28 Nov 2025 06:00
Ending Well: Getting My Glow Back | Episode 387
Week four of the Ending Well series lands right at the halfway mark. This episode is a look back over a three-year road (starting in 2022) of how God helped me fight inflammation, feel like myself again, and regain my "glow." This is not a weight-loss talk, not a quick-fix list, and not medical advice. It's a redemption story about healing from the inside out — spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
Key Themes"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." — 3 John 1:2
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Redemption doesn't just cover salvation; it keeps working through sanctification and healing.
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Inflammation wasn't just a food problem — it was also a soul and nervous system problem.
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Real health change is slow, layered, and personal. Your timeline will not look like mine.
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The glow came as a byproduct of feeling better and living freer, not chasing beauty.
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This episode is descriptive, not prescriptive.
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Not medical advice. Always talk with a qualified professional for your situation.
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Do not try to do everything at once. This was a year of foundations plus a total three-year process.
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One percent better beats perfect overnight.
1. August 2022: Stepping Back From Fear-Driven "Crunchy" Culture
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I was drowning in rules, guilt, and constant fear of what might be harming me.
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The anxiety and striving became more toxic than the ingredients I was avoiding.
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First domino: I quit trying to do it all perfectly and started living with grace, budget reality, and peace.
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Lowering my standards for myself lowered my inflammation.
"Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28
2. October 2022: A Major Boundary With a Toxic Relationship
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I set a serious boundary with someone whose presence fueled self-hatred.
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Went no contact for about six months.
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The inner tape of shame and criticism began to quiet.
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I learned that giving up self-hatred is prof
