Today we wrap up our series of podcasts on porn addiction with the second half of 3W CEO Helen Nguyen’s interview with our brave special guest, Brian. Brian shares on many more topics, including how his porn addiction led him into exploiting women for sex and how his world and relationships transformed for the better after he succeeded in finally quitting his addiction. We invite you listen in, and be sure to check out part 1 as well in case you missed it last week! For more information on, or h...
Feb 23, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 97
Today on Wellness Wednesday, we’re incredibly grateful to hear from first-time guest Brian H., who shares an entirely different and brutally honest perspective on this month’s podcast theme of pornography addiction. Brian’s experiences and insights are truly eye-opening, and even if you’ve listened to our last two episodes on this topic from a woman’s perspective, you won’t want to miss Brian’s story. We invite you to listen in to this important and challenging conversation. Disclaimer: The info...
Feb 16, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 96
Today on Wellness Wednesday, special guest Rachael Killackey returns for part 2 of an honest and open conversation about pornography addiction in women. We dive deeper into some of the harms experienced by women addicted to porn and what you can do to break the addictive cycle if this is an issue for which you are seeking help. Once again, we invite you to join us as we talk through this difficult topic, not with shame or judgment, but with compassion and empathy. Disclaimer: The information sha...
Feb 09, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 95
Today on Wellness Wednesday, we’re joined by special guest Rachael Killackey for the first of a candid two-part conversation about pornography addiction among women. Rachael opens up about the effects of her own addiction on her life, her journey to recovery, and her work helping other women seeking to recover from porn addiction and other varieties of sex addiction. We invite you to listen as we delve into this important and sensitive topic, not with shame or judgment, but with compassion and e...
Feb 03, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 94
Endometriosis. You've probably heard of it but may be unfamiliar with exactly what it is. Well, today on Wellness Wednesday, we're flashing back to this important episode in which our nurse practitioner Christi shares what you should know! Listen in and learn what to watch out for with this common condition. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general educati...
Jan 26, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 93
Today on Wellness Wednesday, we’re pleased to welcome back therapist Ashley Hutchinson of Talk Therapy Center in Riverside, CA! Ashley joins host and 3W CEO Helen via Zoom to share some insightful and helpful ways we can reframe our language and ideas about food, our bodies, and the various intersections between the two. Listen in if you’ve ever with struggled with body image or weight issues, and be sure to check out Ashley’s blog post (link in bio [IG]) (https://talktherapycenter.net/diet-roll...
Jan 19, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 92
It's Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, so today we're re-sharing one of our very first episodes of Wellness Wednesday, all about cervical cancer screening. Listen in and review the essentials of this important topic! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical...
Jan 12, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Glimpse behind the scenes with 3W CEO Helen and admin team members Taylor, Mike, Alejandra, and Marisol as they share their highlights from the past year plus a few things to look forward to in 2022, today on Wellness Wednesday! And in case you missed it last week, also be sure to check out our year in review podcast from the medical side, featuring Lauren, Dr. Rutherford, Christi, and Annabell! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medica...
Jan 05, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Despite the many challenges this year threw at all of us, 2021 was 3W’s most successful one yet! Join us for a very special year-end podcast as our office manager, Lauren, sits down with our medical team to celebrate our clinic’s growth, recap our biggest changes, and look ahead to some of our exciting plans for 2022! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for gener...
Dec 29, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Did you know traumatic childhood experiences can impact your health into adulthood? Today on Wellness Wednesday, we revisit our conversation with Physician Assistant Hiep Nguyen on the emerging science of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Listen in and learn if your present healing path might benefit from a closer look at your past. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consulta...
Dec 22, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Georgina is a joyful woman, breast cancer survivor, and mother of our beloved content marketing specialist, Alejandra. Today on Wellness Wednesday, we’re honored to share the story of this mother-daughter duo’s brave and triumphant confrontation with cancer. Listen in and be reminded that hope and healing are always possible, no matter the circumstances! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individua...
Dec 15, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Today we’re excited to welcome Mazzy Eckel back to our podcast to continue our recent conversation about eating disorders. Listen in to learn more about some of the most common types of eating disorders and the influence of culture and parenting on our relationship with food and our bodies. Please share this episode with anyone who might benefit from its message! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as ...
Dec 09, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Just because it's cold out that doesn't mean you can't go out for a run, or stay in and lift weights, or move your body in any number of other healthy ways. But if you're in need of inspiration to do any of those things, today's throwback episode of Wellness Wednesday is for you! A runner and a weightlifter share their insights and stories on how they came to love forms of exercise that aren't so appealing to everyone. They're also 3W teammates! Listen in and learn to create an exercise routine ...
Dec 01, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 85
In this episode from last spring, 3W Medical Director Dr. Susan Rutherford describes the typical symptoms, severity, tests, and treatment for most of the common sexually transmitted infections (STI's). Listen in for an exceptionally helpful overview and then come in for an appointment if you're in need of low-cost testing! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for ...
Nov 24, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Here is a hard and horrifying truth to accept: forced sterilization still happens in the modern world, including in the U.S., and women of color are disproportionately impacted. Inspired by a shocking Verily article on this subject, today on Wellness Wednesday 3W CEO Helen Nguyen shares the story of her own grandmother, a Vietnamese refugee who was sterilized without her knowledge or consent—on U.S. soil, after fleeing communist rule. Please listen in to this important conversation and read the ...
Nov 17, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Today on Wellness Wednesday, we’re proud to host Miss Capitol Hill USA and upcoming Miss Washington USA contender @mazzyeckel! Mazzy joins 3W CEO Helen Nguyen to share about her experience battling an eating disorder as a child and teenager. We hope you’ll listen to her story and be as inspired as we are by her journey of recovery! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation,...
Nov 10, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Today on Wellness Wednesday, our nurse practitioner Kris returns to educate us on bulimia—including what it is, some common triggers, and ways to help. Listen in and know the warning signs to watch out for with this common yet frequently hidden condition. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional f...
Nov 03, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 81
A few months ago, we shared about adoption from the perspective of 3W CEO Helen Nguyen and her friend Anna. Now, we invite you to listen to the experience of their husbands. How is adoption different for men? What’s it like being a father to someone else’s child? Listen in to today’s episode of Wellness Wednesday for insights into these and many other questions! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as i...
Oct 27, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Today on Wellness Wednesday we're revisiting a classic episode featuring 3W staff members Taylor and Lauren sharing their love and learning concerning all things essential oils! Listen in for education on what essential oils are, do's and don'ts, traditional uses, and much more. To view a special video version of this episode, follow us on Instagram and look for the video entitled "Stay Oily!" at the bottom of our IGTV feed! Disclaimer: The information contained in this episode does not constitu...
Oct 20, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Anorexia is a familiar condition yet at the same time is not widely understood. Today on Wellness Wednesday, our nurse practitioner Kris returns to share her knowledge on this difficult topic and equip our listeners with a better understanding of many of its facets. Whether anorexia impacts you or someone you may know, listen in, and if you’re in need of local support for anorexia or other eating disorders, look into these resources below: https://www.opalfoodandbody.com https://www.seattlechild...
Oct 13, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Ever since bringing her “first baby” (3W) into the world, 3W co-founder Helen Nguyen has known the responsibility of nurturing an organization through its infancy. Now, as a newly adoptive mother, she is learning to juggle the added responsibility of motherhood. Hear her story of how she’s adapted (so far) to meet the demands of both in today’s episode of Wellness Wednesday! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not ...
Oct 06, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Since today is World Heart Day, we thought it fitting to revisit this informative episode about heart disease recorded with our favorite Physician Assistant, Hiep Nguyen! Tune in and do your part to protect your heart! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medi...
Sep 29, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 76
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. To help spread awareness, we're revisiting this very important episode of Wellness Wednesday released last year. Therapist and social worker Ashley Hutchinson joins us from San Diego, CA via Zoom chat to share her extensive experience, insights, and resources concerning suicide. Having personally suffered the loss of loved ones to suicide several times, Ashley is passionate about helping others prevent this all-too-common tragedy. Please listen in ...
Sep 22, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 75
3W's Dr. Susan Rutherford returns to our podcast to discuss the science, risks, and interesting facts about twins, triplets, and other multiple gestations (pregnancies with two or more babies). Listen in and learn more about this fascinating topic! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for pers...
Sep 15, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Work-life balance. Whatever your job, it’s something you probably need. In today’s episode of Wellness Wednesday, guest host and 3W office manager Lauren sits down with her friend (and confirmed overachiever) Ashley to discuss why work-life balance is so important, what changes she made to achieve it, and how living a more balanced life can actually help you be better at your job. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information i...
Sep 08, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Today on Wellness Wednesday, guest host and 3W office manager Lauren is joined by her friend and working musician Zach for an engaging conversation on creativity and emotions — including how artistic expression is not a substitute for direct emotional communication, why non-creative people can and should find a creative outlet, and much more! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical co...
Sep 01, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Words are insufficient to describe what a strong and beautiful woman we are privileged to host on our podcast today. Andra is a wife, a mother, and a friend. She is also a true survivor who has worked hard to overcome a childhood plagued by sexual trauma and abuse while refusing to yield to hatred and hopelessness. Though many of its details are dark and painful, her story is ultimately one of hope and healing. If you are able, we invite you to listen in to this very special episode of Wellness ...
Aug 25, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 71
As a young woman, Tami Wooding wanted a successful career, not kids. To her surprise, she wound up with both. Now she joins her daughter and 3W office manager Lauren to share her inspiring story on today’s episode of Wellness Wednesday. Don’t miss it! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for p...
Aug 18, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Nausea and vomiting are two problems you might experience during pregnancy. Fortunately, there are many things that can help! Today on Wellness Wednesday, 3W Medical Director Dr. Susan Rutherford shares tips and information to help you or a loved one understand and manage these unpleasant issues. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or know someone who is, listen in and share this episode! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers....
Aug 11, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Much like pregnancy, the adoption process is often full of joy, difficulty, waiting, uncertainty, and love. Today on Wellness Wednesday, 3W CEO and new adoptive mom Helen Nguyen is joined by her friend and fellow adoptive mother Anna for a lively and candid conversation about their experiences with adoption. If you're interested in starting or growing a family now or in the future, listen in and see whether adoption might be for you! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opin...
Aug 04, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 68
