You’ve heard it all before: cut out sugar, eat kale, meditate more, blah-blah-blah. But what actually works when it comes to lowering inflammation? 

In this episode, I’m breaking down the real science behind inflammation, what’s going on in your body, what foods help and how stress plays into the whole mess.

We’ll talk about the everyday changes that actually move the needle, plus a few herbal and lifestyle strategies you can start using right away. No gimmicks, no fad diets, just clear, practical ways to calm inflammation and reclaim your energy.

If you’ve been Googling “how to reduce inflammation naturally,” this episode gives you the answers you’ve been looking for.

👉 Tune in and walk away with strategies you can use today.

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Stress isn’t just a feeling, it’s a full-body event that hijacks your nervous system and fuels inflammation. In this episode, I share Gloria’s story, a midlife high achiever who looked fine on the outside but was running on empty inside, to show how stress messes with your HPA axis, weakens your vagus nerve and sets off the silent fire of chronic inflammation.

We’ll break down how your brain, gut, and immune system get caught in the crossfire and why that constant ‘I’m just stressed’ isn’t harmless small talk, it’s a warning sign.

Tune in to learn:

• Why stress hormones keep your body stuck in survival mode
• How chronic inflammation damages more than just your mood
• The role of the vagus nerve in calming your system
• What stress-driven inflammation really does to your brain and body

This is the truth about stress that nobody told you, but you need to hear.

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Burnout doesn’t start with a breakdown. It starts with the little signs we miss: irritability, cravings, forgetfulness, bad sleep, zoning out mid-conversation. That’s your stress pattern taking the wheel.

In this episode, I’m walking you through the four primary nervous system responses, fight, flight, freeze, and fawn, and how they show up in everyday life. We’ll talk about how these patterns get wired into us, and how you can start catching them before they run your life.

What we cover:

• How to identify your personal stress response
• Why we default to the same reaction over and over
• Early signs you’re headed toward burnout
• Small, doable ways to regulate in real time

If you’ve been powering through, telling yourself you’ll slow down “after this week,” this episode is your wake-up call. I’m breaking down the sneaky signs of burnout (especially the high-functioning kind), why strong, capable people are often the first to ignore them, and how to start protecting your energy before your body forces you to stop.

 No guilt. No “just meditate more” nonsense. Just practical, real-life strategies you can start today.

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Jo

You lit the candle. You booked the massage. You even tried that meditation app. And yet… Monday rolls around, and you’re just as stressed as before.

Here’s the truth: most “de-stressing” advice treats the symptoms, not the root cause. In this episode, I’m breaking down what stress really is (hint: it’s an energy state), why quick fixes don’t last, and the simple nervous system tools you can use daily, no retreats required.

📖 Want the full written version of this episode? Read it on my Substack here:
https://oliviabellwellness.substack.com 

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I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws!

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Jo

If you’ve been telling yourself “I’m just stressed, everyone is,” this episode is your wake-up call (and permission slip) to stop pretending that makes it okay.

We’ve normalized being stressed out like it’s some rite of passage into adulthood. But when does everyday stress cross the line into something that’s quietly wrecking your health?

In this episode, we’re breaking down the difference between acute and chronic stress, why it matters, what it’s doing to your body, and how to stop ignoring the signals your nervous system is screaming at you.

We’ll walk through:

• The three types of stress: eustress, acute, and chronic
• How stress hijacks your body, even when it’s “just” your inbox
• Why “just relax” is the most unhelpful advice ever
• Two easy days from my 7-Day Stress Reset Checklist to help you feel human again (no sage-burning or cold plunges required)

You’ll also get herbal tips, grounding tools, and mindset shifts that don’t require overhauling your life, just reconnecting with your body.

🎧 Listen now and learn why your stress is valid and how to start responding to it instead of powering through it.

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Plus, head to Substack for more in-depth conversations:
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I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws!

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Jo

Feeling anxious, wired, or like your stress response has a hair trigger lately? It’s not just “getting older,” it’s your nervous system reacting to hormonal shifts during midlife.

In this episode, I break down how declining estrogen impacts your brain chemistry, specifically serotonin, dopamine, and GABA and why that leaves you feeling foggy, restless, and emotionally unpredictable. Spoiler: your body isn’t overreacting. It’s adapting.

You’ll learn exactly how your hormones and nervous system are connected (with zero BS), what vagus nerve tone really means, and two easy somatic tools you can start using today to support your body’s reset.

Because midlife isn’t a breakdown, it’s a recalibration. Let’s get you grounded again.

✨ Say it with me: I’m not stuck. My nervous system is adaptable.

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Jo

Midlife as Your Second Becoming

What if midlife isn’t a crisis, but a second rite of passage? In this episode, I reframe perimenopause as your body’s next evolution, not its failure. You’ll learn why your symptoms aren’t malfunctions but messages, how puberty and perimenopause mirror each other, and why decoding your body’s signals is the key to feeling strong, clear, and in control again.

With a blend of body wisdom, practical empowerment, and a guided somatic check-in, this episode invites you to stop fighting your body — and start listening.

Midlife isn’t your breakdown. It’s your becoming. Let your body lead.

Looking for a specific wellness topic? Let us know.

If you’re ready for more personal, practical support, I invite you to book a Body Clarity Strategy Session with me. Think of it as your personal 50-minute decoding session: your body’s clarity, delivered. Book your Body Clarity Strategy Session here and be sure to use the code Untamed for 15% off.

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Affordable, effective steps to lower blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and help your hormones without the expensive crap 

If you're over 35 and just got hit with 

• Your blood pressure is rising
• You're pre-diabetic
• Your cholesterol is high

This is the episode for you. Before you drop hundreds on supplements or panic-google your way into overwhelm, I'll break down real, low-cost strategies that actually help. From fiber fixes to salt swaps, herbs that work and the truth about hormone havoc, this episode gives you doable next steps that don’t require a trust fund or a gym membership.

No BS. No fear-mongering. Just what works.

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Jo

In this episode, I’m calling out the real cost of “wellness” and giving you 5 non-traditional but actually helpful things you can do today to feel better without going broke, wasting time, or buying another overpriced supplement.

No trendy hacks. No guilt. Just grounded strategies that support your body, your budget and your real life.

We’re talking:

• Why fiber is what your gut needs
• The smartest food swaps that don’t involve giving up joy
• How frozen veggies might save your health and your wallet
• What one meal a day should look like to stabilize your blood sugar

And next week? We’re going all in on the “in-between zone.” So, if you've got pre-diabetes, borderline high blood pressure, hormone chaos, and weight gain that nobody takes seriously, you don’t want to miss it.

Recommended sites:

The Mediterranean Dish: www.themediterraneandish.com

Dan Buettner : www.danbuettner.com

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Jo

Ever feel like your health goals keep you stuck in a cycle of starting over? 

In this episode of Untamed and Unfiltered Wellness, we'll unpack

• why motivation fades, 
• why the scale can sabotage real progress, and 
• how setting the right health goals for your life right now can finally break the cycle. 

Learn how to visualize success, measure what really matters (hint: it’s not your weight), and create goals that honor who you are today. 

If you’re ready to feel healthier, stronger, more energized and not just chasing a number on the scale, then this episode is for you. 

Looking for a specific wellness topic? Let us know.

Join our Substack Community!! It’s our new home for all the good juicy stuff I can’t say on socials and don’t always have time to cover on the podcast. It's free too. You can find it here: Olivia Bell Wellness.

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I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws!

☮️🌿🐾

Jo