Today on the pod, we are sharing some big news… After some deep talk of nailing down what’s essential to each of us—plus Liz’s shower epiphany!—this is the final episode of Finding Your Shine. We reflect over the past 3 years of growth, share some funny stories, and fill you in on our upcoming projects (Healing Hormones podcast, anyone?!) We couldn’t be more grateful for you joining us on this journey of self-discovery, and we hope you found your shine in the way that we’ve found ours. We Chat A...
Sep 23, 2019•47 min•Ep. 144
Today we are sitting down with fitness and lifestyle coach, podcaster, and founder of I am Athletics, Rachel Brooks! She shares her story of overcoming perfection and years of body issues by changing thought patterns and really digging deep to know herself. We talk about giving yourself grace, letting go of control, and taking off the mask to reveal your true self. Rachel shares how writing her upcoming book, Chasing Perfection , has been a transformative and cathartic experience in her journey ...
Sep 16, 2019•43 min•Ep. 143
Today’s episode is taking place in the new Penzone Salon and Spa in Dublin, OH. Nina is chatting with the CEO and President of Penzone Salon, and the creator and owner of LIT Life + Yoga, Debbie Penzone! For fifty years, Penzone Salons have been boosting women’s confidence by helping them own their inner and outer beauty. They provide holistic treatments, plant-based organic foods and juices, and a bar for social time to give the community time to unplug. In their conversation, Nina and Debbie t...
Sep 09, 2019•42 min•Ep. 142
We are so excited for today’s conversation because this episode has been a long time coming! Davia Roberts is licensed therapist who combines her professional training with a holistic approach. She’s a yoga teacher, community organizer, and has a podcast to help individuals on their mental health journey. Our conversation dives into forms of self-care and building your self-worth, the struggles we face in modern society, combating burnout culture, and creating healthy boundaries. Davia also shar...
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 141
Today we are getting back to our roots, keeping it casual and real as we bring you another Nina and Liz SOLO episode! Our conversation is all about busting myths around the Empowered Voice Conference (less than 1 month away!). Whether you want to grow your brand, start a YouTube channel, create a blog, or simply become more comfortable with expressing your creativity, this event is for you! You’ll be surrounded by incredible women, delicious food, and empowering conversations that leave you feel...
Aug 26, 2019•40 min•Ep. 140
Are you too hard on yourself? Are you trying to do ‘everything,’ while failing to acknowledge the small wins? If so, you are not alone! In this episode, we are riding solo as we ponder the craziness of life, such as overbooking our schedules and not creating enough time for self-care. We chat about sticking to one non-negotiable that brings you joy, and the importance of recognizing when you’re doing a damn good job, even when you aren’t completing every little thing on your to-do list. If you h...
Aug 19, 2019•40 min•Ep. 139
Today we are joined by Certified Holistic Health Coach, Katelyn Parsons! She helps career-driven women overcome emotional eating and cravings through her Modern Girl Method. It’s a three phase weight-release method that focuses on the emotional, mental and physical. She helps women step away from dieting, develop a healthy mindset, and get lasting results. In our conversation today, Katelyn shares her powerful story of overcoming years of bulimia to develop a positive relationship with food and ...
Aug 12, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 138
Hey ladies, Liz is BACK! Today’s episode features a way overdue check-in with the two of us. Liz shares some of the personal details of the difficult time she’s going through, and how she’s been handling it. The conversation takes a talk-show-style turn when we begin dishing out some gossip on personal development gurus… and the importance of finding a self-care routine that works for YOU! We hope you enjoy this casual and friendly (yet slightly morbid) episode—and get ready for next week, becau...
Aug 05, 2019•42 min•Ep. 137
Ladies! The Empowered Voice Conference is just around the corner on September 21st in Columbus, OH. Whether you’re in the wellness space, looking to build a brand, or wanting to connect with some incredible women—this event is for you! The day is all about women empowering women through incredible speakers, women owned businesses, group meditation, and networking with like-minded ladies looking to grow. You’ll also receive a goodie bag valued at over $200. Some treats include Banza Pasta, Simple...
Jul 29, 2019•9 min•Ep. 136
Today’s episode is with the ladies from the High Vibin’ It Podcast, Lynnsey and Kelsey! If you’ve struggled with anxiety, menstrual health, or are looking to learn more about your cycle, this episode is for you. We start off by exploring the 4 phases within our monthly cycle, and how each hormonal phase affects our emotional state. This leads into how hormonal imbalance affects us mentally, emotionally, and physically. You’ll learn daily steps you can take to begin getting to the core of these i...
Jul 22, 2019•54 min•Ep. 135
Today’s guest is a board certified OBGYN and a leading voice in the women’s health space—Dr. Heather Bartos! Dr. Bartos was a gynecologist in the Navy for 12 years before moving into corporate medicine. After becoming fed up with a system that wasn’t providing real solutions, she left and opened her own OBGYN practice. From yoga and meditation, to natural hormones and functional medicine—it’s a village for women’s health! Our conversation will be digging deep into women’s sexuality, libido, horm...
Jul 15, 2019•53 min•Ep. 134
Today we have a returning guest who is also speaking at the Empowered Voice Conference, Sam Vander Wielen! Sam is an attorney-turned-entreprenuer who helps coaches, creatives, and consultants learn how to legally protect and grow their online businesses. Our conversation digs into being an entrepreneur and running an online business, to setting boundaries for yourself to avoid burnout. As entrepreneurs, it is so easy to get caught up in overthinking tactics and pushing yourself to overwork. Sam ...
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 133
Today on the pod we have wellness and mindset coach, Amanda Katherine Loy, joining us to talk about all things body image! Amanda is so open as she talks about her journey of stepping into her unapologetic self after many years of yo yo dieting and having a negative self-image. Right after turning 27 years old, she found out she was positive for the BRCA1 gene, which greatly increased her likelihood of developing breast cancer. As a preventative measure, she had a double mastectomy. Amanda share...
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 132
Today we are sitting down with Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill and brand ambassador for Daysy Fertility Tracker. This is a must-listen for understanding the difference between fertility trackers, period tracker apps, and forms of contraception. The Daysy allows women to really be in touch with their bodies—not only knowing when you can get pregnant (or not!), but learning about your cycle from a health point of view. We also dig into the topics of body literacy, having open conv...
Jun 24, 2019•53 min•Ep. 131
Today we are chatting with Reiki practitioner and boss babe Natalie Wise, a Columbus local who is helping the community feel great, heal, and SHINE!! Natalie is the owner of the epically-made and woman-owned company Pink Moon Candles. She uses her intention and her Reiki expertise to infuse candles, crystals, and essential oils with the kindness, authenticity, and collaboration that we all deserve. We also have a special announcement: Empowered Voice tickets are now only $97!!! This is an event ...
Jun 17, 2019•46 min•Ep. 130
Today we have Jeanette Schneider joining us to chat all things motherhood, generational change, empowerment, and SO much more! You may already know this, but we are HUGE advocates for women stepping into their own power, and Jeanette is all about that, too. We loved this conversation because it opened up the dialogue for us to explore just what we can do and say to dig into seemingly heavy topics. Jeanette is doing so much out in the world to bring these needed convos more approachable and acces...
Jun 10, 2019•59 min•Ep. 129
We have an AMAZING bonus episode for you all today! We hosted a Women’s Empowerment event with Rachel Kerr of The Beauty Boost, and had an incredible convo with our panel that we just HAD to share. The group of women on the panel were full of inspirational words, advice, and they each share parts of their own story and journey that led them to where they are today. We cover so much in today’s conversation! There’s bound to be a nugget of wisdom that you can take away and allow it to grow into yo...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 128
We are so excited because today we are chatting it up with Kelli Tennant, wellness advocate and Ceremony Wellness podcast host! After years of battling health issues, Kelli has been on a beautiful healing journey, sharing her healers, doctors, and practitioners with her audience each week. Through her blog and various social platforms, Kelli offers an honest look into what healing and growth through illness looks like, and even offers coaching for women to help them heal, grow, and find their tr...
Jun 03, 2019•54 min•Ep. 127
Today we are SO honored to be joined by Achea Redd! She’s a mental health advocate, author, and founder of Real Girls F.A.R.T. As a form of self-expression and healing, Achea created her own blog, sharing her feelings about mental health and authenticity. Achea uses her life experience and mental health disorder to help women find their voice and let it out. In our conversation today, we get VULNERABLE. The three of us chat about mental health and the stigmas that are still attached to it, anxie...
May 27, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 126
Today on the pod we are SUPER excited to have McLean McGown join us! McLean is a mother of two, wife, Postpartum Doula, Yoga & Pilates teacher, Nutritionist, Buddhist and yoga practitioner. Becoming a postpartum doula led McLean to her truest passion- to support women during one of their most vulnerable times in life and bear witness to their rite of passage into Motherhood. In our convo today, McLean shares a really vulnerable and open look into motherhood, postpartum, and pregnancy. This i...
May 20, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 125
Today on the pod we are joined by Nikki Novo, a bestselling author and intuitive dating coach! Nikki is also a certified hypnotherapist with the International Association of Counselors and Therapists, ThetaHealer(r) and Reiki healer, and speaker. In our convo today, we touch on so many topics, from dating and relationships, to spirit guides and energy. (Leave it to us to break out the spiritual talk!) We absolutely loved this conversation with Nikki, and we know you’ll enjoy it, too! We Chat Abo...
May 13, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 124
We love a good duo episode, and today the two of us are talking all about the big shifts happening in our lives! When we started our podcast, we were the new kids on the wellness block, and now after a few years, it’s amazing all that we’ve learned. Today, we’re each sharing different things that have come up for us, and what we are doing because of them! Be sure to listen in as Liz shares a super exciting life transition, and Nina talks about the shifts happening within her coaching practice. W...
May 06, 2019•41 min•Ep. 123
Monica Berg, a self-professed Change Junkie, joins us on the pod today! She shares her combination of wisdom and real-life awareness with talks found compelling to a wide range of men and women at different stages in their lives. Monica is the author of Fear Is Not an Option and serves as Chief Communications Officer for Kabbalah Centre International. We are SO excited for this episode with Monica because her mission is incredible, and she brought a ton of confidence to share! This convo the thr...
Apr 29, 2019•53 min•Ep. 122
Jessica Kapusta is a blogger and plant-based whole food chef living here, in Columbus, OH. Jessica and Nina have created super fun monthly brunches that are open for anyone who wants a delicious, plant-based meal, and to hear and learn from local small business! On top of all that, Jessica recently started a meal delivery and catering service– she’s doing ALL the things! In our convo today, Jessica shares her personal food journey and discovering that she has celiacs disease, how much of a scien...
Apr 22, 2019•50 min•Ep. 121
Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen, the Founder and Clinical Director of Lime and Lotus, joins us on today’s episode! Stephanie is a functional medicine doctor, specializing in thyroid and adrenals, as well as a natural female hormone expert. Her private practice is centered on functional endocrinology, lifestyle modification and whole food supplementation. Her mission is to help women reclaim their hormonal health and feminine vitality naturally. Today, Stephanie shares with us why she decided to study hol...
Apr 15, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 120
Hey Finding Your Shine fam, it’s just me, Nina, on the pod today! While Liz is livin’ it up in Italy, I thought it would be the perfect time to come on and have a solo episode. For the episode today, I’m giving you all the juicy details of my second round of Empowered Mind, Empowered Body, which is launching in just a few short weeks. I’ll be sharing how much the first group loved their experience, my takeaways from leading it, why I find group coaching such an incredible tool, and so much more!...
Apr 08, 2019•19 min•Ep. 119
Kelsey Aida joins us on the pod today! Kelsey is a new friend of Nina’s, and an expert in self-love, manifestation, feng shui, and so many cool other things, plus she’s an author, too. She’s basically everything we want to be! Kelsey has an amazing story of healing herself from a deep depression, and is here today to share the tools and practices that she used. Kelsey also just launched a brand new course all about self-love and how YOU can achieve it, so we talk all about that, too! We Chat Abo...
Apr 01, 2019•54 min•Ep. 118
We are so excited to have our dear friend, Samantha Oliver, back on the pod! Sam is the voice behind the Gooey Podcast– which we were recently interviewed on! Today, the three of us are catching up on life, sharing ghost stories, and laughing about how crazy we may sound. Sam also shares what inspired her to start a podcast, what is in store for Gooey this year, and how she sparks inspiration wherever she goes. We loved this fun convo with Sam, and we can’t wait for you to give this episode a li...
Mar 25, 2019•49 min•Ep. 117
Kate Bee joins us today on the pod! Kate is a coach, and the founder of The Sober School, an online platform with the mission to help women stop drinking in order to create alcohol-free lives that they love. In our conversation today with Kate, we talk about different ways to make not drinking be manageable, changing habits around alcohol, and the program that she offers for women wanting to make the change to stop drinking alcohol. We Chat About: Kate’s experience that led her to creating The S...
Mar 18, 2019•50 min•Ep. 116
On the pod today we are joined by Amanda Sharratt! Amanda is a financial coach and self-proclaimed spender, who is most known for knocking out over $140,000 of debt in less than 4 years! After reaching her own financial goals, Amanda knew that she had to share her tools with others, which is what inspired her to begin financial coaching and blogging. In this conversation, the three of of talk about how Amanda and her husband became debt-free, how you too can begin your journey to financial freed...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 115
