*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks about having joy in the midst of hard things with Jennifer Michelle Greenberg- author, recording artist, and abuse survivor. They have an honest conversation about what joy can actually look like and how people of faith can better support others experiencing hardship. LINKS MENTIONED Defiant Joy by Jennifer Michelle Greenberg “Not Right Now” song by Jason Gray Jennifer ...
Feb 28, 2024•58 min•Season 8Ep. 171
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie chats with Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore of the new book, Liturgies for Wholeness. The ladies go behind the scenes into the process of writing such a poetic and personal book that helps people encounter God in a host of different life experiences. Plus, they deep dive a bit on life in New York City (which MacKenzie completely geeks out on!). LINKS MENTIONED Liturgies for...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 170
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie chats with Angela Correll about life in Tuscany as a Kentucky native. They also dive into how we process grief and the importance of beauty and grace as we walk through hard things. LINKS MENTIONED Restored in Tuscany by Angela Correll Angela Correll on Instagram MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site...
Feb 16, 2024•56 min•Season 8Ep. 169
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode Kate and MacKenzie talk about the things you can do, both frivolous and complex, to make the mid-winter a little daunting and draining. They are here to add just a little bit more fun and spark into your days. LINKS MENTIONED Canva Pura diffuser Stalogy B6 notebook MacKenzie & Katie use for their bullet journals Scotch Glitter & Metalic Washi tapes Himi Guache Paint Set Evie Du...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 168
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie and Katie look back on how January went in general and specifically with their goals. They also dive into the questions from Bonnie Wan’s book, The Life Brief, to help each other gain clarity moving forward into the rest of the year. Their hope is that listeners will explore these questions with trusted people in their own lives. LINKS MENTIONED Episode 165 with Bonnie Wan Th...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 8Ep. 167
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this solo episode MacKenzie talks about some logistics and tips for being productive in the middle of real life as a busy mom whose days don’t always go according to plan. So much productivity advice is doled out by men and/or women with no kids, and it’s time to start acknowledging the struggles of those of us whose time isn’t always our own. The fact is that we still need to get things done, but ...
Jan 25, 2024•53 min•Season 8Ep. 166
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Bonnie Wan about her new book, The Life Brief, which guides you on a journey to figuring out what you really want out of life so that you can have direction and better clarity about your values and where you’re heading. LINKS MENTIONED The Life Brief - Bonnie’s new book Bonnie Wan on Instagram MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram...
Jan 17, 2024•57 min•Season 8Ep. 165
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Dr Nazlie Latefi, who has been on the cutting edge of research behind staying well, or getting well faster, during cold and flu season. They discuss the link between inflammation and illness, along with other helpful ways to stay well all year long. LINKS MENTIONED Get 20% off Biovanta with code LIVEWELL20 at biovanta.com (new customers on full price products) Biov...
Jan 11, 2024•54 min•Season 8Ep. 164
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this annual episode Katie and MacKenzie deep dive on their goals and habits for 2024. They also discuss their words of the year and the shift MacKenzie is making with hers this year. LINKS MENTIONED Armra Colostrum- get 15% off your order through this link CoPilot- go.mycopilot.com/LIVEWELL to get a 14 day FREE trial AND 20% off your first month of personalized fitness with your own personal traine...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 8Ep. 163
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie talk about how they are preparing for the new year and all the tools they are employing to do all their planning. LINKS MENTIONED Frixion Pens Sharpie S-Gel Post-its Washi Tape Stalogy A6 (smaller) Stalogy B6 Sharpie Fine Point Flair Pens Pentel Energel Mildliners by Zebra Christmas Cards from Minted CoPilot- go.mycopilot.com/LIVEWELL to get a 14 day FREE trial AND ...
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 8Ep. 162
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie get festive! They share favorite recipes, music, and ways to make the holidays really sing. If anyone knows how to make the magic of Christmas extend to the day to day, it’s Katie! LINKS MENTIONED Note- all pictures mentioned in episode are available in the show notes at mackenziekoppa.com/podcast/161 Music: Mellow Christmas Jazz on Spotify Michael Buble Christmas L...
Dec 20, 2023•54 min•Season 8Ep. 161
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie discuss their favorite reads from the year and share which books they are most looking forward to in 2024. LINKS MENTIONED MacKenzie’s Books Reset by Debra Fileta ( Here is Debra’s episode on Live Well Anyway ) High Performance Habits by Brendan Burchard This Must Be the Place by Jami Nato ( Here is Jami’s episode on Live Well Anyway ) The Winston Brothers Series by...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 8Ep. 160
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie chats with professional organizer, clutter whisperer and author of “Why the F*#@ Am I Still Not Organized,” Star Hansen. They talk all things clutter and organizing, getting at the heart of why they happen even more than the methods themselves. It’s a refreshing take on a topic that is never far from mind. LINKS MENTIONED Get Star’s Book, “Why the F*#@ am I Still Not Organize...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 8Ep. 159
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES Katie was just bubbling over with goodness to share from what she gleaned from her recent Thanksgiving. It is an encouraging conversation about purpose and filling up our kids in order to send them into their lives with full tanks. Plus, MacKenzie pulls out some obscure impressions for everyone’s entertainment. LINKS MENTIONED I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas (song) The Daily Tay “I Want a Hippopot...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 8Ep. 158
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this solo episode MacKenzie talks about 6 things you can do to help yourself stay sane through all the holiday crazy, and moreover, actually enjoy yourself. Map out your festivities for the season and find out what’s most important to your family Meal plan well in advance (Get Plan to Eat 50% off for Black Friday- mackenziekoppa.com/plantoeat ) Make sure your sink is empty every night Move your Bod...
Nov 23, 2023•50 min•Season 8Ep. 157
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES Ok, we’re just going to be really honest, this isn’t the best gift guide out there! HOWEVER, Katie and I always have fun together and we end up rounding out the episode with some great White Elephant gift ideas, so those are worth sticking around for! LINKS MENTIONED MacKenzie’s Ideas A Castle for Christmas (movie with Brooke Shields & Cary Elwes on Netflix) Kitsch Heatless Overnight Curler Sleepy...
Nov 16, 2023•56 min•Season 8Ep. 156
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie chats with Gramme nominated song writer and fashion brand founder, Franne Golde. They dive into Franne’s illustrious carrier in the music industry along with her clothing line that is also her namesake (and that MacKenzie absolutely loves!). It’s a fun conversation with a heart for women who support each other in developing our dreams. LINKS MENTIONED Franne Golde Clothing Brand- Go to frannegolde.com and use code LIVEWELL for 20% off your first order of $75 ...
Nov 08, 2023•57 min•Season 8Ep. 155
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie dives into her favorite and most consistently used wellness products from the last year. Everything from gadgets to supplements, these are the things are family turns to again and again. LINKS MENTIONED Gadgets & Gizmos- Thera Tri-Light Redlight Therapy Mat Theragun Air Doctor AquaTru Water Filter Rebounder Supplements- AG1 - a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/livewell . Asea liquid an...
Nov 02, 2023•50 min•Season 8Ep. 154
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie vulnerably talks about a tough time she has been going through and shares the things she is doing to help move through the low time. LINKS MENTIONED CoPilot- go.mycopilot.com/LIVEWELL to get a 14 day FREE trial Patchaid Supplement Patches Rasa AG1- FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/LIVEWELL Fighting Forward by Hannah Brencher MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Insta...
Oct 27, 2023•56 min•Season 8Ep. 153
SHOW NOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie chat about their current favorites, including some books and shows they are enjoying (or about to enjoy) this fall, current favorite beauty products, some fun little fashion things. Plus, there is a fair bit of talk about chickens and rabbits. LINKS MENTIONED Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (show on AppleTV+) Cache the Dog (with talking buttons- @cachecowadventures) Bunny (another dog with talking buttons- @whataboutbunny) Talking Dog Buttons ...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 8Ep. 152
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Chris Mirabile about biological age and what we can do to help actually reverse our aging and risk of disease. LINKS MENTIONED Novos- Chris’s Wellness Company Slow My Age- Chris’s Blog @slowmyage- Chris’s Instagram MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS CoPilot- go.mycopilot.co...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 8Ep. 151
SHOW NOTES In this solo episode, MacKenzie talks about some strategies and tactics to end this year well so that we can roll into 2024 on a high note, already being in a mode of working for our goals. There is still a lot of year left to make real change in your life. Whether you want to change your business, your wellness, your homemaking, or you are just in survival mode, MacKenzie walks you through how to tackle some things to see real progress by December 31. LINKS MENTIONED MacKenzie's YouT...
Oct 07, 2023•47 min•Season 8Ep. 150
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie chats with Kayla about the power of simple liturgy in our lives and families, what faith looks like in a changing world, and much more. LINKS MENTIONED Kayla’s New Book- Every Season Sacred Other Links Kayla’s Website Kayla on Instagram MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS Acorns- Download Acorns at acrons.co...
Sep 28, 2023•52 min•Season 8Ep. 149
SHOW NOTES Katie and MacKenzie chat today about their new joint venture with Monat and the team they are building. LINKS MENTIONED Message Katie or MacKenzie on Instagram for personalized product recommendations! Monday’s Discovery Call at 6:00pm PDT- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81900632461 Wednesday’s Discovery Call at 9:00am PDT- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86295630207 Other Links MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group Follow Katie on Instagram ...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 148
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie chats with Ruth Chou Simons about life, motherhood, hardship and Ruth’s new book, Pilgrim. LINKS MENTIONED Ruth’s New Book- Pilgrim 25 Ways God’s Character Leads Us Onward Ruth’s Website Ruth on Instagram MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's NEW Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS Caraway Home- 10% off at carawayh...
Sep 14, 2023•56 min•Season 8Ep. 147
SHOW NOTES Katie is BACK! She and MacKenzie catch up in this episode and kick off Season 9 of the podcast! LINKS MENTIONED MacKenzie’s FREE Clean Skincare Guide MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett KatieDuckett.com Follow Katie’s cookie biz @FeastCustomCookies JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS AG1- FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Fr...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 8Ep. 146
SHOW NOTES This is a super fun episode in which MacKenzie and Bri talk about all things learning to actually cook. They chat about Bri’s new book, The Cook’s Book, and slip in some other insightful conversation about mastermind groups (because Bri’s is a dream )! LINKS MENTIONED Bri’s Favorites that always travel with her first to new homes: Bri’s Favorite Pan- Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Braiser Instant Pot Ounce Measures Garlic Roller Bench Scraper Breville Air Fryer Toaster Oven M...
Aug 31, 2023•57 min•Season 8Ep. 145
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks to Keri Blair about style and simple questions you can ask yourself to develop your own style brand. LINKS MENTIONED The Back to School Toolkit - all your back to school planning needs! Free Student Planner Trello Templates Other Links Keri’s Website Keri’s Guide to the Perfect Pair of Jeans Keri’s Style Course- Your Curated Style Keri’s Instagram Keri’s Podcast- Style Your Dreams MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram ...
Aug 24, 2023•57 min•Season 8Ep. 144
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie chats with Jami Nato about life, business, faith, and unapologetically being yourself. LINKS MENTIONED Jami’s Book- This Must Be the Place LWA Podcasting Masterclass - Moved to August 24 @9:00am PDT The Back to School Toolkit - all your back to school planning needs! Free Student Planner Trello Templates Other Links Jami’s Website Jami’s Instagram MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Clean Ski...
Aug 18, 2023•59 min•Season 8Ep. 143
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie discuss the new career path she is embarking on and she also talks about back to school goals and changes with her girls- Emmerson (11) and Elliana (8). It’s a jam-packed show with lots of fun new things! LINKS MENTIONED LWA Podcasting Masterclass - August 23, 2023 from 9:00am-12:00pm PDT The Back to School Toolkit - all your back to school planning needs! Free Student Planner Trello Templates Other Links MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter Mac...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 142