Wellness In Every Season

Betrayal can feel like it shatters everything you thought was true, but what if it could also become the doorway to deeper healing, identity, and peace? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Lora Cheadle of Life Choreography Coaching & Advocacy to talk about the spiritual gifts of betrayal and what holistic betrayal recovery really looks like.Lora shares her journey from attorney to wellness practitioner, and how her own devastating experience with betrayal led her into profound healing work that now helps other women reclaim themselves. We explore the connection between somatic attachment therapy, mind-body-spirit healing, integrated energy therapy, and the nervous system, along with why betrayal recovery is about so much more than just fixing a relationship. This episode digs into identity, self-trust, trauma, shame, self-betrayal, and the possibility of rebuilding from a place of wisdom rather than fear.We also talk about how to support yourself when you feel triggered, what not to do in the aftermath of betrayal, how unhealed wounds can ripple through generations, and why healing can lead to deeper freedom, stronger boundaries, and even more meaningful relationships with yourself and others.To connect with Lora, visit loracheadle.com, follow her on social media at @loracheadle, grab her free guide at BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, or sign up for her monthly channeled updates at CoffeeWithTheLibrarians.com.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

When life falls apart, how do you begin again? In this deeply moving episode, Autumn sits down with Vickie Menendez, a self-described Soul Midwife, to talk about what it means to rebuild your life when everything has changed.Vickie shares how her lived experience with profound grief, including the loss of four children at different stages of life, shaped the work she now offers others through self-care, breathwork, ritual, energy work, and nervous system support. Together, Autumn and Vickie explore what it looks like to reconnect with your true self, move through transition with more grace, and listen to the wisdom your body has been trying to share all along.They also talk about shadow work, intuition, emotional healing, childhood patterns, and why self-care is so much deeper than surface-level habits. This conversation is especially powerful for anyone walking through grief, identity shifts, burnout, or a season where life no longer looks the way it once did.To learn more about Vickie’s work, books, workshops, and offerings like The Chrysalis Code, visit www.vickiemenendez.com. You can also connect with her on Instagram at @vickiemenendez and on Facebook through Learning to Live Again.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What if living to 100 wasn’t about luck—but about how you live today?In this episode, Autumn Carter explores the powerful lessons behind the world’s Blue Zones—regions where people don’t just live longer, they live better. We’re talking about vibrant, active, purpose-filled lives well into their 90s and beyond. But instead of overwhelming you with rigid rules, this episode invites you into something more sustainable: curiosity, awareness, and small, meaningful shifts.You’ll walk through the core habits these communities share—from natural daily movement and a strong sense of purpose (ikigai), to stress-reducing rituals, plant-forward eating, and deeply rooted social connections. Autumn breaks down what actually matters, what might be overhyped, and how to realistically apply these insights to your own life—without guilt or perfection.This episode also connects Blue Zone principles to the 8 dimensions of wellness, helping you see how one positive change can ripple into multiple areas of your life. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on your current lifestyle, your environment, your relationships, and your future—especially how you want to age and what kind of life you want to be living decades from now.If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or just not fully alive in your day-to-day… this is your nudge. Not to overhaul everything overnight—but to begin.If you’re feeling stuck on your purpose or unsure where to start, Autumn invites you to connect and explore that together.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What if the beliefs holding you back are not facts at all—but simply old brain patterns that can be changed?In Episode 204 of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter sits down with Adele Spraggon—award-winning author, thought leader, and expert in neuroplasticity, mindset, and transformation—to explore how negative beliefs are formed and, more importantly, how they can be undone. Together, they unpack why so many people stay stuck in thoughts like “I’m not good enough,” even after years of personal development, therapy, or trying to push harder.Adele shares her powerful perspective that limiting beliefs are not proof that something is wrong with you. They are patterns in the brain. This conversation dives into how those patterns show up through physical sensation, emotion, and thought, why overanalyzing them can keep them alive, and how re-patterning the brain can open the door to real freedom and lasting change. Autumn also connects the conversation to parenting, coaching, trauma recovery, and the importance of speaking to ourselves with more compassion.This episode is a deep but hopeful reminder that you are not broken, and you do not have to stay trapped in old mental loops. If you are ready to stop fighting yourself and start building new pathways forward, this one is worth a listen.Connect with Adele at shift4steps.com and adelespraggon.com, and follow her on Instagram @adelespraggon, LinkedIn, X, and Facebook for more on transformation and re-patterning.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Burnout is everywhere right now—and if you’ve been feeling foggy, drained, or like you’ve lost your sparkle, this Episode 200 conversation will feel like someone finally handed you a flashlight and a map.In this milestone episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn sits down with Deborah Mallow (aka “your ray of sunshine”)—a lifelong New Yorker, motivational speaker, and positive energy coach who helps people have fewer days that suck without forcing fake positivity. Deborah shares her lived experience of burnout from high-performance pressure (including her journey to becoming a #1 biotech pharmaceutical sales rep), the moment she hit her breaking point, and the small, consistent shifts that helped her reclaim joy, calm, and self-trust over time.Together, Autumn and Deborah unpack what burnout can look like across different lived realities—including ADHD, autism, medical professions, and workaholic culture—plus how to spot your early warning signs before you crash. You’ll also hear practical ways to “flip the script,” protect your energy, build micro-moments of happiness into real life, and create positive patterns that actually stick.Deborah has a free gift for listeners: visit thedailydecisions.com/inspire to join her Positive Energy Club, get her upbeat newsletter, and download complimentary worksheets on Happiness, Motivation, and Feel-Good Activities. You can also find her book “6 Steps To Fewer Days That Suck” on Amazon, and follow her on Instagram at @daily.decisions and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-mallow-12905a69.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What if networking is not just about business cards and job leads—but about building the kind of relationships that protect your peace, strengthen your family, and help you thrive?In Episode 202 of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter sits down with George Dubec, also known as The Ultimate Networker, for a conversation about social wellness, connection, and why strong relationships matter more than ever. George shares insights from decades of experience in business, public speaking, writing, and community building, including how he and his wife once ran one of the largest singles networks in South Florida.Together, they explore how social networking shapes everything from dating and marriage to parenting, job opportunities, and long-term emotional well-being. This episode digs into the real-life effects of disconnection, isolation, divorce, and fractured support systems, while also offering practical ways to reconnect—through intentional relationships, family communication, community support, and building a strong personal network. George also shares thoughtful strategies for dating through your social circles, growing a meaningful database of contacts, and approaching networking in a way that feels genuine, helpful, and human.If you have been craving stronger support, deeper connection, or a healthier way to think about relationships in both life and business, this episode will give you plenty to reflect on. You can learn more about George’s work at theultimatenetworker.com and connect with him on LinkedIn.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What if low magnesium is only part of the story—and the real issue is everything your body has been carrying for too long?In Episode 201 of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter unpacks the connection between magnesium deficiency, chronic stress, burnout, and the deeper patterns that can leave you feeling exhausted, anxious, foggy, twitchy, and completely out of sync. This episode explores why magnesium gets so much attention, what low magnesium can actually feel like in the body, and why supplements alone may not solve the bigger picture.Autumn breaks down common symptoms like muscle tension, poor sleep, heart palpitations, constipation, and feeling “wired but tired,” while also widening the lens to include nervous system dysregulation, blood sugar instability, hormonal shifts, inflammation, and emotional overload. She also shares practical support strategies, including magnesium-rich foods, meals that support a stressed-out body, Epsom salt baths and foot soaks, and simple ways to reduce stress at the root instead of only managing symptoms on the surface.This episode is a grounded reminder that your body is not broken. It is communicating. If you have been trying to “fix” yourself with one solution while your whole system is crying out for nourishment, rest, rhythm, and recovery, this conversation will help you slow down and listen differently.To learn more about Autumn’s coaching and wellness support, visit wellnessineveryseason.com and connect with her on Instagram.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What happens when grief cracks life wide open and leads you toward a completely different kind of healing?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn sits down with Tracy Searight—educator, yoga teacher, Reiki Master, business owner, author, and podcaster—to explore Reiki, yoga, energy work, and the many ways healing can unfold. Tracy shares the deeply personal story behind Feather Sister, how the loss of her sister shaped her path, and how that grief eventually led her into Reiki as a tool for stress relief, self-regulation, and spiritual connection.Together, Autumn and Tracy unpack what Reiki actually is, clear up common misconceptions, and talk about how energy healing can work alongside other supportive practices like yoga, massage, acupuncture, sound healing, and breathwork. They also dive into the importance of intention, the value of trying different healing tools, and why wellness is rarely one-size-fits-all. From Beep Beep The Yoga Jeep to laughter yoga, animal Reiki, and finding the right practice for your season of life, this conversation is full of warmth, curiosity, and practical insight.You can connect with Tracy and explore her work at readysetreiki.com and feathersister.com, and follow her on Instagram at @tracysearight.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Feeling constantly exhausted—but being told everything looks “normal”? This episode helps you finally make sense of that disconnect.In Episode 199 of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter unpacks the often-confused conversation around adrenal fatigue and burnout—what they mean, why one is medically recognized and the other isn’t, and why your experience is still valid no matter what label is used. You’ll learn how chronic stress impacts your body through the HPA axis, why your system can feel completely off even when labs come back “fine,” and how burnout goes far beyond just feeling tired.This episode dives into the real root of what’s happening: stress system dysregulation. Autumn walks you through common signs your body is overwhelmed—from brain fog and poor sleep to feeling “wired and tired”—and helps you connect the dots between your daily habits, emotional load, and energy levels. She also reframes healing in a powerful way, shifting from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What does my body need?”You’ll walk away with practical, supportive steps to begin restoring your rhythm—like improving sleep consistency, regulating your nervous system, reducing invisible load, and honoring your limits—plus reflective coaching questions to help you tune back into your body.If you’re ready to stop pushing through exhaustion and start rebuilding your energy with intention, this episode is for you. Learn more and explore coaching at wellnessineveryseason.com, and connect with Autumn on Instagram @wellnessineveryseason.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What if everything you’ve been told about autism being lifelong isn’t the full story?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter sits down with Dr. Theresa Lyons, scientist, autism researcher, and founder of Navigating AWEtism, for a deeply insightful conversation about the science, misunderstandings, and possibilities surrounding autism. After earning her PhD in computational chemistry from Yale, Dr. Lyons spent years working in research before her daughter’s autism diagnosis changed the direction of her life.Overwhelmed by conflicting information and unsupported opinions, she turned to what she knew best—scientific research and data analysis. What she discovered reshaped her understanding of autism entirely. In this conversation, Dr. Lyons explains emerging research on non-persistent autism, discusses the role of underlying health issues such as sleep disruption, gut health, and nutrient deficiencies, and shares why many challenges often attributed to autism may actually stem from treatable medical conditions.Autumn and Dr. Lyons also explore the emotional and physical toll on families navigating autism, the importance of self-care for parents, and why presuming competence in children with autism can dramatically shift how they grow and learn. Together they unpack masking, nervous system regulation, and how creating space for healing can allow children to thrive in ways many families never realized were possible.This episode is both hopeful and empowering for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone wanting a deeper understanding of autism beyond common misconceptions.You can learn more about Dr. Lyons’ work and access science-based resources for families through Navigating AWEtism at navigatingawetism.com, follow her on Instagram @navigating_awetism, or explore her educational content on YouTube.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

When creativity starts to feel heavy instead of life-giving, it may be time to pause, reset, and rebuild from the inside out. In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn sits down with Jenny Leigh Hodgins—Creative Empowerment Coach, author, poet, pianist, composer, and podcaster—to talk about what it really looks like to move through creative blocks, burnout, and misalignment without losing yourself in the process.Together, they explore how burnout can show up when our energy, values, and daily lives stop lining up, and why sustainable creativity requires more than pushing harder. Jenny shares her RESET framework, practical ways to set mindful boundaries, the importance of white space and mini breaks, and how rest can actually support both productivity and creative flow. The conversation also dives into perfectionism, self-trust, neurodivergent hyperfocus, caregiving, and the healing power of reconnecting with what genuinely nurtures you.If you’ve been feeling drained, creatively stuck, or like you’ve been pressing the gas with the parking brake still on, this episode offers a grounded and compassionate way forward.To connect with Jenny and explore her books, podcast, coaching, and free resources, visit YourCreativeChord.com. You can also find her on social media at @yourcreativechord on Instagram, @yourcreativechord and @jennyleighhodgins on Facebook, and @jennyleighhodgins on LinkedIn.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What if the wake-up call you’ve been avoiding is actually pointing you toward the life you were meant to live?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter sits down with Erica Carrico, an award-winning life purpose and business coach and founder of Soul Business Collective. After a life-altering kidney cancer diagnosis, Erica was forced to confront the truth that the life she had built—a corporate career, marriage, and lifestyle—was deeply out of alignment with who she truly was. Instead of ignoring that realization, she chose to rebuild her life from the ground up.Together, Autumn and Erica explore how major life disruptions—like cancer, divorce, burnout, or emotional exhaustion—can become powerful catalysts for discovering deeper purpose. They discuss the importance of slowing down, recognizing the friction in our lives, and learning to listen to what our bodies and intuition have been trying to tell us all along. Erica also shares how purpose isn’t a single destination but something that evolves as we grow, heal, and reconnect with our authentic selves.Throughout the conversation, Erica introduces the three powerful questions that help people begin uncovering their life purpose: what you love, what you’re naturally gifted at, and how those two things can create value in the world. She also shares insights from her book Awaken Your Purpose, which guides readers through the healing, reflection, and clarity needed to begin living a purpose-driven life.You can learn more about Erica’s work and connect with her through her website ericacarrico.com, follow her on Instagram @ericalynncarrico, or find her book Awaken Your Purpose on Amazon, Audible, Kindle, and Apple Books.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Episode 195: Listening to Anxiety — What Your Body Is Trying to Tell YouWhat if anxiety isn’t something to silence, but a signal your body is asking you to listen to?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter explores a powerful shift in perspective around anxiety. Instead of immediately trying to push anxiety away, what if we approached it with curiosity? Autumn shares her personal experience with ADHD and anxiety, including the moment she realized how closely the two can be connected. Sometimes we don’t recognize anxiety until it’s suddenly quieter — and that awareness can open the door to deeper understanding.This episode invites listeners to reconnect with the body and notice how emotions often show up physically before we attach thoughts to them. Autumn guides you through a short somatic awareness exercise designed to help you identify where anxiety lives in your body and what it might be trying to communicate. From tightness in the chest to tension in the stomach or shoulders, these sensations can offer insight into stress, past experiences, and areas where healing or attention may be needed.As part of a global podcast collaboration supporting mental health awareness, this episode also highlights the work of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). If this conversation resonates with you and you’d like to support their mission of providing education, advocacy, and support for people navigating mental health challenges, you can learn more here: https://www.nami.org/?campaign=509521If anxiety has ever left you feeling confused, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, this episode offers a gentle reminder: your body holds wisdom, and learning to listen can be a powerful step toward regulation and healing.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What does grief really look like when the casseroles are gone, the paperwork is done, and your heart still feels cracked wide open?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter sits down with Diandra Ford-Wing for a raw and deeply human conversation about loss, healing, and the long road of learning how to live after someone you love is gone. After the sudden loss of her mother, Diandra stepped away from her thriving career to give herself the space to grieve—an experience that eventually gave rise to her debut novel, Red Bird.Together, Autumn and Diandra unpack the reality that grief is not neat, short, or something you simply “get over.” They talk about the emotional weight of losing a parent, the importance of giving yourself permission to pause, the role of therapy and support, and how creativity can become a lifeline in the middle of pain. Diandra also shares the meaning behind Red Bird, how her mother’s love continues to shape her life, and why protecting your peace matters so much when you are walking through heartbreak.This episode is for anyone carrying grief, supporting someone who is grieving, or trying to understand how loss reshapes identity, purpose, and wellness. You can connect with Diandra and follow her work through her website and social media: booksbydiandra.com, Instagram @diandrafordwing, and LinkedIn under Diandra Ford-Wing.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What if the emotions rising in you aren’t random at all—but signals asking you to slow down, listen, and respond with more care?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter explores what it really looks like to tune into the emotions that are coming up for you instead of pushing them down, reacting on autopilot, or carrying them until everything spills over. Drawing from her own life as a mom of four, she shares how stress, overstimulation, and dysregulation can build quietly beneath the surface until one small moment feels like the final crack in the dam.Autumn walks through how to pause and check in with yourself in real time, identify what you’re actually feeling, and notice where those emotions may be living in your body. She also unpacks how present reactions can be tied to past experiences, stored stress, or old patterns that no longer fit who you are now. This episode is a gentle but honest invitation to get curious about your triggers, soften your inner response, and choose reflection over shame.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, reactive, stretched thin, or like your emotions are louder than you want them to be, this conversation will help you slow the swirl and reconnect with yourself. Because healing often starts by noticing what’s happening beneath the surface—and choosing to meet it with compassion.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What if wisdom isn’t just something that comes with age—but something we can actively cultivate through reflection and intention?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter sits down with Dr. Laura Gabayan, a physician, researcher, and contributor to Psychology Today, to explore how journaling can become a powerful pathway to deeper wisdom and a more meaningful life. Through her groundbreaking Wisdom Research Project, Dr. Gabayan interviewed 60 adults across North America to uncover the eight scientific elements of wisdom: resilience, kindness, positivity, spirituality, humility, tolerance, creativity, and curiosity.During the conversation, Dr. Gabayan shares how her own life—including navigating chronic illness and profound personal challenges—led her to explore wisdom through a scientific lens. Together, Autumn and Dr. Gabayan discuss how journaling helps calm the mind during difficult moments, create space for honest reflection, and reveal the bigger picture in life’s challenges. They also dive into how wisdom intersects with wellness, parenting, resilience, and personal growth.You’ll hear how a simple journaling practice can help you process emotions, build clarity, and move forward with greater faith instead of fear. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by life’s twists and turns, this episode offers thoughtful insights on how reflection and curiosity can guide you back to alignment.Learn more about Dr. Gabayan’s work, books, and the Wisdom IQ test at:Website: https://lauragabayan.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/commonwisdombookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragabayanX: https://x.com/Laura_GabayanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/l.gabayan/For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What if the thing you’ve been trying to fix… isn’t actually broken?In Episode 191 of Wellness in Every Season, we explore a powerful and sometimes uncomfortable idea: you are already whole and perfect. In a world that constantly tells you you’re missing something—more success, more productivity, a better body, a different personality—this concept can feel almost rebellious.I share a story that completely shifted my perspective: a centuries-old statue covered in plaster to protect its gold. It wasn’t until the outer layer cracked that people realized what was underneath. And that’s the invitation here. What if the stress, the tension, the exhaustion, even the emotional flare-ups aren’t proof that you’re failing—but signals that something false is cracking away?We talk about how societal expectations, negative self-talk, trauma, and comparison can layer over your true self. We dig into how safety and self-trust impact not only your wellness—but even your intelligence and decision-making. And I’ll gently challenge you to pause after this episode. Don’t rush to the next one. Move your body. Reflect. Ask yourself what’s dimming your light.If you’re feeling stuck in the same mental loops and want someone to help you peel back the layers, that’s exactly what I do in coaching. You can connect with me at wellnessineveryseason.com or follow along on Instagram and LinkedIn @wellnessineveryseason.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but you still feel exhausted, inflamed, foggy, or stuck in chronic symptoms, this episode will challenge what you think you know about illness.In Episode 191, I sit down with Dr. Brad Montagne, founder of Healthfullyu, to unpack what he believes is the real root behind most chronic conditions: gut dysfunction and systemic toxicity. Drawing from decades of clinical experience — and his own childhood battle with chronic illness — Dr. Brad explains how hormone imbalance, autoimmune issues, fatigue, mood struggles, infertility, and even chronic infections often trace back to the health of the gut lining and microbiome.We talk about:• Why chronic illness isn’t “just genetics”• How stress hormones steal from your reproductive hormones• What healthy digestion actually looks like (yes, we go there)• Why many standard lab tests miss root causes• The connection between toxicity, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction• How personalized functional testing differs from protocol-based careDr. Brad also shares how he approaches complex cases — including Lyme disease, Candida, hormone dysregulation, and autoimmune patterns — and what reclaiming health actually requires.You can learn more through his free ebook at hello.healthfullyu.com, explore his work at getmewell.net, or listen to his podcast, Your Health Reclaimed, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.If you or someone you love feels dismissed, exhausted, or desperate for answers, this conversation offers a different lens on healing.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

If you’ve been “doing the work” for years and still feel like you’re not getting anywhere, this episode will help you recalibrate.In Episode 189 of Wellness in Every Season, we’re breaking down the truth behind transformation: it’s built on small, consistent actions — but only when they’re aligned in the right direction. We explore why growth often feels invisible at first (like roots growing beneath the surface), how one degree of misalignment can slowly take you off course, and why sometimes the most powerful move is not pushing harder — but adjusting your angle.You’ll reflect on what might be holding you back: burnout, negative self-talk, reinventing the wheel, or chasing speed instead of direction. We talk about the power of compound interest in your wellness, when to release the throttle, and how tiny shifts practiced daily can completely change where you land five or ten years from now.If you’ve been stuck, frustrated, or quietly questioning whether your efforts even matter, this episode will remind you that progress isn’t always loud — but it is powerful when it’s intentional.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Feeling understood isn’t just a “nice to have.” It’s a nervous system exhale — and it can quietly shape everything from your stress level to the tension you carry in your body.In Episode 188 of Wellness in Every Season, we’re unpacking what it actually feels like to be truly seen — and what happens inside us when that understanding is missing. We’ll explore where you feel most understood (and how your body responds when you’re safe), why feeling unseen can create friction in relationships, and how past experiences of being misunderstood can echo into the choices you make today.This episode also includes a simple, practical body-based reset you can use anytime you’re holding stress: tighten everything, then fully release — like telling your whole system, “you can let go now.” It’s not about forcing peace. It’s about creating space for it.If you’ve been clenching your way through life — at home, at work, in your relationships, or even inside your own head — this conversation will help you slow down, reconnect, and take a grounded next step toward alignment.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Ever feel like your business is thriving… while you quietly disappear in the background? In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Assaraf, CEO of DIP Sustainable Haircare, for a real, grounded conversation about building a business without losing yourself—especially when you’re also raising kids and carrying the mental load.Kate shares how her obsession with reducing plastic (sparked during pregnancy and a very unsettling story about plastic pollution) led her to create high-performance, plastic-free shampoo and conditioner bars—without leaning on the typical “must-have” growth tools. We talk burnout that doesn’t just feel emotional—it shows up physically: sleep disruption, nervous system overload, and the confusing reality of “doing everything right” with diet and exercise… and still feeling worse.You’ll hear what finally became Kate’s turning point, why stress management had to come before “more hustle,” and the boundaries that helped her rebuild her health (including reworking her calendar, switching to lower-intensity movement, and stacking small daily practices that actually work).Want to explore DIP? Start at dipalready.com and follow @dipalready on Instagram. You can also find Kate online and through her writing, including her Forbes column.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

 Autumn sits down with Tabatha DeBruyn, a Transformational Breath Master and one of the few certified 9D Breathwork practitioners in Canada, to explore how breathwork supports nervous system regulation, stress recovery, and emotional resilience. This conversation is especially personal as Autumn shares how lingering pain from a car accident continues to flare daily—and why she’s “sneaking” this episode in early because she needs the tools now.Together, you’ll learn simple, science-backed breath patterns you can use anywhere: breathing in through the nose into the belly, longer exhales to downshift from fight/flight/freeze, and an activating pattern for energy and focus (yes—better than coffee for some people). Tabatha also breaks down what 9D Breathwork actually is—breath + soundscapes + binaural beats + frequency + language—designed to help the body feel safe enough to release what it’s been holding.Want to try it for yourself? Tabatha is gifting listeners three free experiences (including a 5-minute nervous system reset) when you join her email list.Free resources + email list: https://tabatha.myflodesk.comWebsite: https://tabatha.onlineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabatha_debruynBreathwork-focused Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabcollectiveTags:For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Understanding the Story Beneath the StressWhat if your anxiety isn’t random?What if the worry that keeps circling your mind has a history?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, I sit down with Joan K. Peters, author of Untangling: A Memoir of Psychoanalysis, to explore what it means to think psychoanalytically — not as a therapist, but as someone who lived it.Joan shares how recurring night terrors in her twenties led her into psychoanalysis, where she uncovered buried childhood trauma surrounding her father’s death, emotional abandonment, and generational survival patterns.This conversation is not about blame.It’s about curiosity.It’s about asking:What’s underneath this reaction?Where did this fear first begin?What story am I still living inside?We talk about:Why children internalize silence as rejectionHow generational trauma shows up in adult anxietyThe difference between behavior correction and root healingHow fear of abandonment can quietly shape parentingWhy repair — not perfection — builds secure relationshipsThe power of revisiting childhood from an adult lensJoan’s story reminds us that stress is rarely about the present moment. Often, it’s an echo.And when we trace the echo back, something untangles.About JoanJoan K. Peters earned her Ph.D. in comparative literature from The University of Chicago and is professor emeritus of literature and writing at California State University at Channel Islands. She lives in Ojai with her husband, her dogs, and her chickens.Learn more at:UntanglingJoan.comIf This Episode Resonated…If you notice repeating emotional patterns…If certain fears feel larger than the moment calls for…If you sense your body reacting before your mind understands why…That may be your invitation to gently ask:What’s underneath this?And you don’t have to answer it alone.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

If you’ve been feeling exhausted, flat, or just not like yourself lately, this episode will help you understand why.In Episode 184 of Wellness in Every Season, we break down the important differences between burnout, depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — three experiences that can look similar on the surface but have very different roots. In a culture that celebrates hustle and productivity, it’s easy to label everything as burnout. But what if it’s deeper than that? Or what if it’s simply your body responding to the darker months?We explore how burnout is often tied to prolonged stress, how depression feels heavier and more pervasive, and how SAD follows seasonal patterns linked to sunlight and circadian rhythm. You’ll hear reflective questions to help you tune in to your own energy patterns, including the “vacation test” and simple ways to start noticing whether your exhaustion feels tense, flat, or hibernating.This episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical next steps — because guessing delays relief. If you’re unsure what you’re navigating, this conversation will help you approach yourself with curiosity instead of judgment.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What if healing didn’t require re-living every painful moment?In Episode 183 of Wellness in Every Season, I’m joined by Sarah Miller, clinical hypnotherapist, grief coach, and end-of-life doula — and the founder of Tree Star Hypnosis. Sarah’s work helps people reconnect with their inner wisdom during seasons of transition, identity shifts, and emotional blocks using a grounded, consent-based approach to hypnosis.Sarah’s path to this work wasn’t linear. After profound losses in her 20s — including the death of her entire immediate family and her mentor — she went searching for real, lasting healing. Through hypnosis, grief education, parts work, and deep subconscious support, she didn’t just find relief… she found her calling.In this conversation, we unpack the myths (thanks, Hollywood) and get practical about what hypnosis actually is: a natural state of focused attention that helps you access the subconscious mind — without giving up control.In this episode we cover:What hypnosis is (and what it definitely isn’t)Why “all hypnosis is self-hypnosis” and what that means for control + safetyWho hypnosis is a good fit for — and important contraindicationsHow hypnosis can support trauma work without forcing you to “open the whole box”The connection between hypnosis, nervous system regulation, and the fight/flight cycleHow hypnosis compares to meditation, sleep, and EMDRWhy future-focused subconscious work can be the missing bridge when you feel “stuck”Try it: Guided Hypnosis Inside This EpisodeThis episode includes a 15-minute guided hypnosis to help you meet your higher (or future) self and receive a message for where you are right now.Quick note: Don’t listen while driving.Connect with SarahWebsite: TreeStarHypnosis.comEmail: [email protected]: @districtdoula (moving toward Tree Star Hypnosis soon)Sarah also offers:Free consultationsGroup past-life regressions + workshopsCommunity events and occasional grief support groupsFor more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What if the thing keeping you stuck isn’t the obstacle — but the story you’re telling about it?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, I’m joined by Risa August — award-winning author, speaker, Gestalt practitioner, and patient advocate — to talk about how a single perspective shift can crack open the tightest limiting beliefs.After being diagnosed with a tumor at the base of her brain and facing a destructive disease, Risa hit a moment that changed everything: instead of focusing on what she couldn’t do, she asked a different question — “What can I do?” That one reframe became the doorway back to her life, her work, and her purpose.We talk about:Why “I can’t” is often a habit, not a factHow Gestalt work helps you uncover patterns keeping you trappedThe difference between common vs. normal sufferingWhat it looks like to let go of old identity (even the “strong one”)Why giving yourself an “out” can actually help you move forwardHow to use tiny steps to rebuild confidence when everything feels heavyIf you’ve been carrying a “should,” living under self-imposed rules, or feeling boxed in by your own expectations — this one will feel like air.Follow Risa’s work and learn more: RisaAugust.comBook: The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike (Amazon + local bookstores)For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Periods don’t have to knock you out for days — and suffering through cramps, exhaustion, mood swings, and heavy bleeding isn’t a “woman’s burden.” In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, I’m joined by Amy Gaston, Vice President of Strategic Growth at OhmBody, to unpack a revolutionary, science-backed approach to easing menstruation symptoms — without hormones, drugs, or invasive procedures.Amy explains how OhmBody uses non-invasive neurostimulation to calm the nervous system and support the body’s natural clotting response, helping reduce heavy bleeding while also easing cramps, anxiety, fatigue, and brain fog. We dive into why painful periods have been normalized for generations, how stress and the autonomic nervous system directly impact cycle symptoms, and why women deserve better options than birth control or surgery.You’ll hear about groundbreaking research showing up to 55% reduction in menstrual blood loss and major improvements in pain and quality of life — plus how this technology is opening doors for the future of women’s health innovation.If you’ve ever planned your life around your cycle, powered through pain, or been told “this is just part of being a woman,” this episode will completely shift how you view menstrual wellness.Learn more at ohmbody.com and follow OhmBody on social:Instagram @ohm.body | Facebook getohmbody | YouTube @OhmBodyFor more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Fertility Myths — What Hormones, Stress, and Lifestyle Are Really Telling Us About Our HealthFertility isn’t just about getting pregnant — it’s one of the clearest mirrors of overall health. In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, I’m joined by Dr. Amma, naturopathic doctor and founder of Holistic Fertility Doctor, to break down the biggest fertility myths keeping people stuck, confused, and often treating symptoms instead of root causes.Dr. Amma explains why infertility is not a diagnosis — it’s a signal. We dive into how hormone imbalances, chronic stress, toxin exposure, gut health, sleep disruption, and lifestyle habits quietly shut down reproductive health in both women and men. You’ll learn why birth control often masks underlying issues instead of fixing them, how fibroids and irregular cycles are messages from the body (not random problems), and why men’s testosterone and sperm health are declining at alarming rates.We also unpack the truth about age and fertility, the myth of the “35 cliff,” and how living a fertility-supportive lifestyle can protect hormones long-term — even easing the transition into perimenopause and menopause.If you’ve ever struggled with cycles, energy, hormones, fertility, or been told “everything looks normal” while your body says otherwise, this conversation will shift how you understand wellness.Connect with Dr. Amma on Instagram at @HolisticFertilityDoctor and learn more at holisticfertilityinstitute.com.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

When life feels heavy—weather, work, family stress, and that long January hangover—gratitude can feel like the first thing to disappear… and the exact thing that brings you back to yourself.In this solo episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn guides you through a grounded reset and a practical approach to gratitude that doesn’t require pretending everything is fine. You’ll explore why the brain naturally clings to what’s wrong (and how gratitude helps re-train your focus), plus simple prompts you can use when you’re stuck in spiraling thoughts, frustration, or overwhelm. Autumn shares personal reflections—from marriage and fertility challenges to healing after a car accident—and shows how hard seasons can become meaning-making seasons when you’re ready to look at them differently.You’ll also get easy ways to weave gratitude into real life: a quick “in the moment” gratitude check-in, journaling in short lines (not long diary entries), and a gentle reframe for when you’re sick, stressed, or disappointed. And if you’re ready to level up, Autumn offers a mirror practice that can feel awkward at first—but can be deeply regulating and healing over time: naming what you appreciate about yourself, then meeting your own eyes and saying, “I love you.”Try the gratitude practice for one week—and notice what shifts.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What if vulnerability isn’t weakness—but the very thing that makes you powerful, magnetic, and deeply trustworthy?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn explores why vulnerability feels unsafe to practice in ourselves, yet incredibly compelling when we see it in others. From childhood conditioning to survival instincts, she unpacks why so many of us equate openness with danger—and how that belief quietly keeps us disconnected, stressed, and stuck.Through personal reflection, storytelling, and relatable examples from books, relationships, and real life, Autumn explains how vulnerability shifts communication from head-to-head to heart-to-heart. When someone speaks openly and authentically, it bypasses our mental defenses and creates genuine connection. That connection, she explains, is often what allows clarity, healing, and growth to finally happen.This episode also weaves in the relationship between vulnerability and shame, drawing on trauma-informed insight to explain why sharing our inner experiences with safe people can dissolve the distorted narratives we carry alone. Autumn discusses how vulnerability helps us identify who is safe, how it allows us to zoom out when we’re stuck inside our own perspective, and why honest, loving “no-BS” conversations are sometimes the most supportive ones we can have.If you’ve ever struggled to open up, feared being misunderstood, or felt disconnected from yourself or others, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate path forward—one small step at a time. For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Here’s a polished, ready-to-paste Episode 175 description (150–300 words) for “How to Think and Grow Younger”, based tightly on your transcript + Jody’s intake form, with her real CTA + handles built in.In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter sits down with Jody L. Teiche—a certified holistic health coach, homeopath, and energy medicine practitioner—who is living proof that aging doesn’t have to mean slowing down. Jody shares how she feels more vibrant and mentally sharp at 70 than she did during her high-pressure years running nonstop in New York City… and why that shift starts with what we’re repeatedly telling ourselves.You’ll hear a powerful truth early on: we become what we think about all day. If the subconscious is constantly fed “I’m old” or “I’m falling apart,” the body often follows that script. Together, Autumn and Jody explore what it really looks like to “age backward” through a holistic lens—mind mastery, gut health, immune resilience, and nervous system repair—and why so many people (and even pets) are getting sick younger than ever.This conversation also touches the raw reality of stress and grief when Autumn vulnerably shares her family’s recent news about their dog’s cancer diagnosis, and how this season has deepened her commitment to prevention, nourishment, and long-term quality of life.If you’re craving a grounded, hopeful reset—one that blends science, energy, and real-life tools—this episode will meet you right where you are.Connect with Jody + grab her book:Website: teichewellness.comInstagram: @jodylteicheLinkedIn: /in/thepeoplepethealthcoach/Book: Think and Grow Young (Amazon – paperback & ebook)For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is stop trying to “fix” everything—especially yourself—and let wellness be simple again.In this solo episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn shares a bit of the heart behind why she started the podcast: to “manage her fixer,” create space for people to feel safe, and offer guidance without rushing past the root of what’s really going on. From there, she dives into a practical, back-to-basics topic that’s showing up everywhere lately—saunas—and why they can be a powerful (and surprisingly accessible) support for stress recovery, detox support, and overall wellbeing.Autumn talks through how she’s been using sauna sessions alongside her own health protocols (including supporting her body as it detoxes), and why you don’t need an expensive retreat or fancy wellness gadget to benefit. You’ll hear a simple, realistic starting point: 15 minutes, 2–3 times per week, and how to make it sustainable using tools like habit stacking, the stages of change, and small “rubber bumper” supports that keep you from falling off your routine.And if a sauna isn’t available? Autumn offers grounded alternatives like hot Epsom salt baths, foot soaks, and magnesium support options—plus the bigger reminder: your body gives feedback when you slow down long enough to listen.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

When your home feels chaotic, cluttered, or “off,” it’s rarely just about the stuff—it’s about your energy too. In this episode, I sit down with Master Healer Megan Edge to explore how feng shui can become a powerful, accessible tool for emotional, spiritual, and energetic reset in your home and your life.Megan shares how she intuitively worked with energy for years before discovering feng shui, and how simple shifts—like clearing dust bunnies, redefining your bedroom as a couple’s space, or refreshing your front entrance—can unclog stagnant energy that’s been weighing you down. We talk about the Bagua map, what different corners of your home represent (hello, love and marriage corner… and wealth corner 👀), why deep cleaning can sometimes trigger arguments or big emotions, and how that’s actually a sign things are finally moving instead of staying stuck in your body.We also dive into decluttering with intention, how your home reflects your inner world, and why “shopping your house” is often better than buying new things. Megan shares book recommendations, plant suggestions for abundance, and how she weaves nature, energy, and practical healing into everyday life.Connect with Megan and her work:Instagram: @megan_edge11Website: meganedge.caOracle Cards & 15% off The Heart’s Journey boxed set: use coupon HEARTSJOURNEY at checkout.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What if slowing down isn’t falling behind—but finally coming home to yourself?In this reflective and deeply human episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn shares how recent health challenges forced an unexpected pause—and why that pause became a powerful turning point. What starts as a conversation about books and reading gently unfolds into a much bigger exploration of burnout, identity, healing, and rediscovering joy after a lifetime of hustle.Autumn opens up about her own workaholic conditioning, growing up in chronic stress, and how that shaped her drive as a business owner, parent, and helper. From there, she dives into why her “light-me-up” clients are often high-achieving leaders who are running on empty—and why she understands them so deeply. This episode isn’t about self-help checklists. It’s about recovery, nervous system safety, and giving yourself permission to soften.You’ll also hear why fiction—especially stories of transformation and resilience—can be surprisingly healing, even if you struggle with meditation or stillness. Autumn explains how reading (or audiobooks and podcasts) can become a gateway to rest, creativity, and childlike wonder, while modeling healthy boundaries for your kids at the same time.If you’ve been burned out, overstimulated, or stuck in survival mode, this episode offers a grounded invitation to slow down, pick up a book, and remember who you were before the world asked you to perform.To connect further, follow Wellness in Every Season on Instagram and Facebook, and explore more episodes wherever you listen to podcasts.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

If your child is struggling with sleep, behavior, or constant “mystery” symptoms, this episode is going to hit you right in the gut—in a good way.In this conversation, I’m joined by Erin Rice from Tooth Pillow, who pulls back the curtain on something most parents have never been told: how your child’s jaw development, breathing, and sleep are all deeply connected. Erin explains why so many kids are dealing with ADHD-like behaviors, bedwetting, mouth breathing, dark circles, cavities, and exhaustion—and why these issues are often rooted in the airway, not just “bad habits” or “genetics.”We talk about how modern feeding patterns, soft foods, and early bottle use can change the shape of a child’s jaw, and how devices like the Tooth Pillow oral appliance plus myofunctional therapy can support nasal breathing, wider arches, and truly restorative sleep—often reducing the need for braces and, in some cases, even avoiding repeat tonsil/adenoid surgeries. Erin also shares real stories of kids getting off meds, sleeping through the night, and finally having the energy and regulation their parents knew they were capable of.If you’re curious whether your child might be affected, Erin explains how to get a free airway evaluation at toothpillow.com and how to keep learning via their Instagram community at @toothpillow_official.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Feeling drained, out of alignment, or like your life and business are running you instead of the other way around? This episode will help you make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface.In Episode 169 of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn sits down with Dr. Marie Gasper-Hulvat, an art historian, professor, Reiki practitioner, and human design guide who has walked through depression, chronic pain, PTSD symptoms, and major spinal surgery—and come out with a radically different understanding of how energy, mental health, and purpose weave together.You’ll hear Marie talk candidly about:How depression first showed up in her teens and later flared with birth control, chronic illness, and spinal cord issuesThe difference between biochemical depression and her emotional wave in human designHow Reiki, self-tracking, and energy work helped her untangle what was “hers” versus what was stuck energy or physical imbalanceWhy understanding your type (Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, Manifestor, Reflector) can change how you make decisions, parent, and run a businessWhat happened when she ran a human design chart for her business—and realized it had very different needs than she doesWe also explore simple daily practices—like yoga, food awareness, self-Reiki, and rest—that keep her grounded and functional in real life, not just in theory.Learn more about Marie, generate your human design chart, or grab her free reports at soulstarattunement.com, and connect with her on Instagram and LinkedIn for more insights on human design, Reiki, and energy work.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

The holidays have a way of pulling us back into old roles—sometimes before we even realize we’ve put the mask on.In this solo episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter explores what happens when personal growth meets family dynamics—especially during the high-stress holiday season. Inspired by a powerful coaching session, this conversation weaves together relationships, perfectionism, energy management, and authenticity, offering a grounded and compassionate look at why being around family can feel so emotionally exhausting.Autumn talks honestly about how we often revert to outdated versions of ourselves to keep the peace, how judgment (ours or theirs) quietly drains our energy, and why trying to appear “perfect” in relationships usually backfires. She invites listeners to consider a different approach—one rooted in curiosity over judgment, intention over reactivity, and love without self-abandonment.You’ll hear practical strategies for protecting and replenishing your emotional energy before and after family gatherings, reframing triggering interactions, and choosing connection without forcing alignment. Autumn also introduces a powerful mindset shift: a mistake does not mean you are the mistake—and neither are the people around you frozen in who they used to be.This episode is especially for anyone navigating complicated family relationships, grieving during the holidays, or feeling stretched thin by expectations. It’s a reminder that doing less, being more intentional, and leading with compassion—especially toward yourself—can change everything.Follow Autumn on Instagram and Facebook @wellnessineveryseason, and explore more resources at wellnessineveryseason.com.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

If your pets are family (or your sanity-savers), this episode is a wake-up call you don’t want to skip. 🐾In Episode 167: Wellness for Pets, I sit down with Toni Shelaske, long-time pet wellness advocate, pet food store owner, and host of the Toni Unleashed podcast. We dig into what holistic wellness really means for our animals—from what’s actually in most kibble to why so many pets are struggling with cancer, allergies, obesity, and chronic skin issues.Toni shares her journey from pet sitter to pet nutrition entrepreneur, and how watching dogs get sicker in front of her eyes pushed her to create real, food-based solutions. We talk about:What a raw or fresh food diet looks like (and why it’s easier than most people think)How to read pet food labels and spot the junkThe truth about over-vaccination and how titer testing worksWhy our pets’ weight, behavior, and quirks are often mirrors of our own wellnessHow caring for our animals can become a gateway into our own healing and habitsIf you want your pets to live longer, healthier lives—and you’re ready to question the “normal” advice—you’ll want to follow Toni’s work. Listen to her show “Toni Unleashed” on your favorite podcast app, and connect with her on Instagram @toni.unleashed and Facebook @toniunleashed.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What if the most important health screenings for women are also some of the most triggering—and no one is talking about it honestly enough?In this solo episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter opens a deeply real, compassionate, and much-needed conversation about mammograms and pap smears—why they matter, why they’re so hard, and why avoidance is far more common than most people realize. Turning 40 brought Autumn face-to-face with these screenings, and she shares her firsthand experience navigating discomfort, trauma activation, frustration with outdated technology, and the complicated emotions many women silently carry.This episode is not about fear-mongering or medical shaming. It’s about empowerment, choice, and safety. Autumn breaks down what these screenings involve, why they’re still considered necessary, and what alternatives exist (and where insurance often falls short). She also offers practical, nervous-system-friendly strategies to prepare before appointments, stay grounded during them, and care for yourself afterward—because your body deserves respect at every step.You’ll also hear guidance on advocating for yourself with healthcare providers, finding practitioners who truly listen, and remembering that you are always in the driver’s seat of your health. Whether you’re someone who dreads these appointments, has skipped them entirely, or supports women who do, this episode is for you.Follow Autumn on Instagram and Facebook @wellnessineveryseason, and explore more resources at wellnessineveryseason.com.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

When the people who care for us are running on empty, everyone feels it. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Emma Jones, pediatric oncologist, palliative care physician, and burnout recovery coach, to unpack what burnout in healthcare really looks like—and why it matters for all of us, not just medical professionals.Dr. Jones explains burnout in clear, human terms: that bone-deep exhaustion, growing cynicism, and the haunting sense that nothing you do really matters. She shares how she spent years quietly functioning at a high level on the outside while feeling completely numb on the inside—and what finally forced her to stop, listen, and rebuild from the inside out.We talk about the sneaky early signs of burnout (think irritability, chronic pain, over-numbing with food, screens, or alcohol), why “just resting more” isn’t enough, and how identity (“I am a doctor / parent / helper”) can trap us in unsustainable patterns. Dr. Jones walks us through simple, powerful ways to start checking in with yourself, creating a personal “wellness scale,” and designing SOS self-care that actually fits real life.If you’re a healthcare professional—or someone who loves one—this conversation will help you see burnout differently and give you a place to start healing.Connect with Dr. Emma Jones:Website & book: EmmaJonesMD.com + The Phoenix Blueprint → emmajonesmd.com/phoenixblueprintInstagram: @ejones_mdFacebook: ejonescoachingLinkedIn: Emma Jones, MDFor more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Episode 164: Self-Care For When Stuff Hits the FanWhen life unravels, emotions run wild, and the universe feels like it has you in a chokehold, self-care isn’t a luxury — it’s survival. In this episode, Autumn opens up about a deeply personal and emotional chapter involving her beloved dog, Lily, and how wellness becomes both lifeline and lighthouse when things get heavy fast.This conversation is raw, human, unscripted, and rooted in what it really looks like to fall apart and still support yourself through it. Autumn shares what she’s learning in real time — how spiritual care, emotional grounding, rest, and slowing down allow us to cope with big uncertainty instead of being swallowed by it.You’ll hear how the eight dimensions of wellness play into resilience, what it means to have a self-care “bank account,” and how we can rebuild when we’ve poured ourselves into everyone else for too long. Most of all, you’re invited to pause, breathe, and check in with your own needs — not someday, but today.If you want support through seasons like this or want to work with Autumn one-on-one, visit wellnessineveryseason.com or explore free resources and programs anytime. You don’t have to walk hard things alone — and you are worthy of care, softness, and wellness even when life is messy.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Money isn’t just about math—it’s about your mind, your history, and your nervous system. In this episode, Autumn sits down with mental-health-focused finance coach and author Shang Saavedra to unpack why wealth is truly a mindset and why budgets keep “failing” for really human reasons, not because you’re bad with numbers.Shang shares how childhood bullying, generational trauma, and growing up as an immigrant shaped her early “revenge success” story—and how she had to heal emotionally to build a healthier relationship with money. She walks through her three root causes of “bad” money behavior (feast and famine, adverse events, and scarce immigrant), the trigger → action → reward loop that quietly drives your spending, and why mental health needs to come before budgeting for lasting change.Autumn and Shang also dig into:Why shame-based money advice backfiresHow divorce, medical debt, and caregiving can derail even high earnersTeaching kids about money through modeling, chores, and allowanceWhy your career is not your identity—and how that truth can actually fast-track freedomYou’ll also hear Shang’s story of becoming work-optional in her 30s, the mindset shifts that made it possible, and what it really looks like to build wealth while honoring your mental health and values.Connect with Shang on Instagram at @savemycents and learn more about her work and coaching at savemycents.com.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Ever wish the people you love could hear you more deeply — and wonder how you could give that same gift back to them?Today’s episode explores one of the most important skills for connection, conflict resolution, and emotional closeness: true, intentional listening.In this conversation, I open up about my own growth as a recovering fixer, a coach, a parent, and a partner — and how learning to listen instead of solve has changed every relationship in my life. We talk about the difference between venting and advice, how to reflect back what you hear so others feel understood, and why “What else?” may be the most powerful question you’ll ever use. You’ll also hear practical tools for listening when you’re overwhelmed, distracted, neurodivergent, or flooded with your own emotions.We dig into body language, shared energy, reading between the lines, and even how to gently guide conversations deeper without forcing them. By the end, you’ll walk away with simple but transformative practices you can use immediately — with your partner, children, coworkers, and especially with yourself.If you want to strengthen your communication and build more secure, emotionally safe relationships, this episode is worth every minute. I hope you feel seen here.Connect with me:Instagram + Threads: @wellnessineveryseasonPodcast website: wellnessineveryseason.comFor more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

When life knocks you flat, how do you rise again—stronger, steadier, and somehow even more yourself? In this episode, Tara Geraghty, founder of Hey Girl You Can, joins me for a raw and energizing conversation about the real roots of resilience and why it’s the emotional backbone we all need.Tara’s story isn’t polished—it’s powerful. She opens up about building her career almost accidentally, surviving domestic violence, and navigating her daughter’s childhood cancer. Through it all, she discovered something life-altering: resilience isn’t a personality trait. It’s a skill you can build, and it’s the one tool that changes everything.Together, we talk about what resilience actually looks like in the messy, day-to-day real world—parenting through medical trauma, advocating for our kids when the medical system gets it wrong, and learning to trust ourselves again after life has shattered us a little. Tara shares simple, grounded practices like gratitude journaling, reframing scary experiences, and helping kids feel powerful even in medical environments that typically take their power away.If you’re craving strength, community, and the reminder that you can rise even when life feels heavy, this conversation will land right where you need it.Explore Tara’s work, join her community, or take her 5-Day Resilience Challenge at www.taragonline.com. And follow her on social: @tarasvoice and @tarasvoiceig on Instagram.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

When was the last time you really checked in with yourself—body, brain, and heart—not just powered through?In this solo episode, Autumn dives into what it truly means to tune into yourself, especially during seasonal shifts when your body aches more, your energy dips, and life feels just a bit “off.” She shares candidly about starting a new ADHD/anxiety medication, how it unexpectedly quieted her anxiety loop, and how that calm has revealed deeper misalignments in her life—not depression, but an invitation to realignment.You’ll hear how small, practical tweaks—like swapping out an unsupportive office chair, adjusting a monitor height, replacing worn-out shoes, or rethinking your pillow—can dramatically reduce pain and tension. Autumn also explores self-intimacy: knowing what you need, how you like to be cared for, and where you’re still outsourcing self-knowledge to partners, professionals, or distractions like social media.She invites you to notice where there’s friction in your day-to-day life, what your body has been trying to tell you, and what it might be time to let go of—just like the trees in fall.Connect with Autumn and the Wellness in Every Season community through her website and social links in the show notes, and reach out if you’re ready for deeper one-on-one support.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

When your mind runs hot, your skin often tells the story—and in this episode, that story becomes a path to relief. Dr. Jeanne Retief joins Autumn to trace the invisible thread between anxiety and the skin, sharing how panic disorder reshaped her life and inspired FIGGI Beauty, a line created for dry, sensitive skin. Together they unpack why stress can spark burning, redness, itching, and breakouts, how cortisol and the fight-or-flight response sensitize nerve endings just beneath the skin, and why gentle, consistent routines can feel like shade on a too-bright day.You’ll hear practical ways to build a soothing toolkit that fits real life—from nontraditional “meditation” moments like swinging, gardening, or sipping tea, to sunscreen habits that protect without overwhelm. Dr. Jeanne also explains why she chose antioxidant-rich green rooibos extract as FIGGI’s hero ingredient and how FIGGI Soul extends the work inward with down-to-earth support for living with anxiety without the pressure to be “fixed.”Explore FIGGI Beauty and FIGGI Soul at figgibeauty.com, and connect with Dr. Jeanne on Instagram at @figgi.beauty. If this conversation helps you breathe a little easier in your own skin, share it with someone who needs that same exhale.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

When your body’s signals feel loud but the answers feel out of reach, this conversation brings light to the fog. In Episode 158, Autumn sits down with Functional Medicine Nurse and Board Certified Nurse Coach Vanda Aubrey to unpack what’s really going on with hormones—from irregular cycles and draining PMS to the confusing shifts of perimenopause.Vanda shares the personal journey that led her into functional medicine and the practical, compassionate framework she now uses with clients. You’ll hear how timeline-based care, mineral balance, and stress mapping can change the story, why “common” doesn’t always mean “normal,” and how tests like HTMA and, when appropriate, DUTCH can replace guesswork with clarity. We explore real before-and-afters, the power of cycle-synced nutrition, and what to prioritize if you’re feeling off but don’t know where to start.If you’re ready to dig deeper, Vanda offers a 12-week one-on-one program, a Quick Start Hormone Audit, and a cycle-synced meal plan with her “Get to Know Aunt Flo” mini class. HSA/FSA payments are supported. Connect with her at wellnesswithvanda.com and on Instagram at @wellness.with.vanda, where you can grab her free Hormones 101 Secret Podcast via the link in her bio. For coaching and on-demand programs from Autumn, visit wellnessineveryseason.com.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

In this insightful and heartwarming episode, Autumn Carter sits down with Dr. Trevor Carlson, a pediatric physical therapist and author of Tummy Time to Walking, to explore the fascinating world of child motor development. Together, they unpack the small yet powerful milestones that help babies go from lifting their heads to taking their first steps, and how parents can gently support their child’s natural progression without added stress or comparison.Dr. Carlson shares his journey from runner to pediatric PT, offering compassionate wisdom from years of helping children and families overcome developmental challenges. He discusses how tummy time shapes brain and body growth, why crawling is still an important step even though it’s no longer a listed milestone, and what signs indicate it might be time for professional support. The conversation expands into the deeper emotional side of parenting—letting go of perfection, embracing each child’s unique pace, and finding joy in the process rather than the timeline.Parents will walk away with practical insights on fostering coordination, balance, and lifelong movement confidence, as well as a reminder that play and patience are some of the most powerful tools for growth.To learn more or get a copy of Dr. Carlson’s book, visit www.tummytimetowalking.com. You can also connect with him on Facebook at Therapy Kids Eureka.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

When the mind feels scattered, sometimes what we need isn’t discipline but rewiring—a way to turn curiosity and compassion toward the patterns running our lives. In this episode, I sit down with Christine Schickinger, a former S&P 500 executive turned NeuroPositive Coach, who shares how neuroscience, mindfulness, and art-based methods like NeuroGraphica can help us move from overwhelm to calm focus. Christine’s own path from corporate leadership through burnout to healing reveals how the brain, body, and spirit can reconnect when we start observing instead of resisting.Together, we explore how NeuroPositive, her signature approach, weaves together Presence, Perspective, Progress, and Purpose to create micro-resilience moments that quiet the mind and restore balance. During the episode, Christine guides me through a live NeuroGraphica exercise—an expressive, meditative drawing process that translates inner tension into visual flow and insight. Even if you’re just listening, you’ll feel how this gentle method brings the nervous system back to stillness.Christine also shares the lessons animals can teach us about authentic leadership, empathy, and trust—reminding us that wellness begins in how we relate, not just how we perform.You can explore Christine’s work and her podcast Lead Yourself and Others at christine-schickinger.com and connect with her on Instagram at @christineschickinger.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

When trauma keeps cycling through your life like a storm that never moves on, sometimes you need a different kind of lighthouse. In this episode, I sit down with trauma and psychedelic therapist Julian Bermudez of Psychedelic Integration to explore how intentional, skillfully guided work can soften defenses, surface what’s been buried, and reconnect you to the human spirit that knows how to heal. Julian shares why many clients feel they reach deeper ground with him in minutes than they have in years, how he builds safety through experiential practice before any psychedelic work, and why no medicine—plant or otherwise—does the work for us. We talk about microdosing as a long-term, sustainable companion to therapy, the difference between numbing and nurturing, and how intergenerational patterns echo through our bodies, behaviors, and relationships. Julian also opens up about food and phone addictions as modern forms of disconnection, offering a compassionate reframing: our “stuck” places are adaptations that once kept us safe, and they can be met, soothed, and transformed.If you’ve wondered whether psychedelics can thoughtfully support trauma therapy—or you’re simply seeking a clearer path through overwhelm—this conversation offers grounded insight and humane optimism. Learn more about Julian’s work, free groups, and podcast at http://www.psychedelic-integration.net and connect on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/psycheintegration/ to continue the conversation.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."