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🎙️ The Doug Thompson Podcast: Storytelling, Speaker Secrets & Epic Laughs! 😂🔥🚀The Doug Thompson Podcast's Emerging Speakers Series featuring Angela Schaack
Join us for an enlightening episode of The Doug Thompson Podcast's Emerging Speakers Series featuring the inspiring Angela Schaack! As the Founder of Way to Wellness, Angela has dedicated decades to teaching and speaking about physical and mental well-being.
Angela's career spans roles in family service agencies, mental health hospitals, and the public education system. Frustrated by systems that emphasized diagnosis and medication over lifestyle management, Angela founded her dream company, Way to Wellness, five years ago. Her holistic approach aims to help individuals optimize their health for more joy and longevity. An essential part of her mission includes...
2024-07-1127 min
Way to Wellness PodcastWork/Life Balance and BoundariesCall it Work/Life Balance, or Life Harmony, but setting boundaries to protect your time is likely going to be up to you. Some companies are seeing the value in establishing policies to limit demands on afterhours work, however, that's the exception rather than the norm. This episode will address a few steps you can take to have more balance and harmony.Way to Wellness is currently developing a plan to help people create a lifestyle that optimizes their health and wellness by offering personized whole body programs. Go to our website to sign up for updates so yo...
2023-03-1715 minWay to Wellness PodcastSugar - How Can it be Bad When it Taste so Good!We can't blame sugar itself. This podcast examines the real issues with the type of sugar, and most importantly, the amount of sugar people are consuming. Tune in or check out the blog at www.way-to-wellness.com. If you want more information on creating new habits, check out the book Atomic Habits by James Clear
2021-09-2707 minWay to Wellness PodcastThree Minute Mindful MeditationFocus on Gratitude. Way to Wellness Founder, Angela Schaack offers a brief, yet beneficial meditation to start your day or anytime throughout your day.
2021-08-2802 minWay to Wellness PodcastThe Power of ConnectionConnection to others is as essential as eating. It will improve the quality of your relationships and build your support system and resilience to deal with challenging times. And, hear more about the science behind connection along with tips on ways to strengthen connections.
2021-08-2509 minWay to Wellness PodcastLaughter is the Best MedicineLaughter can not only improve your mood, but it can improve your physical health. Create your own laughter first aid kit with these suggestions. The website mentioned in the podcast for more information is Laugh Off Life at https://sites.google.com/site/laughofflife/Correction: When it was mentioned that Cousins was able to monitor his inflammatory response based upon his "red blood cell count", the correct statement should be "red blood cell sedimentation rate".
2021-07-2907 minWay to Wellness PodcastThe Stubborn AthleteThe founder of Way to Wellness, Angela Schaack, shares some sage advice on training for events. As an Ironman finisher and one who has trained for triathlons and running events for more than three decades, she has some of her own ideas on how to enjoy training.
2021-06-2506 minWay to Wellness PodcastStrengthening your Mental MuscleWhen you encounter situations out of your control, it takes mental strength to get through those moments. Angela Schaack, LCSW shares some person moments and strategies to stay in a place of calmness. The books mentioned in the podcast are by author Amy Morin.For updates on Way to Wellness services, go to www.way-to-wellness.com/wellnessplans
2021-05-2408 minWay to Wellness PodcastFinding Purpose in Times of StressThis first podcast I did has continued to be one of the most requested. So, I re-published it for easier access. Enjoy!Discovering purpose leads to taking action to get on your path to a more fulfilling life. During times of disruption and stress, finding your purpose may be more challenging. Having a clear sense of purpose has been found to be the cornerstone of wellbeing. Way to Wellness founder, Angela Schaack, is hosting the podcast - Finding Purpose in Times of Stress.
2021-04-0410 minWay to Wellness PodcastDealing with Grief & Loss in the PandemicGrief is natural and normal as we've all been experiencing losses as a result of the pandemic - loss of normalcy, stability, security, and connection. Get a few strategies for yourself and your family that can help get you through. Stay tuned for a bonus meditation at the end.
2021-02-2509 minWay to Wellness PodcastFinding Your BalanceIn our current situation with the pandemic, vaccination questions, and continued losses, we are all searching for some ways to feel centered and balanced. The Wellness Now series will feature short 5 to 10 minutes episodes to give you some essential tips you can use right away. Take 5 minutes to listen to these tips on finding your balance in the midst of loss.
2021-02-1305 minWay to Wellness PodcastGet Back on Track by Changing Habits in 2021Once again the #1 resolution is about health - lose weight and get fit. Why does this show up year after year? Well, it takes changing habits. Way to Wellness Founder, Angela Schaack, hosts this podcast on the process of forming and changing habits to help you stay on track with your goals for 2021.
2021-01-1707 minWay to Wellness PodcastBuilding Resilience to Get Through Stressful TimesResilience gets us through tough times. People build resilience by connecting with others and feeling safe. Tune in to hear a few strategies to build resilience for yourself and your family.
2020-12-0107 min
2020-10-2702 minWay to Wellness PodcastInterviews with the Experts - Discovering Your Path to JoyWe all want to experience joy, but sometimes obstacles get in the way. Our expert, Sue Genaro Legacy, LCSW has written two books on the subject and hosted numerous workshops. Sue talks about the way to clear your path of those obstacles, since the obstacles are within us. For more information on this subject or to reach Sue Legacy, go the her website at www.suelegacy.com.Note: During the podcast, Sue mentions the work of Viktor Frankl. The book being reference is Man's Search For Meaning.
2020-10-1927 minWay to Wellness PodcastStart the Conversation - Suicide PreventionSeptember is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. This is the time to start the conversation to support those in need. Talking about it can save a life.
2020-09-1008 minWay to Wellness PodcastInterviews with the Experts - Body Movement & Why It's EssentialBody movement is essential. In this episode of our series, Essential Wellness-Interviews with the Experts, we will hear from Sharon Boon who is the proprietor of Amber Moon Studio. She will discuss how to make movement a part of your wellness journey. Tune in to hear about the services she offers virtually (like the 5 min. #computerdetox). To find out more go to the website: www.ambermoonstudio.com.
2020-08-2222 min
Way to Wellness PodcastInterviews with the Experts - Five Hacks to Boost Your Immune SystemEveryone can benefit from boosting your immune system, especially now. Our expert, Tiffany Eureste, CHC, RRT, and owner of Tiff Up Your Life, gives us five easy ways to give our immune system a jump start. For more great tips from Tiffany go to her website atwww.tiffupyourlife.com. Tune in again for the next podcast in the series: Essential Wellness - Interviews with the Experts.
2020-08-1719 min
Way to Wellness PodcastIntroduction to next series: Essential Wellness - Interviews with the ExpertsThe first episode in this series is scheduled to be posted in mid- August.
2020-08-0900 minWay to Wellness PodcastSelf-care in Times of StressThis sixth episode of the six part series on Wellness in Times of Stress takes a slightly different approach to self-care. We know that taking care of yourself is important, but why is it so often overlooked in time of stress. Host, Angela Schaack, LCSW, takes a closer look. For more information go to www.way-to-wellness.com.
2020-06-2208 minWay to Wellness PodcastA Little Help From Friends in Times of StressThis fifth episode of the six part series on Wellness in Times of Stress focuses on the importance of connections and support in our lives. The host and founder of Way to Wellness, Angela Schaack, LCSW takes the listener through an activity that will help to identify the support people in your life. Strong connections with others has been sited as one of the main factors in living long, healthy, and happy.
2020-06-1508 minWay to Wellness PodcastAcceptance in Times of StressEpisode four of the six part series on Wellness in Times of Stress focuses on ways to feel empowered by accepting challenging situations in your life. The host and founder of Way to Wellness, Angela Schaack, LCSW, outlines steps to identify stressful areas of your life and helps you discover ways to move from resistance to acceptance.
2020-06-0909 minWay to Wellness PodcastDaily Decisions that Matter in Times of StressThis is the third podcast in the Wellness and Times of Stress series of six episodes. The host and founder of Way to Wellness, Angela Schaack, LCSW discusses four decisions that you can make each day to make a positive impact on your health and wellbeing. As promised in the the discussion, here is the link for the healthy five-minute recipe that you may want to try: MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPE: BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST MUG CAKE
2020-06-0211 minWay to Wellness PodcastNourishing Your Body and Soul in Times of StressThis second podcast in the six part series on Wellness in Times of Stress addresses one of the trends surfacing during this COVID-19 pandemic. This trend is being referred to as quarantine snacking, or the quarantine 15 in reference to the freshman 15 you may recall from college days. The host and founder of Way to Wellness, Angela Schaack, LCSW, talks about the changes in eating habits since people are having to stay home during the pandemic, specifically the extra snacking. This podcast offers tips on ways to keep your snacking healthy and avoid the quarantine 15.
2020-05-2509 min