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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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105. Change is a Process, Not an Event: The Triangle of Change, Episode #2

Jan 10, 2022

In the second of a series of three on the Triangle of Change, learn why cultivating clarity is so important for creating meaningful change.

22 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ep.105-Triangle-of-Change-2.mp3
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104. Change is a Process, Not an Event: The Triangle of Change, Episode #1

Jan 3, 2022

In the first of a series of three on the Triangle of Change, learn how to create awareness in your life so that you can create meaningful change.

28 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ep.104-Triangle-of-Change-1.mp3
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103. How Recreation Gave Susan her Life Back

Dec 27, 2021

This week, talk with the King and Queen of Recreation at Skyterra and hear about how recreation and adventure help us thrive.

28 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ep.103-Recreation-Susan-king.mp3
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102. Unlock Your Full Potential: Skyterra’s Physical Therapist, Dr. Lee Pattillo

Dec 20, 2021

Skyterra is proud to add Dr. Lee Pattillo, Doctor of Physical Therapy, to our team. On today's episode, Jeff and Alan talk with Lee about the physical therapy and dry needling services he provides for Skyterra guests.

47 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ep.102-PT-LEE.mp3
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101. Five-Minute Focus: How to Brave the Storm

Dec 13, 2021

Conventional wisdom tells us that when faced with a storm, to pull over, put on our hazard lights, and wait it out. But when it comes to life, that never works. Think about trying these three steps: slow down, turn on your headlights, and leave room.

7 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ep.101-5-min-focus-Brave-the-storm.mp3
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100. Let’s Cancel Diets #3: Why You Should Stop Counting Calories

Dec 6, 2021

In the last of a series on cancelling diets, host Jeff Ford again talks with Lindsay Ford and Elyssa Pattillo, the lead Dietitians at Skyterra Wellness and Skyterra Embrace. Find out why you shoiuld stop counting calories and tracking points, and why that mindset can do more harm than good.

47 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ep.100-Diet-series-Counting.mp3
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99. Five-Minute Focus: How to Take Control of Your Mood

Nov 29, 2021

In every big moment we make three decisions: what we focus on, what it means, and what we are going to do about it. Find out the three steps you can take today to control your mood.

6 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ep.99-Your-big-moment.mp3
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98. Let’s Cancel Diets #2, Veganism: Why Thinking You Have to be Perfect with Your Food Never Works

Nov 22, 2021

If you are like most people, you may live with an unconscious feeling that the more you do for other people, the happier you will feel. Unfortunately, this expectation is problematic because when you do more and more for others, the more disappointed you actually feel. Here's how and why you need to prioritize yourself.

37 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ep.98-Eating-Clean_Vegan.mp3
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97. Five-Minute Focus: Why You Need to Prioritize You

Nov 15, 2021

If you are like most people, you may live with an unconscious feeling that the more you do for other people, the happier you will feel. Unfortunately, this expectation is problematic because when you do more and more for others, the more disappointed you actually feel. Here's how and why you need to prioritize yourself.

5 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ep.97-Prioritize-You_mixdown.mp3
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96. Let’s Cancel Diets #1, Intermittent Fasting and Keto: Why Not Eating Can Actually Make You Eat More

Nov 8, 2021

In the first of a series on cancelling diets, host Jeff Ford talks intermittent fasting and keto with Lindsay Ford and Elyssa Pattillo, the lead Dietitians at Skyterra Wellness and Skyterra Embrace.

53 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ep.96-Keto_IF.mp3
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95. Five-Minute Focus: You Don’t Need to ‘Fix’ Yourself

Nov 3, 2021

Your success comes from finding ways to capitalize on who you are, not by trying to fix who you aren’t. In today's episode, find out why changing our behaviors and building habits is much easier when we focus on what we are naturally wired to do.

5 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ep.94-5MIN-DONT-FIX-YOU_mixdown.mp3
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94. How Ellen Found Community and Reset Her life in LoseSmart at Skyterra

Oct 25, 2021

Find out how LoseSmart guest Ellen changed her life during her Skyterra stay, including how she dropped 20 pounds and found community during and after her stay.

29 min https://media.blubrry.com/inspired_intentions/skyterrawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Ep.93-Ellens-loosesmart-.mp3

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