Welcome to If Only I Were Wiser Podcast! Your host, Reyna Wilson, joins you in this space in the search for wisdom in the dogmatic and discouraging world of wellness. After so many years of searching for the "right" answers to be truly healthy, I found more healing in the whispers, prayers and real life of women in my community. This is a place where wisdom can be shared in the hopes to speak truth over our younger selves, to create healing in mind, body + soul.
The If Only I Were Wiser podcast hosted by Reyna presents a refreshing and insightful perspective on various topics related to health, wellness, and personal growth. Reyna's approach is wise, kind, and gentle, making her podcasts episodes a wonderful source of encouragement and motivation. The show features guests who educate, empower, and empathize with the audience, creating a community that fosters learning and self-improvement.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is how Reyna unpacks complex topics in an easily digestible manner. She has a talent for breaking down big ideas into smaller, manageable pieces of information that are easy to understand. This makes it accessible for listeners who may feel overwhelmed when it comes to health and wellness. Additionally, the range of topics covered is commendable. Reyna brings on great guests who provide diverse perspectives on different issues, resulting in a well-rounded discussion that caters to a wide audience.
Another great aspect of The If Only I Were Wiser podcast is Reyna's skill in asking thoughtful questions during interviews. She engages with her guests in meaningful conversations that result in insights and wisdom being shared with the listeners. It is evident that Reyna genuinely wants to empower her audience by providing them with valuable information and actionable advice. This focus on empowerment sets this podcast apart from others in the genre.
While it is difficult to find any major flaws in this podcast, one could argue that at times it may lack depth in certain topics due to time constraints. Given that each episode typically ranges between 30-60 minutes, there may be instances where more extensive exploration or discussion could enhance the overall listening experience. However, considering the nature of podcasts as bite-sized content, The If Only I Were Wiser strikes a balance between brevity and substance.
In conclusion, The If Only I Were Wiser podcast is an exceptional resource for those seeking encouragement and motivation in their personal growth journey. Reyna's ability to unpack complex topics, her skillful interviewing style, and the empowering atmosphere created by the podcast make it a valuable addition to anyone's listening repertoire. Whether you need guidance on health and wellness or simply seek wisdom from a diverse range of perspectives, this podcast is a must-listen.
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kayla Borchers — a holistic orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist, postpartum corrective exercise specialist, and mama of three. She's the founder of the Holistically Well Method, blending modern medicine with a whole-woman approach to healing. We're talking about everything your OB never told you — pelvic floor therapy, scar mobilization, diastasis recti, and the small, everyday practices that make a big difference in how you heal and feel in your body before and after birth. Whether you're preparing for pregnancy, navigating postpartum, or curious about how to feel strong again without overdoing it — this one's for you!Mentioned in the episode + More show notes at Living Wisely Well✨ Eat Mama Meals – Freezer Meals for Postpartum (use code WISELYWELL to save!)
This week, I'm sitting down with the lovely Marisa from Mother Bloom Collective. She shares her journey into holistic health and homeopathy while trying to conceive—and how it opened up a whole new way of understanding healing, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually too. We talk about what homeopathy really is (spoiler: it's not just for the crunchy crowd), how it works with the body instead of against it, and why it can be such a powerful tool for women—especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and those tender early days of motherhood. Lean in as we explore the energetics of healing, why this isn't as “woo woo” as you might think, and some simple, doable steps to start incorporating homeopathy into your own medicine cabinet.Episode Show Notes on Living Wisely Well WebsiteShop homeopathy + fertility packages at Mother Bloom CollectiveConnect with Marisa on Instagram
Four years ago, we became parents—and it's been a whirlwind ever since! In this episode, Joseph and I reflect on the lessons that shaped us, the expectations we had to let go of, and how parenthood cracked us open (in both the best and hardest ways). Now, with Baby #2 on the way, we're doing things radically differently. From pregnancy priorities to birth plan non-negotiables, we're sharing what we wish we had known as new parents—and the real conversations that truly matter. If you're expecting again, or just reflecting on your own journey, we hope you'll join us for this honest, vulnerable chat about growing our family and doing it with intention this time around.Show Notes on Living Wisely Well WebsiteConnect on IG to stay up to date with holistic pregnancy + postpartum content! Send your love through our Baby #2 Registry!
Shae is a mother who has embraced healing and peace within her body through her journey. Having navigated the challenges of abusive relationships, she emerged with a renewed sense of joy in motherhood, which inspired her to share her insights. Her deep passion lies at the intersection of faith and somatic practices as tools for healing. In this episode, she discusses various aspects of somatic movement, the importance of safety in body integration, and techniques for brain retraining that facilitate healing. Lean into this episode to find reassurance that you are not alone in your healing journey, and learn how to address nervous system dysfunction and explore movement modalities that restore the connection between mind and body.Episode Highlights and Show notes on Living Wisely Well WebsiteConnect with Shae on InstagramTake first steps towards Somatic Healing in the Dwell Movement Method
Sydney is a women's Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who helps improve women's health before pregnancy. She believes in giving women important knowledge and proper nutrition to support their journey to conception. In this episode, Sydney talks about key aspects of preconception health, such as important signs to watch in menstrual cycles, the role of progesterone, and aspects of male infertility. She also discusses how women of faith can cope with grief and hope while trusting in God's goodness. This episode is a such an encouraging resource for anyone looking for guidance on physical healing for fertility and the connection between faith and this journey!Episode Highlights + Show Notes on Living Wisely Well WebsiteConnect with Sydney on InstagramJoin Faithful Foundations Fertility Intensive
PJ Harlow is the founder and CEO of PJ Harlow Wellness, Inc. She is a certified holistic health practitioner and a virtual consultant specializing in mold for people with environmental sensitivities and health issues. PJ combines her knowledge of functional medicine, environmental science, and building practices with her interest in data and analytics in her consulting and coaching work. This episode came highly requested for PART 2 to the foundational conversation that PJ started in all things creating healthy home microbiome. This conversation takes a deeper dive into taking the next steps in risk assessment of mold, living in mold and areas of concern to take into account in your home health process. Listen to PJ's foundational episode here!Connect with PJ on InstagramTake the 1st step for a healthy home: Order an ERMI + Interpretation (code REYNA to save!)Get the complete Home Check guide system (code REYNA to save!)
We're so excited to share this next season of life with y'all, and kick off this new mini series called Be Wiser Together. Our TTC and pregnancy journey has had many ups and downs so far, but we are hopeful and looking forward to share more of our story. For this episode, I wanted to highlight some of the most loving and some unloving things we've learned or experienced along the way. If you have some of your own nuggets of wisdom to add to this episode, please connect and share! This way we can all learn to be a little wiser together! Episode Highlights + Show Notes on Living Wisely Well WebsiteConnect on IG + Share your own wisdom nuggets for Part 2!
Eddie is the Lead pastor of Doxa Church in Redmond, WA and the creator of Ex Nihilo Health, a website and Podcast centered on biblical health. He also spent 5 years in the NFL, primarily for the Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland browns. He is a Bay Area native with a passion to make the Seattle area a better place to live, work and play. He is married to his wife Sarah, and they have four children. In this episode, Eddie tackles the tough topic of the warped masculinity narrative in our current culture. Lean in to learn how to reorient the men in our life towards the purpose in fulfillment in Christ, and wait well in their personal spiritual growth.Episode Highlights + Reading Recommendations on Living Wisely Well WebsiteConnect with Eddie's Wisdom on IGCheck out Doxa ChurchCombining Health + Faith in the Ex Nihilo Podcast
Kelsee Moore, a strength and conditioning coach for Air Force Special Warfare, approaches health and fitness holistically. As a US Army officer, she promotes a mindful lifestyle that combines ancestral practices with modern training techniques to enhance performance and well-being. For part 2 of this conversation, Kelsee addresses the training gaps for female athletes and service members, highlighting the physiological differences between genders. She shares practical, inclusive strategies for strength training while also discussing the negative impact of "big fitness," which can amplify societal insecurities. Kelsee advocates for individuals to embrace their bodies and health through a lens of identity in Christ to find value over the noise or hope of the next weight-loss “super pill.” Episode Show Notes on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Kelsee on Instagram
Kelsee Moore is a strength and conditioning coach for Air Force Special Warfare, a US Army officer, an advocate for holistic living, and the founder of Moore + Company. This initiative integrates ancestral eating and living concepts with traditional strength training methods to promote overall health and optimal performance. In this episode, Kelsee explores the principles of ancestral eating, discusses why high-intensity workouts like burn bootcamp may not be sufficient for long-term strength, and highlights the benefits of strength training during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon! Episode Highlights + Recs on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Kelsee on IG
It goes beyond the typical “new year, new me” fresh start mentality. For some, 2025 represents a lifeline, marking a clear division from the burdens of 2024. Regardless of whether the past year was a remarkable success or a significant challenge, our aim is to embrace this year with hope, joy, and a sense of stability conducive to healing. In this episode, Joseph shares his insights on how we can intentionally pray and plan for a more unhurried lifestyle even in the midst of unsettled seasons. Be sure to catch the essential details about budgeting for annual Sabbath vacations, allowing time for your partner's solitude, and straightforward methods to foster peace within your family by making subtle changes to your daily routine. Episode Highlights + Show Notes on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Reyna on IG Join the slow living movement: Get on the Restore Waitlist
2024 stretched us, wrecked us, and grew us in ways we were never prepared for. This episode is all the things we learned through our combined experiences, grief, and grace of God by refining us this year. Through voice message submissions, our community shares their hopes and heartaches of everything they wanted to encourage and exhort others through their own testimony. We hope this episode blesses you in new ways, affirms that you aren't alone and gives you joy in looking to the New Year! Connect with Reyna on IG
Alisha Banks is the founder of From Dust and Creator of the Holy Healing Method, a biblical-based approach to root cause healing. As a health coach and mentor, she helps clients overcome chronic health issues, heal anxiety, and create wealth aligned with their Spirit-anointed purpose. In this episode, Alisha shares her wisdom through her growth and experience in offering her own online mentor space. There is so much noise when it comes to creating something sustainable for an income in the online world, so we dig into the unglamorous details here. She exhorts us as mothers and women with hidden talents to share our passions through the creation and community building. By pulling back the curtain on the traps of social media selling, wise financial stewardship in your home, and balance of homemaking — we can find joy in offering our gifts to the world with confidence. Episode Show Notes and Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Alisha's OG Episode Connect with Alisha on IG
Nathan is a doctor who specializes in home births and women's health in Louisville, Kentucky. He combines different medical approaches, including traditional medicine, functional medicine, nutrition, exercise, and midwifery, to provide the best care for his clients. His personal experience during the birth of his second daughter made him realize the need for more supportive maternal care. In this episode, he discusses the circulating myths and risks women face during pregnancy and how they can build the support village they want for their birth experience. Let this episode be an encouragement against the common narrative of fear women hear from adolescence, and aid in your discernment for preparing for your ideal birth experience. Show Notes on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Dr. Riley on Instagram Join the Born Free Method community
Wendy Snyder is a mom of two, certified parenting educator & family life coach, who inspires parents to learn & grow through connection based positive parenting strategies. As the host of The Fresh Start Family Show & Founder of FreshStartFamilyOnline.com, she helps parents ditch the threats, yelling & harsh punishments so they can live life as a joyful & confident parent (with kids that listen & cooperate great!). And that's exactly what Wendy covers in this episode! How we can respectfully parent, create kind connection, and even love our strong-willed children well. We hope this conversation blesses you and your family and gives you a few more tools in your toolbox to break the cycle of authoritative or reaction based parenting. Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Wendy: Instagram + Facebook + Youtube FREE Quick Start Learning Bundle: Escaping a Punishment Mindset Grab Wendy's signature Firm and Kind Parenting Blueprint for setting firm and kind limits with your kids.
Therese Dansby has been a wife for 16 years, a mom for 11 years, and an IBCLC for 9 years. She pivoted from NICU nursing to lactation consulting after struggling to nurse her first baby and she loves walking with moms through all the trials and triumphs that come with working through infant feeding and postpartum issues. In this episode, shares all her wisdom on the postpartum experiences no one wants to talk about. Should your nipples bleed while nursing? What questions should you ask when hiring a doula? And incredible simple tips to feel supported and loved in your 4th trimester! Episode Highlights + Rec Links on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Therese on IG Listen to the Milk + Motherhood Podcast Get the Nourished Postpartum Bundle (the best postpartum recipes!)
As a social media consumer, all we usually see are the perfectly polished photos and brand deals— however that's not the whole truth. Madison not only shares her own personal story to how she found herself in full time content creation, but also some of the not so glamorous moments that come with that. This was such a fun episode getting to hear Madison's journey, and peek behind the curtain of everything we don't really consider when it comes to taking content creation as a focused means of income. We hope you hear the word of encouragement to stay hopeful when pursuing your dreams + block out the noise when it comes to all things socials!*TW for suicidal ideation + trauma processing*Episode Highlights + Recs on Living Wisely Well WebsiteConnect with Madison on IGGet connected on Madison's Amazon for fashion favs + tutorials!
Sometimes we feel like we are back in middle school right? Trying to figure out how to make friends, and not come across as the awkward people we are. As a military family, we have the opportunity of starting over with a new community every 2-3 years. So in this episode, Reyna shares some of her tried and true tips to making rich + real friendships… as a grown up! From tangible practices to meet new people and cultivate the connections you might already have, listen to this episode through the end for a prayer of encouragement! And enjoy the first sneak peek of a new project, exclusively for the podcast community. Episode highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Get Return to Rest at major discount! Get on the Newsletter for exclusive project updates! Connect with Reyna on Instagram
Nicole Alfred, after healing from her three cesarean births, is dedicated to helping mothers recover physically and mentally from similar experiences. Her whole-person, research-backed approach addresses mothers' deeper needs beyond what Western medicine provides. In this episode we get into the major information gap in serving mothers with c-section births for hopeful healing both emotionally and physically in their post surgery bodies. We provide practical steps to help you feel more connected to your scar, navigate new motherhood, and build confidence for healing, whether your C-section was unexpected or planned. Don't miss this episode as we talk about the beauty of belly birthing, and creating safety in our stories to look towards future births with hope! Episode Highlights + Show Notes on the Living Wisely Well Website! Get Started with the C-Section Recovery Method Connect with Nicole on Instagram Listen to the Beyond the Scar Podcast
Janet is an FNTP turned infertility detective after her own experience with secondary infertility. Now she loves putting puzzle pieces together for her clients and uses functional blood chemistry, HTMA, and bioressonance scans to do so! In this episode, Janet shares all the ways we might be missing the mark in dialing in our fertility health. We chat about PCOS, how you may have been misdiagnosed (birth control is not the answer) and how to even improve male factor infertility. We hope this episode is an encouragement to all the families in waiting, and gives a new perspective or things to consider in your TTC journey! Janet is an FNTP turned infertility detective after her own experience with secondary infertility. Now she loves putting puzzle pieces together for her clients and uses functional blood chemistry, HTMA, and bioressonance scans to do so! In this episode, Janet shares all the ways we might be missing the mark in dialing in our fertility health. We chat about PCOS, how you may have been misdiagnosed (birth control is not the answer) and how to even improve male factor infertility. We hope this episode is an encouragement to all the families in waiting, and gives a new perspective or things to consider in your TTC journey! More episode highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Work with Janet 1-1 on the Holistic Collaborative Program Follow Janet on IG #StronglikeRoman Workout Fundraiser 11.9.24 @ 9am | For donations + shirt/tank orders Venmo @crossfitsacrice Place order in description like: [your name], Roman, [desired shirt style + size] Then message me on IG and I can follow up with your address!
Addie is 28 years old, married, and based in Columbus, OH. She currently works full-time in ministry, but was formerly a competitive bodybuilder. God has taught her so much about the beauty of breaking idols, removing the pressure of hustle culture, and just seeking Him above all else. Her passion is to motivate others to better physical, mental, and spiritual health through my social media and podcast ministry called Christ In Me With Addie. In this episode Addie shares the real talk about growing a platform in fitness on social media, and how her convictions on topics like modesty have not only shaped her online presence but her heart as well. To the men + women who have struggled with this topic, want exhortation and support through singleness and guarding your heart against unrealistic happiness standards — this episode is for you! Connect with Addie on Instagram Listen to the Christ in Me Podcast #StronglikeRoman Workout Fundraiser 11.9.24 @ 9am For donations + shirt/tank orders Venmo @crossfitsacrice Place order in description like: [your name], Roman, [desired shirt style + size] Then message me on IG and I can follow up with your address!
Becca is a wife to her highschool sweetheart, natural minded mama of 3, and a devoted follower of Christ living in Alberta Canada where her family serves in Camp Ministry. Becca owns Sojourn and Soul - a brand strategy and design studio where she collaborates with fellow female business owners and creators to discover what makes them unique and translate that into a visual brand identity. If you're a content creator, or mama looking to dive in and want to learn all the behind the scene details— Becca is your girl! In this episode, she shares all about color theory, design psychology, and the best ways to communicate your brand identity with clarity + creativity! Episode Highlights + Show Notes on Living Wisely Well Website! Sojourn + Soul on IG Work with Becca! (Tell her I sent you, we're big fans here!)
We all know that “s” word that drives many insecurities in the early season of marriage. That's right… I'm talking about, service. This uncertainty can stem from various factors, including differing expectations and the need to navigate new dynamics in the relationship. Physical intimacy often gets the spotlight in Christian premarital conversations, but many of us crave real wisdom in fostering closeness emotionally and spiritually as well. In this episode, Joseph and Reyna discuss the honest details of building intimacy inside and outside the bedroom, focusing on how to serve your spouse. Tune in for practical tips to enhance your romance and develop healing habits for meaningful connection. Episode Highlights + Show notes on Living Wisely Well Website Check out 24/7 Marriage Ministry on IG Connect with Reyna on IG
“Did you know that 50% of military marriages end in divorce?” “You really should think about slowing down, you don't know each other that well…” “Are you sure a baby is what you need right now?” Man, we could go on and on and we're sure we're not alone in some of you hearing these phrases in your own story as well! This week on the podcast Joseph joins me in sharing about our testing engagement season, and how we learned to set the foundation of creating boundaries in the areas we would come to need it most. If you're single, dating, or married — this episode is for you to hear some encouragement in the hard and learn how we protect our marriage from the noise, and even the people around us that seem to love us a little “too well.” Don't miss our favorite resources on this topic all linked on the Living Wisely Well website!
Katy is a Jesus follower, wife and mama and sweet friend that really first introduced Reyna into the world of raw milk and beef liver! Her family has since transitioned out of the military and are learning to trust in God's provision both big and small. Here is her story as she learns balance in real time, and how to even surrender all the “right” things to do in wellness at the foot of the cross! Don't miss this richly authentic and real talk episode about the reality of wellness living when circumstances leave you unwell. Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website
Let's rewind to probably a majority of our cringiest stages of life, second to middle school — high school! In this lighthearted and fun episode, Reyna shares a little bit of her own high school experience and all the things she wish she could go back and share to herself then. Don't miss this awesome community episode where your submissions of wisdom are shared too, and maybe we can all be a little wiser moving forward! Connect with Reyna on Instagram Get real about your rest rhythms!
Leisha Drews is mom of 3, RN, FDN-P, RCPC and Holistic Hormone Coach and host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast. She believes that as women we can have it ALL when it comes to health and motherhood, and helping women restore energy, balance hormones and feel good in their bodies again is her passion. Hormone balance doesn't have to be overwhelming, and so for this episode, Leisha pulls back the curtain and shares all the things we wish we knew about healthy hormone balance. We touch on hot topics like cortisol's role in the stress response, detoxing properly, and simple steps to truly create a foundation for healthy hormones. Don't fall for these buzz word solutions on socials, and tune in to hear about the easy ways to make sustainable lifestyle shifts! Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Listen to the Happily Hormonal Podcast Get started with the Nourish your Hormones Course Connect with Leisha on Instagram
Beth considers herself a joy sprinkler and an ambassador of fun. She is passionate about giving people permission to be human, and spreading mental, physical, and emotional health everywhere she goes, preferably while eating cookies. Beth has been homeschooling her four kids for 11 years, and has been married to Jake for 17. In this episode we get into the tangible ways to sprinkle joy into your daily life, and how to hold on tight when the storms come in and joy seems like a nice biblical platitude. Don't miss this episode as we chat about toxic positivity in our culture, the church and how to choose joy in the way we dress as well as our approach in motherhood! Episode Highlights, cookie recipes + recommended resources on the Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Beth on Instagram
Lindsay is a self proclaimed multi passionate woman, but her favorite things are: being a wife, a mama to her two kiddos, and Jesus. She's an ER nurse, but probably the “crunchiest” ER nurse you'll meet. After struggling with breastfeeding challenges with her first child, she decided to create a business helping mamas breastfeed their babes through online education and support. In this episode Lindsay helps us bust common breastfeeding myths, really understand if “fed is best,” and how to feel confident in our nursing journeys postpartum! Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website
Fallon is a mom to three boys, wife to her college sweetheart, and a kitchen creative turned business owner out of Dallas, TX. She launched Fallon's Table to help bridge the gap between nutrition, easy kitchen prep, and delicious food! After a long history of restrictive dieting and food sensitivities, Fallon has watched her own health journey go from being limited to seven foods to finding vibrancy and food freedom! In this episode, Fallon encourages and equips us to make the sustainable steps of whole food focused healing, and how to do that confidently without diet culture dogma or even wellness world standards! Lean in and don't miss this episode of beautiful wisdom for finding freedom from black and white restriction in choosing health for yourself and family. Episode highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Shop Fallon's Cookbooks See what meal plan is best for you! Connect with Fallon on Instagram
Kelsie is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who specializes in hormone health- specifically supporting women on and transitioning off of birth control. With all clients, she takes a root cause approach to simplifying the complexities of diet culture and the overwhelming space of nutrition to restore the way women approach their health! In this episode, we get into all the things your doctor never told you about birth control, how to focus on healing after the pill, and how to live well WITH your cycle! From post birth control hormones, to how caffeine effects your PMS symptoms — Kelsie covers it all! Episode Highlights + Recs on Living Wisely Well Websitelivingwiselywell.com/podcast Take Care Co Program + Page Connect with Kelsie on Instagram
Katelyn Fusco is a homebirth mother, a childbirth educator, and an experienced homebirth attendant. She has seen birth from many angles (literally), and knows the impact this transformative event can have on you, your baby and your entrance into motherhood for the first, second or fifteenth time. This knowledge is what spurred Katelyn to create Happy Homebirth: A brand dedicated to supporting, educating and encouraging homebirth mothers. Through birth stories and expert interviews on the podcast to intimate education and coaching inside of her childbirth education programs, Katelyn's goal is to provide mothers with the tools to empower themselves in their birthing experience. There is no gatekeeping in this episode! We get right into home birth statistics, safety, and making the best informed choices for your healthy birthing experience! Episode highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Listen to the Happy Homebirth Podcast Myhappyhomebirth.com Courses Connect with Katelyn on Instagram
Chrissy Powers is a licensed marriage and family therapist, embodiment coach, mom, wife, writer and ex mommy blogger. She lives and works in San Diego, CA but also works with people from all over the globe online. Through her personal healing journey she found a passion working with others to help heal from trauma, find their most authentic self, and teach them how to live in their bodies. In this episode, Chrissy emboldens us to hold space for ourselves in healing the heartache in all stages of life. Whether it came from our own childhood, marriage or motherhood — we can choose to believe we are worthy and find freedom. Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Work with Chrissy 1-1 Connect with Chrissy on Instagram
Your favorite guest is back! In this episode, Joseph joins me to share about his perspective of the shift of our family into more a more holistic lifestyle. One of the most common questions about “crunchy” families, is how to get your spouse on board! As I have shared on Instagram, our family did not go from Bath and Bodyworks candle hoarders to daily raw liver shots, over night. Tune into this episode to hear how to gently share your passions about holistic swaps, and the best ways to encourage your husband towards “crunchier” choices without being a cringy spouse! Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Listen to Reyna + Joseph's Episode on Marriage Stay tuned for upcoming episodes on boundaries, friendships and parenting!
Laura Bell is a wife, mother and multi passionate business owner helping women reclaim their wellness so they can pursue their God given calling. Together with her husband, she lives and runs a homestead in new harmony, AL. In this episode, Laura shares her story of wrestling western medicine for hope in healing from painful periods that led to a brutal infertility battle. Don't miss this episode to hear how to lean into God's comfort in seasons of waiting and confusion as well as getting started in the small steps towards truly healing your hormones holistically! And be on the lookout for Laura's new book coming this October: Episode Show Notes + More on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Laura: on Instagram + Laura Jean Bell FB All things Laura on her website: Laurabell.co Get your Hormone Healing Ebook Listen to the Finding Hope Podcast
Jacquilyne Keene was born in Northern California, but has been a Texan now for over 10 years. She is 26 years old, loves Jesus, has been married to the love of my life for almost 4 years, and have recently started pursuing my passion in health and fitness as my career. Jacqui loved health and fitness since she was 19, and has had my ups and downs in her journey, but has learned so much through my experience and now wants to help other women navigate the craziness as well…thus, Honeycomb Training came to be. Outside of health and fitness, she loves her family, her bunny named Bunny, her community, adventure, pizza, and laughing until she almost pees her pants. In this episode, we cover why the pursuit of the “perfect body” shouldn't exist, and how to choose recovery and joy getting back into the gym. This one is for all the recovering athletes and gym girlies that want to have healthy confidence in their body stewardship! Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connect on IG + Tik Tok @jacquilynekeenefit Honeycomb Training on Youtube
Heather is a 35 year old Catholic Christian military wife and homeschooling mother of 4 kiddos. She is passionate about making faith relatable and accessible to busy women who are seeking holiness through life's messy moments not despite them. Her podcast, Holy Hot Mess, encourages and exhorts women to find confidence in their faith and their roles in their home and families! In this episode we get into the truth behind biblical submission and the hope that provides for healing in our marriage. We hope this episode is a gentle push towards obedience in the areas we may be struggling to let go of control, and finding joy in freedom from operating within our divine design! Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Heather on Instagram Holy Hot Mess Blog Listen to the Holy Hot Mess Podcast
Emmalee is a Registered Nurse turned holistic practitioner (FDN-P) with a focus on women's health, hormones, and fertility. She is also a wife, mother of two young children, and passionate about slow, intentional living. Emmalee's journey into the holistic wellness space began with multiple autoimmune diagnoses as a young adult and, after finding healing outside of the western medical system, she opened her practice with the goal of helping other women do the same. In this episode, Emmalee shares why we should be diligent in reading our prenatal nutrition labels and why they may not be as “harmless” as they seem. Listen and learn best how to support your body while trying to conceive and how you can eat your prenatal instead! Emmalee's recommendations and resources + Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Emmalee on Instagram & Break free of the Sickcare System with IMW Academy Get the Eat Your Prenatal Guide Work with Emmalee with the Wild and Well Fed Membership
Holly is a fellow holistic living, kinda crunchy mama with a heart for postpartum nourishment! After her own postpartum experiences and exposure to the book, The First 40 Days, she felt the nudge to create healing meals to all mamas everywhere. And so Holly created Mama Meals in December 2021! In this episode Holly shares her own postpartum experiences as well as the importance of postpartum nutrition, and how true nourishment in all aspects can help the mother feel loved and supported in her healing season. Don't miss this episode with key tips for a smooth postpartum period, and tangible ways to find support in your community and for your spouse! Episode Highlights + Recommended Resources on Living Wisely Well Website Order Mama Meals Here Use code WISELYWELL to save! Connect with Mama Meals on Instagram
Get to know Reyna's better half, her husband, Joseph! Coming up on 5 years of marriage, they share some insight into what has worked to provide healing in their marriage, and what tangible steps to make it strong and healthy! In the episode they share about 3 things they feel like they do differently than other couples, what love really looks like and hard lessons they have learned along the way in this sanctifying process. Listen in for this fun episode on marriage through Joseph and Reyna's perspective, and how to find more meaning in your marriage! Episode Highlights and Recommended Resources on Living Wisely Well Website Shownotes Follow along with Reyna's family + wellness stories on Instagram
Heather Brown is a blogger, podcaster, ebook author, and content creator behind the brand My Life Well Loved and Healthy By Heather Brown. She and her college-sweetheart hubby Eric live in Birmingham, AL (where she was born and raised) with their two young boys. She runs her podcast and business with 5 team members, where they daily share ways for young moms to love their life and pursue health in mind, body, and soul. Heather is passionate about sharing the gospel as often as she can and teaching others to take one step toward a healthier life every day. In this episode, Heather equips us as mothers to take tangible steps towards stewarding our minds, bodies and spirit with confidence through her Sunday Reset! A powerful prayer is included in this episode to speak to the women with passion in their hearts, but need rest to find the next steps. Don't miss this tender and empowering conversation! Episode Highlights + Heather's Resources on Living Wisely Well Website Get your 7 Day free trial for Heather's Community Membership Healthy By Heather Brown Podcast + All things Heather at mylifewellloved.com
Becca is a blogger, wife, and dog mom living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Having seen firsthand the benefits of switching to a natural lifestyle herself, she's passionate about helping women make the switch to cleaner beauty, organic skincare, low tox products, and a holistic way of life (without the stress of being perfect about it!). In her spare time, Becca enjoys drinking coffee, hiking with her husband and pup, doing barre workouts, and traveling. In this episode Becca enlightens us with her years of clean beauty wisdom, and explains how we can be conscious consumers when it comes to navigating sketchy marketing, greenwashing and complicated ingredient labels. Don't miss this episode full of tips and tricks to learn how to make the best beauty buys for YOU! Episode resources & highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Check out Becca's Blog Connect with Becca on Instagram
Laura Lyons is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She is the owner of Wild Lyons Wellness and the founder of Wild + Well-Fed Wellness Collective and online course Rewild Your Gut. She is a women's health nutritionist with a focus on metabolism, hormones and digestion. Her goal is to help women understand their bodies better, take the fear out of food and help women thrive in a world of diet culture and confusion. She is a food first practitioner and helps women conquer their symptoms through mineral balancing, comprehensive lab testing, diet and lifestyle changes. In this episode, Laura explains how we can heal our gut without pounding the probiotics and how much our lifestyle influences our healing habits. Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Laura on IG Listen to the Pod, order clean coffee at join her community!
Taylor Kulik is an occupational therapist and holistic sleep specialist who developed a passion for helping new mothers overcome their sleep-related fears and helping them get back to trusting in their intuition. She provides radical re-education about how babies and children should sleep, and offers holistic and responsive sleep support to parents who do not want to sleep train. This episode breaks down all the misconceptions and mismanaged expectations all around infant and child sleep. Not only does Taylor share ways that we can create a foundation of responsive sleep support, but also make that transition smoothly and follow our innate intuition as parents. This conversation was a gold mine of gentle encouragements with helpful tips so that everyone can make informed decisions for their family, so everyone gets the sleep they need! Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Taylor on IG Resources + Services at taylorkulik.com Listen to the Reclaiming Parenthood Podcast
In this episode your host, Reyna, shares her pregnancy “surprise” with their son LB and how that experience started to shape her heart with all the voices in motherhood. Listen in to hear some of your own experiences shared through your submissions on the best and worst advice you've received in your motherhood journey as well as some tangible reminders to find peace instead of perfection. I hope this episode is a tender encouragement to your heart no matter what your motherhood story looks like, and you can celebrate alongside me for our son's coming birthday! Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Follow along for more real life mama moments + wellness wisdom on Instagram
Isabel Jones is the creator of Your Wild Birth. Her online space is all about creating content for education and inspiration to help you birth in power, find bliss in postpartum, and build a conscious lifestyle in motherhood and marriage. And that's exactly what we chat about for this episode! Isabel shares her own birth experiences and explains the heart of pregnancy, birth and postpartum outside of the western model and how to do that with peace and confidence. Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Isabel on Instagram and Substack
Arianna is a wife and mom of two beautiful boys! She is passionate about healthy living with balance & seeking the Lord first in all things. In this episode she shares about her influence in the “crunchy sphere” and how she balances holistic expectations in her home alongside the passions God gave her! Tune in for her story on healing and freedom from all the “right” things in holistic health to find peace in exactly where God has her! Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Arianna on IG
Liesel Maddox is a Registered Dietitian and entrepreneur specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating. Liesel has experience working as a clinical dietitian in inpatient eating disorder treatment centers and currently provides outpatient nutrition counseling to clients in recovery from eating disorders. She started an online business with the mission of helping Christian women break free from diet culture and disordered eating. Liesel provides one-on-one virtual nutrition coaching to help women embrace food freedom and intuitive eating from a faith-based approach. And in this episode, we chat about finding the balance in honoring your body and breaking free from unrealistic beauty standards, as well as how diet culture manifests within the Church. Don't miss this incredibly enlightening and encouraging conversation! Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connecting with Liesel on Instagram Find Food Freedom with Liesel's 1-1 Program
Jordan Lee Dooley is a two-time national bestselling author of Own Your Everyday and Embrace Your Almost, host of the top-rated SHE podcast, and founder of two companies: The Own It Academy and SoulScripts. Her trajectory began with a small Etsy shop in college, which quickly grew into so much more. With her books, programs, podcast, and other resources, her mission is to help women walk out their calling while prioritizing grace-based holistic living. She has been featured in places like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, USA Today, SUCCESS Magazine's 30 Under 30 List, and more. Jordan and her husband Matt are bio and adoptive parents to two boys and reside in Indiana. In this episode, Jordan shares her own story of loss and joy in her entrance into motherhood and how to dig into your faith when you don't understand. I hope this episode serves as a vivid encouragement of God's continued faithfulness and hope to keep trusting him in the waiting. Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Jordan on IG Embrace Your Almost:Find Clarity and Contentment in the In-Betweens, Not-Quites, and Unknowns Own Your Everyday
Paris is passionate about guiding women in reclaiming radical, embodied, & empowered feminine wellness. From embracing the ancestral wisdom & healing medicine we are donned with to exuding that within ourselves, our homes, & our circle of influence, her heart is to mirror back to women how to truly live within that vitality-body, mind, & spirit. In this episode, Paris shares her all encompassing approach to rewilding women, nourishing with proper protein, and how to find freedom in feminine physiology. Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website All things Paris at wildherwellness.com Connect with Paris on IG Matriarchal Reclamation Course + More Offerings
Elizabeth Parsons - best known on Instagram as Purely Parsons- is a follower of Christ, wife, and mother to 5. She worked as a pediatric RN in the hospital setting for 9 years before coming home full time in 2020. She is a voice in the health and wellness space and is passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their health and the health of their families. In this episode, she shares her experience both as a mom and nurse to educate others to pursue natural alternatives and provides tangible tips to building your own holistic medicine cabinet! Episode Highlights on Living Wisely Well Website Connect with Elizabeth on IG + Check out her resources Shop all things Purely Parsons