Kay Woodward is an Albuquerque-based cookbook author and former pastor whose life is centered around family and faith.

In this episode, she speaks to how mealtimes can offer a special time of social connection and continuity for families, friends and communities - whether you've honed your hosting skills or have room to grow.

You can listen to Kay's own podcast, Table Talks, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VpZ06MYIzYrK3Fv0TbYVF?si=0304d364803a45f1

Do you struggle to find the inspiration to routinely exercise and eat well? Do you feel that you may be "too old" to claim a life of optimal fitness and thriving?

If so, this podcast could shift your perspective around what it takes to make meaningful changes at any age or stage in life.

To learn more about Coach Eli Gibson, find him on Instagram @coachgibbs67.

Meet Jessica Sanchez, a full-time TSG Wellness Program Coordinator with a blossoming side business in real estate.

Jessica shares inspiring tips on prioritizing well-being and giving oneself grace amidst parenting and working long hours.

Especially in the competitive world of real estate, creating boundaries is paramount to protecting one's personal peace.

Meet Ashley, a full-time employee and Mom with an athletic past who is successfully integrating fitness into her current reality.

Ashley shares tips for how to shift your mindset away from "all-or-nothing" to "something is everything," along with realistic movement and nutrition hacks that even the busiest of us can apply.

Let's get moving!

In this episode we meet TSG team member Jane Herbert, a Wellness Program Coordinator who's danced her way into the hearts of her team and her community.

Jane discusses how Jazzercise and group fitness can foster stronger social connections and support self-confidence. Jane shares her best practices for time management and personal well-being while instructing dance classes, parenting two daughters and working full-time in the world of wellness.

Interested in trying Jazzercise? Find classes and resources here:

https://www.jazzercise.com/

After a long hiatus, we are finally back with a new episode! This time, Paige speaks with Mikaila Zapata, a Wellness Program Manager who joined the team about a year ago.

Paige and Mikaila define what it means to be in the "sandwich generation," discuss the mental and emotional load of caregiving, and the integral role self-care and time management play in the integration of work and life.

Resource mentioned in the episode: https://www.caringbridge.org

In this episode, we sit down with Amor Brannin. Amor is Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Presbyterian Health Plan in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

In today's conversation with Amor, we learn how her relationship to work and self-care has transformed over her career for the better. She shares how she found the consistency for her own self-care through a morning routine that allows her to feel more connected to her self, her health, her purpose, her family and gives her opportunity for small moments of joy. Her morning routine is the anchor to her day and gives her the inspiration and energy to be in better service of others and herself.  Cheers to the clean slate of a new morning! 

The resources and books mentioned in today's episode are: 

If you would like to learn more about The Solutions Group, please visit our website at solutionsbiz.com.

Today's conversation with Denise Cavner explores the themes of integrative, alternative and complementary medicine practices as often less-explored routes to help improve our well-being. She shares her expertise in clinical herbalism, Ayurveda and Effective Freedom Technique (also known as tapping) as methods that may provide holistic healing approaches that can bring health and happiness to the whole person. Denise explains that there's no one-size-fits all approach when it comes to optimal wellness for each individual, although a hearty dose of nature and love of animals is likely a universal joy booster. 

Show notes: 

Books:

Eating for Beauty by David "Avocado" Wolfe

Feeling Groovy: A Busy Woman's Guide to Feeling Happy and Healthy by our guest, Denise Cavner

To be released: Helping Your Children Feel Groovy by Denise Cavner

In this episode, we sit down with Solomon Kandie about his two passions, running and building a vibrant community. Solomon has a rich background, being raised in Kenya and coming to the United States to run for Tulane University. He has had a decorated running career including being a 3 time NCAA All-American and a 5 time winner of the Duke City Marathon. 

Since moving to Albuquerque, NM he has devoted his time and energy to inspiring others to nurture their health through various roles including having been a Better Health Ambassador for the City of Albuquerque. He currently works in the Department of Technology and Innovation at the City of Albuquerque and is a middle school cross country and track coach at Albuquerque Academy. 

Solomon shares how running can nurture our social connections, mental and physical health. His life and story is an example of how movement in any form, done in community with others, will enrich our life in powerful ways.