EP87:AVOID Seasonal Saddies

Small Habits Big Changes

In this week's episode Marcell Hanson dives into how to stay on top of your wellness game as the season changes, helping listeners navigate the dip in energy that often accompanies cooler, darker days. Broadcasting from the Pacific Northwest in Western Canada, Marcell shares her own approach to combating the seasonal shift, discussing how shorter days, chilly temperatures, and drizzly weather can affect both mood and energy levels.

With Halloween and Daylight Savings around the corner, Marcell advises starting a wellness routine as early as possible. She emphasizes tracking foundational wellness pillars—hydration, movement, nutritious meals, and quality sleep—to maintain balance as the season progresses. Marcell explains how cooler months can disrupt circadian rhythms and offers strategies to cope, including simple wardrobe changes, like layering and wearing warmer socks, to prevent an energy-draining shock to the system. She also shares tips on warming up from the inside with seasonally appropriate foods, such as soups and stews made from root vegetables, squashes, and spices like cinnamon and cayenne, which support digestion and provide cozy warmth.

Movement is another key focus; Marcell underscores the importance of moving regularly, both indoors and outdoors, to counter stiffness and promote circulation. With colder weather affecting sleep patterns, Marcell reminds listeners to keep a consistent bedtime and wake-up time, even as the time changes, to support a steady circadian rhythm. Additionally, she discusses the importance of hydration, pointing out that, although thirst reflexes may decrease in winter, staying hydrated is still essential.

Marcell also touches on the role of mindset in maintaining seasonal wellness, explaining how morning sunlight—or even red light therapy, if natural light is limited—can positively influence mood and energy. She encourages listeners to be intentional about their routines and stay connected to positivity as the colder months set in. By maintaining strong wellness habits, Marcell reminds listeners, they can enter the new year energized and balanced, ready to build on the progress they've made all year.

If you’re looking for extra support, Marcell offers personalized guidance—just text “YES” to 206-483-2960 for tips tailored to your location and needs. Join her in embracing this season with strength, health, and optimism, turning seasonal change into an opportunity for growth and well-being.