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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.
Episodes
58 episodes
Shrinking the Noise: A Real Conversation on GLP-1s
GLP-1 medications are everywhere, and for people who have fought their weight for decades, the results can feel like someone finally turned down the volume on cravings and “food noise.” I’m Krista Guidenti, and I’m equal parts fascinated and ca...
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Peptides Unpacked: What Peptides Are Actually Doing in Your Body
If you've ever heard the word "peptides" and thought… "Is that just another wellness buzzword?" — this episode is for you.In this week's Serenity and Fire episode, I'm breaking down what peptides actually are, why they're showing up everywh...
Hormone Therapy & Cancer Risk: The WHI, Breast Cancer, Testosterone & What We Have Learned
Do hormones cause cancer? What did the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) actually show? Does hormone replacement therapy increase breast cancer risk? And what about testosterone therapy in men?In this episode of Serenity & Fire
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Bioidentical Vs Synthetic — Does It Really Matter?
If you're considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT), you've probably heard conflicting advice about bioidentical hormones versus synthetic hormones. Are bioidentical hormones safer? Do synthetic hormones still work? Does the di...
Why You Feel Off: The Hidden Hormone Connection That Has You Not Feeling Like Yourself Anymore.
Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, unmotivated, or like you've simply lost the version of yourself you used to know?You're not alone.Many people assume fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, brain fog, poor sleep, low libido...
Creatine: The Brain and Body Booster
Creatine has a branding problem. And it's time we talk about it.Despite being one of the most researched supplements out there, creatine is still largely seen as a "gym bro" thing — and most women have never been told it might actually b...
The Missing Biohack: Why Your Nervous System Can't Recover.
You can do everything “right” and still feel completely exhausted.The supplements. The workouts. The clean eating. The sleep tracking.And yet… you still wake up tired, overstimulated, and running on fumes.In this episode, we...
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Building Something You Love w/ My Friend, Keri Croft.
Sometimes letting go of something is the most strategic thing you can do.In this episode, Krista opens up about the decision to close her lash and brow studio — what looked good on paper, what changed behind the scenes, and the emotional...
Letting Go to Grow: Embracing the End of a Business Journey.
Sometimes the hardest business decisions… are the right ones.In this episode, Krista shares the story behind closing her Deka Lash franchise — a decision that, from the outside, might look like failure, but from the inside was about clar...
The Real Cost of a Bad Hire (And How to Avoid It)
One bad hire doesn’t just cost you money…it costs you momentum, culture, and trust.If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly cleaning up, overcompensating, or questioning your instincts after bringing someone onto your team — this episo...
The Art of Networking: How to Build Lasting Business Relationships.
Networking has a reputation for being fake, awkward, and exhausting.But what if that’s not actually true…what if we’ve just been doing it wrong?In this episode, Krista kicks off a new mini business masterclass series by unpa...
Engineered Diets: The Reality Behind Ultra Processed Foods.
Your body knows the truth… even when the label doesn’t.If you’ve ever eaten something labeled “high protein,” “keto,” or “clean” and still felt hungry, tired, or craving more — this episode is for you.We break down processed vs ul...
Processed Vs Ultra-Processed: What's the Real Difference?
Your “healthy” grocery cart might be doing more damage than you think… and it’s not just because something is labeled “processed.”In this episode of Serenity & Fire, I’m breaking down one of the most misunderstood topics in ...
How Menopause & Hormones are Impacting Your Health
Your body didn’t “fall apart” overnight, it changed priorities. That midlife swirl of weight gain, sleep disruption, mood swings, and weird new symptoms has a name and a mechanism: perimenopause and menopause. I’m breaking down what’s actually ...
Seed Oils: Let's Break Down This Controversial Ingredient in Your Diet.
In today’s episode, we’re stepping into one of the most debated topics in wellness right now: seed oils.Some people call them toxic. Others say they’re completely harmless. The truth, as always, lives somewhere in the middle.In ...
Women Who Build: Leadership, Legacy, and the Long Game
This episode was inspired by a Women’s History Month panel discussion called Women Who Build, where I was invited by Telhio Credit Union to reflect on leadership, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to build something that lasts...
Serenity in the Fire: How to Lead Under Pressure
There are seasons in business and in life where you’re carrying things you simply can’t explain publicly.Not because you’re hiding anything, but because leadership requires restraint, maturity, and discretion.In this solo episode,...
Is Your Dental Floss Toxic? How I Evaluate Everyday Products Without Spiraling
In this first episode of my new Product Integrity Series, we’re breaking down something small, but surprisingly revealing: dental floss.Is your floss toxic? What are PFAS (forever chemicals)? Do synthetic fibers release microplastics? An...
What My Team Retreat in Florida Revealed About Trust, Tension & True Leadership
After Valentine’s Day, I found myself thinking less about romance and more about connection. The kind that fuels teams, strengthens relationships, and determines whether a business actually thrives.In this episode of Serenity and Fir...
What My Blood Work Taught Me About Insulin, Stress, and Metabolic Health
Over the last few episodes, we’ve talked a lot about sugar, fasting, insulin, and metabolic flexibility. And at some point, the question naturally comes up: "Okay… but what is my body actually doing?"In this episode,...
Fasting Without the Chaos: Intermittent, 24-Hour, and Beyond
Fasting doesn’t have to feel extreme, confusing, or stressful, but the way it’s talked about online often makes it feel exactly that way.In this episode of Serenity & Fire, Krista breaks down fasting without the chaos. From intermit...
I Thought Sugar Was the Problem: Here’s What Was Actually Driving My Cravings
This is the final episode in the Serenity and Fire sugar series—and today, we’re bringing everything together.Over the past few episodes, we’ve unpacked what sugar actually does to your body and brain: how it impacts glucose and insulin,...
I Thought ‘Healthy Sugar' Was Helping Me: Here’s Why It Was Blocking Fat Loss
I thought choosing “healthy sugar” meant I was doing my body a favor.I was wrong.In this episode of Serenity and Fire, I share the realization that changed how I think about sugar, insulin, and fat loss—even after years o...