Less Stress In Life
Welcome to Less Stress in Life—the podcast dedicated to helping you navigate life with greater ease, energy, and balance. In our Empowered Wellness series, we share practical tools, expert insights, and meaningful conversations designed to support your journey toward feeling more in control and at peace in your everyday life.
Hosted by Deb Timmerman, a registered nurse and reflexologist; Susie Marsh, a social worker and professional organizer; and Lindsay Vertalka, a physical therapist, we bring a unique blend of perspectives to help you move through life—literally and figuratively—with more confidence, grace, and vitality.
Whether it’s finding calm in chaos, creating supportive spaces, or building strength and resilience, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Join us to discover how small shifts can lead to big changes, helping you live with less stress and greater ease.
Less Stress In Life
Taking a Holistic Approach to Health
In this episode, we dive into the challenges practitioners face in today’s healthcare system, including time constraints and limited communication, which hinder holistic patient care. Our co-hosts—Deb Timmerman, RN, DAIS, HMCT, ARCB, Lindsay Vertalka, MPT, and Susie Marsh, LBSW discuss how holistic care emphasizes prevention, balance, and treating the whole person rather than just symptoms.
Discover actionable steps to integrate holistic practices into your life, improve communication with your healthcare providers, and reduce stress through self-help tools and integrative health practices.
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Podcast Show Notes – Empowered Wellness: Episode 2
Title: Taking a Holistic Approach to Health
Host: Deb Timmerman, RN, Founder of Less Stress in Life
Co-Hosts: Susie Marsh, LBSW, Professional Organizer, and Lindsay Vertalka, MPT, Physical Therapist
Air Date: Feb 11, 2025
Episode Summary
In today’s episode, we explore the current challenges facing the healthcare system and how holistic care offers an integrative solution for achieving optimal well-being. We dive into topics such as:
· Why time constraints prevent practitioners from providing holistic care.
· How declining insurance reimbursements impact patient care.
· The importance of communication between healthcare providers.
· What holistic care truly entails and how it differs from symptom-based treatment.
· Ways to incorporate a holistic approach to your health through tools, practices, and mindset shifts.
We also shared practical steps for listeners who want to begin exploring holistic health practices. From deep breathing exercises to reducing processed foods, small changes can have a big impact on your overall well-being.
Key Points Discussed
The Systemic Strain on Healthcare Providers: Time pressures from insurance requirements hinder meaningful patient-provider relationships.
The Power of Holistic Care: Defined as an integrative approach that addresses the mind, body, and spirit to promote balance and prevent illness.
Siloed Care: Limited communication between providers creates gaps in care, frustrating both patients and practitioners.
Examples of Holistic Practices: Counseling, reflexology, physical therapy, acupuncture, nutrition, mindfulness, and stress management tools.
Action Steps for Listeners
· Ask yourself: Are you focusing only on symptoms, or are you looking at the whole picture of your health?
· Start small: Incorporate a simple holistic practice into your routine, such as deep breathing, a short walk, or reducing processed foods.
· Explore resources and professionals to support your journey toward a more integrative approach to health.
Mentioned Tools & Resources
· HeartMath breathing exercises
· Reflexology and natural stress-management tools
· Functional health and the search for root causes
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The Less Stress in Life podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider with any questions regarding your health. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.