The Year We Got Better

This week on the podcast, we are diving deeper into one subcategory of the physical dimension: Exercise! Join us for a meaningful and body positive conversation about moving our bodies, breaking a sweat, and freeing ourselves from the cycle of exercise as punishment. The Rapid Fire segment brings us back to a lighter note before we move into our weekly rundown of the eight dimensions of wellness....

We wouldn’t be a wellness podcast without a deep dive into body image. Our topic for week fifteen touches on many different dimensions of wellness but particularly on physical and emotional health. We’re talking about everything from societal pressures to fatphobia to boobs. As always, we bring back some silliness in the Rapid Fire segment before moving into our weekly rundown of the eight dimensi...

Social media: Is it actually social anymore? For week fourteen, we are focusing on the social dimension, diving deeper into the landscape of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and more. We talk about our own experiences as social media users, the impact of AI, and the addiction factor. As always, the Rapid Fire segment brings back the levity before we move into our weekly rundown of the eight dimensions...

You asked for it, we brought it! For week thirteen, we are focusing on values. We talk about how to live a value-driven life, why understanding your values builds empowerment, and how they change over time. Plus, we share some of our core values and discuss what happens when values collide. As always, the Rapid Fire segment takes a chaotic turn before we move into our weekly rundown of the eight d...

How does failure fit into the overall equation of mental health? On week twelve of the podcast, we are diving into societal expectations, the false dichotomy of failure and success, and making your own rules. As always, we get rowdy on the Rapid Fire segment before moving onto our weekly rundown of the eight dimensions of wellness. Tune in to learn more about our latest failures and how we constan...

Welcome back to week eleven of the podcast! We dive into the environmental dimension of wellness, exploring topics like sustainability, travel, and the Marie Kondo method. Of course, we love our Rapid Fire segment and our weekly rundown of the eight dimensions of wellness. Tune in to find out if we manage to get a handle on what environmental wellness means! The Rundown 0:00 - Intro 1:01 - What do...

Welcome back to week ten of the podcast! We dive into the occupational dimension of wellness, exploring topics like hustle culture, work-life balance, and our dream jobs. Of course, we would never skip over our Rapid Fire segment and our weekly rundown of the eight dimensions of wellness. Tune in to find out if we discover deeper meaning in our careers!  The Rundown 0:00 - Intro 1:58 - What does o...

Welcome back to week nine of the podcast! We are interrupting our usual programming to bring you a special New Year’s episode. We dive into the hype around New Year’s resolutions, exploring topics like goal-setting, self-improvement, and some toxic trends. Of course, we would never skip over our Rapid Fire segment and our weekly rundown of the eight dimensions of wellness.   The Rundown 0:00 - Int...

Welcome back to week eight of the podcast! We are taking a closer look at the financial dimension, discussing topics like financial decision paralysis, the taboo around talking about money, and each of our financial journeys. Tune in to hear us get real about the challenges of navigating financial education and imposter syndrome as young adults.  The Rundown 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Why is it so hard t...

Welcome back to week seven of the podcast! We are taking a closer look at the creative dimension, exploring topics like the relationship between creativity and boredom, myths about not being creative enough, and the possibility of scheduling creativity. Obviously, there is a chaotic rapid fire segment and plenty of tangents.  The Rundown 0:00 - Intro 00:38 - Creativity as a dimension of wellness 4...

Welcome back to week six of the podcast! We are taking a closer look at the intellectual dimension, but not without the requisite twenty-five tangents. We dip a toe in topics like politics, sudoku, life-changing books, artificial intelligence, and curiosity. Don’t miss it! The Rundown 0:00 - Intro 00:50 - Why is the intellectual dimension important?   2:52 - How do we practice intellectual wellnes...

Welcome back to week five of the podcast! We are taking a closer look at the social dimension and how connecting with others and building a community is such an important element of wellness. We explore what the social dimension means to us, how it has shifted as we get older, and some tips and tricks we have used along the way. Plus, a fun new rapid-fire question round! The Rundown 0:00 - Intro 0...

Welcome back to week four of the podcast! We are taking a closer look at the emotional dimension and how to reach beyond your physical health to paint a more holistic picture. What does emotional wellness mean to each of us, and how did we get to where we are today?   The Rundown 0:00 - Intro 00:21 - What does the emotional dimension mean?  1:31 - Quinn’s emotional wellness journey 13:39 - Drew’s...

Welcome back to week three of the podcast! We are breaking down the physical dimension of wellness, discussing factors like movement, nourishment, presentation, sleep, and medical health. Of course, we are also covering how we filled our cups in the eight dimensions of wellness this week. You won’t want to miss it!   The Rundown 0:00 - Intro 00:28 - A deeper dive into the physical dimension  05:47...

It’s week two of the podcast! Quinn and Drew dive deeper into why they started the eight dimensions of wellness project, discussing their relationships with mental health and overall wellness in the past. Sh*t gets real.  The Rundown 0:00 - Intro 00:45 - Drew’s wellness journey  15:12 - Quinn’s wellness journey 23:28 - Why are we doing this?  34:25 - How did we invest in each dimension this week?...

It’s week one of the podcast! Quinn and Drew explore the eight dimensions of wellness to kick off their year-long journey of trying to get better… whatever the hell that means. Discover this innovative project that puts holistic health at the forefront (and maybe have a laugh along the way).  The Rundown 0:00 - Intro 00:30 - About the project 8:30 - What are the eight dimensions?  21:30 - How did...