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Words of Wellness with Shelly

Shelly Jefferis

Do you get confused by all of the information that is available regarding ways to improve your health and wellness? Do you often become frustrated or overwhelmed with decisions on how to be your healthiest? We all know and understand how important our health and wellness is to the vitality of our lives, however navigating the wealth of health and wellness information available can often feel overwhelming. Understanding the significance of our well-being in leading fulfilling lives is crucial, yet

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37:00

Rethinking Health: Discover How Functional Medicine...

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2026/03/11

Send a text Feeling stuck with “normal” labs and lingering symptoms? We sat down with functional nurse practitioner Laurie Love to unpack how a root-cause, systems approach can turn the tide on chronic illness—and why small, consistent changes beat quick fixes every time. Laurie shares her journey from ICU nursing and conventional primary care to functional medicine, where the focus shifts from diagnosing and matching a pill to building health so disease has less room to thrive. Togeth...

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22:35

Shelly's Shares: From Seed Oils To Smart Fats: A...

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2026/03/09

Send a text If your pantry could talk, would it ask for a makeover? We’re taking the confusion out of cooking fats with a clear plan to reduce inflammation, boost steady energy, and support brain and heart health—without giving up flavor or joy at the table. Shelly unpacks why refined seed oils like soybean, corn, canola, sunflower, and cottonseed often work against your goals, especially when they’re heated or hiding in ultra-processed snacks and dressings. Then we dig into the good stuff: e...

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40:01

From Hidden Chemicals To Everyday Choices: A...

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2026/03/04

Send a text Feeling stuck in brain fog, low energy, or nagging pain that seems to come and go? We dig into why so many of us feel unwell despite “normal” labs and how simple, strategic changes can unlock real momentum. With Dr. Chapa—an alternative medicine practitioner with two decades of clinical experience—we trace most health breakdowns to three culprits: injury (including a leaky, irritated gut lining), malnutrition in a land of plenty, and relentless toxicity from air, water, plastics, ...

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18:15

Shelly's Shares: Travel Wellness Made Simple

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2026/03/02

Send a text Ever notice how travel can drain your energy before the fun even starts? We’re flipping that script with a simple, portable routine that keeps you steady through airports, time zones, and packed schedules—so you feel good enough to actually enjoy the reason you left home. Shelly draws on 35+ years in health and wellness to share three non‑negotiables that hold up anywhere: quiet time to protect your nervous system, smart nutrition you can pack and trust, and daily movement that f...

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25:00

From Gut Health To Glowing Skin: A Functional Approach

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2026/02/25

Send a text The path to clearer, calmer skin may start with your plate, your stress levels, and your daily routine—not another “miracle” bottle. We sit down with Samantha, a certified esthetician and functional medicine practitioner, to connect the dots between gut health, hormones, nervous system balance, and what you put on your face. If you’ve tried everything from drugstore serums to luxury creams and still feel stuck, this conversation offers a grounded, step-by-step way to create change...

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25:00

Shelly's Shares: Could "Hurrying" Be Draining Your...

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2026/02/23

Send a text What if the real cost of your busy life isn’t stress, but lost moments of wisdom, joy, and connection? We dive into the quiet epidemic of hurry sickness—those subtle patterns of rushing, overcommitting, and numbing that leave us irritable, anxious, and strangely disconnected from what matters most. Drawing on insights from The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and our own lived stories, we map the 10 core symptoms—from restlessness and workaholism to emotional numbness and isolation—a...

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44:58

From Hot Flashes To Healing: An Ayurvedic Guide To...

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2026/02/18

Send a text Menopause isn’t a malfunction—it’s a redesign. We sit down with Ayurvedic practitioner and yoga teacher Hannah Levin to explore how midlife can become a powerful reset for your body, your routines, and your sense of purpose. Instead of chasing fixes, we focus on balance through food, sleep, herbs, and small daily rituals that help you feel steady and clear. Hannah explains the elemental shift from the fire-and-water years of creation to the air-and-space years after menopause, an...

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25:18

Shelly's Shares: Heart Health, Not Fate; Choose It

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2026/02/16

Send a text Heart disease isn’t destiny, and it isn’t just about cholesterol. We unpack the real drivers that push risk higher—chronic stress, poor sleep, blood sugar swings, inflammation, and everyday toxin exposure—and show how small, doable habits build a stronger, more resilient heart. From decoding women’s often-missed symptoms to the Monday morning spike in heart attacks, we cut through the noise with practical guidance you can use today. We share how to help alleviate some stress mome...

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18:07

Human Connection And The Case For Community

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2026/02/11

Send a text Ever notice how a single hour with a friend can do more for your mood than an entire day of scrolling? We dig into the real engine of wellness—human connection—and why face-to-face time still beats any feed, app, or clever bot. As trust frays and AI speeds ahead, we share grounded ways to protect what matters most: eye contact, shared laughs, and the steady rhythm of showing up for each other. We start by sharing grim statistics about the lack of trust among individuals. The need...

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23:06

Shelly's Shares: Practical Ways To Calm Your Body And...

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2026/02/09

Send a text Stress doesn’t disappear; it just shifts and evolves. We explore how your body reads both bad news and good milestones as stress, why the alarm feels the same, and how to guide yourself back to balance before burnout steals your focus, sleep, and joy. Drawing on decades in wellness and teaching, Shelly breaks down the physiology in plain language—sympathetic activation, adrenaline, cortisol—and maps the three stages of stress: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. With that foundatio...

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41:38

Nourish Without Diets: Lauren Dorman Shares How Small...

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2026/02/04

Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by wellness advice that screams for more restriction and less joy? We sat down with registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Lauren Dorman to reframe health as a whole-person journey grounded in vision, beliefs, and small, sustainable habits. Instead of chasing the scale or counting every bite, we dig into why small shifts can unlock better sleep, steadier energy, and real momentum. Lauren introduces her Nine to Nourished framework: a practical ...

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20:36

Shelly's Shares: How Simple Nutrition Choices Boost...

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2026/02/02

Send us a text Feeling stuck between strict diet rules and real life? We walk through a calm, practical path to eating for longevity that leaves room for joy. The focus is simple: build plates around plants and quality protein, lean on Mediterranean and heart-healthy patterns. No calorie tallying or macro micromanaging required unless a medical goal calls for it. Shelly shares a personal moment navigating vertigo and sodium limits to show when numbers truly matter—and when they just add stre...

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54:29

From Fitness OG To Longevity Coach: A Practical Path...

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2026/01/28

Send us a text If health felt lighter, would you show up more often? We sit down with fitness pioneer Cathy Savage to reframe longevity as a joyful, no-extremes path you can live with today and still love a decade from now. Cathy helped redefine what success looks like in the gym; now she’s bringing that health-first mindset to food, movement, sleep, stress, and brain health so you can add life to your years. We talk about building a sustainable rhythm with Mediterranean-style eating, rhythm...

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18:50

Shelly's Shares: Practical Sleep Habits For Energy...

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2026/01/26

Send us a text Want more energy tomorrow and healthier years ahead? Start with the habit that powers everything else: sleep. Shelly guides us through a clear, compassionate roadmap for better rest—one that respects real life while delivering real results. We connect sleep to longevity, mood, focus, and cellular repair, then map simple steps you can apply tonight without overhauling your entire routine. Shelly breaks down what a calming evening looks like: dimming lights to cue melatonin, mov...

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28:45

Unstuck And On Purpose: How To Reclaim Joy, Gain Body...

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2026/01/21

Send us a text Feeling stuck can look like busy calendars, tidy goals, and a quiet ache that whispers, life wants more from me. We sat down with Shauna, a women’s next chapter mentor and yoga instructor, to explore how real change happens when you stop living by “shoulds” and start listening to your body’s truth. Her story moves from a traumatic past to a grounded present, where compassion, clarity, and practice—not perfection—shape a life you actually want. We cover the difference between g...

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Shelly's Shares: Longevity Starts With Smarter...

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2026/01/19

Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by fitness advice that tells you to push harder, go longer, and never miss a day? Let’s trade burnout for a smarter plan that actually works. We’re kicking off a four-part longevity series by unpacking the movement habits that help you age strong: sustainable cardio, essential strength training, and daily flexibility that keeps joints happy. We start by reframing cardio so it supports your life instead of draining it. The talk test becomes your guide to int...

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35:43

Fertility, Loss, And Knowing Your Cycle

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2026/01/14

Send us a text The path to pregnancy shouldn’t feel like decoding a secret language. We sit down with fertility awareness educator Emma Goff to make the science human, actionable, and calm. From the truth about the fertile window to how cervical mucus actually works, this conversation replaces calendar guessing with body literacy you can trust. We dig into why so many people feel “irregular” when their cycles are simply varied within a normal range, and how stress, adolescence, postpartum sh...

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17:50

Shelly's Shares: Grace, Time, And Self-Care As The...

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2026/01/12

Send us a text The quiet after a goodbye can feel deafening. When kids head back to school, jobs, or new homes, many of us are left holding a swirl of emotions—love, pride, relief, and a deep ache that shows up in the stillness of their empty rooms. We open up the discussion, we walk through it together, and share tools that genuinely help. Shelly opens up about a decade of goodbyes and what those moments taught her about real self-care. She breaks down three practices that make a tangible d...

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42:08

From Clinic Limits To Lasting Wellness: How Coaching...

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2026/01/07

Send us a text Confused by wellness noise and quick fixes that never seem to stick? We bring on Shannon, a nurse practitioner and holistic health coach, to bridge the gap between rushed clinic visits and the real‑life support it takes to create lasting change. Together we unpack how to cut through misinformation, build consistency, and protect long‑term health with strength training, protein, and movement you actually enjoy. Shannon shares what she sees on the front lines: limited appointmen...

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Shelly's Shares: Wellness And Renewal In 2026

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2026/01/05

Send us a text We kick off the new year with season three of Words of Wellness!! Wow, time flies when you are having fun!!!! The conversation also begins with a clear call to trade fragile resolutions for grounded momentum, clarity, and daily renewal. We step into 2026 with practical tools for health and longevity, guided by a simple idea: choose one word that anchors your choices and keeps you moving with purpose. Drawing inspiration from the Year of the Horse—energy, courage, freedom, stren...

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