Well-Yes!

After much thought and many prayers, Michele has made the tough decision to let go of the podcast. Lauren has shown such amazing support for Michele at this turning point. This will be our last episode for the Well-Yes! podcast. We share how difficult this is to say good-bye but encourage our listeners to follow our example and not be afraid of letting go of things that do not align with our goals...

Interview with Bethany Ortlip Functional Medicine Practitioner - Bethany shares her journey to functional medicine through her own health issues and where she started her career.  - She also shares her journey through IBS, how she felt and healing her body.  - How breathwork impacts our health by shifting us out of fight or flight and stress. - We talk all things hormones and our cycle throughout...

In this episode, we explore how important it is to set goals with small attainable goals as a start with the larger goals in place as we celebrate each small goal.

I got to meet Michele Vaz, who is an amazing woman, just by chance when she and I were staying in the same hotel in Chicago. We began a conversation that led to a friendship. Michele is open and shares how she left an abusive relationship after years of pain. I have learned so much from her through this chance encounter.

- Taylor's Entrepreneurial Journey: Unveiling her path from initial ventures to her current success. - Overcoming Adversity: A candid account of facing a major setback and conquering it by direct confrontation. - Resilience and Growth: Learning to handle setbacks and harness their potential for personal development. - Partners in Life and Business: Taylor and her husband's approach to mutu...

In this episode we explore moving from your comfort zone through the fear and learning zone and into the growth zone where we can live with purpose and reach for our dreams! Are you ready to grow?

In this episode, we continue to explore the ways to reach our fullest potential. This time we look at addressing our mind and bodies to see if we are taking care of all aspects of ourselves. We explore the importance of moving our bodies and taking time to be aware of what we need. We also look at how important both masculine and feminine energy are for us to reach our potential. Where do you need...

In this episode, we explore the benefits of surrounding ourselves with a strong supportive community which uplifts us but also holds us accountable for moving toward our goals and dreams. We share some of the things we have been held accountable for with the help of our supportive friends. Who can you count on to be in your corner on a regular basis.

How we look at our failures can determine how we grow from them. There are times it takes growing pains to move toward our goals and dreams. When things don't go as planned, this can be our cue to change things up and learn from what went wrong. We share some of our own opportunities for growth which have come from our perceived failures. Don't let fear of failure hold you back!

On this episode, part 4 in our series, "How to reach our fullest potential", we look at why creativity is important for our growth. Creativity can reduce stress, help us problem solve, give us purpose and build relationships with others. Creativity can happen in unlikely places such as in the shower or as we fall asleep. However, we have to be open to it and allow it to happen. Are you ready to al...

In this episode of our series, "How to reach your fullest potential", we address the importance of self regulation and managing our emotions. Emotions are neither good or bad, they are part of the human experience. However, what we do with them can be helpful or hurtful to our lives. Using the skills of deep breathing, grounding techniques, mindfulness, accepting emotions, though challenging and m...

In this episode, we explore our belief systems and how these beliefs can stagnate us and prevent us from reaching our potential. These beliefs are a foundation of who we are and can come from pre-dispositions, parents, teachers, friends, coaches and others in our lives. Some of these beliefs can be positive and helpful but others can be hurtful to us. We need to explore these beliefs and decide wh...

In this episode, we start a new series about how to reach our potential. This starts with Self Awareness which is Part One of this series. We explore how we can use self awareness to grow and change. We acknowledge that we can avoid gaining insight because we may have to address our own faults or trauma which can be painful. However, this is where the growth can begin! Are you ready to face your o...

In this episode, we explore the emotion of anger. We share some of our own experiences and look at how anger can be a catalyst to change. Anger is not good or bad. It is just a normal emotion. It is what we do with it that can bring positive change or hurtful situations.

In this episode, we share what each of personally learned from our recent experience at the conference, The Summit of Greatness, in Columbus. We both were inspired by the speakers and we loved how they shared their vulnerable sides. We came home feeling positive and ready to help others grow with us.

In this compelling podcast episode, Sarah opens up about her remarkable journey of resilience and personal growth. She narrates how her deep and consistent connection with her partner has been a cornerstone of their success, both in life and business. Despite facing a divorce, Sarah and her partner's dedicated time to self-improvement, ultimately reuniting with a stronger bond. Sarah shares valuab...

In this episode, we explore what it means to have a healthy mindset with tips to change our negative thoughts to positive ones.

After the isolation of the pandemic, many people crave social connection. In this episode, we explore the concept of social self-care. We share tips on how to prevent feeling isolated and ways to connect to others again. Being in relation with others combats loneliness, helps us to deal with stress and can be a whole lot of fun.

In this episode, we look at how facing something new can lead to uncertainty and uncomfortable feelings which can show up as resistance. We share how overcoming resistance in ourselves has led to building courage and raises our own level of faith in ourselves increasing our self confidence. We explore ways to overcome resistance with breathwork, mindfulness, journaling and prayer. Join us in sayin...

We explore an article in Very Well Mind by LaKeisha Fleming which addresses possible yellow flags in our relationships.

We need to stop and listen to our bodies while remembering to advocate for ourselves.

In this episode, our guest, Marilee Fini, shares her inspirational story of overcoming. She began stuttering at the age of 4 and had an important moment in her life at the age of 22 when she was connected to the National Stuttering Association. She decided then that her obstacle could be a gift that she could use to help others. She became a speech pathologist and later in her career became a prof...

In this episode we explore how forgiveness is the ability to consciously let go of all feelings of anger, resentment, or other negative feelings and thoughts toward the person who has wronged you which is not easy. It is also not about the other person. Forgiveness is for yourself and moving forward. We share some steps to start the process of forgiveness and a happier and more peaceful life.

Meg first started out in TV journalism and is now a professor and co-owner of Homeplace Creative with her partner Kyle. -She shares how we as humans are wired to connect through stories.  -She shares how to get started on sharing your story by going back to the experience, thinking about the moments in your life where something changed, how you moved from from A to B and how you got over the gap,...

In this episode, we share how to battle and release all the ways anxiety come at us with: - Gratitude - Productive decision making - Mindfulness - A healthy support network - A fresh mindset - Moving our bodies - Being intentional Are you ready to release the control that anxiety can have over you?