The Well Life Podcast

National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month is observed in the United States every February. Its primary goal is to raise awareness about cancer prevention and encourage individuals to take proactive steps to reduce their risk of developing cancer.

 

The federal government estimated that about 2 million Americans were diagnosed with cancer (other than non-melanoma skin cancer) in 2025, and that more than 618,000 individuals died fro...

Lent is a season observed by many traditions with fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. It’s a rhythm that invites us into a slower pace, a kind of deliberate uncluttering of our lives. Surrender, in this context, isn’t giving up hope or giving in to pain—it’s choosing to release control of things that aren’t serving our deepest good so we can attend to what loves us and what we love in return.

 

The rhythm of 40 days: 

 

The number 40 ...

Saturday is Valentine's Day! Whether you celebrate it or not, we want to talk about our heart posture. First, some history: 

It is around 265A.D. and the Roman Emperor Claudius has made it a law that young men are not to marry. He believes that they will fight with more abandon in war if they don’t have a wife and family to worry about. This results in a culture that becomes more and more vile. Polygamy runs rampant. What is a youn...

Gluteal tendinopathy is a type of tendon disorder in the hip and buttocks area. The disorder causes the tendon tissue to break down or deteriorate. Gluteal tendinopathy is a common cause of hip pain, especially in older women. 

 

Women who are over 40, especially those who have completed menopause, are more prone to hip pain and gluteal tendinopathy

 

declining estrogen, which affects cartilage, lubrication, and inflammation, leadi...

We are at the end of the first month of the New Year, and many of us have asked the familiar questions:

What goals should I set? What do I want to accomplish? What needs to change?

But today, we want to invite you to pause and consider a different question—one that is far more powerful:

Who am I becoming?

Because the truth is this –  Your life does not move in the direction of your goals.  It moves in the direction of the perso...

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day we pause not only to remember a great man, but to reflect on a life well lived.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is often remembered for his speeches, his leadership, and his dream. But what sustained that dream was not a moment—it was a disciplined life, anchored in faith, purpose, and moral conviction.

Today, we’re not revisiting history alone.  We’re asking a deeper question:

What life habits...

I believe the power of fasting as it relates to prayer is the spiritual atomic bomb that our Lord has given us to destroy the strongholds of evil and usher in a great revival and spiritual harvest around the world. —BILL BRIGHT

'When this vision came to me, I, Daniel, had been in mourning for three whole weeks. All that time I had eaten no rich food. No meat or wine crossed my lips, and I used no fragrant lotions until those three ...

Welcome to 2026!!! Last episode we talked about taking time for your year end review. With that process being done, or started, here are some thoughts on setting goals, big dreams and vision for your future! 

Goal- give life direction and some form of purpose 

REVIEW: Last week we gave you some questions to ask yourself as you review your year: 

1. What was the biggest milestone or accomplishment this...

End of Year review

Don’t let 2026 look just like 2025 

Get out of your comfort zone. 

 

Good Questions to ask:  

1. What was the biggest milestone or accomplishment this year?
2. What challenge did you overcome this year?
3. What goal did you have that you didn’t reach?
4. Is your business/ministry where you hoped it would b...

Because Christmas isn’t just a holiday. It’s a reminder of the greatest gift the world has ever received.  Christ — God’s Ultimate Gift

At Christmas, we remember that God gave us His Son — freely, lovingly, sacrificially. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave…”

That one verse tells the whole story.  Love gives.  And God is the perfect model of giving.

He didn’t give out of obligation. He didn’t give because we e...

The liver is an essential organ that plays more than 500 documented roles in maintaining physiological balance. Roughly 4.5 million adults have been diagnosed with liver disease. 

The liver is responsible for metabolic regulation, biochemical detoxification, bile production, hormone clearance, cholesterol management, nutrient storage, and immune modulation. It processes virtually everything we ingest, inhale, absorb, or metabolize....

Advent has begun (November 30)… Tis the Season

 

Spiritual: prepare our hearts

Physical: Go out and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season (light shows, plays, movies, etc.)

 

For 400 years it seemed as if God went silent. No new prophets on the scene, no signs and wonders. Simply silence. Hanging on to the prophecies of old that told of a savior to come, the people prayed and watched for a sign. Any sign of this king that would...

The Traveler’s Gift 

The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews is a powerful, motivational book that blends storytelling with life principles. It follows David Ponder, a man at a low point in his life, who supernaturally travels through time and meets seven historical figures. Each person gives him a “decision” — a timeless lesson for success and personal growth.

Here’s a breakdown of the seven key lessons (The Seven Decisions) and what ...

Harvest Time 

 

Harvest - Mentioned 204 times in Scripture

Harvest begins with a seed…And the seed that fell on good soil represents those who hear and accept God’s word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!”

 

Physical:  Seasonal Fall Foods: 

• Pumpkin, Apples, Cranberries, Beets, Kale, Winter Squash, Root vegetables. Figs, Pears

 

Spiritu...

ABSOLUTE SURRENDER

And now, I desire by God’s grace to give to you this message—that your God in heaven answers the prayers which you have offered for blessing on yourselves and for blessing on those around you by this one demand: Are you willing to surrender yourselves absolutely into His hands? What is our answer to be? God knows there are hundreds of hearts who have said it, and there are hundreds more who long to say it but har...

How to Support and Strengthen Your Immune System

 

What is the Immune system? 

“The immune system is one of the most complex and fascinating systems in the human body. It’s our natural defense network — designed to identify, neutralize, and eliminate pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, as well as abnormal or damaged cells.

Structurally, it’s made up of two main components: the innate and the adaptive immune s...

Happy November. November often sneaks up on us. Suddenly, the year is winding down, the calendar fills up, and before we know it — Thanksgiving is here. But what if this November, we slow down, refocus, and enter the season with a heart of gratitude, peace, and purpose?

1. Start with Reflection, what am I thankful for? 2. Self-Care 3. Cultivate a Spirit of Gratitude 4. Prepare Your Home and Heart for Connection 5. Reflect on Spirit...

“The holidays are meant to be a season of joy — but for many, they become a season of stress, overindulgence, and exhaustion. Today, we’re talking about how to prepare your heart, home, and health so you can truly enjoy this season — body, mind, and spirit.”

 

In our previous episodes, we talked about depression (101) and stress (102). If you missed either episode, we encourage you to take a listen bc many people experience stress ...

Chronic stress is often referred to as a "silent killer" because its long-term, damaging effects can accumulate without obvious, immediate symptoms. The physical toll of unmanaged stress can significantly increase the risk of serious health conditions and even lead to premature death. 

Here is how chronic stress can be a silent killer:

• Gradual and hidden damage. Unlike sudden illnesses, the effects...