Breath awareness rewires the messaging about trying to take a deep breath to relax, which can keep us in the stress state of "trying to get somewhere else". This breath awareness meditation is to rewire the trust that your body is always taking care of you in this most elemental way.

Experience the Be Well Now Method in a brief mindful movement meditation

The muscle mass conversation is everywhere right now — weight loss medications, sarcopenia, aging all telling us to worry about the amount of muscle we have and are losing. But the muscle mass conversation is missing something essential. In this episode, Janet offers a whole-person perspective on what muscles actually need: Not a number on a scale — but a connection to what matters most.

Learn more here https://www.exercisingwell.com/

The Be Well Now Method podcast introduces the concept of the Deficit Model vs. the Capacity Model, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's inner guide. It explores the shift from a deficit to a capacity model and introduces the Core Why Membership as a tool for experiencing this shift. The podcast encourages listeners to notice their approach to health and emphasizes the importance of remembering how to be well now.

Takeaways

• Deficit model vs. Capacity model
• Trusting your inner guide

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Be Well Now Method Podcast
• 05:21 The Core Why Membership

In this conversation, Janet Huehls and Dr. Jan Anderson discuss finding balance in health and exercise. They explore the concept of the committee members in our head and how to manage them effectively. They emphasize the importance of using the whole-person approach and trusting the wisdom of our bodies. They also discuss the barriers caused by the all-or-nothing mindset and the pressure to achieve extreme levels of fitness. The Be Well Now method is introduced as a three-step process to shift from the stress state to the well state. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for self-compassion, awareness, and balance in our approach to health and exercise.

In this conversation, Dr. Jan Anderson and Janet Huehls discuss the importance of balancing structure and routine with listening to the body's needs. They explore the role of the inner pusher and how it can both help and hinder our health and well-being. They emphasize the importance of trusting the body's wisdom and finding a balance between pushing ourselves and nurturing ourselves. The Be Well Now method is introduced as a way to avoid the struggle and find a balanced approach to health and wellness.

NPR Interview: https://www.npr.org/2024/08/01/nx-s1-5053015/athletes-make-difficult-choices-hear-what-theyll-do-in-pursuit-of-olympic-glory

Learn more about Dr. Jan Anderson at https://www.drjananderson.com/

Learn more about transforming exercise from a "should" a user-friendly resource for whole-person health at https://www.exercisingwell.com/

In this episode, Janet Huehls and Dr. Jan Anderson explore the concept of extremes in health and wellness, discussing how societal pressures and marketing often promote unsustainable practices. They emphasize the importance of mindfulness, self-acceptance, and finding a balanced approach to health that resonates with individual needs. The conversation delves into the addictive nature of stress and the significance of trusting oneself in the journey towards well-being. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their motivations and the extremes they encounter, ultimately seeking a middle ground that fosters genuine health and happiness.

In this episode of the Be Well Now Method podcast, Janet Huehls discusses the common barriers people face in maintaining health habits, emphasizing that these barriers are often rooted in mindset rather than external factors. She explores how pain and soreness are misinterpreted as barriers, when in fact they can serve as guides for better health practices. Janet encourages listeners to shift their perspective on exercise and motivation, advocating for a more mindful, science based and meaningful approach to all habits, especially exercise

In this podcast episode, Janet Huehls explains why many people hate to exercise and how to use the Be Well Now method to learn to love it. Using movement science, motivation science, and mindfulness or You Science, she gives you a step by step way to weed out the root cause of your distain for exercise in general, or just for cardio, strength, stretching, balance or other types of exercise. She discusses the common aversion to exercise and provides insights into how to change the experience, using movement science and motivation science to change your mindset. The episode covers various principles of exercise, including the importance of being present, understanding motivation, and applying movement science principles to create a sustainable and enjoyable exercise routine. Janet emphasizes the need for gradual progression, individuality, and the connection between exercise and personal values, ultimately guiding listeners towards a healthier relationship with movement.