This week, Adam and Cecil dive into occupational well-being — the often-overlooked side of our health that deals with how we experience our work. From government shutdowns to personal burnout, they unpack what it means to find meaning, purpose, and balance in the jobs we do every day.

Whether you love your job or feel stuck in it, this episode gives you practical insight on how to reconnect with your sense of purpose and protect your well-being without letting work consume you.

🎙️ Topics covered:

• What “occupational well-being” really means
• How to find purpose in any job
• The balance between control and acceptance at work
• The psychology behind recovery and resilience
• Why self-care isn’t just relaxation

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How do you know if you’re spiritually well? Adam and Cecil discuss the balance between religious well-being (connection with a higher power) and existential well-being (living with meaning and purpose). We will examine why intentionality and clarity in belief are vital, how culture and context shape spiritual identity, and why intrinsic belief — not just belonging — leads to greater happiness.

Whether you’re deeply religious, vaguely spiritual, or just questioning what it means to live meaningfully, this episode will help you reflect on how aligned your life feels with your values and beliefs.

🎙️ Topics Covered:

• How to recognize when you’re spiritually unwell
• The difference between religious and existential well-being
• Why intentionality is the foundation of spiritual health
• How culture and social systems influence our spirituality
• Intrinsic vs. extrinsic religiosity and how it shapes happiness

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In this episode of The Metawell Podcast, hosts Dr. Adam Froerer and Cecil Walker explore the often-overlooked dimension of spiritual well-being — what it means, how it connects to purpose, and why it matters for your overall mental and emotional health. Join Adam and Cecil as they unpack the relationship between intentionality, relationships, and purpose, and why tending to your spiritual well-being might be the missing piece in your pursuit of balance.

John Fisher's Wellbeing Questionnaire

https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/1/1/105.

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In Episode 10 of the MetaWell Podcast, we explore the connection between happiness and mental well-being through the lens of the 2025 World Happiness Report.

We break down the 7 key factors linked to global happiness, share insights on how pro-social behaviors boost life satisfaction, and highlight why trust and connection are vital to thriving—not just surviving.

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with practical ideas for improving your own mental well-being and contributing to the happiness of others around you.

Sources:

World Happiness Report from the Wellbeing Research Centre (WRC) from Oxford University.

https://www.worldhappiness.report/

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In this episode of The MetaWell Podcast, Adam Froerer and Cecil Walker continue their deep dive into social well-being—why it matters, how it impacts health, and what happens when connection is missing.

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In this episode, Adam and Cecil unpack the complexities of social well-being.They'll explore how it spans from close relationships to communities and society, and how to tell when it’s thriving or struggling.

Topics Covered:

💡 Practical ways to assess social health

💡 The “concentric circles” lens

💡 Modern loneliness, trust, and rebuilding connection

💡 Restoring faith in people through a story about friendliness

SHOW NOTES:

Keyes, C. L. M. (1998). Social well-being. Social Psychology Quarterly, 61(2), 121–140. https://doi.org/10.2307/2787065

Bronfenbrenner, U. (1979). The ecology of human development: Experiments by nature and design. Harvard University Press.

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In this episode of MetaWell, we are joined by Dr. Scott Noorda, a board-certified family medicine physician with advanced post-doctoral training from the Institute for Functional Medicine.

📌 Topics covered:

• Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Approaches
• Brain Focused Medicine
• The parallels between physical and mental healthcare
• The "5 F's" program
• Preventing Cognitive Decline Through Lifestyle and Early Intervention

MORE ABOUT DR. SCOTT NOORDA:

Website: https://resolvemedical.us/dr-scott-noorda/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.scottnoorda/

Power Couple Habits: Work Together to Gain the Clarity and Energy to Crush Your Goals: https://a.co/d/gcPoxke

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In this episode of MetaWell, we continue our deep dive into physical well-being, this time focusing on the powerful connection between nutrition, neurochemistry, and mental health.

We'll explore how what we eat not only fuels our bodies but directly shapes our mood, focus, and emotional balance. From the difference between dopamine and serotonin to how screen time mimics sugar consumption, we'll uncover how the smallest daily choices can create lasting changes in our overall well-being.

📌 Topics covered:

- Why nutrition is the foundation of all well-being

- Dopamine vs. serotonin: the science of pleasure vs. contentment

- How food deserts and time poverty affect health equity

- Strategies to shift from reward-driven habits to sustainable wellness

- The role of exercise in resetting the brain’s reward system

REFERENCES:

Dr. Robert Lustig - "The Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains"

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