Let's Be Well Together

E175 Last Sign Off - Final Episode

It’s our final episode. It’s in a different format. John, Sheila and Elise each do a final sign off. Sheila and Elise tell us what they got out of making and listening to the podcast. John talks about the original objectives and how things changed over time. Conversations with amazing co-hosts and guests felt like getting a wellness degree of sorts. He refined his practical approach to achieving wellness and balance, then developed his strategic approach. It feels like the right time to stop. We thank each other and our listeners for what we made and enjoyed together.

E174 Richard Ellis Mental Wellbeing at Workplace

Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 174 Date: May 27, 2025 Participants: John Webster and Sheila Webster Guest: Richard Ellis Start Times and Segments: [0:00:17] What’s On Your Mind: We view discipline as a skill, not a trait. It’s not something you're born with or without — it's something you can build with practice, like a muscle that grows stronger with use. Setbacks don't define your discipline; persistence does. Learning to forgive mistakes and keep trying helps you stay focused on long-term goals, making discipline more sustainable. [0:9:14] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] Richard Ellis emphasizes that workplace wellbeing fosters psychological safety, empowering employees to be creative, make mistakes, and fully engage. This supportive environment leads to reduced absenteeism, higher retention, and improved productivity. Organizations that invest in wellbeing programs often see a return on investment (ROI) between 1:5 and 1:10. His approach includes running tailored surveys to identify specific challenges and desires within a workplace, followed by customized programs integrating education, coaching, and strategic planning. These programs don’t just make employees feel better—they translate into measurable business gains. Richard also underscores the value of a long-term strategy and behavior-focused coaching, ensuring sustained improvements and adaptability over time. Rather than one-off workshops, he promotes 12-month commitments to ensure impact and accountability. [0:27:43] Running Popup: John had a surprising thought – that he is ready to die – leading to a feeling of lightness and upliftment. This realization transformed his perspective. He now views each moment as a precious bonus, embracing life with renewed appreciation and joy. Guest Information: Our guest from New Zealand, Richard Ellis, began in the health and fitness industry, focusing on energy management, resilience, and well-being. He became an expert in a different subject about two decades ago. He specializes in helping business owners, corporate leaders, and teams unlock their full potential through optimal health and performance. He expanded his impact beyond one-on-one coaching, working with businesses to improve staff well-being and productivity. His approach is simple but effective—helping individuals make small, sustainable changes that lead to massive shifts in energy, focus, and overall performance. He’s known as ‘The Energy Coach’. He engages with thousands of followers and fans across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn. He puts out a newsletter to help them create energy everyday by making little changes in their lives. Links for Richard: LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richellis/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/richellis/] Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/richsellis [https://www.facebook.com/richsellis] Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/richsellis/ [https://www.instagram.com/richsellis/] Connect with Let’s Be Well Together Podcast: website: https://letsbewelltogether.com [https://letsbewelltogether.com/] Follow our Instagram account: @lets.be.well.together [https://www.instagram.com/lets.be.well.together] use hashtag #letsbewelltogetherpodcast Provide input on Instagram using hashtag #letsbewelltogetherinput Thanks for joining us, (-(-_(-_-)_-)-)   Your wellness check-in team John, Sammy, Cameron, Sheila, Elise, Isabelle, Noura, Julie and Riley

E173 Richard Ellis Burnout Symptoms and Help

Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 173 Date: May 20, 2025 Participants: Elise Seifert, Sheila Webster and John Webster Guest: Richard Ellis (Interview) and David Amerland (Move That Body) Start Times and Segments: [0:00:17] What’s On Your Mind: In To Have and To Hold, Molly Millwood highlights how oxytocin deepens female bonds. Elise found this illuminating, relating it to her strong friendships and the emotional relief they provide in motherhood. Sheila affirmed this from personal experience, stressing the unique support women give each other—especially through life’s tougher transitions—making the science behind those connections feel all the more real. [0:09:16] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] Richard Ellise defines burnout as a state of chronic exhaustion, detachment, and a reduced sense of accomplishment. It often results from a mismatch between a person’s values and their work environment, combined with excessive workload, lack of control, and insufficient recognition. Burnout emerges gradually, not from a single stressful event, but from persistent demands that overwhelm an individual’s capacity to cope. To recover, individuals need time to rest, realign with their values, and reconnect with supportive relationships. Prevention involves creating healthier work environments, promoting autonomy, ensuring fair treatment, and fostering a sense of community. Recognizing early signs and setting boundaries are also crucial strategies. [0:33:37] Move That Body: According to David Amerland, setting fitness goals can drive progress and keep individuals accountable. Yet, he highlights the need to be kind to oneself, especially when targets are not met. This approach helps prevent discouragement and promotes a sustainable, enjoyable fitness journey, Guest Information: Our guest from New Zealand, Richard Ellis, began in the health and fitness industry, focusing on energy management, resilience, and well-being. He became an expert in a different subject about two decades ago. He specializes in helping business owners, corporate leaders, and teams unlock their full potential through optimal health and performance. He expanded his impact beyond one-on-one coaching, working with businesses to improve staff well-being and productivity. His approach is simple but effective—helping individuals make small, sustainable changes that lead to massive shifts in energy, focus, and overall performance. He’s known as ‘The Energy Coach’. He engages with thousands of followers and fans across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn. He puts out a newsletter to help them create energy everyday by making little changes in their lives. Links for Richard: LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richellis/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/richellis/] Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/richsellis [https://www.facebook.com/richsellis] Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/richsellis/ [https://www.instagram.com/richsellis/] Connect with Let’s Be Well Together Podcast: website: https://letsbewelltogether.com [https://letsbewelltogether.com/] Follow our Instagram account: @lets.be.well.together [https://www.instagram.com/lets.be.well.together] use hashtag #letsbewelltogetherpodcast Provide input on Instagram using hashtag #letsbewelltogetherinput Thanks for joining us, (-(-_(-_-)_-)-)   Your wellness check-in team John, Sammy, Cameron, Sheila, Elise, Isabelle, Noura, Julie and Riley

E172 David Amerland Sustainable Health & Fitness

Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 172 Date: May 13, 2025 Participants: John Webster, Riley Thompson and Sheila Webster Guest: David Amerland Start Times and Segments: [0:00:18] What’s On Your Mind: We explore how meaningful pursuits start with mastering basics. Whether it's music or another passion, developing core skills leads to competence. As excellence becomes attainable, individuals may experience a flow state—complete absorption in the task. This state not only enhances performance but also contributes significantly to overall well-being and satisfaction. [0:10:52] Expanding Minds Interview: [Physical Wellness] According to David Amerland, sustainable health and fitness approaches create habits that endure, reduce mental and physical stress, and support a balanced life. He critiques intense programs for being unsustainable and emotionally draining. In contrast, he proposes routines like daily walks, balanced meals, and flexible workouts that fit one’s lifestyle. He also stresses mental health, urging listeners to stay patient and kind to themselves. These methods build confidence and help establish a healthy relationship with fitness over time. [0:29:31] Flipside of the Coin: John and Sheila discovered that adjusting their lifestyle and activities to suit each other’s preferences enhances their relationship. There are lots of times when a change in course makes sense and works well. We talk about a few examples. Guest Information: David Amerland writes about how we grow stronger—physically, mentally, and emotionally. In books like Built to Last and The Sniper Mind, he blends neuroscience, fitness, and personal development into clear, actionable frameworks. A black belt martial artist, David draws from his training to explore motivation, resilience, and the power of movement to transform lives. He also writes on tech and strategy, including Google Semantic Search, helping professionals adapt in the digital age. Whether through writing or speaking, his goal is the same: to help people gain control of their lives, improve their health, and build habits that truly last. Website: https://davidamerland.com/ [https://davidamerland.com/] Books: https://davidamerland.com/books [https://davidamerland.com/books] Connect with Let’s Be Well Together Podcast: website: https://letsbewelltogether.com [https://letsbewelltogether.com/] Follow our Instagram account: @lets.be.well.together [https://www.instagram.com/lets.be.well.together] use hashtag #letsbewelltogetherpodcast Provide input on Instagram using hashtag #letsbewelltogetherinput Thanks for joining us, (-(-_(-_-)_-)-)   Your wellness check-in team John, Sammy, Cameron, Sheila, Elise, Isabelle, Noura, Julie and Riley

E171 Ryan Bush Mindform Platform & Community

Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 171 Date: May 6, 2025 Participants: John Webster and Elise Seifert Guest: Ryan A. Bush Start Times and Segments: [0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: . Elise chats about connections she feels with her newborn son. It includes connection through shared rhythms and unspoken cues. She was surprised by their synchronized waking times and how her presence alone calms him. Watching his fascination with everyday objects reminded her to slow down and find wonder in simple, overlooked moments. [0:10:34] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] We interview Ryan Bush. He saw a gap in how people train their minds compared to their bodies. While society embraces physical fitness routines, there's no equivalent for deliberate mental development. He created Mindform to fill a void, initially as an online platform for members. It offers a structured, intentional way to "work out" the mind for clarity, strength, and long-term growth. Members range from founders and creatives to systems-oriented professionals—people motivated by curiosity and intentional living. Entry is through application then invitation, fostering a high trust, aligned community. Features include structured dialogue between members, online information and workbooks, apps, and more. Mindform enables individuals to gain mastery over their cognitive lives, allowing them to think independently, live deliberately, and create work of enduring value. [0:27:55] Running Popup: John realized that wellness is a byproduct of living an active life. Instead of chasing wellness, he focuses on performing balanced activities that foster wellness naturally in different areas. It’s helping him get closer to understanding and feeling of “life in every breath”. It's more about living and less about asking how it's working.  Guest Information: Ryan A Bush is a thinker, author and designer focused on building better systems, better people, and a better future. His background is in the design of systems. He’s worked with tech startups to design and develop everything from physical products to software, to buildings, to business models. He’s had a lifelong interest in introspective investigation, ravenous reading, and obsessive self-optimization. For many years, Ryan has studied the insights of ancient teachers, practical philosophers and cognitive scientists. He’s written two books – The first – Designing the Mind – helps readers understand the workings of their own minds and the keys to sculpting them. The second – Become Who You Are – is about the psychology of well-being and concepts connected with Happiness. Links to some of Ryan’s books: Designing the Mind: The Principles of Psychitecture [https://www.amazon.ca/Designing-Mind-Principles-Psychitecture/dp/B08SGWNLV9] Become Who You Are: A New Theory of Self-Esteem, Human Greatness, and the Opposite of Depression [https://www.amazon.com/Become-Who-You-Are-Self-Esteem/dp/1737846241] The Book of Self Mastery: Timeless Quotes About Knowing, Changing, and Mastering Yourself [https://www.amazon.ca/Book-Self-Mastery-Timeless-Mastering-ebook/dp/B08JZ2X3T7] Link to Mindform community: https://mindform.io/ [https://mindform.io/] Connect with Let’s Be Well Together Podcast: website: https://letsbewelltogether.com [https://letsbewelltogether.com/] Follow our Instagram account: @lets.be.well.together [https://www.instagram.com/lets.be.well.together] use hashtag #letsbewelltogetherpodcast Provide input on Instagram using hashtag #letsbewelltogetherinput Thanks for joining us, (-(-_(-_-)_-)-)   Your wellness check-in team John, Sammy, Cameron, Sheila, Elise, Isabelle, Noura, Julie and Riley