"It goes so fast!" A descriptive for millennia used for motherhood, and especially emphasized in our modern world. Time goes fast. Kids grow up fast. There are endless options when it comes to how we raise our children and endless voices declaring what we ought to choose. What if we resisted the main stream slip stream of outward significance and embraced purpose-driven, Spirit-led as the new benchmark for success in raising kids?

The goal is never perfection, its purpose-driven and joy-filled amidst the chaos that will inevitably ensue in a mother's journey. This episode overviews a short devotional overviewing the acronym for "SLOW' with four short musings for each letter to spark creativity in your motherhood. We believe as Well Women, our purpose is only highlighted and enlarged as a result of motherhood, not diminished.

Whether you're a first time mom or seasoned grandmother, this episode will empower you to continue nurturing those around you with a soft heart and willing hands.

Resources:

• Well Women Co Instagram
• Food Freedom Book

Have you noticed that there is a lot of transition happening around us? People are moving, changing careers, communities, schools and/or their families are growing. I personally love transition, yet I know many dread it. Either way transition is a stress, even if it’s exciting for you. My hope is that as women we don't go through transition perfectly, but that we come out the other side transformed.

This episode covers three very practical ways to stay sane in the midst of life change (and not lose your mind in the process!) How can we stay grounded when our entire house is in moving boxes or our schedules are thrown for a loop? You'll leave this episode feeling inspired and maybe even excited for your next transition.

Episode Resources:

Well Women Co Instagram

Food Freedom Book

The Passion Translation Bible

Trace Mineral Drops

Summer is here and that means fresh, delicious food is in abundance. In this solo show I'm sharing six meal prepping tips that have helped our family stay on top of the dreaded question, "what's for dinner?". Summer may be the simplest time to eat seasonally, and we also make a case for why eating with the seasons is important throughout the rest of the year. 

I'm chatting about my favorite things to make this summer and some really easy meal ideas, as well as where I get groceries and what things to buy in bulk from local farmers.

Well Women Co Instagram

Food Freedom Book

I've been on a journey of more intentional living and minimalism for a year, but it's not what you think. Being a minimalist isn't white everything and bare shelves, it's more importantly a mindset shift. The pursuit of "less stuff" can serve anyone regardless of personal preference, economic status or personality.

Today I'm asking the question, do we have things or do our things have us? I share my minimalism journey, tips and 10 things I've gained from living with less. If you're tired of rearranging clutter, need a deep-clean, or want to live with clarity this episode will help.

Things we cover in this episode:

• Why we have emotional attachment to things
• The value litmus test
• Capsule wardrobes
• Modeling minimalism to kids
• 5 Things you can get rid of today

Resources

WellWomenCo Instagram

Joshua Becker

The Minimalist Home

Food Freedom Book

Show Notes

Summer is here! We're chatting about beginner gardens, stellar flower pots, sourdough tips and more! Our guest Becky Meyerson is a treasure trove of wisdom and is sharing from her rich experience in gardening and matters of the heart.

Becky is a 60-something wife, mom, Nana, coach, writer, teacher, organic garlic grower, who lives in the city, but who is a farmer-at-heart and Jesus follower. She loves connecting women with God’s Word: where their lives will flourish, and they will grow strong roots. Becky writes Rooted-Live, a year-long Bible Reading plan. Her Bible studies include Courageous Pioneers and Confident in My Identity and Purpose. Her podcast Rooted-Live in God’s Word brings the Word of God to life with stories and application. You can find her at www.beckymeyerson.com.

On today's episode:

• Getting started with sourdough
• Fabulous flower pot tips
• Straw bale gardening
• Easiest veggies to grow
• Growing the best tomato tips
• Heart lessons from the garden

Resources mentioned on today's podcast:

Martin Bakes at Home 

King Arthur

Straw Bale Gardens

MI Gardener

Connect with Becky

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/Becky.Meyerson.AFlourishingLife

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beckymeyerson/

Website www.beckymeyerson.com

Well Women Co Instagram

Food Freedom Book

Show Notes

Welcome to the mini series - 4 Pillars of Vibrant Health! Based on my book Food Freedom: Stop Hiding + Uncover Who You’re Meant to Be.

These four pillars are the most critical when it comes to wellbeing. Health can be confusing, and my goal is to simplify wellbeing to something we can easily self-assess, identify, and continue to pursue vibrant health in our own lives based on what we need, not what someone else decides for us.

We’re also going to explore the spiritual principles behind each of these practical health components. After all we are three-part beings and to ignore any one will lead to imbalances. In the church community, rarely is health addressed, and conversely the most knowledgeable health experts fall short without addressing spiritual roots.

You’ll finish each episode with a greater understanding of practical ways you can pursue vitality in your own health status and also how to connect to Jesus in a deeper way.

In this episode:

• My story of exercise burnout to joyful movement 
• Surprising benefits of joyful movement
• Easy ways to get more movement into your week
• Spiritual principle of joyful movement

Resources:

• Instagram
• Show Notes
• Food Freedom Book

Welcome to the mini series - 4 Pillars of Vibrant Health! Based on my book Food Freedom: Stop Hiding + Uncover Who You’re Meant to Be.

These four pillars are the most critical when it comes to wellbeing. Health can be confusing, and my goal is to simplify wellbeing to something we can easily self-assess, identify, and continue to pursue vibrant health in our own lives based on what we need, not what someone else decides for us.

We’re also going to explore the spiritual principles behind each of these practical health components. After all we are three-part beings and to ignore any one will lead to imbalances. In the church community, rarely is health addressed, and conversely the most knowledgeable health experts fall short without addressing spiritual roots.

You’ll finish each episode with a greater understanding of practical ways you can pursue vitality in your own health status and also how to connect to Jesus in a deeper way.

In this episode:

• What is food and what is its function? 
• How does it affect the body? 
• Customize nutrition guidelines that fit your needs
• Physical stewardship
• Eating as worship

Resources

1. Show Notes
2. Instagram
3. Food Freedom Book

Welcome to the mini series - 4 Pillars of Vibrant Health! Based on my book Food Freedom: Stop Hiding + Uncover Who You’re Meant to Be.

These four pillars are the most critical when it comes to wellbeing. Health can be confusing, and my goal is to simplify wellbeing to something we can easily self-assess, identify, and continue to pursue vibrant health in our own lives based on what we need, not what someone else decides for us.

We’re also going to explore the spiritual principles behind each of these practical health components. After all we are three-part beings and to ignore any one will lead to imbalances. In the church community, rarely is health addressed, and conversely the most knowledgeable health experts fall short without addressing spiritual roots.

You’ll finish each episode with a greater understanding of practical ways you can pursue vitality in your own health status and also how to connect to Jesus in a deeper way.

Topics we cover in this episode:

• Why soul care is critical for physical health
• How to identify toxic thoughts
• Two modes the body operates in and how that impacts health
• Six practical ways to turn on rest and digest mode

Resources:

Wellwomenco Instagram

Show Notes

Food Freedom Book

Welcome to the Food Freedom Mini Series. Each pillar in this series is based upon my book Food Freedom: Stop Hiding + Uncover Who You’re Meant to Be. These four pillars may be the most critical when it comes to pursuing wellbeing. Health can be confusing, and my goal was to simplify nourishment into something we can easily self-assess and pursue vibrant health in our own lives based on what we need, not what someone else says. It's time to take back responsibility and control of our own health.

We’re also going to explore the spiritual principles behind each of these pillars. We are three-part beings and to ignore any one part will lead to imbalance. 

After each episode you'll have a greater understanding of practical ways you can improve your own health status and know how to engage your faith in a deeper way. 

Topics covered in this episode:

• 5 Signs of Compromised Sleep
• The sleep/weight-loss connection
• Benefits of sleep
• Sleep rituals
• Spiritual Principles of rest

Show Resources:

1. Show Notes
2. Food Freedom Book
3. Instagram

Loren de la Cruz is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Root Cause Protocol Consultant, and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner that specializes in preconception nutrition. Her mission is to empower women with the tools and the knowledge they need to regulate their cycles, balance their hormones, heal their metabolism, optimize their fertility, and have a thriving pregnancy.

On this episode:

• Fertility markers to notice and pursue
• Key nutrients for conception and pregnancy 
• Whole-foods approach to nutrition
• How long to ideally prepare for conception
• Tests to consider taking to optimize healthy pregnancy
• Conception mindsets

Loren is a wealth of knowledge and shares lots of practicals in this episode. Whether you're hoping to conceive, are already pregnant or want to pursue long-term health our conversation will give you the tools to do so.

Resources:

Well Women Co Instagram

Well Women Co Website

Food Freedom Book

Innate Functional Nutrition Instagram

Innate Functional Nutrition Website

Welcome baby Asher into the world! I'm sharing all the details of our son's natural home birth, how we prepared, the birthing experience and the things I've done postpartum to encourage healing. 

If you or someone you know is pregnant, hoping to conceive or considering a home birth, we dive into the mindsets around natural birth and how to prepare. I also touch on postpartum healing and mindsets around embracing the new body after the delivery of a baby. Birth is not just physical, it's emotional and spiritual and it's important to acknowledge and prepare holistically for the birth you envision.

Stick around to the end to hear the prayer Brooke prayer over mothers, expecting and current!

Food Freedom Book

Brooke's Instagram

@innatefunctionalnutrition

@Painfreebirth

@Aheavenlywelcome

@Onestrongmommaprenatal