Faith, Fitness & Fresh Bread for the Soul

This week’s chat on calling and confidence might just change how you see success.

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Christine Strzepek
November 10, 2025

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Some weeks I’m amazed at how much fits into seven days: meaningful conversations, fresh-baked bread, and little reminders to slow down and find joy in the simple things.

Here’s what’s been filling my heart (and my kitchen!) this week.

🎙 Podcast of the Week: A Chat with Caro de Wet

This week I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Caro de Wet, a powerhouse Business Coach from South Africa who helps women build businesses with purpose, alignment, and joy.

We talked about courage, clarity, and what it really means to walk in your calling even when it feels uncomfortable.

It’s one of those conversations that stays with you. It’s a reminder that purpose doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

🍞 Breads of the Season

It’s that cozy time of year when the oven’s warm, the kitchen smells heavenly, and homemade bread feels like a hug. 🥖💛

If you love baking, I’ve gathered a collection of easy, seasonal bread recipes that make the holidays simpler and more delicious.

Because few things ground you faster than the smell of fresh bread, especially when it’s shared.

🤝 Join Our Free Community

We’re building something special. It’s a space where women can connect, share, learn, and grow in food, fitness, fat loss, and faith.

Join our free community and be part of the conversation:
👉 Lean & Clean with Chef Chris on Skool

You’ll find recipes, challenges, and encouragement from women walking the same path toward balanced living.

👩‍💼 FREE Workshop: “Invisible Scripts”

Join Vickie Poole and me for a free Women’s Leadership Workshop called Invisible Scripts, where we’ll uncover the quiet beliefs that hold us back and replace them with truth and confidence.

🗓 November 20 — 12 PM & 6 PM EST
💻 Reserve Your Spot Here

Let’s rewrite the stories that keep us small and rise together.

🛍 Christine’s Benable Picks — My Favorites This Week

I’ve been loving Benable lately. It’s like Pinterest meets Amazon, where you can organize your favorite finds and even earn from sharing them.

Here’s what’s topping my favorites this week:
🥣 Mixing Bowls: Stainless steel with silicone bottoms — no sliding while whisking.
☕ Morning Must-Haves: My go-to sugar-free syrups and collagen blends.
🧈 Baker’s Essentials: Tools I use in every “Make It From Scratch” episode.
👟 Wellness Walk Gear: Supportive shoes for our 10-minute walks!

💪 Fitness Focus: Core & Cardio Challenge

We’re keeping our 10-minute daily walk, but this week, I’m adding 10 minutes of core work each day.

Strong core = better balance, posture, and energy.
Start small with planks, bird-dogs, standing ab twists, and stay consistent.

Your future self will thank you. 💥

✨ Faith & Focus

As the season speeds up, take time to slow down and remember:

“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” — Nehemiah 8:10

Find joy in small moments like kneading dough, taking a quiet walk, or pausing in gratitude, and trust that you’re right where you’re meant to be today. 🙏💛

🧡 Until next week… stay Lean, Clean, and full of Grace.
Chef Christine

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