What if the reason your goals keep stalling has nothing to do with discipline, willpower, or the plan you chose—and everything to do with why you’re doing it? In a recent episode of the AFS Health & Care Podcast, we
There are stories that inspire you. And then there are stories that quietly rewire how you think about health, resilience, and what it really means to be prepared for life. Steve Sarns’ story is the second kind. You may know
There’s a very specific moment every December. You’re minding your own business, eating the remaining boxed cookies shaped like animals that absolutely do not exist in nature, when suddenly a thought hits you like a peppermint-flavored brick: “Okay… in January,
Charisma tends to get treated like magic where some people have it, and some people don’t.Eleni Kelakos, actor-turned-coach, longtime AFS member, and author of Charismatic Presence, calls BS on that. She believes presence is a skill you build, and after
Some stories stay with you because they remind you what real courage looks like. When Tammi Carr’s son Chad was diagnosed with DIPG, a rare and fatal brainstem tumor, her family’s world stopped. What started as heartbreak soon became a
The holidays are supposed to feel warm, joyful, grounding… but it doesn’t always play out that way in real life. Suddenly: This isn’t about willpower but more so about capacity. When life gets fuller, your bandwidth thins. The question isn’t“How
Most banks push products whereas Jim Miller pushes wellbeing. As the HR Director at Bank of Ann Arbor, Jim has spent years quietly redefining what wellness means inside a corporate setting. What started as a modest employee wellness effort has
Registered Dietitian | Food Critic | Health Advocate | Adventurer We’re so excited to welcome Alea Carlson to our care team! With a unique blend of clinical experience and health-forward nutrition, she brings a fresh, compassionate approach to helping you
In 2008, at 45 years old, Lisa walked through the doors of Applied Fitness Solutions with a simple but powerful declaration: “It’s finally my time.” After raising four sons, she was ready to invest in herself. Seventeen years later, that
What if aging didn’t have to mean inevitable decline? Meet Jennie, a 67-year-old retired art teacher whose story defies conventional wisdom. Faced with an osteopenia diagnosis and the fear of fading strength, Jennie chose to take control. Through strategic strength
When was the last time a healthcare provider truly listened to you? That’s the question at the heart of our recent conversation with Dr. Zach Simkins, founder of Foundation Chiropractic. Chiropractic care is one of the most widely misunderstood fields
Have you ever set a health goal such as “lose 10 pounds”, “run a faster mile”, “exercise more”, only to watch your motivation fade after a few weeks? You’re not alone. For many people, the cycle of starting strong and
