Episode 6: Simplifying the Meaning of "Wellness"

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This week I’m going to be talking about…Wellness. This has been such a buzzword right alongside “Self Care”. As a holistic health professional I’ve noticed how the wellness industry has changed over the years, how much pressure there can be behind the pursuit of staying “well” and how much wellness has been commodified and morphed into something that feels unrecognizable at best and harmful at worst. My first hand experiences and experiences with my practice members has taught me how individualized, simple, and holistic wellness can really be. I’ll discuss my take of what I’m seeing out there, what I think are possibilities for what it can be, and what I believe to be the pillars to wellness.

NYT/NPR Podcast of Beauty, Influencers and Wellness mentioned in the episode

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Journal/Reflection Questions:

Dr. Laurens 8 Pillars:

  1. Movement

  2. Rest

  3. Nourishment 

  4. Mental 

  5. Time in Nature 

  6. Community 

  7. Spiritual

  8. Healing

  • What pillars would you add or subtract from the above?

  • What does wellness mean to you?

  • Describe a time where you feel where your wellness goals were out of reach

  • Describe a time you felt any guilt, shame, or defeat on your wellness journey. What sparked these feelings?

  • Write out what the best and healthiest self is like. What does your body feel and look like? What is your body able to accomplish? What is your mental, emotional, spiritual state? What activities do you do and so on?

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