#153 - When the Pursuit of Wellness Becomes A Source of Stress

Wellness should not feel like a second job, yet so many of us are living like full time interns for our own health. We’ve got wearables to charge, metrics to chase, protocols to maintain, supplements to restock, and a constant stream of “must do” advice. The result is often the exact state we’re trying to escape: stress, overwhelm, and a low grade feeling that we’re falling behind.We get real about how the pursuit of health can become performative, especially when you stack trend after trend onto an already packed schedule. We talk through the signs your nervous system is stuck in vigilance, like feeling wired but not energized, struggling to truly relax, relying on caffeine to get through the day, and feeling like you have to be “on” all the time. We also dig into why some wearables, especially sleep trackers, can create anxiety and even make you feel worse through suggestion, and why reconnecting to internal cues can be more trustworthy than a score.From camping resets and getting back to nature, to setting boundaries with social media and information overload, we come back to what actually works for long term well being: mastering the basics. Think stress management, morning light and evening wind down rhythms, consistent movement, strength training, whole foods, and leaving room for joy and connection. If your routine feels impossible to maintain, we offer a simpler path that still delivers results. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs less pressure, and leave a review with the one wellness “extra” you’re ready to let go of.Follow Well With Michelle on Apple, Spotify or where ever you listen to podcasts!Shoot me an email [email protected]. I would love to hear your questions, answer questions for 1:1 coaching or a quick hello from who's listening to the pod <3 Enjoying the pod? Leave a quick review — it helps more millennial women find us!