StRest with Kerstin Lindquist

This is StRest! What happens when people recognize your face but have no idea what you are going through?

Former QVC host Judy Crowell joins Kerstin Lindquist from Belize for an honest conversation about career changes, public heartbreak and learning not to let other people’s opinions define her.

Judy looks back on her broadcasting beginnings and 15 years at QVC. She explains why she felt she needed to leave, what she missed afterward and why she can feel sorry she left while still knowing the experience helped her grow. She also shares how she returned as a HairMax guest, with more room for life outside the studio.

The conversation turns to her 1992 marriage and the painful public breakup that followed. Judy recalls a National Enquirer reporter following her home, the letters that made an already difficult time harder and how her mother stepped in to protect her from the most hurtful messages. She reflects on what that season taught her about privacy, criticism and continuing to show up for herself.

There is plenty of laughter, too. Judy shares how her friendship with her husband, Paul, became something more. She and Kerstin compare their “Get Fit” shows, swap behind-the-scenes QVC stories and talk about the joy of teaching fitness.

They close with what Judy wants next: staying active, traveling and enjoying life with Paul. Her focus is less on another career milestone and more on being able to keep doing the things she loves.

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(00:00) A Divorce in the Public Eye

(03:22) Finding Rest in Belize

(06:33) Judy’s Road to QVC

(14:20) Why She Left—and What She Missed

(19:51) Finding Love With Paul

(24:22) Returning to QVC on New Terms

(36:49) Get Fit With Judy—and Kerstin

(45:58) Divorce and a Reporter at Her Door

(51:30) The Letters, Her Mom and Letting Go

(57:02) Starting Over and What Comes Next

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This is StRest! Kerstin Lindquist knows her way around a beauty routine. But putting lard on her face? She has questions.

Charles Mayfield, regenerative farmer, Farrow Skincare founder and co-author of the Paleo Comfort Foods series, joins Kerstin to explain why he built a skincare business around pig fat. They start with tallow versus lard: what each is, why Charles uses both, and how he thinks about the skin’s oils and barrier.

Charles shares the sunburn story that led him to experiment with lard and makes his case for a simpler routine. Kerstin brings her QVC experience into the conversation, asking how his approach compares with the oils and products she already knows. Then Charles shares his personal shower routine—and Kerstin asks the obvious follow-up.

The discussion moves beyond the bathroom to the farm. They talk about pasture-raised pigs, animal welfare, using more of the animal and supporting farmers through everyday purchases. Faith is part of that conversation, along with the responsibility they feel toward animals and the earth.

They also question “clean” beauty labels and skincare marketing aimed at children and teenagers. To close, Charles shares his approach to stress, daily movement and breathing, plus a glimpse of his faith journey.

Kerstin previews a members-only after show covering Charles’s faith, SPF, HRV and more on skincare.

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(00:00) Are We Overdoing Skincare?(03:35) Tallow vs. Lard: What’s Different?(12:01) The Sunburn Behind Farrow(16:34) His Case for a Simpler Routine(20:40) Plant Oils, Tallow and Lard(27:56) Food, Sweat and Skin Health(33:05) Soap, Sanitizers and the Microbiome(40:17) Animal Welfare and Skincare Sourcing(52:48) Clean Labels and Skincare for Teens(01:00:26) Breathing, Daily Habits and Faith

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This is StRest! For her 49th birthday, Kerstin Lindquist sits down with her husband, Dan, in Montana for an honest conversation about 23 years of marriage.

Kerstin talks things through. Dan gets quiet. They discuss what happens when those two responses meet, what it is like to share a marriage with someone in the public eye, and why knowing what needs to change does not always make change easy. Dan opens up about his experience with ADHD, his routines and the challenge of taking action before a crisis forces him to.

The conversation turns to some of their hardest seasons: infertility, miscarriages, an adoption that did not go forward, the loss of Kerstin’s mother and Dan’s experience in rehab. They reflect on the pain their family has faced and how they are learning to find joy while life still feels hard.

They also get candid about perimenopause, parenting teenagers, different levels of sexual desire and the ways each of them feels loved. For Dan, touch brings reassurance. For Kerstin, help with everyday responsibilities matters. Their discussion of faith is just as honest, including their different views on praying together, marriage counseling and what it means to lead and support a family.

There is plenty of laughter, too: dishwasher disagreements, their first date and the habits that drive each other crazy. They close with why they continue to choose each other and do the work their marriage needs.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) A Birthday Getaway With Dan(00:04:20) Stress and Marriage Communication(00:11:26) ADHD, Sleep and Changing Habits(00:26:50) Changing Before a Crisis Hits(00:35:19) Rehab, Miscarriage and Grief(00:45:45) Perimenopause and Parenting Teens(00:53:18) Sex, Affection and Love Languages(00:58:03) Faith, Prayer and Marriage Counseling(01:10:58) First Dates and Annoying Habits(01:16:37) Why Kerstin Chose to Stay

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This is StRest! Kerstin Lindquist came ready to talk about seed oils. She did not expect the conversation to turn into a debate about protein powders.

Dr. Cate Shanahan, a family physician and author of Dark Calories and Deep Nutrition, joins Kerstin to explain her approach to food and why she questions common nutrition advice. They discuss her views on cholesterol, the eight refined oils she avoids, the fats she uses for cooking, and the role of sugar and flour in her framework.

Then comes the question that catches Kerstin off guard: Where do protein powders fit? Dr. Cate shares her concerns and acknowledges gaps in the research. Kerstin asks for balance, including what happens when someone struggles to get enough protein from food. They also discuss why Dr. Cate views collagen and bone broth powders differently.

The conversation closes with cooking food you enjoy, sorting through a viral seed oil claim, and Dr. Cate’s two daily priorities: time in nature and enough sleep. Her final message is about hope, community and small steps.

In the after show, Kerstin shares where she disagrees on protein powders and continues the conversation about cooking and the question her daughter Georgia asked: How do we make things better?

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CHAPTERS

(00:00) The Cholesterol and Seed Oil Debate(05:37) Meet Dr. Cate Shanahan(11:41) Her View of Cholesterol History(24:29) Calcium Scans and Cholesterol Fears(30:33) Dr. Cate’s Eight Oils to Know(35:02) Cooking Oils and the Refining Debate(43:17) Sugar, Flour and Food Cravings(48:21) The Protein Powder Debate(54:11) Seed Oil Myths and Cravings(01:04:03) Nature, Sleep and Finding Hope

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This is StRest! Kerstin Lindquist sits down with QVC fashion designer Renée Greenstein, founder of Women with Control and Attitudes by Renée, for an honest conversation about faith, confidence and the health scare that changed her priorities.

After nearly 20 years of living with diverticulitis, Renée describes worsening symptoms, repeat hospital visits and being told she could have died. She opens up about her fear of surgery, having part of her colon removed and taking four months away from QVC to recover. For the first time, she was ready to put her health before her career, even if it meant losing the work she loved.

Renée also shares her Jewish faith, family traditions and approach to aging after revealing that she is 75. She and Kerstin discuss body confidence, asking for help and learning that your worth is not tied to your appearance or how much you get done.

Behind the scenes, Renée looks back on building Women with Control, the pressure of running a fashion business and how handing over manufacturing responsibilities helped her finally enjoy time off. She shares the breathing, walking and boundaries that helped her slow down, along with her love of travel, cooking and home renovation.

The conversation closes with marriage, family and Renée’s message to women: find one thing you love about yourself and build from there. You do not have to do everything, control everything or wait for a crisis to start treating yourself as someone worth caring for.

MEDICAL NOTE

This episode shares personal experiences and opinions about diverticulitis, surgery, recovery and wellness. It is not medical advice. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional about symptoms, treatment and recovery, and before changing your care.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00) Your Health Comes Before Your Work(04:00) Confidence Beyond the Clothes(10:42) Faith, Aging and Living Fully(18:48) The Health Scare She Couldn't Ignore(28:56) Taking Four Months Away From QVC(33:05) Learning to Rest and Let Go(38:11) Building Women with Control(50:09) What's Next for Renée(53:27) Marriage, Family and Finding Balance(59:27) Knowing Your Worth at Every Age

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