288 Shaken to Surrender: What Happens When God Won't Let You Go
05/04/2026 | 39 mins.
She survived the Haiti earthquake. Battled suicide three times. Got diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 46. And she will tell you — every single shaking was for her good. Aahmes Kubicki's story is not about what she went through. It is about who met her there. The divine appointment that set Dr. Tabatha free from a spirit of depression Aahmes's story: three suicide attempts, an affair, a double life — and the woman God sent to find her The text message that arrived at the exact moment she had her antidepressants in her hand Haiti 2010 — how the earthquake that killed 300,000 people became her turning point Stage one ovarian cancer at 46 — and how she chose faith over fear Her mom's stage four kidney cancer diagnosis five days later What it means to be shaken to a place of surrender The bus ride that changed everything — and what Dr. Tabatha's progesterone did for her Why community is not optional — it is how God designed us to survive Aahmes's upcoming book: Shaken to Surrender Aahmes Kubicki → @aahmes_kubicki "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity." — Proverbs 17:17 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — The text message that saved her life 00:31 — Welcome to Fast to Faith 01:00 — Dr. Tabatha at Focal Studios — a divine friendship 03:32 — How Dr. Tabatha met Aahmes — and what happened next 04:46 — "Krabby Tabby" — the childhood lie that became a spirit of depression 05:36 — Aahmes's side of the story — divine appointment 07:12 — Hormone Tame: the multivitamin that fills every gap 09:24 — Growing up in the church without knowing Jesus 10:45 — Her dad's cancer at 42 — and how she ran from God 12:17 — From angry at God to escorting — a double life 13:03 — The power of a praying mom 13:39 — The woman at the party — the text that saved her life 15:31 — Haiti 2010 — the missions trip that changed everything 16:27 — The earthquake that killed 300,000 — and spared her 17:38 — When your faith gets tested right after it's renewed 18:55 — The next earthquake: stage one ovarian cancer at 46 19:52 — Her mom diagnosed with stage four cancer five days later 21:20 — Fear or faith — there is always a moment to choose 22:10 — Allowing yourself a moment of humanity before choosing faith 24:04 — Why community is not optional — iron sharpens iron 26:06 — "We were never created to do this alone" 26:46 — The bus ride — Aahmes after surgery, Dr. Tabatha beside her 28:19 — Surgical menopause and what nobody prepared her for 29:17 — The progesterone on the bus — and the sleep that followed 32:06 — Shaken to Surrender: the book 35:04 — Panning for gold — the beautiful picture of surrender 36:51 — Closing: Proverbs 17:17 Most programs give you content. Fast to Faith gives you Dr. Tabatha — personally mentoring you through your healing, your hormones, and your faith. Midlife Reset Summit RELAUNCH: https://midliferesetsummit.com/ Ready to start? 👉 Get mentored by Dr. Tabatha — for 5 days: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy Become a Certified Fast to Faith Coach to get mentored for a year or more: https://coach.fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach Supplements mentioned — use code PODCAST for 20% off: 🛒 https://shop.fasttofaith.com Learn more + success stories: https://fasttofaith.com https://fasttofaith.com/testimonials-2/ Follow Dr. Tabatha: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabatha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutsydrtabatha
287 Your Gut Is Running Your Menopause — And Nobody Told You
04/27/2026 | 55 mins.
Guest: Cynthia Thurlow, NP — Author of The Menopause Gut | 2x TEDx Speaker In this episode: How a Morocco trip landed Cynthia in the hospital for 13 days — and what God showed her there Why your gut is the key longevity organ you've never heard of The gut-brain, gut-bone, and gut-ovarian axes — how it's all connected Why "I go to the bathroom every day" doesn't mean your gut is healthy Why digestion starts in the brain — not your stomach How stress spikes your blood sugar more than food does Skin rashes, brain fog, and psoriasis as gut signals — not separate problems Short chain fatty acids, sodium butyrate, and rebuilding the microbiome Why postmenopausal women need to stop thinking about their hormones in silos Cynthia's non-negotiables: sleep, boundaries, fiber, HRT, and no alcohol Resources: Free Midlife Gut Guide → http://themenopausegut.com/midlife-gut-guide?am_id=tabatha7584 The Menopause Gut Book → https://themenopausegut.com/?am_id=tabatha3589 All-In-One Microbiome Lift → shop.fasttofaith.com/product/gut-lift/ Use code PODCAST for 20% off "I will restore your health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord." — Jeremiah 30:17 00:00 — So many women have lost hope — give them some right now 00:58 — Welcome back: spring break, nature, and God's goodness 02:38 — Introducing Cynthia Thurlow: author, 2x TEDx speaker 04:11 — Pain to purpose: the theme of Fast to Faith guests 05:35 — Why women still don't know this information 06:36 — Cynthia's personal journey: how it all started 07:34 — Morocco, food poisoning, and 13 days in the hospital 12:54 — God is doing good works — are you getting on board Spring Relaunch! Midlife Isn’t a Crisis... It’s Your Wake-Up Call Learn from 50 faith-rooted experts in (peri)menopause, thyroid, adrenals, nutrition, brain health, movement, marriage (and so much more!) to help you rediscover who you are, support your changing body, and step confidently into your next season https://midliferesetsummit.com/ Before we continue — if what we're talking about today resonates, I want you to know your body already makes its own GLP-1. And there is a natural way to increase that production by 55% — no prescription, no injection. Metabo Lift is a combination of lemon verbena and hibiscus — clinically studied and patented together to support your body's own metabolism naturally. Grab it at shop.fasttofaith.com/product/metabo-lift/ and use code PODCAST for 20% off your first orde Most programs give you content. Fast to Faith gives you Dr. Tabatha — personally mentoring you through your healing, your hormones, and your faith. Midlife Reset Summit RELAUNCH: https://midliferesetsummit.com/ Ready to start? 👉 Get mentored by Dr. Tabatha — for 5 days: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy Become a Certified Fast to Faith Coach to get mentored for a year or more: https://coach.fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach Supplements mentioned — use code PODCAST for 20% off: 🛒 https://shop.fasttofaith.com Learn more + success stories: https://fasttofaith.com https://fasttofaith.com/testimonials-2/ Follow Dr. Tabatha: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabatha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutsydrtabatha
286 Peptides & GLP-1s Made Simple: What Every Woman Needs to Know
04/20/2026 | 45 mins.
Ozempic. Semaglutide. GLP-1s. Everyone's talking about them — but nobody's telling you the whole truth. Dr. Tabatha sits down with functional medicine physician Dr. Rajka to break down what peptides actually are, who should be on GLP-1s, and what happens when you stop. What a peptide actually is — in plain English How your body makes over 7,000 peptides and what happens as they decline GLP-1s explained: how they work, who they're for, who they're not for The shocking muscle loss stats nobody tells you before you start Why gut health determines how well GLP-1s work — and your side effects The difference between semaglutide, tirzepatide, and what's coming next How to come off GLP-1s without rebounding Microdosing for inflammation, brain health, and heart protection Why postmenopausal women lose less weight on GLP-1s without hormones Toxins stored in fat cells — and why they block weight loss Metabo Lift: the natural herbal supplement that boosts your body's own GLP-1 by 55% Resources: Dr. Rajka's Book: https://amzn.to/4t6ZWjp Free Longevity Quiz → thelongevityscore.com Metabo Lift → shop.fasttofaith.com/product/metabo-lift/ Use code PODCAST for 20% off
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — "Aging is inevitable. Decline doesn't have to be." 00:13 — Welcome to Fast to Faith 01:26 — Introducing Dr. Rajka: the go-to doctor for doctors 02:51 — Why doctors come to Dr. Rika for help 04:36 — What is a peptide? The biologic text message explained 07:23 — Does your body make peptides naturally? 08:15 — What is a GLP-1 and how does it work? 09:12 — The danger of buying GLP-1s online 09:31 — Who should be on a GLP-1 — and who shouldn't 11:10 — GLP-1s as band-aid medicine — what happens when you stop 12:21 — Muscle loss: the shocking stat nobody tells you 12:51 — Sema Spring Relaunch! Midlife Isn’t a Crisis... It’s Your Wake-Up Call Learn from 50 faith-rooted experts in (peri)menopause, thyroid, adrenals, nutrition, brain health, movement, marriage (and so much more!) to help you rediscover who you are, support your changing body, and step confidently into your next season https://midliferesetsummit.com/ Before we continue — if what we're talking about today resonates, I want you to know your body already makes its own GLP-1. And there is a natural way to increase that production by 55% — no prescription, no injection. Metabo Lift is a combination of lemon verbena and hibiscus — clinically studied and patented together to support your body's own metabolism naturally. Grab it at shop.fasttofaith.com/product/metabo-lift/ and use code PODCAST for 20% off your first orde Most programs give you content. Fast to Faith gives you Dr. Tabatha — personally mentoring you through your healing, your hormones, and your faith. Midlife Reset Summit RELAUNCH: https://midliferesetsummit.com/ Ready to start? 👉 Get mentored by Dr. Tabatha — for 5 days: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy Become a Certified Fast to Faith Coach to get mentored for a year or more: https://coach.fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach Supplements mentioned — use code PODCAST for 20% off: 🛒 https://shop.fasttofaith.com Learn more + success stories: https://fasttofaith.com https://fasttofaith.com/testimonials-2/ Follow Dr. Tabatha: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabatha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutsydrtabatha
285 What Alcohol Is Really Stealing From You
04/13/2026 | 43 mins.
In this episode: Why alcohol was a barrier between Christy and the Holy Spirit The willpower trap — and why Romans 12:2 is the real solution Why cutting back doesn't work (even 1-2 drinks a week disrupts sleep for days) "Count your fruit, not your glasses" — the framework that changes everything What modern wine actually is vs. what Jesus drank How to handle friends who feel judged when you stop drinking Shame, religion, and the God who pursues you anyway The 40-day alcohol fast and why it's a no-fail plan Christy's Book: Love Life Sober → lovelifesober.co.uk/book Love Hormone Tame → shop.fasttofaith.com/product/hormone-tame/ Use code PODCAST for 20% off 40 Day Fast to Faith → fasttofaith.com/40-day-program Ready to stop trying harder and start healing smarter? Start with the $5 Faith Reset Challenge — your first step to regulating your nervous system, stabilizing your metabolism, and reconnecting with your identity in Christ through simple, faith-centered rhythms. This is where most women begin. 👉 https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithlive 00:00 — "I am not being the mother God called me to be" 00:51 — Welcome to Fast to Faith 02:03 — Introducing Christy Osborne: Love Life Sober 02:57 — How alcohol got in the way of the Holy Spirit 04:26 — Christy's story: grief, Instagram, and the mirror moment 07:02 — How quickly did you start to feel different? 08:29 — What alcohol really does to your nervous system and sleep 10:08 — Learning to sit in hard emotions without numbing 11:11 — The cost-benefit analysis of alcohol 12:15 — The willpower trap — and why Romans 12:2 changes everything 14:40 — What Jesus actually drank vs. modern wine 16:34 — Why Christy created the 40-day alcohol fast 18:05 Spring Relaunch! Midlife Isn’t a Crisis... It’s Your Wake-Up Call Learn from 50 faith-rooted experts in (peri)menopause, thyroid, adrenals, nutrition, brain health, movement, marriage (and so much more!) to help you rediscover who you are, support your changing body, and step confidently into your next season https://midliferesetsummit.com/ Before we continue — if what we're talking about today resonates, I want you to know your body already makes its own GLP-1. And there is a natural way to increase that production by 55% — no prescription, no injection. Metabo Lift is a combination of lemon verbena and hibiscus — clinically studied and patented together to support your body's own metabolism naturally. Grab it at shop.fasttofaith.com/product/metabo-lift/ and use code PODCAST for 20% off your first orde Most programs give you content. Fast to Faith gives you Dr. Tabatha — personally mentoring you through your healing, your hormones, and your faith. Midlife Reset Summit RELAUNCH: https://midliferesetsummit.com/ Ready to start? 👉 Get mentored by Dr. Tabatha — for 5 days: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy Become a Certified Fast to Faith Coach to get mentored for a year or more: https://coach.fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach Supplements mentioned — use code PODCAST for 20% off: 🛒 https://shop.fasttofaith.com Learn more + success stories: https://fasttofaith.com https://fasttofaith.com/testimonials-2/ Follow Dr. Tabatha: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabatha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutsydrtabatha
284 When God Feels Silent: Trusting Him When Nothing Changes
04/06/2026 | 47 mins.
Have you been praying for years — and nothing has changed? This episode is for the woman losing hope. Kirby Kelly lost her dad at 10, survived her mother's addiction, and came out with one conviction: God was there the whole time. This will change how you see your season. In this episode: Why God redeems in the middle — not just at the end "God, can this be over?" vs. "God, what are you doing right now?" Why some things break off with obedience — not just prayer Free will, surrender, and letting God actually be God Stop making yourself the main character What to do when God's timeline isn't yours Hope from knowing God's character, not just His promises Resources: Kirby's Book: The Fabric of Hope → fabricofhopebook.com Follow Kirby → instagram.com/kirbyisaboss Mag Lift → shop.fasttofaith.com/product/mag-lift/ Use code PODCAST for 20% off → shop.fasttofaith.com "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." — Romans 15:13 Timestamps: 00:00 — Opening: "The load got lighter the more I ran to Jesus" 00:31 — Intro: trusting God when He doesn't fix things fast 01:37 — Dr. Tabatha's tattoo story — obedience over comfort 04:38 — Your steps impact other people's steps 04:54 — Introducing Kirby Kelly 06:47 — God redeems in the middle — not just at the end 10:00 — He's not changing your circumstances — He's changing YOU 10:29 — Ashlee's surrender she was missing in her healing 12:11 — Kirby's story: the white picket fence that was falling apart 16:00 — Losing her dad at 10, self-harm at 13, suicidal thoughts 17:30 — The summer camp encounter that changed everything 19:30 — Parenting her alcoholic mother through high school 21:00 — Forgiveness as weekly gospel — and he Spring Relaunch! Midlife Isn’t a Crisis... It’s Your Wake-Up Call Learn from 50 faith-rooted experts in (peri)menopause, thyroid, adrenals, nutrition, brain health, movement, marriage (and so much more!) to help you rediscover who you are, support your changing body, and step confidently into your next season https://midliferesetsummit.com/ Before we continue — if what we're talking about today resonates, I want you to know your body already makes its own GLP-1. And there is a natural way to increase that production by 55% — no prescription, no injection. Metabo Lift is a combination of lemon verbena and hibiscus — clinically studied and patented together to support your body's own metabolism naturally. Grab it at shop.fasttofaith.com/product/metabo-lift/ and use code PODCAST for 20% off your first orde Most programs give you content. Fast to Faith gives you Dr. Tabatha — personally mentoring you through your healing, your hormones, and your faith. Midlife Reset Summit RELAUNCH: https://midliferesetsummit.com/ Ready to start? 👉 Get mentored by Dr. Tabatha — for 5 days: https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy Become a Certified Fast to Faith Coach to get mentored for a year or more: https://coach.fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach Supplements mentioned — use code PODCAST for 20% off: 🛒 https://shop.fasttofaith.com Learn more + success stories: https://fasttofaith.com https://fasttofaith.com/testimonials-2/ Follow Dr. Tabatha: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabatha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutsydrtabatha
Christian women looking to lose weight, sleep better, and regain energy! Discover proven strategies with Dr. Tabatha (a triple board-certified physician). Dr. Tabatha illuminates the gaps in conventional gynecology while empowering you to navigate your health issues with confidence and faith. Grounded in a Christian perspective, she delves into the latest insights from the worlds of wellness and functional medicine, exploring topics such as the microbiome, environmental toxicology, nutrition, and epigenetics, all through the lens of honoring the body as God's temple. She firmly believes that gut health is the foundation of gynecological well-being and spiritual vitality.Discover how factors like diet, lifestyle choices, and environment impact hormones and contribute to various health conditions. From hormone imbalance to stress management, weight gain to emotional eating, Dr. Tabatha covers it all. With her expertise and interviews with leading health experts, you'll gain cutting-edge knowledge and practical remedies to enhance your health journey while strengthening your faith.Use your superpowers of fasting and faithing to become the superwoman God created you to be! God has fully equipped you with the strength, wisdom, and resilience to overcome any challenge, but many of us have given that power away. You'll learn how to use scripture as the living, nourishing Word to guide you each day and reconnect you to Jesus in a whole new way! This is a necessary part of physical health.Dr. Tabatha's own journey, from overcoming personal challenges to becoming a respected OB/GYN physician, fuels her passion for educating and empowering women. Her faith in God and belief in the healing power of His creation are at the heart of her message. Join Dr. Tabatha Barber, a triple board-certified physician, as she guides you back to wholeness and explains what's happening in our bodies as women. She debunks all the myths and lies we've been told as women. If you feel dismissed, unheard, confused, frustrated, or disconnected, then you are in the right place.You CAN lose weight, have abundant energy, feel great in your own skin, and feel mentally strong enough to conquer anything that comes your way. You just need to reconnect your body, mind, and spirit the way God created you to thrive! Her podcast aims to reach a wider audience, offering insights into what's normal, natural, and when to seek help, all while encouraging you to find strength in your faith and trust in God's plan for your health.If you've been searching for a faith-filled functional physician, look no further! Follow Dr. Tabatha on Facebook @DrTabatha, Instagram @gutsydrtabatha, on YouTube @fasttofaith, and visit www.fasttofaith.com for more information. Join the conversation and reclaim your health today!
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