Wellness For The Win Podcast

Today's conversation with Bianca is a really honest & vulnerable one -- she shares her journey taking a GLP-1; why she started, benefits she's noticed, what changed her outlook and them, and so much more. I hope you'll find this perspective to be helpful. Health is not one size fits all and it's so important to work with a provider and figure out what's best for YOU lo...

We're back with my friend @biancamillerwrites this week & today is just a little yap session. Random Q&A mostly on marriage, relationships and things we struggle with in our own marriages, how to prioritize friendships even as busy moms in their 30s, how we both struggle with comparison and how we deal with it, influencer culture and so much more.  I hope you enjoy! Stay tuned for par...

PS: don't listen with little ears around, oops ; )  I'm so excited to have my AUTHOR bestie and neighbor back on the podcast! We had so much fun chatting about all things writing -- diving in full-time as an author, her creative process, behind-the-scenes of the book world, some deets on her upcoming THIRD novel plus a sneak peek at what's next for her.  I hope you enjoy this conver...

I spontaneously decided to interview Rhett and ask him some questions about being a 5-year-old. What he enjoys doing, his favorite foods, what he loves about our family, and more randomness.  It's so cute :) I hope you enjoy his sweet little voice and unpredictable answers, lol.  AFFILIATE LINKS:  ALOHA BARS -- these are the protein bars he mentioned he loves! I get the minis for him and he i...

This is part 2 of my conversation with my mama! Last week we talked all about her life pre-marriage & kids, becoming a mom, young motherhood, becoming a grandma and some other fun questions. Today we are focusing on some fun questions about me -- her daughter -- as well as a lot of questions we received about Levi and what it has been like for her to adjust to being a special needs grandma + t...

I had the honor of sitting down with MY sweet mama (Rhett & Levi's "nana") for such a fun conversation. I will love being able to listen back to this someday!  I collected lots of questions that my community wanted to know, such as:  Her story -- where she's from, her singing background, life in a BAND, how she met my dad, and more Becoming a mom to 2 kids -- what matters a...

HI, WELCOME BACK : ) I missed you! coming back to the show with a solo episode today!  What you'll hear in today's episode;  Rounding up all of my favorites from the past year: Favorite books & audiobooks Favorite shows Favorite coffee order Favorite wellness finds  Favorite new follows Favorite artists  And more randomness : )  Thank you so much for listening!  Are you a fan of the...

Today is a solo episode about the decision to grow your family -- or not. I was recently cleaning out the boys' closets and posted a question box on my stories asking people if they felt sad putting away old clothes, knowing you are done having kids, OR if you're conflicted about what to do. The response was overwhelming. I heard from SO many of you that you also struggled with the decis...

Solo pod today all about healthy snacking! This is something I often got questions about from clients when working as a dietitian.  Questions I addressed:  How many snacks a day should I be eating?  What should snacks consist of? What are some examples of healthy snacks?  What can I snack on all day long without gaining weight?  Does snacking lead to weight gain?  AND SO MUCH MORE! I hope you will...

Today is a quick-ish solo episode! I'm looking back on my 2024 ins & outs -- what to keep & what to ditch, plus my 2025 word of the year, what I'm looking forward to, and other reflections! Plus 4 years of motherhood, and other randomness! ENJOY! AFFILIATE LINKS:  Clean Simple Eats code: WELLNESSFORTHEWIN - shop here Expecting & Empowered workout app: code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN F...

Today is a solo episode! Per usual -- all over the place. Just answering a bunch of random Q&A I've gotten recently! What I covered:  Big boy bed transition with Rhett -- how it started & how it's going  Holiday appetizer ideas -- (easy cinnamon rolls, apps, pumpkin crescent rolls) -- head to wellnessforthewin.com for recipes!   toddler discipline -- how we approach it  places th...

This episode with the licensed therapists from The Counseling Co. is all about the "happiness trap" -- AKA, how our beliefs around happiness can get in the way of our expectations and also… the difference between fulfillment and happiness. Are YOU truly happy in your life? Does being content mean you've "settled"?  This is a loaded topic that applies to all of us! I hope y...

So excited to have my good friend, neighbor and PUBLISHED AUTHOR Bianca Miller on the pod today! This one is slightly chaotic -- enjoy ; ) What we covered: How and why she decided to step away from teaching & her career journey that led her to becoming a full-time author How long were you planning / writing Diving In (your debut novel) before it was officially published?  The first draft of a...

I'm SO excited to have Kellie Bullard-Kelley BACK on the podcast today for part 2! She was on waaaaay back on episode 6 of the podcast, so today is a little life update several years later.  We talk about life after losing her husband at age 26, dating and remarrying as a young widow, how she navigated her grief then and now, tips for dealing with grief or supporting loved ones through it, le...

Solo episode today!  What I covered:  NAPA – Levi’s therapy intensive in Colorado – recap Goals now that we’re home  Random Q&A: Do we need to avoid gluten and dairy?  Basic tips for someone looking to start eating healthier  What I’m doing to lower my cholesterol  C-section scar – how has it healed almost 17 months postpartum?  Dream podcast guests I’d love to have on How do you take care of...

In today’s episode, I sat down with therapists Kelsey & Tara from the Counseling Co. (women’s mental health practice located in the Kansas City area) to take a deep dive into the therapy process. What you can expect in this episode:  How to find a therapist that is right for you  Different types of therapy: talk therapy vs. EMDR, etc.  What does a therapy session look like? How do you get star...

Today is a solo episode! What you can expect when you listen:  Sharing some thoughts on health and wellness goals & habits – why motivation isn’t enough & what you need instead  We’ll talk about the WHY behind your food + exercise choices, and other things that impact your overall wellness Discuss short-term and long-term benefits of movement + healthy eating  One of my personal health goa...

This solo episode includes lots of random Q&A that you guys submitted on IG! I'm addressing some things like: Motherhood -- my favorite parts  Do I get hateful comments or DMs on IG?  Has honesty about the challenges of motherhood on IG gone too far?  C-section recovery  Navigating grief after a miscarriage -- tips  Easy meal inspiration  Can intuitive eating and weight loss go together? ...

This conversation is all about gestational diabetes with a Registered Dietitian who specializes in the condition -- Leslee Flannery, RD. Listen in to hear:  What is gestational diabetes?  What causes gestational diabetes / risk factors  How can we prevent gestational diabetes  Rate of type 2 diabetes AFTER gestational diabetes  Risks of gestational diabetes to mom and baby Do you have to be induce...

Please enjoy this random, unplanned and all over the place solo episode // also featuring my special guest, mister Rhett. ; )  Affiliate Links I Mentioned:  Outdoor swing  Water table Water pump for water table Toddler boy's sweat shorts  Burt's Bees Baby Powder If you have any segment ideas or requests, shoot me a DM on IG!  Please screenshot & share this episode in your stories or...

Heather Lasco is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in working with individuals with eating disorders. In this episode we dive into all things disordered eating, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, recovery, supporting a loved one who is struggling, and so much more.  What we covered:  What are the eating disorders and how are they diagnosed  What is binge eating disorder  Are EDs a mental heal...

Hello! Today is a random solo episode that is all over the place, per usual. Here's what you can expect:  random Q&A  / would you rather  recent amazon purchases summer bucket list  how I grew on Instagram  a little rant about IG & comparison mom tips & inspiration  recent books i've loved and recommend   future podcast guests coming soon  three year old discipline tips &...

For anyone interested in learning about using REAL FOOD for tube feeding, you have to listen to this conversation! My friend and fellow dietitian, Hilarie Geurink is here to share alllll of her knowledge on this area and I know you will leave with so many amazing takeaways. She knows her stuff, but she is also so compassionate and recognizes this is not one-size-fits-all, and shares how you can ac...

Hiiiii friends! Enjoy this spontaneous solo episode -- going over 2024 Ins & Outs, goals for the year, random Q&A and life updates. : ) Affiliate Codes: Use code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save on @expectingandempowered pregnancy & postpartum workout app! https://expectingandempowered.com Shop my Amazon favorites at: amazon.com/shop/wellnessforthewin Shop items I mentioned on my LTK page: ht...

Enjoy this very random and impromptu episode! You can find links on my Amazon storefront at amazon.com/shop/wellnessforthewin (affiliate) and follow me on LTK app at @wellnessforthewin !  XO  Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod  Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips! JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE!  Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcas...