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Your Next, Best Step

Your Next, Best Step

Written by: Janet J.
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Faith-forward wellness for busy Christian women—science and Scripture in 15 minutes for energy, peace, and follow-through.


Your life is full, and you still want to feel better. Welcome to Your Next, Best Step, the bite-sized podcast for women who want real transformation without perfectionism or a complicated overhaul.


I'm Coach Janet Jaecksch (Coach Janet J), a Christian integrative wellness and life coach who helps women integrate biblical truth with evidence-based wellness and neuroscience—turning it into doable next steps. In each 15-minute episode (new Mon/Wed/Fri), you'll get one practical next step rooted in one of the four pillars of health: mental, emotional, physical, or spiritual wellness.


Expect micro-habits, nervous-system resets, stress and overwhelm tools, hydration and sleep wins, boundaries that actually stick, and grace-filled mindset shifts—grounded in credible science and anchored in biblical truth.


Tap Follow and take today's next, best step with God—one small action at a time.


Educational content only; not medical advice.

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Episodes
  • Episode 039: Low Light Solutions - 7 Science-Backed Strategies for Winter Fatigue and Better Sleep

    Episode 039: Low Light Solutions - 7 Science-Backed Strategies for Winter Fatigue and Better Sleep
    Jan 16 2026

    If you leave for work in the dark and come home in the dark, your brain is asking for something it needs. In this practical episode, Janet shares research-backed light strategies that go beyond "just get outside more" - including creative solutions you probably haven't tried yet.

    Discover why a recent American Psychiatric Association poll found 45% of women report winter months negatively affect their mental health (vs 37% of men), the landmark Can-SAD study showing light therapy works as well as antidepressants for seasonal depression, and exactly when light exposure matters most for your circadian rhythm.

    SCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT: "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1

    Ready for your next step?

    FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):
    YourNextBestStep.com

    Weekly encouragement + practical tips:
    YouTube @CoachJanetJ
    Instagram: @janetjjaecks

    If this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.

    One small step. One day at a time.
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    12 mins
  • Your Next, Best Step Episode 039 - Teaser

    Your Next, Best Step Episode 039 - Teaser
    Jan 16 2026

    If you leave for work in the dark and come home in the dark, your brain is asking for something it needs. In this practical episode, Janet shares research-backed light strategies that go beyond "just get outside more" - including creative solutions you probably haven't tried yet.

    Discover why a recent American Psychiatric Association poll found 45% of women report winter months negatively affect their mental health (vs 37% of men), the landmark Can-SAD study showing light therapy works as well as antidepressants for seasonal depression, and exactly when light exposure matters most for your circadian rhythm.

    SCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT: "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1

    Ready for your next step?

    FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):
    YourNextBestStep.com

    Weekly encouragement + practical tips:
    YouTube @CoachJanetJ
    Instagram: @janetjjaecks

    If this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.

    One small step. One day at a time.
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    1 min
  • Episode 038: When Winter Feels Heavier Than Usual | Understanding Seasonal Depression

    Episode 038: When Winter Feels Heavier Than Usual | Understanding Seasonal Depression
    Jan 14 2026

    If winter doesn't just make you cold - if it makes everything feel harder, heavier, and more overwhelming - you're not alone. This isn't something to joke off. It matters.

    In this episode, we're talking about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and winter heaviness. You'll learn why 45% of women report mood decline in winter, what's happening in your brain chemistry, and why January and February tend to be the hardest months. We'll also discuss how winter compounds challenges for sandwich generation women - from rural isolation to caregiving demands - and why vitamin D deficiency affects more than you might think.

    Most importantly, you'll discover when to reach out for help and your next best step toward feeling lighter, even in the darkest months.

    SCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT: "Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God." Psalm 42:11

    Ready for your next step?

    FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):
    YourNextBestStep.com

    Weekly encouragement + practical tips:
    YouTube @CoachJanetJ
    Instagram: @janetjjaecks

    If this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.

    One small step. One day at a time.
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    13 mins
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