The Wellness Driven Life Show

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The Wellness Driven Life Show is a dynamic and engaging talk show that bridges the gap between science and lifestyle, redefining the future of living well Spiritually, Intellectually, and Physically. Join us for your wellness evening reset—live every Wednesday at 6 PM PST—with the world's top experts, scientists, pioneers, champions, and professionals sharing actionable paths to resilience and clarity. ​ We invite you to ride the wave of the future with host April Chavez, the Microphone Maven, as she guides thoughtful wellness seekers through real stories and science-backed insights powered by Driven Livin'. Your journey to wellness starts here, and it starts now—tune in to become part of the evolution of Driven Livin’!

  1. 10H AGO

    How the Body Heals Itself: Lisa Warner & Maura Leon S.

    Hosted and executive produced by April Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilmchavez/ Video production by Manlee J. Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manleejchavez/ Music by Steve Stuntz: https://www.youtube.com/@stevestuntz9303  Driven Livin’: https://drivenlivin.com Join the Drive Collective: https://drivenlivin.com/community What if healing is not about fixing what is broken, but remembering how wise the body already is? On The Wellness Driven Life Show, April Chavez welcomes Lisa Warner and Maura Leon S. of Whole BEing Healing for a conversation about self-healing, emotional truth, conscious community, and the body's natural ability to restore balance. Lisa and Maura share how their healing paths led them to a deeper relationship with their bodies, emotions, and inner guidance. Lisa talks about shifting from "Why me?" to "What do I need to know about this to heal myself?" while Maura speaks to the role of self-love, relationships, and standing in your own authority in wellness. Learn more: https://www.wholebeinghealing.life.  In this episode, we explore: Why the body may be responding to the inputs around it rather than betraying us. How self-love and self-responsibility shape health, relationships, and healing. Why community, safe sharing, and being witnessed can support transformation. How Lisa and Maura are building Whole BEing Healing through a 12-week experiential mentoring group, leadership training, and a global online community. Together, they remind us that our bodies are designed to heal, our inner wisdom is real, and we are far more powerful than we have been allowed to know. The views expressed by guests on The Wellness Driven Life Show do not always reflect those of April Chavez or The Wellness Driven Life Show. For more details and a disclaimer, visit https://drivenlivin.com/guest-agreements. #TWDLS #DrivenLivin #WholeBEingHealing #LisaWarner #MauraLeonS #SelfHealing #ConsciousCommunity #BodyWisdom #MindBodySpirit #SIPLifeSlowly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
  2. Loving Longevity: James B. Flaherty on Making Your Next Years Your Best Years

    APR 16

    Loving Longevity: James B. Flaherty on Making Your Next Years Your Best Years

    What if aging wasn't about shrinking your life, but widening it? On The Wellness Driven Life Show, April Chavez welcomes back James B. Flaherty, author, speaker, and former advertising creative director, now 90 and still writing, creating, connecting, and living with intention. In his new book, LOVING LONGEVITY: Make your next years your best years, Jim offers a practical and heartfelt message: longevity is not just about years, it is about gratitude, discipline, usefulness, and the people who keep life feeling full. He shares the daily rhythms that support his own vitality — morning gratitude, healthy eating, exercise, a full schedule, meaningful friendships, and the choice to show up for life with humor and care. In this episode, we explore: Why connection and community matter so much for long life and well-being. How small daily disciplines shape energy, mood, and purpose. Why service, courtesy, and making others feel better are part of living well. How Jim continues to create, write, and stay engaged at 90. Jim is the author of five books, a former international advertising creative director, creator of an iconic country inn, and a man who believes life is a gift worth honoring every day. His message is simple and powerful: stay grateful, stay useful, stay connected, and make your next year count. Learn more about Jim: https://www.jamesbflaherty.com  Hosted and executive produced by April Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilmchavez/ Video production by Manlee J. Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manleejchavez/ Music by Steve Stuntz: https://www.youtube.com/@stevestuntz9303  Driven Livin’: https://drivenlivin.com  Join the Drive Collective: https://drivenlivin.com/community  The views expressed by guests on The Wellness Driven Life Show do not always reflect those of April Chavez or The Wellness Driven Life Show. For more details and a disclaimer, visit https://drivenlivin.com/guest-agreements. #TWDLS #DrivenLivin #JamesBFlaherty #LovingLongevity #HealthyAging #PurposefulLiving #LongevityMindset #AgingWell #SIPLifeSlowly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min
  3. Cracking the Matrix: Cate Montana on Truth, Fear & Self-Trust

    APR 9

    Cracking the Matrix: Cate Montana on Truth, Fear & Self-Trust

    What happens when spiritual positivity is no longer enough to make sense of the world? On The Wellness Driven Life Show, April Chavez sits down with journalist and author Cate Montana to talk about her book, Cracking the Matrix: 14 Keys to Individual and Global Freedom, and the deeper questions that surfaced when her old beliefs were no longer grounded in reality. Cate shares how 2020 pushed her to look beyond self-help and into the history of fear, influence, and the many traditions that have named destructive unseen forces across cultures. She also offers a simple practice for staying rooted: get quiet, go barefoot in nature, and learn to trust your own inner wisdom again. Cate's writing on Substack: http://cmontana.substack.com/Book: Cracking the Matrix: 14 Keys to Individual and Global Freedom Hosted and executive produced by April Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilmchavez/Video production by Manlee J. Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manleejchavez/Music by Steve Stuntz: https://www.youtube.com/@stevestuntz9303 ​ Driven Livin’: https://drivenlivin.com ​Join the Drive Collective: https://drivenlivin.com/community ​ 🔔 Join us Wednesdays at 6 PM PST for The Wellness Driven Life Show, where we bridge science, story, and spirit through the SIP path of Spiritual, Intellectual, and Physical well-being.​ The views expressed by guests on The Wellness Driven Life Show do not always reflect those of April Chavez or The Wellness Driven Life Show. For more details and a disclaimer, visit https://drivenlivin.com/guest-agreements. ​#TWDLS #DrivenLivin #CateMontana #CrackingTheMatrix #SpiritualDiscernment #Consciousness #HumanFreedom #InnerGuidance #SIPLifeSlowly #WellnessDrivenLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min

  4. APR 2

    Trauma on Your Brain Scan: Nutritional Psychiatry with Dr. Hector Rodriguez​

    Ever wonder why trauma lingers not just in your memories, but in your brain's wiring—and how food, scans, and small shifts can rewire it for resilience? On The Wellness Driven Life Show, April Chavez speaks with Dr. Hector Rodriguez, MD, founder of The White Butterfly Clinic in Miami, a bilingual psychiatrist blending neuroimaging (SPECT scans), nutritional psychiatry, psychopharmacology, and trauma-informed care. Formerly a fashion photographer, Dr. Hector now helps high-performers and "sacred outcasts" heal PTSD, anxiety, depression, and ADHD by viewing mental health as brain health—focusing on the soul's transformation.​ His approach uncovers patterns like the "diamond pattern" in trauma brains (low frontal/prefrontal activity, overactive limbic system) and uses diet, movement, and mindset to restore balance.​ In this episode, you'll learn: How SPECT scans reveal trauma's "diamond pattern" (diminished PFC, basal ganglia hyperactivity) vs. ADHD—and why accurate imaging prevents misdiagnosis. Nutritional psychiatry basics: Omega-3s, antioxidants, and gut health to reduce inflammation, boost dopamine/serotonin, and quiet the inner critic.​​ Everyday tools: Reframing the "inner bully" to "inner cheerleader," somatic practices, and why curiosity lights up your reward centers.​​ Dr. Hector's story: From photography to psychiatry (via Dr. Daniel Amen's influence), treating the overlooked with compassion.​ Perfect for anyone ready to turn brain insights into a clearer path. Explore The White Butterfly Clinic: https://www.whitebutterflyclinic.com. Hosted and executive produced by April Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilmchavez/ Video production by Manlee J. Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manleejchavez/ ​Music by Steve Stuntz: https://www.youtube.com/@stevestuntz9303 Driven Livin’: https://drivenlivin.comJoin the Drive Collective: https://drivenlivin.com/community 🔔 Join us Wednesdays at 6 PM PST for The Wellness Driven Life Show—your wellness evening reset blending science, story, and soulful healing.​ The views expressed by guests on The Wellness Driven Life Show do not always reflect those of April Chavez or The Wellness Driven Life Show. For more details and a disclaimer, visit https://drivenlivin.com/guest-agreements. ​#TWDLS #DrivenLivin #DrHectorRodriguez #WhiteButterflyClinic #NutritionalPsychiatry #BrainSPECT #TraumaHealing #PTSDRecovery #SIPLifeSlowly #MentalResilience​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  5. MAR 26

    Drug-Free Period Relief: OhmBody's Neurostimulation with Amy Gaston

    What if your worst period symptoms—cramps, heavy flow, mood swings, fatigue—weren't just "normal," but signals from a dysregulated nervous system asking for support? On The Wellness Driven Life Show, April Chavez welcomes Amy Gaston, VP of Strategic Growth at OhmBody (a Spark Biomedical company), to unpack how wearable neurostimulation is changing menstrual health from the inside out. OhmBody's discreet earpiece uses TANS (Transcutaneous Afferent Neurostimulation) to target the vagus and trigeminal nerves, balancing the autonomic nervous system for drug- and hormone-free relief—no pills, no patches, no overrides.​ With over a decade of scaling mission-driven brands, Amy brings operational smarts and user-centered insight to FemTech, helping women reclaim energy and ease during their cycles.​ In this episode, you'll discover: Why stress and emotional load amplify cramps, bloating, and flow—and how the body's "fight or flight" mode plays a bigger role than hormones alone.​ Clinical trial results: up to 55% reduction in pain, average 55% less blood loss (35% on day 1), plus gains in mood stability and sleep for 88% of users.​ How OhmBody works: low-frequency pulses shift you toward the "rest and digest" state, supporting everything from gastric upset to emotional resilience.​ Practical steps to advocate for yourself when pain gets dismissed—and why non-hormonal options are surging in demand. If periods have ever derailed your path, this offers science, hope, and a gentler way forward. Learn more about OhmBody: https://www.ohmbody.com​​ Hosted and executive produced by April Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilmchavez/​Video production by Manlee J. Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manleejchavez Music by Steve Stuntz: https://www.youtube.com/@stevestuntz9303 Driven Livin’: https://drivenlivin.com​Join the Drive Collective: https://drivenlivin.com/community ​🔔 Join us Wednesdays at 6 PM PST for The Wellness Driven Life Show—your wellness evening reset blending science, story, and embodied healing.​ The views expressed by guests on The Wellness Driven Life Show do not always reflect those of April Chavez or The Wellness Driven Life Show. For more details and a disclaimer, visit https://drivenlivin.com/guest-agreements. ​#TWDLS #DrivenLivin #AmyGaston #OhmBody #PeriodPainRelief #NervousSystemRegulation #FemTech #DrugFreeWellness #MenstrualHealth #VagusNerve #SIPLifeSlowly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

  6. MAR 19

    Why Are We Fighting? Trauma & Turning Conflict into Connection

    Ever walked away from a conversation thinking, "That's not what I meant at all—how did it blow up so fast?" On The Wellness Driven Life Show, April Chavez sits down with Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva—"Dr. T"—psychotherapist, author of Why Are We Fighting?, and founder of Advocate2Create. Drawing from her IAP Model—Intention, Action, Perception, which she calls a kind of "Google Translate" for communication—Dr. T helps couples, families, and individuals transform conflict into connection. Her work is shaped by a deeply personal story: immigrating to the U.S. at 14 without English, shifting from a planned medical career into psychotherapy, walking through suicide loss, and building a practice that serves grief, trauma survivors, and immigrants navigating legal evaluations. With over 12 years of experience, she offers research‑backed tools that honor both logic and the tender places inside us. In this episode, you'll explore: How the IAP Model explains why so many arguments aren't about the issue, but the gap between what we intend, what we do, and how it's perceived. Simple phrases and "pre‑ambles" that can de‑escalate tension and make it safer to say the hard thing. Why suicide grief feels so different from other losses—and how Dr. T learned to live and work after losing a close friend to suicide. The hidden emotional toll of immigration and starting over, and how trauma and identity loss can show up generations later. Practical, science‑informed strategies to build resilience after trauma and advocate for your needs without burning bridges. If you're tired of repeating the same fights—or anxious about hard conversations you need to have—this episode offers language, frameworks, and hope. Learn more about Dr. T & Advocate2Create: https://www.advocate2create.com. ​Hosted and executive produced by April Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilmchavez/ ​Video production by Manlee J. Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manleejchavez/ ​Music by Steve Stuntz: https://www.youtube.com/@stevestuntz9303 ​Driven Livin’: https://drivenlivin.comJoin the Drive Collective: https://drivenlivin.com/community 🔔 Join us Wednesdays at 6 PM PST for The Wellness Driven Life Show—your wellness evening reset blending science, story, and heart‑centered communication.​ The views expressed by guests on The Wellness Driven Life Show do not always reflect those of April Chavez or The Wellness Driven Life Show. For more details and a disclaimer, visit https://drivenlivin.com/guest-agreements. ​#TWDLS #DrivenLivin #DrPatriciaTimerman #IAPModel #WhyAreWeFighting #CommunicationSkills #ConflictToConnection #TraumaHealing #SuicideGrief #ImmigrationMentalHealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  7. MAR 12

    Conversations with Hathor: Dr. Yafi Yair on Channeling, Earth Wisdom & the New Human

    What if the most accurate guidance for your life didn't come from a self‑help book or your logical mind—but from a conversation with ancient Divine Feminine consciousness, the elements, and beings beyond Earth? On The Wellness Driven Life Show, April Chavez welcomes Dr. Yafi Yair, clinical psychologist (Psy.D.), hypnotherapist, multidimensional channel, and author of Conversations with Hathor and Conversations with the Earth. With over two decades bridging psychology, hypnosis, and energy work, Yafi channels Hathor, Earth spirits, fairies, and extradimensional beings to bring through teachings on healing, self‑love, and humanity's consciousness shift. Her work has been featured on platforms such as Conscious Life Expo, New Life Expo, Sedona Transcendence, and on podcasts exploring ET contact, mysticism, and the evolving human. Through live channeling, Light Language, and practical tools, she helps people connect to their higher self and intuitive intelligence in grounded, accessible ways. In this episode, you'll explore: Yafi's journey from clinical psychology and hypnosis into multidimensional channeling—and how she reconciles science with the unseen. Hathor's perspective on the rise of the Divine Feminine, emotional healing, and living a joyful, healthy life on Earth. What she's learned from conversations with Earth elements, trees, and spirit guides about the current planetary shift and what's coming next. The power and purpose of Light Language—how it works on the nervous system and why so many people feel activated by it. Simple ways to deepen your own connection with guides, higher self, and intuitive intelligence without bypassing your humanity. Website & sessions: https://www.yafichanneling.com ​YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yafiyair Driven Livin’: https://drivenlivin.com ​Join the Drive Collective: https://drivenlivin.com/community Hosted and executive produced by April Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilmchavez/  Video production by Manlee J. Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manleejchavez/  Music by Steve Stuntz: https://www.youtube.com/@stevestuntz9303 ​ 🔔 Join us Wednesdays at 6 PM PST for The Wellness Driven Life Show—your wellness evening reset blending science, story, and spiritual evolution.​ The views expressed by guests on The Wellness Driven Life Show do not always reflect those of April Chavez or The Wellness Driven Life Show. For more details and a disclaimer, visit: https://drivenlivin.com/guest-agreements. ​#TWDLS #DrivenLivin #YafiYair #ConversationsWithHathor #ConversationsWithTheEarth #Channeling #LightLanguage #DivineFeminine #ConsciousnessShift #ETContact #SpiritualWellness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

  8. MAR 5

    Lead with Silence: Dr. Aumatma on Body Wisdom, Fertility & Feminine Leadership

    What if the most important decisions in your life—about your health, your family, your leadership—weren't meant to be made from your head, but from your body's quiet wisdom? On The Wellness Driven Life Show, April Chavez welcomes Dr. Aumatma Simmons, double board‑certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist, founder of the Holistic Fertility Institute, best‑selling author, and award‑winning host of Egg Meets Sperm. For nearly two decades, she has supported couples worldwide in creating healthier families using drug‑free, nature‑inspired fertility care, while training hundreds of next‑generation doctors. Through her Lead with Silence methodology, Dr. Aumatma now guides high‑achieving women and intuitive leaders to move from chronic overthinking into grounded, body‑led decisions—bridging ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience and her own TEDx‑celebrated journey into silence. In this episode, you'll explore: How holistic, root‑cause fertility care can improve hormones, egg/sperm health, and overall vitality—even if you're not trying to conceive. The science and spirituality of "body wisdom," and why ignoring subtle signals fuels burnout, anxiety, and dis‑ease. Practical "lead with silence" tools you can use between meetings or in your car to shift from fight‑or‑flight into clarity in minutes. How women leaders can reclaim feminine power without abandoning ambition or impact. Lessons from her 36,000‑member online community at the intersection of fertility, grief, and reinvention. Whether you're navigating fertility, leadership, or a major life transition, this wellness evening reset invites you to trust your inner GPS—Spirit, Intellect, and Physical wisdom—on a deeper level. Holistic Fertility Institute: https://holisticfertilityinstitute.com Madre Fertility: https://madrefertility.com Driven Livin’: https://drivenlivin.com Join the Drive Collective: https://drivenlivin.com/community Hosted and executive produced by April Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilmchavez/  Video production by Manlee J. Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manleejchavez/  Music by Steve Stuntz: https://www.youtube.com/@stevestuntz9303 🔔 Join us Wednesdays at 6 PM PST for The Wellness Driven Life Show—your weekly wellness evening reset, bridging science, story, and spirit. The views expressed by guests on The Wellness Driven Life Show do not always reflect those of April Chavez or The Wellness Driven Life Show. For more details and a disclaimer, visit: https://drivenlivin.com/guest-agreements. #TWDLS #DrivenLivin #HolisticFertility #AumatmaSimmons #LeadWithSilence #BodyWisdom #WomensLeadership #FeminineLeadership #EggMeetsSperm #MindBodyMedicine #Neuroscience #WellnessPodcast #EveningReset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Wellness Driven Life Show is a dynamic and engaging talk show that bridges the gap between science and lifestyle, redefining the future of living well Spiritually, Intellectually, and Physically. Join us for your wellness evening reset—live every Wednesday at 6 PM PST—with the world's top experts, scientists, pioneers, champions, and professionals sharing actionable paths to resilience and clarity. ​ We invite you to ride the wave of the future with host April Chavez, the Microphone Maven, as she guides thoughtful wellness seekers through real stories and science-backed insights powered by Driven Livin'. Your journey to wellness starts here, and it starts now—tune in to become part of the evolution of Driven Livin’!

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  • Creator
    Evergreen Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    374
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Evergreen Podcasts 2026
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