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Fed by the Fruit

Kristin Ballardaktivate.captivate.fm
Welcome to Fed by the Fruit, a podcast that will bring powerful testimonies, deep dives into well-known or not so well-known stories and characters of the Bible, episodes on how to apply biblical truth to our daily lives, and a continuation of our friendship where I share my life and all my favorite things. My goal is that we learn something from one another and advance God’s kingdom together!
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Episodes

The Importance of Sleep

Today KB shares what she has learned, as she puts more emphasis on her health, in regard to the importance of proper sleep. She gives tips on how to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep as well as some of the inhibitors such as anxiety, sleep apnea, alcohol and caffeine. She also puts an emphasis on rest and recovery and why it determines how your body looks, feels and performs.

Sep 02, 202434 minSeason 5Ep. 261

Amanda Poops her Pants

Today on Aktivate, KB is joined by her friend, extension artist, gym bestie and gut health novice, Amanda Langhorne. Amanda shares her journey of advocating for herself when her doctor did not take her concerns seriously. After being diagnosed with a thyroid condition, Amanda turned to Dr. Google to research her condition and find answers. Two books that have changed her life are Eat Dirt and Eat to Beat Disease. Amanda shares what she has learned about the importance of gut health, good probiot...

Aug 19, 202440 minSeason 5Ep. 260

When One Door Closes

Today KB shares her heart as she exits Modere and LAUNCHES a new company! She talks about the absolute importance of consulting God when it comes to making decisions and how and where you spend your time and money.

Aug 05, 202431 minSeason 5Ep. 259

A Story of Redemption and Hope with Lesley Salman

Today on AKTIVATE, Lesley Salman shares her testimony. From losing her sister at a young age and turning to drugs and alcohol to true repentance and freedom in Jesus, this story is sure to inspire and give hope to those in need of change. Our job while we are here on earth is to bring people to Christ and advance the kingdom of the one true God. Lesley’s story is a beautiful testimony of how only He can transform us and make us new. Redemption is possible and it’s available to you whenever you’r...

Jul 22, 202456 minSeason 5Ep. 258

Listening for God

On today’s episode of Aktivate KB shares about a struggle her family is currently facing. A friendship hangs in the balance and it’s been a difficult journey of knowing how to handle the situation. KB shares how God showed up with a message at just the right time and how she must fight against her flesh to do the right thing.

Jul 15, 202435 minSeason 5Ep. 257

Perimenopause

Today on Aktivate KB shares a small snippet of what her research into perimenopause and menopause has revealed. From the symptoms to the solutions, KB shares everything she's gleaned from the greatest in the field like Dr. Mary Claire Haver. She shares the importance of strength training to mitigate things like sarcopenia and bone loss. She also shares dietary changes that can help with visceral fat in menopausal women. This is a very nuanced and deep topic that requires the listener to dig into...

Jul 01, 202429 minSeason 5Ep. 256

God Saved My Son

Today KB shares the story of how God intervened to save her son’s life last week. She talks about the fact that none of us are stuck and we have control of changing the circumstances of our lives. KB shares a tool she learned from her coach to live the best possible life.

Jun 17, 202434 minSeason 5Ep. 255

Raising Confident Daughters with Traci Peterson

Today on AKTIVATE KB sits down with Traci Peterson. She is an international speaker, highly sought after trainer, has spoken to over 23,000 people, performed in front of 100,000 in sports audiences. She's been a board-certified family nurse practitioner, founder/CEO of Elevate Wellness & Aesthetics, she's treated over 6,000 female patients, is co-founder of The Butterfly Campaign and the #1 Top Team Builder in 50 Countries with Amare, for outstanding leadership and long-term team retention. ...

Jun 03, 202456 minSeason 5Ep. 254

Divorce, Perimenopause and Poverty Calories

Today on Aktivate, KB talks about the work she continues to do in her marriage and a recent revelation she had about how she approaches her husband. She also shares things she’s learning in regard to nutrition and helping both men and women off the diet rollercoaster. Metabolism and its ability to change has been the most recent aha moment for KB. Lastly, she shares about the CrossFit competition she participated in recently and the valuable lesson she learned from it.

May 20, 202442 minSeason 5Ep. 253

Life Update

Today on Aktivate, KB shares a little life update. She shares the highlights of her trip to Iowa, her continued faith journey, how her businesses are doing and the work she’s doing with her coach.

May 06, 202440 minSeason 5Ep. 252

Today KB is joined by Marriage and Family Therapist, Anwar Taylor.

Anwar is a Resident in Marriage and Family Therapist, who received his Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy from Liberty University. His clinical experience consisted of a year of being a Graduate Counseling Intern with a full case load consisting mostly of couple and family clients. During this time, he also worked as a Clinical Testing Administrator, where he facilitated personality assessments and provided clinical psychologists with behavioral observations of testers. Anwar began ...

Apr 22, 202433 minSeason 5Ep. 251

The Married Game with Keith Yackey

Today on this very special 250th episode of Aktivate, KB interviews her coach, the founder and CEO of The Married Game, Keith Yackey. Keith specializes in helping men get their wives to want them again by teaching them his Five Dial system. Tune in to hear game changing tips for reigniting the spark in your marriage. Ladies, you might want your husbands to listen in today! For more information on Keith and The Married Game, find @keithyackey on Instagram or go to www.marriedgame.com...

Apr 08, 202454 minSeason 5Ep. 250

How to be Dumber, Fatter and Slower

Today on Aktivate, KB shares some tips, tricks and tools for dialing in your sleep and the importance of prioritizing a consistent bedtime and wake up time. Sleep plays an important role in cortisol levels and therefore weight loss. Night time rituals and routines can help you wind down and get the most restful night of sleep. KB shares the supplement routine that has helped her get off ambien and fall asleep and stay asleep longer.

Mar 25, 202428 minSeason 5Ep. 249

Hard Decisions

Today KB shares her heart as she navigates a hard decision regarding her business. Through many desperate prayers for clear answers and discernment, God has done what God does. He showed up. KB shares several tips for making tough choices whether it’s with your job, your relationship or anything in between. In life we are all faced with difficult decisions. Often times these decisions affect others so it’s extremely important to not act hastily but to prayerfully consider all options and to filt...

Mar 11, 202429 minSeason 5Ep. 248

Make your Money Work for You with Devin and Ashton Beisel

Today KB sits down with Devin and Ashton Beisel to take a deeper dive into creating and maximizing wealth. Devin and Ashton live in Tulsa Oklahoma with their three sons, Isaac, Camden, and Jace. They serve families nationwide as safe money experts and life insurance agents. They have been coaching people in their finances, marriage, parenting and health for 14 years together! Their passion is education! Once people are educated on the truths about money, they know how to steward it well! They pr...

Feb 26, 202438 minSeason 5Ep. 247

Consistency

Today on Aktivate, KB shares her framework for consistency. If there’s one thing KB is good at, it’s being consistent and following through on what she says. That was not always the case, however. As a self proclaimed “quitter” in her younger years, KB never finished anything she started. Her MO was to quit, avoid and lie when things got hard. Through implementing the 4 C’s KB was able to completely change her life and her identity. She no longer runs from difficulty, in fact she creates adversi...

Feb 12, 202433 minSeason 5Ep. 246

Aktivate your Finances with Holly Grosvenor

Holly Grosvenor is a personal financial coach at Microstuff.com and a certified YNAB (You Need a Budget) coach. She provides one-on-one coaching on basic personal finances including financial goals, debt reduction, spending and savings plans to singles, couples, and parents. She has been coaching since 2018. KB and Holly chat about KB’s goal of no frivolous spending for the first quarter of 2024. They chat about 529 college savings plans and whether or not to pay off your home if the funds are a...

Jan 29, 202449 minSeason 5Ep. 245

AKTIVATE is Back!

Happy New Year, Aktivators! It’s a new year and a new beginning for Aktivate Podcast! Join KB as she shares about these changes and her dreams for 2024. And of course a little TMI because things aren’t THAT different!

Jan 16, 202432 minSeason 5Ep. 244

Favorite Things 2023

Join KB and her sweet friend and hairstylist, Amanda Langhorne as they share all of their favorite things from 2023! You can find all items linked in KB’s Instagram stories this week! Follow @‌kristinleeballard and look for the 2023 Favorite Things highlight!

Nov 21, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 4Ep. 243

Finding Love After Divorce

This week, Steph and Jen Charland talk about making a list for your future husband, sexual purity, and finding love in your 40's. Listen as we share about this next stage in life. The soft girl era.

Nov 13, 202352 minSeason 4Ep. 242

Looking For Love In All the Wrong Places - REPLAY

Here is a bonus episode from one of our favorite episodes from February 15, 2021. Jennifer Wooten joins Steph and KB in studio for an honest conversation on losing her identity inside of an abusive, unhappy marriage and then the story of how the Lord redeemed her situation by blessing her with the beautiful life she lives today. Make sure to listen all the way through because next week, Jen is BACK to give us an update. If you're still looking for love or a way to rekindle your marriage, there i...

Nov 06, 20231 hr

Locked and Loaded: Empowering Women in Firearms!

This podcast is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for women who are interested in learning how to shoot guns. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience with firearms, this podcast is for you. Our aim is to create a welcoming environment where you can ask questions, share your experiences, and connect with like-minded individuals who are on the same journey. So, if you’re ready to unlock your potential and embrace the world of firearms, join us on “Locked and Loa...

Oct 30, 202342 minSeason 4Ep. 241

Erica for School Board

Today on Aktivate, one of our favorite guests returns! Erica Tredinnick shares her journey of running for School Board in the Brentsville District. Erica is passionate about fighting for transparency and accountability, student achievement and academic excellence and fostering a culture of respect in our schools. Election Day is November 7, 2023. Please get out and exercise your right to vote. Local elections are important!

Oct 23, 202346 minSeason 4Ep. 240

Why Your Vote Matters With Jeanine Lawson - REPLAY

Here is a bonus episode from one of our favorite episodes. From October 5, 2020. Brentsville Supervisor, Jeanine Lawson joins us on Aktivate today to discuss the importance of voting and the general differences between Democrats and Republicans. KB and Steph begin the episode with a "Politics for Dummies" segment and Erica joins in as cohost.

Oct 16, 20231 hr 8 min

Sober October

Steph and KB share, separately, their thoughts and feelings on Sober October and their own journeys with alcohol. We challenge you to simply notice how alcohol affects your life and to prayerfully consider participating in Sober October.

Oct 09, 202334 minSeason 4Ep. 239

Have you Lost your Vision?

Steph and KB chat about the last 90 days and the idea of walking into 2024 as the version of yourself you’ve always wanted to be instead of starting over at square one. They talk about habit stacking and what you have to do to make your vision more important than your fears.

Oct 02, 202341 minSeason 4Ep. 238

Steph and Jay

The one, the only…Jay comes on with Steph today to talk bout the “masculine female.” Hear how from their second date both of their lives transformed. How was Steph able to let so many walls down and what role did Jay’s mom play in his development as a young boy and man? Our prayer is as you listen to our story, you are inspired by hope for change in your relationship with Christ, yourself, and your relationships. In Jesus name, Amen!

Sep 25, 202359 minSeason 4Ep. 237

BJ’s and Belly Buttons

Get ready to spit out your coffee, ladies! This one got a little spicy with lots of laughs. KB shares more about what she’s being assigned to do in marriage coaching and a little “Godly dating” advice from Steph! They also had a very difficult (if you’re KB) convo about belly buttons!

Sep 18, 202350 minSeason 4Ep. 236

Weight Gain and Jesus - REPLAY

Here is a bonus episode from one of our favorite episodes. From October 21, 2019. KB and Steph catch up in the studio. KB shares some vulnerable news and also how what she is learning in her bible study can apply to all of us in life.

Sep 11, 202354 min

Hot Tub Confessions

Today on Aktivate, Steph and KB chat about the continued work KB is doing in her marriage and a date night fail that took place. Steph catches us all up on her big career move and how God continues to work in her life.

Sep 04, 202356 minSeason 4Ep. 235
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