Wellness Wisdom

We live in a culture that tells us that "thin is in" and that weight loss is always positive. In a $60 billion diet industry, we are inundated daily with ads of tall, thin, and seemingly sophisticated women.  The message implies "you too can look like this" if only you take this drink, wear these clothes, try these pills, or start this diet.  These kinds of media messages can be damaging for women and influence how we view our bodies.  

In this episode of Wellness Wisdom, I interview Wendy Jensen, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Inside Wellness to discuss the pitfalls of our diet culture and how to help women shift the way they think about themselves and their bodies.  Wendy is a mental health therapist who specializes in helping women with eating disorders to live a more connected and fulfilling life.  She guides people to "heal" negative internal dialogue about their bodies and to reject diet culture by recognizing strengths and wholeheartedly accepting themselves.  

Wendy has seen how people can live a more fulfilling life when they are able to love themselves regardless of their body weight, type, or size.  She emphasizes the importance of challenging cultural messaging that supports being dissatisfied with our appearance.  We can challenge these messages and claim who we are, show gratitude for our bodies, and focus on what are bodies can do, rather than what they look like.  When we spend mental energy dieting, worrying about our weight, and beating ourselves up for imperfections, we rob ourselves of the connections and happiness we can have in our lives.  

Accept yourself, embrace your strengths, and live a more connected life!

In this episode of Wellness Wisdom Camille interviews Jackie King, a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Emotion Code and Body Code Practitioner.  We are energy and energy is all around us.

Have you ever walked into a room and it feels “electric” with positive energy? Or been able to feel the “tension” between people in the room?  Jackie explores how aches, pains, and problems in our health, or unhappiness in relationships can often be traced to a block in energy or “trapped emotion.” Emotions become attached to the organs and systems of our body.  The body holds onto the pain when the emotions are not released.

Jackie explains how the body knows how to heal itself and that through the work of the “Emotion Code/Body Code” (Dr. Bradley Nelson) you can release trapped emotions and make a shift through magnetic energy. You can replace low vibration emotions; fear, rejection, and heartache with high vibration; love, gratitude, and forgiveness. Learn how you can create healing and balance in your body.  Release what isn't serving you and embrace what is!

In this episode of Wellness Wisdom Camille interviews Vicki Kennedy Overfelt, Teacher in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction from the Utah Center for Mindfulness with over 20 years experience teaching and studying stress and mindfulness. Stress is a major health crisis and causes widespread suffering.  It can lead to a decline in physical, emotional, and mental health.  Our lives are overly busy, distracted, and confused. We are often mindlessly on autopilot.  

Tune into this episode to learn the power of the “present” moment and tuning into your experience.  Mindfulness is a chance to focus on "being" rather than "doing."  Vicki will help us explore how we can eat, move, and do daily tasks with mindful awareness.  Learn how to hold yourself with compassion and how to be a witness to your mental patterns.

When we pay attention to our thoughts, our movements, our daily life with compassion, kindness, and curiosity we open ourselves up to a world of joy, stillness, and peace. Join us as we discuss the relationship between mindfulness and meditation.  Are you curious about how mindfulness works?  Vicki will guide us through a short “STOP” practice during this episode. Take this practice home to tune into your body and be more comfortable, at ease, and resilient to stress.  

Pain is an inherent part of life, suffering is a choice.

Moving your body has so many benefits for your body and mind! It reduces stress, helps with brain health, memory, and mood, increases relaxation, and improves sleep. Sometimes people have a difficult time sticking to an exercise routine because it’s something they feel like they “should” do, but not something they love. They struggle to move regularly due to other health conditions, pain, or injury.  

In this "Fitness for Fun" episode, I interview Summer Milkovich, personal trainer, and nutrition expert from Summer Kaye Fitness. She teaches people that they are stronger than they think, inside and out. She shares her own experience with fitness competitions and how building a strong body requires self-love, determination, and patience. She talks about how fitness and movement choices are individual. It's okay to do something different from others. If you enjoy what your doing you will stick with it and improve your overrall well-being.  

Summer shares how when we move correctly we can enjoy it more and get lasting results. What would you like to gain from moving your body? More energy, flexibility, balance, a better mood, or simply feeling good in your clothes? 

Try something new today maybe it’s volleyball, gardening, biking, dancing, walking, or weight training. Do what you love and you will enjoy lasting results. You are stronger than you think!

Tune into your body and make nutrition a priority!

In this episode of Wellness Wisdom Camille interviews Chrissa Petersen, Registered Dietician from Mindful Nutrition, who says that helping people past the confusion caused by nutrition scare tactics and misinformation, as well as negative beliefs about their ability to shift to a healthy body, are her passion and mission. Chrissa understands what it feels like to be 100 pounds overweight and feel hopeless and desperate to improve her health. Chrissa experienced a “transformation” in herself that propelled her to want to help others.

Chrissa understands what it’s like to be in a body you don’t feel good about.  In this episode Chrissa explains that we must begin where we are and make little small changes in how we eat.  Chrissa holds the “Vision” for her clients of what they can become. Chrissa explains how having a plan, a coach, mentor, or other support person can propel you towards success. She reports how environment, experimenting, and having flexibility can help you move forward in your goal to eat better and lose weight.  She teaches "Mindful Eating" which includes being curious about why, how, and when we eat. Learn to notice patterns in how, why, and when you eat and make peace with your body and your food for good.  Patience and kindness are an important part of your health journey.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Are you ready to make a positive lifestyle change? 

In this episode of Wellness Wisdom Camille interviews Bonnie Roill, Registered Dietician, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and Hormone Support Coach. Bonnie brings 30-plus years of knowledge, skills, and life experience as a registered dietitian, nutritionist, certified personal trainer, and health coach.

 Bonnie shares why goals and resolutions don't last and how to “put attention to your intentions” in 2018 to change your lifestyle for good. Bonnie emphasizes the importance of meeting people where they are, listening to their struggles, and helping them regain hope that they can improve their health. Bonnie knows what it takes to make lasting change.  

Listen in as Bonnie shares the importance of Keystone Habits and how to engage “the reward system” in the brain to reinforce healthy behavior.  Learn how to listen to your body, recognize past success, and customize your wellness actions to your individual needs.  If you continue making the same resolutions every year, dieting over and over, and feeling discouraged about your goals this episode is FOR YOU! You can control your health destiny! Empower yourself through the power of habits!

In this episode of Wellness Wisdom Camille interviews Adam Williams, Sports Psychologist and owner of “The Strength of One”, a business he and his wife founded whose mission is “To empower the performer and team by teaching them tools and techniques that will help them get to the next level.”  Adam motivates and inspires people to get out of their comfort zones and chase their dreams. He is a sought after motivational speaker for high school athletes and coaches. He teaches about sports motivation and optimal performance, team morale, teamwork, and communicating with each other. What if you could get yourself or your team to the next level in your health, performance, business, or whatever you want to do?

Adam shares his story of overcoming self-defeating beliefs and how he helps individuals and teams to shift their mindset, overcome fear, and do what they thought was impossible.   

GO TEAM!

In this episode of Wellness Wisdom Camille interviews Cindy Velasquez.  Cindy describes herself as the wife of a combat veteran and mother of two young children. Cindy is full of determination, grit, and strength. Cindy shares her long struggle with her weight. She takes us on her “Journey” to release over 114 pounds. Cindy describes how believing in yourself, patience, pacing, celebration, commitment, and self-compssion are necessary ingredients to a healthy lifestyle. She describes in detail her motivation for losing weight and the amazing results she has seen since losing weight. She shares how she found and maintained success and tips for those who are just starting this journey. Believe in yourself! Weight release is possible!   

Listen in and be inspired! 2018 to could be your year to release what is holding you back and enjoy a healthy body and mind FOR GOOD!

In this episode of Wellness Wisdom Camille interviews Wendie Dunn, Registered Yoga Therapist, and seeker of truth.

Do you struggle with “worries” and constant mind chatter?  Yoga has been shown to help people reduce anxiety, depression, stress, and connect to their body. Learn to be balanced, calm and self-aware through the practice of Yoga. Get out of the anxiety mind trap and enjoy the power of the present. Feel a release of tension and connect to your purpose. Purify your body, mind, and spirit.  Wendie will share with you her passion for Yoga and why and how it works.  She will take you through a breathing practice that you can do each day to tune into your body and release tension and stress.   Learn "The 5 Tibetan Rites" of Yoga practice and the 5 poses you can do to bring you more energy, vitality, and joy!  

Namaste.  ("The Spirit within me salutes the Spirit in you")

Are you an animal lover? Is your dog or cat considered a member of your family? I know for many people pets provide companionship, security, as well as mental and emotional support. Did you know research shows having a pet is good for your health?  We love to hike, cuddle, and play catch with our furry friends. Pet loss and illness can be difficult. Have you ever wondered if there is something you can do to improve your pets energy, mood, prevent illness, and help them live longer? Your pet's health effects your health. What if you could give your pet the gift of improved health this holiday?

Join me as I interview Trish Deming from Paw Tree Pet Nutrition. She is a "Pet Pro" who believes in giving pets "real" ingredients without all the byproducts to help your pet live a full healthy life. Trisha shares how Paw Tree has enabled her to have residual income and work from home while caring for her growing family.  Trisha gives us tips on how to explore ingredients in our pet's food and be a educator consumer. 

Paw Tree pet nutrition "takes the guesswork out of pet nutrition."  We all know proper nutrition is very important for vibrant, happy and healthy lives for our pets, and no two pets nutritional needs are the same.  That's where pawTree comes in.  It all starts with quality ingredients to develop products with one purpose--to make a difference in the lives of pets and their people.  We don't just feed our pets, we nurture them with quality nutrition, customized to meet their individual needs--and that's a promise.