This Thing Called Wellness

Send a text Are the winter blues getting the best of your skin and spirit? Fear not, as I guide you through my personal winter wellness arsenal that's sure to nourish both mind and body during these frosty months. From battling dry skin with a mix of exfoliation and my holy grail combination of natural oils and Vaseline, to keeping your physical health in check with simple yet effective indoo...

Send a text Feeling the holiday stress creeping in? Find comfort in knowing that you're not alone. Join me, Shannon Martin, as I share my strategies to navigate through the frantic holiday season with purpose and intention. From tackling the shopping frenzy to hosting events, I share how simple habits such as an adequate amount of sleep, nourishment, and even a little exercise can make a sign...

Send a text The holiday season can be a fusion of joy and sorrow, especially if you're facing the 'empty chair' at the dinner table for the first time. I take you along on my personal journey through my first holiday season without my mother. Together, we explore the gritty reality of loss and the poignant pain of missing a loved one during 'the most wonderful time of the year....

Send a text Have you ever felt an emotional storm brewing within you and struggled to control it? I, am sharing my journey of transforming my intense anger into powerful self-realization. The undercurrent of this storm was deep-seated trauma and a lifetime of experiences that I'd been unknowingly carrying. Learn how I picked apart the triggers, managed my calm, and found healthier ways of pro...

Send a text Navigating the emotional labyrinth of mental wellness not only takes a toll on the individual struggling, but also their loved ones who offer support. During this episode, your host, Shannon Martin, takes you through her experiences of mutual support with a close friend, shedding light on the importance of understanding, patience, and setting boundaries. Drawing from personal experienc...

Send a text Join me, Shannon Martin, on a soul-stirring voyage as we tackle the complexities of rebuilding and holding together relationships after periods of solitude and disconnection. I found myself on a solitary island following a personal breakdown, and this episode is a reflection of my journey back to the mainland, to people, and more importantly, to strong, nurturing friendships. My person...

Send a text Join me on a truly personal journey as we navigate the importance of treasuring relationships and fostering formidable support systems that can sustain us through life's toughest moments. In this heartfelt exchange, I'll share a chilling tale of my close encounter with an accident, a painful reminder of the dire consequences of not heeding our body's distress signals. We...

Send a text Every so often, a season of loneliness can sneak up on us, even when we're surrounded by those we love. You might feel a void, experience anxiety or even depression. I found myself in that exact predicament, and it took navigating and embracing the isolation, engaging in soul-searching conversations, and accepting the importance of my mental health to conquer it. It's a tough...

Send a text Do you ever find yourself reaching for a pen, a paintbrush, or even a dancing shoe when life gets overwhelming? You're not alone. Art therapy, the practice of using creative mediums to express and process emotions, is gaining momentum as a powerful tool for mental health management. I’m thrilled to guide you through this transformative journey, where we'll uncover the impact...

Send a text Did you know that your bedtime routine could be the key to tackling mental health challenges? This episode is a wake-up call to the internal battles many of us are facing, such as anxiety, insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless legs syndrome that are depriving us of a peaceful night's sleep. We take you through the winding path of better sleep hygiene - from unplugging from technolog...

Send a text Join me on a personal journey of self-discovery, as I, recount my struggle with emotional distress and the steps I took to find my inner calm. It was a moment of shocking realization, when my own family pointed out my escalating anger and melancholy, that I knew I needed to make a change. Together, we'll explore the different aspects of emotional balance, the impact of stress, anx...

Send a text Do you ever feel like you're walking through a fog, struggling to remember even the simplest of tasks or losing grips on your emotions? It's a battle I've known too well, and it's called emotional exhaustion. This week on "This Thing Called Wellness", we delve into my personal journey with mental fatigue. Hear about my tearful breakdowns, the foggy thinkin...

Send a text Join me on a transformative journey where we uncover the power of setting boundaries to protect our mental peace. As a reformed people pleaser, I reveal the cost of constantly being there for everyone else and the toll it took on my mental health. Listen to my story, and discover the freedom and personal growth that comes from saying 'no'. Let's explore together the art...

Send a text Imagine living a life full of darkness where every day is a fight against anxiety and depression. This was my reality for ten years - a decade of struggles, challenges, and misconceptions about mental health that nearly broke me. Yet, in the darkness, I found my resilience. Through inner work, self-care, and a drive to help others battling the same demons, I managed to put myself back...

Send a text After years of blindly following diagnoses and trusting experts, I hit a wall. This was my wake-up call, my turning point, where I realized that my mental health was in my hands. I opened my eyes to the healing power of self-compassion, and it has been a game-changer. In this episode, I share my personal journey, weaving through the complexities of mental illness, the power of self-for...

Send a text Are you ready to embark on an enlightening journey towards mental health wellness? As your host, I'll be your guide, sharing insights from my personal experiences — the good, the bad, and the challenging. From my trials with medication to the rewarding moments on a therapist’s couch, each step has played a role in my transformation.  In this intimate conversation, we unravel the i...

Send a text This thing Called Wellness is a conversational series about Shannon Martin’s 10-year battle with mental illness. Through her stories, Shannon courageously discusses her struggles and successes with depression and panic disorder. Discussing the bridges she continues to build towards healing. Inspiring listeners to navigate their own path to wellbeing through incorporating practical stra...

Send a text As your host, Shannon Martin, I want to take you through a personal journey that changed my perception of mental health forever. Discover how a caring intervention from my family, including detailed observations from my children, opened my eyes to the seriousness of my own mental state. Together, we'll navigate the path of acceptance that led me to seek help, confront the stigma a...