Part 1: You Must Come First - Interview with Winnie Odhiambo

Leading With Heart

Feeling burnt out? You're not alone. In today's episode, we're talking about burnout, especially for high-achieving women juggling the demands of military life. Join us for part one of an eye-opening two-part interview with Winnie Odhiambo, the founder of Vitalized Wellbeing. Winnie's unique blend of functional medicine and holistic health practices offers a fresh perspective on how to tackle fatigue and stress. Hear her personal battle with burnout, how she found her way to healing, and discover why self-care is crucial—and far from selfish.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Understanding burnout on multiple levels: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual 
  • The significance of listening to your body and recognizing the signs of burnout 
  • What is functional medicine and how it complements conventional medicine Winnie's journey from deployment stress to founding 
  • Vitalized Wellbeing Insights into preventing and recovering from burnout through functional medicine 
  • Practical tips on balancing high achievement with well-being

RESOURCES:

Connect with Winnie:

Website: https://www.vitalizedwellbeing.com/

Instagram: @vitalized_wellbeing (https://www.instagram.com/vitalized_wellbeing)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vitalizedwellbeing 

Join the Strong and Resilient Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336774597179247

SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode55


Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast — your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

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