Wellness As A Way of Life
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWelcome to the Wellness As A Way of Life where we talk about how to master your health and wellness routines as a way of life. This podcast is for female leaders and founders who are looking to live with more sustainable energy, confidence, clarity and ease.
I’m your host Megan Swan, creator of the Wellness As A Way of Life Community and the Sustainable Integrated Wellness Approach. I have more than a decade of experience in the wellness industry and on my own personal wellness journey - learning how to tune into and trust my intuition and drown out all the noise. As a certified IIN Health Coach, Detoxification Expert, Plant-based Chef, Yoga Teacher and Coach I will help you distill down the information overload and feel more confident and at ease in your own skin again.
At 30 I sold everything to embark on my own “Eat, Pray, Love” journey of sorts and now at 44 I’m still on my first stop where I fell in love with one of my English students. We have two beautiful boys and three adorable dogs and love to travel and explore the lesser known beaches of Mexico. I am also 6 years sober.
This podcast will teach you how less is more and that there is no one-size-fits-all in terms of wellness practices! It will also teach you how to identify which wellness trends are really for you, personalize them and make them a part of who you are instead of another checkmark on your to-do list.
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Episodes
Unhustling + Embodiment of our Values to Live Life on our Own Terms with Milena Regos
September 07, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 14.6 MB“I was slightly addicted to technology and slightly addicted to winning, and to doing my own thing, to competing, to comparing and all that stuff, and eventually I ended up burning out.” “People are aligning their life values with their work values and creating what I call a high flow living and working situation, and that’s their way out of burnout.” Milena Regos, founder of Unhustle® is a rebel entrepreneur on a mission to inspire 100 million people to change the way they work,...
How to Reclaim Our Attention with Eric Winters
August 31, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 13.8 MB“What you are struggling to do is one thing at once.” It was wonderful chatting with Eric Winters who is a self-leadership coach, black-belt hand-washer, speaker, and author with deep knowledge in the science of building courageous and emotionally intelligent mindsets. The topics we touched on: His brilliant “ultimate gratitude exercise” to dial up your experience of gratitude. How everyday we choose how we are going to be, and what qualities we are going to embody. How can we...
Why Culture Shock is a Ripe Environment for Transformation with Jill Valentine
August 24, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 6.52 MB“It is all based on a foundation of our three pillars of happiness: a sense of gratitude, a sense of purpose and nourishing relationships.” Jill Valentine is a Co-Founder of the social enterprise, UGO Travel for Change and author of the book Dare to be a Dandelion. She has led life-changing coaching programs around the world helping her clients gain clarity, confidence and a deeper sense of self while impacting local communities in Belize, Nepal, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and Tanzania. ...
How to Feel more Confident through Building Strength from the Inside Out with Kathryn Bruni-Young
August 17, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 12.5 MB“If we are only able to channel our minds when things are slow, calm, and relaxed then I’m not sure those practices are actually preparing us for what is going to happen in our lives.” Kathryn Bruni-Young is an expert on functional movement and building mindful strength. She is the founder of Mindful Strength, the host of the Mindful Strength Podcast, and an international yoga & movement teacher. Kathryn's work helps everyday people build strength and confidence from home with online clas...
How Wellness, Mindset and Energy Fields need to be a part of your Life Strategy with Aleya Harris
August 10, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 11.3 MB“Each chakra is a key to abundance.” I had the joy of chatting with Aleya Harris. She knows from experience after 10 years experience that creating balance in business and life is critical to enjoying your journey to success. Aleya looks at problems from a holistic perspective and combines her NES Health Practitioner and StoryBrand Guide Certifications to work simultaneously on improving the wellness of her clients’ mindset, energy fields, and business strategy. The topics we tou...
Mystic Mother SriMati aka Julie Piatt on her Eternalizing Process
August 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 16.7 MB“There are many ways to do things in life, if we would only be open, and have the awe and wonder of a child…” You don’t want to miss an opportunity to listen to the divine Julie Piatt aka SriMati. I personally can never get enough of her musings and wisdom. She talked about how we can bring more spirituality into our everyday experience and why having the experience of a shift in your energy is the most impactful way to shift your life. I love how she speaks of externalizing, not aging. ...
Why It’s Not Your Fault According to Dr. Bill Ferro
July 27, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Bill Ferro is a health, fitness, and wellness innovator who founded multiple products and services in the health & wellness industry. He is a wealth of knowledge & inspiration. His passion for his work is contagious. The topics we touched on: Why it is so important to him to make his health programs inclusive and accessible to everyone. How his programs are filling the gaps in the medical model and g...
Why You Need to Stop Trying to Fit into a 9-5 Box & Live the Life of Your Dreams with Freedom Coach Anastasia Schmalz
July 20, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You, I had the pleasure of interviewing Anastasia Schmalz, who is a freedom business coach and the co-founder of the blog generationnomads.com. She tells us how she KNEW it was time to leave her corporate job, even when at the moment she went to tell her boss her boss surprised her with a promotion - she still resigned at that moment. The topics we touched on: How to find the confidence to make the leap from your 9-5 to a freedom lifestyle. How h...
How mindfulness is key to ability to affect positive change in our communities with Megan Sweet
July 13, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You, I had the pleasure of interviewing Megan Sweet, an expert in leading community-driven education transformation in high-need schools and districts. With more than 25 years of experience in education, and 15 years directly leading changes in schools, districts, and statewide in California, she knows that education is the most important lever we have for creating a more equitable society. She also knows that the best way to realize true change is ...
Important Advice on How Movement, Mindfulness & Nutrition are key to Depression Recovery with Zack Rutledge
July 06, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 8.93 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You, I had the pleasure of interviewing Zack Rutldege about his journey and work with depression. He helps clients navigate depression with advice on nutrition, brain health, gut health and movement. He shares with us his story and how he became an expert on depression. The topics we touched on: How and when was he diagnosed with depression, what was the catalyst? What advice does he give to clients and friends in terms of your nutriti...
Mindy Ruddock on how to select, clear and charge your crystals to boost your self-care rituals
June 29, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 8.71 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You, I had the joy of chatting with my Mindy Rudduck. She helps women reconnect with their inner joy and prioritize self-care to avoid burnout. She has a wealth of knowledge on one of my favourite new passions: crystals. The topics we touched on: What are some great crystals to have on hand for more energy? What do you need to know when buying crystals? How can you let a crystal select you? How do you clear and charge your crystals...
How to Expand Your Consciousness through Better Sleep with Bailey Guilloud
June 22, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You, I had the pleasure of chatting with my colleague Bailey Guilloud. She is an intuitive healer, coach, sleep expert, hypnotherapist and lucid dreamer. She's driven by her mission in expanding consciousness within herself, her clients and across the collective. We discussed all the ins and outs of getting a good night’s sleep. The topics we touched on: Why she is so passionate about helping others find quality sleep. Tools that can help ...
Honoring that Inner Questioning and Why You Have to Do What Lights You Up with Beate Sifkovits
June 15, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You, I had the joy of chatting with my colleague Beate Sifkovits. She is an award-winning mindset coach who helps women turn their passion into a profession and become ALL BOSS. Spending over ten years on self-discovery, working with the best practices, tools and thought leaders to discover how to unlock the human potential, Beate decided to leave the corporate world to follow her passion. The topics we touched on: Why she knew deep down s...
Why Empowerment is Key for People to Reclaim their Health and Longevity with Dr. Kien Vuu
June 08, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 10 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You, I had the honor of speaking with Dr. Kien Vuu. Dr. Vuu regularly works with celebrities, top corporate executives, and high-functioning professionals to optimize their health, performance, and vitality. He shared his story from being a successful yet overworked and unhealthy doctor to his realization that mindset plays a key role in our overall health, wellness & longevity. The topics we touched on: How his feeling of not being enough as ...
Suzanne Catty on Plant Whispering & Politics
June 01, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically you, I had the opportunity to interview Suzanne Catty about all things natural health. Suzanne Catty is a plant whisperer and curious human. After 19 years in the music industry doing international marketing and band management, Suzanne returned to her first love, plants and healing. This conversation runs deep and takes a lot of twists + turns. The top questions we will be asking ourselves throughout the episode include: How being ra...
How we can strengthen our communities leveraging technology with Verity Dimock
May 25, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You, I had the joy of chatting with Verity Dimock. Verity started her career in corporate learning and development and ten years ago made a transition to leadership roles in nonprofit operations and program development and since COVID hit and she lost her job she was given the opportunity to evaluate, pause and think through her next steps. Today, Verity is splitting her time between helping to scale a technology driven social innovation project call...
Vanessa Aviles on Uncovering Your Deepest Limiting Beliefs
May 18, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You, I had the joy of chatting with my friend and colleague Vanessa Aviles. She is a certified Life & Mindset Coach who uses a variety of positive psychology tools like NLP, EFT, T.I.M.E Techniques & Clinical Hypnosis to help create quicker inner shifts. What sets her apart is that she’s a dot connector, root excavator, and pattern breaker. The topics we touched on: What is your third eye and how you can teach your kids to trust their intuitio...
5 things you need to know to get the sleep you need and wake up refreshed and energized
May 11, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 3.74 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You I am focusing on Why You Should Make Getting A Good Night’s Sleep A Major Priority In Your Life, And How You Can Make That Happen. This is taken from a recent interview I did with Thrive Global and Authority Magazine. Here are 5 things you need to know to get the sleep you need and wake up refreshed and energized: Renew Your Connection to the Sun! Hydration is key! Drink water first off, not coffee. Caffeine or other stimulants such as ...
Chef Nathalia Toro on How Plant-based Living + Intuitive Eating Saved Her Life
May 04, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 12 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You, I had the joy of chatting with Chef Nathalia. Chef Nathi Toro is a plant-based chef, educator and nutritionist focused on women’s health and helping humans have a healthy relationship with food. After a cancer diagnosis at a young age she turned her health around by following her intuition and switching to a plant-based diet. 10 years later she is still cancer free. The topics we touched on: How to navigate eating a plant-based diet with...
Karolina Rzadkowolska is Sober & Euphoric AF
April 27, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You I had the joy of talking with Karolina Rzadkowolska. Karolina is a certified alcohol-free life coach who helps powerful women make alcohol insignificant in their lives. Questions we address in this episode: Why might you want to become alcohol-free even though you don’t have a ‘drinking problem’? How might you know that alcohol is holding you back? What are some of the benefits of going alcohol-free? What is the moderation illusion? How ...
5 Things You Need to Cultivate Optimal Wellness
April 20, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 4.95 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You I am sharing some quick tips to help you cultivate optimal wellness. The top questions we will be asking ourselves throughout the episode include: What are the 4 types of wellness you need to consider? Why is sleep so essential to all 4 types of our optimal wellness? How just 2 minutes a day of some simple mindful practices can improve your optimal wellness. Why processing cortisol is an essential part of your stress management strategy....
Lauren Johnston on How to Reclaim your Feminine Power and Build Self-trust
April 13, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 9.7 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You I had the joy of chatting with Lauren Johnston who helps women reclaim their feminine power, embody real self-love, build self-trust and balance their masculine and feminine energies in work and relationships. The top questions we will be asking ourselves throughout the episode include: What are some healthy habits for our relationships? What are some good ways to build intimacy in your relationship? What are some good boundaries around ...
Prue Blennerhassett on how to Embody your Truth and package your Brilliant Soul Work in a way that offers you Divine Compensation
April 06, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You I had the privilege to interview Prue Blennerhassett about how she invites women to own their worth and the value of their sacred work, so they can stand in their power and sell their high end, high value offering and activate their financial ascension. The top questions/topics we will be asking ourselves throughout the episode include: Why we need to reframe our ‘tiredness’ for what it might really be telling us. How to own your story, get c...
Rachel Engstrom: grit, self-care, and community in caring for a family member with cancer
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You I had the opportunity to interview Rachel Engstrom who has written a part memoir, part toolkit of a book to help people who are caregiving for spouses or a close family member who is fighting a terminal illness. She has mobilized her grief through writing this book, being of service to others, self-care and walking. The top questions we will be asking ourselves throughout the episode include: How can I truly be of service to someone carrying ...
Lily Sokolov on How She Lost 45 Pounds
March 23, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 8.9 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You I had the privilege to interview my good friend and fellow sugar detox expert Lily Sokolov about how she lost 45 pounds and came to be a Health Coach with the Institute of Integrated Nutrition. The top questions we will be asking ourselves throughout the episode include: Why did she start detoxing sugar? What is the key to sugar detoxing? How does sugar and refined flour affect your appearance? Why is it important to detox with a comm...
Mindful Drinking with Genevieve Pardoe + Candice Lashley
March 16, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You we focused on mindful drinking with Genevieve Pardoe and Candice Lashley both who have recently embarked on a month “dry” or without alcohol. They openly share their reflections, experiences and thoughts on their drinking moving forward. I also shared my experience doing one year of mindful drinking before I decided to quit drinking all together 3 years ago this week. The top questions we will be asking ourselves throughout the episode includ...
Sabrina Philipp on Abundant Energy
March 09, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You we focused on abundant energy and an abundant mindset with one of the leading experts on the topic, Sabrina Philipp. Sabrina works with women all over the world helping them step into their power and reach their goals through her business and mindset coaching. She excels at supporting women at all levels of their business journey. One thing that she teaches is that mindset work is always something we need to keep at the forefront to ensure that...
Britt Gustafson, Reiki Master on How to Protect Your Energy
March 02, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 8.46 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You we focused on how to protect your energy from being impacted by other people’s negative energy. I chatted with my friend Britt Gustafson of BeMindBodySoul about her path that took her out of working corporate jobs to being a Reiki Master. She shares her tips on protecting yourself from other peoples’ energy - even virtually. The top questions we will be asking ourselves throughout the episode include: What is Distance Reiki? What are some ...
How Each Of Us Can Leverage The Power Of Gratitude
February 23, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 4.39 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You, Megan Swan discusses the power of gratitude in your life. Tune in for 5 ways you can cultivate more gratitude in your life. When we shift into a mindset of gratitude we are automatically shifting out of a mindset based in fear. It is our ability to control our minds and think creatively that we can use to feel happier, more appreciative and more connected to those around us. It is a practice anyone can develop. “ I believe gratitude is a ...
Joy Harrington on Tapping Into Your Feminine Energy
February 16, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 9.56 MBIn this week’s episode of Energetically You, Guest Joy Harrington discusses Feminine Energy. Here are two of my favourite quotes from the interview: “If you’re leaning into your true feelings, you will be inspired because your true feelings- the highest version of you is wanting you to get off the couch and do something.” “A big part [of showing up in my feminine] is my morning routine, and it’s not getting up and working out. It’s getting up and letting myself feel what is going to be...
How To Leverage Being A Highly Sensitive Person as a Superpower.
February 09, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 3.61 MBAre you highly sensitive to light interfering with your sleep? Do noises in your environment make it impossible for you to concentrate? You are not alone. In this week’s episode of Energetically You we focused on How To Leverage Being A Highly Sensitive Person as a Superpower. We will discuss the ways becoming aware of what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person can actually be very empowering! How this select chosen few were given a highly sensitive nervous system to ...
5 Ways to Promote The Mental Wellness of Your Employees for Optimal Creativity, Productivity & Employee Retention.
February 02, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 8.7 MBWhy should your company invest in a Wellness Coach? What are ways to implement wellness into the company culture? What are the benefits of investing in optimal health and wellness for your employees? In this week’s episode of Energetically You we focused on how to Promote The Mental Wellness of Your Employees in order to optimize Creativity, Productivity and Employee Retention. We will discuss some of the things companies can consider doing to help support their employees’ mental ...
Why Morning Routines are Essential to have more Energy.
February 02, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 6.78 MBAre you considering joining the 5am Club? How does your morning routine support you? In this week’s episode of Energetically You we focused on how Morning Routines are Essential to have more Energy. You don’t need to get up at 5am to reap the benefits of spending the first few minutes of your day on self-care. A small shift in how you start your day can have a huge lasting impact on your stress levels and productivity throughout the day. The top questions we will be asking ours...
The Problem with Mommy Wine Culture.
February 02, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 9.17 MBHow did women and alcohol become an feminist tradegy? What does it mean to be sober curious? On this week’s episode of Energetically You, Megan Swan touches on a controversial topic- mommy wine culture. Many women have fallen hook-line-and-sinker for the powerful ad campaigns that have taught us that real, powerful, fun, women and essentially mothers drink. Drinking is a power move. Drinking is self-care. Wine is essential to humour and motherhood. “For most women [sobriety] is li...
How to overcome sugar addiction naturally so that you have more energy!
February 02, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 8.06 MBWhat’s the best way to overcome our addiction to sugar? How does this help us have more energy? In this week’s episode of Energetically You we focused on ways to overcome an addiction to sugar so that you have more energy. Sugar is one of the hardest things to limit in our diet, and for this reason it is important to have healthy alternatives and not cut out carbs all together. Lean into fruit, dried fruit and maple syrup used sparingly to help you minimize processed foods and treat...
Energetically You Podcast Trailer
January 19, 2021 17:15 - 4 minutes - 2.95 MBWelcome to the Energetically You Podcast! I am your host, Megan Swan. I am a Wellness and Mindset Coach specializing in guiding women to reevaluate their relationship with everyday toxins such as sugar, gluten, processed foods and alcohol in order to rediscover their true sense of self and natural energy. On the podcast we will be talking about healthy habits, abundant mindset and optimal wellness for women who are looking to have more energy throughout their day! For more on episode...