Serenity and Fire with Krista
Welcome to Serenity and Fire. The podcast where wellness meets grit. I'm your host, Krista Guagenti, founder of Panacea Luxury Spa Boutique. Join me as we dive into the intriguing world of bio-hacking, clean living, cutting-edge spa treatments and the hustle, grind and grit of entrepreneurship. From my personal battles with weight-loss and infertility, to a 30-year struggle to create and launch my dream business, to building a sanctuary for those touched by cancer — I'm here to share real talk, inspire big dreams and spark a passion for holistic living inside each and every one of you.
Podcasting since 2025 • 33 episodes
Serenity and Fire with Krista
Latest Episodes
I Spent 30 Years Chasing One Dream: A Conversation with Keri Croft
For 30 years, I carried one dream quietly with me.It didn’t arrive all at once. It wasn’t linear. And there were many moments I was told no, redirected, or convinced it might never happen.In this special episode of Serenity an...
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Sweeteners Made Simple: What Helps, What Hurts & What to Choose Instead
Sweeteners are one of the most confusing, and misleading, parts of nutrition.In the third episode of this Sugar Series, I’m breaking down what actually happens in your body when you consume sugar, fruit, juice, honey, maple syrup, coconu...
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Why Sugar Makes You Hungrier: Ghrelin, Leptin, Insulin & the Metabolic Trap
If you’ve ever wondered why sugar seems to make you hungrier instead of full—why cravings hit hard even after you’ve eaten—this episode is going to change how you understand your body.In this episode, Krista breaks down the horm...
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Sugar & Metabolism 101: How Glucose, Insulin, Snacking, and Fasting Affect Your Health
Welcome back to Serenity and Fire. Today, we’re kicking off a transformational new series all about sugar—what it is, how it works in your body, and why so many of us feel confused, overwhelmed, or outright frustrated by our relationsh...
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Whiskey to Wellness, Part 2: Leadership Lessons, Motherhood Guilt & the Real Talk Women Need
In Part Two of my conversation with Panacea’s Director of Operations, Jennifer York, we’re going even deeper into what it really looks like to lead with both grit and grace—while raising twin four-year-old girls and helping run a fast-...
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