The Well Life Podcast

This is a replay from Episode 23 - Yoga Faith with Michelle Thielen

Michelle Thielen is a speaker, author, activist and founder of YogaFaith.

As a Trauma Sensitive Yoga Therapist, Michelle has been instrumental in the aiding with the restoration of those who suffer from trauma, anxiety and depression into healing and freedom.

She holds certifications with the American Council of Exercise, is a Yoga Therapist with the International...

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

— Matthew 11:28 

As we celebrate Labor Day, many people think about barbecues, long weekends, and the unofficial end of summer.

But Labor Day offers us something much deeper.

It allows us to reflect on work.

Why do we work? How should we work? And perhaps even more importantly... How should we rest?

God never intended for us to spend our lives c...

And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.” Mark 16:17-18

Today we're talking about something that has sustained believers for thousands of years—the healing power of...

NATIONAL WELLNESS MONTH - SELF CARE

The World Health Organization describes self-care as the ability of individuals and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness—with or without the support of a healthcare professional.

Simply put...

Self-care means making choices today that improve your health tomorrow.

Think about your car.

You don't wait until the engine...

For years, many of us believed that exercise only "counted" if we worked out for at least 30 minutes at a time. If we couldn't fit in a full workout, we often did nothing at all.

The good news? Science has evolved.

In 2018, the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines were updated based on years of research showing that movement doesn't have to happen in 10-, 20-, or 30-min...

We often discuss goals, planning and systems. In a recent episode we talked about visualization, dreaming, and vision. Today, we want to activate what you know and hopefully move you towards asking yourself the right questions, making the right shifts that move you to becoming the person who will realize these dreams and visions. 

I was recently at an all-day conference that asked some really good questions that I think will ...

Think of fascia as your body's internal webbing.

It is a continuous network of connective tissue that surrounds and supports every muscle, bone, nerve, organ, and blood vessel in your body. If you could remove everything except the fascia, you would still see the shape of the human body.

Fascia provides:

• Structure and support
• Stability and movement

Have you suddenly noticed your shoulder becoming painful and stiff—without any injury? If you're in your 40s or 50s, especially during perimenopause or menopause, you're not alone. An increasing number of healthcare providers are recognizing a connection between frozen shoulder syndrome and the hormonal changes that occur during menopause.

Many women are told it's simply "aging," but hormonal changes may play a role.

You are ...

Meeting Jesus as a young girl, Melinda Knight’s life inspires purpose and lifts others by radiating the power of a life spent in prayer. Whether sharing the gospel in foreign nations, digging wells in Cambodian villages, raising funds to rescue lives sold into slavery, providing school supplies to young people, feeding hundreds every week or setting prayer atmospheres in homes across this land through her music and ministry, ...

Hidden toxins are everyday chemicals in our air, food, water, and products that build up and overload the body's natural filtering systems. They primarily come from common plastics, artificial fragrances, non-stick cookware, and personal care products.

1. The Trap of Synthetic Fragrances

• What they are: Artificial scents found in plug-ins, commercial air fresheners, candles, and perfumes.
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SUMMER STRESS DETOX 

Summer is often portrayed as a season of relaxation, sunshine, vacations, and carefree living. But for many, summer can feel just as busy and stressful as every other season.

There are family obligations, travel plans, social events, caregiving responsibilities, work demands, and the constant pressure to keep up with everyone's needs.

So, let’s talk about something many of us need but rarely prioriti...

TAPPING for Health and more. 

From The Tapping Solution

In this episode, we are bringing you information from The Tapping Solution. We’ve included a link to their website so you can take a deeper dive into the information if something we have shared intrigues you. With that, let’s start tapping!

Tapping combines gentle touch on acupressure points with focused attention on what's bothering you. This sends a calming ...

Visualization is nothing more than the formation of mental visual images 

Visualization is not "manifesting" or wishing things into existence. Rather, it is intentionally focusing the mind on God's truth and the future He is calling us toward. 

"Your conscious mind chooses the destination. Your subconscious mind drives the vehicle. Visualization helps ensure they're traveling in the same direction." 

Visualization...

You Don't Need a New Year to Make a New Start 

Can you believe we're already halfway through the year? June marks the midpoint of the year, and it's the perfect time to pause, reflect, and ask ourselves an important question:

How am I doing with the goals I set for my health and wellness?

Not how I hoped I'd be doing. Not how I planned to be doing.

But honestly—how am I doing right now?

Many pe...

“Today’s episode is a little different. We are not teaching… we are sharing.

Because we believe there are moments in life where God isn’t just working through you—He’s working in you.

And right now… we are in one of those moments.”

Glenda - Where am I Right Now? 

“I’m in a season of building, stretching, and honestly—becoming.

My one word that God gave me for...

Care for Your Soul Survey

On a scale from 0–10 (0 being way out of whack and 10 being you are in perfect health and balance), how healthy and balanced do you feel you are in the following areas?

Spiritually   1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 

Physically   1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10

Financially  1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10

Relationally 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9...

Heart rate variability measures the time intervals between heartbeats — a direct window into how your nervous system balances stress and recovery. Those fluctuations reflect the balance between your sympathetic system (fight or flight) and parasympathetic system (rest and repair).

It reflects how well the autonomic nervous system (which is sympathetic and parasympathetic) manages stress and recovery, serving as a key marker f...

Cleansing, renewal, flow, rest, and stewardship of the body is how God designed the human body systems to function. 

Spiritual cleansing 

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”

Connection: “Just like David asked God to cleanse his heart, our bodies were also designed with systems that cleanse us daily—physically and spiritually.”

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The modern holiday was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held the first Mother's Day service of worship at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia.   Andrew's Methodist Church now holds the International Mother's Day Shrine] Her campaign to make Mother's Day a recognized holiday in the United States began in 1905, the year her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, died. Ann Jarvis had been a peace activist w...