In this episode we explore the power of humor, authenticity and expression as important tools on our wellness journey- particularly for groups that have been traditionally and currently marginalized. You can find Chris and his film “More Than He Knows” #mthkfilm and his sketch comedy/improv group - Panties On A Budget at #poavcomedy and on FB at Panties On A Budget Comedy. For tix to the Frameline Film Festival https://www.frameline.org/festival/film-guide/more-than-he-knows

In this episode we get to explore how creativity and possibility open up holistic solutions and a greater sense of well-being with the dynamic Elsie Ritzenhein. She is the author of “Awakening Your Creative Voice: Women in a World of Possibility” and leadership consultant. You can find out more about Elsie and her work at elsieritzenhein.com and on FB under the same name, Elsie Ritzenhein.

Dianne O’Connor has been an educator for over 30 years at The Roeper School in MI and in recent years a tutor and educator at Brilliant Detroit as well. She has been an advocate for educating the whole child, and in particular the social and emotional aspects of children, not just the academic. As suicide, depression and anxiety are on the rise, we explore how social and emotional support may be one of the primary ways to bolster our children’s well-being. Go to Roeper.org for more information on The Roeper School and brilliantdetroit.org for more information on Brilliant Detroit.

Often the focus of news is on conflict and division. This interview is focused on a news network that seeks to identify where conflict is, acknowledge the conflict and focus on the peace that is building across the divide and supporting well-being for individuals and communities. You can find Peace News Network at peacenews.com and on FB and Twitter at Peace News Network.

This is an episode where we explore how moving from one culture to another, living in a dominant culture other than your own, and/or living/working with people from other cultures impacts our wellness and well-being. Andrea works with expats who are trying to find a sense of self, as well as cross cultural coaching. This is a helpful look at how to support ourselves and each other when changes occur in our lives that we may or may not have invited. Andrea can be found at www.destinationyoucoaching.com, the women abroad FB group and [email protected]

This episode focuses on how crystals can be a tool on a person’s wellness journey by supporting and amplifying our energy. Nadia also offers ways that Expanding Spirits can support work you may want to do in this arena. Please find them at Expanding Spirits.com and on their Expanding Spirits page and group on Facebook.

This is an episode on working with underserved populations of students with college ambitions as an aspect of wellness individually and as a community. Please find Vielka at vielkahoy.co and bridgetocollege.co and [email protected].

For those who are new to the field of wellness or wondering what the Wellness As One podcasts/website are about, this will give some context.

In this episode with Kat Lilith of the Healing Heart, we will explore how healing ourselves is a powerful aspect of wellness and why it is worth considering it a gift to ourselves rather than a luxury. You can find Kat Lilith at katlilith.com-The Healing Heart and on Instagram at katlilith.