The Joy of WellBeing, Colleen Wachob
The Joy of WellBeing, Colleen Wachob
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The Joy of Well-Being
A Practical Guide to a Happy, Healthy, and Long Life

Author: Colleen Wachob, Jason Wachob

Narrator: Jennifer Pickens

Unabridged: 9 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Balance

Published: 05/23/2023


Synopsis

In this empowering and accessible collection of health and wellness advice, the co-founders of mindbodygreen challenge our definition of self-improvement by revealing what a healthy lifestyle looks like at the fundamental level—and how it’s not what we think.  On your journey toward a more health-conscious life, you’ve likely been bombarded by an overwhelming amount of information—from the Kardashian-like wellness influencers who (unrealistically) insist upon sustainably sourced Epsom salt baths every night, to the elite longevity optimizers who measure their lactate levels after a workout. The echo chamber of the internet, and social media algorithms that favor polarizing opinions to drive views and engagement, have hijacked our understanding of health. No matter which corner of the wellness world you inhabit, our social feeds are filled with advice that presumes we all have the same amount of time, money, and resources. In this saturated landscape, how can you avoid the potential scams and dodge the doctors-turned-celebrities to find what really works for you?

Over the past decade, Colleen and Jason Wachob, co-founders of mindbodygreen, have cultivated a leading wellness lifestyle media brand for everyone seeking to cut through this noise, and live a happier, healthier, and greener lifestyle. The Joy of Well-Being is a distillation of almost fifteen years of this experience on the forefront of the well-being conversation: they’ve done the legwork so you don’t have to. The Wachobs are a product of their mentors and years of working with hundreds of the world’s most brilliant well-being minds, PhDs, MDs, therapists, movement specialists, spiritual leaders, and journalists. They’ve developed ways to discern meaningful points of information amidst the chaos, an act they consider both a science and an art. The Joy of Well-Being is more than a book, it’s a reawakening, marking a crucial shift away from the do-this-then-do-that paradigm, to cultivating a joyful lifestyle that centers each individual, and their own health and happiness. True well-being isn’t something you chase, it is something you weave together, as each new day presents an opportunity to make choices that support feeling good in your body, in your relationships, and in your life.
 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Saltygalreads on June 11, 2024

Quick overview: "the joy of well-being" is billed as a practical and do-able guide to healthy living from the husband and wife duo behind "mindbodygreen". You may be familiar with them through their Instagram™ presence or their podcast where they present advice from a variety of experts on an endles......more

Goodreads review by Kalle Marie on August 22, 2023

a good overview of foundational elements that facilitate well-being. while i appreciated the accessibility of the tips and all the cited research included, there just wasn’t much new information to me, personally (breathe, exercise, sleep, have a community and purpose). maybe that’s just because i o......more

Goodreads review by Mom2triplets04 on January 10, 2024

Listened on audio. Was hoping to like it more but part of the book was written like a textbook. Just not what I expected to be joyful.......more

Goodreads review by Zibby on October 22, 2023

This refreshing take on well-being emphasizes joy, connection, and mindfulness in our daily lives. In a world saturated with rigid wellness routines and noise on social media, the author is trying to shift the focus from wellness to well-being, a transition that feels like a breath of fresh air. The......more

Goodreads review by Meredith on May 09, 2024

4.5 stars rounded up Probably one of the best self help books I’ve read - and I’ve read a lot!!! All of the advice was delivered so gently, and the format of the book made for a super easy read. I love the authors’ writing style, I felt like I was just chilling on a podcast with them or something! T......more


Quotes

“A simple, inspiring guide to minding your mind, body, and spirit.” —Deepak Chopra, MD, Spiritual Icon, New York Times Bestselling author

“Invite the Wachobs to guide you along the path to joy and well-being. They’re with you as you read, anticipating and answering your questions because they live on the deeply human level—taking you through their own personal and powerful journey to health. Cutting through the noise, Jason and Colleen share expert, evidenced-based input to inform each step toward wellness.”—Lisa Miller, Ph.D., Author of New York Times bestsellers The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain; Professor and Founder, Spirituality Mind Body Institute, Columbia University

“There’s so much information about health and wellness—how do you know what’s right? In The Joy of Well-Being, the Wachobs have done the work so you don’t have to.” —Mark Hyman, MD, Senior Advisor to the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, New York Times Bestselling author of Young Forever

“In The Joy of Well-Being, Colleen and Jason Wachob deliver the answers to timeless questions around health, happiness, and longevity that are revealed through their work with mindbodygreen. This book is a blueprint for how to use their knowledge to optimize your mental and physical well-being.”—William W. Li, MD, NYT Times Bestselling author of Eat to Beat Your Diet and Eat to Beat Disease

“No overly complicated plans or routines. No extreme diets or fads. The Joy of Well-Being is a much-needed mindset shift towards prioritizing a way of living you actually enjoy.” —Dan Buettner, National Geographic Fellow and #1 New York Times Bestselling author of the Blue Zones

"Jason and Colleen’s passion for helping people improve their wellbeing and live their best life is strongly evident in their new book, which clearly shows how joy and happiness is a key component of the well-being equation.”—Caroline Leaf, PhD, Clinical neuroscientist and best-selling author

“Through mindbodygreen, the Wachobs have had unparalleled access to leading experts and information in the wellness world. In The Joy of Well-Being, they break it all down for you in a simplified way, so you don’t have to.” —Frank Lipman, MD, NY Times Bestselling author

"Jason and Colleen’s take on wellness is filled with crucial insight into just how meaningful small, daily choices can be. It’s a guide to living well, without the rigidity and dogmatism we’re made to believe is necessary for a life well lived."—Naomi Watts, Oscar Nominated Actress and Founder of Stripes

“Written with understanding and warmth, the Wachobs know how challenging it can be to live well in a time of information overload. Their solution has crucial insight: we can use small but meaningful daily choices to make ourselves happier and healthier” —Amy Shah, MD, Double Board Certified MD & Bestselling author of I'm So Effing Hungry

“Colleen and Jason Wachob offer a new, highly accessible approach to achieving health and happiness.”—Bobbi Brown, Entrepreneur and Founder of Jones Road Beauty