This is Mental Wellness
By Cassie Woods
I'm your host, Cassie Woods.
In this podcast I share tips, stories, and guest interviews all around leveling up your mood, energy, focus, and joy.
Let's dive in!
This is Mental WellnessApr 20, 2022
Are you feeling the "fall funk"?
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As the seasons change, are you noticing your energy is off?
This episode will dive into WHY this could be happening a few helpful tips to avoid slipping into a full on fall funk.
3 questions to improve your self awareness
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3 questions to improve your self awareness and one that will keep you perpetually stuck
Self-awareness is the ability to see ourselves clearly, how others perceive us, and how we fit into the world.
This is the power to know yourself which will lead to you feeling more fulfilled, confident, creative, and a better communicator.
You’ll also learn why it’s important to focus on asking yourself “what” instead of “why”.
Share this episode to your Instagram, tag me and let me know what you learned!
Learning to know when to pause instead of quit
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It’s been a minute since I’ve recorded and I want to share why. I’ve released another episode along with this one, but there was such a powerful lesson in WHY I haven’t been publishing over the past couple of months that I needed to share.
You’re here for mental wellness.
To me - that’s confidence, joy, the ability to manage stress in a healthy way, laughter, creativity, focus…basically being tue *best* version of you even when life is a crap show.
I wouldn’t be leading this message and movement with any level of authenticity if I wasn’t feeling and acting in alignment with that definition.
I don’t know about you, but this past 2 1/2 years has been bananas.
A pandemic - which for some had a profound impact on their lives and other not so much.
For my family - we felt it.
What started with pandemic schooling in 2020 turned into homeschooling for 2 school years while also building a business and adding in a surprise 3rd child to our family.
It’s been bananas.
On top of that, I lost a grandpa and then my step dad unexpectedly in 2021.
Lots and lots of pressure.
While I’ve been able to *live* mentally well - it has come without needing to constantly assess my priorities.
Which is exactly why I set the podcast down for a season.
Here’s the lesson, though.
As much as it felt hard and like I was failing by not showing up and releasing mew content for you over the past several months, I knew I would come back when the timing was right.
I spent my time and energy deepening my knowledge base so I could serve you better.
Because I knew I’d be back.
I poured energy into finding solutions to the “problems” that were taking my time and focus away from this part of my business.
Because I knew I’d be back.
I learned some really really powerful new skill sets that I cannot wait to pass on to you - and I know they’ll change your lif Hyatt like they have mine.
Because I knew I’d be back.
When you’re working towards a goal - you will have obstacles.
When you are trying to achieve your goals in a way that honors your health, family, and creates balance in your life - hustle harder is never the answer.
Sometimes you have slow down to speed up.
Not everyone needs this reminder - but you might.
A pause isn’t quitting or failing unless you decide to let it ge.
This pause was the best possible thing I could’ve done to *live* my life mentally well and learn even better strategies to help you do the same.
Excited to be back.
Even more excited for the value you’ll be getting every Tuesday and Thursday plus new ways to work together.
As always , appreciate your time. See you on the next episode
Healthy Hormones, Happy Home Series - Day 2: Stress Hormones
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In this episode we dive into STRESS HORMONES and I give you a simple way to know if you have a healthy stress response.
Let's connect!
Email: info@thecassiewoods.com
IG: @thecassiewoods
Healthy Hormones, Happy Home Series - Day 1: What do hormones have to do with it?
Check out the private Facebook group where the 5 day series is recorded LIVE - https://www.facebook.com/groups/705170927490256
This series is for the woman who is ready to take back control over balancing her hormones NATURALLY!
Let's connect:
email: info@thecassiewoods.com
IG: @thecassiewoods
How to set goals the mental wellness way
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You are a whole human. Your approach to goal setting needs to reflect that. In this episode we dive into the process of evaluating the different areas of your life and setting goals based off *your* priorities.
For vision casting / wheel of life - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UiycHxOGdv47JdvFeCtCRxGpGCP6phSL/view?usp=sharing
For identity / beliefs - https://drive.google.com/file/d/18L7kXnXpwJ3veznecYoCfExVMOXPxFdR/view?usp=sharing
For prioritization - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Xjq5RQ3RyUyhYn6ox9MVn40fbVNpX_4/view?usp=sharing
For habit creation - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCddj720gMppBbj6BYfk33bIN7IWPfht/view?usp=sharing
Let's connect!
IG: @thecassiewoods
Email: info@thecassiewoods.com
A simple strategy to increase your energy
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In today's episode, I'm giving a simple strategy to create more energy in your day.
Energy is not received, it is generated.
The four types of energy are:
- Physical
- Mental
- Emotional
- Spiritual
To increase your energy, first increase your self awareness.
Pause. Check-in. Then act.
How are you feeling today in your physical body?
What about mentally, can you focus and complete tasks start to finish?
What feelings are you experiencing emotionally?
Do you feel connected to God and see the purpose and meaning behind the actions you are taking in your day to day?
After checking in, implement a STRATEGY to shift the energy in the areas that need it most.
Physical: Sleep, nutrition, exercise, supplementation
Mental: De-clutter, eliminate digital distractions, supplementation, movement
Emotional: Therapy, communication, supplementation, intentional thought work
Spiritual: connect with God, worship, vision cast
Let's connect!
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Email: info@thecassiewoods.com
Do these 5 things after a poor night’s sleep to protect your mood, energy, focus, and productivity
How to get MORE done with LESS stress with Lindsey West
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In this episode, I interview friend and fellow GSD queen, Lindsey West.
Let's connect!
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Email: info@thecassiewoods.com
The Motivation Series: Part 3 - How to hack your body to have instant motivation
In this episode, we dive into the nootropics + adaptogens + probiotics I use to have an instant mood + motivation lift so I can GSD.
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Let's connect!
IG: @thecassiewoods
Email: info@thecassiewoods.com
The Motivation Series: Part 2 - How is motivation created in the brain and body
In this episode, we dive into two of the ways motivation happens in the brain and body.
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The Motivation Series: Part 1 - How to define the type of motivation you want more of
Not all motivation is created equally!
In this episode, we break down what questions to ask to define the type of motivation you want more of.
Having clarity on the feeling you are after and the benefits of having more of that make creating an action plan simple.
Let's connect!
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Email: info@thecassiewoods.com
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A new name with an improved message - where we started and where we are headed.
What's up!
This is the official re-launch episode.
We talk about where The Gut Health Gladiator podcast started and what the purpose of sharing this content here was.
We dive into why the name change to This Is Mental Wellness.
And we leave with what type of content to expect in the future.
Let's connect!
IG: @thecassiewoods
email: info@thecassiewoods.com
Managing Stress, Anxiety, & Sleep During Covid-19 Quarantine
In today's episode I give you the top 4 ways I'm managing my MOOD and keeping the anxious feelings at bay during this unprecedented coronavirus crisis.
#1 Sleep - 8-9 hours per night, more focus on sleep hygiene, limit caffeine in the afternoon, Natural CALM & Sleep+ before bed. For info on Sleep+ - https://bit.ly/3aQR0Gz (see below for special bundle pricing)
#2 - Move yo body - Dance, walk, play tag, work out - just MOVE
#3 - Eat for How You Want to FEEL - Food is information - Here is my Good Mood Food Bundle - https://bit.ly/39I5aso
#4 - Supplement - Keeping your GUT healthy, inflammation low, and your immune system strong is a MUST for handling the stress and uncertainty of this situation.
Here is what I have used the past two years:
FundaMentals (Gut+Brain Axis System) - http://bit.ly/2N1WjKI
Mood+ - http://bit.ly/2nYKjvw
Sleep+ - http://bit.ly/GetURSleepBack
Omega
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For specific recommendations, email me at info@thecassiewoods.com
Do you really need to detox?
Are gut cleanses or detoxes really necessary or beneficial?
Find out my take on this popular topic.
For my go-to gut healing, anxiety reducing, immune boosting GUT-BRAIN AXIS system - http://bit.ly/2N1WjKI
For specific recommentations, email me at info@thecassiewoods.com.
Let's connect on social!
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3 foods that are killing your GUT health and MOOD
What you eat directly impacts how you FEEL. These 3 foods can be majorly impacting your gut health and mental wellness.
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Learn how to reset your microbiome, heal your gut, and rebalance your gut-brain axis to improve your mental, physical, and emotional energy!
3 foods to eat for a better MOOD!
What you EAT effects how you FEEL!
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5 Minute Friday - Better Digestion & Less Stress with Breath Work
This simple diaphragmatic breathing exercise can help improve digestion, lower cortisol, increase energy, and make you more AWESOME.
Here's what you do:
- Stand up, staying still, and close your eyes.
- Inhale deeply until you can’t take in anymore air.
- Exhale until all air has been emptied from your lungs.
- Keep your eyes closed! Now, inhale again while picturing the number 1.
- Keep the air in your lungs for a few seconds, then let it all out.
- Inhale again while picturing the number 2.
- Hold your breath while counting silently to 3, then let it all out again.
- Repeat these steps until you’ve reached 8. Feel free to count higher if you feel comfortable.
Give this a try before each meal and tell me how it goes!
You can find me at:
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Private FB Community: http://bit.ly/mindgutgroup
IG: @thecassiewoods
How to keep your GUT healthy while traveling
Top High Performance Academy Live Takeaways for Better ENERGY!
This podcast is all about the top takeaways I got from Brendon Burchard's High Performance Academy Event on how to better manage your physiology aka ENERGY!
Brendon's 1:9 Vibrancy Ladder
1-2 Breaks per Hour
2-4 Meals per day
4-5 Liters of Water
5-6 Workouts per week
6-7 Meditations per week
7-9 Hours per sleep
Release Meditation - https://youtu.be/v2mY36Ho1Sk
Qi Jong How To - https://youtu.be/QmteejT38gs
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My morning routine for OPTIMIZED energy ALL day LONG!
Today I am giving you my SIMPLE morning routine that sets me up for success. I believe that what we do in the first hour of each day dictates the attitude and energy we bring the rest of the day.
Step 1 - H2O! Hydration is everything. I drink 25 oz of room temp water right off the bat. Here is my favorite water bottle - https://amzn.to/2Yam3ra
Step 2 - Gratitude! We have to be SO intentional in today's day and age what we feed our MINDS! There is so much science around gratitude and mindfulness, it's just silly NOT to do something so simple. I write down and visualize 5-10 things I'm grateful for BEFORE I look at my phone.
Step 3 - Supplements. I am a firm believer in specific supplementation. I use my favorite GUT-BRAIN AXIS system first thing in the morning to give me energy, mental clarity, and overall health all day long. Here's what my current go to is - http://bit.ly/2Oil97c
Step 4 - Bulletproof-ish coffee. 8 oz organic coffee, 1 Tbsp Bulletproof Brain Octane Oil, 3-5 drops vanilla liquid stevia, splash of unsweetened almond milk, blend for 30 seconds and enjoy!
Step 5 - Plan my day! I've been loving the High Performance Planner here lately. This helps to set my intentions and manage my stress before the day gets into full swing.
This is my go-to routine to set my GUT up for a stress resilience and my life up for a happy, healthy, productive day!
If you liked this and want to connect further, you can find me at:
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IG: @thecassiewoods
Talk soon!
Cassie
Insomnia, poor sleep quality, or trouble falling and staying asleep? How your GUT plays a major role
In today's episode I share a little about my personal story with insomnia, poor sleep quality, trouble falling asleep, and sleep anxiety. This is something that I have struggled with since I was a teenager, so when I say I get it, I GET IT! What I learned about the GUT and GUT-BRAIN AXIS with regards to sleep completely changed my outlook. When I started working at repairing my sleep patterns from a different angle is when I FINALLY started to see some relief. Now after rebalancing my gut and trying a scientifically validated natural sleep supplement, I am sleeping soundly every night for 7-8 hours. No more insomnia.
For my go-to gut healing, anxiety reducing, immune boosting GUT-BRAIN AXIS system - http://bit.ly/2N1WjKI
For specific recommentations, email me at info@thecassiewoods.com.
Let's connect on social!
IG: @masteryourmood
FB: www.facebook.com/thecassiewoods
Natural ANXIETY remedies that actually work!
In today's episode we are breaking down a few of my favorite natural remedies for anxiety and overall stress.
My go-to Gut-Brain Axis System - http://bit.ly/2N1WjKI
All natural Mood+ Product - http://bit.ly/2nYKjvw
To connect one on one to discuss natural options to heal, restore, and rebalance, send an email to info@thecassiwoods.
GYGIG - Who or WHAT is really responsible for those anxious feelings and late night cravings?
Let's talk about some of the SIGNALING happened between your GUT and your brain, as well as many other systems within the body.
For my go-to gut healing, anxiety reducing, immune boosting GUT-BRAIN AXIS system - http://bit.ly/2N1WjKI
For specific recommentations, email me at info@thecassiewoods.com.
Let's connect on social!
IG: @masteryourmood
FB: www.facebook.com/thecassiewoods
GYGIG Series - What things impact the function of the gut and gut-brain axis?
Let's dive into what can impact how the gut and gut-brain axis function.
Spoiler alert... #1 - You got it from yo' mama.
#2 - Medications...OTC and Rx.
#3 - Stress
#4 - Food
#5 - Sleep
For my go-to gut healing, anxiety reducing, immune boosting GUT-BRAIN AXIS system - http://bit.ly/2N1WjKI
For specific recommentations, email me at info@thecassiewoods.com.
Let's connect on social!
IG: @masteryourmood
FB: www.facebook.com/thecassiewoods
GYGIG Series - What are the main functions of the microbiome and gut-brain axis?
Learn about what the GUT and GUT-BRAIN AXIS actually do. Spoiler alert...it's more than just digestion and keeping your from catching a cold!
For my go-to gut healing, anxiety reducing, immune boosting GUT-BRAIN AXIS system - http://bit.ly/2N1WjKI
For specific recommentations, email me at info@thecassiewoods.com.
Let's connect on social!
IG: @masteryourmood
FB: www.facebook.com/thecassiewoods