Rise & Thrive

Scott Sadler & Melissa Hedstrom
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VitalEdge Wellness Coaching – Your Path to Resilient Living & Leadership 🌿💡 Welcome to VitalEdge Wellness Coaching, your go-to channel for holistic health, stress management, and empowered leadership! Hosted by Scott Anthony Sadler and Melissa, we bring you expert insights, science-backed wellness strategies, and actionable coaching techniques to help you thrive in life and work. ✅ Mind-body wellness & burnout recovery ✅ Stress management & emotional resilience ✅ Life transitions & leadership growth ✅ Holistic nutrition & functional movement ✅ Guided mindfulness & relaxation practices ✨ Whether you're a high performer, a leader, or seeking a healthier, more fulfilling life, we’re here to support your journey. Subscribe now and start building your VitalEdge—where wellness meets leadership, and transformation begins! 🚀 🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell! #VitalEdgeWellness #BurnoutRecovery #StressManagement #MindBodyHealth #holisticwellness

  1. 1d ago

    065 - The Hand Continued

    Are you really eating whole foods, or are marketing tricks and food industry labels getting in the way? In this week’s episode of the Rise and Thrive Podcast, hosts Melissa and Scott dive into what baseline whole-food nutrition actually looks like, how gluten impacts gut health, and why taking care of your body starts from the inside out. Key Takeaways & Highlights: The Intuitive Hand Model: A quick visual framework for bio-individual nutrition using your palm for protein, fingers piled high for non-starchy carbs (vegetables/fruits), and your thumb for healthy fats.Beyond the Hand: Why adding herbs, spices, fermented foods, and hydration completes your daily nutrition base.The Truth About Gluten & Gut Health: How gluten can damage the small intestinal lining, leading to "leaky gut," systemic inflammation, and immune responses over time.Navigating Gluten-Free Products: A reminder to approach processed "gluten-free" packaged goods with caution—they often contain added chemicals, flavorings, and fillers.Mindful Eating & Coping: Recognizing emotional connections to food, stress-eating triggers, and how food acts as medicine. Connect & Learn More: Melissa: optimallivingsalem.comScott: elevateunderpressure.com | scottsaddlercoaching.com 👇 Drop a comment below: Have you ever tried cutting out gluten or shifting to a whole-food baseline? What changed for you? #RiseAndThrive #VitalEdgeWellness #IntuitiveNutrition #GutHealth #WholeFoods #WellnessCoaching #MindfulEating #Bio individuality

  2. Aug 27

    064 - The Hand

    In this episode of Rise and Thrive, hosts Melissa and Scott dive into bio-individuality, learning to listen to your inner bodily wisdom, and using basic whole-food principles to take charge of your personal nutrition. Key Takeaways & Highlights Guided Grounding & Disengagement: The episode opens with a guided breathwork session designed to help listeners step out of external demands and return to the present moment. Bio-Individuality & Body Messengers: Every individual has a unique internal ecosystem. Physical symptoms (like gut or skin issues) serve as "messengers" signaling that the body’s ecosystem needs support. Healing from the Inside Out: Scott shares a personal story of recovering from back muscle issues through internal calm, breathing, and body awareness alongside external treatments like chiropractic care. Ultra-Processed Foods vs. Whole Foods: Featuring a clip from former FDA Commissioner David Kessler, the hosts discuss the health risks of ultra-processed foods and why taking charge of your own diet is crucial. The "Hand Metaphor" for Meal Baselines: A visual guide for daily nutrition: Palm: Quality protein (e.g., beef, chicken, fish, eggs, pork). Thumb: Healthy fats (e.g., olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, nuts, seeds, butter). Fingers & Beyond: Vegetables and fruits (carbohydrates). Upcoming Events & Updates Self-Care Saturday: An in-person 4-hour gathering focused on movement, breathwork, nature, and grounding. Scheduled for September 19th. Website Refresh: Check out the updated platform offering nutritional therapy, yoga therapy, functional movement, and wellness coaching. Scott’s Updates: Information on the book Elevate Under Pressure, corporate Gallup Strengths workshops, and keynote speaking engagements. Connect & Resources Optimal Living: optimallivingsalem.com Elevate Under Pressure: elevateunderpressure.com VitalEdge Wellness Coaching: www.vitaledgewellnesscoaching.com

  3. Aug 12

    063 - Willpower vs. Guidance

    Are you forcing your way through life or allowing yourself to be led? 🌿✨ In this episode of Rise and Thrive, Scott and Melissa dive deep into Willpower Versus Being Guided. So many of us are conditioned to power through fatigue, ignore our body’s signals, and live by a list of "shoulds." But constantly pushing against the current takes a toll on our health, relationships, and career choices. Tune in as they break down how to shift out of stress patterns, trust your inner guidance, and use simple tools like breathwork to reset your nervous system. In this episode, you’ll discover: 🫁 A quick physiological sigh & belly breathing exercise to instantly calm stress🔋 Why willpower is a limited resource—and how overusing it leads to burnout🌊 Nature and river analogies for finding the path of ease instead of forcing outcomes🤫 How to quiet the intellect, tune out external noise, and listen to the body’s "quiet knowing"💡 Why delaying a decision is often wiser than forcing the wrong one Take a deep breath, stop fighting the current, and join the conversation! 🎧 👉 Listen now on your favorite streaming platform! #RiseAndThrive #Podcast #InnerGuidance #Mindfulness #Breathwork #NervousSystemReset #PersonalGrowth #SelfCare #ListenToYourBody

  4. Aug 6

    062 - Releasing Attachment to Outcome

    What does it actually mean to let go of outcomes without giving up your intentions, vision, or effort? In this episode, Scott and Melissa explore how attachment creates hidden stress in everyday life—from health goals and routines to relationships and caregiving—and why staying present makes it so much easier to pivot when life changes. Key Highlights:The Power of the Pause: Starting with a short guided breath practice to soften the eyes, jaw, and exhale so you can settle into the present.Goals vs. Attachment: Why releasing attachment doesn't mean giving up on what you want, but becoming willing to adapt when a specific result is no longer the right fit.Real-Life Examples: Breaking down how outcome attachment shows up in weight loss, daily routines, sports, and rigid expectations.Navigating Relationships & Caregiving: A deeply personal look at how major life events—like navigating an Alzheimer's diagnosis or facing cancer—force a massive release of old expectations and a recalibration of what truly matters.Staying Grounded: Using simple phrases and practices to return to the present moment, understand what you can and cannot control, and stay aligned with your values. “The root of suffering is wanting things to be different than the way they are.” “The present moment doesn’t have my past. The present moment doesn’t have my future.” 🔗 Listen to the full episode now!

  5. Jul 29

    061 - The Importance of Intentions

    Can you believe we’ve hit the big 6-0? Time flies when you're growing and thriving together. Huge thanks to everyone listening in—knowing you're out there keeps us going! In this milestone episode, Scott Sadler and Melissa Headstrom dive deep into a game-changing topic: The Power of Intention. Ever feel like you’re running on a hamster wheel of "shoulds," "haves," and digital distractions? You aren't alone. Scott and Melissa break down why slowing down, tuning out the noise, and getting quiet in the present moment is the ultimate cheat code for setting real, soul-aligned intentions. Plus, Melissa guides us through a powerful, grounding mindful moment right at the start of the show! 🧘‍♀️✨ 💡 Key Takeaways & Timestamps:The 60th Celebration & Updates: What’s next for Vital Edge Wellness Coaching, Scott’s new book Elevate Under Pressure, and hints about our 2027 retreat!The Guided Mindful Moment: Hit pause, drop your shoulders, and ground into your breath with Melissa.Intention vs. Attention: "Intention is attention with your involvement." Learn why where your attention flows, your energy goes.Why It’s Hard to Focus: How living in the past, future fears, and constant external pressures cloud our inner wisdom.The Garden Analogy: Why you can't rush a seed, and how "doing the work" requires patience, flexibility, and grace.Actionable Advice: How to start small—because setting micro-intentions can completely shift your daily energy. 🎧 Listen to Episode 61 now on your favorite podcast app! 💬 Let’s chat: What is one small intention you are setting for yourself today? Drop it in the comments below! 👇 ✨ Next Week Preview: We are keeping this conversation going and tackling the tricky topic of being tied to outcomes! Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss it. Take care of each other, and don't forget to take care of yourself. ❤️ #RiseAndThrive #WellnessPodcast #IntentionalLiving #Mindfulness #VitalEdgeWellness #ElevateUnderPressure #OptimalLiving

  6. Jul 23

    060-(repeat) The Antidote to Loneliness with Jean Garboden

    In this episode of Rise and Thrive, Scott and Melissa sit down with Jean Garboden, a true innovator in people experience, to explore one of the most powerful pillars of senior living: connection. Jean opens up about her personal journey—rooted in her son’s work in assisted living and her own transformative experiences with the Eden Alternative—and shares how touch, validation, and genuine presence can change the way we care for our elders. From understanding dementia with compassion, to empowering care partners, to using music, spontaneity, and simple human connection to spark joy… this episode is a beautiful reminder that elder care is not just a service—it’s a relationship. ✨ Key Takeaways: • Connection is the heart of combating loneliness • The Eden Alternative champions person-directed care • Validation techniques matter in dementia support • Family education is essential • Touch, music & presence create meaningful moments • Care partners shape the quality of elder living • A positive attitude impacts wellbeing—emotionally & physically A powerful, heart-centered conversation you don’t want to miss. 💛 #SeniorLiving #EdenAlternative #CarePartners #DementiaSupport #ElderCare #ConnectionMatters #RiseAndThrivePodcast

  7. Jul 16

    059 - The Nervous System

    If "staying calm" feels like just another impossible chore on your endless to-do list, you aren’t alone. 💆‍♂️ Spoiler alert: Regulating your nervous system does not mean living in a constant state of perfect, zen-like peace. In our latest episode, we’re stripping away the aesthetic health trends and getting real about how your body actually processes stress. From the power of the vagal nerve to the sneaky ways chronic dysregulation shows up as high blood pressure or adrenal fatigue, we’re breaking down how to build capacity for life's pressures—not just fight them. Grab a cup of tea, take a deep breath (into your belly, not your chest!), and dive in with us. 🧠 What We’re Covering: The "Zen" Myth: Why regulation isn't about perfection, but how quickly you can bounce back. Body Language: How simple shifts in your breathing patterns reveal your current survival state. The Vagus Nerve: Understanding the superpower connection between your brain and external triggers. Micro-Practices: Simple, zero-cost grounding tools (like hand-on-heart or sensory nature walks) you can do in under a minute. Leadership Impact: How regulating your presence naturally calms and influences those around you. 🔗 Connect & Learn More: Ready to take your practice deeper? Let’s connect! Explore Coaching: Vital Edge Wellness Coaching Local Resources: Optimal Living Salem Remember: Regulating your nervous system isn't about being perfect. It’s about cultivating gentle curiosity, self-compassion, and simple daily practices that support your long-term health and resilience. 🤍 #NervousSystemRegulation #VagusNerve #StressManagement #BurnoutPrevention #MindBodyConnection #SelfCompassion #WellnessCoaching

  8. Jul 9

    058 - The Hidden Power of Nature

    Have you ever looked back at your life and realized that the random, chaotic chapters you went through were actually preparing you for your exact purpose? In this episode of Rise and Thrive, we are doing something completely different. We’re putting my co-host, Scott Sadler, in the hot seat to unpack his "multiple lives"—from running an intense 18-burner sauté station at age nineteen, to deep-dive training with a world-renowned wilderness tracker, to steering corporate strategy in the boardroom. Scott shares how these diverse lived experiences—the massive wins, the intense pressure cooker moments, and the painful setbacks—forged the framework for his brand-new book, Elevate Under Pressure. Here is what we’re breaking down: The Truth About Pressure: It doesn’t build your character in public—it completely reveals it. Knowing who you are when the heat gets turned up changes everything. Living vs. Guarding: Lessons from Native American philosophy on why true survival isn't about blocking out stressors, but learning how to co-exist and navigate through them. The Regulation Loop: Why you can't just reframe, decide, and execute if you haven't learned how to mentally and physically self-regulate first. Compounding Interest: How small, intentional daily spaces of reflection pay massive dividends decades down the road. As Viktor Frankl beautifully put it: "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response." 🎧 Tune in to the full episode of Rise and Thrive to hang out in that space with us! 👉 Want to dive deeper into the Pressure Performance System? Grab your copy of Elevate Under Pressure on Amazon or Apple Books, and visit elevateunderpressure.com to check out the tools and assessments discussed in the show! #RiseAndThrive #ElevateUnderPressure #LeadershipResilience #MindfulLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #CliftonStrengths #EmotionalIntelligence

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VitalEdge Wellness Coaching – Your Path to Resilient Living & Leadership 🌿💡 Welcome to VitalEdge Wellness Coaching, your go-to channel for holistic health, stress management, and empowered leadership! Hosted by Scott Anthony Sadler and Melissa, we bring you expert insights, science-backed wellness strategies, and actionable coaching techniques to help you thrive in life and work. ✅ Mind-body wellness & burnout recovery ✅ Stress management & emotional resilience ✅ Life transitions & leadership growth ✅ Holistic nutrition & functional movement ✅ Guided mindfulness & relaxation practices ✨ Whether you're a high performer, a leader, or seeking a healthier, more fulfilling life, we’re here to support your journey. Subscribe now and start building your VitalEdge—where wellness meets leadership, and transformation begins! 🚀 🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell! #VitalEdgeWellness #BurnoutRecovery #StressManagement #MindBodyHealth #holisticwellness

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  • Creator
    Scott Sadler & Melissa Hedstrom
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Scott Sadler & Melissa Hedstrom
  • Show Website
    Rise & Thrive

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