In a society so focused on youth and vitality, the wellbeing of Baby Boomers often takes a back seat. Wellbeing is the state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy in life. It encompasses various aspects of a person’s existence, including physical, mental, emotional, and social Health which is building meaningful Relationships and maintaining a supportive social network. Wellbeing is not just about avoiding illness but about thriving in all areas of life. As our Experts in this area of the site address, when we talk about wellbeing, we refer to an overall sense of life satisfaction, happiness, and purpose. If we have a good wellbeing we are more likely to feel positive Emotions, have strong relationships, and cope better with daily stresses. Wellbeing can be influenced by Lifestyle choices, social connections, financial stability, and environmental factors.
Wellbeing is a holistic concept that includes physical, mental, emotional, social, financial, and environmental health. Achieving overall wellbeing requires balance in all these areas. Prioritizing self-care, maintaining strong relationships, managing Stress, and adopting a healthy lifestyle can significantly improve one’s quality of life. By making conscious efforts to enhance different aspects of wellbeing, we can experience greater happiness, fulfillment, and resilience in life.
The Physiological Dimension of GriefGrief is not only an emotional experience. It is a physiological one. Loss activates the nervous system in measurable, predictable ways — producing states of hyperarousal, hypoarousal, and dysregulation that affect cognition, behavior, physical health, and the c…
The Physiological Dimension of GriefGrief is not only an emotional experience. It is a physiological one. Loss activates the nervous system in measurable, predictable ways — producing states of hype…
The Physiological Dimension of GriefGrief is not only an emotional experience. It is a physiological one. Loss activates the nervous system in measurable, predictable ways — producing states of hyperarousal, hypoarousal, and dysregulation that affect cognition, behavior, physical health, and the capacity to process the loss itself. For helping professionals, understanding the neurobiological underpinnings of grief is not peripheral knowledge. It is foundational to grief-informed care.Polyvagal theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, offers a clinically useful framework for understanding how…
433 Taking Steps To Take Better Care Of Yourself In today's episode, Sarah Elkins discusses the importance of taking your time to enjoy the world, to enjoy being you, to take time to make sure You, Dear Listener, are healthy in mind, body, emotion, and spirit. Highlights Encouraging healthy s…
433 Taking Steps To Take Better Care Of Yourself In today's episode, Sarah Elkins discusses the importance of taking your time to enjoy the world, to enjoy being you, to take time to make sure You, …
433 Taking Steps To Take Better Care Of Yourself In today's episode, Sarah Elkins discusses the importance of taking your time to enjoy the world, to enjoy being you, to take time to make sure You, Dear Listener, are healthy in mind, body, emotion, and spirit. Highlights Encouraging healthy self reflection to lessen loneliness and division. Acknowledging when you need help or a break is key to not only your own wellbeing but to the wellbeing of those you care for. Stop and smell the flowers. Life isn't a race. Take your time and enjoy the world you have helped to cultivate and get …
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. John Lewis joins Dr. Supatra Tovar to explore how chronic inflammation, chronic stress, burnout, and modern lifestyle habits may be affecting brain health, cognitive performance, energy, and long-term wellbeing. As more people struggle…
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. John Lewis joins Dr. Supatra Tovar to explore how chronic inflammation, chronic stress, burnout, and modern lifestyle habits may be aff…
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. John Lewis joins Dr. Supatra Tovar to explore how chronic inflammation, chronic stress, burnout, and modern lifestyle habits may be affecting brain health, cognitive performance, energy, and long-term wellbeing. As more people struggle with brain fog, exhaustion, nervous system dysregulation, and high-performance burnout, this conversation examines how nutrition and sustainable wellness practices may support healthier aging, cognitive resilience, and overall mental and physical health.Dr. John Lewis is a researcher and educator w…
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. John Lewis joins Dr. Supatra Tovar to explore how chronic inflammation, chronic stress, burnout, and modern lifestyle habits may be affecting brain health, cognitive performance, energy, and long-term wellbeing. As more people struggle…
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. John Lewis joins Dr. Supatra Tovar to explore how chronic inflammation, chronic stress, burnout, and modern lifestyle habits may be aff…
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. John Lewis joins Dr. Supatra Tovar to explore how chronic inflammation, chronic stress, burnout, and modern lifestyle habits may be affecting brain health, cognitive performance, energy, and long-term wellbeing. As more people struggle with brain fog, exhaustion, nervous system dysregulation, and high-performance burnout, this conversation examines how nutrition and sustainable wellness practices may support healthier aging, cognitive resilience, and overall mental and physical health.Dr. John Lewis is a researcher and educator w…
As summer arrives and the natural world bursts into vibrant life, there is no better time to take your Tai Chi practice outdoors. Whether it is a quiet beach at sunrise, a forest trail, a backyard garden, or a favourite park, nature offers an incredible classroom for cultivating mindfulness, balance…
As summer arrives and the natural world bursts into vibrant life, there is no better time to take your Tai Chi practice outdoors. Whether it is a quiet beach at sunrise, a forest trail, a backyard gar…
As summer arrives and the natural world bursts into vibrant life, there is no better time to take your Tai Chi practice outdoors. Whether it is a quiet beach at sunrise, a forest trail, a backyard garden, or a favourite park, nature offers an incredible classroom for cultivating mindfulness, balance, and vitality.
Tai Chi is often described as “meditation in motion,” but when practiced in nature, it becomes something even more profound. The rhythm of the waves, the movement of leaves in the wind, the warmth of the sun, and the songs of birds all become partners in the practice. Rather t…
In this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. John Lewis joins Dr. Supatra Tovar to explore how chronic inflammation, chronic stress, burnout, and modern lifestyle habits may be affecting brain health, cognitive performance, energy, and long-term wellbeing. As more people struggle with brain fog,…
In this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. John Lewis joins Dr. Supatra Tovar to explore how chronic inflammation, chronic stress, burnout, and modern lifestyle habits may be affecting brain hea…
In this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. John Lewis joins Dr. Supatra Tovar to explore how chronic inflammation, chronic stress, burnout, and modern lifestyle habits may be affecting brain health, cognitive performance, energy, and long-term wellbeing. As more people struggle with brain fog, exhaustion, nervous system dysregulation, and high-performance burnout, this conversation examines how nutrition and sustainable wellness practices may support healthier aging, cognitive resilience, and overall mental and physical health.
Dr. John Lewis is a researcher and educator whose work focu…
What if the most powerful determinant of how you age is not your biology, but your inner dialogue? In this episode, Anne Poirier explores how self-talk shapes emotional wellbeing, behavior, and ultimately healthspan. Negative inner dialogue can reinforce stress, limit confidence, and influence lifes…
What if the most powerful determinant of how you age is not your biology, but your inner dialogue? In this episode, Anne Poirier explores how self-talk shapes emotional wellbeing, behavior, and ultima…
What if the most powerful determinant of how you age is not your biology, but your inner dialogue? In this episode, Anne Poirier explores how self-talk shapes emotional wellbeing, behavior, and ultimately healthspan. Negative inner dialogue can reinforce stress, limit confidence, and influence lifestyle choices that impact aging. Drawing from her lived experience and three decades of professional work, Anne explains how shifting from self-criticism to self-compassion can transform both mental and physical health. Listeners will learn practical strategies to reframe their inner voice, adopt bod…
June is Migraine Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and offering support to the millions of people worldwide who live with migraine every day.
Migraine is often misunderstood. It is not simply a headache. It is a complex neurological condition that aff…
June is Migraine Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and offering support to the millions of people worldwide who live with migraine every day.
Migraine …
June is Migraine Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and offering support to the millions of people worldwide who live with migraine every day.
Migraine is often misunderstood. It is not simply a headache. It is a complex neurological condition that affects more than one billion people globally and is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. For many individuals, migraines impact work, family life, relationships, sleep, mental health, and overall quality of life.
At the Greenwell Center for Holistic Health and through the Be Well with…
Pete Olander is the founder and CEO of Happie Beverages, a functional CPG company building at the intersection of plant medicine, recovery science, and wellness. With a background spanning J.P. Morgan, enterprise software operations, and functional nutrition brand Nutrition53 — where he worked dir…
Pete Olander is the founder and CEO of Happie Beverages, a functional CPG company building at the intersection of plant medicine, recovery science, and wellness. With a background spanning J.P. Morgan…
Pete Olander is the founder and CEO of Happie Beverages, a functional CPG company building at the intersection of plant medicine, recovery science, and wellness. With a background spanning J.P. Morgan, enterprise software operations, and functional nutrition brand Nutrition53 — where he worked directly with professional athletes — Pete brings a systems-first mindset to an industry driven by belief. He founded Happie in 2019 out of personal conviction: that alternative healing paths through functional mushrooms, movement, and plant medicine are real, accessible, and underserved. Time Stamps…
Steep with me for a moment…
There is something wonderfully liberating about reaching a stage of life where clarity begins to outweigh urgency.
Turning 60 does not feel like an ending.
It feels like an opening.
A threshold.
A beautifully intentional invitation into what comes next.
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Steep with me for a moment…
There is something wonderfully liberating about reaching a stage of life where clarity begins to outweigh urgency.
Turning 60 does not feel like an ending.
It f…
Steep with me for a moment…
There is something wonderfully liberating about reaching a stage of life where clarity begins to outweigh urgency.
Turning 60 does not feel like an ending.
It feels like an opening.
A threshold.
A beautifully intentional invitation into what comes next.
For so much of life, we are building.
Learning.Working.Growing.Responding.Creating foundations.
And while all of that continues, there is a different kind of wisdom that begins to emerge with time.
A knowing.
A deeper trust in what matters.
A willingness to say yes more clearly—a…
Kelly Daugherty
June 3, 2026
Sarah Elkins 
Dr. Supatra Tovar 
Michelle Greenwell 
Dr. Gillian Lockitch 
Darian Parker 