Category: Wellness Wednesday

Healing From the Inside Out

by Richelle Braybrook, posted in Wellness Wednesday

🌿 Wellness Within Wednesday

I used to think wellness was just about what you eat or how much water you drink.
But I’ve learned — true wellness starts within.

You can drink all the green smoothies and take the right supplements,
but if your mind is full of chaos and your spirit is heavy…
you’ll still feel off.

I know, because I’ve lived it.

There were seasons where I looked fine on the outside but was falling apart inside.
My thoughts were anxious.
My emotions were loud.
And my body felt the weight of what I refused to process.

God started showing me that healing isn’t just about habits — it’s about surrender.
It’s about slowing down enough to listen to what your body is trying to say.
It’s about letting Him into the places you’ve ignored.
It’s about releasing the things you’ve carried for too long.

I’m still learning.
Still unlearning.
Still being softened.

But these days, I care more about how I feel than how I look.
I care more about peace than performance.
I care more about what’s growing inside me than what others can see.

If you’re in that space where you feel off but can’t explain why…
don’t ignore it.
God’s trying to show you something.
He doesn’t just want to fix symptoms.
He wants to restore you.

From the inside out.

Wellness Reflection:
☕ What’s something you’ve been carrying emotionally that your body is starting to feel?
☕ Where in your life is God asking you to slow down and let Him in?

Scripture:

“I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,” declares the Lord.
— Jeremiah 30:17 (NLT)

💬 Comment below if you’re on your own healing journey — I’d love to pray for you.

Why I’m Starting With My Gut and Restoring From Within.

by Richelle Braybrook, posted in Wellness Wednesday

For years, I tried to fix everything from the outside in—my emotions, my energy, even my faith walk. But I’ve learned that true wellness—real restoration—has to begin inside.

And for me, that starts with my gut.

I used to roll my eyes at gut health talk. It felt trendy. But when my mental health hit rock bottom, I started noticing patterns. My moods, my clarity, even my energy levels were all tied to what was going on in my body—not just my mind.

The gut isn’t just about digestion. It’s connected to your brain, your hormones, and your immune system. When your gut is inflamed, out of balance, or neglected—it shows up as anxiety, brain fog, low energy, and even depression.

And after everything I’ve been through, I knew I needed a reset. Not just spiritually, but physically.

I’m slowly learning to take care of myself in new ways. Drinking more water. Eating foods that nourish. Moving my body with intention. Resting without guilt. And I’ve started supporting my gut daily—not as a quick fix, but as a foundation.

I’m using a system now that helps balance my gut, reduce inflammation, and support my mental clarity. I’ll be sharing more about the specific products that are helping me soon—but even in the early stages, I can feel a shift.

This isn’t about perfection or pressure. It’s about partnering with my healing—body, mind, and spirit.

You deserve to feel good again. Not just emotionally, but physically too. And it’s okay to start small.

Tip to Try:
Start your morning with a full glass of water and 10 minutes of quiet. Then ask yourself, “What does my body need today?” Your healing matters—from the inside out.