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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 GLP-1s to Real-Life Change: A Nurse Practitioner’s Guide to Weight, Hormones, and Telehealth Care
Episode 130
Wednesday, 15 October, 2025
Send us a textThe most life-changing health advice often starts with more time, not more rules. We sit down with nurse practitioner Aly Johnston as she shares how her desire to spend more time with patients and more education in the area of weight management and hormone care led her to offering tele health care and a more personalized approach to her patients. Aly traces her path from family practice to a specialty in metabolic health, explaining why it is critical to be able to spend time with patients without any limitations. and how video visits, check-ins, and thorough lab reviews can truly help patients feel heard and seen and can lead to real, lasting behavior change.We dive deep into GLP-1s—where they fit, what they really do, and how to use them without sacrificing nutrition. Aly is candid about the economics and access barriers, and she’s equally direct about the fundamentals: most patients arrive under-fueled on protein, low on hydration, and overwhelmed by ultra-processed foods. Her blueprint is refreshingly doable—protein-forward meals, careful hydration, steady movement, and a plan to protect lean mass while the scale moves. Along the way, she shares additional benefits that her patients experience such as inflammation reduction, better glycemic control, and the momentum that builds when appetite and energy finally stabilize.What makes this conversation different is Aly has lived this experience herself. After years of weight cycling and a 2021 bariatric surgery, she lost 130 pounds and did the hard psychological work—trauma therapy, binge-eating recovery, and rebuilding her identity in a new body. Her honesty brings compassion to moments that rarely make clinic notes: not wanting to leave the house, avoiding stairs, dreading photos. She also shares how peptides, functional testing, and careful follow-up can support people who have been perhaps misdiagnosed. The message is clear: obesity is a chronic, relapsing disease; success comes from a system that blends medication when needed, counseling, protein and hydration, and small daily healthy action steps that compound.If you’ve been confused by conflicting advice, this episode offers some clear explanations to solutions that can be beneficial for some. Take a listen, and perhaps take a few notes and then try one small change today for your wellness perhaps an extra 500 steps, 20 more ounces of water, or a protein-rich meal. If this helped, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find thoughtful, practical wellness conversations like this one.CONNECT 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.isagenix Clean-crafted wine, free from chemicals & pesticides:https://scoutandcellar.com/?u=healthyhappyhours Cayla Gray- Non-toxic cologne & perfume: https://caylagray.com/wellnesswithshellyj (10% discount) JuJu Non-toxic candles & air fresheners:https://goodjujucandles.com/?ref=mrtgnyghCoupon code for 10% off: ShellyJefferis Thank 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
