EmpowerU Wellness Podcast

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In this episode Rossie welcomes listeners to the Empower You Wellness Podcast and shares a personal reflection on midlife as a season of major life changes beyond hormones, including kids growing up, life shifting, and priorities changing.  Rossie explores the common midlife question of identity beyond motherhood and work, emphasizing emotional wellness, slowing down, saying no, protecting peace, and focusing on what truly brings joy now. She reframes wellness as more than fitness and nutrition—also including energy, growth, faith, relationships, and purpose and encourages listeners to explore new hobbies, reconnect, care for their health, pray about what’s next, and embrace becoming the woman meant for this next chapter.

00:00 Welcome Back
01:21 Midlife Shifts
02:26 Empty Nest Identity
03:23 Rediscovering You
03:54 Emotional Wellness
04:44 Mixed Feelings
05:19 Wellness Redefined
05:55 Becoming Now
06:10 Try Something New
07:15 Closing Thanks

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Faith, Daily Rhythms, and Healing from the Inside Out with Stephanie Franklin- Suber

In this episode Rossie welcomes Stephanie Franklin Suber, a certified Christian health coach, cancer conqueror, and cardiac arrest survivor, to discuss the connection between faith and daily habits in the wellness journey. Stephanie shares how her experiences with an aggressive breast cancer diagnosis in 2006, years of chronic illness, profound grief after family loss in 2012, and surviving 50 minutes of CPR following a sudden cardiac arrest in 2025 reshaped her from striving and perfectionism to surrender, stewardship, and consistent daily rhythms with God. She explains a simple daily rhythm—scripture, reflection, one small action step, and prayer—and encourages overwhelmed listeners to start with one grace-filled step for body, soul, or spirit. Stephanie directs listeners to rebuildyourtemplegodsway.com and her Signature Faith and Health Collection, including the Faith and Health Devotional and companion workbook.

00:00 Show Introduction
00:48 Episode Theme Faith Habits
01:32 Meet Stephanie Franklin
04:59 Daily Rhythm With God
06:45 From Striving To Stewardship
10:17 Cancer Diagnosis Turning Point
13:05 Chronic Illness And Grief
18:36 Cardiac Arrest Redirection
21:27 Healing Through Daily Rhythms
23:48 One Small Step Today
27:04 Where To Find Stephanie
31:14 Closing And Subscribe

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https://rebuildyourtemplegodsway.com/

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephanie-L.-Franklin-Suber/author/B0GD8WFRTZ

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-franklin-suber-404597316/

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In this episode, Rossie dives into a powerful mindset shift that can completely change the way you approach your health, fitness, and consistency.

If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I’ll start Monday” or “This is my week”… only to fall off track a few days later—you’re not alone. 

Rossie breaks down why setting more goals isn’t the solution—and how the real key to lasting transformation is raising your standards.

She explains the difference between goals and standards, and why goals often depend on motivation, energy, and emotions… while standards are rooted in identity and become non-negotiable.

In this episode, Rossie shares how to:

• Shift from goal-setting to identity-based habits
• Stop negotiating with yourself and start showing up consistently
• Create simple, realistic non-negotiables that fit your lifestyle
• Build a strong foundation with daily habits like movement, hydration, and nutrition
• Remove the pressure of perfection and focus on consistency

Rossie also walks you through practical steps to start building your own standards, including choosing your 2–3 non-negotiables, setting a baseline, and shifting the way you speak to yourself.

This episode is a reminder that transformation doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from becoming someone who lives by a higher standard.

Key takeaway:
Goals may get you started… but your standards are what keep you going.

If you’re ready to stop starting over and finally build a lifestyle that works for you, this episode will give you the clarity and direction you need.

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In honor of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Rossie is sharing a deeply personal part of her story — her battle with an eating disorder 26 years ago.

This is not an easy topic, but it is an important one especially theses days.

Rossie opens up about her struggles and how her eating disorder became a way to cope during one of the hardest seasons of her life. She shares how grief, trauma, and the need for control took hold, and how recovery came through faith, baby steps, and learning to nourish her body instead of punish it.

This episode is a reminder that:

• Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions — not just about food.
• They can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, body type, or background.
• Many who struggle look “fine” on the outside while silently suffering.
• Recovery is possible — especially with early support and professional help.

Rossie also discusses:

• What eating disorders really are
• The connection between trauma, control, and perfectionism
• Her six-year battle and turning point toward recovery
• Why mentorship and advocacy matter
• How small daily habits helped her rebuild her health
• The importance of seeking professional support

While Rossie is not a licensed therapist or medical doctor, she speaks from lived experience and from years of mentoring and volunteering with eating disorder organizations. Her heart is to provide hope and encourage those struggling — or those who love someone struggling — to seek help.

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to professional resources:

💛 Eating Disorder Support Resources

• National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
  https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
  
  
• National Alliance for Eating Disorders
  https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com
  
  
• ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders)
  https://anad.org
  
  

If this episode resonates with you, please share it. Awareness matters. Early support matters. And recovery is possible.

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In this episode of the Empower You Wellness Podcast, Rossie sits down with Kevin from Believe Crew to talk about intuition, energy, and stepping into your true gifts.

They dive into what it really means to follow your inner guidance, how human design can help you understand yourself on a deeper level, and why real growth always starts from within. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure of your next step, or disconnected from your purpose, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on life and business.

This episode is all about learning to trust your energy, release limiting beliefs, and step into alignment with who you’re meant to be.

Key Takeaways:

• What human design is and how it can help you understand yourself
• How intuition plays a role in life and business decisions
• The importance of energy awareness
• Letting go of limiting beliefs
• Why investing in yourself is essential for growth

Check out his website: https://www.believecrew.com

Follow Kevin at:

https://www.facebook.com/Believecrewcoaching

https://www.linkedin.com/company/believecrew

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In this episode, Rossie Ballard shares why choosing a Word of the Year is more powerful than setting a New Year’s resolution. A word becomes your theme, your anchor, and something you can return to on both good and hard days. Rossie also gives three simple action steps to help you live out your word all year long.

Rossie Covers:

• Why resolutions feel heavy
• How a word guides your choices
• How to choose your word
• 3 action steps to stay aligned

3 Action Steps:

1. Define your word
2. Pick one daily habit that matches it
3. Do a weekly check-in

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In this episode, Rossie dives into one of the most powerful topics of the year: how to stay focused on your goals—not just in January, but all year long.

As we step into a new year, many of us feel inspired to make changes, set goals, or begin a transformation. Rosie shares simple, realistic strategies to help you move past short-term motivation and create habits that actually last.

In this episode, Rosie talks about:

• Why choosing a Word of the Year can be a powerful anchor for your decisions, mindset, and growth
• How to set meaningful goals without relying on resolutions
• The importance of breaking goals into clear, doable action steps
• Why non-negotiables matter when life gets busy or off track
• How to stay consistent through habits—not motivation
• The role of accountability and why none of us are meant to do this alone
• How an identity shift can completely change the way you show up for your goals
• Why revisiting and adjusting your goals weekly (and quarterly) leads to long-term success
• The power of writing things down and using tools like vision boards to stay aligned

Rosie reminds listeners that transformation doesn’t happen overnight—and it doesn’t require perfection. It happens through small, intentional actions repeated consistently, with grace and flexibility along the way.

This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to:

• Start the year with clarity and intention
• Build habits that support real, lasting change
• Stop starting over and begin showing up consistently
• Create a lifestyle that aligns with who they want to become

✨ Remember: Motivation fades, but habits—and identity—create transformation.

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In this episode, Rossie sits down with April Gutierrez, a yoga teacher and small-business bookkeeper who turned her own healing journey into two thriving businesses. April opens up about how yoga found her during a dark season marked by anxiety, depression, and burnout — and how movement, meditation, and mindset practices became the foundation of her transformation.

She also shares how after 20+ years in the finance industry, she took a courageous leap from the security of a full-time job into entrepreneurship — building a bookkeeping business that supports small business owners while continuing to teach yoga with heart, depth, and intentionality.

This conversation is packed with wisdom about healing, self-trust, starting over, and following the quiet nudges that lead to a more aligned life.

Connect with April:

@welllifeyoga

@aprilbalancedbooks

https://www.welllifeyogaandhealth.com

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I n this episode, Rossie talks about:
✨ How hormones like estrogen and progesterone shift in midlife and what that means for your metabolism, recovery, and energy.
✨ Why the old “eat less, cardio more” strategy doesn’t work anymore—and what to focus on instead.
✨ The non-negotiables for fitness in midlife: strength training, intentional cardio, and recovery.
✨ Key nutrition shifts that support your hormones, muscle, and energy—including protein, blood sugar balance, hydration, and micronutrients.
✨ How mindset and consistency become the secret ingredients for long-term success.

Whether you’re in your late 30s, 40s, or beyond, this episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and practical steps to feel strong, confident, and energized.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Learn more about my StrongHER & F.I.T. 6-Week Transformation Program starting September 8th →https://fitwithrossie.com/strongher-and-f-i-t-2025-challenge/
• Connect with me on Instagram: @fitwithrossie
  
  
• Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement in her midlife journey!

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