Vicki Ann Harding

Health & Wellness Journey
Living with Purpose, Passion, and Holistic Wellness

"Health is wealth, and every day is an opportunity to grow."

Welcome!

Hi, and thank you for visiting my ePortfolio! I’m Vicki Ann Harding, a 66-year-young grandmother of four amazing grandchildren who inspire me daily. They are the heartbeat of my life, and everything I do—from my wellness practices to my learning and teaching—is guided by the love and joy they bring.

I invite you to step into my world, a place of healing, growth, and intentional living. I enjoy completing 1,000-piece puzzles, dancing to the rhythm of line dancing, the social fun and strategy of playing Spades, and sharing laughter and wisdom with my Sista Group. I also have a strong passion for studying law, as knowledge empowers me to navigate life with confidence.

This ePortfolio reflects my journey of growth, healing, and intentional living, and I hope it inspires you to embrace your own path. Remember, health is truly wealth.

About Me

I’m Vicki Ann Harding—a proud grandmother, wellness advocate, and lifelong learner. My grandchildren inspire me to live with purpose, passion, and joy every day.

My Wellness Journey

For more than 30 years, I’ve studied herbalism and holistic healing. Mentorship under Dr. Sebi strengthened my belief in the body’s natural power to restore itself. Sharing this wisdom and helping others grow is part of my purpose.

A Little More About Me

I love 1,000-piece puzzles, line dancing, playing Spades, studying law, and spending time with my Sista Group. These moments keep me grounded, joyful, and balanced.

Join Me

Thank you for visiting my ePortfolio. I invite you to explore my journey and discover ways to live intentionally and embrace holistic wellness.

Insight 1: Lead by Example

During a personal external challenge—an accident that temporarily left me unable to walk—I faced significant physical and emotional challenges, including helplessness, trauma, and uncertainty about my future. Medical advice and rehabilitation addressed only the physical aspects, leaving emotional and spiritual challenges unaddressed. As I reflect back, giving up was not an option for me. Once I began paying attention to my instinct, the imagination of wellness took breath.

The sudden epiphany that bridged the road to natural healing changed everything. Through kinesiology and herbal medicine courses, I learned to integrate body movements, natural remedies, and emotional intelligence into my recovery. This journey allowed me to uncover my hidden legacy and embrace strengths I never knew I had. These insights help to keep well-being as a constant presence in my life.

Understanding leadership is all about recognizing life milestones and investing in others—focusing on what can truly make an impact.

Key Takeaways:

Overcoming the physical and emotional problems of temporary immobility through holistic practices.
Applying lessons from external challenges to restore confidence and influence clients.
Encouraging others to see beyond the veil of limitations and recognize their potential.
Integrating mind, body, and spirit to achieve holistic outcomes.
Leading by example through action and empathy, emphasizing wellbeing as a consistent focus.

This insight demonstrates reverse engineering—how confronting and resolving internal and external problems can shape leadership, foster resilience, and empower others through lived experiences. The lesson learned is that the experience you have has to be authentic.

Insight 2: Empower Through Holistic Practices

During my recovery, I struggled with stress, fatigue, and anxiety while trying to balance coursework and daily life. These challenges were real external problems that tested my emotional and physical limits. I found that practices like earthing, fasting, and positive self-talk helped me regain balance and support both my emotional and physical healing. Research backs this up too—grounding reduces stress hormones (Chevalier et al., 2015), and fasting supports cellular repair (Longo & Panda, 2016).

This journey inspired me to help others. I now guide clients in connecting with nature and using preventative strategies to overcome the problem of limited science-based wellness programs. Sharing these holistic approaches empowers them to take control of their wellbeing and integrate practical, natural methods into their daily lives.

Key Takeaways:

Managed stress, fatigue, and anxiety during recovery while keeping up with coursework.
Applied grounding, fasting, and positive self-talk to restore balance and healing.
Insightfulness is the eternal light and spiritual guidance.
Turned personal experiences into lessons for clients facing similar challenges.
Empower others to fill gaps in wellness programs through holistic, evidence-informed practices.
Emphasize connection to nature and self-care as consistent tools for wellbeing.

This insight shows how facing real-life problems can shape growth, guide others, and create lasting change in health and wellness.

Insight 3: Teaching Children Through Play

Working with children revealed the impact of childhood adversity and presented the external challenge of keeping them engaged while promoting healthy habits. These struggles highlighted real problems in early childhood education and wellness. By combining functional movement with playful activities, I addressed and overcame the engagement problem. Research also shows that play increases learning retention by over 50 percent (Harvard Center on the Developing Child, 2022).

Insightfulness, as the eternal light and spiritual guidance, influenced the positive changes in my approach. This experience allowed me to demonstrate leadership in early childhood wellness by creating fun, effective programs that encourage a lifestyle of healthy behaviors.

Key Takeaways:

Confronted external challenges of childhood adversity and engagement in wellness programs.
Applied playful, functional movement to solve real-life engagement problems.
Integrated evidence-based practices to improve learning retention and health outcomes.
Demonstrated leadership in early childhood wellness through creative program design.
Lead by example to address external problems while empowering clients of all ages.

Through these insights and the external problems I personally faced, I lead by example, bridging medical practices, holistic healing, and creativity to empower clients of all ages toward health and wellness.

Insights & Connections

My experiences—overcoming challenges, guiding others, and teaching children—combined with courses at Morgan State University like Kinesiology, Health & Wellness, Strength Training, and Yoga, have shaped my growth in leadership, resilience, and holistic wellness. I’ve learned that true leadership comes from showing up, acting with intention, and guiding by example, and that mind, body, and spirit work best together. Holistic practices, creativity, and connection with nature empower both personal growth and the people I guide, turning challenges into opportunities for lasting growth and wellbeing.

Key Connections

Leadership through example: True leadership comes from showing up, acting with intention, and guiding others.
Holistic empowerment: Mind, body, and spirit work together to foster resilience and growth.
Creativity and engagement: Play, movement, and interactive approaches make wellness and learning meaningful.
Nature’s healing power: Connecting with nature reinforces balance, wellbeing, and survival.
Applied learning: Courses at Morgan combined with lived experiences provide practical tools to inspire and guide others.

Overall Reflection

By connecting what I’ve lived and learned, I guide others to live intentionally, embrace holistic health and wellness, and transform challenges into lasting growth and empowerment.

Problem Solving

Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit: Insights from Holistic Wellness

Throughout my journey at Morgan State University, I learned that real wellness requires balance of mind, body, and spirit. Applying lessons from Kinesiology, Herbal Medicine, and Holistic Health helped me solve challenges in recovery, daily life, and teaching.

Experiences & Problem-Solving Approaches

Relearning Movement: After an accident left me temporarily unable to walk, I combined kinesiology, herbal practices, affirmations, and faith-based healing to rebuild strength and confidence. True recovery begins with belief and alignment, not just physical therapy.
Restoring Balance: During a stressful season, grounding, meditation, and fasting helped me reconnect with natural rhythms. Applying wellness principles created routines that supported mental clarity and spiritual wellbeing.
Teaching Children Through Play: Guiding children ages 3–5 revealed engagement challenges. Using Kinesiology 120 principles, I introduced playful movement activities, fostering focus, confidence, and holistic development.

Key Takeaways

Holistic problem-solving integrates mind, body, and spirit.
Challenges are opportunities for growth, creativity, and self-discovery.
Practical application of coursework strengthens personal wellness and empowers others.

Conclusion:
These experiences taught me that integrating knowledge, creativity, and intentional action is essential to solve real-life wellness problems and guides others toward balance and growth.

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