Arise Like Esther

Category: Post Partum

  • The Hidden Cost of “Powering Through”: Why Your Body’s Stress Signals Deserve Attention

    The Hidden Cost of “Powering Through”: Why Your Body’s Stress Signals Deserve Attention

    Hey Beautiful Mama,

    You know that familiar afternoon crash – when your third cup of coffee has worn off and you’re fighting to stay focused through back-to-back meetings or mom life. Your body is sending clear distress signals, but modern life doesn’t exactly come with built-in recovery periods. So you push through, telling yourself this is just how things are now.

    But what if that chronic stress cycle isn’t just affecting your energy levels? What if it’s quietly undermining your body’s core systems in ways that compound over time?

    The Stress-Adaptation Connection Most People Miss

    Here’s what fascinating new research reveals: Your body has an intricate stress response system that evolved over millions of years. When functioning optimally, it helps you adapt to challenges while maintaining balance. The problem? Modern chronic stress essentially “breaks” this natural adaptation process.

    Think of your body like a car engine. Just as an engine needs the right oil pressure to run smoothly, your body needs the right balance of stress hormones. Too much pressure for too long, and systems start to falter.

    The Cascading Effects of Chronic Stress

    When your stress response stays activated too long, it triggers a domino effect:

    • Your immune system becomes suppressed, leaving you more vulnerable to illness
    • Digestion gets disrupted, leading to nutrient absorption issues
    • Blood sugar regulation becomes erratic, causing energy crashes
    • Sleep quality deteriorates, compromising cellular repair
    • Mental clarity suffers as cognitive resources get diverted

    The Breakthrough Solution Hidden in Ancient Wisdom

    This is where the fascinating science of adaptogens comes in. These remarkable plants have been used for millennia in traditional medicine systems to help the body adapt to stress and restore balance. Modern research is now validating their effects on everything from immune function to mental performance.

    The key insight? Adaptogens work differently than stimulants. Rather than forcing your body into an artificial state of alertness, they help optimize your natural stress response systems. This allows for sustained energy without the crashes.

    A New Paradigm for Modern Wellness

    The solution isn’t about powering through or masking symptoms. It’s about supporting your body’s innate capacity to adapt and thrive. When you give your systems the right support, remarkable transformations become possible:

    – Steady, crash-free energy throughout the day
    – Mental clarity that doesn’t require constant caffeine
    – Resilient immune function in challenging times
    – Balanced mood and stress response
    – Optimal metabolic and digestive health

    If you’re ready to explore how adaptogens could support your body’s natural balance, I recommend starting with a simple experiment. Our carefully curated Sample Pack lets you experience 7 different adaptogenic blends to find what works best for your unique system.

    The journey to optimal wellbeing starts with listening to your body’s wisdom. When you support its natural adaptation processes, extraordinary vitality becomes your new normal.

    Stay close to God, JC

    It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear

    or be dismayed.

    Deuteronomy 31:8

  • From Mascara & Lash Extensions Frustration to God’s s Natural Beauty: My Unexpected Eyelash Journey

    From Mascara & Lash Extensions Frustration to God’s s Natural Beauty: My Unexpected Eyelash Journey

    Woman of God, The Lord as led me to a true gem!
    I never thought I’d be sharing about eyelashes in my testimony, but God works in pretty interesting ways!
    For years, I struggled with thin, tiny lashes aka “bald lids” that seemed to mock all my efforts at feeling presentable. Hours spent with falsies, extensions, and endless mascara applications left me feeling exhausted and honestly, a bit ashamed at times of my appearance.

    Ok so back when I was 17 … seems like a lifetime ago lol everyone was trimming their eyelashes because apparently Marylin Monroe did and they grew back like weeds.

    Of course the broken young woman at the time in me wanted to have these long thick lashes and be beautiful just like Marylin…

    I was soooooo wrong!

    Maybe it was working for everyone else but mine NEVER grew back.

    So my bottom lids have always since then been way longer.

    I was devastated! Like hardcore!

    Then I fell into the falsies, the daily eyelash extensions and recently to the 10 day DIY version these past 2 years and LOVED it!

    But just recently as got off of this 40 day fast the Lord started sharing with me how eyelash extensions are something that pharaoh has implanted in woman as his idea of what a beautiful woman is.

    I was SHOCKED!

    I love how He always reveals truth as we are ready to accept it and sometimes before to show us our heart.

    Lately I’ve been feeling like I’ve kinda been fighting against His design instead of nurturing what He’s given to me.

    The Divine Shift in Perspective

    That moment changed everything.

    I was honestly a little bummed because I realllly love the lash extensions.

    I realized I’d been approaching beauty from a place of lack instead of stewardship.

    Just as we’re called to be good stewards of our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), I felt led to explore natural ways to care for and strengthen what God had already blessed me with.

    Sisters, can I be vulnerable with you? I discovered that my lash struggles weren’t just about vanity – they were about accepting and nurturing God’s creation. When I shifted from “fixing” to “nurturing,” everything changed.

    The Natural Restoration Journey

    I learned about how our lashes have natural growth cycles, just like the seasons God ordained. They need specific nutrients and care to thrive. When we work with His design instead of against it, amazing things happen.

    I’ve witnessed this transformation in my own life and in our lash community. One sister shared how switching to natural lash care freed so much time in her morning routine. Another found freedom from the constant comparison trap that had been stealing her joy.

    Let’s be real, we all want long beautiful natural lashes.

    A Testament to His Faithfulness

    The Lord has shown me that true beauty starts with stewarding what He’s given us. When we align our self-care with His design, using clean, natural ingredients and patient nurturing, we honor the temple He’s entrusted to us.

    If you’re feeling convicted about your own lash journey, I want to share a resource that’s been a blessing in our community. The Scorolash serum uses God’s natural ingredients – peptides and botanicals – to support your lashes’ natural growth cycle. It’s become part of my daily self-care routine, a small act of stewardship that reminds me whose I am.

    Here are some of the amazing natural ingredients that gave me results after only three days.

    Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin Seed Extract): Helps prevent hair fall and promotes longer, fuller lashes by slowing the natural eyelash growth cycle.

    Panax Ginseng Extract: Contains ginsenosides, which act as a hair thickener to enhance lash density.

    Swertia Japonica Extract: Supports hair growth and strengthens lashes.

    Acorus Calamus Root Extract: Nourishes and conditions lashes.

    Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract: Contributes to lash health and strength.

    Pentapeptide-17: A peptide that stimulates keratin production, promoting stronger and longer lashes.

    Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1: Combines biotin with a peptide to reduce hair loss and enhance lash fullness and length.

    Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17: Stimulates keratin genes to boost lash length and thickness.

    Oligopeptide-10: Supports lash health and growth.

    Hyaluronic Acid: Provides hydration, improving lash flexibility and elasticity.

    Vitamin E (Tocopherol): An antioxidant that nourishes and protects lashes.

    Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Supports lash health and brightness.

    Vitamin B7 (Biotin): Strengthens lashes and supports growth.

    Vitamin B5 (Panthenol): Moisturizes and promotes a healthy skin barrier at the lash line.

    Pentylene Glycol: A humectant that helps retain moisture.

    Water/Aqua/Eau: Serves as the base for the formula.

    It’s sooo good!

    Planning to switch out my extensions for this!

    I give God all the glory for this unexpected journey of growth – both in my lashes and my spirit. If you’re ready to step into freedom from harsh chemicals and artificial solutions, I invite you to explore this natural alternative: Learn more about Scorolash here.

    Remember, beloved, you are fearfully and wonderfully made. Sometimes the smallest acts of stewardship lead to the biggest breakthroughs in our walk with Him.

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    Oh and their mascara helps your eyelashes GROW long too and it’s sooo good!!!

  • Postpartum Weight Gain

    Postpartum Weight Gain

    Hey Mama,

    Here’s 22 things that helped me drop and keep off 44 Postpartum pounds.

    1. Grub on some carrots 🥕. You will chew much and be grateful for your next meal haha.
    2. Do micro workouts. And I mean miro. Like 3 squats everytime you go urinate. Progress is progress and I will take it any day!
    3. Fruits! Eat lots of fruit. Not only is it amazing for your breastmilk but it’s the best fast food.
    4. Mindset is everything. Progress over plateau. It’s better to move forward no matter how slow you go than to quit. Never quit!
    5. Go to God. A lot of times when women have weight issues it’s cuz they are holding on to the past. Pray about it.
    6. Stay hydrated. I honestly don’t do much water but I love my clean teas and fruits and veggies.
    7. Switch your food. If you love an unhealthy item- ask God to show you how to make the healthy version.
    8. Ditch the toxic sugar. Replace it with raw honey, real stevia- the whole plant is best- those are my top 2.
    9. Limit meats and keep it clean. Meats take a toll on your kidneys and liver. I prefer plant protein.
    10. Ditch the dairy. I still have some dairy but if it’s highly processed it’s garbage. Go for the fresh clean dairy. Even at that it’s definitely not a daily thing for me. My husband- thats another story haha.
    11. Get off gluten. American gluten is trash unless it’s organic or from another country, I don’t recommend it. This really removes the facial puffiness. It takes about 4 weeks for gluten to be removed from the body.
    12. Do lymphatic facial massages. This will depuff your face.
    13. Don’t get stuck on the scale. It’s not about a goal weight but more of a goal physique.
    14. Don’t aim for skinny- aim for healthy.
    15. Don’t fear loose skin- think about becoming the woman God created you to be as you rebuild and cocreate your body again with God.
    16. One of my fav easy meals: fruit bowl with a protein shake.
    17. Snack on healthy fats. I love avocados and nuts.
    18. Homemade plant based ice cream! This is usually a meal for me and I make it with 3 ingredients and lots of fruit. AMAZING! Everyone loves it!
    19. Listen to God. Pray specially for God to show you when to stop eating. He so will!
    20. Go outside. I feel like this is sooooo important for Postpartum mental health and what a great place to get some physical activity!
    21. My secret weapon: these fat burning capsules. They are clean as clean as can be, energy boosters and they really work. I lost 44 Postpartum pounds with these – keep the weight off even after being off them for months! Started them last month to drop some weight for thanksgiving so I can eat more for the holidays haha. Check em here. Savings code: faithrefinedbyfire. I do 2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. For those of us that don’t want to be eating carrots all day haha.
    22. Regular, weekly prayer and fasting. I do this as mainly a spiritual upkeep but as you get closer to God- the weight comes off. He heals everything from emotional eating to hormone problems. Fasting has COMPLETELY changed my walk with God and I LOVE the fruit of it. Total game changer. Check out the books called Shaping History Through Prayer and Fasting by Derek Prince.

    In pray this blesses you, Mama.

    Remember, it’s not a competition, you are beautiful, and ENJOY every moment with your precious family. It only happens ONCE. Above all… make learning Holy Spirits voice your #1 goal by putting God FIRST in everything you do! He is the answer to EVERYTHING.

    Love you! JC

    17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. Proverbs 31

  • There’s No One Like You

    There’s No One Like You

    So often the enemy attacks identity.

    God does not.

    An example would be the enemy saying: YOU are stupid.

    God might say something like: THAT was stupid.

    One attacks identity. One does not.

    Satan hates everything about you.

    God celebrates you. Just think about it, EVERY-TIME you cry out to Him- He hears you. EVERY. TIME.

    There will never be another you.

    You were created with the utmost intention, and immaculate detail.

    Sometimes we forget – being brainwashed by society about what beauty is.

    From your eye color, to your skin color, to the size of your nose. You are made in God’s image.

    And He is not in the business of making mistakes. He creates masterpieces.

    You are His masterpiece.

    Celebrating your identity in Christ…We have a new release available 9/22/25

    It’s is just as unique as you. Let me explain.

    WHAT IT IS

    Blackberry Lip Flush is a conditioning balm with pH-reactive technology that adapts to your skin’s chemistry, delivering a soft tint that’s UNIQUELY yours.

    How cool is that!

    WHY WE LOVE IT

    Enriched with nourishing oils:

    💜 pomegranate flower extract

    💜 antioxidant-rich vitamin E

    💜 this balm smooths, softens, and locks in moisture.

    💜 Its pH-adaptive tint enhances your natural lip tone,

    💜 delivering effortless, custom color EVERY TIME.

    HOW YOU USE IT

    Apply to bare lips with your fingertip or a brush. Let the color develop as it reacts to your skin’s pH. Reapply as desired for added hydration or a deeper tint.

    I pray that you know not only that you ARE beautiful – even in this very moment but that you feel beautiful too.

    And regardless of the feelings – that you always stand on the rock – Christ Jesus.

    Get your unique lippie here.

    Get your limited edition checkered “CHECKMATE”palette to hold your new lippie.

    I call it checkmate because God always wins. As the mighty woman of God, Steffany Gretzinger says “He doesn’t fall off of His throne and He never will” Amen

    IT IS FINISHED. John 19:3O

    Stay close to God, JC

  • Are You Concerned With Not Having Enough Money?

    Are You Concerned With Not Having Enough Money?

    Hi beautiful mama,

    Postpartum is such a sacred time.

    An honor of the highest that both tries and refines you.

    It’s also for many a place of hardship – financially, and that is something that I believe breaks God’s heart.

    I don’t think He ever wants to see a mama not have enough diapers or food.

    I remember when I became pregnant there was a family friend who was pregnant at the same time. Only she didn’t have a husband and she has walked through her motherhood journey alone as a single mom.

    She left her daughter in the care of others as she worked to provide for her.

    One of the greatest heartaches I believe is exactly that- leaving the home for a j-o-b, when deep down all you want is to stay with your baby.

    All you want is to give them all the huggies and kisses, and give them the best in life.

    You know there is something more in life but you are not sure what it is, how to start or where to find it.

    Every answer that you are searching for is found in Jesus.

    This blog was an answer sought after a 4O day fast seeking guidance for His will. He will answer you, this I know.

    And I want to share something with you because I know God wants me to.

    This isn’t for everyone but it’s for that mama who is ready for change.

    There is a place thats allows you to work from home. And they are very generous in their pay out. They make it very doable to earn real income.

    A lot of affiliate programs pay so low that is not realistic to be a stay at home mom when your commission is 5-15%.

    This company here was in fact created for a Postpartum mama who was really going through a rough time. It was founded on love, as her husband started creating delicious herbal recipes when she was battling postpartum depression.

    My favorite thing is however that their integrity is of the highest, and they are literally the BEST natural health company I’ve ever had.

    And coming from a history in the medical field and having had worked in a herb shop where I got to try manyyyyy different top of the line brands from a well know herbalist in our city. These are like the Ferrari’s of the natural health field.

    I didn’t even make that up.

    Holy Spirit said that.

    This is the type of stuff that herbalists, iridologists, natural health practitioners and natural doctors are helping out others with in their shops and offices.

    But there are also a lot of mamas who God has elevated helping others out with next to no natural health experience.

    So you don’t have to know everything.

    And if you love a clean lifestyle and love sharing God’s natural goodies, I invite you to pray about joining us.

    I will help you every step of the way.

    You are not destined for poverty. You can be a stay at home mom and enjoy every motherhood moment with your children and husband.

    You don’t have to send your children to public school for free lunches and daycare. You can homeschool and be ready for it.

    You are not destined for the dollar menu or food pantry when you food shop. You can buy all the clean food at the groceries and not have to worry about checking the prices.

    You don’t have to sell your soul and time at a 9-5 that you really hate. You can help out others by having an honorable and respectable way of earning income that excites you.

    Yes you will pour your heart out as we always do for Abba, but when you know He’s called you here, you can step in with confidence that you are being obedient & He has awesome plans for you.

    I know God told me that there is alot of people in the body of Christ who need what this company has been entrusted with.

    Text “Freedom” to my business number at 715-600-0301 if you are ready.

    Here is the site with a little more info. They pay out 7 different ways. It’s awesome. And here is one of my favorite starting places 💜 .

    My code is: faithrefinedbyfire

    Stay close to God, mama. And remember you were not created to live in poverty, you were created for God’s best.

    Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you.

    2nd Kings 4:7

     “Go, sell the oil and pay your debt, and you and your sons can live on the rest.”