Coach of the Month
Lisa Smith
Pharmacist | Mom | Harry Connick Jr. Superfan
“I thought I just needed to wait for retirement. This coaching has really reinvigorated me.”Here’s how it happened.
Her Story: A Pharmacist Searching for Answers
Lisa has always been interested in healthcare and helping people - which is why she became a pharmacist.
She also always struggled with her weight. Or at least, she believed she did. Looking back, she probably didn’t have a weight issue at all.
In 2016, she made the decision to have gastric bypass surgery, determined to use it as a tool. When her weight started to creep up in 2019, she dove into a low-carb lifestyle and began educating herself on everything - thyroid health, heart health, inflammation, brain health and muscle health.
Lisa had been diagnosed with hypothyroidism after her second pregnancy. The more she learned, the more she suspected Hashimoto’s. But no one had ever tested her for it.
When she asked her doctor, she was dismissed. So she got the test herself - and found out she did have antibodies.
That decision led her to Dr. Tabatha.
More Than Health Help
After Lisa chose Dr. Tabatha as her healthcare provider, she watched Dr. Tabatha’s work grow toward a faith-based lifestyle, too.
Lisa knew she needed health help. But she also needed spiritual help.
She has always been faith-based and truly loves her faith, but she always felt she needed more growth. Fast to Faith taught her how to have a deeper relationship with God and to trust Him more.
And it taught her to listen more, instead of doing all the talking and asking.
“You not only get the tools to create a new lifestyle, but you get a faith base to help you maintain it.”Lisa Smith
A God Moment
For years, Lisa had been teaching herself about women’s health, especially perimenopause and menopause, and sharing it with the women around her.
More than once, close friends told her she should coach women and bring this information to people who didn’t know it.
It always interested her. But she thought she wasn’t qualified, or didn’t have the time, or that people wouldn’t really listen.
Then, during one of her medical appointments, she mentioned it to Dr. Tabatha, who said something like, “Well, now that you mention it, guess what we’ve got coming up...”
Why She Coaches
So many women come into Lisa’s pharmacy frustrated with what they’ve been told, dismissed and feeling bad. Many believe there’s no hope of feeling well.
Fast to Faith taught Lisa that her Christ-centered identity is what matters most. And she believes that in this stage of life, God is leading her to help other women feel better and grow closer to Him.
Coaching Changed Her, Too
Coaching has given Lisa a true revitalization. It has brought her purpose, motivation and complete fulfillment.
She believes most of that feeling comes from knowing this is something God called her to do.
It has also taught her to stop, reflect, pray and ask God for guidance in almost every situation of her life.
The Most Rewarding Part
For Lisa, it’s when women finally feel validated - and then she gets to help them move forward.
One young woman had been dismissed by many doctors and told she would just always feel inflamed and out of sorts. She started reading the book and fasting, and within two weeks she had released 10 pounds of inflammation.
And then there’s the sisterhood. The relationships that have grown through this program have truly impacted Lisa’s life.
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And the bonus? A deeper relationship with the Lord.
Lisa’s Message to the Woman Who Feels Dismissed
Maybe you’ve been told how you feel is just how it’s going to be.
Lisa sees women like you every day - and she wants you to know there is hope.
You deserve to be heard. And you deserve to feel well.
Get to Know Lisa
Her Morning Rhythm
She starts every morning with Scripture and meditation.
Her Anchor Scripture
“The LORD will fight for you; you have only to keep still.” Exodus 14:14
Something You Might Not Know
Lisa has been a huge Harry Connick Jr. fan since she was 16! She has seen him live close to 40 times and met him countless times in person.
Her Biblical Coffee Date
Lisa would choose Mary, the mother of Jesus. “I would love to be able to trust as she trusts.”
On the Fast to Faith Podcast
Hear Lisa’s Story
Lisa sat down with Dr. Tabatha to share her journey in her own words. Press play and be encouraged.
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Lisa came to this journey dismissed and searching for answers.
She found a provider who listened.
She found a deeper trust in God.
She found new purpose in this season of life.
Your story doesn’t have to look exactly like Lisa’s. Your first step just has to be yours.
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