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
Are You “Stress Hangry”? The Early Signs You’re Ignoring
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Episode 42: Are You “Stress Hangry”? The Early Signs You’re Ignoring
Ever been hangry?
You’re snapping at everyone, irritated for no clear reason… and then you realize you haven’t eaten all day. Nothing changed except one thing: you were hungry.
Stress works the same way.
In this episode, we talk about why most people only notice stress at the breaking point and how to catch it earlier. I break down the concept of interoception (your ability to sense internal signals), why stress always shows up physically, and how a simple 60-second body scan can help you recognize your personal stress pattern before it spirals.
We’ll also talk about early intervention, nervous system awareness and how herbs like passionflower can support regulation without numbing you out.
If you’ve ever said, “I didn’t realize I was that stressed,” this episode will change how you listen to your body.
Have a specific topic you want me to cover? Send me a text!
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Website: https://oliviabell.co
I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws!
☮️🌿🐾
Jo
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