testing and explains why so many women are being misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed.

You’ll learn:

• Why standard thyroid panels often miss key markers
• The full thyroid panel you should be requesting
• How to advocate for proper testing and follow-up care
• Steps to support thyroid health naturally through lifestyle and nutrition

Kristie also shares practical ways to speak up for your health and get the complete picture of what’s really happening with your hormones.

Don’t let unexplained symptoms go unchecked—empower yourself with the knowledge to take back control of your thyroid and your energy.

💡 Learn more:

🌿 Explore the Balance App for healing-focused fitness and functional health tools → https://balanceworkoutapp.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health or wellness routine.

Start feeling better today — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.

What happens when chronic illness changes everything — your health, your marriage, your finances, and your future dreams?

In this deeply personal episode, Kristie (Lengel)  and Frank Calise share their honest and emotional story of navigating invisible illness, medical gaslighting, and years of searching for answers. They reveal the challenges, heartbreak, and helplessness that came with living through chronic illness as a couple — and the unexpected strength, resilience, and hope that grew from it.

You’ll hear:

• The frustration of being dismissed by the medical system
• The emotional and financial toll of chronic illness on a relationship
• How they stayed connected through the hardest seasons
• Why their shared experience inspired the creation of the Balance App — a platform built for those living with chronic illness, fatigue, and inflammation

✨ This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or stuck in survival mode. It’s a reminder that even in the darkest seasons, healing and purpose are possible.

💡 Learn more & join the Balance community:

• 🌿 Explore the new Balance App → https://balanceworkoutapp.com
•  📸 Follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/balance.workout.app

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health or wellness routine.

Start feeling better today — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.

This week, we’re revisiting one of the most loved episodes from the Balance Banter vault!

If you or your child struggles with ADD or ADHD symptoms, you’ve probably heard about medication—but what about nutritional interventions that support the brain and nervous system from the inside out?

In this episode, Functional Nutrition Practitioner Kristie Lengel explores powerful (but practical!) dietary strategies that can help improve focus, attention, and mood:

• Why going gluten-free may reduce neurological inflammation
• The role of artificial food dyes like Red Dye 40 in behavior and attention
• How blood sugar regulation supports stable energy and cognition
• Holistic tools that can complement medication or work on their own
• A favorite wearable: the Stelo CGM to track glucose in real time

Whether you're navigating this for yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode delivers real, doable strategies to help you feel more balanced—naturally.

🔗 Mentioned in this episode: Stelo Continuous Glucose Monitor
👉🏼 https://www.stelo.com/en-us

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right and still feel exhausted, dizzy, or ungrounded?

In this episode, Functional Nutrition Practitioner Kristie Lengel shares the eye-opening story of how her debilitating POTS symptoms disappeared every time she traveled to Europe—and what she discovered about trace minerals that changed everything.

You’ll learn:

• What trace minerals are and why your body needs them
• Why sodium alone isn’t enough to regulate hydration or support energy
• How soil depletion, filtered water, and modern diets are leaving us overfed but undernourished
• Signs you might be deficient in trace minerals
• Simple, affordable ways to replenish them daily

🎯 Want to try the trace minerals Kristie uses? ==> Concentrace Minerals

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement routine.

Start feeling better today — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.

Cortisol has become a buzzword—but how much do you really know about it?

In this clear and empowering episode, Functional Nutrition Practitioner Kristie Lengel breaks down what cortisol is, why it matters, and how to tell if your rhythm is out of balance. You’ll learn:

• What cortisol does in the body
• Why DHEA is critical for hormone health
• What a healthy cortisol pattern should look like
• What disrupts that pattern (hint: it’s not just stress)
• Common symptoms of dysregulation
• 5 simple, inexpensive things you can do to start supporting cortisol today

Whether you’re dealing with autoimmunity, hormone imbalances, or mystery symptoms—this episode gives you the why behind your fatigue and the how to start healing.

 🎯 Want more tools like this?

 Get on the waitlist for the all-new Balance App, designed specifically for those navigating chronic illness, flares, fatigue, and burnout ==> Coming Fall 2025!

Start feeling better today — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.

In this heartfelt follow-up to her personal health story, host Kristie Lengel—Board Certified Integrative & Functional Nutrition Practitioner and founder of the Balance App—shares the next chapter: how her healing journey inspired the complete rebrand of the Balance App, coming Fall 2025.

This is not just a fitness app—it’s a symptom-sensitive wellness hub for those navigating chronic illness, autoimmunity, POTS, MCAS, mold exposure, hormone issues, fatigue, and more. Kristie explains how her background in exercise physiology helped her continue moving even on her worst days—and how most people don’t have access to that kind of personalized, safe guidance.

Inside the new app, you'll find:

• Anti-inflammatory workouts for flare days, good days, and everything in between
• Nervous system regulation tools like yoga, breathwork, and meditations
• A gentle, empowering Balance Tracker for foundational daily habits
• Anti-inflammatory recipes that support healing without overwhelm
• A private, supportive community that gets it

🎯 Ready to feel seen, supported, and empowered in your healing journey?

👉🏼 Join the waitlist and unlock an exclusive Founding Member Offer at: https://balanceworkoutapp.com/

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.

Start feeling better today — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.

In this deeply personal episode, host Kristie Lengel—Board Certified Integrative & Functional Nutrition Practitioner and founder of the Balance App—shares her full chronic illness story for the first time.

What began as a mysterious rash on Christmas Day in 2016 spiraled into years of debilitating symptoms, medical gaslighting, and unanswered questions. From MCAS, POTS, mold illness, and Lyme to navigating daily food reactions and nervous system chaos, Kristie walks you through the health unraveling that changed everything.

You’ll hear how she became her own advocate, uncovered root causes, and eventually found a path to healing—one that inspired her to help others do the same through functional nutrition and the Balance App.

This episode is for anyone living with:

• Autoimmunity or hormone imbalance
• Food sensitivities and histamine reactions
• Unexplained fatigue, brain fog, or chronic pain
• Feeling dismissed or stuck with “normal” labs but persistent symptoms

✨ You are not alone. You are not broken. There is a path forward.

🎯 Want to work with Kristie?

Schedule a free consultation to explore root-cause healing strategies tailored to your story. Link in show notes.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.

Start feeling better today — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.

This listener favorite is back! In this quick and powerful rerun, Kristie shares 5 practical sleep strategies every busy woman can use to feel more rested and energized — without overhauling her entire routine!

You’ll learn:

• Why sleep timing matters more than sleep quantity
• How morning light and nighttime habits affect your rhythm
• The role of magnesium in deeper, better sleep

Originally aired in June 2024, this episode is a must-listen reset for your body and mind.

🎧 Hit play and make rest your superpower!

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.

If you’ve been stuck in survival mode, living on edge, or feeling like your nervous system is constantly in overdrive — this episode is your exhale.

In this powerful conversation, Kristie sits down with yoga and meditation instructor Kerry, who specializes in simple, approachable nervous system regulation practices that help women feel calm, grounded, and connected again.

You’ll learn:

• What it actually means to regulate your nervous system
• How to recognize when your body is stuck in fight-or-flight (even if you’re still functioning)
• Practical breathwork, grounding, and movement tools you can use daily
• Why nervous system care is essential for long-term healing and resilience
• How Kerry personally stays anchored through the chaos of life

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve been feeling anxious, exhausted, or “off” — and you’re ready to feel more like you again.

🎧 Press play, grab a cozy seat, and breathe a little deeper. You’re safe here.

✨ Mentioned in This Episode:

• Kerry’s Website ➡️ https://www.kerrychardonnay.com/
• Kerry's Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/kerrychardonnay_yoga/
• Free 15-minute consult with Kristie ➡️ https://l.bttr.to/JOr9T
• Balance App ➡️ https://balanceworkoutapp.com/download/

Start feeling better today — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
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Let’s be real — most of us don’t have time to stand in a grocery aisle decoding every number on a nutrition label. But that doesn’t mean we should ignore them altogether! 

In this episode of Balance Banter, Kristie shares a simple, no-stress method for reading nutrition labels so you can make healthier decisions in seconds — not minutes.

You’ll learn:

• Why the healthiest foods often have no label at all
• What “shopping the outside aisles” of the store really means
• Why ingredients matter more than calories — and what to watch for
• The two label red flags you should always avoid
• Why protein + fiber matter more than you think
• The top 3 nutrition apps to help you scan smarter and faster

This episode is packed with real-talk strategies to help you shop smarter, eat better, and ditch the food label confusion for good — no tracking, no perfection, just practical guidance for your busy life.

✨ Mentioned in This Episode:

• Yuka App
• Fooducate
• EWG’s Healthy Living App
• Free 15-minute consult with Kristie

🎧 Tune in and start flipping labels with confidence — your body will thank you!

Start feeling better today — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.

If you’ve ever tried a 12-step morning routine that collapsed by day three — welcome to the club!  The truth is, when routines are too long or unrealistic, they just don’t stick. 👎🏻

In this episode of Balance Banter, Kristie is keeping it refreshingly simple by breaking down 3 morning habits and 3 evening rituals that actually fit your real life — and support your nervous system, energy, digestion, and sleep.

You’ll learn:

• The best time to wake up (and why it matters)
• The first thing you should drink before brushing your teeth
• How to use gratitude to shift your mindset in 60 seconds
• A nighttime phone rule that will seriously improve your sleep
• What Kristie does after 8pm to prep her brain for rest
• The one bedtime rule your body actually craves

This episode is a must-listen if you’re craving more structure, better rest, or just want to stop “starting over” every week. It’s practical, real-life wellness — minus the perfection pressure.

✨ Mentioned in This Episode:

• Free 15-minute consult with Kristie ➡️ https://l.bttr.to/JOr9T
• Balance App: Movement, Mindset & Habits ➡️ https://balanceworkoutapp.com/ 

🎧 Hit play and simplify your routines for good!

Start feeling better today — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.

In today’s powerful episode of Balance Banter, I’m sitting down with one of my incredible clients, Kara — a working mom of three, devoted wife, and beautiful example of what it looks like to truly embrace a Balanced mindset.

Kara shares her honest, inspiring journey from living in a cycle of burnout and all-or-nothing thinking… to finding peace, consistency, and confidence in her wellness routine. Through small mindset shifts and sustainable habits, she’s created a lifestyle that supports her health, her faith, and her family — without restriction or extremes.

In our conversation, we talk about:

• What held her back before starting this journey
• How her mindset around food, workouts, and “progress” has evolved
• The role her faith has played in grounding her throughout the process
• What balance actually looks like in her everyday life
• Her best advice for women who feel stuck or overwhelmed

If you’ve been feeling like balance just isn’t possible for you, Kara’s story is proof that it is — and that small changes, made consistently, can create incredible transformation!

🎧 Hit play for a conversation that’s real, refreshing, and full of wisdom!

Start feeling better today — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial!
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.

Want to improve your digestion, reduce bloat, and support your gut... but barely have time to eat, let alone cook? 😫

In this episode of Balance Banter, Kristie shares 4 of her favorite gut-friendly foods that take zero effort to prep and are easy to sneak into your everyday meals.

You’ll learn:

• Why collagen powder is your new gut-healing BFF
• The perfect swap for that jittery afternoon coffee
• How chia seeds can help you hit your fiber goals (and curb sweet cravings)
• A super simple way to get probiotic-rich foods onto your plate daily

This episode is short, practical, and packed with easy tips to get your gut health moving in the right direction — even if your schedule is chaos! 🌀

✨ Mentioned in This Episode:

• Free 15-minute consultation with Kristie ➡️ https://l.bttr.to/JOr9T
• Balance App: Functional Fitness + Lifestyle Support for Busy Women ➡️ https://balanceworkoutapp.com/download/

Tap play, grab your coffee (or bone broth 😉), and let’s get your gut feeling good again!

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.

Are you secretly burning out... but still managing to get everything done? 😵‍💫 If you’re constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, and feeling “off,” yet still pushing through your day-to-day responsibilities, this episode is for you!

In today’s Balance Banter episode, Kristie opens up about her personal journey with high-functioning burnout — and how ignoring the early signs led to serious health struggles like mold toxicity and Lyme disease.

You’ll learn:

• The 11 sneaky signs your body is sending you that it’s under immense pressure
• Why "just keep pushing" is the most dangerous advice you can follow
• How chronic stress destroys your immune system, detox pathways, and long-term health
• Three simple steps you can start TODAY to begin reversing burnout naturally (no overwhelm, no extra to-do list!)

If you're tired but wired, running on caffeine, or just feeling "off" no matter how hard you try — you are not alone!

This episode will help you recognize the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs that your body needs support — before burnout turns into something bigger.

✨ Mentioned in This Episode:

• Free 15-minute consultation with Kristie ➡️ https://balanceworkoutapp.com/nutrition/
• Balance App: Workouts + Nutrition for Busy Women ➡️ https://balanceworkoutapp.com/

🎧 Hit play, take a deep breath, and know that slowing down isn’t weakness — it’s the first step to real, lasting health.

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Menopause comes with a lot of changes—hello hot flashes, mood swings, and that dreaded belly “pooch.” 😖

But you don’t have to just accept those symptoms as your new normal. In this episode of Balance Banter, Certified Functional Nutritionist and Exercise Physiologist Kristie Lengel shares how incorporating the right types of exercise can significantly reduce common menopause symptoms!

Discover how strength training, low-impact cardio, and mindful movement can help balance your hormones, support metabolism, relieve stress, and help you feel strong and confident through every stage of menopause. Whether you’re perimenopausal, postmenopausal, or in the thick of it, this episode will give you the tools to feel your best from the inside out!

🎧 Tune in to learn how to take charge of your body and mind during menopause—naturally.

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Feeling stuck with fatigue, bloating, brain fog, hormone imbalances, or weight gain—despite clean eating and regular workouts? You’re not alone!

In this episode of Balance Banter, Functional Nutritionist Kristie Lengel reveals the 5 most common root causes of chronic symptoms and disease: chronic stress, toxin overload, hidden food sensitivities, gut infections, and nutrient deficiencies.

Discover how these underlying imbalances often go undiagnosed by conventional medicine—and how addressing them holistically can help you finally feel strong, energized, and symptom-free.

Kristie also shares real-life examples, actionable tips, and how Functional Nutrition identifies these triggers to guide your healing journey.

🎧 Tune in to uncover what’s really holding your body back—and how to take the first step toward root-cause healing!

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Struggling with low energy, poor sleep, or constant stress? 😫

In this episode of Balance Banter, Kristie Lengel shares the 5 life-changing habits that transformed her mental and physical well-being—just in time for her 36th birthday! From reducing caffeine and unplugging from social media to improving sleep routines and taking mindful walks, these small but powerful habits can help you feel more energized, focused, and balanced.

Tune in to discover how simple daily shifts can create massive positive change in your life! 🙌🏼

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Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of extreme dieting, food fear, or guilt around what you eat? In this episode of Balance Banter, Kristie opens up about her personal battle with chronic illness and how it led to an unhealthy relationship with food.

After years of restrictive diets, elimination plans, and fear-based eating, she discovered that true healing wasn’t about cutting out more foods—it was about adding the right nutrients and shifting her mindset. Learn how she’s rebuilding her approach to nutrition by focusing on nourishment over restriction and how you can do the same.

Whether you’re dealing with food sensitivities, diet culture burnout, or emotional eating, this episode will empower you to create a balanced, sustainable relationship with food. Tune in now! 🖤

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Staying on track with healthy eating doesn’t have to be overwhelming! In this episode of Balance Banter, Kristie shares 8 practical nutrition tips designed for busy schedules! 🥦

Learn how to:

• Plan easy meals
• Use smart grocery shopping strategies
• Prep ahead with batch cooking
• Keep healthy snacks on hand

So, you can make balanced choices without the stress. Whether you’re juggling work, family, or a packed calendar, these tips will help you eat well and feel great without spending hours in the kitchen. Tune in now and start simplifying your nutrition routine today! 🛒

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What if reaching your goals didn’t feel like a chore? 🤔

 In this episode of Balance Banter, Kristie introduces the concept of ‘gamifying’ your goals—turning everyday tasks into a fun and motivating challenge! Discover why small, realistic milestones work better than massive, overwhelming goals, and how creating enjoyable incentives can keep you on track. Whether you're working on fitness, nutrition, or personal development, this mindset shift will help you stay consistent, engaged, and excited about progress. Tune in to learn how to trick your brain into success and start making your goals feel easier today! 💪🏼

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Is too much cardio holding you back from your weight loss goals? In this episode of Balance Banter, Kristie Lengel breaks down why excessive cardio might be doing more harm than good and how it can lead to elevated cortisol levels, increased belly fat, and slowed metabolism.

Discover why strength training is the game-changing exercise your body needs to burn fat, build lean muscle, and improve your overall health. Kristie shares practical tips for balancing cardio with strength training, managing stress, and building a workout routine that actually supports your weight loss and wellness goals. Tune in to learn how to work smarter, not harder, and make 2025 your strongest year yet! 💪🏼

Research References:

• Hackney, A. C. (2006). Stress and the endocrine system in athletes: The role of cortisol. International Journal of Sports Medicine.
• Davidson, L. E., Hudson, R., Kilpatrick, K., et al. (2009). Effects of exercise modality on insulin resistance and functional limitation in older adults. Archives of Internal Medicine.

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Are your New Year’s resolutions setting you up for success or failure? In this episode of Balance Banter, Kristie Lengel breaks down the importance of setting SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound—for your fitness, nutrition, and wellness journey in 2025! 🎯

Discover why vague goals like 'I want to lose weight' or 'I want to eat less sugar' often fall short and learn how to reframe them into actionable steps you can actually achieve. 💪🏼

Tune in for practical strategies to set goals that stick and make 2025 your most balanced and successful year yet! 

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