Episode 7: Emotional Health & Physical Health Healing with Teresa Vesneske

Teresa is a middle school Science teacher in rural Eastern Washington.  For 25 years the focus of her life was raising her three daughters now 33, 30 and 25.  In 2015, her youngest daughter left the nest and she found it empty.  It took a couple of years to figure out what she wanted the remainder of her life to look like.   She decided it was time to “reinvent herself”.  Finishing her BA in 2017, a teacher certification in 2018, and now pursuing a Masters in Educational Leadership was her way of beginning her metamorphosis.

In 2019 she began her new career as a teacher (after many years as a paraeducator) and then March 13, 2020 the pandemic hit.  This ultimately led her to prioritize self care.  After maxing out her body at 374 pounds Teresa decided to have gastric bypass surgery.  On September 24, 2020 her physical self began to change.  Now after a 220 pound weight loss she has reinvented her mind and body.

Teresa believes in the power of positivity and letting her light shine bright everywhere.

In 2022 Teresa completed eleven 5K runs, snowshoed, skied, hiked, kayaked, traveled abroad, and most importantly had the energy to play with her grandkids.

In 2023 Teresa hopes to empower others to unapologetically reinvent themselves by achieving their wildest dreams and living life to its fullest.  Her motto “We can do HARD things”. 

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:53 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 9:48 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 11:59 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 27:05 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 30:39 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 36:50 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 42:32 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 49:51 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 55:24 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:00:23 )