Show host and creator, Donald Taylor, invites us to embrace each season as we live it. Reflecting on lots of season changes--literal and metaphoric--Donald shares tips on how to truly embrace each season and moment; and also tips on how to rele

Best of: Cleanse Your Energy--Jessica Tanselle Part 2

Aug 22nd, 2022 18m 8s

In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Tanselle, Medium, and Spiritual Teacher. Her story of wellness includes overcoming addiction, healing past trauma, and learning to cleanse her energy. Join us as she invites us to "get grounded through

Best of: Cleanse Your Energy--Jessica Tanselle

Aug 15th, 2022 21m 9s

This week, we revisit an essential episode from our catalog - featuring special guest Jessica Tanselle, who shares some affecting nuggets of wellness wisdom, plus some of the meditations she uses in her practice! Thanks for joining us. We'll be

31: More to be Revealed

Aug 8th, 2022 14m 45s

We are joined by a special guest today who gives us a glimpse into their journey of "Operation Quaranton Removal", having to find a new home just days after burying their father suddenly, and through it all the resounding lesson that "more is t

Best of: Lacy Ford - Find Something You Love and Practice It

Aug 1st, 2022 29m 7s

Today, we're taking the week off to revisit one of our favorite conversations with Lacy Ford from Episode #2. Enjoy this throwback episode, and join us next week for a new discussion!In this episode, our guest Lacy Ford, a Board Certified Beha

30: Create a Culture of Wellness by Learning Names--Fred Johnson

Jul 25th, 2022 19m 7s

Fred Johnson returns to share even more Wellness Wisdom with us. This week, he highlights on creating culture through story telling, walking the walk when people are depending on you, relieving suffering and incorporating creating a culture of

29: Moving from Shame to Purpose--Fred Johnson

Jul 18th, 2022 23m 23s

School teacher, mindfulness practitioner, mentor, mentee and retired Army Colonel, Fred Johnson shares the connection between his Mona Lisa coffee mug and Marcus Aurelius. We dive right into life and death, seeing waterfalls that have always be

28: Keep Your Mind Healthy, The Body Will Follow--Betsy Ruhe

Jul 11th, 2022 23m 34s

Retired educator, environmental educator, and political candidate Betsy Ruhe joins us to drop all kinds of Wellness Wisdom. She shares what she gets out of trail running, the overlap of environment and physical health as well as behavioral heal

27: Feeding Our Souls -- Chris Hartman

Jul 4th, 2022 19m 22s

In this episode, closing out and extending our Pride Month focus we are joined by Chris Hartman, Director of the Fairness Campaign. Chris fesses up to his escape from reality through Fortnite with his friends. We dive right into his journey tow

30: Create a Culture of Wellness by Learning Names -- Fred Johnson

Jun 27th, 2022 19m 7s

Fred Johnson returns to share even more Wellness Wisdom with us. This week, he highlights creating culture through storytelling, walking the walk when people are depending on you, relieving suffering and incorporating creating a culture of well

26: Cleanse Your Energy--Jessica Tanselle Part 2

Jun 27th, 2022 18m 8s

30: Create a Culture of Wellness by Learning Names--Fred Johnson

Jun 27th, 2022 19m 7s

25: Cleanse Your Energy--Jessica Tanselle

Jun 20th, 2022 21m 9s

24: Go Barefoot, Get Energy from the Earth--Michael De Leon

Jun 13th, 2022 21m 20s

In this episode, we are joined by Michael De Leon. After a serious health & medical scare, Michael had some significant revelations on life and took to the task of making major life changes. From being an openly gay man, adopting two children,

23: Do The Next Right Thing--Aletha Fields

Jun 6th, 2022 30m 42s

In this episode, black, indigenous, educator Aletha Fields joins us. She shares her stories of writing and performing her written word art, taking 20 years to release the work in form of a book, and shares her ancestral influence of why she is

22: Get Going, Don't Stop: Serendipity with Karl Seitz

May 30th, 2022 27m 46s

In this episode, Karl takes us on part of his journey from rebuking the idea of granting forgiveness, pursuing one's own mental & emotional wellbeing, and meanders through his many "jack of all trades" side-journeys. Along the way, he invites u

21: Donald Hot Take -- Reflecting on 3 Episodes

May 23rd, 2022 17m 59s

In this episode, as we slide into our sixth month of podcasting, our host reflects back on three different guests and their Shots of Wellness Wisdom. The Donald Hot Take will expand on episodes 2, 5, and 7 with Lacy Ford, Devon Ballard, and Mia

20: Listen to your Children & Parents-Kimberly Jenci Hawthorne, Part II

May 16th, 2022

Kimberly returns for her second episode in which she regales us with unintentional, yet prophetic, Wellness Wisdom as it relates to her gardening journey at home: If I don't see it thriving I move it and use a different fertilizer." This was ju

19: It Really Does Not Matter--Kimberly Jenci Hawthorne Part I

May 9th, 2022 25m 10s

In our first episode with today's guest, Kimberly Jenci Hawthorne, we get a glimpse into Kimberly's eclectic and beautiful life. From using belly dancing costumes as wall decor to her menagerie of animals and finally diving right into her Welln

18: Cassey Helm--Your Intuition is Your Little Alarm

May 2nd, 2022 23m 47s

This week, Double Shot of Wellness welcomes Cassey Helm. Cassey talks about her wellness journey and how her past experiences have impacted it--the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful. She shares with us her single and double shots of Wel

17: Diane Bailey-Boulet Part 2: Really Practice Self Compassion

Apr 25th, 2022 19m 39s

In this episode, we are rejoined by guest Diane Bailey-Boulet for her Part II. She shares with us some of her favorite cooking experiences, books, and we dive right into how her Wellness Journey and Author Journey collide. Through this process,

16: Diane Bailey-Boulet Part 1: Breathe, Settle Into Your Body

Apr 18th, 2022 19m 32s

In this episode, executive and life coach, author, and inspirer-er extraordinaire Diane Bailey-Boulet shares with listeners her single shot of Wellness Wisdom: Settle Into Your Body. She shares how living with her family of immigrants and World

15: Donald Taylor--You Can Add Hate or Love

Apr 11th, 2022 32m 35s

In this episode, our guest is none other than our very own host--Donald Taylor, Jr.! Donald is interviewed by longtime friend (30ish years, we shan't disclose) Robyn Smith. Exploring everything from a long career as a Youth Worker to currently

14: David Farsetti--Taking as an Act of Giving

Apr 4th, 2022 25m 11s

This week, our guest is David Farsetti--an acclaimed music therapist. Through a conversation we laugh about "stealing" his partner's mug, local hikes, and of course some excellent wellness tips. Join us as we dive into "taking as an act of givi

13: Stephanie Corbett - Listen to Your Gut

Mar 28th, 2022 23m 37s

This week's guest is Stephanie Corbett. Stephanie's Wellness Journey includes exploring ALL the hobbies. Whether it's tie-dye (which she gifted me a shirt and will be up on the website soon!), stained glass, fish-rearing or her favorite past ti