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This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m so excited to welcome Shawna Holman, founder of A Little Less Toxic and bestselling author of A Healthier Home and her latest must-read, A Healthier Home Cook.

In this episode, we talk about Shawna’s journey to health, from chronic sinus infections and sepsis to a thriving, balanced life. Shawna shares her A-L-T (Assess, Let Go, Level Up, Time) framework for creating a healthier home, simple strategies for reducing toxic load, and the beauty of balance in making sustainable changes.

You’ll also hear about the emotional side of health challenges, from overcoming trauma to the powerful connection between stress, inflammation, and healing.

✨ Here’s to less stress, less toxins, and more joy!

Interested in Shawna's books? Check them out here: https://www.alittlelesstoxic.com/books/

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Shawna’s A-L-T framework for reducing toxins and creating a healthier home.
• Why removing (not just adding) is key to a low-toxic lifestyle.
• How trauma, stress, and toxic exposure interact—and how to heal.
• Sustainable swaps: Simple ways to upgrade your cleaning, personal care, and home products.
• How to avoid “greenwashing” and make informed, budget-friendly choices.
• Progress over perfection: Why balance is the ultimate goal.

ABOUT GUEST:
Shawna Holman, founder of A Little Less Toxic, is the bestselling author of “A Healthier Home” and her newest title, “A Healthier Home Cook.” After enduring years of debilitating health issues that nearly cost her her life, Shawna embarked on a journey to detoxify her life and heal. Her holistic approach, focusing on small, sustainable changes, led to a complete health transformation. Shawna now shares her insights and practical tips with a growing online community, encouraging others to adopt healthier lifestyles. A passionate advocate for true wellness of body, mind, and spirit, Shawna balances her roles as a wife, mother, and educator with her mission to inspire and support others in their health journeys.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.alittlelesstoxic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alittlelesstoxic/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: ****https://www.christabiegler.com/links

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

• Over restriction is dead
• Whole food is soul food and fed is best
• Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
• You don’t have to figure it out alone
• Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Try their MagSoothe or MagSRT for better sleep and less stress. From now until Dec 1, use code LESSSTRESSED15 at JigsawHealth.com for 15% off!

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This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m thrilled to welcome back Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, host of the Fertility Friday podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign and co-author of Real Food for Fertility. Lisa brings her expertise as a fertility awareness educator to discuss a topic on many women’s minds: advanced maternal age.

In this episode, we unpack what it really means to be 35+ and trying to conceive. Lisa explains how fertility evolves with age, why terms like “geriatric pregnancy” can feel discouraging, and how to take actionable steps to support your body and improve your chances of conception.

We also cover practical strategies for optimizing fertility, from tracking your menstrual cycle to improving egg and sperm quality through nourishment and lifestyle changes. Plus, Lisa highlights the critical role your partner plays in the process.

Check out Lisa's other episode #203 Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why your menstrual cycle is your fifth vital sign
• How fertility changes after 35 and what you can do about it
• Egg quality vs. egg quantity: Why both matter
• Simple ways to nourish your body for conception and pregnancy
• The surprising role your partner’s health plays in fertility
• How to balance conventional fertility advice with holistic practices

ABOUT GUEST:
Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, Certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, trains health professionals to use the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Founder of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship™ and author of The Fifth Vital Sign and Real Food for Fertility, she educates women on the link between menstrual health, fertility, and overall wellness. Her podcast, Fertility Friday, has over 4 million downloads and is a top resource on fertility awareness.

Check out Lisa's FREEBIES here: https://www.fertility-friday.com/freebies

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://fertilityfriday.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilityfriday/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: ****https://www.christabiegler.com/links

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

• Over restriction is dead
• Whole food is soul food and fed is best
• Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
• You don’t have to figure it out alone
• Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Try their MagSoothe or MagSRT for better sleep and less stress. From now until Dec 1, use code LESSSTRESSED15 at JigsawHealth.com for 15% off!

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This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m so excited to have Liz Haselmayer, creator of Homegrown Education, join me for this week’s episode! Liz is a passionate advocate for real food, holistic health, and intentional parenting, and she’s sharing her inspiring journey—from overcoming an eating disorder to raising her family with a focus on nourishment and wellness.

In this episode, we dive into the importance of building a food value system, balancing modern life with a real food framework, and how small, sustainable changes can transform your family’s health. Liz’s practical tips and personal experiences are exactly what you need if you’ve been wondering how to simplify your own real food journey or get your family on board.

Liz also shares her unique perspective on how history can guide our food choices, how to navigate resistance from loved ones, and why ditching extremes is key to long-term health success.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Building food values without fear or shame
• Using history as a guide to better food choices
• Mitigating toxins in food and water for your family
• Leveraging nutrient-dense foods and simple meal prep hacks
• How to inspire your spouse and kids to embrace a real food lifestyle
• Balancing modern life with nourishing, intentional choices

ABOUT GUEST:
Liz Haselmayer is the creator of Homegrown Education—an inspirational hub for families who want to pursue real food, holistic health, and intentional parenting. Liz homeschools her three daughters in the suburbs of Cincinnati and hosts The Homegrown Podcast with her husband, Joey.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.homegrowneducation.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrown_education/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: ****https://www.christabiegler.com/links

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

• Over restriction is dead
• Whole food is soul food and fed is best
• Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
• You don’t have to figure it out alone
• Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Try their MagSoothe or MagSRT for better sleep and less stress. From now until Dec 1, use code LESSSTRESSED15 at JigsawHealth.com for 15% off!