Raising Strong, Healthy, Resilient Kids & Grandkids w/ Wellness Mama (Katie Wells) + BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia

Raising Strong, Healthy, Resilient Kids & Grandkids w/ Wellness Mama (Katie Wells) + BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia

Worrying about your children's or grandchildren's future in a world where health challenges are becoming increasingly common?

Want to teach them to effortlessly integrate healthy habits into their daily lives without much resistance, setting them up to make positive choices from a young age?

If so, this episode is an absolute must-listen!

Join me as I sit down with Katie Wells, founder of WellnessMama.com and mother of six, who turned her passion for family wellness into a thriving empire. We'll explore practical and effective strategies for seamlessly weaving health into everyday life, making it as natural and enjoyable as playtime.

Discover how to deeply embed wellness into your family culture, ensuring your children grow up strong, vibrant, and equipped for lifelong health.

Episode Details

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Episode start

01:30 - Getting to know today’s guest, Katie Wells

02:50 - The origin of Wellness Mama and its mission

05:55 - Exploring core principles for raising strong, healthy, resilient children

12:25 - Importance of nutrition in early childhood for building strong bones and overall health

21:41 - Strategies for instilling healthy habits in children from a young age

25:49 - Approaching and setting boundaries with children as they grow

32:37 - Exploring the concept of "be careful" as a boundary and its effects

34:43 - The evolving role of grandparents in family dynamics and maintaining strong intergenerational relationships

39:05 - Introduction to Katie’s brand Wellnesse, focusing on natural oral health care products

42:14 - Discussion about the ingredients and benefits of Wellnesse toothpaste

47:13 - Debating the use of fluoride in dental care and its downsides

49:14 - Closing thoughts on the mindset aspect of health and how internal dialogue influences health outcomes

50:50 - Where to find more information about Katie Wells and her initiatives

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About the guest

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, is the Founder and CEO of WellnessMama.com and Wellnesse.com. As a mother of six with a background in journalism, she took her health into her own hands and embarked on a journey of research to find answers to her health struggles. Her quest led to the creation of a blog and podcast. To date, she has authored over 2,000 blog posts, three books, and has been recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in health and wellness. When she's not immersed in medical journals, experimenting with new recipes, or recording podcasts, you'll likely find her enjoying the outdoors with her children or engaging in a DIY remodeling project.

Random facts about Katie: she is also a doula, a speed-reader, harbors a strong dislike for bananas, is an avid baseball enthusiast, enjoys scuba diving, identifies as an INTJ, and is highly adept at addressing the question "why."

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