Wellness Inspired Podcast

Sheri Davidson

Real conversations. Real-life wellness.Hosted by Sheri Davidson, a licensed acupuncturist and certified wellness coach, the Wellness Inspired Podcast explores the messy, meaningful, and often unexpected path to feeling well—and staying well—in a world that constantly demands more.

  1. JAN 13

    Starting Small Is the Smartest Way to Begin the Year

    Send us a text The start of a new year often comes with big goals, high motivation, and pressure to reset everything, but I’ve seen again and again that this intensity often leads to burnout instead of lasting change. In this episode of The Wellness Inspired Podcast, I share a steadier, smarter approach to habit-building—one that works even when life feels full, stressful, or unpredictable. I talk about why motivation and inspiration matter, but why they can’t be the foundation of sustainable habits, and why starting small is often the most strategic way to build consistency that actually lasts. In this episode, I explore: Why motivation and inspiration are important, but can’t sustain habits on their ownHow pressure and intensity quietly sabotage consistencyWhy starting small helps your nervous system feel safe moving forwardHow habits shift from effort to identity over timeA more realistic way to approach wellness during demanding seasons“When you stay consistent long enough, you don’t just do the thing. You become the kind of person who does it.” — Sheri Davidson ✨ Want support turning insight into habits that stick? Download The Make It Stick Kit—a short audio companion designed to support consistency, return, and follow-through. Link in the show notes. ➡️ Why Your Nervous System Is the Missing Link to Habits That Stick: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1806187/episodes/18363892-why-your-nervous-system-is-the-missing-link-to-habits-that-stick.mp3?download=true ➡️ Did You Know | Motivation is a mood, not a strategy?: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1806187/episodes/17539878-did-you-know-motivation-is-a-mood-not-a-strategy.mp3?download=true 🌿Want to add a little more ease and energy to your day? Grab my free guide: The Daily Wellness Spark—5 simple micro-habits to help you feel more grounded and alive. Download it at wellnessinspiredpodcast.com  🌿 Want wellness habits that actually last? Grab The Make It Stick Kit — a 5-day audio bundle designed to help you stay consistent without pressure or perfection. Build habits that fit your real life and feel good doing it.  ➡️ Download here:  Make It Stick Kit 🌿 Ready for support that helps wellness stick? Work 1:1 with me through Wellness Inspired Coaching — where we turn insight into real-life integration. Together, we’ll create sustainable habits, shift your mindset, and design wellness that fits you. ➡️ Apply now to work with me: APPLY HERE Subscribe for more grounded, curiosity-driven wellness conversations and never stop exploring, learning, and being you. SHOW NOTES: Let's connect! Linktree: [@sheridavidson | Linktree](https://linktr.ee/sheridavidson) Join The Wellness Inspired community: https://www.wellnessinspiredpodcast.com/newsletter Facebook: [The Wellness Inspired Podcast - Home](https://www.facebook.com/wellnessinspiredpodcast) Instagram:

    10 min
  2. 12/16/2025

    Why Your Nervous System Is the Missing Link to Habits That Stick

    Send us a text Every January, we try to change our habits with motivation, discipline, and good intentions, and still feel frustrated when things fall apart. In this episode, we explore why habit change isn’t a willpower problem at all, but a nervous system one, and how supporting your physiology can make consistency feel lighter and more sustainable. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why habits feel emotional — and why that doesn’t mean you’re failingHow stress and nervous system overload interfere with follow-throughWhat nervous system regulation actually changes in real life (and in the clinic)Simple, realistic ways to support your nervous system without adding pressureIf this episode resonated, send me a DM and share one small habit you’re supporting this season — I’d love to hear what you’re noticing. “Habit collapse isn’t a character flaw — it’s a capacity issue.” ➡️ Nailed It! What Failure Can Teach Us About Real Wellness: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1806187/episodes/18052500-nailed-it-what-failure-can-teach-us-about-real-wellness.mp3?download=true 🌿Want to add a little more ease and energy to your day? Grab my free guide: The Daily Wellness Spark—5 simple micro-habits to help you feel more grounded and alive. Download it at wellnessinspiredpodcast.com  🌿 Want wellness habits that actually last? Grab The Make It Stick Kit — a 5-day audio bundle designed to help you stay consistent without pressure or perfection. Build habits that fit your real life and feel good doing it.  ➡️ Download here:  Make It Stick Kit 🌿 Ready for support that helps wellness stick? Work 1:1 with me through Wellness Inspired Coaching — where we turn insight into real-life integration. Together, we’ll create sustainable habits, shift your mindset, and design wellness that fits you. ➡️ Apply now to work with me: APPLY HERE Subscribe for more grounded, curiosity-driven wellness conversations and never stop exploring, learning, and being you. SHOW NOTES: Let's connect! Linktree: [@sheridavidson | Linktree](https://linktr.ee/sheridavidson) Join The Wellness Inspired community: https://www.wellnessinspiredpodcast.com/newsletter Facebook: [The Wellness Inspired Podcast - Home](https://www.facebook.com/wellnessinspiredpodcast) Instagram: [Sheri Davidson, L.Ac. (@wellness_inspired) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/wellness_inspired/) LinkedIn: [Sheri Davidson - Chief Wellness Officer - Element 5 OM, Acupuncture + Wellness | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-davidson/) Element 5, Acupuncture + Wellness www.element5om.com Facebook: [Element 5, Acupuncture + Wellness - Home](https://www.facebook.com/element5om/?ref=pages_you_manage) Instagram: [Sheri Davidson (@element5_acuwell) on Instagram • 145 photos and videos](https://www.instagram.

    17 min
  3. 11/10/2025

    Beauty That Can Hold Your Chaos: A New Way to See Wellness

    Send us a text In this episode, I dive into the intersection of beauty, self-worth, and real-life wellness. As a former designer turned acupuncturist and wellness coach, I’ve learned that perfectionism can make both beauty and wellness fragile. For years, I chased flawless spaces, routines, and results — until I realized something deeper: beauty that can’t hold your chaos isn’t beauty. It’s a cage. In this conversation, I unpack what that means — how design taught me about control, chaos, and self-trust, and why real wellness isn’t about picture-perfect routines or golden-hour matcha moments. 💬 In this episode, I share: Why perfectionism makes beauty (and wellness) fragileHow design taught me about control, chaos, and self-trustWhat “beauty that can’t hold your chaos” really meansHow to build a wellness practice that’s flexible, honest, and sustainable⠀✨ This is a grounded, heart-opening reflection on what it means to love beauty without letting it define your worth. “ beauty that can’t hold your chaos isn’t beauty. It’s a cage."– Sheri Davidson 🌿Want to add a little more ease and energy to your day? Grab my free guide: The Daily Wellness Spark—5 simple micro-habits to help you feel more grounded and alive. Download it at wellnessinspiredpodcast.com  🌿 Want wellness habits that actually last? Grab The Make It Stick Kit — a 5-day audio bundle designed to help you stay consistent without pressure or perfection. Build habits that fit your real life and feel good doing it.  ➡️ Download here:  Make It Stick Kit 🌿 Ready for support that helps wellness stick? Work 1:1 with me through Wellness Inspired Coaching — where we turn insight into real-life integration. Together, we’ll create sustainable habits, shift your mindset, and design wellness that fits you. ➡️ Apply now to work with me: APPLY HERE Subscribe for more grounded, curiosity-driven wellness conversations and never stop exploring, learning, and being you. SHOW NOTES: Let's connect! Linktree: [@sheridavidson | Linktree](https://linktr.ee/sheridavidson) Join The Wellness Inspired community: https://www.wellnessinspiredpodcast.com/newsletter Facebook: [The Wellness Inspired Podcast - Home](https://www.facebook.com/wellnessinspiredpodcast) Instagram: [Sheri Davidson, L.Ac. (@wellness_inspired) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/wellness_inspired/) LinkedIn: [Sheri Davidson - Chief Wellness Officer - Element 5 OM, Acupuncture + Wellness | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-davidson/) Element 5, Acupuncture + Wellness www.element5om.com Facebook: [Element 5, Acupuncture + Wellness - Home](https://www.facebook.com/element5om/?ref=pages_you_manage) Instagram: [Sheri Davidson (@element5_acuwell) on Instagram • 145 photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/element5_acuwell/) LinkIn: [Sheri Davidson - Chief W

    11 min
  4. 10/22/2025

    Nailed It! What Failure Can Teach Us About Real Wellness

    Send us a text What if your “wellness fails” are actually where the real growth happens? In this refreshingly honest episode, Sheri Davidson shares how the Netflix show Nailed It! perfectly captures what wellness truly looks like in real life—messy, imperfect, and full of heart. In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why chasing perfect routines keeps you stuck in the start-stop cycle • How showing up—imperfectly—is the secret to consistency • The truth about beauty, worth, and wellness (and why your dinner doesn’t need to be Instagram-worthy) • A simple mindset shift to help you laugh, learn, and keep going 💬 “You can love beautiful things and still give yourself permission to be imperfect. That’s not hypocrisy. That’s honesty.” 🎧 Tune in for a real-world reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to be well, just willing to participate. 🌿Want to add a little more ease and energy to your day? Grab my free guide: The Daily Wellness Spark—5 simple micro-habits to help you feel more grounded and alive. Download it at wellnessinspiredpodcast.com  🌿 Want wellness habits that actually last? Grab The Make It Stick Kit — a 5-day audio bundle designed to help you stay consistent without pressure or perfection. Build habits that fit your real life and feel good doing it.  ➡️ Download here:  Make It Stick Kit 🌿 Ready for support that helps wellness stick? Work 1:1 with me through Wellness Inspired Coaching — where we turn insight into real-life integration. Together, we’ll create sustainable habits, shift your mindset, and design wellness that fits you. ➡️ Apply now to work with me: APPLY HERE Subscribe for more grounded, curiosity-driven wellness conversations and never stop exploring, learning, and being you. SHOW NOTES: Let's connect! Linktree: [@sheridavidson | Linktree](https://linktr.ee/sheridavidson) Join The Wellness Inspired community: https://www.wellnessinspiredpodcast.com/newsletter Facebook: [The Wellness Inspired Podcast - Home](https://www.facebook.com/wellnessinspiredpodcast) Instagram: [Sheri Davidson, L.Ac. (@wellness_inspired) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/wellness_inspired/) LinkedIn: [Sheri Davidson - Chief Wellness Officer - Element 5 OM, Acupuncture + Wellness | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-davidson/) Element 5, Acupuncture + Wellness www.element5om.com Facebook: [Element 5, Acupuncture + Wellness - Home](https://www.facebook.com/element5om/?ref=pages_you_manage) Instagram: [Sheri Davidson (@element5_acuwell) on Instagram • 145 photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/element5_acuwell/) LinkIn: [Sheri Davidson - Chief Wellness Officer - Element 5 OM, Acupuncture + Wellness | LinkedIn](https://www.linke

    8 min
  5. 09/23/2025

    From Covert Agent to Spiritual Mentor: The Real Work of Integration

    Send us a text What does it take to move from inspiration to true integration? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Sylvie Filteau, a former covert agent with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police turned spiritual mentor, priestess, and psycho-spiritual counselor. Together, we explore how real transformation doesn’t come from the spark of insight alone, but from weaving those insights into the fabric of daily life. In this episode, you’ll discover: How Sylvie went from years in high-pressure covert operations to a spiritual awakening rooted in nature and inner authority.Why integration—not just inspiration—is where the real work begins.The link between integrity, authenticity, and wholeness in personal growth.Practical integration tools you can use to turn insights into embodied change.🎧 Whether you’re chasing wellness goals, navigating burnout, or seeking deeper alignment, this episode is a reminder that the body is where spirit chooses to live. Integration is how we honor that truth. CONNECT WITH SYLVIE FILTEAU  ⬇️💚 Website: intemana.ca Substack: https://substack.com/@keeperoftheblueflame?r=3avotp&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile Instagram: @Priestess_ofthebluefire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvie-selvia-filteau-m-a-rev-1098682a5/ CONNECT WITH WELLNESS INSPIRED  ⬇️💚 Linktree: [@sheridavidson | Linktree](https://linktr.ee/sheridavidson) Join The Wellness Inspired community: https://www.wellnessinspiredpodcast.com/newsletter Facebook: [The Wellness Inspired Podcast - Home](https://www.facebook.com/wellnessinspiredpodcast) Instagram: [Sheri Davidson, L.Ac. (@wellness_inspired) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/wellness_inspired/) LinkedIn: [Sheri Davidson - Chief Wellness Officer - Element 5 OM, Acupuncture + Wellness | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-davidson/) Element 5, Acupuncture + Wellness www.element5om.com Facebook: [Element 5, Acupuncture + Wellness - Home](https://www.facebook.com/element5om/?ref=pages_you_manage) Instagram: [Sheri Davidson (@element5_acuwell) on Instagram • 145 photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/element5_acuwell/) LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-davidson/

    1h 31m
  6. 08/25/2025

    Menopause Beyond Hot Flashes: Finding Freedom in Midlife

    Send us a text When Istra Bauza says, “This transition isn’t the end—it’s the moment you become more of you,” she captures the transformative potential of menopause. Beyond hot flashes and physical changes lies an invitation to profound self-discovery and authenticity. In our third conversation together, Istra—now a licensed professional counselor—shares how midlife transitions often spark more than symptoms. They can trigger a radical reassessment of identity, boundaries, and what it really means to live well. We talk openly about the physical realities—disrupted sleep, joint pain, weight shifts—while reframing menopause as a season of growth rather than loss. What if the changes you’re experiencing are actually guiding you back to your truest self? In this episode, you’ll discover: Why menopause is more than symptoms—it’s an identity shiftHow hormonal changes invite deeper emotional and mental workWhy self-acceptance and inner wisdom matter more than quick fixesThe surprising freedom many women find from external validation🎧 Whether you’re moving through this transition yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers practical wisdom and a fresh perspective on midlife. "This transition isn’t the end—it’s the moment you become more of you." —Istra Bauza CONNECT WITH WELLNESS ISTRA BAUZE  ⬇️💚 Istra Bauza, Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate Supervised by JylScott Reagan, LPC-s Owner of Soul and Sun Counseling and Wellness www.soulandsun.com 281-673-6019 CONNECT WITH WELLNESS INSPIRED  ⬇️💚 Linktree: [@sheridavidson | Linktree](https://linktr.ee/sheridavidson) Join The Wellness Inspired community: https://www.wellnessinspiredpodcast.com/newsletter Facebook: [The Wellness Inspired Podcast - Home](https://www.facebook.com/wellnessinspiredpodcast) Instagram: [Sheri Davidson, L.Ac. (@wellness_inspired) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/wellness_inspired/) LinkedIn: [Sheri Davidson - Chief Wellness Officer - Element 5 OM, Acupuncture + Wellness | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-davidson/) Element 5, Acupuncture + Wellness www.element5om.com Facebook: [Element 5, Acupuncture + Wellness - Home](https://www.facebook.com/element5om/?ref=pages_you_manage) Instagram: [Sheri Davidson (@element5_acuwell) on Instagram • 145 photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/element5_acuwell/) LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-davidson/

    1h 42m
  7. 08/05/2025

    True Prosperity for High Performers: Redefining Success Beyond Financial Goals with Keveney Avila

    Send us a text In this episode of the Wellness Inspired Podcast, I sit down with Keveney Avila, a former attorney turned prosperity mentor for high performers, to explore what it really means to achieve true prosperity—beyond financial success. Keveney shares how leaving a thriving legal career led her to energy work, spiritual alignment, and building a life that integrates health, relationships, and inner fulfillment. If you're a high-achieving professional feeling burned out, stuck, or craving deeper meaning, this conversation will help you rethink success through the lens of clarity, creativity, and soul alignment. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why prosperity is more than money: redefining success holisticallyKeveney’s journey from law to spiritual mentorship and energy clearingHow to identify and release energy blocks that hinder personal and professional growthThe concept of “soul esteem” and why it’s more powerful than self-esteemInsights into Keveney’s P-Suite Mentorship for high performers ready to scale with ease and alignment🎧 Hit play now and explore how wellness can become an adventure in discovery, growth, and everyday joy. “True prosperity is when your soul is settled every single day—no matter what chaos is happening in the world around you.” —Keveney Avila 💌 Want to add a little more ease and energy to your day? Grab my free guide: The Daily Wellness Spark—5 simple micro-habits to help you feel more grounded and alive. Download it at wellnessinspiredpodcast.com or check the link in the show notes. Subscribe for more grounded, curiosity-driven wellness conversations and never stop exploring, learning, and being you. SHOW NOTES: ⠀✨ Ready to redefine prosperity? Take Keveney’s free Zone of Genius Quiz here:  https://quiz.keveneyavila.com P-Suite Page: www.keveneyavila.com/p-suite Keveney Evanne Avila,  Prosperity Mentor & Founder of The P-Suite™ Email: Info@KeveneyAvila.com CONNECT WITH WELLNESS INSPIRED  ⬇️💚 Linktree: [@sheridavidson | Linktree](https://linktr.ee/sheridavidson) Join The Wellness Inspired community: https://www.wellnessinspiredpodcast.com/newsletter Facebook: [The Wellness Inspired Podcast - Home](https://www.facebook.com/wellnessinspiredpodcast) Instagram: [Sheri Davidson, L.Ac. (@wellness_inspired) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/wellness_inspired/) LinkedIn: [Sheri Davidson - Chief Wellness Officer - Element 5 OM, Acupuncture + Wellness | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-davidson/) Element 5, Acupuncture + Wellness www.element5om.com Facebook: [Element 5, Acupuncture + Wellness - Home](https://www.facebook.com/element5om/?ref=pages_you_manage) Instagram: [Sheri Davidson (@element5_acuwell) on Instagram • 145 photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/element5_acuwell/) LinkIn: [

    1h 3m
  8. 07/21/2025

    Did You Know | Motivation is a mood, not a strategy?

    Send us a text Discover why motivation isn't the secret to lasting wellness habits in this bite-sized episode of The Wellness Inspired Podcast. Host Sheri Davidson, wellness coach and acupuncturist, reveals the research-backed truth about motivation as an emotion and shares practical strategies for building sustainable wellness habits through simple structure instead of willpower.  Perfect for busy wellness seekers who want real-world solutions that stick, not another motivational pep talk. "Motivation is a mood, not a strategy. If you’re building your wellness habits on motivation alone, you’re building on sand."— Sheri Davidson, Wellness Inspired Podcast 💌 Want to add a little more ease and energy to your day? Grab my free guide: The Daily Wellness Spark—5 simple micro-habits to help you feel more grounded and alive. Download it at wellnessinspiredpodcast.com or check the link in the show notes. Subscribe for more grounded, curiosity-driven wellness conversations and never stop exploring, learning, and being you. SHOW NOTES: Let's connect! Linktree: [@sheridavidson | Linktree](https://linktr.ee/sheridavidson) Join The Wellness Inspired community: https://www.wellnessinspiredpodcast.com/newsletter Facebook: [The Wellness Inspired Podcast - Home](https://www.facebook.com/wellnessinspiredpodcast) Instagram: [Sheri Davidson, L.Ac. (@wellness_inspired) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/wellness_inspired/) LinkedIn: [Sheri Davidson - Chief Wellness Officer - Element 5 OM, Acupuncture + Wellness | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-davidson/) Element 5, Acupuncture + Wellness www.element5om.com Facebook: [Element 5, Acupuncture + Wellness - Home](https://www.facebook.com/element5om/?ref=pages_you_manage) Instagram: [Sheri Davidson (@element5_acuwell) on Instagram • 145 photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/element5_acuwell/) LinkIn: [Sheri Davidson - Chief Wellness Officer - Element 5 OM, Acupuncture + Wellness | LinkedIn](https://www.linke

    5 min

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Real conversations. Real-life wellness.Hosted by Sheri Davidson, a licensed acupuncturist and certified wellness coach, the Wellness Inspired Podcast explores the messy, meaningful, and often unexpected path to feeling well—and staying well—in a world that constantly demands more.