Do you want to know the secret to becoming more resilient? (hint: it's not about positive thinking) In this episode with resilience expert Dr. Rick Hanson, we’ll walk you through exactly how to create an inner core of unshakable resilience. This episode is re-airing in time for the holiday season, a time with a lot of expectations and one inherently filled with ups and downs. The idea of building resilience in yourself is a really beautiful way to approach this season and give you some skills to...
Nov 27, 2019•54 min•Ep. 119
I'm going to give you the exact step by step you need to create simple wellness routines in your very real life. You don't need to wait until Monday or January to start making small changes for a big difference. In fact, it's when things get a little busy that these routines matter the most. Listen on for more on the power of routines and systems in findings time and creating space for the change that we're looking for. Show Notes (under episode 118) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in ...
Nov 20, 2019•26 min•Ep. 118
If you want to know how to swap calorie counting for simple, beautiful, real food, and to infuse little daily joys into your entire day so that healthy living becomes less of a chore and more of a joy, this episode is for you. In this episode with Sarah Adler, we're talking about her new book, Simply Real Eating , and dive into the importance of having real food in your life beyond calorie counting. This conversation will get into how to eat real food and the routines and rituals involved in hab...
Nov 13, 2019•48 min•Ep. 117
Do you ever get sidetracked, worrying what other people think about you? In this episode, we're talking with Alicia Menendez about how to avoid the likeability trap, how to care less about what other people think, and how to show up as authentically yourself. Alicia's work is such a beautiful representation of the big picture of what it means to be healthy. Being able to move past this idea of likeability and into the actionable mindset shifts, strategies, and behavior changes that Alicia talks ...
Nov 06, 2019•51 min•Ep. 116
This episode is about what it really means to be healthy and living a life of wellness by creating space for the things that matter to you. Whether you live in that place of more than enough on a daily basis, or it's something you want more of in your life, this episode is for you. This conversation with Miranda Anderson, author of More Than Enough , is about how to find that place when you know you have more than enough. Show Notes (under episode 115) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be i...
Oct 30, 2019•51 min•Ep. 115
I'm answering listener questions today on all things mindset, meals, and movement. Tune in to hear answers to your questions from how to overcome all-or-nothing thinking, how to handle being an introvert online, what I eat in a day, supplements, my thoughts on gluten- and dairy-free, how to start exercising after an injury, and more. Show Notes (under episode 114) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If ...
Oct 23, 2019•29 min•Ep. 114
Do you want to radically simplify your morning routine? We need systems to make wellness work in real life, it’s not enough to hope for a happy and healthy life. In this episode, we’ll talk about how mindsets, routines, and habits work together to move you in the direction you want to go. Show Notes (under episode 113) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you loved today’s episode be sure to leave a r...
Oct 16, 2019•28 min•Ep. 113
We are talking about a different kind of goal-setting today, one that will allow you to go after big dreams and infuse daily joy. Today we're talking with Elise Cripe, author of guidebook to goal-setting, Big Dreams, Daily Joys and founder of Get to Work Book . This conversation is full of tactical tips and strategies as well as mindset discussion around what it means to set goals. Show Notes (under episode 112) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the ...
Oct 09, 2019•46 min•Ep. 112
We're talking transformation, transcendence, and the beautiful no with the former executive producer of the Oprah Winfrey Show, Shari Salata. In this conversation, we really get into what it means to transform. We also talk about self-compassion and the role it's played in Sheri’s transformation, this whole concept of being a producer and applying those ideas to your life, and what exactly a beautiful no is. Show Notes (under episode 111) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Con...
Oct 02, 2019•45 min•Ep. 111
We are talking about exactly how and why to tell your wellness story with the storyteller and meaning-maker expert Ali Edwards. We'll tell you exactly what that means, why you'd want to tell your wellness story, and then how to do it. Ali and I have also partnered together to create the very first Wellness Story course , which I believe has the opportunity to change your relationship with wellness, the way that you see yourself, and the way that you tell your story. It's research-based and incre...
Sep 25, 2019•45 min•Ep. 110
We all have endless to-do lists, but what about a to-don't list, the things that you intentionally don't do throughout the day? In this episode, I’m sharing my list of the 25 things that I don't do every day with you so that you can look at how you're spending your time and energy and either make different choices or lean into the choices that you're already making. Show Notes (under episode 108) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group S...
Sep 18, 2019•29 min•Ep. 109
Do you want to know how to radically simplify meal prep? I'm talking about the habits, the strategies, and how to flip the switch on how you're thinking so you can use less effort and have bigger results. Listen on for a simplified and streamlined meal prepping system. Show Notes (under episode 108) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you loved today’s episode be sure to leave a rating and review on ...
Sep 11, 2019•28 min•Ep. 108
Do you want to optimize your day like a CEO? I'm talking about the exact mindset, systems, and habits of a co-founder, CEO, and straight-up force to be reckoned with, Julie Nguyen from Methodology. In this episode, Julie shares her daily routines and systems for maximizing productivity and goal-crushing. Show Notes (under episode 107) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you loved today’s episode be s...
Sep 04, 2019•47 min•Ep. 107
Is your busy schedule getting in the way of getting to the gym? Or working out at all? In this episode, we’re sharing the secret to working out no matter how busy you are (or how to start if you haven't been doing it lately). These are my five best tricks and I guarantee you, there's one in here that you've never heard before. Join the free 10-day pilates challenge with the Balanced Life here . Show Notes (under episode 106) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instag...
Aug 28, 2019•27 min•Ep. 106
This episode is going to tell you exactly how to live without regret. We are talking with Bronnie Ware, author of the international bestseller, The Five Regrets of the Dying , about the most common regrets people have at the end of their lives. We get to hear insight into these regrets and how to make small changes in your life so you don't end up looking back and wishing you had done it differently. Show Notes (under episode 105) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on ...
Aug 21, 2019•56 min•Ep. 105
Whether you are an artist, a designer, a writer, a blogger, or whether you think you have that one artistic bone in your body, by the end of this episode you are going to know how to find your creative voice. This conversation with illustrator and author Lisa Congdon is about tuning into your creative voice, which has so many applications whether or not you identify as an artist. We come at this for those who are artists thinking about their creative voice as well as for those who are trying to ...
Aug 14, 2019•51 min•Ep. 104
Do you want to do less and have more? You’ve probably heard that before, but I’m talking about actionable, specific, tactical things you can do to actually do less and have more-- a revolutionary approach to time and energy management. This conversation is with Kate Northrup, an author, teacher, and mother who is committed to supporting ambitious women to light up the world without burning themselves out in the process. Listen on for her data-driven and soul-driven time and energy management pra...
Aug 07, 2019•52 min•Ep. 103
Do you want to get better at dealing with change? All of the inevitable constant ups and downs in life? If change is the only constant, let’s get better at it. In this conversation, we’re talking with author and international speaker, Jenny Blake, who helps people move beyond burnout to create sustainable, dynamic lives that they love. There is so much goodness in this episode from mindset to strategy to habits. This is the last installment of our Summer Masterclass: 5 Tiny Habits That Will Chan...
Jul 31, 2019•50 min•Ep. 102
Do you want to finally finish what you started? Or maybe you’re feeling kind of stuck where you are, overwhelmed by the next step? We’ve got you covered. In this conversation with New York Times bestselling author, Jon Acuff, we are revealing the real reason that you might not be finishing what you start (and it’s probably not what you think). This is part four of our summer masterclass: five tiny habits that will change your life. Show Notes (under episode 101) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness T...
Jul 24, 2019•49 min•Ep. 101
Do you want to make good habits really stick? For habits that stick, we're going to one of the experts, Gretchen Rubin, who happens to be one of the most influential writers on the subjects of habits, happiness, and human nature. This is part three of our summer masterclass five tiny habits that will change your life. Show Notes (under episode 100) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you loved today’...
Jul 17, 2019•58 min•Ep. 100
Do you want to discover what you're really passionate about? This conversation with Karen Walrond, we're talking about how to find out what you're passionate about. Karen gives us a beautiful definition of finding your superpower and passion with a very tactical step by step exercises to help you really hone in. This is part two in our 5 Tiny Habits That Will Change Your Life Summer Masterclass. Show Notes (under episode 99) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instag...
Jul 10, 2019•49 min•Ep. 99
Do you want to improve your focus to be more present in your everyday life? We've got you covered. This conversation with Dr. Leah Weiss is all about what mindfulness really means, how to create mindful practices in your daily life (even for the busiest schedules), and how to be more resilient to avoid burnout. This episode is the first part of our Summer Masterclass all about tiny habits that will totally change your life. Show Notes (under episode 98) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be ...
Jul 03, 2019•49 min•Ep. 98
Are you ready for 5 tiny habits that will change your life? Summer can throw us off our routines and we can often be overly-ambitious about all the things we want to accomplish before it’s back-to-school mode again. Or it can be a time to look at your life and make teeny, tiny changes. Listen on for the 5 Tiny Habits That Will Change Your Life Challenge! Show Notes (under episode 97) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel ...
Jun 26, 2019•8 min•Ep. 97
Do you want to create a simple, beautiful, natural skincare routine? Or just find some simple swaps to replace those toxic ingredients on your shelf with safer alternatives? That’s exactly what we’re talking about in this conversation with Bethany McDaniel, founder of Primally Pure. We’ll walk you through some simple swaps and troubleshooting for when you first switch to all natural skincare products as well as Bethany’s beauty routine and favorite products. Show Notes (under episode 96) Get Sim...
Jun 19, 2019•45 min•Ep. 96
It’s time to stop stressing about food, and we’re going to tell you exactly how to do that. We’re going to talk about how to tell your food story, something that’s more important and impactful than any diet or meal plan you’ve ever tried. Our guest today is Elise Museles, a certified eating psychology a nutrition expert, creator of the food story platform, and the wildly popular blog, Kale and Chocolate. This episode is jam-packed with mindset shifts, habits, and strategies so you can take actio...
Jun 12, 2019•44 min•Ep. 95
If you’re ready to break up with your phone, this episode is for you! In this conversation with award-winning science journalist, Catherine Price, you’ll get a practical and hands-on plan to break up and then make up with your phone. Catherine breaks down the science of what’s really going on in our brains when it comes to phones, and addictions, and habits. Then, we’ll talk about a plan and a mindset that will enable you to take a break and take control of your life. Show Notes (under episode 9...
Jun 05, 2019•54 min•Ep. 94
Today we’re getting back to basics on healthy eating and breaking down how to simplify healthy grocery shopping with, Jessica Jones, from Food Heaven Made Easy. Jessica is a nationally recognized dietician and diabetes educator with a passion for helping people transform the way they eat and make peace with food. She is the coauthor of The 28-Day Plant-Powered Health Reboot and a Diabetes Guide to Enjoying Foods of the World and co-hosts to food heaven podcast. Listen on for Jessica's grounded a...
May 29, 2019•43 min•Ep. 93
This is all about how to simplify mindful wellness with Jules Hunt from mindful lifestyle brand, Om & the City, and the first truly conscious food finder app, True Belly. Jules uses her platform to bring holistic wellness down to earth and empower women to simplify their life to really thrive. She shares actionable insight on everyday wellness, sustainability, and nontoxic living with some purposeful productivity hacks. Show Notes (under episode 92) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be ...
May 22, 2019•42 min•Ep. 92
Talia Pollock from Party in My Plants is out to prove that healthy and happy do not have to be mutually exclusive. She’s here to show you how healthy can be fun, funny, and totally delicious. Talia is all about helping you never having to choose between feeling good and feeling happy, and to help you do the healthy things that make you feel, look, and live your best without it totally sucking. We’ll talk about her balanced approach and how she brings the fun and joy to everything she does in thi...
May 15, 2019•44 min•Ep. 91
We’re talking about the two decisions that move your biggest goals from possible to probable to inevitable, with bestselling author, Hal Elrod. Hal Elrod wrote The Miracle Morning , which it’s sold over a million copies and really started the whole idea of a morning routine. Today, Hal is talking about his newest book, The Miracle Equation , the two decisions to move your goals from possible to probable to inevitable, and this equation of unwavering faith + extraordinary effort = miracles. Show ...
May 08, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 90