Sincerely Your Wellness: Recent Episodes
Leigh Saner
Sincerely Your Wellness is a wellness podcast hosted by Leigh Saner, a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, who believes slowing down and listening to our body and mind is the key to breaking stress cycles and hustle culture. She specializes in helping women implement practical strategies to manage stress and live well.
Every other week, we will discuss everything from setting work boundaries, what to order for takeout on a Friday night, what our dreams are telling us and everything in between, with an emphasize on listening to one thing, what your wellness is telling you.
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Lori B. Wynn, a physical therapist specializing in holistic approaches to treating low back pain. Dr. Wynn draws from her extensive background in physical therapy to discuss her journey toward specializing in holistic methods.
If you're a busy professional seeking greater awareness of workspace ergonomics and strategies to prevent aches and stiffness from desk sitting, this episode is perfect for you!
How to Connect with Dr. Lori Wynn:
Website: http://www.drloriwynnpt.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loriwynnphysicaltherapy/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Your-Back-Pain-Naturally/dp/B0CY6N117B/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
To Comfort Mat by Ergodriven: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V3TO9EK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Acupressure Mat & Pillow Set: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I1QCPIK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Stress Wedge: https://www.staples.com/core-products-stress-wedge-15x10-1-4/product_716471
Vedic Meditation: https://thomknoles.com/
Transcendental Meditation: http://www.tm.org/
On this week's episode of the Sincerely Your Wellness Podcast, Personal Training & Owner of WholeLIFTic, Hannah Chasten, and I, dive deeper into understanding the menstrual cycle and how to use that knowledge to then inform our physical activity and movement routine.
We talk about her business journey, her experience as a college athlete and how to show up on the mat, on the bike, or on the trails, with intention.
Hannah also provides a few suggestions for how to get started with understanding your cycle and recommendations for movement and exercise strategies that align with the different phases of the cycle.
To connect with Hannah, follow her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholeliftic
Cycle Tracking Apps:
https://www.naturalcycles.com/
https://www.cycle-syncing.com/
Other Health Tracking Resources:
https://ouraring.com/
The Sincerely Your Wellness Podcast look a little break over the last 10 months. During this short episode, Leigh Baker, the Sincerely Your Wellness podcast host, shares what's been going on since April 2023 and what's in store in 2024 for the podcast.
Today's guest is Ashley La Fond, Owner of Of Space + Mind. Ashley La Fond is passionate about all things organization, and believes that a home designed with intention makes room for creativity, productivity, relaxation and wellness. After ten years in the startup world, Ashley founded Of Space and Mind, a professional organizing company founded on these very ideals.
Since launching Of Space and Mind, Ashley has worked with individuals, businesses and families to design and optimize spaces that complement lifestyles. She believes transforming environments can transform people. At Of Space + Mind, her mission is to help people free their mind by organizing their spaces.
During this episode, Ashley and I talk about what led her to the decluttering and organizing space and how to create a space that works for you. At the end of the episode, Ashley and I swap roles and she asks me a few questions!
Website: https://www.ofspaceandmind.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofspaceandmind/
Today's guest is Hayley Wood, licensed esthetician, nutritional therapy practitioner, and founder of Therapeutic Skin Coach. With over 16 years of experience in holistic skincare and education, Hayley has a passion for skin health education and offers custom plant-based facials in Dallas, Texas as well as online consultations and classes.
It was such a joy to have Hayley on the podcast to talk about how skincare is more than just washing your face, but developing a deeper connection to your mind and body. We discuss simple strategies for creating a calming environment in your bathroom as well as steps you can add to your nighttime routine that can help reduce your stress AND give attention to your skin.
If you want to get in touch with Hayley, below is how you can reach her:
Website: therapeutic skin coach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeuticskincoach/
On this weeks episode of the Sincerely Your Wellness Podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Josiane Broussard, Sleep Researcher, Assistant Professor and Director of the Sleep and Metabolism Lab at Colorado State University, about sleep, metabolic health and the circadian rhythm. We even talk about the idea of sleep being considered the third pillar of health along with exercise and diet. If you are interested in learning more about how sleep affects your health, hunger cues and stress levels, this episode is definitely one you will want to check out.
Suggestions for Implementing Healthy Sleep Habits: https://sleepeducation.org/healthy-sleep/healthy-sleep-habits/
Sleep & Metabolism Laboratory at Colorado State University: https://www.broussardlab.com
In this episode, podcast guest and Functional Nutritionist, Noel Smith, discusses practical ways to use nutrition to reduce stress and inflammation in the body while still enjoying your favorite foods. Throughout the episode we talk about:
- The body's response to stress from a nutritional perspective
- Recommendations for reducing inflammation in the body
- Strategies for incorporating more protein into your diet
- How restriction isn't the path to success
How to get in touch with Noel Smith:
Website: https://www.nutritionwithnoel.com
Instagram: @nutritionwithnoel
During this first episode, podcast host, Leigh Saner, introduces herself, gives more details about the podcast and what you can expect to hear in future episodes.