Words of Wellness with Shelly

Send us Fan Mail The path to pregnancy shouldn’t feel like decoding a secret language. We sit down with fertility awareness educator Emma Goff to make the science human, actionable, and calm. From the truth about the fertile window to how cervical mucus actually works, this conversation replaces calendar guessing with body literacy you can trust. We dig into why so many people feel “irregular” whe...

Send us Fan Mail The quiet after a goodbye can feel deafening. When kids head back to school, jobs, or new homes, many of us are left holding a swirl of emotions—love, pride, relief, and a deep ache that shows up in the stillness of their empty rooms. We open up the discussion, we walk through it together, and share tools that genuinely help. Shelly opens up about a decade of goodbyes and what tho...

Send us Fan Mail Confused by wellness noise and quick fixes that never seem to stick? We bring on Shannon, a nurse practitioner and holistic health coach, to bridge the gap between rushed clinic visits and the real‑life support it takes to create lasting change. Together we unpack how to cut through misinformation, build consistency, and protect long‑term health with strength training, protein, an...

Send us Fan Mail We kick off the new year with season three of Words of Wellness!! Wow, time flies when you are having fun!!!! The conversation also begins with a clear call to trade fragile resolutions for grounded momentum, clarity, and daily renewal. We step into 2026 with practical tools for health and longevity, guided by a simple idea: choose one word that anchors your choices and keeps you...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling pulled in every direction by the season and still trying to take care of your health? We’re sharing a practical wellness playbook you can use today to boost energy, protect your peace, and feel more like yourself—without rigid rules or complicated plans. We start with the mindset that anchors everything: your health, joy, and calm matter. From there, Shelly walks through s...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling foggy, run down, or stuck as the days get shorter? We invited Dr. Paul Arciero—renowned researcher in nutrition and exercise physiology—to map out a winter-ready wellness plan that’s simple, science-backed, and actually doable. We start by reframing “flu season” as a lifestyle season, then build a routine that protects energy, immunity, and cognition without extremes. We b...

Send us Fan Mail Your DNA isn’t a verdict; it’s a starting point. We sit down with epigenetic human performance coach Susan Robbins to unpack how daily choices—when you eat, how you sleep, the way you train, even when you schedule hard conversations—reshape gene expression and ripple into longevity, mood, and metabolic health. Instead of chasing hacks, we walk through practical tools that translat...

Send us Fan Mail Want a simpler path through the wellness maze? Shelly opens up about two decades of testing “clean” products and shares the standouts that actually deliver: low-toxin skincare that feels good on your skin, safer scents that don’t hide mystery chemicals, and home essentials that make daily life easier without compromising your health. We also unpack the mindset behind better choice...

Send us Fan Mail What if the path out of overwhelm isn’t a 90-day overhaul but the smallest meaningful step you can repeat today? That simple pivot anchors a candid, energizing conversation with Lindsie Vizethann, a former ER nurse who now coaches women through PCOS with practical tools and real empathy. We trace her move from high-stress hospital shifts to building a gym community to guiding clie...

Send us Fan Mail Want a longer life that actually feels good? We dive into the four pillars of longevity—nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management—and show how a deeper sense of purpose can make healthy habits stick. With clear examples and simple routines, we cut through the noise to help you choose what matters: stable energy, stronger muscles, better mood, and real recovery. First, we m...

Send us Fan Mail What if balance isn’t a myth but a muscle you can build with small, faithful choices? We sit down with author and podcaster Vivian Cumins to unpack how a severe burnout became the unexpected path to restoration—and why perfectionism often hides in our most praised habits. From a childhood memory that seeded “never enough” to a life reoriented around faith, stewardship, and joy, Vi...

Send us Fan Mail A sudden goodbye can reset a life. Shelly opens up about the heartbreak of unexpectedly recently losing her beloved bonus dad and the hard truth that when health starts to change, even if there are mild challenges, our effort to see loved ones and spend time with them needs to be the priority. This is a conversation about presence over perfection—about carving out time for aging p...

Send us Fan Mail In this brief special episode, Shelly sits down for a cozy Thanksgiving chat with her husband Brad, and their scene‑stealing pup, Charlie, to reflect on the kind of traditions that they share as a family with their three children; cooking together, laughing often, and always choosing to love one another in addition to liking each other. Together, they share openly and honestly wha...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays can feel like a tug-of-war between joy and overload. We lean into a quieter, steadier approach by focusing on three small practices that change everything: choosing who gets our time, building a simple gratitude routine, and using an easy 4-4-4 breathing pattern to reset the nervous system. Instead of chasing big life changes, we show how tiny, repeatable actions can...

Send us Fan Mail The modern health crisis isn’t just about willpower or steps; it’s about an invisible web of toxicity, nutrient gaps, and stress that rewires how our bodies store fat and spend energy. We sit down with author and researcher Peter Greenlaw to map TDOS—Toxicity, Deficiency, Overweight, Stress—and show how these forces collide inside the liver and visceral fat, shaping metabolism, in...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling stretched by parties, travel, and longer to-do lists? We dive into a simple plan to protect your energy and joy through the holidays by focusing on three anchors you can actually keep: steady sleep, balanced nutrition, and realistic movement. With warmth and practical detail, we map out how to turn noisy advice into a few daily promises that hold up when life gets busy. We...

Send us Fan Mail The highlight reel doesn’t show the cost. Eric Mark Fisher went from an eight-year run in professional baseball to producing films in Los Angeles, stacking wins that looked impressive from the outside. Underneath, surgeries, lawsuits, back pain, and volatile family dynamics collided with a relentless drive that had no brakes. Alcohol didn’t arrive as a stereotype; it crept in as “...

Send us Fan Mail Ever notice how a once-trusted “natural” brand suddenly feels different? We open the hood on wellness marketing and show how to shop with clarity in a market full of green leaves, soft colors, and big promises. Shelly shares why brand buyouts can change what’s in your favorite juice or protein powder, how to spot red flags like sucralose and vague flavor blends, and a simple syste...

Send us Fan Mail What if training wasn’t about chasing a look, but about building a life you can’t wait to live? That’s the heartbeat of this conversation with Heather Flebbe—exercise physiologist, kinesiology professor, and owner of Fit Fix Studios—where we unpack how movement fuels confidence, clarity, and a longer, happier health span. We start by reframing fitness as agency: the daily choice t...

Send us Fan Mail Tired of wellness noise and quick fixes that don’t stick? Shelly brings the conversation back to a simple practice with outsized impact: gratitude. Not as a seasonal trend, but as a daily habit that steadies your mood, supports better sleep, and helps you carry hard days with more grace. We walk through practical ways to start—three to ten items in the morning, a brief reflection...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel buried under wellness advice that changes by the hour? We cut through the noise with a clear idea: consistency over time wins. I sit down with coach Brian Parana, joining us live from a sunlit Ohio park, to talk about building a family culture of movement, raising active kids, and keeping health simple enough to do on your busiest day. From after-dinner walks with a 130-...

Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest health gains don’t come from a new app or miracle plan, but from seeing our food system clearly and taking one small step at a time? Shelly shares why a proactive mindset beats quick fixes and how decades of teaching kinesiology led her to connect the dots between ultra-processed foods, pesticides, and the rise of chronic conditions showing up earlier in life....

Send us Fan Mail What if the word “fragrance” on your favorite bottle hid a thousand invisible decisions about your health? We sit down with Savannah, the founder of Safe and Sound Soap, to unpack how deceptive marketing and ingredient overload led her to build a transparent, six-ingredient laundry detergent—and an expanding lineup of boosters, room sprays, magnesium oil, and car fresheners that s...

Send us Fan Mail What you do before the world wakes up can change how the whole day feels. We share a simple, flexible morning routine that includes a little sunlight, gratitude, journaling, and movement. Shelly shares how a few intentional choices—hydration and a light protein start, five minutes of fresh air, a short spiritual or reflective reading, and a quick strength or cardio block—can be  t...

Send us Fan Mail The most life-changing health advice often starts with more time, not more rules. We sit down with nurse practitioner Aly Johnston as she shares how her desire to spend more time with patients and more education in the area of weight management and hormone care led her to offering tele health care and a more personalized approach to her patients. Aly traces her path from family pr...