About this episode
In this episode of the Seasonal Sisters Podcast, host Janice Saunders continues the A to Z of Wellness Series with the letter I—focusing on inspired, intentional habits that reduce inflammation, build inner strength, and transform your wellness journey.Janice shares a deeply personal story about losing her grip strength, the fear it brought, and how intentional strength training helped her reclaim her confidence and functionality. She also explores how nutrition, self-compassion, and loving-kindness practices can reduce inflammation and shift your mindset toward empowered living.This episode is filled with practical tools, personal inspiration, and a reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to start—you just have to begin. Episode Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to the Fall into Wellness Challenge02:03 Welcome to the Seasonal Sisters Podcast02:23 The A to Z of Wellness Series: Inspired Healthy Habits06:03 Understanding and Reducing Inflammation07:38 Janice's Personal Journey with Inflammation11:10 Strength Training for Wellness20:29 Self-Compassion and Loving Kindness23:58 Building Healthy Habits in Community26:05 Conclusion and Encouragement 🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why reducing inflammation is key to long-term healthHow strength training can improve function, mood, and confidenceThe truth about imposter syndrome and wellnessSimple foods and spices that fight inflammationA powerful self-compassion practice you can try todayHow loving-kindness meditation builds resilience and inner peaceWhy sharing your health goals increases your success 📚 Resources & Mentions:Calm Your Mind by Dr. Uma Naidoo – insights on food, inflammation, and mental healthSharon Salzberg’s Loving-Kindness Meditation – Learn more hereFall into Wellness - 5 Day Challenge with the Seasonal Sister Collective - Learn more and sign up here 📢 Call to Action:If today’s episode inspired you, share your health goals with someone you trust—because accountability increases success. 💛👉 Subscribe to the Seasonal Sisters Podcast to keep up with the A to Z of Wellness series.👉 Download her free resource “7 Ways to Shi