Special Episode: 7 Ways To Better Wellness In 2017

To celebrate the start of 2017, this episode is dedicated to spotlighting 7 powerful episodes and remembering what they taught us about our wellness path in 2016. It has been such an incredible year on the Wellness Force Radio podcast! There have been so many amazing guests who have opened up to us to share their stories and teach us how we can improve our health and wellness. On this episode, you will listen to seven inspiring conversations for seven steps to greater wellness in 2017. Gretchen Rubin: The Secret to Habit Change (Episode 051) Melissa Hartwig: Food Freedom Forever (episode 071) Dr. Jade Teta: The 5 Metabolic Myths (episode 067) Dr. John Gray - ADHD, Brain Health, & Sex Addiction (Episode 046) Gay & Katie Hendricks - Love vs Fear: Body Intelligence in a Modern World (Episode 055) Drew Canole - Self-Love, Juicing, and Transformation (Episode 078) Mark Divine: Creating the Unbeatable Mind (Episode 086) If you’re listening to the Wellness Force Radio podcast for the first time, this will be a unique experience for you to get in touch with the types of guests and topics we dive deep with on the show. If you're a returning listener, this will be an incredible chance for you to absorb seven powerful concepts from these world-class leaders to help you in 2017. Gretchen Rubin: The Secret to Habit Change "Unfortunately, we've all learned from tough experience that no magic, one-size-fits-all solution exists and that the real secret to habit change is that in order to change our habits, we must first know ourselves." - Gretchen Rubin According to Gretchen, the secret to habit change is to get to know ourselves through self exploration and awareness. We're not all the same and we need to understand what makes us happy and motivated to work hard. One great example that Gretchen gave was the difference between some one enjoys simplicity vs. abundance. One person may work great in a simple environment with no clutter, but maybe another person feels energized in an office stacked with books and other collections. Once you've found what helps you stay motivated, you can create new habits to keep that motivation going while respecting other people's differences and what motivates them at the same time. Melissa Hartwig: Food Freedom Forever "Food scientists have engineered chemicals and processed foods that light up the reward centers in the brain for a different reason than nature intended. Not because they provide vital nutrition, but because they're scientifically designed to stimulate our taste buds." - Melissa Hartwig It is said that the