This Thing Called Wellness

This Thing Called Wellness Podcast: Inspiring Wellness Journeys, One Conversation at a Time is an inspirational conversational series about Shannon Martin's 11-year journey navigating depression, anxiety, and panic disorders. Now in its second season, Shannon, a mental health advocate, candidly shares her personal stories and insights around living with mental illness. Through open discussions about her setbacks and triumphs over the past decade, she aims to reduce the stigma around mental health issues, foster understanding, and empower listeners on their own wellness paths.

Each new episode, released every Wednesday, explores practical self-care strategies and coping techniques for improved mental wellbeing. From mindfulness meditation exercises to boundary-setting tips, Shannon covers actionable mental health tools to build resilience, manage stress, and live more intentionally. Through her vulnerability in her struggles with depression and anxiety, she hopes to inspire others to prioritize their mental health, understand it's a lifelong process, and realize they're not alone in this journey.

Welcome to the next phase of "This Thing Called Wellness Podcast: Inspiring Wellness Journeys, One Conversation at a Time" for an authentic take on mental illness recovery. Find new episodes every Wednesday on all major podcast streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.

Contributors

Host

Shannon D. Martin

Shannon is a certified Health and Wellness Coach who has persevered through her own struggles with depression and anxiety for over a decade. With a warm and authentic presence, she founded Hello Wellness Box to support women of faith on their mental health and wellness journeys. Shannon hosts the insightful podcast "This Thing Called Wellness," where she candidly shares her experiences. A published co-author and vocal mental health advocate, Shannon champions the cause through writing and leading by example. This resilient Georgia peach approaches life's transitions, including her recent empty nester phase with husband Cedric, with grace and an upbeat outlook. Shannon's nurturing spirit extends to her three children, grandson, and beloved Chihuahua, Lily. Her genuine compassion resonates through her work empowering others.

Guests

Guest

Melissa Flynt

Melissa Flynt is a wife and mother of three grown children with a background in public and home education. Her wellness journey began with a personal health scare that changed her life. After consulting specialists, she discovered that her pain was linked to anxiety and harmful xenoestrogens in her environment. This led her to seek safer, natural solutions and educate herself on the impact of toxins in everyday household products.

Equipped with a degree in Psychology, Melissa now uses her expertise to guide others on their wellness journeys. She shares the 'cliff notes' version of her research, making it easier for people to understand the dangers of toxins in everyday household products. Passionate about advocating for natural cleaning products, healthier foods, and supplements that support gut health, Melissa is committed to raising awareness and empowering others to take simple steps toward a healthier, toxin-free life.

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