Wellness Reimagined

What if wellness isn't something you buy or achieve, but whatever truly helps you feel well? This episode of Wellness Reimagined questions the "shoulds" that turn self-care into another performance. Rally News founder Sam Brooks shares why a practice that works for one person may drain another, how intentional media habits lower everyday anxiety, and why the goal matters more than the routine. Abo...

What if wellness isn't a destination you reach, but a way of living in line with who you really are? This episode of Wellness Reimagined is for anyone chasing a perfect routine or a life that looks good on paper but feels out of place. Life coach Liz Coleman shares how to find your highest values, why molding yourself to others' expectations creates stress, and how asking "What would my highest se...

Does self-care feel like one more checklist you're failing? This episode of Wellness Reimagined is for anyone tired of chasing routines and quick fixes that never quite deliver. Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten explores how productivity culture reshaped wellness, and offers a gentler path: community care, experimentation, simple floors instead of perfect ceilings, and a focus on process over results. Abou...

What if wellness was never about a fixed standard, but about what actually makes you feel alive? Host Swati talks with Grand Prix dressage rider Silvia Rizzo about why wellness has to be personal, not performed for anyone watching. Silvia shares why skipping a workout usually comes down to excuses rather than real limits, a lesson from working with 700 kilogram horses about staying clear headed un...

What if wellness is less about adding more habits and more about learning to stop? Host Naba talks with author Karen Bentley about the practice of becoming harmless, and why neutralizing a harmful thought takes ongoing attention, not one single decision. Karen shares a personal story about neutralizing jealousy toward a family member over several weeks, why stopping a habit, even something small,...

What if looking healthy and actually being healthy are two completely different things? The host talks with Dr. Sean Altman about why true wellness lives beneath the surface, in both the body and the mind, not in how someone looks. Sean shares the difference between internal and external motivation for healthier habits, why gradual changes tend to stick better than dramatic ones, and why sleep and...

What if wellness isn't something you build alone, but something you create together? Host Niharika talks with Dr. Steve McGough about why social connection matters for health, and why knowing yourself comes before finding a partner. Steve shares the biology behind why in-person connection beats texting or video calls, a simple weekly practice he and his wife use to stay close after 27 years togeth...

Most of us treat wellness like a checklist: water, steps, sleep. But what if it's not about getting it right, but about actually experiencing your life? On this episode of Wellness Reimagined, longtime caregiver Geoff Grant shares what 25 years of caring for his mother and wife taught him about grief, vulnerability, and staying grounded. About the Guest: Geoff Grant has spent 25 years as a family...

What if the way we've been taught to chase wellness is part of what keeps us from feeling well? On Wellness Reimagined, host Navya talks with clinical herbalist Bonnie D'Arcangelo about diet, stress, and sustainable habits. Bonnie shares why restriction backfires, how small consistent steps beat all-or-nothing goals, and why unresolved stress can undo even the healthiest diet. About the Guest: Bon...

What if the wellness we've been chasing was never really about optimizing ourselves at all? In this episode of Wellness Reimagined, host Niharika talks with osteopath and body-centred stress coach Tom Meyers about the growing mismatch between our ancient biology and today's fast-changing culture, and why that mismatch, not laziness or willpower, is often the real reason we feel stuck. Tom walks th...

Anxiety usually gets talked about two ways: heavy clinical language or soft aesthetic wellness content. Psychotherapist Elke Scholz joins host Sana to explore what it feels like to live with anxiety and still function. Elke shares her zero-to-ten awareness scale and the layers of anxiety she's mapped through years of practice and her own lived experience. You'll learn why the goal is noticing anxi...

Most people think wellness is either a perfect morning routine or something too hard to bother with. In this episode, Niharika talks with author and executive coach Chad Betz about why that "all or nothing" framing is exactly what keeps wellness feeling out of reach. Chad walks through why stress leads to self-sabotage, why scheduling wellness like an actual meeting works better than hoping to fin...

Most of us think wellness is a routine we finally perfect and keep forever. In this episode, Yusuf talks with business coach Louis Swart about why that idea falls apart the moment life gets busy, and what it actually takes to feel well when you're running a business, a family, or both. Louis shares how burnout sneaks in even when you're eating right and going to the gym, why mindset matters as muc...

What if the first question toward healing wasn't "where does it hurt" but "when's the last time you laughed?" In this episode, Shridha talks with Doug "Red Hail" Pineda, founder of the Church of Psychedelics, about what Indigenous approaches to wellness can teach a modern world that's grown used to quick fixes and short appointments. This conversation moves through what wellness looks like when it...

Meet Kim Rogers, known online as the Worm Queen, who joins Wellness Reimagined to challenge one-size-fits-all wellness advice. Listeners will hear how a health crisis led Kim to build her own wellness company, and why she believes overlooked practices like parasite cleansing deserve a second look. About the Guest: Kim Rogers, known as the Worm Queen, is CEO of RogersHood Apothecary and creator of...

Have you ever assumed wellness meant being happy all the time, only to feel like you were failing every time a hard emotion showed up? This episode is for anyone ready to let go of that picture-perfect version of wellness. Host Rhia sits down with personal development expert Cindy Shaw to explore what it really means for mind, body, and spirit to be in coherence, and why chasing constant happiness...

We talk about willpower like it's the missing ingredient in every diet that failed us. Host Ria sits down with certified detoxification specialist R.L. Malpica to ask what's actually underneath our eating habits, and why the answer usually isn't discipline at all. R.L. breaks down the conditioning behind our food choices, why junk food feels like comfort when we're stressed, and offers one simple,...

Wellness has become something we buy, track, and optimize until we think we've finally gotten it right. Host Niharika sits down with 28-year Ayurvedic coach Naomi Scott to ask what wellness actually is underneath all the marketing noise, and why doing everything "right" can still leave you stuck in survival mode. Naomi unpacks why real wellness isn't a checklist but a relationship you build with y...

What if the biggest threat to your wellness isn't what you're doing, but what you don't know? In this eye-opening episode of Wellness Reimagined , entrepreneur and technology innovator Jordan Robinson challenges the assumption that the food we buy is always safe, transparent, and aligned with our health goals. Jordan explores the growing disconnect between consumers and the food system, explaining...

Ever feel exhausted chasing the next wellness trend? This episode is for you. Wellness coach Nancy Thompson explains why true wellbeing isn't something you buy, it's something you come home to. Nancy and host Dhara explore how burnout builds quietly, why breathwork shifts your nervous system fast, and how self-compassion keeps a wellness journey sustainable when things feel shaky. About the Guest:...

We treat wellness like something to buy or achieve in 30 days. Host Ria talks with building biology consultant Risa Suzuki about why your home environment might be working against your health, even when everything on paper looks fine. Risa shares how she uncovered her own hidden home health triggers, why you don't need to overhaul your entire house, and a simple way to start with just one or two o...

This episode is for anyone who's checked every box on paper and still feels like something's missing. Host Navya talks with Shaman Usher, an elder in the ancient Siberian shamanic tradition, about why purpose isn't something we chase from the outside, but something we've often simply forgotten how to hear. Through stories from his own childhood and decades of study across shamanic traditions, Ushe...

Meet Arnold Beekes, founder of Brain Athletes, who joins Wellness Reimagined to challenge the idea that wellness is something you buy, achieve, or chase from the outside in. Listeners will hear why real change starts on the inside, and why comparing your timeline or method to anyone else's rarely works. About the Guest: Arnold Beekes is the founder of Brain Athletes and CEO of Kabo Robotics. A for...

What if the most powerful medicine for healthy aging isn't found in a prescription bottle, but in the way you move every day? In this insightful episode of Wellness Reimagined , movement specialist and healthy aging advocate Karl Sterling explains why movement is about far more than fitness. It's one of the most effective ways to protect your brain, maintain independence, and improve your quality...

Meet Wahida Mohamed, educator and founder of Wisdom Feast Ltd, who joins Wellness Reimagined to explore what it means to build a wellness practice that's truly your own. Listeners will learn why introspection is the foundation of real self-care, and how small, consistent moments alone help you reconnect with who you are. About the Guest: Wahida Mohamed is an educator with over 30 years across seco...