Visibly Fit with Wendie Pett

I have a confession to make. When I began the Visibly Fit podcast just over two years ago, I really didn't want to do it. But people kept asking me, "When are you going to start a podcast?" Although I've had television shows and YouTube channels for years, I didn't know anything about podcasts, but when enough people ask for a podcast, you just bear down and do it, right? Well, here we are at Epis...

Dale Carnegie once said words to the effect of it takes 5 positive thoughts to overcome the influence in our mind of one negative thought. It's true that our thoughts define who we are, what we become, even our own physical health. Dr. Sonia Amin has devoted her professional life to encouraging children (and oftentimes their parents) to think positive thoughts as they grow up in an overtly negativ...

You’ve probably heard words to the effect of your health is directly tied to your material wealth. Just about every single financial guru mentions physical health as essential to building material wealth. Even the Bible says that your health is directly correlated to your prosperity. Our guest on today’s episode, achieved a great deal of material wealth, but at the expense of her physical health....

Today we're talking about your gut, specifically what happens when things go awry with it. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) affect many of us negatively, and much of it stems from a lack of knowledge about how our gut affects our health! In this episode, you'll learn: -What is IBS?...02:40 -Food tolerances and how they affect IBS...04:30 -What is the...

Today we're honored to bring onto the show Kim Dolan Leto. From an early age, Kim struggled with the labels that are unfairly put on children who are overweight, or in poor health. "Fat." "Out of shape." And probably much worse. You know how kids are. But when Kim's father had a stroke when she was 30 years old, it was a wakeup call to take better care of herself. She became an influencer in the r...

You hear me talk about "surrender" quite a bit on this podcast, (and even more if you work with me as a client :) I say it because it's true. In this short episode (recorded on my iPhone after going for a run) I encourage you to surrender the negative belief systems you have and embrace the blessings that God has in store for you. This too shall pass. Just wait it out, and allow the breakthrough t...

In today's episode we discuss something entirely new: hair loss. Yet, not surprisingly the quality and density of our hair has a profound effect on our self-image, not to mention indicators of our diet, quality of life and more. Mahryah Shain comes from a long line of baldness on the male side of his family. Finally he set out to do something about the causes, and restoration of hair loss with his...

Tracy Taris is a Christian Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, healer and educator providing guidance through her private practice. She is the president and owner of Healing the Mind & Spirit, Inc. where she leads a team of therapists as they guide people towards healing. Located in Santa Clarita, CA, her team offers therapy services to individuals, couples and families as well as coach...

Who ever knew that a few taps on pointed spots on the body could so effectively release mental and even physical toxins that keep us enslaved to our thoughts and passions? Paul admonished the Corinthians to "bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ." Easier said than done, right? But God who instructs us to do so has also provided a means of doing so. This is not some woo-woo...

You were created with greatness in mind. You hear me say that in every episode of this show. What if you were to actually own it, be the person you were meant to be? What if you were the one that is inspiring others by achieving something special? We always hear of athletes, ordinary people doing amazing things. What if that was you? In this episode, I'll share some encouragement to put aside thos...

At some point in time in all of our lives, we've been caught up in a web of lies. Lies that we've believed which in turn has probably caused us to tell even more lies. In today's episode, I have my dear friend Janelle Keith on the show. Janelle believed a lot of lies for many years. She actually released 132 pounds and has kept it off for many years now. She has recently written a devotional Shape...

Today we talk about a more invisible, yet arguably among the most important elements of being Visibly Fit. We're talking about prayer. My guest Sharon Hill is a true prayer warrior, and has used the power of prayer to find healing through personal difficulty, and guided countless people through challenges of their own with prayer. Sharon originated the term "Prayer Shield," a unique take on the co...

Are you understimulated, or overstimulated? Too much stimulation can be hazardous to our health, as can a lack of stimulation. Kind of like a stagnant pond has harmful bacteria festering throughout, yet if it's stirred too much it can cause its own set of problems. You need just the right amount of water flow to keep that pond healthy, and we need a proper balance in how we're stimulated to live a...

What is really causing that nagging pain in your back that just won't go away? My guest on today's show just might have some answers for you. Dr. Rick Olderman began his career as a physical therapist, yet after continually being frustrated with conventional treatments that didn't yield lasting results, he completely changed his methods and now teaches patients around the world how to not only sol...

I don’t know about you, but when I was a little girl, all of my teachers and my parents used to tell me to drink my milk! Why? Because they said it’s good for my bones. Well, I have come to realize as an adult, and as one who works with other adults to become and remain Visibly Fit, that the health of your bones is one of the key indicators of your overall health. And you need far more than a glas...

Smile! It's good for you! We've all heard that anecdote for a healthy life, but many people don't know the vital connection between our mouth health and the health and vitality of our entire body. Today I welcome to the show Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, BCTN, TNC. Dr. Michelle sought a more natural-based approach to her work as a dentist after suffering major health issues which were traced to tox...

You've probably heard A LOT about EMF's, some good, and a lot of bad. What we do know is that EMF's are here, and they're not going anywhere. In this episode, I asked blogger and content creator Leah Lesesne to share a bit about EMF's and how to understand and mitigate them from the perspective of we being made in the image of God. The first thing to remember is to not fear EMF's , nor think they'...

Can we do our own heart surgery? (Yes, you read that title correctly.) We're not talking about opening up your chest and repairing torn ventricles with your spouse holding your makeup mirror so you can see what you're doing. We're referring to addressing the spiritual issues that cause physical problems that can plague us for years, even to our death. "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crus...

My husband Todd and I recently visited a part of Florida that was recently affected by a devastating hurricane. While we were a bit shocked at how many people were still recovering from the storm, and reflected on how long it will really take to get back to a semblance of normal, we were inspired by the service of so many who willingly gave of their time and resources to help their neighbors in th...

"This is your time, God," said Lori in a personal prayer. She had just received a clean bill of health, being told by her doctor she was about the last person on Earth who would have any type of heart issues. Three weeks later, Lori was diagnosed with an enlarged heart. The largest heart one doctor had ever seen. She was told she might have as little as 6 months left to live. Here's a bit of what...

So many decisions! It seems there are unlimited options on how to do even the most basic things in our lives, right? In today's episode, we talk about decision fatigue: that sensation of exhaustion that comes from an abundance of choices. As well as the need to be firm in making a decision (even if it may not be the best option) and sticking to it. In other words, making the decision, and then mak...

What a pleasure to welcome to my show my very good friend, Teri Johnson. Teri is the founder of Keeping it Personal, a blog and podcast that helps people just like you develop a winning mindset when it comes to business, health, relationships and beyond. When your life and thinking is jacked up , then you need to look up , as Teri says. In other words, when things are awry with your circumstances,...

When is a disruption in our lives a good thing, and when is it not good? Pattern interruptors from unhealthy habits can be a good thing. Allowing someone who has their own agenda (like a social media company) to impede into our own lives is not healthy at all! In this episode, you'll learn: -Good and bad interruptors to our lives...02:30 -A discussion on the endocrine system... 04:30 -The definiti...

Time management is one of those things everyone likes to talk about, but no one seems to have mastered. Try as we might to keep things in order, life just gets in the way and throws us curveball after curveball. My guest today says that the key to managing your time is not to try to keep everything in line; but to go with the flow of the chaos that is natural in life. Keep a "junk drawer" so to sp...

I recently did an episode in which I led a meditation on the podcast. It was one of the most popular episodes I've published on this feed, and due to popular demand, I want to share another meditation with you! Before we begin the actual meditation, I'll give a few pointers on how to use the natural filtration and preventive functions of the human body. Then we'll dive in to the actual meditation...