The Well Life Podcast

Episode 28: Women's Health: Menopause

What is Menopause: 

• Menopause is defined as having no menstrual period for one year. The age it starts can vary, but it typically occurs in your late 40s or early 50s. Menopause can cause many changes in your body.
• Menopause symptoms are the result of a decreased production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone in the ovaries. ...

Episode 27 - Mothers Day

Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” (Proverbs 31:28, 29 NLT)  

In 1905, Anna Jarvis, the daughter of Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis successfully introduced the idea for a national holiday recognizing mothers. Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis had followed Howe's campaign and had pursued her own volunteer efforts duri...

Episode 26 - Longevity and Natural Medicine with Dr. Joy

Dr. Joy started with an interest in medicine from a young age. Her father was an orthopedic surgeon and her mother a school psychologist.  Knowing she wanted to be a doctor she studied biology and environmental sciences while finishing a pre-med curriculum at Cornell College. 

Dr. Joy believes in a collaborative approach where she empowers her patients to make informed decisi...

Episode 25: Overcomers Growth Mindset with Bello Dondja

Bello is a Go To Market Strategist and Founder of Ease Digital Studio, Helping CBOs and SMEs Thrive Online.

Experienced Product Manager leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative SaaS products in education, employment, and healthcare sectors. Adept in strategic execution, product lifecycle management, and program development. Deeply dedicated to propelling user exp...

Episode 24 - Transitions

'Teach me how to make good decisions, and give me revelation-light, for I believe in your commands.' Psalms 119:66

Life, whether we like it or not, comes in seasons. Transitions from one season to another can be joyful, stressful, sad, and maybe even scary. We never know what is coming in the new season. I find that there is always an element of feeling lost. 

Transition is all about change. Most people...

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 Association of Yoga ...

Episode 22 - Seasonal Changes

Seasonal allergies, also referred to as hay fever and allergic rhinitis, are much more common than people may realize. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 in 4 American adults and nearly 1 in 5 children have a seasonal allergy.

occurs when an allergen – such as pollen from trees, grass and weeds or mold spores – enters the body. In response, the immune system overre...

Episode 21 - Easter/Lent

Consider the cross. 

• Communion & fasting
• The great exchange

It hardly seems possible, but Lent is here. It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating Christmas. Easter comes very early this year. This year Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine's Day, which last happened in 2018 and will occur again in 2029, making it seem somewhat common....

Episode 20 - Spiritual Disciplines, Part 3 

Sources: Spiritual Disciplines Handbook, The Power of Communion

Holy Communion: Most don’t realize that this is a practice that we can and should do often. Jesus says, “Do this in remembrance of me.” 

'As they ate, Jesus took the bread and blessed it and broke it and gave it to his disciples. He said to them, “This is my body. Eat it.” Then taking the cup of wine and giving praises to t...

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

1. Plan: To optimize your budget-friendly grocery list, decide which meals you want to cook for the week.
2. Avoid impulse purchases and stick to your list at the store. 
3. Consider meatless meals. Plant-based proteins are highly nutritious and generally more affordable than meats and fish. If you still crave meat, in...

Spiritual Disciplines, Part 2

- Bible Reading/Bible study:

The Bible is Divine Revelation. God’s own Word to us. It reveals who He is, who we are and why we are here. Bible Study involves engaging our minds and focusing our attention on Scripture in an attempt to understand and apply truth to every part of our lives

• What speaks to my heart - then draw a heart next to it
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