Holy & Hormonal

Why am I doing all the "right" things, eating low carb, working out every day, but not losing weight or seeing the results I want? If you've ever asked yourself that question then you're going to love this episode. Simone Estelle is a dedicated wellness expert and certified personal trainer with a unique journey that spans from South Africa to Europe and beyond. Starting her career as a stewardess and personal trainer on luxury superyachts, she worked with some of the most influential figures in the luxury industry. After receiving mentorship from a renowned Victoria's Secret Model trainer in Monaco, she followed her dream and advanced her career as a celebrity personal trainer at the One&Only Maldives resort. Certified in Reformer Pilates, Simone Estelle focuses on women’s wellness, specializing in personalized nutrition and training strategies that leverage biohacking for optimal health. Her mission is to build a supportive community where women can share their journeys of healing, achieve food freedom, and embrace their femininity for better mental health and overall wellness. Enjoy the episode!

Who said that you have to be in a relationship, married, or have kids in order for God to use you? In this episode, Kim takes us through the lives of 9 different women in the Bible who God used to advance His kingdom here on earth. Kim also breaks stigmas and stereotypes that the world (and even other Christians!!) put on women.

If you've never doubted your faith, you're lying!! Doubt can feel so heavy, so shameful, and pretty bad sometimes. But in reality, it's not the craziest thing in the world. In this episode Kim shares a part of her testimony that resulted in a radical encounter with Jesus, breaks down how the high of that moment made the lows extremely low, and shows us how John the Baptist, Peter, and Thomas all doubted Jesus (and they were with him daily!!) And in true Holy & Hormonal fashion, Kim sheds light on the fact that doubt can feel catastrophic in the luteal phase.

*Trigger Warning* Today's episode is a bit of a heavier topic. There are mentions of eating disorders - if this is a sensitive subject for you, please listen with caution. Kim shares her experiences being bullied in middle school and how that trauma followed her into her 20s, how insecurities have crippled her, and opens up about her unhealthy relationship with food and body image. And of course, Kim reminds us that the world's standard of beauty is the opposite of God's standard. Kim dives into Romans, 2 Corinthians, and touches on 2 Samuel to share how to combat body image and teaches us how to hold every thought captive to Christ.

Our host, Kim, brings us the sex ed you should have gotten in middle school. Kim walks us through the four phases of the menstrual cycle (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, luteal) and lays out the best foods + exercises to do that support your hormones rather than work against them. Kim also talks about the spiritual struggles of certain phases and how to put on the armor of God through each phase.

In this episode our host, Kim, dives into her personal experiences with her period and her hormonal journey thus far. Kim covers birth control, why she decided to go on the IUD at 16, why she's felt so much shame around her period, and how it's exhausting trying to manage a hormonal imbalance. Kim shares her greatest desire: to put Jesus back at the center of female wellness.

Holy & Hormonal is your new faith-based podcast where our host, Kim Caputo, kicks the door wide open on topics that are not typically spoken about in the Church, like how your period affects your faith. But seriously, can we talk about how hard it is to be holy when your hormones are raging?? From girl talk, to relationships and dating, to navigating life in your 20s, we are going to get real and vulnerable so you feel encouraged to step into your God-given calling and live freely in Jesus name!