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Wellness & Growth Journeys
Wellness & Growth Journeys: Empowering Women's Health is a podcast that delves into the heart of health, wellness, and the business acumen needed to thrive in today's wellness industry. Hosted by Mia from the Wellness Growth Agency, this show brings together leading minds from diverse wellness backgrounds to share not just their innovative services and treatments but also the marketing savvy that propels their success. From exploring breakthrough wellness topics like menopause, incontinence…
Episodes
Wellness & Growth JourneysHow to Actually Use HRT: Gels, Patches, Sprays (Dr Kavita Verma)
Social media has made hormone therapy sound like magic. One patch and suddenly you sleep, you think clearly, you feel like yourself. So women walk into…
Wellness & Growth JourneysTen Years of Joint Pain: The Menopause Symptom Nobody Warns You About
For ten years she couldn't stand, sit, or walk for any length of time. Twelve consultants. Fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, arthritis, a psychiatric referral…
Wellness & Growth JourneysFive Minutes With Your GP: Why Women Can't Get Care (Dr Orlanda Allen)
You're in your forties. You're exhausted; you can't sleep, and your brain feels foggy. You go to your GP, and you're told to wait, or that it's stress, or…
Wellness & Growth JourneysMenopause in the Caribbean: Breaking the Silence (Patrice Rolle)
In the Caribbean, menopause is something women whisper about if they say it out loud at all. Patrice Rolle went through surgical menopause with no warning, no…
Wellness & Growth JourneysHRT or No HRT? What Women Really Need in Perimenopause | Renée Crichlow
HRT or no HRT? The menopause conversation can feel incredibly polarised, with women often being told that hormone replacement therapy is either the answer to…
Wellness & Growth JourneysThe Menopause Penalty: How Perimenopause Can Affect Your Career, Health & Income | Dr. Maria Zalazar
What if perimenopause is affecting more than your symptoms? What if it's affecting your career, income, relationships, and quality of life? In this episode of…
Wellness & Growth JourneysWhy Women Aren't Getting the Menopause Care They Need | Dr. Peggy Margetson
Menopause care should not depend on your income, insurance status, or where you live. In this episode of Wellness & Growth Journeys, I sit down with Dr. Peggy…
Wellness & Growth JourneysWhy Don't I Like Sex Anymore? The Real Reasons Libido Changes After 40 | Dr. Janet Williams
Why don't I want sex anymore? For many women, changes in sexual desire during perimenopause and menopause can feel confusing and frustrating. In this episode…
Wellness & Growth JourneysPerimenopause, Medical Sexism & Self-Advocacy | Dr. Shona Kambarami
What happens when you know something is wrong with your body but your doctor tells you everything is "normal"? For many women navigating perimenopause, this is…
Wellness & Growth JourneysMenopause Isn't Something You Just Have to Endure | Dr. Ban El-Karaguli
For many women, perimenopause and menopause are still surrounded by silence, cultural expectations, misinformation, and frustrating gaps in healthcare. In this…
Wellness & Growth JourneysWhy You Feel Off in Your 30s & 40s: The Lifestyle Shifts That Change Everything | Dr. India Presley-Boyd
Why do so many women start feeling 'off' in their late 30s and early 40s, long before anyone mentions menopause? In this episode of the Wellness and Growth…
Wellness & Growth JourneysMenopause Care That Isn't About Your Weight | Dr Naomi Busch MD
Have you ever left a doctor's appointment feeling like your weight was the only thing anyone wanted to talk about, while the symptoms actually wrecking your…
Wellness & Growth JourneysToo Young for Menopause? The Condition Doctors Miss in Women Under 40 with Dr. Nikki Ramskill
What happens when the doctor who writes the prescriptions suddenly becomes the patient who needs one? In this episode of the Wellness and Growth Journeys…
Wellness & Growth JourneysCommon Is Not Normal: Black Women, Fibroids & Menopause Care (with Dr. Kemi Doll MD)
What if the reason so many women are told they're fine when they aren't is not an accident but a result of structure? In this episode of the Wellness and…
Wellness & Growth JourneysNo Bleeding, No Breeding: A Supremely Badass Gyno on Living Sexily Ever After in Midlife
Most clinicians treat menopause like a clinical problem with a clinical solution. Hot flashes, prescription, see you in a year. Dr. Heather Bartos, the OB GYN…
Wellness & Growth JourneysWho Am I Now? Reinventing Yourself After 40 Without Fear
Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, "Who am I beyond my job, my family, or my responsibilities?" In this inspiring episode of Wellness & Growth…
Wellness & Growth JourneysWhat's Outdated in Women's Midlife Care? A DNP Gets Honest
What if the biggest problem with women's midlife healthcare isn't menopause itself, but the outdated information many women are still receiving? In this…
Wellness & Growth JourneysHow Perimenopause Unmasks ADHD in Women | Dr. Agena Renee
What if the brain fog, forgetfulness, overwhelm, and loss of focus you've been experiencing in your 40s isn't "just stress" or burnout? In this episode of the…
Wellness & Growth Journeys"I Didn't Recognise My Own Menopause Symptoms - And I'm a Doctor" | Dr. Angela Sharma on Sex, Hormones & Midlife
What happens when a doctor goes through menopause and doesn't recognise her own symptoms? That's exactly where today's conversation begins. Dr. Angela Sharma…
Wellness & Growth JourneysWe Are Who We've Needed: A Menopause Specialist on Redesigning the Blueprint for Midlife Women
Most clinicians were trained in the years after the 2002 WHI study and were taught that hormone therapy was dangerous, so they stopped offering it. Generations…
Wellness & Growth JourneysMore Women Die of Heart Disease Than Breast Cancer After 45. Why Aren't We Talking About It?
The biggest health risk facing women in midlife isn't breast cancer but cardiovascular disease. In this eye-opening conversation, menopause specialist Dr…
Wellness & Growth JourneysThey Said Women's Health Data Didn't Exist. So She Built a $Million Practice to Prove Them Wrong
For years, women struggling with menopause symptoms, low libido, brain fog, urinary issues, and hormonal changes were told there wasn't enough research, enough…
Wellness & Growth JourneysWhy Is My Hair Thinning? Menopause Hair Loss with Dr. Rachael Causon
Your hair is thinning, your part is widening, and your hairdresser keeps telling you it's "just stress" — but something feels off. This conversation is for…
Wellness & Growth JourneysThe Real Reason Diets Fail Women Over 35 (It's Not Willpower)
Why do so many women struggle with weight loss, motivation, stress eating, and staying consistent with healthy habits, especially after 35? In this empowering…
Wellness & Growth JourneysWhy Everything You're Doing "Right" Isn't Working Anymore
What if the reason your body feels "different" isn't laziness, lack of discipline, or "getting older"… but hormones, metabolic shifts, stress, sleep, and…
Wellness & Growth JourneysThe Hidden Trauma of Caregiving Nobody Talks About | Nurse Consultant Kathleen Brathwaite
Kathleen Brathwaite spent 22 years in nursing before answering a deeper calling: helping caregivers prioritize their own well-being. In this powerful episode…
Wellness & Growth JourneysPainful Periods, Bloating & Burnout: Why Women's Symptoms Get Ignored (with Dr. Jessica Drummond)
Painful periods, bloating, fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, hormone chaos, feeling dismissed by doctors… sometimes it isn't "just stress" or something you need to…
Wellness & Growth JourneysHealing Your Gut, Balancing Hormones & Sustainable Weight Loss
Bloating, fatigue, stubborn weight gain, hormone chaos, cravings, burnout… sometimes it isn't a lack of discipline — it's a body asking for support. In this…
Wellness & Growth JourneysBurnout, Low Libido, and Losing Yourself: Why Midlife Women Feel Numb (with Dr. Julie Merriman)
Perimenopause doesn't just change your body – it surfaces years of suppressed needs, emotional labor, and quiet resentment that never had anywhere to go. In…
Wellness & Growth JourneysHow to Manage Perimenopause Naturally & Medically | Expert Interview
If you've ever been told "it's just stress" but you know something feels off… this episode is for you. Join us as we break down perimenopause, the phase before…
Wellness & Growth JourneysThe Truth About Holistic Health | Dr. Esther Trotman on Whole Person Care, Stress & Healing
What if your symptoms aren't the real problem? In this episode of the Wellness and Growth Journeys Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Esther Trotman, a medical…
Wellness & Growth JourneysHeal Childhood Trauma with Faith & Therapy | Break Negative Patterns & Rebuild Self-Worth
If you've ever struggled with self-worth, negative thought patterns, or unhealthy relationships, this episode helps you understand why and how to heal. In this…
Wellness & Growth JourneysNo time for the Gym? Do This Instead.| Movement Tips for Busy Women 35+
What if staying healthy didn't require long workouts or strict fitness routines? In this episode, Dr. Amy Bantham, public health expert, fitness professional…
Wellness & Growth JourneysCaribbean Women Find Your Voice: Podcasting, Visibility & Leadership
International Women's Day Special In this special collaboration episode, I am joined by Dianne Squires, host of the Island Woman Podcast, for a conversation…
Wellness & Growth JourneysThe Stress–Pain Connection Every Women's Health Clinic Must Understand
Stress doesn't just affect emotions; it shows up as pain. In this episode, I speak with reflexology expert Njideka Olatunde about the stress–pain connection…
Wellness & Growth JourneysStrategic Planning for Wellness Professionals: How to Grow Your Practice Without Burnout
If you're a wellness professional trying to grow your practice without burning out, this episode is for you. Business strategist Dionne Harris shares how…
Wellness & Growth JourneysWhy More Women Are Playing Golf Confidence: Community & Mental Strength Explained
In this episode of Wellness & Growth Journeys, I speak with executive coach and PGA associate golf coach Richard Forde about how golf helps women build…
Wellness & Growth JourneysRe-imagining Women's Health: Technology, Empathy & Marketing with Amy Gaston
Women's health has long been underserved, and it's time for a better approach. In this episode of Wellness & Growth Journeys, I sit down with Amy Gaston, VP of…
Wellness & Growth JourneysPostpartum Support, Mental Health & Motherhood: What Every Woman Needs After Birth
Motherhood doesn't end at birth, and neither should support. In this powerful episode of Wellness and Growth Journeys, I sit down with Dr. Eboni January…
Wellness & Growth JourneysFinancial Wellness for Women Entrepreneurs With Marcia Armstrong
Money affects every part of our lives, yet it's one of the hardest topics to talk about. In this episode of the Wellness and Growth Journeys Podcast, I speak…
Wellness & Growth JourneysFrom Addiction to Authority: Dr. Adi Jaffe on Healing, Recovery & Why Change Starts With Honesty
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Adi Jaffe shares his journey from addiction and incarceration to becoming a leading voice in mental health and recovery…
Wellness & Growth JourneysWhy Caribbean Women Over 35 Struggle With Weight: Dr. Sharlon Lewis on Obesity, Culture & Health
In this episode of the Wellness & Growth Journeys podcast, I sit down with Dr. Sharlon Lewis, obesity specialist and president of the Diabetes Association in…
Wellness & Growth JourneysFrom Shame to Self-Love: Reclaiming Sexual Empowerment with Victoria Ice
What does it really mean to be sexually empowered beyond the shame, silence, and old-school conditioning? In this candid conversation, Victoria Icenhower The…
Wellness & Growth JourneysReclaim Your Confidence After 35 | Lindsay Hite on Showing Your Spark
In this empowering episode of the Wellness and Growth Journeys Podcast, I sit down with Lindsay Hite photographer, mindset coach, and founder of Show Your…
Wellness & Growth JourneysSmall Steps, Big Change: Finding Purpose in Your Health with Katie Molumby
In this episode of the Wellness and Growth Journeys Podcast, I chat with Katie Molumby, Certified Holistic Health and Mindset Coach and founder of Purposeful…
Wellness & Growth JourneysMom Guilt, Boundaries & Redefining Success | Dr. Sonita on Women's Health & Balance
Being a mom, professional, and woman today can feel like a constant balancing act. In this empowering conversation, Dr. Sonita, physician and women's health…
Wellness & Growth JourneysBreaking the Silence: Menopause, Sexual Wellness & Women's Health with Dr. Stephanie Finn
Why is menopause still such a taboo? Why do women feel alone navigating perimenopause, sexual wellness, and midlife health? In this episode, Dr. Stephanie…
Wellness & Growth JourneysBrain Fog, Tiredness, Stress: How D.D. Forrest Uses Functional Testing to Find the Root Cause
In this episode of Wellness & Growth Journeys, I sit down with D.D. Forrest for a refreshing and empowering conversation that bridges health, wellness, and…
Wellness & Growth JourneysHealing Habits & Hope: How Marla Chaffin Manages Lupus, Fibromyalgia & Empowers Women
In this episode of Wellness & Growth Journeys, Mialisa Garnes speaks with wellness coach Marla Chaffin about her personal health challenges and how she turned…
Wellness & Growth JourneysHow to Age Stronger and Support Aging Parents Without Losing Yourself
In this episode, Mialisa Garnes sits down with Jose A. Hernandez, founder of Chrysalis Aging and an expert in dementia care, physical therapy, and aging…
Wellness & Growth JourneysFeeling Stuck in Life? How to Navigate Change, Rewrite Your Story & Reclaim Your Power.
In this powerful and heart-centered episode of Wellness Growth Journeys, Mialisa Garnes sits down with seasoned life coach and healthcare professional Wayne…
Wellness & Growth JourneysHypnosis, NLP & Generational Healing: Breaking Trauma Cycles with Jamie Green
In this powerful episode, we dive deep into holistic healing with Jamie Green, U.S. veteran, certified trauma release specialist, wellness coach, and founder…
Wellness & Growth JourneysBeauty, Burnout & Starting Over at 38: Dr. Crystal Haynes on True Women's Wellness
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Crystal Haynes, clinical director of One Wellness Barbados, to unpack the mindset, strategy, and care philosophy behind…
Wellness & Growth JourneysWhy So Many Women Are Still Misdiagnosed | Hormone Imbalance, Healing & Real Talk with Whitney Erwin
If you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or like your health questions are constantly dismissed, this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, Mialisa…
Wellness & Growth JourneysLooking Good, Feeling Whole: Merging Wellness & Aesthetics
In this episode of Wellness & Growth Journeys, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Anike Serrano, a devoted medical professional and an integrative aesthetic…
Wellness & Growth JourneysBurnout, Balance & Rebuilding: A Functional Medicine Story
In this episode of Wellness & Growth Journeys, I sit down with the incredible Brittany Heyden, a functional medicine practitioner, educator, and mom of two…
Wellness & Growth JourneysWhat If You're Meant for More? How to Reinvent Your Life with Dr. Jasmine Escalera
What if success doesn't feel the way you thought it would? In this powerful episode of Wellness & Growth Journeys, I sit down with Dr. Jasmine Escalera—a…
Wellness & Growth JourneysThe Truth About Aesthetic Treatments Laser, Botox, Fillers & More with Dr Shanice
Join me for this enlightening episode of Wellness & Growth Journeys, where we will discuss a topic that many women, especially Black women have questions…
Wellness & Growth JourneysThe Power of Joy: How to Overcome Stress and Heal Through Sound with Nurse Blue
Welcome to another episode of the Wellness & Growth Journeys podcast! Today, we are joined by Latrice Levin, AKA Nurse Blue. With her powerful journey of…
Wellness & Growth JourneysYou're Ruining Your Skin! | Dr. Alicia Jordan on Skincare Myths, Anti-Aging & The Truth About Dermatology
Episode Summary In this episode of the Wellness & Growth Journeys podcast, host Mialisa Garnes sits down with Dr. Alicia Jordan, a renowned dermatologist at…