How has our exploration of the rhetoric of wellness shaped our own practices? What are some of the highlights of the semester? What have we learned?

How do our online habits impact our wellness? What strategies can we use to manage social media? What happens when we move from consumers to producers of online content?

Our bodies are linked to our sense of self. How do our bodies relate to our identities? What do we need to know about diet, exercise, and other physical aspects of the body?

Coaching offers digestible lessons in wellness. What can we learn about the audiences for coaching and coaching books? What is the role of ethos and inspiration in promoting wellness? And what about concerns about...

How do our selves relate to others? What can learning about ourselves teach us when it comes to resilience? What metaphors make sense when describing our multiple selves?

Starting before we’re born, relationships give meaning to our lives. How can we connect with others authentically? How do we draw boundaries with others? And why are relationships such a big part of wellness adivce?

Our identities and the ways we relate to the world make up major aspects of our self-esteem. How does self-talk contribute to self-esteem. How can we gain self-confidence and navigate the challenges of social media to maintain self-esteem?

What is the relationship between thriving and happiness? Is it unrealistic to aim for thriving in life? How can giving to others help us thrive?

Dan and Elise discuss the Words of Wellness podcast. They give some context on the class behind the podcast and forecast what listeners will get out of the series.