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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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40:23

Manifestation Isn't Magic—It's Neuroscience: Rewiring...

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2025/07/30

Send us a text What if the key to creating your dream life isn't fighting harder but finding alignment? In this illuminating conversation with manifestation expert Jamie Greenfield, we explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, self-concept, and energy work that creates real-world results. Jamie shares her personal journey from feeling stuck in fight-or-flight mode to discovering the transformative power of manifestation. But this isn't about vision boards and wishful thinking. "I...

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19:18

Shelly's Shares: Letting Go: A Mother's Journey...

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2025/07/28

Send us a text Leaving a child at college marks one of parenthood's most profound transitions – a milestone many approach with mixed emotions but few are truly prepared for. As Shelly shares, her heart still aches recalling the moment she pulled away from her daughter's college dorm nine years ago, as tears flowed freely. The 12-hour journey home from Oregon became a long ride of grief, with her husband, her son and herself cycling through waves of tears that would briefly subside only...

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39:20

The Sanity Solution with Brittany Anderson: Finding...

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2025/07/23

Send us a text Motherhood often comes with an unspoken expectation that self-care is somehow selfish – a luxury that should take a backseat to the endless needs of family. In this refreshing conversation, high performance coach Brittany Anderson flips this narrative on its head, declaring that making space for ourselves isn't selfish but profoundly selfless. "The more we're able to show up for us, the better we are able to show up for all the others that need us," Brittany explains, sharing ...

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14:46

Shelly's Shares: Finding Balance: The Art of Enjoying...

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2025/07/21

Send us a text Ever experienced that exhausted, disoriented feeling after returning from vacation? That "vacation hangover" is exactly what Shelly is unpacking in this personal, practical episode of Words of Wellness. Fresh from a meaningful trip to Wisconsin watching her son play baseball, she shares the real strategies that help her maintain wellness while fully enjoying travel experiences. The balance between vacation enjoyment and wellness maintenance doesn't have to be complicated. Her ...

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26:15

Beyond Saving with Olga Campbell: Why Financial...

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2025/07/16

Send us a text Picture this: you've diligently saved for decades, your retirement account has grown impressively, but a nagging question keeps you up at night – "Will I have enough money for as long as I live?" Financial expert Olga Campbell addresses this universal concern head-on in our latest conversation, revealing how proper planning can transform anxiety into peace of mind. Olga shares a powerful client story that demonstrates the life-changing impact of proactive financial planning. H...

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15:06

Shelly's Shares: Health Screenings: Why They Matter

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2025/07/14

Send us a text Ever put off a medical screening because it just wasn't convenient? You're not alone. In this heartfelt episode, Shelly opens up about her recent colonoscopy experience that didn't go quite as planned. From the dreaded preparation solution to an unexpected severe reaction to anesthesia, she shares the uncomfortable reality of preventative screenings—and why they're absolutely worth it despite the discomfort. This conversation takes on deeper meaning when she reveals her person...

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45:56

Beyond the Diet Culture: Breaking Free from Weight...

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2025/07/09

Send us a text What if the key to breaking free from yo-yo dieting isn't another restrictive plan, but healing your relationship with food at its core? Laura Conley, founder of the Yummy Mummy Method and self-described "fun weight loss coach," shares her powerful journey from post-baby body struggles to discovering sustainable weight management that transformed not just her body, but her entire approach to life. Standing naked after a shower with her six-week-old daughter cooing up at her, L...

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18:26

Shelly's Shares: Back to Basics: Six Daily Essential...

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2025/07/07

Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by contradictory health advice? You're not alone. The wellness landscape is crowded with competing theories and trending diets, making it challenging to determine what your body truly needs. This episode cuts through the noise to deliver fundamental nutritional wisdom, wrapping up our three-part series on the six essential nutrients your body requires daily. We explore the final three crucial components: vitamins, minerals, and water. Discover the differenc...

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33:50

Motherhood Pivots with Stephania Weisz: Balancing...

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2025/07/02

Send us a text Can you make a dramatic career change while raising young children? What if you're missing those once-in-a-lifetime moments with your kids because of work? And why is it so hard for mothers to ask for help? Stephania Weisz, host of the "Mom Powered Life" podcast, tackles these questions and more as she shares her compelling journey from registered nurse to real estate agent and health coach. The pivotal moment? Missing her daughter's first steps while working a night shift - a...

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21:33

Shelly's Shares: Back to Basics: Why Carbohydrates...

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2025/06/30

Send us a text Feeling confused by nutrition advice? You're not alone. In a world of conflicting information, sometimes we need to return to fundamental principles. This episode dives deep into carbohydrates and fats – two essential macronutrients crucial for health that are often misunderstood. Shelly explains the difference between simple carbohydrates (quick energy sources like fruit juice) and complex carbohydrates (sustained energy from foods like whole grains). We explore why the recom...

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46:48

The Hidden Struggle of Trichotillomania and Finding...

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2025/06/25

Send us a text What happens when the medication you've relied on for decades becomes a prison? And what if the compulsive behaviors controlling your life could be addressed through something as fundamental as nutrition? Marci Lorentz's story begins with a confession few people make publicly—for years, she compulsively cut her own hair, a condition called trichotillomania, until she had visible bald spots requiring wigs and extensions to conceal. This obsessive behavior became all-consuming, ...

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15:17

Shelly's Shares: Protein Power: The Building Blocks...

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2025/06/23

Send us a text Wellness isn't complicated, but sometimes getting back to basics is exactly what we need. In this essential episode, Shelly dives deep into one of the most misunderstood macronutrients: protein. Drawing from over three decades as a health professional and educator, Shelly shares why current science has dramatically shifted our understanding of optimal protein intake. You'll discover why the old recommendations fall short and how consuming approximately 0.8-1 gram of protein pe...

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34:57

Moving for Mental Health, Longevity and Complete...

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2025/06/18

Send us a text What happens when we treat our health as non-negotiable? This question lies at the heart of the most recent Words of Wellness conversation with Rossie Ballard, holistic health coach and owner of a fitness studio, who believes firmly that "your health is your wealth, and if you're not okay, nothing's going to be okay." Rossie's journey began unexpectedly at 14 when she was thrust into teaching a fitness class after the instructor didn't show up. Despite her shyness, something c...

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16:21

Shelly's Shares: Finding Peace in Mixed Emotions, How...

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2025/06/16

Send us a text Emotions are rarely black and white, especially when it comes to significant occasions like Father's Day. Whether you're celebrating, grieving, or experiencing both simultaneously, this episode offers a heartfelt exploration of the complex emotional terrain many of us navigate during holidays and milestones. Drawing from personal experience, Shelly shares how the seemingly contradictory feelings of profound sadness and deep gratitude can peacefully coexist when remembering lov...

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37:27

Health Challenges, Three Purpose-Driven Podcasts and...

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2025/06/11

Send us a text What happens to fatherhood when children no longer need you for the basics of life? How do fathers navigate the emotional journey of becoming empty nesters? These essential questions take center stage in our heartfelt conversation with podcaster and father of three Rory Paquette. Rory opens up about his profound health journey, surviving a collapsed lung and major thoracotomy surgery that became a wake-up call to reprioritize his life. This brush with mortality led him to laun...

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15:44

Shelly's Shares: The Hidden Dangers of Sucralose

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2025/06/09

Send us a text Could that "healthy" sugar-free product actually be undermining your wellness goals? After discovering artificial sweeteners in a children's shake from a wellness company, Shelly embarked on a mission to uncover the truth about sucralose and other common toxins hiding in our everyday foods. The facts about sucralose are alarming. This popular artificial sweetener disrupts gut health and the microbiome, potentially triggering digestive issues, immune dysfunction, and systemic i...

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45:09

The Balancing Act: Fatherhood, Fitness, and Family

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2025/06/04

Send us a text Extra: Since we focused and honored Moms in the month of May, with Father's Day coming soon this month of June, we are honoring and talking about and with Dads. Enjoy:) "An empty cup doesn't have anything left to fill other cups." This powerful metaphor opens a candid conversation between Shelly and Nathaniel Hovsepian, founder of Fit Fatherhood, about the critical connection between personal wellness and effective parenting. Drawing from their combined decades of e...

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25:41

Shelly's Shares: Nourishing Your Body: The Truth...

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2025/06/02

Send us a text Have you been struggling with weight loss despite trying every diet under the sun? You're not alone, and it's not your fault. The conventional wisdom about weight loss has been fundamentally wrong. For generations, we've been told that losing weight is a simple mathematical equation: burn more calories than you consume. But groundbreaking research now reveals this approach is not only ineffective but potentially harmful to your body. In this eye-opening episode, I share why tr...

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32:20

Beyond Normal: Finding Your Optimal Health Through...

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2025/05/28

Send us a text Have you ever wondered if "normal" blood test results are truly optimal for your health? What if feeling "fine" is actually far from feeling your absolute best? Dr. Ailina, a functional medicine practitioner with decades of experience, joins us to challenge conventional thinking about health markers and wellness. After completing medical school in 1995, her journey took an unexpected turn when two of her children were diagnosed with autism. Frustrated by the limitations of con...

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41:24

Finding Purpose Through Pain: A Motherhood's...

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2025/05/21

Send us a text Imagine planning your entire life around becoming a young grandmother, only to face infertility, pregnancy loss, and a complete redirection of your path. This is Debbie Simmons' powerful story—a journey from devastating heartbreak to extraordinary purpose. After losing quadruplets born prematurely, Debbie faced the ultimate question: How do you move forward when your dreams are shattered? Through raw vulnerability, she shares how she learned to stop asking "why me?" and instea...

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