Your Wellness

Welcome to Your Wellness . In today's episode, we're joined by a licensed clinical pharmacist and Certified Menopause Practitioner for an in-depth discussion on the clinical side of menopause. We explore the important roles of the three key sex hormones—estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone—and how they affect a woman's health throughout perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause....

Today's episode is a little different because we're recording it fresh off an incredible adventure. We just completed the Camino Portuguese, walking nearly 300 kilometres from Porto, Portugal, along the beautiful Atlantic coast, through small villages and into Santiago, Spain. If you're not familiar with the Camino, it's an ancient pilgrimage that's been walked for over a thous...

Hi, and welcome to another episode of Your Wellness . I'm Lisa Lounsbury, resilience and well-being expert, and today we're discussing an important topic: mental health and well-being. In light of the recent and tragic passing of Canadian hockey legend Claude Lemieux by suicide, I invited Clint Malarchuk back to the podcast to share his perspective on mental health, recovery, and hope. Clint has s...

Today we’re talking aboutMarriage and Menopause — a conversation that many couples are still struggling to have openly. Far too often, unresolved menopause symptoms create confusion, frustration, emotional distance, and challenges within relationships, leaving couples feeling disconnected instead of supported during this major lifetransition. Joining me today are Judy and David Reese from Savannah...

Today’s episode is a really important one — and honestly, one I’m proud to be sharing. I’m sitting down with Health and Safety Expert and Public Speaker, Allan J. Moore, to have a very real and open conversation about menopause — from a perspective we don’t hear often enough. Allan joins me not only as a health and safety professional, but also as a husband who found himself learning about menopau...

In this quick episode of Your Wellness I'm offering a quick guide to support your goals for 2026. While New Years Resolutions usually fail by the end of February, I'm offering a more attainable and sustainable shift in how you approach a new year!

I’m your host, Lisa Lounsbury—Resilience and Well-Being Expert and Certified Menopause Coach. Today, we’re diving into menopause in the workplace with two inspiring guests: entrepreneurs and menopause advocates Kim Hart and April Haberman , joining us from Seattle. We explore their personal experiences of how menopause impacted them at work, the powerful changes they made to support their mental h...

Welcome to another episode of "Your Wellness," where we explore the journeys of those who have transformed their lives. I'm thrilled to introduce our guest, Vitale Buford, an executive coach, award-winning speaker, and author from Kentucky, USA. Vitali shares her powerful story of overcoming addiction and perfectionism, as detailed in her memoir, "Addicted to Perfect." Join...

If you need that extra jolt of inspiration, you’ve got to hear this episode. My guest, Mark Black, was born with a serious heart defect and went through a heart and double lung transplant. He got strong enough to run four marathons, marry the love of his life, and become a dad to three healthy kids. And now, in his 40s, even as his kidneys are shutting down and he’s on dialysis three days a week,...

Hi, I’m Lisa Lounsbury, your Resilence and Well-being expert and you’re listening to another episode of Your Wellness . Today, I’m speaking with Celina Mantler, who opens up about her personal journey with mental illness — and the unique challenge of feeling “not sick enough” to access the care she truly needed. As a high-functioning professional, Celina has faced countless roadblocks when reachin...

In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. David Mueller from North Carolina—a leadership expert, improv comedian, and passionate advocate for emotional intelligence and equity. We dove into the big, bold topic of privilege—what it means, how it shows up in our day-to-day lives, and why approaching it with curiosity can shift everything. We also touched on identity, inte...

In this powerful episode of Your Wellness , Lisa Lounsbury sits down with Carol Schulte, who shares her raw and deeply personal journey through mental illness. Once a thriving coach flying on private jets, Carol’s world came crashing down—leading to a moment she never imagined: handcuffed in an airport, shoved into a police vehicle, and escorted to a psychiatric institution. Diagnosed with Bipolar...

Welcome to Your Wellness I’m wellness coach Lisa Lounsbury! In this episode, we’re joined by Andrew Leith , a professional speaker, certified executive coach, and neuroinclusivity advocate. Andrew shares his powerful journey of living with undiagnosed ADHD, the challenges of navigating a world designed for neurotypical individuals, and how he ultimately learned to embrace his differences. He takes...

Welcome to Your Wellness, the podcast that inspires you to make wellness a priority in every area of your life. I’m your host, Lisa Lounsbury, and today’s episode is one you won’t want to miss. We’re diving into the powerful journey of going from pain to purpose , exploring what it means to overcome, thrive, and inspire through life’s most challenging moments. Joining me is Transformational Strate...

Hi everyone! I’m so thrilled you’ve chosen to spend some time with me for this episode of Your Wellness . This one’s a little different from most of my episodes because I’m joined by my good friend and fellow health and well-being expert, Katey Armstrong. Together, we dive into a topic that’s finally starting to get the attention it deserves: menopause. In this open, honest, and completely unscrip...

Welcome to Your Wellness ! I’m your host, wellness coach Lisa Lounsbury, and I’m so glad you’re tuning in for another episode dedicated to inspiring stories and practical insights for living a healthier, more balanced life. Today’s episode is a particularly powerful one. I have the honor of speaking with James Jefferson, a police constable whose early career took a devastating turn after a traumat...

Welcome to Your Wellness ! I'm your wellness coach, Lisa Lounsbury. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Glenn Cunningham as he shares his powerful journey of overcoming a 40-year smoking habit and facing a lung cancer diagnosis. Glenn opens up about the long-term effects of his smoking, how he finally managed to quit, and how he's coping with his recent health challenges. He offers valuable insights...

Hi, I’m wellness coach Lisa Lounsbury, and you're listening to another episode of Your Wellness. Are you in a relationship? Would you like that relationship to thrive and last a lifetime? There are some common beliefs about relationships that might actually affect them in surprising ways. Today, I'm excited to welcome our guest, Amanda Lambros, a relationship therapist with a Masters in Fo...

Hi, I'm wellness coach Lisa Lounsbury, and you're listening to another episode of Your Wellness. In this episode, I have an impromptu talk at a local coffee shop in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, with successful entrepreneur Mike Mayhew. While golfing in Florida a few months ago, Mike experienced chest pains that felt like heartburn, which turned out to be an unexpected heart attack. In our cof...

In this episode of Your Wellness, I have the pleasure of chatting with Phil Jewell from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Phil is a former Major who has served in the UK, Canadian, and US armies. He brings his unique leadership style, honed from leading troops in combat, to his work today. Phil believes that a great leader builds trust and empathy within their team to bring out the best in everyone, w...

Hello, everyone! It's your Wellness Coach, Lisa Lounsbury, reaching out to you from the sunny and hot Costa Rica. I'm thrilled to bring you today's interview with Shelley Paxton, all the way from Chicago. Shelley candidly shares her journey through burnout, revealing the pivotal moments that brought her to her knees. She speaks passionately about the importance of authenticity and soul alignment,...

Hey there, it's Lisa Lounsbury, your Wellness Coach, reaching out to you from my temporary setup in sunny Costa Rica. In today's episode of Your Wellness, I'm chatting with Mike Ruffo, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mike's not your average guy—he's a 55-year-old dad, a full-time firefighter, and elite athlete. But recently, something unexpected happened to him during his workou...

Welcome aboard the special Cruise edition of Your Wellness. In this episode, join me for a delightful conversation with a couple from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, sailing the North China Sea. We delve into their health and fitness journey, exploring their adventures hiking the trails of the Camino de Santiago in Europe. Discover their pivotal moment prompting significant lifestyle changes and glean in...

Greetings, I'm Lisa Lounsbury, your Wellness Coach, and you're tuned in to another episode that's bound to inspire on Your Wellness. In today's podcast, I'll be talking with Alison De Luisa, an HR Executive from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. She's here to unveil her deeply personal journey through breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Alison, a healthy and very activ...

Hi, I'm Lisa Lounsbury, your Wellness Coach, and you've tuned in to another episode of "Your Wellness." In today's episode, I'm joined by Certified Mental Health Addiction clinicians, Clarrisa Kennedy from Ontario, Canada, and Molly Painschab from Montana, USA. Together, we embark on a journey to explore the intricate world of food addiction and its profound impact on ind...