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Becoming Natural

Penelope Sampler | Natural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness

Becoming Natural is your faith-filled refuge for healing—from the inside out. Hosted by Penny, an occupational therapist, former pharmaceutical rep, Integrative Health Practitioner, and Crohn’s warrior, this podcast is for women seeking clarity, calm, and Christ-centered wholeness. Whether you’re battling chronic stress, hormone imbalance, fatigue, inflammation, or simply the pressure to "do it all," you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Each episode blends science-backed health tips, gentle

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28:08

Inflammation: The Surprise Hidden Load Really...

Becoming Natural ·

2025/11/11

🎙 [57 ] | [Inflammation: The Surprise Hidden Load Really Draining Your Body ]Inflammation can quietly build over time, becoming a hidden load the body keeps trying to carry. In this episode, we explore the signs ofchronic inflammation—exhaustion that doesn’t make sense, recurring gut issues, brain fog, anxiety spikes, and that quiet sense of “I don’t feel like myself.” I share the Rain Barrel picture—how stress, chemicals, trauma, pace, and medication history drip into the body until it overflows

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23:32

Folate vs Folic Acid: Recommended Nutrient Withheld...

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2025/10/30

🎙 [56 ] | [Folate vs Folic Acid: Recommended Nutrient Withheld that Women Need to Know ]Folate vs Folic Acid — Two names that sound the same, yet lead the body in very different directions. Today, we’re slowing down to understand why this matters, especially for women. Our bodies were designed to use folate — Vitamin B9 found in leafy greens, lentils, eggs, citrus, and liver. But most processed foods and many prenatal vitamins use folic acid, a synthetic form that must be converted before the body

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38:31

Red Light Sauna Power: Know How Light Helps Revive...

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2025/10/24

🎙 [55 ] | [Red Light Sauna Power: Know How Light Helps Revive Your Cells and Soul ]In this episode, Penny sits down with Dr. Aubree Hendershot of Radiant Wellness KC to unpack the real science and soul behind red light sauna therapy. Learn how light restores your body’s energy, calms inflammation, and revives your spirit.We’ll explore:The difference between near, mid, and far infrared lightHow light waves reach the mitochondria to boost energy productionWhy sweating is a sacred detox process—your

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35:06

Natural Scar Treatment: The Exciting New Science of...

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2025/10/16

🎙 [54 ] | [Natural Scar Treatment: The Exciting New Science of Healing Fascia and Scar Tissue ]Scars tell our story—but they also hold hidden layers of fascia that can affect healing, mobility, and emotion. In this episode, we explore the exciting new science of fascia and scar tissue healing, how fibroblasts respond to movement and natural oils like castor and rosehip, and how faith meets physiology in the body’s design.💛 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3Find

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43:28

Magnesium for Skin Benefits: 5 Incredible Soap-Free...

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2025/10/01

🎙 [52 ] | [Magnesium for Skin Benefits: 5 Incredible Soap-Free Skincare Secrets ]Magnesium for skin benefits is more than hype—it’s healing. In this episode of Becoming Natural, I share 5 incredible soap-free skincare secrets using salt and magnesium that can transform how you cleanse your body.Salt is one of the oldest cleansers—known for its ability to fight bacteria, exfoliate, and infuse minerals that hydrate and protect your skin. Magnesium takes things further, helping with detox,

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28:06

Glow Naturally: Ditch Soap for a Powerful Herbal Skin...

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2025/09/19

🎙 [51 ] | [Glow Naturally: Ditch Soap for a Powerful Herbal Skin Ritual ]In this short but power-packed episode, I’m showing you how to glow naturally—without soap, without toxins, and without all the harsh ingredients hiding in even the “clean” skincare aisle.We’re diving into herbal powder pastes—ancient botanical blends like neem, tulsi, turmeric, rose, and chamomile that have been used for centuries to cleanse, nourish, and heal. I’ll walk you through how they work, what they do for your skin,

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19:55

Clay Cleansing for Radiant Skin: The Amazing...

Becoming Natural ·

2025/09/18

🎙 [50 ] | [Clay Cleansing for Radiant Skin: The Amazing Qualities of Dirt that Heals ]In this gritty (and glorious) episode of the Soap-Free Skin Series, I’m getting my hands a little dirty—in the best way possible. We’re talking about clay cleansing and herbal powder pastes, and why I swapped out my foaming face wash for something ancient, earthy, and God-designed.If you're tired of stripping your skin with synthetic surfactants and wondering what on earth to use instead, this episode is your

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10:50

Raw Honey That Heals: A Bold, Soap-Free Ritual for...

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2025/09/17

🎙 [49 ] | [Raw Honey That Heals: A Bold, Soap-Free Ritual for Radiant Skin ]Sweet friend, you’re about to fall in love with something sticky. In this mini pod, we’re breaking down the incredible healing power of **raw honey** as a cleanser. It hydrates, soothes, balances pH, and even fights acne—without stripping your skin’s natural barrier.We talk about:* Why honey makes your face feel warm 🔥* The antibacterial science behind raw honey* The faith link to “milk and honey” (Exodus 3:17)* How to

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14:06

Oil Cleansing That Heals – A Bold, Soap-Free Ritual...

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2025/09/16

🎙 [48 ] | [Oil Cleansing That Heals – A Bold, Soap-Free Ritual for Radiant Skin ]Hey sweet friend 💛 This is the very first episode in the *Soap-Free Skin Series*—and we’re starting strong with oil cleansing! If your skincare routine feels more like a chemical lab experiment than something soul-nourishing, this episode is for you.We talk about:* What oil cleansing is (and what it isn’t)* The *exact* oils to use based on your skin type 🌿* How to do it without feeling like you need a degree in

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25:41

Soap-Free Skincare: Affordable Natural Options That...

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2025/09/12

🎙 [47 ] | [Soap-Free Skincare: Affordable Natural Options That Can Actually Work ]Soap-free skincare isn’t just a crunchy fad—it’s a powerful way to protect your body’s natural oils and avoid harmful ingredients like sulfates, parabens, and fragrances. In this episode, I walk you through the surprising history of soap, what happens when we strip our natural oils, and the science-backed risks of common ingredients. You’ll also discover affordable natural alternatives like oil cleansing, raw honey,

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18:19

Toxic Skincare Warning: How to Ditch Lotion for Dry...

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2025/09/04

🎙 [46 ] | [Toxic Skincare Warning: How to Ditch Lotion for Dry Skin and Glow Naturally ]Oil Cleansing Changed My Skin and My SoulEver feel like your face wash is doing more harm than good? In this first episode of theSoap-Free Skin Mini Series, I’m sharing how ditching harsh soaps and switching to oil cleansing transformed not just my skin—but my whole skincare mindset.We’ll talk about why commercial cleansers strip your skin’s natural barrier, how oil cleansing works with your body (not against

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21:46

Devastating Tetracycline Side Effects That Shattered...

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2025/08/28

🎙 [45 ] | [Devastating Tetracycline Side Effects That Shattered My Gut & Gums Years Later ]Have you ever looked back at something seemingly small — a prescription, a choice, a doctor’s advice — and realized it changed the entire course of your health? 💭 That’s the story I’m sharing today.This episode is a raw, honest look at how one antibiotic — Tetracycline — taken as a teen for mild skin breakouts, turned into a decades-long health journey filled with gut battles, bleeding gums, misdiagnoses,

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21:03

Replay 01 | Becoming Natural Heal From Chronic...

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2025/08/21

🎙 [44 ] | [Replay 01 | Becoming Natural Heal From Chronic Illness with Plants ]Welcome to a special re-air of Episode One of *Becoming Natural*! 🎙️ In this foundational episode, I share the honest, unfiltered journey that started it all—from chronic illness and emotional overwhelm to embracing clean living as a lifestyle of healing and faith 🌿❤️. With three boys, two pups, and one determined mama, I open up about how God met me in hospital beds and quiet moments, guiding me toward natural

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25:10

Witch Hazel for Skin: Soothing Secrets from the Old Days

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2025/08/17

🎙 [43 ] | [Witch Hazel for Skin: Soothing Secrets from the Old Days ]In this episode, Penny walks us through the gentle power and rich history ofwitch hazel for skin:🌿Roots in creation:Why Native American wisdom and colonial pharmacy both called on this shrub🔬Botanical brilliance:How tannins, flavonoids, and adaptable extracts soothe, protect, and tone🧴Which type for what:Choosing between alcohol‑based, glycerin‑based, or potent pure extracts📝DIY healing:Easy recipes—toners, wipes, sun‑burn

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33:09

The Truth About Vinegar: Ancient Healing Remedy for...

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2025/07/31

Ever laughed at your husband for putting vinegar ineverything—only to realize he might’ve been onto something? 🙋‍♀️ In this episode, Penny takes us on a raw and real journey from “no way” to “never without it” when it comes to vinegar. This isn’t just about clean windows or fluffy towels. It’s about reclaiming simple, natural, God-designed remedies that have stood the test of time. 🧺🍎✨We explore the surprising history, health benefits, and practical, faith-rooted uses of vinegar—from ancient

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33:20

Gut Healing Breakthrough: How Candida Could Be the...

Becoming Natural ·

2025/07/23

If you've been wrestling with bloating, brain fog, weird cravings, or gut pain that no one seems to explain, this episode might blow your socks off🧦. This is the most popular episode thus far and a great replay if you are having guy issues.Don't forget there is a PART 2:04 (Part 2): Symptoms of Candida Yeast Overgrowth are WHOLE Body & a Step by Step Diet Plan to Relieve Candida, SEEBO, & Leaky GutIn this episode,Is Candida Yeast Causing Your Gut Symptoms? Natural Healing Insights Inside, I

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