I’m your host, Mari Wagner, and welcome back to The Ever Be Podcast, where Faith Meets Lifestyle. Today, we’re diving into a conversation that’s close to my heart—exploring the intersection of food, femininity, and faith with the incredible Florencia Moynihan. Florencia, a passionate holistic nutritionist and founder of Catholic Nutritionist, opens up about her transformative journey from an exhausted missionary to an advocate for women’s holistic health.

The Journey to Wellness

Florencia’s story is one of resilience and revelation. She shares candidly about hitting rock bottoms while battling severe health issues and how this led her to embrace holistic wellness. Her turning point came from realizing that her body wasn’t broken but needed understanding and care. Florencia’s journey emphasizes that our struggles with health are often a gateway to discovering deeper truths about ourselves and our relationship with God.

Holistic Nutrition and Faith

Much of our conversation centers around redefining health from a holistic perspective. Florencia discusses how holistic nutrition differs from conventional approaches by treating the body as a whole, interconnected system. For Florencia and her team, faith plays an integral role in this approach. They believe that seeing the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit requires integrating mind, body, and soul, thus aligning with Catholic teachings.

Embracing the Feminine Body

Florencia speaks passionately about the importance of honoring the feminine body as good and beautiful—a message often lost in today’s world. She addresses the struggles many women face, from believing their femininity is a burden to feeling their bodies are at war with them. Her mission is to help women recognize the inherent goodness God placed within them, encouraging them to embrace their femininity and use it as a strength rather than viewing it as a curse.

Rewriting the Narrative Around Food

Food freedom is a concept Florencia is deeply committed to. She describes it as having a healthy relationship with food that’s free from the chains of diet culture and restrictive lifestyles. True food freedom, she asserts, is about finding balance and joy in eating, viewing it as an act of worship and gratitude. She encourages women to see food not as an enemy but as a beautiful gift from God meant to nourish our bodies.

Foundations for a Healthier Life

In our chat, Florencia highlights foundational practices essential for overall wellness, such as blood sugar regulation, hydration, and circadian rhythm alignment. For those overwhelmed by where to start, she advises focusing first on regulating blood sugar—a simple yet profound change that can impact energy levels, mood, and overall health.

A Call to Action

Florencia calls on us to reflect deeply on our beliefs about our bodies. She urges us to ask ourselves whether we truly believe we are made good by God and if we trust in His desire for our wellness. This introspection, paired with practical health changes, is where healing begins.

Tune In

Florencia’s insights are both profound and practical, reminding us that health, faith, and femininity are beautifully intertwined. Her journey and mission to empower Catholic women through holistic health will leave you inspired to reclaim your wellness journey.

To connect more with Florencia and learn about her work, visit her website, listen to her podcast “Made Good,” or find her on Instagram at @thecatholicnutritionist. May this conversation bless and guide you on your path to exploring God’s purpose for your life.

Let’s embrace the fullness of life God created us for, starting with wellness in every facet of our being. Dive into this episode now and step into the holistic journey of health and faith.