Wholistic Wednesdays

About Wholistic Wednesdays

Join Integrated Healing Arts Practitioner's Amy Barriga and Shelly Berkowitz every Wednesday as they dig deep into a New Holistic topic to offer hope, healing and transformation.

Publisher

Amy Barriga & Shelly Berkowitz

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Sept 2022

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

72 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   Why Did I Walk Into This Room?

   Have you ever walked into a room with a mission, stopped in the middle, and thought… “WHY DID I COME IN HERE?!” 😂 You had a thought. It was important. You were on a roll. And now? Absolutely nothing. Just you standing in the kitchen wondering what your brain was doing five seconds ago. 🤦♀️ Welcome to another episode of Wholistic Wednesdays with Amy & Shelly, where we explore the funny, frustrating, and fascinating things our brains do! This week, Amy and Shelly are digging into the mystery of forgotten thoughts, mental clutter, distractions, and why switching from one task to another can make your original mission disappear. Shelly brings the science of memory, attention, and how our brains process information, while Amy explores the subconscious side of mental overload, intuition, and creating space to hear yourself again. We’ll talk about why stress and constant notifications can leave us feeling mentally scattered, why your brain isn’t necessarily failing you, and how small changes can help you feel more focused and present. ✨ In this episode, we explore: Why walking through a doorway can sometimes make you forget what you were doing. How distractions and multitasking affect attention and memory. The connection between stress, mental clutter, and forgetfulness. Why your brain sometimes feels like a junk drawer full of random thoughts. Simple ways to reset your focus and clear some mental space. 🎧 Plus, we’re sharing practical tools you can try when your brain has too many tabs open! Because sometimes you don’t need to try harder to remember everything. You might just need to slow down, reduce the distractions, and give your brain a little breathing room. 💗 Tell us: What’s the funniest or most ridiculous thing you’ve walked into a room to do… and immediately forgotten? ✨ Short Show Notes Why Did I Walk Into This Room? Ever walk into a room and completely forget why you’re there? You’re not alone! 😂 Amy and Shelly explore the science and psychology behind forgotten thoughts, attention, distractions, stress, and mental overload. Discover why your brain sometimes loses track of what you were doing, how constant interruptions affect focus, and simple ways to clear mental clutter and feel more present. Your weekly challenge: For seven days, notice how often you have a “Why did I come in here?” moment. When it happens, pause, take a breath, and retrace your steps instead of immediately getting frustrated with yourself. Sometimes your brain doesn’t need criticism—it needs a little space. 🧠✨ Connect with Wholistic Wednesdays TikTok: @Wholistic_Wednesdays Instagram: @Wholistic_Wednesdays Facebook: Wholistic Wednesdays YouTube: Wholistic Wednesdays Email: WholisticWednesdays@gmail.com

2. 

   21 Oct 2026

   🚨🥪 WHO ARE YOU BEFORE LUNCH?! 😂

   One minute you’re a perfectly reasonable human being… and the next, someone asks you one innocent question and suddenly you’re ready to fight the entire world. 😭🤣 Shelly knows the signs with Amy: “Have you eaten?”
Amy: “I’m fine!”
Shelly: “When was the last time you ate?” 👀 And somehow, coffee has entered the conversation as a legitimate food group. ☕😂 In Season 4, Episode 14 of Wholistic Wednesdays, we’re talking about why hunger can change your mood, patience, focus, and the way you respond to literally EVERYTHING. 🧠 The science behind hunger and mood
⚡ Blood sugar, stress, and energy
✨ How to tune into your body before you assume you’re having an emotional crisis
🥪 Simple ways to recognize what you actually need Because sometimes it’s not a life crisis. Sometimes you just need a sandwich. 😂 🎧 Tune in, laugh with us, and tell us in the comments: Are you a completely different person when you’re hungry? What’s your biggest hangry warning sign? 👇 💗 Follow Wholistic Wednesdays for more conversations where science meets spirit! #WholisticWednesdays #AmyAndShelly #Hangry #HungerAndMood #NervousSystem #HolisticWellness #SelfAwareness #MentalWellness #ScienceMeetsSpirit Season 4, Episode 14: Why Does Your Personality Change When You’re Hungry? The Science, Energy & Psychology of Being a Completely Different Person Before Lunch Have you ever been perfectly fine until hunger turns you into someone you barely recognize? 😂 Amy and Shelly explore the connection between hunger, mood, concentration, stress, and the nervous system—and why checking your basic needs can make a difference in how you feel. In this episode: Why hunger can affect your mood and patience How food, hydration, sleep, and stress work together Recognizing your personal hangry warning signs Checking in with your body before reacting Simple ways to reset when you’re running on empty Your weekly challenge: For the next seven days, notice when your mood shifts and ask yourself: Have I eaten? Am I hydrated? Did I sleep? Am I overwhelmed? What do I need right now? Sometimes the most powerful wellness tool isn’t complicated. It’s paying attention to the basics. 💗 Connect with us: TikTok & Instagram: @Wholistic_Wednesdays Facebook & YouTube: Wholistic Wednesdays Email: WholisticWednesdays@gmail.com (mailto:WholisticWednesdays@gmail.com)

3. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Why Did I Say That?!- When Your Brain Won’t Stop Replaying the Conversation

   Have you ever left a conversation and immediately started replaying EVERYTHING you said? 😂 The comment you made, the joke that might not have landed, the thing you wish you’d said differently… and suddenly you’re having an entire imaginary conversation in the shower three hours later. Welcome to the Overthinking Olympics! 🏆 In this episode of Wholistic Wednesdays, Amy and Shelly explore why our brains get stuck replaying conversations, what psychology and the nervous system have to do with it, and why we sometimes worry so much about what other people think. Shelly brings the science behind social anxiety, memory, and the brain’s tendency to look for potential threats, while Amy explores subconscious patterns, self-trust, and how to stop giving one awkward moment the power to ruin your entire day. We’ll share practical ways to interrupt the replay loop, quiet your inner critic, and give yourself permission to be human—because chances are, everyone else is too busy overthinking their own conversations to analyze yours! 😉 ✨ In this episode, we explore: Why you replay conversations long after they’re over. The difference between reflecting and overthinking. How stress and fear of judgment keep the mental loop going. Ways to interrupt the “Why did I say that?!” spiral. How to practice self-compassion and let awkward moments go. 🎧 Tune in for relatable laughs, a little science, a little soul, and tools to help you stop replaying yesterday’s conversation and get back to living today. Connect with Wholistic Wednesdays: TikTok: @Wholistic_Wednesdays Instagram: @Wholistic_Wednesdays Facebook: Wholistic Wednesdays YouTube: Wholistic Wednesdays 📧 WholisticWednesdays@gmail.com ✨ Show Notes Why Did I Say That?! — When Your Brain Won’t Stop Replaying the Conversation Ever replayed a conversation and wished you could take back that one comment? You’re not alone! Amy and Shelly unpack why we overanalyze social interactions, fear judgment, and get caught in mental replay loops. Discover the science behind overthinking, explore subconscious patterns, and learn simple ways to quiet your inner critic and move forward with more self-compassion. Your weekly challenge: When you catch yourself replaying a conversation, ask: “Is there something useful I can learn from this, or am I just punishing myself for being human?” Take the lesson if there is one—and let the rest go. 💗 Find us: @Wholistic_Wednesdays on TikTok and Instagram, Wholistic Wednesdays on Facebook and YouTube, or email WholisticWednesdays@gmail.com.

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