Your brain isn’t broken, it’s just doing what it does best: choosing the familiar path, even when that path keeps you stuck. We sit down for a real, honest check-in and share what’s been on our minds after hearing Lauren Claflin from Compassion Fix talk about habits, the brain, and how change actually happens. If you’ve been trying to “get motivated” and still feel like you’re back in the same patterns, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.

We dig into why the brain loves the path of least resistance, why “safe” can quietly outweigh “better,” and how that plays out in everyday life. The biggest takeaway is simple and powerful: mood follows action. Instead of waiting until you feel ready, we talk about taking a small step first and letting motivation and emotion catch up. It’s a practical mindset shift for habit change, getting unstuck, and building momentum in your wellness routine, your work, and your relationships.

We also share what’s coming next for Spandex and Wine, including more guest interviews, more solo episodes, and a peek behind the curtain at how this podcast has reached listeners around the world. We close with a reminder the world needs right now: treat each other with kindness, because you never know what someone is carrying. Listen, share with a friend who’s feeling stuck, and please subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the show.

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Your body is giving you data all day long, but most of us were never taught how to read it. We sit in our heads, push through stress, and assume we need a single perfect fix, then wonder why we still feel anxious, tense, or disconnected. This conversation with Jenna Hyatt brings it back to something concrete: nervous system cues, body awareness, and simple practices that actually fit real life.

Jenna has spent 20 years in massage therapy and now blends bodywork with coaching and energy education. We talk about why the “arrived” life can still feel empty, how trauma and people pleasing can show up as tight shoulders or a guarded throat, and how the chakra system can be used as a practical map for self inquiry. Even if you are skeptical of energy work, you’ll hear grounded ways to notice patterns, start a body scan, and understand why “no pain no gain” is not always the smartest approach for healing.

We also get into approachable resets you can do today: move your stuff, move your body, touch grass, and start with breathwork. Jenna shares how Compassion Fix supports growth through workshops and community, plus options for virtual coaching for people outside the area. If you want better stress relief, deeper embodiment, and more sustainable self care, hit play, then subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these tools.

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Wine shouldn’t feel like a gamble where you’re guessing whether you’ll wake up congested, puffy, or nursing a migraine. We sit down with Dr. David Meadows of PureWine to get specific about what’s really happening when people say “wine gives me headaches” or “I’m allergic to wine” and why those reactions can show up later in life even if you’ve been a longtime wine lover.

We dig into the science of histamines in wine, sulfites in wine, and the “histamine bucket,” including the role of diamine oxidase (DAO) and why factors like age, hormones, and health conditions can change your tolerance. Dr. Meadows also clears up common myths like the idea that European wine has no sulfites, explains why sweet and sparkling wines can hit harder, and shares simple, practical ways to think about triggers without spiraling into misinformation.

Then we get hands-on with solutions. Dr. Meadows explains how PureWine’s Wand works as an on-the-go wine filter you stir in your glass to reduce histamines and sulfites, and how the Phoenix filters a full bottle as you pour. We also talk about migraine triggers, why red wine is a frequent culprit, and how many people can keep wine as part of their social life by understanding the chemistry instead of fearing it.

If you’ve been blaming “cheap wine,” guessing at sulfites, or avoiding your favorite bottles, this one will give you clarity and a smarter way to experiment. Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share this with a friend who always says wine doesn’t love them back.

Wine Purifier & Sulfite Remover - The Wand by PureWine

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