Mental Wellness + Why It Matters.

There are so many challenges during this time of a pandemic, social unrest and the upcoming election.

In this episode, I get real with you on the challenges that I have personally faced during these tough times being an entrepreneur. 

Being a solopreneur brings about the challenge of staying motivated and upbeat. Surrounding yourself with your tribe is so valuable and important anytime but especially right now. 

My TOP challenges have been...

- Overcoming the shame. At the beginning of all of this there were people who felt the need to shame anyone who was trying to grow their biz. The challenge to know that your message and vision is important and needed. 

- Pivoting my business 100 percent online by creating new programs for fitness, nutrition and mindset. 

- Breaking through the noise of all the chaos going on in the world today. 

- Staying FOCUSED on my goals and not allowing myself to get sucked into the social media drama. 

- Staying true to myself and my purpose through all of the madness happening in the world. 


Listen now!

Being the very best version of you means that you have to take care of YOU. 
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I think turning 40 this year, all of the COVID craziness and then losing my best friend Luke 🐶 just has me wanting to spread this message with you because it has never been more obvious to me that my mental health is KEY.⁠
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It's been a ROUGH year, and we have to do the work to take care of our mental health.⁠
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Especially right now as everything appears to be ramping back up again.
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There are so many unknowns and so much fear from every corner - but the light at the end of the tunnel?!⁠
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 It starts with YOU. It starts with me.⁠
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What we choose to pour into.⁠
What we choose to digest.⁠
What actions we take.⁠
What words we speak.⁠
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And what we do FOR ourselves directly impacts those around us!!⁠
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Listen to the episode out today to gain a little encouragement, a little empowerment and little food for thought on this Wednesday. 
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Make sure to subscribe and review while you're here!

Today we're talking with guest, Shanna Hess.  She is on a mission to inspire stressed out mamas and to help them take their energy to the next level.

We talked about empowering women, mindset and gut health, as a school speech pathologist - what she sees in her students and how gut health affects them every day. 

During the episode, we also discuss a significant event in her life that shaped why she’s focused on what she does now.

Her husband really is the one who opened her eyes and allowed her to see what she was missing.

Listen in and make sure you find Shanna on social media and introduce yourself!

Physical wellness isn't everything. 🙅🏼🙅🏼⁠
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In fact. I would argue that if you don't have your mental wellness as your #1 priority, your physical wellness will decline because of it.⁠
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And there's more coming. Politics, fires, and YOU NAME IT. There's a lot of stuff going on.😰⁠
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But we need to focus on the positives of this situation!!⁠
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This episode is such a timely message right now because I heard a few statistics the other day that FLOORED ME.⁠
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There was a study recently conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation that found the following:⁠
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✖️45% of Americans are being impacted by mental wellness issues.⁠
✖️39% increase in anti-anxiety medications.⁠
✖️19% increase in anti-depressants⁠
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I believe there is another phase of the pandemic - and that is the effect this pandemic will have on our long-term mental health.⁠
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This episode tackles a SOLUTION to the problem!!⁠
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Listen in by clicking the link in my bio or head to YouTube to watch.

"What are you going to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver⁠
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We're talking about all of that and more on today's episode of "A Better Way to Heal" with guest: Erin Patterson.⁠
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Erin Lawler Patterson is the @goodnesschick. She is a podcaster, blogger, author, international speaker and counselor. Her mission is empowering people of all ages to live life with an overflowing cup rather than an empty one. ⁠
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Erin looks at mental health, wellness, addiction, relationships and self care in using challenges to fuel us and fill us rather than consume us.⁠
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Join the conversation today as we discuss living well, finding joy in the journey, and what an overflowing cup really means for our lives.⁠
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Click the link in my bio for more on today's episode and to listen or watch.⁠

For further inspiration check out:
Erin's Podcast: "The Goodness Chick"
https://www.spreaker.com/user/mhnrnetwork/stepping-through-fear-and-into-wellness

Or snag her books on Amazon: 
i. Peace, Love & Goodness: Lessons from the Drug Lady
ii. A Higher Level of Goodness: Lessons from the Drug Lady
Author: Erin Lawler Patterson

Here's the truth about sleep.

Today I'm talking about the how your gut health affects your sleep health.

Did you know there is a direct link between stress and sleep? 

Stress increases cortisol and lowers serotonin and in turn, that means a lack of melatonin. 

Lack of sleep prevents you from being able to lose weight, increases stress and anxiety, and causes that imbalance in hormones that makes everything go out of whack.

Sleep is your right! It's time to reclaim it.

Welcome to a very special guest, Dr. Shawn Talbott!!

Dr. Shawn Talbott is responsible for Amare’s research, development and product formulation. Dr. Shawn leads all aspects of the development of new product formulations and specifications, as well as clinical and experimental research, product claims substantiation and technical support. 

His unique ability to explain complex terminology in simple terms helps people understand the science behind new and existing products. His 20+ years of experience developing nutritional products that have generated more than $1 Billion in sales has all led to him finding his true passion at Amare — using his skills and experience to help people feel better through improved mental wellness and psychological vigor (mental acuity, physical energy and total performance).

Dr. Shawn Talbott received dual bachelor’s degrees in Sports Medicine (B.S.) and Fitness Management (B.A.) from Marietta College, a master’s degree (M.S.) in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts, and a Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry from Rutgers University. He is also a Diplomate of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Sports Nutrition program, and has completed a wide range of entrepreneurship studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), including the Entrepreneurial Master’s Program (EMP), the Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP), and the Advanced Certificate for Executives (ACE) in Management, Innovation, and Technology.

Recent Educational projects include two academic textbooks. Award winning documentary film. Several best selling books that have been translated into multiple languages. He has been featured on The Dr Oz Show, TED stage and the White House. 

In this episode I talked with Dr Shawn about:

-Why He Decided to Focus on Gut Health.

-What the Microbiome Is

-The Connection Between Mindset/Mindfulness and Mood

-Mental Wellness and the Gut Brain Axis

-Mental Fitness, Focus and Physical Performance 

-Immunity Priming vs Boosting

& the Importance of Sleep and the Microbiome.


What a conversation! Don't miss this episode. If you want more information on Amare, drop me a line at www.rachelannegregg.com/contact.

How are we treating others?

It all comes back to our health and wellness. 

If we are protecting, if we are building our health and wellness at this time, we can better handle what is happening in the world.

It starts with US. With our mental state. How we process emotions. Our physical, mental and spiritual wellness are things we focus on within ourselves FIRST - we can better serve others.

Do you agree?

In this episode I talk about the benefits of moving your body routinely!

Those include:
- The release of endorphins “Feel Good Hormones”
- Keeping your body regular
- Building muscle
- Boosting your metabolism 
- Helps you the extra weight off 
- Keeps you craving healthy foods 

+ the most important:
Improves Your Overall Gut Health and helps you Build CONFIDENCE.

Let's talk about why you need to be part of a community and build accountability for your goals.

What's the difference between priming and boosting your immune system?

This is the episode you need to listen to!!!

It's relevant information for today.

Priming allows your body to pay attention to the things it needs to, while boosting puts your body in a state of reacting to everything your body comes into contact with. 

I'm discussing

- The importance of following proper hygiene practices like washing your hands.
- Improving your sleep quality to improve immunity.
- The part stress plays on how effective your immune system is.
- Why proper nutrition through food and supplementation is key to keeping yourself healthy. 
- The role your gut health plays in your immune health. 
- Why focusing on your Microbiome is a great place to start. 

Listen now to find out how you can prime your immune system and build healthy habits.