The Sustained Well Podcast

Lori Wong started practicing mindfulness in 2003. She started teaching mindfulness in 2009 in an informal group called Insight Meditation Modesto. She was the founding teacher and leader of Insight Meditation Central Valley in Modesto, California until 2020 when she retired from teaching. She was trained as a Community Dharma Leader by Spirit Rock Meditation Center and as a meditation instructor a...

You are doing the work! It's so important to acknowledge that you're doing the work and celebrate along the way. And to know that healing is a process and a constant ebb and flow and honoring that it's not a linear process.  In this episode: 1.) Reminder that you are doing the work and you are making progress  2.) Healing isn't linear  3.) Celebrate along the way and keep doing the work, keep beli...

In this very short episode I share a passage from The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh.  This is such a game changer when it comes to present moment awareness and presence. SO powerful! I can't wait for you to hear it! 

I am so excited for you to meet and learn from Dr. El! He shares such practical tools with simple, helpful phrases to shift overthinking and practical ways to tend to our nervous system.    In this episode, you will learn about:  1.) Two key phrases to interrupt overthinking and self-judgement.  2.) Practical ways to support and tend to your nervous system. 3.) How creativity is for everyone and w...

Meet Sound Healing Practitioner, Denise Alamo!  You will hear about:  1.) Her journey to healing her body with holistic methods including the use of sound.  2.) How sound can help tap into our intuition and natural states of being.  3.) How listening to our emotions can be such a powerful and healing practice and how to do it.  Disclaimer:  This is based on her experience and is not meant to be me...

In this amazing episode, you'll learn from Resilience Educator and Community Leader in Bladen County in North Carolina.  In this conversation, you will learn:  1.) The basics of Adverse Childhood Experiences and how it impacts our lives and our communities.  2.) How important protective factors, and resources can be to support ourselves and each other.  3.) Practically how important it is to be ca...

In this episode you'll learn from a dear friend of mine and physical therapist who shared about balancing many different roles, how her faith has played a role in her life, and ideas for supporting yourself during physical pain.  In this episode, you'll learn:  1.) How she defines rest for herself which may help you look at rest differently.  2.) How faith can be a resource and offer a wider persp...

I am so excited to introduce you to Dr. Orengo-Aguayo who will share about the incredible Skills for Psychological Recovery and so much more!! She is incredible and I can't wait for you to learn from her! Listen until the end where she shares such an incredible story about faith over fear! It brought me to tears. I hope you enjoy!  You will learn:  1.) Brief overview of the Skills for Psychologica...

Learn from an incredible Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Susan Reedy who shares practical ways to access the deepest truths of who you are to show up as your best self.  You will learn:   1.) How to navigate the challenges of being a parent and educator.   2.) How to get back into your "Problem-Solving Zone."   3.) How to tap into the wisdom and deepest truth of yourself by supporting your...

Join Dr. Jordan Murphy for an incredible conversation where we dive into youth mental health, how modeling basic wellness skills can support youth mental health and ways to help youth develop basic body literacy to manage their reactions.  You will learn: 1.) How basic knowledge of the brain and nervous system can support both adult and youth mental wellness  2.) How we can use the skills for ours...

In this short episode, I share 3 basic questions that can help anchor your brain and body back to what is also true. When you're feeling like you're never doing enough or what you're doing is not enough or feeling like you're failing, this is a good episode for you! You are so not alone!  Questions to ask yourself:  1.) What worked today?  2.) What went well today?  3.) What is just one thing I wa...

Start today your own gratitude practice which can shift your thoughts and truly impact your well-being!    In this episode you'll learn:          The 5 minute gratitude writing practice          The video that was a game changer for me in my gratitude practice          How gratitude can help shift your experience  I invite you to take a look at this video!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSt7k_q_...

In this 3 minute introduction I share a summary of what you'll learn when you listen to the podcast! You'll get to meet me and learn why I am so excited to share these practical science-based tools, practices, and information to help you sustain your well-being! 

Do you wake up first thing in the morning in a bit of a panic? Worried about all the things you have to do or that could go wrong?  As someone who was constantly overthinking, worrying, and exhausted, I needed a shift. I wish I had these questions and this process sooner!  Tony Robbins shares a wonderful framework to help change the quality of the questions that we ask ourselves, which shifts the...

A Soul Called Joel, also known as Joel Cross, is a Grammy-nominated musician, poet, and meditation teacher. His unique blend of artistry and spirituality has garnered him a dedicated following worldwide.   Joel's music, characterized by its soulful melodies and introspective lyrics, serves as a powerful tool for healing and transformation. His songs often explore themes of love, growth, and the hu...

In this short but sweet episode you'll learn the phrase that helped me and how I've used it. "Are you willing to learn and grow and have a good time even if things don't go perfectly?" This is phrase one of my dear friend's shared with me to help me be brave and move through imposter syndrome and it worked! It still works and I can't wait for you to try it!  Let's be brave together! You've got thi...

In this episode Barbara Gibson shares simple ways to support yourself and your emotions. She is a Community Resiliency Model teacher, meditation teacher, and yoga instructor and lifelong advocate for survivors of domestic violence.  In this episode you will experience... -Ways to cultivate self-compassion and become available for your emotions -Simple and practical ways to support your nervous sys...

This phrase has been so incredible helpful for me on my journey... "What do I notice, what do I need?"    In this episode, you'll learn... -How to start to recognize what you need -The 7 Types of Rest and ideas for how to get each one  -Quick ways to help reset your nervous system  I share skills from the Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® and the 7 Types of rest from Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith's wor...

Elaine Miller-Karas, the Co-Founder of the Trauma Resource Institute and key developer of the internationally used wellness skill model Community Resiliency Model (CRM) teaches us about CRM and how it can be used to decrease burnout and it's effectiveness after natural disasters.  You will:  -Learn basic skills to help reset your nervous system  -Learn a framework for recognizing and managing stre...