About Vibrant Soulful Wellness Podcast with Annie Barrett
Vibrant Soulful Wellness is a podcast for simple, practical ideas, habits, and practices to support more vibrant, soulful living—at work and in life. Hosted by Annie Barrett, Wellness Educator, Workplace Wellness Leader, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, the show draws on over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, groups, and workplaces. Each episode invites listeners to slow down, reconnect, and flourish without adding more to an already full life.
Ease is not a faraway destination. It is a place within us that we can return to. In this Yoga Nidra practice, you'll be guided to release constraints, soften holding patterns, and reconnect with the ease that already lives within you.
1 Jun 2026
Pockets of Ease - The Hidden Cost of Optimizing Everything
What would it be like to have a little more ease this summer?
In this reflective episode, Annie explores the hidden cost of trying to optimize every aspect of our lives. From work and caregiving to health, relationships, and endless to-do lists, many women in midlife find themselves carrying a great deal—and feeling pressure to make every moment productive.
Annie offers a different perspective: rather than striving for perfect balance or efficiency, what if we looked for small pockets of ease throughout our days? Through stories, reflection, and practical wisdom, she explores how constant optimization impacts the nervous system, why slowing down can sometimes feel uncomfortable, and how self-stewardship and self-unfoldment invite us into a more sustainable way of living.
As summer begins, this episode is a gentle reminder not to miss the season by rushing through it.
In This Episode
• Why so many women in midlife feel caught in a cycle of constant productivity and optimization
• The hidden nervous system cost of always trying to do more
• What "pockets of ease" are and how to recognize them in everyday life
• Why rest can sometimes feel uncomfortable—even when we need it most
• The difference between self-optimization, self-stewardship, and self-unfoldment
• Simple ways to create more spaciousness, presence, and ease this summer
• A reflection on savoring life rather than rushing through it
8 May 2026
Beyond Self-Care: The Practice of Self-Stewardship
In this week’s episode, Annie reflects on self-stewardship as a powerful midlife practice. If you’ve spent years caring for others, this conversation offers an invitation to turn that same care inward—and build habits that truly support you.
Contact Vibrant Soulful Wellness Podcast with Annie Barrett
Guest appearances
Does not typically book guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Vibrant Soulful Wellness Podcast with Annie Barrett?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
