Wellness In Every Season

What happens when you’re successful, capable, and doing all the “right” things—but something inside still feels disconnected?In Episode 244 of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn talks with Andrew Grinbaum, a five-time entrepreneur, MBA professor, and ICF-certified coach who combines business strategy with mindfulness, meditation, emotional intelligence, and spiritual principles.Andrew introduces a framework for understanding three different parts of ourselves: the intellectual mind, emotional or gut center, and spiritual or heart center. When we rely too heavily on one while ignoring the others, it can become harder to feel grounded, make clear decisions, or experience the peace we are actually looking for.Drawing from his study of Kabbalah, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and his experience coaching thousands of leaders, Andrew shares practical ways to begin reconnecting these parts of ourselves.Together, Autumn and Andrew explore trusting your intuition without allowing fear to make your decisions, recognizing emotions without turning them into your identity, and creating space between what you feel and how you respond.Andrew also walks Autumn through two practices listeners can try: a short heart-centered reflection and his “Could you? Would you? When?” emotional-release exercise.The conversation becomes especially personal when Autumn uses the heart-centered exercise while grieving the recent loss of her family dog and discovers a different way of thinking about making room for grief, love, and a new chapter at the same time.This episode is ultimately about practice rather than perfection. Spiritual and emotional balance aren’t about never experiencing anger, sadness, fear, anxiety, or grief. They’re about learning to notice what is happening within you, give it space, and develop the tools to return to a more grounded place.Because sometimes the peace we keep trying to create around us begins with learning how to create more space within us.Connect with Andrew GrinbaumSpiritualBiz Institute https://spiritualbiz.org/SpiritualBiz Newsletter https://newsletter.spiritualbiz.org/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/grinbaumInstagram https://www.instagram.com/andygrinbaum/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/grinbaumYouTube – SpiritualBiz Institute https://www.youtube.com/@Spiritualbiz-InstituteA Note for ListenersThis conversation includes personal experiences and perspectives related to spirituality, emotional regulation, grief, mindfulness, and mental health. These ideas are not a substitute for individualized medical or mental health care. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, chronic pain, or another health concern, work with an appropriately qualified professional for your individual needs.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 family stories sitting in photo albums, recipe boxes, old voicemails, journals, and shoeboxes could become something you could actually interact with?In Episode 243 of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn talks with Miles Spencer, CEO and founder of Reflekta.ai, a Soul Tech company designed to turn family stories into spontaneous, dynamic digital connections.Miles shares the deeply personal story behind Reflekta, including how he now has conversations with a digital reflection of his father, who passed away in 2017, and how his daughter has been able to hear stories from a grandfather she only knew for a short time.Together, Autumn and Miles explore what he calls intergenerational AI: using artificial intelligence not simply for productivity, but for preserving family history, values, voices, humor, memories, and legacy across generations.They talk about the difference between having a family tree and actually knowing the stories behind the names, and how old photographs, journals, recipes, books, recordings, voicemails, letters, and family memories can become part of a richer digital archive.The conversation also moves into more emotional territory. Autumn shares how learning her own family history helped her better understand generational patterns and trauma, while Miles reflects on what it felt like to hear his parents’ voices again years after their deaths.They discuss grief, memory, complicated family relationships, the emotions that can surface when reconnecting with someone who has died, and why this kind of technology may feel meaningful to some people while feeling uncomfortable or unsettling to others.Miles is clear that Reflekta is not therapy and is not meant to replace grief support or mental health care. Instead, he describes it as a way to preserve and reconnect with stories, personality, voice, and family legacy.One of the most powerful questions in this conversation is not just, What do you wish you knew about the people who came before you?It is also:What do you want the people who come after you to know about you?Because preserving family history does not have to begin after someone is gone. You can begin telling your own stories now.Connect with Miles Spencer & ReflektaReflekta Podcast Page https://reflekta.ai/podcastReflekta Main Website https://reflekta.ai/The Soul Tech White Paper https://reflekta.ai/media/soul-techMiles Spencer on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesspencer/Miles is also the author of A Line in the Sand and former co-host of PBS’s MoneyHunt.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 242: Make Your Life CountWhat would change if you stopped simply getting through your days and started asking whether the way you are living reflects what matters most to you?In Episode 242 of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn talks with Coach Bill Goodwin, leadership coach, international speaker, and author of Priority Living: 7 Pillars to Make Your Life Count.Bill’s approach to life changed dramatically after November 23, 1999, when a severe asthma attack led to respiratory failure and a near-death experience at just 28 years old. After being resuscitated, he began asking a much bigger question: How do I make this second chance count?Over the next 25 years, that question developed into the seven pillars of Priority Living: purpose, growth, impact, rhythm, explore, connect, and give.Autumn and Bill explore what these pillars can look like in ordinary life—not just after a major wake-up call. They discuss finding purpose when you feel stuck in survival mode, growing the roots before anyone can see the results, making an impact through seemingly small actions, navigating the discomfort of change, and building relationships that help you become who you want to be.They also dive into one of Bill’s most important lessons: work from rest rather than resting from work. After experiencing burnout himself, Bill learned that a meaningful life cannot be built entirely in fifth gear. Rest, replenishment, relationships, exploration, generosity, and purpose all belong in the rhythm of a well-lived life.This conversation is also a reminder that purpose is bigger than your career. Whether you are beginning adulthood, changing careers, raising a family, building a business, approaching retirement, or simply wondering, What’s next?, there can still be meaningful work, relationships, experiences, and contributions ahead of you.You do not need a near-death experience to reevaluate your life.Sometimes you simply need enough space to ask: Am I living according to my priorities—and what would I change if I decided to make the rest of my life count?Connect with Coach Bill GoodwinPriority Living: 7 Pillars to Make Your Life Count Learn more about Bill’s book and download a free chapter: prioritylivingbook.comPriority Living Consulting Group Coaching, Priority Living resources, and more: prioritylivingcg.comBill Goodwin Speaks Learn more about Bill’s speaking, one-on-one coaching, and group coaching opportunities: billgoodwinspeaks.comBill can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and 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." 

Episode 241: Getting Out of My Own WaySometimes the biggest thing standing between us and the life we want is not a lack of knowledge, motivation, or opportunity.It is the patterns we learned years ago and never realized we were still carrying.In Episode 241 of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn talks with Karen Anson, founder of Ignite HR and Employment Law and Ignite Your Purpose, about the subconscious patterns that can quietly shape our relationships, careers, finances, confidence, boundaries, and sense of worth.Karen shares how childhood experiences, family dysfunction, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the need to appear “fine” followed her into adulthood. Over time, she began recognizing that many of the struggles in her marriage, career, money mindset, and emotional life were not random—they were connected to old beliefs and survival strategies that once protected her but were no longer serving her.Together, Autumn and Karen explore what it really means to get out of your own way.They talk about:How childhood experiences can quietly shape adult behaviorWhy people-pleasing often comes from much deeper patternsThe difference between appearing fine and actually feeling safe enough to be vulnerableHow family patterns can repeat across generationsWhy boundaries are essential for healthy relationshipsLearning to identify what you want instead of constantly focusing on everyone elseHow anger, fear, grief, and other emotions can become information instead of something to suppressWhy curiosity can be more powerful than controlCreating safer, healthier conflict in relationshipsHow breathwork, meditation, hypnotherapy, somatic awareness, and coaching can help uncover subconscious patternsWhy releasing expectations can bring more peace to relationships, work, and everyday lifeThe role of self-love in becoming more available to the people around youHow business and leadership can become unexpected opportunities for personal healingKaren also shares one of the questions that transformed the way she approaches her own life:What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?Sometimes getting out of your own way begins by noticing the story you have been telling yourself, questioning whether it still belongs to you, and giving yourself permission to choose differently.You do not have to become an entirely different person.You may simply need to stop letting an old version of yourself make all of today’s decisions.Connect with Karen AnsonWebsite: https://ignitehr.com.auLearn more about Ignite HR and Employment Law, Ignite Your Purpose, Karen’s coaching, leadership support, breathwork, workplace wellness, retreats, and her complimentary 15-minute conversation through her website.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, joy can start to feel like something extra—something you will get back to later when things calm down.But sometimes joy is exactly what helps us move through the hard parts.In Episode 240 of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn explores a simple practice that can help shift your mood, reconnect you with positive memories, and create a ripple effect of encouragement around you: intentionally sharing what has gone well.That might look like leaving a thoughtful review for a business you genuinely enjoyed, recommending a hairstylist who made you feel cared for, sharing a recipe that turned out beautifully, telling someone about a hiking trail you loved, or taking a few minutes to reflect on a positive experience instead of immediately moving on to the next thing.Our brains are naturally wired to hold onto negative experiences because that information once helped keep us safe. The downside is that the frustrating interaction, disappointing purchase, traffic jam, or bad experience can sometimes take up much more mental space than the dozens of things that quietly went right.This episode invites you to intentionally tip the scale back.Autumn talks about using positive reviews and recommendations as a way to revisit good memories, notice what is working in your life, help someone else discover something valuable, and bring a little more goodness into a world that can feel overwhelmingly negative.She also explores the importance of the pause—the small pockets of time between appointments, errands, activities, and responsibilities when we usually grab our phones and fill every available second.Instead, what might happen if you allowed yourself to simply notice something good?This is a short episode with a very practical challenge: find something you genuinely appreciated, remember why it mattered to you, and share that goodness with someone else.You might be surprised by how much joy comes back to you in the process.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." 

A spa day can feel amazing—but what happens when the glow fades, the shoulders tense back up, and everyday life rushes in again?In Episode 239 of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn sits down with longtime aesthetics professional Jaclyn Luongo, Vice President of Business Development & Brand Partnerships at PDO Max, to talk about the difference between occasional pampering and the kind of consistent self-care that actually supports your wellbeing over time.Jaclyn shares how her career in aesthetics began with her very first facial at age 12 and grew into more than two decades of work in beauty, wellness, education, leadership, and regenerative aesthetics. Together, she and Autumn explore why spa treatments can be incredibly valuable while also recognizing that one facial, massage, or self-care day cannot carry the weight of months of chronic stress, poor sleep, neglected skincare, and nonstop living.They also talk about making wellness feel more realistic between appointments. That might mean slowing down while applying lotion instead of rushing through it, using a sheet mask while you rest, creating a calmer bathroom or bedroom environment, building a simple skincare routine, or finding a few minutes each day that actually feel like they belong to you.The conversation also dives into the connection between stress, inflammation, and skin health, especially when it comes to hormonal breakouts, redness, puffiness, skin picking, and the changes many women begin noticing during perimenopause and menopause.Jaclyn explains why good skincare does not have to mean a 10-step routine, why reading ingredient labels matters, and why more expensive does not automatically mean more effective. She shares practical insight on cleansers, serums, hydration, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, PDRN, LED masks, dermaplaning, at-home treatments, facials, injectables, PDO threads, and how professional treatments and home care can work together rather than compete with one another.Autumn and Jaclyn also talk about something deeper than skincare: what it feels like to care for yourself consistently enough that you begin to feel comfortable in your own skin.Because the goal is not simply to look polished for a day.It is to build small rituals that help you feel grounded, cared for, confident, and present in your life long after the spa appointment ends.Connect with Jaclyn LuongoInstagram: @beautytomorrowPDO Max: https://pdomax.comLumevi Skincare: https://lumemvskincare.comInstagram: @lume_mv_skincareFor 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." 

Hormones influence far more than reproductive health. They play a role in energy, mood, sleep, metabolism, thyroid function, appetite, skin, hair, bone health, and many of the subtle signals our bodies give us every day.In Episode 238 of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn takes a closer look at everyday environmental exposures that may interfere with normal hormone signaling—and, more importantly, how to reduce those exposures without trying to overhaul your entire life overnight.The conversation starts with plastics and expands into some of the commonly discussed categories of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including BPA, phthalates, PFAS, parabens, and certain pesticides. Autumn walks through ordinary places these exposures may show up: food storage containers, cutting boards, cookware, water bottles, cosmetics, fragrances, personal-care products, clothing, household materials, and even the products used around our lawns and food supply.Rather than turning this into another overwhelming list of things you should be doing, the episode focuses on a much more realistic question:What is one thing you can change when it naturally makes sense to change it?Maybe that’s replacing a scratched plastic cutting board. Maybe it’s transferring hot leftovers into glass instead of plastic. Maybe it’s reconsidering heavily fragranced products when the bottle runs out. Maybe it’s choosing different cookware the next time yours needs replacing.Autumn also explores some of the many symptoms that can prompt a conversation with a healthcare professional about hormones—from menstrual and reproductive changes to fatigue, sleep disruption, unexplained weight changes, mood shifts, skin changes, libido changes, temperature sensitivity, and other changes that feel unusual for your body.And because environmental exposures don’t stop with humans, the conversation expands to children and household pets, encouraging listeners to become curious about the environments the entire family lives in without jumping to conclusions about the cause of any individual symptom.The goal isn’t perfection.It’s awareness.Our modern environment contains a lot of plastic, chemicals, fragrances, coatings, packaging, and convenience products. Trying to eliminate everything at once would be expensive, exhausting, and nearly impossible. Instead, this episode is an invitation to notice what surrounds you, make thoughtful replacements over time, and create a home environment that supports your long-term wellness a little better than it did yesterday.Related EpisodeEpisode 224: How to Research Your Wellness — a deeper look at how to evaluate health information and research wellness questions more carefully.Explore More from Wellness in Every SeasonPodcast sponsorship opportunities: https://wellnessineveryseason.com/podcast/sponsorBecome a Listener Wellness Guest: https://wellnessineveryseason.com/listenerwellnessguestEpisode Tags: hormone disruption, hormone disruptors, endocrine disruptors, endocrine disrupting chemicals, hormone health, hormonal health, hormone imbalance, hormones, perimenopause, menopause, estrogen, testosterone, thyroid health, cortisol, reproductive health, fertility health, BPA, bisphenol A, phthalates, PFAS, forever chemicals, parabens, pesticides, microplastics, plastic exposure, reducing plastic, plastic free living, environmental toxins, environmental wellness, environmental health, healthy home, non toxic living, low tox living, food storage, glass food storage, plastic cutting boards, cookware, nonstick cookware, personal care products, fragrance, fragrance free, cosmetics, household chemicals, water filtration, organic food, pesticide exposure, children’s hormone health, pet health, preventive wellness, lifestyle medicine, healthy habits, intentional living, wellness education, Wellness in Every Season, Autumn CarterFor 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." 

Childhood neglect often leaves invisible wounds. There may not be bruises or obvious signs, but the absence of emotional connection, safety, encouragement, or support can shape how we see ourselves, build relationships, and move through the world for decades.In Episode 237 of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn sits down with Severin Lang—artist, hairstylist, coach, director, and writer—to have an honest conversation about growing up with emotional neglect, addiction, trauma, recovery, and the lifelong journey of healing.Severin shares his deeply personal story of being raised by a father living with schizophrenia, losing his brother at a young age, surviving abuse, developing autoimmune disease, and eventually struggling with alcoholism before finding sobriety. Now more than a decade into recovery, he reflects on how childhood neglect shaped his sense of worth, relationships, emotional expression, and identity.Together, Autumn and Severin explore why neglect is a form of abuse, how trauma is stored in the body, the connection between childhood experiences and chronic illness, and why healing rarely happens through one single approach. They discuss therapy, EMDR, meditation, somatic healing, recovery groups, spirituality, self-awareness, and learning to recognize the patterns that no longer serve us.The conversation also explores how trauma affects our ability to trust, connect, communicate emotions, and believe we are worthy of love. Rather than offering quick fixes, this episode reminds listeners that healing is a journey of layers—one that becomes possible through curiosity, support, self-compassion, and a willingness to keep taking the next step.If you’ve ever wondered why certain emotional patterns keep repeating, why your body reacts before your mind understands, or why childhood experiences continue to influence adult relationships, this episode offers hope that awareness can become the beginning of healing.Connect with Severin LangWebsite: https://www.severinlang.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/severinlang/Follow Severin for conversations about recovery, healing from childhood neglect, personal growth, creativity, addiction recovery, and emotional wellbeing.Books & Resources MentionedThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkEMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)Vipassana MeditationAlcoholics Anonymous (AA)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." 

High-stress seasons can make it feel like your nervous system has forgotten how to slow down. You may still be functioning, working, parenting, helping other people, and checking things off your list—but underneath it all, your body can be carrying a constant hum of tension.In Episode 236 of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn talks with Harmony Slater, somatic business coach, mentor, breathwork practitioner, yoga teacher, and energy-based coach, about practical tools for staying grounded when life feels relentlessly busy.Harmony shares how decades in yoga, meditation, spiritual wellness, and entrepreneurship eventually taught her an unexpected lesson: even people who teach wellness can lose connection with their own wellbeing. After experiencing significant burnout and an autoimmune flare, she had to rethink the way she worked, rested, and listened to her body.Together, Autumn and Harmony explore simple ways to interrupt the stress cycle before it becomes burnout, including using longer exhales to calm the nervous system, building short breathing practices into transition points throughout the day, recognizing when productivity has turned into pushing, and using movement to counteract the effects of hours spent sitting.They also discuss yoga poses and movements that can help open areas commonly tightened by modern life, including the hips, psoas, chest, shoulders, and spine; why spending time in nature can act as a nervous-system reset; and how everyday waiting periods—traffic lights, long lines, slow technology, or the few minutes between meetings—can become opportunities to reconnect with yourself instead of automatically reaching for your phone.You do not necessarily need another hour-long wellness routine. Sometimes the most powerful changes begin with a few intentional breaths, a stretch while you wait for your coffee, five minutes outside, or simply noticing that your body is asking you to slow down.Connect with Harmony SlaterWebsite: https://harmonyslater.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/Learn more about Harmony’s work with breathwork, somatics, energy healing, spinal energetics, yoga, mentoring, and creating a life and business that work with your energy rather than constantly draining it.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." 

Living with chronic illness, chronic pain, injury, or unpredictable health symptoms can completely change the way you think about energy. Some days you may feel capable of doing almost everything on your list, while other days your body forces you to slow down. Learning how to work with those fluctuations instead of constantly fighting them can make a huge difference.In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn talks with Gaylene Gomez of Compass Rose Nutrition & Wellness about managing your energy when your health doesn’t always cooperate.After navigating her own health challenges—including a neck injury, spinal surgery, and a cerebellar stroke—Gaylene had to rethink what wellness looked like for her. The strategies that once helped her stay active and productive had to evolve as she learned how to listen to her body, recognize signs of overdoing it, and build routines around the energy she actually had.Together, Autumn and Gaylene explore four interconnected pillars of health:• Nourishment • Movement • Sleep • Mindset and stress managementYou’ll hear how weakness in one pillar can ripple into the others, why pushing through fatigue or pain isn’t always the answer, and how chronic illness may require redefining movement, productivity, and progress.Gaylene also walks listeners through a simple Four Pillars self-assessment to help you identify where your body may need the most support right now. Rather than trying to overhaul your entire life at once, you can start with the area that needs the most attention and allow those changes to create a positive ripple through the rest of your wellness.This episode is especially helpful if you are navigating chronic illness, chronic pain, injury recovery, fatigue, unpredictable energy, burnout, or simply a season where the routines that used to work for you no longer do.Your body changing does not mean you have failed. Sometimes wellness means learning how to support the body you have today while continuing to build toward the life you want tomorrow.Connect with Gaylene Gomez & Compass Rose Nutrition + WellnessWebsite: Compass Rose Nutrition & WellnessFree Resource: Four Pillars of Health Quiz — discover which pillar may need the most attention to help you improve your energy and overall wellness.Instagram: @compassrosenutritionLinkedIn: Gaylene Gomez | Compass Rose Nutrition & WellnessFor 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." 

Living with a chronic illness, disability, medical condition, or special need can feel incredibly isolating—but finding people who understand your experience can change everything.In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn talks with Kevin and Henry, co-founders of WeFayo, a free online community designed to connect people facing medical conditions, disabilities, chronic health challenges, and special needs, along with their families, friends, caregivers, and supporters.Kevin and Henry share the deeply personal experiences that inspired WeFayo and explain how the platform is helping people find community, resources, encouragement, employment opportunities, assistive technology, advocacy support, and practical tools without requiring users to disclose extensive personal or medical information.The conversation also explores something much bigger: what can happen when we stop expecting everyone to function the same way. From neurodivergent employees whose unique strengths can make them exceptional at certain jobs to entrepreneurs with disabilities building businesses of their own, this episode challenges the idea that different automatically means limited.You’ll also hear about WeFayo’s specialized AI tools, communication resources, Blue Envelope program for interactions with first responders, child advocacy support, workplace resources, virtual communities, and inspiring stories from people creating meaningful lives while navigating significant challenges.Whether you’re living with a chronic condition yourself, caring for someone you love, employing someone with different needs, or simply trying to better understand another person’s experience, this conversation is a reminder that belonging matters.Learn more and explore the free community at WeFayo.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." 

Many people assume self-harm is simply "attention-seeking" or that it only happens to teenagers from troubled homes. The reality is far more complex.In this powerful episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn sits down with therapist, author, and DBT specialist Katie K. May to explore what self-harm really is, why it happens, and how parents, caregivers, friends, and professionals can respond in ways that create connection instead of shame.Together, they also share something deeply personal: both of them struggled with self-harm as teenagers. Their conversation offers hope that healing is possible and that understanding the "why" behind the behavior is often the first step toward lasting change.In this episode, you'll learn:Why self-harm is often an attempt to regulate overwhelming emotions rather than a desire to dieThe difference between self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and other self-destructive behaviorsWhat it means to be a "big feeler" or biologically sensitive personCommon misconceptions that keep parents and loved ones from offering effective supportWhy validation is one of the most powerful tools for helping someone who is strugglingHow emotional regulation in parents and caregivers influences teenagersWarning signs that may indicate someone needs additional supportHow to help a friend who may be self-harmingWhy repair matters more than perfection in parentingHow unhealthy coping strategies can continue into adulthood if the underlying pain is never addressedThe role of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in treating self-harm and emotional dysregulationWhy creativity, empathy, and emotional depth can become incredible strengths when paired with healthy coping skillsWhether you're a parent, educator, therapist, teenager, or someone who has quietly carried these experiences yourself, this conversation offers practical guidance, compassion, and hope.Connect with Katie K. MayWebsite: katiekmay.comExplore Katie's books, therapy resources, clinician training, and additional support through her website.If you or someone you love is struggling with self-harm:You do not have to face it alone. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. A qualified mental health professional—especially one trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—can help you build healthier ways to manage overwhelming emotions and begin 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." 

Fertility support can be expensive, time-consuming, and emotionally overwhelming—but what if more individualized guidance could become accessible at a much lower cost?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn speaks with fertility expert and Conceivable founder Kirsten Karchmer about a new approach to fertility support that combines decades of clinical experience, personalized health data, and AI-powered guidance.Kirsten draws from her work as a fertility acupuncturist who treated more than 10,000 patients experiencing infertility, PCOS, endometriosis, and recurrent pregnancy loss. She explains why she believes fertility care should look beyond isolated hormone levels and ovulation dates to consider the full picture of a person’s health—including energy, sleep, digestion, stress, menstrual patterns, nutrition, and daily habits.Together, they discuss:Why fertility treatment remains financially inaccessible for many familiesThe limitations of relying solely on ovulation trackers and hormone monitorsHow menstrual cycles, bleeding patterns, temperature, energy, digestion, and stress may offer useful health informationWhy identifying underlying patterns may be more helpful than addressing one symptom at a timeThe role of sleep, nutrition, blood sugar, stress resilience, and heart rate variability in overall wellnessHow personalized AI tools may make fertility education and support more affordableThe importance of privacy when sharing sensitive health information with technologyWhy male fertility should also be part of the conversationThe emotional impact of infertility, miscarriage, IVF, and recurrent pregnancy lossHow everyday habits can support health before pregnancy, during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyondKirsten also introduces Conceivable, an AI-supported women’s health platform designed to provide personalized guidance, education, supplement recommendations, and ongoing support based on each user’s individual patterns and goals.This conversation is also a reminder that fertility does not exist in isolation. The habits that support reproductive wellness—sleeping well, eating nourishing foods, managing stress, improving digestion, and paying attention to your body—can continue to support health throughout every season of life.Connect with Kirsten Karchmer and ConceivableWebsite: conceivab.comTikTok: @yourfertilityexpert and @conceivablefertilityPlease verify that you are following Kirsten’s official accounts, as impersonator accounts may reuse her content.Important Health NoteThis episode includes personal experiences, professional opinions, and discussion of fertility, supplements, menstrual health, thyroid function, miscarriage, and pregnancy. It is for general educational purposes and should not replace individualized medical care. Do not begin, stop, or change medications or supplements based solely on this conversation. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions related to fertility treatment, pregnancy, abnormal bleeding, thyroid health, miscarriage, or other medical concerns.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." 

How often do you find yourself moving through the day on autopilot?Autopilot isn't always a bad thing. It can reduce mental load, help us build healthy habits, and make everyday tasks feel effortless. But when autopilot begins to disconnect us from our relationships, our health, our purpose, or ourselves, it may be time to pause and take back the driver's seat.In this solo episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn explores how to recognize when you're living on autopilot and offers reflective coaching questions to help you reconnect with what matters most.In this episode, you'll learn:The benefits—and hidden costs—of living on autopilotHow stress, overwhelm, and burnout can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselvesWhy noticing friction in your life is often the first step toward meaningful changeSimple ways to become more present throughout your dayHow mindfulness, body awareness, breathing, and nature can help regulate your nervous systemWhy optimization is about small, intentional improvements rather than perfectionQuestions to help you identify what needs your attention right nowHow delegation, boundaries, and daily self-care can create more space for what truly mattersAutumn also invites you to reflect on where you may be operating on autopilot—not with judgment, but with curiosity.What feels out of alignment?What is creating unnecessary friction?What is one small change that could help you feel more present, connected, and intentional?Sometimes the biggest transformation doesn't come from doing more. It comes from slowing down long enough to notice what your life has been trying to tell you.If you've been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or like you're simply going through the motions, this episode offers a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and begin creating a life that feels more like your own.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." 

Your skin is not separate from the rest of your health. Stress, sleep, hormones, nutrition, skincare products, haircare, laundry detergent, and the microorganisms living on your skin can all influence how it looks and feels.In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn speaks with Dr. Mireille “Mimi” Vega, a biotechnology PhD, cosmetic chemist, Skin-to-Soul Science Simplifier, and founder and CEO of VGAM Biome.Dr. Mimi explains the difference between the gut microbiome and the skin microbiome, how the skin’s natural ecosystem helps protect us, and why aggressive cleansing or complicated skincare routines may sometimes make acne, dryness, irritation, or sensitivity worse.Together, they discuss:- How the skin microbiome supports the skin barrier and local immune health- The connections between skin, stress, sleep, hormones, nutrition, and inflammation- Why acne, eczema, dermatitis, rosacea, and other changes may offer clues about what your body needs- How hair products, detergents, sunscreen, and other everyday products can affect your skin- Why cleansing too frequently may strip protective oils and disrupt the microbiome- The importance of hydration, oils, salts, pH, prebiotics, and postbiotics- Why skincare needs may change throughout the menstrual cycle, across seasons, and while traveling- How nutrition supports collagen production and healthy aging from within- Why Dr. Mimi prefers a simplified, adaptable approach instead of treating every skin concern with a separate productDr. Mimi also shares how her daughter’s skin struggles inspired her to question conventional skincare and develop a microbiome-based system that allows people to adjust the balance of hydration and oils according to what their skin needs each day.The goal is not to fight or control your skin. It is to understand its natural intelligence and create an environment where it can function well.Connect with Dr. Mireille VegaExplore her skincare philosophy and products at:toloveyourskin.comLearn more from Dr. Mimi at:drmimi.caInstagram: @dr.mimichemistryLinkedIn: Dr. Mireille Vega, PhDHer upcoming book, currently titled The Skin Solution Is You, will explore the connections between skincare, nutrition, lifestyle, and whole-body wellness.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 better sleep did not require a new mattress, expensive pillows, or a complete lifestyle overhaul?In this solo episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn shares practical ways to improve sleep by paying attention to your body, sleep position, bedroom environment, and evening habits.After continuing to experience neck and shoulder pain following a car accident, Autumn began experimenting with sleep alignment, pillow placement, and body support. She used photographs of her usual sleeping position and AI to help identify where her body may need more support—and found that simple adjustments using pillows and a rolled blanket improved her comfort.In this episode, you’ll learn:- How pain and body alignment may interrupt sleep- How to evaluate your sleeping position using photos- Ways to use AI as a starting point for pillow placement- How light, temperature, sound, screens, pets, and air quality may affect sleep- Why alcohol, meal timing, hydration, and exercise can influence rest- How menstrual cycles, perimenopause, stress, and pain may change your sleep needs- Why focusing too intensely on sleep can sometimes make it harder to fall asleepThe goal is not to create a perfect bedtime routine. It is to become curious about what helps your body feel safe, supported, and comfortable enough to rest.Choose one thing to adjust tonight, notice how you feel in the morning, and build from there.Resources Mentioned- Why We Sleep by Dr. Matthew Walker- EMDR and trauma-informed therapy- AI tools for reviewing sleep-position photographsConnect With Wellness in Every SeasonPodcast sponsorships: wellnessineveryseason.com/podcast/sponsorBecome a listener wellness guest: wellnessineveryseason.com/listenerwellnessguestImportant NoteAI feedback cannot diagnose pain, sleep disorders, injuries, or spinal conditions. Persistent pain, numbness, weakness, breathing interruptions, loud snoring, suspected sleep apnea, or ongoing sleep problems should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.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 the determination that helped you build a successful career cannot guarantee the family you dreamed of creating?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn speaks with Dr. Marline C. Duroseau—fertility advocate and coach, author, TEDx speaker, leadership executive, resilience expert, and founder of MCD Business Enterprise. Drawing from her own infertility journey and doctoral research on women leaders navigating infertility, Dr. Mar explores the painful intersection of ambition, reproductive health, stress, grief, identity, and workplace expectations.Together, they discuss why telling women to “just relax” is rarely helpful, how fertility struggles can affect concentration and performance at work, and why many women feel forced to choose between career growth and family-building. Dr. Mar also shares how high-achieving women often continue performing at extraordinary levels while privately carrying medical appointments, pregnancy loss, hormonal changes, emotional exhaustion, and uncertainty.This conversation offers space to reconsider success, create a Plan B without viewing it as failure, listen more closely to your body and intuition, and separate your true desires from cultural, religious, workplace, and family expectations.Dr. Mar also discusses motherhood beyond pregnancy, asking for support, emotional regulation, workplace flexibility, and why women do not need to prove their strength by carrying everything alone.Connect with Dr. Mar at mcdbe.com, follow @mcdbe and @ladymarduro on Instagram, find her on LinkedIn and YouTube, and watch her TEDx talk, The Secret Battle Behind Powerful Women Leaders.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." 

Bone Loss Prevention Through Strength TrainingStrength training is not just about changing how your body looks—it is about protecting your ability to move, balance, recover, and live independently as you age.In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn explores bone-loss prevention, longevity, and why weight-bearing movement becomes increasingly important for women in midlife and beyond. She shares her own experience rebuilding strength after a car accident, navigating pain flare-ups, returning to exercise gradually, and learning how to listen to her body without giving up on long-term goals.This conversation also looks at the emotional side of exercise. Knowing that you “should” work out is not always enough. Autumn walks through the stages of change, common barriers to movement, all-or-nothing thinking, and practical ways to begin before conditions feel perfect.You will hear ideas for adding strength and bone-supporting movement through weightlifting, barre, yoga, body-weight exercises, walking, jumping, lunges, and other accessible options. Autumn also discusses lifting heavier while maintaining safe form, finding supportive gym environments, asking for help, adjusting workouts around pain or fatigue, and creating backup plans when life disrupts your routine.The goal is not perfection or pushing through pain. It is building sustainable habits that support posture, muscle mass, balance, bone strength, confidence, sleep, stress regulation, and long-term independence.Start with what you have, notice what your body needs, and take the next realistic step.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." 

Most adults do not talk about poop—unless they are talking about their children. Yet your bowel movements can provide valuable information about your digestion, hydration, gut health, nutrition, stress levels, and overall well-being.Are you pooping often enough? What does healthy poop actually look like? Is it normal to go only a few times a week? What can constipation, diarrhea, undigested food, changes in color, or difficulty going tell you about what may be happening inside your body?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn sits down with Katie Kirklin, a licensed registered nurse and certified functional nutritional counselor, to have an open, practical conversation about poop, digestion, and the many factors that influence gut health.Katie shares how her own experiences with digestive concerns, anxiety, disordered eating, and other health challenges led her from conventional nursing into functional nutrition. Together, Autumn and Katie explore why symptoms can be viewed as information from the body—and why improving health often involves looking beneath the surface rather than focusing on one symptom in isolation.In this episode, you’ll learn:- What healthy poop may look like, including frequency, color, consistency, and ease of passing- Why bowel movements can serve as a daily source of information about your health- Why being constipated may be common without necessarily being optimal- How hydration and electrolytes can affect digestion and bowel regularity- Signs that you may be drinking too much water without replacing enough electrolytes- How magnesium, fiber, and whole foods may support healthy bowel movements- The difference between naturally occurring fiber in whole foods and added fiber in processed foods- How eating a variety of colorful plant foods can support a diverse gut microbiome- Why chewing thoroughly may improve digestion and nutrient absorption- What it means to “chew your liquids and drink your solids”- How stress and the nervous system can contribute to constipation, urgency, or diarrhea- Why slowing down before meals may support the body’s “rest and digest” response- How sleep supports digestion, hormone processing, detoxification, and overall wellness- Why protein, healthy fat, and fiber can help create a more balanced breakfast- How to build a more blood-sugar-supportive smoothie- Why some people experience digestive discomfort after drinking whey protein- Simple ways to increase food variety without making meal planning more complicated- Why frozen fruits and vegetables can be nutritious, practical options- How small, consistent lifestyle changes can work together to support long-term healthKatie also shares her approach to creating balanced meals without relying on complicated recipes. Rather than preparing an entirely different meal every night, she keeps nourishing ingredients available—such as vegetables, proteins, whole grains, greens, beans, nuts, and seeds—and combines them into simple bowls and meals throughout the week.One of the biggest reminders from this conversation is that health rarely changes because of one “magic” food, supplement, or habit. Sleep, stress, hydration, nourishment, movement, digestion, relationships, and the nervous system are interconnected. Small changes may not feel dramatic on their own, but together they can create a healthier internal environment that better supports the body.Your symptoms are information. Your digestion is information. Even your poop can act like a free daily health report.You do not have to change everything at once. Choose one supportive habit from this episode, practice it consistently, pay attention to how your body responds, and build from there.Connect with Katie KirklinVisit Katie’s website to learn more about functional nutrition and one-on-one coaching:🌐 katiekirklin.comFollow Katie on Instagram:📱 @katiekirklinnutritionKatie can also be found on LinkedIn and Facebook.Important Health NoteChanges in bowel habits can have many causes. New, persistent, severe, or unexplained digestive symptoms—including blood in the stool, black or tarry stool, significant abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, persistent constipation, or ongoing diarrhea—should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.The information shared in this episode is intended for general education and wellness purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical care, diagnosis, or treatment.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." 

Why does it suddenly feel like everything that used to work... doesn't?If you've entered your 40s or 50s and noticed weight gain, stubborn belly fat, poor sleep, brain fog, hot flashes, or low energy, you're not imagining it. Perimenopause and menopause bring significant hormonal changes that affect far more than your menstrual cycle—and many women are left trying the same dieting strategies that worked in their 20s and 30s with little success.In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn sits down with Debbie Harris, founder of the 30 to Life Solution, bestselling author, certified hypnotist, and health coach, to discuss why midlife weight loss is different and how women can shift from dieting to creating a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.Together they explore practical strategies for supporting hormonal health, improving your relationship with food, and building habits that support long-term wellness rather than quick fixes.In this episode, you'll learn:- Why weight gain during perimenopause and menopause is so common- Why traditional dieting often becomes less effective after 40- The connection between stress, cortisol, sleep, and belly fat- How food sensitivities can change during midlife- Why improving sleep may be one of the most important health changes you can make- The role of hydration, added sugar, movement, and stress management- How to identify trigger foods and build a healthier relationship with eating- Why exercise recommendations may need to change during menopause- The importance of individualized nutrition instead of one-size-fits-all diet plans- Questions to ask your healthcare provider about menopause symptoms and treatment optionsWhether your goal is to release excess weight, improve your energy, sleep better, or simply feel more like yourself again, this episode offers practical ideas to help you navigate this stage of life with greater confidence.Connect with Debbie Harris🌐 Website: https://30tolife.org/📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbielee211/▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieHarrisDietingSucks💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fordebbielee/📘 Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/fordebbielee/- https://www.facebook.com/30tolifesolution/𝕏 X: https://x.com/DebbieLHarris🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@debbieharris4262Special OfferDebbie is offering listeners 50% off the first month of her Balanced Warrior Community Membership. Your first month is just $19 (regularly $39/month), giving you access to coaching, accountability, and support as you work toward better health, reduced menopause symptoms, and lasting peace with food.Resources Mentioned- Dieting Sucks for Women Over 40 – 30 to Life: The Ultimate Weight Loss and Hormone Balancing Formula- WOmenopause – Real Talk, Real Stories, Real Women- Learn more about the 30 to Life Solution at https://30tolife.orgFor 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." 

How do you know if the health information you're reading is actually trustworthy?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn welcomes back Dr. Theresa Lyons, scientist, researcher, and founder of Navigating AWEtism, for a practical conversation about one of the most important wellness skills you can develop: learning how to evaluate health research for yourself.After her daughter's autism diagnosis, Dr. Lyons discovered that the advice she received from professionals didn't always match what the scientific literature was showing. That experience changed the trajectory of her life and taught her how critical it is to distinguish between headlines, opinions, AI-generated summaries, and peer-reviewed research.Whether you're researching autism, nutrition, chronic illness, supplements, or any other health topic, this episode will help you become a more confident and informed consumer of medical information.In this conversation, you'll learn:- Why headlines and mainstream articles don't always reflect the latest science- How to recognize higher-quality health information- When to use PubMed, Google Scholar, and AI—and when not to- How to identify bias in both research and your own thinking- What clinical trial phases actually mean- Why study size, funding, and conflicts of interest matter- How to read a research paper without feeling overwhelmed- What systematic reviews and meta-analyses are—and why they're valuable- Why asking better questions often leads to better health decisions- How to partner with your healthcare providers while becoming a stronger advocate for yourself or your familyIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting wellness advice online, frustrated by changing health recommendations, or unsure which sources to trust, this episode offers a practical framework for researching with greater confidence and clarity.Connect with Dr. Theresa Lyons🌐 Work with Dr. Lyons: https://awetism.co/work-together🌐 Navigating AWEtism: https://navigatingawetism.com📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@navigatingawetism📱 Instagram: @navigating_awetismDr. Lyons translates complex scientific research into practical, understandable information, helping families make informed, evidence-based decisions while navigating autism and related health topics.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." 

Can joy be rediscovered—not by changing who you are, but by uncovering who you've always been?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn sits down with Professional Muse S. Stephon Brown, creator of Modern Musing, to explore a refreshing approach to personal growth for people who feel stuck, burned out, or like traditional self-development hasn't fully worked for them.Drawing from decades of improv, storytelling, behavioral observation, and self-reflection, Stephon shares how he developed a process that helped him rediscover joy, purpose, and authenticity after asking himself one life-changing question: "If I think I'm so smart, why aren't I happy?"Together, Autumn and Stephon dive into topics like:- Why many people lose touch with joy as they grow older- The difference between therapy, coaching, and Modern Musing- How entertainment, books, movies, and even favorite fictional characters reveal what you're longing for- Why people resist change—even when they desperately want it- The role of safety, curiosity, and nonjudgment in personal growth- How reconnecting with your inner child can help you reclaim purpose- Why healing happens one breakthrough at a time, not all at once- Practical ways to begin listening to yourself instead of the expectations placed on you by othersIf you've ever felt like you don't quite fit the mold, struggle to find your place, or know there's more joy available than you're currently experiencing, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what it means to truly understand yourself.Connect with S. Stephon Brown🌐 The Barstool Theories: https://thebarstooltheories.com📧 [email protected]📱 Instagram: @thebarstooltheoriesStephon also offers a complimentary 44-minute Musing Session through his website, where you'll experience his unique approach to uncovering what's keeping you from living with greater joy, clarity, and authenticity.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 travel is not just an escape, but a doorway back to yourself?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn sits down with Jennifer Corbeau, Inspired Living Coach and founder of Spiral Path Journeys, to explore how intentional and solo travel can become a deeply grounding spiritual practice. Jennifer shares how travel helped her reconnect with her body, intuition, confidence, and inner knowing during seasons when life felt heavy, disconnected, and unclear.Together, they talk about why unfamiliar places can help women hear themselves more clearly, how beauty and sacred spaces soften the nervous system, and why solo travel can build real-world self-trust faster than many people expect. This conversation also touches on motherhood, burnout, spiritual connection, sacred sites, retreat experiences, practical safety, and the courage it takes to choose time for yourself.Jennifer reminds listeners that the place you feel called to may also be calling you. Whether you are dreaming of solo travel, craving a retreat, or simply needing space to remember who you are beneath all your roles, this episode offers encouragement to listen inward and take the next aligned step.Listeners can connect with Jennifer at spiralpathjourneys.ai, email her at [email protected], find her on Facebook as TheJenniferCorbeau, Instagram at @jennifercorbeau, and LinkedIn as Jennifer Corbeau. Her solo travel safety tips are available here: https://spiral-path-journeys.myflodesk.com/solotravelsafetytipsFor 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 success isn't about working harder—but about building a life and business that actually supports your wellbeing?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn sits down with business coach and strategist Chanda Coston to explore the powerful connection between faith, ambition, alignment, and sustainable success. Together, they discuss why so many women find themselves exhausted while chasing goals, how burnout often stems from misalignment rather than lack of effort, and what it looks like to build a business that fits your life instead of consuming it.Drawing from her experiences as a U.S. Navy veteran, project manager, nonprofit founder, and coach, Chanda shares how personal loss, leadership, and life transitions reshaped her definition of success. She offers practical insights on setting boundaries, honoring capacity, finding supportive community, trusting the timing of your journey, and creating systems that allow both growth and rest.Whether you're an entrepreneur, professional, parent, or simply navigating a season of change, this conversation is a reminder that purpose, peace, and progress can coexist. You'll walk away encouraged to give yourself grace, embrace the season you're in, and move forward with intention.To learn more about Chanda and her work, visit chanda-co.com or connect with her on Instagram and Facebook at @chanda__co.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 hormone balance is not about forcing your body into line, but learning how to listen, support, and work with it?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter talks with Whitney Erwin, MSc, MEd, LMT, holistic health and Ayurvedic practitioner, clinical herbalist, and founder of Four Seasons Harmony, about balancing hormones naturally through herbal medicine and Ayurveda.Whitney shares her personal healing journey from Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and migraines into long-term remission, and how that experience led her into clinical herbal medicine, Ayurveda, and holistic women’s health. Together, Autumn and Whitney explore why healing often takes time, how stress affects the body, and why women’s health cannot be treated with a one-size-fits-all approach.This conversation dives into Ayurveda as the “science of life,” nervous system regulation, self-care, herbal support, hormonal health, thyroid wellness, burnout, emotional healing, and the importance of slowing down enough to actually hear what the body needs.Listeners can connect with Whitney at www.fourseasonsharmony.com and on Instagram at @whitney_fourseasonsharmony.Hormone Balance, Herbal Medicine, Ayurveda, Whitney Erwin, Four Seasons Harmony, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Thyroid Health, Women’s Health, Holistic Wellness, Clinical Herbalism, Nervous System Regulation, Stress Relief, Physical Wellness, Emotional Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Wellness in Every SeasonFor 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 your body has been giving you warning signs long before a diagnosis ever appears?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter talks with Dr. Christina Paul, MD, founder of Extend Medical, about optimizing long-term health through functional, precision, and longevity medicine.Dr. Paul shares why lasting wellness is not about guessing, reacting, or chasing symptoms, but about using data to understand what the body is asking for. Together, Autumn and Dr. Paul explore the gaps in traditional sick-care models, the importance of prevention, nutrient deficiencies, sleep, stress, hormone health, gut health, blood sugar, and why “normal” lab ranges do not always mean optimal health.This conversation is a powerful reminder that fatigue, brain fog, bloating, mood changes, poor sleep, and stubborn health struggles are not things we should simply accept as normal. When we slow down enough to listen to the body’s signals and use the right testing, we can begin making small, sustainable changes that support energy, clarity, performance, and long-term vitality.Listeners can connect with Dr. Christina Paul on Instagram at @drchristinapaul or email [email protected] for a complimentary 20-minute discovery call.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." 

How do you teach mindfulness to children when you’re struggling to stay regulated yourself?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter sits down with parenting coach and author Mindy Green to explore practical ways parents can help children develop mindfulness, emotional awareness, resilience, and nervous system regulation.Drawing from both professional experience and personal parenting journeys, Autumn and Mindy discuss why mindfulness isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. Together they explore how summer schedules, family routines, personality differences, sleep, connection, and self-care all play important roles in helping children and parents feel more regulated and connected.Mindy shares the inspiration behind her children’s books, Sammy’s Super Stretchy Shoelaces and Sammy’s Super Stretchy World Activity Book, which help children recognize emotions in their bodies, build emotional awareness, and develop healthy coping skills through engaging stories and activities.In this episode, you’ll learn:• What mindfulness looks like for children and families • Why nervous system regulation starts with parents • How personality differences impact family dynamics • Ways to create a summer by design instead of by default • The importance of routines, sleep, and structure during school breaks • How to balance connection, independence, and quiet time for children • Why repair matters more than perfection in parenting • Practical strategies for helping children recognize and process emotions • How self-care and mindfulness help parents show up more effectively for their familiesWhether you’re a parent, grandparent, educator, caregiver, or simply someone looking to better understand mindfulness and emotional regulation, this conversation offers practical tools and encouragement you can begin using right away.Connect with Mindy GreenWebsite: mindygreencoaching.comEmail: [email protected]: • Sammy’s Super Stretchy Shoelaces • Sammy’s Super Stretchy World Activity BookAbout Mindy GreenMindy Green is a parenting coach who specializes in helping parents create stronger relationships with their children through emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and practical parenting strategies. Drawing from her experience as a school social worker, parent, grandparent, and coach, Mindy helps families build resilience, connection, and confidence while navigating the challenges of everyday life.If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a parent, teacher, caregiver, or friend who could use a little more mindfulness and calm in their life.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 grief and trauma are not the end of your story, but the place where healing begins?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter speaks with Marcia Earhart, founder of The Sterling Rose Sanctuary, trained educator, certified life, grief, trauma, brain, and mental health first responder coach, mediator, HeartSync minister, author, and speaker.Marcia shares her deeply personal journey after the loss of her oldest son in 2014 and the murder of her second oldest son in 2019. Through these unimaginable losses, she found a calling to help others move through grief and trauma with hope, faith, and intentional healing.Together, Autumn and Marcia explore the difference between grief and trauma, how the body carries pain, why perspective shapes the healing journey, and how people can begin to release what has kept them stuck. This conversation gently reminds listeners that healing does not mean forgetting. It means learning how to live, breathe, connect, and experience joy again.Listeners can connect with Marcia at www.thesterlingrosesanctuary.us, on Instagram @thesterlingrosesanctuary, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Her book, Gripping Grace in the Garden of Grief, is also available for those seeking a companion through grief and trauma.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 is not only about medicine, but also about place, connection, nature, and feeling truly cared for?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter speaks with Barry Shimelfarb, founder of Carmel Retreats and steward of Cuddle Doon, about the power of retreats for healing, wellness, renewal, and relationship connection.Barry shares his deeply personal journey as a single dad raising twin boys when he was diagnosed with advanced cancer in 2019. Through multiple surgeries, radiation, physical exhaustion, and uncertainty, he found refuge at his historic Carmel cottage, where the ocean, gardens, redwoods, spiritual reflection, and community helped him move from surviving to thriving.Together, Autumn and Barry explore why retreats can be so powerful, especially during seasons of illness, grief, burnout, disconnection, or transition. They discuss the healing role of nature, meditation, prayer, visualization, creativity, social connection, romance, and intentional time away from the noise of daily life.Barry also shares how Carmel Retreats offers private boutique retreats for one to two people, along with local wellness partners for yoga, spiritual hikes, spa experiences, nature connection, and meaningful restoration. Through Postcards for Healing, guests can nominate someone navigating illness, trauma, or hardship for a gifted healing stay.Listeners can connect with Barry at www.carmelretreats.com, learn about Postcards for Healing at www.carmelretreats.com/postcards, and follow Carmel Retreats on Instagram @Carmel.Retreats and Facebook.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." 

Can plant-based nutrition actually help you live longer, feel better, and reduce inflammation — without becoming fully vegan or vegetarian?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter sits down with Melanie Murphy Richter, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and recipient of the 2023 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, to talk about the real science behind plant-based nutrition, gut health, inflammation, and longevity.Melanie shares her own personal healing journey from years of severe IBS and chronic inflammation to rebuilding her health through nutrition, mindful eating, and lifestyle changes. Together, Autumn and Melanie unpack the difference between processed carbohydrates and nourishing complex carbohydrates, why fiber and plant diversity matter for gut health, how stress and trauma impact digestion, and why food truly can become medicine when we learn to work with our bodies instead of against them.This conversation also explores emotional eating, mindful eating, postpartum nutrition, protein myths, longevity science, sleep, inflammation, and practical ways to begin making healthier food choices without overwhelm. Whether you are curious about plant-based eating, trying to heal your gut, improve your energy, reduce inflammation, or simply build a more sustainable relationship with food, this episode offers realistic and encouraging guidance grounded in both science and lived experience.Listeners can connect with Melanie at:Melanie Murphy Richter WebsiteInstagram @healthnmellnessTikTok @healthnmellnessLinkedIn ProfileFor 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 life you want is built less by giant transformations and more by the small choices you make right now?In this solo episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter explores the power of the present moment and how tiny shifts in behavior can completely change the trajectory of your wellness, nervous system, habits, and future self.Using the Stages of Change model as a framework, Autumn breaks down why people often feel stuck in cycles of avoidance, procrastination, burnout, or self-sabotage—and why motivation alone is not enough to create lasting change. She dives into neuroplasticity, nervous system regulation, chronic stress, trauma responses, habit formation, emotional resilience, and the science behind why repeated behaviors become easier over time.This episode also explores the hidden physical cost of chronic stress, including inflammation, sleep disruption, immune dysfunction, emotional dysregulation, memory challenges, and burnout. Autumn encourages listeners to stop waiting for the “perfect time” to begin caring for themselves and instead focus on simple, sustainable shifts that build long-term wellness over time.Listeners are invited to reflect on the habits, routines, boundaries, and patterns they have been avoiding, while learning how small actions—like walking, hydrating, reducing screen time, improving sleep routines, practicing nervous system regulation, or spending time outside—can create powerful momentum toward healing and self-trust.This episode is a reminder that wellness is not built in dramatic overhauls. It is built in the quiet moments where you choose yourself again and 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 feeling stuck isn’t a failure… but a signal that something deeper is ready to heal?In this episode, Autumn sits down with Stacy Goldstein, an occupational therapist turned coach, to explore what it really means to heal through mindset—especially when you feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing is working. Together, they unpack the emotional, physical, and mental layers of being “stuck,” and why so many people—especially moms—find themselves overwhelmed, disconnected, and running on autopilot.Stacy shares her powerful journey through motherhood, a cancer diagnosis, and the breaking point that forced her to rethink everything she believed about success, identity, and healing. Through a blend of neuroscience, subconscious work, and faith, she explains how true transformation happens—not by pushing harder, but by rewiring the patterns running beneath the surface.This conversation dives into limiting beliefs, nervous system regulation, the subconscious mind, and the often-overlooked connection between science and spirituality. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things but still not moving forward, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do next.To connect with Stacy, join her Renewed Mom Community on Facebook, listen to the Golden Spark Podcast on platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or follow her on Instagram at @stacy_simplified for ongoing support and resources.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 wellness tracking starts making you feel less well?In this solo episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter explores the question so many people quietly wrestle with: are our wellness metrics actually aligned with human wellness, or are they pushing us toward guilt, comparison, and exhaustion?After walking nearly five miles and still being told by her Apple Watch that it “wasn’t enough,” Autumn began questioning smart watches, movement goals, recovery scores, step counts, calories burned, sleep tracking, and the pressure to constantly optimize. She shares how default settings on Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, Samsung, Oura, Whoop, smartphones, and other devices may not reflect real human needs, especially for people navigating stress, burnout, hormonal shifts, chronic illness, disability, neurodivergence, caregiving, postpartum recovery, or pain.This episode unpacks how wellness technology can be helpful when personalized, but harmful when it becomes another voice saying we are failing. Autumn explains how to think about movement goals, exercise minutes, stand reminders, steps, heart rate, HRV, sleep tracking, readiness scores, and notification settings in a more compassionate and sustainable way.Listeners are invited to use their devices as tools—not scoreboards—and to reconnect with the body’s wisdom beneath the numbers.Get the worksheet here: https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/ebfb2d7621For 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 your body suddenly stops feeling like your own — and no one can explain why?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter sits down with Ethan Pompeo, PANDAS survivor and founder of Green Valley Nutrition, to talk about transforming health through simple, holistic lifestyle changes that support true healing.Ethan shares his deeply personal journey from being a healthy 13-year-old athlete to developing debilitating neurological symptoms connected to PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections). After years of misdiagnosis, medications, anxiety, tics, OCD behaviors, and frustration, Ethan began searching for answers beyond conventional treatment.Together, Autumn and Ethan explore inflammation, nervous system health, the mind-body connection, holistic healing, CBD, lifestyle shifts, exercise, nutrition, stress reduction, and the importance of staying curious instead of giving up. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing is rarely about one “magic fix.” Often, it’s about building supportive habits, finding the right tools, and creating a life that allows your body and mind to begin recovering.Ethan also shares how his struggles eventually led him to create Green Valley Nutrition, where he now helps others explore practical wellness tools and alternative approaches to health.You can connect with Ethan Pompeo on Instagram at @ethan_pandas, Facebook, and YouTube, or learn more through Green Valley Nutrition.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 your goals are not meant to be a final destination, but a trail marker helping you find your direction?In this solo episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter explores how goals can guide us without trapping us. By the middle of the year, many people feel discouraged because their goals have shifted, stalled, or fallen off completely. But instead of seeing that as failure, Autumn invites listeners to view goals as part of a living, breathing journey.This episode breaks down how SMART goals can be useful while still leaving room for growth, recalibration, and real life. Autumn shares personal reflections from her own education, wellness journey, and healing after a car accident, reminding listeners that goals should support the life they actually want—not just check off a box society told them to chase.Through the lens of the eight dimensions of wellness, Autumn encourages listeners to ask whether their goals still align emotionally, physically, spiritually, socially, financially, intellectually, environmentally, and professionally. This episode is a grounding reminder that progress is not always straight, success does not have to happen on someone else’s timeline, and sometimes the trail changes because you are finally listening to yourself.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 success you’re chasing was never actually yours?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter talks with Saahil Mehta, Success Coach, Author, Speaker, Business Owner, TEDx speaker, and passionate mountaineer, about redefining success from the inside out.Saahil shares how his life looked successful on the outside—business growth, financial success, travel, and achievement—while internally he felt disconnected, depleted, and unfulfilled. After a near-fatal car accident caused by exhaustion, he began questioning the version of success he had inherited and started building a life rooted in peace, health, relationships, and purpose.Together, Autumn and Saahil explore people-pleasing, boundaries, sleep, energy, emotional honesty, and the powerful question: When you say yes to one thing, what are you saying no to? Saahil also introduces his “seven summits” framework, helping listeners identify what truly matters and build a personal success map that supports sustainable growth without regret.Listeners can connect with Saahil at www.saahilmehta.com, find his complimentary Success Audit at www.saahilmethod.com/success-audit, and follow him on LinkedIn @SaahilMehta and Instagram @saahilmehtaofficial.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 is actually the path to doing more meaningful work?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter talks with Bernie Youngblood, serial entrepreneur and founder of ThinkPartners, about what it means to integrate wellness into corporate and nonprofit cultures. Together, they explore how purpose, social connection, spiritual wellness, and intentional leadership all shape the way we show up in work, family, and community.Bernie shares his perspective on releasing beauty into the world, helping people unlock their gifts, and building organizations that do more than chase profit. The conversation also dives into AI, social media, education, parenting, burnout, the 40-hour workweek, and why slowing down may be one of the most powerful tools we have in a fast-moving world.This episode is a thoughtful reminder that wellness is not just personal. It is cultural, relational, professional, and deeply human. Whether you lead a business, work in a nonprofit, parent children, or are simply trying to live with more purpose, this conversation invites you to pause, reflect, and ask what truly deserves your attention.You can connect with Bernie Youngblood on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, and Linktree by searching Bernie Youngblood or visiting his links through linktr.ee/bernieyoungblood.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." 

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."