When my 18-year-old stood at the crossroads of adulthood, uncertain whether to enlist in the Marines, it was a stark reminder of the delicate dance of parenting. Through my own confrontation with health challenges, including three strokes, I've learned the hard way that nurturing our children and ourselves is akin to tending a garden, requiring patience and time for the seeds of well-being to flourish. Join me, Donna Janel, as I share these intimate stories and more, offering insights into the art of guiding our children and ourselves toward a life resonant with wellness.

This heart-to-heart extends as I sit down with Dr. Kim Rogers, whose expertise in lifestyle medicine brings a new dimension to the conversation about health beyond the clinical numbers. Dr. Rogers, from Restore MD Medical and Wellness, shares a holistic approach that blends the emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of our lives, advocating for a comprehensive wellness that transcends cultural expectations. Together, we navigate the importance of lifestyle assessments, challenging the norms of continuous productivity, and how rest, sleep, stress levels, and social connections play pivotal roles in our overall health.

Parenting is a marathon, not a sprint, and this episode serves as a reminder of the vitality of self-care and mental well-being in the relentless pursuit of raising children. We tackle the notion of parental self-sacrifice, exploring how prioritizing our own health is integral to the legacy we build for our families. Embrace this journey with us as we seek to balance self-care with the rigors of parenting, and learn to cultivate a life where wellness is not an afterthought, but a cornerstone of our daily existence.

Parents are the Bows and Children are the Arrows they will land wherever we aim them eventually!