Purposeful Whole Health - Increase Energy, Stress Management, Natural Remedies, Non-Toxic Living, Christian Living

By Melissa De La Cruz - Educator & Nutritional Therapy Practitioner

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Welcome to Purposeful Whole Health, a space for women who desire to live with intention, care for their bodies with wisdom, and walk confidently in the calling God has for them.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, unsure where to start, or simply longing for simpler, faith-aligned rhythms, you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place.

Here, we follow a gentle, life-giving framework:

Learn with clarity: cutting through confusion around health, lifestyle, toxins, nutrition, and God’s design for our bodies.
Grow in intentional habits: small, practical choices that support whole-body wellness, peace, and consistency in everyday life.
Rise in God’s calling: living obediently, with discernment and purpose, as the natural overflow of what you’re learning and practicing.

Each episode is meant to feel like a calm, honest conversation offering practical takeaways, encouragement, and truth rooted in Scripture. We talk about whole-body wellness, stress and nervous system support, simple daily habits, and faith-filled lifestyle choices that honor God and care for the body He’s entrusted to you.

I also share insights from my background in elementary education, personal health experiences, and my training as a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Offering supportive, wellness-focused ideas for whole-body health, children, and learning that can bless your home and family as an overflow of your own growth.

Whether you’re here to restore your energy, simplify your habits, deepen your faith, or step more fully into God’s purpose for your life, my prayer is that this space meets you with clarity, peace, and truth.

Learn with clarity. Grow in intentional habits. Rise in God’s calling.

 

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**Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and faith-based encouragement. Information provided on this podcast, website, groups, and any other resources/materials shared, are for informational and educational purposes only. The information and education provided is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis.**

 


Episode Date
85. Creating a Healthier Home Through Simple Everyday Choices
May 18, 2026
84. Back to the Basics: Simple Nutrition Foundations Without the Overwhelm
Apr 27, 2026
83. Trusting God in Your Health Journey: Letting Go of Control and Finding Peace
Apr 20, 2026
82. Healthy Family Rhythms: Simple Wellness Choices That Impact Your Home
Apr 13, 2026
81. Faith-Based Wellness: Moving from Control to Stewardship in Your Health Journey
Apr 06, 2026
80. Faith, Health, and Purpose: Preparing for What God Has for You
Mar 30, 2026
79. Creating Simple Daily Rhythms to Reduce Overwhelm and Support Your Health Naturally
Mar 23, 2026
78. Discernment in Wellness: How to Make Faith-Aligned Health Decisions
Mar 16, 2026
77. Stress, the Nervous System, and God’s Design for Rest
Mar 09, 2026
76. Living in Alignment with God’s Calling
Mar 02, 2026
75. Intentional Habits That Support Whole-Body Wellness
Feb 23, 2026
74. Understanding God’s Design for the Body | Faith-Based Health & Biblical Stewardship
Feb 16, 2026
73. Cutting Through Health Confusion with Clarity and Truth
Feb 09, 2026
72. Purposeful Whole Health: A New Season Rooted in Clarity, Faith, and Simple Wellness
Feb 02, 2026
71. Is The Spirit Of Fear A Roadblock In Your Health Journey?
Jan 15, 2025
70. Are Diet Protocols Necessary When Trying To Improve Your Symptoms?
Jan 08, 2025
69. Setting New Goals To Help Improve Energy and Overall Health
Jan 01, 2025
68. Tips For Navigating The Holidays While Trying To Improve Your Chronic Fatigue
Dec 11, 2024
67. How To Be Thankful In All Circumstances, Especially In Our Fatigue
Nov 27, 2024
66. What Is Your Fatigue Costing You?
Nov 21, 2024
65. Spiritual Health & Physical Health, How Do They Connect?
Nov 13, 2024
64. Is Our Nation On The Brink Of Big Changes In The Health Space?
Nov 06, 2024
63. What Does The Bible Say About Food? Encouragement As You Navigate A Healthier Diet and Lifestyle
Oct 30, 2024
62. Is Coffee Really Helping You Increase Your Energy or Causing More Harm?
Oct 23, 2024
61. Are You Getting Sick Or Are You Just Exhausted? How To Tell What's Going On and How To Address It
Oct 16, 2024
60. Dreaming Of Feeling Like A New Person? How Following Fad Diets Aren't Helping You And What You Need To Do Instead
Oct 09, 2024
59. The Two Most Common Excuses For Not Taking That Next Step In Your Health
Oct 02, 2024
58. How You Can Start Taking Small Steps Towards a More Toxin-Free Life!
Sep 25, 2024
57. What Does A Toxin Free Lifestyle Mean? Let's Eliminate the Overwhelm and Make Progress!
Sep 18, 2024
56. What Do The Ingredients In Anything, Have To Do With Fatigue?
Sep 11, 2024
55. Trying Everything To Improve Your Energy and Feeling Defeated? Maybe This Is Your Missing Piece
Sep 04, 2024
54. Two Most Common Reasons We Don't Invest In Our Health and How To Change That
Aug 27, 2024
53. Not Investing In Your Health Because of this? Common Misconceptions Addressed
Aug 21, 2024
52. If You're Sick Of Feeling Tired All The Time, It's Time To Make Some Changes So You Can Have More Energy
Aug 14, 2024
51. Instead of Following What the Ads Say is "All Natural", Try My Simple Tips To Help You Choose Wisely Without The Overwhelm.
Aug 07, 2024
50. What To Do When Life Drains Your Energy? Encouragement for Those Flare Up Days
Jul 31, 2024
49. Ready For More Energy? How Supporting Your Gut Health Can Help You Get There, Faster
Jul 03, 2024
48. Chronic Stress? 3 Tips To Improve It, Giving You More Balance In Your Life
Jun 26, 2024
47. Struggling With Fatigue? 4 Tips To Improve It, Giving You More Energy In Your Day
Jun 19, 2024
46. Resting In His Word When You're Tired
Jun 12, 2024
45. Why Is Hydration So Important?
Jun 05, 2024
44. Top 4 Tips For Addressing Fatigue First Before Trying Anything Else
May 29, 2024
43. Endless List of Symptoms, Unresolved Health Issues?
May 22, 2024
42. The Woman Made Well By Her Belief
May 15, 2024
41. Part 5: Simple Foundational Healthy Habits To Implement - Stress Response
May 08, 2024
40. Part 4: Simple Foundational Healthy Habits To Implement - Nighttime Routines
May 01, 2024
39. Part 3: Simple Foundational Healthy Habits To Implement - Movement
Apr 24, 2024
38. Part 2: Simple Foundational Healthy Habits For You To Implement - Nutrients
Apr 17, 2024
37. Part 1: Simple Foundational Healthy Habits For You To Implement - Hydration
Apr 10, 2024
36. 3 Healthy Habits That May Be Causing More Stress
Apr 04, 2024
35. Are You Running Into Stumbling Blocks? Me Too! Let's Chat About It
Apr 02, 2024
34. The Power Of Short Walks
Mar 19, 2024
33. The Two Most Common Obstacles Stopping You From Making Progress
Mar 14, 2024
32. Could This Be What Is Actually Keeping You From Feeling Better?
Mar 12, 2024
31. Understanding Priorities & The Effects On Our Health
Feb 29, 2024
30. 8 Tips For Waking Up Refreshed
Feb 27, 2024
29. Weekend Habits: 10 Tips for Recharging for the Week Ahead
Feb 22, 2024
28. Living Healthy: Where To Start And How To Sustain It
Feb 20, 2024
27. When Desperation Is Motivation For Change
Feb 15, 2024
26. Partnering With The Holy Spirit: Encouragement From Kori Messer
Feb 13, 2024
25. Who Should You Be Listening To?
Feb 08, 2024
24. Are You Feeling TIRED?
Feb 06, 2024
23. Could This Be Your Missing Piece Of The Puzzle?
Feb 01, 2024
22. What Are You Going To Do Right Now?
Jan 30, 2024
21. There Is No Better Time
Jan 25, 2024
20. Where Is Your Faith Right Now?
Jan 23, 2024
19. How To Start Reading Those Labels
Jan 18, 2024
18. Misconceptions of Overweight & Underweight
Jan 16, 2024
17. Why Are You Struggling to Make Progress in Your Goals?
Jan 11, 2024
16. Setting Realistic Goals and Cutting Out The Distractions
Jan 09, 2024
15. Tips For Supporting Your Immune System When You Need It Most
Dec 21, 2023
14. Goal Setting To Improve Gut Health, Part 4
Dec 19, 2023
13. Goal Setting To Improve Gut Health, Part 3
Dec 14, 2023
12. Goal Setting To Improve Gut Health, Part 2
Dec 12, 2023
11. Goal Setting To Improve Gut Health, Part 1
Dec 07, 2023
10. Do You Set New Year’s Goals or Resolutions?
Dec 06, 2023
9. To Chase the Symptoms or Not?
Nov 30, 2023
8. How To Prioritize your Healthier Swap Out List
Nov 28, 2023
7. Thanksgiving Encouragement
Nov 23, 2023
6. Tips For Navigating Your Holiday Get Togethers With Less Overwhelm
Nov 20, 2023
5. Top Tips To Start Improving Your Digestion
Nov 16, 2023
4. Calorie Counting? Portion Control? Are These Necessary?
Nov 14, 2023
3. Is Fear Creeping In As You Navigate Your Health Trials?
Nov 08, 2023
2. Made To Be Thriving Background
Nov 01, 2023
1. Surviving To Thriving, Is It Possible?
Nov 01, 2023
Trailer
Oct 27, 2023