Your Next, Best Step
Faith-forward wellness for busy Christian women—science and Scripture in 15 minutes for energy, peace, and follow-through.
Your life is full, and you still want to feel better. Welcome to Your Next, Best Step, the bite-sized podcast for women who want real transformation without perfectionism or a complicated overhaul.
I'm Coach Janet Jaecksch (Coach Janet J), a Christian integrative wellness and life coach who helps women integrate biblical truth with evidence-based wellness and neuroscience—turning it into doable next steps. In each 15-minute episode (new Mon/Wed/Fri), you'll get one practical next step rooted in one of the four pillars of health: mental, emotional, physical, or spiritual wellness.
Expect micro-habits, nervous-system resets, stress and overwhelm tools, hydration and sleep wins, boundaries that actually stick, and grace-filled mindset shifts—grounded in credible science and anchored in biblical truth.
Tap Follow and take today's next, best step with God—one small action at a time.
Educational content only; not medical advice.
Your Next, Best Step
Episode 061: The Monday After Daylight Saving Time: Grace + a Simple Recovery Plan
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If you woke up today feeling foggy, tender, and behind - you're not imagining it. The Monday after we spring forward hits differently, and the research backs you up.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why your focus, mood, and energy feel off today (spoiler: it's biology, not weakness)
- The surprising connection between sleep loss and everything from workplace injuries to traffic accidents this week
- Which recovery move matters most when you're already feeling behind
SCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT: "Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength." Isaiah 40:31
Research note: This episode references research from the Journal of Applied Psychology (Barnes & Wagner, 2009) and Current Biology (Fritz et al., 2020) on sleep loss and safety impacts following daylight saving time.
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