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
35 episodes
The Artist in Us All (S4E12)
🎨 You’re not “bad at creativity” — you’ve just been busy surviving, carrying responsibilities, and forgetting that you are still an artist. 💖 In this conversation on the Well Self Podcast, Dr. Nicole and Coach John chat with their ...
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Balancing Body Positivity and Physical/Mental Health (S4E11)
💖Body positivity and health aren’t opposites — and this conversation with Dr. Amanda Yu on the Well Self Podcast goes deep into why. 💖We talk about the nuance between loving your body as it is and also recognizing when growth, chan...
Making Space for an Expansive Spiritual Perspective (S4 E10)
You do not have to carry your healing alone.Sometimes growth begins the moment we stop forcing everything to fit and give ourselves permission to see life with fresh eyes.In this beautiful conversation on the Well Self Podcast, ...
Deconstructing Religion (S4E9)
Deconstruction isn’t a sign that you’re broken — it’s often a sign that you’re growing, healing, and learning to trust your own voice again. 🌱In this conversation on the Well Self Podcast, Dr. Nicole and Coach John sits down with the in...
Intentional Community in Everyday Life (S4E8)
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...
Spirituality in Black Culture Group Discussion (S4E7)
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...
Handling a Difficult Diagnosis (S4E6)
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, coura...
Intentional Spending and Budgeting (S4E5)
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 t...
Foundations in Financial Wellness (S4E4)
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 wit...
All About Locs (Locks, Locked Hair) (S4E3)
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 t...
Hair Basics (S4 E2)
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 i...
Avoid Sabotaging Your Teammate - Addressing Communication Challenges (S4 E1)
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 ...
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Rest and Recovery (S3 E9)
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 h...
Love Cooking, Love Culture (S3E8)
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!
Choosing Weight Loss Surgery (S3E7)
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 wei...
The Benefits of Spiritual Discipline (S3E6)
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. Thi...
Managing Stress in the Current Climate (S3E5)
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 s...
Round Table: Resilience (S3E4)
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.
Barriers to Receiving Mental Health Treatment (S3E3)
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 ...
Mindfulness (S3E2)
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 ...
New Season, New Ideas, New Opportunities (S3E1)
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 welln...
The Benefits of Weight Training (S2 E6)
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!...
Openness Toward Healing Practices (S2 E5)
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 reflec...
Using Social Media Advantageously (S2E4)
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 s...
Staying on Top of Medical Debt (S2E3)
Join Nicole and producer John as they have a conversation with Junior Walker, owner of Reliable Debt Consultants, regarding the impact medical debt can have on our finances. This empathetic and personal conversation is meant to increase list...
