Welcome back to Embrace Your Value! In this episode, Kristen Burrus and Jen Anderson are joined by Rachel Bents, a plant-based personal trainer and wellness coach. Rachel, who also hosts the Joy Unfiltered Podcast and is the founder of Enjoy Wellness, shares her journey and insights on helping women over 40 lose weight and feel incredible through her method 'Pause, Pushups, and Plants.' She discusses the importance of joy, physical and mental health, and introduces her Joy Project with its five pillars. Rachel emphasizes the significance of small steps and habit stacking in achieving wellness and joy. Join us for an inspiring conversation about choosing joy and making sustainable wellness choices. Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode with friends!

00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction

03:00 Rachel's Background and Wellness Philosophy

04:00 The Joy Project and Its Pillars

05:01 Starting Your Wellness Journey

09:10 The Importance of Joy and Small Steps

15:20 Building a Joyful Community

21:11 Permission to Choose Joy

26:30 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Connect with your Rachel at the links below:

Website: www.enjoymyeveryday.com

Facebook: @enjoymyeveryday

Instagram: @enjoymyeveryday

Connect with your hosts, Kristen or Jen, you can find us at the links below!

Contact us at the podcast at:  [email protected]

Learn more about Kristen here: 

Instagram : enlighten_services

Website : www.kristenburrus.com

Facebook : enlighten_services 

Learn more about Jen here: 

Website : https://www.thankfulheartscoaching.com/

Facebook : @thankfulheartscoaching 

Instagram : @the.jennifer.anderson

[email protected]