Why This Series
Transitions—both subtle and significant—shape our lives. This Season Series explores the art of living in the “&,” moving through change with intentionality. Through these conversations, I aim to write more, collaborate often, and share the gifts of others.

Molly Woodhull has been on my “watch list” for years now, mixing wellness, science and of course, a brand with alliteration. For all the strange algorithms out there, the data that linked Molly to my IG feed is forever my favorite equation.

She epitomizes living in the “&” from her online presence and I can attest she is the same in real life. Her branding of Woodhull Wellness is both strong and vulnerable. Her professional and personal style blends all of my true loves, business and wellness, into one brand. Woodhull Wellness works across teams–literally the entire spectrum of experience- to bring a toolkit to manage Stress and Anxiety providing a bright future for teams.

Had I known Molly in my Wall Street era, I would have hired her to formalize the language of wellness to my large team.

Almost as incredible as the social media algorithm, I was able to chat with Molly on a sunny February morning, diving right into all of the scientific research behind our love of wellness.

This Season Series: from winter to springtime is inspired by the WSJ Magazine Cover story Q&A.

Tell us what are you currently working on and how you started Woodhull Wellness.

Molly: I live in Denver, Colorado but have lived all over the US and travelled into Canada. I’ve spent my life witnessing both entrepreneurial family members and corporate clients struggle with stress. Over the years, my work has evolved to bridge those two worlds that maybe some haven’t seen a connection to previously.

When I was younger, I turned to nature—leading canoe trips to Northern Canada adding to my version of mindfulness—as a way to find peace. Realizing I couldn’t always take week long trips into the woods, my nervous system craved practical tools to work through day to day and my difficulty overcoming Lyme disease.

My University of Denver degree was the starting point for my deeper Education. I looked for structure in mindfulness from the Compassion Cultivation at Stanford and teacher training at Duke studying with innovators in the science of wellbeing, mediation and practice of self care.

Now, I focus on providing leaders and teams with actionable tools for stress management through mindful practices and research-backed techniques.

Navigating Seasonal Energy Dips

East and west coast winters are very different yet both coasts experience a mid season point just before flowers bloom. The mid- winter dip lull before spring’s emergence can feel energetically confusing to many. Do I push through winter blues or rest until I’m ready?

How do you personally navigate these dips, and how do you coach others through them?

Molly: Meditation isn’t just something I instruct—it’s something I embody. I integrate formal and informal meditation into my daily routine, alongside EFT tapping and other regulation techniques. I practice what I teach because it works.

When energy dips, I dive into self-care—not as a luxury but as a necessity. If I want to support others, I must first support myself. Not every day looks the same for me but my self practice is non-negotiable. Micro-meditations, movement, mindful eating, and time in nature all help regulate my nervous system. Walking, in particular, is powerful for long-term stability. I also practice saying no—when we communicate our needs, we lead more effectively and from a place of energetic safety.

With all of the trends out there, what is your one high cost and one low cost wellness or Mindfulness tool you invest in for yourself?

Molly:I’ve been Investing deeply in my own well-being this winter—Reiki, acupuncture, and working with my own health coach is my personal accountability structure.

A simple low cost easy way to feel amazing is focusing on Hydration. Water is my favorite answer to this question!

We often overlook the impact of water on energy and Clarity. Dehydration makes you tired, foggy, and groggy. Water is the foundation of well-being.

Living in the In-Between Seasons

What do you love about winter as it slowly shifts toward spring? How do you help clients navigate these slow transitions?

Molly: Slow shifts require accountability. The in-between moments—the ones we tend to rush past—are where the real Growth happens. I work with clients and companies for a year or more. From new hires to senior leaders I help them create a common language to communicate and reduce stress. It takes time to make that framework to become automatic.

Seasonal Shifts in Work & Life

As an entrepreneur supporting growth businesses role, how do you allow yourself time for wintering, hibernating, and resetting?
Molly: Wintering can feel hard in this hustle culture. Rest isn’t a pause from productivity—it’s a necessary part of the cycle and ultimately a mindset shift. Slowing down allows me to return with greater clarity. I lean into intuition and structured reflection. Visualizations, nervous system regulation, and mindful check-ins allow me to create from a place of rest. Like the precipice of spring, some ideas need time to live in the seedling phase for a bit longer than I’d like.

When wintering hits the workplace hard, like layoffs or a production failure or merger the team’s culture can take a hit. Showing up for spring refreshed with a strategy without lingering in a dark place can be difficult without tools. How do you coach teams to dig out from the big work snow storm?

Molly: Understanding the team’s why is crucial. As a team leader, if you can’t take action toward a goal immediately, clearly communicate the goals relationship to the bigger team why. After a hard time or large team change, transparency is powerful—open conversations about what’s working (and what’s not) create safety and clarity within teams. When a leader slows down and regulates their nervous system, it sets the tone for the entire group.

One deep breath can change everything.

Mindfulness & Leadership

What’s your go-to tool for helping clients realize that wellness is critical to workplace culture? Is there a time of year when this conversation feels easier or harder?
Molly: In deep winter at work when a budget was cut or you lost resources that will delay a project, working through things as a team y helps move the team along. I recommend leveraging the concept of a “shitty first draft.” Sharing our struggles—before they are polished or resolved – builds trust to move through dips. Trusting that all things are fleeting and embracing non-attachment allows us to navigate change more smoothly. Three key steps for anyone on a team:

1. Ask for help even when it feels vulnerable.

2. Share the new plan as a rough draft – even when it’s messy

3. Trust the evolution – the darkness will pass

This conversation is part of the Season Series, exploring transitions, mindful leadership, and the power of living in the “&.” To connect with Molly, visit

www.woodhullwellness.com or ttps://www.linkedin.com/company/woodhullwellness

Lynn Mull Holistic Career Coach & Author

Career Coach | Author | WellNess Advisor | Reiki Master
I offer Clarity through Reiki healing sessions, and Holistic Career Coaching and Facilitating Teams to professional wellness. I use various tools and methods to speak, write, and provide 1.1 counsel to move out of the stuck into the actions that help you or your teams reach their goals.I found my way because I had to create it.
As a working parent and a sandwich caregiver in my early 30s, I understand the pressures to keep going, provide for my family and prioritize everyone else’s wellbeing.

I looked in many corners and could not find one coach to break into my inner blockages and move my career until Reiki and a Career Coach got me there. We can be all the things to everyone, but first, we must get aligned and intuitively move forward for our own .