Words of Wellness with Shelly
Do you get confused by all of the information that is available regarding ways to improve your health and wellness? Do you often become frustrated or overwhelmed with decisions on how to be your healthiest? We all know and understand how important our health and wellness is to the vitality of our lives, however navigating the wealth of health and wellness information available can often feel overwhelming. Understanding the significance of our well-being in leading fulfilling lives is crucial, yet determining what steps to take that are essential for our health can often be confusing.
Welcome everyone to "Words of Wellness"! In this podcast, hosted by Shelly Jefferis, M.A., a seasoned health and wellness professional with over 35 years in the industry, all of your questions will be answered and clarity will be provided through personal stories, education, tips and inspiration. Throughout her profession, Shelly has always had the heart and desire to help others feel their best and live their best lives through her supportive and compassionate approach. Through engaging solo and guest episodes, several topics will be addressed, questions will be answered and clarity will be provided in an effort to lead you to a healthier, more energetic life. With a master’s degree in kinesiology, extensive experience as an educator, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur, Shelly brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for empowering others to feel their best. By featuring industry experts and relatable individuals, the podcast promises personal stories, practical advice, and inspiration. She is excited to come to you weekly sharing all she has experienced, learned and discovered through the years. Whether you're seeking to elevate your well-being, gain practical insights for personal health, or simply be inspired to live a high quality vibrant life, this is the podcast is for YOU! Be sure to tune in weekly and join us along our "Words of Wellness" journey and embark on a path toward a healthier and more fulfilling quality of life full of happiness, energy and joy!
Episodes
211 episodes
Clarity, Peace And Purpose That Comes With Aging And One Of The Best Longevity Habits: Friendship
Turning 60 can sound like a “big number” until you live a weekend that changes what aging means. After traveling to Lake Tahoe for a friend’s 60th birthday, Shelly came home feeling clear on one thing: wellness is not only built in the gym or t...
Shelly's Shares: Longevity Series #1: Healthspan Over Lifespan
Longevity gets thrown around like it’s a secret club, but it’s not. It’s not reserved for elite athletes, scientists, or people with expensive supplements and gadgets. Longevity comes down to something far more practical and motivating: waking ...
When In Doubt Test It Out: A Simple Way To Find Out What Your Body Needs
Wellness advice is everywhere, yet so many of us still feel stuck, tired, and unsure what to do next. Shelly sits down with author, speaker, and wellness veteran Jennell Cook to talk about a calmer, more personal way forward, one that starts wi...
Shelly's Shares: Longevity In Real Life
Longevity is not an abstract idea or a distant goal. It shows up when you carry your groceries without strain, climb the stairs without bargaining with yourself, and get up off the floor with calm confidence. Shelly shares how she wants the fre...
What To Expect From A Heart Calcium CT Scan
Your cholesterol numbers can be “fine for years” until one day they’re not, and that uncertainty messes with your confidence. We get real about what it looks like to advocate for yourself early, stay consistent with physicals and blood work, an...
Shelly's Shares: Empty Nest Grace And Finding Your New Rhythm
Fireworks used to mean block parties, kids in the street, and a house full of noise. This year, Shelly felt something she didn’t expect: she was genuinely okay staying in and watching the show on TV, and that tiny moment opened up a bigger conv...
When Your Struggle Becomes Your Superpower: ADHD, Fitness & Motherhood
Your brain isn’t the problem, the plan is. Shelly sits down with Caitlyn Costa, a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and mom of four, to talk about what wellness looks like when you’re living with ADHD, managing a packed family schedul...
Shelly's Shares: Freedom, Gratitude, And The Daily Choices That Shape Your Health
Freedom is easy to celebrate for a day, but it hits differently when you let it change how you live on an ordinary day. After the Fourth of July and the 250th birthday of America, Shelly shares a personal reflection on patriotism, gratitude, an...
Gut Health Reset: When Normal Labs Hide Real Problems
If your doctor says your labs are “normal” but you still feel exhausted, bloated, anxious, foggy, or stuck in a cycle of headaches and hormone chaos, you are not alone and you are not imagining it. We sit down with Colleen, a clinical therapist...
Shelly's Shares: Know Your Numbers Before Symptoms Start
“Not medically necessary.” Those three words stopped Shelly in her tracks, because they were used to describe a preventive test she is choosing to do on purpose. If we wait until something is wrong enough to “count,” we’ve already lost time we ...
A Special Episode: Honoring All Dads, A Father’s Day Tribute
Father’s Day can hit your heart from two directions at once: deep gratitude and deep grief. Shelly shares a personal message to honor the dads, bonus dads, and father figures who shape our lives, often in quiet ways that don’t get enough credit...
Shelly's Shares: Celebrating Two Hundred And Still Growing!!
WOW! Excited to share our 200th episode and Shelly is celebrating this milestone by sharing what has mattered most across Words of Wellness, plus the simple health foundations she comes back to again and again when life feels busy, confusing, o...
Normal Vs Optimal Bloodwork For Thyroid Health
Your doctor says your labs are “normal,” but you’re exhausted, foggy, not sleeping well, and doing all the right things with no payoff. That gap between results and real life is where this conversation starts and where it gets practical fast.
Shelly's Shares: Preparing Your Body for the Next 30 Years, Not Just the Next 30 Days
Want better health results fast? That urge makes sense, but it can trap us in short-term thinking that never turns into lasting change. This conversation is a reset for anyone who’s tired of chasing “overnight” wellness and ready to build a bod...
Peptides Explained: They Might Not Be Magic, But What if They Can Help You Age Better?
Peptides are having a moment, but the real story is bigger than a trend. We sit down with nurse anesthesiologist and peptide educator Mei Mattinson to explain what peptides are in plain language: signaling molecules built from amino acids that ...
Shelly's Shares: When Patience, Persistence and Having Faith Pays....Literally!
A $109 fee should not be a big deal, but when it shows up with the word “delinquent” and you never even got the original notice, it hits a nerve. That is exactly what happened to Shelly after a trip to Omaha, and what followed was a week of cal...
Midlife Hormones, Real Answers: What If "Normal" Syndromes Deserve More Attention
“It’s normal” can be comforting, but it can also be a conversation stopper. If you’ve been told your midlife symptoms are just part of getting older and then sent on your way, we want to offer something better: context, clarity, and real next s...
Shelly's Shares: Your Daily Health & Wellness Choices Become Your Family’s Future
Your kids are learning “normal” from you, even on the days you think nothing is happening. As Shelly gets close to 200 episodes of Words of Wellness, she wanted to share a message that sits right at the heart of why she started this show: welln...
Practical Ways To Eliminate Hurry And Feel Calm - A Special Episode For the Season of Life Many Are Experiencing
Hurry has a sneaky way of feeling normal, until you realize your days are packed and your mind never truly lands. After a full season of travel, family time, and big milestones, we wanted to pause and share a message that’s both simple and chal...
Shelly's Shares: Faith Meets Baseball, She Prayed For One Thing And Watched It Happen
A special, personal share; a faith story related to a baseball tournament, two sons on two different college baseball paths, and the hope that everyone would be together. This is what happens when you pray for something specific and then have f...
A Swim Coach’s Heart Transplant Wake Up Call
A heart transplant is a medical event, but it’s also a crash course in how you live. Guest Jimmy Owens brings a perspective you don’t hear every day: a veteran swim coach and wellness-minded leader who suddenly had to stop coaching everyo...
Strength Training For Everyday Independence
Groceries are heavy for a reason, and they tell the truth. While walking home from the store with two full bags, Shelly had a simple realization: staying active is not just a “fitness goal,” it is how we protect our ability to live independentl...
How To Do High Intensity Interval Training Correctly
Most workouts labeled “HIIT” are really just hard interval circuits and that one mix-up can be the reason you feel exhausted but don’t see the fat loss, power, or muscle definition you were promised. We get specific about what high intensity in...
Shelly's Shares: Honoring Moms With Presence And Self-Care
Motherhood can be the biggest blessing and the heaviest load, sometimes in the same hour. Shelly takes a quiet moment after Mother’s Day to honor you, whether you became a mom through birth, adoption, being a mother figure, or even loving and c...
From Childhood Chaos To Nervous System Healing
A school shooting. A childhood shaped by addiction and neglect. A brother’s sudden death witnessed up close. Melissa’s story is hard to hear at times, but it also explains something many of us feel and cannot name: trauma does not stay in the p...