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The Inspired Intentions podcast

Wellness that fits your life

An original podcast from Skyterra Wellness Retreat. Every week, our team and guests talk fitness, nutrition, yoga, stress management and adventure, without the unrealistic noise.

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About the show

Recorded right here on campus

Too busy, stuck in a rut or not taking care of yourself? You deserve better. Inspired Intentions is here to help you build awareness, find courage and move toward meaningful change.

We produce every episode in our on-campus recording booth, featuring the voices of the Skyterra team, inspiring guest stories and expert advice that cuts through the diet and fitness noise to show how healthy living fits into a busy life.

Even if you can't visit Skyterra in person, the podcast is our way of extending our mission: to help as many people as possible embrace better health, happiness and longevity.

Episodes

Latest episodes

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142. Leah’s LoseSmart Journey, Part 2

Jul 31, 2023

Hear more from Leah, the Skyterra guest who lost more than 150 pounds in LoseSmart and changed her life along the way. Find out the sustainable changes she made in her life and why she continues to return to Skyterra.

29 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ep.142-Leah-2.o_mixdown.mp3
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141. A ‘Safe, Judgment-Free Zone’ in Skyterra’s LoseSmart program: the Lifestyle Change that Leah Needed

Jul 24, 2023

Hear from Leah, a three-time repeat guest, on her Skyterra LoseSmart experience and her journey in losing more than 150 pounds. For her, the life-changing difference were changes in her lifestyle. It wasn't just the weight she lost, but all that she gained: community and confidence.

31 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ep.141-Leah-part-1_mixdown.mp3
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140. Exercise and the Female Body, Part Two

Jul 17, 2023

Unfortunately, there is a lack of research around female bodies and what happens during exercise. On today's show we discuss the impacts of movement on women's bodies.

36 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ep.140-FFB-part-2_mixdown.mp3
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139. Exercise and the Female Body, Part One

Jul 10, 2023

Unfortunately, there is a lack of research around female bodies and what happens during exercise. On today's show we discuss the impacts of movement on women's bodies.

25 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ep.139-FFB.mp3
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138. Why You Need to try Forest Bathing

Sep 19, 2022

Have you ever heard of forest bathing? Meet Kelly Bruce, Skyterra's new Recreation Specialist, and learn all about forest bathing, forest therapy, and Skyterra's newest offering.

36 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/138.-Why-You-Need-to-try-Forest-Bathing.mp3
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137. More of our All-Time Favorite Episodes of Inspired Intentions

Aug 22, 2022

We continue our look back at our favorite podcast episodes featuring Jeff Ford. This week we're listening again to our favorite episode.

43 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Ep.137-More-of-our-All-Time-Favorite-Episodes-of-Inspired-Intentions.mp3
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136. More of our All-Time Favorite Episodes of Inspired Intentions

Aug 14, 2022

We continue our look back at our favorite podcast episodes featuring Jeff Ford. This week we're listening again to our fourth and third favorite episodes.

1 hr 9 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Ep.136-More-of-our-All-Time-Favorite-Episodes-of-Inspired-Intentions.mp3
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135. Taking a Deeper Dive into our All-Tme Favorite Inspired Intentions Episodes

Aug 7, 2022

After last week's big announcement, we're taking a much-needed stroll down memory lane. Join Alan and Rachael over the next few weeks as they recount some of their favorite past episodes. Today, we are hitting you with Number 4 and 5.

50 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Ep.135-All-Time-Favorites.mp3
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134. Growth and Change: Goodbyes, Good Luck, and Best Wishes

Aug 1, 2022

In a business, there will always be change, improvement, adversity and growth. In business as in life, all we can do is consider all experiences, do what’s right, continue to grow, and live in the moment. Strength and growth that come from change are what makes us all better. Today our team says goodbye, thank you, and best wishes to two very important and beloved team members.

1 hr 24 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ep.134-Growth-and-Change-Goodbyes-Good-Luck-and-Best-Wishes.mp3
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133. The Struggle of Young Adulthood and How to Overcome

Jul 25, 2022

Hear today from Skyterra Embrace student Babs on how she found purpose during her stay. Hear how she shed substance abuse, learned to communicate with friends and family, and found a safe community during her stay.

27 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ep.133.-The-Struggle-of-Young-Adulthood-and-How-to-Overcome.mp3
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132. How to Avoid Corporate Burnout

Jul 18, 2022

Corporate burnout is real! Today's special guest is OG Skyterra Guest Jenna as we discuss how to avoid corporate burnout, and how to recognize if it's happening to you.

30 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ep.132.-How-to-Avoid-Corporate-Burnout.mp3
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131. How Acting Methods Can Help You Communicate Better, episode 3 of 3

Jul 11, 2022

In the last of this three-part series, find out how listening techniques used by professional actors can help you communicate better and improve your relationships. Today's special guest is Kerrie Seymour, professional actor and Associate Professor of Acting at Clemson University.

27 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ep.131-How-Acting-Methods-Can-Help-You-Communicate-Better-episode-3-of-3.mp3

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