Untamed & Unfiltered Wellness

Jo Swensson
  • 5.0 (4)
  • ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

When stress, sleep, focus, or energy start shifting—and the strategies you used to rely on stop working—this podcast helps you understand why and shows you what to do next without spinning your wheels. Untamed and Unfiltered Wellness is a grounded, no-nonsense podcast for people who want to live well in the real world, busy schedules, demanding jobs, aging bodies and all.Each episode explores the foundations of holistic living, including:-Nervous system regulation and stress resilience-Sleep patterns, recovery, and daily rhythms-Blood sugar, hydration, and energy stability-Environmental and lifestyle stressors most people overlook-Herbal support and somatic practices for sustainable change This is practical, integrative wellness for real lif, not trends, not hacks and not one-size-fits-all advice. You’ll walk away with clear insights, usable tools, and realistic shifts you can apply immediately—so your body and mind feel steadier, more supported, and easier to live in. Hosted by Jo Swensson, Herbalist and Founder of Olivia Bell. Olivia Bell Co., where education, herbal support and somatic practices meet everyday life.

  1. 3D AGO

    Why Silence Feels Uncomfortable Now

    Episode 54:  Why Silence Feels Uncomfortable Now Ever notice how the second things finally get quiet at night… your brain suddenly gets louder? In this episode, we talk about why so many people struggle to mentally shut down at night and how constant stimulation, scrolling, noise, notifications and nonstop input are affecting our ability to truly rest. This conversation explores: why silence feels uncomfortable nowhow distraction became a coping mechanismnervous system overload and mental exhaustionthe connection between overstimulation and poor sleepwhy your brain needs a transition period before restpractical ways to help your body actually downshift at nightThis is not a “throw your phone away and move into the woods” conversation. It’s a realistic look at modern life, stress, sleep and what happens when the nervous system never fully gets a chance to recover. Referenced Sources: Harvard Health – Blue light has a dark sidePNAS – Evening use of light-emitting eReaders negatively affects sleepAmerican Psychological Association – Multitasking: Switching CostsHave a specific topic you want me to cover? Send me a text! Substack blog: https://oliviabellco.substack.com Website: https://oliviabell.co I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws! ☮️🌿🐾 Jo

    9 min

  2. MAY 17

    EFT Tapping | The Stress Tool That Isn’t As Weird As You Think

    Episode 53: You can understand your stress intellectually and still feel completely overwhelmed physically. In this episode, we’re talking about EFT tapping, what it is, why people use it and why body-based tools are becoming more important in a world where most of us are overstimulated, overbooked, emotionally overloaded, and constantly “on.” This is not the weird internet version of tapping. We’re talking about nervous system regulation, stress physiology, emotional overwhelm, and why sometimes your body needs more than another mindset shift. I’m breaking down: what EFT tapping actually iswhy it may help interrupt stress patternsthe connection between stress and the nervous systemwhy modern life keeps us stuck in survival modeand a simple tapping exercise you can try yourselfIf your brain never shuts off, your body feels tense all the time, or you’re tired of feeling wired and overwhelmed… this episode will make a lot of sense. Have a specific topic you want me to cover? Send me a text! Substack blog: https://oliviabellco.substack.com Website: https://oliviabell.co I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws! ☮️🌿🐾 Jo

    11 min

  3. MAY 10

    Why Your Brain Was Never Meant for This Much Noise

    Episode 52:  Why Your Brain Was Never Meant for This Much Noise  Constant noise has become normal. TVs in the background, nonstop notifications, podcasts during every quiet moment, scrolling before bed, multitasking through meals and conversations. But what is all of this constant stimulation actually doing to our nervous system? In this episode, we explore overstimulation, sensory overload, cognitive fatigue and why so many people feel mentally exhausted even when they are “doing everything right.” This conversation looks at how modern life keeps our brains in a constant state of input and why silence now feels uncomfortable for so many people. You’ll learn: What overstimulation actually isHow constant input affects the nervous systemWhy small things suddenly feel overwhelmingThe difference between stress and nervous system overloadSimple ways to reduce mental clutter and create recovery moments throughout the dayThis is a grounded conversation about modern life, nervous system health and why many of us do not need more information, we need less noise. Have a specific topic you want me to cover? Send me a text! Substack blog: https://oliviabellco.substack.com Website: https://oliviabell.co I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws! ☮️🌿🐾 Jo

    9 min
  4. Mental Clutter | Why You Can’t Focus and What to Do About It

    MAY 4

    Mental Clutter | Why You Can’t Focus and What to Do About It

    Episode 51: Mental Clutter | Why You Can’t Focus and What to Do About It If you’ve ever sat down to do something simple and ended up doing nothing, this episode is for you. We’re not calling this procrastination anymore. What you’re dealing with is mental clutter. Just like your computer with too many open tabs, you're brain has too much input and a nervous system that’s completely maxed out. In this episode, I break down why your brain feels overloaded, how decision fatigue builds, and what’s actually happening when you shut down instead of taking action. This is about getting out of your head, reducing the noise and taking one clear step forward. Want more actions steps? Check out our Substack blog. Have a specific topic you want me to cover? Send me a text! Substack blog: https://oliviabellco.substack.com Website: https://oliviabell.co I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws! ☮️🌿🐾 Jo

    9 min

  5. APR 19

    What 49 podcast Episodes Taught Me And What Comes Next

    Episode 50: What 49 podcast Episodes Taught Me And What Comes Next Episode 50 is here! We reflect on what 49 episodes have revealed about stress, sleep, movement, lifestyle choices and what it really means to live well in modern life. Plus: the unofficial Episode 50 awards and what’s next for the podcast.  Have a specific topic you want me to cover? Send me a text! Substack blog: https://oliviabellco.substack.com Website: https://oliviabell.co I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws! ☮️🌿🐾 Jo

    8 min

  6. APR 12

    Is Tech Really Helping Us Live Well?

    Episode 49: Is Tech Really Helping Us Live Well? Technology promised more freedom, more efficiency and more time. So why do so many people feel distracted, overstimulated and disconnected from their own lives? In the final episode of the Living Well series, we explore whether technology is truly helping us live better or simply making it easier to stay on autopilot. This episode ties together the lessons from the previous five episodes and shows you how to use technology intentionally to support your health, focus, relationships, and overall quality of life. You’ll learn how to create healthier boundaries with screens, protect your attention, reconnect with real life, and use modern tools in ways that actually serve you. Because living well in today’s world isn’t about rejecting technology, it’s about using it wisely. If you’re tired of feeling mentally scattered and ready to feel more present, this episode is for you. If you’d love to keep the conversation going, I’ve written a companion piece over on my Substack where we’ll explore this idea a little further and continue the discussion about what living well actually looks like in modern life. And if you want to sit with the questions we talked about today, that’s also where you’ll find the journal prompts from this episode. You can find the link here: Substack article Have a specific topic you want me to cover? Send me a text! Substack blog: https://oliviabellco.substack.com Website: https://oliviabell.co I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws! ☮️🌿🐾 Jo

    11 min

  7. APR 6

    Having the Capacity to Live Well

    Episode #48: Having the Capacity to Live Well We’ve built a life where almost everything is easier and yet, we’re more stressed, overwhelmed, and disconnected than ever. In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually happened. It’s not that stress disappeared. It changed. We traded short-term, physical stress, the kind that builds strength, for constant mental and emotional stress that never fully resolves. And at the same time, we removed the everyday challenges that build resilience, awareness, and real-life capacity. But this isn’t just about your health. This is about how you show up in your life. From autopilot decisions to surface-level relationships, convenience is quietly lowering your ability to engage, connect, and handle what life throws at you. If you’ve ever felt like your life is “easy” on paper but still exhausting or unfulfilling, this episode will make it make sense and give you a different way to think about what it actually means to live well. If you’d love to keep the conversation going, I’ve written a companion piece over on my Substack where we’ll explore this idea a little further and continue the discussion about what living well actually looks like in modern life. And if you want to sit with the questions we talked about today, that’s also where you’ll find the journal prompts from this episode. You can find the link here: Substack article Have a specific topic you want me to cover? Send me a text! Substack blog: https://oliviabellco.substack.com Website: https://oliviabell.co I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws! ☮️🌿🐾 Jo

    9 min

  8. MAR 30

    What Evolution Didn’t See Coming

    Episode 47: What Evolution Didn’t See Coming How long could you go without leaving your house? A day? A few days? Longer? In this episode, we’re digging into what modern life has quietly removed from our daily experience. Not just movement, but connection, presence and the need to physically engage with the world around us. This is a conversation about how a life built around convenience, screens and efficiency is reshaping how we feel, how we live and how the next generation is developing. We’ll look at what current research is showing about sedentary living and screen time. Not just in adults who feel stiff, tired, and disconnected…but in children who are growing up in an environment where screens replace interaction and presence is optional. It’s about the fact that we’ve built a life that no longer requires us to use our bodies or to fully participate in our own lives. And now we have to ask: If this is what life looks like…is this actually living well? If you’d love to keep the conversation going, I’ve written a companion piece over on my Substack where we’ll explore this idea a little further and continue the discussion about what living well actually looks like in modern life. And if you want to sit with the questions we talked about today, that’s also where you’ll find the journal prompts from this episode. You can find the link here: Substack article Have a specific topic you want me to cover? Send me a text! Substack blog: https://oliviabellco.substack.com Website: https://oliviabell.co I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws! ☮️🌿🐾 Jo

    7 min
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When stress, sleep, focus, or energy start shifting—and the strategies you used to rely on stop working—this podcast helps you understand why and shows you what to do next without spinning your wheels. Untamed and Unfiltered Wellness is a grounded, no-nonsense podcast for people who want to live well in the real world, busy schedules, demanding jobs, aging bodies and all.Each episode explores the foundations of holistic living, including:-Nervous system regulation and stress resilience-Sleep patterns, recovery, and daily rhythms-Blood sugar, hydration, and energy stability-Environmental and lifestyle stressors most people overlook-Herbal support and somatic practices for sustainable change This is practical, integrative wellness for real lif, not trends, not hacks and not one-size-fits-all advice. You’ll walk away with clear insights, usable tools, and realistic shifts you can apply immediately—so your body and mind feel steadier, more supported, and easier to live in. Hosted by Jo Swensson, Herbalist and Founder of Olivia Bell. Olivia Bell Co., where education, herbal support and somatic practices meet everyday life.

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