Ep 3: Why My Spiritual Journey Changed How I Think About Wellness

Ep 4: Wellness, Faith, & The Foundation We're Building On

Exploring Wellness, Faith, and the Foundation We're Building On In this episode, I'm getting real about the shift happening here at Live Unprocessed. If you’ve been listening for a while, you know that my own spiritual journey has been taking me in some unexpected directions—from finding a home church to diving deep into biblical counseling and understanding who I am in Christ. I know that mentioning faith in a wellness space can feel uncomfortable. You might have clicked on this episode hoping for functional movement and holistic nutrition tips, not a "Bible study." If you’re feeling skeptical or wondering if I’m pivoting to "religion," I want to set the record straight right off the bat: Live Unprocessed is not turning into a church, and I’m not here to tell you what to do to be more "righteous." Instead, I’m pulling back the curtain on the new framework I’m using to navigate my own life and wellness—something I’m calling Foundational Faith. In this episode, we explore: The Insecurity Trap: How we often use wellness habits to "fix" ourselves or earn approval, and how that cycle leads to burnout instead of true health. When Wellness Becomes Religion: A gentle look at how our routines, communities, and even the language we use in the wellness world can function like a belief system—often unintentionally pushing Jesus to the sidelines. The Foundational Shift: How to move away from self-fixing and start caring for your mind, body, and spirit from a place of secure identity and grace. Finding Joy Again: Why your wellness practices— like movement, holistic nutrition, and intentional lifestyle routines —are actually good gifts, and how they become joyful expressions of stewardship rather than punishment and pressure when anchored in the gospel. This isn’t about doing less wellness; it’s about finally letting your faith and your wellness work together on the same team, rather than just sitting side-by-side. An Invitation for You: Join me in the full Foundational Faith program. [https://www.liveunprocessed.com/offers/Unrg7KRF/checkout] It's a 4 week framework to reestablish your solid foundation & connect with a community making the shift together. I’ve put together a free 7-day Foundational Faith preview [https://www.liveunprocessed.com/offers/T2M2xHBD/checkout], if you want to try it out before feeling like you need to commit. There are no quizzes, no pressure, and no "prove your faith" moments—just a space for you to see if this framework resonates with where you are right now. I’m grateful for your vulnerability and your willingness to walk this path with me. Let’s stop drifting and start walking forward on a solid foundation.

Ep 3: Why My Spiritual Journey Changed How I Think About Wellness

Live Unprocessed: A Personal Journey of Faith, Wellness, and Rebuilding In this episode, Shannon shares her deeply personal story of personal crisis, faith, and rebuilding. She discusses how her spiritual beliefs have become central to her understanding of holistic wellness and the importance of building a solid foundation in life and health. Main Topics Covered: * Personal milestones and reflections on a year of significant life changes * The relationship between spirituality and wellness practices * The dangers of wellness trends rooted in spiritual bypassing and superficiality * How faith transformed Shannon’s perspective on health and life’s challenges * The journey from superficial spiritual practices to authentic relationship with Jesus * The importance of a biblical foundation in navigating life's storms * Practical steps for building a resilient, spiritually-grounded wellness routine * The role of community, prayer, and trust in God during difficult times * Clarifying misconceptions about yoga, holistic practices, and biblical faith * The invitation to explore wellness beyond surface-level trends and idols   Connect with Shannon: Live Unprocessed Website [https://liveunprocessed.com/] : www.liveunproccessed.com Shannon's Email: Shannon Sadoski [shannon@liveunprocessed.com]  Shannon@liveunprocessed.com Instagram - @LiveUnprocessed [https://instagram.com/liveunprocessed] Facebook - @LiveUnprocessed [https://facebook.com/liveunprocessed]   Note: This episode explores faith and wellness integration, personal transformation, and the importance of biblical foundations. View this as an invitation to reflect on your own life and spiritual journey.

Ep 2: Embracing REAL food for the Soul

Embrace REAL Food for the Soul! Are you tired of tracking macros and running on the next best meal plan? Shannon, the founder of Live Unprocessed, was too, despite being a successful trainer who was "super fit" but "super unhealthy". She discovered that disconnecting food from the soul experience has major consequences. Live Unprocessed cuts through the chaos to simplify your kitchen and bring the joy back to eating. It all boils down to one powerful principle: EAT REAL FOOD. We guide you to health through the S.O.U.L. philosophy: Seasonal Organic Unrefined Local At Live Unprocessed, we empower you to become the chef of your kitchen by mastering foundational culinary skills—no more relying on 100 Pinterest recipes. Start your journey with a simple reset by eliminating the top inflammatory foods (gluten, dairy, sugar, soy, alcohol, and chemicals) and experience the life-changing relief of eating food that nourishes both your body and your soul. It’s not about math, it’s about gratitude, joy, and the miraculous simplicity of REAL food.  Food for your Soul is biblical ~ here's one reference I love:   Psalm 104: 1,14-15 Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, you are very great! ...You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen his heart.  3 action steps:  1. Food Mood Log: write down your meals, your symptoms, and your habits. What trends do you see? What symptoms do you need to expose? Where are you in denial about how your food choices are affecting your wellness? (See Episode 1 if you need a template) 2. Every day this week, choose ONE real food ingredient and take a few moments to notice it’s beauty. The color, smell, texture, flavor ~ maybe look up all the nutrients and ways it helps your body. What are a few ways you can incorporate more of this ingredient into your everyday meals? You can reach out and ask me too ;)  3. Get Creative: Write down your top 3 go-to meals. Can you adjust the ingredients to use more whole food ingredients and less pre-made processed ingredients? Can you keep that recipe but swap a few ingredients or the base to make a “different’ meal? Your own recipe? What challenges you in the kitchen? Where does food become complicated for you?  Here is a simple one month calendar template for you to write down your meal wins and then begin to get creative with simple swaps so you can see your month of real food start to come together before your eyes. Download Your PDF Here [https://www.liveunprocessed.com/pdf-episode2] or visit https://www.liveunprocessed.com/pdf-episode2 [https://www.liveunprocessed.com/pdf-episode2]   Reach out to me if you need help. I have a simple 3 meals to power your week presentation that I did awhile back. It gives you an incredibly easy template to follow as you start to layer in Real food to make beautify and easy meals. If you need inspiration, let me know and I can share the details with you.  text me at 616-379-6563, opt in to receive texts and let’s connect.    Make sure you subscribe to this podcast. Join my text community and/or email list.

Ep 1: Live Unprocessed: Where to start?

Live Unprocessed is your answer to the wellness burnout epidemic, founded after the creator’s own dramatic health crisis started in 2009. Even while thriving as a top personal trainer and looking perfectly "fit," the founder was secretly battling exhaustion, emotional chaos, and debilitating chronic illness. This led to the discovery that trendy health fixes were just "pseudo-wellness," prompting the founder to abandon the hamster wheel and dive into becoming a Natural Food Chef in 2013. The mission? To cut through the noise, simplify wellness, and empower you to truly Live Well using the three foundational pillars of Food, movement, & Lifestyle. This isn't a quick fix—it’s a powerful, supportive community built for lifelong vitality and feeling good every single day.   Action Steps: 1. Start a food mood journal - Use this to start listening to your body’s communication to assess your wellness. Expose your symptoms that you might be brushing under the rug. Download Your PDF Here [https://www.liveunprocessed.com/pdf-episode1] or visit https://www.liveunprocessed.com/pdf-episode1 [https://www.liveunprocessed.com/pdf-episode1] 2. Evaluate 3 of your wellness habits you cannot live without. Ask the questions, why do I need this? What would I do if I couldn’t have it? Am I doing this to support my physical wellness or is it a comfort tool/crutch to balance out my less than optimal daily habits? 3. Identify who is on your team. Who is in your wellness community? What about these people exemplifies wellness for you and how are you supporting each other? Text Me: "I want to Live Unprocessed" at 616-379-6563, opt in to receive texts and let’s connect.