Wellness & Growth Journeys

Wellness Growth Agency
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Wellness & Growth Journeys: Empowering Women's Health is a podcast that delves into the heart of health, wellness, and the business acumen needed to thrive in today's wellness industry. Hosted by Mia from the Wellness Growth Agency, this show brings together leading minds from diverse wellness backgrounds to share not just their innovative services and treatments but also the marketing savvy that propels their success. From exploring breakthrough wellness topics like menopause, incontinence, mental, physical and sexual health, and anti-aging treatments to uncovering the marketing strategies that effectively reach and resonate with women 35 and over, our conversations are designed to enlighten, inspire, and empower. Whether you're a wellness professional seeking to broaden your outreach or a woman committed to your health journey, this podcast offers valuable insights into improving well-being and the business insights that support these essential services. Join Mialisa as she navigates these insightful discussions. She aims to provide a comprehensive view of what it means to foster health and wellness in the modern age, backed by the right strategies to connect with those most in need of these transformative services. Wellness & Growth Journeys is your invitation to a community where health meets entrepreneurial spirit, empowering you to thrive in both wellness and business.

  1. 6d ago

    More Women Die of Heart Disease Than Breast Cancer After 45. Why Aren't We Talking About It?

    The biggest health risk facing women in midlife isn't breast cancer but cardiovascular disease. In this eye-opening conversation, menopause specialist Dr. Carys Sonnenberg joins me to discuss why menopause should be viewed not only as a hormonal transition but also as a major cardiovascular event. Together, we explore the surprising statistics linking menopause, heart disease, stroke risk, cholesterol changes, blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, early menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Dr. Sonnenberg explains how declining estrogen affects the heart and blood vessels, why women in perimenopause and menopause may experience symptoms like heart palpitations, and what every woman should know about protecting her long-term health. The discussion also tackles common misconceptions about HRT, cardiovascular risk, and why women under 40 experiencing menopause symptoms are often overlooked. Dr. Carys Sonnenberg is an NHS General Practitioner, British Menopause Society Registered Menopause Specialist, co-author of Women's Health Made Easy, and Founder of Rowena Health, an online menopause clinic supporting women across the UK. If you're in your late 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond, this conversation could change how you think about menopause and healthy aging. In This Episode: ✔ Why cardiovascular disease is the leading health threat for many women in midlife ✔ The connection between menopause, cholesterol, blood pressure, and diabetes ✔ Early menopause and cardiovascular risk ✔ Heart palpitations during perimenopause ✔ What the evidence says about HRT and heart health ✔ Why sleep matters for cardiovascular protection ✔ Lifestyle changes that support long-term health ✔ Questions every woman should ask her doctor

    1h 1m

  2. Jun 7

    They Said Women's Health Data Didn't Exist. So She Built a $Million Practice to Prove Them Wrong

    For years, women struggling with menopause symptoms, low libido, brain fog, urinary issues, and hormonal changes were told there wasn't enough research, enough data, or enough solutions. Dr. Somi Javaid refused to accept that answer. In this episode of the Wellness & Growth Journeys Podcast, Dr. Somi shares how she left academic medicine, built HerMD from the ground up, collected the real-world data the industry said didn't exist, and created a healthcare model that attracted women from 35 states and 3 countries. Dr. Somi is a board-certified OB-GYN with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. She's also the founder of HerMD, the host of the Webby-winning Disrupt Her podcast, and one of the most respected voices in sexual health care. We discuss the menopause care gap, sexual health stigma, women's health research, medical education, patient experience, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to build a healthcare practice that changes lives. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, running a women's health practice, or advocating for better healthcare, this conversation is packed with insights. In This Episode ✔ Why Dr. Somi left academic medicine ✔ The shocking gaps in menopause and sexual health care ✔ Why women are still being underserved by healthcare systems ✔ The real reason women's health data is lacking ✔ How HerMD grew into a nationally recognized women's health company ✔ What clinic owners can learn about patient experience and retention ✔ The future of menopause care and FemTech ✔ Why women need to stop suffering in silence Connect with Dr. Somi Javaid Instagram: @drsomijavaid Free Resource If you're a women's health practitioner or clinic owner wondering where patients may be slipping through the cracks in your practice, download the free Patient Experience Gap Report: WellnessGrowthAgency.com/gap-report

    50 min

  3. Jun 1

    Why Is My Hair Thinning? Menopause Hair Loss with Dr. Rachael Causon

    Your hair is thinning, your part is widening, and your hairdresser keeps telling you it's "just stress" — but something feels off. This conversation is for every woman in perimenopause and menopause who's been quietly losing her hair and not knowing where to turn. In this episode of the Wellness & Growth Journeys Podcast, host Mialisa Garnes sits down with Dr. Rachael Causon, UK-based GP, hair restoration surgeon, and founder of The Hair Restoration Doctor, to unpack what's actually happening to women's hair in midlife and what to do about it. Hair loss in perimenopause and menopause is one of the most common, most distressing, and most dismissed symptoms women experience. Dr. Causon brings clinical precision and a deeply human approach to a topic that's usually buried under product ads and Facebook group guesses.

    47 min

  4. May 23

    The Real Reason Diets Fail Women Over 35 (It's Not Willpower)

    Why do so many women struggle with weight loss, motivation, stress eating, and staying consistent with healthy habits, especially after 35? In this empowering episode of Wellness & Growth Journeys, I sit down with certified health coach and Happy Food founder Samantha Hua to unpack the emotional side of wellness, sustainable weight loss, cortisol, perfectionism, and healing your relationship with food and your body. This conversation goes beyond dieting and quick fixes. Samantha shares why emotional healing matters just as much as nutrition, how stress impacts the body, and practical ways women can build healthy habits without shame, restriction, or burnout. ✨ In this episode, we discuss: ✔️Why traditional diets often fail ✔️Emotional health and weight loss ✔️Cortisol and chronic stress explained ✔️The impact of perfectionism on wellness ✔️How to build sustainable, healthy habits ✔️Why women over 35 struggle differently ✔️Healing body image and self-talk ✔️Small lifestyle shifts that actually work ✔️Why wellness should feel compassionate, not punishing If you've ever felt stuck in cycles of dieting, emotional eating, guilt, or starting over, this episode is for you.

    29 min

  5. May 19

    Why Everything You're Doing "Right" Isn't Working Anymore

    What if the reason your body feels "different" isn't laziness, lack of discipline, or "getting older"… but hormones, metabolic shifts, stress, sleep, and nutrition all working together? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sophia Miranda, a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program Provider, to unpack what women really need to know about metabolic health, perimenopause, protein intake, insulin resistance, stress, and sustainable lifestyle changes. This conversation is packed with practical insights for women navigating: ✔️ Weight gain & belly fat ✔️ Perimenopause & menopause ✔️ Pre-diabetes & insulin resistance ✔️ Energy crashes & cravings ✔️ Protein intake confusion ✔️ Emotional eating & stress ✔️ Busy schedules & decision fatigue ✔️ Sustainable wellness habits Dr. Miranda also explains: ✨ Why "eat less, move more" often stops working for women ✨ The surprising role estrogen plays in metabolism ✨ How stress and sleep affect weight loss ✨ Why protein matters more than most women realize ✨ How to make healthier choices without restrictive dieting ✨ Small lifestyle shifts that actually work long-term If you've been feeling frustrated with your body lately, this episode will help you understand why and what you can do about it. 🌐 Connect with Dr. Sophia Miranda: Website: https://shesempoweredcoaching.com LinkedIn: dr-sophia-miranda Instagram: @shesempowered_coaching 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on wellness, mindset, business, growth, and sustainable health. #MetabolicHealth #Perimenopause #WomensHealth #WeightLossForWomen #HormoneHealth #ProteinIntake #Prediabetes #WellnessJourney #Menopause #HealthyLifestyle

    1 hr

  6. May 12

    The Hidden Trauma of Caregiving Nobody Talks About | Nurse Consultant Kathleen Brathwaite

    Kathleen Brathwaite spent 22 years in nursing before answering a deeper calling: helping caregivers prioritize their own well-being. In this powerful episode of Wellness & Growth Journeys, Kathleen shares the hidden emotional, mental, and physical toll caregiving takes on healthcare workers and why self-care is not a luxury, but a necessity. From burnout and compassion fatigue to toxic work cultures and the lack of emotional support in healthcare systems, this conversation sheds light on the realities many caregivers silently carry every day. Whether you're a nurse, doctor, caregiver, healthcare worker, or simply someone constantly pouring into others, this episode will challenge you to rethink what true self-care really means. ✨ In this episode: ✔️ The hidden traumas healthcare workers face daily ✔️ Why empathy and compassion are declining in healthcare ✔️ The emotional cost of caregiving ✔️ Why "work-life balance" may be unrealistic ✔️ The importance of boundaries and self-care strategies ✔️ Kathleen's powerful journey from nursing into coaching ✔️ Practical self-care habits every caregiver needs 💡 "You deserve care too." #WellnessAndGrowthJourneys #CaregiverBurnout #NursingBurnout #SelfCare #MentalHealth #HealthcareWorkers #CompassionFatigue #WomenInHealthcare #CaregiverSupport #WellnessJourney

    42 min

  7. May 3

    Painful Periods, Bloating & Burnout: Why Women's Symptoms Get Ignored (with Dr. Jessica Drummond)

    Painful periods, bloating, fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, hormone chaos, feeling dismissed by doctors… sometimes it isn't "just stress" or something you need to push through. Sometimes it's a body asking to be understood. In this episode of the Wellness & Growth Journeys Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jessica Drummond, doctor of clinical nutrition, licensed physical therapist, board-certified health coach, and founder of the Integrative Women's Health Institute, to unpack why so many women suffer silently with pelvic pain, endometriosis, perimenopause symptoms, and hormonal dysfunction. We talk about why women's pain has historically been dismissed, how the nervous system and inflammation impact hormones, why symptoms are often more connected than we realize, and what true root-cause healing can look like. If you've ever thought, "Why does no one have answers for what I'm feeling?" this conversation is for you. In This Episode: → What endometriosis actually is and why it's often missed → Why painful periods are never something to ignore → The connection between stress, nervous system dysregulation, and hormone symptoms → Why pelvic pain is more than a reproductive issue → Perimenopause explained and why symptoms can start years before menopause → Brain fog, rage, fatigue, anxiety, and sleep issues in midlife women → Why many women are still dismissed in healthcare settings → How nutrition, movement, and lifestyle shifts support healing → The role of coaching and personalized care in women's health → Why women deserve support, not silence, during hormonal transitions ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Intro 01:30 – Meet Dr. Jessica Drummond 02:00 – Why pelvic pain needs a whole-body approach 07:18 – What is endometriosis? 11:58 – Nutrition, PT, and coaching working together 17:09 – Inflammation and nutrition gaps women face 24:55 – Phones, stress, and nervous system overload 31:33 – GLP-1 medications and midlife women 34:30 – What perimenopause really is 47:00 – Why women need education and support 50:46 – Message for women who feel dismissed 55:24 – How to connect with Dr. Jessica 📚 Connect with Dr. Jessica Drummond Website: https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/ 🎙 Wellness & Growth Journeys Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify All Episodes Available Now 🤝 Work with Mialisa Website: https://wellnessgrowthagency.com/ This episode shares educational information and general wellness guidance. It is not medical advice. If you are experiencing pelvic pain, hormone concerns, infertility, or chronic symptoms, please work with a licensed healthcare professional. If this episode resonated, share it with a woman who needs to hear this today.

    56 min

  8. Apr 25

    Healing Your Gut, Balancing Hormones & Sustainable Weight Loss

    Bloating, fatigue, stubborn weight gain, hormone chaos, cravings, burnout… sometimes it isn't a lack of discipline — it's a body asking for support. In this episode of the Wellness & Growth Journeys Podcast, I sit down with holistic health coach and nutritionist Lea Dombrowski to unpack why so many women struggle with weight loss when the real issue may be gut health, hormones, metabolism, and chronic stress. We talk about the diet myths keeping women stuck, why quick fixes often backfire, and how healing the body through nutrition, movement, lifestyle shifts, and root-cause support can create sustainable results. If you've ever thought, "I'm doing everything right, so why do I still feel off?" this one is for you. In this episode: → Why weight loss isn't just about calories → The gut health connection to hormones, bloating, and energy → How chronic dieting can damage metabolism → Why under-eating may be keeping you stuck → Ozempic, quick fixes, and sustainable change → The truth about intermittent fasting for women → High-protein breakfasts and blood sugar balance → Why one-size-fits-all diets don't work → Healing from the inside out with functional medicine → How to create lasting results without extremes Lea also shares practical tips for improving digestion, balancing blood sugar, boosting metabolism, and making simple nutrition changes that actually support your body. If you've been frustrated with your body and tired of starting over, this conversation will feel like clarity. ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Intro 00:30 – Meet Lea Dombrowski 01:08 – Her personal healing journey 03:16 – Why many women feel dismissed in healthcare 07:44 – Gut health and weight loss explained 10:35 – Biggest myths about weight loss 12:40 – Apple cider vinegar, Ozempic, and quick fixes 15:34 – Why sustainable change matters 19:57 – Intermittent fasting and women's hormones 21:03 – What a high-protein breakfast looks like 25:15 – One change women can make today 35:18 – Advice for women feeling stuck 37:22 – How to connect with Lea 📚 Connect with Lea Dombrowski Website: Living With Strength https://www.livingwithstrength.com/ 🎙 Wellness & Growth Journeys Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify All Episodes Available Now 🤝 Work with Mialisa Website: wellnessgrowthagency.com This episode shares personal experience and general nutrition guidance. It is not medical advice. For hormonal, autoimmune, or metabolic concerns, please work with a licensed medical professional. If this episode resonated, share it with a woman who needs to hear it.

    40 min
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Wellness & Growth Journeys: Empowering Women's Health is a podcast that delves into the heart of health, wellness, and the business acumen needed to thrive in today's wellness industry. Hosted by Mia from the Wellness Growth Agency, this show brings together leading minds from diverse wellness backgrounds to share not just their innovative services and treatments but also the marketing savvy that propels their success. From exploring breakthrough wellness topics like menopause, incontinence, mental, physical and sexual health, and anti-aging treatments to uncovering the marketing strategies that effectively reach and resonate with women 35 and over, our conversations are designed to enlighten, inspire, and empower. Whether you're a wellness professional seeking to broaden your outreach or a woman committed to your health journey, this podcast offers valuable insights into improving well-being and the business insights that support these essential services. Join Mialisa as she navigates these insightful discussions. She aims to provide a comprehensive view of what it means to foster health and wellness in the modern age, backed by the right strategies to connect with those most in need of these transformative services. Wellness & Growth Journeys is your invitation to a community where health meets entrepreneurial spirit, empowering you to thrive in both wellness and business.

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  • Creator
    Wellness Growth Agency
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Wellness & Growth Journeys