The Well - Health and Wholeness- Empowered Wellness, Mindset, Faith and Freedom- Holistic Self Care for overwhelmed anxious moms
295 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDo any of these sound familiar?
I am always worn down.
I am anxious and depressed.
I don’t know how to take care of myself.
I feel in over my head.
I want a natural way to feel better.
My kids are always getting sick.
I can’t get everything done.
I wish I could get rid of feelings of inadequacy and toxic thoughts.
Do you want “health and wholeness” but have no idea where to start?
Welcome to The Well – Health and Wholeness Podcast. Where you will find a safe space for health and healing.
My name is Kari Davis. I'm a Christian life coach, holistic self care coach, essential oil educator, and young widow remarried to my soul mate, mom to 3, stepmom to 2, and founder of thewellteam.com. I have had feelings of overwhelm and anxiety much of my adult life from struggling with perfectionism, control, and overwhelm. My mission is to encourage you in natural wellness, soul care, and self-care!
You’re in the right place if you’re ready for stories of resilience, strategies to take better care of yourself, and discovering your forgotten dreams. You can live a beautiful, intentional life you love that you didn't even know was possible!
In this podcast you will find:
*Uncovering the root cause of your health and unhappiness
*How to get rid of toxic products and thoughts
*Natural holistic health solutions
*Positive self talk
*Essential oils for emotional and physical support
*How to set and maintain boundaries
*How to create a life you love and dream again remembering how loved you are by God!
In the Bible, the woman at the well went to the well for water, but when Jesus showed up with truth and healing she got living water! Grab your bucket and join me at the well, it’s time to refill, reset, and restore!
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155. Do a SIMPLE summer cleanse to feel lighter, less bloated, have more energy and lose some weight!
June 13, 2023 18:05 - 25 minutes - 21.8 MBDo you need a cleanse? Summertime is a fun season and we want to have energy and feel great! But.... do you have Cravings? Have you been overindulging? Feel heavy, bloated, sluggish? Not going to the bathroom regularly? Have skin breakouts? Getting sick a lot? Exhausted? Join the "Cleanse from the Inside Out" class recording: https://www.thewellteam.com/events/cleanse-from-the-inside-out Cleanses typically focus on digestive health, wheras detoxes are a systematic a...
154. How to pick a workout that will actually help you lose weight with Rebecca Frey
June 08, 2023 20:33 - 35 minutes - 24 MBAre you trying to lose weight? Do you wish you knew which workout to do? Want to hear from a personal trainer? Rebecca Frey has been a group fitness and personal trainer for more than 25 years. She shares valuable tips on Goal setting Finding a workout you enjoy A typical week of exercise Nutrition And much more! Join our WELL Facebook group for more support and encouragement to refill daily with faith, self care, health and wellness! Follow me on Insta FREE morning...
152 Beat anxiety and overwhelm and be a more calm mom!! With Michelle Grosser
June 06, 2023 20:54 - 29 minutes - 16.8 MBNot sure why 152 didn't load correctly!! Here is the real episode.... As moms we get a million things thrown at us in any given day. We need ways to cope! We want to stay calm but it doesn't always come naturally. We get anxious, overwhelmed and even get mom rage very easily! Michelle Grosser helps moms navigate mom life more gracefully. She even helps you increase your capacity to be able to handle more! She helps clients work with their own nervous system through somat...
153. Calm the chaos for summer by having a plan before you are anxious and stressed
June 02, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 17 MBSummer should be so fun, right!?! Then why as moms do we sometimes feel so stressed about it!? We want the kids to have fun, we want quality family time and BBQs and vacations BUT.... We also have a change in routine. We still have to do our jobs and /or responsiblities all with more kids at home. THEY EAT ALL DAY! The house is always a mess!! ETC ETC ETC! Let's calm the chaos before summer begins so we aren't anxious, stressed and overwhelmed! I have 6 tips today that I'm s...
151. The 7 reasons why you aren't losing weight... believe me, I get it!
May 24, 2023 19:30 - 20 minutes - 17.8 MBSo frustruated you can't lose weight!?!? You can lose weight at any age, I really believe it is true but these 7 things are sabotaging you! We have all been there.. (I am currently there many days) Let's be truthful and admit and get the real data and then see if those pounds don't start falling off! Losing weight is not starving yourself and working out more. You need proper analytics and truth in your habits! Do you know how much you're REALLY eating? Are you building muscle?...
150. Bonus Episode: I am looking for you! Are you looking for me too!? My invitation to join my wellness business
May 22, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIt takes some couage But I have to put this out there.... I am looking for you! And I would hate to never let it be said if you are looking for me too! I am looking for someone who: is a people person, has a heart to serve, wants to be apart of the solution in health and wellness, is self motivated, is ready to put herself out there, has a desire to GROW, wants freedom... both in her schedule and in her finances, is not scared to admit she wants to make money, loves...
149. You asked for it! Non toxic cleaning made easy.. clean does not need to mean chemical!
May 19, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16 MBYou have requested this episode! Here it is!! You want to clean your home and not worry about the toxic load you are putting on your family! Chemical doesn't mean clean! There are more than 80,000 chemicals used in the market today and they are causing harm to your family! They are endocrine disruptors and cause headaches and much more! THe air inside our homes is 200-500% more toxic than the air we breathe outside! Essential oil based products are a great start to non toxic c...
148. Calm the chaos in your marriage and improve your communication and intimacy with your husband!
May 17, 2023 16:25 - 33 minutes - 28.3 MBMarriage can be hard. It can also be the most rewarding relationship we are apart of. I am not a therapist, but I do have marriage experience and I've made mistakes and taken intentional steps to have a great marriage. I've also heard from countless friends and women who share similar stories. They want good communication. They want to feel close to their husband. They want to be a team but they are exhausted and the kids take all they have. I share my top tips to calm the chao...
147. Try this hack... it will calm the chaos in your mind and cut anxiety immediately!
May 12, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 12.1 MBDo you feel overwhelmed and like you are about to lose it!? Sick of trying to keep it all together!?!? THIS HACK WILL BE A GAME CHANGER FOR YOU! It is simple, and might even seem to simple to help, but I PROMISE it will work! Get everything out of your mind! You're trying to carry too many thoughts! You're trying to hold too many scheduling conficts in your memory, too many appointments in your mental checklist... too many to do items so you feel anxious, frustruated and maybe ...
146. Essential Oil Blending Basics...Learn how to blend oils for your emotional health!
May 10, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 12 MBDo you have oils but don't know how to use them? Want to make diffuser or aromatherapy blends? Kari will teach you the basics today! Essential oils have top, middle or base notes. Some essential oils can work for 2 different categories and there are really no rules! Blend what you like but also learn how the oils affect your emotions! When you know how the oils help emotionally, you can make blends for the desired effect. There are really no rules! If you like the aroma, it is ...
145. Are your emotional needs being met? How to check in with yourself!
May 05, 2023 14:26 - 17 minutes - 14.9 MBAre your needs being met? We all have basic human needs.... food, water, clothing, sleep and shelter. But what about our emotional needs? Different psychologists and organizations have come up with different lists, but this is my favorite. We all have the emotional needs to feel love/connection, variety, significance, certainty, growth and contribution. Use these as a journaling exercise! When you feel overwhelmed, unsettled, like things are all topsy turvy, check in with this ...
144. 5 Quick tips for glowing skin at all ages... health from the inside out will show in your skin!
April 28, 2023 16:20 - 11 minutes - 7.67 MBWant healthy looking, glowing skin??! Want to stay looking younger, longer? Your skin shows your health! Through water, supplements, sun protection, facials, quality skincare and doing it with non toxic products you have see major improvements in the texture and youthfulness look of your skin! Want your health to begin on the inside and then show on the outside? Join me tonight to learn! Register for the healthy life lab tonight at 8:00! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/...
143. Teenage daughters... oh my! 4 tips for healthy communication with tweens/teens...
April 28, 2023 15:45 - 21 minutes - 17.8 MBDo you have a teenage daughter? Do you feel like you are living with a stranger? Scared that you will mess up and lose your baby girl? Teenage life brings so much insecurity to parenting. We hear all of the horror stories. Will they stay on track? Will they chose the right crowd? Will they date the wrong boy? I have 4 teenagers right now!! whew! It isn't for the faint of heart! But it is not awful either... the right foundation must be set for good communication, trust, and...
142. Are you too hard on yourself? Do you have too high of expectations?! Give yourself a break!
April 24, 2023 15:18 - 17 minutes - 10.5 MBAre you too hard on yourself? Does shame and guilt set in when you feel like you've failed? Are you defining failure the right way? As a mom, wife, homemaker, and business owner I set my calendar and expectations and sometimes I can't achieve my goals. This makes me use very toxic self talk and I want to give you permission today to stop! Maybe your expectations are too high and you need to give yourself a break! This episode is for you! Reset. Reprioritize your plans. Adju...
141. Top tips for gut health and understanding the gut/brain connection with dietitian, Danielle Emmons
April 14, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBI hope you listened to episode 140 on The Well podcast! Danielle Emmons shares a powerful story of severe depression and anxiety. Today, in Part 2, we share tips on how to improve your gut health. Once you recognize the gut/brain connection you will be amazed at how much better you can feel! Some of her top tips for gut health are: Improve mental health, take good care of yourself... find peace in your day Get healthy gut foods and pre/probiotics Cut inflammatory foods- anything yo...
140 A story of deep anxiety and depression after having Covid ... can you relate?! With Danielle Emmons, RDN Part 1
April 12, 2023 21:33 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBMeet my new friend, Danielle Emmons! She is a registered dietician and helps poeple understand the gut/ brain connection as well as a non-diet approach to weight loss. But she also has a very important story to tell. Danielle got the Covid shot and later got Covid naturally and had an awful reaction with anxiety and depression. I had a similar experience so we want to tell you that if you have experienced this, you are not crazy! And you are not alone! We will get to more of the d...
139. Top tips for juggling the roles of MOM when life gets derailed with Jen McGraw - Restored Mama podcast
April 07, 2023 15:53 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBOverwhelmed at all life has thrown at you lately? Trying to keep it all together? Feel like you are juggling 1000 balls in the air at all time? Anxious? Worried about failing? Jen McGraw has been there. She was newly married, blending a family, and she found out her daughter had type 1 diabetes. She now has 2 more babies and helps mamas combat the overwhelm with offensive and defensive strategies! They include: Having a flexible schedule in place with consistent routines. ...
138. Are you setting boundaries or making excuses? 6 tips to have clear and healthy boundaries for your dream life
March 30, 2023 19:54 - 21 minutes - 18 MBWe hear about setting boundaries all of the time, but do you know the difference between setting healthy boundaries for your holisitic health and just making excuses to not have to do what you don't want to do? I hope today's episode helps you take a HEALTHY look at the different areas of your life and I give you a road map to diagnose your boundaries and see if they are at the right place! Diagnose Make sure recharging is happening through self care Check your calendar Say no/say y...
137. **Limited Time Offer** to Rest and Digest!! Sleep better, calm anxious feelings, help with digestive health, tummy aches and more!
March 22, 2023 16:23 - 23 minutes - 17.1 MBThere is a huge sale going right now to rest and digest better!! Nothing makes you more miserable than not sleeping or having digestive discomfort!! AM I RIGHT?!? If you want to sleep more soundly, want kids to get to bed easier, want to cut the brain chatter and calm your nervous system, essential oil based products are the way to go. They are natural and work WITH your body, rather than against it like pharmaceuticals! If you feel sick after you eat, are sensitive to...
136. 8 ways to take a mental break and feel recharged so you can show up fully in your life!
March 17, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 12.6 MBEveryone needs a break from time to time! Breaks are even more effective when it is a mental break AND a physical break. Sometimes it can be a mental break when you just have a change of scenery. Taking time to daydream can offer a mental break AND revitalize your mind and get you excited again! My favorite mental break is a TRUE vacation... one where you get to relax and see a different culture or change of pace. A walk, a brain dump, aromatherapy session, cleaning out a messy o...
135. Natural remedies for pain and inflammation... say goodbye to sore muscles and joints naturally!
March 15, 2023 18:41 - 13 minutes - 9.39 MBAre you in constant pain? Or do you get very sore muscles after a great workout? Do you have a loved one suffering from arthritis or a bad back! Life can be miserable when we are suffering from pain and inflammation. Do you know that God has provided plants to help soothe our muscles and joints? He is a good, good father! The big trees in nature have analgesic properties... wintergreen, birch, white fir, cypress... so many more! Listen to this episode of lots of tips and a brea...
134. Who does God say you are? Affirming Truths to heal every hurting, stressed or overwhelmed heart!
March 03, 2023 20:08 - 23 minutes - 19.5 MBLet's let God get bigger today and our thoughts get smaller! I know you are letting toxic thoughts in! The antedote for negative and toxic thinking is AFFIRMING TRUTHS. Truths from God.... from His word.... based on scriptures about what HE says about you. That is how you get your identity... how you combat stress, fear, overwhelm, insecurity.... Spend 20 minutes with me, let the scriptures pour over you. Be refilled at The Well today! Join our WELL Facebook group for more ...
133. Chaos Creators in your mind... how to calm anxiety, imposter syndrome, limiting beliefs, toxic self talk, etc!
February 22, 2023 19:44 - 26 minutes - 22.7 MBYou think 70000 thoughts a day! Why are so many of them creating chaos for your mind?! Having the ability to isolate your thoughts, intentionally rewrite them and move forward with positive thoughts is a skill. This episode will help recognize these chaos creators in your mind: Fear/Anxiety... overwhelm is the nice word for it. But these thoughts can take over our day and lives and if we let them. Imposter Syndrome- do you feel like a fraud and does it stop you from going after yo...
132. Quick Tips... Oils in the bedroom.. spice up your love life and get in the mood!
February 17, 2023 19:01 - 9 minutes - 6.56 MBI know Valentine's Day has passed, but I hope your love life is rocking all year long!! Do you need some help to get in the mood? There are many essential oils to lower stress, boost libido, enhance pleasure, and more! Today's quick tips are all to help you and your partner start the conversation and find intimacy easier to get started! To watch a full class on Intimacy and Oils, go here. My business partner, Sandra shares more great recipes! https://vimeo.com/510252862 Want the...
131. Are you feeling overwhelmed by motherhood, running a home, all of the demands on you?
February 15, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 9.15 MBOverwhelmed by motherhood? Have so many demands on you and you're exhausted? Is one of your kids' behavior off the rails? Need a break and never get one? Self care non existent? Need a new structure for the day so you feel like you can get through? I have four tips today to help you! We have all been there, but when you are lost in overwhelm it can cause poor health, anxiety, depression, and you can become a person you don't recognize. I'm here to help! Book a call with me ...
130. Tummy Troubles? QUICK TIPS for digestive health! Stomach aches, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, stress and more!
February 10, 2023 19:20 - 11 minutes - 8.77 MBWe all have tummy troubles from time to time! Since teaching about essential oils, I have talked more about poop than I ever dreamed I would in a lifetime! lol! Are you kids struggling with tummy aches? Do you feel bloated and have a stomach ache after you eat? Does your husband have heart burn? Plant power through essential oils and other natural botanicals HELP SO MUCH! They help bring balance to the digestive system and provide almost immediate relief! Digestzen is my go to ...
129 Are you the leader of YOU!? Self leadership is key for intentional living!
February 08, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 16.8 MBAre you leading your own life? It is so tempted to get caught up with the dishes, doctor's appointments, laundry and the kids' activities that you don't take a time out to analyze and evaluate your own life. What is working? What isn't? What can you do to change it? What goals do you have? To create a life you love, it means leading YOURSELF. Asking the hard questions. Finding the secret solutions. Enjoy this episode and then share some of your findings in the Facebook co...
128. Sick? **QUICK TIPS** to feel better quickly using essential oils
February 01, 2023 16:36 - 8 minutes - 5.85 MBSick? Sore Throat? Know that you are coming down with something and don't know what it is yet? We always have a sick family member at the worst possible time, right? That's why essential oils need to be handy and go to work immediately to help the body fight the bug. The key is getting antiviral and antibacterial essential oil molecules in, on and around you quickly so your body has the tools it needs! 1. Run diffuser with citrus oils, the protecting blend, On Guard, or Breathe ...
127. 5 tips to conquer self doubt, overcome your fears and take action to live your dreams!
January 25, 2023 19:58 - 23 minutes - 20.2 MBIt's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not! (Hanoch McCarty) Have you lied to yourself before and now you don't trust yourself? Are you holding back? Afraid to fail? Does that little voice whisper to you that your aren't good enough? Want to conquer your self doubt? Kari gives you 5 tips today to conquer that little voice of doubt. #1 Take care of yourself! Nourishing your body with exercise, whole foods, self care and getting through endorphins flo...
126. Money trouble? 8 tips for getting back on track FINANCIALLY in 2023!
January 20, 2023 21:01 - 15 minutes - 13.5 MBStressed about money? Feeling a little tight on finances after Christmas? Credit card bills pouring in? Just want to feel more financially well?! GO on a spending freeze! It can be fun! Get the whole family on board for tightening up the budget, finding free activities, meal planning and eating out and shopping less! Tracking your spending, sticking to a budget, and saving for something fun is KEY! Or is it time to find another stream of income? I'd love to help! Book a coachi...
125 Essential Oils Made Easy... And how they can change your physical and emotional wellbeing!
January 18, 2023 16:56 - 26 minutes - 22.3 MBEssential oils are safe, effective and affordable to help your body help itself. God was so good to give us these natural, aromatic compounds to be our first line of defense and also uplevel our emotional health. Use essential oils for combatting anxious feelings, uplevel your mood, help with digestive health, immune system boosting, respiratory support, muscle and joint discomfort as well as swap out conventional products for all natural ones infused with plant power! To get started wi...
124. God holds you during the hardest times... even cancer, anxiety, & depression with Erika Diaz Castro
January 13, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 20.2 MBErika Diaz Castro helps women find biblical wisdom to overcome anxiety and depression. Her podcast, Her Renewed Strength, came out of a very hard time battling cancer. You will love this story of how God pursues you and holds you in your darkest moments and most trying seasons. Erika is offering a workshop to organize your time to combat anxiety. Find it at www.herrenewedstrength.com/workshop Connect with Erika at www.herrenewedstrength.com and @herrenewedstrength on Instagram Joi...
#123 Guide to write a holistic "Whole You" plan for everyone in your household... take care of their mind, body, heart and habits more intentionally in 2023!
January 11, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 16.7 MBWe give the kids chores. We make them dinner. We check their grades. But do we really intentionally make a holisitic (mind, body, heart, and habit) plan for their lives? This guide will help you do just that! I can't wait to hear about the discussions you'll get to have with kids of all ages. Talk about their thoughts, their goals, nutrition, exercise, habits... good and bad, their "love tank" and who they need more quality time with. We plan our meals, our budgets, our vacat...
#122 Struggling with incontinence or frequent urination? Take care of your pelvic floor with Dr. Vicki Hemmett the ChiroQueen!
January 06, 2023 15:26 - 35 minutes - 25.8 MBMany women, after childbirth, and as they age struggle with pelvic floor dysfunction. Pelvic floor dysfunction is an assortment of recoverable disorders that involve the impaired function of the muscles, ligaments and joints within the pelvis, hips and low back region. Presenting as a myriad of symptoms of regional and localized pain and dysfunction and with over 50% of women suffering, it is a silent epidemic that requires a bold and revolutionary solution. The symptoms include: Lo...
#121 Happy New Year! Favorites of 2022 and Intentions for 2023
January 04, 2023 20:13 - 20 minutes - 14 MBHappy New Year!! I love the idea of a time capsule so I share my favorite fashion trend, book, products, makeup, skills, TV show, decisions, trips and more for 2022! Did you make a new year's resolution? I set intentions instead and pick a word for the upcoming year! What is yours? Are you subscribed to THE WELL for more health and wholeness resources? www.thewellteam.com/community Join our WELL Facebook group for more support and encouragement to refill daily with faith, self...
#120 How the Christmas story strengthens our faith
December 23, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 7.47 MBMerry Christmas! In all of the week's busyness take a moment to ponder Christmas. The real reason for the season. Here are a few Christmas takeaways that I hope encourage and strengthen you today! 1. God uses imperfect people to show His plan. 2. God has the ultimate plan and will do what He says He will do! 3. In the right time, He makes His move. 4. The gifts brought to Jesus foretell the beauty of the redemption story! Are you subscribed to THE WELL for more health and wh...
#119 5 Chaos Creators at Christmas... protect your mental health and energy this week!
December 21, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10 MBChristmas week is here! Are you ready?!?! Have you done all the shopping, wrapping, baking, cooking, and decorating!? Going to a bunch of parties and programs? It is too much!! You may not have thought of the these chaos creators at Christmastime but I bet they are making you overwhelmed and depeleted: 1. Adding and not deleting- you are adding all of the events and expecations, but what are you deleting? Make a list now and check it twice! 2. Sugar overload- be aware of how muc...
#118 Your blood sugar could be keeping you from losing weight with Sandra Daher
December 16, 2022 15:47 - 32 minutes - 21.9 MBDo you struggle to lose weight? Maybe you have been working out, watching your diet, trying to sleep more and stress less and STILL THE POUNDS WON'T RELEASE! Sandra Daher understands your pain! She struggled for years until she discovered it was actually insulin resistance that was the issue! She cut all sugars for a time and let her liver be restored and the weight starting melting away! Combined with a healthy lifestyle, she has more energy and vibrancy than she has in years. L...
#117 Listen to these scriptures to calm your anxieties, fears, overwhelm and find joy again!
December 14, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.71 MBAre you feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Worried? Unsettled? Let this podcast refill your soul! Lay down, turn on some music, diffuse a relaxing essential oil, close your eyes and let these words... God's words.... penetrate your heart. They are some of the best scriptures to combat anxiety or when fear and worry are trying to take over. These scriptures will change your thoughts! Meditate on them and let them flood your heart! Are you subscribed to THE WELL for more healt...
#116 3 ways to boost your metabolic health, cut sugar cravings, look younger, have more energy and even lose weight! Become a Weigh Less Warrior with me starting Dec. 26!
December 07, 2022 20:26 - 24 minutes - 17.7 MBIn the last episode we talked about the culprit you may be experiencing low energy, brain fog, weight gain, not sleeping well, etc. It is your metabolic health! Well, help is here! doTERRA has launched a new metabolic health system called metaPWR! I am doing a test group starting Dec. 26 and I want you join me! Join here: https://bit.ly/livewell2023 My group is called the Weigh Less Warriors because many of us want to lose weight. But more than that, we want less weight ...
#115 Struggling to lose weight? Brain fog? No energy? You may be in metabolic distress!
December 02, 2022 20:34 - 16 minutes - 13.8 MBAre you so frustrated that you can't maintain a healthy weight for your body? Are you sick of feeling exhausted? Have brain fog? No energy? Living on caffeine and still don't feel good? You might have poor metabolic health and YOU ARE NOT ALONE!! Only 6.8% of American adults are metabolically healthy! Inflammation is the culprit to metabolic distress! Do these four things to combat it: Combat chronic stress! Keep blood sugar stabilized... no more dips and spikes! Move your body with ...
#114 // 5 Holiday tips for the most calm and joyous Christmas season ever!!
November 28, 2022 20:10 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MBI know you are already getting stressed out! You are decorating and shopping and budgeting and meal planning and scheduling the month and you are already getting those overwhelmed feelings of holiday dread! Let this year be different! 1. Say no! Don't take on too much! You get to decide what your Christmas season will have in it! 2. Keep your health! Don't forget your self care plans and your wellness tips for keeping the family well! 3. Decide what you are allowing it. Mentally ...
#113 An attitude of gratitude is what creates happiness...+hurricane relief effort announcement!
November 22, 2022 21:21 - 19 minutes - 17.1 MB" I am happy because I'm grateful. I choose to be grateful. That gratitude allows me to be happy." Will Arnett. Hurricane Ian really took a toll on SW Florida! It has been a trying time after a trying couple of years (aka COVID ughhh) and during an already rough economic season. (high groceries, anyone!? wahhhh!!!) So when we got the chance to come together to raise money for a local safety net Children's Hospital, Golisano, that was hit really hard during Hurricane Ian, we thought w...
#112 5 tips to balance your hormones for you and your daugthers! with Rebecca Frey
November 08, 2022 20:39 - 38 minutes - 27 MBThis episode is Hormones 101 and just the beginning to a month long of content to help you as WOMEN!! What is disrupting your hormones? We want to spark your desire to look into things… what is affecting your body? How you feel, your weight, your libido, your monthly cycle, your sleep, your energy, all of it is tied to your hormones! Your body’s chemical messengers! Insulin, cortisol, melatonin, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone are just a few of your hormones! Balancing them t...
#111 How do you handle emergency, chaos, traumatic events? My hurricane Ian story
October 27, 2022 10:48 - 24 minutes - 16.4 MBSept 28, 2022 is a day I will never forget! I had no idea that Hurricane Ian would not only affect the entire coast of Florida where I have lived for 25 years, but would also hit each member of my family in ways I never could have imagined. Are you prepared for emergencies to come up? Maybe chaotic schedules this fall felt like an emergency. Maybe a diagnosis or sudden illness? Maybe a past trauma gets reactivated in your brain when something happens and catches you "off guard". ...
#110 How to get your kids to sleep with Pediatric Sleep Consultant Deneris Wong
October 14, 2022 00:33 - 30 minutes - 20.5 MBSleep is a fundamental need of every human, right?! Then why is it so hard to maintain healthy sleep once we have kids? Or maybe you are really stressed right now and are not sleeping well, like me! Deneris Wong, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant will help you every step of the way. She knows how it feels to suffer from baby blues or postpartum, for your delivery to not go as planned and to feel really overwhelmed while trying to have a healthy SLEEPING family! Enjoy this episode ...
#109 Calm the chaos! Overwhelm vanishes by being the friend with the dirty kitchen, pedicure -less & with unwashed hair.
September 21, 2022 15:52 - 19 minutes - 12.8 MBEpisodes 107 and 108 were all about finding the "Chaos Creators" in your home and health. BUT THERE IS HOPE! Today, I go over how I CALM THE CHAOS!! Your anxiety and overwhelm can be prevented and healed with these 5 steps! 1. Sit with your mind. I have a step I take that helps me with this. You mindset can be healed when you know what matters. Your priorities, roles and responsibilities need to be clear. 2. Say "No" - but don't say no to everything. Setting boundaries doesn't...
#108 Chaos Creators in YOUR BODY! Weigh Less ... emotionally and physically!
September 08, 2022 16:15 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBChaos is anything causing confusion and unrest. What are you saying and doing to cause chaos FOR YOU!?!?! In your body!?!? Be selfish! This episode is not for you kids, your coworkers or your husband. Do a check in with YOU! Have you gained weight in the last 3 years? We can't blame COVID for everything BUT we have all been under major stress and have many body changes to show for it! Are you workouts helping or hurting? Is your food causing chaos? Your self talk?...
#107 Chaos Creators in the Home: 8 things wreaking havoc and causing you overwhelm & anxiety
August 31, 2022 18:58 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MBAre you constantly putting out little fires? Do you want a calm and loving home but something always goes off the rails? The first step to finding solutions for a anxiety-free home is to diagnose the problem! I would bet that these 8 things are "CHAOS CREATORS" in your home! 1. Communication, am I right? Do you have open dialogue with the people you live with? Are you misunderstanding each other? Do you have a "command center" to leave notes and share concerns? 2. Cost... Are ris...
#106 Is the pressure of parenting getting to you? God's got them, Mama! Child #1 college drop off complete!
August 24, 2022 16:09 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MBWith the start of school and the busy fall schedules is your mama heart overwhelmed? Is the pressure of parenting getting to you? Are you afraid that every decision you make is impacting your child and you hope you're doing the right thing! You are not alone! I dropped off my firstborn this week at college. It stirs up a lot of emotions! Did I pray with him enough? Did I swear too much? Did I teach him about nutrition and self care enough? ALL THE THINGS MAKES US MOM FEEL...