The Brooke Taylor Show
The Brooke Taylor Show
Brooke Taylor
TBTS #267: Sustained by God: Health, Strength, and the Grace to Keep Moving with Maria Gari
26 minutes Posted Mar 2, 2026 at 2:43 pm.
Brooke shares a personal story about her son Gus and Lent01:21 Gus' surprising journey into running and spiritual growth03:12 Lent as a time for honest self-assessment and growth04:04 Introducing Maria Gari and her work with women’s health and fitness04:58 Patterns in women’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health06:11 Practical ways to speak kindly to ourselves during struggles07:01 Maria shares her personal Lent journey and reliance on God's sustenance08:25 The importance of journaling God's faithfulness during Lent09:44 Approaching fasting and discipline with kindness, not punishment11:10 The significance of falling and getting back up in faith11:59 Hormonal health and menopause: practical tips for women over 4014:10 Strength training and its benefits for long-term health15:17 Bioidentical hormones and holistic approaches to menopause17:00 Natural family planning and its role in marriage preparation19:24 Empowering women through knowledge of their bodies and health20:52 The shift away from artificial birth control and its health implications23:30 The importance of holistic care and natural family planning in marriage23:57 Reframing movement as honoring the body, not punishment26:43 The spiritual and mental health benefits of running28:10 Adapting exercise routines for aging bodies and hormonal health30:39 Encouragement for women feeling tired but eager to grow spiritually and physically31:49 Connecting with Maria Gari and her resources for women’s health and faith
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In this conversation, Brooke Taylor and Maria Gari explore the integration of physical, emotional, and spiritual health, especially during Lent. They discuss the importance of movement, hormonal health, and the transformative power of faith and community.
Key Topics:
The integration of physical, emotional, and spiritual healthThe role of movement and exercise in holistic wellbeingHormonal health and menopause management for womenThe significance of faith, prayer, and community during Lent
 
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