We’re breaking down top episodes from season one of The Feel Good Effect podcast, plus I’m sharing what I’ve learned from my first year of podcasting, plus a never-before-heard clip from before the podcast went live. We’re also diving into my new course, Actually Healthy ! Resources Actually Healthy Course Website: realfoodwholelife.com Instagram: @realfoodwholelife 2017 Top Recipes, Posts, Episodes + What’s Next Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or T...
Dec 20, 2017•27 min•Ep. 229
Today we’re talking with Laila Ali, world-class athlete, fitness & wellness expert, TV host, cooking enthusiast, founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand, and mother of two. Laila is sharing how she got into boxing, her transition into fitness & wellness, finding balance, her philosophy on preparation, and persistence, plus her new book, Food For Life . Guest Information Instagram: @lailaali Website: lailaalilifestyle.com Laila Ali is a world-class athlete, fitness & wellness expert,...
Dec 13, 2017•51 min•Ep. 28
We’re diving into body image, redefining success, and finding happiness in the digital media age today with Kathryn Budig. Kathryn is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher and author known for her accessibility, humor, and ability to empower her students through her message, “aim true.” Key Takeaways Kathryn’s journey to yoga and how her relationship with the practice has changed over time. Changing the definition of something “working.” On resisting labels and living outside of a definable...
Dec 06, 2017•47 min•Ep. 27
Melissa Hartwig is co-founder of the Whole30 program, and four-time New York Times bestselling author. In today’s episode we dive into details about the Whole30, Melissa’s take on dieting, and she explains all about the lesson of the lamp. Guest Information Instagram: @melissahartwig @whole30recipes Website: whole30.com Melissa Hartwig is a Certified Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping people change their relationship with food and create life-long, healthy habits. She is the co-creat...
Nov 29, 2017•51 min•Ep. 26
We’re diving into gratitude today, and how a gratitude practice can allow you to stay gentle (even when life gets messy). In this episode we’ll dig into why gratitude works, what it is, what it isn’t, and how to do it. 1 | The Research Gratitude amplifies our enjoyment and appreciation of the good, which research has shown to not only improve mood, but to also improve overall life satisfaction. When we intentionally recognize and think about all of the good things (and good people) in our life i...
Nov 22, 2017•21 min•Ep. 25
We are diving into breath this week with our guest, Ashley Neese. In this episode we discuss why a breathwork practice is so important, how to do it, common misconceptions, and how to use breath to improve your overall health. Ashley Neese is a courageous guide who empowers people to heal themselves. She holds a MFA from the California College of the Arts and is a leading expert in the breathwork field. Her private sessions, workshops, retreats, and lifestyle journal guide spirit seekers towards...
Nov 15, 2017•46 min•Ep. 24
023 Finding Real Health in Real Life: Feel Good Effect Success with Ali Edwards We’re diving into a Feel Good Effect success story today, as we chat with Ali Edwards from aliedwards.com. We talk about Ali’s wellness story, how she balances taking care of herself as a working mama of a blended family of seven, and how she’s used lessons taken from the Feel Good Effect to find real health in real life. Ali Edwards's passion resides in that very special place where the stories and images of life in...
Nov 08, 2017•47 min•Ep. 23
We’re taking a deep dive the fundamental problem of retouching in media, why narrowing the definition of beauty is not healthy, how to replace lies with truth, and the upcoming documentary, self(i.e.) , with Sarah Dubbeldam, CEO of DARLING Media and Editor-in-Chief of DARLING Magazine. Sarah Dubbeldam is founder of DARLING , a multi-media company that is positively redefining female-driven digital, social and print content. She serves as CEO of DARLING Media and Editor-in-Chief of DARLING Magazi...
Nov 01, 2017•42 min•Ep. 22
We’re taking a deep dive into meal planning this week. From how to make meal planning work in real life, common mistakes, specific mindset strategies, and action steps, this episode is packed with information to help you meal plan (even if you hate the idea right now)! Key Takeaways No Fail Tips for Meal Planning (for People Who Hate Meal Planning) 1 | Let Go of Perfect There is no such thing as perfect meal planning. Let go of unrealistic expectations and rigid plans in favor of simplicity, and...
Oct 25, 2017•27 min•Ep. 21
We’re talking with Lisa Merkle, a self described yogi, event designer, and cancer survivor, about her life before cancer, how she navigated both western and eastern approaches to fighting the disease and healing her body, and what she learned through the process. Show Summary Diagnosed with cancer in July of 2016 and recently resurfacing from treatment, Lisa is moved to share lessons endured in an effort to educate and inspire others on the topic of cancer prevention and awareness. As a certifie...
Oct 18, 2017•51 min•Ep. 20
In this episode we’re chatting with Phoebe Lapine about autoimmune disease, Hashimotos Thyroiditis, finding middle ground when it comes to health, and her book, The Wellness Project . Phoebe is a food and health writer, wellness personality, gluten-free chef, culinary instructor, recipe developer and speaker. On her award-winning blog, Feed Me Phoebe, she shares recipes for healthy comfort food, and insights about balanced lifestyle choices beyond what’s on your plate. Her memoir, The Wellness P...
Oct 11, 2017•52 min•Ep. 19
Show Summary In this episode we’re talking with Kate Fagan, author of the book, What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen . We unpack the themes of perfectionism, the effects of social media on our brains, difficult transitions, and mental health. And we explore how healthy is driving satisfaction from activities and engagement not dependent on outside validation. Detailed show notes & resources available at realfoodwholelife.com/feelgoodeffect Key Ta...
Oct 04, 2017•48 min•Ep. 18
In this episode we’re diving into the 5 things I wish I’d know when starting this wellness journey. Website: realfoodwholelife.com Instagram: @realfoodwholelife All show notes & resources available at realfoodwholelife.com In today’s show we’re unpacking some of the themes from previous episodes and I’m sharing a personal story and the 5 things I wish I’d known when first starting out. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE What I Wish I’d Known Gentle Over Perfect It’s hard to be gentle when you h...
Sep 27, 2017•33 min•Ep. 17
Jon Acuff is the New York Times -bestselling author of six books including his most recent, Finish . He's helped some of the biggest brands in the world tell their story, spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at companies such as Microsoft, Nissan and Comedy Central, and been featured regularly on national media. Website: acuff.me Instagram: @jonacuff All show notes & resources available at realfoodwholelife.com KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE Why Jon followed up his book Start with his ...
Sep 20, 2017•51 min•Ep. 16
We are diving in The Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin, and why knowing yourself is the way to a happy, healthy life. Gretchen Rubin is one of the most influential writers on the linked subjects of habits, happiness, and human nature. She’s the author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers Better Than Before and The Happiness Project . A member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, Rubin has an enormous following, in print and online; her books have sold almost three million c...
Sep 13, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 15
We’re diving into the true meaning of wellness with Colleen Wachob, the Founding Partner and Chief Brand Officer at mindbodygreen, one of the biggest brands in wellness. Colleen graduated from Stanford University with degrees in International Relations and Spanish, and spent ten years working at Fortune 500 companies including Gap, Walmart and Amazon. She now lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband, mbg founder, Jason Wachob, and daughter Ellie. All show notes & resources available at r...
Sep 06, 2017•44 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, we’re chatting about ditching extremes, setting boundaries, listening in and finding joy with Davida Kuglemass from the Healthy Maven. Davida Kugelmass is the creator behind The Healthy Maven, a multi-channel health and wellness platform dedicated to making healthy living easier and sustainable. Davida’s content is diverse, ranging from recipes, to travel, to self-care with a focus on how to live healthfully, rather than living for your health. All show notes & resources ava...
Aug 30, 2017•49 min•Ep. 13
In this episode we’re diving into developing healthy habits from day one, creating a balanced food philosophy, and raising children who listen to their bodies while still maintaining expectations around healthy eating with Catherine McCord of Weelicious and One Potato. Catherine, mom to Kenya (9), Chloe (7) and Gemma (2), created Weelicious.com as a platform to show parents around the world how easy and beneficial it is to expose children to wholesome, delicious homemade food. She is the author ...
Aug 23, 2017•41 min•Ep. 12
Taesha Butler is the blogger behind The Natural Nurturer. In her journey to health she lost over 70 pounds, and figured out how to feed a partner and child real, healthy food along the way. She is a full-time teacher and mother, and today shares family-friendly real food recipes, clean living tips, and natural parenting ideas. Taesha aims to empower parents and caregivers to raise their families in healthy way that fits into their busy lives, and today is breaking down real food for busy familie...
Aug 16, 2017•48 min•Ep. 11
Today we’re going to take a deep dive into getting started with a wellness routine that you’ll actually be able to stick to in real life. By the end of the show you’ll have an actionable plan to get started with your own routine today! All show notes and resources (including a free download to get started) available at realfoodwholelife.com . KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE Part One: Set for Success 1 | It’s Not Self-Care, It’s Self-Compassion 2 | The Wellness Trifecta 3 | Rethink Success Part T...
Aug 09, 2017•27 min•Ep. 10
Natalie Franke Hayes is an entrepreneur, mobilization marketer, community builder, and neuroscience nerd. As one of the Founders of the Rising Tide Society and the Head of Community at HoneyBook, she leads tens of thousands of creatives and small business owners while fostering a spirit of community over competition. Website: nataliefranke.com risingtidesociety.com Instagram: @nataliefranke All show notes & resources available at realfoodwholelife.com KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE How to b...
Aug 02, 2017•56 min•Ep. 9
Author, speaker, and coach, Randy Spelling helps unfulfilled people who are driven by stress find success in their lives so they wake up every day happy and in their purpose. Growing up in a mega-famous family as the son of Aaron Spelling, Randy was surrounded by everything money could buy, but he was left wondering why this didn’t bring happiness. He then started a life-long quest in search of true fulfillment, reversed engineered his life and found success from the inside out. Randy shares his...
Jul 26, 2017•45 min•Ep. 8
Kait Hurley is the founder of kaithurley.com . With a background deeply rooted in wellness, Kait is an educator whose mission is to help others move, meditate, and feel amazing. As a lifelong athlete with over a decade of experience in the health and wellness industry, she is dedicated to helping people feel strong and focused through their practice. Kait Hurley Website: kaithurley.com Instagram: @kait.hurley KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE Overcoming body image issues. Thriving with anxiety. Wh...
Jul 19, 2017•45 min•Ep. 7
Danika Brysha is a curve model with IMG Models, a food & wellness personality, and the Founder & CEO of Model Meals, a healthy meal delivery business. A recovered bulimic, binge eater, and food/sugar addict, Danika turned her worst enemy (food) into her most powerful medicine. Fed up with the effects that prescription pills, heavy drinking, and processed foods were having on herself and the people she loved, she was committed to finding a better solution to being her absolute best. Danik...
Jul 12, 2017•49 min•Ep. 6
In this episode we’re talking with Ashley Gartland about how to get unstuck, ways to identify your values and build a life around them, how to stop judging yourself and grow from a place of simplicity, switching tracks after becoming a mother, and how to find the thread of relevancy no matter where your passions take you. Ashley has been playing the entrepreneur game since she was 22, when she got her start as a freelance food writer. After a long run doing everything from testing cocktail recip...
Jul 05, 2017•39 min•Ep. 5
Sadie Lincoln is the Founder and CEO of barre3, a boutique movement company whose innovative, results-driven, feel-good workout and whole-body-health approach are breaking new ground. Since opening her first studio in 2008, Sadie has continued to evolve barre3 based on her quest for knowledge on how best to balance the body. She works side-by-side with a growing team of experts ranging from physical therapists to scientists to meditation teachers. Her talks and articles about discovering body wi...
Jun 28, 2017•47 min•Ep. 4
Kelly LeVeque is a Certified Celebrity Health Coach and Holistic Nutritionist based in Los Angeles, California. Guided by a practical and always optimistic approach, Kelly helps clients improve their health, achieve their goals and develop sustainable habits to live a healthy and balanced life. Working with well-known names such as Jessica Alba, Evan Peters, and Eve Hewson, Kelly is extremely passionate about the science of human nutrition and the desire to help clients achieve their personal he...
Jun 21, 2017•58 min•Ep. 3
Today we’re chatting with Sonja Overhiser, an author, recipe developer, podcast host, and healthy and sustainable food advocate. Along with her husband Alex, she is creator of the A Couple Cooks website, a collection of whole foods recipes and inspiration for healthy and sustainable eating. She is co-host of the A Couple Cooks Podcast, a show that features conversations with the freshest voices in food, including authors, farmers, and celebrity chefs. Her work has been featured in national onlin...
Jun 12, 2017•47 min•Ep. 2
Today we’re talking to Kristen Boehmer, founder and creator of the Living Loving Paleo website, where she shares nutrition, lifestyle, emotional health, and mindset mastery techniques. Kristen was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at the early age of 12, and after years of living her life severely ill, she took back control of her own health and completely transformed her life by changing her diet and lifestyle. These days she works to inspire others to make healthy changes in their own lives, as s...
Jun 12, 2017•49 min•Ep. 1
The Feel Good Effect podcast is about deconstructing and simplifying healthy, to help you live a happy, authentic, inspired life. Each week you’ll find a new episode with health & wellness thought-leaders and visionaries who are thinking about health just a little differently. My hope is that the show will give you inspiration to live your healthiest life, along with specific tactics, habits, and mindsets to make health & happiness practical and doable. In the first episode I’m sharing m...
Jun 12, 2017•17 min
