Small Changes Big Shifts

"Any time you feel stressed and go into that fight or flight mode – everything about your body changes." - Cindy Perlin Between the opioid epidemic and her own life story, Cindy Perlin set out on a journey to help people see a different side of the story behind chronic pain. In today's episode, Cindy shares how she became suicidal after battling severe chronic back pain for three years, beginning...

"We don't want stress to go away – we want some stress, we want some challenge, we have a need to grow, but the key is joy. I find it's less about getting rid of stress, but seeking joy." - Dr. Heidi Hanna   Studies show that nearly half of adults in the United States (46.4%) will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. * Other research has also shown that when stress becomes chronic, t...

"Lower back pain is not bad genetics or bad luck. A majority of the time it's just a mechanical issue."   - Dr. Sean Cailteux   Between medications, surgeries, treatments, and missed work, lower back pain is costing people in the United States over 200 billion dollars per year. Even more, research shows that 4 out of 5 people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives, and most o...

"The health of your feet is critical to your overall well-being." - Karen Kipp   Many people are often afraid to seek help for pain due to fear of requiring surgery or medication. However, most don't realize that small changes to your foot health can make a big difference, if not eliminate it completely. In today's episode, Karen Kipp and Khalil Elgharsi join Dr. Michelle Robin as they embark on a...

"We need to be breathing slower and lower." - Erik Peper   Dr. Erik Peper has become a recognized expert on stress management and workplace health all over the world, in addition to being the author of numerous books and articles. In today's episode, he shares what got him into holistic health back in the 1970s, plus why his passion and lifework became all about helping his students and other peop...

"People don't realize that stress causes muscle tension, yet stretching can release that tension. That's why they feel better when they get off our tables." - Kelly Harrick Kelly Harrick grew up in a small town in western Kansas – so small the town only had one stoplight. However, that close-knit community was a gift to her as it allowed her to get to know everybody in town, including the one and...

Welcome to our Special Topics episode in July, where we bring in two of our sponsors to help bring our listeners community-building engagement, prevention and education opportunities available.   Today's Special Topics Episode   Diane O'Byrne presents an amazing opportunity for women in the Kansas City area on September 3, 2022 – the Living in Vitality conference at AdventHealth (formally known as...

"When your body is free of interference, your body will heal." - Dr. Gilles LaMarche Dr. Gilles LaMarche was living his best life – a successful chiropractic practice, healthy, fit, active, and raising his children who became incredible human beings themselves. But in 2003 at age 48, his world was turned inside out when he suddenly began having difficulty breathing while doing simple activities li...

"The mechanics in the body are essentially about function." - Brian Stewart   Brian Stewart wasn't expecting to find his life passion through some injuries he endured during high school, but that's exactly how he discovered that he wanted to help people by becoming a physical therapist. His physical therapists (PTs) during his high school years made a significant impact on his life by not only hel...

"Being a go-giver, whether it's in business or in a personal relationship, is never about a scorecard. It's about adding value to the other person's life. It's about acts of generosity that don't have an expectation of return." - Ana Gabriel Mann   When John David Mann and friend Bob Burg finished their manuscript for The Go-Giver , John asked his wife Ana to be the first to read it. One of the fi...

Today, we are welcoming Jeanette Metzler and Lisa Cummings to the show, where they open their hearts about what made them decide that their life mission was to help our communities feel well. Jeanette is the Community Benefit Manager at AdventHealth in Kansas City, and Lisa is the Wellness Manager at AdventHealth in Kansas City – both roles that immerse themselves in community outreach programs al...

Tommy Sobel is the world's premier digital habits coach, having helped thousands of busy business leaders and top-performers reclaim tens of thousands of hours of productive time.    Using his background in neuroscience and behavior reconditioning, Tommy trains business leaders to improve their relationship with screens through coaching, proven systems and community, so they can reclaim 20-40 prod...

"I want my kids to grow up knowing who I am in real life, not just in their head. I cry in front of them, I'm peculiar, I'm a little weird. I want to show them all facets of myself so they can embrace it for themselves."   - Brandon McAnderson   Brandon McAnderson is a former All-Big 12 Running Back at the University of Kansas, and today is a sideline reporter and pre-game host for KU football gam...

Deb Richard is a professional golfer, executive coach, and author of "Trust: Understanding My Why." She is the CEO of Burlap Leaders where she specializes in helping others manifest quality relationships and live with purpose. Deb's North Star, Trust, is central to her coaching of athletes, executives, and students. She expands on the many lessons learned through golf and applies them to inspire s...

Chelsea Laub is an Enneagram Coach with a passion for empowering people to see the possibility in their lives.  Using the Enneagram, she works with individuals, couples, and teams to discover what's working and what's not by bringing awareness of self and others.  An expert in self-awareness, leadership, education, marketing, and connection, Chelsea will keep you engaged and excited about what is...

Dr. Barahona is a family coach, author, and the host of the Simple Families Podcast. Her work has been featured on Netflix, Real Simple Magazine, The Today Show, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and many more. For the past 15 years, she's had the experience of partnering with parents in search of a more harmonious life with kids.  Her doctorate is in Child Development with a research...

Stephen is a first-generation college graduate with a B.S. from Texas A&M University and a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary.  He is currently working on a Doctorate of Ministry, also at Fuller.  Stephen helps coaches and athletes connect the dots between sports and life through the 2Words Character Development program. Mackey's first book, co-authored with best-selling author Da...

Jessica graduated from California State University Long Beach.  She has worked as a neuroscience bedside nurse with children and young adults in a psychiatric residential treatment center.  She is a clinical instructor to nursing students during their psychiatric rotations. Jessica is also the director of clinical services with foresight mental health clinic.  She believes in finding a balance bet...

Grace Gerber is a bright soul who cares deeply about her family, especially her two moms, Terry and Shelly.  She was adopted from Vietnam, along with her brother, Matthew, and was brought over to the states when she was a little over a year old. She grew up knowing Terry and Shelly as her true parents, who raised her to be the caring and capable individual she is today. Grace has roots in Kansas C...

Jenn Nussbeck is the President of LeisLux, a philanthropy and event management agency.  She served on numerous public charity boards as well as dedicated the last fifteen years to supporting organizations throughout the Kansas City communities, Assisting those navigating the philanthropy and civic channels is not only her work, but her passion.  Currently, Jenn serves as Parade of Hearts Co-Chair...

Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project.  She's an international speaker with over 10 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique).  With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health. Cynthia developed this inte...

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Britt Frank is a clinician, educator, and trauma specialist.  She does aerial hoop for fun and her name is not short for Brittany.  One of her favorite books of all time is The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron.  Her shih tzu Oscar is the cutest dog on the planet (She says she may be a bit biased) Britt was an award-winning adjunct professor at KU. She is an alumnus of both Duke University and KU.  Br...

Robyn Stevens is a master at finding balance and creating a harmonious living environment through Feng Shui   She believes that what we surround ourselves with has a direct effect on all aspects of our lives   Robyn visits people from all walks of life, including Fortune 500 execs, business owners, students, and stay-at-home moms, and transforms their spaces—and their lives.   She finds out about...

Hosea Hayword started going to Your Wellness Connection in 2020 when his health took a turn for the worse. Over the last two years, he has achieved a level of well-being he didn't think possible. When you listen to Hosea's story, you'll understand that he is an expert at being authentic. From holding his mom as she died in his arms to convincing the Lincoln University President to help him stay in...