Becoming Natural

Nutrient deficiencies are often the hidden reason symptoms linger—fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalance.

In this episode of Becoming Natural, Penny walks you through a powerful mindset shift: stop guessing and start understanding what your body actually needs. Instead of chasing symptoms with random supplements or medications, this conversation explores how vitamin and mineral deficiencies quietly dri...

Is the seed oil excitement really worthy? That’s the question we’re slowing down with today — not from fear or internet hype, but with clarity, compassion, and grounded science. Seed oils are everywhere in the modern diet, but understanding how they’re made and how they behave in the body helps us make wiser choices without slipping into perfectionism or panic.

In this episode, we break down the truth about omega-6 fatty acids, how ...

What if there was a safe, radiation-free way to see what’s really happening beneath the surface—

long before symptoms speak up? In this episode of Becoming Natural, Penny Sampler sits down

with certified thermography technician Jenny Bitar to unpack how breast thermography can

detect early signs of inflammation naturally and without radiation.

You’ll learn what thermography is, how it works, and why more women are turning to this gentl...

Inflammation can quietly build over time, becoming a hidden load the body keeps trying to carry. In this episode, we explore the signs of chronic inflammation—exhaustion that doesn’t make sense, recurring gut issues, brain fog, anxiety spikes, and that quiet sense of “I don’t feel like myself.” I share the Rain Barrel picture—how stress, chemicals, trauma, pace, and medication history drip into the body until it overflows. Not...

Folate vs Folic Acid — Two names that sound the same, yet lead the body in very different directions. Today, we’re slowing down to understand why this matters, especially for women. Our bodies were designed to use folate — Vitamin B9 found in leafy greens, lentils, eggs, citrus, and liver. But most processed foods and many prenatal vitamins use folic acid, a synthetic form that must be converted before the body can use it. And for ...

In this episode, Penny sits down with Dr. Aubree Hendershot of Radiant Wellness KC to unpack the real science and soul behind red light sauna therapy. Learn how light restores your body’s energy, calms inflammation, and revives your spirit.

We’ll explore:

• The difference between near, mid, and far infrared light
• How light waves reach the mitochondria to boost energy production
• Why sweating is a sacred detox process—your skin’s way o...

Scars tell our story—but they also hold hidden layers of fascia that can affect healing, mobility, and emotion. In this episode, we explore the exciting new science of fascia and scar tissue healing, how fibroblasts respond to movement and natural oils like castor and rosehip, and how faith meets physiology in the body’s design.

💛 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3

Hosted by Penelope Sampler

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Soap may make you feel clean, but it can quietly wreck your skin’s microbiome. In this final mini episode of the Soap-Free Skin Series, I share the fascinating return of tallow — the ancient, natural cleanser that nourishes instead of stripping. Learn how it mimics our own sebum, protects the barrier, and brings that calm, radiant glow back. Plus, how history, science, and Scripture all point to the same truth: God designed creatio...

Magnesium for skin benefits is more than hype—it’s healing. In this episode of Becoming Natural, I share 5 incredible soap-free skincare secrets using salt and magnesium that can transform how you cleanse your body.

Salt is one of the oldest cleansers—known for its ability to fight bacteria, exfoliate, and infuse minerals that hydrate and protect your skin. Magnesium takes things further, helping with detox, circulation, and soothin...

In this short but power-packed episode, I’m showing you how to glow naturally—without soap, without toxins, and without all the harsh ingredients hiding in even the “clean” skincare aisle.

We’re diving into herbal powder pastes—ancient botanical blends like neem, tulsi, turmeric, rose, and chamomile that have been used for centuries to cleanse, nourish, and heal. I’ll walk you through how they work, what they do for your skin, and h...

In this gritty (and glorious) episode of the Soap-Free Skin Series, I’m getting my hands a little dirty—in the best way possible. We’re talking about clay cleansing and herbal powder pastes, and why I swapped out my foaming face wash for something ancient, earthy, and God-designed.

If you're tired of stripping your skin with synthetic surfactants and wondering what on earth to use instead, this episode is your guide. We’ll unpack th...

Sweet friend, you’re about to fall in love with something sticky. In this mini pod, we’re breaking down the incredible healing power of **raw honey** as a cleanser. It hydrates, soothes, balances pH, and even fights acne—without stripping your skin’s natural barrier.

We talk about:

* Why honey makes your face feel warm 🔥

* The antibacterial science behind raw honey

* The faith link to “milk and honey” (Exodus 3:17)

* How to cleanse you...

Hey sweet friend 💛 This is the very first episode in the *Soap-Free Skin Series*—and we’re starting strong with oil cleansing! If your skincare routine feels more like a chemical lab experiment than something soul-nourishing, this episode is for you.

We talk about:

* What oil cleansing is (and what it isn’t)

* The *exact* oils to use based on your skin type 🌿

* How to do it without feeling like you need a degree in chemistry 🧪

* Why ...

Soap-free skincare isn’t just a crunchy fad—it’s a powerful way to protect your body’s natural oils and avoid harmful ingredients like sulfates, parabens, and fragrances. In this episode, I walk you through the surprising history of soap, what happens when we strip our natural oils, and the science-backed risks of common ingredients. You’ll also discover affordable natural alternatives like oil cleansing, raw honey, clay, apple cid...

Oil Cleansing Changed My Skin and My Soul

Ever feel like your face wash is doing more harm than good? In this first episode of the Soap-Free Skin Mini Series, I’m sharing how ditching harsh soaps and switching to oil cleansing transformed not just my skin—but my whole skincare mindset.

We’ll talk about why commercial cleansers strip your skin’s natural barrier, how oil cleansing works with your body (not against it), and the sur...

Have you ever looked back at something seemingly small — a prescription, a choice, a doctor’s advice — and realized it changed the entire course of your health? 💭 That’s the story I’m sharing today.

This episode is a raw, honest look at how one antibiotic — Tetracycline — taken as a teen for mild skin breakouts, turned into a decades-long health journey filled with gut battles, bleeding gums, misdiagnoses, and ultimately, a deeper ...

Welcome to a special re-air of Episode One of *Becoming Natural*! 🎙️ In this foundational episode, I share the honest, unfiltered journey that started it all—from chronic illness and emotional overwhelm to embracing clean living as a lifestyle of healing and faith 🌿❤️. With three boys, two pups, and one determined mama, I open up about how God met me in hospital beds and quiet moments, guiding me toward natural remedies, toxin-fr...

In this episode, Penny walks us through the gentle power and rich history of witch hazel for skin:

• 🌿 Roots in creation: Why Native American wisdom and colonial pharmacy both called on this shrub
• 🔬 Botanical brilliance: How tannins, flavonoids, and adaptable extracts soothe, protect, and tone
• 🧴 Which type for what: Choosing between alcohol‑based, glycerin‑based, or potent pure extracts
• 📝 D...

Ever laughed at your husband for putting vinegar in everything—only to realize he might’ve been onto something? 🙋‍♀️ In this episode, Penny takes us on a raw and real journey from “no way” to “never without it” when it comes to vinegar. This isn’t just about clean windows or fluffy towels. It’s about reclaiming simple, natural, God-designed remedies that have stood the test of time. 🧺🍎✨

We explore the surprising history, hea...