Words of Wellness

Hosted ByDaniel Anderson

We consider wellness in books and online, looking at words, metaphors, language, and concepts. Our discussion is linked with topics from a first-year seminar on the rhetoric of wellness.

Spirituality and Wellness: Book Talk Special

In this special Book Talk episode of Words of Wellness, host Daniel Anderson is joined by Sydney Cummings, Meg Jenkins, Arnav Garg, Andy Peta, and Manny Williams to discuss their chosen wellness books and how they relate to spiritual wellness. The episode explores themes such as overthinking, perfectionism, Taoist philosophy, and finding inner peace, while also addressing the pros and cons of simplistic wellness advice and metaphors used in the books. The panelists also share their personal experiences and insights from the books, making this a comprehensive and engaging discussion for anyone dealing with the modern wellness information overload.

00:00 Welcome to Words of Wellness

00:33 Introducing the Book Talk Guests

01:13 Book Summaries and Key Themes

03:23 Choosing the Right Wellness Book

05:40 Likes and Dislikes of the Books

09:41 Metaphors in Wellness Books

16:41 Defining Spiritual Wellness

24:56 Applying Lessons from the Books

29:22 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

32:29 Closing Remarks