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.
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
154. Why Being a Sports Fan is Good for your Mental Health
Oct 16, 2023Ever felt that rush of excitement just before a big game? Or the camaraderie when donning your favorite team’s colors? It turns out these emotions are more than just fleeting moments of joy. In this episode, we delve into recent studies that have uncovered some surprising benefits of being a passionate sports fan. From boosted self-esteem to an overall sense of life fulfillment, cheering for your team may be doing wonders for your mental well-being. Tune in to learn why your sports fandom might just be one of the best things for your mind.
153. No One Wants to See You Fail: Tips for Public Speaking from a Theater Professional
Oct 9, 2023How to be more comfortable speaking in public is a skill to be learned. On today's podcast, we talk again with Kerrie Seymour, a professional actor, director and theater professor on how to build your confidence as a public speaker. Learn how to use acting methods to appear more confident in front of an audience and hear the simple mindset shift that will help remove (almost all of) your anxiety and let your public speaking fears go. Resources: - Make Your Voice Heard by Chuck Jones - Permission to Speak by Samara Bay - www.kerrieseymour.com
152. Meal Prep Made Easy: Quick, Healthy and Delicious Ideas from Skyterra’s Dietitian
Oct 2, 2023It can be quick and easy to make delicious meals that are also good for you! On today's episode, we talk with Molly, Skyterra's Dietitian, on her advice for her favorite go-to meal, three ingredients to always have on hand, and the one piece of surprising advice she always gives to guests. Learn the benefits behind prepping and planning your meals, and how to set yourself up for success and health.
151. Growing Together: Gardening and Community Wellness
Sep 25, 2023In this second of a three-part series, we dig deep into the soil—and soul—of gardening, unveiling its multifaceted benefits that extend far beyond just growing your own produce. Today we discuss the very real physical benefits of getting your hands dirty in a garden.
150. Roots and Reps: Physical Health through Gardening
Sep 18, 2023In this second of a three-part series, we dig deep into the soil—and soul—of gardening, unveiling its multifaceted benefits that extend far beyond just growing your own produce. Today we discuss the very real physical benefits of getting your hands dirty in a garden.
149. Cultivating Calm: The Mental Health Benefits of Gardening
Sep 11, 2023In this three-part series, we dig deep into the soil—and soul—of gardening, unveiling its multifaceted benefits that extend far beyond just growing your own produce. Today we discuss the mental health benefits and therapeutic calm that come from tending to plants.
148. When Treatment isn’t Treatment: Making the Choice to Work on Your Wellness
Sep 4, 2023More than ever, young adults are struggling to find their place in this world as they seek control, autonomy and independence. Today we talk with Greg Ostler, Skyterra Young Adult's Clinical Director, on an alternative for young adults who are seeking treatment. Find out how wellness looks different for young adults, and how the Young Adult program at Skyterra is different from traditional treatment.
147. How to Make — and Sustain — Big Changes in Your Life
Aug 28, 2023She's back! We check back in with frequent LoseSmart guest Ellen to discuss her journey to make big changes in her life. Hear how Ellen's goals have changed and how her mindset shift has helped her reconfigure her idea of health and confidence.
146. How to Begin Healing Your Relationship with Food
Aug 21, 2023It's about the food, and it's also not about the food.' When it comes to emotional eating, avoiding the all-or-nothing mindset is so important. Today we chat with Dr. Ardelle Bland, Skyterra's Clinical Therapist, on how to reprogram and unlearn habits, and how to discover the awareness and longings behind emotional eating.
145. A Message of Hope and Healing in a Labyrinth Dedication
Aug 16, 2023In memory of Dr. Katherine Koonce, Skyterra dedicated its new labyrinth earlier this month. Learn about the development and dedication of this labyrinth as a place of healing for all guests, and how it enhances the campus and wellness experience.
144. A Toast to Life: Don’t Wait Until You’re Perfect for a Seat at the Table
Aug 14, 2023A very special podcast for a very special guest. This week, we remember Dr. Katherine Koonce who tragically lost her life on March 27, 2023. Katherine was a frequent Skyterra guest along with her sister, Anne-Louise. On this podcast, Anne-Louise honors her sister and discusses the transcendent power of human connections as we learn about a very special woman who loved helping people exceed their own ideas of their potential.
143. What to do When Sleep Doesn’t Come Easy
Aug 7, 2023A lack of sleep can cause so many health problems. Whether an overnight work schedule, insomnia, FOMO or anxiety, so many people suffer from poor sleep hygiene. Skyterra's General Manager Teresa Ostler shares her own journey with sleep, what has worked, and what hasn't.
Hear it, then live it
Everything we talk about on the show is part of a week at Skyterra. First-time guests take $100 off.