Reclaim Your Life

Meet Jan Raeder
Jan Raeder is a self-care sensei, well-being educator, and author of Strive for More. An expert in resilience and positive psychology, she helps individuals and organizations cultivate meaningful, balanced lives.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• MORE framework: Meaning, Optimism, Relationships, Engagement

• The power of gratitude & positive emotions

• Flourishing through challenges, not chasing happiness

• Self-care routines for women & leaders

• Embracing presence and nature for well-being

The Mind-Body Connection
Jan’s journey from professional athlete to resilience coach highlights the importance of aligning mind, body, and spirit. Through physical activity, plant-based nutrition, and mindfulness practices, she helps individuals reconnect with themselves. Positive emotions, grounded in gratitude, can boost collaboration and improve overall mental health. Learn more about positive psychology here.

Practical Tips & Reflections

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When we think of medicine, we often picture pills, procedures, and prescriptions. For decades, that’s what cardiologist Dr. Julius Torelli practiced—focusing on the physical body, heart health, and the traditional interventions Western medicine is known for.

But after more than 30 years in the medical field, Dr. Torelli realized something crucial: true healing goes beyond the physical.

In this blog, we’ll explore his journey from a conventional cardiology practice to a holistic approach that integrates mindset, gratitude, and lifestyle. We’ll also dive into why Western medicine is both powerful and limited, and how his new initiative, Gratefully Well, is changing the way we think about health.

Western Medicine: Strengths and Blind Spots

Western medicine has saved countless lives. From antibiotics to advanced surgical techniques, it excels at addressing acute conditions. If you break a bone, have a heart attack, or need emergency care, Western medicine is second to none.

But what...

First off, why would you want to change your beliefs? Oftentimes it takes a tragic event or circumstance for us to pay attention at our life. Stop and think for a second where is it going? If we were to analyze or observe life as series of events we may notice patterns of behavior and beliefs that have led us to where we are today. It takes recognition that however you are living your life up to this point is no longer working. It does not suit you anymore. It may look great on paper, great career, complete family, financial stability...but deep inside something does not feel right. The things you thought you wanted you now have, yet there is something missing.

 Once you acknowledge what has happened, now you can change. Here are three things you can do to change your beliefs. 

1) Surround yourself with people who see the best in you

Do you allow toxic people in your life? Do you allow toxic relationships to take a toll on you? Sometimes, maybe you have a partner or a spouse and you...