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Words of Wellness with ShellyAuthor: 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 determining what steps to take that are essential for our health can often be confusing. Welcome everyone to "Words of Wellness"! In this podcast, hosted by Shelly Jefferis, M.A., a seasoned health and wellness professional with over 35 years in the industry, all of your questions will be answered and clarity will be provided through personal stories, education, tips and inspiration. Throughout her profession, Shelly has always had the heart and desire to help others feel their best and live their best lives through her supportive and compassionate approach. Through engaging solo and guest episodes, several topics will be addressed, questions will be answered and clarity will be provided in an effort to lead you to a healthier, more energetic life. With a masters degree in kinesiology, extensive experience as an educator, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur, Shelly brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for empowering others to feel their best. By featuring industry experts and relatable individuals, the podcast promises personal stories, practical advice, and inspiration. She is excited to come to you weekly sharing all she has experienced, learned and discovered through the years. Whether you're seeking to elevate your well-being, gain practical insights for personal health, or simply be inspired to live a high quality vibrant life, this is the podcast is for YOU! Be sure to tune in weekly and join us along our "Words of Wellness" journey a Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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From ICU Nurse To Holistic Trauma Coach
Episode 185
Wednesday, 29 April, 2026
Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever left a doctor’s office with a prescription and a sinking feeling that nobody really asked the right questions, you’re going to feel seen here. We talk with Melissa Armstrong, an RN who spent years in pediatric critical care before stepping away from protocol-driven medicine and into her work as a holistic trauma and anxiety coach, helping women regulate their nervous systems and rebuild health from the ground up.We get honest about the limits of standardized medicine and why personalized medicine matters, especially when your symptoms are tied to lifestyle, chronic stress, sleep debt, or years of pushing emotions down. Melissa shares how the modern “sick care system” can keep people cycling through pills and procedures without addressing root causes like nutrition, toxin exposure, movement, and nervous system dysregulation. We also unpack a powerful idea: trauma isn’t only the event, it’s what happens inside you afterward and what your body may still be carrying.From gut health and the microbiome to the “quick fix” myth, we come back to the wellness foundations that actually move the needle. Melissa also shares the practices that helped her own healing journey, including meditation, neuroplasticity, and somatic work, plus a simple 30-second belly-breath reset you can try three times a day to start signaling safety to your body.If this conversation helps you, subscribe to Words of Wellness, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick rating and review so more people can find these trauma-informed, holistic health tools.CONNECT WITH MELISSA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthbymelissaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaArmstrongholistichealthbymelissa.comCONNECT WITH SHELLY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswithshellyj https://www.instagram.com/momswhoflourishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShellyJefferis A few of Shelly's favorite clean products:High quality, clean nutrition and beauty products: https://shellyjefferis.isagenixClean-crafted wine, free from chemicals & pesticides:https://scoutandcellar.com/?u=healthyhappyhoursJuJu Non-toxic candles & air fresheners:https://goodjujucandles.com/?ref=mrtgnyghCoupon code for 10% off: ShellyJefferisThank you for listening to the Words of Wellness podcast with Shelly Jefferis. I am honored and so grateful to have you here and it would mean the world to me if you could take a minute to follow, leave a 5-star review and share the podcast with anyone you love and anyone you feel could benefit from the message.Thank you and God Bless! And remember to do something for yourself, for your wellness on this day! In Health, Shelly
