The SmarterWellth Podcast

Jill Hummert
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Honest Conversations About Thriving in Every Season of Life At SmarterWellth, we believe well-being isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress. Hosted by Jill Hummert, this podcast is where real conversations meet practical strategies for navigating life’s ups and downs. Whether you're struggling with stress, relationships, career shifts, aging, or financial confidence, you’ll find expert insights, relatable stories, and actionable tools to help you create a life that feels good—inside and out. ✨ What You’ll Get: ✔ Thought-provoking discussions on mental, emotional, relational, and financial wellness ✔ Expert guests who bring real-world wisdom, not just textbook advice ✔ Practical takeaways to help you build confidence, resilience, and balance ✔ A no-judgment zone where personal growth is encouraged, not pressured If you’re tired of the wellness noise and just want real talk, real growth, and real support, this podcast is for you.

  1. 08/08/2025

    How AI Affects Our Mental Health, And What We Can Do About It with Amie Rafter

    In this episode of the SmarterWellth podcast, host Jill Hummert sits down with digital wellness advocate and AI educator Amie Rafter to explore how we can protect our mental health, creativity, and connection in an increasingly digital world. Amie shares her journey and how becoming a mother, navigating divorce, and discovering the power and dangers of AI changed her entire perspective on what it means to live and lead well. They unpack the hidden emotional load of tech, how digital life affects kids' resilience and mental health, and why women in midlife are often the first to feel the pressure, but also the first to shift it. 📌 Subscribe to SmarterWellth for real conversations about real wellness for real women!  ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Why authenticity matters more than likability 01:20 – Meet Amie Rafter: From corporate sales to AI educator 05:00 – The digital overload no one talks about 08:10 – How AI is changing how we think (and feel) 13:30 – Helping kids navigate digital life without losing themselves 17:00 – Tools & tactics for setting tech boundaries 22:30 – What AI really is—and how it works 30:00 – How AI can support creativity (without replacing it) 35:00 – Amie's favorite wellness-supporting AI tools 45:00 – Digital hygiene, digital well-being, and digital abstinence 54:00 – Why midlife is the moment many women reclaim their time & voice 59:40 – Final thoughts: Don't do any of this alone ----- Connect with Amie Rafter 🌐 https://hbirdco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amie-rafter-322bab10/ ----- ✅ Join the SmarterWellth community!  Facebook: ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/share/1EkWVDd85H/ TikTok: ▶️ https://www.tiktok.com/@smarterwellth Get The Monthly Wellth Newsletter: https://smarterwellth.com/#newsletter

    1h 3m

  2. 07/25/2025

    What You Eat Matters: A Fisherman’s Guide to Food Integrity & Health with Tony Wood

    In this episode of the SmarterWellth Podcast, host Jill Hummert heads north to Alaska, where she meets Tony Wood, a commercial fisherman and founder of Wild Alaska Salmon & Seafood. Tony isn’t just talking about fish he’s showing us what it means to live in harmony with nature, why food integrity matters, and how eating well can be an act of wellness, stewardship, and legacy. This isn’t just about salmon, it’s about living with intention, reconnecting with nature’s rhythms, and feeding our families with integrity. 📌 Subscribe to SmarterWellth for real conversations about real wellness for real women!  ➡️ Try Wild Alaska Salmon & Seafood today! Use code 'Wellth10' at checkout to save. https://wildalaskasalmonandseafood.com/ ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to SmarterWellth 01:14 – Meet Tony Wood: Pilot turned fisherman 02:55 – The journey from passion to purpose 07:30 – Why he sells direct-to-consumer 10:24 – The complexity of getting fresh seafood to your plate 14:50 – “Fresher than fresh”: Why frozen matters 20:00 – Jill’s shift toward food integrity as a mom 23:00 – Farm-raised vs. wild-caught: what’s really in your seafood 25:12 – What to look for at the seafood counter 33:44 – Sustainability and the Alaskan model 41:46 – Letting nature lead: rhythms, patience, and preservation 43:05 – Tony’s wellness practices & mindset 45:05 – Final thoughts on work ethic, dignity, and living fully 50:09 – Where to find Tony’s seafood ------ Connect with Tony Wood & try Wild Alaska Salmon  🌐 https://wildalaskasalmonandseafood.com/ (use the code Wellth10 at checkout to save)  📍 Instagram: @wildalaskasalmonandseafood  📍Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildalaskasalmonandseafood/ ------ ✅ Join the SmarterWellth community!  Facebook: ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/share/1EkWVDd85H/ TikTok: ▶️ https://www.tiktok.com/@smarterwellth Get The Monthly Wellth Newsletter: https://smarterwellth.com/#newsletter

    51 min
  3. How Self-Doubt Starts—and How to Stop It With Beth Tellez

    06/27/2025

    How Self-Doubt Starts—and How to Stop It With Beth Tellez

    What if the thoughts that whisper “You’re not enough” aren’t actually true? In this empowering episode, Jill Hummert sits down with therapist Beth Tellez to talk about scarcity statements—those deep-seated beliefs we inherit that keep us playing small. Together, they unpack the roots of self-doubt, how our childhood patterns shape adult behaviors, and what it really takes to rewire your brain for self-worth. If you've ever struggled with comparison, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or impostor syndrome—this one's for you. 📌 Subscribe to SmarterWellth for real conversations about real wellness for real women!  ⏱️Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Self-Doubt and Scarcity Statements 02:00 – Where These Narratives Come From 06:30 – Childhood Conditioning & Emotional Safety 10:15 – Comparison, ADHD, and Feeling Behind 14:00 – When Our Inner Critic Becomes Our Own Voice 18:30 – How Self-Doubt Impacts Relationships & Work 23:00 – Rewiring the Brain with Words and Mantras 28:00 – Virtual Connection, Therapy & Accessibility 31:00 – What Healing Looks Like in Real Life 36:30 – Beth’s Rituals + Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything 42:00 – Final Thoughts: You Are Enough ------ Connect with Beth Tellez & Creative Counseling Center of NW Arkansas:  🌐 Creative Counseling Center of NW Arkansas - https://www.creativenwa.com/  📍 Instagram @creativecounselingnwa ------ ✅ Join the SmarterWellth community!  Facebook: ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/share/1EkWVDd85H/ TikTok: ▶️ https://www.tiktok.com/@smarterwellth Get The Monthly Wellth Newsletter: https://smarterwellth.com/#newsletter #SmarterWellth #SelfWorth #MentalHealthAwareness #WomenSupportingWomen #TherapistTalk #YouAreEnough #EmotionalHealing #Neuroplasticity #MindsetShift #WellnessPodcast

    44 min
  4. The Truth About Beef: What Most Labels Won’t Tell You with Russ Collins of Plainview Beef

    06/13/2025

    The Truth About Beef: What Most Labels Won’t Tell You with Russ Collins of Plainview Beef

    If you've ever looked at a food label and thought, "What does this even mean?" This episode is for you. We're sitting down with Russ Collins, creative strategist at Plainview Beef, to talk about food transparency, sprout-finished cattle, and how what we eat truly shapes our health—physically, mentally, and generationally. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome + Intro 01:10 – The Story Behind Plainview Beef 03:00 – Why Most Grass-Fed Beef Still Misses the Mark 06:00 – What is Sprout-Finished? (And Why It Matters) 08:00 – Tech Meets Ranching: E-Collars + Hydroponic Feeding 11:00 – How Clean Beef Transformed Russ’s Health + Family Life 17:00 – Transparency in Food Systems: Beyond Organic Labels 20:30 – The Problem with Traditional Meat Processing 24:00 – The Link Between Food Quality + Mental Health 27:00 – Simple Steps to Start Eating Better 30:00 – Why Protein is Key to Wellness 32:00 – The Wellness Prescription: Eat Like It Matters 34:00 – Lightning Round: Wellness Habits + Self-Worth 38:00 – Where to Buy Plainview Beef + Special Offer --- 🛍️ Shop Plainview Beef - https://plainviewbeef.com/pages/shop?sca_ref=8887997.C3K7UIFhpIagzG&sca_source=YouTube%2 🚚 Free hand-delivery available in Kansas, Tulsa, and NW Arkansas --- Connect with Russ & Plainview Beef Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/russcollinsbeef/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/plainviewbeef TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@plainviewbeefco --- 👉 Like this episode? Subscribe, share with a friend, and check out Plainview’s nutrient-dense meats. Your body, and your family, will thank you.

    40 min
  5. The Science Behind Why You Can Heal (Functional Medicine Deep Dive) with Denny Warren

    05/31/2025

    The Science Behind Why You Can Heal (Functional Medicine Deep Dive) with Denny Warren

    In this empowering episode of SmarterWellth, Dr. Denny Warren, a functional medicine practitioner, breaks down the science of epigenetics and how your daily choices can literally turn your genes on and off.  We explore the power of movement, the connection between your thoughts and your physical health, and why stress isn’t always the enemy!  📌 Subscribe to SmarterWellth for real conversations about real wellness for real women!  ⏱️ Chapters [01:00] – What Is Epigenetics (and Why It Matters) [06:00] – What Indigenous Tribes Teach Us About Health [11:30] – Nature, Zoos & the Power of Environment [14:00] – Movement: Your Brain’s Best Medicine [20:00] – Gratitude, Posture & Mindset Shifts [28:00] – Epigenetics = Hope, Not Genetic Destiny [32:00] – Real-Life Healing Stories [34:00] – Neuroscience of Movement [41:00] – The Rise of Chronic Illness & Convenience Culture [43:00] – Bruce Lipton & the Petri Dish Breakthrough [47:00] – Understanding Stress: Helpful vs Harmful [55:00] – Simple Tools to Reset Your Nervous System [58:30] – Rapid-Fire Wellthy Wisdom ------ 🌐 Connect with Denny Generations Health and Wellness - https://generationshwc.com/ ------ ✅ Join the SmarterWellth community!  Facebook: ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/share/1EkWVDd85H/ TikTok: ▶️ https://www.tiktok.com/@smarterwellth Get The Monthly Wellth Newsletter: https://smarterwellth.com/#newsletter #healthandwellness #womenshealth #functionalmedicine #selfcare #mentalhealth #womenswellness #wellnesstips #functionalwellness #Epigenetics

    1h 3m
  6. The Truth About Food, Health, and Purpose with Tina Graham

    05/16/2025

    The Truth About Food, Health, and Purpose with Tina Graham

    If you’ve ever wondered whether food could change your life, this episode is for you!  In this episode, Jill sits down with her mom, Tina Graham, the founder of Healthy Sprout. Together, they explore how food can truly be medicine—not just for the body, but for the mind and spirit too. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Why Healthy Food Can Taste Good 00:06 – Meet Tina Graham + The Mission Behind Healthy Sprout 01:00 – From Radiology to Real Food: A Career Shift Rooted in Healing 05:00 – How Cancer Patients Sparked a Food-as-Medicine Journey 10:00 – Caring for Grandpa + The Spiritual Nudge to Start a Kitchen 16:00 – From Dream to Reality: Launching Fatefully Fed 20:00 – Building a Wellness Business in a Fast Food Town 23:00 – Stories That Prove Food Connects More Than Just Nutrients 26:00 – Mythbusting + Tiny Shifts That Create Big Change 28:00 – Quick-Fire Wisdom: What Well-Being Really Looks Like 31:00 – How to Learn More + Join the SmarterWellth Community ------ ✅ Join the SmarterWellth community!  Facebook: ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/share/1EkWVDd85H/ TikTok: ▶️ https://www.tiktok.com/@smarterwellth Resources: 🌐 https://smarterwellth.com/ #healthandwellness #womenshealth #healthyeating #holistichealth #foodismedicine #selfcare #mentalhealth #womenswellness #wellnesstips #healthyfood #functionalnutrition #functionalwellness #healthyhabits #womensupportingwomen

    32 min
  7. Why You Should Move More in Midlife: Reclaiming Joy and Self-Worth with CeCe Benson

    05/09/2025

    Why You Should Move More in Midlife: Reclaiming Joy and Self-Worth with CeCe Benson

    Learn how movement impacts mental and emotional well-being! 📌 Subscribe to SmarterWellth for real conversations about real wellness for real women!  In this powerful episode of the SmarterWellth Podcast, Jill sits down with dancer, entrepreneur, and movement educator CeCe Benson to explore how movement—especially dance—can be a radical form of healing, connection, and self-discovery. - Discover how to use dance as a tool for self-trust and healing - Explore the neuroscience behind movement and trauma recovery - Get practical tips for building confidence in your body (even if you think you’re “not a dancer”) ⏱️ Chapters: 00:44 – What Midlife Really Feels Like 01:28 – The Power of Movement in Healing 01:32 – Reclaiming the Body Through Dance 02:53 – Identity Loss and Remembering Who You Are 06:36 – Navigating Shame and Therapy as a Mom 10:12 – Hormonal Shifts and the Mental Load 12:20 – How Faith Played a Role in Her Healing 16:47 – The Loneliness of Motherhood 21:03 – Creating Community for Women in Midlife ---- 🌐 Connect with CeCe https://www.cecemariedance.com/ 🔗 Resources Mentioned: BrainDance by Anne Green Gilbert Steezy App Books: 10x is Easier Than 2x (by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy) The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk   ------- ✅ Join the SmarterWellth community!  Facebook: ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571814419070 TikTok: ▶️ https://www.tiktok.com/@smarterwellth Resources: 🌐 https://smarterwellth.com/ #mentalhealth #midlifehealth #womenshealth #movementtherapy #middleagedwomen #womenswellness #dancetherapy #moveyourbody #womenempowerment #midlifehealth

    39 min
  8. Finances & Co-Parenting; Blended Families 101 with Dan Hummert

    05/02/2025

    Finances & Co-Parenting; Blended Families 101 with Dan Hummert

    Ever wonder how to really make blended families work? This episode gets real about it! In this episode of The SmarterWellth Podcast, Jill & her husband Dan Hummert, a certified financial planner, dive into the emotional roller coaster and financial tightropes that come with merging families. We talk... [01:12] Setting Expectations and Building Unity [03:20] Facilitating Positive Relationships [07:41] The Value of a Healthy Parental Relationship [10:14] Managing Expectations and Co-Parenting [13:58] Tips for Communication [17:29] Financial Planning and Children [20:44] Aging Parents and Financial Responsibilities [35:18] Long-Term Care and Emotional Well-being [37:15] Dan's Key Takeaway 📌 Subscribe to SmarterWellth for real conversations about real wellness!  ------- Connect with Dan Hummert  🌐 Hummert Financial - https://hummertfinancial.com/ ------- ✅ Join the SmarterWellth community!  Instagram: ▶️  / smarterwellth   TikTok: ▶️  / smarterwellth   Resources: 🌐 https://smarterwellth.com/ #parenting #womenswellness #womenshealth #selfcare #financialfreedom #moneymanagement

    38 min
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Honest Conversations About Thriving in Every Season of Life At SmarterWellth, we believe well-being isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress. Hosted by Jill Hummert, this podcast is where real conversations meet practical strategies for navigating life’s ups and downs. Whether you're struggling with stress, relationships, career shifts, aging, or financial confidence, you’ll find expert insights, relatable stories, and actionable tools to help you create a life that feels good—inside and out. ✨ What You’ll Get: ✔ Thought-provoking discussions on mental, emotional, relational, and financial wellness ✔ Expert guests who bring real-world wisdom, not just textbook advice ✔ Practical takeaways to help you build confidence, resilience, and balance ✔ A no-judgment zone where personal growth is encouraged, not pressured If you’re tired of the wellness noise and just want real talk, real growth, and real support, this podcast is for you.

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    Jill Hummert
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