When Karen joined Fast to Faith, she thought she was addressing gut issues, hormonal imbalance, and low energy. What she didn’t know was that God was preparing her—mind, body, and spirit—for a future diagnosis that would shake her world: a brain tumor.
Now, as a certified Fast to Faith Health Coach, Karen is walking through radiation and healing with resilience, faith, and an unshakable hope in God’s plan.
“I didn’t know why I felt so strongly called to take care of my health. But now I see—it was preparation. God was already working.”
THE TURNING POINT: FROM PREVENTION TO DIVINE PREPARATION
Before her diagnosis, Karen had already made radical changes—cleaning up her nutrition, fasting, restoring gut health, balancing hormones, and prioritizing her relationship with God. She was thriving.
So when the tumor was discovered, doctors were amazed by how healthy she was otherwise. “They told me my labs were amazing. That gave me a foundation to start from—my body was ready for this battle.”
But more than physical strength, Karen had spiritual strength. She’d been fasting, praying, and meditating on Scripture regularly. That investment of time in God’s Word became her anchor.
RESEARCH, RESILIENCE & DIVINE DISCERNMENT
After a successful surgery to remove most of the tumor, Karen began standard radiation and chemo—but she didn’t stop there. She and her husband dove deep into research, looking into:
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Immunotherapy
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Anti-inflammatory supplements
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Off-label medications
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Clinical trials
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Integrative tools and devices
“It takes time, research, and discernment. You have to ask questions. And you have to pray. God has closed doors and opened others—it’s how we know we’re on the right path.”
Even when options fell through, Karen never lost faith. She simply saw it as divine redirection. “If I wasn’t qualified for something, I took it as God saying, ‘This isn’t it.’ It gave me peace.”
A HEALTH COACH WHO LIVES WHAT SHE TEACHES
Karen became a certified Fast to Faith Health Coach before her diagnosis. Now, her journey is a living testimony of why this lifestyle matters. She didn’t start getting healthy because of cancer—she was already on that path because of obedience.
“It wasn’t vanity. I was being obedient. And now I see why.”
Today, Karen is not only walking through her healing journey with courage—she’s inspiring countless others to prepare their bodies and their spirits, too. She knows firsthand that caring for your health is one of the most spiritual things you can do.
THE CROWN OF LIFE: GOD WAS WRITING THE STORY ALL ALONG
This year, before her diagnosis, Karen chose Perseverance as her word for the year. The two years prior? Strength and Faith.
“It’s like God was writing the story before I could see the ending. He was with me then. He’s with me now.”
And the morning of her interview with Dr. Tabatha? She had been reading the book of James—“Consider it pure joy when you face trials…”
KAREN, WE ARE IN AWE OF YOUR FAITH, STRENGTH, AND COURAGE.
You are a walking testimony of what it looks like to prepare, surrender, and keep believing. Thank you for showing us what faith in action looks like. We are praying for you and celebrating every step of this journey.
THE KEY TAKEAWAYS: WHAT KAREN’S JOURNEY TEACHES US
✅ Prepare your body before the crisis hits
Karen’s healthy lifestyle before her diagnosis gave her the strength to endure treatment and pursue healing confidently.
✅ Partner with God through discernment
Prayer and faith were Karen’s guide through each decision—especially when doors closed.
✅ There is always hope
Even in the hardest moments, Karen held onto this truth: God always makes a way.
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🎧 Listen to Karen’s full story on Dr. Tabatha’s podcast and be inspired to take action on your health and faith—starting now.
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