Wellness In Every Season

Autumn Carter
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Welcome to the Wellness in Every Season podcast, where wellness means more than diet and exercise—it’s about thriving across every part of life. I’m Autumn Carter, a life coach and parenting mentor, and I work with people who put themselves last on their never-ending to-do list yet continue to carry the weight of families, teams, and entire organizations. You are the visionaries, the change makers, the assistants who keep everything running, and the parents who pour countless hours into those you love. In this space, we’ll dig into what’s missing from your wellness routine across all eight dimensions of life—emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, financial, environmental, professional, and physical—so you can uncover the fastest path to results that sustain you. Each episode is a reminder that you are already the backbone, the catalyst, the leader, the quiet force—and here, you’ll find the balance, clarity, and resilience to keep creating impact without losing yourself along the way.

  1. 8H AGO

    Building a Business without Burnout

    Ever feel like your business is thriving… while you quietly disappear in the background? In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Assaraf, CEO of DIP Sustainable Haircare, for a real, grounded conversation about building a business without losing yourself—especially when you’re also raising kids and carrying the mental load. Kate shares how her obsession with reducing plastic (sparked during pregnancy and a very unsettling story about plastic pollution) led her to create high-performance, plastic-free shampoo and conditioner bars—without leaning on the typical “must-have” growth tools. We talk burnout that doesn’t just feel emotional—it shows up physically: sleep disruption, nervous system overload, and the confusing reality of “doing everything right” with diet and exercise… and still feeling worse. You’ll hear what finally became Kate’s turning point, why stress management had to come before “more hustle,” and the boundaries that helped her rebuild her health (including reworking her calendar, switching to lower-intensity movement, and stacking small daily practices that actually work). Want to explore DIP? Start at dipalready.com and follow @dipalready on Instagram. You can also find Kate online and through her writing, including her Forbes column. For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."

    37 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Breathwork

    Autumn sits down with Tabatha DeBruyn, a Transformational Breath Master and one of the few certified 9D Breathwork practitioners in Canada, to explore how breathwork supports nervous system regulation, stress recovery, and emotional resilience. This conversation is especially personal as Autumn shares how lingering pain from a car accident continues to flare daily—and why she’s “sneaking” this episode in early because she needs the tools now. Together, you’ll learn simple, science-backed breath patterns you can use anywhere: breathing in through the nose into the belly, longer exhales to downshift from fight/flight/freeze, and an activating pattern for energy and focus (yes—better than coffee for some people). Tabatha also breaks down what 9D Breathwork actually is—breath + soundscapes + binaural beats + frequency + language—designed to help the body feel safe enough to release what it’s been holding. Want to try it for yourself? Tabatha is gifting listeners three free experiences (including a 5-minute nervous system reset) when you join her email list. Free resources + email list: https://tabatha.myflodesk.com Website: https://tabatha.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabatha_debruyn Breathwork-focused Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabcollective Tags: For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."

    46 min

  3. FEB 20

    Understanding the Story Beneath the Stress

    Understanding the Story Beneath the Stress What if your anxiety isn’t random? What if the worry that keeps circling your mind has a history? In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, I sit down with Joan K. Peters, author of Untangling: A Memoir of Psychoanalysis, to explore what it means to think psychoanalytically — not as a therapist, but as someone who lived it. Joan shares how recurring night terrors in her twenties led her into psychoanalysis, where she uncovered buried childhood trauma surrounding her father’s death, emotional abandonment, and generational survival patterns. This conversation is not about blame. It’s about curiosity. It’s about asking: What’s underneath this reaction?Where did this fear first begin?What story am I still living inside? We talk about: Why children internalize silence as rejectionHow generational trauma shows up in adult anxietyThe difference between behavior correction and root healingHow fear of abandonment can quietly shape parentingWhy repair — not perfection — builds secure relationshipsThe power of revisiting childhood from an adult lens Joan’s story reminds us that stress is rarely about the present moment. Often, it’s an echo. And when we trace the echo back, something untangles. About Joan Joan K. Peters earned her Ph.D. in comparative literature from The University of Chicago and is professor emeritus of literature and writing at California State University at Channel Islands. She lives in Ojai with her husband, her dogs, and her chickens. Learn more at: UntanglingJoan.com If This Episode Resonated… If you notice repeating emotional patterns… If certain fears feel larger than the moment calls for… If you sense your body reacting before your mind understands why… That may be your invitation to gently ask: What’s underneath this? And you don’t have to answer it alone. For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."

    1h 1m

  4. FEB 16

    Difference Between Burnout, Depression, and SAD

    If you’ve been feeling exhausted, flat, or just not like yourself lately, this episode will help you understand why. In Episode 184 of Wellness in Every Season, we break down the important differences between burnout, depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — three experiences that can look similar on the surface but have very different roots. In a culture that celebrates hustle and productivity, it’s easy to label everything as burnout. But what if it’s deeper than that? Or what if it’s simply your body responding to the darker months? We explore how burnout is often tied to prolonged stress, how depression feels heavier and more pervasive, and how SAD follows seasonal patterns linked to sunlight and circadian rhythm. You’ll hear reflective questions to help you tune in to your own energy patterns, including the “vacation test” and simple ways to start noticing whether your exhaustion feels tense, flat, or hibernating. This episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical next steps — because guessing delays relief. If you’re unsure what you’re navigating, this conversation will help you approach yourself with curiosity instead of judgment. For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."

    35 min

  5. FEB 13

    Hypnosis for Wellness

    What if healing didn’t require re-living every painful moment? In Episode 183 of Wellness in Every Season, I’m joined by Sarah Miller, clinical hypnotherapist, grief coach, and end-of-life doula — and the founder of Tree Star Hypnosis. Sarah’s work helps people reconnect with their inner wisdom during seasons of transition, identity shifts, and emotional blocks using a grounded, consent-based approach to hypnosis. Sarah’s path to this work wasn’t linear. After profound losses in her 20s — including the death of her entire immediate family and her mentor — she went searching for real, lasting healing. Through hypnosis, grief education, parts work, and deep subconscious support, she didn’t just find relief… she found her calling. In this conversation, we unpack the myths (thanks, Hollywood) and get practical about what hypnosis actually is: a natural state of focused attention that helps you access the subconscious mind — without giving up control. In this episode we cover: What hypnosis is (and what it definitely isn’t)Why “all hypnosis is self-hypnosis” and what that means for control + safetyWho hypnosis is a good fit for — and important contraindicationsHow hypnosis can support trauma work without forcing you to “open the whole box”The connection between hypnosis, nervous system regulation, and the fight/flight cycleHow hypnosis compares to meditation, sleep, and EMDRWhy future-focused subconscious work can be the missing bridge when you feel “stuck” Try it: Guided Hypnosis Inside This Episode This episode includes a 15-minute guided hypnosis to help you meet your higher (or future) self and receive a message for where you are right now. Quick note: Don’t listen while driving. Connect with Sarah Website: TreeStarHypnosis.comEmail: sarah@treestarhypnosis.comInstagram: @districtdoula (moving toward Tree Star Hypnosis soon) Sarah also offers: Free consultationsGroup past-life regressions + workshopsCommunity events and occasional grief support groupsFor more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."

    52 min

  6. FEB 10

    Shifting perspective in order to remove limiting beliefs

    What if the thing keeping you stuck isn’t the obstacle — but the story you’re telling about it? In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, I’m joined by Risa August — award-winning author, speaker, Gestalt practitioner, and patient advocate — to talk about how a single perspective shift can crack open the tightest limiting beliefs. After being diagnosed with a tumor at the base of her brain and facing a destructive disease, Risa hit a moment that changed everything: instead of focusing on what she couldn’t do, she asked a different question — “What can I do?” That one reframe became the doorway back to her life, her work, and her purpose. We talk about: Why “I can’t” is often a habit, not a factHow Gestalt work helps you uncover patterns keeping you trappedThe difference between common vs. normal sufferingWhat it looks like to let go of old identity (even the “strong one”)Why giving yourself an “out” can actually help you move forwardHow to use tiny steps to rebuild confidence when everything feels heavy If you’ve been carrying a “should,” living under self-imposed rules, or feeling boxed in by your own expectations — this one will feel like air. Follow Risa’s work and learn more: RisaAugust.com Book: The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike (Amazon + local bookstores) For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."

    35 min

  7. FEB 6

    Ease Menstruation Symptoms

    Periods don’t have to knock you out for days — and suffering through cramps, exhaustion, mood swings, and heavy bleeding isn’t a “woman’s burden.” In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, I’m joined by Amy Gaston, Vice President of Strategic Growth at OhmBody, to unpack a revolutionary, science-backed approach to easing menstruation symptoms — without hormones, drugs, or invasive procedures. Amy explains how OhmBody uses non-invasive neurostimulation to calm the nervous system and support the body’s natural clotting response, helping reduce heavy bleeding while also easing cramps, anxiety, fatigue, and brain fog. We dive into why painful periods have been normalized for generations, how stress and the autonomic nervous system directly impact cycle symptoms, and why women deserve better options than birth control or surgery. You’ll hear about groundbreaking research showing up to 55% reduction in menstrual blood loss and major improvements in pain and quality of life — plus how this technology is opening doors for the future of women’s health innovation. If you’ve ever planned your life around your cycle, powered through pain, or been told “this is just part of being a woman,” this episode will completely shift how you view menstrual wellness. Learn more at ohmbody.com and follow OhmBody on social: Instagram @ohm.body | Facebook getohmbody | YouTube @OhmBody For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."

    47 min

  8. FEB 2

    Fertility Myths

    Fertility Myths — What Hormones, Stress, and Lifestyle Are Really Telling Us About Our Health Fertility isn’t just about getting pregnant — it’s one of the clearest mirrors of overall health. In this episode of Wellness in Every Season, I’m joined by Dr. Amma, naturopathic doctor and founder of Holistic Fertility Doctor, to break down the biggest fertility myths keeping people stuck, confused, and often treating symptoms instead of root causes. Dr. Amma explains why infertility is not a diagnosis — it’s a signal. We dive into how hormone imbalances, chronic stress, toxin exposure, gut health, sleep disruption, and lifestyle habits quietly shut down reproductive health in both women and men. You’ll learn why birth control often masks underlying issues instead of fixing them, how fibroids and irregular cycles are messages from the body (not random problems), and why men’s testosterone and sperm health are declining at alarming rates. We also unpack the truth about age and fertility, the myth of the “35 cliff,” and how living a fertility-supportive lifestyle can protect hormones long-term — even easing the transition into perimenopause and menopause. If you’ve ever struggled with cycles, energy, hormones, fertility, or been told “everything looks normal” while your body says otherwise, this conversation will shift how you understand wellness. Connect with Dr. Amma on Instagram at @HolisticFertilityDoctor and learn more at holisticfertilityinstitute.com. For more wellness tips and exclusive content, join my newsletter! Sign up now at https://wellness-in-every-season.kit.com/5-days-to-mastering-mornings-and-evenings receive a free 5-day guide called "Awaken and Unwind: 5 Days to Mastering Life's Mornings and Evenings."

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Welcome to the Wellness in Every Season podcast, where wellness means more than diet and exercise—it’s about thriving across every part of life. I’m Autumn Carter, a life coach and parenting mentor, and I work with people who put themselves last on their never-ending to-do list yet continue to carry the weight of families, teams, and entire organizations. You are the visionaries, the change makers, the assistants who keep everything running, and the parents who pour countless hours into those you love. In this space, we’ll dig into what’s missing from your wellness routine across all eight dimensions of life—emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, financial, environmental, professional, and physical—so you can uncover the fastest path to results that sustain you. Each episode is a reminder that you are already the backbone, the catalyst, the leader, the quiet force—and here, you’ll find the balance, clarity, and resilience to keep creating impact without losing yourself along the way.

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  • Creator
    Autumn Carter
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    184
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Wellness In Every Season
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