How to Research for Wellness

How to Research for Wellness

How do you know if the health information you're reading is actually trustworthy? In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn welcomes back Dr. Theresa Lyons, scientist, researcher, and founder of Navigating AWEtism, for a practical conversation about one of the most important wellness skills you can develop: learning how to evaluate health research for yourself. After her daughter's autism diagnosis, Dr. Lyons discovered that the advice she received from professionals didn't always match what the scientific literature was showing. That experience changed the trajectory of her life and taught her how critical it is to distinguish between headlines, opinions, AI-generated summaries, and peer-reviewed research. Whether you're researching autism, nutrition, chronic illness, supplements, or any other health topic, this episode will help you become a more confident and informed consumer of medical information. In this conversation, you'll learn: - Why headlines and mainstream articles don't always reflect the latest science - How to recognize higher-quality health information - When to use PubMed, Google Scholar, and AI—and when not to - How to identify bias in both research and your own thinking - What clinical trial phases actually mean - Why study size, funding, and conflicts of interest matter - How to read a research paper without feeling overwhelmed - What systematic reviews and meta-analyses are—and why they're valuable - Why asking better questions often leads to better health decisions - How to partner with your healthcare providers while becoming a stronger advocate for yourself or your family If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting wellness advice online, frustrated by changing health recommendations, or unsure which sources to trust, this episode offers a practical framework for researching with greater confidence and clarity. Connect with Dr. Theresa Lyons 🌐 Work with Dr. Lyons: https://awetism.co/work-together 🌐 Navigating AWEtism: https://navigatingawetism.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@navigatingawetism 📱 Instagram: @navigating_awetism Dr. Lyons translates complex scientific research into practical, understandable information, helping families make informed, evidence-based decisions while navigating autism and related health topics. For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings [https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings] receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."

Finding Joy Everywhere

Can joy be rediscovered—not by changing who you are, but by uncovering who you've always been? In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn sits down with Professional Muse S. Stephon Brown, creator of Modern Musing, to explore a refreshing approach to personal growth for people who feel stuck, burned out, or like traditional self-development hasn't fully worked for them. Drawing from decades of improv, storytelling, behavioral observation, and self-reflection, Stephon shares how he developed a process that helped him rediscover joy, purpose, and authenticity after asking himself one life-changing question: "If I think I'm so smart, why aren't I happy?" Together, Autumn and Stephon dive into topics like: - Why many people lose touch with joy as they grow older - The difference between therapy, coaching, and Modern Musing - How entertainment, books, movies, and even favorite fictional characters reveal what you're longing for - Why people resist change—even when they desperately want it - The role of safety, curiosity, and nonjudgment in personal growth - How reconnecting with your inner child can help you reclaim purpose - Why healing happens one breakthrough at a time, not all at once - Practical ways to begin listening to yourself instead of the expectations placed on you by others If you've ever felt like you don't quite fit the mold, struggle to find your place, or know there's more joy available than you're currently experiencing, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what it means to truly understand yourself. Connect with S. Stephon Brown 🌐 The Barstool Theories: https://thebarstooltheories.com 📧 thebarstooltheories@gmail.com 📱 Instagram: @thebarstooltheories Stephon also offers a complimentary 44-minute Musing Session through his website, where you'll experience his unique approach to uncovering what's keeping you from living with greater joy, clarity, and authenticity. For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings [https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings] receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."

Finding Yourself Through Travel

What if travel is not just an escape, but a doorway back to yourself? In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn sits down with Jennifer Corbeau, Inspired Living Coach and founder of Spiral Path Journeys, to explore how intentional and solo travel can become a deeply grounding spiritual practice. Jennifer shares how travel helped her reconnect with her body, intuition, confidence, and inner knowing during seasons when life felt heavy, disconnected, and unclear. Together, they talk about why unfamiliar places can help women hear themselves more clearly, how beauty and sacred spaces soften the nervous system, and why solo travel can build real-world self-trust faster than many people expect. This conversation also touches on motherhood, burnout, spiritual connection, sacred sites, retreat experiences, practical safety, and the courage it takes to choose time for yourself. Jennifer reminds listeners that the place you feel called to may also be calling you. Whether you are dreaming of solo travel, craving a retreat, or simply needing space to remember who you are beneath all your roles, this episode offers encouragement to listen inward and take the next aligned step. Listeners can connect with Jennifer at spiralpathjourneys.ai, email her at jennifer@spiralpathjourneys.com, find her on Facebook as TheJenniferCorbeau, Instagram at @jennifercorbeau, and LinkedIn as Jennifer Corbeau. Her solo travel safety tips are available here: https://spiral-path-journeys.myflodesk.com/solotravelsafetytips For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings [https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings] receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."

Timing and Grace in Business

What if success isn't about working harder—but about building a life and business that actually supports your wellbeing? In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn sits down with business coach and strategist Chanda Coston to explore the powerful connection between faith, ambition, alignment, and sustainable success. Together, they discuss why so many women find themselves exhausted while chasing goals, how burnout often stems from misalignment rather than lack of effort, and what it looks like to build a business that fits your life instead of consuming it. Drawing from her experiences as a U.S. Navy veteran, project manager, nonprofit founder, and coach, Chanda shares how personal loss, leadership, and life transitions reshaped her definition of success. She offers practical insights on setting boundaries, honoring capacity, finding supportive community, trusting the timing of your journey, and creating systems that allow both growth and rest. Whether you're an entrepreneur, professional, parent, or simply navigating a season of change, this conversation is a reminder that purpose, peace, and progress can coexist. You'll walk away encouraged to give yourself grace, embrace the season you're in, and move forward with intention. To learn more about Chanda and her work, visit chanda-co.com or connect with her on Instagram and Facebook at @chanda__co. For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings [https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings] receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."

Balancing Hormones Using Oral Medicine and Ayurveda

What if hormone balance is not about forcing your body into line, but learning how to listen, support, and work with it? In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn Carter talks with Whitney Erwin, MSc, MEd, LMT, holistic health and Ayurvedic practitioner, clinical herbalist, and founder of Four Seasons Harmony, about balancing hormones naturally through herbal medicine and Ayurveda. Whitney shares her personal healing journey from Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and migraines into long-term remission, and how that experience led her into clinical herbal medicine, Ayurveda, and holistic women’s health. Together, Autumn and Whitney explore why healing often takes time, how stress affects the body, and why women’s health cannot be treated with a one-size-fits-all approach. This conversation dives into Ayurveda as the “science of life,” nervous system regulation, self-care, herbal support, hormonal health, thyroid wellness, burnout, emotional healing, and the importance of slowing down enough to actually hear what the body needs. Listeners can connect with Whitney at www.fourseasonsharmony.com and on Instagram at @whitney_fourseasonsharmony. Hormone Balance, Herbal Medicine, Ayurveda, Whitney Erwin, Four Seasons Harmony, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Thyroid Health, Women’s Health, Holistic Wellness, Clinical Herbalism, Nervous System Regulation, Stress Relief, Physical Wellness, Emotional Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Wellness in Every Season For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings [https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings] receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."