In this episode, we dive into one of the most common misconceptions about meditation: the belief that it's the only way to be mindful or grow in awareness.

Topics covered: - What mindfulness really means - Why meditation isn’t the end goal - Practical ways to build awareness in daily life - How to stop feeling like you're "doing it wrong"

Meditation is powerful—but it's not the only tool for transformation.

If you're looking for healing, change, or greater peace, this episode will help you understand how awareness works and how to practice it in a way that fits your life. Mindfulness isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.

✨ Subscribe for more episodes on self-care, healing, and personal growth.

👍 Share this episode it with someone who needs it. 💬 Watch the video version on YouTube and comment your current struggles with meditation / mindfulness / awareness and I'll offer more tips if I can! #meditation #mindfulness #healingjourney #awareness #selfcare #awellcaredforhuman #mentalhealth 🛑 Disclaimer: Kory M. Shrum is not a healthcare professional. This podcast is not a replacement for professional treatment or medication. The show and its episodes were created for the purposes of relaxation, inspiration, and entertainment only. If you have any health conditions, please consult a healthcare provider. Learn more about Kory and her work at: 🌿 https://www.awellcaredforhuman.com/ Support this creator on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/korymarie Download your free wellness blueprint (an ebook full of self-care strategies): https://dl.bookfunnel.com/lbbppff7v6 Don't forget your freebies (fiction and poetry): https://www.korymshrum.com/free-starter-library

Follow Kory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koryshrum/ Follow Kory on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/korymarie

Starting over—whether by choice or circumstance—can be terrifying. Maybe you've lost something. Maybe you’ve walked away from a life that no longer fit. Or maybe everything crashed, and now you're standing in the rubble, asking: Where do I even begin?

In this episode of A Well Cared For Human, Kory shares 5 grounded, powerful tips for starting over with grace. You’ll learn how to let go of what’s behind you, build supportive habits, stay patient with the process, and clarify what you truly want next—not what others expect. If you're ready for a fresh start, this episode will help you take your first brave step forward.

💚 Please like, comment, and subscribe to the show. Thank you! 💚

Have a question? Ask Kory! 📧 Email: https://www.awellcaredforhuman.com/

💸 Support this creator on Patreon: 🌿 https://www.patreon.com/korymarie

📘 Download your free wellness blueprint (an ebook full of self-care strategies): 🌿 https://dl.bookfunnel.com/lbbppff7v6

🎁 Freebies (fiction and poetry): 🌿 https://www.korymshrum.com/free-start...

📸 Follow on Instagram: 🌿 https://www.instagram.com/koryshrum/

Grief isn’t just something we "get over." It's something we learn to live with—and work with. Whether you’re mourning a person, a relationship, a dream, or a former version of yourself, grief can feel overwhelming and isolating.

In this episode of A Well Cared For Human, Kory offers 5 compassionate, practical tips to help you work with your grief—not against it. Discover how to soften your suffering, find meaning in loss, and reconnect with your own resilience. You don’t have to carry your pain alone.

💚 Please like, comment, and subscribe to the show. Thank you! 💚

Have a question? Ask Kory! 📧 Email: https://www.awellcaredforhuman.com/

💸 Support this creator on Patreon: 🌿 https://www.patreon.com/korymarie

📘 Download your free wellness blueprint (an ebook full of self-care strategies): 🌿 https://dl.bookfunnel.com/lbbppff7v6

🎁 Freebies (fiction and poetry): 🌿 https://www.korymshrum.com/free-start...

📸 Follow on Instagram: 🌿 https://www.instagram.com/koryshrum/

Ep. 132 – Rumination: What It Is, Why We Do It, and How to Stop

Do you find yourself constantly replaying the past or obsessing over worst-case scenarios? You're not alone. In this episode of A Well Cared For Human, Kory M. Shrum breaks down the toxic cycle of rumination—what it is, why it happens, and how it quietly steals your peace and power.

Learn why your brain gets stuck in repetitive thoughts, how rumination differs from reflection, and the practical tools you can use today to get unstuck, feel more present, and reclaim your mental energy.

✨ If you're ready to stop overthinking and start living, this episode is for you.

New here? This podcast is your gentle guide to healing, self-awareness, and mental wellness from bestselling author and trauma survivor Kory M. Shrum.

🔔 Follow the show for weekly episodes on emotional resilience, personal growth, and self-care. Looking for your freebies?

Learn more about Kory and her work at: 🌿 https://www.awellcaredforhuman.com/

Support this creator on Patreon: 🌿 www.patreon.com/korymarie

Download your free wellness blueprint (an ebook full of self-care strategies): 🌿 https://dl.bookfunnel.com/lbbppff7v6

Freebies (fiction and poetry): 🌿 https://www.korymshrum.com/free-starter-library

Follow on Instagram: 🌿 https://instagram.com/koryshrum

Thank you for listening! 💚

Show Description

After completing her show Who Killed My Mother? a true crime podcast, Kory received countless emails from all over the world asking:

"How did you heal from everything that happened? How did you move away from all the abuse, trauma, and mental illness to become the (mostly) happy, (mostly) healthy, and (mostly) successful person you are today? How can I be happier, healthier, and more at peace with myself and my life?"

This wellness podcast explores the answers to those questions.

Disclaimer: Kory M. Shrum is not a healthcare professional. This podcast is not a replacement for professional treatment or medication. The show and its episodes were created for the purposes of relaxation, inspiration, and entertainment only. If you have any health conditions, please consult a healthcare provider.

n this episode of A Well Cared For Human, Kory M. Shrum speaks with Kalyca Zarich about the intersection of wellbeing and personal alignment. Together, they explore what it means to live in integrity with your values, how to care for yourself through life’s changes, and how the Four Pillar Method can offer a foundation for authentic, empowered living. If you're on a journey to reconnect with yourself, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired.

🎧 Topics Covered:

• Defining true wellbeing

• The power of personal alignment

• The Four Pillars of A Well Cared For Human

• Staying well on your unique path

Hit follow and share with a friend who needs this today 💚 Episode Show Notes!

🔔 Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, please leave a review or recommend the show to your family and friends—it helps others find the podcast!

📚 Recommended Reading Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention And How To Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari

The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy More About Our Guest: Kalyca Zarich

🎧 Conversations on Alignment Podcast: https://kalycazarich.com/podcast 🌎 Kalyca’s Website: https://kalycazarich.com/ 🔗 Kalyca’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalycajinzarich/ 🔗Kalyca’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalyca-zarich-6bb05a168/

More A Well Cared For Human 💬 Join the A Well Cared For Human community: Patreon.com/korymarie

📷 Follow Kory on Instagram: @koryshrum

🌎 Visit: www.awellcaredforhuman.com

📧 Have a question? Email Kory at kory@korymshrum.com

Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of the world? You're not alone. In this powerful episode of A Well Cared For Human, we explore the difference between internal vs. external stability—and why learning to invest in your inner foundation matters now more than ever.

With the world in a state of upheaval, many of us are looking for something solid to stand on. But the truth is: true peace and resilience don’t come from external circumstances—they come from within.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The difference between internal and external stability

• Why external stability is never guaranteed (and what to do about it)

• How the 4 Pillars of A Well Cared For Human can help you build emotional resilience

• Practical ways to feel safer, calmer, and more grounded—even when life feels like a storm

If you're ready to stop chasing control and start cultivating real security inside yourself, this episode is for you.

🔔 Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, leave a review—it helps others find the podcast!

Resources & Links:

📚 Learn more about Angela Roquet and her books: https://www.angelaroquet.com 📥 Download her free books Graveyard Shift and Blood Vice while you’re there! 📩 Get free self-care resources & exclusive content: Sign up for the A Well Cared For Human newsletter 💬 Join the community: Patreon.com/korymarie 📷 Follow Kory on Instagram: @koryshrum

More from Kory: 🌎 Visit: www.awellcaredforhuman.com 📧 Have a question? Email Kory at kory@korymshrum.com

Stepping into healing after illness is one of the bravest things we can do—and in this heartfelt interview, USA TODAY bestselling author Kory M. Shrum sits down with fellow author Angela Roquet to talk about her journey through stage 3 cervical cancer and what it taught her about self-love, resilience, and the power of perspective.

Angela shares how her relationship with herself transformed during treatment, the self-care practices that helped her stay grounded, and how facing mortality brought clarity to what really matters. This honest and inspiring conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating illness, burnout, or big life transitions.

You’ll learn: ✔️ How illness can become a catalyst for deep personal growth ✔️ Why self-compassion is key when your body feels like the enemy ✔️ The role of creativity and storytelling in healing ✔️ What Angela wishes more people understood about surviving cancer ✔️ How to stay connected to yourself through even the hardest seasons

If you're ready to reclaim your power and tend to your wellbeing, this episode is for you.

🔔 Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, leave a review—it helps others find the podcast!

Resources & Links:

📚 Learn more about Angela Roquet and her books: https://www.angelaroquet.com 📥 Download her free books Graveyard Shift and Blood Vice while you’re there! 📩 Get free self-care resources & exclusive content: Sign up for the A Well Cared For Human newsletter 💬 Join the community: Patreon.com/korymarie 📷 Follow Kory on Instagram: @koryshrum

More from Kory: 🌎 Visit: www.awellcaredforhuman.com 📧 Have a question? Email Kory at kory@korymshrum.com

Do you ever feel like you aren't worth it? That investing in yourself or your happiness is somehow “shameful” or “sinful”? In this interview, your host Kory sits down with speaker Season Serene to talk about self-love and faith in this empowering episode.

Together, they explore:

✅ EMDR therapy and its effects on releasing trauma ✅ Season’s journey as a LGBTQ+ Christian ✅ Why using your voice matters in healing yourself ✅ The importance of holding space for yourself and others ✅ Narcissistic Parents and how they wound their children (and what to do about it) If you're working toward personal growth and want to take on new challenges with confidence, this episode is for you! #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #SelfCare #Wellness #ComfortZone #LGBTQ+ #podcast #selfworth 🔔 Subscribe for more insights on mental health, healing, and self-care. 👍 Review & Share the podcast if you found this episode helpful! New episodes every other week—subscribe so you never miss one! Show Notes Links to Season Serene’s work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/season-serene/ Recommended reading for this episode: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn Join the community of people committed to thriving and taking good care of themselves: www.patreon.com/korymarie 📩 Want to stay updated with more wellness tips and exclusive content? Subscribe to the A Well Cared For Human newsletter here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/lbbppff7v6 Follow Kory on Instagram for daily inspiration: @koryshrum Learn more about Kory and her work at: https://www.awellcaredforhuman.com/ 💚 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share the podcast with your friends. 💚 Disclaimer: Kory M. Shrum is not a healthcare professional. This podcast is not a replacement for professional treatment or medication. The show and its episodes were created for relaxation, inspiration, and entertainment only. If you have any health concerns, please consult a healthcare provider.