Nourish Me: Integrated Wellness Conversations
by JoAnne Pavin
Hosted by JoAnne Pavin, an integrative wellness practitioner, speaker, author, and founder of JP Integrated Wellness, The Nourish Me Podcast is rooted in over 30 years of experience helping individuals and organizations reconnect to what truly sustains energy, health, and performance.JoAnne’s work bridges science, movement, nutrition, mindfulness, and the deeper rhythms of daily life—bringing a grounded, real-world approach to modern wellness. Her background spans sports nutrition, yoga, Ayurveda, bodywork, and stress management, along with decades of coaching individuals, executive teams, and corporate organizations.Through her work—and her podcast—JoAnne invites you to move beyond quick fixes and surface-level solutions, and instead explore a more sustainable, human-centered approach to well-being.Her philosophy is simple:We don’t need to be fed more information—We need to be nourished.
Episodes
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EP 42: When Success Costs You Yourself: Beyond Burnout with Dr. Laura Schwindt
What happens when the life you’ve worked so hard to build no longer feels like your own? You’re doing it all, but losing yourself. In this episode of Nourish Me, JoAnne Pavin sits down with her friend and fellow Heroic Performance Coach, Dr. Laura Schwindt, for an honest conversation about…
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EP 041 LETTING GO: The Surprisingly Deep Wisdom of No. 2 with Angela Jamieson
In this episode of Nourish Me, JoAnne sits down with author, engineer, publisher, and creator Angela Jamieson to talk about her hilariously insightful book, Using Number Two to Get to Number One: The Shockingly Insightful Full-of-Crap Self-Help Book. And yes—they talk about poop. A lot. Angela is...
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EP 040 LET YOUR SOUL BLOOM: Finding Healing in the Flower Fields with Stephanie Khoury
Can flowers heal us? Can nature help us rediscover who we really are? In this inspiring episode of Nourish Me, JoAnne Pavin visits Peaceful Petals Flower Farm in Marengo, Illinois, to spend the day with founder Stephanie Khoury, who courageously left a successful corporate marketing career to...
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039 The Human Advantage: What AI Can Never Replace (Live from Innovation Women’s 11th Anniversary Celebration)
In this special live episode of Nourish Me, I’m sharing my presentation from the Innovation Women’s 11th Anniversary Celebration. As AI continues to transform the way we work and live, how do we cultivate the qualities that make us uniquely human? In this brief talk, I explore The Human...
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EP 038 A Summer of Connection: 🎉 Celebrating 3 Years of Nourish Me & 3 Ways to Improve Mental Health, Energy & Well-Being
This June marks a special milestone—the third anniversary of the Nourish Me Podcast! 🎉 What began as a simple mission to inspire people to get off their screens, reconnect with nature, and cultivate deeper relationships has grown into a global community of listeners in more than 40 countries....
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037 Financial Wellness: Rethinking Your Relationship with Money (The Human Side of Money) | Linda Grizely
As we close out April—both Stress Awareness Month and Financial Literacy Month—this episode brings together the powerful connection between money, stress, and overall well-being. In this conversation, I’m joined by Linda Grizely, CFP®, financial wellness speaker, personal finance educator, and…
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EP 036 The Flow Habit with Laurie Smith: Reclaiming Your Spark in a Distracted World
What if the answer to stress, burnout, and constant distraction isn’t doing more—but learning how to come back into flow? In this episode, I sit down with Laurie Smith, author of The Flow Habit, to explore how we reconnect with our natural state of presence, creativity, and ease—even in a world...
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EP 035 Awakening, Meditation, and Intuition: Coming Back to Yourself with Bonnie Piesse
In this episode of the Nourish Me Podcast I’m joined by Bonnie Piesse a soul alignment and manifestation coach, singer-songwriter and actress - best known for her role as Aunt Beru in the Star Wars series. Bonnie is the host of Your Quantum Life podcast, and is also known as one of the NXIVM...
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EP 034 Beauty in Balance: Beyond the Chair with Kelly Stobart
In this episode, JoAnne is joined by her lifelong friend, Kelly Stobart—an incredibly talented stylist, educator, and creative force in the beauty industry with over 35 years of experience. Kelly’s journey has taken her from some of Chicago’s most prestigious salons to international training with...
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EP 033 Stop Struggling, Start Thriving: Build Health Habits That Lasts with Michele Piedmonte
In this episode of the Nourish Me podcast, JoAnne Pavin sits down with Michele Piedmonte, Certified Health and Nutrition Coach and founder of JerseyRooted Health Coaching. Michele shares her journey from a conventional corporate life and party-driven city lifestyle to becoming a mom, navigating...
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EP 032 Letting Go of 70 Pounds: A Nurse’s Personal Transformation and the Truth About GLP-1 Medications with Melanie Bassel
Nurse and mom of three, Melanie Bassel shares the powerful story behind her 70-pound health transformation. In this episode, we explore the science, stigma, and real-life experience behind GLP-1 medications—and what it truly takes to rebuild health from the inside out. Melanie shares her personal...
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The Courage to Change: Women, Health & Reinvention (National Nutrition Month Series)
March is National Nutrition Month and Women’s History Month, and this month on the Nourish Me Podcast we’re exploring one powerful theme: the courage to change. In this solo episode, JoAnne introduces a special March mini-series featuring conversations with women who have had the courage to...
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EP 030 Year of the Horse: The Courage to Shed Your Fake ID
In this episode JoAnne shares a raw turning point — shedding her “fake ID” and stepping fully into her true voice after nearly three years of podcasting. In this Year of the Horse episode, she explores why courage is the missing link between setting goals and living them, why this time of year…
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EP 029 Beyond Resolutions: Your New Year Activation with Suzanne Madden Human Performance Coach
It’s the NEW YEAR! Time to clear the mental clutter, reset your energy, and intentionally step into what’s next. In this episode, Suzanne and JoAnne dive deep into what it really takes to activate goals—not just set them. From human performance coaching and identity-based habits to…
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EP 028 Rooted in Wellness: Meredith Vieceli’s Journey from Burnout to Holistic Health Leader
In this episode, JoAnne welcomes Meredith Vieceli—Certified Holistic Health Coach, mom of two boys, entrepreneur, and athlete, for a powerful conversation on midlife wellness, hormonal clarity, and the simple habits that truly move the needle. For over 15 years, Meredith has helped women build...
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Ep 027 Slowing Down the Thanksgiving Meal: Your Guide to Wellness and Presence This Holiday Season
In this Thanksgiving-week episode, JoAnne Pavin shares a grounded, soulful strategy for navigating the holidays with more ease, presence, and nourishment. Drawing on her integrative wellness background and seven years of teaching The Meal, she offers practical tools to transform holiday eating,...
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EP 026 My Big Summer Pause: A Journey Back to Energy & Clarity
After two years of nonstop events, podcasting and running her business, JoAnne Pavin hit a much needed pause — facing burnout and stress adaptation syndrome, where the body runs on stress hormones and forgets how to rest. In this deeply personal relaunch episode, JoAnne shares how she used her 4M...
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EP 25 The Warmth of Wellness: Sauna Culture and Contrast Therapy with Gloria Nash
In this Podcast episode JoAnne Pavin interviews Gloria Nash, founder of Homestead Saunas, who shares her journey from wellness enthusiast to sauna expert. JoAnne highlights her passion for thermal therapy and its health benefits. Recorded inside a sauna, Gloria discusses the transformative…
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EP 24 From Pain to Power: How Sharon Waldecki Reclaimed Health with Whole Foods and Clean Eating
Join me in the empowering Pain to Power episode where we unravel the powerful story of Sharon Waldecki—a retiree turned passionate health researcher. In this enlightening podcast, Sharon shares her compelling journey from being nearly wheelchair-bound due to polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) to…
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EP 23 Reset & Thrive: A Holistic Clean Eating Overview with JoAnne Pavin
Join JoAnne Pavin in the Reset & Thrive: Holistic Clean Eating Overview" as she guides you through the transformative "Clean Eating Challenge." Discover the essential principles of clean eating, especially important after holiday indulgences, and learn the art of eliminating processed foods for a...
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EP 22 Transformative Travels with Kaleigh McAndrews: Global Exploration of Culture, Consciousness, and Wellness with Kook’s Wild Ride
Join JoAnne Pavin in this inspiring episode as she dives into the adventurous world of Kaleigh McAndrews, the founder of Kooks Wild Ride international travel company. She highlights how stepping outside of our comfort zones and embracing diverse cultures can lead to personal growth and...
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EP 021 From Fast Food to Functional Medicine: Insights on a Nourished Life with Elyse Wagner
In this episode, JoAnne Pavin interviews Elyse Wagner, a wellness entrepreneur and international holistic wellbeing educator. JoAnne delves into Elyse’s journey from personal health struggles to founding the Nourished Life Academy and Nourished Business Academy. They explore topics such as the...
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EP O20 The Intricate Ties Between Oral Health and Wellness: Insights from Dentist, Author and Public Health Advocate Jessica Lederhausen
Join JoAnne Pavin for an enlightening episode featuring Jessica Lederhausen, a trailblazer whose diverse journey spans from Sweden to America, intertwining dentistry, public health, and professional golf. In this discussion, Jessica, a dentist, author and health educator, shares insights from her...
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EP 019 From Overwhelmed to Present: Executive Coach Alex Nabavian on Working Motherhood
In the latest episode of the podcast, JoAnne interviews Alex Nabavian, an executive coach specializing in transforming the experiences of working mothers, discusses her background and professional journey, which includes her transition from an elite golfer to roles in corporate HR and leadership...
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018 Healing Through Sound: Lori Lea’s Path from Corporate Burnout to Holistic Harmony
In the podcast episode, JoAnne Pavin welcomes Lori Lea who shares her transformative journey from a high-stress corporate job to embracing holistic health after attending a life-changing retreat in 2019. As she discusses her personal healing during the COVID-19 lockdown, Lori details her...
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017 An Integrative Healing Journey with J India: Navigating IBD, CIRS, and Mold Toxicity
In this podcast interview, JoAnne Pavin dives deep into J India's transformative journey through the challenges of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), mold toxicity, and emotional trauma. 🎙️ Introduction to Jay India and IBD J India, the host of the #1 IBD podcast on Apple and Spotify, shares how...
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016 Balancing Leadership, Wellbeing, and Motherhood: Insights from HR Leader Jody Catanese
June is National Employee Wellbeing month and in this episode JoAnne Pavin shares an insightful conversation with Jody Catanese, the head of talent acquisition at Grainger. With over two decades of experience as a Human Resource leader, a Certified Professional Coach, a mom, wife, and athlete…
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EP 15 Balancing Ambition: Navigating Entrepreneurship, Wellness, and Social Media Strategy with Katie Brinkley
In this episode JoAnne Pavin delves into Katie Brinkley's journey as a social media strategist, highlighting the importance of: time management, balancing entrepreneurship with mental health, managing overwhelm, maintaining physical and mental well-being We learn about her book 'The Social Shift'...
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EP 14 Verity Price: World Champion of Public Speaking Discusses Balancing Motherhood, Global Business, and Mental Health
Join us as we explore managing entrepreneurship, mental health, and motherhood in this very special episode with global speaker Verity Price, the 2021 world champion of public speaking. Verity shares her incredible journey and experience balancing work, motherhood, self-care, and navigating…
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EP 13 Conquering Stress and Building Resilience with Dr. Susie Castellanos Hansley, The Stress Less Coach
April is Stress Awareness Month! In this episode, JoAnne Pavin sits down with Dr. Susie Castellanos Hansley, PhD, the Stress Less Coach, as she shares her journey of conquering stress, burnout, and trauma. Susie emphasizes the importance of understanding triggers and primal instincts while...
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EP 12 Unleashing Your Unconscious Brilliance: A Journey of Transition, Belonging, and Empowerment with Janet Nambi
This marks the third of a series of four amazing interviews for International Women’s Month. In this podcast episode, Janet Nambi shares her inspiring journey of transition, self-discovery, and success with JoAnne Pavin. She describes her journey from Uganda to the UK and her roles as a...
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EP 11 Engineering Yourself with Transformational Coach Angela Jamieson: Insights on Personal Growth, Resilience and Success
In the second interview of International Women’s Month, JoAnne explores the inspiring story of Angela Jamieson, a multi-talented Canadian woman who has worked as an engineer, consultant, and transformational coach. After a global career as a petroleum engineer, Angela returned to Canada to raise...
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EP 10 Unveiling the Power of Authentic Voice: A Healing Journey with Barbara Gasior
In this podcast interview JoAnne Pavin and Barbara Gasior discuss Barbara’s journey of finding her authentic voice, overcoming childhood trauma, and her interest in exploring spiritual realms. Barbara emphasizes the significance of healing trauma through various modalities including Reiki, Access...
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EP 9 Cultivating SPACE- Nourish Creativity and Productivity in 2024 by Allowing and Nurturing Space
Welcome to the first episode of 2024's Nourish Me Podcast - a rejuvenating exploration of the concept of creating 'SPACE' for optimal health, creativity and productivity. Join JoAnne Pavin certified Wellness Practitioner and Health and Human Performance coach as she discusses the importance of...
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EP 8 The Power of Leading with Your Purpose with Leadership Coach Rayne Martin
In this episode, JoAnne Pavin joins guest Rayne Martin, founder and CEO of leadership support company, “It’s the Impact." The company specializes in helping leaders find their purpose and make a positive impact in the world. Rayne believes that having clarity about one's purpose is essential for...
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EP 7 Exploring Equine Gestalt Therapy: Linda Bruce Shares Her Love for Horses and Wholeness-Based Healing
In this episode JoAnne Pavin interviews Linda Bruce, a remarkable Equine Gestalt practitioner who uses her deep love for horses to help people heal and grow. In her sessions, she employs Gestalt therapy, which focuses on recognizing and embracing our wholeness and helps clients move through...
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EP 6 The Benefits of Seasonal Eating and Cleansing for Fall with JoAnne Pavin, CWP
In this solo episode of The Nourish Me podcast, Certified Integrative Wellness Practitioner JoAnne Pavin introduces the benefits of seasonal eating and gentle fall cleansing. You can download the workbook that goes with the episode here: https://www.nourishmepodcast.com/seasonal-eating-for-fall/...
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EP 5 An Overview of Ayurveda with Swati Mhaske, Doctor of Ayurveda: Integrating Ayurveda into Modern Medicine
In this podcast episode, JoAnne Pavin discusses Ayurveda with Swati Mhaske, a doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine who specializes in digestive ailments, autoimmune system disorders, and hormonal imbalances in women. Swati explains the importance of addressing the root cause of health issues rather than...
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EP 4 WILDFIRE: Author Nicole Sallak Anderson shares insight on how to heal after losing everything during a 2020 wildfire in Northern California
JoAnne Pavin welcomes Nicole Sallak Anderson, a novelist and author of "Wildfire: Losing Everything, Gaining the World" to the podcast where they discuss the book’s importance in light of the recent Maui fires and during the age of natural disasters. Nicole reflects on her experience during the...
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EP 3 Creating and Cultivating More Joy with Author Cindi Cohn and Certified Wellness Practitioner JoAnne Pavin
JoAnne welcomes the Queen of Joy, Cindi Cohn is the author of the bestseller More Joy and a motivational speaker, and founder of the MJC (More Joy Community) to the Nourish Me podcast. After facing her own struggles with her mental health, Cindi climbed her way out and found joy along the way.…
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Planting Seeds: A Physical and Mental Look at Gardening and How it Relates to Education and Life
JoAnne Pavin and guest Rebecca Woolley, master gardener and Redeeming Roots founder, to discuss their deep roots and love for gardening, both physically and mentally. They touch on Becky's journey into gardening, her work with Southern Californian School gardens, and the importance of balance in...
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Nourish Yourself with Breathing Breaks | Why You Should Join JoAnne Pavin on the Nourish Me Journey
Welcome to the first episode of The Nourish Me Podcast. Today, JoAnne Pavin, CWP, LMT, RYT shares what you can expect and how you’ll be nourished from the podcast journey together. She welcomes you with an overview of deep breathing, shares a brief summary of her background in integrated wellness...
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Nourish Me Podcast Trailer- an Integrated Wellness Experience
Are you tired of digital distractions? Are you looking to nourish your life away from the digital matrix? Join JoAnne Pavin, certified Integrated Wellness practitioner, coach, and author of The Meal magazine as she guides you towards a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle. Tune in weekly for...
About this show
Hosted by JoAnne Pavin, an integrative wellness practitioner, speaker, author, and founder of JP Integrated Wellness, The Nourish Me Podcast is rooted in over 30 years of experience helping individuals and organizations reconnect to what truly sustains energy, health, and performance.JoAnne’s work bridges science, movement, nutrition, mindfulness, and the deeper rhythms of daily life—bringing a grounded, real-world approach to modern wellness. Her background spans sports nutrition, yoga, Ayurveda, bodywork, and stress management, along with decades of coaching individuals, executive teams, and corporate organizations.Through her work—and her podcast—JoAnne invites you to move beyond quick fixes and surface-level solutions, and instead explore a more sustainable, human-centered approach to well-being.Her philosophy is simple:We don’t need to be fed more information—We need to be nourished.
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