Be Well Besties

Centerstone Health
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Be Well Besties, an initiative of Centerstone, is a human-forward podcast about your brain, your nervous system, and what it means to be well. Through honest conversations and clear, accessible brain science, the Besties offer simple practices that help you feel more regulated and less alone, especially in moments of change or overwhelm. Your brain deserves a Bestie.

  1. 2d ago

    Be Well Moment: Creating Enough Structure to Feel Better

    No need to scratch your entire routine just because some parts of it are not working. Building on the last episode's conversation around routine and stress, this Be Well Moment offers a guided practice to help you create a simple daily routine map. Starting with small, consistent steps can help us find a routine we can rely on when life becomes less structured.

  2. 2d ago

    Why Things Feel Harder When Life Loses Its Routine

    Have you ever noticed that everything can feel a bit harder when your routine is interrupted? In this episode, licensed clinical counselor and former foster parent Stephanie Duckworth joins the Be Well Besties to explore why our brains crave routine and gentle ways to feel steady again when structure falls apart. Next up, join us for Episode 20 to learn how building a daily routine map can help when life feels less predictable.

  3. Aug 3

    Be Well Moment: A Listening Practice for Focus

    When our minds wander and focus feels hard to find, listening to nature can help bring our attention back to what matters. In this Be Well Moment, Bailey introduces a short nature listening practice designed to gently reset our attention when we are overstimulated. Inspired by Episode 17’s conversation about nature and focus, this practice uses sound as a simple way to pause, notice the world around us, and give our overworked focus centers a chance to rest.

  4. Aug 3

    How Nature Helps Us Refocus

    When our brain is overstimulated it's difficult to focus, even on the most important things we need to do. In this episode, the Be Well Besties explore attention fatigue, Attention Restoration Theory, and why natural environments can gently engage our brains in a way that supports clarity, focus, and emotional well-being. And for the Besties who are more “outsidesy” than outdoorsy, this episode includes simple ways to connect with nature, even when a hike, trail, or perfect weather is not available.

  5. Jul 20

    Be Well Moment: A Free Practice for Self-Care

    One of the most effective self-care tools is free, accessible, and already with you: your breath. In this Be Well Moment, the Besties practice cyclical sighing, a simple breathing technique that can be used during moments of stress, overwhelm, or fatigue. This short guided practice invites us to slow down, notice our breath, and return to it as many times as we need. For more on meaningful self-care without a price tag, start with Episode 15.

  6. Jul 20

    Why Self-Care Isn't Something You Buy

    Buying self-care is not the same as practicing it. In this episode, the Be Well Besties are joined by Brittany McCrady, Director of Clinical Services with Centerstone of Illinois, for a conversation about what self-care really looks like when life is full, stressful, and hard to regulate. Together, they explore why the self-care you can buy may be the smallest part of what actually helps, and how boundaries, personal values, and preparation can help us build care that actually supports our real lives.

  7. Jul 6

    Be Well Moment: Exploring Your Clothing Preferences

    Getting dressed can be an act of self-trust. In this Be Well Moment, the Besties guide a short mindfulness practice for exploring clothing preferences, sensory input, and the small choices that can help us feel more grounded, confident, comfortable, or supported. This episode invites us to look at what is already in our closets with more curiosity and less judgment, using texture, color, fit, and personal preference as everyday tools for brain care. Your preferences are data, Besties, and getting dressed can be one small way to listen.

  8. Jul 6

    How Clothing Impacts How We Feel

    Have you ever put on an outfit and immediately felt more confident, grounded, or overstimulated? In this episode, the Be Well Besties explore how clothing, sensory input, and personal preference can affect how we feel. From texture and weight to color and fit, what we wear can shape how supported and comfortable we feel throughout the day. Let's look beyond trends like “dopamine dressing” and talk about clothing as a simple, everyday tool for self-trust and brain care.

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Be Well Besties, an initiative of Centerstone, is a human-forward podcast about your brain, your nervous system, and what it means to be well. Through honest conversations and clear, accessible brain science, the Besties offer simple practices that help you feel more regulated and less alone, especially in moments of change or overwhelm. Your brain deserves a Bestie.

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  • Creator
    Centerstone Health
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Centerstone Health
  • Show Website
    Be Well Besties