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How do you know when it's time to change direction?That's the million dollar question.Because there's a fine line between...This is hard and I need to keep going.ANDThis doesn't feel right anymore.We’re taught persistence is a good thing.Don't give up.Keep pushing.Stay consistent.You started it, so finish it.But what if the thing you're persisting with isn't where you want to go anymore?That's not failure.That's information.For me, one of the biggest clues is when I find myself constantly trying to force something to work.When I'm spending more time convincing myself I should want to do it than actually wanting to do it.When something that once felt exciting now feels like an obligation.BUT...And this is important.Not everything that feels uncomfortable needs a pivot.Sometimes we're uncomfortable because we're doing something new.Sometimes we're scared.Sometimes we're growing.So perhaps the question isn't:'Is this hard?'It's...'Am I resisting this because I'm scared or because I know it's no longer right for me?'There's a difference.And somewhere underneath all the noise, you usually know which one it is.The pivot isn't giving up.Sometimes it's finally listening.Notice what you say to yourself when you're stuck in the middle."You started it, so finish it.""I should want this.""I'm just giving up."That's stress language. And your body is listening.If you'd like a place to talk about this kind of thing, come and join the free group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronicdiseaseandbeyondWendy x x

Most of us don't believe we have a stress problem. We have the belief this is normal.The busyness.The constant pressure.The time constraints.It's what this job entails.It's just the way it is.What if I told you that is all bollocks?SPOILER ALERT!You can have all of the above without feeling stressed.To some IT IS 'just another day in the office'BUTTo others IT IS the most stressful day they could imagine.The situation isn't necessarily the stress.It's how your body and mind are responding to it.And here's where it gets interesting...You can live in that state for so long that you stop recognising it as stress.You're functioning.You're getting everything done.You're coping.So you assume you're fine.Meanwhile you're constantly rushing, overthinking, holding tension, sleeping poorly, snapping at people, never switching off...And you've labelled all of it 'normal.'Your body doesn't care what you've called it.It is still responding.So maybe the question isn't:'Am I stressed?'Maybe it's:'What have I become so used to that I no longer recognise it as stress?'Because awareness comes before change.And sometimes the biggest BS we need to cut through is the stuff we've convinced ourselves is just normal life.Notice the words you use for it."I'm fine.""It's just busy.""That's just how it is."That's stress language. And your body is listening.If you want to catch yours, grab the free workbook here:https://mailchi.mp/33e8ad69b5d9/catch-your-stress-languageWendy x x

I recently watched this movie starring Robert Redford and Nick Nolte.

Have you seen it?

It was very comical.

Two people who couldn't be more different, walking the same path with completely different ideas about what the journey should look like.
SPOILER ALERT!

One, a well-renowned writer. Organised. Thoughtful. A plan.

The other...

A fly-by-the-seat-of-his-pants kinda guy.

They set out to walk the Appalachian Trail.

But they don't finish it.

And that's where it got interesting for me.

Bill sees that they didn't complete the trail (the organised guy)

Katz sees it differently (not orgainsed guy)

They walked the trail.

Same experience.
Same distance.
Same ending.

Completely different meaning.

And neither of them is necessarily wrong.

Because who decided that the only way something counts is if you finish the whole bloody thing?

Who decided what finished even means?

We put so many expectations around what achievement is supposed to look like.

Finish the course.
Reach the goal.
Stick to the plan.
Get to the end.

Otherwise somehow it doesn't count.

And our nervous system gets dragged along for the ride, constantly measuring where we are against where we think we should be.

What if we stopped?

What if you looked at what you have done, rather than constantly measuring yourself against what you haven't?

Maybe you didn't finish the trail.

But you still walked the bloody trail.

And maybe that's enough.

Notice what you say to yourself about the things you didn't finish.
"I never stick to anything."
"I should have done more."
That's stress language. And your body is listening.

If you want to catch yours, grab the free workbook here:
https://mailchi.mp/33e8ad69b5d9/catch-your-stress-language

Wendy x x
                   

I see this happen a lot.Although, what I really see is indecision.Because we do it all the time.We decide the thing we want.(an overseas holiday)We tell somebody about it.(they have bad reviews on overseas travel)We start questioning our decision.(we cancel our plans)We should have known better.We're bad at making plans.We knew it wouldn't work out.And suddenly something relatively simple becomes bloody exhausting.The mind games and self doubt.All because we outsourced a decision that felt right to us in the first place.So maybe the question isn't...“How do I get better at making decisions?”Maybe it's...“How did I feel when I made the decision?”Before everybody else's opinions.Before the what-ifs.Before you started looking for reassurance.What did YOU know?Who could you stop listening to?Who could you start listening to?What could you simply make easier?Because life wasn't meant to drag you down at every corner.Sometimes you make the decision.And then you let yourself be at peace with it.Notice what you say to yourself after you doubt a decision."I should have known better.""I'm bad at making plans."That's stress language. And your body is listening.If you want to catch yours, grab the free workbook here:https://mailchi.mp/33e8ad69b5d9/catch-your-stress-languageWendy x x

In this episode of Beyond Chronic Disease, I’m talking about something we could probably all use from time to time.. a reset.How are your current thoughts, habits and patterns actually working for you?Are you mentally overloaded? Overthinking? Feeling drained? Or simply feeling like there’s too much noise coming at you from everywhere?I’m sharing what we’ll be exploring inside Spring Clean Your Mind & Body, including:• Reducing stress and mental overload• Becoming more aware of how you think and speak• Recognising habits and patterns that may no longer serve you• Protecting your energy• Recognising what feels right for YOU• Making choices that support your wellbeingThis isn't about becoming a different person.It's about clearing away some of the noise so you can hear and feel yourself again.Spring Clean Your Mind & BodySeptember 1, 2 & 36:30–8:00am AEST3 × 90-minute live online sessions👉 Secure your spot to Spring Clean Your Mind and Body here https://tr.ee/DCxBMHRvvD📕 A Crohn’s Solution: Healing From Inside OutGrab your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/acrohnssolutionClear the noise. Reset. Choose what comes next.

Wendy x x

Saying Yes isn't about doing more.It's about becoming more aware.It's about getting back in tune with your body.It's about noticing what happens when you say yes.This isn't a challenge to fill your calendar.It's a challenge to reconnect with yourself.It's a challenge to stop making every decision with your head and start listening to what your body has been trying to tell you.It's a challenge about alignment.It's a challenge for your mind.It's a challenge for your body.Because when your mind, body and actions are aligned, life starts to feel very different.So for the next week...Before you automatically say no, pause.Say yes...Then feel what happens.And if you haven't joined my annual event 'Spring Clean Your Mind and Body' be quick time is running out...literally.Click here for all the deets https://tinyurl.com/no-BS-retreatI have more about this in my new book 'A Crohn's Solution' which you can purchase here https://tinyurl.com/acrohnssolutionWendy x x

I'm not saying you'll never have challenges.

I'm saying your energy determines how you meet those challenges.

If you're constantly expecting life to be hard, that's the lens you'll see it through.

If you're open to learning, growing and trusting that every experience has something to teach you, you'll start making different decisions.

And different decisions create different lives.
Maybe life isn't working against you. Maybe it's responding to the energy, beliefs and decisions you keep repeating.
If you want to access more of this... come to 'Spring Clean Your Mind and Body' in September. It only happens once a year.
Do you really want to wait another year?
Click here for all the deets https://tinyurl.com/no-BS-retreat

I have more about this in my new book 'A Crohn's Solution' which you can purchase here https://tinyurl.com/acrohnssolution

Wendy x x

Is it time for you to stop the normalising?
Is it time for you to exhale and take on a new perspective?
Is it time for you to create that life you've always wanted to create?
Is it time for you to stop listening to others?
Is it time for you to take a different approach?
Is it time for you to stop feeling stuck?

The truth for you is within. 

But you can't hear them when your mind is full of noise, stress, old stories and other people's opinions.

Awareness changes everything.

When you become aware of the patterns you've been living on autopilot, you stop asking, "Why isn't anything changing?" and start creating real change.

Are you willing to be still long enough to hear what your mind and body have been trying to tell you?

Spring Clean is your opportunity to pause, clear the BS and uncover what's really been holding you back.

Because when you change what you're aware of, you change what you're able to create.

The question is...

Is It Time?

I have more about this in my new book 'A Crohn's Solution' which you can purchase here https://tinyurl.com/acrohnssolution

If you want to access more of this... come to 'Spring Clean Your Mind and Body' in September.

Click here for all the deets https://tinyurl.com/no-BS-retreat

Wendy x x

Staying present is a game changer.Because when you're present, you become aware.And awareness is the foundation of every lasting change.We normalise things that were never meant to be normal...• Living in constant stress and calling it "busy."• Overthinking every decision.• Living on autopilot instead of intentionally.• Accepting "this is just who I am."The truth is, if you don't create awareness, you'll keep repeating the same emotional, mental and physical patterns and wonder why nothing changes.Spring Clean is your opportunity to be still, clear the BS and uncover what's really been holding you back.Because when you change what you're aware of, you change what you're able to create.The question is...What have you been normalising that no longer deserves a place in your life?I have more about this in my new book 'A Crohn's Solution' which you can purchase here https://tinyurl.com/acrohnssolutionIf you want to access more of this... come to 'Spring Clean Your Mind and Body' in September.Click here for all the deets https://tinyurl.com/no-BS-retreatWendy x x

How long have you been waiting for the "right time"?How many Mondays have come and gone with the same promise?How many times have you put everyone else's needs before your own?How many times have you started something but never finished it?How many times have you told yourself, "I'll do it when life settles down"?How many times have you blamed your age?How many times have you blamed your past?How many times have you blamed your circumstances?How many times have you said, "I don't have enough time"?How many times have you convinced yourself you're too busy?How many times have you looked in the mirror and criticised yourself?How many times have you stayed in your comfort zone because it felt safer?How many times have you let fear make your decisions?How many times have you waited for someone else's approval?How many times have you talked yourself out of an opportunity?How many times have you settled for "good enough"?How many times have you said, "That's just the way I am"?How many times have you ignored what your body has been trying to tell you?How many times have you known exactly what to do but still not done it?How many times have you let one setback define your future?What if the only thing standing between where you are now and where you want to be... is the story you've been repeating?If you're tired of carrying the same emotional, mental and physical patterns into another season of your life, it's time for a Spring Clean.Three mornings. Real conversations. Practical tools. No BS. No excuses. Just the opportunity to finally clear what's been keeping you stuck.I have more about this in my new book 'A Crohn's Solution' which you can purchase here https://tinyurl.com/acrohnssolutionIf you want to access more of this... come to 'Spring Clean Your Mind and Body' in September.Click here for all the deets https://tinyurl.com/no-BS-retreatWendy x x

Your body is constantly talking to you BUT are you listening?
There are always small triggers in your body guiding you to your path of alignment.
The only way to get to your truth is to be still.
I use the same principles to navigate my 'busy life' to get everything I want (without being an a**hole)

I have more about this in my new book 'A Crohn's Solution' which you can purchase here https://tinyurl.com/acrohnssolution

If you want to access more of this... come to 'Spring Clean Your Mind and Body' in September.

Click here for all the deets https://tinyurl.com/no-BS-retreat

Wendy x x

Whatever you truly desire in this world you can have.

There are some basic laws to follow and they're not what you expect.

I wouldn't have believed it either until it happened...not just once but time and time again.

I have more about this in my new book 'A Crohn's Solution' which you can purchase here https://tinyurl.com/acrohnssolution

If you want to access more of this... come to 'Spring Clean Your Mind and Body' in September.

Click here for all the deets https://tinyurl.com/no-BS-retreat

Wendy x x

Every thought we think will either be attainable or unattainable. It is all in the way you think about it.Financial prosperity to you and I will be completely different . Sometimes we base our prosperity on societal expectations, not what we truly desire.What does financial prosperity to you? Do you currently have financial prosperity in your life?Forget about societal expectations and seek guidance from your inner being. Your true desires are waiting for you once you know how.I cover this in Spring clean your mind and body in September. Want to join? Click on the link here https://tinyurl.com/no-BS-retreatWendy x x

Stress leaves your body feeling physically drained and when you try and work it out in your mind it adds fuel to the fire.

Are you in a stress loop? Doing the same things all the time and expecting different results.

Once you gain the awareness with your stressors your whole world opens up.

This is what I am teaching in the Spring Clean Your Mind and Body retreat in September.

Join here https://tinyurl.com/no-BS-retreat

If you want to get a hold on your stress click here https://tinyurl.com/mastering-stress

Wendy x x

Real time mind stories at play in my life with the latest creation.What really happens when you are aware of the stories your mind tells you to try and trip you up.How I navigated these stories quickly before they took hold.What I really believe is instrumental in our healing process.Join me in September for the teachings we have never been taught.Click on the link here https://tinyurl.com/no-BS-retreatWendy x x

We all know about the woke movement this is the No BS one. It brings in the awareness but of self first.Through your own awareness comes navigating a life of wholeness and understanding. It doesn't discriminate it only brings to you what you are resisting.What are your really aware of that if you actually listened would propel you instead of restrain you.Join me in spring to dissect this more. Click on the link belowhttps://tinyurl.com/no-BS-retreatWendy x x

We all spring clean our house while our mind and body gets neglected, leaving you in a never ending loop of ickiness, and wondering 'what's wrong with me'I'm here to tell you nothing is wrong with you. You just have never been taught how to navigate your own system. Instead you've been listening to outside forces.This spring is the season for you. Open your mind and body to the cleansing it really needs. Once you learn this there is no going back.Click on the link below and I'll see you in September.https://tinyurl.com/no-BS-retreatWendy x x

Hey Friends

Let’s continue the talk about your body and mind connection.
This time it is directed at the food and drinks you are consuming, more to the point what is actually in these products.

This weeks’ episode delves into:

• How I navigated the supermarket at the height of my disease

• Why knowing your body assists with healing

• How to support your mind and body with food

‘A Crohns solution’ my latest book reveals lots more on the food, body and mind connection.

Head to the link below and order your copy at the presale price today

https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

Wendy x x

The mind is always keeping you safe. In fact it will tell you all sorts of stories to keep you from fulfilling your potential. When you are in tune with your body like I am it's easy to tell when it's your mind or when it's fact.We are stronger than we are led to believe. It is a learnt conditioning we feel that we have to slow down, take it easy or stop doing what others' think is hurting us. Then there's the old age adage. You're too old for blah blah blah..I'm proof that mind stories can limit you if you choose.I'm proof that your body is stronger than you think.I'm proof that age is only limited by how you think. I'm proof that odds are defied many times over.If you want to know how to defy the odds click on the link below and start with catch your stress language and join the no bs life collective for those in the moment support shifts.https://linktr.ee/wendygathercoleWendy x x

Hey FriendsLet’s continue the talk about your bodyDo you ever ask your body to show youThis weeks’ episode delves into:I share how knowing your body can assist in your healingWhy knowing your body alleviates future health declineHow food really does affect your bodyI show you how to get in tune with your body.How else can you work out what upsets your body if you are not in tune with it.Listen in here for the body scan meditationBody scan meditation.m4a‘A Crohns solution’ my latest book reveals lotsHead to the link below and order your copy at the presale price todayhttps://linktr.ee/wendygathercoleWendy x x

Hey FriendsLet’s continue the talk about your bodyDo you know how your lifestyle affects your body?This weeks’ episode delves into:Why knowing your body is instrumental in healingDoctors don’t know everythingWhat is real dis-easeWhen medication fails you what can you do?Are we really addressing the root cause of your dis-ease?If you know what it is, what are you doing about it.A Crohns solution my latest book reveals lotsHead to the link below and order your copy at the presale price todayhttps://linktr.ee/wendygathercoleWendy x x

Hey FriendsLet’s continue the talk about stress AGAIN!!This is woo woo at it’s best.The next few weeks I am hoping you will be sick and tired of talking and thinking that my job will be done…My deep down belief is we have a speaking and thinking problem/pattern.This weeks’ episode delves into:A real personal experienceThe real mind/body relationshipHow emotional trauma impacts your bodyStress isn’t what’s happening… it’s how you’re responding to it.I don’t do stress and I’ll show you how not to either.If you're ready to actually change your stress — not just manage it —I’ve got something for you.It’s simple, practical and it works.Head to the link below and check out Mastering Stress.https://linktr.ee/wendygathercoleWendy x x

Hey FriendsLet’s continue the talk about stress - the awareness, the cause and the changes.How your body can take on stress without your mind being aware.Does saying I’m fine really a good idea?The next few weeks I am hoping you will be sick and tired of talking and thinking that my job will be done…My deep down belief is we have a speaking and thinking problem/pattern.This weeks’ episode delves into:Can stress be only a processWhat instructions are we really giving our bodiesWhat choices can you make to alleviate your stressStress isn’t what’s happening… it’s how you’re responding to it.I don’t do stress and I’ll show you how not to either.If you're ready to actually change your stress — not just manage it —I’ve got something for you.It’s simple, practical and it works.Head to the link below and check out Mastering Stress.https://linktr.ee/wendygathercoleWendy x x

Hey FriendsLet’s continue the talk about stress jumping into self awareness and how it’s affecting your body.The next few weeks I am hoping you will be sick and tired of talking and thinking that my job will be done…My deep down belief is we have a speaking and thinking problem/pattern.This weeks’ episode delves into:Why nothing changesWhy awareness mattersWhy we need to take inspired actionStress isn’t what’s happening… it’s how you’re responding to it.I don’t do stress and I’ll show you how not to either.If you're ready to actually change your stress — not just manage it —I’ve got something for you.It’s simple, practical and it works.Head to the link below and check out Mastering Stress.https://linktr.ee/wendygathercoleWendy x x

Hey FriendsLet’s continue the talk about stressThe next few weeks I am hoping you will be sick and tired of talking and thinking that my job will be done…This weeks’ episode delves into:Your body internalises every word you speakYour words really do matterWhy do we speak so poorly of ourselvesStress isn’t what’s happening… it’s how you’re responding to it.I don’t do stress and I’ll show you how not to either.If you're ready to actually change your stress — not just manage it —I’ve got something for you.It’s simple, practical and it works.Head to the link below and check out Mastering Stress.https://linktr.ee/wendygathercoleWendy x x

Hey FriendsLet’s continue the talk about stressThe next few weeks I am hoping you will be sick and tired of talking and thinking that my job will be done…This weeks’ episode delves into:Your stress isn’t coming from life — it’s coming from how you interpret itChange your words → change your thoughts → change your actionsYou don’t have to live in stress — you can choose something differentStress isn’t what’s happening… it’s how you’re responding to it.I don’t do stress and I’ll show you how not to either.If you're ready to actually change your stress — not just manage it —I’ve got something for you.It’s simple, practical, and it works.Head to the link below and check out Mastering Stress.https://linktr.ee/wendygathercoleWendy x x

Hey FriendsLet’s start the talk about stressThe next few weeks I am hoping you will be sick and tired of talking and thinking that my job will be done…If not, I have lots of goodies to share with you..Stress isn’t what’s happening… it’s how you’re responding to it.I don’t do stress and I’ll show you how not to either.If you're ready to actually change your stress — not just manage it —I’ve got something for you.It’s simple, practical, and it works.Head to the link below and check out Mastering Stress.https://linktr.ee/wendygathercoleWendy x x

Someone says something and it hits you the wrong way and even though you might not say anything in the moment, you take it with you.

You find yourself replaying it, thinking about what they meant, how it felt, what you could have said and before you know it, it’s not just a moment anymore — it’s something you’re carrying around for days.

Your mood shifts, your energy drops and you’re just not quite yourself, all because of one interaction that’s now living in your mind and body.

Meanwhile, they’ve probably moved on and haven’t given it another thought.

And that’s where the shift is.

It’s not really about what was said, it’s about what you chose to do with it afterwards.

Because even if it hurt, even if it felt unfair, you still have a choice in whether you hold onto it or let it stop there.

And when you actually start taking responsibility for that — for not carrying it, not feeding it, not letting it take over your days — you’ll notice something changes.

Your mind feels clearer, your body feels lighter, and there’s a sense of ease that wasn’t there before.

If this made you think about how much you hold onto things, I’ve put together a really simple Stress Language Guide.

It shows you how to shift what you say so you stop feeding it.

Click on the link below

https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

Wendy x x

What have fire ants got to do with your wellbeing?
More than you may think...
In this episode I share a simple story about fire ants that opens up a much bigger conversation about awareness and self responsibility.
Sometimes when we are not aware of a situation in can put us on our arse.
Being aware of what is around us and the choices we make, stop us reacting and start responding. This is where true change happens.
I have been stung by these little buggers more times I'd like to remember. They may be small but gee they pack a punch. Through my awareness of them in my garden I chose not to venture out there. Win win for my wellbeing but not for the garden.
Through the eradication party we gave them, I decided to venture out and give it a test drive. Again my choice. This time it went to plan. No more fire ants, no more unsettling stings and no more weeds in the garden.....big win win.
I took responsibility for all the choices i made.
Thereby not playing the blame game and choosing what I wanted increased the state of my wellbeing ten fold. 
What are you choosing that if you made a different choice could give you a different outcome to enhance you wellbeing?
There's more about this in my new book 'A Crohns Solution' coming soon.
Want to know more? Click on the link below. You know what to do
https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

Wendy x x

Dear Friends
Stop worrying about things you can’t control. Choose the thing you can control. This is your response.
No BS - you always get to choose. 

If you're navigating your own healing journey or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace this episode is for you.
I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think.

For more info click on the link below

https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

Wendy x x

Fear can quietly run our lives if we let it.

In this episode, I share a personal story from my sport where I faced something I had been afraid to do. I trusted the operator and did it and yes, I did it well. But that’s not the real lesson.

The real lesson isn’t about how well you perform after you do something.
It’s about having the courage to face the fear in the first place.

I also share how this episode actually started with the topic of choice, after I tried to do a Facebook Live about it. Fear crept in and stopped me for longer than I expected. 

This episode is a reminder not to let fear take control of the events in your life.
Don’t let it stop you from doing the things you want to do or creating the life you want.

Because on the other side of fear is choice.

There's more about this in my new book 'A Crohns Solution' coming soon.
Want to know more? Click on the link below. You know what to do
https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

Wendy x x

2026 is the year of proactive.

Not hopeful.
Not reactive.
Proactive.

And that means 110 percent responsibility for your life.

No blame.

Not your partner.
Not your boss.
Not your childhood.
Not the economy.

You.

Because the second you stop blaming…
You take your power back.

And when you take your power back...
stress drops.

That’s when everything changes.
Want to know more? Click on the link below. You know what to do
https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

Dear Friends

My last podcast for the year just went there — promoting my new book and dropping ‘proactive’ for 2026.
Didn’t plan it, didn’t expect it.
I make life happen for me, not to me.
What are you going to make happen?
Want to know more? Click on the link below. You know what to do
https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

If you're navigating your own healing journey or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace this episode is for you.
I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think.
Let's embark on a courageous journey together in 2025!

Here's to a year filled with holistic wellness, spiritual awakenings and living from your energetic being.
Wishing you great health,
Wendy x x 

Dear Friends

Are you being proactive or reactive?

Do you choose your reactions —or do they choose you?

Make 2026 count.

Choose your life now.

When you’re proactive, you own your life.

When you’re reactive, life owns you.

So…

What are you going to choose? 

Want to know more? Click on the link below. You know what to do

https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

If you're navigating your own healing journey or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace this episode is for you.

I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think.

Let's embark on a courageous journey together in 2026!

Here's to a year filled with holistic wellness, spiritual awakenings and living from your energetic being.

Wishing you great health,

Wendy x x 

Dear FriendsWhichever way you decide just ensure it doesn't leave your body in a state of distress. My super quick decisions leave no room for procrastination, indecision, frustration, anxiety or stress to enter my body. With every decision my body stays in a state of calm and ease.If your decision making is causing distress then maybe it's time you make a new decision about.making decisions. What decision are you going to make today to keep your body in a calm state? Want to know more? Click on the link below. You know what to dohttps://linktr.ee/wendygathercoleIf you're navigating your own healing journey or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace this episode is for you.I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think.Wendy x x

The more I resisted writing my book, the longer it lingered in my emotional body and caused me duress.

What are you resisting that is creating up set in your body/mind?

Wendy x x

Hear all about my new book due to be released 2026.

Click on the link below to secure your very own copy

https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

Wendy x x

Dear Friends

Let’s be honest — the system isn’t built for healing; it’s built for managing.
The sickness industry keeps people dependent, confused, and scared to trust themselves.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what I call “the business of illness.”
It’s time to question the labels, the pills, and the fear. Because once you see it for what it is, you can finally take your power back.

If you're navigating your own healing journey—or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace—this episode is for you.
I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think.
Let's embark on a courageous journey together in 2025!

Want to know more? Click on the link below

https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

Yours in fun and ease

Wendy x x

Dear Friends

One belief — that’s all it took to shift my entire life. Not a miracle cure, not a magic pill. Just a belief that maybe, just maybe, I could heal.

In this episode, I share the moment I stopped giving my power away and started listening to my body instead. It’s the belief that flipped my healing on its head — and it might just do the same for you.

If you're navigating your own healing journey—or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace—this episode is for you.
I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think.
Let's embark on a courageous journey together in 2025!

Dear Friends

The universe nudged me so hard I literally fell off the couch — and that’s when this book was born.
I couldn’t sit back knowing I had answers people were searching for. Answers that can take you beyond chronic disease.

In this episode, I’m giving you the first look at my next book, A Crohn’s Solution – Healing from the Inside Out, coming in 2026.
This isn’t just a book; it’s a way of life. Real, raw, and no-BS. If you’ve ever felt stuck, sick, or lost in the system, this one’s for you.

If you're navigating your own healing journey—or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace—this episode is for you.
I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think.
Let's embark on a courageous journey together in 2025!

Want to know more? Click on the link below

https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

Yours in fun and ease

Wendy x x

Dear Friends

Let’s get real—Your words create your reality and there is so much scientific evidence and personal based evidence that you cannot deny it any longer.
Your words aren’t just sounds — they’re signals to your body. In this episode, I dive into how everyday language shapes your stress levels, your energy and even your health.
From the simple phrase “I can’t” to the tone behind your self-talk, you’ll discover how powerful it is to shift your words and watch your reality change.
I also share how a simple “Warning” sign could become a “Friendly Reminder,” and what I noticed in a local school that shows how early we learn to limit ourselves.
It’s time to speak differently — because your body is always listening.
Change your words. Change your body. Change your life — no drama, just awareness.
 
True change comes when we can open our mind to the possibility that anything is possible. Start small and practice, practice, practice. 
Old habits die hard!
If you're navigating your own healing journey—or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace—this episode is for you.
I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think!
Let's embark on a courageous journey together in 2025!

Want to know more? Click on the link below

https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

Yours in fun and ease

Wendy x x

Dear Friends

Let’s get real—“I'm stressed” is a very common phrase that is universally known. I'm sure you know what I mean.
I know first hand how debilitating stress can be in our lives BUT here's the thing, we can change how we view stress. I'm talking long term stress that hangs around and ensures we function as highly strung, irritable and, let's face it, quite irrationally.

In this episode, I challenge the stress mindset and induce the feeling of calm and ease in a situation many find 'highly stressful', by implementing the 'just a process' mindset.

True change comes when we can open our mind to the possibility that anything is possible. Start small and practice, practice, practice. 
Old habits die hard!
If you're navigating your own healing journey—or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace—this episode is for you.
I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think.
Let's embark on a courageous journey together in 2025!

Want to know more? Click on the link below

https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

Yours in fun and ease

Wendy x x

Dear Friends

Let’s get real—“dieting” usually means restriction, weight loss, and guilt. And it rarely lasts.

In this episode, I challenge the diet mindset and ask: Is what you’re doing actually sustainable? Are you doing it for you, or to fit into what society says you should be?

True sustainability comes from eating wholefoods, listening to your body, and doing it your way—not following someone else’s rules.

This isn’t about losing. It’s about choosing. No fads. No guilt. Just real food, real goals, and real you.

If you're navigating your own healing journey—or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace—this episode is for you.
I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think.

Let's embark on a courageous journey together in 2025!

Dear Friends

Salt isn’t the enemy. The type of salt and where it’s hiding is what matters.

In this episode, I break down the difference between the crap hidden in processed foods and the real, natural salts like Himalayan or sea salt that your body actually knows what to do with.

It’s time to stop fearing salt and start understanding it. Your body needs it—just not the processed junk version.

If you're navigating your own healing journey—or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace—this episode is for you.
I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think.
Let's embark on a courageous journey together in 2025!

Want to know more? Click on the link below

https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

Yours in fun and ease

Wendy x x

Dear Friends

Let’s cut through the crap. This episode dives into the simple truth about butter vs. margarine—and why knowing what’s actually in your food matters.

I break down why I choose butter every time, and how marketing has twisted the narrative on what’s “healthy.”

This isn’t about fear. It’s about facts, common sense, and choosing real food over lab-made alternatives.
Simple. Honest. No BS.

If you're navigating your own healing journey—or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace—this episode is for you.
I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think.
Let's embark on a courageous journey together in 2025!

Want to know more? Click on the link below

https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

Yours in fun and ease

Wendy x x

Dear Friends

This episode isn’t just about baking bread. It’s about connection, persistence, and proving to yourself that you can do something new.

A simple gift—a sourdough starter from a friend—turned into fun, mess, and a reminder of how good it feels to try, to share, and to succeed at something unfamiliar.

If you're navigating your own healing journey—or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace—this episode is for you.
I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think.

Let's embark on a courageous journey together in 2025!

Want to know more? Click on the link below

https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

Yours in fun and ease

Wendy x x

Dear Friends

Big Pharma won’t like this, but here’s the truth: your body can naturally trigger GLP-1 without a jab, and I’ve got the guide to show you how.

In this episode, I talk about simple, natural ways to activate your body’s own GLP-1 response—without side effects, prescriptions, or marketing hype.

Download the free GLP-1 guide by clicking on the link below and start working with your body, not against it.

If you're navigating your own healing journey—or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace—this episode is for you.
I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think.
Let's embark on a courageous journey together in 2025!

Dear Friends

Let’s be real—sleep trackers are sold as a tool for better health, but I’ve never owned one, and here’s why. I’ve seen too many people wake up more stressed than rested, obsessed with numbers instead of tuning into how they actually feel.

In this episode, I dish out the truth on why tracking your sleep might be creating more worry than wellness.

You don’t need data to tell you how you feel. You just need to start trusting yourself again.
If you're navigating your own healing journey—or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace—this episode is for you.
I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think.

Let's embark on a courageous journey together in 2025!

Dear Friends

Too many of us throw in the towel just because we didn’t hit the exact goal we set. This episode is your reminder: it’s not all or nothing—it’s all or something.

I break down how this rigid mindset keeps you stuck and why chasing perfection is the fastest road to giving up. Living a No BS life means showing up, adjusting, and moving forward—even if it’s messy.

You don’t need to tick every box to make progress. You just need to stop quitting on yourself.
If you're navigating your own healing journey—or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace—this episode is for you.
I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think.
Let's embark on a courageous journey together in 2025!

https://linktr.ee/wendygathercole

Yours in fun and ease

Wendy x x

Dear Friends

When life hits hard—physically, emotionally, or both—it can knock us flat. This episode is about choosing to get back up. I share how I navigated a fractured collarbone, not by pushing through, but by tuning into what my body, mind, and intuition actually needed. No fluff—just food, movement, mindset, and a deep trust in my own wisdom.

We all face moments where grief or pain clouds the bigger picture. The truth? You’ve always got a choice. The timeline is yours. The path is yours. And the power to shift lies in simple, sustainable actions that put you back in the driver’s seat.

Ask yourself: who (or what) are you listening to—your truth, or someone else's noise?
If you're navigating your own healing journey—or just love hearing how others move through tough moments with grace—this episode is for you.
I hope it reminds you that you're more capable than you think.
Let's embark on a courageous journey together in 2025!