Wellness Wins

Wellness Wins

The Wellness Wins podcast honors the stories, struggles, and successes of people who are managing major health challenges and thriving. Hosted by Aleisha Theisen, NBC-HWC.

Rachel Satrom on self-care as a busy mom and parent of a child with Prader-Willi syndrome

Rachel Satrom on self-care as a busy mom and parent of a child with Prader-Willi syndrome

Rachel is not new to the busy lifestyle of a mom. She has four young children, including a daughter with Prader-Willi syndrome, and she and her husband work hard to keep everything in balance in their home life. Their strategies change as their family grows and their needs shift. She shares the lessons she's learned in how to maintain self-care and manage everyone's schedules in a way that helps their family thrive.

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Preventing compassion fatigue and burnout with Kate Kompas

Preventing compassion fatigue and burnout with Kate Kompas

Journalist-turned-animal welfare worker Kate Kompas is the interviewee in this discussion on self care, self compassion and preventing workplace burnout. Kate works for the in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She has a unique perspective working in the animal welfare space, which -- while rewarding -- can also be taxing for those tasked with caring for these vulnerable creatures. Her commitment and passion have guided her in learning to make transformative mindset shifts about nutrition, movement and workplace wellbeing.

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