History was made last Tuesday night, but the work of social wellness happens every day. Christine Gautreaux and Lailona Holloway share how to stay hopeful and connected in a changing world.

In this episode of Women Connected in Wisdom, I am joined by my dear friend and guest co-host, Lailona Holloway - an interdisciplinary artist and mental health advocate. We originally intended to host an expert guest, but life happened, and we pivoted to a soulful conversation about the historic shifts happening right here in Georgia and across the country.

We explore the Social Wellness dimension, focusing on the power of community organizing and the balance of power. From the grassroots work of Stacey Abrams to the equity disparities in women's sports, we discuss how our environment impacts our whole-self health. Lailona shares her journey with "You Are The Creator" and the emerging field of neuro-arts, explaining how creating art can keep us grounded during times of burnout and sadness. Whether you are celebrating a win or feeling the weight of the world, this conversation is a reminder that we are all interdependent beings in the web of life.

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Stop fighting your willpower and start listening to your body. Lori Montry reveals why your "bad habits" are actually your nervous system's way of keeping you safe

In Episode 238 of Women Connected in Wisdom, Christine is joined by Lori Montry - a somatic practitioner, author of You're Not the Problem, and the creator of the Freedom Framework. Drawing on her Harvard Law background and her own lived experience with anxiety, Lori translates the complex science of stress physiology into practical, immediately usable tools.

We focus on the Physical Wellness dimension, specifically how our nervous system drives our daily choices. Lori explains that coping behaviors like emotional eating, overthinking, and overachieving aren't personal failures; they are intelligent adaptations our bodies create to protect us. We explore how to move beyond willpower's limits to rebuild safety from the inside out.

If you have felt stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage, this whole-self perspective will help you understand your needs and find the capacity for true, sustainable change.

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Are you ready to understand your own survival patterns? Take Lori's Nervous System Quiz to see where you are on the roadmap to freedom: www.LoriMontry.com

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The maternal health system is failing too many women. Ashley Green and Veronica Simpkins share how to navigate the "booby traps" and demand equitable care.

In this episode of Women Connected in Wisdom, Christine is joined by Veronica Simpkins and Ashley Green - Registered Nurses, IBCLCs, and co-founders of Latched Support. After surviving their own life-threatening pregnancy complications, they built a $1.3M nonprofit dedicated to improving maternal and infant health through culturally responsive, community-based care.

We'll focus on the Physical Wellness dimension, specifically looking at the equity gap in maternal care. Veronica and Ashley explain how birth outcomes change when families have access to doulas and Community Health Workers (CHWs). We discuss the reality of the "hospital booby traps" many women face and what a maternal health system families can actually depend on looks like. Whether you are an expecting mother or a birth worker, this conversation offers the data and the wisdom needed to bridge the gap in maternal health.

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