# #115“Fasting, Faith, and Fierce Midlife Energy”with Dr.Tabatha Barber

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Podcast: [The Midlife Grace](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-grace-6600335)
Published: 2026-01-06T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-midlife-grace.captivate.fm
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Welcome back to the Midlife Grace Podcast! In this episode, host Ginger is joined by the incredible Dr. Tabatha Barber. Dr. Barber is a highly sought-after, triple board-certified physician in OBGYN, menopause, and functional medicine. She is also a speaker and a two-time best-selling author who empowers women to heal from within through hormone balance, gut health, and faith-led care. Join them for a powerful conversation about finding your path, healing your body from the inside out, and reconnecting your body, mind, and soul through faith and fasting. In this episode, we discuss: (00:00:00) Introducing Dr. Tabatha Barber (00:01:38) Dr. Barber's powerful personal story of becoming a teen mom and finding her calling (00:04:15) The divine message that changed the course of her life (00:06:19) The burnout that came from fulfilling her mission without God (00:08:20) Navigating "broke-down seasons" and finding true identity (00:15:53) The inspiration behind her book, Fast to Faith (00:17:52) Why you cannot heal a body you hate and the power of loving yourself as God does (00:20:29) The spiritual practice of Lectio Divina and its role in healing (00:23:40) Menopause and the number one thing women need to do: break up with sugar (00:25:52) How fasting promotes gut health and healing (00:29:26) Why women need to fast differently than men (carb cycling) (00:30:54) The critical role of adrenal health in menopause (00:36:23) Dr. Barber's final message of hope for women in midlife Where to Find Dr. Tabatha Barber: Website: drtabatha.com Book: Fast to Faith Instagram: @drtabatha Where to Find Ginger (Host): Podcast: Midlife Grace Podcast Facebook Group: Successful Irradiant Women gingermonceaux.com Key Terms & References: Functional Medicine: An approach to healthcare that fo…

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