Real Wellness

Feeling tired… even when you’re doing all the right things?You’re sleeping, eating well, and trying to manage stress—yet the energy isn’t there.What if the problem isn’t your effort, but a missing nutrient?In this episode, you’ll discover 5 science-backed nutrients that support:All-day energy (without relying on caffeine)Clear, focused thinkingStable mood and stress responseYou’ll also learn why these matter—and how your body's needs change with age.Listen in to identify what your body might be missing—and how to support your energy the right way.This podcast is for you: The busy professional who wants to have it all. Energy. Wellness. To live the life you love.Reach out with your insights and questions. sheri@thevireolife.com

Still dealing with fatigue or brain fog—even when you’re trying to eat healthy?Hidden inflammation may be the missing link.In this episode, you'll move from awareness to action. The great news is, instead of overhauling everything (and burning out), you’ll learn a simpler approach that actually works for a busy schedule.Discover how to reduce chronic inflammation by focusing on what matters most—removing interference. You'll learn:a practical way to build meals a few key foods to reduce and a few other foods to add for steady energy and better focus.Listen in. Then choose one simple shift this week. Start small, stay consistent, and let your body do what it was designed to do—heal and restore your energy.This podcast is designed for you. The busy professional who wants the Energy and Wellness to have it all.Reach out with your questions to sheri@thevireolife.com

Feeling fatigue even after a full night’s sleep?Struggling with persistent brain fog during busy workdays?It could be that hidden inflammation may be quietly draining your energy.Many high-achieving professionals are doing “all the right things,” yet still feel tired, unfocused, and off balance. In this episode, we explore how everyday foods can fuel chronic inflammation—often with subtle symptoms.You’ll learn ...How inflammation affects energy, focus, and long-term healthSimple shifts toward an anti-inflammatory diet Whether food timing or intermittent fasting decreases inflammation All of this so you have clearer thinking, steadier energy, and better recovery.If you want more calm energy and fewer crashes, this conversation will help you spot the hidden triggers—and start making small changes that support your body’s natural healing.For information on my guest, Lisa Forte, and her practice at The Soteria Center head here - https://www.thesoteriacenter.com/Check out our upcoming workshop "Breaking the Inflammation Cycle". Get ready to overcome fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation.This podcast is for you - the busy professional who want to have it all. Wellness. Energy. For a life you love!

“I was sticking to my high-energy habits … until.”Vacation ... a busy season ... unexpected stress ... social pressure ... FOMO.And just like that — your habits disappear.In this episode, you'll hear what happened during my trip to Panama — and the frustration of giving in to the moment and watching high-energy habits slip.And you'll also learn the 3 steps I used to quickly got back on track after the trip.Because that's the key.It's not about if you fall off a wellness habit.It's about how quickly you get back into it.If you’ve ever thought:“I was on track… until life happened. And now I don't know how to restart,” then this is for you.Listen for:Why restarting everything at once guarantees failureThe 3-step re-entry strategy that actually worksHow to become someone who always comes backListen in.Pick one habit.Start today.This podcast is for you. The busy professional who wants to have it all. Wellness. Energy. To build the amazing life you want.Reach out with questions to sheri@thevireolife.com

Have you ever told yourself:“Life will calm down tomorrow.”“Next week will be easier.”“After this launch, I’ll rest.”What if that little promise is what’s keeping you exhausted?On a recent trip to Panama, I realized something uncomfortable.I fiercely protected some self-care habits — things like walking, lifting weights, eating vegetables.But other habits I needed - like quiet time alone, meditation, journaling?I let social pressure or the weather or "just the busy-ness" of the trip take control.By the end of the week, I was exhausted.This was the same pattern that once led me to burnout.Here’s the truth:You protect what you believe defines you.Anything still negotiable will lose to pressure.What about you?In this episode you'll learn how to build a non-negotiable mindset around the high energy habits you want.This podcast is for you. The busy professional who wants to have it all. Wellness. Energy. For a life you love.Questions? Reach out to me at sheri@thevireolife.com

What if burnout and being exhausted isn’t just miserable?What if it is increasing your heart disease risk, too?Research shows burnout is linked to higher rates of cardiovascular disease, elevated blood pressure, and chronic inflammation.In this episode, you’ll learn:What lifestyle cardiologists emphasize beyond cholesterol managementHow stress reduction directly impacts your heart healthWhy your body can heal when given the right conditionsIf you’re successful on paper but tired in your body and brain — this conversation matters today.Press play to protect your energy—and your heart—before burnout becomes something bigger.For the episode resource I mention, head here.This podcast is for you. The busy professional who wants to have it all - wellness and energy for a life you love.Reach out with questions and insights to sheri@thevireolife.com

Ever notice how you know what to do to build more energy…But still can’t stick with it?It’s not a discipline problem.And it’s not a motivation problem.Habit change lives in your nervous system—not your willpower.In this episode, I’m joined by therapist Sally Marciel, founder of The Hope Preserve, to unpack why pressure backfires, why all-or-nothing habits collapse, and how your body may be blocking change in an effort to keep you safe.You’ll discover how to stop fighting yourself and start building habits that feel supportive, sustainable, and actually doable—even in a full, high-pressure life.Listen now to learn how to work with your nervous system so your habits finally stick—without burnout or self-pressure.To reach Sally Marciel and her team at The Hope Preserve, call 615.709.2341For questions, reach out to me at sheri@thevireolife.comThis podcast is for you. The busy professional who wants to have it all. Wellness. Energy. For a life you love.

Your goals aren’t the problem.They are just designed in a way that is draining your energy.After speaking to CEOs and executive directors last week, one thing was clear:Big goals weren’t burning people out — how they were pursuing them was.In this episode, you'll learn:A life-changing filter to evaluate any goal or commitmentA simple shift from Return on Investment to Return on EnergyThe practical planning tool that turns the year from overwhelming to excitingThis is about about getting the results you want, without the exhaustion.Listen now and learn how to set goals that fuel you — not drain you — for the rest of the year.For the free planning tool I mention, reach out to me at sheri@thevireolife.comThis podcast is for you. The busy professional who wants to have it all: Wellness. Energy. For a life you truly love.