The Well Self Podcast
Our podcast seeks to empower individuals with practical tools meant to promote growth in several areas of personal wellness. The show gives listeners the opportunity to join in on conversations with Coach John and Dr. Nicole Griffin, and their special guests as they discuss issues related to wellness dimensions such as Emotional Wellness, Physical Wellness, Environmental Wellness, and more. We want our conversations to encourage our listeners to prioritize their own wellness by providing information on how to do just that! Invited guests will include experts from various backgrounds such as counseling, health and nutrition, spiritual and religious leaders, financial advisors, and many more!
Episodes
In this episode of The Well Self Podcast, Dr. Nicole and Coach John are joined by guest Pablo Del Real of Soil & Soul for a powerful conversation about what it really means to build an intentional community.
Pablo shares wisdom on how community doesn’t just happen by chance — it’s something we actively cultivate through effort, self-awareness, courage, and kindness. From finding the right people...
Have you ever wondered what spirituality really is—beyond church and tradition?
✨ Drop a 🔥 if you've been deconstructing your beliefs or redefining what faith means to you.
Today’s conversation with leaders from different backgrounds showed me how our connection to spirit isn’t confined to one box. Whether it’s ancestors, nature, or the Holy Spirit—how we define spirituality ...
What if the hardest diagnosis becomes the moment you find your voice? 🤔
In this conversation, entrepreneur and our cousin Amanda shares what it looked like to face breast cancer twice and still choose to keep living with intention, courage, and honesty. She talks about the power of advocating for yourself, asking direct questions, and refusing to let fear or pity define your experience.
One of the big...
Are we really in control of our money, or are we just going with the flow?
We admit, for years we were just spending without a plan—and it showed.
Budgeting isn’t exciting, but it’s your financial roadmap. Drop a 💡 if this resonates.Your money tells a story about your priorities.
In our latest episode, we chat with debt consultant Junior Walker and his spouse/ instructional designer Fela on how...
Take a breath with us for a few moments--
Money doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. 💡
In this conversation, financial advisor Jennifer Lee breaks it down: financial wellness isn’t about being perfect with money. It starts with getting honest about your money story, getting clear on what you actually want, and taking just one small, doable step today.
Whether you’re in the...
Ever wondered if locks are truly unprofessional? 🤔
Spoiler: That myth is totally busted!
Think your style won't be accepted in the workplace? Think again! 💼✨
Drop a 🔥 if you’ve faced this stereotype—because it’s time we set the record straight!
For years, the misconception that locks are dirty or unkempt kept many from embracing their true beauty. But guess what? Lockin...
Our hair is talking. Are we listening?
Turns out, our hair is telling us way more than what style is trending ✨
Hit us with a 💡 if you’ve ever felt like your hair and your wellness are connected. Guess what--they are! Hair is made of protein, but it’s also a record.
Of our health.
Our stress.
Our culture.
Our history.
Thinning? Breakage? D...
We've spent years thinking we had to fix every miscommunication immediately, but the truth is, growth in communication isn’t linear — it’s ongoing.
In our recent chat, we shared how our conversations have evolved over time. How starting out, our words reflected who we wanted to be. Now, they reveal who we truly are — behind the scenes, we are raw and imperfect.
We’re learn...
Ready to take your fitness journey to the next level? 💪🏾
We're excited to share our conversation with Dr. Amanda Yu, a brilliant Physical Therapy Doctor, Fitness Coach, and bodybuilder! 🏋️♀️
In this episode, Dr. Yu shares her expertise on the often-overlooked importance of rest and recovery in achieving your fitness goals. Discover how to:
💪🏾Avoid burnout and stay motivated with strategi...
Nicole and Coach John invite you to join our most recent conversation with our dear friend Dr. Bogusia Skudrzyk. This latest episode is a celebration of the profound connections between food, nature, culture, and the human experience!
Our talk felt like sitting around the kitchen table, surrounded by loved ones, while sharing stories of our grandparents' cooking traditions! We were reminded of the therapeutic p...
We're beyond thrilled to share this inspiring conversation with you! Our amazing cousin-bestie Amanda joins the Well Self Podcast community, generously sharing her personal journey of weight gain, self-discovery, and her decision to undergo weight loss surgery.
This conversation is a game-changer, offering valuable insights and perspectives that will resonate with anyone who's navigated the complex world of h...
We invite you to listen to this conversation between our hosts and their amazing friend Dr. Wylie Hughes, pastor of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, as they discuss the importance and benefits of committing to spiritual practices.
This down to earth chat about the necessity of honoring our spiritual connections will encourage listeners to develop their own routines as we explore the practicality of doing s...
Apologies for the following understatement—we're living in stressful times.
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of challenging and upsetting information and events. The empowering news is that we have the ability to manage stress and cultivate our own emotional resilience. In our latest episode, we’re joined by the insightful Dr. Shon D. Smith, and we explore practical wisdom on navig...
SO👏🏾THRILLED👏🏾 TO👏🏾PRESENT👏🏾THIS👏🏾EPISODE!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Having the opportunity to present a round-table conversation on a wellness-related topic has been a dream of ours since we started recording episodes a couple of years ago.
For our (hopefully) first round table episode, we invited 3 previous podcast guests--our brother Junior and our dear friends/brothers Shon and Wylie--to join...
We round out Mental Health Awareness Month with our friend Karina Solis, a licensed mental health counselor who offers her clients mental health support outside of the traditional clinical office setting.
For a conversation on the barriers to receiving mental health treatment, we really enjoyed ourselves--and we hope you enjoy the conversation too!
We are thankful for Karina's expertise and...
For our second episode this season, Nicole and Coach John sat down for a conversation with Pablo del Real, Chair and Chief Strategist of Soil & Soul, a powerful organization in Delray Beach, Florida with the mission of bringing mindfulness to the local community in creative ways, like Family Mindfulness Circles and Mindfulness Clubs in schools.
We are thrilled to present this episode to our audience...
Join our hosts Nicole and John as they announce a new season for the podcast and a new season in their personal and professional lives. The couple honestly reflect on how they have explored their own personal changes and expanded their wellness, how their changes have inspired their desire to inspire others to move toward their goals and chase their own dreams. As they consider the events of the last few years, John...
Join this enthusiastic conversation on the benefits weight training with John, Nicole, and Doctor of Physical Therapy Amanda Yu, where they discuss the possibilities of getting stronger, healthier, and preventing injury through weight training!
Listen as Dr. Yu shares how her personal and professional observations have guided her philosophy, helping to create the passion she currently has in this area.
F...
Listeners get the opportunity to take in this interesting conversation between our hosts Nicole and Coach John and their guest Reverend Dr. Wylie Hughes, Pastor of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, who is also a Reiki healer. The trio reflect on their individual spiritual upbringings and how they responded when their deeply held traditions were challenged. Considering their experiences, honest questions, and spiritu...
Cecilia and Nicole have an honest conversation about the pros and cons of social media, a primary avenue people across the world use as a source for information, entertainment, and communication.
Our hosts honestly reflect on how social media has impacted their lives, the time consuming nature of social media, and learning to recognize the difference between social media relationships and relationships ...
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