StRest with Kerstin Lindquist
StRest with Kerstin Lindquist
Podcast Description
StRest is a transformative podcast hosted by Kerstin Lindquist—health coach, author, and Emmy Award-winning TV host.
Inspired by her mother's battle with stress-induced dementia at the age of 59, Kerstin is committed to helping people reduce stress and make room for rest in their lives. The podcast blends impressive health science, attainable mindset changes, and biblical truth to provide practical tools for stress relief.
Each episode features real conversations with leading health and faith experts and heartfelt discussions with Kerstin's close friends from her career at QVC and as a public figure.
Laugh, cry, and learn alongside her and her guests as they navigate the pressures of life and discover the tools to overcome them.
Subscribe now to StRest, and join me on this journey towards a less stressed and more restful life.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on a variety of topics centered around stress relief, personal wellness, and faith-based discussions. Major themes include stress management techniques, the role of nutrition and exercise, the impacts of social media on mental health, and navigating significant life transitions such as menopause. For example, episodes include conversations about the transformative Havening Techniques for trauma and insights from celebrity guests like Candace Cameron Bure on fitness and family challenges.
StRest is a transformative podcast hosted by Kerstin Lindquist—health coach, author, and Emmy Award-winning TV host.
Inspired by her mother’s battle with stress-induced dementia at the age of 59, Kerstin is committed to helping people reduce stress and make room for rest in their lives. The podcast blends impressive health science, attainable mindset changes, and biblical truth to provide practical tools for stress relief.
Each episode features real conversations with leading health and faith experts and heartfelt discussions with Kerstin’s close friends from her career at QVC and as a public figure.
Laugh, cry, and learn alongside her and her guests as they navigate the pressures of life and discover the tools to overcome them.
Subscribe now to StRest, and join me on this journey towards a less stressed and more restful life.
This is StRest! Kerstin Lindquist welcomes back Dr. Ben Edwards, founder of Veritas and host of You’re the Cure, for an honest conversation about faith, fear, identity, measles and finding peace when life feels uncertain. They explore his four pillars of health—peace, movement, hydration and nutrition—and why he now puts peace first.
Ben shares how public criticism and the pressure of his work have challenged his trust in God. He reflects on separating his identity from his medical title, recognizing people-pleasing and being honest about fear rather than pretending it is not there. He also explains how putting peace first changed the way he thought about helping people care for their health.
He and Kerstin discuss learning to hear God through quiet time, prayer and journaling. Drawing on ideas from Jamie Winship, Ben explains how he notices thoughts rooted in fear, scarcity and division, then brings those thoughts into conversation with God. They explore negative self-talk, letting go of pride and remembering that your value is not defined by your work or other people’s approval.
The conversation also includes Ben’s experiences caring for patients during the 2025 West Texas measles outbreak and his views on vaccination, nutrition and treatment. Kerstin asks how fear around illness can contribute to loneliness and what it means to remain connected to others. The medical discussion reflects the guest’s perspective; please read the medical note below.
The episode closes with Ben’s morning routine as a father of six: making room for quiet, listening before rushing into the day, getting outside and slowing down. He shares his hope in people rediscovering their identity in Christ and choosing a life shaped by faith rather than fear.
MEDICAL NOTE
This episode shares personal experiences and opinions, not personal medical advice. Some claims about measles, vaccination and treatment differ from established medical guidance. Measles can cause serious complications. Two MMR doses are about 97% effective at preventing measles and generally provide lifelong protection. Supplements and faith practices do not replace vaccination or medical care. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional before changing your care. CDC measles guidance
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) A Preview of the Measles Discussion
(01:25) Why This Conversation Is Airing Now
(04:05) Ancient Nutrition
(04:46) Welcome Back, Dr. Ben Edwards
(05:07) Guarding Your Heart During Conflict
(08:31) Finding Quiet When Life Feels Heavy
(13:02) Trust and Identity Beyond Your Work
(15:46) Putting Peace First in Health
(19:12) Kingdom Thinking vs. Fear and Scarcity
(22:50) Learning to Hear God Through Journaling
(27:14) Letting Go of Pride and People-Pleasing
(30:54) Ben’s Perspective on Measles
(34:08) Measles Symptoms and Treatment Claims
(37:42) Nutrition and Everyday Health Habits
(41:52) Faith, Science and Trust
(47:47) Changing Negative Self-Talk
(53:51) Loneliness, Fear and Community
(58:13) Inside Ben’s Morning Routine
(1:02:20) Where Ben Finds Hope
(1:04:49) Change Your Morning, Change Your Life
(1:05:45) Next Episode: Renee Greenstein
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Website: kerstin-lindquist.com
Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist
Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist
YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist
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Website: Veritas Wellness
Podcast: You’re the Cure
Facebook: Veritas Healthy Community
Instagram: @drbenedwards
YouTube: @Dr.BenEdwards
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