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This Thing Called Wellness

This Thing Called Wellness

By: Shannon D. Martin
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🎙️ 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.


💌 Subscribe to Your Rhythm, our nurturing newsletter, at thisthingcalledwellness.com, and follow @thisthingcalledwellness on Instagram and YouTube for soft encouragement and soulful support.


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. 🌿

© 2025 This Thing Called Wellness
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Episodes
  • Setting Bold Intentions for 2025: Embracing Self-Love and Growth
    Dec 11 2024

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    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 and lows of 2024, revel in the personal growth you've experienced, and learn how to sift through the noise of planners and courses to find what truly resonates with you. Whether you're a fan of the tactile satisfaction of paper planners or the convenience of digital tools like Trello and Google Calendar, we've got insights that will help keep your goals visible and motivating.

    As we embrace the new year with big intentions and kindness toward ourselves, we dive into the importance of self-love and taking life one step at a time. This is a space for sharing journeys and building connections, so let's support each other in setting and achieving those 2025 aspirations. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion on writing a letter to your future self, focusing on gratitude and dreams, and why it matters as we step forward with intention and excitement. Remember, while this conversation is filled with inspiration, it's also a gentle reminder that you have the power to believe in your abilities and shape the year ahead.

    Thank you for being here, Beautiful. If today's conversation stirred something in your heart, would you share it with someone who might need to hear it too? And if you're loving the show, leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube—wherever you listen—helps more women find this space we're creating together. 💚

    Let's stay connected: 📸 Instagram: @thisthingcalledwellness
    📘 Facebook: @shannondmartin
    📧 Email: hello@thisthingcalledwellness.com
    🎙️ Podcast: podcast.thisthingcalledwellness.com
    💌 Blog & Newsletter: thisthingcalledwellness.com

    I want to hear from you! 💬 Hit the link in the show notes to send me a quick text message—share what's resonating, ask a question, or just say hello.

    Craving more?
    📝 The Blog – Head to thisthingcalledwellness.com for practical wellness tips, behind-the-scenes peeks at the boutique, expanded thoughts from podcast episodes, and encouragement for your everyday journey. It's where the conversation continues beyond what we can cover here.

    💌 Wellness Notes Newsletter – Get gentle encouragement, healing resources, and tools delivered straight to your inbox each week. Sign up at thisthingcalledwellness.com.

    You're appreciated more than you know....

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    9 mins
  • Embracing the Feminine: Wellness Through Body Wisdom with Kristin Layne
    Nov 27 2024

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    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 compelling narrative on the importance of reconnecting with one's body. Join us as Kristin reveals how she integrates breath work, sound, movement, and touch into her coaching and hairstyling practices, empowering women to embrace rest and pleasure as sacred journeys. Through these practices, women can tap into their body's wisdom, live fully in the present moment, and reconnect with their cyclical nature for true healing and self-awareness.

    Together, Kristin and I explore the profound journey of self-discovery and empowerment through somatic and shadow work, especially during life's transitions. We discuss how societal norms and early experiences can shape perceptions, often leading to a disconnection from one's true self. Kristin shares practical advice for women interested in beginning their somatic journey, highlighting the importance of curiosity, self-compassion, and simple exercises like breath and touch. This episode is an invitation to join our wellness community where insights on mental well-being and other wellness issues for women are shared, with a reminder of the importance of seeking professional mental health support when needed.


    How to connect with Kristin:

    Website:
    http://kristinlayneorganic.com/
    IG:
    @KristinLayneOrganic
    FB:
    @KristinLayneOrganic

    Thank you for being here, Beautiful. If today's conversation stirred something in your heart, would you share it with someone who might need to hear it too? And if you're loving the show, leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube—wherever you listen—helps more women find this space we're creating together. 💚

    Let's stay connected: 📸 Instagram: @thisthingcalledwellness
    📘 Facebook: @shannondmartin
    📧 Email: hello@thisthingcalledwellness.com
    🎙️ Podcast: podcast.thisthingcalledwellness.com
    💌 Blog & Newsletter: thisthingcalledwellness.com

    I want to hear from you! 💬 Hit the link in the show notes to send me a quick text message—share what's resonating, ask a question, or just say hello.

    Craving more?
    📝 The Blog – Head to thisthingcalledwellness.com for practical wellness tips, behind-the-scenes peeks at the boutique, expanded thoughts from podcast episodes, and encouragement for your everyday journey. It's where the conversation continues beyond what we can cover here.

    💌 Wellness Notes Newsletter – Get gentle encouragement, healing resources, and tools delivered straight to your inbox each week. Sign up at thisthingcalledwellness.com.

    You're appreciated more than you know....

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    29 mins
  • Reconnecting with Yourself During Life's Shifts
    Nov 13 2024

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    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 away, and how this quieter season has become an unexpected opportunity for self-discovery and growth. Discover how embracing stillness can lead to rediscovering passions, finding peace through journaling, and establishing nurturing routines that bring stability and fulfillment. Whether you're adjusting to loved ones moving away or navigating any life transition, this episode encourages you to reconnect with yourself, uncovering the meaning and lessons hidden in these new chapters.

    Next time, we'll be joined by Kristin Layne, a Somatic healing expert, who will offer insights into how reconnecting with our bodies can facilitate emotional healing, especially during challenging times. Tune in for a heartfelt reflection that reminds us that wellness often resides in those quiet moments where true peace is found. Reflect on your own life's changes, and consider leaving a review if this episode resonates with you. Remember, sometimes the most profound growth happens in the silence.

    Thank you for being here, Beautiful. If today's conversation stirred something in your heart, would you share it with someone who might need to hear it too? And if you're loving the show, leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube—wherever you listen—helps more women find this space we're creating together. 💚

    Let's stay connected: 📸 Instagram: @thisthingcalledwellness
    📘 Facebook: @shannondmartin
    📧 Email: hello@thisthingcalledwellness.com
    🎙️ Podcast: podcast.thisthingcalledwellness.com
    💌 Blog & Newsletter: thisthingcalledwellness.com

    I want to hear from you! 💬 Hit the link in the show notes to send me a quick text message—share what's resonating, ask a question, or just say hello.

    Craving more?
    📝 The Blog – Head to thisthingcalledwellness.com for practical wellness tips, behind-the-scenes peeks at the boutique, expanded thoughts from podcast episodes, and encouragement for your everyday journey. It's where the conversation continues beyond what we can cover here.

    💌 Wellness Notes Newsletter – Get gentle encouragement, healing resources, and tools delivered straight to your inbox each week. Sign up at thisthingcalledwellness.com.

    You're appreciated more than you know....

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    5 mins
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