Alissa Rumsey MS, RD, CDN, CSCS is a nationally recognized and award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist, certified strength and conditioning specialist and the founder of Alissa Rumsey Nutrition and Wellness. Alissa believes that long-term health and well-being comes from ditching diets, meal plans and food rules and learning to cultivate a healthy relationship with food and your body. She helps people who are frustrated with dieting rediscover the joy of eating and develop long-term, sus...
Feb 28, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Paige Smathers is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. She’s also the host of the Nutrition Matters Podcast (highly recommend). And she works with clients to find ways to make peace with food and body in a weight-neutral, non-dieting way. Her mission is to provide a safe space and to support each client to find positive solutions to the questions and struggles they’re experiencing with food and/or body image. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: How dieting cultivates a...
Feb 22, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Haley Goodrich is a non-diet registered dietitian and nutrition therapist. And founder of INSPIRD Nutrition and co-founder of @INSPIRDtoSEEK whose mission is to help people feel liberated in their eating choices and find body acceptance. Haley specializes in Intuitive Eating, body image, and eating disorder recovery from a Health At Every Size perspective. CONNECT WITH HALEY: inspirdnutrition.com IG: @hgoodrichrd FB: @hgoodrichrd WellSeek.com IG: @INSPIRDtoSEEK IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: The ch...
Feb 15, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I’m speaking with Darelle Dove and I think it’s safe to say this guy wears a number of hats. He’s a lyricist. He writes spoken word, poetry, rap, melodies and more. He’s also a teacher. And when he’s not doing any of these things he’s acting. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: How spoken word & song writing can be used as a medium to express your story, your testimony, so that people can hear your struggle and identify The universal struggle for acceptance His struggle with contemplating suicide ...
Feb 09, 2018•2 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hey Pod Squad! In today’s minisode I’m sharing ALL about my most recent experience of overcoming fear! This past weekend I lead a workout at Lululemon here in Greenville. And in full disclosure there were SO many times I wanted to reschedule the event, or not even do it altogether????????♀️???? Literally wanted to curl up in a ball and hide…all out of FEAR.???? Fear of not doing a good job. That people would leave disappointed. Fear of not looking the part….But none of that happened! It actuall...
Jan 31, 2018•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Fran Jolson is a Licensed Acupuncturist and co-owner of Upstate Spine and Sport. I could seriously talk to her for hours and not even realize it. She has such a calm disposition, she’s easy to talk to, and as you will soon hear she’s very knowledgeable (and passionate) about her craft. In 2016, Fran graduated as valedictorian with a Masters of Science in acupuncture (M.S.Ac.). She has also completed board examinations and holds certification from the National Certification Commission for Acupunc...
Jan 26, 2018•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly VanLeeuwen mayamovementarts.com IG: @maya_movement_arts FB: @mayamovementarts If you have been listening to this show from the beginning (again HUGE thank you!) and you may remember my guest Kelly VanLeeuwen from episode #4. In today’s episode I sit down with Kelly again. This time over a year later. It was so amazing to have this follow up with Kelly because SO much has changed in her business. Kelly is the owner of Maya Movement Arts (IG @maya_movement_arts), a seasoned aerialist perform...
Jan 17, 2018•2 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cheryl B. Wells MS, LPC, CEDS email: cherylbwells@outlook.com |864-404-1200 | FB: @behtherapy Happy 2018 my pod-squad! Hope your 2018 is off to a wonderful start! I just wanted to say that my wish for all of you as we embark on 2018 is to just continue becoming the best expert on YOU, to continue getting to know yourself, listening to where your heart calls you, and remain open to receive all the world has to offer you. I just want you to know that I’m not here to tell you how you need to change...
Jan 08, 2018•2 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this minisode I’m sharing an excerpt from my conversation with Julie Accetta, my guest from episode 45...where Julie turned the tables and started asking ME questions. I have to say thank you again to Julie because I’ve been wanting to do a Q+A style episode for a while, after receiving requests from y’all to do so, but wasn’t sure how I wanted to to go about it. Hopefully this episode answers your questions and helps you get to know me a little bit better! And I’m so excited to share with yo...
Dec 13, 2017•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Julie Accetta Meyer Center for Special Children Get Involved with the Meyer Center | FB: Meyer Center Meals On Wheels GVL | FB: Meals On Wheels GVL Today on the LPP, I am sharing another delightful conversation with my good friend Julie Accetta. Julie is the Senior Director of Community and Public Relations at Meyer Center for Special Children. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT: ✔️ Julie’s personal struggle with taking time for herself ✔️ The influence of self-focused behavior, it stubbornly...
Dec 10, 2017•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sunny Mullarkey Sunnymullarkey.com | sunny@sunnymullarkey.com | IG: @sunnymullarkeystudio | FB: @sunnymullarkey 547 Perry Avenue, in the Village of West Greenville, South Carolina Today on the LPP, I am sharing another insightful conversation with friend and founder of Sunny Mullarkey Studios. Sunny is quite the accomplished painter and print-maker. You can follow her daily craftings on Instagram at @sunnymullarkeystudio Originally from Beaufort, SC she now resides in the lovely city of Greenvil...
Nov 29, 2017•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast ✔️Acupuncture ✔️Diaphragmatic Breathing Curious about the science behind this? Check out this post from my friend and Doctor of Physical Therapy Seth Oberst! ✔️Counseling & Therapy This has drastically changed my life! I’ve found that word of mouth recs are best so ask around to your friends and family and see if anyone can point you in the right direction. I know this can feel scary but I promise if you are ready to receive this, your life will forever be changed for the better. I also plan on ...
Nov 18, 2017•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Josh Pittman pittfittraining.com | FB: @PittFittnessTraining Today I’m talking with Josh Pittman. Josh is the owner of Pitt Fit Training. With his passion to find a way to serve others and cultivate freedom for his life – it’s no surprise that Josh is reaping the benefits of passive income and a flexible schedule. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: The loss younger brother when he was just 6 years old Left home at 15 years old What he learned from his time serving in the Navy How he coped with a life t...
Nov 10, 2017•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hi Pod Squad! Today’s episode is a short and sweet MINI-sode. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by growing busier then this is the episode for you! I’m talking about planning overwhelm and identifying things that trigger you…and then getting curious about it! I think it’s important to be aware of why we feel a certain way because it acts as a clue to get to the root of what’s really going on 🙂 Rifle Paper Co. 2018 Planner THIS EPISODE WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MCKEELY CREATIVE The post LPP #42.5 Ide...
Nov 03, 2017•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast C H E L S E A P H I L L I P S designissweet.com | IG: @cakepapier | FB: @designissweet Today I’m talking with my good friend Chelsea Phillips. Chelsea is the owner of Cake Papier a business she started that offers both custom letterpress and hand lettering designs. You can find her beautifully hand-crafted designs on IG @cakepapier and at her website: designissweet.com Chelsea graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Graphic Design. She can usually be found taking care of ...
Oct 27, 2017•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lauren Taylor Listen & Subscribe on iTunes| laurentaylorlaw.com | FB: @laurentaylorlaw Today I am speaking with my good friend Lauren Taylor who is not only a former Miss SC Teen USA and but also an attorney. With both jaw-dropping beauty and brains it’s no surprise that this girl successfully launched her own independent law firm shortly after passing the bar exam. She is the proud owner of Lauren Taylor Law, located here in Greenville SC. And less than 10 mins into this conversation I knew thi...
Oct 16, 2017•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hey Podsquad! Today’s episode is a little different. In this short episode I’m sharing my thoughts on how we can recreate past traumas in our present life, situations that may keep us stuck & don’t serve us. Just some food for thought as you head into the weekend 🙂 Also I just have to say that it’s been an absolute honor to connect with those of you who’ve had the courage to reach out to me! It’s amazing to hear from you guys! From your direct messages, reviews, emails, and I’ve had the pleasur...
Oct 13, 2017•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Selena Moshell selenamoshellphoto.com | selenamoshell.com Today I am speaking with Selena Moshell, who spent over 8.5 years traveling as a performer for The Lion King. Additionally she’s performed as an aerialist and dancer for Walt Disney World and Royal Caribbean Cruises. She’s also the owner of Selena Moshell Photography where she provides her expertise as both a videographer and photographer. In this episode we talk about: Her positive reframing practice Having a pinball of answer to define ...
Oct 04, 2017•2 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Leslie Haas & Duncan Littlefield Co-founder’s of Paper Airplanes Co. ☎️ : (203) 246-6638 Personal IG: @lesliefhaas | IG: @paperairplanesco ✉️ : hello@paperairplanesco.com | FB: @PaperAirplanesCo The guests’ on my podcast have grown to understand that the only thing stopping them from roaming free & exploring is themselves. Instead of staying trapped by self-limiting behaviors they have gathered the courage to step out of their comfort zone. They have let go of the familiar and stepped outside in...
Sep 08, 2017•2 hr 48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bo Stegall Founder and CEO Bo Stegall | The Salon bostegall.care | IG: @bostegall | FB: @BoStegallSalon 225 E Stone Ave. Greenville SC 29609 Today I am speaking with Bo Stegall. Owner of Bo Stegall Salon here in Greenville, SC. And he spent 9 years developing Bo Stegall The Collection: his own anti-aging line of hair care products. You can shop the collection at bostegall.care and if your local to the Greenville area you can experience the luxurious salon for yourself and shop Bo Stegall | The C...
Sep 01, 2017•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hannah Mckeel | owner:Mckeely Creative | owner: The Meant Studio | Instagram:@mckeelycreative | Instagram: @themeantstudio The Meant Studio: 1320 Hampton Avenue Greenville, SC, 29601| Studio Drop-in Hours: 4-6 PM M/T/Th | Email: hello@mckeely.net In today’s episode I’m speaking with my very good friend Hannah Mckeel owner of Mckeely Creative (@mckeelycreative on insta) and The Meant Studio (@themeantstudio on insta). I wanted to kick off today’s intro with a concept I’ve been thinking about late...
Aug 11, 2017•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jen Moreau | co-owner: Dapper Ink | co-founder:The Indie Craft parade | Facebook:@dapperink | Instagram: @dapperink Dapper Ink 207 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville SC 29609 | Monday thru Friday 11am ’til 6pm | Dapper Ink: Email In this episode I’m speaking with Jen Moreau, together she and her husband Matt Moreau founded Dapper Ink (@dapperink on Facebook), which is a print and graphic design company here in Greenville SC – offering skilled printers & designers for hire. Jen is also one of the fou...
Aug 02, 2017•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Mitchell, Owner: billiamjeans.com | Instagram:@billiamjeans In todays episode I’m speaking with Bill Mitchell. Bill is the owner of Billiam Jeans, located here in Greenville SC. And if you’re ever in the mood for a good laugh I highly recommend checking out their daily live at 5 on instagram live @billiamjeans In this episode we talk about everything from growing up with detectives as parents to setting up shop & selling his jeans in the back of a rock climbing gym. Billiam Jeans began in 2...
Jul 19, 2017•2 hr 49 min•Transcript available on Metacast heidandseek.com | Instagram: @heidisee_| Etsy Shop: bohokitty.com | IG @boho_kitty Today I am speaking with one of my most exotic guests to date: Heidi See. Born and raised in Sydney Australia, Heidi has been living out her passion for running as a full time career since 2012 . She says that “competing at an international level and representing my country is what I will always be most proud of.” Okay can we just take a second here to bask in this. I still can’t believe I got to interview this gi...
Jul 12, 2017•2 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Ariel Turner with her husband TJ| Instagram @arielhturner Today I’m speaking with the lovely and verbose Ariel Turner. Ariel is a journalist and although she technically works a 9-5 I primarily felt drawn to her because of the distinctiveness of her job. Ariel is a food critic, she’s your real life Anton Ego: the restaurant critic the food from the movie Ratatouille. I personally had never met anyone who reviews restaurants for a living so I was very intrigued when I met her. Naturally I went in...
Jun 25, 2017•2 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jeni Cain, owner of Monkee’s Of The West End monkeesofthewestend.com | instagram @jeni_cain_ | Facebook @Jeni Cain One thing I’ve realized pretty recently is that I don’t have to carry my burdens alone. I don’t have to struggle in silence. Carrying the things that weigh me down, as a party of one, holds me back from moving forward. It’s amazing to realize I have a team. People I trust. People who’s love and support lighten my load. This episode is a very special one. It’s a little different than...
Jun 15, 2017•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Baker | Will Shurtz | Marco Suarez – Methodical Coffee| Instagram @methodicalcoffee Today I’m talking with Will Shurtz one of the co-owners of Methodical Coffee. Which opened on February 11, 2015 with pennies in the bank and a perpetual line out the door. Methodical Coffee is owned by Will Shurtz, David Baker, and Marco Suarez. Will is the roaster and coffee leader, David handles business operations, and Marco designs the brand and experience. In this episode we talk about everything from ...
Jun 08, 2017•2 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Whitley & Tyler Helikson, owners of the restaurant Happy + Hale | instagram @happyandhale | Facebook @happyandhale HALE is old english and it means “in robust good health” In this episode we discuss everything from how to perform a proper handshake to acai bowls, and mindfulness practices. In short – we cover a lot of ground in this episode. As far as the restaurant business goes, the writing was on the wall from an early age. Tyler’s parents were also restaurant owners. The proverbial appl...
Jun 01, 2017•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ruta Fox divinediamonds.com | rutafox.com | @rutafox on twitter Ruta Fox is honestly unlike anyone I’ve ever met, and she has a story that stands out from the rest. It genuinely sounds more like a motion picture than a personal narrative. I am confident that you will be in awe of the serendipitous circumstances she shares here in this episode. Ruta is the founder of Divine Diamonds, home of The Ah Ring® – The First And Only Diamond Ring Created For Single Women. A business she started out of her...
May 25, 2017•2 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Paula Rallis paularallis.com | Instagram @paularallis | YouTube Paula Rallis Paula is a fashion and lifestyle blogger, but beyond her absolutely stunning photos and well-stylized outfits, Paula is REAL. She craves depth (just like yours truly) and shares things with her readers like her own insecurities, permission to have confidence with our creativity, and her personal journey with IVF. Paula is quite literally a breath of fresh air. This conversation took all kinds of pleasantly unexpected tu...
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