What if vitality isn’t another checklist, but a way of moving through life that feels like sunlight finally breaking through morning fog? In this episode, Autumn sits down with Dr. Deborah Zucker—naturopathic physician, mental health counselor, health coach, and award-winning author of The Vitality Map—to explore the 9 Keys to Deep Vitality and how they can help you return to yourself when burnout, confusion, or chronic stress have pulled you off course.

Deborah shares the story behind Vital Medicine and the healing journey that shaped her work, then walks us through core practices like honoring your one precious life, facing and integrating shadow parts, strengthening self-awareness, cultivating resilience, aligning with your authentic yes (and courageous no), experimenting with playful curiosity, discovering easeful discipline, inviting support and connection, and ultimately living like you matter. Together, we talk about nervous system regulation, the difference between externally driven goals and inner alignment, and the quiet power of pruning your life so energy can flow back into what actually bears fruit.

If this conversation resonates, you can find Deborah at vitalmedicine.com and follow her on social at @deborahzucker. She’s offering podcast listeners a free 9 Keys worksheet plus a limited 15% discount on her programs—see the episode notes for the special page. You can also explore The Vitality Map and its new companion, The Vitality Journal.

One last thing to cover the show legally. I am a certified life coach giving general advice. So think of this more like a self-help book. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a licensed therapist. So this podcast shouldn't be taken as a replacement for professional guidance from my doctor therapist. Or any other qualified expert? If you want personal one-on-one coaching for my certified coach. Go to my website, wellness and every season.com.

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Feeling overwhelmed or untethered lately? This episode is a gentle exhale.

In Episode 141, Autumn sits down with Nazar Yasin, co-founder and CEO of Sol, to explore how living with purpose can calm the nervous system and transform mental health. Drawing on both science and personal insight, Nazar explains why purposeful or spiritual activity acts like exercise for the brain—boosting social, emotional, physical, and mental health while reducing anxiety, depression, addiction, and even suicide risk.

You’ll discover just how powerful simple daily rituals can be—like moving through nature, practicing compassion, engaging in creative expression, meditating or journaling—in shifting your inner state toward peace. Nazar also dives into the neuroscience of connection through oxytocin, the importance of belonging, and the power of resilience when life feels uncertain.

Looking to embed these practices into your day? Check out Sol, an app designed to help align your mind, heart, and soul through manageable, purposeful habits. Learn more or download at www.getsol.app.

Stay connected with Nazar on Instagram: @nazar_yasin
For collaboration or speaking inquiries, reach Nazar via nazar@getsol.app.

One last thing to cover the show legally. I am a certified life coach giving general advice. So think of this more like a self-help book. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a licensed therapist. So this podcast shouldn't be taken as a replacement for professional guidance from my doctor therapist. Or any other qualified expert? If you want personal one-on-one coaching for my certified coach. Go to my website, wellness and every season.com.

For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at wellness-in-every-season.ck.page and receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."

When the tablet spins and the tip options stare back, it’s easy to feel that flush of guilt and confusion. In this episode, Autumn Carter sits down with money coach Prisca Benson to untangle when to tip, when not to, and how to make choices that align with your values and budget. Prisca traces the history of tipping in the U.S., explains why it became embedded in certain industries, and offers a clear, compassionate framework for deciding: Does this worker rely on tips, was real service provided, did they go above and beyond, and is it in your budget? Together, they talk through everyday gray areas—pickup orders, self-checkout, salons, delivery apps, hotels, even the car-wash conundrum—and why 20% remains a common benchmark in many service settings. You’ll learn simple ways to reduce decision fatigue, separate emotion from money, and plan ahead so generosity feels intentional instead of pressured.

Connect with Prisca Benson and explore her work: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourgreenlifenj, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prisca-j-benson, Work with Prisca: https://ourgreenlifenj.com/work-with-me/. Grab her free guide “Three Steps to Financial Freedom”: https://ourgreenlifenj.kit.com/freedomguide?utm_source=autumn-carter&utm_medium=podcast.

One last thing to cover the show legally. I am a certified life coach giving general advice. So think of this more like a self-help book. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a licensed therapist. So this podcast shouldn't be taken as a replacement for professional guidance from my doctor therapist. Or any other qualified expert? If you want personal one-on-one coaching for my certified coach. Go to my website, wellness and every season.com.

For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at wellness-in-every-season.ck.page and receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."