Jessica Turner is a working mother who wants you to know that even when you’re overwhelmed by your to-do’s and caring for your family, you can find pockets of time throughout your day, evaluate what is satisfying for you, and make more space for self-care. Listen in to find out how to find time for what satisfies you and why it’s so important to take care of yourself. Full blog post, show notes, and resource for this episode available at: realfoodwholelife.com/fge Instagram: @realfoodwholelife J...
Sep 19, 2018•42 min•Ep. 59
In today’s episode we’re breaking down the 5 steps to getting back on track when you’ve gotten away from wellness. We discuss what to add to your wellness routine and the science behind how taking baby steps and finding a tribe can help you achieve wellness. Full blog post, show notes, and resource for this episode available at: realfoodwholelife.com/fge Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you loved today’s episode be sure to leave a rating and...
Sep 12, 2018•25 min•Ep. 58
Sarah Adler is an entrepreneur and real food expert, who wants you to know that you can benefit from a real food diet with patience and careful attention. Read on for more from Sarah, and to listen to this episode of the Feel Good Effect podcast about why real food is better than a pre-planned diet, and why it's so important to have a good relationship with food. Full blog post, show notes, and resource for this episode available at: realfoodwholelife.com/fge Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join o...
Sep 05, 2018•54 min•Ep. 57
In this week's episode of the Feel Good Effect Podcast we talk about the 5 biggest wellness mistakes you’re making and how to fix them. We discuss how balance, mindset shifts, simplifying food, and self-love can help you achieve overall wellness. Resources Take the Quiz! Wellness Personality Quiz 5 Wellness Mistakes Balancing the 3Ms Mindset Movement Meals Getting Stuck in Old Thought Patterns Dynamo: Perfectionism + All-Or-Nothing Let go of all-or-nothing Something is better than nothing Seeker...
Aug 29, 2018•21 min•Ep. 56
Have you ever felt different, like an outsider, or somehow like you didn’t fit in? What if instead of thinking of these differences as a weakness you instead flipped the script and started thinking of them as your superpower? That’s exactly what we’re talking on about on today’s episode: diving into how to discover your superpower and find beauty in the different, with expert guest Karen Walrond. Let’s make it happen! Resources Take the Quiz! Wellness Personality Quiz Catch up on past Feel Good ...
Jun 27, 2018•51 min•Ep. 55
When was the last time you truly took a break? If you struggle with taking down time, then this episode is for you, because wellness is about so much more than green smoothies and the perfect exercise routine. It’s also about tuning in, taking a break, and finding time for rest. But taking a break? It’s not always so easy. Today on the show we’re unpacking the importance of taking a break, and diving into 5 tactical mindset shifts you can use to put this practice into your life right now. Let’s ...
Jun 20, 2018•27 min•Ep. 54
Practicing mindfulness has so many positive benefits, but it can seem challenging to fit into everyday life. If mindfulness sounds daunting, boring, or like something you don’t have time for, then this episode is for you. We are taking a deep dive into its many benefits, and how to practice mindfulness in real life with expert Dr. Leah Weiss. Let’s make it happen! Show Notes Grab Leah’s Book: How We Work: Live Your Purpose, Reclaim Your Sanity, and Embrace the Daily Grind More Mindfulness Resour...
Jun 13, 2018•51 min•Ep. 53
Morning routines: you know that creating a streamlined and simple routine can make a huge difference in your day. But who has the time? Today we’re deconstructing the exact steps to create a morning routine in less time, and with more impact. And don’t worry, this isn’t about some perfect ideal that works for someone else. This is about creating a routine that works for YOU. Let’s make it happen! 10 Steps to Create a Simple, Impactful Morning Routine 1 | Intentionality: Know Your Why 2 | Know Yo...
Jun 06, 2018•26 min•Ep. 52
If you’re feeling stuck--either in your day job or in your day-to-day life, this episode is for you. Cathy Heller, host of the wildly popular podcast, Don’t Keep Your Day Job , is walking us through capitalizing on your unique qualities, finding your superpower, and accessing greater fulfillment and purpose in life. Let’s dive in! Resources Take the Wellness Personality Quiz Guest Information Each week on Don’t Keep Your Day Job , host Cathy Heller interviews someone truly inspiring who’s create...
May 30, 2018•56 min•Ep. 51
Looking for the secret to self-care in real life? This episode is packed with ideas that go beyond bubble baths, massages. Let’s dive into the practical tips so you can start your own self-care practice in your real life. Self-care is trending right now, and for good reason. Because if self-care means intentionally taking care of yourself: mind, body, soul, then absolutely, let’s start a self-care revolution! The problem? All the self-care lists out there seem to be packed with ideas that frankl...
May 23, 2018•27 min•Ep. 50
Candice Kumai, the golden girl of wellness, is sharing takeaways from her new book, Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit . We’re diving into how to find perfection in imperfection, the Japanese art of golden repair, the philosophy of wabi-sabi, and real story of her wellness career pivot. Resources Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit Guest Information Candice Kumai is an internationally-renowned wellness writer, chef & ...
May 16, 2018•51 min•Ep. 49
In the never-ending search for wellness solutions, we’ve forgotten something monumental: mindset. In this must-listen episode, we’ll unpack mindset: what it is, what it’s not, and 5 keys ways to shift it. Because mindset matters when it comes to change, growth, and busting out of old patterns that have you feeling stuck. Let’s dive in! RESOURCES Take the Quiz! Wellness Personality Quiz Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck Carol Dweck's Mindset TED Talk Instagram: @realfoodwholel...
May 09, 2018•20 min•Ep. 48
If want to live a more resilient life, to grow an unshakable core of calm, strength, and happiness, then this episode is for you. Using his trademark blend of neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology, Dr. Rick Hanson--psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author--is unpacking true resilience, and sharing how you can begin to cultivate it through simple daily practices. Resources Register for Dr. Hanson’s course: T...
May 02, 2018•54 min•Ep. 47
Ever feel like you’re kind of over self-improvement? Or that you’re not doing a good enough job at self-acceptance? I’ve been getting this question a lot lately, so today we’re unpacking self-improvement, self-acceptance and how to navigate the two approaches. Resources Take the Quiz! Wellness Personality Quiz Episode 10: How to Create a Wellness Routine (You Can Actually Stick To) Episode 17: What I Wish I’d Known When Starting a Wellness Journey Website: realfoodwholelife.com Instagram: @realf...
Apr 25, 2018•23 min•Ep. 46
If you want better skin from the inside out, this episode is for you! Our guest is Jasmina Aganovic, President of Mother Dirt, a line of biome-friendly personal care products focused on restoring and maintaining the balance of the skin biome. We’re unpacking the skin biome, and how balancing your bacterial ecosystem may be the key to better skin. This episode is all about cutting-edge science and radiant natural beauty, so let’s make it happen! Resources Mother Dirt AO + Mist Skin Probiotic Spra...
Apr 18, 2018•49 min•Ep. 45
You don’t need to go-big-or-go-home when it comes to wellness. Sure, we’ve been told that the all-or-nothing mentality is where it’s at, but what if there’s a better way? Today we’re unpacking the idea of a grand opening when it comes to wellness, and exploring the alternative of playing your own wellness game. Thanks to Seth Godin, and his podcast, Akimbo, for inspiring this episode. Resources A Quick Guide for the Perfectionist Wellness Personality Quiz Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear b...
Apr 11, 2018•18 min•Ep. 44
We’re diving into all things Ayurveda in today’s episode with Sahara Rose, the best-selling author of the Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda. Find out how to discover your Dosha, and how Sahara’s modern take on Ayurveda can help you balance mind and body. Resources Idiot’s Guide to Ayurveda Guest Information Sahara Rose is the best-selling author of the Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda (Penguin Random House) and has been called “a leading voice for the millennial generation into the new paradigm shift” by Deepa...
Apr 04, 2018•44 min•Ep. 43
What to do (and not do) if you’re a perfectionist. We’ll dive into why you might be a perfectionist (and not even know it), plus how this mindset may be holding you back from your wellness goals, as well as what to do (and not do) about it. Key Takeaways We all have an image in mind when we think of a perfectionist. Impeccably dressed, clean home, always arriving on time, having it all together. And while that image is certainly one way of perfectionism can show up, it’s not the only way. Perfec...
Mar 28, 2018•24 min•Ep. 42
If you’re struggling with self-love, self-esteem, and comparison, this episode is for you. Beauty, confidence, and self-love expert Erin Treloar takes us into the “why” behind criticism and negative self-talk, and then offers specific shifts to change our self-image. Erin is the founder of Raw Beauty Talks, an online platform dedicated to positive body image and self-love. Resources Free to Be Talks Erin’s Coaching Programs + Resources Body Scan Stepping into Self-Love Facebook Group Episode 7: ...
Mar 21, 2018•54 min•Ep. 41
We’ve all been told that setting goals will make healthier living easier. But what if there’s a better way? Today we’re diving into how to flip your goals, and to focus on the process instead. In the episode you’ll get a quick overview of the research, hear the problems with traditional goal setting, and dig into actionable steps to harness the the power of process. Key Takeaways The problems with traditional goal setting Living for the Future Outcome Over Sustainability Never Done Goal Jumping ...
Mar 14, 2018•26 min•Ep. 40
We’re going behind the scenes with farmer + blogger Andrea Bemis. In this episode we dive into what life is really life living off the land, what a CSA is, how to eat locally (even if you’ve never tried it before), the secret to falling in love with vegetables, and so much more! Key Takeaways: Andrea’s story, and how she became a farmer. The challenging and amazing aspects of farming. CSA defined, the pros, the cons, and how to get the most out your CSA membership or local farmer’s market. Organ...
Mar 07, 2018•44 min•Ep. 39
We’re diving into mindset, ancestral + paleo diet/lifestyle, and the ketogenic diet today with Mark Sisson of Mark’s Daily Apple and Primal Kitchen. Key Takeaways: Shifting from a pain and suffering mindset to one of restore and repair. Transitioning from a high-carb diet to an ancestral way of eating. The purpose of movement for Mark. Ketogenic diet 101. Resources The Keto Reset Diet: Reboot Your Metabolism in 21 Days and Burn Fat Forever Feel Good Effect Podcast Episode 26 Melissa Hartwig Feel...
Feb 28, 2018•53 min•Ep. 38
Today we’re diving into the research on willpower + decision making, and I’m sharing 7 strategies for making fewer decisions, combating mental depletion, and having more mental energy and willpower. Key Takeaways What we think of willpower is really is a form of mental energy that can be exhausted through the process of decision making. We have a finite store of mental energy for exerting self-control, so we need to find ways to manage this energy. A Decision Diet is a way to manage mental energ...
Feb 21, 2018•27 min•Ep. 37
Our guest is Minaa B., a writer, author of the book Rivers Are Coming and a licensed psychotherapist based in NYC. She inspires people with her work through her hope filled messages and aims to bridge the gap between shame and mental health treatment for people who feel alone in their struggles. Key Takeaways: Minaa’s struggle with depression, trauma and isolation. How to embrace what it means to be human. How to approach depression holistically. Speaking up and finding your voice (and why it ma...
Feb 14, 2018•40 min•Ep. 36
We’re chatting with Jenny Blake about how to move beyond burnout and build a life you love. Jenny Blake is an author, career and business strategist, and international speaker who helps people organize their brain, move beyond burnout, and build sustainable, dynamic lives they love. Key Takeaways from the Episode The PIVOT method, and how to apply it to change your health. Jenny’s happiness formula, and how to apply it to your own life. Actionable ways to identify your values. How Jenny used med...
Feb 07, 2018•53 min•Ep. 35
Sonja Overhiser from A Couple Cooks is our guest today, sharing tips on how to fall in love with cooking and change your mindset when it comes to healthy eating. She also gives ideas for how to start if you’re looking to dive into the health and wellness space, and breaking down her new cookbook, Pretty Simple Cooking . Resources Pretty Simple Cooking Guest Information Website: acouplecooks.com Instagram: @acouplecooks @sonjaoverhiser Podcast: A Couple Cooks Sonja Overhiser, an author, recipe de...
Jan 31, 2018•50 min•Ep. 34
Today we’re taking a deep dive into practicing self-care, even when you’re in survival mode. You’ll gain tactical tips and specific practices to help you nourish your soul, whether you’re going through a difficult time, or just can’t carve out a moment to take care of yourself each day. There’s also a free downloadable guide to help you practice self-care in just 2 minutes a day. Click here to download! Resources Grab your free Self-Care SOS guide + journal here ! Website: realfoodwholelife.com ...
Jan 24, 2018•24 min•Ep. 33
Jessica Murnane is our guest this week. In this episode we chat about a plant-based diet, endometriosis, and she shares details about her newest project. Jessica is creator of the One Part Plant movement, author of the One Part Plant Cookbook, host of the One Part Podcast, and founder of Know Your Endo. Key Takeaways from the Episodes How a diagnosis of endometriosis led her to where she is today. The lessons endometriosis has taught her. Jessica’s long road to an endometriosis diagnosis. The di...
Jan 10, 2018•59 min•Ep. 32
Nutritionist to the stars, Kelly LeVeque, is back on the podcast following her extremely popular first episode in 2017. Kelly is sharing the behind-the-scenes of her book tour, tips on eating well while traveling, finding a diet that works for you, avoiding the starvation-binge cycle, her take on today’s most popular diets, and in-depth recommendations on protein powders. Key Takeaways from the Episodes What it’s like to go on book tour, including the highs and the lows. Taking care of your body...
Jan 03, 2018•55 min•Ep. 31
I’m sharing the ways I’ve failed this year, and how I’ve changed my mindset to think outside the failure box (and you can, too) in today’s vulnerable episode. I’m also breaking down my new course, Actually Healthy and extending an invitation for you to join in 2018. Resources Actually Healthy Course Website: realfoodwholelife.com Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or Twitter Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts . Your ...
Dec 27, 2017•22 min•Ep. 30
