Grapevine Wellness Show

Jolyn Armstrong
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Join Jolyn Armstrong as she interviews wellness professionals who share their insights and experiences on health and wellness. Each episode features engaging conversations with experts in health, mindfulness, and personal growth, offering listeners practical advice and inspiration to live their healthiest lives.

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    He Burned the Ships and Rebuilt His Life in Lake Tahoe

    In this episode, Jolyn sits down with Seung "Bruce" Lee, founder of Infinite Potential Advisors in Truckee, California, and author of The Zen of Your Infinite Potential. Bruce's story starts with a health crisis that upended everything he thought he knew about himself, and traces the road that followed: leaving his career and his home in Maryland, an RV journey west, and an unexpected landing in Lake Tahoe that became the beginning of a full rebuild. Using eight Japanese Zen principles as a map, from kintsugi (the breaking) to his ascent into a new sense of self, Bruce and Jolyn walk through what it actually looks like to fall apart and become someone new on purpose. This conversation touches grief, identity, nature as medicine, and the decision to bet everything on a new direction.   Show Notes: Website: InfinitePotentialAdvisors.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Your-Infinite-Potential-Principles/dp/B0GZSSHJRY/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.U_Ec80HFHZy6_P2Rs3nrN7JnjOD1xYh_5AoZvegUDIE.Cakvb6kpD1MhqXGIyYlcHRmOsTirr4AVv6mfGse5UwQ&dib_tag=se&qid=1784400699&refinements=p_27%3ASeung+%22Bruce%22+Lee&s=books&sr=1-3&text=Seung+%22Bruce%22+Lee#detailBullets_feature_div

  2. Jul 13

    The Long Goodbye: A Real Guide to Loving Someone Through Dementia

    Dementia touches more families than almost any other condition — and yet most of us don't know what to do until we're already in the middle of it. In this episode, Jolyn sits down with Kathy Ovenstone of Help at Home Senior Care for an honest, deeply practical conversation about caring for someone you love through cognitive decline. Kathy's work in senior care began when she was a teenager helping care for her grandmother with Alzheimer's, and decades later — after a career in healthcare operations — she now spends her days walking families through exactly the moments most of us are quietly dreading. Together, Jolyn and Kathy talk about the conversations families keep avoiding, why hiding cognitive decline costs more than acknowledging it, when it's time to take the keys away, and the surprising reframes — like "therapeutic lying" and "meeting them where they are" — that make this season more bearable for everyone. If you've ever watched a loved one start to slip, or quietly wondered whether someone you care about is showing early signs, this conversation is for you. Show Notes:Alz statshttps://www.alz.org/getmedia/ef8f48f9-ad36-48ea-87f9-b74034635c1e/alzheimers-facts-and-figures.pdf https://www.facebook.com/NNSESOur website: https://helpathomenv.comhttps://helpathomenv.com/how-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-help-for-your-aging-parents/Sage test: https://helpathomenv.com/sage-dementia-test/

  3. Jun 22

    Between Sessions | "Something Feels Off. Why That Actually Makes Sense."

    "Something Feels Off. Here's Why That Actually Makes Sense." If you've been carrying a heaviness you can't quite name: a low hum of anxiety, a restlessness you can't shake, a sense that something is wrong even when you can't point to what, you're not alone. And you're not broken. In this first episode of Between Sessions, Certified Trauma Recovery Coach and Grief Recovery Specialist Jolyn Armstrong explores what's actually happening in your nervous system when the world feels uncertain and your internal model of how things are supposed to work no longer matches reality. She unpacks the psychology of disillusionment: what it is, where it shows up, and why it hits the body the way it does. From faith and career to the institutions we grew up trusting, disillusionment is one of the most undernamed sources of pain people are carrying right now. And with America marking its 250th year, the collective weight of that experience has never felt more present. This episode won't tell you what to think. It will help you understand what you're feeling and offer a path toward something more grounded than either blind loyalty or giving up entirely. Between Sessions is part of the Grapevine Wellness Show with Jolyn Armstrong.

  4. Jun 8

    From Panic to Prepared: How to Protect Your Loved Ones in an Emergency

    When a medical emergency strikes a family member, especially an elderly loved one, it can feel overwhelming. For so many families, panic and confusion take over—leaving them feeling lost and unprepared. What if you could change that? Matt Bruback, founder of the Northern Nevada Senior Empowerment Seminar, is providing you the ability to do just that. Matt created this initiative to help families like yours navigate medical crises with confidence, clarity, and calm. In this episode, Matt shares: The simple steps you can take now to protect your elderly loved ones during a health emergency.The resources every family should know before a crisis strikes.How preparation can ease stress, save time, and even save lives when it matters most.From financial planning and legal guidance to home care, hospice, and beyond, Matt’s insights offer a clear roadmap to help you move from panic to prepared—so you can care for your loved ones with confidence. Show NotesMatt Bruback, Northern Nevada Senior Empowerment SeminarEmail: mbruback@firstlighthomecare.com

  5. May 25

    When the Expert Becomes the Patient

    In this episode of The Grapevine Wellness Show, Jolyn Armstrong sits down with Colleen Feuling, a Senior Home Coach and real estate professional who helps older adults navigate how to live safely and well as they age. But recently, her work became deeply personal. After being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, Colleen found herself facing the very challenges she’s helped others prepare for: mobility limitations, an unsafe home layout, and the reality of needing support in a space that once felt easy to live in. In this conversation, Colleen shares what “aging in place” really looks like, the hidden risks many homes have, and how small changes can make a big difference in safety, independence, and peace of mind. This is a thoughtful and eye-opening conversation about resilience, perspective, and what it means to truly be prepared for life’s unexpected turns. Show Notes: Colleen’s Phone: 775.580.5805 Colleen’s Email: colleenseniorhomecoach@gmail.com

  6. May 11

    “I HOPE YOU DIE LAUGHING” – How to Ease the Emotional Stress of Planning for Your Loved Ones and Yourself

    Talking about end-of-life planning isn’t easy. But what if there was a way to approach it that brought peace, clarity—and even a little humor? I invite you to enjoy this insightful and uplifting episode featuring Lisa Schober, financial advisor, and Nicole Harvey, estate planning attorney. Inspired by the title of Nicole’s book, I Hope You Die Laughing, this conversation dives into how creating a plan for your loved ones can ease emotional and mental stress—for them and for you. In this episode, Lisa and Nicole share: Why end-of-life and estate planning are acts of love for your family.How having a plan can reduce fear, stress, and uncertainty for everyone involved.Practical tips to get started—and how a little humor can make even the toughest conversations easier.With their combined expertise and heartfelt approach, Lisa and Nicole show us how preparing for the future doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Instead, it can be a gift that brings peace of mind and emotional wellbeing to those you care about most. Show NotesLisa Schober, Financial Advisor | Edward Jones – Phone: 775.853.2868Nicole Harvey, Nevada Counsel – NevadaCounsel.com – Phone: 775.832.3012

  7. Apr 27

    Hope After Hardship: A Story of Redemption, Recovery, and Giving Back

    Have you ever felt like life has knocked you down so hard, you didn’t know if you could get back up? Or watched someone you love struggle to rebuild after hitting rock bottom? If so, you’re not alone—and this webinar will show you that no matter how hard things get, there’s always hope. Through the M25 Initiative, Keri and her team provide mentorship, support, and vital resources to people reentering the community after incarceration or rehab. From job placement to rental assistance to personal and spiritual guidance, Keri’s mission is to help people break the cycle of hardship and find their way to stability and purpose. In this episode of the Grapevine Wellness Show, Keri will share her deeply personal journey—how she overcame addiction, rediscovered her faith, and turned her pain into a powerful purpose. You’ll also hear how her work is transforming lives today and learn why having someone believe in you can make all the difference.If you’ve ever wondered how lives are rebuilt, how hope is restored, or how you can make an impact in your community, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Show Notes:Keri Lowrey, Founder of the M25 Initiative m25nv.org – Phone: (775) 800-6395

  8. Apr 13

    From Stigma to Support: Empowering Families Facing Alzheimer’s

    This episode features Niki Rubarth, the Regional Director of the Alzheimer’s Association for Northern Nevada. If you’ve ever worried about a loved one who seems to be forgetting more lately or showing signs of confusion… If you’ve ever wondered if it’s normal aging—or something more… Or maybe you’ve been concerned about your own brain health and what you can do to reduce your risks of Alzheimers…If any of this resonates, you’re not alone—and this episode is here to help. Niki’s work is deeply personal—her own family has been touched by Alzheimer’s and dementia, fueling her passion to help others find the resources and support they need. In this episode Niki shares… The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementiaHow to recognize the 10 warning signsBrain health tips to reduce risk: diet, exercise, and moreTools for navigating difficult conversations with loved onesNiki’s insights are invaluable, and her mission is to break the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s, and get people the help and support they need during a difficult time.  As she reminds us, this is a brain disease—not a mental health condition. Don’t miss this opportunity to better understand Alzheimer’s, empower yourself with knowledge, and start building a path toward hope and support. Show Notes:Niki Rubarth, Regional Director of the Alzheimer’s Association for Northern NevadaALZ.ORG – Help Line: 800.272.3900

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Join Jolyn Armstrong as she interviews wellness professionals who share their insights and experiences on health and wellness. Each episode features engaging conversations with experts in health, mindfulness, and personal growth, offering listeners practical advice and inspiration to live their healthiest lives.

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  • Creator
    Jolyn Armstrong
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Jolyn Armstrong
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    Grapevine Wellness Show