Have you ever reached a point where everything in your life looks good on paper, but something just doesn't feel right anymore?

Maybe it's a career you've worked hard for, a routine you've outgrown, or the feeling that somewhere along the way, you've lost touch with yourself.

In this episode, I'm joined by Lianna Nielsen, a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach specializing in the mind-body connection. And this conversation is particularly meaningful to me because Lianna was actually one of the people who inspired me to pursue my own career in wellness!

We explore why change can feel so difficult, why we sometimes ignore the subtle signals that something isn't working, and what it means to reconnect with ourselves before reaching a breaking point.

We also talk about something I think gets overlooked in wellness: joy. What if taking care of ourselves didn't have to feel like another obligation? What if movement, nourishment, and rest could become things we genuinely look forward to?

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why we often wait for a crisis before making a change
• The relationship between physical health, emotional well-being, and self-awareness
• How to recognize when you've outgrown a version of your life
• The role of play, joy, and movement in sustainable wellness
• How sleep, nutrition, and everyday habits can influence the way we feel
• Simple ways to become more present and reconnect with what matters to you

Lianna also shares a beautiful, simple morning practice that you can try yourself, one that takes just a few minutes and encourages you to listen to what you actually need.

Try this: Liana’s 5-minute morning check-in

1. Before you get out of bed or look at your phone, place one hand on your heart and one on your belly.
2. Take five deep breaths.
3. Ask yourself: “What’s one thing I need more of today? What’s one thing I need less of?”
4. Listen without judging, act on what comes up, and repeat daily for a week or more.

About Lianna Nielsen

Lianna Nielsen is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach specializing in the mind-body connection. After beginning her career as a professional actress, personal health challenges led her to explore integrative wellness and eventually build a coaching practice focused on physical health, self-awareness, intuition, and personal alignment.

She is also the host of Love Through It, a podcast featuring personal insights and conversations about connection, growth, and navigating life's experiences.

Connect with Lianna:

Website: https://www.healthybylianna.com

Podcast: Love Through It: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-through-it/id1680239705

Connect with Sandy:

Website: https://wellnesswithsandy.com

Podcast: https://wellness-explained.simplecast.com

If you enjoyed this conversation, please follow Wellness Explained and consider leaving a rating or review. It helps more people discover the show!

Wellness Explained

Evidence-based wellness, explained simply.

Hosted by Sandy Jolles, MS, CNS, LDN.

Disclaimer: Wellness Explained is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or replace individualized medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.