KINGDOM FIT MOMS- Christian Weight Loss, Whole Food, Meal Planning, Biblical Mindset, Inner Healing

GUT HEALTH SERIES: What Is Gut Health and Why Is It Important?

In this episode, we kick off a 5-part series with Leslie Mullins, PA-C, as we explore the fundamentals of gut health and its critical role in your overall well-being. We dive deep into the science behind the gut microbiome, discuss the impact of leaky gut syndrome, and explore how probiotics and gut-friendly foods can naturally improve your digestive health, energy levels, and hormonal balance.
In This Episode:
What is Gut Health?: Understanding the importance of a healthy gut microbiome and how it affects overall health.
Leaky Gut Syndrome: What it is and how it contributes to gut inflammation, bloating, and fatigue.
"Your gut is the foundation of your health. When you heal your gut, you heal your body."
"A balanced gut microbiome helps with everything from digestion and energy to clearer skin and weight loss."
Key Takeaways:
Your gut health affects your whole body – from digestion to hormones, mood, and energy.
Leaky gut syndrome can be a major contributor to fatigue, inflammation, and digestive issues like IBS.
Featured Guest:
Leslie Mullins, PA-C – Functional medicine provider and creator of the Grateful Gut Program. Leslie specializes in identifying root causes of health issues and using personalized gut health protocols to restore overall well-being.
You can find more about Leslie and the Grateful Gut Program here: kelseywickenhauser.com/gratefulgut
Join our fellow Kingdom Fit Moms in the next Grateful Gut reset that starts October 14! Make sure to submit your application by October 1. Go to the website above for more information.
 
Resources:
Grateful Gut Program: Personalized gut reset program with Leslie Mullins – Apply here
Gut Health Supplements: Tailored supplements to heal and balance your gut
Scripture Highlight:
"Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul." – 3 John 1:2(Just as we focus on spiritual health, maintaining physical health through a balanced gut is vital for our overall well-being.)
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145\\ Want Balanced Hormones and More Energy? Guest Interview with Leisha Drews

In this episode, we dive into the world of hormones and how they affect your overall health and weight loss journey with Leisha Drews, a holistic health practitioner and hormone expert. Leisha shares her wisdom on how hormone imbalances can sabotage your health goals, how real food plays a vital role in hormonal health, and why creating safety in your body is key to thriving. If you’ve ever felt like your hormones might be holding you back from losing weight or feeling your best, this episode is for you!
Key Topics Covered:
Getting to Know Leisha Drews:Leisha introduces herself and shares a little about her life, passions, and the work she does to help women balance their hormones naturally.
Leisha’s Current Favorites:Leisha shares three things she’s really loving right now, helping us get to know her better.
Hormones 101 – The Basics You Need to Know:
How hormonal imbalances can stem from restriction and stress.
The connection between feeling safe in your body and balanced hormones.
Understanding how hormones affect your overall health and weight loss.
The Impact of Real Food on Hormonal Health:
Why processed foods rob your body of the nutrients it needs to thrive.
How eating the right foods in the right combinations and staying consistent can support hormonal balance.
The Importance of Supporting Your Metabolism:Leisha discusses how your metabolism and hormones are interconnected and why proper metabolic support is essential for long-term health and well-being.
Benefits of Balanced Hormones:When hormones are in balance, what can you expect to see in your life? Leisha breaks down the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of achieving optimal hormonal health.
Quiz: Find Out What’s Causing Your Hormonal ImbalanceLeisha offers a helpful quiz for anyone wondering if their hormones are out of balance. Take the quiz and discover the root cause of your symptoms:Take the Hormone Imbalance Quiz
Connect with Leisha Drews:
Website: leishadrews.com
Podcast: Happily Hormonal
Instagram: @leishadrews
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Tune in to this insightful conversation and learn how to become happily hormonal for optimal health!

144\\ The Power of Investing in Yourself and Changing Your Health Legacy

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of investing in yourself—specifically in your health journey. You may think your health journey is just about how you feel, your clothes, or your confidence, but it’s so much more. When you say yes to investing in yourself, you have the opportunity to break generational chains and create a legacy of health that impacts your family for generations to come.
In This Episode:
The Importance of Investing in Your Health: Why prioritizing yourself isn't selfish—it's essential for creating a healthy legacy.
Breaking Generational Chains: How your journey can lead to lasting change for your family.
Saving Money, Time, and Energy: Why a quality investment in your health now can save you in the long run.
The Ripple Effect: How your health journey can influence your children and future generations.
"Your good fruit will pour over to your kids."
 
Promo: Last Day to Apply for Fit Moms Academy ScholarshipToday is the last day to apply for one of the Fit Moms Academy scholarships! If you've been on the fence about investing in your health journey, this is your sign. The Academy offers a proven, step-by-step process that not only guides you in transforming your health but also equips you to break generational chains and create a lasting legacy.
Apply for the Fit Moms Academy Scholarship here: Fit Moms Academy Scholarship
Why Invest Now?
Save Money: No more wasted diets, clothing, or vacation experiences where you’re not fully present.
Save Time: With a guided process, you eliminate decision fatigue and focus on what truly works.
Transform Generations: Your health journey can set a new standard for your family, creating a ripple effect that lasts for generations.
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Thank you for spending time with me this week. I’m excited to see many of you inside Fit Moms Academy, taking advantage of one of the seven $1,000 scholarships. You are courageous women who are breaking chains and walking in freedom. Remember, the hardest part is saying YES. The rest is laid out for you—just follow the steps, show up, and let the Lord work in your heart.
Cheers, Fit Moms—shed the burden, shine the light!

143\\ How to Talk to Your Husband about Christian Weight Loss

Do you find it difficult to talk to your husband about your desire to lose weight? Maybe he’s supportive but doesn’t know how to help, or perhaps he doesn’t fully understand the struggle. In this episode, we dive into how to have a heartfelt, vulnerable conversation with your husband about your health journey and why it’s so much more than just shedding pounds.
In This Episode:
Understanding the Complexity of Weight Loss: Why it’s not just about calories in and out, but also inviting God into the journey and breaking free from deeper struggles.
Setting the Tone for a Vulnerable Conversation: Tips for having an open and honest discussion with your husband, free from distractions.
Sharing Your Struggles: How to express the true impact of your weight on different areas of your life—intimacy, parenting, professional life, and spiritual influence.
Creating a Vision for Your Family: How to paint a picture of what you want for your family’s future and how your health plays a crucial role.
Kingdom-Minded Weight Loss: Explaining the importance of aligning your health journey with God’s principles and the long-term impact on your family’s health legacy.
Asking for Support: How to request your husband’s support in a way that fosters unity and understanding.
Promo: Last Day to Apply for Fit Moms Academy ScholarshipTomorrow is the last day to apply for the Fit Moms Academy scholarship! If you’re ready to take control of your health and break free from the struggles that have held you back, this is your chance. Fit Moms Academy offers a Christ-centered, step-by-step process to help you transform your health and create a lasting legacy for your family.
Apply for the Fit Moms Academy Scholarship here: Fit Moms Academy Scholarship
Why Apply?
Gain Clarity: No more guessing games—follow a proven path that aligns with God’s principles.
Save Money: Invest in a program that will prevent you from wasting money on diets that don’t work.
Build a Healthy Legacy: Learn how to create a culture of health in your home that will impact your family for generations.
 
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Thank you for listening to this week’s episode. I’m proud of you for taking the steps to prioritize your health, and I’m praying for your conversation with your husband. Remember, you’re fighting for your needs and your family’s future, and that’s something worth standing up for.
Cheers, Fit Moms—shed the burden, shine the light!

142\\ 350 Pounds Lost and Walking in Freedom! (Best of Fit Moms Academy!)

In this special episode of the Kingdom Fit Moms Podcast, we celebrate the incredible transformations within the Fit Moms Academy community. Today, you’ll hear clips from interviews with women who have collectively lost over 350 pounds and have found freedom from diet culture, all while inviting Jesus into their journey. These stories showcase the resilience, strength, and unwavering faith of our community members—proof that real, lasting change is possible.
Promo: Apply for Fit Moms Academy Scholarship ($1000 Off!)Are you ready to experience a transformation like the women in this episode? This is your chance to join Fit Moms Academy with $1000 off through our scholarship program! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in your health and create a lasting legacy for your family.
Apply Here: Fit Moms Academy Scholarship
Featured Transformations:
Elizabeth’s Journey:Discover how Elizabeth built resilient strength, lost 30 pounds, and transformed her mindset.Listen to Full Interview: Elizabeth’s Interview
Beth’s Breakthrough:50 Pounds Lost | Breaking Free from All-or-Nothing ThinkingBeth shares her seven keys to breaking free from all-or-nothing thinking, losing 50 pounds, and creating lasting change.Listen to Full Interview: Beth’s Interview
Patti’s Transformation:15 Pounds Lost | Gaining Muscle Without Counting MacrosHear how Patti lost 15 pounds and gained muscle by focusing on what truly matters, without counting macros.Listen to Full Interview: Patti’s Interview
Chantal’s Breakthrough:Trusting a Christian Weight Loss Program to Finally Break FreeChantal shares her story of trusting God’s plan and finally breaking free from weight struggles.Listen to Full Interview: Chantal’s Interview
Jill’s Freedom:50 Pounds Lost | Free from Diet CultureJill’s powerful testimony of losing 50 pounds and inviting Jesus into her weight loss journey.Listen to Full Interview: Jill’s Interview
Tyla’s Renewal:86 Pounds Lost | From Weight Struggles to Becoming a TriathleteTyla’s inspiring story of losing 86 pounds, becoming a triathlete, and finding renewed hope.Listen to Full Interview: Tyla’s Interview
Julia’s Journey:25 Pounds Lost | Getting Her Six Kids Excited About Real FoodJulia shares how she dropped 25 pounds and got her six kids excited about eating real food.Listen to Full Interview: Julia’s Interview
Heidi’s Story:Transformation Through Christian Weight LossHeidi’s story of losing weight and experiencing transformation through a Christ-centered approach to weight loss.Listen to Full Interview: Heidi’s Interview
Vicki’s Transformation:It’s Never Too Late to StartVicki shares how she found transformation and a renewed sense of purpose, proving it’s never too late to start.Listen to Full Interview: Vicki’s Interview
This Could Be You!The type of transformation you’ve heard in this episode is available to you as well. Your story could be the next breakthrough when you say yes to getting well. Take the first step today by applying for the Fit Moms Academy scholarship and joining a community that’s walking in freedom.
Apply Here: Fit Moms Academy Scholarship
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Thank you for listening to this special “Best of Fit Moms Academy” episode. Remember, your transformation is possible—take that first step and join us inside Fit Moms Academy.
Cheers, Fit Moms—shed the burden, shine the light!

141\\ Narrow is the Gate that Leads to Life

In this episode, we delve into the profound meaning behind the scriptures from Proverbs and Matthew that speak about the narrow path leading to life. While these verses are often associated with salvation, there’s a deeper application to our daily lives, including our health and lifestyle choices. Join me as we explore what it means to surrender every area of our lives to the Lord, including our bodies, and walk the narrow road that leads to true health and life.
In This Episode:
Surrendering Every Area of Life to God
The Narrow Path in Health and Lifestyle Choices
Radical Obedience and Its Impact on Life
"Narrow is the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."
In this episode, these were my key takeaways:
True surrender involves every aspect of life, including our health choices.
The narrow path in health means rejecting the world’s shortcuts and embracing God’s ways.
Radical obedience can lead to a life filled with purpose, even when the path is unconventional.
Scripture Highlight:
Proverbs 14:12 - The Way of Life and Death:"There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death."Reflection: This verse challenges us to consider whether our daily choices, especially in health, align with God’s will or the world’s convenience.
Matthew 7:13-14 - The Narrow and Wide Gates:"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."Reflection: Few find the narrow road, but it’s the one that leads to true, abundant life in Christ
 Fit Moms Academy Scholarship
I’m excited to announce that we are offering a special scholarship for the Fit Moms Academy! If you’ve been wanting to join a community of like-minded Christian women who are committed to honoring God with their health, this is your chance. The Academy provides personal coaching, a supportive community, and the tools you need to finally break free from the weight loss cycle and live a healthy, vibrant life.
I have seven $1000 scholarships available... HURRY, these will go fast!
Apply for the Fit Moms Academy Scholarship here: Fit Moms Academy Scholarshiphttps://forms.gle/Hadfyup3YC5qyYrF7
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140\\ Julia's Journey of Dropping 25 Pounds and Getting Her Six Kids Excited about Real Food (PLUS Scholarship Info Inside!!)

In this heartfelt episode, Julia, a devoted Christian, mother of six, widow, and nonprofit worker, shares her powerful testimony of how inviting God into her health journey has transformed her life. From overcoming processed food addiction to breaking the cycle of emotional eating, Julia's story is one of resilience, faith, and victory. Her experience inside Fit Moms Academy has not only helped her lose weight but also deepened her relationship with God and created generational change for her children.
In This Episode:
Inviting God into Your Health Journey
Breaking Free from Emotional Eating
Creating Generational Health Change
"God knit you together in your mother’s womb. You are a perfect creation of our loving God.""Steward your health for the glory of God and go be a bright and shining light for Jesus."
In this episode, these were my key takeaways:
Relying on God’s strength is essential for lasting health changes.
Overcoming processed food addiction leads to a desire and enjoyment of real, God-made food.
Setting a strong foundation of health can create generational change for your family.
Resources:
Fit Moms Academy: Apply hereSeven $1000 scholarships available to work with me 1:1. To access, make sure to apply!
Fit Moms Accelerator: Join here
Shokz Over-Ear Headphones: Check them out
Healthy Eating Resources: Epicure Everything Bagel Seasoning
Scripture Highlight:
Psalm 139:13-14 - Fearfully and Wonderfully Made:"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."Reflection: Embrace the truth that you are wonderfully made by God, and steward your health in a way that honors Him.
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Email: info@Kelseywickenhauser.com
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139\\ How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Why They Are Actually Freeing

In this episode, we dive into the importance of setting healthy boundaries and why they are crucial for your weight loss journey. Often, we find ourselves making excuses and getting off track, but at the core, it's a lack of boundaries that keeps us stuck. Let's explore how setting boundaries can actually lead to greater freedom and success in your health journey.
In This Episode:
Setting Healthy Boundaries
Breaking Excuses and Staying on Track
Finding Freedom in Discipline
"Boundaries might feel uncomfortable, but they are the key to unlocking lasting success on your weight loss journey.""Without boundaries, you will never stay on the path consistently."
In this episode, these were my key takeaways:
Healthy boundaries reduce decision fatigue, making it easier to stay committed to your goals.
Boundaries create clarity in your life, turning gray areas into black and white, especially when it comes to your health.
Establishing boundaries leads to greater respect—both from yourself and others, as they understand your commitment to your health.
Scripture Highlight:
1 Corinthians 6:12 - Freedom and Permissibility:"I have the right to do anything," you say—but not everything is beneficial. "I have the right to do anything"—but I will not be mastered by anything."Reflection: It's not about legalism, but about choosing what's truly beneficial for your body and health.
Hebrews 12:11 - Discipline Produces Peace:"No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it."Reflection: Discipline may be uncomfortable, but it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness.
Psalms 16:5-8 - Pleasant Boundaries:"The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken."Reflection: Setting boundaries with God’s guidance leads to a pleasant and secure life, aligned with His will.
Resources:
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REAL FOOD BONUS EPISODE: Whole Food Snacks I'm Loving from Costco

In this episode, I share some of my favorite whole food snacks from Costco that are perfect for busy moms striving to maintain a healthy, Kingdom-minded lifestyle. From high-fiber dried figs to protein-packed grilled chicken strips, these Costco finds will help you stay on track with your health goals without sacrificing convenience.
In This Episode:
Whole Food Snacks from Costco
Healthy Eating for Busy Moms
Balancing Convenience with Health
"Costco really is dreamy—organic options, bulk snacks, and even home delivery to the boonies.""Sometimes, convenience wins—especially when it saves you a 45-minute drive with three little kids."
In this episode, these were my key takeaways:
You can find nutritious, convenient snacks at Costco that align with a whole food diet.
Be mindful of portion sizes, especially with dried fruits like figs and mangoes.
Balancing convenience with health is possible when you choose wisely and stick to real foods.
Real Food Snacks I’m Loving from Costco:
Listen in for all my favorite real food, easy snack ideas from Costco!
Scripture Highlight: "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect." - Romans 12:2Reflection: Transforming your health starts with renewing your mind and making choices that honor God’s design for your body.
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138\\ What If I Don't Want to Give Up My Fun Foods? A Christian Approach to Weight Loss and Junk Food

In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest fears many women have when starting their Kingdom-minded weight loss journey—giving up their favorite "fun foods." Whether it's that beloved nighttime ice cream, the comfort of chips with dinner, or the special creamer in your coffee, the thought of letting go can be overwhelming. But today, I’m here to reassure you that focusing on real food doesn’t have to feel restrictive. We’ll explore how to find freedom in your food choices and live an abundant life in alignment with God’s plan for your health—without feeling deprived.
In This Episode:
Kingdom-minded weight loss
Real food freedom
Overcoming food-related fears
"Are you open to the Lord changing your mind? Because the more you press into God's design for food, the more you'll crave real nourishment over quick fixes."
"Every great success story begins with a simple 'Yes, I’m going to start.' Your journey to freedom starts today."
In this episode, these were my key takeaways:
The fear of giving up "fun foods" is often based on false anticipation. Your life might be better without them, and you may not need them as much as you think.
Kingdom-minded weight loss is about surrendering your food choices to God and being open to learning new ways that align with His design.
Real food can bring freedom and joy—food should fuel your body and spirit, not control you.
Scripture Highlight: Romans 12:2 - "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect." Reflection: This verse reminds us that transformation begins with a renewed mind, allowing God to change our desires and lead us into healthier choices that honor Him.
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Email: info@kelseywickenhauser.com
 
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