V.I.B.E. Living Podcast

When was the last time your doctor mentioned your soul during treatment? I'm willing to bet never—and that's precisely the problem Dr. Catherine Kelly addresses in this profound conversation about what's missing from modern medicine and psychology.

"The father of medicine, Hippocrates, said the soul is present in every illness and every organ over 2,000 years ago. Carl Jung said the same for psychology. But where is it now?" Dr. Kelly asks. As a former medical school professor, she witnessed firsthand how the soul has been systematically removed from our healing traditions despite being the most foundational aspect of who we are.

In this eye-opening discussion, we explore the Soul Health Model—a revolutionary framework visualizing our wellbeing as a tree with ten essential branches, including physical, psychological, interpersonal, financial, sexual, and recreational health. 

For practitioners interested in incorporating soul health into their work, Dr. Kelly shares details about her new certification program designed to bring this missing dimension back to healing professions. 

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling disconnected, or simply curious about a more holistic approach to well-being, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on how reconnecting with your soul might be the missing piece in your healing journey.

Bio 

Dr. Katherine Kelly, is a licensed psychologist in her own psychotherapy, soul-healing/coaching and consulting practice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Southern Colorado (1992) and both her Master’s (1995) and Doctorate in Counseling Psychology (1999) from Indiana State University. She also earned a Master of Science in Public Health degree (2000) from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the university’s Department of Family and Community Medicine. She has received specialized training from the Mind-Body Medical Institute of Harvard University and has been trained in various holistic, natural health, and spiritual methods of healing, including nutritional psychotherapy, aromatherapy, Pranic Healing, Reiki, Soul Realignmen,t and other practices.

 Her dedication to healing has been widely recognized as she was the recipient of the Provider of the Year Award by the regional Mental Health Association and was nominated as an Incredible Woman for a local community television network, which spotlights role models to inspire young women to pursue their own passions.

Website and Social Media
drkatherinetkelly.com
Soul Heal
https://drkatherinetkelly.com/level-one-soul-health-certification/

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Ever wake up feeling exhausted despite a full night in bed? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation, sleep specialist Dr. Bajoi John reveals why quality sleep might be your most underutilized superpower.

Drawing from his experience treating over 50,000 patients, Dr. John dismantles the myth that sleeping less equals achieving more. "You can do more by sleeping more," he explains, challenging our hustle-focused culture with scientific evidence about how proper rest enhances every aspect of our lives.

The discussion explores Dr. John's practical SLEEP-NOW method—a comprehensive framework anyone can implement tonight. From creating the perfect bedroom environment (65-70°F, dark, and electronics-free) to mental techniques that quiet racing thoughts, each strategy addresses common barriers to restorative sleep.

Whether you're struggling with persistent insomnia or simply want to optimize your sleep quality, this conversation offers actionable wisdom to transform your nights and, consequently, your days. Ready to harness your sleep superpower? This episode is your comprehensive guide.

Bio 

Dr. Bijoy John, a board-certified physician with over 25 years of experience in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, is a leading sleep specialist based in Nashville, TN. As the founder and medical director of Sleep Wellness Clinics of America, he provides both in-person and virtual consultations, using cutting-edge diagnostics, home testing, and comprehensive treatment plans for children and adults with a wide range of sleep disorders.
He is also the founder of Sleep Fix Academy, an online platform offering courses, podcasts, and resources designed to help individuals improve their sleep quality naturally and effectively.

In addition to is clinical work, Dr. John serves as an Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of  Medicine. He is a respected member of the American Academy of Chest Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Dr. John has been widely recognized for his expertise, including being named one of the Top 100 Physicians in Nashville by My Nashville magazine in 2022 and receiving the Top Sleep Specialist award from Nashville Lifestyles magazine for six consecutive years. Most recently, he was featured in Marquis Who’s Who as one of the Top Sleep Physicians for 2023–2024.

Social Media and Website

 https://sleepfixacademy.com/

https://www.facebook.com/sleepfixacademy/

https://www.instagram.com/dr.sleepfix/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sleepfix/

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Welcoming a new baby into the family transforms everyone's lives—not just the parents. But what's your role as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or sibling when that precious bundle arrives? Postpartum doula Foster Wilson guides us through this delicate family transition with wisdom that bridges generations.

Foster reveals that the most valuable contribution family members can make isn't what most expect. "Being of service in these early times helps build the bond with your child as they are transforming from woman to mother," she explains. "The bonding with your grandchild will certainly come, but those early weeks it's so important for mom to have her bonding with her child."

This conversation tackles the practical realities of modern family support systems. With families often separated by distance and grandparents working longer, Foster offers strategies for supporting new parents both in-person and from afar. She emphasizes understanding your personal strengths—whether cooking nutrient-dense meals, providing emotional support, or handling household tasks—and using them to genuinely serve the new family.

Foster encourages a mindset shift: while you may have experience with childbirth and parenting, your child is experiencing this for the first time. Being curious about their approach rather than imposing your own views creates space for their parenting journey. As she beautifully puts it, we need to create "circles of care" where the baby is at the center, the parents surround the baby, and extended family supports them all.

Whether you're preparing to welcome a grandchild or supporting a sibling through new parenthood, this episode offers invaluable guidance for nurturing not just the new baby, but the transforming family as a whole. Subscribe, like and share to help other families discover this wisdom!

Bio 

Foster Wilson is a poet, author, and postpartum doula whose work bridges creativity, care, and connection. Her debut poetry collection, Afternoon Abundance: Poetry for Wild Souls, explores identity, spirituality, and the transformative journey of motherhood. With an award-winning career in independent film and a BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Foster brings a cinematic eye and a soulful perspective to everything she creates. As a doula, she supports birthing people through life’s most profound transitions, blending empathy with advocacy. A mother of two and contributor to The Drill Magazine, Foster is passionate about fostering authentic conversations on creativity, equity, and the human experience.

Social Media 

www.fosterwilson.com 

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What if, instead of fixating on what’s left on your bucket list, you created an “anti-bucket list” of things you no longer need to do? This perspective-shifting idea comes from award-winning filmmaker Sky Bergman, who has gathered 3,000 years of collective wisdom from adults 75+ on how to live well.

As milestone birthdays like 70 approach, many of us wonder if we’ll have enough time to accomplish everything we desire. Bergman’s documentary Lives Well-Lived and book Lives Well-Lived Generations challenge our youth-obsessed culture by showcasing vibrant, purposeful aging. Her research identifies four essential elements of a well-lived life: purpose, community, resilience, and positivity. Purpose evolves, especially after retirement, when professional identity shifts. The key is finding what truly brings joy—whether it’s making mozzarella for your daughter’s deli or volunteering to teach English.

 Bergman challenges ageist limitations with inspiring examples like her grandmother, who started working out at 80, and Ernestine Shepard, who became a champion bodybuilder in her 50s after losing loved ones to diabetes. These stories prove that age doesn’t define what’s possible.

Bergman also highlights the power of intergenerational connections in combating isolation. Her monthly potluck dinners, bringing together women from ages 20 to 90, dissolve ageist divides and create a meaningful community.

Ready to embrace aging on your own terms? It’s time to create your anti-bucket list—letting go of what no longer serves you while embracing purpose, connection, and joy. Listen now to start redefining what’s possible.

Bio 

Sky Bergman is an accomplished, award-winning photographer. "Lives Well Lived" is Sky's directorial debut. The film is based upon her book "Lives Well-Lived Generations".

Her fine art work is included in permanent collections at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Museum, the Seattle Art Museum, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (National Library of France) in Paris. Her book, The Naked & The Nude: Images from the Sculpture Series, includes an introduction by Hèléne Pinet, curator of photography at the Rodin Museum in Paris. She has shot book covers for Random House and Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc., and magazine spreads that appeared in Smithsonian, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, Reader's Digest, and Archaeology Odyssey.

Sky Bergman is a Professor of Photography and Video at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Website

https://www.skybergmanproductions.com/

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Strength without stress, mobility without pain, and fitness that improves with age—this is the power of Pilates. In this insightful conversation, Pilates expert Leslie Logan reveals why this practice is especially transformative for women over 40.

Lesley shares her journey from skeptical runner to passionate instructor, explaining how Pilates strengthened her core, improved her posture, and made her stronger at 41 than when she began. Host Lynnis Woods-Mullins, with her dance background, echoes this, appreciating Pilates’ ability to maintain flexibility, balance, and strength.

We explore why Pilates is ideal for aging bodies—engaging side-body muscles to prevent falls, strengthening bones safely, and building functional strength without stress. Leslie offers game-changing tips for perimenopausal women, debunking the "no pain, no gain" myth and emphasizing the importance of an instructor who understands your body.

Whether you're new to fitness or maintaining vitality through midlife, this episode offers practical wisdom to help you move with strength, ease, and confidence.

Bio

Lesley Logan is the world’s leading expert on how Pilates changes your life, and is the co-founder of OnlinePilatesClasses.com. She has taught thousands of students, trained hundreds of teachers, lead workshops at global conferences, and supported companies such as the Associated Press and Balanced Body, empowering participants with movement and happiness through Pilates.

With a comprehensive certificate from the National Pilates Certification Program, and with teaching experience since 2008, Lesley is widely regarded by the Pilates community and corporate executives alike.

Social Media and Website 

https://www.instagram.com/lesley.logan

https://www.instagram.com/profitablepilates

https://www.instagram.com/be_it_pod/

https://www.facebook.com/llogan.pilates

Website

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We have wonderful events, courses, challenges, guides, blogs and more all designed for the midlife woman who wants to keep her V.I.B.E. and remain Vibrant, Intuitive, Beautiful, and Empowered after 40+.

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