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The Wellness For The Win Podcast is hosted by Shanna Hutcheson, a Registered Dietitian and mama who is passionate about helping women improve their well-being without fad diets or obsessing over the scale. We will talk about all things health and wellness (including diet & nutrition from a non-diet, intuitive eating lens), finding balance in motherhood, relationships, female entrepreneurship and so much more. Tune in to hear vulnerable, relatable and interesting conversations with Shanna and ...
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Do you feel overwhelmed often because of the state of your house? Today we will unpack how to overcome that emotion while restoring order at the same time. Please let me know your biggest takeaway to this topic and reply to this email if you’re interested in more info on the letter writing I’m doing and having so much fun with every day. Check out …
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Do you ever wonder why you have a desire in your heart to do something but then don’t do it? Today we will unpack why that happens to us all and how to override your primal brain. The best news is that it is completely normal and 100% of us deal with the same frustration. Please let me know your biggest takeaway to this topic and reply to this emai…
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We talk about our emotional love cup on this podcast and making intentional deposits. But what happens when withdrawals happen in our most vulnerable relationships? Today we will unpack what that is like and how it plays into our different love languages so we can be more intentional with the impact of our withdrawals as much as we are with our dep…
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Solo pod today all about healthy snacking! This is something I often got questions about from clients when working as a dietitian. Questions I addressed: How many snacks a day should I be eating? What should snacks consist of? What are some examples of healthy snacks? What can I snack on all day long without gaining weight? Does snacking lead to we…
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Do you feel like you’re angry all the time and don’t know why? Do you make a mountain out of a molehill where the reaction does not fit the situation in front of you? Do you overreact in the moment and then think back later why did I overreact like that? Today we all unpack where that anger comes from to help stabilize it a bit so the reaction fits…
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Do you have issues with falling asleep or staying asleep once you go to bed? Today I will talk about some tips and strategies that have helped me over the years. I’ve had issues with sleep for the last few decades. I have tried pretty much everything under the sun, so I will share what is working and what I have tried because it’s never one-size-fi…
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Are you ever motivated to accomplish big things but then let fear get in the way? Welcome to the human race because this is a challenge for every single one of us. Today we will try to learn how to lean into the challenges like we did when we were a kid versus running from them like we naturally do as adults. When you understand this concept then i…
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Do you have some big goals for 2025 but not sure how to accomplish them? Today we will brainstorm together on how to create the life of your dreams through systems. When you understand how to do this then it lets you lighten the load in your life and you’re able to have more harmony in your home. Check out our sponsor Herbal Face Food and support t…
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Today is a quick-ish solo episode! I'm looking back on my 2024 ins & outs -- what to keep & what to ditch, plus my 2025 word of the year, what I'm looking forward to, and other reflections! Plus 4 years of motherhood, and other randomness! ENJOY! AFFILIATE LINKS: Clean Simple Eats code: WELLNESSFORTHEWIN - shop here Expecting & Empowered workout ap…
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Do you ever feel like you’re overly consumed with your self image? Today we will listen to some inspiring wordsI to help you to let go of that so it doesn’t have such a grip on your life. When you understand where this thinking comes from then it lets you lighten the load in your life and you’re able to have more harmony in your home. Check out our…
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Are you ever overly concerned about what is going on in other people’s lives and wonder why? Today we will unpack why that happens and how it can be a different form of an addiction. When you understand the root of this addiction then it lets you lighten the load in your life and you’re able to have more harmony in your home. Check out our sponsor …
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Today is a solo episode! Per usual -- all over the place. Just answering a bunch of random Q&A I've gotten recently! What I covered: Big boy bed transition with Rhett -- how it started & how it's going Holiday appetizer ideas -- (easy cinnamon rolls, apps, pumpkin crescent rolls) -- head to wellnessforthewin.com for recipes! toddler discipline -- h…
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Do you ever wonder how the love language is work when we are talking about self love? Today we will unpack that so you can make intentional deposits into your own love cup so everyone can have more harmony in your home. Send me an email on your biggest takeaways and how it is impacting your four walls. Check out our sponsor Herbal Face Food and sup…
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Have you ever heard of the Spotlight Effect?It’s a psychological term that can help you unload some stress and worry in your life when you are aware and conscious.With these skills you may see your stress lighten which will lead to you having more harmony in your home.Check out our sponsor Herbal Face Food and support the show by clicking the link …
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Do you ruminate over other people’s opinions?Today we will go over where that stems from and how to quiet the voices of others in your head.With these skills you may see your stress lighten which will lead to you having more harmony in your home.Check out our sponsor Herbal Face Food and support the show by clicking the link https://tinyurl.com/Kel…
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This episode with the licensed therapists from The Counseling Co. is all about the "happiness trap" -- AKA, how our beliefs around happiness can get in the way of our expectations and also… the difference between fulfillment and happiness. Are YOU truly happy in your life? Does being content mean you've "settled"? This is a loaded topic that applie…
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Have you ever heard of the 75 Hard Challenge?I had heard rumblings about it but decided to go for it to ring in my 50th bday. I will go over everything I learned through this challenge and a few surprises I wasn't expecting.If you decide to do this challenge , please share with me what you learn and with these skills you will learn will help to hav…
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Do you find it nearly impossible to create habits that stick?Today I will go over how best to create habits that stick and you'll understand why it is so hard .With these skills you may see your stress lighten which will lead to you having more harmony in your home.Check out our sponsor Herbal Face Food and support the show by clicking the link htt…
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Do you ever get snarky comments from loved ones when you go to make a positive change in your life?I will share where this comes from and how to not take it personally.With these skills you may see your stress lighten which will lead to you having more harmony in your home.Check out our sponsor Herbal Face Food and support the show by clicking the …
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Do you ever feel tongue tied in sticky situations with your kids?Today we are going to cover the gamut of one liners that help you squeak by in these situations instead of stuck .With these skills you may see your stress lighten which will lead to you having more harmony in your home.Check out our sponsor Herbal Face Food and support the show by cl…
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When you have a problem in your life, does it feel better to talk with a friend about it or go on a long walk to think about it on your own?Today we are going to talk about different ways to process emotions and how we can appreciate and honor all different types of processing versus judging someone who is different than us in the way they process …
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So excited to have my good friend, neighbor and PUBLISHED AUTHOR Bianca Miller on the pod today! This one is slightly chaotic -- enjoy ; ) What we covered: How and why she decided to step away from teaching & her career journey that led her to becoming a full-time author How long were you planning / writing Diving In (your debut novel) before it wa…
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Have you ever had a break up or a falling out with someone that really broke your heart ? Today we will unpack those emotions and look at a way to reframe it so it doesn’t have such a hold on you in your every day.Email me at [email protected] with what you think about this episode and/or if you want to sign up for pocket coaching to have more …
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I'm SO excited to have Kellie Bullard-Kelley BACK on the podcast today for part 2! She was on waaaaay back on episode 6 of the podcast, so today is a little life update several years later. We talk about life after losing her husband at age 26, dating and remarrying as a young widow, how she navigated her grief then and now, tips for dealing with g…
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Do you have a difficult person that you’re dealing with regularly or that lives rent free in your head every day?If so, then today’s episode will apply to you on how to free those mental chains around that difficult person in your life and explain why they have such a hold on youEmail me at [email protected] with what you think about this episo…
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Do you ever feel stuck in a rut and you don’t know how to get out? Today I’m gonna tell you an inspirational story about love and loss and how it helped me and 100s of people to get unstuck so you can use it too to free yourself of the mental chains you may be feeling in any situation.Email me at [email protected] with what you think about this…
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Solo episode today! What I covered: NAPA – Levi’s therapy intensive in Colorado – recap Goals now that we’re home Random Q&A: Do we need to avoid gluten and dairy? Basic tips for someone looking to start eating healthier What I’m doing to lower my cholesterol C-section scar – how has it healed almost 17 months postpartum? Dream podcast guests I’d l…
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Do you ever feel like the household chores are never ending and exhausting?Believe me, I know how that feels too so today we’ll unpack how to lighten the load with habits and mindsets blending together to take the pressure off your shoulders while getting stuff done at the same time!With these skills you may see your stress lighten which will lead …
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In today’s episode, I sat down with therapists Kelsey & Tara from the Counseling Co. (women’s mental health practice located in the Kansas City area) to take a deep dive into the therapy process. What you can expect in this episode: How to find a therapist that is right for you Different types of therapy: talk therapy vs. EMDR, etc. What does a the…
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Do you ever feel like your phone has a hold of you versus you having a hold of your phone?Today we will unpack where this addiction stems from and how to curb it to a healthy level of consumption.With these skills you may see your stress lighten which will lead to you having more harmony in your home.Check out our sponsor Herbal Face Food and suppo…
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How are we on our 200th episode???? And we have a giveaway! And Holy moly guacamole look who we have with us today!! I was lucky and blessed enough to be asked to interview Dr. Shefali about her new book and how conscious parenting has completely transformed our home from stressed to blessed. Listen below and reply to this email with your biggest t…
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Today’s episode was inspired by the book, Hands Are Not for Hitting by Martine Agassi.We aim to stay out of the bickering when our kids get into it, but what about when it gets physical with each other or they are destroying toys/property? Today we will talk about a cool strategy that works well when tempers are flaring and how to be the calm in th…
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Today you’re in for a real treat! I was lucky enough to be asked to be on my friend Joelle’s podcast and we talk all things imperfect parenting. You can link hearts with her on IG here. We dive into the strengths and struggles that come with each age and stage in parenting.I don’t want to give away the punchline to our chat, but the entire parentin…
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What would you do if you had more time every day? What wonderful goals would you accomplish? What feats of parenthood would you achieve?Well, what’re you waiting for? Stop imagining it and start doing it!You may have seen Pomodoro timers (the little tomato-shaped kitchen timers) in many people’s houses. This is the hallmark of Pomodoro technique, a…
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I’m always trying to think of things that worked in my classroom with 20 kids so they’ll scale down and work in your four walls. One thing that helped my 1st-graders was teaching them tangible words to stand up for themselves and be assertive. At the beginning of the year, we’d teach them to counter teasing, bullying, etc. with a polite but asserti…
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How can I have a loving family without falling into bad patterns? — Well, here are some of my thoughts.Think about your childhood family environment — not just your parents, but your siblings, your aunts and uncles, your cousins, your grandparents, friends of the family. You had a totally different “Saturn” growing up, with different people and dif…
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I often get asked, how do I deal with temper tantrums?Probably one of the hardest parts of parenting is working through your child’s temper tantrum. When I was a teacher and counselor, I dealt with a lot of tantrums, but the kids were generally able to keep it in during the day. I wasn’t privy to the post-school, in-car meltdowns, and I either had …
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Today is a solo episode! What you can expect when you listen: Sharing some thoughts on health and wellness goals & habits – why motivation isn’t enough & what you need instead We’ll talk about the WHY behind your food + exercise choices, and other things that impact your overall wellness Discuss short-term and long-term benefits of movement + healt…
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How do you teach your kids to feel tricky emotions?This is an important topic — so important that we’ve addressed it a few times during the run of our podcast. This isn’t the first time, and it won’t be the last! Emotional regulation is a skill for life! Whether you’re new or seasoned, I hope this episode will be a great help, or a helpful review.I…
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I get so many questions about what parents should do when their child makes a bad choice of XYZ. Today I will help you understand how to find the ABC to match the XYZ.You can plug and play this strategy into every situation to have more harmony in your home.Check out our sponsor Herbal Face Food and support the show by clicking the link https://tin…
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How do I get my kids to listen?!It’s no secret: getting kids to listen the first time is a huge point of interest for parents. It’s the topic that most often brings people to me. Now, while there is no single good answer, there are a lot of things you can and should try, and I’ll be introducing you to some ideas that I hope will help you on your qu…
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Do you ever feel like happiness and joy is just on the other side of a smaller body, more money, a better marriage, or well behaved kids? Today we will hear from a valedictorian who will talk about feeling joy for longer than 15 seconds and how to accomplish that.This will lead to having a lot more harmony in your home. Let me know your thoughts on…
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Did you yearn for a relationship with your mom as a kid, but always seem to fall short?This can be a very lonely and confusing road; especially seeing all the magical mother daughter relationships online with your friends.Today we will unpack what mother hunger is and how to create connection with your kids today so they don’t have that same discon…
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This solo episode includes lots of random Q&A that you guys submitted on IG! I'm addressing some things like: Motherhood -- my favorite parts Do I get hateful comments or DMs on IG? Has honesty about the challenges of motherhood on IG gone too far? C-section recovery Navigating grief after a miscarriage -- tips Easy meal inspiration Can intuitive e…
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Do you ever wonder how kids can grow up in the same house with the same parents and grow up to be so drastically different? Today we will hear from the infamous Gabor Mate on why this is understanding it at the root level.This will lead to dropping the comparison game and having a lot more harmony in your home. Let me know your thoughts on pocket c…
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This conversation is all about gestational diabetes with a Registered Dietitian who specializes in the condition -- Leslee Flannery, RD. Listen in to hear: What is gestational diabetes? What causes gestational diabetes / risk factors How can we prevent gestational diabetes Rate of type 2 diabetes AFTER gestational diabetes Risks of gestational diab…
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Do you ever feel close to someone and then see them on social media surrounded by all of their closest friends at brunch that they threw, but you weren’t invited to? It can feel lonely and confusing. It stings.Today we will learn a way to navigate this stinging feeling so we can help our kids when they aren't invited to a party or don’t have anyone…
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Do you ever want to change your child and their undesirable behaviors?Today we will talk about what an underbelly actually is with behaviors with our kids and even the adults in our lifeLearning this will help you have more harmony in your home. Let me know your thoughts on pocket coaching and your biggest takeaway.Check out our sponsor Herbal Face…
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Do you ever feel like you’re living life on the crazy cycle? Today we will talk about what it is and how to hop off the crazy cycle and hop onto the energy cycle.This will lead to having a lot more harmony in your home. Let me know your thoughts on pocket coaching and your biggest takeaway.Check out our sponsor Herbal Face Food and support the show…
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Do you resonate with catchy one liners and analogies?If so, today will be just for you to figure out how to put more power in your pause and lengthen the gap between their action and your reaction.Reply to this email with what you think about this episode and/or if you want to sign up for pocket coaching to have harmony in the home.Check out our sp…
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