If you’ve ever wondered whether food could change your life, this episode is for you! 

In this episode, Jill sits down with her mom, Tina Graham, the founder of Healthy Sprout. Together, they explore how food can truly be medicine—not just for the body, but for the mind and spirit too.

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 – Why Healthy Food Can Taste Good

00:06 – Meet Tina Graham + The Mission Behind Healthy Sprout

01:00 – From Radiology to Real Food: A Career Shift Rooted in Healing

05:00 – How Cancer Patients Sparked a Food-as-Medicine Journey

10:00 – Caring for Grandpa + The Spiritual Nudge to Start a Kitchen

16:00 – From Dream to Reality: Launching Fatefully Fed

20:00 – Building a Wellness Business in a Fast Food Town

23:00 – Stories That Prove Food Connects More Than Just Nutrients

26:00 – Mythbusting + Tiny Shifts That Create Big Change

28:00 – Quick-Fire Wisdom: What Well-Being Really Looks Like

31:00 – How to Learn More + Join the SmarterWellth Community

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Learn how movement impacts mental and emotional well-being!

📌 Subscribe to SmarterWellth for real conversations about real wellness for real women! 

In this powerful episode of the SmarterWellth Podcast, Jill sits down with dancer, entrepreneur, and movement educator CeCe Benson to explore how movement—especially dance—can be a radical form of healing, connection, and self-discovery.

- Discover how to use dance as a tool for self-trust and healing

- Explore the neuroscience behind movement and trauma recovery

- Get practical tips for building confidence in your body (even if you think you’re “not a dancer”)

⏱️ Chapters:

00:44 – What Midlife Really Feels Like

01:28 – The Power of Movement in Healing

01:32 – Reclaiming the Body Through Dance

02:53 – Identity Loss and Remembering Who You Are

06:36 – Navigating Shame and Therapy as a Mom

10:12 – Hormonal Shifts and the Mental Load

12:20 – How Faith Played a Role in Her Healing

16:47 – The Loneliness of Motherhood

21:03 – Creating Community for Women in Midlife

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🌐 Connect with CeCe

https://www.cecemariedance.com/

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

BrainDance by Anne Green Gilbert

Steezy App

Books:

10x is Easier Than 2x (by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy)

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

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#mentalhealth #midlifehealth #womenshealth #movementtherapy #middleagedwomen #womenswellness #dancetherapy #moveyourbody #womenempowerment #midlifehealth

Ever wonder how to really make blended families work? This episode gets real about it!

In this episode of The SmarterWellth Podcast, Jill & her husband Dan Hummert, a certified financial planner, dive into the emotional roller coaster and financial tightropes that come with merging families.

We talk...

[01:12] Setting Expectations and Building Unity

[03:20] Facilitating Positive Relationships

[07:41] The Value of a Healthy Parental Relationship

[10:14] Managing Expectations and Co-Parenting

[13:58] Tips for Communication

[17:29] Financial Planning and Children

[20:44] Aging Parents and Financial Responsibilities

[35:18] Long-Term Care and Emotional Well-being

[37:15] Dan's Key Takeaway

📌 Subscribe to SmarterWellth for real conversations about real wellness! 

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Connect with Dan Hummert

 🌐 Hummert Financial - https://hummertfinancial.com/

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We all know relationships impact our well-being—but what happens when those relationships start to drain us?

In this episode, I’m joined by Beth Tellez, a licensed therapist and owner of Creative Counseling Center of NW Arkansas, to break down why boundaries are essential for healthy relationships and how to set them without guilt.

We dig into:

[0:00] Healthy Boundaries and Relational Well-being

[2:54] Understanding Historical Influences on Boundaries

[5:24] Challenges Women Face in Setting Boundaries

[7:56] Differentiating Healthy Boundaries from Rigid Walls

[13:57] Identifying Toxic Relationships and Secure Attachments

[25:34] Overcoming Guilt and Shame in Setting Boundaries

[28:21] Setting Boundaries Without Pushing People Away

[36:28] Handling Boundary Pushback from Loved Ones

[42:08] The Connection Between Self-Worth and Healthy Boundaries

[51:04] Identifying and Overcoming Codependency

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Resources & Links Mentioned:

📖The Gifts of Imperfection – A powerful book by Brené Brown on self-worth, boundaries, and authenticity.

📖 Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment – A must-read for understanding relationship patterns and secure attachment.

📖 Boundaries – Classic book on boundary-setting by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend.

Connect with Beth Tellez & Creative Counseling Center of NW Arkansas:

 🌐 Creative Counseling Center of NW Arkansas - https://www.creativenwa.com/

 📍 Instagram @creativecounselingnwa

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Whether you're a woman juggling leadership and motherhood, or someone needing a little inspiration to keep going—this episode will hit home.

In this episode of The SmarterWellth Podcast, Jill sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Sidney Roberts—a Black Hawk pilot, military mom, and fierce advocate for women in leadership.

00:00 - Welcome + Meet Lt. Col. Sidney Roberts

01:20 - Growing Up an Army Brat

03:45 - How She Became a Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot

05:00 - Leading Under Pressure: The Realities of Command

07:12 - Lessons From Deployment and Marriage

09:43 - Juggling Motherhood and Military Life

12:20 - Her ROTC Role and Shaping Future Leaders

15:47 - Why Resilience Looks Different for Everyone

18:10 - The Struggle of “Doing It All” as a Military Mom

20:44 - Advice for Military Families Navigating Change

25:00 - Choosing the Right Partner (and Support System)

27:30 - Building Community Through Military Life

32:00 - What Veterans Bring to the Civilian Workforce

34:10 - Final Thoughts: Grit, Grace, and Being Present

https://armyrotc.uark.edu/About_Army_ROTC/

#WomenInLeadership #MilitaryMom #BlackHawkPilot #MilitaryFamilies #LeadershipLessons #Resilience #WomensWellness

In this episode of SmarterWellth, host Jill talks with Kendall Evans, founder of Divine Inspirations Design, about how she uses her God-given gifts to help others create spaces that bring peace, presence, and purpose. 

This episode is perfect for women in business and faith, Christian entrepreneurs, and anyone who believes your home should feel as good as it looks. 

📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to SmarterWellth

 01:05 – Meet Kendall Evans: Her interior Design Journey Begins

 04:17 – Divine Inspirations Design: Where Calling Meets Creativity

 07:33 – Trusting God’s Timing in Business

 11:55 – Obedience Before Understanding

 15:45 – Designing Peaceful, Purposeful Spaces

 19:50 – Partnering with Clients to Create Impact

 24:15 – Boundaries, Balance & Business

 28:10 – Discernment as a Business Strategy

 31:30 – Encouragement for Aspiring Faith-Fueled Founders

 35:44 – God Qualifies the Called

 38:00 – Connect with Kendall

 Kendall's Instagram: @DivineInspirationsDesign

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In this episode, Jill sits down with her husband, Certified Financial Planner Dan Hummert, to talk about something most of us don’t consider often enough: financial purpose.

Together, they explore what it means to align your values with your money, how financial security differs from financial freedom, and the real reason chasing "more money" doesn’t lead to peace of mind.

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introduction: What is Financial Purpose?

[03:30] Creating Your Financial Purpose Statement

[8:00] Life Stages and Financial Evolution

[12:30] Financial Security vs. Financial Freedom

[17:00] Avoiding Common Financial Mistakes

[22:00] Emotional Intelligence and Money

[26:00] Building Financial Literacy

[29:30] Action Steps for Financial Empowerment

[31:30 Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways

Mentioned in This Episode:

📌 SmarterWellth.com — For emotional, mental, and financial well-being resources

📌 HummertFinancial.com — Learn more about building your financial plan with purpose

📌 Netflix Documentary: Blue Zones (discussion on longevity, community, and lifestyle)

What does it mean to live with an open heart and an open mind? How do we fully step into our passions and purpose, especially when life pulls us in a thousand directions?

In this episode, brand strategist and storyteller Cari Kaufman joins host Jill Hummert to dive into:

 ✅ How to embrace the things that truly light you up

 ✅ The meandering journey of passion and purpose (and why it’s OK)

 ✅ Letting go of limiting beliefs that keep us stuck

 ✅ Why the pursuit of learning is a superpower (aka why Cari is "chronically certified")

 ✅ How pivots in life aren’t detours—they’re part of the plan

Timestamps:

[00:00] Welcome to Smarter Wealth – Today’s topic: passion & purpose

 [05:12] The moment Cari realized she was a serial learner (aka "chronically certified")

 [10:45] Why curiosity is a secret superpower (and how it fuels creativity)

 [16:30] Passion vs. Purpose – What's the difference?

 [25:55] The struggle of balancing passion with real-life responsibilities

 [35:40] Why we wear masks—and how to finally take them off

 [42:10] How to recognize when something is out of alignment

 [50:20] Learning to pivot with an open heart & mind

 [58:00] If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

Resources & Links Mentioned:

📖 The Crossroads of Should and Must – A book on following your calling vs. society’s expectations

 📖 Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear – A must-read for embracing curiosity & creativity

 💡 Ikigai: The Japanese Concept for Finding Purpose

In this episode of SmarterWellth, we dive deep into the real-life struggles and triumphs of juggling work, family, and personal well-being with powerhouse entrepreneur and single mom, CeCe Benson. As the founder of The Vibe and Rooted Movement Collective, CeCe shares her journey of balancing multiple businesses, raising four children, and finding purpose in her work.

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction – Real talk on work-life balance and why this episode matters.

03:45 - Meet CeCe Benson – Her journey as a single mom and entrepreneur.

08:20 - Juggling Multiple Businesses – How CeCe built The Vibe and Rooted Movement Collective.

15:10 - Dance as a Tool for Justice & Healing – The intersection of history, activism, and movement.

22:45 - Mom Guilt & Prioritizing What Matters – CeCe’s honest take on making time for her kids.

30:30 - The Power of Community – Why asking for help is crucial for success.

38:50 - Self-Care as a Business Owner & Mom – What CeCe does to stay grounded.

46:15 - Navigating Single Motherhood with Faith – Trusting God through life’s toughest seasons.

55:40 - Final Thoughts & Advice – What CeCe would do differently if she could start over.

📌 The Vibe – Pre-professional dance training for adults in Northwest Arkansas: https://www.cecemariedance.com/the-vibe

📌 Rooted Movement Collective – Using dance to teach history and advocate for justice: https://www.cecemariedance.com/rmc

📌 The Momentary & Walton Arts Center – Partnerships that amplify the impact of dance education: https://themomentary.org/

📌 Follow CeCe Benson on Instagram: @cecemariechoreography

🎙 Want to be a guest on SmarterWellth? Email us at [email protected]

Self-love—it’s a buzzword, but how many of us actually practice it? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Beth Tellez, clinical social worker, therapist, and owner of Creative Counseling Center of NW Arkansas, to explore radical self-love and self-acceptance.

✔️ Why self-acceptance is the foundation of self-love

✔️ How childhood influences and past trauma shape our inner voice

✔️ The power of naming your negative narratives—and challenging them

✔️ Perimenopause as a catalyst for self-discovery (yes, really!)

✔️ How perfectionism, guilt, and people-pleasing keep us stuck

✔️ Practical steps to turn down the volume on self-doubt

✔️ The difference between safety and comfort in emotional growth

✔️ Why breaking generational cycles of dysfunction is radical self-love

📖 Reinventing Your Life – Book by Jeffrey Young on schema therapy and challenging negative core beliefs.

📖 Kristin Neff’s Self-Compassion Practices – Exercises for mindfulness, self-kindness, and emotional regulation.

💡 Find a therapist:

• Psychology Today’s Therapist Directory
• BetterHelp Online Therapy

🏡 Connect with Beth Tellez & Creative Counseling Center of NW Arkansas:

🌐 Website https://www.creativenwa.com/

📍 Instagram @creativecounselingnwa

🛑 Need to break free from toxic narratives? Start here.

Beth’s recommendation: Begin by naming the negative beliefs you tell yourself—and then challenge them with evidence to the contrary.

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