Road Trip to Wellness Podcast

"You're Not Lazy, You're Full: A Conversation on Capacity"

A conversation for tired souls

Hormones, Women’s Bodies, Touch & the Wisdom of Care

Guest: Tronda – Owner, Align Total Wellness & Dr. Ashley Cham, PhD, WHNP-BC   We’ll explore the intersection of: * Hormones & stress * Healing touch & lymphatic flow * Essential oils & nervous system regulation * Women’s transitions (menopause, postpartum, grief, identity shifts) * Strength in softness

Winter Wellness: Rest, Ritual & Returning to Yourself

In this week’s Rest Stop, Rona shares simple, grounded self-care practices for navigating cold and flu season — especially during the long winter months when the body naturally slows down. After fighting off a cold herself, she reflects on what winter asks of us: rest, warmth, nourishment, and gentleness. In this episode, you’ll hear about: * Why winter fatigue is natural (not failure) * Rest as medicine — without guilt * Herbal supports like fresh ginger tea and warm broths * Breath practices for chest congestion and nervous system regulation * Cultural healing traditions passed down through generations * The power of warmth, touch, and ritual in recovery From Vicks vapor rub and grandmother remedies to modern nervous system science, this conversation reminds us that wellness has always lived at the intersection of body, culture, and care. Winter doesn’t demand productivity — it invites support. Take a breath. Slow down. Let yourself be held by the season. ******************************* This episode is brought to you in partnership with Louisville Natural Health, a collective dedicated to whole-body care and integrative wellness. They are hosting an upcoming Pelvic Floor Retreat designed to support women in reconnecting with their core, breath, and nervous system in a safe and informed environment. Pelvic health is deeply connected to hormonal balance, lymphatic flow, and emotional regulation — so if today’s conversation resonates, this retreat may be a beautiful next step. Learn more here: LNH Pelvic Floor Retreat [https://tinyurl.com/LNHPelvicFloorRetreat] Thanks for listening! Follow Road trip to Wellness on IG: @roadtrip2wellness FB: Road Trip to Wellness YouTube: Road Trip to Wellness Coming Soon: Road Trip to Wellness LIVE! at Kentucky Yoga Festival ! Stay tuned for more upcming information! #roadtriptowellness #winterselfcare #restandreset #restasmedicine #culturalhealing #breathforwellbeing

Digital Peace in a Chaotic World

Exploring tech safety & boundaries at work, parenting, and dating What does it really mean to have digital peace in a world that never stops scrolling, tracking, and demanding our attention? In this episode of Road Trip to Wellness, I sit down with my dear friend and creator of My Digital Peace for a thoughtful, real-life conversation about navigating technology with intention — not fear. We explore: * How technology impacts our nervous systems and sense of safety * Setting healthy digital boundaries at work * Parenting and protecting children in an online world * Dating and visibility in the digital age * Why muting, pausing, and opting out can be acts of self-care * Creating peace at home when devices are everywhere This conversation blends lived experience, professional insight, and practical wisdom for everyday life. Whether you’re a working professional, parent, caregiver, or someone craving more calm in your relationship with technology, this episode invites you to reflect, reset, and choose peace — digitally and beyond. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio Contact Nok at My Digital Peace - Consultations for Business & Home Website: https://www.mydigitalpeace.io/ [https://www.mydigitalpeace.io/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_digitalpeace/ [https://www.instagram.com/my_digitalpeace/] Substack: https://mydigitalpeace.substack.com/ [https://mydigitalpeace.substack.com/]

Honoring the Dark: A Winter Solstice Reflection

In this Winter Solstice episode of Road Trip To Wellness, Rona reflects on rest, seasonal rhythms, and what it means to honor the dark – even when life interrupts our rituals. After being sideline by the flu and missing her usual solstice practices, Rona shares how the body often honors this season for us, inviting rest whether we plan for it or not. This episode is a gentle pause – a rest stop – offering reflections on stillness, nervous system, care, and letting go of year-end pressures. No goals. No rushing. Just space to listen and breathe.