Wellness Simplified Podcast
138 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin fitness professional, nutrition coach, and wellness blogger Suzi Fevens as she shares tips, tricks and interviews on how to simplify wellness for those of us who are just trying to get by. You can expect to learn more about health, wellness, how your body works as well as lifestyle and self-care advice for the average person.
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37: How much water should YOU drink?
November 29, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutes - 14.3 MBWater, water, water. I'm always talking about water and making sure you are getting enough, but what IS enough? In today's podcast, I'm going to tell you exactly how much water you should be drinking!
36: 3 tactics for getting through the holidays feeling GOOD both physically and mentally
November 22, 2019 12:30 - 15 minutes - 28.1 MBThe holidays are one of my favourite times of the year but they can be hard on both our bodies and our mental health. Today I'm sharing three of my favourite tactics for getting through the holidays with less stress and while still feeling good in the skin we are in!
35: #BookChat: Magical YA Series with my niece Emma
November 15, 2019 12:00 - 14 minutes - 27.1 MBLast Wednesday was "take your kid to work day" and my niece Emma came and spent the day with me. One of the many things we did was to record a podcast episode! In today's episode, we talk all about books, books that teens and adults can both enjoy! Find the show notes on my website:
34: 3 Things you should be tracking with your FitBit app that have nothing to do with steps.
November 08, 2019 12:00 - 15 minutes - 29.8 MBFitBits are more popular than ever, but most people only take note of their steps, and that's a shame because there are other things your FitBit tracks that are every bit as useful. Today I share 3 things + 1 bonus thing you should be tracking on your FitBit app that has nothing to do with steps
33:What you do most of the time matters more than what you do some of the time
November 01, 2019 11:00 - 9 minutes - 17.3 MBHappy November 1st! We have 61 days left in the year, and while it's a challenging time of year as many of us still have Halloween candy hanging around, my US friends have Thanksgiving only a few weeks away, and then the holidays, parties, concerts, New Year's - yikes! Today I'm sharing how you can enjoy ALL of those things and still end up feeling better and healthier than you feel right now!
32: It's ok if you don't want it that badly
October 25, 2019 11:00 - 9 minutes - 17.7 MBDo you know that thing? That thing you keep thinking about doing, that thing you want to be doing but aren't? That thing that if you wanted it badly enough you'd find time for but haven't? Guess what? It's ok if you still want to do it EVENTUALLY but don't want it enough to do it right now...
31: YOU are the villain in someone's story...
October 18, 2019 11:00 - 14 minutes - 27.8 MBNo matter how wonderful you are, there is no avoiding it - you will always be the villain in someone's story. Learning to accept that and not waste your time trying to make everyone love you will allow you to spend your time where it matters. email: Instagram/Twitter @suziconfesses www.confessionsofafitnessinstructor.com
30: Maybe you need to stare out the window...
October 11, 2019 11:00 - 9 minutes - 18.5 MBIn today's episode Suzi talks about why when things are the most hectic, it's even more important to stop and find time to stare out the window.
30: Maybe you need to stare out the window...
October 11, 2019 11:00 - 9 minutes - 18.5 MBIn today's episode Suzi talks about why when things are the most hectic, it's even more important to stop and find time to stare out the window.
29: On Taming Your Inner 5 Year Old
October 04, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 18.7 MBWe all have an inner child and sometimes that child doesn't behave. Sometimes it refuses to eat any vegetables, stomps it's feet and cries and begs for cake when you know it would be better off with an apple. TOday's episode is all about ways to help you tame your inner child (And when you should embrace it!) to help you live your best life!
28: Are You Installing Your Updates?
September 27, 2019 11:00 - 9 minutes - 18.5 MBIn today's episode, Suzi talks about the importance of doing "nothing" and why it is critical to find little pockets of time in your day & week to do nothing. Find Suzi online: @suziconfesses facebook.com/confessionsofafitnessinstructor www.confessionsofafitnessinstructor.com
27: Looking For A Magic Pill?
September 20, 2019 11:00 - 8 minutes - 14.9 MBLooking for a magic pill that will help you become healthier, more relaxed, have better immunity, better digestion and a pile of other benefits? Then listen up my friends, because I've got one for you! Contact Suzi: @suziconfesses facebook.com/confessionsofafitnessinstructor www.suzifevens.ca www.confessionsofafitnessinstructor.com
26: Why the scale isn't moving even though you're doing everything right
September 13, 2019 11:00 - 15 minutes - 28.8 MBIn today's episode, Suzi talks about weight loss, and why you might not be seeing the scale move as quickly as you expect when you are doing everything right. There are a lot of reasons why someone might not be losing weight that involves metabolism, thyroid, hormones, stress, etc. but even when "everything is right" there will come a point where you feel frustrated. You are doing everything you are supposed to be doing to lose weight and the scale still isn't moving. Why? That's exactly what...
Episode 25: What's In Your Backpack?
September 06, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 25.7 MBToday's podcast episode is a fitting one since it's "Back to School Week" here in Nova Scotia. The backback/bookbag is one of my favorite analogies for helping people realize that not only is it impossible to do all the things all the time, but that it's ok to move things in and out of your bookbag as needed. Not sure what I mean? Listen and find out!
24: What Can You Let Go Of?
August 02, 2019 11:00 - 4 minutes - 8.78 MBIn the final episode of season one Suzi talks about letting go and why she is taking August off from podcasting. Don't worry - Wellness SImplified will be back with season 2 starting on September 6th!
23: July #BookChat Suzi's Top Books First Half of 2019
July 29, 2019 11:00 - 18 minutes - 34.6 MBIn today's episode of Book Chat Suzi discusses her favorite books from the first half of 2019! Books discussed include: The Couple Next Door - Shari Lapena The Red Queen Series - Victoria Aveyard Becoming - Michelle Obama The Hating Game - Sally Thorne Everything I Never Told You - Celeste Ng The History of Bees - Maja Lunde Let Suzi know what your fave book has been so far this year! Connect on social media at @suziconfesses or fb.com/confessionsofafitnessinstructor
22: The PROBLEM with the Law of Attraction
July 26, 2019 11:00 - 11 minutes - 20.7 MBIn today's episode, Suzi talks about the Law of Attraction, what is wrong with it, and what you can do to make it work for you! Tag @suziconfesses on Instagram and Twitter and use the #WellnessSimplifiedPodcast hashtag!
21: Mindfulness Isn't What You Think
July 19, 2019 11:00 - 7 minutes - 13.9 MBThink you know what mindfulness is? Think again! In today's episode, Suzi talks about the types of mindfulness and what you can do to be more mindful in your every day. Contact Suzi: @suziconfesses on Instagram and Twitter
20: There is NOTHING Wrong With You with Dr. Keltie Warren
July 12, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 61.8 MBIn today's episode, Suzi interviews Dr. Keltie Warren of Warren's Cafe of Life in Coldbrook, NS about the five things she tells her clients that might surprise you. Find Dr. Warren at:
19: All or Nothing
July 05, 2019 11:15 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MBWhen it comes to health and wellness, many people have an all or nothing attitude, which does them nothing but a disservice. In today's episode, Suzi talks about why something is better than nothing. Tag Suzi using @SuziConfesses and the #WellnessSimplifiedPodcast
18: Flip The List
June 28, 2019 11:00 - 7 minutes - 13.9 MBIn today's episode, Suzi shares her latest productivity hack and how she is getting more done - including some of those items that have been sitting on her to-do list for way too long, without working more!
17: #BookChat I've Been Ruined by Diana Galbadon with Michelle Collins
June 24, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutes - 95.6 MBIn the June episode of #bookchat, Suzi talks to Michelle Collings of about what she's been reading (and loving) lately, and all things Outlander - this episode is the perfect way to pass the time during this year's #Draughtlander! Follow: Michelle @thiswholelife01
16: Cultivating a Positive Body Image with Doris Ward
June 21, 2019 11:00 - 56 minutes - 105 MBIn this episode, Suzi speaks to Doris Ward of fortheloveoffitnesspei.com about her passion for helping to cultivate a positive body image, and her top tips for doing just that. Follow Doris on Facebook: and Instagram
15: Your REASON is not an EXCUSE
June 14, 2019 11:11 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MB#NoExcuses is one of my least favourite hashtag trends. Why? Because your excuse isn't always an excuse, many times it's actually a REASON. That's what today's episode is all about, why your reason is not an excuse but how it can TURN into one!
Episode 14: Prove You Need It
June 07, 2019 11:00 - 9 minutes - 18.6 MBIn today's episode, Suzi talks about starting a new exercise or nutrition plan and why you should prove you need the expensive things before going "all in". Instead, use the resources you have to prove it's something you should invest in before dropping the big bucks. Find Suzi online @suziconfesses and fb.com/confessionsofafitnessinstructor Find out more about my At-Home Workout Program starting on June 10th (prove you need to buy heavier weights or a gym membership by starting out using wh...
Episode 13: Night Routines are the *NEW* Morning Routines with Kayla Short
May 31, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutes - 101 MBEveryone is always talking about morning routines, but what about night routines? In this episode, Suzi chats with Kayla Short of about why they both prefer an evening routine over a morning one, and why for them, it's the only way to do it. Follow Kaya @shortpresents Follow Suzi @suziconfesses Join in on the conversation using #WellnessSimplifiedPodcast Show notes can be found at www.wellnessimplifiedpodcast.com
May #BookChat: Books that stick with you are the best books with Lori Byrne
May 27, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this special episode of the Wellness Simplified podcast, Suzi is joined by Lori Byrne of farmfreshstyle.ca to chat all things books! Find out what the ladies are reading now, their favorite books they've read lately and the books they didn't love. Follow Lori @farmfreshstyle & find her at farmfreshstyle.ca Follow Suzi @suziconfesses & @suzireadsalot Get the show notes, including all the books mentioned in this episode at WellnessSimplifiedPodcast.com and click on episode 12.
Self-care Is the OPPOSITE of selfish
May 24, 2019 11:00 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this week's episode Suzi talks about the perception that self-care is selfish and why she thinks it's actually the exact opposite. Contact Suzi: Twitter & Instagram @suziconfesses #WellnessSimplifiedPodcast Fb.com/confessionsofafitnessinstructor.com suzifevens.ca confessionsofafitnessinstructor.com
50 Alternative Self-Care Activities with Heather Laura Clarke
May 17, 2019 12:10 - 43 minutes - 80.1 MBIn today's episode, Suzi and Heather from discuss non-traditional self-care activities and practices that they enjoy and hope to inspire you to re-discover some of your own! Show notes: confessionsofafitnessinstructor.com/podcast Follow Heather @HFXHeather Contact Suzi at online @suziconfesses or find her at confessionsofafitnessinstructor.com and suzifevens.ca
Are you GAINING weight? Or are you weight stable?
May 10, 2019 11:11 - 15 minutes - 29.2 MBIn today's episode, Suzi talks about a weighty issue - your body weight, and what most people don't realize about how many things can cause their weight to change day to day that has nothing to do with gaining or losing fat or muscle. And why looking at one singular weigh-in really isn't going to tell you a whole lot. Contact Suzi: FInd the show notes: episode #9 Find Suzi on Facebook: fb.com/confessionsofafitnessinstructor or Instagram & Twitter @suziconfesses & join in on the conversation...
Safety Tips for Female Travelers with Jenna MacDonald
May 03, 2019 12:15 - 28 minutes - 53.3 MBIn this episode, Suzi talks to solo travel pro Jenna MacDonald from about safety tips for female (and all humans!) travelers. Traveling solo can be one of life's most empowering adventures, but it can also be scary and unsafe if you don't know what precautions to use to make sure you are staying as safe as possible. Jenna shares great, simple, easily implementable tips that will make sure you stay safe on your next adventure! Find Jenna @theresashoeforthat and Contact Suzi at or find her o...
Should You Rest or Exercise?
April 26, 2019 11:43 - 9 minutes - 18.6 MBIn today's episode, Suzi talks about exercising when you are sick, how long you should take off when sick or injured, and how to know when you should rest or workout. Contact Suzi: Find her on Instagram and Twitter @suziconfesses and on Facebook at .
Find Your EASY BIG WIN with Laura Churchill Duke
April 19, 2019 12:43 - 42 minutes - 79.3 MBToday Suzi is interviewing Laura Churchill Duke from Your Last ReSort Home Organizing & Staging and finding out what she and her business partners have learned about how the space we live in impacts our mental health, and how they are helping to change the lives of their clients by giving them that easy big win. Find Laura: Web: on Instagram. She can also be found at Instagram and Twitter @valleyfamilyfun Facebook at You can find Suzi at: suzifevens.ca email Twitter & Instagram @...
Who Parents You Now???
April 12, 2019 11:00 - 12 minutes - 24.2 MBIn today's episode, Suzi talks about who's job it is to parent you now that you are an adult, and what the heck that even means! Contact Suzi: Twitter/Instagram: @suziconfesses https://suzifevens.ca Wellness Simplified Membership: https://suzifevens.vipmembervault.com/teaser/courses/view/3 Manage Your Mindset Challenge: https://pages.convertkit.com/d2b672b20f/de2bae6fd3 Visit Mel @hilovegreetings or https://hilovegreetings.etsy.ca
The 3 things you should do every day to be more productive
April 05, 2019 11:00 - 12 minutes - 22.7 MBIn today's episode, Suzi teaches you what three things you should do each day in order to be more productive. Contact Suzi: Twitter/Instagram @suziconfesses https://suzifevens.ca Suzi's personal journal: Mel: @hilovegreetings on Instagram or shop: https://hilovegreetings.etsy.com
Stop Worrying About Being WEIRD
March 22, 2019 12:00 - 12 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode, Suzi talks about being weird and why we need to embrace our "weirdness". Want to get in contact with Suzi? email: Instagram & Twitter: @suziconfesses Check out the Harry Potter newspaper article and photo: Hi Love Greetings: Find Mel on Instagram and at her etsy shop: To find Nicole Culver's Podcast search "The Shift Show" in your favourite podcasting platform.
Episode 02: When S.M.A.R.T Goals are Stupid
March 15, 2019 19:59 - 9 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, Suzi talks about SMART Goals and where many people go wrong when goal setting. Want to get in contact with Suzi? email: Instagram & Twitter: @suziconfesses
Episode 01: Welcome to Wellness Simplified!
March 08, 2019 21:02 - 5 minutes - 10.4 MBWelcome to Wellness Simplified with Suzi Fevens. This quick intro episode will introduce you to our host, why we are starting this podcast and what you can expect from future episodes. Connect with Suzi: Instagram: Twitter: Blog: Business site: Email: [email protected]