The Letter S — Sustainable Health Security: Spicing Up Your Midlife Wellness Recipe
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this “Letter S” installment of the A to Z of Wellness series, Janice breaks down the concept of Sustainable Health Security — a practical, culturally grounded approach to wellness that centers consistency, joy, and self‑honoring choices. Through personal stories, behavior‑change science, and soulful encouragement, she shows how Black women in midlife can build a vibrant, healthy life by adding nourishing habits rather than restricting themselves to burnout.
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to the Seasonal Sisters Podcast
01:40 Introduction to the A to Z of Wellness Series
02:08 The Struggle with Consistent Healthy Habits
02:23 Simplifying Wellness and Sustainable Health Security
04:30 The Wellness Industrial Complex and Social Media Influences
06:00 Creating a Joyful Pursuit of Wellness
09:39 Personal Story: From Pharmaceutical Sales to Wellness Advocate
13:08 Developing a Sustainable Recipe for Healthy Living
15:10 The Wellness Manifestation Toolkit and Sandwiching
21:13 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. What Sustainable Health Security Really MeansJanice reframes health security as a long‑term investment — one built through small, nourishing habits that strengthen your physical, mental, and social wellness.
2. Why Restrictive Wellness Doesn’t WorkFrom unregulated peptides to extreme dieting, Janice breaks down why the wellness industry often creates more stress than support — especially for Black women.
3. The Power of “Sandwiching” Healthy HabitsLearn how to pair a new habit with something you already do daily to increase consistency and reduce friction.
4. How to Build a Recipe for a Vibrant, Healthy LifeJanice shares her own journey — from early pharmaceutical sales to experimenting in the kitchen — and how she learned to create a wellness recipe that actually fits her life.
5. Why Comparison Is the Thief of WellnessA loving reminder to stop comparing yourself to women with chefs, stylists, and assistants. Your routine is allowed to be simple and still powerful.
💛 Key TakeawaysStart small. One nourishing habit at a time builds sustainable change.Add, don’t restrict. Wellness should feel joyful, not punishing.Consistency beats intensity. Daily, doable habits matter more than dramatic routines.Your season matters. Align your habits with the life stage you’re in.Comparison steals joy. Your wellness journey is uniquely yours. 🍲 Featured Concepts & Tools✨ SandwichingA behavior‑change strategy from Wharton professor Katie Milkman that helps you stay consistent by pairing a new habit with an existing one.
✨ The Wellness Manifestation ToolkitJanice’s 5‑week course that uses an inspirational wellness card deck to help women expand their definition of healthy habits and build routines that fit their season.
✨ Seasonal Sisters PhilosophyA culturally grounded approach to wellness that blends:
Modern scienceAncestral wisdomSocial scienceSoulful experimentation
Resources & MentionsWellness Manifestation Toolkit Course: https://www.yourseasonalsister.com/joinus
👩🏾🍳 About the A to Z of Wellness SeriesThis special series helps Black women in midlife stretch their definition of healthy habits, experiment with new practices, and build a vibrant, healthy life through small, soulful steps. Each episode explores a new letter of the alphabet and a new dimension of wellness.
💬 Join the ConversationShare your health goals with a friend or sister — accountability increases your likelihood of success.
Email Janice your story or questions; your journey inspires future episodes.
If this episode encouraged you, please rate, review, and share the show. That’s how our Seasonal Sisters community grows.
💬 Connect with Janice Saunders:Website: yourseasonalsister.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjanicesaunders/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealjanicesaunders/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seasonal_sisters_coaching
🎧 Listen to the Seasonal Sisters Podcast:Podcast Website: https://seasonal-sisters-podcast.simplecast.com/
🌿 Join the Seasonal Healthy Habits Collective:Website: https://www.yourseasonalsister.com/services
☎️ Schedule a Call:Unleash the healthy woman within you by scheduling a FREE 30-minute Seasonal Sisters Discovery Call with Janice today:
👉Book your call here: https://calendly.com/seasonalsister/discovery-call
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In this “Letter S” installment of the A to Z of Wellness series, Janice breaks down the concept of Sustainable Health Security — a practical, culturally grounded approach to wellness that centers consistency, joy, and self‑honoring choices. Through personal stories, behavior‑change science, and soulful encouragement, she shows how Black women in midlife can build a vibrant, healthy life by adding nourishing habits rather than restricting themselves to burnout. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the Seasonal Sisters Podcast 01:40 Introduction to the A to Z of Wellness Series 02:08 The Struggle with Consistent Healthy Habits 02:23 Simplifying Wellness and Sustainable Health Security 04:30 The Wellness Industrial Complex and Social Media Influences 06:00 Creating a Joyful Pursuit of Wellness 09:39 Personal Story: From Pharmaceutical Sales to Wellness Advocate 13:08 Developing a Sustainable Recipe for Healthy Living 15:10 The Wellness Manifestation Toolkit and Sandwiching 21:13 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. What Sustainable Health Security Really MeansJanice reframes health security as a long‑term investment — one built through small, nourishing habits that strengthen your physical, mental, and social wellness. 2. Why Restrictive Wellness Doesn’t WorkFrom unregulated peptides to extreme dieting, Janice breaks down why the wellness industry often creates more stress than support — especially for Black women. 3. The Power of “Sandwiching” Healthy HabitsLearn how to pair a new habit with something you already do daily to increase consistency and reduce friction. 4. How to Build a Recipe for a Vibrant, Healthy LifeJanice shares her own journey — from early pharmaceutical sales to experimenting in the kitchen — and how she learned to create a wellness recipe that actually fits her life. 5. Why Comparison Is the Thief of WellnessA loving reminder to stop comparing yourself to women with chefs, stylists, and assistants. Your routine is allowed to be simple and still powerful. 💛 Key TakeawaysStart small. One nourishing habit at a time builds sustainable change.Add, don’t restrict. Wellness should feel joyful, not punishing.Consistency beats intensity. Daily, doable habits matter more than dramatic routines.Your season matters. Align your habits with the life stage you’re in.Comparison steals joy. Your wellness journey is uniquely yours. 🍲 Featured Concepts & Tools✨ SandwichingA behavior‑change strategy from Wharton professor Katie Milkman that helps you stay consistent by pairing a new habit with an existing one. ✨ The Wellness Manifestation ToolkitJanice’s 5‑week course that uses an inspirational wellness card deck to help women expand their definition of healthy habits and build routines that fit their season. ✨ Seasonal Sisters PhilosophyA culturally grounded approach to wellness that blends: Modern scienceAncestral wisdomSocial scienceSoulful experimentation Resources & MentionsWellness Manifestation Toolkit Course: https://www.yourseasonalsister.com/joinus 👩🏾🍳 About the A to Z of Wellness SeriesThis special series helps Black women in midlife stretch their definition of healthy habits, experiment with new practices, and build a vibrant, healthy life through small, soulful steps. Each episode explores a new letter of the alphabet and a new dimension of wellness. 💬 Join the ConversationShare your health goals with a friend or sister — accountability increases your likelihood of success. Email Janice your story or questions; your journey inspires future episodes. If this episode encouraged you, please rate, review, and share the show. That’s how our Seasonal Sisters community grows. 💬 Connect with Janice Saunders:Website: yourseasonalsister.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjanicesaunders/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealjanicesaunders/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seasonal_sisters_coaching 🎧 Listen to the Seasonal Sisters Podcast:Podcast Website: https://seasonal-sisters-podcast.simplecast.com/ 🌿 Join the Seasonal Healthy Habits Collective:Website: https://www.yourseasonalsister.com/services ☎️ Schedule a Call:Unleash the healthy woman within you by scheduling a FREE 30-minute Seasonal Sisters Discovery Call with Janice today: 👉Book your call here: https://calendly.com/seasonalsister/discovery-call