Stress Relief in Your Pocket with The Wellness Theory

Charlotte and Jonathan

Join the award-winning Wellness Theory Podcast to learn how to eliminate stress, feel in control of your emotions, and build a healthy life that lasts. Hosted by Co-Founders and Master Coaches, Jonathan Mills and Charlotte Stebbing-Mills, you'll discover the most effective natural ways to optimise wellness. Tune in for inspiring guest interviews and practical tips on how to let go of unhealthy stress and make a difference in your life and the world. Be well, mean well, make a difference that lasts and join the Wellness Theory movement today.

  1. 30/11/2025

    #238 Unmask Your True Self for Better Wellbeing with Ryan Hopkins

    Ready to stop stress from draining you? Take the Scorecard and learn how to turn pressure into performance, and performance into meaningful impact 👉 https://bit.ly/45OfDCT Feeling the weight of stress and the pressure to conform? This episode with Ryan Hopkins will fundamentally change your approach to wellbeing and personal fulfillment. Learn the revolutionary power of authenticity and how shedding your masks can lead to a more balanced and meaningful life. Ryan Hopkins, Chief Impact Officer at JAAQ, is dedicated to engaging 1 billion people in the betterment of well-being. His journey, marked by personal struggles with bulimia, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism, has fueled his mission to revolutionize how we perceive and achieve well-being. As a LinkedIn top voice, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and author of "52 Weeks of Well-being," Ryan brings a unique and authentic perspective to mental health. In this powerful episode, you will learn: How embracing your authentic self is the cornerstone of sustainable well-being. Practical strategies to integrate well-being into your daily routines and workplace. The transformative wisdom gained from personal suffering and how it builds resilience. Why fostering authenticity can significantly reduce stress and improve mental health. How to create space for genuine self-expression in an increasingly transactional world.

    1h 1m

  2. 23/11/2025

    #237 High-Pressure Industry Leadership Lessons with Aatir Dhadalla

    Master the art of leading under pressure and transform stress into your competitive advantage. Take the Scorecard and learn how to turn pressure into performance, and performance into meaningful impact 👉https://bit.ly/4p9IgSB Are you a high-achiever grappling with intense industry demands and the constant pressure to perform? This episode dives deep into the world of high-pressure leadership with culinary visionary and business leader, Aatir Dhadalla, as he shares his unconventional strategies for success, resilience, and true well-being. Aatir, the Managing Partner of Meals on Me, has cooked for royalty and built a thriving food delivery business by prioritizing empathy and growth. Hear his journey from Michelin-starred kitchens to leading a team of 150, and discover how he champions a culture where creativity flourishes even amidst chaos. He reveals the surprising link between nutrition, stress, and team performance, and why giving your people room to fail is the ultimate leadership hack. In this episode, you will learn: How to create a "comfort zone" for your team to boost creativity and innovation. The critical role of nutrition in combating burnout and enhancing your resilience in high-pressure environments. Aatir's unique leadership style that balances technical excellence with emotional intelligence. Why self-reflection is your most powerful tool for stress management and personal growth. Strategies for effectively dealing with criticism and transforming it into constructive feedback. The importance of valuing family and personal time, even in a demanding career. Insights into the food tech industry and redefining healthy food for community well-being.

    51 min

  3. 16/11/2025

    #236 Beat Burnout with Compassion Jean Pierre De Villiers

    Are you striving for impact but feeling overwhelmed by the world's pain or your own? Many high-achievers care deeply, yet struggle to translate empathy into effective action without burning out. What if the key to changing the world, and yourself, lies in a radical shift towards true compassion? In this profound episode, we welcome back JP De Villiers, a world-renowned human potential coach, author, and speaker who has guided CEOs, celebrities, and Olympic athletes to peak performance and unshakable resilience for over two decades. Known for standing alongside icons like Tony Robbins and Jay Shetty, JP's deeper mission is to build compassionate leaders, communities, and people. JP reveals his transformative journey, including a near-fatal accident that led him to ordain as a Buddhist monk, fundamentally reshaping his understanding of compassion. He challenges the notion that empathy is enough, making a powerful case for "empathy in action" and the critical role of self-compassion. This isn't just a conversation; it's a blueprint for channeling your drive into meaningful change, starting from within, to beat burnout with compassion. What you'll gain from this episode: Redefine Compassion: Understand the crucial difference between empathy and compassionate action. Overcome Suffering: Learn how personal suffering can be a catalyst for global impact. Cultivate Self-Love: Discover the foundational practices, like meditation and keeping promises, that build self-trust and genuine love. Embrace Authenticity: Explore why living in alignment with your highest values is key to peace, harmony, and avoiding burnout. Warrior Mindset: Learn what it truly means to be a "Warrior for Compassion" and fight for what matters most. Sustainable Impact: Find motivation to serve from a place of overflow, not obligation, and prevent deep burnout.

    57 min

  4. 09/11/2025

    #235 Choose Your Stress… Employee or Founder with Melvin Rodriguez

    Ready to stop stress from draining you? Take the Scorecard and learn how to turn pressure into performance, and performance into meaningful impact https://bit.ly/4g5MXJ0 Are you caught between the perceived security of employment and the allure of entrepreneurship, wondering which path leads to less stress and more fulfillment? Many grapple with this fundamental choice, often believing one path inherently offers more peace than the other. But what if it's all about your choice and your approach? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Melvin Rodriguez, a visionary entrepreneur who has built multiple businesses across diverse industries—from shipping and oil & gas to cosmetics, and now, wellness with Meals on Me. Melvin shares his incredible journey from a challenging upbringing to founding a successful offshore ship management company and co-founding Meals on Me, which delivers over 2,500 healthy meals daily. He delves into the critical question: Is being an entrepreneur truly less stressful than being an employee, or is it simply a different kind of stress? Learn Melvin's unconventional approach to entrepreneurship, his powerful insights on navigating high-pressure situations, and why he believes gratitude, intentional choices, and understanding your personal "stress triggers" are the true keys to lasting fulfillment, regardless of your career path. This isn't just about business; it's about making conscious choices for a life on your own terms. What you'll gain from this episode: • Practical ways to handle pressure and stress—whether you’re an employee or entrepreneur • How to shift from survival mode to thriving • Strategies to prioritize wellbeing without limiting growth• Real-world tips on spotting opportunities, delegating, and staying profitable • A fresh perspective on work-life balance and choosing how you experience stress 🎁 10% off Meal Delivery - Use Code: WTMOM❤️ Official Podcast Sponsor: https://hellomealsonme.com/wellness-theory

    55 min

  5. 02/11/2025

    #232 Surviving Beyond Stress & Domestic Violence Anna Marie Lopes

    Ready to stop stress from draining you? Take the Scorecard and learn how to turn pressure into performance, and performance into meaningful impact 👉 https://bit.ly/3I4iPRC Survival isn’t the same as living. In this powerful episode, Anna Marie Lopes—domestic violence survivor and founder of Brave + Free—shares her journey of moving beyond stress, fear, and silence to reclaim her life. With raw honesty, Anna reveals the hidden patterns of trauma, the toll of toxic dynamics, and the strength it takes to rebuild. Her story is one of scars turned into strength, and survival transformed into leadership. Today, she empowers others through Brave + Free, a safe haven for survivors, challenging stigma and building community. If you’ve faced trauma, isolation, or wondered how to find your way back to self, Anna’s story offers hope and a reminder: you are not alone. About Anna Marie Lopes: Anna is a domestic violence survivor, advocate, and winner of Mental Health Hero of the Year. Through Brave + Free, she creates a safe space for survivors to heal and thrive, while challenging the stereotypes that silence them. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How survival mode impacts stress and wellbeing Why toxic dynamics are hard to escape The role of isolation and community in healing What it takes to rebuild identity and trust How giving back can become a route to healing Time Stamps: 00:00-02:13 Meet Anna Marie Lopez 02:14 - 05:20 Surviving as a way of life 05:24 - 06:18  Enduring Stress and  06:18 - 08:50 Going Beyond Stress  08:51 - 09:59 Finding Your Baseline 10:00 - 11:56 When Stress & Trauma Overspills 11:56 - 12:08 Finding Safety in Stress 12:09 - 15:32 Patterns, Trust, Domestic Violence 15:32 - 17:57 Navigating Toxic Dynamics  17:58 - 24:00 Isolation, Speaking Up & Finding Community  24:01 -34:00  Escaping for Safety 34:00 - 39:20 The Journey Back to Self 39:20 - 46:30 Giving Back as a Route to Healing 46:30 What’s next for brave and free This episode proves that healing is possible—and that freedom after trauma is not only possible but powerful. Be sure to follow Anna’s work here: https://www.instagram.com/iambraveandfree/  https://braveandfree.co/trauma-coaching  Free Gift: Rediscovering Yourself After Abuse Workbook: https://braveandfree.co/rediscoveringyourself

    53 min

  6. 26/10/2025

    #234 Reimagining Stress for the Next Gen | Maimuna Rashid

    Your impact matters—but not at the cost of your wellbeing. The Scorecard shows you how to optimise stress so you can achieve more without burning out 👉https://bit.ly/4gdCF9Q The youth are under more pressure than ever. But what if stress could be reimagined—not as a burden, but as a foundation for purpose and resilience? In this episode, Maimuna Rashid—Forbes 30 Under 30 changemaker and co-founder of Pupilar—shares how she’s building the UAE’s first skill-based career community while navigating the realities of stress, generational shifts, and bold leadership at just 20 years old. From what’s really stressing youth today, to how technology is shaping wellbeing, to the role of faith, values, and purpose, Maimuna opens up about the challenges—and the opportunities—facing the next generation. If you’ve ever wondered how to better support young people, connect across generations, or reimagine the future of work and wellbeing, this conversation will leave you inspired. About Maimuna Rashid: Maimuna is a youth strategist, creative director, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. As co-founder of Pupilar, she connects 70,000+ young people each month to real-world opportunities, proving that purpose-driven ecosystems can rewrite the future of work and wellbeing. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What’s really stressing the next generation Why stress compounds—and how to address it The role of tech in shaping youth wellbeing How faith, values, and community build resilience Why purpose-driven ecosystems matter How leaders can support youth mental health This episode reminds us: youth stress is real. But with the right systems, support, and vision, it can be reimagined for growth, resilience, and purpose. Time Stamps 00:00-03:28 Meet Maimuna Rashid 03:28 - 07:40 Balancing Multi-Generations 07:40 - 08:50  Generational Shifts  8:50 -12:40 Reconnecting with Younger Generations 12:40 - 18:30 What’s stressing the youth out 18:30 - 19:37 Stress Performance Pyramid  19:38 - 24:40 How Tech is Shaping Wellbeing of the Youth 24:40 -  Maimuna’s way to deal with stress 28:25-29:55 - Stress Compounding 29:56 - 34:28 How can we support the youth stress and mental health better 34:29 - 35:09 Well-Working Ecosystems 35:10- 36:15 Surrounding yourself with the right people 36:16-37:02 Long Term Thinking 37:03 - 40:39 Importance of Connection and Community  40:40 -41:23 The Role of Faith in Stress, Values and Healing 41:24 - 48:54 Purpose Driven Missions and Businesses 48:54 - Final Thoughts  Be sure to follow Maimuna’s work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maimuna-rashid/ https://pupilar.ae/about-us/

    54 min

  7. 19/10/2025

    #233 Rewriting Money for Future Generations | Ben Bolger

    High performers aren’t immune to stress—they’re masters at transforming it. Take the Scorecard to find your edge: resilience, focus, and impact that last 👉https://bit.ly/4g5Nevw Most people learn about money too late. After the debt piles up. After the stress sets in. After the regrets. In this powerful episode, Ben Bolger—former professional rugby player, financial planner, and co-founder of Squirrel Education—shares how he’s reshaping the way young people think about money. From tackling financial stress early to making money management instinctive, Ben shows how financial literacy can transform not just bank accounts—but confidence, wellbeing, and impact. If you’ve ever felt stressed about money or wished you’d learned sooner, this conversation will shift how you see financial habits, resilience, and the link between money and mental health. About Ben Bolger: Ben is the co-founder of Squirrel Education, an award-winning platform reaching tens of thousands of students weekly. With a background in professional sport and behavioural finance, Ben is on a mission to rewire how money is taught—making financial literacy a foundation for confidence, performance, and long-term wellbeing. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why money stress starts earlier than we think The parental gap in teaching kids about finance Tips for reducing financial stress in everyday life Why early education changes future wellbeing How money confidence fuels performance and resilience Why “action beats everything” when it comes to change Time Stamps 00:11-16:32 Meet Ben Bolger 16:32-17:00 Why Squirrel Education 17:00-19:32 Engaged Education, Early Intervention 19:33-20:54 Parental Kid Finance Gap 20:55-21:22 The Worlds Waking Up 21:51 -25:34  Tips for Financial Stress  25:39 - 27:03 Why not make the rich richer? Why the future of kids. 27:10 - 29:50 Bens vision - Impact on wider society  29:58 - 31:33 Financial happiness 31:33 - 32:55 Ben’s personal experience with money 32:55 -35:54  Personal Development as force for good 35:54 - 37:15 Fulfilment  37:15 - 42:39 Staying Balanced and Not Burning Out 42:40 - 47:34 Action Beats Everything 47:35 - 45:22 Moral Ambition 45:22 - 46:24 Wrap Up 46:24 - 47:23 Meals on Me (Sponsor) Money stress isn’t inevitable—when we rewire how we learn, we rewire how we live. Be sure to follow Ben’s work here: www.squirreledu.co https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-bolger/

    48 min

  8. 05/10/2025

    #231 Absorbing Pressure and Living With Insecurity | Marco Pierre White

    High performers aren’t immune to stress—they’re masters at transforming it. Take the Scorecard to find your edge: resilience, focus, and impact that last 👉https://bit.ly/4m4BGtQ What if the success everyone admires is built on insecurity? In this powerful episode, Marco Pierre White—the youngest chef ever to earn three Michelin stars—shares the hidden reality behind fame, perfection, and absorbing pressure in the kitchen. From making Gordon Ramsay cry to redefining his own path, Marco reveals how insecurity drove his pursuit of excellence—and how it almost consumed him. If you’ve ever carried pressure on your shoulders or hidden behind achievement, Marco’s reflections will challenge how you see success, stress, and authenticity. About Marco Pierre White: Marco is a world-renowned chef, restaurateur, and culinary icon who redefined what it means to succeed under pressure. But behind the accolades was a man wrestling with insecurity, pressure, and the weight of expectation. Today, he’s a teacher, mentor, and storyteller—sharing lessons in resilience, authenticity, and walking away when the cost is too high. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why absorbing pressure always comes at a cost How insecurity can fuel success—and burnout The truth behind making Gordon Ramsay cry Why fulfilment goes beyond Michelin stars How emotional maturity transforms life and leadership Why authenticity matters more than perfection Timestamps: 00:00-01:42 Meet Marco-Pierre White 01:44-03:33 First Impressions of Dubai 03:34-06:24 Absorbing Pressure 06:25-08:54 Making Gordon Ramsey Cry: It was a Choice 08:55-14:34 Insecurity, Fear of Failure to Drive a Positive Future 14:35-21:44 Realising Dreams and Fulfillment Beyond Michelin Stars 21:45-26:30 Emotional Maturity, Nature, Struggle 26:31-30:04 Giving Back through Teaching and Storytelling 30:05-32:23 The Power of Authenticity  32:24- Advice for Taking a New Path 33:16-34:17 Meals on Me Sponsor This episode is a reminder: success without self-awareness is fragile—and the weight of pressure can break even the strongest, unless we learn to face the insecurity beneath it. Be sure to follow Marco here: https://www.instagram.com/marcopierrewhit

    34 min
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Join the award-winning Wellness Theory Podcast to learn how to eliminate stress, feel in control of your emotions, and build a healthy life that lasts. Hosted by Co-Founders and Master Coaches, Jonathan Mills and Charlotte Stebbing-Mills, you'll discover the most effective natural ways to optimise wellness. Tune in for inspiring guest interviews and practical tips on how to let go of unhealthy stress and make a difference in your life and the world. Be well, mean well, make a difference that lasts and join the Wellness Theory movement today.

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