Untamed & Unfiltered Wellness
When stress, sleep, focus, or energy start shifting—and the strategies you used to rely on stop working—this podcast helps you understand why and shows you what to do next without spinning your wheels.
Untamed and Unfiltered Wellness is a grounded, no-nonsense podcast for people who want to live well in the real world, busy schedules, demanding jobs, aging bodies and all.
Each episode explores the foundations of holistic living, including:
-Nervous system regulation and stress resilience
-Sleep patterns, recovery, and daily rhythms
-Blood sugar, hydration, and energy stability
-Environmental and lifestyle stressors most people overlook
-Herbal support and somatic practices for sustainable change
This is practical, integrative wellness for real lif, not trends, not hacks and not one-size-fits-all advice.
You’ll walk away with clear insights, usable tools, and realistic shifts you can apply immediately—so your body and mind feel steadier, more supported, and easier to live in.
Hosted by Jo Swensson, Herbalist and Founder of Olivia Bell.
Olivia Bell Co., where education, herbal support and somatic practices meet everyday life.
Untamed & Unfiltered Wellness
Boundaries & Family: How to Navigate the Holiday Chaos Without Losing Your Shit
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The holidays are here, which means parties, family gatherings, emotional landmines, and a whole lot of people you wouldn’t normally spend five minutes with… let alone an entire evening.
In this episode, we get brutally honest about what it really takes to walk into those rooms without slipping back into the old version of yourself. The people-pleaser. The peacekeeper. The one who lets everyone else’s comfort matter more than your own. No more.
This year, you’re showing up differently.
- You’re trusting your gut.
- You’re reading the room.
- You’re keeping your own damn peace.
We’re talking about intuition, boundaries, emotional self-protection, and why the holidays are so triggering, plus the science behind why your nervous system reacts the way it does.
If you’ve ever opened the door to a holiday party, taken one look around, and thought, “Oh shit... here we go again,” this episode is your survival guide.
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I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws!
☮️🌿🐾
Jo
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