New Wayz Podcast

Christina Pehr
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The mental health and wellness podcast that’s as real as it gets — with a little humor and a lot of heart. I’m Christina Pehr, a certified life coach and registered nurse, sharing unfiltered stories, fresh perspectives, and lived experiences to help us grow, heal, and show up as our best selves. This is a no-judgment zone where we explore everything from emotional well-being to physical health, mindset shifts, and finding joy in life’s messiness. Sometimes it’s just me, sometimes guests join with their own insights. My goal? To make mental health feel approachable, relatable, and even a little fun, while giving you tools you can actually use. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and conversational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice or a substitute for professional care. Sensitive topics may be discussed. My intent is never to harm, offend, or be prejudiced. I speak from lived experience with a genuine desire for everyone’s well-being.

  1. FEB 21

    Conscious Health: Stop Following Wellness Trends. Start Listening to Your Body.

    Send a text Wellness has become loud, confusing, and trend-driven — and for a lot of people, it’s doing more harm than good. In this episode, I sit down with Sarah  to talk about conscious health and what it actually means to take care of your body without falling into extremes, guilt, or quick-fix culture. We explore the differences between Eastern and Western approaches to wellness, how habits and daily standards shape long-term health, and why so many people feel stuck cycling through diets, cleanses, and routines that never last. Sarah shares her background growing up between Japan and the U.S., studying anatomy and nutrition, and working within media-driven wellness spaces — offering insight into how marketing and self-image have distorted our relationship with health. We talk about mindset over perfection, individualized healing, breaking away from crash diets, and why sustainable change starts with awareness, not discipline. This conversation is about unlearning what wellness culture taught you, letting go of guilt, and building a relationship with your body rooted in trust, flexibility, and simplicity. If you’re tired of trends and ready for something more grounded, this episode will meet you there. 🎙️ New Wayz with Christina Pehr — real conversations, real people, and new ways of seeing yourself. ✨ Follow along for more: TikTok: @new.wayz.podcast Instagram:  @NewWayzPodcast   🌟Guest:  IG: cera.311  00:00 Intro & Meet Sarah Waka Bay 00:18 What is Conscious Health & Wellness? 00:42 East vs. West: Contrasting Wellness Cultures 01:27 Habits, Standards & Daily Routines 02:31 Trend-Driven Wellness: Why Do We Follow Fads? 03:54 Sarah's Background: Growing Up in Japan and the US 04:34 Studying Anatomy & Nutrition 05:04 Marketing, Media & Quick Fix Culture 06:08 The Problem With Self-Image in Wellness 07:01 Individualized Healing & Listening to Your Body 07:52 Breaking Away From Crash Diets & Fads 08:39 Mindset Shifts & Deprogramming 09:41 Letting Go of Guilt & Embracing Flexibility 11:36 Why Mindset Is More Important Than Nutrition 12:44 Creating Safe Spaces for Change 13:43 The Power of Community, Mentors & Simplicity 14:46 Common Mental Blocks in Nutrition 16:08 Discipline, Commitment & Embracing Imperfection 18:41 Parasite Cleanses & Breaking Patterns 20:14 Reflection, Progress & Building Confidence 21:27 Sustainable Small Steps for Health 22:34 Holistic Lifestyle: Beyond Food 24:22 Starting to Live More Consciously 25:55 Practice, Learning & Final Advice 27:03 Outro & Where to Find Sarah

    28 min

  2. FEB 21

    Feeling Trapped? Start Enjoying Life. Shifts That Change Your Life Without Doing Anything.

    Send a text What if feeling stuck isn’t a sign that you’re broken — but a sign that you’ve been avoiding the very experiences that help you grow? In this episode, we explore what it really means to live a meaningful life beyond chasing happiness, purpose, or constant self-improvement. We talk about why humans instinctively avoid pain, how that avoidance quietly shapes our choices, and how learning to be present can completely change the way we experience our lives. This conversation moves through purpose, peace, intuition, community, and the stories we tell ourselves — including how social media, comparison, and our environments influence who we become. It’s about letting go of outdated values, choosing what you focus on, and learning to lead with love even when change feels uncomfortable. This episode is for anyone in a season of transition, questioning their direction, or feeling a pull toward something deeper — but tired of surface-level advice. If you’ve been feeling the nudge to slow down, get honest, and trust yourself again, this conversation might land exactly when you need it. 🎙️ New Wayz with Christina Pehr — real conversations, real people, and new ways of seeing yourself. ✨ Follow along for more: TikTok: @new.wayz.podcast Instagram:  @NewWayzPodcast   🌟Guest:  IG: @cera.311 00:00 Welcome & Introduction 00:13 Exploring the Human Experience 01:31 Why We Avoid Pain & Growth 03:00 Defining Life's Purpose 05:01 Seeking Peace and Personal Journeys 09:01 Leading With Love & Embracing Change 13:10 How Conversations Shape Us 18:06 Being Present & Assessing Your Environment 23:00 Letting Go & Redefining Values 27:05 The Power of Community and Support 31:40 Social Media, Comparison & Personal Growth 36:34 Choosing What You Focus On 39:33 Universal Guidance and Human Gifts 43:00 Following Intuition & Embracing Change 48:33 Owning Your Story & Inspiring Others 53:13 Final Reflections & The Message of Love 55:16 Practicing Gratitude Every Day 56:07 Closing & Appreciation

    56 min

  3. FEB 5

    How to Create Deeper Connection Through Intentional Celebration & Authentic Connection

    Send a text In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning behind cacao ceremonies and how choosing more intentional ways of gathering can completely transform how we connect, celebrate, and honor life’s moments. Inspired by Bianca’s birthday, this conversation opens up a powerful dialogue about heart-opening experiences, conscious celebration, and choosing depth over surface-level norms. We talk about what cacao ceremonies actually are, why they feel so grounding and connective, and how creating intentional space allows for more honesty, vulnerability, and genuine human connection. This episode is also about breaking away from expectation, embracing new traditions, and giving yourself permission to evolve — even when others don’t fully understand it yet. If you’ve ever felt called to do things differently, to celebrate in a way that feels more aligned, or to share what truly lights you up without needing approval, this conversation is for you. ✨ Expect reflections on: Redefining celebration and tradition Choosing meaning over performance Letting your beliefs evolve with experience Finding your people and honoring your authentic self Planting seeds simply by being you Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is follow what feels true — and invite others into it without force. 🎙️ New Wayz with Christina Pehr — real conversations, real people, and new ways of seeing yourself. ✨ Follow along for more: TikTok: @new.wayz.podcast Instagram:  @NewWayzPodcast   🌟Guest:    IG: @biancavyoga 00:00 Welcome & Introduction 00:11 Bianca's Birthday Inspiration 00:47 Discovering Cacao Ceremonies 01:55 What Is a Cacao Ceremony? 02:35 The Heart-Opening Experience 03:48 Hosting a Meaningful Celebration 05:03 Shifting How We Celebrate 06:02 Deep Connection & Genuine Moments 07:14 Choosing Depth Over Surface Level 08:45 Breaking Norms & Embracing Change 10:02 Introducing New Traditions 11:17 Why We Choose What Lights Us Up 12:22 The Beauty of Cacao Ceremony Gatherings 13:03 Openness, Judgment & Sharing New Things 14:33 How Beliefs Evolve With Experience 16:38 Accepting Our Changing Selves 18:16 Finding Your People & Being Yourself 20:13 It's Okay to Be Different 22:45 Planting Seeds & Opening Minds 25:02 Advice: Share What Lights You Up 27:11 Celebrating Growth & Evolution 28:20 Integrating Old and New Worlds 29:02 Closing Thoughts & Farewell

    30 min

  4. FEB 4

    What Crisis Shows Us: How We Find Safety & Become Each Other’s Safe Space.

    Send a text In this episode, we explore what community truly means when everything feels uncertain. Through a deeply personal story centered around the fires in Altadena, this conversation reflects on loss, displacement, resilience, and the quiet ways people show up for one another in moments of crisis. We talk about firsthand evacuation and rescue experiences, the emotional toll on a community, and how collective grief can transform into collective strength. This episode also unpacks the inspiration behind Haven — a reminder that safe spaces aren’t always physical places, but something we create through presence, humility, and care for one another. From responding to emergencies to rebuilding after loss, we reflect on how crisis strips away illusion and reveals what actually matters. ✨ In this episode, you’ll hear about: How communities come together during crisis The power of safe spaces in moments of fear and loss Turning pain into purpose and creative expression Supporting others without needing to fix everything Personal growth, humility, and giving back If you’ve ever wondered how to hold yourself — and others — through uncertainty, this episode is an invitation to remember that we are not meant to do it alone. 🎙️ New Wayz with Christina Pehr — real conversations, real people, and new ways of seeing yourself. ✨ Follow along for more: TikTok: @new.wayz.podcast Instagram:  @NewWayzPodcast 🌟Guest: Instagram: @honore_worldwide Youtube:  @HonoreMuzic 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction 01:00 Today's Topic: Safe Spaces & Community 02:00 The Fires in Altadena: A Personal Story 05:00 The Impact on Community & Writing 'Haven' 08:00 Responding to Crisis and Helping Others 14:00 First-Hand Accounts: Evacuations & Rescues 19:00 Community Loss and Coming Together 22:00 The Story and Message Behind 'Haven' 27:00 Rebuilding and Community Healing 31:00 Safe Spaces: Supporting Each Other 35:00 Personal Growth, Humility, and Giving Back 40:00 Reflecting on Progress & Looking Forward 43:00 Lessons Learned & Closing Remarks

    48 min

  5. FEB 3

    The Inner Shifts That Can Changed Your Life: Trust, Discomfort & Finding Faith

    Send a text If you’re looking for tools to navigate life, the courage to move forward when things feel uncertain, and a deeper sense of trust in yourself and the human experience, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I share the lessons that emerged from stepping into a completely new chapter of my life — not just moving to California, but what that move unlocked within me. From learning how environment shapes our nervous system and growth, to trusting intuition, navigating uncomfortable experiences, and finding community from scratch, this episode explores the inner shifts that happen when you choose expansion over familiarity. I talk through the first steps into my “new world”: mindfulness, energy awareness, meditation, breathwork, and somatic healing — not as abstract concepts, but as practical tools that helped me regulate, process pain, and stay grounded through change. We also dive into embracing discomfort as part of the human experience, observing thoughts without identifying with them, and what it really means to step into your authentic self. This conversation is me openly thinking out loud — sharing the core ideas, tools, and inner reminders that have been genuinely helpful and that I still implement in my life today. It’s not polished or scripted, but it’s honest, intentional, and deeply human. If you’re in a season of transition, self-discovery, or learning how to trust yourself again, there’s something here for you. 🎙️ New Wayz with Christina Pehr — real conversations, real people, and new ways of seeing yourself. ✨ Follow along for more: TikTok: @new.wayz.podcast Instagram:  @NewWayzPodcast   Instagram: @Christina.ishere 00:00 Intro & Recap of My Spiritual Journey 02:26 Arriving in California: A Leap of Faith 03:36 Trusting Your Intuition & Environment 05:05 The Airbnb Fiasco 07:40 Turning Challenges Into Opportunities 09:56 How Location Shaped My Growth 11:43 Making Friends and Finding Community 13:38 First Steps Into Energy & Meditation 15:12 Embracing Pain & the Human Experience 17:06 Mindfulness and Observing Thoughts 18:46 Energy Work & Body Work Explained 20:34 Breathwork & Somatic Healing 21:53 Stepping Into Your Authentic Self 22:40 Attracting the Right People & Opportunities 23:13 Wrapping Up & Staying Connected

    23 min

  6. JAN 29

    I Was Depressed, Anxious, and Stuck — How Everything Changed in One Year (And It Can for You Too)

    Send a text If you’re scared, hesitant, or holding yourself back — please listen. In this episode, I share the story of my accidental spiritual journey. It started with a quiet inner voice — and the moment I finally chose myself. I went from depressed, anxious, scared, and completely stuck to listening to what life and the universe were placing in front of me. Within a year, everything changed: a new city, a new home, a new job, more money, and an entirely new mindset. I talk about leaving a toxic relationship and blowing up the life I thought I wanted. This episode is about learning to trust intuition, following the quiet green lights, letting go of scarcity, taking leaps before you feel ready, trusting the process, learning how to feel safe, and allowing yourself to attract abundance and a full life that’s actually meant for you. Travel nursing, moving across the country, choosing abundance — even when fear is loud — and letting life meet you halfway. 🎙️ New Wayz with Christina Pehr — real conversations, real people, and new ways of seeing yourself. ✨ Follow along for more: TikTok: @new.wayz.podcast Instagram:  @NewWayzPodcast   Instagram: @Christina.ishere 00:00 Introduction & Purpose of the Episode 01:30 Why Spirituality Matters to Me 03:00 Defining Spirituality In My Life 05:30 The Beginning of My Spiritual Journey 07:00 Leaving a Toxic Relationship 10:15 Major Life Changes & Taking a Leap 13:30 Healing, New Beginnings & Friendship 15:15 Coping with Loneliness & Seeking Help 17:15 Turning to Books & Finding Light 19:00 Following Green Lights in Life 21:00 Travel Nursing & Embracing Abundance 24:00 Letting Go of Scarcity & Building Confidence 26:30 Taking More Risks & Listening to Intuition 28:00 Moving to California: A Leap of Faith 30:00 Reflections & The Power of Divine Timing 31:45 Preview of Part Two & Closing Thoughts

    32 min

  7. JAN 27

    Toxic Hustle vs Self-Care: Which One Is Actually Hurting You (And How to Fix It)

    Send a text Are you actually sabotaging yourself? Like… are you burning yourself out and calling it ambition — or being “so nice” to yourself that you’re quietly avoiding your own potential? In this episode, we get real about hustle culture, self-care, and the uncomfortable middle ground no one wants to look at. We ask the questions most people dodge: Are you hustling because you’re driven — or because you don’t know how to slow down? And on the flip side… is your rest actually restorative, or is it just disguised avoidance? We break down toxic hustle, burnout, busywork disguised as productivity, and when self-care turns into self-sabotage. We talk intention, knowing your why, and how to tell the difference between pushing yourself in a healthy way and slowly holding yourself back. This isn’t a hustle hype episode. And it’s not a “do less” pep talk either. It’s a reality check about balance, honesty, and learning how to work, rest, and live without constantly lying to yourself. 🎙️ New Wayz with Christina Pehr — real conversations, real people, and new ways of seeing yourself. ✨ Follow along for more: TikTok: @new.wayz.podcast Instagram:  @NewWayzPodcast   🌟Guest:    IG: @biancavyoga 00:00 Welcome & Life Updates 01:27 Introducing the Episode's Theme 02:57 Hustle Culture vs Self-Care Culture 05:57 Generational Views on Work & Wellbeing 09:09 Finding a Healthy Balance 11:11 Social Pressures and Defining Success 14:42 The Dangers of Toxic Hustle 18:54 Intentionality and Avoiding Burnout 22:39 Knowing When to Rest 25:55 Intentional vs Avoidant Rest 28:29 Modern Self-Care: Benefit or Excuse? 31:37 Rest, Recharge, and Honest Reflection 33:36 Listening to Yourself & Your Needs 36:27 Intrinsic Motivation and Vision 39:45 Unique Ways to Rest and Hustle 44:00 Be Yourself & Find What Works for You 47:47 Wrap Up & Final Thoughts

    39 min

  8. JAN 22

    WTF Does “Doing the Work” Mean? Self-Help, Healing, and Mental Health Journey

    Send a text Everyone says “do the work”… but almost no one explains what that actually looks like. In this episode, we pull the phrase apart and talk about what healing really involves beyond just insight or talking things through. We get into what it means to show up for yourself, how therapy can be collaborative instead of passive, and why real change often comes from feeling, not fixing. We explore breakthrough moments, sitting with uncomfortable emotions, and how the language we use around healing can either help us expand or keep us stuck. We also move beyond words — into embodiment, somatic work, silence, energy, and the kind of connection that doesn’t need to be explained to be felt. This conversation goes deeper into body signals, stress, burnout, and the quiet toll modern life takes on our nervous systems. We talk about what burnout is actually trying to teach us, why success needs a new definition, and why sometimes the most powerful move is trying something different. If you’ve been “doing the work” but still feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure if you’re even on the right path — this episode is for you. Healing isn’t about doing more. It’s about listening differently. 🎙️ NewWayz with Christina Pehr — real conversations, real people, and new ways of seeing yourself. ✨ Follow along for more: TikTok: @new.wayz.podcast Instagram:  @NewWayzPodcast   Instagram: @Christina.ishere 🌟Guest: Salma Soliman Instagram: @braveyoutherapy Website: www.braveyoutherapy.com 00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction 00:37 Defining 'Doing the Work' 01:24 The Therapy Journey: Showing Up & Seeking Help 03:33 Perspectives in Therapy: Collaboration & Guidance 05:41 Active Therapy Styles & Gentle Guidance 08:47 Therapy as a Reflective Space 10:31 Breakthrough Moments in Healing 14:00 Facing and Feeling Difficult Emotions 17:18 Changing Language Around Healing 20:29 The Power & Limits of Language 22:03 Embodiment, Somatic Work & Being Present 24:36 Connection Without Words: Energy & Community 26:10 The Value of Silence in Healing 29:13 Universal Emotions & Emotional Intelligence 31:36 Trusting and Listening to Our Emotions 33:39 Body Signals, Stress, and Work Environments 37:01 Learning from Burnout & Stress 39:03 Society, Stress, and the Cost of Wellbeing 40:31 Practical Advice: Try Something Different 42:18 Expanding Definitions of Success 43:00 Closing Thoughts & How to Connect

    43 min
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The mental health and wellness podcast that’s as real as it gets — with a little humor and a lot of heart. I’m Christina Pehr, a certified life coach and registered nurse, sharing unfiltered stories, fresh perspectives, and lived experiences to help us grow, heal, and show up as our best selves. This is a no-judgment zone where we explore everything from emotional well-being to physical health, mindset shifts, and finding joy in life’s messiness. Sometimes it’s just me, sometimes guests join with their own insights. My goal? To make mental health feel approachable, relatable, and even a little fun, while giving you tools you can actually use. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and conversational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice or a substitute for professional care. Sensitive topics may be discussed. My intent is never to harm, offend, or be prejudiced. I speak from lived experience with a genuine desire for everyone’s well-being.

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  • Creator
    Christina Pehr
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 New Wayz Podcast
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