Your Well Life by Misha Vayner

Misha Vayner

Your Well Life is where modern motherhood meets holistic health, healing, and real conversation. Hosted by Misha Vayner—mom of three, trauma-informed holistic health and life mentor, and former NYC fashion exec—this podcast brings you empowering, perspective-shifting episodes to help you feel more energized in your body, more confident and clear in your mind, grounded in your spirit, and genuinely fulfilled in your life. After hitting rock bottom in her own health, identity, and sense of self, Misha discovered a radically different way of healing—one rooted in trauma-informed, whole-person wellness that changed everything. Since then, she’s helped countless women reclaim their energy, alignment, and joy through nervous system healing, deep self-return, and lifestyle shifts that actually change the game. Now, she’s sharing those powerful insights and lived tools to support you in creating a life that feels aligned, nourishing, and fully your own—because wellness shouldn’t feel like a second full-time job. Each week, you’ll hear: Relatable solo episodes that feel like a heart-to-heart with your smartest, sassiest mama bestieHonest and insightful Conversations with experts on holistic health, motherhood, hormones, trauma, relationships, identity, purpose, and self-expressionPractical tools, takeaways and perspective shifts to support your whole health and help you feel more lit up in your daily life It’s the wellness conversation you actually want to have: honest, useful, a little edgy, and always rooted in real life. (Think Sex and the City meets nervous system healing—with a few Bravo references, obviously.) 🎧 Subscribe and get ready to feel more aligned, resourced, and lit up in every area of your life. 🔗 Want to go deeper? → Website: www.mishavayner.com→ Grab my FREE Align & Thrive Workbook: Your step-by-step guide to rewiring trauma patterns so you can Align and Thrive. https://tinyurl.com/Alignthrive ✨ Hit subscribe, and let’s get into it. ✨

  1. JAN 22

    New Beginnings: Rebuilding My Wellbeing & What’s Next

    After a solid pause, I’m back. In this impromptu re-entry episode, I’m sharing an honest update on where I’ve been, what the last year stripped away, and why this new season feels grounded, clear, and deeply different. I reflect on last year as a time of intense shedding — across identity, relationships, career, health, and self — and what it was like to sit in the in-between after everything old fell away, but before the new fully took root. I also take you behind the scenes of how chronic stress and nervous system overload impacted my body and wellbeing — and the gentle, sustainable approach I’m taking to rebuild from the inside out. No extremes. No perfection. Just real life, habit by habit. In this episode, I share: What last year revealed when the “lights came on”Why slowing down was essential for true integrationHow stress, routine loss, and midlife shifts impacted my healthThe realistic way I’m rebuilding strength, movement, sleep, and nourishmentWhy structure can be a form of self-care (not control)The creative and career shifts that led me back to podcasting and writingHow this podcast is evolving — more levity, real conversation, and lived experienceWhat’s coming next, and why this chapter feels rooted rather than rushedThink of this episode as a voice note to catch you up — and an invitation into a softer, more honest way of moving forward. ✨ Join The Well Circle on Substack ✨ My newsletter and community space for deeper connection, healing and sharing all things motherhood, midlife, growth and wellbeing. Inside, you’ll find: Reflections, stories, and behind-the-scenes shares you won’t hear on the podcastPractices and insights to support your nervous system and daily rhythmA space to feel less alone in the mess and magic of midlife and motherhoodReal conversation, community, and sisterhood — without pressure or performanceJoin us here: 👉 https://mishanicolevayner.substack.com/subscribe Support the show

    36 min
  2. 08/13/2025

    #21: Healing from Chronic Illness to Self-Love & Thriving with Nitika Chopra

    Healing Chronic Illness, Self-Abandonment & Coming Home to Yourself The moment I stumbled across Nitika Chopra’s Truth Talks column on Substack, I was instantly pulled in. Her courageous vulnerability stood out in a space that often feels filtered and performative. I was immediately curious: what’s the root of this kind of strength, clarity, and embodied self-love? I discovered that Nitika had spent years navigating life with multiple chronic illnesses — including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and myasthenia gravis — all while trying to find answers inside a broken medical system. Her healing journey wasn’t linear or shiny — it was layered, painful, and, as she says, a pilgrimage. One that led her back home to herself. Since then, Nitika has built a life and career grounded in radical self-trust, authenticity, and purpose. She’s: The founder of Chronicon, a movement and event series centering people with chronic illnessThe creator of The Chronicon Foundation, which expands access and equity in healthcare and wellnessA powerful writer and storyteller, sharing deeply on her Substack Truth TalksA mentor and guide to others navigating healing through her Life Mastery IncubatorIn this powerful conversation, we explore: The emotional and spiritual toll of living with chronic illnessHow grief, shame, and emotional abandonment shaped Nitika’s early identityHer journey through codependency, misalignment, and self-abandonmentThe practices that helped her reclaim her body, voice, and boundariesWhy ancestral healing, nervous system work, and self-belonging were keys to her recoveryThe difference between authentic sharing and overexposing yourself online🔗 Connect with Nitika: Substack: The Truth with Nitika ChopraInstagram: @nitikachopraChronicon: chronicon.co Have a question you’d love me to explore on the show? 🎙️ Send your voice note here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YWLTheDeepWell ✨ Your Well Life just got an upgrade. ✨ Subscribe to the premium version of the podcast for exclusive, locked episodes that go beyond the surface for $8/month Subscribe now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384460/subscribe ✨ Join The Well Circle on Substack✨ Misha’s private community space for deeper healing, sisterhood, and ongoing support. Inside you’ll receive: FREE access to the Your Well Life Podcast Premium with exclusive episodesMonthly video trainings with simple but powerful practices to support your nervous system, realign your rhythm, and bring more ease to your every dayUnfiltered Voice-note shares to help you feel less alone in the mess and magic of motherhoodAccess to our private chat space for real conversations and connection with our communityAccess to optional 1:1 support sessions for when you need extra careJoin us here: https://mishanicolevayner.substack.com/subscribe Support the show

    1h 10m
  3. 07/30/2025

    #20: Understanding Matrescence, Rage, and the Invisible Load with Jessie Harold

    What if motherhood wasn’t just something you do, but something you become? In this deeply validating conversation, I’m joined by the incredible Jesse Harold—coach, doula, and author of MotherShift—to explore the often-overlooked transformation known as matrescence: the radical, messy, beautiful evolution of becoming a mother. We talk about what it really means to navigate this identity shift, why the “bounce back” narrative is damaging, and the real reasons so many of us feel like we’re failing. From invisible labor and motherhood rage to the systemic pressures that leave moms under-resourced and overburdened, we go all the way in. Episode Highlights: 01:59 Understanding Matrescence07:22 The Evolution of Motherhood15:03 The Concept of Self-Tending29:30 Systemic Challenges in Modern Motherhood56:44 Understanding and Validating Motherhood Rage01:03:26 The Mental and Emotional Load in Partnerships01:21:12 Empowering Mothers and Transformation Literacy✨ Your Well Life just got an upgrade. ✨ Subscribe to the premium version of the podcast for exclusive, locked episodes that go beyond the surface. 💛 For $8/month, you’ll unlock hidden soul-led reflections not shared anywhere else. Subscribe now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384460/subscrib ✨ Want more than just our podcast drops?✨ Join The Well Circle on Substack! Inside you’ll receive: FREE access to the Your Well Life Podcast Premium with exclusive episodesMonthly video trainings (also available audio only podcast style) with simple but powerful practices to support your nervous system, realign your rhythm, and bring more ease to your every dayUnfiltered Voice-note shares to help you feel less alone in the mess and magic of motherhoodAccess to our private chat space for real conversations and connection with our communityAccess to optional 1:1 support sessions for when you need extra careJoin us here: https://mishanicolevayner.substack.com/subscribe 🎙 Have a question you’d love me to explore on the show? Send me a voice note — I’d love to hear what’s on your heart. I’ll respond in a future episode with trauma-conscious guidance, real talk, and tools to support you. 💛 Send it here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YWLTheDeepWell Connect with our Guest Jessie Harold! www.jessieharrold.com Grab her book: Mothershift https://www.jessieharrold.com/mothershiftbook/ Check out her 3-month Mothershift support program! https://www.jessieharrold.com/mothershift/ 🔥 Grab our workshop ‘The Art of Thriving’ Method! A proven, trauma-informed system to help you break free from burnout, overwhelm, and survival mode—so you can finally feel nourished, energized, and in flow with your life. https://mishavayner.kit.com/products/the-reclaim-thrive-method-a-trauma-informed- 👩‍💻 Grab the FREE Align & Thrive Workbook! A gentle, guided workbook to help you reconnect with yourself, build rhythms that feel good in your body, and bring more ease to your everyday life. Support the show

    1h 26m
  4. 07/23/2025

    #19: Breaking Mental Health Stigmas, Navigating Cultural Identities & "Fitting Indian” with Jyoti Chand

    In this raw and resonant episode, Misha sits down with Jyoti Chand — South Asian writer, creator, mother of three, and the voice behind the debut graphic novel Fitting Indian — for an honest conversation about mental health, cultural belonging, and breaking cycles. Together, they explore what it means to grow up between two cultures, the pressure to be the “perfect Indian daughter,” and how humor, storytelling, and healing work helped Jyoti reclaim her identity and voice. We dive deep into the inspiration and process behind Fitting Indian— a bold and beautiful book that centers mental health, sexuality, and self-worth in a South Asian teen's life. From sobriety and sensory overload to parenting, shame, and self-acceptance, this episode is full of truth, resonance, and the kind of brave storytelling that changes lives. 🔥 Topics We Cover: - Growing up Desi in America: identity, assimilation & shame - How *Fitting Indian* was born — and why the graphic novel format mattered - The realities of depression, cutting, and alcohol use in adolescence - Sobriety and navigating social pressure without labels - The stigma around mental health and sexuality in South Asian communities - How Jyoti’s mom reacted to the book (and the healing it opened up) - Raising emotionally safe, self-connected kids - What it means to be a cycle-breaker, content creator, and real-life “cool mom friend” 📚 Grab Your Copy: Fitting Indian by Jyoti Chand — available now wherever books are sold! https://a.co/d/8SU4s1L 👀 Connect with Jyoti: Follow @mamajotes on Instagram or visit www.mamajotes.com ✨ Your Well Life just got an upgrade.✨ Craving deeper reflections, behind-the-scenes stories, and soulful Q&A with Misha? Subscribe to the premium version of the podcast for exclusive, locked episodes that go beyond the surface. 💛 For $8/month, you’ll unlock: Hidden episodes with deeper insights not shared anywhere else Subscribe now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384460/subscribe ✨ Want more than just podcast drops?✨ Join The Well Circle on Substack—Misha’s private community space for deeper healing, sisterhood, and ongoing support. Inside you’ll receive: - 💛 Monthly video trainings with simple, powerful practices - 🌀  Raw voice-note reflections to guide you through real life - 👭 Access to our private chat space for real conversations and connection - 🧘‍♀️ Optional support sessions for when you need extra care Join us here: https://mishanicolevayner.substack.com/subscribe ✨Have a question you’d love me to explore on the show?✨ Send me a voice note — I’d love to hear what’s on your heart. I’ll respond in a future episode with trauma-conscious guidance and tools to support you. 💛 https://www.speakpipe.com/YWLTheDeepWell ✨Grab our workshop ‘The Art of Thriving’ Method!✨ A proven, trauma-informed system to help you break free from burnout, overwhelm, and survival mode—so you can finally feel nourished, energized, and in flow with your life. https://mishavayner.kit.com/products/the-reclaim-thrive-method-a-trauma-informed- ✨ Grab the FREE Align & Thrive Workbook!✨ A gentle, guided workbook to help you reconnect with yourself, build rhythms that feel good in your body, and bring more ease to your everyday life. https://mishavayner.kit.com/1ab67f6044 ✨Join our free email list✨ For insider tips, soul spills, and first dibs on offers straight to your inbox. https://mishavayner.kit.com/600d3fb48a ⭐Leave a 5-star review if you love the podcast!⭐ https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384460 Support the show

    1 hr
  5. 07/16/2025

    #18: Redefining career, identity and purpose in motherhood with Neha Ruch

    In this episode, I sit down with Neha Ruch — founder of The Power Pause (formerly Mother Untitled) and author of the USA Today bestselling book, The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids — and Come Back Stronger Than Ever. Neha’s work is transforming how we think about motherhood, ambition, and identity in a world that often asks women to shrink themselves into boxes that no longer fit. We explore what it means to claim agency, reconnect to self-worth, and expand the narrative for modern mothers — whether you’re working full-time, taking a pause, or figuring it out one step at a time. This one will resonate deeply if you’ve ever felt caught between “doing it all” and wanting to do it your way. 🔑 Key Takeaways / Topics Covered: Neha’s journey from Silicon Valley to starting Mother Untitled and why she rebranded to The Power PauseWhat it really means to take a career pause — and why it’s often misunderstoodThe emotional cost of invisible labor and the pressure to justify your choices as a momWhy ambition doesn’t go away in motherhood — it just shifts formThe impact of societal judgment and lack of supportive structures (like paid leave and childcare) on working mothersPowerful reframes for redefining success through each season of motherhoodHow to return to work in a way that feels empowered and aligned — not apologeticReflections on redefining productivity, ambition, and enoughness in a culture that often measures us by outdated metrics✨ Your Well Life just got an upgrade. ✨ Subscribe to the premium version of the podcast for exclusive, locked episodes that go beyond the surface. 💛 For $8/month, you’ll unlock: Hidden episodes with deeper insightsSoul-led reflections not shared anywhere elseSubscribe now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384460/subscribe ✨ Want more than just podcast drops? Join The Well Circle on Substack Inside you’ll receive: 💛 Monthly video trainings with simple, powerful practices🌀 Raw voice-note reflections to guide you through real life👭 Access to our private chat space for real conversations and connection🧘‍♀️ Optional support sessions for when you need extra careJoin us here: https://mishanicolevayner.substack.com/subscribe 🎙 Have a question you’d love me to explore on the show? Send me a voice note — I’ll respond in a future episode with trauma-conscious guidance and tools to support you. 💛 https://www.speakpipe.com/YWLTheDeepWell Episode Resources: Connect with Neha! Sign up for her newsletter and check out her free resources on www.motheruntitled.com 🔥 Grab our workshop ‘The Art of Thriving’ Method! A proven, trauma-informed system to help you break free from burnout, overwhelm, and survival mode. https://mishavayner.kit.com/products/the-reclaim-thrive-method-a-trauma-informed- 👩‍💻 Grab the FREE Align & Thrive Workbook! A gentle, guided workbook to help you reconnect with yourself and bring more ease to your everyday life. https://mishavayner.kit.com/1ab67f6044 ✉️ Join our free email list For insider tips, soul spills, and first dibs on offers straight to your inbox. https://mishavayner.kit.com/600d3fb48a Support the show

    1h 8m
  6. 06/04/2025

    #16: How to Navigate the Unseen Chapter After Choosing Truth Over Comfort

    So you finally choose truth over comfort… You walk away from what no longer fits— The job, the relationship, the way you’ve been performing in the world— And then what? In this raw, unfiltered solo episode, I take you inside the messy, often invisible chapter that comes after choosing yourself. The part no one warns you about. The abyss. The unraveling. The awkward, unglamorous rebuild. This is the part where you’re no longer who you were, but not quite who you’re becoming. And it takes everything: trust, discernment, patience, nervous system resilience, and a deep honoring of your own pace. We talk about: The emotional whiplash of the “trust fall”Why choosing truth often makes life harder before it gets easierThe sacred pause of the abyss (and why it matters)How to navigate the urge to “go back” just for comfortReclaiming your voice and creative expression after burnoutThe real work of rebuilding in alignment—not urgencyCreating a shame-free space for women to be witnessed in the in-betweenThis episode is for the woman standing at the edge, the one who already jumped, or the one wondering if she’s the only one who feels like everything got harder after doing the “right” thing. You're not broken. You're becoming. 🔗 Links & Resources: 📬 Join the Substack: Your Well Village on Substack – for weekly Soul Spills & sacred storytelling🎧 Listen to my episodes with Coss Marte + Jaclyn Shaw for more stories of trust, resilience, and nonlinear success💌 Submit a question to be answered on the show: Leave me a voice note⭐️ If this episode resonated, please rate + review—it helps so much.Episode Resources: 👩‍💻 Grab the FREE Align & Thrive Workbook! https://mishavayner.kit.com/1ab67f6044 Connect with Misha on IG! @mishavayner Support the show

    32 min
  7. 05/28/2025

    #15: Reclaiming wholeness with Emotional Alchemy, Sacred Intimacy & Cycle-Led Living with Sara Chizek

    In this soulful episode, Misha reconnects with intimacy coach and tantra practitioner Sarah Chizek for a deep and juicy conversation on emotional alchemy, intimacy in relationships, and syncing with the natural rhythm of your cycle. They explore how emotional release work can be a powerful tool for healing, how to communicate desires openly in long-term partnerships, and how cycle syncing can support energy, clarity, and overall well-being. Sarah weaves in practical tips, personal stories, and client insights that make these practices feel both accessible and transformative. This episode is your permission slip to tune into your body, speak your truth, and live in sync with your inner wisdom. Episode Highlights: 00:00 – A warm welcome and catching up with Sarah02:30 – Emotional release work and how it’s transformed us04:56 – Processing painful emotions in safe, healthy ways10:11 – Creating intimacy and staying vulnerable in long-term love14:29 – A look into erotic blueprints and how they shift relationships30:50 – Tapping into self-connection and everyday pleasure38:12 – Navigating the ups and downs of relationship dynamics39:52 – Understanding trauma responses in yourself and others43:23 – Balancing masculine and feminine energy in parenting45:17 – Sarah’s intro to cycle syncing and why it’s a game changer47:39 – Real-life ways to align your schedule with your cycle52:06 – Embracing rest, redefining self-care, and slowing down01:03:40 – Releasing shame and cultivating body love01:08:10 – Final thoughts and Sarah’s current offeringsEpisode Resources: Sara offers in-person tantric healing sessions and online coaching for women, men, and couples on their journeys to deeper intimacy and self-discovery. You can book a free discovery call with her at sarachizek.com 👩‍💻 Grab the FREE Align & Thrive Workbook! https://mishavayner.kit.com/1ab67f6044 ✉️ Join our FREE email list with insider tips and soul spills! https://mishavayner.kit.com/600d3fb48a ⭐Leave a 5-star review if you love the podcast! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384460 Support the show

    1h 11m
  8. 05/21/2025

    #14: How Following Her Inner Knowing Built a 7-Figure Business and Healed Her Marriage with Jaclyn Shaw

    In today's episode, you’ll learn how to lead from your truth and create a soul-led life, even when it defies logic, and the path forward is unclear. If you’ve ever felt like your way of being doesn’t fit into the conventional molds of business or life—or if you’ve been called to live in deeper alignment with your own truth, this episode is for you. Jak Shaw is here to share her journey of building a 7-figure spiritual mentorship business, unschooling her children in Costa Rica, and deepening her marriage after rupture—all through radical devotion to her inner knowing. Jak is a mentor and spiritual teacher who activates her clients’ deepest wisdom, guiding them to live unapologetically in their truth. Through her work, women experience profound transformation—not by following rigid frameworks, but by returning to their own knowing. In this episode, you’ll hear: How Jak embraced her 6-line Projector energy to lead unapologetically and soulfully in her life and businessHer journey from traditional business models to living and leading in full devotion to her inner knowingHow she navigated financial uncertainty and leaned into trust when there was no evidenceThe sacred journey of rebuilding trust and intimacy in her marriage after infidelityHer experience with unschooling her children in Costa Rica and living life on her own termsThe process of writing her book, staying true to her story, and refusing to dilute her truth—even when others told her toThis isn’t about following someone else’s blueprint. It’s about tuning into your own divine wisdom, reclaiming your truth, and trusting it so deeply that it becomes your guidepost, no matter what the outside world says. You’ll walk away from this episode inspired to honor your own knowing, embrace the unknown, and lead from a place of full embodiment. Find Jaclyn Shaw on IG here and listen to her podcast, The Jaclyn Shaw Show here, for more powerful conversations on truth, embodiment, and living unrestrained. 01:33 Meet Jacqueline Shaw: Activating Your Voice and Power 02:16 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Trust 07:07 The Power of Storytelling and Shared Experiences 12:41 Navigating Judgment and Staying True to Your Path 37:55 Navigating Financial Instability with Trust 38:43 Investing in Mentorship and Business Growth 39:56 Breaking the Cycle of 'Just Enough' 42:45 Manifesting Dreams Against All Odds 44:01 Addressing Criticism and Embracing Truth ✨ The Deep Well is open! Craving more behind-the-scenes stories, personal insights, and personal Q&A with Misha? Join The Deep Well — her private space for deeper connection, unfiltered wisdom, and real-time support. 🎙️ Join for $10/month: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384460/subscribe 🎙️ Send your question to Misha: https://www.speakpipe.com/YWLTheDeepWell Episode Resources: 👩‍💻 Grab the FREE Align & Thrive Workbook! https://mishavayner.kit.com/1ab67f6044 ✉️ Join our FREE email list with insider tips and soul spills! https://mishavayner.kit.com/600d3fb48a ⭐Leave a 5-star review if you love the podcast! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384460 Support the show

    1h 7m

Ratings & Reviews

2.3
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Your Well Life is where modern motherhood meets holistic health, healing, and real conversation. Hosted by Misha Vayner—mom of three, trauma-informed holistic health and life mentor, and former NYC fashion exec—this podcast brings you empowering, perspective-shifting episodes to help you feel more energized in your body, more confident and clear in your mind, grounded in your spirit, and genuinely fulfilled in your life. After hitting rock bottom in her own health, identity, and sense of self, Misha discovered a radically different way of healing—one rooted in trauma-informed, whole-person wellness that changed everything. Since then, she’s helped countless women reclaim their energy, alignment, and joy through nervous system healing, deep self-return, and lifestyle shifts that actually change the game. Now, she’s sharing those powerful insights and lived tools to support you in creating a life that feels aligned, nourishing, and fully your own—because wellness shouldn’t feel like a second full-time job. Each week, you’ll hear: Relatable solo episodes that feel like a heart-to-heart with your smartest, sassiest mama bestieHonest and insightful Conversations with experts on holistic health, motherhood, hormones, trauma, relationships, identity, purpose, and self-expressionPractical tools, takeaways and perspective shifts to support your whole health and help you feel more lit up in your daily life It’s the wellness conversation you actually want to have: honest, useful, a little edgy, and always rooted in real life. (Think Sex and the City meets nervous system healing—with a few Bravo references, obviously.) 🎧 Subscribe and get ready to feel more aligned, resourced, and lit up in every area of your life. 🔗 Want to go deeper? → Website: www.mishavayner.com→ Grab my FREE Align & Thrive Workbook: Your step-by-step guide to rewiring trauma patterns so you can Align and Thrive. https://tinyurl.com/Alignthrive ✨ Hit subscribe, and let’s get into it. ✨