Millennial Social Wellness: Building Community and Resilience with Valerie Hwang Beck

In this inspiring episode of the Wellness Pro Podcast, Cate Stillman is joined by Valerie Hwang Beck, Ayurvedic practitioner, founder of Intrepid Wellness, and creator of Club Phoenix. Valerie shares her journey of building social wellness clubs that guide millennials toward health, resilience, and purpose. Together, they explore the importance of creating intentional spaces for growth and how shared habits can transform both individuals and communities.

What You’ll Get Out of Tuning In

1. Why Millennials Need Social Wellness Clubs (00:02:17)
   Understand the challenges millennials face, including isolation, social anxiety, and burnout, and how social wellness clubs provide solutions.

2. The Power of Shared Habits (00:08:17)
   Learn how building habits together in a structured environment creates resilience and fosters personal growth.

3. Overcoming the DIY Mentality (00:10:23)
   Discover why asking for help and finding a supportive tribe is essential for thriving in today’s world.

4. Core Competencies for Growth in Club Phoenix (00:13:35)
   Valerie explains her six-tier pyramid of growth, focusing on resilience, habits, creativity, and purpose.

5. The Role of Wellness Professionals in Creating Safe Spaces (00:26:43)
   Learn how wellness leaders can empower individuals to take charge of their healing journey in both virtual and in-person settings.
   
   

Highlights

1. Social Wellness as the Future of Connection
   Millennials and Gen Z are facing unprecedented levels of isolation. Valerie and Cate discuss how social wellness clubs counteract this by fostering meaningful connections and shared growth.

2. Shared Habits Shape Success
   Good habits are contagious. Valerie emphasizes the power of surrounding yourself with people who inspire you to build healthier routines, from intermittent fasting to intentional living.

3. The Importance of Structure Clubs like Phoenix create structured environments for personal growth, helping members build resilience and achieve clarity about their goals.

4. Empowerment Through Vulnerability
   Valerie shares how creating a safe space for storytelling and openness allows members to overcome self-doubt and find strength in their journeys.
   
   

Quotes

1. “The habits of the people around you rub off—choose a community that inspires growth.” — Cate Stillman, 00:08:19

2. “Stop waiting for life to happen. Take agency over your own healing—it’s accessible to you!” — Valerie Hwang Beck, 00:34:14

3. “Structure creates resilience. A social wellness club pulls you into purpose and higher-level relationships.” — Cate Stillman, 00:24:24

4. “Empowerment is the key. Learn to guide and heal yourself while drawing strength from community.” — Valerie Hwang Beck, 00:27:10

Links

Valerie Hwang Beck

• Visit Valerie’s Intrepid Wellness website

• Learn more about Club Phoenix

• Listen to Valerie’s podcast From the Ashes

Cate Stillman

• Explore Wellness Pro Academy

• Discover wellness in 2025 through Thrive with Cate
  
  

This episode highlights the power of community in overcoming burnout, isolation, and self-doubt. Social wellness clubs like Club Phoenix are paving the way for intentional growth and connection, helping millennials take charg