Grapevine Inner Wellness

Want to stay in your home as you age?
Senior Home Coach Colleen Feuling says the first step isn't a renovation or a checklist.

It's a conversation.

Get the ideas out of your head. Talk to your spouse, your kids, your friends, someone who supports you. What are the needs? What are the urgent needs?

What's the ultimate goal?

It can feel messy. But even just writing it down helps you see where to start.

That's where the clarity begins.

🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: 👉 https://youtu.be/nVrax4fpsGM

🎧 Or listen on your favorite podcast platform: 👉 https://grapevinewellnessshow.transistor.fm/episodes/when-the-expert-becomes-the-patient

"No, we're fine. We're fine."

She's the helper. The mom. The wife. The one who does all the things.

So when her parents, in their 70s, showed up to take care of her, and neighbors offered meal trains and dog walks and school runs… every instinct said no.

But they were not fine.

And the moment Colleen finally said yes to help? Community showed up in ways she never expected. The school district. Local groups. Family and friends from across the country. More food than they knew what to do with.

Sometimes the bravest thing the helper can do is let someone help them.

🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: 👉 https://youtu.be/nVrax4fpsGM

🎧 Or listen on your favorite podcast platform: 👉 https://grapevinewellnessshow.transistor.fm/episodes/when-the-expert-becomes-the-patient

In August 2024, Colleen's lab work was completely normal.

In August 2025, nothing was.

White blood cells. Red blood cells. Calcium in her kidneys. Fractures in her ribs, spine, and pelvis. 40% renal function. Two blood transfusions.

She checked every box for multiple myeloma, and she had no idea it was coming.

Colleen Feuling is a Senior Home Coach who has spent her career helping others prepare for life's unexpected turns. Then life came for her.

This conversation will stay with you.

🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: 👉 https://youtu.be/nVrax4fpsGM

🎧 Or listen on your favorite podcast platform: 👉 https://grapevinewellnessshow.transistor.fm/episodes/when-the-expert-becomes-the-patient

They Thought It Was Hormones… But Not the Ones They Expected

Two women in their late 30s came in struggling with anxiety and depression.

They assumed it was perimenopause.

But when their labs were checked, both had significant thyroid dysfunction.

After addressing that, things began to shift.
Their mental health improved
Medication needs changed

And both of them went on to get pregnant after believing they couldn’t

It’s a reminder that sometimes the root cause isn’t what we think, and that looking deeper can change everything.

🎥 Watch the full conversation on YouTube:
👉 https://youtu.be/F7Dd5RW0nuA

🎧 Or listen on your favorite podcast platform:
👉 https://grapevinewellnessshow.transistor.fm/episodes/out-of-balance-could-hormones-and-diet-be-the-real-cause-of-your-mental-health-struggles

He Went From Isolated to Rebuilding His Life

He wasn’t dealing with a major diagnosis.

But he was struggling.

After taking a deeper look at things like thyroid function, hormones, sleep, and nutrient levels, they started making changes.

A year later, everything looked different.

He had a job

He had moved across the country

He was in a relationship

He was engaging with people again

It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes the root of the issue isn’t obvious, and that looking at the whole body can make a real difference.

🎥 Watch the full conversation on YouTube:
👉 https://youtu.be/F7Dd5RW0nuA

🎧 Or listen on your favorite podcast platform:
👉 https://grapevinewellnessshow.transistor.fm/episodes/out-of-balance-could-hormones-and-diet-be-the-real-cause-of-your-mental-health-struggles

What If We’re Missing Part of the Mental Health Puzzle?

We tend to treat mental health and physical health as two separate things.

But the body doesn’t work that way.

When someone is struggling with anxiety or depression, the focus is often on thoughts and feelings. But questions about sleep, nutrition, hormones, or overall physical health don’t always get asked.

And sometimes, that means we’re only seeing part of the picture.

This conversation looks at why a more whole-body approach can matter.

🎥 Watch the full conversation on YouTube:
👉 https://youtu.be/F7Dd5RW0nuA

🎧 Or listen on your favorite podcast platform:
👉 https://grapevinewellnessshow.transistor.fm/episodes/out-of-balance-could-hormones-and-diet-be-the-real-cause-of-your-mental-health-struggles