Living Well (or Trying To) with Janet

Discover the importance of taking a wellness break and how it can improve your health and creativity. Hear about a refreshing solo retreat filled with sound baths, deep tissue massages, and delicious dining experiences. Janet shares her insights on mindfulness and self-care, while reflecting on the small mishaps of life, like forgotten laundry. Get practical tips for planning your own mini-retreat and learn the value of a digital detox. Plus, tune in for engaging Q&A sessions about dating advice and meditation!

Rosa Li, the visionary founder of gut-health tonic brand wildwonder, shares her entrepreneurial journey and the importance of setting healthy boundaries. She reveals how her intense finance background informs her leadership style, prioritizing energy over mere hours worked. Rosa discusses leveraging vulnerability to foster team trust and outlines her approach to dating as an ambitious woman. With a commitment to her vision, she emphasizes how starting a family would enhance her motivation as a leader, all while crafting unique flavors with market insights.

I sit down with Rosa Li, founder and CEO of Wild Wonder, the world’s first sparkling beverage brand to combine both prebiotics and probiotics for gut health—blending ancient Chinese herbal wisdom with modern science. Rosa shares how her grandmother’s traditional tonic recipes shaped her approach to wellness and inspired the brand’s roots, and how a high-pressure career on Wall Street led her to prioritize sleep, movement, and nourishment. From weathering the Silicon Valley Bank crash to navigating a major distributor’s cyberattack, Rosa gives a real and grounded look into what it actually takes to build a purpose-driven business. We also talk about: Her sleep and wellness non-negotiables The mental shift from working in finance to building a CPG brand Representation in the food and beverage industry Creating boundaries as a founder to avoid burnout Why she leads with calm and transparency—even during crisis If you’ve ever felt the pull between hustle and healing, or wondered how to lead a team while honoring your values, this episode will leave you inspired—and maybe even rethinking your own idea of "balance." In this episode: Rosa Li of wildwonder ⁠⁠ Follow/Subscribe to “Living Well (or Trying To) with Janet” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your pods! For more, follow⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@janetdoubleu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 10% off your first month with code “LWJ” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pique Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off + free Starter Kit (rechargeable frother & glass beaker) on subscriptions $100+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Living Well (or Trying To), I bring you a solo episode filled with real talk and regulation tools for when the world feels heavy. From the emotional toll of recent events in LA to the everyday overwhelm of being human, I share what’s been actually helping me calm my nervous system—and what hasn’t (sorry, Rumble Boxing and that miso eggplant bowl from Sweetfin). Tune in for honest reviews of fitness classes (CycleBar, SolidCore, Club Pilates, YogaSix), the wellness mindset shifts that come with age (shorter workouts > burnout), and sleep tools I swear by—from magnesium to 528 Hz playlists to the holy grail of weighted blankets. Plus, I get into listener Q&A on solo international travel, embracing change, and the complicated truth that sometimes things just suck—and that’s okay. Whether you’re feeling off, overwhelmed, or just in need of some gentle guidance, this episode is here to help you come back to yourself. In this episode: 🧠 Nervous system regulation ideas that are actually doable 🥊 Real reviews of LA workout classes (and their vibes) 🥗 Navigating food trends, protein pressure, and plant-forward eating 💤 Sleep tips for a calmer, more grounded night ✈️ The reality of solo travel (and when it’s not life-changing) 💛 A reminder that living well isn’t always pretty—but it’s worth it Follow/Subscribe to “Living Well (or Trying To) with Janet” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your pods! For more, follow⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@janetdoubleu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 10% off your first month with code “LWJ” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pique Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off + free Starter Kit (rechargeable frother & glass beaker) on subscriptions $100+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, celebrity astrologer Aliza Kelly explores how our birth charts reveal the dynamics of fear and logic in life transitions. She emphasizes the difference between gut instincts and fear-driven choices, encouraging listeners to embrace uncertainty. Aliza also discusses the balance between creativity and stability while motivating us to see purpose as an ongoing creation. With insights on navigating career changes and fostering intuition, she inspires us to show up, even when faced with doubt.

Astrology is everywhere these days—from dating profiles to wellness apps—but what is it really, and why are so many of us drawn to it? In this episode, I’m joined by Aliza Kelly, celebrity astrologer, author, and cosmic consultant, to break it all down in a grounded and accessible way. We talk about the roots of astrology, how it’s evolved in pop culture, and what it can offer us—especially as women navigating identity, healing, and self-discovery. If you’ve ever felt curious about your birth chart but unsure where to start (or just rolled your eyes at your ex blaming Mercury retrograde), this one’s for you. No crystal collection required—just an open mind. Her podcast: Horoscope Weekly with Aliza Kelly Follow/Subscribe to “Living Well (or Trying To) with Janet” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your pods! For more, follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@janetdoubleu⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 10% off your first month with code “LWJ” ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pique Life⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off + free Starter Kit (rechargeable frother & glass beaker) on subscriptions $100+ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Natural Pilates TV⁠⁠⁠⁠ - mat pilates access with a 7 day free trial and then one free month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Living Wellers :p This week's release is a short one. I share a little announcement that instead of my original plan to release every other week during the summer, I'm going to aim to release weekly! That means that this week I am taking a little break from publishing in order to ramp up for the coming weeks. In the meantime, you can check out the episodes from May or the 40 before that! Oh, also - I have a new email address where you can send me questions (maybe I'll do some Q&A episodes), episode topic requests, or guest requests - send them all to livingwellwithjanet@gmail.com. Follow/Subscribe to “Living Well (or Trying To) with Janet” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your pods! For more, follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@janetdoubleu⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 10% off your first month with code “LWJ” ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pique Life⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off + free Starter Kit (rechargeable frother & glass beaker) on subscriptions $100+ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Natural Pilates TV⁠⁠⁠⁠ - mat pilates access with a 7 day free trial and then one free month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Living Well (or Trying To) with Janet, we're diving headfirst into the bizarre, bold, and sometimes straight-up bonkers side of wellness. From tanning your perineum to sipping untreated spring water (a.k.a. raw water), the wellness world has taken some wild turns. I’ll break down the most eyebrow-raising trends—like facial cryotherapy, chlorophyll shots, lymphatic drainage with a toilet plunger (yes, really), and even breatharianism—while asking: is this helping us actually live well, or just selling us new forms of anxiety and expense? As someone who loves wellness, I’m here for the green juice and cold plunges—but some of this stuff? Kinda sus. Tune in as we laugh, cringe, and question how far is too far in the name of “health.” Would you ever sun your butthole? DM me on IG (@janetdoubleu) or leave a comment—I genuinely want to know. Follow/Subscribe to “Living Well (or Trying To) with Janet” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your pods! For more, follow ⁠⁠⁠@janetdoubleu⁠⁠⁠ Partners: ⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp⁠⁠⁠ - 10% off your first month with code “LWJ” ⁠⁠⁠Pique Life⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off + free Starter Kit (rechargeable frother & glass beaker) on subscriptions $100+ ⁠⁠⁠Natural Pilates TV⁠⁠⁠ - mat pilates access with a 7 day free trial and then one free month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s be real—modern dating can feel like a chaotic mess of apps, mixed signals, and awkward coffee chats. In this episode, I sit down with dating coach and podcast host Yue Xu (Dateable podcast) to unpack how building a friendship first might be the most underrated—and powerful—strategy in love. We talk about why so many of us perform on dates, how to tell if you actually like the person or just the date activity, and what it means to connect with someone as a human before labeling it romantic. We also talk about the 5 Dating Archetypes - The Maverick, The Achiever, The Thinker, The Energizer, and The Dreamer - which are you? Whether you’re swiping, reconnecting with an old flame, or just trying to feel less weird on first dates, this one’s for you. Catch part one of this conversation in Episode 42: The 30-Day Relationship Incubator: Reimagining Modern Dating with Yue Xu. Yue’s new book ⁠How to Be Dateable Follow/Subscribe to “Living Well (or Trying To) with Janet” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your pods! For more, follow ⁠⁠@janetdoubleu⁠⁠ Partners: ⁠⁠BetterHelp⁠⁠ - 10% off your first month with code “LWJ” ⁠⁠Pique Life⁠⁠ - 15% off + free Starter Kit (rechargeable frother & glass beaker) on subscriptions $100+ ⁠⁠Natural Pilates TV⁠⁠ - Mat Pilates access with a 7 day free trial and then one free month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Yue Xu, an LA-based dating expert and co-host of the Dateable podcast, as she delves into modern dating dilemmas. She shares her innovative 30-day relationship incubator concept, emphasizing intentionality and privacy to foster healthier connections. Yue explores the 'love crisis' impacting dating trends, and reflects on her own journey of recovery from heartbreak. With insights on energy work and balancing personal needs in relationships, this conversation offers a fresh perspective for anyone navigating the complexities of love today.