Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications

One Step At a Time: Building Habits for Lifestyle Changes

Leann and Melissa discuss small and simple routines and habits to help with mental, physical and emotional wellness and how Christ magnifies effort.   Ponder Questions: What are my routines? What can I change? What do I want to do differently? Am I spiritually preparing for my day? Am I finding ways to make connections? How can I improve the connections that I do have? Do I appreciate what I have? Do I have people that support me? Where am I at, and what can I change? What is best for me at this time?   Invitation: Ask yourself, “What can I add or take out of my life? What is best for me at this time?”  Choose one thing you can do in each area: spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally. Choose to start somewhere. References: "The Reflection in the Water,” [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/broadcasts/worldwide-devotional-for-young-adults/2009/11/the-reflection-in-the-water?lang=eng] Dieter F. Uchtdorf,  November 2009, Devotionals for Young Adults “Let His Radiance Shine through You!”, [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/broadcasts/miscellaneous-events/2026/04/12runia?lang=eng] Tamara W. Runia, 2026 BYU Women’s Conference    Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.com If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh0r5hkYIMni7s1GcP-PZJK_AGTHMjZoE]   We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Healer Helpers: Exploring Informed Self-Care With Essential Oils

Leann and Melissa discuss methods for using  essential oils and how they have used them in their personal lives to  promote physical and emotional relief.    Ponder Questions: What do I have at my fingertips? Do I have a choice in my healthcare?   Invitation: Inform yourself. Pray and be led and guided to what is right for you.   References: If you are interested in learning more about the products we shared, you can email us at the email below and we would be happy to answer any questions or help you get started.   Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.com If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube. Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh0r5hkYIMni7s1GcP-PZJK_AGTHMjZoE]   We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Reducing Toxicity: Practicing Awareness To Support Our Bodies

Leann and Melissa talk about ways to lower toxicity in daily life through product awareness and natural solutions and how physical health connects with greater spiritual sensitivity.     Ponder Questions: What can I do differently going forward? What can I do to support my body? What can I choose to do differently to help my emotional state?   Invitation: Ask yourself, “What one thing I can start to change?”   Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.com If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh0r5hkYIMni7s1GcP-PZJK_AGTHMjZoE]   We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Winding Down: Finding Ways to Rest and Manage Stress

Leann and Melissa discuss helpful evening routines and practices to improve sleep and the things they do to help with personal stress.    Ponder Questions: Am I getting the quantity and quality of sleep I need? Am I adequately preparing for sleep? Do I have a nighttime routine? Am I taking time to calm down and ground? What can I do to support my body? What do I like to do to destress?   Invitation: Do a personal assessment of your sleep and relaxation routines and see what you can change.   References: “Oversleeping: Bad for Your Health?” [https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/oversleeping-bad-for-your-health], John Hopkins Medicine, hopkinsmedicine.org  “Neuroscience: A Chromatic Retinal Circuit Encodes Sunrise & Sunset for the Brain,” [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32259506/] Alyssa M Rivera, Andrew D Huberman, Current Biology, National Library of Medicine, April 6, 2020  “Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep,” [https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/public-education/brain-basics/brain-basics-understanding-sleep] National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, ninds.nih.gov Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.com If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh0r5hkYIMni7s1GcP-PZJK_AGTHMjZoE]   We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Movement and Metabolism: Exploring the Benefits of Exercise

Leann and Melissa discuss the health benefits of exercise and go over strategies for improving metabolism and building good exercise habits.   Ponder Questions: Am I moving my body? Is there an exercise I enjoy? Do I have the strength and energy to do the things that I want to do?  Am I taking care of my metabolism? Am I eating balanced, nutrient-dense food? Am I hydrated? Am I willing to put in the effort for my health?   Invitation: Choose an exercise to start your movement journey. Come up with your why.   References:  “Metabolism,” [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21893-metabolism] Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org [http://my.clevelandclinic.org] Essentrics [https://www.essentricstv.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?plan=monthly] free 14 Day Trial Subscription *If you are interested in learning more about the products we shared in this episode, send us a message at the email below. We will be happy to answer any questions or help you get started. Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.com If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh0r5hkYIMni7s1GcP-PZJK_AGTHMjZoE]   We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.