Wellness In Every Season

What if the leadership qualities that made you successful are now the very things holding you back?You know how to lead. You understand the importance of delegation, communication, and making thoughtful decisions. Yet when pressure builds, you might find yourself micromanaging, avoiding difficult conversations, taking on too much responsibility, or reacting in ways that don’t reflect the leader you want to be.Why does that happen?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn welcomes Dr. Amar Dhall, a psychotherapist, researcher, and leadership practitioner who developed Neuro-Somatic Leadership.Amar combines psychology, nervous-system regulation, and practical leadership strategies to help executives, business owners, and other leaders remain clear, connected, and effective under pressure.Together, they explore how chronic stress affects leadership, why successful people can become trapped by their own strengths, and what it takes to build a healthier relationship with responsibility, productivity, and success.What You’ll Learn🧠 Why stress changes your decision-making: How nervous-system activation can narrow your thinking, reduce creativity, and make you more reactive.⚖️ Capacity vs. capability: Why being capable of doing something doesn’t necessarily mean you have the capacity to do it well when you’re overwhelmed.🔍 Recognizing distorted judgment: How pressure can make leaders overly certain, overly forceful, or hesitant when direct action is needed.🤝 When harmony becomes people-pleasing: Why avoiding conflict and trying to keep everyone happy can weaken boundaries and prevent necessary conversations.🔥 When responsibility becomes burnout: How being reliable can gradually turn into micromanagement, overworking, resentment, and becoming the bottleneck in your own organization.💬 The harmony illusion: Why employees may stop sharing difficult truths when they learn which conversations feel safe with their leader.⏳ Why slowing down matters: How constantly pursuing greater efficiency can undermine the space needed for reflection, creativity, and sustainable performance.🌿 Making room for your own wellness: Why delegating, protecting personal time, and attending to your physical and emotional needs are essential parts of leadership.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Leadership beyond the workplace: How these principles apply to parenting, relationships, teamwork, and everyday interactions.Are Your Greatest Strengths Becoming Your Biggest Obstacles?Amar introduces an interesting concept from depth psychology: enantiodromia, the idea that something taken to an extreme can eventually turn into its opposite.Consider responsibility.Being responsible helps you earn trust, establish credibility, and build a successful career.But when responsibility becomes excessive, you may begin taking back delegated work, controlling decisions that others could make, and sacrificing important long-term priorities to address the latest crisis.The same can happen with harmony.Creating harmony helps people feel connected and supported. But taken too far, it can become conflict avoidance, people-pleasing, and difficulty maintaining boundaries.The goal isn’t to abandon the qualities that made you successful. It’s to recognize when those qualities need to evolve.Amar also challenges the assumption that every problem needs a quick solution.Sometimes the most productive thing a leader can do is slow down long enough to understand what’s happening beneath the surface.Continue the Conversation 💌What are the earliest signs in your body that you’re losing nervous-system regulation—before it affects your decisions, conversations, or relationships?Amar explores this question in the Wellness in Every Season Companion newsletter, helping us continue the conversation about recognizing stress before it becomes overwhelming.Join the Companion newsletter: https://www.wellnessineveryseason.com/freeresourcesConnect With Dr. Amar DhallExplore Amar’s work in Neuro-Somatic Leadership, nervous-system regulation, and leadership under pressure.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dramardhall/You can also search for Amar Dhall and Neuro-Somatic Leadership to explore his research, resources, and approach to sustainable leadership.A Final ThoughtLeadership isn’t limited to executives and business owners.Whether you’re managing a team, raising children, supporting a partner, or working toward a leadership position, your ability to recognize and respond to stress influences the people around you.And when leaders make room for their own wellbeing, they can help create environments where others have permission to do the same.You don’t have to sacrifice your wellbeing to be an effective leader.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Are you choosing the right health insurance plan—or just the one with the lowest monthly premium?Health insurance can be confusing, expensive, and frustrating. Between deductibles, copays, coinsurance, provider networks, and unexpected medical bills, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But understanding how your coverage works could save you money, protect your access to healthcare, and help you make more confident decisions for yourself and your family.In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn welcomes Carrie Sorenson, Community Health Educator with the University of Maryland Extension.Through the Smart Choice, Smart Use program, Carrie helps individuals and families understand how to select and use their health insurance. She’s been teaching health insurance literacy since 2017 and believes that better education can help people access the care they need at a price they can afford.Drawing on Autumn’s background in medical billing and coding, they break down complicated insurance terminology, explain common billing mistakes, and share practical strategies for navigating the healthcare system.What You’ll Learn💰 Understanding health insurance costs: What premiums, deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums actually mean—and how they affect what you pay.📊 How to compare insurance plans: Why choosing the lowest monthly premium doesn’t always mean spending less on healthcare.🏥 In-network vs. out-of-network providers: What to verify before scheduling appointments with doctors, specialists, hospitals, therapists, labs, or imaging centers.🔍 Avoiding unexpected medical bills: How to recognize possible billing errors, check insurance adjustments, and question charges that don’t look right.⚖️ Appealing denied insurance claims: When to challenge an insurance company’s decision and when to contact a provider’s billing department instead.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Choosing coverage for your family’s needs: Why your medical history, preferred providers, lifestyle, and access to care should influence your decision.🩺 Using preventive healthcare benefits: How to explore screenings, annual checkups, and other preventive services included in your coverage.💳 HSA vs. FSA: How health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts can help you set aside tax-advantaged money for eligible medical expenses.📅 Planning healthcare expenses: Why understanding your deductible, plan year, and out-of-pocket maximum can help you make more informed decisions about scheduling care.Your Health Insurance Should Work for YouOne of Carrie’s most helpful explanations is that health insurance costs often follow three phases:Phase 1: I pay. You pay applicable costs toward your deductible.Phase 2: We pay. You and your insurance company share certain costs through coinsurance.Phase 3: They pay. Once you’ve reached your in-network out-of-pocket maximum, your plan generally pays 100% of covered in-network services for the remainder of the plan year.Understanding these phases is a starting point. Individual plans may have copays, covered services, or other benefits that work differently.Carrie also emphasizes that choosing health insurance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about making sure your plan supports the care you actually need.The goal isn’t simply to find the cheapest insurance. It’s to find coverage that fits your health needs, your budget, and your life.Continue the Conversation 💌Have you ever received an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and wondered what all those numbers actually mean?What’s the difference between what your provider billed, what your insurance company negotiated, what insurance paid, and what you truly owe?Carrie continues this conversation in the Wellness in Every Season Companion newsletter, where we explore how to read an Explanation of Benefits and better understand your medical bills.Connect With Carrie SorensonUniversity of Maryland ExtensionCarrie is a Community Health Educator who teaches health insurance literacy through the Smart Choice, Smart Use program.University of Maryland Extension: https://extension.umd.edu/home/Smart Choice, Smart Use — Health Insurance Literacy: https://extension.umd.edu/programs/family-consumer-sciences/health-insurance-literacy/Explore the program for educational materials, health insurance decision-making resources, and information about available classes.Additional ResourcesMaryland Health Education and Advocacy Unit Consumer assistance with health insurance disputes and medical billing concerns.IRS Publication 502 — Medical and Dental Expenses Information about eligible medical expenses and related tax rules.IRS Publication 969 — Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans Information about HSAs, FSAs, eligibility requirements, and tax considerations.Health insurance benefits, provider networks, tax rules, and consumer protections vary by plan and circumstance. This episode provides general educational information, not individualized insurance, financial, tax, or legal advice. Confirm coverage and costs directly with your insurer and consult a qualified professional when appropriate.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What if feeling better in your body isn’t just about stretching farther, getting stronger, or eliminating pain—but learning to move with greater ease?Many of us spend years pushing through discomfort, holding tension, or treating our bodies like something that constantly needs fixing. But what happens when we begin paying attention to how movement actually feels?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn welcomes Akeisha de Baat, bodyworker, energetic facilitator, and founder of Let Go Movement.After a serious foot injury interrupted her career as a dancer, Akeisha began exploring strength training and stretch therapy. What started as a physical recovery journey became an opportunity to reconsider how she experienced movement, tension, and emotional well-being.Today, Akeisha combines guided movement, assisted stretching, conscious awareness, and energetic practices to help clients develop a more comfortable and enjoyable relationship with their bodies.Together, Autumn and Akeisha explore how our physical experiences, emotions, and habits can influence the way we move through everyday life.What You’ll Learn🌿 Why stretch therapy became a turning point: How Akeisha’s experience recovering from injury changed her understanding of movement and physical comfort.🧘 The difference between stretching and stretch therapy: Why individualized, hands-on sessions can feel different from following a general stretching routine.💪 Strength and flexibility work together: Why developing strength, mobility, and comfortable movement matters more than simply becoming more flexible.🕸️ Understanding fascia: How the body’s connective tissues support movement and why Akeisha uses the analogy of an interconnected net.🧠 Recognizing when you’re holding tension: How becoming more aware of your breathing, movement patterns, and protective responses may help you approach movement differently.💛 Learning to trust your body again: Why feeling safe, comfortable, and supported during movement is an important part of Akeisha’s approach.✨ Exploring the emotional side of movement: How Akeisha incorporates her personal understanding of energy, emotional awareness, and letting go into her work.🌸 Enjoying the body you have: Why caring for your body doesn’t have to begin with criticizing it or trying to change everything about it.A Different Way to Think About MovementOne of the most interesting parts of this conversation is Akeisha’s distinction between making movement look easy and actually experiencing it as easy.As a trained dancer, she knew how to perform movements beautifully. Yet she discovered that her body didn’t always feel as comfortable as her movements appeared.Through her recovery, she began exploring what it meant to move without constantly bracing, controlling, or anticipating discomfort.Her experience raises a question worth considering:Are you moving in a way that supports your body, or have you become so accustomed to tension that you barely notice it anymore?You don’t need to be a dancer or athlete to begin exploring that question.Continue the Conversation 💌Akeisha often uses the phrase “Manifest your body just like you manifest your life.”But what does that actually mean in everyday life?In the Wellness in Every Season Companion newsletter, Akeisha expands on this idea and shares how she approaches creating a more connected relationship with the body through awareness, movement, and personal choice.Connect With Akeisha de BaatLet Go MovementWebsite: https://akeishadebaat.wixsite.com/my-siteInstagram: @akeishadb.wellness https://www.instagram.com/akeishadb.wellness/Email: [email protected] the Manifest Within Program: https://akeishadebaat.wixsite.com/my-site/workwithmeFree Manifest Within Consultation: https://tidycal.com/akeishadb/exploreAkeisha offers personalized stretch therapy, movement-based experiences, energetic wellness sessions, and retreat collaborations. Explore her work to learn more about her approach and available services.Note: Stretch therapy and movement practices should be adapted to individual needs, particularly when recovering from an injury or managing persistent pain. Energetic clearing and manifestation are personal wellness frameworks rather than established medical treatments.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Do you have a closet full of clothes but still feel like you have nothing to wear?Maybe your clothes no longer reflect who you are, shopping feels overwhelming, or getting dressed has become another exhausting decision in an already busy day.What if the problem isn’t your body, your budget, or your sense of style—but that your wardrobe no longer fits your life?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn welcomes Kate Breen, founder of GetDressedGo, a personal styling agency based in the Washington, DC, area.Kate helps people move beyond fashion trends and frustrating shopping habits to build wardrobes that reflect their personalities, lifestyles, and the people they’re becoming.Together, Autumn and Kate explore why getting dressed is about much more than clothing. It’s connected to confidence, identity, finances, emotional wellness, and how we show up in our personal and professional lives.What You’ll Learn👗 Why getting dressed feels so exhausting: How decision fatigue, uncomfortable clothing, and wardrobes that no longer fit your lifestyle can drain your energy.🪞 Your clothes should fit you—not the other way around: Why body changes, sensory preferences, and past experiences with clothing deserve consideration.💰 The financial cost of a closet full of compromises: How emotional shopping, impulse purchases, and buying clothes you don’t love can waste money.✨ Finding your personal style: Why understanding your personality, interests, and sources of inspiration matters more than following trends.🏡 Creating a closet that supports your current life: How to recognize clothing that belongs to a previous chapter and make room for who you are today.💼 Dressing authentically in professional settings: How expressing your personality through clothing can help you feel more confident and connect with others.🧠 The emotional weight of your wardrobe: Why certain clothes carry memories, expectations, guilt, or negative self-talk—and how to approach those feelings differently.🛍️ What a private personal stylist actually does: How personalized styling differs from in-store shopping assistance, subscription boxes, and AI recommendations.One Small Step You Can Take TodayYou don’t have to hire a stylist or replace your wardrobe to begin making changes.Kate suggests starting with the pieces you genuinely love.Instead of immediately pulling everything out of your closet and deciding what to eliminate, identify the clothing or accessories that make you feel most like yourself.What do you love about them? How do they make you feel? What do they have in common?Those answers can become your starting point for building a wardrobe that feels authentic, comfortable, and easier to navigate.The goal isn’t to have more clothes. It’s to have clothes that work for your body, your life, and your personality.Continue the Conversation 💌Want to begin discovering your personal style before you’re ready to work with a stylist?In the Wellness in Every Season Companion newsletter, Kate shares a sample of the questions she uses to help clients uncover their personal style.These questions encourage you to look beyond clothing and explore your personality, preferences, and the experiences that make you feel most like yourself.It’s an opportunity to begin understanding what you want your wardrobe to communicate—and why.Connect With Kate BreenGetDressedGo Website: https://www.getdressedgo.com/Instagram: @get_dressed_go https://www.instagram.com/get_dressed_go/Explore Kate’s personal styling services, meet her team, and learn more about creating a wardrobe that works for you.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

The Future of Cellular Health? Plant-Derived Exosomes — Dr. Jeff GrossWhat if some of the next developments in nutrition and longevity aren’t about discovering entirely new compounds—but finding new ways to deliver compounds found in plants?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn talks with Dr. Jeff Gross, a physician whose career has evolved from neurological surgery into regenerative medicine, longevity, and cellular health.Dr. Jeff introduces us to the emerging world of plant-derived exosomes—tiny extracellular vesicles produced by plants that researchers are studying for their potential role in transporting biological compounds and communicating with cells.What You’ll Hear About🌱 What plant-derived exosomes are and why researchers are interested in them.🔬 How exosomes differ from the nutrients themselves and their potential role as biological delivery vehicles.🍊 What may happen to plant-derived extracellular vesicles during digestion and why their stability and absorption are areas of active research.🧬 How Dr. Jeff’s work in regenerative medicine led him to plant-derived exosomes.🍇 Phytonutrients such as resveratrol and the questions researchers are asking about bioavailability and cellular delivery.💊 How plant-derived exosome supplements differ conceptually from traditional and liposomal supplements.🥗 Why supplements don’t replace the fundamentals of nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and other healthy habits.📚 Where to look for scientific research on plant-derived exosomes and plant-derived extracellular vesicles.⏳ What researchers are investigating in areas such as inflammation, oxidative stress, gut health, immune function, and healthy aging.💪 Why Dr. Jeff considers movement, muscle health, nutrition, and other lifestyle factors essential parts of longevity.This conversation also highlights an important distinction: interesting emerging research isn’t the same thing as established clinical evidence.Plant-derived extracellular vesicles are an active area of scientific investigation, and promising laboratory findings don’t automatically mean that a particular supplement has been proven to prevent, treat, or cure disease—or extend human lifespan.The goal of this conversation is to help you understand an emerging area of wellness science so you can ask better questions, explore the research, and make informed decisions with your healthcare team.Continue the Conversation 🌿If plant-derived exosomes develop the way researchers hope, what could this technology realistically change about the way we approach health and longevity over the next decade?Dr. Jeff continues the conversation in the Wellness in Every Season Companion newsletter.Join here: https://www.wellnessineveryseason.com/freeresourcesConnect With Dr. Jeff GrossReCELLebrate: https://recellebrate.com/Instagram: @recellebratehttps://www.instagram.com/recellebrate/YouTube — Stem Cell Whisperer: https://www.youtube.com/@stemcellwhispererA Note for ListenersThis episode is for education and discussion and is not medical advice. Research into plant-derived extracellular vesicles and their potential health applications is evolving. Claims discussed by a guest do not necessarily represent established clinical evidence or the views of Wellness in Every Season. Talk with an appropriate healthcare professional before adding supplements to your routine, particularly if you have a medical condition, take medications, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are receiving treatment for an illness.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Ergonomics for the Modern Work Environment — Christina RussoYour desk, chair, bed, car, phone, and even the way you work from the couch can influence how your body feels.And sometimes the solution isn’t buying another product labeled “ergonomic.”In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn talks with Christina Russo, a licensed occupational therapist and Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist with more than 10 years of experience in workplace ergonomics and injury prevention.Christina is the Office Ergonomics Program Director with The Rising Workplace, where she helps individuals and organizations create safer, more comfortable, and productive environments.Together, Autumn and Christina explore ergonomics beyond the traditional office—and the small adjustments that can make a surprisingly big difference in how you move, work, sleep, and feel.What You’ll Learn💻 What an ergonomic workspace actually looks like and the most common problems Christina sees.🪑 Why your chair is the foundation of your workstation and how poor positioning can create a domino effect throughout the body.🐢 How forward-head posture can develop when your chair, desk, or monitor isn’t positioned appropriately.⌨️ Why desk height matters and why a standard-height desk isn’t automatically the right height for your body.🧍 How neutral positioning can reduce unnecessary strain on your muscles and joints.🛏️ How ergonomics applies to sleep, including mattress firmness, pillow placement, side sleeping, back sleeping, and spinal alignment.🚗 Why your car matters too—and some of the adjustments people overlook when positioning the seat and steering wheel.📱 How phones and tablets can contribute to uncomfortable positioning, especially when we’re repeatedly looking downward.🏠 How virtual ergonomic assessments work and why photos can reveal problems you might never notice yourself.💰 Why you don’t necessarily need an expensive ergonomic chair, mouse, or complete office makeover. Sometimes the equipment you already own simply needs to be adjusted.🏢 Why workplace ergonomics can matter to employers, from employee comfort and productivity to injury prevention, absenteeism, and retention.One of Christina’s biggest messages is simple: set the environment up for the person using it.A desk that works beautifully for someone who is 6’2” may not work for someone who is 5’2”. A chair may be technically “ergonomic” and still be completely wrong for your body. Even moving to someone else’s workstation for the day may mean taking a few minutes to readjust everything.Think about what you do when you get into someone else’s car: you move the seat, adjust the mirrors, and position the steering wheel before driving.Your workspace deserves the same attention.🎁 Enter to Win a One-Hour Ergonomic Assessment With ChristinaWant Christina to take a closer look at your setup?Share this episode, remove or cover any identifying information from your screenshot, and email the screenshot to:[email protected]’ll be entered for a chance to receive a complimentary one-hour virtual ergonomic assessment with Christina.Use the session to explore your office setup, remote-work environment, or other ergonomic questions and learn how your environment can better fit your body.Continue the Conversation 🌿How much does movement matter compared with having the “perfect” ergonomic setup? Can staying in one supposedly good position for hours still cause problems?Christina continues the conversation in the Wellness in Every Season Companion newsletter.Join here: https://www.wellnessineveryseason.com/freeresourcesConnect With Christina Russo + The Rising WorkplaceThe Rising Workplace: https://www.risingworkplace.com/Instagram: @therisingworkplaceEmail: [email protected]: 828-214-5045The Rising Workplace offers ergonomic assessments and training for office and remote workers as well as healthcare, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.Ergonomics Certification & EducationInterested in learning how to assess ergonomics yourself or bringing that knowledge into your workplace?The Rising Workplace also offers professional ergonomics courses and certifications:https://www.risingworkplace.com/education-certificationsFor more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Nutrition and Endometriosis — What Does the Research Actually Say?Search for what to eat with endometriosis, and it doesn’t take long to find a long list of foods you’re supposedly supposed to eliminate.But is there actually an “endometriosis diet”?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn talks with Emily Arthur, RD, also known as Emily the Period RD, a registered dietitian and endometriosis nutrition educator specializing in reproductive health.Emily takes a weight-inclusive, eating disorder-informed approach to nutrition and helps people understand how food may support endometriosis care—without unnecessarily restricting foods, fearing what they eat, or assuming one diet will work for everyone.What You’ll Learn🌿 What endometriosis is and why symptoms can extend beyond painful periods.🥗 What research actually tells us about nutrition and endometriosis—and why there currently isn’t one established “endometriosis diet.”🫒 Where the Mediterranean diet fits in and why its overall nutritional pattern may be beneficial.🚫 Why eliminating gluten, dairy, FODMAPs, or other foods isn’t automatically necessary for everyone with endometriosis.🍽️ Why eating enough comes first. Restricting food because eating feels uncomfortable can sometimes create additional challenges.🌾 How fiber may help—and why increasing it too quickly can leave you feeling worse rather than better.🫐 The power of adding rather than eliminating, including gradually increasing nutrient-dense, fiber-rich and antioxidant-rich foods.🧠 How pain, digestion, stress, nutrition, and the pelvic floor can interact rather than functioning as completely separate parts of health.❤️ How to make nutrition changes without damaging your relationship with food, particularly for someone with a history of disordered eating.Emily emphasizes something that applies far beyond endometriosis: nutrition is individual.Someone struggling with significant digestive symptoms may need a very different approach from someone whose primary concern is pain, energy, menstrual symptoms, or fertility. That’s one reason personalized assessment can matter more than following a restrictive food list found online.And sometimes the starting point isn’t removing anything at all.It may simply be eating enough, eating consistently, gradually adding variety, and rebuilding trust in your body.Continue the Conversation 🌿Endometriosis can affect pain, digestion, energy, periods, and fertility. Does nutrition need to look different depending on which symptoms or goals someone is trying to address?Emily continues this conversation in the Wellness in Every Season Companion newsletter.Join us at: https://www.wellnessineveryseason.com/freeresourcesConnect With Emily Arthur, RDEmily The Period RD: https://www.emilytheperiodrd.caInstagram: @emilytheperiodrdVocal: https://vocal.media/authors/emily-the-period-rdBrant Nutrition: https://www.brantnutrition.comEndometriosis360: https://www.endometriosis360.caEndometriosis360 Beyond Borders: https://endometriosis360.ca/beyond-borders/program-getting-started/A Note About Your HealthEndometriosis is a medical condition, and nutrition is not a replacement for appropriate medical evaluation or treatment. Nutrition may be one part of a broader, individualized care plan. If you experience significant menstrual or pelvic pain, digestive symptoms, fertility concerns, or other symptoms affecting your quality of life, consider discussing them with a qualified healthcare professional.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

What Is Homeopathy? — Pamela KleinYou may have heard the word homeopathy without really knowing what it means. How does a homeopath choose a remedy? Why might two people with the same complaint receive completely different recommendations? And what actually happens during a homeopathic consultation?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn talks with Pamela Klein, a classically trained homeopath who has practiced for more than 25 years and works with clients both in the San Diego area and virtually.Pam explains the principles behind classical homeopathy, including the concept of “like cures like,” individualized remedy selection, different preparations and potencies, and what homeopaths mean when they talk about the “vital force.” She also walks Autumn through the unusually detailed process she uses to learn about each person rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis or isolated symptom.Together, Autumn and Pam explore:🌿 What homeopathy is—and how it differs from herbal medicine🔎 Why a homeopath may ask detailed questions beyond someone’s primary complaint👥 Why two people with similar symptoms might receive different homeopathic recommendations📚 How homeopaths organize and research thousands of traditional remedies🧩 Pam’s approach to looking for patterns across a person’s experiences💬 The value of having time and space to describe what you’re experiencing🌱 How Pam thinks about the “vital force” and healing🩺 Where homeopathy may fit alongside someone’s broader healthcare choices📱 Why Pam cautions against choosing remedies solely from generalized recommendations on social media🤝 What working with a trained homeopath can look likeOne theme runs throughout the conversation: being deeply heard matters. Whatever healthcare approaches you choose, understanding your symptoms, asking questions, noticing patterns, and being an active participant in your care can be valuable parts of your wellness journey.Connect With Pamela KleinHomeopathy To Heal www.homeopathytoheal.comBlog: homeopathytoheal.wordpress.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pamelaklein/Facebook: facebook.com/pamela.h.klein/Email: [email protected] offers a complimentary 20+ minute Get Acquainted Call for people interested in learning more about her approach. You can also subscribe to her biweekly homeopathy newsletter through her website.Important NoteThis episode explores homeopathy and Pam’s experiences and beliefs as a homeopathic practitioner. Homeopathy is an alternative-health practice, and its proposed mechanisms—including concepts such as the “vital force” and highly diluted remedies retaining therapeutic effects—are not established by current mainstream scientific evidence. This conversation is for educational purposes and should not replace diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not delay or discontinue necessary medical care or prescribed medication based on information discussed in this episode.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Could getting more medical tests actually create more problems than they solve?MRI technology has transformed modern medicine, allowing physicians to see inside the body with remarkable detail. But when it comes to whole-body MRI screening for otherwise healthy adults, does finding more information necessarily lead to better health?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn welcomes Dr. Matthew S. Davenport, MD, MBA, Professor of Radiology and Urology at Michigan Medicine, practicing radiologist, researcher, and nationally recognized expert in medical imaging.Drawing on his clinical experience and published research, Dr. Davenport explains what MRI scans can reveal, what they can miss, and why the decision to undergo medical imaging deserves careful consideration.Autumn also shares her experiences with MRI scans, unexpected findings, and the emotional and financial stress that can follow additional testing.What You’ll Learn🧠 What MRI can detect: From tumors and cysts to muscle changes, arthritis, and other abnormalities.🔍 MRI vs. ultrasound: Why different imaging technologies serve different purposes.🩺 Whole-body MRI screening: Why screening healthy, average-risk adults is different from imaging someone with a specific medical concern.⚠️ Incidental findings: What happens when a scan discovers something unexpected that may never cause harm.💰 The hidden costs of testing: How one finding can trigger additional appointments, scans, expenses, and uncertainty.❤️ The emotional impact: Why unnecessary testing can create anxiety rather than reassurance.🎧 Making MRI scans more comfortable: Practical considerations for claustrophobia, noise, and scan-related anxiety.🤝 Shared decision-making: How to work with your physician to determine whether a test is appropriate for your individual circumstances.One of the most important concepts Dr. Davenport introduces is the cascade of care—when an initial test leads to additional investigations that may not ultimately improve someone’s health.He also emphasizes that the value of medical testing depends on your individual risk, symptoms, medical history, and the likelihood that a test will identify something that can meaningfully improve your health.The takeaway? More information isn’t automatically better information.Understanding the potential benefits, limitations, and consequences of medical testing can help you become a more informed participant in your healthcare decisions.Continue the Conversation 🌿What scientific evidence would be needed before whole-body MRI screening could reasonably be recommended for an average-risk adult?Dr. Davenport explores this question further in our companion newsletter.Join the Wellness in Every Season newsletter: https://www.wellnessineveryseason.com/freeresourcesLearn More About Dr. Matthew S. DavenportDr. Davenport is the William Martel Professor of Radiology and Professor of Urology at the University of Michigan. He has published more than 275 peer-reviewed manuscripts and contributed to national radiology policy statements.Professional Profile — Michigan Medicine: https://medschool.umich.edu/profile/2315/matthew-s-davenportResearch & Additional ResourcesElective MRI Screening of the General Public—Buyer BewareMatthew S. Davenport, MD, MBA, and Scott B. Reeder, MD, PhDJAMA, June 2026https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42090131/This article examines considerations surrounding elective MRI screening of the general population.American College of RadiologyFor information about medical imaging, MRI safety, and contrast materials:https://www.acr.org/Important NoteThis episode is intended for educational purposes and does not replace individualized medical advice. MRI is an important diagnostic tool when clinically indicated, but the benefits of elective whole-body screening in asymptomatic, average-risk adults have not been established. Discuss your individual risks, symptoms, and screening needs with a qualified healthcare professional.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings." 

Episode 251: Love Your Body — Anne PoirierWhat would change if you stopped treating your body like a problem that constantly needed to be fixed?In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn talks with Anne Poirier, Body Image and Body Neutrality Women’s Wellness Coach and founder of Shaping Perspectives, about body shame, self-criticism, eating disorders, changing bodies, and learning to build a kinder relationship with the body you live in.Anne’s work grew from her own experience with self-loathing, disordered eating, compulsive exercise, and years of trying to change her body. Eventually, she began asking a different question: instead of constantly trying to make her body acceptable, could she learn to respect and care for it?Together, Autumn and Anne explore:❤️ Why body acceptance doesn’t have to begin with loving everything you see in the mirror🧠 How negative body image consumes mental and emotional energy👗 Why the clothes not fitting may be a problem with the clothes—not your body📸 How body shame can keep us out of pictures, pools, relationships, opportunities, and experiences🏃‍♀️ The difference between caring for your body and trying to punish it into changing💭 How our beliefs about weight, beauty, aging, food, and exercise are formed👩‍👧 How the way adults talk about their own bodies can influence the next generation🛠️ Autumn’s “Swiss Army knife” approach to wellness: caring for your body so it can help you do the things you want to do throughout your life🌱 Why body respect and body neutrality can be meaningful steps when “body love” feels too far away🫶 The importance of seeking professional support when body image struggles, disordered eating, or mental health concerns become overwhelmingYour body will change. It has already changed. The goal doesn’t have to be keeping it frozen at one particular weight, shape, age, or version of yourself.Perhaps the better question is: How can I care for this body so we can keep experiencing life together?Connect With Anne PoirierShaping Perspectives: shapingperspectives.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.poirier.10Look for Anne’s free Body Confidence Unlocked e-book, along with her books The Body Joyful, The Body Neutrality Playbook, and Not a Fat Annie.A Note for ListenersThis conversation includes discussion of eating disorders, body shame, disordered eating, compulsive exercise, weight, and mental health. If these topics are difficult for you or you are struggling with an eating disorder or your mental health, consider reaching out to an appropriately qualified healthcare or mental health professional for individualized support.For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."