Renewed & Radiant

Finding Healing After Loss Pt. 2 with Marg Benci

In Part 2 of this heartfelt conversation, host Elsa Martin continues her discussion with Marg Benci, a faithful Whole By Nutrition (WBN) community member, on navigating grief, loss, and emotional healing.
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and healing looks different for everyone. Elsa and Marg explore how loss can surface in unexpected ways, the importance of connection and community, and why being present often matters more than having the right words. They share how small gestures of kindness, patience, and simply listening can bring comfort to those who are hurting.
This episode offers encouragement for anyone carrying grief into a new season, reminding listeners that their life still has purpose, healing is possible, and no one has to walk through loss alone.

Reflect, Release, and Reset: Personal Growth for Women Over 40

As we step into a new season, reflection becomes one of the most powerful tools for growth.
In this episode of Renewed and Radiant, Elsa Martin invites women over 40 to pause, look back, and honor what the past year has taught them. This isn’t about judging productivity or measuring success — it’s about gathering wisdom, releasing what no longer serves you, and moving forward with clarity and intention.
You’ll explore why reflection is not weakness, but strategy — and how letting go can be just as important as setting goals. Through grounded insight and gentle guidance, this episode helps you step into the new year empowered, resilient, and rooted in experience rather than pressure.
If you’re ready to design a life that feels aligned, spacious, and deeply yours, this conversation is for you.
✨ Because you’re not starting from zero — you’re starting from experience.

From Hormonal Struggles to Confidence: Gerda’s Transformation Journey

Join host Elsa Martin as she interviews Gerda Dalton, a single mom who transformed her life through weight loss, hormonal health, and stress management.
Discover how self-love, confidence, and simple lifestyle changes empowered her personal growth. Perfect for anyone seeking wellness, empowerment, and lasting lifestyle transformation.
Follow Elsa on IG and FB @wholebynutrition and @theelsamartin for more content like this.

Grief, Faith, and Hope at Christmas: Finding Healing After Loss

In this heartfelt episode, Elsa Martin and Margaret Benci explore the reality of grief and loss—especially during the Christmas season. Marg shares her journey of losing her son and how faith, family, and community became anchors in her healing process.
Together, they discuss navigating sorrow, finding joy in small moments, and learning to live alongside grief rather than trying to erase it. This conversation offers comfort, reflection, and hope for anyone walking through loss or supporting someone who is.
✨ Listen now for encouragement, faith-filled insight, and reminders that you are not alone in your grief.

My HRT Story: Elsa Martin on Menopause, Bioidentical Hormones & Women’s Health

In this episode, Elsa Martin shares her personal journey with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and why understanding hormonal changes is critical for women’s health, especially during perimenopause and menopause. She discusses common signs of hormone decline, including low estrogen and progesterone, and explains how bioidentical hormones can support long-term health and vitality.
Elsa dives into the importance of preventive care, how to navigate conversations with healthcare providers, and why HRT is about more than symptom relief—it’s about hormone balance, longevity, and quality of life. She also highlights how coaching and personalized hormone plans can help women take control of their health journey with confidence.
✨ Follow Elsa @wholebynutrition and @theelsamartin for more expert insights on hormone health, menopause support, bioidentical hormone therapy, and women’s wellness coaching.

From Adversity to Abundance: Kari Olson’s Journey

In this powerful episode of the Renewed & Radiant Podcast, we sit down with Kari Olson, business coach and mindset mentor for women, as she shares her inspiring journey from deep personal adversity to purpose-driven success.
Kari opens up about walking through a cancer diagnosis, navigating divorce, and facing financial hardship while supporting her family. She shares the pivotal moment when she surrendered control to God—and how that act of faith became the foundation for healing, clarity, and long-term transformation.
Through her story, Kari highlights the importance of healing past trauma, renewing mindset, and trusting God’s plan. She explains how she turned her pain into purpose, pivoted into coaching, and now empowers women to pursue financial abundance, time freedom, and meaningful work through aligned coaching and digital products.
This episode is for women who feel called to more—more impact, more freedom, and a deeper sense of purpose—and need encouragement that their hardest seasons can become their greatest testimony.
For more content like this, follow Kari at Mindset and Marketing & www.amen2dailypay.com. 

Estrogen Series Part 2: Your Guide to Hormone Therapy & Women's Wellness

In this episode of Renewed & Radiant, Elsa breaks down the truth about hormones—especially estrogen—and how they impact mood, sleep, energy, skin, weight, and overall vitality. She explores hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the difference between synthetic and bioidentical hormones, and why personalized care is essential for women navigating hormonal changes or menopause. If you're ready to understand your body, make informed choices, and reclaim your wellness, this episode is a must-listen.
✨Follow Elsa @wholebynutrition and @theelsamartin for more hormone education, women’s wellness tips, and faith-centered encouragement.

From Breaking Point to Breakthrough: Raelynn’s Health Journey

In this heartfelt conversation, Elsa sits down with WBN member Raelynn Anderson to unpack her deeply personal health journey—one marked by vulnerability, courage, and the transformative power of faith.
Raelynn opens up about the health crisis that became her wake-up call, forcing her to slow down, confront her own pride, and finally ask for help. What followed was a beautiful journey of healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Together, Elsa and Raelynn explore the importance of listening to your body, treating yourself with compassion, and taking small, meaningful steps toward change. They dive into how nutrition, supportive community, and faith work together to bring restoration and lightness back into our lives. Raelynn’s story is a powerful reminder that we are not meant to do life alone, and that vulnerability is often the doorway to deeper connection and lasting transformation.
Whether you're feeling stuck in your own health journey or simply in need of encouragement, this episode will meet you right where you are—with honesty, hope, and practical tools for growth.
✨ What You’ll Learn:
Why slowing down and listening to your body matters
How vulnerability strengthens relationships and healing
The role faith plays in finding hope during hard seasons
The impact nutrition and small daily habits have on well-being
The power of community support when overcoming challenges
Filled with wisdom, relatable moments, and inspiring truth, this episode is a beautiful reminder that healing is a journey—and God walks with us every step of the way.
🎧 Streaming now on the Whole by Nutrition Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Estrogen Series Pt 1: Low Estrogen Symptoms & Foods To Help

In this eye-opening episode, Elsa Martin breaks down the often-overlooked symptoms of low estrogen—from vaginal dryness and low libido to sleep disturbances, mood changes, and increased anxiety. Many women assume these struggles are “just part of aging,” but Elsa reminds us that hormonal decline, especially for women over 40, is not something we have to ignore or suffer through.
Elsa shares the top 18 symptoms of low estrogen, why they happen, and the serious long-term health risks associated with untreated hormonal decline, including osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. She also explains how hormonal imbalance can impact mental health and overall vitality.
You’ll learn how women can reclaim their wellness through a combination of nutrition, hormone replacement therapy, and lifestyle shifts—plus the exact foods that support estrogen naturally. Elsa highlights the power of phytoestrogen-rich foods such as flaxseeds, sesame seeds, and other plant foods that help bring balance and relief.
This episode is an empowering reminder that you deserve to feel vibrant, healthy, and supported at every stage of womanhood. Don’t suffer in silence—there are tools, tests, and nutrition strategies that can help.
✨ Ready to take the next step?
Follow @elsamartin  & @wholebynutrition on social media or send her a DM to learn more about joining her hormone & nutrition program and reclaiming your vitality.

Choosing Healthy Relational Spaces with Rachel Powell

If you or someone you know has difficulty connecting with others and/or God, this is a must listen! In today’s powerful conversation, Rachel Powell shares profound wisdom on how to build healthier relationships by becoming intentional about the spaces we enter, create, and sustain. She reminds us that connection isn’t something that “just happens”—it’s cultivated. And it begins with choice.
Rachel unpacks the impact of empathy, mutual care, and emotional awareness, explaining how these practices shape the quality and depth of our relationships. Whether you're healing from past relational wounds or seeking stronger community, this episode will give you the language and tools to create environments where connection can thrive.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode
You have the power to choose and invite healthy relational spaces—and say no to the ones that drain you.
Connection depends on how others choose to show up, not just your own effort.
Simple, intentional practices can deepen your relationships and build trust.
Understanding someone’s wounds helps you respond with compassion, not defensiveness..
Seeing another person’s heart—not just their behavior—is transformative.
Choosing the right environments and people empowers you to grow and flourish.
For more content from Rachel, follow her on Instagram @hopespeaker. 
Host: Elsa Martin IG: @wholebynutrition and @theelsamartin