Empowering Students Through College Planning With Christopher Parsons

Empowering Students Through College Planning With Christopher Parsons

In this episode Christopher Parsons discusses the complexities of college planning and the stress associated with the admissions process. He emphasizes the importance of individualized support for students and the need for parents to manage their expectations. The discussion covers various topics including self-care, the impact of social media, the significance of resilience, and the value of alternative educational paths such as trade schools. Christopher also highlights the role of nonprofits in providing accessible college planning resources and the importance of celebrating small victories in the journey towards higher education. Want to go deeper?Christopher Parsons shares more insight on navigating the college planning process in his book, Entering The Arena. From managing expectations to building resilience, it’s a practical guide for both students and parents walking this journey. 👉 https://collegeplanningcenters.com/book/ Our Guest:  Christopher Parsons College Planning Centers [https://collegeplanningcenters.com/] Instagram | @collegeplanningcenters [https://www.instagram.com/collegeplanningcenters/⁠] Facebook | @collegesc [https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSC⁠] FOLLOW US: Instagram | @elevate_health_grandstrand [https://www.instagram.com/elevate_health_grandstrand/] Facebook | @elevategrandstrand [https://www.facebook.com/elevategrandstrand/] Spotify | ELEVATE WELLNESS [https://open.spotify.com/show/4J6U82h92XddYxYOf7rWeR?si=13c2b93967c44192] Apple Podcast | ELEVATE WELLNESS [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-wellness/id1818242164] YouTube | @ELEVATE-HEALTH-GRANDSTRAND [https://www.youtube.com/@ELEVATE-HEALTH-GRANDSTRAND] Visit our Website | ELEVATE + CO. Wellness [https://www.elevateandcompany.org/podcast] New episodes drop 5:30am EST every Wednesday. Receive exclusive content from our Local Wellness Experts directly to your inbox by signing up for our Newsletter HERE [https://forms.wix.com/f/6923930133237596631]

The Coffee Klatch - Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers

In this Coffee Klatch, Nickie and Rachel reflect on their conversation around college planning and the pressure many students and families face during the admissions process. They unpack the importance of individualized support, managing expectations, and remembering that there’s no one “right” path. From trade schools to traditional routes, this conversation highlights the value of resilience, self-care, and celebrating progress along the way. Want to go deeper?Christopher Parsons shares more insight on navigating the college planning process in his book, Entering The Arena. From managing expectations to building resilience, it’s a practical guide for both students and parents walking this journey. 👉 https://collegeplanningcenters.com/book/ Our Guest:  Christopher Parsons College Planning Centers [⁠https://collegeplanningcenters.com/⁠] Instagram | @collegeplanningcenters [https://www.instagram.com/collegeplanningcenters/⁠] Facebook | @collegesc FOLLOW US: Instagram | @elevate_health_grandstrand [https://www.instagram.com/elevate_health_grandstrand/] Facebook | @elevategrandstrand [https://www.facebook.com/elevategrandstrand/] Spotify | ELEVATE WELLNESS [https://open.spotify.com/show/4J6U82h92XddYxYOf7rWeR?si=13c2b93967c44192] Apple Podcast | ELEVATE WELLNESS [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-wellness/id1818242164] YouTube | @ELEVATE-HEALTH-GRANDSTRAND [https://www.youtube.com/@ELEVATE-HEALTH-GRANDSTRAND] Visit our Website | ELEVATE + CO. Wellness [https://www.elevateandcompany.org/podcast] New episodes drop 5:30am EST every Wednesday. Receive exclusive content from our Local Wellness Experts directly to your inbox by signing up for our Newsletter HERE [https://forms.wix.com/f/6923930133237596631]

The Coffee Klatch: Maryann Loucks, Maryann - Health Coach

In this Coffee Klatch, Nickie and Rachel reflect on their conversation with Maryann Loucks and the realities many midlife women face when it comes to health, energy, and sustainable change. They unpack her journey from teacher to health coach, the impact of her own autoimmune challenges, and the simplicity behind her GPS approach—goal setting, planning, and shifting. This conversation brings it back to what matters most: small, intentional changes, a strong mindset, and building habits that actually last. Our Guest:  Maryann Loucks Maryann - Health Coach [⁠https://www.maryannloucks.com/⁠] Instagram | @maryannloucks.healthcoach [https://www.instagram.com/maryannloucks.healthcoach/] Facebook | @yourhealthcoachmaryann [⁠https://www.facebook.com/yourhealthcoachmaryann/⁠] FOLLOW US: Instagram | @elevate_health_grandstrand [https://www.instagram.com/elevate_health_grandstrand/] Facebook | @elevategrandstrand [https://www.facebook.com/elevategrandstrand/] Spotify | ELEVATE WELLNESS [https://open.spotify.com/show/4J6U82h92XddYxYOf7rWeR?si=13c2b93967c44192] Apple Podcast | ELEVATE WELLNESS [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-wellness/id1818242164] YouTube | @ELEVATE-HEALTH-GRANDSTRAND [https://www.youtube.com/@ELEVATE-HEALTH-GRANDSTRAND] Visit our Website | ELEVATE + CO. Wellness [https://www.elevateandcompany.org/podcast] New episodes drop 5:30am EST every Wednesday. Receive exclusive content from our Local Wellness Experts directly to your inbox by signing up for our Newsletter HERE [https://forms.wix.com/f/6923930133237596631]

Transforming Pain into Purpose: A Midlife Wellness Journey with Maryann Loucks

In this conversation, Maryann Loucks shares her journey from being a teacher to a health coach dedicated to helping midlife women navigate their health challenges. She discusses her personal experiences with autoimmune conditions and how they shaped her mission. Maryann introduces her GPS model for health coaching, emphasizing the importance of goal setting, planning, and shifting. She highlights common issues faced by midlife women, such as weight gain and energy loss, and offers practical strategies for making sustainable lifestyle changes. The conversation also touches on the significance of relationships, mindset shifts, and the value of tracking health progress. Our Guest:  Maryann Loucks Maryann - Health Coach [⁠https://www.maryannloucks.com/⁠] Instagram | @maryannloucks.healthcoach [https://www.instagram.com/maryannloucks.healthcoach/] Facebook | @yourhealthcoachmaryann [⁠https://www.facebook.com/yourhealthcoachmaryann/⁠] FOLLOW US: Instagram | @elevate_health_grandstrand [https://www.instagram.com/elevate_health_grandstrand/] Facebook | @elevategrandstrand [https://www.facebook.com/elevategrandstrand/] Spotify | ELEVATE WELLNESS [https://open.spotify.com/show/4J6U82h92XddYxYOf7rWeR?si=13c2b93967c44192] Apple Podcast | ELEVATE WELLNESS [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-wellness/id1818242164] YouTube | @ELEVATE-HEALTH-GRANDSTRAND [https://www.youtube.com/@ELEVATE-HEALTH-GRANDSTRAND] Visit our Website | ELEVATE + CO. Wellness [https://www.elevateandcompany.org/podcast] New episodes drop 5:30am EST every Wednesday. Receive exclusive content from our Local Wellness Experts directly to your inbox by signing up for our Newsletter HERE [https://forms.wix.com/f/6923930133237596631]

The Coffee Klatch: Hannah Beck

Since recording our conversation with Hannah, Mindzero is no longer in operation. While you may not be able to visit this location, the conversation and insights shared remain highly valuable—especially around contrast therapy, breath work, and building resilience. In this Coffee Klatch, Nickie and Rachel reflect on their conversation with Hannah Beck and the growing role of cold exposure and breath work in everyday wellness. They unpack what stood out most—from the mental clarity that comes with intentional discomfort to the idea of training your body to better handle stress. This quick conversation brings it back to what matters: simple, practical tools you can start using right away. FOLLOW US: Instagram | @elevate_health_grandstrand [https://www.instagram.com/elevate_health_grandstrand/] Facebook | @elevategrandstrand [https://www.facebook.com/elevategrandstrand/] Spotify | ELEVATE WELLNESS [https://open.spotify.com/show/4J6U82h92XddYxYOf7rWeR?si=13c2b93967c44192] Apple Podcast | ELEVATE WELLNESS [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-wellness/id1818242164] YouTube | @ELEVATE-HEALTH-GRANDSTRAND [https://www.youtube.com/@ELEVATE-HEALTH-GRANDSTRAND] Visit our Website | ELEVATE + CO. Wellness [https://www.elevateandcompany.org/podcast] New episodes drop 5:30am EST every Wednesday. Receive exclusive content from our Local Wellness Experts directly to your inbox by signing up for our Newsletter HERE [https://forms.wix.com/f/6923930133237596631]