Inspired Intentions Podcast

Find out how LoseSmart guest Ellen changed her life during her Skyterra stay, including how she dropped 20 pounds and found community during and after her stay. The post 94. How Ellen Found Community and Reset Her life in LoseSmart at Skyterra appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

Note: As of 2023, Skyterra Embrace has transitioned to Skyterra Young Adult, welcoming individuals of all genders ages 18 to 29. Hear from Izzy, another Skyterra Embrace student, on her story of her experience and transformation at Skyterra Embrace. The post 93. How Izzy Found Acceptance, Bonding and Instant Family at Skyterra Embrace appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

Are you living in your element? The element is where the things you love to do and the things you are good at come together. Here’s how to get to a place where you are living as your most authentic self. The post 92. Five-Minute Focus: How to Live in Your Element appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

Note: As of 2023, Skyterra Embrace has transitioned to Skyterra Young Adult, welcoming individuals of all genders ages 18 to 29. “I didn’t know I could feel this confident.” Hear today from two Skyterra Embrace students, Toni and Morgan, on how they found purpose during their stay. Hear why they made the commitment, the growth they achieved, what it’s like on campus, and ho...

What’s your definition of stress? Environmental stressors, like the recent pandemic, have knocked so many people off their routines. Find out how to re-establish your routines, the different ways that we all respond to stress, and how to plan for your desired response. The post 90. How to Recalibrate Your Life appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

Do you need to slow down your breathing? Follow along with Executive Director Jeff Ford for some square breathing, originally created by Navy SEALS. The post 89. Five-Minute Focus: Breathe Along with Jeff to Slow Down Your Breath appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

We have been told our entire lives to take “deep breaths” without a proper definition. This has been based on the misconception that taking big breaths will increase the oxygen to your body. False. Breathing should actually be measured by how quiet and gentle it is. In the second of this two-part podcast on how to breathe better, learn how to breathe light to breathe right. The post 88. What&#8217...

Do you need to relax right now? Follow along with Executive Director Jeff Ford for some relaxation breathing as he takes you through one of the most popular breathing cadences: 4/7/8 breathing. The post 87. Five-Minute Focus: Breathe Along with Jeff to Relax Right Now appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

Find out how LoseSmart guest Vickie changed her life during her Skyterra stay. After arriving at Skyterra using a cane, she left with increased strength, mobility and endurance, and even finished a 5k. To anyone considering LoseSmart, she advises: “You’ve got this. There’s a place for you here.” The post 86. How Vickie Arrived at Skyterra Using a Cane and Finished a 5k on h...

In the last of the seven-part series on rest, find out why you need spiritual rest. No matter what we believe or practice, no matter what strategies we implement, we all need to feel a deep connection with the people and world around us. Spiritual rest allows us to connect beyond the physical and mental, to feel a deep sense of belonging and purpose. The post 85. Five-Minute Focus: The Seven Types...

Find out how Skyterra LoseSmart guest Brian put the time in, invested in himself, and changed his life. His advice to anyone who is considering this four-week program for sustainable weight loss: “Do it. It’s worth it. It’s going to change your life.” The post 84. How Brian Dropped 80 pounds and Changed his Life in LoseSmart appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

What’s that one thing that you do every single second of the day? It happens without thinking and it is the number one thing that keeps you alive. Breathing. Find out how to breathe better to improve your health. The post 83. What’s Wrong With Your Breathing and How to Fix it, part 1 appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

Do you have trouble shutting off your brain? If so, you need more mental rest. Find out how to take small breaks in your day to systemize your thoughts, allowing your mind to feel free. The post 82. Five-Minute Focus: The Seven Types of Rest Every Person Needs, Episode #6 appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

Technology has facilitated the ability to work uninterrupted, but we need to be cognizant of how it’s affecting us. Here’s how to maintain your digital health and create boundaries around technology use. The post 81. Why Digital Concussions Might be Ruining Your Life appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

You can’t spend 40 hours a week staring at jumbled surroundings and expect to feel passionate about anything, much less come up with innovative ideas. Creative rest awakens the awe and wonder inside each of us. Here’s how to cultivate creative rest so you can again find inspiration and great ideas. The post 80. Five-Minute Focus: The Seven Types of Rest Every Person Needs, Episode #5 appeare...

In the third of our three-part series on fixing pain, find out what causes knee pain, and how to provide yourself some relief. The post 79. How to Fix Your Knee Pain appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

When it comes to social rest, your social life is strongly associated with better mental and physical health. Failing to uphold social boundaries or time around people (speaking from experience) is a recipe for burnout. Find out how to get the social rest you need. The post 78. Five-Minute Focus: The Seven Types of Rest Every Person Needs, Episode #4 appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

In the second of a three-part series on fixing pain, find out what causes lower back pain, and how to provide yourself some relief. The post 77. How to Fix Your Lower Back Pain appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

Bright lights, computer screens, background noise and multiple conversations — whether they’re in an office or on Zoom calls — can cause our senses to feel overwhelmed. Here’s how to give yourself sensory rest to undo the damage inflicted by our over-stimulating world. The post 76. Five-Minute Focus: The Seven Types of Rest Every Person Needs, Episode 3, Sensory Rest appeared first on Skyter...

In the first of a three-part series on fixing pain, find out what causes plantar fasciitis, and how to provide yourself some relief. The post 75. How to Fix Your Plantar Fasciitis appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

Within the world of fitness, rest is underplayed. Here’s how to start giving your body and brain the physical rest it deserves. The post 74. Five-Minute Focus: The Seven Types of Rest Every Person Needs, Episode #2, Physical Rest appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

Get back your Me Time. At Skyterra, our guests find QuickFit to be an effective way to start the day. Keep your QuickFit short so you can squeeze it in, even for 10 or 15 minutes. For busy people, this is a great way to add in movement. The post 73. Change Your Day in 15 Minutes or Less appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

The first in a series on rest, today we discuss emotional rest. Are you the friend who everyone depends on? When you constantly give and fail to create the space where you are able to “fill up your cup,” feeling exhausted becomes a constant. The post 72. Five-Minute Focus: The Types of Rest Every Person Needs, Episode #1, Emotional Rest appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

In today’s episode, find out how to simplify the concept of Health at Every Size, and how to lead a more fulfilled life when it comes to your relationship with food. The post 71. Five Things You Can Do to Improve Your Relationship With Food and Your Body appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .

Focus on the effort you put in, keep your self-talk hopeful, and always believe that you have the ability to figure it out. The post 70. Five-Minute Focus: Your Effort Matters. Here’s Why. appeared first on Skyterra Wellness Retreat .