Author: Katie Fleagle

Katie Fleagle is a wife, mother, small business owner, health blogger, and an advocate for helping people live better lives. Katie serves the clients of Catalyst Brand Group and Jason Fleagle. She loves spending time with her family, reading, and taking long walks at the beach. ;)

The Hidden Danger in Your Kitchen: Why Seed Oils Could Be Harming Your Health

Katie Fleagle
Seed oil

Are you using seed oils in your cooking without realizing the potential harm they could be causing to your health? Seed oils, also known as vegetable oils, have become a staple in modern cooking due to their low cost and availability. However, these oils have been linked to various health problems, including inflammation, heart disease, and obesity. In this post, we’ll dive deeper into the dangers of seed oils and provide you with ways to avoid them. Why Seed Oils Are Dangerous Seed oils contain high levels of omega-6 fatty…

The Advantages of Choosing Pasture-Raised Eggs for Your Health and the Environment

Katie Fleagle
Eggs

Eggs are a versatile and nutrient-dense food that can be prepared in many ways. However, when shopping for eggs, it can be confusing to navigate the various marketing terms, such as “cage-free,” “organic,” and “pasture-raised.” In this post, we will discuss the importance of eggs in a healthy diet and the differences between egg labeling terms. Additionally, we will explore why choosing pasture-raised eggs is the best option for your health and the environment. Eggs are a great source of high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals, including vitamin D, vitamin B12,…

To the Mother Who Wanted a Natural Birth & “Failed”

Katie Fleagle

I gave birth to my daughter Alexandra Kate earlier this month. During my entire pregnancy, I planned on having a completely natural, medication-free delivery. I wanted to be superwoman and to prove to myself that I was stronger than I thought I was. I did a lot of research and read tons of blog posts full of advice from moms who had natural births. I created music playlists for labor, bought special headphones, brought an oil diffuser to the hospital to use during labor, bought a birthing ball, and created…

How To Build Friendship In Your Relationship

Katie Fleagle

Friendship is an essential component of marriage. Too often couples are married for years but have lost the friendship they possessed when they first said “I do”. Have you ever wanted to learn how to build friendship in your relationship? Many couples go through their everyday motions and live alongside each other but they do not take any extra steps to nurture their friendship. This section will present ways couples can strengthen and rekindle the friendship aspect of their married relationship. For those who are soon-to-be married or for newlyweds,…

Where Are You Going?

Katie Fleagle

If you died today, where would you go? Where are you going? This is a very real question that should be seriously considered. Life is short and incredibly fragile. You never know when a day will be your last. In fact, your eternity rests upon the answer to that question. The truth is you are going to heaven or you are going to hell. Most people don’t like to think about this question and distract themselves with “fun” and work and many other things. They don’t like to think about…

Do You Want a Great Life?

Katie Fleagle

I used to want a mediocre life. I wasn’t consciously aware that I did. I didn’t want a great life. I just wanted a safe, good, happy life. Most people do. But, why have a good life, when I can have a great life? Maybe I’m wrong, but I don’t think God put us on this earth to be comfortable and have a good life. He put us on this earth to do His work and His work is not mediocre. God qualifies us to do great things. He gives…

Take His Hand

Katie Fleagle

We can all agree that we don’t deserve the love and grace God has given us. Some of us let that discourage us. We know we can never possibly live a sinless life and we will never be good enough. You are good enough. Yes, you fail God sometimes, and you always will. But, he doesn’t ask you to be perfect, he just asks that you do your best to follow his commands and honor Him. Take his hand. If you are stuck in a rut and you are too…

A Thankful Heart, A Happy Heart

Katie Fleagle

We take so many things for granted. We should be more thankful. We fight with our families about things that don’t matter. We complain when we get stuck behind a slow driver. We get cranky if we have to wait longer than we would like at a restaurant. What makes us think we’re so entitled? I don’t mean to pull the “starving kids in Africa card” but seriously, we actually have really good lives. We should be more thankful than we are. When I find myself starting to complain about…

Change a Heart, Change the World

Katie Fleagle

When I was about nine years old, my favorite band was Jump5. One of their songs is called “Change a Heart, Change the World.” This song has always stuck with me. It talks about how changing someone’s heart today could change a million other hearts tomorrow. When we help lead someone to Christ, they will most likely lead others to Christ who will then lead even more to Christ. It’s an on-going cycle. If you want to change the world but feel like you’ll never be able to accomplish such…

God Shaped Hole

Katie Fleagle

Do you ever feel like there’s a hole in your heart that you just can’t seem to fill? Chances are, it’s a God-shaped hole that only God can fill. We all have a longing to be loved and cared for and to show love and care in return. You don’t have to look any farther because you already have someone who cares about you more than anyone else can possibly care for you- God! God created you. He created every single little detail about you. You are absolutely perfect in…