This Thing Called Wellness
🎙️ Welcome to This Thing Called Wellness — a heart-centered space where women over 40 come to heal, empower, and connect—one meaningful conversation at a time.
I’m Shannon D. Martin, Certified Health & Wellness Coach, host, and a woman rediscovering herself after years of showing up for everyone else. After more than a decade of navigating anxiety, depression, and burnout, I chose to pause, pour into my own healing, and start again. 💚
Now, I’m learning to define wellness in a way that honors what feels right for me not by outside expectations, but by my own rhythm. And I’m inviting you to do the same.
Every other Wednesday, I sit down with guests who have lived through transformation or are creating healing spaces where others can rise. Some are women rebuilding their lives. Others are leaders, guides, and change-makers helping women rediscover who they are through support, storytelling, and soul work.
Together, we explore real stories, heartfelt wisdom, and gentle tools to support your emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical wellness.
✨ If you’ve ever asked, “Who am I now?”—this space is for you.
Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.
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Because your wellness doesn’t follow a timeline or a checklist.
It flows. It evolves.
Wellness is a rhythm—not a destination.
And we’re walking it together. 🌿
Episodes
43 episodes
Setting Bold Intentions for 2025: Embracing Self-Love and Growth
As we stand on the brink of 2025, imagine setting goals that not only excite you but also align with your deepest values. This episode promises to guide you through the art of simplifying your aspirations for the new year. Reflect on the highs ...
Embracing the Feminine: Wellness Through Body Wisdom with Kristin Layne
Discover the transformative power of somatic practices with the insightful Kristin Layne, a somatic feminine embodiment coach and holistic hairstylist. Kristin's journey from burnout and loss to healing through a priestess path offers a compell...
Reconnecting with Yourself During Life's Shifts
Facing an empty nest this Thanksgiving? Join me, Shannon Martin, as we explore the uncharted terrain of quieter holidays and life transitions in "This Thing Called Wellness." I'll share my personal journey as my kids spend their first holiday a...
Embracing Growth: The Power of Community at a Women's Business Retreat
What if stepping outside your comfort zone could lead to unimaginable growth and fulfillment? Join me, Shannon Martin, as I recount my transformative experience at a women's business retreat in the stunning city of San Diego. Far from being jus...
Inspiring Stories of Health Transformation
What if the household products you trust are silently impacting your health? Join us as we unravel Melissa Flint's compelling journey, sparked by a startling discovery that xenoestrogens in everyday items were affecting her well-being. Hear how...
Creating Something Beautiful from Uncertainty with Shana Scott-Lee
Have you ever wondered how a solo retreat could transform your life? Meet Shana Scott-Lee, the inspiring founder of Breathe and Exhale 360, who turned her solo birthday retreat during the pandemic into a thriving wellness brand. Shana takes us ...
From Pain to Advocacy: Melissa's Wellness Transformation
Did you know that persistent back pain and vomiting can be symptoms of anxiety? Join us for an incredible episode featuring Melissa Flynt, who courageously shares her journey from debilitating health issues to becoming a passionate wellness adv...
"When Life is Falling Apart: Realizing It's Coming Together"
Ever felt like everything in your life is crumbling, only to later realize it was all part of something greater? In this episode of "This Thing Called Wellness", we dive into those moments when life feels like it's falling apart, and how—just b...
Journey Back to You: Finding Yourself Again
In this insightful and heartfelt episode, host Shannon D. Martin takes you on a personal journey of rediscovery as she navigates the challenges and triumphs of finding herself again in the second half of her life. After years dedicated to being...
Summer Reflections: Gratitude and Growth
In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the unexpected blessings and deep spiritual growth that shaped my summer. What I thought would be a lonely season turned into a journey of connection, love, and profound reflection. Join me as I share th...
Beyond the Microphone
Curious about the new and exciting updates coming to "This Thing Called Wellness"? Join Shannon Martin as she shares remarkable enhancements that will elevate our wellness journey together. You'll discover how our shift to bi-weekly episodes ai...
Soothing the Soul When Life Gets Overwhelming
Ever find yourself blindsided by frustration, your equilibrium knocked askew by life's unexpected tumbles? I'm Shannon Martin, and this heart-to-heart is a candid revelation of my own skirmish with anxiety—sparked by a lost set of keys and fuel...
Harmonizing Mind and Body: Understanding the Connection
Discover the keys to unlocking your best self as we explore the profound interplay between mind and body on "This Thing Called Wellness." Ever wonder how your mental chatter can manifest as a physical symptom, or why a simple jog can lift your ...
Technology and Mental Health: Finding the Balance
Struggling to find the sweet spot between your screen time and peace of mind? You're not alone. Join me, Shannon Martin, on a journey of self-discovery and digital detox as we tackle the challenging equilibrium in 'This Thing Called Wellness.' ...
A Candid Look into Anxiety and Depression
Navigating the stormy seas of anxiety and depression is no small feat, and as I open up about my personal journey with generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks, I invite you to find solace and understanding in our shared experiences. This...
Embracing the Winds of Change for Personal Revival
Navigating life's storms takes more than just weathering them; it requires a transformation that I, have lived through. From managing the upheaval of transitioning from stay-at-home mom to entrepreneur during a period of illness, to finding sol...
"Breaking Free: How to Overcome the Cycle of Doing Nothing for Good"
Struggling with the all-too-familiar feeling of being stuck in neutral, I found myself wrestling with the daunting cycle of doing nothing. My battle with a chaotic sleep schedule and the quest for motivation had me teetering on the edge of over...
Crossing the Bridge from Social Fear to Empowerment
Ever found yourself surrounded by a sea of faces at a networking event, your heart racing, palms sweating, unsure of how to bridge the gap between professional ambition and personal comfort? That's the tightrope I walked at the Behind Her Brand...
Discovering Comfort in Motion Strategies for Healthy Travels
Embarking on a trip can often stir a cocktail of excitement and anxiety, particularly when health concerns like blood clots loom in the back of your mind. But as I, Shannon Martin, prep for my jaunt to a thrilling women's conference in Dallas, ...
The Voice Within: Listening to Your Emotions
Navigating the stormy seas of emotional turmoil can be a solitary voyage, but you're not alone. I'm Shannon Martin, your fellow traveler, guiding you through the ebbs and flows of mental setbacks with the wisdom gleaned from my own journey. In ...
Coping Reset: Renew Your Mindset After Setbacks
Feeling the ground shift beneath me as I braced for medical test results, I discovered a well of strength in the support of my sister circle. This episode peels back the layers of anxiety and anticipation, revealing the coping strategies that h...
Healing Memories: Coping with a New Diagnosis and Medication
I never expected to confront another pivotal health crisis that would turn my world upside down. The irony of my own resistance to rest, paired with the shock of a serious medical diagnosis after attending a women's retreat, led me down an unex...
Trusting the Journey: Finding My Word for a Year of Growth and Change
Have you ever felt the weight of a new year pressuring you to redefine your life with just one word? I'm Shannon Morton, and in this heartfelt episode, I unravel my personal journey through self-growth and healing as the calendar flips to 2024....
Farewell to the Year: Embracing Growth and Setting Intentions for Wellness
As we bid farewell to another year, I find myself enveloped in a profound sense of gratitude for the journey we've embarked on together. This podcast started as a tiny beacon of hope in the landscape of mental health discussion, and it has blos...
Reshaping New Year Goals Through the Lens of Trust
Ever struggled to keep a New Year's resolution? Well, you're not alone. Join me, Shannon Martin, as I share my journey towards embracing "Trust" as my guiding word for the new year and how I'm reimagining the power of resolutions. On this thoug...