PODCAST · health
Real Wellness
by Sheri Traxler
You want to transform your life, to take care of your body, to strengthen your mind. And you want to do it in a way that fits your real lifestyle. You need Real Wellness. I’m your host, Sheri Traxler, a Transformation Mentor, National Speaker, and Author. I’ve been a cable TV Fitness Trainer and in Ms. Fitness and Shape magazines. As a Certified Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, with my master’s in Health Promotion – and lessons from my own struggles, I help people just like you create a wellness lifestyle they enjoy. Each week I’ll show you the strategies and principles to make peace with food, fit fitness into your busy lifestyle, and unlock your capacity to be, do, and have all you want. Reach out with your questions and topic requests - [email protected] For more resources, head to my website here. <p style='color:gre
Episodes
-
Training for a Hike: The Part Most People Skip
You can walk 4 miles at the gym with no problem. So a weekend hike should be easy, right? Not quite. Most people train for the climb. But the trouble usually happens on the way down. In this episode, you’ll discover: Whether you really need more stamina for a 4–8 mile day hike, or if your walking...
-
Staying Energized on the Road: The Business Travel Checklist, Part 2
Your high-energy routine doesn't have to look the same when you're on the road for work. It just can't disappear. Whether it's one conference or a full season of travel, here's how to keep your energy steady from the moment you leave until you're back home. In this episode, you'll learn: The...
-
The Business Travel Checklist That Protects Your Energy
Heading into a busy season of conferences, sales meetings, or client visits? The right prep means you arrive energized, not drained. This isn't a list of chargers and passports, though, yes, you need those ;-). It's a checklist for how to increase your energy and lower your travel stress. In this...
-
Tired After 40? A Longevity Doctor's 5 Supplements Worth Taking
Your energy dips after 40, so now your supplement shelf is full of guesses. Aging actually starts at 35. Here's where to start. In this episode, you'll discover: Why the energy dip in your 40s means it's time to act now, not someday The PANACEA: 5 basic supplements for healthy adults over 40, and...
-
The 7 Nutrients Your Brain Needs to Keep Up With Your Life
Brain fog, low focus, trouble concentrating ... most of the time, it's not a mystery. It's what's on your plate. In this episode, you'll learn: The 3 goals your brain needs from nutrition: less inflammation, more antioxidant protection, and the building blocks for neurotransmitters The 4…
more -
Turn Off Inflammation - Turn On Energy - Your Real Turmeric Guide
Ever feel foggy, tired, or achy and just chalk it up to getting older? It might not be aging. It might be chronic inflammation behind the scenes, running the show. In addition to the powerful things you'll learn about turmeric (check those out below), you'll learn HOW to THINK about supplements....
-
Stop Guessing: How to Actually Choose the Right Supplements
Ever felt exhausted or wanted to boost your brain power, so you headed down the supplement aisle. Then you got overwhelmed with all of the claims on all of the bottles. Maybe you found one that had all the right ingredients... and it still did nothing? I've been there. In this episode, you'll…
more -
How Personality Predicts If a Habit Will Stick
Ever start a new habit with the best intentions, only to watch it fizzle out in two weeks? The problem might not be discipline. It might be that you're trying to build the habit the wrong way for your wiring. In this episode, you'll hear from certified executive coach Kristi Hope, who specializes...
-
Why Delegating Feels Like Failure (And Why It's Burning You Out)
You tell yourself you should be able to do it all. The career, the household, the kids' schedules, the follow-up emails nobody else can send "right." So you keep carrying it. And it's quietly draining the energy you need for everything else. In this episode, you'll hear from a friend, Grace...
-
Why Your Habits Keep Failing (It's Not Discipline)
Ever stood right at the edge of a habit you meant to restart. And just... didn't? Good news: August and September - these are your second January. School's back, vacations are over, and it's time to get back into the routines you wanted this year. In this episode, you'll discover: Why nearly half...
-
The Rest Paradox - Why Time Off Doesn't Always Fix Burnout
You don't need another vacation — you need the one ingredient most rest is missing. If rest alone hasn't been working for you, you're not doing it wrong. You're just missing one piece. It's the same piece you can use every day. In fact, imagine walking away from a workday feeling more energized -...
-
Why You Feel Overwhelmed (It's Not Your Workload)
Feeling overwhelmed isn't a time management problem — it's an energy management problem. Most of what drains you isn't your workload. It's your mind running on autopilot to the past or the future, instead of where you actually are. In this episode, you'll learn: Why overwhelm often has nothing to...
-
The Hidden Reason Summer Workouts Drain Your Energy
Summer workouts suddenly feel harder—but it may have less to do with your fitness than you think. The real reason might surprise you. In this episode, you'll learn why heat changes the way your body responds to exercise, why your performance may decline before your fitness does, and how to adjust...
-
Is Cold Water Good for You? 3 Benefits, 3 Myths, and What Really Matters
Is cold water good for you? The answer may surprise you. Social media is full of claims that drinking cold water boosts metabolism, burns fat, slows digestion, or even weakens your immune system. But what does the science actually show? In this episode, get ready to break down 3 evidence-based...
-
Should You Add Sea Salt to Your Water? What the Science Really Says
Hydration has become one of the hottest health topics on social media—but how much of the advice is actually backed by science? You've probably seen claims that drinking a gallon of water is dehydrating you, that plain water isn't absorbed properly, or that you need to add sea salt to every…
more -
Why Your Vacation Doesn't Leave You Feeling Rested
Are you coming home from vacation feeling just as exhausted as when you left? Many busy professionals return home still mentally tired - and now have overflowing inboxes, packed schedules, and last week's vacation feeling like it was months ago. It doesn't have to be that way. In this episode,...
-
How Leaders Can Reduce Stress and Beat Burnout This Summer
Summer can be one of the most stressful seasons for leaders. Vacations, staffing shortages, competing priorities, and family demands can leave you feeling pulled in every direction. In this episode, you'll discover practical ways to use the summer season itself to reduce stress, build resilience,...
-
The Best Summer Foods for Energy, Focus, and Productivity
What if the best time to transform your nutrition isn't January — it's right now? Summer quietly sets the table for healthy eating: farmers markets overflow with color, your body naturally craves lighter foods, and the season's best produce happens to be some of the most nourishing food on the...
-
How High Performers Stay Energized without Burning Out
Most people think exhaustion and burnout happens because they're working too hard. But what if the real problem is something entirely different? In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and business coach John Michael Morgan to explore the habits, mindsets, and systems that have...
-
What Great Leaders Do Differently in Difficult Conversations
Workplace burnout and stress isn't just caused by long hours and overflowing inboxes. Often, it's the conversations we're avoiding, the conflicts left unresolved, and the workplace cultures we unintentionally create. In this episode, retired Army Colonel and leadership expert Eric Lopez shares…
more -
How to Reset Your Energy This Spring
Spring is one of the easiest times to rebuild your energy — if you know how to use it. In this episode, you’ll discover why longer daylight hours naturally boost energy, focus, and motivation… and how to use the season to create healthier habits without relying on willpower alone. You’ll learn: •...
-
How Exercise Rewires Your Brain for Better Focus and Resilience
If your brain feels overloaded, unfocused, or constantly “on,” this episode will completely change how you think about exercise. You’ll discover how movement does far more than strengthen your body—it literally helps rewire your brain for: Better focus and decision-making Greater emotional...
-
Why High Achievers Need Play for Resilience
Most high achievers try to build resilience through discipline, pressure, and pushing harder. But what if one of the most powerful resilience tools is something you’ve been neglecting entirely? Play. In this episode, hear what happened when I tried pickleball for the first time—and how it became…
more -
Stop Trying to Handle More Stress - Build Resilience Instead
Most people think resilience means handling more stress. But what if real resilience is about recovering faster instead? In this episode, we’re breaking down the science of resilience and burnout — and why pushing harder is often the exact thing keeping high performers exhausted and mentally...
-
Calm Your Nervous System in Minutes (1 Simple Breathwork)
What if one breath could shift your entire state? Not 10 minutes. Not a full routine. Just one intentional breath. In this episode, you'll hear from breathwork expert Tabitha DeBruyn to break down simple, powerful techniques that help you: Calm your nervous system in less than a minute Shift from...
-
Stop Trying to Lower Cortisol - Do This Instead
Trying to lower your cortisol…but you still exhausted? Maybe you’ve cut stress load and added recovery. Perhaps you've even tried the supplements. And yet…you’re still wired at night and crashing mid-day. I've been there. Here’s the truth: Cortisol itself isn’t the problem. It’s about how it’s...
-
Why Stress Is Aging You Faster Than You Think
If you’ve been feeling more tired, less focused, or older than you should—this episode explains why. Chronic stress doesn’t just affect how you feel. It changes how your body functions. Over time, it can accelerate aging in your brain, metabolism, skin, and energy systems—often long before…
more -
The System That Fixes Burnout Without Giving Up Your Dreams
You’re not stressed and exhausted because you’re doing too much. You’re burned out because your system isn’t producing energy. More time management won’t fix that. More discipline won’t either. But… “What system actually creates energy?” Research shows energy—not time—is the real driver of...
-
Why High Achievers Burn Out (It's Not What You Think)
You’re not burned out because you’re busy. You’re burned out because your system can’t sustain you. Most high performers are running a system built on pressure, urgency, and adrenaline. It works great. Until it doesn’t work. Research shows burnout isn’t personal. It’s the result of chronic…
more -
5 Science-Backed Nutrients for Calm, Focused, All-Day Energy
Feeling tired… even when you’re doing all the right things? You’re sleeping, eating well, and trying to manage stress—yet the energy isn’t there. What if the problem isn’t your effort, but a missing nutrient? In this episode, you’ll discover 5 science-backed nutrients that support: All-day energy...
-
How to Start an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Today
Still dealing with fatigue or brain fog—even when you’re trying to eat healthy? Hidden inflammation may be the missing link. In this episode, you'll move from awareness to action. The great news is, instead of overhauling everything (and burning out), you’ll learn a simpler approach that actually...
-
Hidden Inflammation: The Foods Quietly Draining Your Energy
Feeling fatigue even after a full night’s sleep? Struggling with persistent brain fog during busy workdays? It could be that hidden inflammation may be quietly draining your energy. Many high-achieving professionals are doing “all the right things,” yet still feel tired, unfocused, and off…
more -
Why You Fall Off (And How to Always Come Back)
“I was sticking to my high-energy habits … until.” Vacation ... a busy season ... unexpected stress ... social pressure ... FOMO. And just like that — your habits disappear. In this episode, you'll hear what happened during my trip to Panama — and the frustration of giving in to the moment and...
-
Burnout Starts with "Tomorrow"
Have you ever told yourself: “Life will calm down tomorrow.” “Next week will be easier.” “After this launch, I’ll rest.” What if that little promise is what’s keeping you exhausted? On a recent trip to Panama, I realized something uncomfortable. I fiercely protected some self-care habits — things...
-
Burnout is Breaking Your Heart (Literally)
What if burnout and being exhausted isn’t just miserable? What if it is increasing your heart disease risk, too? Research shows burnout is linked to higher rates of cardiovascular disease, elevated blood pressure, and chronic inflammation. In this episode, you’ll learn: What lifestyle…
more -
The Invisible Habits Draining Your Energy
You’re doing the “right” things—sleep, movement, nutrition— So why does your energy still disappear? In this episode, I break down the invisible habits quietly draining your energy every day. Not big life mistakes. Not lack of discipline. But mental patterns like open loops, decision fatigue, and...
-
Why Habits Are a Nervous System Problem
Ever notice how you know what to do to build more energy… But still can’t stick with it? It’s not a discipline problem. And it’s not a motivation problem. Habit change lives in your nervous system—not your willpower. In this episode, I’m joined by therapist Sally Marciel, founder of The Hope...
-
Your Goals Aren't Too Big. They're Just Draining You.
Your goals aren’t the problem. They are just designed in a way that is draining your energy. After speaking to CEOs and executive directors last week, one thing was clear: Big goals weren’t burning people out — how they were pursuing them was. In this episode, you'll learn: A life-changing filter...
-
These 4 Nutrients Keep Your Immune System Ready
Immune health isn’t built from a bottle. It’s built at your meals. While supplements get the spotlight, it is food that does the real work. In this episode, you'll uncover the busy-lifestyle-friendly foods high in the four key immune nutrients: Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin A Zinc All with a...
-
7 Must-Know Habits to Beat Colds Before They Start
You don’t get sick in winter because it’s cold. You get sick because your energy and immune defenses are depleted. Most "how to stay well" advice focuses on supplements as the superstar. But the strongest immune protectors are behavioral and biological. Listen and learn: Why winter actually…
more -
Stop Chasing "Should" Goals - Choose Your Year, Your Way
Still have the same New Year's Resolution you've had for 5 years? Or you've set a goal someone on social media said you should have? In this short episode, I share a moment that stopped me mid-goal review—and a coaching conversation where a client realized his “right” workout no longer fit his...
-
What High Performers Listened to Most This Year
What did high performers listen to most - and use!?! This is your shortcut to the most impactful high energy insights of year. In this year-end recap, I’m breaking down the most popular episodes across: Beating burnout Fitness Stress management Energy boosting Intuitive Eating Nutrition Making...
-
ADHD Isn't the Problem - Your Habit System Is
Starting healthy habits - but worried you won't stick with them? It's probably not willpower. It might be how you work with your brain. In this episode, I talk with ADHD coach Ron Souers on why traditional habit advice fails neurodivergent brains — and what actually works instead. You’ll discover...
-
The 5 Year-End Filters to Beat Burnout Next Year
What if the way you review your year is actually setting you up for burnout next year? Most high performers look at results, revenue, and completed goals— but miss the impact on energy that made those results not sustainable. In this episode, you'll hear the five year-end filters I use with…
more -
The 5 Holiday Foods To Boost Your Brain and Energy
Want to feel energized, clear-headed, and healthy during the holidays—not just after them? In this episode, you’ll learn the exact vegetables and herbs that make your holiday plate taste incredible while secretly protecting your brain and stress levels. Most holiday foods leave you tired, foggy,...
-
How Hot Is Too Hot? The Truth About Your Morning Coffee
Love your hot coffee, tea, or winter cocoa for a cozy energy lift? There’s one simple thing most people overlook that can protect your throat and boost long-term wellness: the temperature of your drink. New research shows that regularly drinking liquids that are “very hot” — even just 10–15…
more -
Eat What You Want This Season - Without Regret (Re-Release)
Holiday parties shouldn't come with a side of guilt. Yet between relatives policing your plate and well-meaning friends pushing "just one more bite," enjoying seasonal food feels like navigating a minefield. What if you could show up to every holiday gathering with confidence—enjoying the foods…
more -
8 Sneaky Ways to Stay Active During the Holidays (No Gym Required)
Think the holidays mean pressing pause on fitness? Think again. The truth is, the holidays are actually the PERFECT time to move—not in spite of the chaos, but because of it. Movement isn't just about burning calories. It is your secret weapon for stress relief when your schedule is packed and…
more -
The Science of Sticking with Healthy Habits - Without Perfection
Ever miss one workout or make one food choice you regret—and suddenly your whole wellness plan falls apart? You’re not alone. And it’s not a discipline problem. It’s science. In this episode, you'll hear the research behind the “all-or-nothing” trap, why perfectionism destroys consistency, and…
more -
How to Turn Off Inflammation and Turn On Energy: Turmeric
Feeling stiff, tired, or foggy and calling it “just aging”? Think again. Chronic inflammation drains your brain, body, and energy… and there are simple science-backed ways to reverse it. In this episode you’ll learn: How to recognize early signs of hidden inflammation. The three high-ROI habits...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
You want to transform your life, to take care of your body, to strengthen your mind. And you want to do it in a way that fits your real lifestyle. You need Real Wellness. I’m your host, Sheri Traxler, a Transformation Mentor, National Speaker, and Author. I’ve been a cable TV Fitness Trainer and in Ms. Fitness and Shape magazines. As a Certified Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, with my master’s in Health Promotion – and lessons from my own struggles, I help people just like you create a wellness lifestyle they enjoy. Each week I’ll show you the strategies and principles to make peace with food, fit fitness into your busy lifestyle, and unlock your capacity to be, do, and have all you want.
Reach out with your questions and topic requests - [email protected]
For more resources, head to my website here.
<p style='color:gre
HOSTED BY
Sheri Traxler
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Real Wellness have?
Real Wellness currently has 218 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Real Wellness about?
You want to transform your life, to take care of your body, to strengthen your mind. And you want to do it in a way that fits your real lifestyle. You need Real Wellness. I’m your host, Sheri Traxler, a Transformation Mentor, National Speaker, and Author. I’ve been a cable TV Fitness Trainer and in...
How often does Real Wellness release new episodes?
Real Wellness publishes regularly with 218 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
Where can I listen to Real Wellness?
You can listen to Real Wellness on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Real Wellness?
Real Wellness is created and hosted by Sheri Traxler.
URL copied to clipboard!