We’ve only got about 4,000 weeks in our lifetime (not 40,000 like Liz says at the end of this episode - ha!), so do you want to spend those weeks halfway enjoying your experiences, or fully enjoying them? We’re talking about multitasking, where we avoid focusing or being present by trying to do several things at once. In this episode, Liz is sharing how she’s challenging herself to avoid multitasking in August to feel more present and in the moment than ever. Our friends at No Shade Spray Tan ar...
Aug 03, 2023•30 min
These Barbies are movie reviewers, fitness experts, and feminists! In this episode, we are sharing our review of the Barbie movie (spoiler-free!), which should win all the awards! Plus, we’re sharing some insight into our new pilot program at Hilliard Studio Method to create some massive transformations for our clients and our thoughts on the ultimate goal of feminism. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful ! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated w...
Jul 27, 2023•30 min
We are back from our adventure abroad, and we cannot wait to tell you all about it! In this episode, we’re recapping our favorite hotels, restaurants, shows, and other experiences you need to put on your itinerary. But we also have SO many hilarious stories including when Lee got food poisoning in front of a group of strangers in France. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful ! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whateve...
Jul 20, 2023•56 min
We are currently living our best life on our European adventure, so this week we are bringing back this incredible interview with Erin McDermott! We’ll be back soon with new content and a recap of our trip! Is perfectionism holding you back? You might not think so at first, but so much of our headspace can be consumed by what others think of us, and the fears of others can seep into our own thoughts. But what if you were unapologetically fearless? Erin McDermott, the Owner & Designer of Erin...
Jul 13, 2023•47 min
It’s peak travel season, and if you’re reading this the week this episode comes out, we are currently adventuring abroad! In this episode, we’re recapping Lee’s Eras Tour trip with her daughter and Liz’s daughter & granddaughter, plus our top rules for a fun travel experience and our upcoming summer plans! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful ! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait ...
Jun 29, 2023•31 min
This week’s episode is a spicy one! We are reacting to our YouTube comments, and while some of them are so kind and affirming, others are… not so kind! We are channeling all of Liz’s IDGAF energy to react and respond to these comments and share some stories and advice you haven’t heard from us before! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful ! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait to hear f...
Jun 22, 2023•39 min
Happy 100th Episode-aversary (if you know, you know!) to Be Powerful podcast! We cannot believe we’re at 100 episodes and over 100,000 downloads, but here we are!! In this very special episode, we are reminiscing on our favorite moments from the show, the incredible feedback we’ve gotten from our listeners, and what’s next for the podcast! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful ! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whate...
Jun 15, 2023•30 min
If you could spend a day - or a night - with whatever celebrity you wanted outside of your relationship, who would it be? This is your hall pass, and in this episode, we’re sharing our own celebrity hall passes and the fascinating thing they have in common. This is a hilarious, girl talk style episode, and we hope you enjoy it! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful ! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d li...
Jun 08, 2023•27 min
There’s so much pressure to have a “summer body” this time of year, so in this episode we’re sharing health tips for looking and feeling great this summer, plus how to feel confident and strong in your skin now matter what your body looks like today. If you want to focus on some healthy skincare, wellness, and body confidence habits this summer, this is the episode for you! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful ! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resona...
Jun 01, 2023•38 min
“Be Powerful” is the rallying cry of Hilliard Studio Method for a reason. Owning your power - which includes all the things that make you who you are and sharing your story openly and honestly - has a tremendous ripple effect on your life and the people around you. In this episode, we’re sharing about what has held us back from owning our power in the past, and how the NC abortion ban is taking power away from women and the effect that will have on all of us. Leave us a voice memo at https://Spe...
May 25, 2023•44 min
Transitions are a natural part of life, and they can bring tons of joy and happy tears, but also some stress and grief as well. It’s perfectly normal to feel all these mixed emotions during transitions, and in this episode we’re unpacking some of the transitions we’ve gone through and how we’ve handled them in a way that honored all the feelings we experienced. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful ! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you ...
May 18, 2023•39 min
Our health is so closely connected to our hormones, and our hormones change drastically as we age and go through transitions like puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. In this episode, we’re sharing our thoughts on hormones, including hormone replacement therapy, and how little research there is on women’s health. We hope we can share some insight and experience that will help you better advocate for your own hormonal health! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful ! Send us a que...
May 11, 2023•36 min
Have you called your friend lately? Yes, the one whose name just popped into your head! We’re challenging you to reach out to two people you love today. We were reminded there is power in reaching out to friends after we were gifted probably the nicest gift we’ve ever received and a note that changed our day. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful ! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait t...
May 04, 2023•32 min
Y’all are loving our series on health right now, so we’re back this week with more tips for protecting your mental health. In this episode, we’re sharing some tips to relieve stress and feel better mentally and physically at a moment’s notice. Plus, how you can (and should!) eliminate triggers that might be keeping you stressed and feeling down on a regular basis. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful ! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with y...
Apr 27, 2023•40 min
Over the last few weeks, we’ve had several conversations about taking care of your physical health through nutrition and working out, but this week we’re talking about mental health. Mental health is such an important component of overall wellness, and everyone struggles with it from time to time. In this episode, we’re sharing our tips for managing and taking care of your mental health when you’re feeling down. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful ! Send us a question to an...
Apr 20, 2023•34 min
As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method, we get asked all the time how we stay in such great shape, and we’re big believers in the pilates approach we take in the studio. In this episode, we’re sharing more of the method that helps our clients build strength, burn fat, and look amazing! From walking to Hilliard Studio Method to weight lifting, we’re covering everything we do to stay in the best shape possible. Treat yourself to the gift of glow this month! Get a beautiful tan right in the comf...
Apr 13, 2023•36 min
We get asked this pretty often: what’s it like being in a same sex relationship with another woman? It’s totally fair for people to be curious, so today we decided to share our experiences as two women in a same sex relationship who are both brand new to it. In this episode, we reflect on what’s different in our current relationship vs. our heterosexual relationships, how communication leads to passion, and the roles we were able to release with each other. Plus, do we think our relationship is ...
Apr 06, 2023•37 min
This week, we are going back to basics and sharing our very best nutrition tips for looking and feeling your best! Besides exercise and movement, nutrition is the best way of sustaining a healthy lifestyle. From our favorite recipes to how to make your favorite Starbucks drink work for you, this episode has everything you need to build healthy habits that will give you the results you want! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful ! Send us a question to answer on the show, some...
Mar 30, 2023•49 min
Did you know Liz has an incredible memory? She vividly remembers holding onto the bars of her crib and crying because she was being kept from the world she wanted to explore, and that need to be free and play has led her to achieve some amazing things in her life. In this episode, Liz and Lee are unpacking how freedom, play, and rebellion play a role in our childhoods, adulthood, parenthood, our careers, and more. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful ! Send us a question to ...
Mar 23, 2023•41 min
We recently went to a drag show in Charlotte to celebrate our recently divorced friend, and it got us thinking about all the national news around drag shows. We want to share our take on drag being a joyous celebration of freedom, what we think about the drag show bans in the U.S., and whether we think they’re having a negative impact on kids. Plus, our thoughts on the Oscars’ winners, snubs, and outfits! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful ! Send us a question to answer on...
Mar 16, 2023•32 min
Divorce is a painful process emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, but can it be a peaceful process? Claire Samuels, a divorce attorney based in Charlotte, believes it can be, and she’s helped countless clients get through this process with grace and dignity. If you or someone you love is going through a divorce, this episode has all the advice (and laughs!) to support you through it! Connect with Claire Samuels Law, PLLC, on Instagram ! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerfu...
Mar 09, 2023•41 min
Let’s take a trip down memory lane, shall we? This week Liz is sharing some hilarious stories from her past, including touring as a model for Belk (then known as Belk Brothers), modeling with live zoo animals, bouncing a big check to the U.S. Treasury, and more! The key takeaway from this episode is that we all have memories to share with our families and friends, and it’s always fun to share them with your partner - and you guys! - for the first time. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe....
Mar 02, 2023•34 min
We have shared on the podcast how important sex is in a relationship for intimacy and connection, but it is certainly not the one thing that defines a couple, especially not a same sex couple. In this episode, we’re digging into how same sex relationships have been oversexualized and how we can reframe our perceptions of same sex couples. Plus, we’re sharing our best tips for avoiding the seasonal illnesses going around, and all the fun events coming up at Hilliard Studio Method, which you can g...
Feb 23, 2023•35 min
We’ve shared our love story many times before, but there are some details we’ve never covered. That might be because people were too scared to ask us, but Noah Michelson from Huffington Post was not. In Liz’s Twitter Spaces interview with him last week, Noah asked about how Lee’s divorce and sexuality influenced our love story, Liz’s previous judgements about sexuality, and more details you’ve never heard before. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful ! Send us a question to a...
Feb 16, 2023•37 min
Happy Valentine's Week! In this episode, we are recapping Liz’s surprise birthday trip to Sedona, Arizona and all the balancing, healing energies we experienced there in the Sedona vortexes. We also share some of the upcoming events at HSM to help you love your body better. Plus, a hilarious story about Lee in Paris that you do not want to miss! P.S. Be sure to join us for our Date Night event at Hilliard Studio Method on February 9th at 6:30 PM! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/Be...
Feb 09, 2023•41 min
Last year, we announced that Hilliard Studio Method is expanding to brand new cities through a Privileged License opportunity. Now, we are SO excited to introduce you to our newest HSM family member, Lucy Noell Skelly! Lucy’s transformation is so inspiring and a true testament to the HSM workouts and community. She went from being the “least athletic person” (her words, not ours!) to opening up her own location of HSM in Winston-Salem this Spring. This episode is all about her journey and the be...
Feb 02, 2023•34 min
Liz’s recent filming for a news segment sparked a lot of discussions in this week’s episode! As you know, Hilliard Studio Method is expanding into multiple cities this year, but there’s also a lot of internal expansion happening as well. In this episode, Liz and Lee share their thoughts on how being more authentic gets easier with age, who they look up to as role models, and their favorite new “sex show” on HBO Max… you’re gonna have to listen to get the full story on that one. Sakara offers sle...
Jan 26, 2023•31 min
Happy New Year, listeners! We took a little break from the show to rest and prepare ourselves for an amazing year ahead, and we’re back and better than ever! In this episode, we’re sharing our tips for setting realistic goals, taking stock of what’s energizing you (and what’s depleting you), and how you can lean into courage more than ever in 2023. Some key takeaways on how to audit your life this January are: If you’re not sure what to work on next, write down what you’re spending your time on ...
Jan 19, 2023•33 min
The events of the last few years have changed so many of our daily habits and routines in so many ways, including how often and how much we’ve been consuming alcohol. While some may have eliminated drinking altogether, others might have increased their intake to cope with the stress and loneliness. In this episode, Molly Ruggere, Founder of Counterculture Club, is sharing her experience of healing her relationship with alcohol and how you can evaluate your own. If you’re ready to get curious abo...
Dec 01, 2022•42 min
Happy Thanksgiving! We wanted to release a short episode today to express everything we’re grateful for, from the things we’ve been able to share on the podcast to the support of listeners and HSM clients. We hope wherever you’re spending the holiday today, you’re feeling the love and gratitude, too! Sakara offers sleek and science-backed nutrition products that will help you feel your best and hit all your wellness goals! Get 20% off at Sakara with promo code “XOLIZHSM” ‘Tis the season for spra...
Nov 24, 2022•13 min
