Dr. Adam Froerer and Cecil Walker explore the powerful role of self-narrative in shaping our sense of wellbeing. From cultural messages to personal identity, they unpack how the stories we carry influence how we see ourselves and what it takes to rewrite those stories with agency, honesty, and hope.

If you've ever questioned who you are or where you're going, this episode offers fresh insight into becoming the author of your own wellness.

SHOW NOTES:

• Seligman, M. E. P. (2018). PERMA and the building blocks of well-being. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 13(4), 333–335. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2018.1437466
• Seligman, M. E. P. (2011). Flourish: A visionary new understanding of happiness and well-being. Free Press.

Our Website

YouTube

Instagram

Facebook

In this episode of The MetaWell Podcast, Dr. Adam Froerer and Cecil Walker dive deep into emotional well-being, not as a goal, but as a relationship.

We explore how emotions like anger, sadness, joy, and fear are essential signals, not problems to fix. Drawing on the work of Brené Brown and our own clinical insight, we unpack how flexibility, vulnerability, and self-trust are the real foundations of wellness.

SHOW NOTES:

1. Brene Brown's book "Daring Greatly": http://brenebrown.com/book/daring-greatly/

2. "The Value of Using Emotions in Solution Focused Brief Therapy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34516032/

Our Website

YouTube

Instagram

Facebook

Wellbeing is a lifestyle, not a quick fix. It’s ongoing, intentional, and relational.

Self-care isn’t just solo-care. True wellbeing is connected to others, culture, and community.

Prevention > reaction. Investing in wellness now can prevent deeper issues later—just like maintaining a car.

Culture influences wellness. Our backgrounds shape how we define and pursue wellbeing—and we have to choose what serves us.

Small choices add up. Walking instead of driving or eating mindfully may seem small but build into a different life over time.

Our Website

YouTube

Instagram

Facebook

Wellbeing is a process, not a destination. It’s about becoming, not just being.

Fixing problems ≠ Creating wellness. True wellbeing requires proactive effort, not just reaction to struggle.

You define your wellness. It’s self-determined and holistic—physical, emotional, financial, and beyond.

Hope is central. Focusing on what could be brings energy, joy, and direction to life.

Sustainable wellness is infrastructure, not fire-fighting. It’s building systems that keep you well over time.

Our Website

YouTube

Instagram

Facebook