In this episode of Wellness: Rebranded, we explore one of the most memorable emotional intelligence analogies you’ll ever hear: “Emotions are like farts.”

It’s funny, unexpected, and shockingly accurate and it opens the door to a deeper conversation about what emotions really are, why they matter, and how to build a healthier relationship with them.

Join us as we break down why emotions aren’t “good” or “bad,” why suppressing them always backfires, and how understanding your emotional patterns becomes your internal GPS for living a more aligned, grounded life.

In this episode:

• Why emotions are natural, unavoidable, and meant to be felt
• The real meaning of emotional intelligence (and why it matters for mental health)
• How fear shows up in everyday decision-making
• How to identify emotions beyond the basic five
• Why naming emotions increases self-awareness and reduces stress
• How childhood, modeling, and family dynamics shape emotional expression
• Why your reaction — not the emotion itself — determines the outcome
• Simple tools to start recognizing your emotions, including the feelings wheel and journaling

This episode is brought to you by TCP Youth Empowerment. Every child deserves someone in their corner. To sponsor a child, visit TCP to 44-321 or visit https://www.tcpyouthempowerment.org/

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Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

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Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

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Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

What happens when the one holding everything together starts to fall apart? In this episode we’re having a powerful conversation about what it really means to care for others without losing yourself in the process.

We’re joined by Andy Schindling, founder and CEO of TCP (The Complete Player) Youth Empowerment and one of our incredible podcast sponsors. Andy opens up about his personal experience as a caregiver while his wife undergoes breast cancer treatment, and what it’s taught him about emotional resilience, asking for help, and redefining achievement through rest and grace.

This episode is sponsored by TCP Youth Empowerment. We’re proud to partner with a team leading with heart on the court, in classrooms, and in the community.

• The overlooked reality of caregivers: stress, sleep loss, and feeling unseen
• Andy’s biggest lessons: put the phone down, ask for help, take time off
• Why rest isn’t lazy, it’s leadership
• How self-compassion helps you show up stronger for others
• The healing power of nature, prayer, and reflection
• “Self-care snacks”: small, doable acts that recharge your energy
• Redefining achievement beyond hustle culture
• Letting go of control and finding peace in uncertainty

TCP Youth Empowerment (The Complete Player) provides after-school, in-school, and summer programs designed to help youth build confidence, self-esteem, and emotional intelligence—fostering lifelong growth in and out of the classroom.

Website: tcpyouthempowerment.org

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LinkedIn: The Complete Player Charity or Andy Schindling

Tune into My Entrepreneurial Life hosted by Jen Hawat for a behind the scenes look at building, launching and growing your online business! https://www.jenhowat.com/podcast

This episode was brought to you by Leading Lady Coaching. Learn more here: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/

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Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara’s Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5290e3f13e08/email-signup

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

We’re celebrating three years of Wellness: Rebranded and for the first time ever, we recorded this episode live in front of a studio audience!! We open up the mic to our listeners for a live Q&A about what it really means to unlearn diet culture, build emotional awareness, and redefine wellness on your own terms. You’ll hear real stories from our community about: • The hardest part of rewiring how you think about wellness • Unlearning body-bashing as a form of bonding • Why we need to stop praising disordered behaviors in the name of “discipline” • How joy, curiosity, and even bad knitting can rewire your brain • The power of using your voice—accent, mistakes, and all Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Listen now and celebrate three years of unfiltered conversations, healing, and laughter. If you loved this episode, share it with a friend (or a guy—Marcus insists they’re missing out) and leave us a review!

This episode was brought to you by Leading Lady Coaching.

Learn more here: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/ Connect with us!

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Take Elizabeth’s 2-minute quiz, What Type of Eater Are You? https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

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Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

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Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Today we welcome Ellen Lunay, the founder of Here: A Pop-Up Shop in Annapolis, whose life took a dramatic turn when a routine mammogram in August 2022 revealed breast cancer. At 54, at the same moment she'd just dropped her oldest daughter off at college and was prepping for her fall pop-up shop, Ellen found herself walking through surgery, radiation, business care and motherhood all at once.

In this episode, El opens up about what carried her through: the power of community over competition, learning how to ask for help, embracing grace and boundaries, and why sharing your story matters. If you’re navigating a health challenge, a business hurdle, or wondering how to build meaningful connections in your life, you’ll want to hear this.

In this episode:

• How Ellen discovered the diagnosis and how she responded immediately.
• Why the community she built through her business became one of her greatest supports.
• The difference between being the giver and being willing to receive help.
• How naming your story actually helps calm your nervous system and guide decisions.
• Why rest, grace and boundaries are essential — especially when you’re used to “hustle.”
• What’s changed for Ellen for the better since her diagnosis — how she now shows up differently in business, in motherhood, in life.
• Words of encouragement for anyone facing big change or a health scare: how to breathe, how to advocate, how to accept help.

This episode was brought to you by Leading Lady Coaching. Learn more here: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/

This episode is brought to you by TCP Youth Empowerment. Every child deserves someone in their corner. To sponsor a child, visit TCP to 44-321 or visit https://www.tcpyouthempowerment.org/

Connect with El: Website: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hereapopupshop/ Read El’s Chapter in We Lead: https://www.amazon.com/We-Lead-Connection-Community-Collaboration/dp/1961493527

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The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara’s Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5290e3f13e08/email-signup

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Halloween is here and so are the overflowing candy buckets, sugar highs, and parental questions about how much is too much. In this episode, Tara, Elizabeth, and Maria have a real, honest conversation about what it looks like to help kids enjoy Halloween candy without guilt, fear, or restriction.

You’ll hear personal stories from childhood Halloween memories, the “Switch Witch” phase, and how each host has evolved in their approach as parents. Together, they break down how to raise intuitive eaters who can enjoy the fun of Halloween and learn how to listen to their bodies.

In this episode:

• Why restricting candy often leads to binging later
• How to give kids freedom around sweets without losing structure
• What “intuitive eating for families” actually looks like in practice
• The power of letting kids experience their body’s feedback (“my tummy hurts”)
• How to talk about candy without making it “good” or “bad”
• Setting up mealtimes that help everyone feel nourished before the candy rush
• Modeling self-compassion and balance—for your kids and yourself

Wellness: Rebranded is turning 3 years old! We are hosting a live birthday party on October 23rd in Annapolis and would love for you to join. Learn more about the party here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1579100093889?aff=oddtdtcreator

Listen to our friends over at Parenting Shrink Wrapped Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-shrink-wrapped/id1766578984

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The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Intuitive Eating Starter Kit: Use code PODCAST to get this for just $14 https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/starterkit

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara’s Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5290e3f13e08/email-signup

Trainers: Become the Go-To Expert at Your Gym with Tara’s free mini course: https://www.taradeleonfitness.com/

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

​​If you’ve ever wondered, “Is my teen just moody—or is something deeper going on?” this one’s for you.

In this candid conversation, we sit down with Dr. Melissa Wellner, double board–certified adult, child & adolescent psychiatrist and founder of Annapolis Psychiatry, to break down what’s typical vs. concerning, how to start supportive (non-scary) conversations, when to loop in a pro, and why caring for your mental health is part of caring for your kids.

In this episode:

• The gut-check for moms: when to trust your instincts and call the pediatrician
• School says they’re fine…but your gut says otherwise (what to do next)
• Masking: why high achievers can still be struggling
• Age-by-age trends: anxiety in younger kids, depression in tweens/teens, and how conditions overlap (ADHD + anxiety)
• Therapy vs. medication: what’s first-line, what’s optional, and how to think about timing
• Scripts to start the talk without stigma (and without embarrassing your teen)
• The mom side: guilt, mental load, and setting boundaries without shame

This episode is brought to you by Jukestir. Learn more here: https://jukestir.com/

Wellness: Rebranded is turning 3 years old! We are hosting a live birthday party on October 23rd in Annapolis and would love for you to join. Learn more about the party here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1579100093889?aff=oddtdtcreator

Connect with Dr. Wellner:

Website: https://annapolispsychiatry.com/ Listen to the Parenting Shrinkwrapped Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-shrink-wrapped/id1766578984

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The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara’s Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5290e3f13e08/email-signup

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

If “balance your hormones” feels like a wellness buzzword, this conversation will be a breath of fresh air. Tara and Elizabeth sit down with Gregory Dodell, MD—board-certified endocrinologist, owner of Central Park Endocrinology, and the brain behind Everything Endocrine on Instagram—to unpack hormones without diet culture.

Dr. Dodell shares his evolution to weight-neutral, stigma-free care, explains what hormones actually are, and gives clear, practical guidance for PCOS, thyroid health, cortisol, and when GLP-1 medications make sense.

We also cover the lab tests worth asking for, why strength training matters, GLP-1s, and how to navigate the “just lose weight” directive so many patients still hear. Consider this your evidence-informed, compassion-first hormone primer.

In this episode:

• Dr. Dodell’s shift from weight-centric training to weight-inclusive care
• Hormones 101: pituitary → thyroid feedback loops, cortisol basics
• PCOS made simple: insulin resistance as the foundation
• “Balance your hormones” claims—what helps and what’s hype
• Lab panels to discuss with your provider (and how often)
• GLP-1 meds: when they help, red flags, and the importance of monitoring + muscle
• How to respond when a provider says “just lose weight”

Connect with Dr. Dodell:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everything_endocrine/

Website: https://www.centralparkendocrinology.com/

Wellness: Rebranded is turning 3 years old! We are hosting a live birthday party on October 23rd in Annapolis and would love for you to join. Learn more about the party here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1579100093889?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tune into My Entrepreneurial Life hosted by Jen Hawat for a behind the scenes look at building, launching and growing your online business! https://www.jenhowat.com/podcast

Connect with us!

The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara’s Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5290e3f13e08/email-signup

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

When you think about health, you probably picture food and exercise. But the truth is, health is shaped far more by social determinants of health—the conditions in which we live, learn, work, and connect.

In this episode we break down what social determinants of health really are, why they matter, and how they can shape your wellbeing just as much (or more) than diet and exercise. By understanding the social determinants of health, you can drop the shame, find more compassion, and focus on the areas of wellness that truly support your life.

You’ll learn:

• What social determinants of health mean and why they’re often overlooked in wellness culture
• The surprising impact of your zip code and neighborhood on life expectancy
• How education and income level are tied to long-term health outcomes
• The role of community and social support in reducing risk of early death
• Why chronic stress and financial wellbeing can affect every organ system
• How sleep, creativity, volunteering, and career satisfaction improve wellbeing beyond the gym or kitchen
• What NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) means and why everyday movement matters

If you’ve ever felt pressured to “eat perfectly” or “work out more” to be healthy, this episode will help you zoom out. You’ll see how whole-person wellbeing is shaped by environment, relationships, and access—not just personal choices.

Wellness: Rebranded is turning 3 years old! We are hosting a live birthday party on October 23rd in Annapolis and would love for you to join. Learn more about the party here: [LINK]

This episode was brought to you by Leading Lady Coaching. Learn more here: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/

This episode is brought to you by TCP Youth Empowerment. Every child deserves someone in their corner. To sponsor a child, visit TCP to 44-321 or visit https://www.tcpyouthempowerment.org/

Resources:

Our episode on 10k steps: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-rebranded-intuitive-eating-diet-culture-mental/id1651744916?i=1000716434613

Intuitive Eating Starter Kit: Use code PODCAST to get this for just $14 https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/starterkit

Tara’s in-person Progressive Relaxation class – November 18th at 7 PM – Relax and Renew: An Hour of Progressive Relaxation with Tara: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/FAFGA8EEASMD9/checkout/OQPHVJYKUKEMAJPRBFIJ2QDX

Connect with us!

The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara’s Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5290e3f13e08/email-signup

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com