Posts tagged health and wellbeing
339. Burned Out? How to Redefine Success in Work and Motherhood: A Roundtable with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler and Alison Campbell

We’re back with another roundtable, and this week Ashley and I get to chat with two powerhouse guests. Alison Campbell is a former HR tech exec, and now is the founder of unBurnt, a company redefining how we prevent burnout. Dr. Sheryl Ziegler is a clinical psychologist and author of the books Mommy Burnout and The Crucial Years. These two women are on a mission to rewire how we think about stress, success, self-worth, and how we raise the next generation.

Our conversation dives deep into what burnout really feels like, why many of us miss the signs of it, the systems that perpetuate it, how to heal your nervous system, and what it takes to raise burnout-resistant kids. This is a must-listen for anyone tired of just pushing through.

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329. Beyond the Medicine Cabinet - Secrets for Raising Healthy, Happy Humans, an interview with Dr. Elisa Song

Since we’re in the thick of cold and flu season, it might be time for a different perspective on how to teach our kids healthy habits, as well as how to heal quicker when they get sick.

Today is a conversation with Dr. Elisa Song, who is one of the foremost pioneers and trusted experts in pediatric integrative and functional medicine. Drawing on extensive research and over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Song explains why your child’s gut microbiome holds the key to lifelong wellness. 

In today’s conversation, we talk about how to optimize your child’s microbiome with 5 simple steps, empower your kids to make healthy choices, as well as heal your child’s gut to get to the root of chronic health concerns. Be sure to stay tuned to the end of the conversation to hear her best practical tips for using safe and effective natural therapies when you or your kids are sick.

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313. Wee Wellness Wednesday: Reclaiming Rest and Focus

In our fast-paced world, it can be tricky to slow down and be intentional with our time, especially when it comes to rest. Our culture often equates busyness with success, and so we struggle to prioritize our well-being through rest and mindfulness. But we can find ways to include more rest through small intentional steps—and in doing so, we may find that our focus improves and we can better care for our families and actually find greater success.

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276. Are you having fun yet?, featuring Catherine Price

As a parent, you have a lot on your plate—and sometimes you end up sacrificing self-care and any small things that bring you joy. But actually, fun is a feeling rather than an activity, and happiness is something you can choose.

Catherine Price is a science journalist and author who is passionate about helping people make positive changes in their lives and have more fun. She explains the three components of fun and why each one is so important to your well-being. So what would it take to rearrange your day to look for the pockets where you could create joy?

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