Wellness For The Win Podcast
The Wellness For The Win Podcast is hosted by Shanna Hutcheson, a Registered Dietitian and boy mama of 2, who is passionate about helping women improve their overall wellbeing and learn how to feel their best, even in the busyness of motherhood. We will talk about all things health and wellness in a way that feels realistic & approachable, finding balance as moms (including medical mamas), marriage & relationships, female entrepreneurship and so much more. Tune in to hear vulnerable, relatable and interesting conversations with Shanna and other likeminded individuals on a mission to empower others to be well, physically & mentally, and find the glimmers in life every single day.
Episodes
Today's conversation with Bianca is a really honest & vulnerable one -- she shares her journey taking a GLP-1; why she started, benefits she's noticed, what changed her outlook and them, and so much more. I hope you'll find this perspective to be helpful. Health is not one size fits all and it's so important to work with a provider and figure out what's best for YOU long-term.
*This is not medical advice...
We're back with my friend @biancamillerwrites this week & today is just a little yap session. Random Q&A mostly on marriage, relationships and things we struggle with in our own marriages, how to prioritize friendships even as busy moms in their 30s, how we both struggle with comparison and how we deal with it, influencer culture and so much more.
I hope you enjoy! Stay tuned for part 3 next week.
PS: don't listen with little ears around, oops ; )
I'm so excited to have my AUTHOR bestie and neighbor back on the podcast! We had so much fun chatting about all things writing -- diving in full-time as an author, her creative process, behind-the-scenes of the book world, some deets on her upcoming THIRD novel plus a sneak peek at what's next for her.
I hope you enjoy this conversation! Stay tuned for part 2 next we...
I spontaneously decided to interview Rhett and ask him some questions about being a 5-year-old. What he enjoys doing, his favorite foods, what he loves about our family, and more randomness.
It's so cute :) I hope you enjoy his sweet little voice and unpredictable answers, lol.
AFFILIATE LINKS:
This is part 2 of my conversation with my mama! Last week we talked all about her life pre-marriage & kids, becoming a mom, young motherhood, becoming a grandma and some other fun questions.
Today we are focusing on some fun questions about me -- her daughter -- as well as a lot of questions we received about Levi and what it has been like for her to adjust to being a special needs grandma + the journey we've been on these ...
I had the honor of sitting down with MY sweet mama (Rhett & Levi's "nana") for such a fun conversation. I will love being able to listen back to this someday!
I collected lots of questions that my community wanted to know, such as:
- Her story -- where she's from, her singing background, life in a BAND, how she met my dad, and more
- Becoming a mom to 2 kids -- what matters and what doesn't, in hindsight
- ...
HI, WELCOME BACK : ) I missed you! coming back to the show with a solo episode today!
What you'll hear in today's episode;
Rounding up all of my favorites from the past year:
- Favorite books & audiobooks
- Favorite shows
- Favorite coffee order
- Favorite wellness finds
- Favorite new follows
- Favorite artists
- And more randomness : )
Thank you so much for listening!
Are you a fan of the show? Share it with someone else who ...
Today is a solo episode about the decision to grow your family -- or not. I was recently cleaning out the boys' closets and posted a question box on my stories asking people if they felt sad putting away old clothes, knowing you are done having kids, OR if you're conflicted about what to do. The response was overwhelming. I heard from SO many of you that you also struggled with the decision to be done (and I know for many...
Solo pod today all about healthy snacking! This is something I often got questions about from clients when working as a dietitian.
Questions I addressed:
- How many snacks a day should I be eating?
- What should snacks consist of?
- What are some examples of healthy snacks?
- What can I snack on all day long without gaining weight?
- Does snacking lead to weight gain?
- AND SO MUCH MORE!
I hope you will find this short-ish episode helpf...
Today is a quick-ish solo episode!
I'm looking back on my 2024 ins & outs -- what to keep & what to ditch, plus my 2025 word of the year, what I'm looking forward to, and other reflections!
Plus 4 years of motherhood, and other randomness! ENJOY!
AFFILIATE LINKS:
- Clean Simple Eats code: WELLNESSFORTHEWIN - shop here
- Expecting & Empowered workout app: code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN
Today is a solo episode! Per usual -- all over the place. Just answering a bunch of random Q&A I've gotten recently!
What I covered:
- Big boy bed transition with Rhett -- how it started & how it's going
- Holiday appetizer ideas -- (easy cinnamon rolls, apps, pumpkin crescent rolls) -- head to wellnessforthewin.com for recipes!
- toddler discipline -- how we approach it
- places that have larger adaptive o...
This episode with the licensed therapists from The Counseling Co. is all about the "happiness trap" -- AKA, how our beliefs around happiness can get in the way of our expectations and also… the difference between fulfillment and happiness. Are YOU truly happy in your life? Does being content mean you've "settled"?
This is a loaded topic that applies to all of us! I hope you find value in this con...
So excited to have my good friend, neighbor and PUBLISHED AUTHOR Bianca Miller on the pod today! This one is slightly chaotic -- enjoy ; )
What we covered:
- How and why she decided to step away from teaching & her career journey that led her to becoming a full-time author
- How long were you planning / writing Diving In (your debut novel) before it was officially published?
- The first draft of a book vs. the finished pro...
I'm SO excited to have Kellie Bullard-Kelley BACK on the podcast today for part 2! She was on waaaaay back on episode 6 of the podcast, so today is a little life update several years later.
We talk about life after losing her husband at age 26, dating and remarrying as a young widow, how she navigated her grief then and now, tips for dealing with grief or supporting loved ones through it, leaning on faith, and more.
...
Solo episode today!
What I covered:
- NAPA – Levi’s therapy intensive in Colorado – recap
- Goals now that we’re home
Random Q&A:
- Do we need to avoid gluten and dairy?
- Basic tips for someone looking to start eating healthier
- What I’m doing to lower my cholesterol
- C-section scar – how has it healed almost 17 months postpartum?
- Dream podcast guests I’d love to have on
- How do you take care of yourself as a...
In today’s episode, I sat down with therapists Kelsey & Tara from the Counseling Co. (women’s mental health practice located in the Kansas City area) to take a deep dive into the therapy process.
What you can expect in this episode:
- How to find a therapist that is right for you
- Different types of therapy: talk therapy vs. EMDR, etc.
- What does a therapy session look like? How do you get started, how does it end, etc.
- Do you u...
Today is a solo episode! What you can expect when you listen:
- Sharing some thoughts on health and wellness goals & habits – why motivation isn’t enough & what you need instead
- We’ll talk about the WHY behind your food + exercise choices, and other things that impact your overall wellness
- Discuss short-term and long-term benefits of movement + healthy eating
- One of my personal health goals I’m currently focusing on
- Can in...
This solo episode includes lots of random Q&A that you guys submitted on IG! I'm addressing some things like:
- Motherhood -- my favorite parts
- Do I get hateful comments or DMs on IG?
- Has honesty about the challenges of motherhood on IG gone too far?
- C-section recovery
- Navigating grief after a miscarriage -- tips
- Easy meal inspiration
- Can intuitive eating and weight loss go together?
- Recent purchases I'm loving
- And mo...
This conversation is all about gestational diabetes with a Registered Dietitian who specializes in the condition -- Leslee Flannery, RD.
Listen in to hear:
- What is gestational diabetes?
- What causes gestational diabetes / risk factors
- How can we prevent gestational diabetes
- Rate of type 2 diabetes AFTER gestational diabetes
- Risks of gestational diabetes to mom and baby
- Do you have to be induced early if you have GDM?
- Be...
Please enjoy this random, unplanned and all over the place solo episode // also featuring my special guest, mister Rhett. ; )
Affiliate Links I Mentioned:
- Outdoor swing
- Water table
- Water pump for water table
- Toddler boy's sweat shorts
- Burt's Bees Baby Powder
If you have any segment ideas or requests, shoot me a DM on IG!
Please screenshot & share this episode in your stories or send the link ...
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