"Soaring In Health & Wellness"

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of Soaring In Health & Wellness , Dr. Steve Wells welcomes family physician Dr. Stephan Hanna to discuss how our daily lifestyle choices profoundly influence not only how long we live, but how well we live. While advances in medicine, sanitation, vaccines, and antibiotics have dramatically increased life expectancy over the past century, the greatest...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary: Suicide Awareness – Finding Hope in the Valley In this important episode of Soaring In Health & Wellness , Dr. Steve Wells is joined by licensed professional counselor Michael Moore and addictions counselor Dr. Stephen Givens to discuss suicide awareness from both a clinical and Biblical perspective. The conversation explores the reality that suicide is often...

Send us Fan Mail In this encouraging episode of Soaring In Health & Wellness , Dr. Steve Wells addresses the serious topics of depression and suicide awareness through both a clinical and biblical lens. Drawing from the work of Dr. Matthew Stanford and other respected mental health resources, he explains that depression is far more than a temporary feeling of sadness—it is a real condition tha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Soaring in Health and Wellness , Dr. Steve Wells interviews Kevin Ritter, a historian, educator, and Washington County Commissioner, about the history and influence of socialism, communism, and Marxism. Ritter traces the development of socialist thought from the French Revolution through Karl Marx’s Communist Manifesto and the rise of Soviet communism under Vlad...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Soaring in Health and Wellness , Dr. Steve Wells and Dr. Bonnie Buchman welcome Helen, a breast cancer survivor, who shares her personal journey from diagnosis to recovery. Helen discusses how a routine mammogram led to the discovery of an aggressive but localized breast cancer and how, after careful research, prayer, and consultation, she chose to focus on nutr...

Send us Fan Mail  In this inspiring episode of Soaring in Health & Wellness , Dr. Steve Wells and Pastor Jim Hodges explore the powerful connection between lifestyle choices, spiritual growth, and lasting wellness. Drawing from research showing that many chronic diseases are linked to lifestyle behaviors, they emphasize that true health involves more than physical habits—it includes the well-b...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we revisit a previously recorded podcast featuring Dr. Hanna and other guests as they discuss the important topic of breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, aside from skin cancer. Currently, the average lifetime risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer is about 13%, meaning there is a 1 in 8 c...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode comes from the archives and was originally recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Gayle and her husband, Karl. Since that recording, Karl has passed away. Karl was a wonderful man who deeply loved God, Gayle, and the game of pickleball. During the pandemic, Dr. Gayle faithfully served on the front lines while working in the Emergency Room at a local hospita...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of Soaring in Health and Wellness , Dr. Steve Wells welcomes Pastor Dan Stevens to discuss the sensitive and often misunderstood topic of suicide, mental illness, and faith through the lens of Dr. Matthew Stanford’s book Grace for the Afflicted . Together, they explore the biblical and clinical perspectives surrounding suicide, addressing questions such as whether...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Soaring In Health and Wellness , Dr. Steve Wells continues his conversation with Dr. Stephen Givens and Michael Moore on practical strategies for managing stress, especially during challenging and uncertain times. The discussion explores the importance of social connection, spiritual wellness, positive thinking, healthy coping skills, and maintaining balance in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Soaring In Health and Wellness , Dr. Steve Wells is joined by Michael Moore and Dr. Stephen Givens of Counseling and Wellness Centers to discuss practical ways to manage stress during difficult and uncertain times. The conversation explores both unhealthy coping mechanisms—such as substance abuse, nicotine use, emotional eating, and procrastination—and healthier...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Soaring in Health & Wellness , Dr. Steve Wells continues an in-depth discussion on the powerful effects of stress on the body, mind, and overall well-being. Drawing from leading health and wellness resources, Dr. Wells explores how chronic stress contributes to numerous health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, digestive disorders, impai...

Send us Fan Mail  In this insightful episode of Soaring in Health & Wellness , Dr. Steve Wells welcomes back Dr. Fritz Huber of Oral Roberts University for an important discussion on stress and stress management. Together, they explore how stress affects the spirit, mind, and body, the difference between positive and negative stress, and the physical and emotional consequences of unmanaged str...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Soaring in Health & Wellness , Dr. Steve Wells welcomes his brother, David Wells, nationally recognized anti-bullying speaker, musician, and host of The Bully Resistance Show . Together, they explore the difficult but important question: Are there any winners when it comes to bullying? Drawing from personal experiences, research, and years of workin...