Instagram story viewer> @definingwellnesscenters> Posts

Defining Wellness Centers

@definingwellnesscenters

376

followers

91

following

Shaping a Brighter Future for Those on the Path of Recovery ✨🌱
Brandon, MS 📍
(855) 790-8661

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

Mental health and substance use are often deeply connected. For some, substances may become a way to cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other emotional challenges. While they may offer temporary relief, continued substance use can often worsen symptoms over time, creating a cycle that makes both recovery and healing more difficult.⁠
⁠
During Mental Illness Awareness Week, remember that addressing both mental health and substance use is an important part of lasting recovery! Support is available, and no one has to navigate it alone. ⁠
⁠
Learn more at definingwellness.com by @definingwellnesscenters

6

0

11 days ago

Episode 24: How Can We Create A Space That Invites Generosity:⁠
⁠
In Episode 24 of the 365 Proof Podcast by Defining Wellness, the DW crew sits down with Rudy Bazin a Haitian-born entrepreneur, husband, father, author, and founder of Sommet Accounting Systems for a conversation about success, identity, community, and the pressure to carry everything on our own.⁠
⁠
Rudy shares how growing up in Haiti shaped his view of community, how his definition of success changed after coming to America, and why true strength doesn’t always mean independence.⁠
⁠
We also talk about the difference between helping and fixing, the importance of preserving dignity during difficult seasons, and the message behind his forthcoming book, The Voodoo Priest Next Door.⁠
⁠
This conversation is a reminder that overcoming doesn’t have to mean doing it alone and that sometimes the most powerful thing we can offer another person is the chance to feel seen, valued, and supported.⁠
⁠
Visit rudybazin.com to learn more about his story and book release date.⁠
⁠
🎧Listen to 365 Proof wherever you get your podcasts.⁠ https://linktr.ee/365Proof by @definingwellnesscenters

4

0

12 days ago

Defining Wellness is proud to support The McCoy House at Rock for Recovery 2026 on Thursday, October 15, at Duling Hall in Jackson! 🎸⁠
⁠
Enjoy a silent auction, food and refreshments, and live music from the Luckenbach Willie Nelson Tribute Band—all while supporting women in recovery. This special evening celebrates the strength of the recovery community and helps provide more women with a safe, supportive place to build a new life.⁠
⁠
Learn more and reserve your tickets: https://givebutter.com/rock-for-recovery-2025-copy-hs3qvq by @definingwellnesscenters

11

1

18 days ago

In Episode 23 of the 365 Proof Podcast by Defining Wellness, the DW crew sits down with Dr. Greg Caudill for a powerful conversation about addiction, recovery, medicine and the role of spirituality in healing.

Dr. Caudill shares his remarkable journey from struggling with severe opioid and heroin addiction while attending medical school to finding recovery and ultimately becoming board-certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. He discusses the people who helped save his life, the science behind addiction, medication-assisted treatment, harm reduction and why recovery requires more than simply removing the substance.

It’s an honest look at what happens when personal experience, medical science and a life of recovery come together to help others find their own path forward. 💙

This is one you don’t want to miss!

🎧 Listen to 365 Proof wherever you get your podcasts: https://linktr.ee/365Proof by @definingwellnesscenters

6

0

a month ago

Football season can bring back familiar traditions, and some situations that feel more complicated in sobriety!⁠
⁠
Before heading to a tailgate, make a plan. Bring a drink you enjoy, go with someone who supports your recovery and know how you’ll leave if the environment no longer feels right. You also don’t owe anyone an explanation for choosing not to drink.⁠
⁠
You can enjoy the game, the food and the people without putting your recovery at risk. 🏈 by @definingwellnesscenters

4

0

a month ago

Recovery involves caring for both the mind and body!⁠
⁠
Red light laser therapy is one of the tools available to clients at Defining Wellness. This non-invasive treatment uses red and near-infrared light to support the body’s natural healing processes. It may help with concerns commonly experienced in early recovery, including inflammation, muscle aches, disrupted sleep and physical fatigue.⁠
⁠
By incorporating technology alongside evidence-based clinical care, we provide clients with additional support as they work toward greater overall wellness.⁠
⁠
Learn more: https://definingwellness.com/technology/red-light-laser-therapy/ by @definingwellnesscenters

4

0

a month ago

Episode 22: When Addiction Becomes the Gateway to Purpose | Doug Lyons⁠
⁠
In Episode 22 of the 365 Proof Podcast by Defining Wellness, Daniel Phyfer and Courtney Milan sit down with longtime behavioral health leader and Clere Consulting co-founder Doug Lyons.⁠
⁠
With more than 35 years in the addiction treatment field and decades of personal recovery, Doug shares how his own addiction ultimately became the gateway to a life of purpose. The conversation explores mentorship, family systems, generational patterns, long-term recovery, the evolution of addiction treatment, and why getting sober is only the beginning.⁠
⁠
Doug also shares the practices that keep him grounded today and the powerful lesson he learned early in recovery: stay right-sized, remain teachable, and use your experience to help others.⁠
⁠
🎧Listen to 365 Proof wherever you get your podcasts.⁠ https://linktr.ee/365Proof by @definingwellnesscenters

7

0

a month ago

“Be the change you want to see.”⁠
⁠
Throughout the Defining Wellness campus, clients have painted rocks with words and reminders that have been meaningful during their recovery.⁠
⁠
For National Recovery Month, we’re recognizing the everyday changes that make a real difference—creating a routine, being honest with yourself, setting boundaries or reaching out for support.⁠
⁠
What is one small change that has made a meaningful difference in your life? by @definingwellnesscenters

6

0

2 months ago

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to remember the lives lost, honor their loved ones, and fight the stigma surrounding addiction.⁠
⁠
At Defining Wellness, we know that healing isn't one-size-fits-all. True recovery means getting well psychologically, physiologically, and spiritually, and that path looks different for everyone.⁠
⁠
Today, and every day, we stand alongside our community to offer support, hope, and a safe space to heal without judgment. You don't have to walk this road alone. 💜⁠
⁠
If you or someone you love needs help, we’re here:⁠
(855) 790-9303 | definingwellness.com by @definingwellnesscenters

4

0

2 months ago

In Episode 21 of 365 Proof by Defining Wellness, Daniel Phyfer and Courtney Milan sit down with Alison Johnson, a dual-certified family and psychiatric nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, and Defining Wellness detox provider.⁠
⁠
Alison shares her path from growing up around healthcare to building Performance Health and Wellness, working on the front lines of acute care during COVID, and finding a deeper calling in substance abuse and mental health. The conversation explores burnout, recovery, hormones, weight loss, GLP-1 medications and why treating the whole person matters.⁠
⁠
With honesty, humor, and hard-earned insight, Alison reminds us that lasting change takes time—and that anything with good bones is worth doing the work.⁠
⁠
Tune in here 🎧 - https://linktr.ee/365Proof by @definingwellnesscenters

5

0

2 months ago

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾⁠
⁠
We’re celebrating with some of the beloved pups of our Defining Wellness team! We’re so thankful for the support, comfort and unconditional love our four-legged companions give us each day.⁠
⁠
Tell us your dog’s name and what makes them special in the comments! 🐶 by @definingwellnesscenters

8

1

2 months ago

After years of struggling, Chris found the support and care he needed to begin a different path.⁠
⁠
We’re honored to share his words and grateful for the trust he placed in Defining Wellness. Every recovery journey is personal, and every step toward healing matters.⁠
⁠
If you or a loved one are ready to begin a new chapter, we’re here to help. by @definingwellnesscenters

5

0

2 months ago