Feeling wired, tense or too tired to rest? Learn how gentle movement helps you release stress, reset your hormones and finally get the deep rest your body’s been asking for. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why your nervous system craves motion when you’re stressedHow moving your body helps lower cortisol and balance moodThe connection between movement, melatonin, and better sleepHow herbs like Ashwagandha and Rhodiola help you adapt and recoverYou’ll leave knowing how to use movement ...

Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s office more frustrated than when you walked in? No,? Just me?? In this week’s episode of Untamed & Unfiltered Wellness, we break down what she wishes she’d told her doctors during years of confusing lab results and dismissed symptoms and how you can avoid the same mistakes. You’ll learn how to prepare for appointments, manage pre-visit stress and speak up with confidence (even when your nervous system wants to shut down). We also share the real reaso...

This episode explains how evening food timing, hydration patterns, alcohol, and sugar intake influence the 2–3 AM cortisol spike and sleep depth. Your sleep starts at dinner, not at bedtime. We’ll talk about: Why the 2–3 AM wakeup is often a blood sugar and cortisol pattern, not anxietyHow alcohol sedates you but blocks deep sleep repairThe sugar → insulin → cortisol loop and how it shows up overnightHow hydration affects heart rate and nervous system downshiftingA simple, supportive dinner p...

Meditation isn’t about silence or sitting perfectly still, it’s about attention, intention and connection. In this episode, I strip down all the wellness hype and talks about what it really is: a daily return to yourself. You’ll learn how ancient traditions used mantra and prayer to anchor the mind, why modern research still backs it and how to create your own ritual without forcing calm. The best herb for meditation? Gotu Kola, the herb monks used for centuries to sharpen f...

If your brain won’t shut off at night, this episode’s for you. We’ll talk about why writing things down, yes, with an actual pen, helps your nervous system downshift so your body can finally rest. You’ll learn how stress hormones interfere with sleep, what research says about off-loading thoughts and the five-minute habit that trains your body to relax on cue. Real science, real tools, no BS. Free Substack subscription: https://oliviabellwellness.substack.com Ready to book a Body Clarity...

I’m cutting through the mindset BS today. This isn’t about “thinking positive” or pretending you’ve got it all together. It’s about what really happens when life hits hard, you start feeling dismissed or obsolete and your stress and sleep go off the rails. I’ve lived it. I’m sharing what was really going on behind my meltdown and what finally helped me shift out of survival mode. This episode is for every woman who’s built a career, carried a family and kept everyone else running only to wake...

Think a glass of wine or a shot of tequila helps you sleep? Let’s break it down. In this episode, I’m walking you through what happens in your body when you drink at night from the 7 PM versus 9 PM timing, to the differences between wine, beer, and liquor, and why you keep jolting awake at 2 or 3 AM. We’ll dig into the stress–sleep cycle, how alcohol impacts your sleep quality and what you can do tonight to finally get restorative rest. Are you sober curious? Join my Sober October...

Stress and sleep are like a toxic duo, one feeds the other, leaving you staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m. wondering why your brain won’t shut up. In this episode of Untamed and Unfiltered Wellness, I share how to build resilience so stress doesn’t keep sabotaging your nights. Short-term fixes are great, but what about the long game? You’ll learn about anchor routines, nervous system training, herbal allies, and how to protect your daily capacity so sleep becomes your new normal. This is ...

Stress and sleep are like a toxic duo, one feeds the other, leaving you staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m. wondering why your brain won’t shut up. In this episode of Untamed and Unfiltered Wellness, I share grounded, science-backed strategies to calm your body and actually get the sleep you need when stress is running the show. From nervous system resets to anchor routines and mindset shifts, you’ll leave with practical tools you can start using tonight. No hacks, just real solutions for ...

Stress and sleep are like a toxic duo, one feeds the other, leaving you staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m. wondering why your brain won’t shut up. In this episode of Untamed and Unfiltered Wellness, we’re breaking down the science of the stress-sleep cycle: How your HPA axis flips the switch and pumps out cortisolWhy cortisol blocks melatonin and messes with your circadian rhythmThe role your amygdala and nervous system play in racing thoughts and 3 a.m. wake-upsHow poor sleep makes you more re...

You’ve heard it all before: cut out sugar, eat kale, meditate more, blah-blah-blah. But what actually works when it comes to lowering inflammation? In this episode, I’m breaking down the real science behind inflammation, what’s going on in your body, what foods help and how stress plays into the whole mess. We’ll talk about the everyday changes that actually move the needle, plus a few herbal and lifestyle strategies you can start using right away. No gimmicks, no fad diets, just clear,...

Stress isn’t just a feeling, it’s a full-body event that hijacks your nervous system and fuels inflammation. In this episode, I share Gloria’s story, a midlife high achiever who looked fine on the outside but was running on empty inside, to show how stress messes with your HPA axis, weakens your vagus nerve and sets off the silent fire of chronic inflammation. We’ll break down how your brain, gut, and immune system get caught in the crossfire and why that constant ‘I’m just stressed’ isn’t ha...

Burnout doesn’t start with a breakdown. It starts with the little signs we miss: irritability, cravings, forgetfulness, bad sleep, zoning out mid-conversation. That’s your stress pattern taking the wheel. In this episode, I’m walking you through the four primary nervous system responses, fight, flight, freeze, and fawn, and how they show up in everyday life. We’ll talk about how these patterns get wired into us, and how you can start catching them before they run your life. What we cover: H...

You lit the candle. You booked the massage. You even tried that meditation app. And yet… Monday rolls around, and you’re just as stressed as before. Here’s the truth: most “de-stressing” advice treats the symptoms, not the root cause. In this episode, I’m breaking down what stress really is (hint: it’s an energy state), why quick fixes don’t last, and the simple nervous system tools you can use daily, no retreats required. 📖 Want the full written version of this episode? Read it on my Substac...

If you’ve been telling yourself “I’m just stressed, everyone is,” this episode is your wake-up call (and permission slip) to stop pretending that makes it okay. We’ve normalized being stressed out like it’s some rite of passage into adulthood. But when does everyday stress cross the line into something that’s quietly wrecking your health? In this episode, we’re breaking down the difference between acute and chronic stress, why it matters, what it’s doing to your body, and how to stop ignoring...

Feeling anxious, wired, or like your stress response has a hair trigger lately? It’s not just “getting older,” it’s your nervous system reacting to hormonal shifts during midlife. In this episode, I break down how declining estrogen impacts your brain chemistry, specifically serotonin, dopamine, and GABA and why that leaves you feeling foggy, restless, and emotionally unpredictable. Spoiler: your body isn’t overreacting. It’s adapting. You’ll learn exactly how your hormones and nervous system...

Midlife as Your Second Becoming What if midlife isn’t a crisis, but a second rite of passage? In this episode, I reframe perimenopause as your body’s next evolution, not its failure. You’ll learn why your symptoms aren’t malfunctions but messages, how puberty and perimenopause mirror each other, and why decoding your body’s signals is the key to feeling strong, clear, and in control again. With a blend of body wisdom, practical empowerment, and a guided somatic check-in, this episode invites ...

Affordable, effective steps to lower blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and help your hormones without the expensive crap If you're over 35 and just got hit with Your blood pressure is risingYou're pre-diabeticYour cholesterol is highThis is the episode for you. Before you drop hundreds on supplements or panic-google your way into overwhelm, I'll break down real, low-cost strategies that actually help. From fiber fixes to salt swaps, herbs that work and the truth about hormo...

In this episode, I’m calling out the real cost of “wellness” and giving you 5 non-traditional but actually helpful things you can do today to feel better without going broke, wasting time, or buying another overpriced supplement. No trendy hacks. No guilt. Just grounded strategies that support your body, your budget and your real life. We’re talking: Why fiber is what your gut needsThe smartest food swaps that don’t involve giving up joyHow frozen veggies might save your health and your walle...

Ever feel like your health goals keep you stuck in a cycle of starting over? In this episode of Untamed and Unfiltered Wellness, we'll unpack why motivation fades, why the scale can sabotage real progress, and how setting the right health goals for your life right now can finally break the cycle. Learn how to visualize success, measure what really matters (hint: it’s not your weight), and create goals that honor who you are today. If you’re ready to feel healthier, ...