In this episode, Tess Vergara sits down with Brenda Wollenberg, a seasoned expert in natural wellness and holistic nutrition, to delve into the transformative power of understanding our genetic makeup on our overall health and well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- Brenda's business post 2020: Transitioning from in-person to virtual platforms amidst disruptions, Brenda seized the opportunity to integrate her extensive background as a social worker, faith leader, and holistic nutritionist into her latest training: epigenetics. Leveraging gentle and peaceful online marketing strategies, she launched programs like Soul Bloom and Soul Flourish, growing her following despite the restrictions imposed by the pandemic.
- Epigenetics: A Beacon of Hope: Brenda emphasizes the transformative power of epigenetics, empowering individuals to reclaim control over their health and make informed choices that positively influence their well-being. This fusion of science and holistic wellness offers a promising avenue for attaining optimal health and vitality.
- Key Shifts Revealed: This episode is so rich. We talked about the profound shifts that occur with change: shifting from judgment to compassion, shifting outlook from doom to bloom, moving from survival mode to embracing one's destiny and transitioning from egoic to soul power.
- Genetic uniqueness: Brenda champions personalized approaches to helth and wellness that respect individual diversity and requirements. Everyone is NOT meant to be vegetarian or omnivore or paleo or intermittent fasting. Learn to trust yourself and your body and pay attention to what your body is telling you.
About the Guest:
Brenda Wollenberg is a specialist in natural wellness programs with a unique blend of experience as a social worker, co-leader of a faith community, and nutritionist. Over the decades, she has developed proficiency in helping clients understand the science of their genetics and identify patterns of behaviour that might be affecting their gene expression. But it doesn't stop there. Brenda guides them in shifting their habits - food, exercise, stress management, supplements - to support their overall health.
She has had the privilege of being featured on TV and podcasts, her articles have been published in various print media and she is the author of 'Overweight Kids in a Toothpick World' and 'Eat. Sleep. Move. For Your Genetic Body Type'. Brenda knows wellness can be confusing, especially when it's a one-size-fits-all approach. That's why she makes it simple, personal, and doable.
She is deeply aware of how environmental factors, both chemical toxins as well as emotional events such as adverse childhood experiences and stress, can affect gene expression. Her approach is rooted in understanding these complex interactions, making wellness achievable for everyone.
As someone who practices what she believes (both as a proud mama of 5 adult children and nana to a growing gaggle of “grands”), Brenda is not just about helping you be the best version of yourself - she is about helping you understand how to get there.
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