Take Back Your Health

Take Back Your Health Dr. Jen Hewson ~ A leader in faith-aligned healing.

When the work slows down, I used to think something was wrong. Now I know it's God.My career has rarely been about me. F...
06/17/2026

When the work slows down, I used to think something was wrong. Now I know it's God.

My career has rarely been about me. From the beginning, this work has been about helping people find healing, real healing, spirit, soul, and body. That's never been the hard part.
Here's what I've had to get honest about instead.

There have been seasons where money quietly became the thing driving the work. Not loudly. Not obviously. Just a subtle shift from "I want to help this person heal" to "I need this to be sustainable, profitable, secure." Philautia doesn't always show up as vanity or pride. Sometimes it shows up as anxious ambition wearing the mask of responsibility.

Also I grew up poor. My Mom made sure I had all my needs met but we didnt have much and so when money is scare FEAR can set in and that is not Gods hand. He has always ensured all my needs are met; in every season. Especially in the ones where I once counted pennies to buy milk and bread.

And every single time that shift happened, even quietly, even with good intentions attached, things slowed down. Clients retracted. Doors that were open closed. Momentum I was counting on simply disappeared.

For years I read that as a problem to fix. Work harder. Market better. Push through.
Now I read it differently.
That slowdown was God's redirection. A gentle hand pulling my eyes off provision and back onto Him. Not punishment, correction. The kind a good Father gives because He loves the work too much to let it become about anything other than Him.
"Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Matthew 6:33
Notice the order. Seek first. Not seek money first and trust God will bless it. Seek Him first, and let everything else, including provision, follow from that place.

I am still learning to feel that contraction and recognize it immediately for what it is, not a financial problem, but an invitation back to center.

If this is meeting you in a season of slowdown or retraction in your own work, I created something that might help.

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06/10/2026

I thought I hated myself. I didn't realize that was still all about me.

For most of my life I was obsessed with how I looked. Not in a vain, confident way. In a cruel, relentless way. I picked myself apart in every mirror. Measured my worth by my appearance. Never felt like enough.
The world called that low self-esteem. Poor body image. And the prescription was always the same… love yourself more.
But here's what nobody told me.
Self-rejection is still self-obsession. Whether your gaze is full of admiration or full of contempt, it's still turned inward. Still centred on self. Still the same root the Church Fathers called philautia.
And that inward gaze was making me sick. Literally.
Dr. Henry Wright, in his landmark book A More Excellent Way, documented what he observed in hundreds of patients. Breast cancer is frequently rooted in self-rejection, self-hatred, and an inability to receive love. Unresolved bitterness toward self, chronic fear, and spiritual disease create the biological conditions where cancer can take hold.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
And when I sat with that, really sat with it, I couldn't separate my diagnosis from decades of self-rejection. A gaze so locked on my own perceived flaws that there was no room for God, for love, for healing.
The world told me the answer was more self-love.
God told me the answer was less self and more Him.
"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind." Matthew 22:37
Notice what Jesus didn't say. He didn't say love yourself first. He said love God first, with everything. The wholehearted, full-gaze, nothing-held-back kind of love that leaves no room for the inward spiral.
That reorientation, turning the gaze from self toward God, is what began to heal me. Spirit first. Then soul. Then body.
If you have spent your life either chasing your reflection or running from it, I created something for you.

👉 Grab our free guide at https://guide.siftinglifeministries.com

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I thought I hated myself. I didn't realize that was still all about me.For most of my life I was obsessed with how I loo...
06/10/2026

I thought I hated myself. I didn't realize that was still all about me.
For most of my life I was obsessed with how I looked. Not in a vain, confident way. In a cruel, relentless way. I picked myself apart in every mirror. Measured my worth by my appearance. Never felt like enough.
The world called that low self-esteem. Poor body image. And the prescription was always the same… love yourself more.
But here's what nobody told me.
Self-rejection is still self-obsession. Whether your gaze is full of admiration or full of contempt, it's still turned inward. Still centred on self. Still the same root the Church Fathers called philautia.
And that inward gaze was making me sick. Literally.
Dr. Henry Wright, in his landmark book A More Excellent Way, documented what he observed in hundreds of patients. Breast cancer is frequently rooted in self-rejection, self-hatred, and an inability to receive love. Unresolved bitterness toward self, chronic fear, and spiritual disease create the biological conditions where cancer can take hold.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
And when I sat with that, really sat with it, I couldn't separate my diagnosis from decades of self-rejection. A gaze so locked on my own perceived flaws that there was no room for God, for love, for healing.
The world told me the answer was more self-love.
God told me the answer was less self and more Him.
"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind." Matthew 22:37
Notice what Jesus didn't say. He didn't say love yourself first. He said love God first, with everything. The wholehearted, full-gaze, nothing-held-back kind of love that leaves no room for the inward spiral.
That reorientation, turning the gaze from self toward God, is what began to heal me. Spirit first. Then soul. Then body.
If you have spent your life either chasing your reflection or running from it, I created something for you.

👉 Grab our free guide at https://guide.siftinglifeministries.com

06/06/2026
Lately I've been sensing what many of you have shared with me:The world feels uncertain.People are carrying fear. Financ...
06/02/2026

Lately I've been sensing what many of you have shared with me:

The world feels uncertain.

People are carrying fear. Financial pressure. Health concerns.
Questions about the future.
And while we can't control anything happening around us, we can strengthen what is happening within us.

That's what The Foundations is all about.
Rooting your identity in God.
Renewing your mind.
Supporting the body so it can move from survival into peace.
This isn't another health program.
It's an opportunity to rebuild from the inside out.
The next cohort begins in June.
If you're wondering whether it's right for you, start with my free guide:

Reclaim Your Health

Comment HEALTH below or send me a message and I'll make sure you receive it.

https://guide.siftinglifeministries.com/

PS

Me on the way to a 90s themed Mission Trip Fundraiser

05/26/2026

You cannot consistently experience peace while constantly rehearsing fear.

Read that again.

Many of us are carrying thoughts that we've repeated so often they feel like truth.
"What if everything falls apart?"
"What if I can't afford it?"
"What if things get worse?"
But fear-based thoughts create fear-based outcomes in the body.
They impact sleep. Digestion. Energy. Stress hormones. Decision making.

One of the things we work on inside The Foundations is learning to recognize the thoughts that are shaping our lives and bringing them back into alignment with truth.
Because transformation begins with awareness.
And awareness creates choice.

If you'd like to begin that process, my free guide Reclaim Your Health is available now.
Comment HEALTH and I'll send it to you.

One of the biggest lessons I've learned after years of working with people is this:The symptom is rarely the whole story...
05/25/2026

One of the biggest lessons I've learned after years of working with people is this:

The symptom is rarely the whole story.
A digestive issue isn't always just about food.
Fatigue isn't always just about sleep.
Anxiety isn't always just about stress.
Often there is something deeper asking for our attention.
Our beliefs. Our identity. Our nervous system. Our relationship with God.

When one area becomes disconnected, the others eventually feel it too.

This is why I teach from a spirit, mind, and body perspective.

Because true healing isn't about chasing symptoms.

It's about restoring foundations.

If you're curious about where your own foundations may need strengthening, I've created a free guide called Reclaim Your Health.

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05/21/2026

PEACE IS YOURS

Take a deep breath and remember these words from Philippians 4:6-8:

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds."

Focus on what is true, noble, and lovely.

If you long for deeper peace and balance in your spirit, soul, and body, I invite you to receive my free Reclaim Your Health booklet. In it, we explore gratitude, mindful prayer, and a holistic approach to wellness.

If this stirs your heart, I’m here to walk with you on this journey.

FREE GUIDE

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You can eat well, take supplements, stay productive, pray faithfully… and still feel unwell when the nervous system has ...
05/13/2026

You can eat well, take supplements, stay productive, pray faithfully… and still feel unwell when the nervous system has been carrying too much for too long ( soul baggage). Lol

So many people today are functioning in survival mode and calling it “normal.”
The body was never designed to live in constant stress.

When the nervous system becomes overwhelmed, it can impact:
digestion, sleep, inflammation, hormones
emotional resilience, focus and clarity.

This is why healing is not just physical.
The body, mind, and spirit are deeply connected. Its Gods Design.

I created a free guide called Reclaim Your Health to help people begin understanding: âś” why the body can feel stuck
âś” how stress affects healing
âś” the gut-brain connection
âś” simple ways to begin restoring balance and peace
No fear.
No overwhelm.

Just education, understanding, and a gentle place to begin.

“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.” — 1 Corinthians 14:33

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