The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast

Episode Title: Q&A: Wellness Hype, Movement as Worship, and Real-Life Marriage Talk - Lisa Whittle
Host: Candace Cameron Bure
Guest: Lisa Whittle
Date: October 7, 2025

Episode Overview

In this lively and candid Q&A episode, Candace and her guest, author and speaker Lisa Whittle, respond to listener questions on topics ranging from women’s wellness trends and supplement “hype” to the role of fitness in the Christian life, real talk about marriage, and everything from protein intake to favorite perfumes. Drawing from their personal journeys and years of wisdom, the pair offer their honest, faith-centered, and often humorous perspectives on navigating health, marriage, and purposeful living.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Wellness Trends: What’s Worth the Hype?

(05:28 – 14:36)

• Supplements and Overwhelm:

  • Both Candace and Lisa admit to feeling overwhelmed by the flood of wellness products—collagen, colostrum, greens powders, electrolytes, etc.—and stress the importance of getting professional advice over chasing Instagram trends.
  • Candace: “I want to make knowledgeable decisions for my—so I suggest starting with blood work.” (09:44)
  • They discuss the Dutch Test (advanced hormone panel), highlighting how personalized health insights are more valuable than generic routines.

• Real-Life Product Experiences:

  • Candace tried marine collagen and recalls, “After taking it for like a month every day, my husband's like, ‘You smell like fish all the time.’ Which is not the comment you ever want to hear.” (12:42)
  • Both share a good laugh about experimenting with “crunchy” (natural/organic) products like beef tallow for skincare:
    • Candace: “I tried...the beef tallow for my face, which, by the way, I loved...And then my husband says to me, ‘You smell like a beef patty.’” (13:50)
  • They note the importance of ingredient reading and caution against sugar-filled supplements.

• Food over Powders:

  • Both prefer eating real greens over supplement powders and agree that whole foods generally beat processed “healthy” products.
  • Lisa praises colostrum powder for gut health, especially during menopause.

2. Fitness & Faith: Prioritizing Health Without Idolatry

(17:05 – 21:32)

• Movement as Worship:

  • Candace prefers using “movement” over “fitness”—highlighting everyday activity (like walking) and seeing exercise as part of honoring her body and mental health.
  • Candace: “I really use [exercise] as a mental health tool. Working out helps me clear my mind and I need to do that. Otherwise there’s all kinds of thoughts that consume me...” (17:39)
  • Lisa shares that in the past she overdid fitness for unhealthy reasons, but now seeks balance.
  • They caution against turning fitness into an idol:
    • Lisa: “…Idolatry is actually sinful. So we know that anything that we make an idol is going to be wrong. …Am I putting anything over God?…It sounds crazy to think that you would love exercise more than God…but we can if we're running to them rather than running to God.” (19:15)

• Practical Tips:

  • Both recommend walking as the best simple exercise for everyone.
  • Lisa listens to the Bible on the Dwell app while walking, merging movement and spiritual growth.
  • Candace: “Movement can be worship. Like you, you can worship God as you're moving your body. That's what I would highly suggest.” (20:36)

3. Marriage: Real-Life Reflections & Advice

(29:01 – 33:17)

• Premarital Counseling:

  • Candace wishes someone had told her how important premarital counseling would be: “I wished that someone had told me how important that would be just to set...we obviously got through it. We figured it out together. But it kind of—I, I would have liked a better heads up.” (30:50)
  • Lisa’s counseling was free at seminary, which she laughs was the only reason they did it.

• Truths About a Long Marriage:

  • Lisa shares, “You will go through times where you don't like each other, you just don't like each other. And that's not the kiss of death. That it doesn't mean your marriage is over.” (31:05)
  • They critique superficial marriage “rules” (like not having a TV in the bedroom) and stress that every couple faces challenges—it’s hard, but worth it.
  • Candace used to idolize “perfect couples” and realized, “My husband laughed at me. Why do you think they're per...Of course there's stuff going on. Be like, no, there's nothing.” (33:04)

4. Personal & Fun Q&As

Supplements, Food, and Everyday Habits

Protein Intake: (39:02 – 44:21)

• Candace recommends “eat more lean chicken, eat some meat,” and notes Greek yogurt and cottage cheese as protein sources.
• Both agree: focus on real food over protein bars/powders, but keep bars for travel emergencies.

Buying Meat: (44:45 – 47:36)

• Candace sources meat from Good Ranchers (a US, values-driven farm delivery service), with an emphasis on seed-oil-free products. When traveling, she shops at reputable grocery stores and butchers.
• Lisa is a Whole Foods bacon fan but double-checks for additives.

Perfume Chat

(21:32 – 25:19)

• Lisa confesses her go-to scent is “Forever by Alfred Sung”—an affordable, simple fragrance everyone loves but she’s “embarrassed” about.
• Candace’s fragrances are chosen by her highly smell-sensitive husband (Val), with preferences for light, citrusy notes (“Gypsy Water” and “Balde Afrique” by Byredo).

Music for Workouts

(36:38 – 38:59)

• Lisa borrows kids’ playlists, dislikes country, and prefers 80s tunes for walking.
• Candace likes 80s, Christian rap, and admits to occasionally resorting to Eminem for a workout “pump”: “...I just want to listen to Eminem while I’m pumping weights. I just do.” (38:29)

Body Image and "Full House" Storylines

(33:26 – 36:36)

• Candace reflects on the famous “DJ’s weight” storyline, revealing mixed feelings. While she sees its value, she admits the wardrobe choices (her in baggy gym wear, others in form-fitting leotards) “was the only thing that was a little bit crushing to my soul.” (35:49)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “After taking it for like a month every day, my husband's like, ‘You smell like fish all the time.’ Which is not the comment you ever want to hear.” – Candace (12:42)
• "Movement can be worship. Like you, you can worship God as you’re moving your body.” – Lisa (20:36)
• “You will go through times where you don’t like each other... That’s not the kiss of death.” – Lisa (31:05)
• "I want to make knowledgeable decisions...so I suggest starting with blood work." – Candace (09:44)
• "Guys, if you see me and you want me to love you, just bring me some bacon. Your love language is bacon." – Candace (47:41)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 05:28: Supplements & Product Confusion (“What’s worth the hype?”)
• 09:44: Importance of Bloodwork & Personalized Wellness
• 13:50: Candace’s “beef tallow” skincare mishap
• 17:13: Fitness, Movement, & Faith as Worship
• 20:36: Avoiding Idolatry of Fitness
• 29:01: Things they wish they knew before marriage
• 33:26: “Full House” weight storyline and authentic feelings
• 36:38: Gym music (workout playlists)
• 39:02: Upping protein intake – practical advice
• 44:45: Sourcing meat—farms vs grocery stores
• 47:41: Candace’s “love language” confession: bacon

Tone & Style

Candace and Lisa keep the conversation light, honest, and filled with gentle humor. They balance faith-based principles with practical advice and encourage listeners to bring intention and self-awareness to their health journeys, marriages, and daily lives.

For more listener questions, detailed resources, and links to guides and the “Body and Soul” Bible study, visit Candace.com. Subscribe for future Q&As and special expert interviews continuing the season’s wellness theme.