Moving Forward: Wellness One Step at a Time: Recent Episodes
Dr. Serena Wadhwa
This show is about creating wellness, one step at a time. It’s about being curious and seeing what happens with doing something different, being different, or embracing what is different. It’s about cultivating possibilities and creating a rippling effect of change. It is about being the change one wants to see. We provide straightforward information and steps for you to try. The show provides the encouragement and nonjudgmental space to try something that is going to help you move forward.Resources may also be available.This program will cover topics relating to all areas of wellness, including physical, mental, emotional, sexual, financial, spiritual, social and behavioral areas.
Join me as I talk with relationship breakup specialist, Ilene Kastel, MA, LCPC, as she provides information and steps to those that may be struggling with heartbreak. In the realm of relationships, we'll explore the who, what, when, how and why's of breakups, including why they are difficult for many individuals, the hardest parts about them, and steps you can take going through them. We will also explore and qualities for a healthy partner and relationship and steps you can take to choose differently in the future.
Join me as I welcome Derick Lengwenus and Dr. Karla Steingraber to discuss humor from the perspectives of a stand-up/improvisational comedian and a clinical psychologist. Mr. Lengwenus brings his award winning humor to this show about how the experience of humor and Dr. Steingraber, a licensed clinical psychologist, brings her clinical background and experience to provide information as to how humor can help us move forward in our day-to-day lives. We'll explore what is humor, the effects of humor, how to bring humor into one's day-to-day life, obstacles and misconceptions to humor, and hopefully, have some laughs along the way.
Ever wonder about the repeated thoughts you have? Or how sometimes having certain thoughts lead you to experience anxiety, stress, etc.? Join me as I discuss these questions and others with psycho-therapist Marie Murad-Feldman. We will explore the realm of thoughts, thinking patterns, what messages these may send and how these messages may affect your moods and emotions. We will also explore some small steps you can take to becoming more aware of these messages and what you can do with them.
Join me as I talk with Dr. Kimberly Lemke and explore the realm of parental wellness. We'll talk about her pitcher analogy, expectations, self-care, how a parent's sense of self affects how they parent and steps listeners can take to become more effective in parental wellness. Dr. Lemke is a licensed child and adolescent clinical psychologist in private practice and author of I Just Don’t Get My Parents’ Rules!, a children's book.
What is the role of conflict in relationships? Are relationships without conflicts healthier? Join me as I welcome back Susan Adler, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker, who specialized in relationships. We'll explore what conflict is, how it 'fits' in relationships, steps towards potential resolution and other topics relating to conflict and its relationship to wellness.
Join me in a fascinating conversation with Dr. Michi Fu, on the topic of Positive Psychology and how it relates to wellness. We'll talk about what Positive Psychology is, what are some things you can begin to do, the benefits of positive psychology, how do be pro-active and pro-social, and how one step may create the positive momentum you need to build on.
Food is necessary for life and our relationship with food can often make it seem we are living for food or food helps us live. Join me in a conversation with Dawn Kenner, LCPC, who specializes in working with individuals and their relationship with food. We’ll explore what “eating well” looks like, what gets in the way, signs that eating is problematic and other areas relating to our individual relationships with food. We’ll also explore steps you can take to move forward.
Ever wonder what Yoga is and what it may do for you? Join me as I explore this question with Shabad Kaur Khalsa, a LCPC, LMFT and E-RYT-500, as she has over 25 years integrating yoga and therapy. We’ll explore how yoga and meditation relate to wellness, the underpinnings of the practice and small steps you can begin to take.
Have you wondered what steps to take to develop your physical wellness? Or what it may look like? Or how stress and learned habits may create some of the physical symptoms you experience? Join me as we explore these questions. Dr. Duke will explore and discuss the importance of goals, habits and the “power of consistency”. As a licensed chiropractic physician, physical therapist and owner of Elite Wellness Center, a chiropractic center in Wilmette, IL.
The word cancer may elicit negative reactions and attitudes in many individuals. Yet advancements in treatment and integrative care provide options for individuals and families. Dr. Joan Faier-Routman has worked with individuals and families affected by cancer for over 20 years. Join me as we talk about the importance of taking care of one’s emotional and mental health. We will also explore preventative measures and coping strategies
What is wellness? Join us as we talk with Dr. Michele Kerulis about that question. We'll explore the broad category of wellness, areas of wellness, misconceptions, what gets in the way of being well, and potential steps to move forward in becoming well. Find out if you can be well in one area and not others.
Join me as we talk with Susan L. Adler, a LCSW, an ACSW and author, as we explore components of a healthy marriage, how to handle certain emotions in a marriage and when to let go of a marriage. Susan has over 30 years in the field and specializes in pre-marital counseling, couples therapy, and divorce recovery. She has a private practice in the west suburban Chicago area
Join us as we dialogue with John Godoy, an international coach, endurance athlete, entrepreneur, martial artist, speaker, inventor and writer on the topic of physical wellness. Mr. Godoy will share his philosophy on physical fitness and what it means to be well. Integrating his heritage, experiences, trainings and humor, Mr. Godoy will also provide steps to help you move forward.
Join us in a conversation with Dr. David Zuniga on the topic of spiritual wellness. As an interfaith chaplain and an ordained Buddhist, Dr. Zuniga has both education and experience in spiritual and religious paths. We’ll explore what spiritual wellness means, benefits to spiritual wellness, how compassion and values fit into spirituality, and the concept of “romanticizing reality”.
Join us as we talk with Dr. Karla Steingraber about effective parental wellness. Dr. Steingraber works with parents and children, in and out of the foster care system, since many years, in a variety of settings and states, and specializes in parenting strategies. She will discuss parental boundaries, what these are, why they are important, how they contribute to family wellness and steps listeners can take to move forward in creating their own boundaries and parental wellness.
Join us as we talk with Dr. Sherrie All, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in neuropsychology, cognitive rehabilitation and brain wellness coaching on the subject. As the leader in the field of brain fitness, Dr. All will help you move forward in your own cognitive wellness.
Dr. Maristela Zell is a licensed clinical social worker and an associate professor at Governors State University. She is the lead coordinator of the Mindfulness in the Health Professionals Certificate program and of the Holistic Social Work Practice concentration. In addition to her professional credentials with mindfulness, Dr. Zell is also an avid practitioner of mindfulness for over 30 years. Join us as we explore the art and practice of mindfulness and its role in wellness.
Join us as we explore the topic with Erika Fay, LMFT. As an avid endurance athlete, Ms. Fay will discuss her perspectives on physical wellness and the components of endurance, stamina, and strength and how these connect with the endurance, stamina and strengths of our mental and emotional wellness.
Join us as we have a conversation about nutrition with Mair Hill. As a certified health coach and Reiki Master, Ms. Hill will explore various aspects relating to nutrition, including what nutrition really is. Learn about reading labels, ingredients to monitor and why “diet” fads don’t always work. Ms. Hill will also provide steps to help you move forward in your path to nutritional wellness.
Join us as we explore the realm of integrative wellness with Cicely Everson. Ms. Everson is a licensed esthetician, a certified Master herbalist, and licensed in telomere science. As someone who struggled with her own health issues, Cicely found her own path of wellness working within the areas of detoxification, herbal medicine, bio-identical hormone therapy and others. We will explore what these fields are and how they may be able to help you move forward on your own path to wellness.
Join us as we explore the need for sleep with Dr. Lisa Page. We’ll explore the function of sleep, why it’s important, and myths about sleep. Dr. Page works with sleep problems and the effects on lifestyle illnesses. We’ll explore how sleep relates to other lifestyle illnesses and steps to take to increase your sleep wellness.
What is anxiety and how does it relate to wellness? Join me in a conversation with Dr. Debra Kissen as we discuss the topic of anxiety. We’ll explore what anxiety is, why it is necessary, and how it fits with the area of wellness. Dr. Kissen will also provide suggestions to help you decrease anxiety in your life today, and get through those anxiety induced moments. By taking these small steps, you can move forward in creating a management plan towards well-being.
Join us in a conversation on sexual wellness. We’ll talk with Melissa Novak, LCSW. While Ms.Novak works with a variety of clinical disorders and utilizes empirically-validated treatments, she specializes in the treatment of sexual dysfunction and sexual impulsive/compulsive behaviors. We’ll explore the differences between pleasure and performance, what gets in the way of sexual wellness, and steps you can take to move forward in your own sexual well-being.
What is sexual wellness? Join us as we explore this question with Dr. Raven James. We’ll also discuss what are the benefits of sexual wellness and what gets in the way of this for individuals. You’ll also learn about steps to increase your comfort level in discussing sexuality and small steps to take to move forward in your own sexual wellness.
What does emotional wellness mean? Join us as we talk with Dr. Kiya Immergluck and explore that question. We’ll talk about common characteristics of emotionally healthy people and what barriers prevent individuals from being emotionally well. We’ll also explore what steps you can begin with to move forward in your own emotional wellness. As a Master Energy Coach and training in EFT (Emotional Freedom Techinques), Dr. Immergluck will also talk about Energy work and how this can contribute to emotional well-being.
How does complementary and alternative medicine view wellness? What is the difference between alternative and allopathic medicine? Join us as we discuss these questions with Dr. Cheryl Mejta. We'll explore the concepts of energy, balance, and differences between symptom relief, curing/healing, and the emerging concept of Integrative Medicine.
What is wellness? Join us as we talk with Dr. Michele Kerulis about that question. We'll explore the broad category of wellness, areas of wellness, misconceptions, what gets in the way of being well, and potential steps to move forward in becoming well. Find out if you can be well in one area and not others.