1. How did we become Anti-Wellness?

What if the answer isn't another supplement, another protocol, or another thing to fix? In our very first episode, we're sharing the personal health journeys that brought us together and why we created Anti-Wellness, Wellness Podcast. After years of searching for answers, trying different approaches, and feeling like we should be doing more, we started questioning everything we thought we knew about health and healing. We talk about growing up feeling different, the childhood patterns we carried into adulthood, and how stress, self-talk, and the pressure to constantly do more have shaped our relationships with our bodies. We also get into the overwhelm of the wellness industry, why someone else's healing routine might not be right for you, and what can happen when the pursuit of feeling better becomes another source of stress. This is a conversation about learning to listen to your body, getting curious about the connection between your emotions and physical health, and exploring what healing can look like beyond the next trend or quick fix. Because wellness shouldn't have to be complicated, expensive, or another thing on your to-do list. Welcome to AWWP. We're so glad you're here. 🤍 In this episode, we explore: Why we're challenging the wellness industry and questioning conventional approaches to health and wellness How our personal health journeys shaped our perspectives on holistic health and healing The connection between childhood experiences, emotional suppression, stress, and physical health How negative self-talk and limiting beliefs can influence our relationship with our bodies and healing journey Why nervous system regulation, stress management, and self-compassion matter when navigating health challenges The importance of listening to your body instead of blindly following wellness trends, diets, and supplement protocols Why wellness doesn't have to be expensive, complicated, or driven by the pressure to constantly fix yourself What to expect from AWWP, including conversations about mind-body healing, subconscious patterns, emotional wellness, and alternative healing approaches Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Anti-Wellness Wellness Podcast 02:55 – The Flaws in the Wellness Industry 06:01 – Personal Journeys: Nicole's Background 11:59 – Personal Journeys: Jamie's Background 18:01 – The Impact of Childhood on Wellness Perspectives 26:02 – What to Expect from the Podcast 26:57 – Exploring Emotional Healing 29:34 – Personal Health Journeys 34:00 – The Power of Self-Talk 37:22 – Listening to Your Body 41:10 – The Role of Stress in Healing 46:00 – Purpose of the Podcast 48:53 – Understanding Trauma and the Body 52:02 – Energy Work and Subconscious Healing Connect with us 🤍 Follow the podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwellnesspod/ Jamie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellwithjams/ Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthewellnessnoise Nicole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_holistic/ Website: https://www.nicoleholisticcoaching.com/ If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating or review, and come join the conversation on Instagram. It helps other women find us, too. Thanks for being here. 🤍 Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: KVECCUDQODN8WFGU