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Wheel of Wellness Audiobook Extras

February 5, 2023 Heather Martin

The Wheel of Wellness

Seven Habits of Healthy, Happy People

A HUGE thank you if you’ve listened to the audio version of the Wheel of Wellness: Seven Habits of Healthy, Happy People. This was a labour of love, and (yes!) my first foray into audiobook narration. Yikes!! Talk about pushing your comfort zone.

Surprise, surprise… it turns out I absolutely loved the process.

If you’d like a deeper dive into any of the resources, you’ll find them here. And, please, as always, feel free to send me your thoughts and feedback.

Many thanks for your support!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

HABIT 1: Community

The Secret to Living Longer may be Your Social Life, Susan Pinker, TED Talk. Life changing.

Blue Zones, Commonalities among the world’s ‘Blue Zones’, or longest lived communities, transcends easy categorization, but note that connection is a major theme…. as are many aspects of our wheel!

Finding Your Tribe, Simon Sinek with Amy Cuddy. Refreshing, life-affirming, entertaining, awesome. A podcast version is also available.

HABIT 2: Food

Food Rules, Michael Pollan. If you’re interested in what to eat, read this book.

Environmental Working Group Guide to The Clean Fifteen and The Dirty Dozen, THE resource for what to buy in the produce aisle. Also available as a handy app.

Monterey Bay Safe Seafood Guide, THE resource for the healthiest fish and seafood choices.

HABIT 3: Lifestyle

The Surprising Truth About Exercise, Daniel Lieberman on Feel Better, Live More podcast with Rangan Chatterjee (the BBC doctor).

Why Walking is the Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had with Professor Shane O’Mara on Feel Better, Live More podcast with Rangan Chatterjee (the BBC doctor).

Why Forest Bathing is Good for Your Health, Greater Good Magazine, Berkeley University. Science-based insights for a more meaningful life.

HABIT 4: Sleep

Why Sleep is the Most Important Pillar of Health with Professor Matthew Walker on Feel Better, Live More podcast with Rangan Chatterjee (the BBC doctor - again! Just a great podcast all around!).

Arianna Huffington on Why a Nap Room is so Important at Work, Architectural Digest. An industry leader offers her thoughts on why naps are actually productive.

5 Sleep Techniques You’ve Never Heard Of, The Acorn Wellness. Lesser-known strategies for catching 40 winks by yours truly :)

HABIT 5: Constitution

Your Diet: One Size Does Not Fit All, The Acorn Wellness. How to customize your diet to your own specific and particular metabolism.

Ayurveda: A Brief Introduction and Guide, The Ayurvedic Institute, by Vasant Lad, one of the world’s foremost authorities on this ancient healing practice. One of the best summaries I’ve ever seen; well worth the read.

Ayurvedic Quiz, The Chopra Institute. An excellent quiz (in addition to that in the audiobook) to determine your ‘dosha’, or consitutional type.

HABIT 6: Mindset

The Molecules of Emotion, Candace Pert. Ahead of her time, Dr. Pert theorized, and then went on to prove, the connection between our thoughts and neurochemistry. A great introduction is her groundbreaking book ‘The Molecules of Emotion’.

How to Stay Calm in a Busy World podcast with Michael Acton-Smith. Founder and CEO of the popular meditation app ‘CALM’, Acton-Smith explains how meditation is his key to success.

Six Science-Backed Ways Kindness is Good for Your Health, Maile Proctor of Quiet Revolution. I love this article.

HABIT 7: Purpose

The Life Purpose Quiz, a short journaling prompt from The Wheel of Wellness to give you clues to your life purpose.

Happiness Lab with Laurie Santos, this excellent podcast series delves into science-backed solutions for what makes us truly happy. It’s not always what you think.

Plan de Vida, a beautifully summed up (and funny) take on a wellness tourist getting tips on life purpose from a centenarian in Costa Rica. Again, the advice may surprise you :) 

Wheel of Wellness Quiz

Thank you for reading and listening!

Put one, some, or all of these habits into action for a healthier, happier you.

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The Audiobook Has Arrived!!

February 2, 2023 Heather Martin

SAMPLE THE AUDIOBOOK HERE

The audiobook version of the Wheel of Wellness is finally here! And yes, it drops alongside a brand-new cover! A fresh start for a fresh year 💫

The audiobook is for everyone who likes to listen as they walk, drive, or work out – the seven habits of healthy people in action.

The WOW audiobook is available through Audible, iTunes, and Amazon.

Thanks as always for your incredible support. My community – each and every one of you – are the reason I do this. I hope you enjoy this audio version as much as I enjoyed making it. Turns out that book narration is a blast!

Here’s to new adventures and possibilities in 2023 and beyond.

You got this

Put some or all of these habits into action this week, this month, this year!

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Check out the Podcast

February 18, 2022 Heather Martin

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

I recently had the honour of being interviewed on The Empowered Investor podcast for their health and wellness series. It was so much fun to delve into this medium!

Host Keith Matthews was generous and genuinely curious, and the resulting conversation was a deeper dive into the Wheel of Wellness than we normally have time for in these short posts.

We hit on my reasons for writing the book, my philosophy (do more of what makes you happy), and spoke briefly about each wedge of the wheel. The result is a meander through the bullet points of what makes for health and happiness.

Please check it out and let me know what you think!

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HEATHER MARTIN

Heather is the founder of The Acorn, and the author of The Wheel of Wellness: Seven Habits of Healthy, Happy People. She’s a licensed naturopath and an unlicensed free thinker. She loves long rambles, far-flung travel, and the road less traveled. 
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The Wheel of Wellness - Now Available for Sale!

November 21, 2021 Heather Martin

The Wheel of Wellness: Seven Habits of Healthy, Happy People 

Now available for sale! 

  

“A breezy, optimistic tone that’s immediately inviting… The Wheel of Wellness is an energetic, optimistic, and worthwhile blueprint for adding mindfulness to daily life”.  

Kirkus Reviews

 

“Helpful and accessible throughout, the Wheel of Wellness is an approachable, down-to-earth, holistic method for personal improvement that doesn’t require a strict diet, endless exercise, or following a particular path”.

Foreword Clarion Reviews

 

It’s been a wild ride from inception to writing to publication – and you, dear reader, have made every step of this journey worthwhile! 

A huge THANK YOU to each of you for the heaps of cheerleading along the way. This project started as a glimmer of an idea many years ago, and your unending support has made this dream possible. 

In these pages, my hope is that you’ll find some fresh ideas, astounding people, wisdom of the ages, and a surprisingly simple foundation for feeling your best.

 

How to Buy the Book

 

  • Friesen Press, my publisher (the best deal on price, shipping costs extra but is fairly fast)


  • Amazon (great prices, shipping speed varies)


  • Barnes and Noble (great prices, reasonable shipping times)


  • Kobo (e-book only)


  • W.O.W is also carried through multiple international channels… for all options, simply Google the full name of the book.

 

And last, but not least, in person, at the book launch in Montreal, in early 2022. Stay tuned for more details!! 



HEATHER MARTIN

Heather is the founder of The Acorn, and the author of The Wheel of Wellness: Seven Habits of Healthy, Happy People. She’s a licensed naturopath and an unlicensed free thinker. She loves long rambles, far-flung travel, and the road less traveled. 


- Get to know her better: Instagram
- Read more: 
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Miles gives us his best Hollywood grin :)

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These are anxious times. If you’re feeling a touch of unease as this all comes down, you’re not alone.
But here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to be a roller coaster of nervous energy and sleepless nights.
If you play your cards right, lean in to the challenge, and look on the bright side, it can also be the best opportunity you’ve ever been given.

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Photo courtesy Huyen Nguyen @huyennguyen

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We all know the basics of what makes for vibrant health: eat well, exercise daily, get enough sleep. But what about the super simple, under-the-radar strategies that are lesser known? Often overlooked, these quick fixes could pay big dividends in your energy level, digestion, and even longevity. Better yet, each and every one is an easy tweak to your normal routine.

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Raise your hand if you have trouble with the following:

    •    Falling Asleep
    •    Sleeping Through the Night
    •    Waking Feeling Rested

Chances are this covers just about everyone!

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