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The Health of the People

The Health of the People

By Dr. Laura E. Cox, DAOM, NFMP, LAc, CHP, LMT

WELCOME Wellness Warriors.

I am Dr. Laura E. Cox, DAOM, NFMP, LAc, CHP, LMT from AcuWell Integrative Health. I've got a bunch of degrees and certifications in integrative natural medicine, like nutrition, natural functional medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, stress, trauma, and more.

Join me in the Wellness Warrior movement as I take myself on as a patient, and share my experiences and expertise in this rambling journey exploring balanced living in a post-covid world.

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78. Untying the Anchor and Clearing the Slate

The Health of the PeopleDec 14, 2021

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115. And Sometimes We Glide

115. And Sometimes We Glide

I am finally beginning to understand the intensity of the impact that the last three years has had on me, and am feeling just how deep the burnout really is. Join me as I reflect on all of that, and find out what I discovered in a flock of birds dancing over the lake.

Apr 25, 202321:54
114. Replay Reminder: Who Will Take Care of Your Inner Child?

114. Replay Reminder: Who Will Take Care of Your Inner Child?

I have been under the weather for a little while, so please enjoy this replay reminder of Who Will Take Care of Your Inner Child.
Apr 18, 202335:11
113. In the In Between

113. In the In Between

Have you ever heard of liminal spaces? I haven't been able to stop thinking about them and the miracles that can be found when we are in that shaky and uncertain space of the in between.

Apr 04, 202331:13
112. A New Season of Self Care

112. A New Season of Self Care

It’s easy to think about self care as that thing you do to get away from it all. But what if we took on making self care the thing that we did throughout every moment of it all?
Mar 21, 202330:56
111. The Dance of Transformation

111. The Dance of Transformation

Our bodies have a really cool way of communicating with us, and when we don't listen, it finds another way.  Of course, it is MUCH easier to decode these experiences from the outside.  But last week I noticed something about my hips and this nagging feeling of instability that has been following me around lately.

Mar 14, 202334:14
110: Replay Reminder: I've Got 99 Goals and My Closet is One

110: Replay Reminder: I've Got 99 Goals and My Closet is One

I had an unexpected trip to the vet with Chloe tonight, so please enjoy this Replay Reminder of I've Got 99 Problems and My Closet is One. 

Mar 07, 202327:38
109. Your Emotions Are Not Driving the Car

109. Your Emotions Are Not Driving the Car

When the feels get too big, I tend to go into an "all or nothing" mode with my emotions.  Ok, lets be real, I am all or nothing with most things in my life.  And over the years, I have discovered ways to interrupt the cycle from detached to overwhelm and back again.  That's what I'm rambling about today.

Feb 28, 202331:10
108. All the Kinds of Gut Feelings

108. All the Kinds of Gut Feelings

When you hear the phrase "gut feelings", what comes to mind?  My mind went in a myriad of directions with it.  Join me as I peel back the layers and discuss different connotations of our gut feelings.

Feb 21, 202329:24
107. The Weight of Our Expectations

107. The Weight of Our Expectations

What does learning a dance routine have to do with your weekly weigh-in?  Maybe the similarities will surprise you as much as they did me. 

Feb 14, 202329:01
106. How Do You Celebrate You?

106. How Do You Celebrate You?

It's my birthday, and I had a pretty great realization today.  I can't wait to share it with you. 

Feb 07, 202332:47
105. Honoring the Request

105. Honoring the Request

I don't know about you, but I grew up believing that if you had a job, you had people relying on you.  No matter what, you couldn't let them down.  So I would push through all kinds of sicknesses and injuries, because there was a job to be done and it was my obligation to be there... No matter what.  Sound familiar?  Today, I saw the impact that belief still has on me today, and recognized the unworkability of ignoring a request from our bodies. 

Jan 31, 202314:43
104. There is No Such Thing as "Good" or "Bad" Food

104. There is No Such Thing as "Good" or "Bad" Food

If I could scream it from the rafters, if I could wave my magic wand, if I could somehow implant this knowledge into the hearts and minds of every human being, and ESPECIALLY every medical professional, I would say "it's time to take the morality out of food".  AKA: A bit of a rant on our culture of body shaming and fat bias.

Jan 24, 202335:55
103. Interrupting the Anxiety Loop

103. Interrupting the Anxiety Loop

Today I found my survival trigger pushed, and my anxiety loop threatened to engage.  And then I remembered the prompt I released last week for Manifest 2023, and that shifted everything. 


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Jan 17, 202335:06
102. I Took a Trip and Got More Than I Bargained For

102. I Took a Trip and Got More Than I Bargained For

Today, I'm sharing a little more about my trip to Panama and what there was to be learned from catching an infectious disease in a foreign land.  Spoiler: I did make it out alive. 

Jan 10, 202333:54
101. We're Back, and I HAVE SO MUCH TO TELL YOU!

101. We're Back, and I HAVE SO MUCH TO TELL YOU!

Ok, so I meant this to be a quick update, and then ended up getting so excited about everything that I have to tell you, that it's a full one.  I HAVE SO MUCH TO TELL YOU!

Jan 03, 202333:59
Another Tragedy

Another Tragedy

I am still reeling from the recent rulings of the SCOTUS when I learned about another tragedy too close to home.  I need time to process and grieve. 

Jul 04, 202202:41
100. We Made it to 100!

100. We Made it to 100!

We made it to 100 episodes!  Here's all the fun and exciting things we have to celebrate! And also BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Woo!

Jun 21, 202219:10
99. I Got 99 Goals & My Closet is One

99. I Got 99 Goals & My Closet is One

I’ve been avoiding tackling the dreaded dresser for like 15 years, but the time is now. Join me as I look at some of the different approaches I’ve started exploring to tackle The Closet.
Jun 14, 202227:38
98. Little More Like Almost a Doctor

98. Little More Like Almost a Doctor

I just got back from my doctoral residency week in Austin and I’m wiped. I was scrolling TikTok before bed when I discovered something about life in a dance series.
Jun 07, 202232:43
97. The Empowerment Series: I’ve Got Big Dreams and I Cannot Lie

97. The Empowerment Series: I’ve Got Big Dreams and I Cannot Lie

In the second part of The Empowerment Series, we are defining our ideal lives, all the way from our wants and desires for how we get to be in our daily life up to our grand visions for a global community. Join me as we explore and create a vision of the life of our dreams.
May 24, 202232:27
96. The Empowerment Series: Find Your Footing

96. The Empowerment Series: Find Your Footing

I've been sorting through some of the amazing work I did back at the beginning of 2020, and I found this gem.  Boy, am I excited to share this with you!  Join in and play along as I kick off the Empowerment Series as we talk about taking inventory and getting clear with where we stand. If you decide to follow along with the exercise, choose one, some or ALL of the prompts to examine for yourself.

May 17, 202232:43
95. A Structure for Healthy Living

95. A Structure for Healthy Living

I am finally getting to a place where I am ready to add some structure back into my daily wellness routine. Join me as I explore what that could look like, and what creating a structure could look like for you.
May 10, 202232:47
94. I've Got Too Much Not Enough

94. I've Got Too Much Not Enough

I've been examining areas where I feel like I'm not enough, and practicing letting that go.  Want to see what the process has been like for me?  Tune in, and let me know if there are areas where you've got "too much not enough".

May 03, 202226:16
93. When Things Seem Beyond Our Control: ASK

93. When Things Seem Beyond Our Control: ASK

A LOT of life has happened since we were last together, and some circumstances that were beyond my control got me thinking.  When things are happening that are beyond my control, how can I apply those three little letters in ASK?

Apr 19, 202234:01
A Quick Pause

A Quick Pause

It is crunch time prepping for my next doctoral residency week IN PERSON!!!! It's been over two years since I've gotten to see my friends and be on campus in Austin.  I can't wait to get back, and I have. SO. MUCH. WORK. to do to get there.  So I'm taking a quick pause, and when we come back, we will be celebrating our TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Catch you on the other side!

Mar 30, 202205:17
92. Metabolic Measurement

92. Metabolic Measurement

TW: I'm talking about disordered eating, so if you need to sit this one out, please take care of you.  


I got myself a new gadget to measure my metabolic flexibility, and I have gained a whole new understanding of the impact of food.  Check it out!

Mar 22, 202235:31
91. Replay Reminder: Am I Cheating on Me?

91. Replay Reminder: Am I Cheating on Me?

We did the spring-forward with our clocks and my whole internal clock is off, so let's take a listen back and ask ourselves "Am I cheating on me?"

Mar 15, 202230:43
90. Embracing the Ope Moments

90. Embracing the Ope Moments

I got stuck in a pantry rabbit hole and didn't realize it until today.  Instead of exerting energy on make-wrong, I am looking at how we can embrace our individuality when it comes to organizing our worlds.

Mar 08, 202229:48
89. A Case of the "I-don't-wannas"

89. A Case of the "I-don't-wannas"

I used to make myself all kinds of wrong when the "I-don't-wannas" showed up.  It was pretty refreshing to notice what was driving the car when they showed up today.

Mar 01, 202233:08
88. Looking Back and Moving Forward

88. Looking Back and Moving Forward

I just hit a milestone in my doctoral program, and it has me thinking about everything that has gotten me to here.

Feb 22, 202235:39
87. Replay Reminder of Leaning into the Tug of More

87. Replay Reminder of Leaning into the Tug of More

I've been dealing with a bit of a non-covid virus, so I'm taking this week off.  Please enjoy this replay reminder of Leaning Into the Tug of More while I recoup!

Feb 15, 202234:34
86. Goal Crushers Unite!

86. Goal Crushers Unite!

I just turned 41, and have been reflecting on the last year while I look to the year ahead.  Join me as I talk about what I plan on my 41st year having in store, and the goal crushing steps that will get me there!

Feb 08, 202230:12
85. Tiny Paintings and Little Permissions

85. Tiny Paintings and Little Permissions

I have had a little fever off and on since last week, and it's got me thinking... Why did it take a global pandemic for us to give ourselves permission to be sick?  Join me as I unravel how I learned to just push through illness, and how tiny paintings have been helping me heal. 

Feb 01, 202230:08
84. Replay Reminder of When You Wish Upon a Thai Constellation

84. Replay Reminder of When You Wish Upon a Thai Constellation

I got caught up playing in the kitchen and lost track of time.  Oops!  But my poor planning is a great opportunity to catch up on this oldie but goodie, When You Wish Upon a Thai Constellation. 

Jan 25, 202233:46
83. Winning by Failing

83. Winning by Failing

Every year, I come up with a word that is my over-arching theme throughout.  Join me as I look at how "failing" at my detox got me connected to something deeper when I began exploring how my word of the year fit in. 

Jan 18, 202231:20
82. Am I Cheating on Me?

82. Am I Cheating on Me?

I'm on day two of a detox, and ALLLLLLL I could think about this morning was my favorite restaurant's meatball sub.... the same restaurant where I had lunch plans today.  Did I stick to the plan?  Did I give in to temptation? Tune in as I explore what it looks like to cheat on ourselves.

Jan 11, 202229:44
81. Replay Reminder of A "Return to Being" Practice

81. Replay Reminder of A "Return to Being" Practice

I got my covid booster and am feeling a little under the weather, so in the spirit of the pivot, please enjoy this reminder of a return to being.  

Jan 04, 202232:11
80. Shop til Your Emotions Drop

80. Shop til Your Emotions Drop

We've made it through another Covid Christmas. I shoved all of my difficult emotions all the way away until last night when they came crashing down.  Join me as I explore the ways ignoring an imbalance in one of our pillars can have a domino effect on the others.   

Dec 28, 202132:58
79. Who Will Take Care of Your Inner Child?

79. Who Will Take Care of Your Inner Child?

A childhood dream of mine was almost thwarted this weekend, and it has me looking at ways that we learned to deal with difficult emotions.  Join me as I explore our how our relationship to our inner child is related to our five pillars of well-being, and how we can start shifting our unconscious coping strategies from our childhood.

Dec 21, 202135:11
78. Untying the Anchor and Clearing the Slate

78. Untying the Anchor and Clearing the Slate

A funny thing happens when you start disconnecting from all the noise of the world for four minutes a day.  Come explore with me as I look at where and how I've taken on letting go of the anchor, embracing where I am, and aiming for the future. 

Dec 14, 202135:09
77. Body Stirring and Unsticking of the Ribs

77. Body Stirring and Unsticking of the Ribs

What the heck is body stirring, and what does it have to do with stuck ribs?  Join me this week as we begin to take a deeper dive into the Five Pillars, and look at some real life ways to take stock of your well-being.

Dec 07, 202135:30
76. And We're Back!

76. And We're Back!

I'm back! I couldn't wait til next week, so we're getting right back at it, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated and ready to go!  Join me as we take a cursory glance at the Five Pillars of Well-being, and how they can be used to bring balance to your life. 

Nov 30, 202132:18
75. Well-being Break

75. Well-being Break

November is going to be a BUSY month. Instead of barreling through, I’m going to pause, plan, play a little catch-up, and allow myself some space to breathe. We’ll be back with new episodes in December!
Oct 26, 202113:58
74. Replay Reminder of Examining the Yarn Ball

74. Replay Reminder of Examining the Yarn Ball

I have a killer headache today, so I'm taking a self care break.  This is one of my favorite conversations about anxiety! Take a listen.

Oct 19, 202133:19
73. What Will Future You Think?

73. What Will Future You Think?

I meant to go to the grocery store yesterday, but I was so exhausted I ended up taking a two hour nap instead.  No big deal, but the little impact it had on the week opened my eyes up to a bigger picture.  Check it out. 

Oct 12, 202132:00
72. Lessons from the TikToks

72. Lessons from the TikToks

The past six weeks have been kind of a whirlwind of processing old traumas and dealing with new.  Yay for healing.  And then, last week, in the middle of an active trauma response, I posted a TikTok video that went viral.  Here's one of the things I learned from the experience of TikToking while also trauma-ing.

Oct 05, 202134:07
71. Replay Reminder of Balancing in the All or Nothing

71. Replay Reminder of Balancing in the All or Nothing

Well, I recorded a new episode, but it seems that it is not uploading.  So let's revisit a conversation from the beginning of August about finding balance between all or nothing.

Sep 28, 202134:18
70. When You Wish Upon a Thai Constellation...

70. When You Wish Upon a Thai Constellation...

I ordered myself a kind of rare and exotic houseplant..... and it's not doing so great.  Listen in as I unravel the yarn ball around the emotions that came up around... yup... a houseplant.  

Sep 14, 202133:46
69. Replay reminder It’s Okay Not To Be Ok.

69. Replay reminder It’s Okay Not To Be Ok.

Today was a day of emoting, and I’m tired. So I’m reminding myself that it’s ok not to be ok.
Sep 07, 202133:48
68. Fill Your Life With ...

68. Fill Your Life With ...

I've noticed I've been a liiiiiiiiiiittle spendy lately, so I'm looking at that, sharing about why I don't exactly believe in holding onto regret, and what to do about the dreaded upcoming winter.
Aug 31, 202134:15