The SpelLIFE Podcast

A Euphoric Living Foundation
The SpelLIFE Podcast

The SpelLIFE Podcast is a show to educate and inspire health and wealth within the 8 dimensions of wellness: Spiritual, Physical, Environmental, Leisure, Local, Intellectual, Financial, Emotional. Gaynell and Jill are sisters with expertise in the areas of physical and financial health. This podcast covers some of their candid, and at times humorous conversations between each other and interviewed experts in other domains locally and around the world. The intention of this podcast is to speak openly about different perspectives of shared experiences between women. These conversations are relatable and intended to heighten our ability to live a full and healthy life. We hope each listener takes away a piece of information that makes their life feel more powerful!

  1. 2024-11-14

    Gaynell: breath and core

    Join us for coffee and a candid conversation and learn about the power of breath and how breath affects stress responses, belly fat and digestive health, overall strength and energy levels, brain clarity, and health longevity! Gaynell and Jill discuss what exactly is the muscle recovery system, otherwise referred to as our “core” muscle group. We learn the uniqueness of this group of muscles in its attributes and functional mechanisms that fundamentally influence all other functions in the body.  Our “core” muscle group: Enhances sport performance and power. Decompresses joints and controls posture and stability. Reduces incidence of injury. Responsible for the strength of the lymphatic drainage and blood circulation systems. Optimizes breath and lung performance. Optimizes heart and abdominal organ function for strong immunity.  Directly influences the body responses to “stress” and “rest and recovery.” Directly influences brain function and health. Gaynell gives a visual description of this unique and often neglected muscle group and gives some step-by-step instructions to learn to breathe optimally and engage your “core” optimally.  It is in understanding how our body works that empowers us to become the “sole owners” of our being and take accountability for our life choices that affect our ability to thrive.  Gaynell is a Concierge Physical Therapist specializing in muscle recovery health, sports enhancement and injury prevention, and abdominal and pelvic health.   Contact information: info@coretofloorwellness.com Gaynell1234@gmail.com 239.398.5631 instagram.com/gaynelldpt1234/ www.coretofloorwellness.com

    44 min

  2. 2024-10-24

    Lead from Within: Reviving Your Inner Radiance and Living Holistically Well

    Learn how true leadership begins with mastering your own wellbeing using a holistic approach. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Kathryn Tapper aka Dr. KTap unpacks her personal experience with chronic illness, and challenges the traditional view of health through her professional lens as a holistic concierge physician and wellness expert. She empowers women to reconnect with their inner vitality, redefine health beyond the physical, and lead with power and purpose in both work and life. Dr. Kathryn Tapper, affectionately known as Dr. KTap, is a Mayo Clinic-trained Family Medicine Physician, transformational speaker, and holistic health and lifestyle expert. Practicing as a holistic concierge physician in the heart of Naples, FL, Dr. KTap offers a unique, personalized approach to healthcare. She provides tailored, in-depth care to families and individuals, focusing on treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Her concierge model ensures that patients receive unparalleled attention, accessibility, and a wellness-centered experience, making her approach distinctive in the Naples community. With over a decade of experience, Dr. KTap’s mission through her business, GLOW Coaching, is to empower high-achieving women to thrive by rediscovering their wellness from chaos to calm. GLOW Coaching offers group and individual wellness services designed to help women reconnect with their wholeness to experience connection, inner calm and confidence. Recently featured on MSN as one of the "Top 15 Health Experts You Need to Know," Dr. KTap will soon be releasing her first book, *You Are Greater Than Your Diagnosis*.  When asked to share her personal journey with chronic illness and how it has shaped her approach to wellness and leadership, Dr KTap describes her experience of illness, dependency on dialysis, and undergoing two kidney transplants.  She reports that she is grateful for her health today and grateful to be a patient before being a Dr. because she is now able to truly see through the lens of a patient and what they may be going through.  This has given her a very strong sense of empathy, helping her to connect with her patients. Because of her personal experience as a patient and her professional experience as a Doctor, she provides a truly holistic approach to care imbibing both western and eastern care.   Dr KTap describes the process of gaining health and reaching personal goals and how she guides her patients.  She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, having a vision of who and where you want to be, developing a plan, and executing that plan!   In her upcoming book “You are Greater Than Your Diagnosis”, Dr KTap briefly describes transformational steps taken to avoid being defined by a diagnosis and living beyond the confines of that diagnosis.  Dr. KTap gives us some great “take aways” anyone can utilize today to keep their “cup of energy” overflowing so they may excel in their work or in their care for others.  Programs Dr.Ktap offers: Holistic Consierge practice: Personalized, individualized care. Different aspects she looks at including bloodwork and physical exams Has an 8 week coaching program ”Empowered Wellness for Women”  Sets the fondation to finding the power within yourself so you can really GLOW In the moment you feel the despair, TAKE A BREATH Seek help, You can’t do everything on your own. It is okay to ask for help, does not mean you are weak! If you are not GLOWING-Seek help!   Social Media Connections: Website: www.drktap.com IG: www.instagram.com/drktap/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/drktap/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drktap/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@DrKTap

    40 min

  3. 2024-09-12

    Oldie But Goodie: Money Harmony with Jill Ciccarelli Rapps

    Tune in for an oldie but a goodie—SPELLIFE co-founder, Jill Ciccarelli Rapps, talks money harmony. Jill is a certified financial advisor CFP, Partner at Ciccarelli Advisory Services, an IPEC certified coach and is the co-founder of A Euphoric Living Foundation and the SpelLIFE Women’s Wellness Summit. In our conversation, we discuss how our “unconscious mind” has an impact on our money and our financial behavior. Experiences and intrinsic traits contribute to our money management techniques, which can influence our ability to take or avoid monetary risks. We all have different money personalities that influence how we spend and save money. We uncover techniques to recognize these filters and limitations to attain “money harmony” within our relationships and unlock our full financial potential. Resources: Book by Olivia Mellan: Money Harmony: A Roadmap for Individuals and Couples (Timestamp 10:48) Olivia Mellan Moneyharmony Quiz (Timestamp 25:00)

    28 min

  4. 2024-08-08

    Blood Analysis, what does it mean?

    Today we talked with Chris Edwards, founder and owner of Tricore Wellness, about blood analysis testing.  What does it all mean?? We begin our conversation with the difference between “clinical” results and “functional” results.  In striving for optimal health and wellness, what lifestyle changes can we do to improve our blood test results and prevent progression of disease?  We look specifically at four blood test measures: Blood Glucose, A1c, Vitamin D, and Triglycerides. Chris explains each test and explains how diet and exercise approaches can quite effectively improve blood testing results.  We also discuss Alcat testing: a food sensitivity test that shows low grade inflammation that can build over time, often causing digestive distress.  Chris explains that by knowing which foods we are sensitive to, we can replace them with foods that are more tolerable and reduce inflammatory responses.  Lastly, we review CNA testing. CNA testing includes a micronutrient test and an antioxidant protection Assay.  Micronutrient testing measure essential vitamins and nutrients we may be deficient in.  Chris explains that this test is a reflection of long-term nutrient status and not just a “snapshot” as is seen in serum nutrient tests.  The Antioxidant Protection Assay tells us what type of antioxidants one’s body responds to most efficiently.  Chris explains what steps one can take following testing to optimize one’s health and wellness.  Chris Edwards is a Fitness and Wellness Professional with over 18 years of experience specializing in personal fitness and wellness management.  Chris is a graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University with a B.S. in Business Management, with a concentration in Sports Management.  He holds multiple certifications and achievements in the fitness and wellness industry and is an accomplished competitive powerlifter with a 1607 lbs. Raw Pro Total! As managing director, Chris specializes in business strategy & development, app-services integration, processes optimization, and program development.  Tricore Wellness delivers high end fitness, nutrition and recovery services in a hybrid model.  By blending in-person services with custom branded application services, this wellness company is able to provide clients with the 360-degree wellness ecosystem they deserve.  Tricore Wellness service page: https://tricorewellness.com/wellness-services/ Tricore Wellness blood testing page: https://tricorewellness.com/nutrition/clinical-nutrition/blood-         testing/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tricorewellness Instagram:  @tricorewellness Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tricore-wellness

    53 min

  5. 2024-07-18

    OUTLIVE book review with Archnell Souvenir

    In this episode, Jill, Gaynell, and podcast guest Archnell Souvenir review the book OUTLIVE: The Science & Art of Longevity by Dr. Perer Attia.  Archnell Souvenir, the Director of Sports Performance at Ave Maria University, is a fitness professional, and entrepreneur based in Naples, FL. With a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Florida Gulf Coast University, Archnell has dedicated his career to helping individuals achieve their fitness goals and improve their overall well-being. As the owner and operator of Gulf Coast Performance LLC, he has successfully guided countless clients towards better health and fitness through personalized training programs and habit change. Archnell's experience includes serving as the Director of Sports Performance at Ave Maria University, where he led strength and conditioning programs for various collegiate sports teams. His expertise in sports performance, strength training, and injury prevention has been instrumental in developing effective training regimens for athletes of all levels. We begin our conversation with the question “What exactly does “outlive” mean?  Referring to “healthspan” (typically defined as the period of life when we are free from disability or disease), outlive is the ability to die perhaps with disability or disease but not die due to disability or disease. Dr. Attia discusses how, through lifestyle choices, we can outlive the “four horsemen”: heart disease, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and type 2 diabetes and related metabolic dysfunction.  These diseases develop from the accumulation of multiple risk factors typically causing a “slow death”.  Dr. Attia describes how each risk factor is relatively easy to reduce or eliminate through lifestyle choices.  The primary risk factors include metabolic health, diet and sleep, exercise, and emotional health.  We discuss briefly each risk factor, then dive into what Dr. Attia calls the “most potent longevity drug” exercise! We focus on four primary types of exercise that together have tremendous effect on overall health and wellness and the ability to OUTLIVE. With Archnell’s expertise input, we review Strength, Aerobic efficiency, Max Aerobic output (VO2 max), and stability. Archnell describes what each is, how to measure each, and some great examples of each giving our listeners a guideline to begin or continue to OUTLIVE! Learn more about Archie's fitness programs at - https://www.gulfcoastperform.com/

    45 min

  6. 2024-06-06

    Gaynell Anderson - Learning How to Breathe

    In this episode, Jill sits down with Gaynell for an interview all about breathing. Gaynell is a physical therapist, and over the past 30 years, she has developed specialty programs for pelvic floor health, abdominal and recovery health, and diaphragmatic breath strengthening. Gaynell and Jill talk about the many benefits of breath work and strengthening the muscles involved in breathing. They discuss, step-by-step, different breathing techniques and exercises you can do from home or during a quick break from work. Through knowledge of how our body works, we are empowered and driven to take an active role in our own health and wellness.

    28 min

  7. 2024-05-02

    Karen Wilkinson - Faith, and Being an Advocate Through a Health Crisis

    Today we sit down with author Karen Wilkinson to hear her incredible story of faith, love and advocating for her husband through a health crisis. Karen worked as a respiratory therapist for 15 years at Level One Trauma centers, but never expected she would need to put her skills and faith to the test when her husband, Dr. David Wilkinson, was diagnosed with COVID-19. Learn more about Karen at: https://www.karencwilkinson.com/ Buy Karen's book, On Borrowed Breath: A memoir of faith, love and advocating through a health crisis, on Amazon.

    42 min

  8. 2022-12-14

    Kathy Feinstein - Parenting Peak Performers

    Kathy Feinstein is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sport Performance Consultant. Since 1998, Kathy’s unique practice has empowered children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and teams to achieve greater satisfaction in sport, health, and life. She joins us today to challenge sport parents (and parents in general) on the notion that perfectionism can be helpful or beneficial. We discuss how to recognize and respond effectively, should our children develop or currently experience perfectionistic tendencies. Kathy encourages parents to become aware of how our beliefs about our own performance may influence how we parent “performers”. Be sure to listen and share this episode!

    42 min
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The SpelLIFE Podcast is a show to educate and inspire health and wealth within the 8 dimensions of wellness: Spiritual, Physical, Environmental, Leisure, Local, Intellectual, Financial, Emotional. Gaynell and Jill are sisters with expertise in the areas of physical and financial health. This podcast covers some of their candid, and at times humorous conversations between each other and interviewed experts in other domains locally and around the world. The intention of this podcast is to speak openly about different perspectives of shared experiences between women. These conversations are relatable and intended to heighten our ability to live a full and healthy life. We hope each listener takes away a piece of information that makes their life feel more powerful!

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  • Creator
    A Euphoric Living Foundation
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021
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    The SpelLIFE Podcast

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