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  • Fitness That Actually Lasts: Building Strength and Energy in Midlife

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    Fitness over 50 does not have to mean pushing harder, exercising longer, or forcing your body to follow routines that no longer feel right. In this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, we explore how women can build strength, energy, confidence, and resilience through realistic, sustainable movement during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

    Dr. Supatra Tovar is joined by Heike Yates, an award-winning author, midlife fitness and consistency expert, and founder of Hey Life Training. With more than 35 years of experience in health and fitness, Heike helps women stop repeatedly starting over and create movement habits that support their changing bodies and lives.

    In Part One of this conversation, Dr. Tovar and Heike discuss why restrictive diets and punishing workouts often backfire, especially during midlife. They explore the importance of listening to your body, choosing movement that brings you joy, starting with small and achievable habits, and building strength without adding more stress or burnout.

    You will also learn how Pilates, strength training, walking, dancing, and even five-minute movement breaks can support bone health, posture, energy, confidence, and long-term wellness. The goal is not to become younger. It is to become stronger, healthier, wiser, and more connected to yourself.


    In This Episode

    • Fitness over 50
     • Healthy aging and longevity
     • Sustainable exercise habits
     • Perimenopause and menopause
     • Strength training for women
     • Pilates and bone health
     • Diet culture and restrictive eating
     • Exercise burnout


    Timestamps

    00:00 Welcome and introduction
     02:45 Redefining when midlife begins
     04:20 Why restrictive diets often backfire
     05:30 Finding community and joy through movement
     07:00 From bodybuilding to ultramarathons and Pilates
     09:00 Why movement should feel enjoyable
     10:40 Why so many midlife women feel exhausted
     12:00 Replacing dieting and restriction with balance
     13:00 When exercise creates more stress
     15:00 Diet culture, extreme weight loss, and midlife health
     16:40 Viewing midlife as a turning point
     17:00 Why more fitness information is not always the answer
     19:00 Learning to listen to your body
     20:30 Finding movement that lights you up
     21:40 Why smaller workouts are more sustainable
     22:20 Five-minute movement habits that add up
     23:20 Strength training for long-term health
     24:00 Pilates, posture, muscle, and bone density
     26:40 Final thoughts and Part Two preview



    Connect With Heike Yates

    Website: https://heikeyates.com


    YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/heikeyates


    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/heikeyates/


    LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-yates


    Podcast:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursue-your-spark-midlife-fitness-mindset-for-women/id1231586317



    Connect With Dr. Supatra Tovar

    Continue Your Journey
     📘 Book: Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life

    🎓 Course: Deprogram Diet Culture
     https://anew-insight.com

    🌐 Visit the Website
     https://drsupatratovar.com

    🎥 Watch More Episodes
     ANEW Insight Podcast

    🎤 Watch the TEDx Talk
     Rethinking Your Relationship with Food in the GLP-1 Era



    Smells Like Humans
    Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    Support the show

    Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

    30 min
  • Fitness That Actually Lasts: Building Strength and Energy in Midlife

    Send us Fan Mail

    Fitness over 50 does not have to mean pushing harder, exercising longer, or forcing your body to follow routines that no longer feel right. In this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, we explore how women can build strength, energy, confidence, and resilience through realistic, sustainable movement during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

    Dr. Supatra Tovar is joined by Heike Yates, an award-winning author, midlife fitness and consistency expert, and founder of Hey Life Training. With more than 35 years of experience in health and fitness, Heike helps women stop repeatedly starting over and create movement habits that support their changing bodies and lives.

    In Part One of this conversation, Dr. Tovar and Heike discuss why restrictive diets and punishing workouts often backfire, especially during midlife. They explore the importance of listening to your body, choosing movement that brings you joy, starting with small and achievable habits, and building strength without adding more stress or burnout.

    You will also learn how Pilates, strength training, walking, dancing, and even five-minute movement breaks can support bone health, posture, energy, confidence, and long-term wellness. The goal is not to become younger. It is to become stronger, healthier, wiser, and more connected to yourself.


    In This Episode

    • Fitness over 50
     • Healthy aging and longevity
     • Sustainable exercise habits
     • Perimenopause and menopause
     • Strength training for women
     • Pilates and bone health
     • Diet culture and restrictive eating
     • Exercise burnout


    Timestamps

    00:00 Welcome and introduction
     02:45 Redefining when midlife begins
     04:20 Why restrictive diets often backfire
     05:30 Finding community and joy through movement
     07:00 From bodybuilding to ultramarathons and Pilates
     09:00 Why movement should feel enjoyable
     10:40 Why so many midlife women feel exhausted
     12:00 Replacing dieting and restriction with balance
     13:00 When exercise creates more stress
     15:00 Diet culture, extreme weight loss, and midlife health
     16:40 Viewing midlife as a turning point
     17:00 Why more fitness information is not always the answer
     19:00 Learning to listen to your body
     20:30 Finding movement that lights you up
     21:40 Why smaller workouts are more sustainable
     22:20 Five-minute movement habits that add up
     23:20 Strength training for long-term health
     24:00 Pilates, posture, muscle, and bone density
     26:40 Final thoughts and Part Two preview



    Connect With Heike Yates

    Website: https://heikeyates.com


    YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/heikeyates


    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/heikeyates/


    LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-yates


    Podcast:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursue-your-spark-midlife-fitness-mindset-for-women/id1231586317



    Connect With Dr. Supatra Tovar

    Continue Your Journey
     📘 Book: Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life

    🎓 Course: Deprogram Diet Culture
     https://anew-insight.com

    🌐 Visit the Website
     https://drsupatratovar.com

    🎥 Watch More Episodes
     ANEW Insight Podcast

    🎤 Watch the TEDx Talk
     Rethinking Your Relationship with Food in the GLP-1 Era



    Smells Like Humans
    Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    Support the show

    Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

    30 min
  • Mental Strength, Confidence and Self-Trust with Amy Morin

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    In this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar continues her conversation with bestselling author, psychotherapist, and mental strength expert Amy Morin, LCSW, in Part 2 of their discussion on mental strength, emotional resilience, confidence, perfectionism, self-awareness, and building a healthier relationship with yourself.

    Mental strength is often misunderstood. Many people believe it means suppressing emotions, staying positive at all times, or never struggling. In reality, mental strength is about learning how to navigate fear, embrace vulnerability, respond to life's challenges with flexibility, and build habits that support long-term emotional wellbeing.

    Together, Dr. Tovar and Amy explore practical mental strength strategies from The Mental Strength Playbook, including the Victory Vault, Motivation Buddy, Platinum Rule, Nature Reset, Mental Vacation, Taking Out the Mental Trash, Boundary Resets, and Self-Compassion. They discuss why perfectionism often keeps people stuck, how fear quietly influences our decisions, and why confidence is built through action rather than waiting to feel ready.

    Amy shares practical tools for strengthening your mindset, overcoming self-doubt, managing uncomfortable emotions, and learning to trust yourself even during life's most difficult moments. This conversation reminds us that resilience isn't about avoiding struggle—it's about developing the courage to keep moving forward with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion.

    If you've ever struggled with perfectionism, fear of failure, self-doubt, anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, burnout, or feeling like you're never enough, this episode offers practical, evidence-based strategies to help you build lasting mental strength and emotional resilience.

    Subscribe for more conversations on psychology, nutrition, mental health, emotional wellness, resilience, self-trust, mindset, healing, and sustainable wellbeing.


    Timestamps

    00:00 Welcome Back & Part 2 Introduction
    00:30 Amy's Favorite Mental Strength Tools
    01:00 Build Your Victory Vault
    03:00 The Motivation Buddy Strategy
    04:45 Accountability and Breaking Bad Habits
    05:30 The Platinum Rule Explained
    08:20 Burnout and Building Mental Strength
    09:00 Nature Resets and Mental Vacations
    12:00 How Your Thoughts Shape Your Energy
    13:20 Take Out the Mental Trash
    17:10 Protecting Your Mental Health
    17:45 Schedule Something Fun
    18:50 Why Healthy Boundaries Matter
    22:00 Self-Compassion vs. Self-Criticism
    25:30 Helping Yourself Through Grief, Anxiety & Burnout
    26:30 Name It to Tame It
    28:00 Honoring Emotions Without Getting Stuck
    29:40 Where to Find Amy Morin
    30:00 Final Thoughts & Closing


    Episode Summary

    In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Supatra Tovar and Amy Morin explore what it truly means to build mental strength in everyday life. Through practical tools and evidence-based strategies, they discuss emotional resilience, confidence, self-awareness, perfectionism, fear, burnout, self-compassion, and the habits that help people navigate life's challenges with greater flexibility and emotional wellbeing.

    Rather than striving for perfection, this episode encourages listeners to embrace progress, practice self-kindness, strengthen healthy boundaries, and build resilience one decision at a time.


    What This Episode Covers

    • Mental strength
    • Emotional resilience
    • Confidence and self-trust
    • Perfectionism
    • Self-compassion
    • Healthy boundaries
    • Burnout recovery
    • Healthy coping strategies
    • Self-awareness
    • Mindset and mental health
    • Psychological flexibility
    • Overcoming fear and self-doubt
    • Emotional wellbeing
    • Personal growth


    Connect with Amy Morin

    Website:
    https://amymorinlcsw.com

    Amazon Author Page:
    https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00LNL5Q18

    Podcast:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/6YDYQoMTW2YiUVC2XKIwLm

    LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymorinlcsw

    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/amymorinauthor/?hl=en


    Continue Your Journey
     📘 Book: Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life

    🎓 Course: Deprogram Diet Culture
     https://anew-insight.com

    🌐 Visit the Website
     https://drsupatratovar.com

    🎥 Watch More Episodes
     ANEW Insight Podcast

    🎤 Watch the TEDx Talk
     Rethinking Your Relationship with Food in the GLP-1 Era



    Smells Like Humans
    Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    Support the show

    Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

    33 min
  • Mental Strength, Confidence and Self-Trust with Amy Morin

    Send us Fan Mail

    In this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar continues her conversation with bestselling author, psychotherapist, and mental strength expert Amy Morin, LCSW, in Part 2 of their discussion on mental strength, emotional resilience, confidence, perfectionism, self-awareness, and building a healthier relationship with yourself.

    Mental strength is often misunderstood. Many people believe it means suppressing emotions, staying positive at all times, or never struggling. In reality, mental strength is about learning how to navigate fear, embrace vulnerability, respond to life's challenges with flexibility, and build habits that support long-term emotional wellbeing.

    Together, Dr. Tovar and Amy explore practical mental strength strategies from The Mental Strength Playbook, including the Victory Vault, Motivation Buddy, Platinum Rule, Nature Reset, Mental Vacation, Taking Out the Mental Trash, Boundary Resets, and Self-Compassion. They discuss why perfectionism often keeps people stuck, how fear quietly influences our decisions, and why confidence is built through action rather than waiting to feel ready.

    Amy shares practical tools for strengthening your mindset, overcoming self-doubt, managing uncomfortable emotions, and learning to trust yourself even during life's most difficult moments. This conversation reminds us that resilience isn't about avoiding struggle—it's about developing the courage to keep moving forward with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion.

    If you've ever struggled with perfectionism, fear of failure, self-doubt, anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, burnout, or feeling like you're never enough, this episode offers practical, evidence-based strategies to help you build lasting mental strength and emotional resilience.

    Subscribe for more conversations on psychology, nutrition, mental health, emotional wellness, resilience, self-trust, mindset, healing, and sustainable wellbeing.


    Timestamps

    00:00 Welcome Back & Part 2 Introduction
    00:30 Amy's Favorite Mental Strength Tools
    01:00 Build Your Victory Vault
    03:00 The Motivation Buddy Strategy
    04:45 Accountability and Breaking Bad Habits
    05:30 The Platinum Rule Explained
    08:20 Burnout and Building Mental Strength
    09:00 Nature Resets and Mental Vacations
    12:00 How Your Thoughts Shape Your Energy
    13:20 Take Out the Mental Trash
    17:10 Protecting Your Mental Health
    17:45 Schedule Something Fun
    18:50 Why Healthy Boundaries Matter
    22:00 Self-Compassion vs. Self-Criticism
    25:30 Helping Yourself Through Grief, Anxiety & Burnout
    26:30 Name It to Tame It
    28:00 Honoring Emotions Without Getting Stuck
    29:40 Where to Find Amy Morin
    30:00 Final Thoughts & Closing


    Episode Summary

    In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Supatra Tovar and Amy Morin explore what it truly means to build mental strength in everyday life. Through practical tools and evidence-based strategies, they discuss emotional resilience, confidence, self-awareness, perfectionism, fear, burnout, self-compassion, and the habits that help people navigate life's challenges with greater flexibility and emotional wellbeing.

    Rather than striving for perfection, this episode encourages listeners to embrace progress, practice self-kindness, strengthen healthy boundaries, and build resilience one decision at a time.


    What This Episode Covers

    • Mental strength
    • Emotional resilience
    • Confidence and self-trust
    • Perfectionism
    • Self-compassion
    • Healthy boundaries
    • Burnout recovery
    • Healthy coping strategies
    • Self-awareness
    • Mindset and mental health
    • Psychological flexibility
    • Overcoming fear and self-doubt
    • Emotional wellbeing
    • Personal growth


    Connect with Amy Morin

    Website:
    https://amymorinlcsw.com

    Amazon Author Page:
    https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00LNL5Q18

    Podcast:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/6YDYQoMTW2YiUVC2XKIwLm

    LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymorinlcsw

    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/amymorinauthor/?hl=en


    Continue Your Journey
     📘 Book: Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life

    🎓 Course: Deprogram Diet Culture
     https://anew-insight.com

    🌐 Visit the Website
     https://drsupatratovar.com

    🎥 Watch More Episodes
     ANEW Insight Podcast

    🎤 Watch the TEDx Talk
     Rethinking Your Relationship with Food in the GLP-1 Era



    Smells Like Humans
    Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    Support the show

    Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

    33 min
  • Building Mental Strength and Emotional Resilience with Amy Morin

    Send us Fan Mail

    Mental strength, emotional resilience, perfectionism, self-confidence, mindset, and mental health are essential conversations in a culture that often teaches people to push through pain, hide emotions, chase achievement, and measure their worth by how well they perform. Many people assume being mentally strong means never struggling, never feeling afraid, and always having control, but true strength is much more compassionate and sustainable than that.



    In this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar sits down with bestselling author, psychotherapist, and mental strength expert Amy Morin, LCSW, for Part 1 of a powerful conversation about emotional resilience, healthy habits, self-awareness, perfectionism, confidence, and what it really means to build a stronger mind.

    Together, they explore why mental strength is not about suppressing emotions or pretending everything is fine. It is about learning how to understand your thoughts, manage discomfort, respond to adversity, and develop healthier patterns that support emotional wellbeing. Amy shares practical insight into the habits that help people become more resilient, flexible, confident, and grounded in the face of life’s challenges.

    Dr. Tovar and Amy also discuss how perfectionism can keep people stuck, why fear often controls more of our lives than we realize, and how building mental strength starts with becoming more aware of the thoughts and habits that shape our choices. This conversation offers a grounded and encouraging look at how we can move away from self-criticism and toward greater resilience, confidence, and emotional freedom.

    If you have ever struggled with perfectionism, fear, self-doubt, anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, negative thinking, or feeling like you are not strong enough to handle life’s challenges, this episode offers practical wisdom for building mental strength and emotional resilience in a healthier, more compassionate way.

    Subscribe for more conversations on psychology, nutrition, mental health, emotional wellness, self-trust, resilience, personal growth, mindset, healing, and sustainable wellbeing.


    Timestamps

    00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Amy Morin

    00:45 Amy Morin’s Books, TEDx Talk, and Mental Strength Work

    02:05 How Personal Loss Shaped Amy’s Understanding of Resilience

    03:00 Why Removing Bad Habits Can Build Mental Strength

    03:45 Grief, Work, and Coping After Sudden Loss

    04:20 Writing the Original “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do” List

    05:15 The First Habit: Don’t Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Yourself

    06:00 How Self-Pity Can Keep People Stuck

    07:15 How Grief Can Clarify Purpose and Priorities

    08:20 From Viral Article to Global Mental Strength Movement

    09:25 Why Amy Decided to Share Her Personal Story

    10:20 What Public Speaking Taught Amy About Mental Strength

    11:25 Mental Strength Versus Resilience

    12:30 Defining Mental Strength Like Physical Strength

    13:30 How Media, Doomscrolling, and Diet Culture Shape Mindset

    14:30 What Are You Feeding Your Mind?

    15:15 Recognizing Progress and Growing Stronger Daily

    16:10 Inside The Mental Strength Playbook

    16:45 Workplace Tools for Anxiety, Confidence, and Dread

    18:00 Building a Mental Strength Toolbox

    19:20 How to Handle the Sunday Scaries

    20:00 Using a Reverse Worry List for Anxiety

    21:00 Scheduling Time to Worry

    22:00 Building Confidence Before Public Speaking

    23:00 Acting As If You Feel Confident

    24:00 Why Confidence Comes From Taking Action

    25:15 Name It to Tame It

    26:00 Why Naming Emotions Reduces Their Intensity

    27:00 How Emotional Awareness Supports Nervous System Regulation

    27:45 Closing and Preview of Part 2 


    Episode Summary


     In this episode, Dr. Supatra Tovar speaks with bestselling author and psychotherapist Amy Morin about mental strength, emotional resilience, perfectionism, confidence, and the habits that help people build a healthier mindset. Together, they explore how emotional strength is not about being tough, emotionless, or perfect. It is about developing self-awareness, healthier thought patterns, and the ability to move through discomfort with greater clarity and resilience.

    This conversation offers a compassionate and practical perspective on mental strength, reminding listeners that resilience is something we can build one habit, one thought, and one choice at a time.


    What This Episode Covers


     • Mental strength
     • Emotional resilience
     • Perfectionism
     • Confidence and self-trust
     • Healthy habits
     • Mindset and mental health
     • Self-awareness
     • Psychological flexibility
     • Overcoming adversity
     • Fear and self-doubt
     • Emotional wellbeing
     • Personal growth
     • Building resilience


    Connect with Amy Morin
     Website:
     https://amymorinlcsw.com

    Amazon Author Page:
     https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00LNL5Q18

    Podcast:
     https://open.spotify.com/show/6YDYQoMTW2YiUVC2XKIwLm

    LinkedIn:
     https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymorinlcsw

    Instagram:
     https://www.instagram.com/amymorinauthor/?hl=en


    Continue Your Journey
     📘 Book: Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life

    🎓 Course: Deprogram Diet Culture
     https://anew-insight.com

    🌐 Visit the Website
     https://drsupatratovar.com

    🎥 Watch More Episodes
     ANEW Insight Podcast

    🎤 Watch the TEDx Talk
     Rethinking Your Relationship with Food in the GLP-1 Era



    Smells Like Humans
    Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    Support the show

    Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

    30 min
  • Building Mental Strength and Emotional Resilience with Amy Morin

    Send us Fan Mail

    Mental strength, emotional resilience, perfectionism, self-confidence, mindset, and mental health are essential conversations in a culture that often teaches people to push through pain, hide emotions, chase achievement, and measure their worth by how well they perform. Many people assume being mentally strong means never struggling, never feeling afraid, and always having control, but true strength is much more compassionate and sustainable than that.



    In this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar sits down with bestselling author, psychotherapist, and mental strength expert Amy Morin, LCSW, for Part 1 of a powerful conversation about emotional resilience, healthy habits, self-awareness, perfectionism, confidence, and what it really means to build a stronger mind.

    Together, they explore why mental strength is not about suppressing emotions or pretending everything is fine. It is about learning how to understand your thoughts, manage discomfort, respond to adversity, and develop healthier patterns that support emotional wellbeing. Amy shares practical insight into the habits that help people become more resilient, flexible, confident, and grounded in the face of life’s challenges.

    Dr. Tovar and Amy also discuss how perfectionism can keep people stuck, why fear often controls more of our lives than we realize, and how building mental strength starts with becoming more aware of the thoughts and habits that shape our choices. This conversation offers a grounded and encouraging look at how we can move away from self-criticism and toward greater resilience, confidence, and emotional freedom.

    If you have ever struggled with perfectionism, fear, self-doubt, anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, negative thinking, or feeling like you are not strong enough to handle life’s challenges, this episode offers practical wisdom for building mental strength and emotional resilience in a healthier, more compassionate way.

    Subscribe for more conversations on psychology, nutrition, mental health, emotional wellness, self-trust, resilience, personal growth, mindset, healing, and sustainable wellbeing.


    Timestamps

    00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Amy Morin

    00:45 Amy Morin’s Books, TEDx Talk, and Mental Strength Work

    02:05 How Personal Loss Shaped Amy’s Understanding of Resilience

    03:00 Why Removing Bad Habits Can Build Mental Strength

    03:45 Grief, Work, and Coping After Sudden Loss

    04:20 Writing the Original “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do” List

    05:15 The First Habit: Don’t Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Yourself

    06:00 How Self-Pity Can Keep People Stuck

    07:15 How Grief Can Clarify Purpose and Priorities

    08:20 From Viral Article to Global Mental Strength Movement

    09:25 Why Amy Decided to Share Her Personal Story

    10:20 What Public Speaking Taught Amy About Mental Strength

    11:25 Mental Strength Versus Resilience

    12:30 Defining Mental Strength Like Physical Strength

    13:30 How Media, Doomscrolling, and Diet Culture Shape Mindset

    14:30 What Are You Feeding Your Mind?

    15:15 Recognizing Progress and Growing Stronger Daily

    16:10 Inside The Mental Strength Playbook

    16:45 Workplace Tools for Anxiety, Confidence, and Dread

    18:00 Building a Mental Strength Toolbox

    19:20 How to Handle the Sunday Scaries

    20:00 Using a Reverse Worry List for Anxiety

    21:00 Scheduling Time to Worry

    22:00 Building Confidence Before Public Speaking

    23:00 Acting As If You Feel Confident

    24:00 Why Confidence Comes From Taking Action

    25:15 Name It to Tame It

    26:00 Why Naming Emotions Reduces Their Intensity

    27:00 How Emotional Awareness Supports Nervous System Regulation

    27:45 Closing and Preview of Part 2 


    Episode Summary


     In this episode, Dr. Supatra Tovar speaks with bestselling author and psychotherapist Amy Morin about mental strength, emotional resilience, perfectionism, confidence, and the habits that help people build a healthier mindset. Together, they explore how emotional strength is not about being tough, emotionless, or perfect. It is about developing self-awareness, healthier thought patterns, and the ability to move through discomfort with greater clarity and resilience.

    This conversation offers a compassionate and practical perspective on mental strength, reminding listeners that resilience is something we can build one habit, one thought, and one choice at a time.


    What This Episode Covers


     • Mental strength
     • Emotional resilience
     • Perfectionism
     • Confidence and self-trust
     • Healthy habits
     • Mindset and mental health
     • Self-awareness
     • Psychological flexibility
     • Overcoming adversity
     • Fear and self-doubt
     • Emotional wellbeing
     • Personal growth
     • Building resilience


    Connect with Amy Morin
     Website:
     https://amymorinlcsw.com

    Amazon Author Page:
     https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00LNL5Q18

    Podcast:
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    🎥 Watch More Episodes
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    Support the show

    Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

    30 min
  • Why We Stop Trusting Ourselves: Healing Burnout, Boundaries, and Self-Trust

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    Women’s wellness, nervous system regulation, self-trust, emotional healing, boundaries, and the mind-body connection are essential conversations in a culture that often rewards overgiving, perfection, people-pleasing, and constant productivity. Many women spend years prioritizing everyone else’s needs, disconnecting from their intuition, ignoring their bodies, and pushing through burnout until exhaustion starts to feel normal.

    In this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar continues her conversation with board-certified holistic nurse, health and wellness nurse coach, and founder of Oubaitori Wellness, Samalie Rivera, for Part 2 of a powerful discussion about self-trust, embodiment, women’s healing, nervous system health, and coming back home to yourself.

    Together, they explore why so many women struggle to trust their intuition, how people-pleasing disconnects us from our inner voice, and why healing is not just about changing your mindset. It is also about reconnecting with the body, creating emotional safety, setting boundaries, and learning to listen to the signals that were always there.

    Samalie shares practical ways to return to the body during stress, the deeper meaning of the Wild Woman archetype, and what happens when women feel safe enough to be vulnerable, seen, and emotionally honest without performing or holding everything together.

    Dr. Tovar and Samalie also discuss what is often missing from the current approach to women’s health and wellbeing, including the need to look beyond symptoms and include the emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, and nervous system aspects of healing.

    If you have ever struggled with burnout, self-doubt, anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, overgiving, disconnection from your body, or feeling like you no longer know how to hear yourself, this conversation offers grounding insight into self-trust, emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and sustainable wellbeing.

    Subscribe for more conversations on psychology, nutrition, mental health, emotional wellness, women’s health, nervous system regulation, self-development, healing, resilience, and sustainable wellbeing.


    Timestamps

    00:00 Welcome Back to Part 2

    00:30 Rebuilding Self-Trust Through Self-Compassion

    01:00 Why Small Steps Help Rebuild Inner Trust

    02:00 Gratitude, Prayer, and Connecting Within

    02:30 How the Nervous System Affects Intuition

    03:30 Regulating the Body to Access a Wiser Inner Voice

    04:15 Why Embodiment Matters More Than Mindset Alone

    05:00 The Body Has Its Own Language

    06:00 How the Body Communicates Before the Mind

    06:40 What to Do When Your Body Sends a Warning Signal

    07:00 Breathwork, Belly Breathing, and Body Awareness

    08:00 Emotional Eating, Body Signals, and Asking “What Do I Need?”

    09:30 Why the Intuitive Voice Is Loving, Not Mean

    10:00 What the Wild Woman Archetype Really Means

    11:10 How to Connect With Your Wild Woman

    12:20 Aging, Wisdom, and Caring Less What Others Think

    13:15 Letting Go of People-Pleasing Earlier in Life

    13:40 What Happens When Women Feel Safe Enough to Be Seen

    14:00 Dropping the Mask in Women’s Circles

    15:15 Moving From Competition to Connection Among Women

    16:45 Ketamine, ECT, and Treatment-Resistant Depression

    18:00 How ECT Helped a Patient Begin Eating Again

    18:30 Psychedelics, the Right Brain, and Expanded Awareness

    20:00 Nature, Dance, Singing, and Right-Brain Healing

    21:10 What Is Missing From Women’s Healthcare

    21:30 Menstrual Cycles, Energy, Mood, and Productivity

    22:35 PMS, PMDD, and Taking Women’s Symptoms Seriously

    23:00 Why Women’s Symptoms Need to Be Taken Seriously

    23:35 How to Connect With Samalie Rivera

    24:10 Final Reflections on Intuition, Self-Trust, and Reconnection

    24:40 Closing the Episode 


    Episode Summary

    In this episode, Dr. Supatra Tovar continues her conversation with holistic nurse and wellness coach Samalie Rivera to explore women’s wellness, nervous system regulation, self-trust, embodiment, emotional healing, and the importance of reconnecting with the body. Together, they discuss how people-pleasing, chronic stress, burnout, emotional suppression, and societal expectations can disconnect women from their intuition and inner wisdom.

    This conversation offers a grounded and compassionate perspective on healing, reminding listeners that true wellbeing is not about becoming someone else. It is about learning to feel safe enough to return to yourself.


    What This Episode Covers

    • Women’s wellness and holistic healing
     • Nervous system regulation
     • Rebuilding self-trust
     • Intuition and inner wisdom
     • People-pleasing and overgiving
     • Emotional healing and embodiment
     • Boundaries and self-worth
     • The Wild Woman archetype
     • Vulnerability and emotional expression
     • Women’s health and the mind-body connection
     • Burnout recovery
     • Sustainable wellbeing


    Connect with Samalie Rivera

    Wild Woman Project:
     https://thewildwomanproject.com/samalie-rivera-wallingford-ct/

    Oubaitori Wellness:
     https://www.oubaitoriwellness.com/pages/home

    LinkedIn:
     https://www.linkedin.com/in/samalie-rivera-rn-bsn-hwnc-bc-ryt-07254082


    Continue Your Journey

    📘 Book: Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life

    🎓 Course: Deprogram Diet Culture
     https://anew-insight.com

    🌐 Visit the Website
     https://drsupatratovar.com

    🎥 Watch More Episodes
     ANEW Insight Podcast

    🎤 Watch the TEDx Talk
     Rethinking Your Relationship with Food in the GLP-1 Era



    Smells Like Humans
    Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    Support the show

    Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

    27 min
  • Why We Stop Trusting Ourselves: Healing Burnout, Boundaries, and Self-Trust

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    Women’s wellness, nervous system regulation, self-trust, emotional healing, boundaries, and the mind-body connection are essential conversations in a culture that often rewards overgiving, perfection, people-pleasing, and constant productivity. Many women spend years prioritizing everyone else’s needs, disconnecting from their intuition, ignoring their bodies, and pushing through burnout until exhaustion starts to feel normal.

    In this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar continues her conversation with board-certified holistic nurse, health and wellness nurse coach, and founder of Oubaitori Wellness, Samalie Rivera, for Part 2 of a powerful discussion about self-trust, embodiment, women’s healing, nervous system health, and coming back home to yourself.

    Together, they explore why so many women struggle to trust their intuition, how people-pleasing disconnects us from our inner voice, and why healing is not just about changing your mindset. It is also about reconnecting with the body, creating emotional safety, setting boundaries, and learning to listen to the signals that were always there.

    Samalie shares practical ways to return to the body during stress, the deeper meaning of the Wild Woman archetype, and what happens when women feel safe enough to be vulnerable, seen, and emotionally honest without performing or holding everything together.

    Dr. Tovar and Samalie also discuss what is often missing from the current approach to women’s health and wellbeing, including the need to look beyond symptoms and include the emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, and nervous system aspects of healing.

    If you have ever struggled with burnout, self-doubt, anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, overgiving, disconnection from your body, or feeling like you no longer know how to hear yourself, this conversation offers grounding insight into self-trust, emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and sustainable wellbeing.

    Subscribe for more conversations on psychology, nutrition, mental health, emotional wellness, women’s health, nervous system regulation, self-development, healing, resilience, and sustainable wellbeing.


    Timestamps

    00:00 Welcome Back to Part 2

    00:30 Rebuilding Self-Trust Through Self-Compassion

    01:00 Why Small Steps Help Rebuild Inner Trust

    02:00 Gratitude, Prayer, and Connecting Within

    02:30 How the Nervous System Affects Intuition

    03:30 Regulating the Body to Access a Wiser Inner Voice

    04:15 Why Embodiment Matters More Than Mindset Alone

    05:00 The Body Has Its Own Language

    06:00 How the Body Communicates Before the Mind

    06:40 What to Do When Your Body Sends a Warning Signal

    07:00 Breathwork, Belly Breathing, and Body Awareness

    08:00 Emotional Eating, Body Signals, and Asking “What Do I Need?”

    09:30 Why the Intuitive Voice Is Loving, Not Mean

    10:00 What the Wild Woman Archetype Really Means

    11:10 How to Connect With Your Wild Woman

    12:20 Aging, Wisdom, and Caring Less What Others Think

    13:15 Letting Go of People-Pleasing Earlier in Life

    13:40 What Happens When Women Feel Safe Enough to Be Seen

    14:00 Dropping the Mask in Women’s Circles

    15:15 Moving From Competition to Connection Among Women

    16:45 Ketamine, ECT, and Treatment-Resistant Depression

    18:00 How ECT Helped a Patient Begin Eating Again

    18:30 Psychedelics, the Right Brain, and Expanded Awareness

    20:00 Nature, Dance, Singing, and Right-Brain Healing

    21:10 What Is Missing From Women’s Healthcare

    21:30 Menstrual Cycles, Energy, Mood, and Productivity

    22:35 PMS, PMDD, and Taking Women’s Symptoms Seriously

    23:00 Why Women’s Symptoms Need to Be Taken Seriously

    23:35 How to Connect With Samalie Rivera

    24:10 Final Reflections on Intuition, Self-Trust, and Reconnection

    24:40 Closing the Episode 


    Episode Summary

    In this episode, Dr. Supatra Tovar continues her conversation with holistic nurse and wellness coach Samalie Rivera to explore women’s wellness, nervous system regulation, self-trust, embodiment, emotional healing, and the importance of reconnecting with the body. Together, they discuss how people-pleasing, chronic stress, burnout, emotional suppression, and societal expectations can disconnect women from their intuition and inner wisdom.

    This conversation offers a grounded and compassionate perspective on healing, reminding listeners that true wellbeing is not about becoming someone else. It is about learning to feel safe enough to return to yourself.


    What This Episode Covers

    • Women’s wellness and holistic healing
     • Nervous system regulation
     • Rebuilding self-trust
     • Intuition and inner wisdom
     • People-pleasing and overgiving
     • Emotional healing and embodiment
     • Boundaries and self-worth
     • The Wild Woman archetype
     • Vulnerability and emotional expression
     • Women’s health and the mind-body connection
     • Burnout recovery
     • Sustainable wellbeing


    Connect with Samalie Rivera

    Wild Woman Project:
     https://thewildwomanproject.com/samalie-rivera-wallingford-ct/

    Oubaitori Wellness:
     https://www.oubaitoriwellness.com/pages/home

    LinkedIn:
     https://www.linkedin.com/in/samalie-rivera-rn-bsn-hwnc-bc-ryt-07254082


    Continue Your Journey

    📘 Book: Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life

    🎓 Course: Deprogram Diet Culture
     https://anew-insight.com

    🌐 Visit the Website
     https://drsupatratovar.com

    🎥 Watch More Episodes
     ANEW Insight Podcast

    🎤 Watch the TEDx Talk
     Rethinking Your Relationship with Food in the GLP-1 Era



    Smells Like Humans
    Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    Support the show

    Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

    27 min
  • From Survival Mode to Peace, Purpose & Power

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    Women's wellness, nervous system regulation, self-trust, emotional healing, and the mind-body connection have become increasingly important conversations in today's fast-paced world. Many women find themselves navigating chronic stress, burnout, people-pleasing, overwhelm, anxiety, and a deep sense of disconnection from themselves. While modern culture often rewards productivity, achievement, and constant doing, these patterns can leave women feeling exhausted, disconnected from their bodies, and stuck in survival mode.

    In this episode, Dr. Supatra Tovar sits down with board-certified holistic nurse, health and wellness nurse coach, and founder of Oubaitori Wellness, Samalie Rivera, for a powerful conversation about women's wellbeing, nervous system health, self-care, embodiment, and sustainable healing. Together, they explore why so many women feel disconnected from their inner wisdom, how societal pressures contribute to burnout, and why true healing often requires looking beyond symptoms to address the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of health.

    Drawing from her experience in emergency medicine, psychiatric nursing, holistic health, somatic coaching, and nervous system regulation, Samalie shares how her journey led her from traditional healthcare into a more integrative approach to healing. The conversation explores the impact of chronic stress, people-pleasing, emotional suppression, comparison culture, social media, and the ways many women unknowingly abandon their own needs while caring for everyone around them.

    Dr. Tovar and Samalie discuss the relationship between burnout and physical health, the importance of reconnecting with the body, and practical ways women can begin cultivating greater presence, self-awareness, and emotional wellbeing. They also explore the role of breathwork, movement, yoga, nature, self-compassion, and women's circles as powerful tools for healing, connection, and nervous system regulation.

    The episode highlights the concept of Oubaitori, a Japanese philosophy centered on non-comparison, and offers a refreshing perspective on self-worth in a culture that constantly encourages women to measure themselves against unrealistic standards. Together, they examine how healing begins when women stop striving to become someone else and instead learn to trust themselves, honor their own journey, and reconnect with who they truly are.

    If you've ever struggled with burnout, stress, anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from yourself, this conversation offers valuable insights into healing, self-trust, nervous system health, and creating a more sustainable relationship with your wellbeing.

    Subscribe for more conversations on psychology, nutrition, mental health, emotional wellness, women's health, nervous system regulation, self-development, healing, resilience, and sustainable wellbeing.


    Timestamps

    00:00 Introduction
     02:00 From Nursing to Holistic Healing
     04:15 Why Women Feel Disconnected
     06:20 Burnout & Modern Culture
     08:30 Breathwork, Nature & Healing
     10:10 The Meaning of Oubaitori
     11:00 Social Media & Comparison
     14:10 Signs of Nervous System Overload
     17:20 The Power of Women's Circles
     20:20 Stress, Burnout & Women's Health
     23:30 Self-Care & Daily Wellness Practices
     25:00 Closing Thoughts


    Episode Summary

    In this episode, Dr. Supatra Tovar sits down with holistic nurse and wellness coach Samalie Rivera to discuss women's wellness, nervous system regulation, burnout, self-trust, and emotional healing. Together, they explore how chronic stress, people-pleasing, comparison culture, and disconnection from the body can impact wellbeing, while sharing practical tools for creating greater balance, presence, and sustainable healing.



    What This Episode Covers

    • Women's wellness and holistic health
     • Nervous system regulation
     • Burnout and chronic stress
     • Self-trust and emotional healing
     • People-pleasing and self-care
     • Breathwork and mindfulness
     • Social media and comparison culture
     • Women's circles and sisterhood
     • Mind-body connection
     • Sustainable wellbeing

    🔗 Connect with Samalie Rivera

    Wild Woman Project:
     https://thewildwomanproject.com/samalie-rivera-wallingford-ct/

    Oubaitori Wellness:
     https://www.oubaitoriwellness.com/pages/home

    LinkedIn:
     https://www.linkedin.com/in/samalie-rivera-rn-bsn-hwnc-bc-ryt-07254082

    Continue Your Journey

    📘 Book: Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life

    🎓 Course: Deprogram Diet Culture
    https://anew-insight.com

    🌐 Visit the Website
    https://drsupatratovar.com

    🎥 Watch More Episodes
    ANEW Insight Podcast

    🎤 Watch the TEDx Talk
    Rethinking Your Relationship with Food in the GLP-1 Era



    Smells Like Humans
    Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    Support the show

    Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

    28 min
  • From Survival Mode to Peace, Purpose & Power

    Send us Fan Mail

    Women's wellness, nervous system regulation, self-trust, emotional healing, and the mind-body connection have become increasingly important conversations in today's fast-paced world. Many women find themselves navigating chronic stress, burnout, people-pleasing, overwhelm, anxiety, and a deep sense of disconnection from themselves. While modern culture often rewards productivity, achievement, and constant doing, these patterns can leave women feeling exhausted, disconnected from their bodies, and stuck in survival mode.

    In this episode, Dr. Supatra Tovar sits down with board-certified holistic nurse, health and wellness nurse coach, and founder of Oubaitori Wellness, Samalie Rivera, for a powerful conversation about women's wellbeing, nervous system health, self-care, embodiment, and sustainable healing. Together, they explore why so many women feel disconnected from their inner wisdom, how societal pressures contribute to burnout, and why true healing often requires looking beyond symptoms to address the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of health.

    Drawing from her experience in emergency medicine, psychiatric nursing, holistic health, somatic coaching, and nervous system regulation, Samalie shares how her journey led her from traditional healthcare into a more integrative approach to healing. The conversation explores the impact of chronic stress, people-pleasing, emotional suppression, comparison culture, social media, and the ways many women unknowingly abandon their own needs while caring for everyone around them.

    Dr. Tovar and Samalie discuss the relationship between burnout and physical health, the importance of reconnecting with the body, and practical ways women can begin cultivating greater presence, self-awareness, and emotional wellbeing. They also explore the role of breathwork, movement, yoga, nature, self-compassion, and women's circles as powerful tools for healing, connection, and nervous system regulation.

    The episode highlights the concept of Oubaitori, a Japanese philosophy centered on non-comparison, and offers a refreshing perspective on self-worth in a culture that constantly encourages women to measure themselves against unrealistic standards. Together, they examine how healing begins when women stop striving to become someone else and instead learn to trust themselves, honor their own journey, and reconnect with who they truly are.

    If you've ever struggled with burnout, stress, anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from yourself, this conversation offers valuable insights into healing, self-trust, nervous system health, and creating a more sustainable relationship with your wellbeing.

    Subscribe for more conversations on psychology, nutrition, mental health, emotional wellness, women's health, nervous system regulation, self-development, healing, resilience, and sustainable wellbeing.


    Timestamps

    00:00 Introduction
     02:00 From Nursing to Holistic Healing
     04:15 Why Women Feel Disconnected
     06:20 Burnout & Modern Culture
     08:30 Breathwork, Nature & Healing
     10:10 The Meaning of Oubaitori
     11:00 Social Media & Comparison
     14:10 Signs of Nervous System Overload
     17:20 The Power of Women's Circles
     20:20 Stress, Burnout & Women's Health
     23:30 Self-Care & Daily Wellness Practices
     25:00 Closing Thoughts


    Episode Summary

    In this episode, Dr. Supatra Tovar sits down with holistic nurse and wellness coach Samalie Rivera to discuss women's wellness, nervous system regulation, burnout, self-trust, and emotional healing. Together, they explore how chronic stress, people-pleasing, comparison culture, and disconnection from the body can impact wellbeing, while sharing practical tools for creating greater balance, presence, and sustainable healing.




    What This Episode Covers

    • Women's wellness and holistic health
     • Nervous system regulation
     • Burnout and chronic stress
     • Self-trust and emotional healing
     • People-pleasing and self-care
     • Breathwork and mindfulness
     • Social media and comparison culture
     • Women's circles and sisterhood
     • Mind-body connection
     • Sustainable wellbeing

    🔗 Connect with Samalie Rivera

    Wild Woman Project:
     https://thewildwomanproject.com/samalie-rivera-wallingford-ct/

    Oubaitori Wellness:
     https://www.oubaitoriwellness.com/pages/home

    LinkedIn:
     https://www.linkedin.com/in/samalie-rivera-rn-bsn-hwnc-bc-ryt-07254082

    Continue Your Journey

    📘 Book: Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life

    🎓 Course: Deprogram Diet Culture
    https://anew-insight.com

    🌐 Visit the Website
    https://drsupatratovar.com

    🎥 Watch More Episodes
    ANEW Insight Podcast

    🎤 Watch the TEDx Talk
    Rethinking Your Relationship with Food in the GLP-1 Era



    Smells Like Humans
    Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    Support the show

    Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

    28 min

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