Road Trip to Wellness Podcast

A conversation for tired souls

Guest: Tronda – Owner, Align Total Wellness & Dr. Ashley Cham, PhD, WHNP-BC  We’ll explore the intersection of:​Hormones & stress ​Healing touch & lymphatic flow​Essential oils & nervous system regulation​Women’s transitions (menopause, postpartum, grief, identity shifts) ​Strength in softness

In this week’s Rest Stop, Rona shares simple, grounded self-care practices for navigating cold and flu season — especially during the long winter months when the body naturally slows down.After fighting off a cold herself, she reflects on what winter asks of us: rest, warmth, nourishment, and gentleness.In this episode, you’ll hear about:Why winter fatigue is natural (not failure)Rest as medicine — without guiltHerbal supports like fresh ginger tea and warm brothsBreath practices for chest congestion and nervous system regulationCultural healing traditions passed down through generationsThe power of warmth, touch, and ritual in recoveryFrom Vicks vapor rub and grandmother remedies to modern nervous system science, this conversation reminds us that wellness has always lived at the intersection of body, culture, and care.Winter doesn’t demand productivity — it invites support.Take a breath. Slow down. Let yourself be held by the season. *******************************This episode is brought to you in partnership with Louisville Natural Health, a collective dedicated to whole-body care and integrative wellness.They are hosting an upcoming Pelvic Floor Retreat designed to support women in reconnecting with their core, breath, and nervous system in a safe and informed environment.Pelvic health is deeply connected to hormonal balance, lymphatic flow, and emotional regulation — so if today’s conversation resonates, this retreat may be a beautiful next step.Learn more here: LNH Pelvic Floor RetreatThanks for listening! Follow Road trip to Wellness on IG: @roadtrip2wellnessFB: Road Trip to WellnessYouTube: Road Trip to WellnessComing Soon: Road Trip to Wellness LIVE! at Kentucky Yoga Festival ! Stay tuned for more upcming information! #roadtriptowellness #winterselfcare #restandreset #restasmedicine #culturalhealing #breathforwellbeing

Exploring tech safety & boundaries at work, parenting, and datingWhat does it really mean to have digital peace in a world that never stops scrolling, tracking, and demanding our attention?In this episode of Road Trip to Wellness, I sit down with my dear friend and creator of My Digital Peace for a thoughtful, real-life conversation about navigating technology with intention — not fear.We explore:How technology impacts our nervous systems and sense of safetySetting healthy digital boundaries at workParenting and protecting children in an online worldDating and visibility in the digital ageWhy muting, pausing, and opting out can be acts of self-careCreating peace at home when devices are everywhereThis conversation blends lived experience, professional insight, and practical wisdom for everyday life.Whether you’re a working professional, parent, caregiver, or someone craving more calm in your relationship with technology, this episode invites you to reflect, reset, and choose peace — digitally and beyond.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadioContact Nok at My Digital Peace - Consultations for Business & HomeWebsite: https://www.mydigitalpeace.io/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_digitalpeace/Substack: https://mydigitalpeace.substack.com/

In this Winter Solstice episode of Road Trip To Wellness, Rona reflects on rest, seasonal rhythms, and what it means to honor the dark – even when life interrupts our rituals.After being sideline by the flu and missing her usual solstice practices, Rona shares how the body often honors this season for us, inviting rest whether we plan for it or not.This episode is a gentle pause – a rest stop – offering reflections on stillness, nervous system, care, and letting go of year-end pressures. No goals. No rushing. Just space to listen and breathe.

We’re back! Welcome to a brand-new season of Road Trip to Wellness! This season marks a new era and this episode is a reintroduction — to the podcast, to the work, and to myself. I’m sharing what I’ve learned during this quiet season of transition, how my wellness journey has shifted, and what you can expect as RTTW expands into deeper conversations around spirituality, healing, personal agency, and multidimensional well-being. If you’re navigating change, craving clarity, or if you’re ready to step into a softer, wiser, more intentional version of yourself, this episode is your invitation to breathe, reset, and recommit to your ownwellness road trip.Welcome to Season 3. Welcome home to your well-being.“Road Trip to Wellness was created to inspire the union andaction of healthy ideas as you travel your own personal road to well-being.”