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80/20

Lily Rakowlilyrakow.com
Are you navigating life as a twenty-something? Lily Rakow fully embraces the 80/20 lifestyle and is inviting you to join her in this imperfect balance of function and fun. With candid conversations about faith, fitness, relationships, mental health, and everything in between, Lily is vocal about the simple truth of twenty-somethinghood - we’re all just trying to figure it out! It is tough trying to find an approach to health and wellness without compromising. Lily has used her knowledge as a psychology student and fitness instructor to discover that applying the 80/20 principle can help your routines generate results, but not at the expense of having some fun, too. Join Lily on a journey of your own self discovery – creating wellness routines that work, all while saving space to have a ton of fun!
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Episodes

toxic relationships: when to stay versus when to go

challenging relationships are oftentimes mislabeled as "toxic" simply because they are tough to deal with. in this episode, Lily evaluates the differences between difficult versus toxic relationships, and shares insight on when to stay involved and when to leave the situation. Listen to the sermon mentioned about toxic relationships Connect with 80/20 on Instagram For Press & Advertisement Inquires Contact: hello@lilyrakow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 19, 202426 minSeason 14Ep. 2

in the thick of it: deleting instagram, feeling called to live more privately, + too many ideas

Lily is back on the mic after taking an impromptu break for the month of August. In this episode, she shares where her head is at, why she deactivated her instagram account, and the future direction of the podcast. Connect with 80/20 Submit to the 80/20 Advice Column For Press & Advertisement Inquires Contact: hello@lilyrakow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 12, 202428 minSeason 14Ep. 1

advice i'd give my younger self (part 1): roommates, affirmations, and unanswered prayers

a few things I'd tell my younger self. Connect with 80/20 on Instagram Connect with Lily Submit to the Advice Column https://forms.gle/L486EGDeX34CEVqX8 Visit Lily’s Website Visit 80/20 Website For Press & Advertisement Inquires Contact: hello@lilyrakow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 01, 202432 minSeason 13Ep. 7

When Your Goals Change (Or You Decide You Don't Want Them Anymore)

Is it okay for your goals to change? Is it okay to NOT have a goal at all? Connect with 80/20 on Instagram Connect with Lily on Instagram Submit to the 80/20 Advice Column https://forms.gle/L486EGDeX34CEVqX8 Visit Lily’s Website Visit 80/20 Website For Press & Advertisement Inquires Contact: hello@lilyrakow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 25, 202425 minSeason 13Ep. 6

Have More Fun Than The Photos

What's the real story behind the photo? Was it the moment more fun in real life? In this episode, Lily reflects on some of her most (and a few of the least) fun memories, and introduces the idea that fun side effect of kindness, joy, and gratitude. Connect with 80/20 on Instagram Connect with Lily Visit Lily’s Website Visit 80/20 Website Submit To 80/20 Advice Column https://forms.gle/L486EGDeX34CEVqX8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 18, 202427 minSeason 13Ep. 5

Is Joy a Choice?

What does it really mean to actually choose joy? How does this practice impact my daily life? Connect with 80/20 on Instagram Connect with Lily Submit To the Advice Column Visit Lily’s Website Visit 80/20 Website For Press & Advertisement Inquires Contact: hello@lilyrakow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 11, 202421 minSeason 13Ep. 4

Make Your Younger Self Proud

When you're little, it's easy to dream big. Let's get back into that mindset, okay? Connect with 80/20 on Instagram Submit To 80/20 Advice Column https://forms.gle/L486EGDeX34CEVqX8 Visit Lily’s Website Visit 80/20 Website For Press & Advertisement Inquires Contact: hello@lilyrakow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 20, 202423 minSeason 13Ep. 3

How To Turn Off Intrusive Thoughts & Actually Hear God’s Voice

Did you know that the average mind has about 60,000 thoughts per day? How could anyone possibly differentiate between where those ideas come from? In this episode, Lily discusses how intrusive thoughts can alter our perspective on life, and how to listen for God's voice instead of intrusive, negative thoughts. Listen to Allow Me To Introduce Myself Connect with 80/20 Connect with Lily Visit Lily’s Website Visit 80/20 Website Submit To 80/20 Advice Column For Press & Advertisement Inquires Co...

Jun 13, 202429 minSeason 13Ep. 2

My Fitness Journey & a 4-Part Formula To Start (or Improve) Yours

After facing years of body image issues and working out for the wrong reasons, Lily reimagined the foundational components of her fitness routine from a faith-based perspective. In this episode, Lily explains a step-by-step formula for a embarking on a healthy and sustainable fitness journey. The conversation opens with an important reflection on spiritual fitness, how to equip yourself with God's truth about the body, and the idea that the body is a vessel that can be used to help one achieve t...

Jun 06, 202444 minSeason 13Ep. 1

The End Of An Era (And How To Handle It)

It's not goodbye... in this episode, Lily discusses what it means to feel bittersweet during a season of change, and how you can support yourself (and your friends) during the post-grad blues. Connect with 80/20 on Instagram Visit 80/20 Website https://8020pod.com Submit To 80/20 Advice Column The Best Dating Advice I’ve Ever Received One Thing I Wish I Knew In My Twenties For Press & Advertisement Inquires Contact: hello@lilyrakow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

May 09, 202430 minSeason 12Ep. 5

How I Stopped Binge Eating & Obsessing Over Food

It's not really about the food. In today's episode, Lily discusses the real reason why disordered eating habits begin and how she overcame her food obsessed. She covers topics like body image struggles, anxiety, extreme stress, and more. She also announces an exciting fitness + faith event she is hosting, and shares a few life updates. This episode is brought to you by Funk It Wellness. Start your hormone healing journey and get 15% off Funk It Wellness with code 8020. Click here to check it out...

May 02, 202439 minSeason 12Ep. 4

Start Feeling Again (Little Ways To Find Happiness In The Mundane & Stop Feeling Numb)

It's time to stop feeling numb. In this episode, Lily discusses the signs and symptoms of emotional numbness, and how to add little moments of feeling and joy back into your life. Per usual, she drops tangible advice and a few journal prompts to help you work through feeling numb and release emotional blockage. Lily also spends time recapping her 24th birthday, as well as processing through a bit of social overwhelm. This episode is brought to you by Funk It Wellness . Start your hormone healing...

Apr 18, 202435 minSeason 12Ep. 3

24 Things I Learned Before I Turned 24

Cake and candles! In this episode, Lily shares 24 things she learned before turning 24. This list ranges from funny hot takes to big life lessons, and everything in between. Listen to the That Girl to This Woman series Try a sample class at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition or use code LILIANRAKOW20 for $$$ off your program investment. Connect with Lily Follow 80/20 on TikTok Follow 80/20 on Instagram Visit Lily’s Website | Visit 80/20 Website For Press & Advertisement Inquires Contact...

Apr 11, 202425 min

Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself: Life Updates, Going Back To School, Dating, & More

We're long overdue for a chatty life update! In this vulnerable episode, Lily sits down to share a few major changes in her life, including what her newest focus is, if she is dating anyone, why she is taking a social media break, and so much more! This episode is brought to you by Funk It Wellness . Start your hormone healing journey and get 15% off Funk It Wellness with code 8020. Connect with Lily Watch 80/20 on YouTube Follow 80/20 on TikTok Follow 80/20 on Instagram Visit Lily’s Website For...

Apr 04, 202454 minSeason 12Ep. 1

How To Become More Teachable (In Less Than 4 Steps)

The more you know, the less you know. In this episode, Lily chats about the importance of being coachable, and walks you through a few simple ways to fine tune this skill as a twenty-something. In this final episode of the "THAT GIRL to THIS WOMAN" series, Lily stresses the importance of receiving feedback gracefully, active listening, and how to check your ego at the door. Lily also spends time introducing the next series of the podcast, so be sure to stick around until the end for the inside s...

Mar 28, 202434 minSeason 11Ep. 12

3 Keys To Self Awareness In Your 20's

Self awareness means deeply understanding your beliefs, values, strength, weaknesses, and motivations. You become more grounded, confident, and honest with yourself. Much like a muscle, it strengthens the more you use it. In this episode, Lily walks you through three key components of self awareness and shares a few ways to practice it everyday. This episode is brought to you by Funk It Wellness. Start your hormone healing journey and get 15% off Funk It Wellness with code 8020 at https://funkit...

Mar 21, 202432 minSeason 11Ep. 11

The Ultimate Guide To A Mindful Spring Reset

"The less I focus on ME, the healthier I become". Spring is all about new beginnings and transformations, which means it's the perfect time to re-evaluate your goals and do things differently. Lily outlines a few key areas to focus on as the season change, including how to shift a goal-oriented mindset to a purpose-driven mindset, micro-changes to make around the house, and her "Ins and Outs" for Spring 2024! Connect with Lily Watch 80/20 on YouTube Follow 80/20 on TikTok Follow 80/20 on Instagr...

Mar 14, 202434 minSeason 11Ep. 10

How To Grow A Backbone & Start Standing Up For Yourself

Do you find it hard to say no? Would you consider yourself a people pleaser? Does confrontation stress you out? We’ve all been there. Having a firm commitment to your values and sticking up for yourself is a learned skill. In this episode, Lily chats with her little sister, Lexie, about why having a backbone is important and how to strengthen yours. The gals discuss how set and uphold your boundaries and values in your interpersonal relationships, in your friendships, and at work or school as a ...

Mar 07, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 11Ep. 9

Battling Anxiety, Faith In Your 20’s, & Mindset Shifts for Confidence with Olivia Eve

"Let me go to the gym because I CAN... it was a mindset shift of doing things FOR my body, not TO my body" - Olivia Eve, host of For You From Eve, joins Lily on the mic for a conversation about THIS WOMAN self acceptance habits, the truth behind hosting your own podcast, faith in your 20's (and what it’s really like to share about it online), creating workouts that actually work for your body, and battling anxiety. The girls exchange stories about getting to know yourself better and enhancing co...

Feb 29, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 11Ep. 8

I Don't Get Breakups with BIZZY

25-year-old Maryland native BIZZY has made a splash in the Nashville pop scene in a big way. A songwriter by trade, BIZZY has made a name for herself within the indie-pop scene writing for other artists. Now finally diving into her own sound, she creates a space for listeners to get to know her in an intimate way. BIZZY is the shoulder to lean on, the voice that is bold enough to say what everyone else is thinking, and the entertainingly ‘hot-mess’ of a friend that everyone needs. In this episod...

Feb 22, 202449 minSeason 11Ep. 7

How To Find & Maintain Healthy Female Friendships In Your 20’s

THIS WOMAN knows that you are an average of the five people you spend the most time with, so she intentionally surrounds herself with people who call her higher. In this episode, Lily discusses how loneliness contributed to anxiety, disordered eating, and depression, and how the power of great friendships transformed her life for the better. Lily discusses a few ways to initiate new female friendships within your community, then how to foster and maintain both budding and mature friendships. Con...

Feb 15, 202440 minSeason 11Ep. 6

Healing Your Hormones Is An Act Of Self Love

Nourishing your body, taking rest, and healing your hormones is an act of self love! In this episode, Lily is joined by Kate Morton, expert dietitian and founder of Funk It Wellness. Kate faced her own hormonal challenges after quitting birth control, fueled her drive to launch a food-base supplement brand to empower women to heal their hormones, too. This conversation encourages one to embrace her femininity through tuning into her cycle. Get 15% off Funk It Wellness with code 8020. Connect wit...

Feb 08, 202433 minSeason 11Ep. 5

How Hustle & Hookup Culture Destroyed My Self Worth

It’s here! “Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self Acceptance” is officially available wherever books are sold. In this episode, Lily discusses the anthology writing process and a few core themes of her chapter, “I Am Your Friend Too”. A note from Lily: My chapter is vulnerable. I’m talking really raw & really, really real. And honestly, it’s terrifying. Some of you are new faces, some have been here for a while. And while I’ve grown up online, this is probably on...

Jan 25, 202443 minSeason 11Ep. 4

Practical Goal Setting Strategies for THIS WOMAN (ft. Hannah Ashton)

THIS WOMAN sets the bar high and goes after her goals even when no one is watching! Hannah Ashton is a Nashville-based content creator and founder of Dream Daily, an online shop creating aesthetic and effective planners and journals. In this episode, Lily and Hannah chat about what it REALY means to set intentional goals as THIS WOMAN, instead of THAT GIRL. Additionally, the gals talk through the importance of building structure post-grad, why you need community to beat loneliness, and how to fi...

Jan 25, 202449 minSeason 11Ep. 1

4 Ways To Develop Self-Discipline & Keep The Promises You Make

Discipline means proving to yourself that YOU are worth showing up for. In the second episode of the THAT GIRL → THIS WOMAN series, Lily unpacks why self-discipline is important to elevating your mindset, and a few reasons why discipline sometimes seems impossible. Then, she provides four foundational steps to build an unbreakable discipline practice as THIS WOMAN. Listen To Last Week's Episode: I Ditched The “THAT GIRL” Mindset To Become “THIS WOMAN" Listen To Lily's 2024 Prep Episode⁠ ⁠Listen ...

Jan 18, 202451 minSeason 11Ep. 2

I Ditched The “THAT GIRL” Mindset To Become “THIS WOMAN”

What if you ditched the "THAT GIRL" trend to step into a better, beautiful, and bold version of yourself? This year is all about transforming into THIS WOMAN! In the first episode of this 10 week series, Lily challenges the "THAT GIRL" trend through looking at what it really means to embark on a self improvement journey. Then, Lily walks you through her perspective shift, and why it's important to prioritize knowledge and character when considering any personal development methods. Listen To Lil...

Jan 04, 202441 minSeason 11Ep. 1

2024 Prep: Reflections, Vision Boards, & Word of the Year

Happy New Year! In this 2024 prep episode, learn how to streamline your goals and aspirations for the year ahead! Lily spends time reflecting on last year’s Word Of The Year, and how it was an influence on her daily practices and habits, ultimately resulting in almost a perfectly completed vision board! Then, Lily explains how to choose your own word of the year and create a vision board, and how you can use this process to set your intentions for a transformative year! Get tickets to the 2024 V...

Dec 28, 202337 minSeason 10Ep. 9

Healing My Body Image Issues & Developing A Healthier Relationship With Food

"I have to lose weight or I'll never be good enough". This is the lie that forces many people into a lifelong body image battle. In this episode, Lily unpacks why a deep desire to lose weight and alter her appearance ultimately resulted in an unhealthy relationship with food. Lily gets raw and real through personal anecdotes, initiating conversation around one of the most sensitive, yet relatable, aspect of womanhood: learning to love the body you came in. Enter The Holiday Giveaway: Write a rev...

Dec 21, 202346 minSeason 10Ep. 8

What's The Point of Your 20's, Anyway?

What's the point of your 20's, anyway? In this episode, Lily and Lexie discuss their own ideas of the purpose of your twenties. The girls, being at different spots in the twenty-something timeline, have different perspectives on what this decade is all about. The girls laugh their way though this episode, proposing ideas like learning how to navigate healthy relationships and why it's important to increasing self awareness during these pivotal years. Enter The Holiday Giveaway: Write a review on...

Dec 14, 202339 minSeason 10Ep. 7
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