Sarah Ritondale

Wellish

Wellish is a movement for imperfect people to feel good enough. Here we test what actually works, share what doesn't, and push back against the perfect, aesthetic version of growth. Narrative journalist Sarah Ritondale leads a movement of women choosing to evolve without the pressure to be perfect. If you're healing, growing, or just trying to feel good enough in real life, you're already one of us. Welcome to a new kind of self-improvement -- one that feels like friendship, not a checklist.

Author

Sarah Ritondale

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.wellishpodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Do You Want That? Or Do You Just THINK You Do? 13.01.2025

In this episode of Wellish , I dive deep into the idea of chasing goals that might not actually be yours . Are you pursuing things because they align with your true desires—or because social media, societal pressures, or validation-seeking have convinced you that you should ? I share personal stories about career goals, social expectations, and wellness routines to explore how easy it is to confus...

Stop Waiting for Life to Get Easier: Embrace Discomfort and Handle Hard Better with Terry Tucker 06.01.2025

In this powerful episode of Wellish , we sit down with Terry Tucker, a motivational speaker and author, to discuss the importance of embracing discomfort on our journey toward growth. Terry shares his personal story of overcoming adversity, from battling a rare form of cancer to navigating career changes and life's toughest challenges. Together, we explore how discomfort is not something to avoid,...

All I Want For Christmas Is Less Drama 23.12.2024

The holidays are a time for joy, but they often bring chaos, stress, and tricky family dynamics. In this episode of Wellish, I am sharing my personal experiences with holiday challenges and offering practical tips to maintain your peace and sanity. From navigating social obligations and work parties to handling financial pressures and finding time for self-care, you'll learn how to set boundaries,...

Perfection Paralysis: Why You’re Stuck and How to Move Forward 16.12.2024

Are you stuck in the cycle of overthinking and fear of not doing things perfectly? In this episode of Wellish , we’re tackling perfection paralysis head on. I share my personal struggles with perfectionism, explain why it holds you back, and, most importantly, give you actionable steps to start—even when it feels impossible. Learn how to lower the bar, embrace imperfect action, and reframe failure...

When Self Improvement Feels Messy: A Personal Check In 09.12.2024

In this solo episode, I am opening up about my personal journey of self-improvement, mental health struggles, and navigating the ups and downs of life. From embracing wins like cultivating gratitude and emotional regulation to tackling challenges like decision-making and living in my head, I share my authentic, unfiltered experiences. This candid check-in is a reminder that self-improvement isn’t...

When Productivity Turns Toxic ft. Frank Carl Jr 02.12.2024

In today’s episode, I sat down with my fiancé Frank to dive into a question many of us might be afraid to ask: Is my productivity toxic? We explore the fine line between healthy ambition and a hustle mentality that could be doing more harm than good. From glorifying busyness to feeling guilty when resting, we unpack the signs of toxic productivity, its impact on our mental health, and how to break...

Reframing Challenges Without Feeling Like You Have to 'Win' or Have the Perfect Mindset with Liz Landon 25.11.2024

In this episode, I sat down with Liz Landon, M.Ed. Certified Hypnotist and Law of Attraction Coach to discuss the concept of neutralizing experiences and how shifting your mindset can transform the way you approach life’s challenges. Life isn’t always perfect, and that’s okay. We explore how every experience, whether joyful or difficult, is neutral until we assign meaning to it—and how this simple...

Self-Criticism Is Ruining Your Life — Here’s How to Change That with Patty Cabot 18.11.2024

In this episode, we explore the often overlooked but incredibly powerful tool of self-compassion—and how embracing it can transform your life. Trauma recovery coach and author Patty Cabot joins us to discuss her journey of healing from perfectionism and self-blame, and how cultivating self-compassion can help us break free from negative cycles that keep us stuck. Patty shares insightful wisdom on...

Why Am I So Resistant to 'Mom Culture'? with Sarah Praise 11.11.2024

I've got a confession to make: I've always felt a little...resistant when it comes to traditional "mom culture." You know, mom as a personality trait, the Pinterest-perfect lifestyle, and the endless #MomLife posts on social media. But why do we feel this judgement? In this episode, I'm digging deep to unpack the discomfort with embracing that full on 'mom' identity and what that really looks like...

Transforming Brain Chaos into Calm and Clarity & Reclaiming Control from Burnout with Kira Leskew 04.11.2024

In this episode, we dive into the hidden toll that chronic stress and burnout take on our lives—and how we can begin to turn things around. Meditation master Kira Leskew joins us to discuss her journey of transforming stress into resilience, even after decades of seeing stress as “normal.” Learn how years of chronic stress shape our bodies and minds to the point that true calm feels foreign, and h...

Life Lessons My Engagement Taught Me 08.07.2024

On this weeks solo episode I am telling you the story of my engagement!!! More than that though, I am sharing life lessons that thoroughly absorbed within me from experiencing this major life choice. I am discussing topics like expectations, living in the present, showing up as the person you picture in your mind, judgement from others, and allowing your emotions. When you listen with an open mind...

You'll Never Be Good Enough 10.06.2024

Do you feel like you want, so badly, to become a better version of yourself but nothing you do is enough? Whether you are in a constant state of self depreciation or you are a self improvement queen who always feels like they could be doing better leaving you in a constant state of coming up short, this episode is for you. With your mentality, you will never be good enough. I want to provide you w...

How to Finally Feel like Your Best Self 03.06.2024

On this episode I wanted to talk about one of the most important realizations I have had when it comes to actually feeling like our whole, healed, fulfilled higher selves. I am sharing useable tips to begin closing your knowledge to skill gap and begin feeling like the person you so badly wish to be. If you find yourself constantly wishing and working to become your best self but always feel like...

Why Do We Struggle So Much With Self Care? 20.05.2024

I wanted to answer the commonly asked question of why we can feel we don't stick with our self care routines. I talk about 3 areas that you could shift your thinking in to help you better incorporate self care into your life consistently and not feel like you are have an on again off again relationship with taking care of yourself.

How to Create Empowering Friendships with Brenda Ridgley 13.05.2024

On this week's episode I sat down with women’s personal growth coach, speaker and author of the book Lady and the Tribe, How to Create Empowering Friendship Circles, Brenda Ridgely. Brenda's mission is to help women find and build deep connections with other women and create a Tribe of support. She discusses her blueprint for reconnecting and becoming whole. She shares applicable tips and tactics...

26 Things I've Learned in 26 Years 06.05.2024

On this week's solo episode I am celebrating my 26th birthday by sharing 26 of my biggest life lessons. The 26 things I list here are what I regularly use to get me through my life, the advice I give to others on a consistent basis, and now what I found most impactful to share with you. Consider this 26 tips to get through your 20's and hopefully beyond. From practical tips like making some quick...

Things We THINK Will Make Us Happy But DON'T 29.04.2024

On this weeks episode I wanted to bring a little science and research to why the h*ll we can't seem to reach happiness. Turns out we have been focusing on the wrong things. I used my Coursera course "The Science of Wellbeing" and the book "Think Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman for the studies and research provided in this episode. I review the most common things we think will make us happy, but...

Struggle Mentally With Me 22.04.2024

Hi friends. I ditched ya'll last week and I apologize. The reason was this right here. I just haven't been mentally 100% at my best. A lot of overthinking, a lot of self depreciation and I just didn't have the mental capacity for an episode. I decided, even though I still wasn't at my best by the time I recorded this episode, that 1) I wasn't missing two weeks in a row and 2) this is what Well ISH...

Overcoming the Fear of Living an Average Life 08.04.2024

On this weeks episode I am discussing a fear that is very close to home, but in today's social media era not uncommon. Many of us work hard to not settle constantly being exposed to more of people's highlights in their life than they are to real life experiences. We are living in a time right now that if you follow the traditional path you feel like you are at risk of not living a fulfilled life....

Coping with Generosity Used as a Hidden Contact to Control You with Bethany Nicole 01.04.2024

This week I sat down with relationship coach Bethany Nic0le to discuss people generosity to feed their own validation, sense of worthiness, coerce you to do something you're not comfortable with, not allow you to set boundaries etc. we discuss how to cope with people who use generosity as a means of controlling you through validating themselves,, a means of preventing you to set boundaries, and en...

Healing Makes Your Relationships Suck 25.03.2024

On this episode I wanted to talk about something that you may not realize when you begin to really heal. How many issues come up in several relationships in your life and for a variety of reasons. You don't realize the correlation between your healing and why your connections with other tend to struggle. It can leave you feeling alone, confused, like you're not good enough, like you're doing somet...

Are You Settling in Your Relationship? 18.03.2024

On this week's solo episode I walk through the Elite through several indicators that are telling of whether or not you're settling in your relationship. From subtle to obvious red flags you will not finish this episode without knowing in your heart whether or not you're settling in your relationship even if you're not ready to admit it to yourself yet. While you may feel upset and disappointed thi...

Proof You Are Capable of Creating Content 11.03.2024

On this solo episode I dive into my most highly requested episode: how the hell did you have the courage to start posting on social media? SO many of the Elite want to know how I started, why I started, and what steps I took to create my podcast and have the courage to post on social media. I tell you guys my story from very beginning up until the creation of my first episode and lessons that I ha...

My Cringiest Regrets 04.03.2024

No body, no matter how self improved they are is perfect. Even more, you typically have to experience some pretty toxic thoughts and actions to learn your lesson and get to a healthier spot because you know you did not like how that felt. Today, I wanted to bring you to the toxic side of Wellish and let you in on my cringiest regrets. I am telling you 4 stories that to this day make my skin crawl...

Day 28: Self Love is the Road to Becoming Your Elite Self 28.02.2024

For the final episode of the 28 Days of Self Love I wanted to elaborate on the importance of putting intention towards self love and how it is the back bone of becoming your Elite self. I discuss how if we lost everything else, but had self love we would still be able to rebuild our self love, the most common mistake most people make in regards to self love on their journey to becoming their best...

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