Stress Relief in Your Pocket with The Wellness Theory

Charlotte and Jonathan
Stress Relief in Your Pocket with The Wellness Theory

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. 1 DAY AGO

    #225 FELT DISCONNECTED OR LONELY IN THE LAST 30 DAYS

    Ever been surrounded by people, but felt painfully alone? It’s more common than you think. Loneliness isn’t just emotional—it’s biological. It triggers the same brain systems as physical pain. If you’ve been feeling disconnected lately, it’s not your fault. Your nervous system is simply trying to protect you.📚 Research shows: Chronic loneliness increases the risk of early death by 26% (Holt-Lunstad et al., Brigham Young University, 2015). 💡 Disconnection isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a signal that your inner game needs attention.🔍 What You’ll Learn:- Why loneliness feels like physical pain—and how to process it- The surprising wisdom in your feelings of disconnection- How disconnection starts from within—and what to do about it- Real-life examples of high achievers battling loneliness (Emma Watson’s breakthrough)- Steps to reconnect with your true self and heal emotional isolation🎯 Perfect for you if you’ve ever asked:“Why do I feel alone, even when I’m surrounded by people?”“How do I stop checking out and start truly showing up?”“Why am I disconnected from my own emotions and needs?”“How do I start building real, fulfilling connections again?”✨ Whether you’re drowning in texts and notifications, but feel isolated at your core—this episode will guide you back to meaningful connection.🧠 Featuring: the powerful Emotion ID Process, steps to recalibrate your nervous system, and journal prompts to reconnect with your truest self.✅ TAKE ACTION:Try the Emotion ID Process for real emotional healing: https://youtu.be/kGf0fpbyHNQComplete the Stress & Performance Scorecard (2-minute tool to identify what’s draining your energy): https://www.thewellnesstheory.com/stress-less-scorecardComment below: “What does connection mean to me right now?”Subscribe for more tools to reconnect, re-align, and heal from burnout.Video Recommendations:MORE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS THAN POSITIVE? DO THIS!https://youtu.be/waJ0D1YdiBoTimestamps00:00 Intro00:42 Meals on me01:43 You’re a high achiever02:04 The big mistake02:37 The big idea04:08 Name the feeling04:39 Tend to your nervous system05:08 How can i reconnect with myself06:33 Take one aligned action06:52 Conclusion🎁 10% off Meal Delivery - Use Code: WTMOM❤️ Official Podcast Sponsor: https://hellomealsonme.com/wellness-theory

    9 min

  2. 6 JUL

    #224 7 STEPS TO SAFELY NAVIGATE YOUR EMOTIONS

    Are emotions hitting you like a truck out of nowhere? Are they overwhelming you, but you keep holding it together just enough to function?👉 You’re not alone. 80% of high achievers report struggling to manage their emotions and feeling extremely overwhelmed.In this episode, we dive into the neuroscience behind emotional suppression and why high performers often carry unresolved emotions in tailored suits. Plus, we reveal how avoiding emotions actually fuels stress, poor focus, and burnout.💡 Research shows emotional suppression leads to increased stress and burnout (APA Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 2019). 💡 Emotional strength doesn’t come from pushing through; it comes from processing. 💡 If you don’t feel it, you can’t heal it.🔍 What You’ll Learn:- Why emotions are energy—and why they don’t just go away- The link between emotional overwhelm and high-performance stress- The common mistake high achievers make: believing emotions are the problem- How to process emotions with the 7-step Emotion ID Process- Techniques for healing emotional overload without burning out🎯 Perfect for you if you’ve ever asked:“Why do I feel overwhelmed even when I’m succeeding?”“How do I manage my emotions without losing control?”“Why do my feelings keep hijacking my performance?”“How can I stop avoiding emotions and start healing them?”✨ Whether you’re fighting back tears in your car or bottling up stress behind a successful exterior, this episode is a must-watch.🧠 Featuring: actionable tools, the Emotion ID Process, and science-backed techniques for processing emotions so they no longer control you.✅ TAKE ACTION:Try the Emotion ID Process to finally break free from emotional overwhelm.Take the free Stress & Performance Scorecard (2 minutes, deep insights): https://www.thewellnesstheory.com/stress-less-scorecardTimestamps00:00 Intro00:32 Unresolved emotions01:15 Meals on me02:14 The big mistake02:47 The big idea03:14 The emotional ID steps03:32 Identify the emotion 03:53 Feel where it is in your body04:06 Name it aloud04:39 Make the sound of the emotion05:12 Sit with this feeling05:59 Say thankyou07:25 Let go using a breathing exercise08:11 conclusionComment below: “How do you process your emotions?”Subscribe for more tools to heal stress, master emotions, and perform with clarity.🎁 10% off Meal Delivery - Use Code: WTMOM❤️ Official Podcast Sponsor: https://hellomealsonme.com/wellness-theory

    9 min

  3. 29 JUN

    #223 WHY YOU KEEP REPEATING THE SAME PATTERNS ( EVEN WHEN YOU KNOW BETTER )

    You’re smart. Driven. Capable. So why do you keep repeating the same patterns that drain your energy, hurt your relationships, and steal your peace?👉 You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just stuck in a loop—one that even success can’t fix.In this episode, we expose why high performers sabotage their own success, and how stress, outdated beliefs, and subconscious patterns silently run the show.💡 95% of your thoughts are repetitive—and most are negative. (National Science Foundation) 💡 You can’t “out-discipline” a pattern wired for survival. 💡 Real transformation starts with perception—not productivity hacks.🔍 What You’ll Learn:- The Reality Loop: why your inner world keeps recreating burnout- Why pushing harder makes sabotage feel productive- The link between performance pressure and emotional exhaustion- How to shift from high-functioning stress to high-alignment clarity- Journal prompts that help rewire your beliefs in real-time🎯 Perfect for you if you’ve ever asked:“Why do I feel stuck even when I’m succeeding?”“Why can’t I slow down without guilt?”“Why do I keep repeating patterns that don’t serve me?”“How do I stop self-sabotage without losing my edge?”✨ Whether you’re overcommitted, emotionally on edge, or quietly burning out behind the scenes—this episode is your wake-up call.🧠 Featuring: celebrity insights (yes, Adele’s story!), journal prompts, real-life examples, and a mindset-shifting visual model to help you interrupt the loop—and perform from alignment.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:21 You’re a high performer02:11 The biggest mistake04:57 Meals on me05:57 The reality loop12:53 Catch the loop13:18 Conclusion🎁 10% off Meal Delivery - Use Code: WTMOM❤️ Official Podcast Sponsor: https://hellomealsonme.com/wellness-theory

    15 min

  4. 22 JUN

    #222 THE SUCCESS PARADOX WHY HIGH ACHIEVERS STAY STRESSED

    You’re successful on paper—but still feel off inside? You’re not alone.This video breaks down The Success Paradox—why high achievers often live in chronic stress, even when they’re “winning” at life.🎯 You’ll learn:- Why burnout isn’t about doing too much—but doing too much of the wrong things- The real reason high performers stay overwhelmed and unfulfilled- How to spot misalignment between your outer success and inner truth- The 3 levels of the Inner Game (and how stress shows up in each)- What Beyoncé’s pivot teaches us about realignment and sustainable performance🧠 You don’t need more time. You need more truth.This is your permission to stop pushing and start realigning.💬 Comment below: What area of your life looks “fine” on the outside—but feels misaligned on the inside?🔥 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with a fellow high performer who needs a reset. Let’s make high performance sustainable—and aligned.Chapters00:00 Intro Topic00:52 What happens when you work hard at the wrong time01:03 Success Paradox02:23 The BIG MISTAKE08:55 So the first thing is to look at the life levels09:57 Conclusion🎁 10% off Meal Delivery - Use Code: WTMOM❤️ Official Podcast Sponsor: https://hellomealsonme.com/wellness-theory

    11 min

  5. 16 JUN

    #221 8 Ways High Achievers Recover & Optimize Stress for Success

    You push hard. You perform well. But you’re still exhausted.Before you call it burnout, ask yourself: Are you recovering properly?✅ It’s not about having less stress—it’s about recovering better.In this episode, we uncover the 8 essential recovery pillars every high performer needs to stay energized, mentally clear, and emotionally resilient—without burning out.🔑 You’ll Learn:- Why rest ≠ recovery- How to optimize sleep, nutrition, and hydration- The role of breathwork in stress regulation- How movement, emotional regulation, and quality thinking restore energy- How micro-actions and energy awareness prevent emotional exhaustionThese tools are science-backed, used by elite performers, and easy to start today.⏰ Chapters:00:00 – Intro00:56 – Stress isn’t going anywhere02:49 – Sleep03:38 – Hydration & Nutrition05:09 – Breath: The CEO of your body06:22 – Emotions07:27 – Movement08:31 - Quality of Thinking10:17 – Micro Actions11:16 – Energy Awareness12:25 – Conclusion🧠 Related Videos (Watch These Next):Why Sleep Has The Highest ROI When it Comes to Wellnesshttps://youtu.be/Q06eGHrmIS4?si=MJFfmqsniA-0dHd6MEALS ON ME - Unlock Vibrant Energy: The Truth About Balanced Nutrition & Hydrationhttps://youtu.be/nAMP0r4xmvA?si=zmivq-woapWeFYRpMaster Your Emotions: 4 Steps to Better Emotional Healthhttps://youtu.be/GGCS0xGluMI?si=EkidkDe7pLgbUzZp5 Minutes of Breathwork Meditation Will Change Your Life... Here's Howhttps://youtu.be/mEpYvBIY0GE?si=Tr51LXOZkYRMp3nWIt's Time to Move it... Move it!https://youtu.be/5JSMwZeQj3E?si=fOorgYStsoxVeJlFHow to Upgrade Your Thinking in 3 Easy Stepshttps://youtu.be/quQVAKu2QLE?si=ZIM5fuI1gxYwMZ6RMaster Action & Overcome Procrastination: Key Steps to Lasting Changehttps://youtu.be/NeinfeVEQXo?si=Xo5rGvyvqg2zHQDeHow to Increase Energy Levels in 3 Easy Stepshttps://youtu.be/fzwkWkeRe4o?si=tOqexnFQaYQhTLszMagic 8 Wellness Journal - https://www.amazon.com/Magic-8-Wellness-Journal/dp/B08QS14K6Q🎁 10% off Meal Delivery - Use Code: WTMOM❤️ Official Podcast Sponsor: https://hellomealsonme.com/wellness-theory

    14 min

  6. 8 JUN

    #220 The 12 HIDDEN CAUSES of Burnout in High Achievers

    You’re achieving, performing, checking all the boxes...So why are you still running on empty?In this episode, we reveal the 12 hidden emotional and psychological causes of burnout in high achievers—factors most productivity hacks completely ignore.💡 Burnout isn’t just about overworking—it’s about the invisible weight you're carrying inside. 💡 The real energy drain often comes from unresolved emotions, identity-based pressure, and deep unmet needs. 💡 After working with hundreds of high performers, one thing is clear: the root cause of burnout lives beneath the surface.🔍 What You’ll Learn:- The subconscious emotional triggers behind exhaustion- Why high performers burn out despite external success- How to identify and heal your unique psychological energy leaks- The connection between attachment wounds, inner child work, and burnout- A clear, evidence-based path toward emotional burnout recoveryThis is for high achievers who are tired of surface-level advice and ready for real, lasting energy alignment. 🎁 10% off Meal Delivery - Use Code: WTMOM❤️ Official Podcast Sponsor: https://hellomealsonme.com/wellness-theory

    20 min

  7. 1 JUN

    #219 The Real Reason you’re Tired & Unfulfilled the Truth

    You’re crushing goals and hitting milestones— So why does life still feel exhausting, empty, or unfulfilling? 👉 You’re not broken. You’re just running on the wrong fuel.In this episode, we reveal the real reason high achievers feel tired and unfulfilled—and it’s not just about overwork. It’s about unmet psychological needs that drain your energy, kill your joy, and lead to emotional burnout. 💡 89% of high performers report waking up tired—even after a full night's sleep. 💡 76% of employees experience burnout when their core psychological needs aren’t met (McKinsey, 2022). 💡 And 100% of us need more than external success to feel truly fulfilled.🔍 What You’ll Learn:- The 6 psychological needs that fuel lasting energy and fulfillment- The hidden reason why success feels empty- How to stop coping and start aligning- Small shifts that prevent burnout in high achievers- How to reconnect with your emotional clarity🎯 Perfect for you if you’ve ever asked:- Why am I tired even when I’m doing everything “right”?- Why doesn’t success feel as good as I expected?- How do I balance ambition with emotional well-being?Could burnout actually be a signal, not a flaw?✨ Whether you’re feeling off, overwhelmed, or just tired of the grind—this is your wake-up call.🧠 Featuring: journal prompts, real-world insights, and a mindset-shifting framework you can start using today.⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Intro Topic 01:01 Stress is not the enemy 01:45 6 core psychological needs 02:59 Walkthrough 15:44 Conclusion🔔 Subscribe for more on emotional clarity, burnout-proof habits, and sustainable high performance.🎁 10% off Meal Delivery - Use Code: WTMOM❤️ Official Podcast Sponsor: https://hellomealsonme.com/wellness-theory

    17 min

  8. 25 MAY

    # 218 MISMATCHED VALUE SYSTEM AS A CAUSE OF BURNOUT

    Ever feel drained, unmotivated, or stuck—even when life seems “fine” on the surface? The reason might not be stress or burnout. It could be something deeper: a misalignment between your values and the way you’re living. 🚨 When your actions don’t match your core beliefs, tension builds. 🚨 Misalignment can cause stress, anxiety, and a constant feeling of dissatisfaction. 🚨 The longer you ignore it, the harder it is to feel truly fulfilled.If you’ve ever felt like you’re forcing yourself down a path that doesn’t feel right, this video is for you. 💭 How can you tell if you’re living out of alignment? 💭 What happens when you suppress your core values? 💭 Are your choices leading you toward fulfillment—or further away? 💭 How can you start realigning with what truly matters?Once you see the disconnect, you can start making real changes. 🛑 Don’t ignore that inner feeling—watch now! 🔔 Subscribe for more insights on self-awareness, purpose, and personal growth. 🎁 10% off Meal Delivery - Use Code: WTMOM ❤️ Official Podcast Sponsor: https://hellomealsonme.com/wellness-theory

    9 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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