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Always Tired? How Chronic Stress and Thyroid Health Affect Christian Women, with Esther Yunkin

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Chronic Stress and Thyroid Health

In this Thriving in Christ episode, I had the joy of interviewing Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse and Hashimoto’s specialist, on how chronic stress can quietly lead to burnout and autoimmune issues in high-performing Christian women. Together, we reveal how many women continue serving and striving until their bodies signal distress, long before they recognize the warning signs.

Esther encourages women who sense “something isn’t right” to listen to their bodies; this is actually God's way of talking to us - through our bodies.

In this conversation, Esther shares a wealth of details about certain health topics and offers practical tips to help each of us support our bodies - spiritually, physically and mentally. Her message is one of hope and empowerment, highlighting faith-aligned steps that can lead to healing.

Together, Esther and I discuss:
☀️ The influence that God has played in her life, especially throughout her own health journey.
☀️ Specific details about women's health, related to the thyroid.
☀️ Stress management tips including belly breathing, gratitude journaling and more (don't miss the awesome tips for every day!).

☀️ The impact gut function has on your overall health, and you guessed it - more tips!

Right now, Esther enjoys reading the book of Philippians, and though it was hard to pick a favorite verse, she is strengthened by St. Paul encouraging the people to rejoice in all things!

The message is clear: caring for your body is not a distraction from your calling, but a vital part of stewarding the life and strength God has entrusted to you.

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