In this episode of the Feel Good Effect, we're talking with Chelsea Williams on how to be your own health advocate by really tuning in, figuring out what works for you, and then prioritizing and amplifying that. Show Notes (under episode 149) 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 Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content li...
Jul 01, 2020•44 min•Ep. 149
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect Podcast, we're talking about essential habits, mindsets, and routines to simplify eating healthy food on a budget. We talk about how to find long-term, sustainable wellness no matter what your life and budget look like. Show Notes (under episode 148) 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 Apple Podc...
Jun 24, 2020•44 min•Ep. 148
Learn more about healthy coping habits and connecting with your inner voice with Fifi Buchanan. Fifi shares ideas around coping habits, self-care, the role of rest and why it might be difficult to access, and the power of finding and using our voices. Show Notes (under episode 147) 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 Apple Podcasts so ...
Jun 17, 2020•43 min•Ep. 147
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect, we’re talking about 7 simple self-care habits to add to your daily routine. These are science-based habits to build resilience and take care of yourself in times of stress. Show Notes (under episode 146) 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 Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content ...
Jun 10, 2020•22 min•Ep. 146
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect, we talk about the key to adding a mindfulness habit to your workout routine with Kait Hurley. Kait talks about the benefits of mindfulness and simple ways to bring mindfulness and meditative practices into your life. Show Notes (under episode 145) 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 Apple Podcas...
Jun 03, 2020•53 min•Ep. 145
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect Podcast, we talk about how to avoid the number one mistake that I see people making when it comes to this idea of "falling off the wagon". Show Notes (under episode 144) 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 Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instag...
May 27, 2020•23 min•Ep. 144
Do you ever have a productive morning and everything is going well, but then the afternoon comes around and you're left without energy, hit with that dreaded afternoon slump? In this episode of the Feel Good Effect, we're talking about how to beat the afternoon slump with 12 science-backed, ultra-simple ways to boost your energy all-day. Show Notes (under episode 143) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love...
May 20, 2020•32 min•Ep. 143
How to Write and Publish a Book: Three Surprising Lessons I Learned During the Book Writing Process In this Feel Good Effect podcast episode, we are talking about how to write a book in four phases. I’m sharing the three surprising lessons I learned during the book-writing process and answering listener questions about methods. Show Notes (under episode 142) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you lo...
May 13, 2020•57 min•Ep. 142
In this Feel Good Effect podcast episode, we are talking about how to create more happiness, calm, and confidence with Dr. Rick Hanson. We dive into practices for embodying ourselves in daily lives so that we can better handle stress, heal old pain, feel at ease with others, and rest in the sense of natural goodness. Show Notes (under episode 141) 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...
May 06, 2020•42 min•Ep. 141
In this episode, we are talking about how to be gentle with yourself versus using it as an excuse. We cover what gentle and self-compassion really are and how a mindset shift can allow things to become more joyful and sustainable. Show Notes (under episode 140) 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 Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing ...
Apr 29, 2020•27 min•Ep. 140
In this episode, we are talking about how to identify your core values and then how to use those values to set better boundaries with Shunta Grant. If you're a business owner or not, a female or not, you will find so many empowering tips and ideas in this episode. Show Notes (under episode 139) 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 Apple...
Apr 22, 2020•44 min•Ep. 139
Let’s talk about rethinking schedules and routines when life changes, specifically creating a daily routine or schedule after a big life transition. This episode comes in the middle of a global pandemic, and since the only constant in life is change, this is very relevant. We will break down a simple, research-informed and life-tested framework to reclaim your daily routine or reschedule after a big life change or transition in four steps. Show Notes (under episode 138) Get Simplified, Gentle We...
Apr 15, 2020•30 min•Ep. 138
Are you ready to redefine what success and fitness mean? That's exactly what we're going to do today with Sadie Lincoln, co-founder and CEO of barre3. In this conversation, we tap into this idea of redefining “modifying”, something that barre3 has done brilliantly and something that needs to be seen across the fitness and wellness world. This is a powerful episode full of tips and ideas to put into practice. Show Notes (under episode 137) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Con...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 137
Do you think you can be nice and be a good leader? Nice and be successful? We're talking about redefining success and leadership in this episode with media executive, startup investor, and bestselling author, Fran Hauser. Fran is redefining success in leadership and business and talks with us about how you can be nice and successful, setting boundaries, self-care, and wellness. Show Notes (under episode 136) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Face...
Apr 01, 2020•40 min•Ep. 136
This special episode is a conversation with psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson, whose work focuses on mindfulness, self-compassion, and positive emotions. This conversation is intended to give you a resource for resilience in tough times. Show Notes (under episode 135) 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 Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringin...
Mar 25, 2020•29 min•Ep. 135
This episode will change your life. We're talking the secret to more calm, clarity, and joy, and redefining mindfulness and self-compassion with expert Dr. Shauna Shapiro. In this conversation, Shauna shares her updated definition of mindfulness and dives into why your attitude really matters. We also talk about why self-compassion in itself is so incredibly transformative and radical, common misgivings people have about self-compassion, and simple ways to practice mindfulness and self-compassio...
Mar 18, 2020•54 min•Ep. 134
When it comes to change, tiny is mighty. We’re talking tiny habits and small changes that change everything with Stanford researcher Dr. BJ Fogg. Creating positive change might not be as hard as you think, and we’ll dive into this idea of Behavior Design, the powerful system Dr. Fogg created over the years, with some very tactical takeaways. Show Notes (under episode 133) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect ...
Mar 11, 2020•28 min•Ep. 133
In this conversation, Serena Wolf talks all about why shameless experimentation is the key to making things happen. She talks about her path to successful authorship and blogging and reflects on what she took away from her failures. Serena also tackles the issue of mental health stigma and managing anxiety. Show Notes (under episode 132) 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 b...
Mar 04, 2020•49 min•Ep. 132
In this episode, you're going to learn how to train your body and your brain to thrive during stress, recover from trauma, and find resilience every day. Dr. Elizabeth Stanley talks about how to widen your window for stress tolerance, how stress and trauma affect the mind, body, and soul, and how to discharge stress to get out of the trauma loop. We also hear about how mindfulness plays into this whole theme and more on building a core of resilience. Show Notes (under episode 131) Get Simplified...
Feb 26, 2020•48 min•Ep. 131
In this episode, we're talking with Kelly Leveque about how to stabilize blood sugar, balance hunger hormones and find body love every day. Kelly approaches the topic of weight loss, body-love, and diet culture is science-backed with tactical changes you can make in your life for more awareness and health. We take it to the next level talking about blood sugar stability and its relationship to health, PCOS, endometriosis, and diabetes. Show Notes (under episode 130) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellne...
Feb 19, 2020•46 min•Ep. 130
Do you want to know how to find your calling, to stay true, get paid, and do good? In this episode, Rha Goddess breaks down her new book, "The Calling", which is really a step by step blueprint to finding your purpose. Rha gives us the top three concerns people have about pursuing their passion and six steps to overcoming those mindset blocks. We talk about redefining success and the best way to go about cultivating a new idea. Show Notes (under episode 129) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips ...
Feb 12, 2020•35 min•Ep. 129
In this episode, I'm giving you a peek inside my self-care routine and productivity system, the one thing I do every week that really moves the needle when it comes to taking care of myself and being more productive. I've found that spending some time at the beginning of the week is a hugely impactful investment in my overall success for the week. And it’ll work for you regardless of your particular schedule. Show Notes (under episode 128) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Co...
Feb 05, 2020•28 min•Ep. 128
Curious about the secret to creating good habits and breaking bad ones? This episode is all about the science of making positive changes that stick. Our guest is social psychologist, Dr. Wendy Wood, whose research addresses the way habits guide behavior and why they're so difficult to break. In this episode, we’re diving into the willpower-motivation myth, breaking down three steps to create a new habit, plus talking specific strategies for being more productive and getting things done. Show Not...
Jan 29, 2020•51 min•Ep. 127
How many decisions about food do you think you make in a day? If you want to end food decision fatigue, I've got your solution. In this episode, we're going to go into what decision fatigue is, why it actually matters when it comes to food, and an actionable solution to reduce the mental exhaustion that comes with the huge amount of the decisions we make every day. Show Notes (under episode 126) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Sh...
Jan 22, 2020•25 min•Ep. 126
This episode is about how to set better goals and actually work toward them for success in the long-term. We’ll talk about the biggest mistakes people make in goal-setting, the secret to radical consistency, and two simple steps to reach your wellness goals. Anyone can set a goal, but being consistent, showing up day-in and day-out is what really separates success in the long-term. Show Notes (under episode 125) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the ...
Jan 15, 2020•25 min•Ep. 125
Instead of "new year new you", how about "new year do you"? Let's flip the script and talk about have to make healthy habits with ease and joy. In this episode with founder and CEO of Nutrition Stripped McKel (Hill) Kooienga, we're talking about ditching the diet-mentality, embracing bio-individuality, creating change that works in the long term, and actually enjoying yourself in the process. This is how you do healthy for you. Show Notes (under episode 124) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips ...
Jan 08, 2020•43 min•Ep. 124
No matter how you feel about exercise, you've got to listen to this episode because it's going to change how you think in a major way. This conversation with health psychologist, Kelly McGonigal, is going to change the way you think about exercise in the best possible way. Kelly specializes in understanding the mind-body connection, so no matter where you're currently at with exercise, this episode will speak to your soul and give you tactical tips. Show Notes (under episode 123) Get Simplified,...
Jan 01, 2020•57 min•Ep. 123
Wellness should make you feel good, but many of the wellness trends out there are problematic. I'm going to take you through my wellness trend predictions for 2020 (a list you probably won't see anywhere else) and give you an exercise so you can decide what to focus on for yourself in the coming year. I'm using the research, the data, and what I'm seeing as an outsider to figure out how to live a full life in a way that doesn't involve perfectionism, all or nothing thinking, or comparison. Show ...
Dec 18, 2019•23 min•Ep. 122
Can you believe that we're coming to the end of another year? This episode is will walk you through exactly how to do a wellness year in review in an actionable, tactical, and simple step-by-step way. I'll share some ideas for how to set better goals for the next year to move toward your version of success. Show Notes (under episode 121) 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 b...
Dec 11, 2019•27 min•Ep. 121
You've likely heard about the importance of having more awareness, but it's still so easy to fall back into autopilot. In this episode, author, poet, and spiritual leader Lalah Delia returns to the Feel Good Effect to talk about the power of daily awareness, paying attention to what matters, and creating a day to day lifestyle of intentionality. Lalah's message is about owning your power, stepping into your power, forgiving yourself for past mistakes, and practicing daily awareness. Show Notes (...
Dec 04, 2019•49 min•Ep. 120