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In this first episode of Becoming Natural for 2026, we explore how purpose is rooted in identity—not productivity—and why peace and good health often comes when we live beyond societal and self-imposed expectations. Through Scripture, personal story, and lived wisdom, this episode walks through how God-given purpose remains steady across every season of life, even as roles shift.

Whether you’re navigating motherhood, marriage, singleness, career transitions, health challenges, or quieter seasons you didn’t expect, this conversation offers a proven path toward peace, clarity, and alignment with who God created you to be.

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Natural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness

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This reflective year-end episode explores the powerful, forgotten truth about the divine As 2025 comes to a close, this special reflection episode explores the powerful, forgotten truth about the divine design of our bodies.

This conversation weaves together faith, science, and lived experience to reflect on what we’ve learned together this year — from understanding symptoms as communication, to calming the nervous system, reducing inflammation, and recognizing how the body was created to work in harmony with nature.

Rather than chasing perfection or quick fixes, this episode invites you to slow down and rediscover the wisdom written into the human body. It’s a reminder that our bodies are not random, broken, or working against us — they are intelligently designed, responsive, and capable of restoration when supported well.

You’ll also hear reflections on the growth of the Becoming Natural podcast, lessons learned along the way, and what’s coming in 2026.

🌿 Visit BecomingNatural.com to share topic requests and join the email list as we head into the new year.

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Natural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness

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EquiLife – At-Home Testing & Supplements

EquiLife: Simple at-home functional lab testing with clear results and action steps, plus clean, tested supplements. 🔗 https://becomingnatural.com/equilife

Nutrient deficiencies are often the hidden reason symptoms linger—fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalance.

In this episode of Becoming Natural, Penny walks you through a powerful mindset shift: stop guessing and start understanding what your body actually needs. Instead of chasing symptoms with random supplements or medications, this conversation explores how vitamin and mineral deficiencies quietly drive many of the issues we accept as “normal.”

You’ll learn why nutrients matter so deeply, how deficiencies create cascading symptoms, why testing is an act of wisdom (not overkill), and how targeted nourishment can restore clarity, energy, and resilience. From iodine and thyroid function to magnesium, vitamin D, and iron, this episode connects science, faith, and real-life experience to help you listen to your body with confidence.

If you’re tired of guessing, this episode is your invitation to get answers.

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Natural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness

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© Becoming Natural Podcast.

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EquiLife – At-Home Testing & Supplements

EquiLife: Simple at-home functional lab testing with clear results and action steps, plus clean, tested supplements. 🔗 https://becomingnatural.com/equilife

Is the seed oil excitement really worthy? That’s the question we’re slowing down with today — not from fear or internet hype, but with clarity, compassion, and grounded science. Seed oils are everywhere in the modern diet, but understanding how they’re made and how they behave in the body helps us make wiser choices without slipping into perfectionism or panic.

In this episode, we break down the truth about omega-6 fatty acids, how extraction methods affect delicate fats, and why the balance between omega-6 and omega-3 matters for inflammation. We also talk about those gorgeous golden “canola fields” (that aren’t actually canola plants…) and how industrial processing transforms these oils long before they reach your kitchen.

You’ll learn the difference between cold-pressed, expeller-pressed, and highly refined oils — and why choosing gentler versions at home supports your body’s natural design for resilience, restoration, and renewal. No shame. No alarm bells. Just simple choices that stack up over time.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you need to panic about seed oils or toss out your entire pantry, this episode brings the peace back into the conversation.

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Natural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness

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What if there was a safe, radiation-free way to see what’s really happening beneath the surface—

long before symptoms speak up? In this episode of Becoming Natural, Penny Sampler sits down

with certified thermography technician Jenny Bitar to unpack how breast thermography can

detect early signs of inflammation naturally and without radiation.

You’ll learn what thermography is, how it works, and why more women are turning to this gentle

imaging option to monitor breast and body wellness. From temperature mapping to inflammation

awareness, this conversation blends science, faith, and self-care — without the fear or pressure

of conventional screenings.

✨ Takeaways

• What breast thermography actually measures

• Why it’s a non-invasive, radiation-free option

• How it can reveal patterns of inflammation early

• The difference between anatomical and physiological imaging

• How to use this knowledge to take calm, proactive steps

➡️Get In Touch with Jenny Bitar:

LeawoodThermography.com

IG: @leawoodthermography

913.717.8761

Breast Thermography International

Professional Academy of Clinical Thermography

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Inflammation can quietly build over time, becoming a hidden load the body keeps trying to carry. In this episode, we explore the signs of chronic inflammation—exhaustion that doesn’t make sense, recurring gut issues, brain fog, anxiety spikes, and that quiet sense of “I don’t feel like myself.” I share the Rain Barrel picture—how stress, chemicals, trauma, pace, and medication history drip into the body until it overflows. Not because you’re weak—but because your body has been protecting you for a long time. The gentle work is learning to release that load little by little with nourishment, safer swaps, and slower rhythms. You can find the full blog summary and linked research at BecomingNatural.com.

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LUMEBOX — the red-light therapy panel I use at home and talk about all the time — is 50% off today only.
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This is their lowest price of the year — even better than Black Friday. Now listen… this time of year can feel heavy.
The days get darker, our schedules get fuller, and our bodies kind of whisper “I need a minute.” Red light therapy is like sunlight’s warm encouragement, without the UV. It reminds your cells how to breathe again.
And I don’t mean that in a fluffy wellness-speak way. I mean literally — red light helps your mitochondria do what God designed them to do: make energy, repair tissue, reduce inflammation. Your body is incredibly wise. Sometimes it just needs a little nudge of light. Here’s what I notice when I use mine: My skin looks more alive again.
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Folate vs Folic Acid — Two names that sound the same, yet lead the body in very different directions. Today, we’re slowing down to understand why this matters, especially for women. Our bodies were designed to use folate — Vitamin B9 found in leafy greens, lentils, eggs, citrus, and liver. But most processed foods and many prenatal vitamins use folic acid, a synthetic form that must be converted before the body can use it. And for up to 40–60% of women, that conversion doesn’t happen efficiently.

This episode explains what happens when folic acid builds up in the bloodstream, why methylation (your body’s “on/off switch”) matters for hormones, mood, detox, fertility, and nervous system health, and what to do if your body has been quietly struggling to keep up.

This is not about panic, perfection, or pressure. It’s about recognizing that your body is brilliantly designed — and sometimes it simply needs nutrients in the form God originally created.

We’ll explore:

• Folate vs folic acid (what’s the difference?)
• The MTHFR gene and why conversion matters
• Gentle ways to support methylation without overwhelm
• Foods rich in natural folate you can begin adding today

You are not behind. Your body is not broken.

Restoration is already happening.

Share this with a friend who needs clarity and peace in her healing journey.❤️

Hosted by Penelope Sampler

Natural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness

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In this episode, Penny sits down with Dr. Aubree Hendershot of Radiant Wellness KC to unpack the real science and soul behind red light sauna therapy. Learn how light restores your body’s energy, calms inflammation, and revives your spirit.

We’ll explore:

• The difference between near, mid, and far infrared light
• How light waves reach the mitochondria to boost energy production
• Why sweating is a sacred detox process—your skin’s way of cleansing
• How consistent sessions help reduce inflammation and pain
• What to look for in a quality infrared sauna

💡 You can find all the research mentioned linked in the full blog summary at BecomingNatural.com.

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© Becoming Natural Podcast.