Feel Good Effect
The Feel Good Effect is a wellness podcast with a mission to unpack what it really mean to be healthy, with conversations and solo episodes themed around an effective, gentle approach. Hosted by Robyn Conley Downs, founder of mission-driven media and education brand, Real Food Whole Life, the show is about leaning out of wellness as another set of impossible standards, and leaning into self-trust, powerful mindset shifts, and radically simple strategies & habits that really work.
Wed, September 14, 2022
What’s Next for The Feel Good Effect
After 5 years of conversations around the question, “what does it really mean to be healthy?” we have decided to take an indefinite pause on the podcast. Stay connected via our email list, Instagram, book, and certified coaches to be the first to hear about our upcoming projects including a platform where we can continue to learn together about healthy, happy habits. Listen in to this snackable episode for more details about our decision and what we’re looking forward to next! Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, September 07, 2022
How to Bring Yoga Into Your Everyday with Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts
Have you ever felt like yoga wasn’t for you? If so, you’re not alone! Listen in to this beautiful conversation with yoga teacher Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts about how to bring yoga into your everyday life. Themes of curiosity, presence, and acceptance help to make the practice of yoga accessible to all regardless of physical abilities and she shares practical tips for how to start a yoga practice that supports the season of life you’re in. Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, May 25, 2022
Summer Self-Care
Hot girl summer? How about self-care summer?! After the past 2+ years, this summer is the time to slow down, take stock, and create some supportive routines that are all about caring for yourself so you can do the things that matter most in your life. We’ve put together a list of 10 simple yet powerful ideas to help you connect back to yourself, nature, and your communities. You won’t want to miss this snackable episode full of resources and a podcast announcement at the end. Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, May 18, 2022
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What if I told you that you can break free from the all-or-nothing diet mentality keeping you stressed around food? It’s possible, and that’s why I’m so excited about this conversation with the founder and CEO of Nutrition Stripped, dietician, and author, McKel (Hill) Kooienga, about her research-based Mindful Nutrition Method group coaching program. We discuss her journey with food, free tools you can use right now, and her Mindful Nutrition Method pillars that have helped thousands of people cultivate balanced eating habits for life. This program is one of the few that actually creates long-term, sustainable, healthy habits surrounding food, nutrition, wellness, and health. You won’t want to miss her teachings that move the needle in feeling good in your body. Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist Join McKel’s Free Online Training https://robyndowns1--nutritionstripped.thrivecart.com/mnm/
Wed, May 11, 2022
How to Be a Lazy Genius in the Kitchen with Kendra Adachi
Ever heard of a Lazy Genius? The term, coined by author Kendra Adachi, is someone who is a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don’t. It’s the process of naming what matters to you at any given time and then making decisions accordingly, allowing you to sift through what to focus on and what to let go of. When this game-changing concept is applied to our kitchens, it allows us to find long-term success in cooking and eating at every life stage. Listen in to this engaging interview with self-proclaimed professional permission-giver and kind, big sister of the internet, for a sneek peek into her newest book and why it’s a reference guide chock full of frameworks, tools, and other practical and inspiring tips that people can reach for again and again no matter the season of life. Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist Get the free Capsule Meal Plan https://realfoodwholelife.com/subscribe/
Wed, May 04, 2022
What to Focus on in May
Do you ever feel like summer gets so busy and leaves you feeling more exhausted than energized? May is the perfect time to set health and wellness goals around meals, movement, and mindfulness so you feel good all season long! You won’t want to miss this snackable episode chock full of ideas and resources to help you refocus this month on what fills up your cup as we transition from spring to summer. Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, April 27, 2022
My Friday Shutdown Routine
The Sunday scaries are real and can take all the joy out of the weekend. Learn how to create a personalized Friday shutdown routine that allows you to transition from work to relaxation in less than 15 minutes. We’ll go over a simple step-by-step plan, why you’ll want to try it, and how to customize it for your own life. If you’re sick of worrying about work and ready to be more present on the weekends, then this snackable episode is for you! Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, April 20, 2022
Reflections On Having An Only Child
Now that my daughter is 10-years-old, I’m reflecting on what it’s been like to have an only child. A bit more personal than most episodes, I share my experience with miscarriages, infertility, IVF, and ultimately how we’ve settled into a very happy family of three. I bring in the guest of the hour, my daughter, to answer a few listener questions at the end. I hope this episode helps those of you who really need to hear it. Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, April 13, 2022
7 Wildly Effective Habits for Blood Sugar Stability with the Glucose Goddess, Jessie Inchauspé
Did you know that blood sugar stability is related to everything from how we age, to how we sleep, carry weight, regulate hormones, and more? In this life-changing conversation with the Glucose Goddess herself, biochemist Jessie Inchauspé shares simple habits to regulate glucose without wearing a monitor, depriving yourself, or spending a lot of money. Jessie translates the science into digestible hacks that are easy to understand and will help you harness the power of balancing your blood sugar even if you’re not diabetic. Listen in for a sneak peek of Jessie's book and her top practices for feeling better in your life right now. Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, April 06, 2022
The One Thing Getting in the Way of Creating Healthy Habits
How often have you tried to set a new habit that ultimately didn’t stick? We’re sharing a science-based way to create and sustain habits that’s often skipped - and it has nothing to do with willpower. Joining me in this episode is my spouse, Dr. Andrew Downs, who is a psychologist and expert in behavior change and habit development. Listen in to learn about this super practical and simple way to create automatic and enjoyable healthy habits. Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, March 30, 2022
What to Focus on in April
This month I’m inviting you to focus on healthy habits that fill you up - not adding more to your plate. I share my favorite 3-part framework that zeros in on what feels good when it comes to movement, meals, and mindfulness. If you could use some actional goals for what to work towards this April, then this snackable episode is for you! Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, March 23, 2022
The Most Important Habit for Clarity, Focus, and Productivity
Most of us could use more clarity and focus when it comes to getting the things done that actually move the needle in our lives. Today I’m sharing a simple yet powerful productivity habit that will do just that! This episode covers the 80/20 rule: what it is and how to tailor it to your own life. If you’re ready to work smarter and not harder, this episode is for you! Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, March 16, 2022
The Purpose Habit
Did you know that we’re born with an innate understanding of what’s right for us? Many factors get in the way of this internal compass and affect our happiness so we’re sharing a 3 part strategy to help bring more purpose into your daily life. Joining the episode this week is my spouse Dr. Andrew Downs who shares his career in psychology and his 10+ years of experience coaching and creating sustainable healthy habits. If you’re ready to create more rewarding habits then this snackable episode is for you! Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, March 09, 2022
How to Organize your Day to Get More of the Good
What if I told you there’s a profoundly simple way to organize your day and week around feeling good? We’ll go over what this looks like, how to do it in your real life, and I’ll share personal examples to show how these accessible habits build on one another to create a life that feels good. If you’re ready to fill your week with more care and recharging, then this snackable episode is for you! Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, March 02, 2022
What to Focus on in March
Ever heard of setting goals for your year in March? Yup! It’s a time of renewed energy and growth as we welcome in spring and aligns naturally with creating new healthy habits. We’ll discuss our simple 3-part framework that focuses on how to feel good while working towards goals through meals, movement, and mindfulness. If you’re looking for support on what to focus on this March, you don’t want to miss out on this snackable episode! Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, February 23, 2022
The Good List
Did you know that our brains are wired to highlight threats and danger over beauty and goodness for survival? Gratitude helps neutralize this negativity bias and allows us to see the small delights that are sprinkled throughout our day. Create a good list by documenting the positive things that happen daily and train your brain to rewire towards happiness. If you’re ready to see things through a positivity bias, then this snackable episode is for you! Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, February 16, 2022
Bad Day Backup Plan
Do you feel like nothing’s going right today? Create a personalized bad day backup plan for those days when you wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Learn to reframe all-or-nothing thinking with our 4R framework and discover research-backed tips for changing your mood for the better. You don’t want to miss this snackable episode full of tactical ideas, habits, and actions that can act as a hard reset on a bad day. Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, February 09, 2022
How to Recharge Yourself
Burnout is real and it can be difficult to know how to fill yourself back up once you feel depleted. This episode covers the recharge list: what that is, why you need one, and how to make one for yourself. Our prompts and 3 step framework will help you to create a grab bag of options for filling your cup that don’t cost a lot of money, aren’t super time-consuming, and most importantly, make you feel happy and not crappy! Listen in if you’re ready to feel less stressed and more like yourself. Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, February 02, 2022
What to Focus On in February
Do you feel like your attention is being pulled in too many directions or that it’s been difficult to create time for yourself this year? Join us as we dive into creating grounding and healthy habits that allow us to feel good (even when we’re short on time or energy). Explore real-time ideas, journal prompts, and questions to focus your attention in February using our Meals, Movement, Mind Framework. Plus, we’re sharing lots of free resources including our downloadable Capsule Grocery List and our favorite last-minute dinner recipes roundup! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist Get the free Capsule Grocery List: https://realfoodwholelife.com/resources/
Wed, January 26, 2022
A Morning Routine for When You Need a Reset
Morning routes are often thought of as these perfect, Instagram-worthy, habits we should be doing. We’re breaking down this myth and giving you a framework for how to create a morning routine that makes you feel good and that’s actually doable. We guide you through the process with journal prompts and real-life examples. If you’re ready to create a morning routine that actually moves the needle in feeling happier and healthier - especially when life is anything but routine - then this episode is for you! Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, January 19, 2022
Last Minute Dinner Ideas
Do you ever feel like you have no energy at the end of the day to think about cooking dinner? You’re not alone - and a capsule grocery list can be a huge lifesaver! We’re breaking down what it is, how to create your own, and sharing our free, downloadable capsule grocery list to give you a head start. Tune in to learn how to prepare simple, delicious, and healthy meals with ingredients you have on hand. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist Get the free Capsule Grocery List: https://realfoodwholelife.com/resources/
Wed, January 12, 2022
Capsule Meal Plan
I’m betting you’re familiar with capsule wardrobes, but have you heard of capsule meal planning before? It's a solution for all the overcomplicated, ridiculous meal plan systems out there (that honestly just don't work very well for most of us). We're telling you what it is, why it’s such a gamechanger & how to do it. Plus, we’re sharing a done-for-you plan that you can download for free. Listen in if you’re ready to simplify weekly meal planning for good & add more ease to your healthy eating habits! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist Get the free Capsule Meal Plan: https://realfoodwholelife.com/resources/
Wed, January 05, 2022
Self Care Day
Feel like you don’t have time for self care everyday? Same here. That’s why we’re diving into the idea of a Self Care Day (including what exactly that is, why you need it in your life and why it’s absolutely not selfish). Plus, we’re sharing our free Self-Care Routines Guide so you’re fully supported and set up for success this year. Listen in if you’re ready to find more ease, and make self-care an enjoyable & practical part of your life again! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist Get the free Self Care Guide: https://realfoodwholelife.com/resources/
Wed, December 29, 2021
Why You Need a Capsule Grocery List
Look, grocery shopping can be stressful. It's one of those things that feels like it should be easier but often feels exhausting. That’s why I came up with the concept of the Capsule Grocery List. We’ll break down what it is, why you’ll want to do it & how to adapt it to fit your lifestyle. And (spoiler alert) we’re sharing our done-for-you list free of charge so you can get started right away! Listen in if you’re ready to simplify how you shop & add so much more ease to your healthy eating & happy habits. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist Get the free Capsule Grocery List: https://realfoodwholelife.com/resources/
Wed, November 03, 2021
An Announcement
Hey Feel Good Fam, I have something to share with you today. And it’s a little announcement about the podcast. We're also talking about bringing the feel good mindset to your pressure for productivity and unpacking some key FGE concepts. Like perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking, comparison, gratitude and the striving mindset. Join me for this short & sweet episode! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, October 27, 2021
The Habit Loop with Charles Duhigg
The key to unlocking happier habits is understanding how they work. And who better to talk to than Charles Duhigg, author of the bestselling book “The Power of Habit”. We’re breaking down the three parts of the habit loop and how understanding it can help you build better habits. Plus we answer some of the questions you submitted about resuming habits, tips for tired people, habit building for people with ADHD, if you can have too many habits, and why we keep doing something we know isn’t good for us. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, October 20, 2021
The Movement Capsule: What to Track & Measuring Success
When it comes to fitness trackers, they can be a helpful tool or a full-on derailer. And there’s a lot of them out there these days. From watches & apps, to journals and paper planners. Tracking everything from days, minutes, streaks, distance, calories, number of classes & more. So what’s important to track when it comes to long-term success? And how does tracking those things really make you feel? I'll walk you through those questions & give you some feel-good ways to measure success with exercise. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, October 13, 2021
The Movement Capsule: When & How Often to Workout
Once you decide what kind of workout you want to do, how do you figure out when, for how long and how often to do it? The answers to those questions are what we're talking about today. I'll walk you through all the mindset shifts you need, how to explore what times of day work best for your real life schedule and share my own workout routine as an example. This episode will help you figure out how to make these decisions so you can create an exercise habit that sticks. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, October 06, 2021
The Movement Capsule: How to Choose the Right Exercise for You
Do you have a feel-good exercise routine? That’s what we’re talking about today, in the first episode of our three-part series “The Movement Capsule”. I'm going to talk about how to decide which type of exercise is right for you, depending on the season and your schedule. I'll give you examples of what my exercise routine looks like these days - including cardio, mobility & flexibility and strength options. Together we’ll walk through the decision process so you can build your own personalized routine. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, September 29, 2021
How to Get Out of a Dinner Rut
Let’s be honest, the dinner rut can be real. And I think it’s safe to say it’s affecting a lot of us these days - whether you cook for yourself, someone else or your family. If you feel like you're not as motivated or interested in making dinner lately, know that it's totally normal & you're definitely not alone. The good news is there’s lots of things we can do about it. Listen in as we breakdown how to overcome decision fatigue, add variety (without the overwhelm) & get out of the rut. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, September 22, 2021
1-Minute Meal Prep
What if I told you there’s such a thing as 1-minute meal prep? We’ll go over what it looks like, why you’ll want to do it, and exactly how to implement it in the context of your very real life. This episode is part of a 3-part capsule series to help you simplify your meal prep routine and feel good about your meals. Listen in for my step-by-step for prepping grains, veggies, protein, sauces & dressings, soups and more! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, September 15, 2021
The Cook Once Dinner Fix with Cassy Joy Garcia
Feeling a little burned out on making dinner these days? Me too. That’s why I’m so excited to have Cassy Joy Garcia from Fed & Fit here. She’s giving us a peek behind her new book, “Cook Once Dinner Fix” plus the framework you can use (whether you buy the book or not). You won't wanna miss her tips for reusing leftovers in new & exciting ways. Listen in if you’re ready to make meal prep simple, take it out of the 4-hours on Sunday category and make it a more effortless part of your life. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, August 18, 2021
Meal Planning for Unpredictable Schedules
How do you meal plan if you have an unpredictable schedule? Well, the short answer is… you don't. But I'll tell you what you can do instead. You don't actually need a routine, but you do need micro habits. And you need to know how to place them in your day in a way that allows you to feel good. I’m giving you the step-by-step for how to eat well, nourish yourself & nourish those around you - even when you don't have control of your schedule. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, August 11, 2021
Routines for Unpredictable Schedules
Do your routines feel a little bit unpredictable lately? Maybe it's this week or month. Or maybe, like me, it's been an unpredictable year and you're just waiting for things to settle down so you can find a wellness (or just a daily life) routine again. But because of the unpredictability, it's just not happening. Well, I'm going to give you a step-by-step of what to do, but it's probably not what you think. Trust me. This approach will work so much better than waiting for life to be perfectly predictable. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, August 04, 2021
Surprisingly Simple Habits for Better Phone Boundaries with Catherine Price {Best Of}
How are you feeling about your phone lately? If words like "stressful", "draining" or "depleting" come to mind, this conversation is for you. We’re diving into how to have a healthier relationship with your digital devices. Our guest is Catherine Price, who wrote an entire book about this topic (that I know is on a lot of your minds). This best-of episode feels incredibly relevant to the time we’re in right now. Join us for a very actionable, science-based and non-judgmental look at our daily phone habits. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, July 28, 2021
How to Know What to Do With Your Life with Jonathan Fields {Best Of}
I know some of you are feeling a little stuck these days. Maybe you're navigating a big life transition or wondering “what do I do with my life?”. After the last year & a half, this best-of episode with Jonathan Fields feels more relevant than ever. If you're questioning where to focus your energy & passion, this conversation is for you. Join us as we share actionable ways to understand who you are, what you need & how to discover the work you're meant to do (not just in a job, but in your life). Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, July 21, 2021
Transition Week
It feels like the summer of transitions. When it comes to pivots & new beginnings, there’s one common mistake I see people making (a habit I repeated for years). We’re talking about trying to do it all. Making lots of big plans and jumping in at full speed the very first week. It’s another way that perfectionist-based thinking creeps in & we might not even notice we’re doing it. If you’ve ever heard yourself saying “I was so busy and I got nothing done today” then this is definitely a strategy you need. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, July 14, 2021
Healthy Habits: 10 Simple Daily Habits for a Healthier Life
Healthy habits. You want em? We’ve got em. Over the past 200+ episodes we’ve had some heavy hitters from the world of health & healthy living here on the podcast. Even though they all come from totally different life experiences & ways of eating - I found they had this surprising set of things in common. Those things are these 10 habits that we’re talking about today. I hope these tiny, tactical ideas inspire you to take action & find your feel good too! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, July 07, 2021
Happy Habits: 10 Simple Daily Habits for a Happier Life
Do you need a little more happiness in your life? We’re talking 10 simple things you can focus on for more joy every day. These are all tiny habits that make a big difference in your happiness & your health. Naturally, they’re each backed by science & proven through the research. But, maybe even more importantly, after 150+ interviews & countless conversations with you - I know they’re all life-tested too. The best part? They don't have to be a huge time commitment or a big financial investment either. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, June 30, 2021
What it Really Means to Be Healthy
What does it really mean to be healthy? Well it’s time to find out. I thought a lot about what to do for our 200th episode together. I have so much gratitude for you & it’s such a joy to get to connect here every week. So I asked the community & settled on this idea of the definitive answer to this question. We’re about to make some changes around here (so be sure to listen until the end). Thank you so much for being part of this feel good movement, I am so excited to start this next chapter with you! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, June 23, 2021
How to Create a Capsule Meal Plan for Summer
You know the benefits of a capsule wardrobe, but what about a capsule meal plan? That’s what we’re talking about today. What it is, why you’d want to try it & exactly how to create one for summer. I'm also giving you my done-for-you template to get you started. We all have to eat & this simplified approach to meal planning makes that process so much simpler (and more joyful). If you’re ready to reduce decision fatigue - so you have more energy, more willpower, more discipline - then this episode is for you! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, June 16, 2021
3 Ways to Practice Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff
Wanna learn self-compassion? Then you’ve gotta listen to this. Author & researcher Dr. Kristin Neff is back to change how we talk about self-care & kindness. Last time, she gave us a deep dive on self-compassion (including what it is & how it will change your life). Her work has since evolved & her newest book is all about self-compassion as either an act of kind acceptance or kind action. You won't wanna miss when she shares the really specific practices you can try & questions to ask yourself! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, June 09, 2021
3 Surprisingly Simple Things to Create Good Habits
Ever wondered why it’s so hard to leave old habits behind? Social Psychologist, Dr. Wendy Wood, is here to help us understand how habits guide our behavior & why they’re so difficult to break. This conversation first aired in early 2020 & so much has changed since then. I know some of you are trying to create new, positive, supportive behaviors or break the ones that don’t serve you anymore. So I'm bringing back this episode to remind you of these 3 incredibly simple things you can do to make a difference. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, June 02, 2021
3 Minutes of Exercise Can Redirect Your Brain Toward Happiness: Here's What to Do
Yes, exercise can make you happier (& it's not just about endorphins). Health psychologist, Dr. Kelly McGonigal, is breaking down how you can use it to get more joy, hope & connection in your life. This is a re-air of a conversation that went live in early 2020, and so much has changed since then. I know some of you may be struggling to make exercise into a consistent habit, so I'm bringing this one back. Reframing your reason for working out might be just the thing that helps you feel more motivated. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, May 26, 2021
3 Simple Habits to Change Your Relationship with Alcohol with Annie Grace
I’ve been asked for months to do an episode about how to feel good effect our relationship to alcohol. So I’m thrilled we finally get to have this highly-requested conversation with Annie Grace, author of The Alcohol Experiment. Rather than teach people to be sober, Annie focuses on a judgment-free & knowledge-based approach. Join us as we unpack the question "if you're using this to feel better, is it really having the effect you want?". The science behind our alcohol habits may surprise you! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, May 19, 2021
How to Break the Anxiety Habit with Dr. Jud Brewer
Do you want to break the anxiety habit? We're talking about how to unwind anxiety & stop worry in its tracks with renowned addiction psychiatrist & neuroscientist, Dr. Jud Brewer. We often think about anxiety as a personality trait, instead of something we can learn & unlearn. So I hope you find this conversation incredibly refreshing & filled with 'aha' moments. Dr. Brewer is sharing tactical, science-backed things anyone can do to build awareness & get unstuck (even if you don't practice mindfulness). Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, May 12, 2021
The Recipe For Modern Health with Gregory Gourdet
Ready to feel more inspired in the kitchen? Award-winning & trendsetting chef, Gregory Gourdet, is sharing how he went from living hard & fast to embracing a healthier way to live. He’s turned that knowledge into incredibly accessible, nourishing recipes & tips that you can use at home. We talk about his health journey and how he pivoted from an aggressively healthy lifestyle to find a happy, sustainable balance. You won’t wanna miss the tips this two-time Top Chef finalist & guest judge has for home cooks! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, May 05, 2021
How to Make Anything Effortless with Greg McKeown
What if you could make the important things in your life feel effortless? That’s exactly what we’re talking about today. Greg McKeown, New York Times bestselling author, is joining us to talk about the powerful idea of essentialism (or the disciplined pursuit of less). Listen in as he shares how to make the things that matter most easier. Plus how to transform tedious tasks into enjoyable rituals, set a sustainable pace instead of powering through, and use microbursts to get more of the right things done. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, April 28, 2021
How to Have More Good Days with Jessica Murnane
Who couldn't use more good days? A lot of us find ourselves struggling just a little bit right now & I feel like this episode with Jessica Murnane is here at the perfect time. Jessica & I both have endometriosis (which affects 1 in 10 women). We talk about what it’s like to live with a chronic health condition, but the tools we share are for anyone who wants to live a happier, healthier life. This conversation left me feeling empowered & with hope for more good days ahead. Hope it does the same for you too! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, April 21, 2021
Making Inspiration a Habit + Reclaiming Creativity with Morgan Harper Nichols
Ready to feel inspired again? I’ve always wanted to talk to Morgan Harper Nichols, she's one of the greatest poets & artists on the planet. She's giving us a look behind her creative process & the tactical ways she seeks inspiration in her life. Morgan's tips are things we can all use (even if we aren’t artists or don’t think of ourselves as creative). Her wisdom & her ability to help us think differently about the world is such a gift. What a thrill to get to share this conversation with you. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, April 14, 2021
Improve Your Memory with These Simple Habits with Lisa Genova
We all wanna be able to remember the things that matter. But thinking about memory & what happens as we age can feel like a lot. Lisa Genova, acclaimed author & Harvard-trained neuroscientist, is here to share simple ways to actionably improve our memory. Including how to let go of the stress around it & which things might not be that big of a deal after all. I also ask her about food & diet and how much of a role that plays with memory & Alzheimer’s. I think you might be surprised what she has to say! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, April 07, 2021
Create an Active Gratitude Habit with these 4 Simple Strategies with Gina Hamadey
Is gratitude something we feel or something we do? Writer, Gina Hamadey, is helping us turn the idea of gratitude into an actual everyday habit. She’s taking us behind-the-scenes of her gratitude project (and now book) about the year she wrote 365 thank you notes. Her story will change the way you think about gratitude & how you implement it in your own life. If gratitude feels like something on your self-care to-do list, be sure to listen to the end. Gina's 4 simple strategies will help you make it happen. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, March 31, 2021
Get Good with Money: Creating Habits for Financial Wholeness with Tiffany Aliche
Ready to get good with money? I’ve actually never had a financial expert on the show! That industry can feel really intense & hustle-based. But today’s guest, Tiffany Aliche (aka The Budgetnista) is the exact opposite of all of that. She’s an award-winning educator & best-selling author, creating a safe & shame-free space to learn. Her proven tactics have helped over 1 million women transform how they think about their finances. I have a feeling you’re going to love her (and all the bite-sized shifts she shares). Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, March 24, 2021
The 3 Habits You Need to Create a Simple Capsule Wardrobe with Ashlee Gadd
How does your closet make you feel? Honestly, trying to get dressed in the morning these days is not my favorite thing. It can feel like a decision fatigue landmine. That’s why I was so excited to talk to our guest, Ashlee Gadd - wife, mom, writer, and the founder of “Coffee & Crumbs”. She’s sharing how to simplify getting dressed and create a capsule wardrobe (that makes sense for your real life). If you could use less stress and a little more joy in this part of your life, this episode is for you! Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, March 17, 2021
5 Simple Habits that Boost Gut Health with Phoebe Lapine
Let’s get into all things gut health! Gut healthy habits is just not a concept we see covered very often. And in my opinion, when it is covered it’s usually through a very all-or-nothing or diet culture lens. Phoebe Lapine, food & health writer, is joining us for this conversation to help cut through the clutter. Beyond being a great resource for those experiencing digestive distress - her book SIBO Made Simple has lots of easy habits we can all use for better gut health, healing & prevention. Lucky for us - Phoebe’s sharing 5 of those science-backed habits here in this episode that you can try today. Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, March 10, 2021
Setting Healthy Boundaries for Better Work Life Balance with Nedra Glover Tawwab
I don’t know about you, but my work-life boundaries have blurred quite a bit in the past year. Maybe you’re craving a little refresh and reset for yours too. We’re getting into all things boundary-setting with Nedra Tawwab - licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert. Her philosophy is that a lack of boundaries & assertiveness underlie most relationship issues. Whether you work inside or outside the home, you can use these tactical takeaways to develop, build, and tweak your own boundaries. Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, March 03, 2021
Creating a Daily Habit of Connection with Healthy Comfort Food Author Julia Turshen
What does home cooking feel like for you these days? I can’t think of anyone better to help us reclaim some joy and ease in the kitchen than best-selling author, Julia Turshen. I have all her books & have been such a fan for years. Her belief that “part of the definition of healthy eating is feeling connected” is something I feel like we can all really get behind. You’ll wanna listen all the way to the end - her tips on how to get weeknight dinners on the table are too good to miss out on. Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Wed, February 24, 2021
4 Simple Habits to Manage Stress, Beat Burnout & Address Adrenal Fatigue with Dana Monsees, MS, CNS, LDN
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect, we're joined by Dana Monsees, MS, CNS, LDN as she shares simple habits that you can use to manage stress, beat burnout, and address adrenal fatigue. These basic habits around stress management & whole health are important for all of us (whether you’re struggling with adrenal fatigue or not). Show Notes (under episode 182) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, February 17, 2021
How to Create a Self-Care Checklist (Designed to Work for the Real You in Real Life)
In this episode of The Feel Good Effect, we’re walking through how to create a self-care checklist (designed to work for the real you in real life). One that's truly individualized to fit you, how you wanna feel, and what your everyday life looks like. Including an incredibly simple step-by-step process you can use to make it happen. Show Notes (under episode 181) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, February 10, 2021
A Simple Mindset Shift to Prioritize How You Feel (Over How You Look) with Dr. Lindsay Kite
How do we really focus on how we feel, rather than overly focus on how we look? If you’ve ever wondered how to really embrace that idea or struggled with your body image, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Kite breaks down body positivity vs. body neutrality, helps us become more savvy media consumers, and shares a simple (but powerful) mindset shift. Show Notes (under episode 180) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, February 03, 2021
12 Easy Self-Care Habits for a Healthy Mind, Body & Soul with Dr. Zoe Shaw
In this episode of The Feel Good Effect, we’re talking with Dr. Zoe Shaw about 12 easy self-care habits for a healthy mind, body & soul. If you're one of those people who feels like self-care is indulgent, unnecessary or simply something you don't have time for - this conversation is for you. Show Notes (under episode 179) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, January 27, 2021
A Decision Diet for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (FGE Meals)
In this episode of The Feel Good Effect, we’re talking about how to ditch decision fatigue and simplify your everyday food choices - with a decision diet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In other words, how to feel good effect your meals. Including my easy decision templates. Show Notes (under episode 178) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, January 20, 2021
The 80/20 Rule (and How to Use it to Be Brilliant at the Basics)
In this episode of The Feel Good Effect, we’re talking about the 80/20 Rule and how to use it to be brilliant at the basics. Including how it applies to your habits, routines, and actions. Plus how to find your own 20% so you can focus on what matters most & let go of having to “do it all”. Show Notes (under episode 177) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, January 13, 2021
When All-or-Nothing Thinking Doesn't Work, Do This Instead
In this episode of The Feel Good Effect, we’re talking about all-or-nothing thinking (and why it doesn’t work for long-term, joyful, sustainable behavior change). We’ll dive into some examples of what it looks like and how to interrupt it using simple science-backed practices. Show Notes (under episode 176) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, January 06, 2021
How to Good Your Should
In this episode of The Feel Good Effect, we're talking about how to good your should. We'll dive into the power of the word "should" in your life, how to take action on what matters most to you, and release what doesn't. Including some practical feel good practices you can try today. Show Notes (under episode 175) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, December 30, 2020
How to Rethink & Reclaim Goal Setting this Year
In this episode of The Feel Good Effect, we're rethinking and reclaiming the way we approach goal setting. We’ll dive into new year’s resolutions (and why they often don’t work), January Syndrome, “new year, new you”, and some simple feel good practices you can use instead. Show Notes (under episode 174) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, December 23, 2020
The Secret to Consistency & Joy with Healthy Eating with Michelle Smith
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect, we’re sharing the secret to consistency and joy with healthy eating. How to make it work for real life, ditch the all or nothing thinking, and not feel like you’re “falling off the wagon”. And who better to talk to us about this than Michelle Smith! Founder of The Whole Smiths, bestselling author, author of the upcoming book, Real Food Every Day, and host of the Get Wellthy podcast. Show Notes (under episode 173) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, December 16, 2020
The Secret to Consistency & Joy in Your Workout Routine with Robin Long
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect, Robin Long is talking about finding consistency and joy in your workouts. This conversation is being reaired as we are heading into a new year so we can reframe and rethink the way we move our bodies. We talk about body acceptance, grace over guilt, and Robin also dives into pelvic floor health for better posture and injury prevention. Show Notes (under episode 172) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, December 09, 2020
A Simple Mindset Shift to Change Your Life: Good Morning I Love You with Dr. Shauna Shapiro
In this re-aired episode of the Feel Good Effect, Dr. Shauna Shapiro talks about a simple mindset shift that might just change your life. Shauna dives into why your attitude really matters and why self-compassion in itself is so incredibly transformative and radical. Finally, we dive into simple ways you can practice mindfulness and self-compassion. Show Notes (under episode 171) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, December 02, 2020
Why We Need Kindness Extremism Right Now Shola Richards
In this episode of The Feel Good Effect Podcast, we're talking with Shola Richards about kindness extremism. Shola describes the power of treating others and ourselves with more kindness and how to show up a little more for each other. Show Notes (under episode 170) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, November 25, 2020
Why You Need to Be Exercise Snacking
In this episode of The Feel Good Effect, we're talking about exercise snacking, little bursts of movement throughout the day. We'll dive into how to feel good effect your exercise routine and I'll tell you why ten-minutes of movement actually matters. Show Notes (under episode 169) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, November 18, 2020
Feel Good Effect the Holidays + a Decision Diet for Gifting
This Feel Good Effect Podcast episode is all about how to feel good effect the holidays. Let's make the holidays less about adding more to your list and getting things done and more about how you actually want to feel. Bonus: We’ll talk about how to do a decision diet for gifting to take some of the stress out of this season. Show Notes (under episode 168) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, November 11, 2020
Things to Leave Behind with Camille Styles
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect Podcast, we're talking with Camille Styles about deciding what to keep or leave behind and cultivating intentional growth, even when it doesn't mean doing more or getting bigger. Plus, Camille offers some tactical ideas on journaling that are valuable for beginner and more seasoned journalers alike. Show Notes (under episode 167) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, November 04, 2020
These Simple Habits Will Help You Handle Stress Right Now
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect Podcast, we’re talking about simple habits to handle stress with Dr. Liz Stanley in this reaired show. These are simple habits and mindsets to help let light into the dark so that you can better handle stress, avoid burnout, and let the light into your everyday life. Show Notes (under episode 166) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, October 28, 2020
These Are the Simple Mental Health Habits You Need Right Now, with Minaa B.
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect, we're talking with Minaa B. about cultivating simple mental health practices in your life for self-care, joy, and boundaries. Minaa also dives into developing the habit of unlearning for both the wellness of ourselves and of others. Show Notes (under episode 165) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, October 21, 2020
Feel Good Effect Your Meal Plan: How to Create a Fall Capsule Meal Plan
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect Podcast, we're talking about how to do meal planning differently to avoid decision fatigue. We’ll dive into exactly how you can feel good effect meal planning with a simple capsule meal plan for fall . Show Notes (under episode 164) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, October 14, 2020
Feel Good Effect Your Morning Routine (For Fall)
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect Podcast, I’m talking about how to feel good effect your morning routine. Specifically, I’m diving deep into how to make your morning routine work for you, your life, and the season you are in. Show Notes (under episode 163) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, October 07, 2020
A Self-Care Practice for Courage, Hope & Healing with Alex Elle
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect Podcast, we're talking with Alex Elle about fostering hope, resilience, calm, and self-discovery in daily life. Alex dives into writing as a form of healing and offers an accessible self-care practice for self-discovery, resilience, and of course, feeling good. Show Notes (under episode XX) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, September 30, 2020
Reset Your Eating Habits with This Simple Strategy
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect Podcast, we're talking about how to simply reset your eating habits to feel good without going all or nothing, beating yourself up in the process, or comparing yourself to who you were or to others. Show Notes (under episode 161) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, September 23, 2020
Easiest Starter Mindset Shift Practice To Feel Good Now
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect Podcast, I’m diving into the easiest mindset shift to integrate into your life to feel good now. This super tactical and research-based practice will help you rewire your brain to feel good for the long term. Show Notes (under episode 160) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, September 09, 2020
Feeling Disconnected? Here's How to Connect & Belong with Sebene Selassie
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect Podcast, we’re talking with Sebene Selassie about fostering real connection and finding a true sense of belonging. In this interview, we talk about belonging as truth, its necessity for systemetic healing, and how you can foster belonging in your life. Show Notes (under episode 159) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, September 02, 2020
Feel Good Now: Exclusive Excerpt from The Feel Good Effect Audio Book
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect Podcast, we’re talking about how to feel good now with an exclusive excerpt from the audiobook version of the Feel Good Effect, which is now available wherever audiobooks and books are sold. Show Notes (under episode 158) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, August 26, 2020
Stop Being So Hard On Yourself: How to Rewire Your Brain to Feel Good Now
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect Podcast, we're talking about how to stop being so hard on yourself and to rewire your brain to feel good for more calm, clarity, and joy every day. Show Notes (under episode 157) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, August 19, 2020
How to Adapt When Life Suddenly Changes
On this episode of The Feel Good Effect Podcast, we’re talking about how to adapt, pivot, reclaim, and reframe. We're breaking down what to do when life unexpectedly changes to navigate the road ahead with ease, calm, and resilience. Show Notes (under episode 156) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, August 12, 2020
Reframing What it Means to Fit In: The Power of Resilience & Reclaiming Your Voice with Rebekah Taussig
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect, we’re talking about reframing what it means to fit in, reclaiming your voice to narrate your own story, and the power of resilience with Rebekah Taussig. Show Notes (under episode 155) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group
Wed, August 05, 2020
How to Set Goals When the Future is Uncertain with Laura Lee Mattingly
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect, we're talking about setting goals and doing meaningful work when the future is uncertain with Laura Lee Mattingly. We talk about how to find motivation and work on things that matter to you by focusing on the now and on what you can control. Show Notes (under episode 154) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, July 29, 2020
How to Dismantle Outdated Rules & Design a More Purposeful Life with Mojo Molfino
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect, we're diving into dismantling outdated rules, unleashing your power, and designing a more purposeful life with Majo Molfino. We talk about how to use design thinking tools to break free from ways of thinking and myths that tend to hold us back. Show Notes (under episode 153) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, July 22, 2020
How to Turn Healthy Behaviors into Habits
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect podcast, we’re breaking down habits and sharing the secret to turning healthy behaviors into habits in just four simple steps. Show Notes (under episode 152) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, July 15, 2020
How to Prioritize What Matters and Cut Out The Rest with Kelly Snowden
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect podcast, we’re talking with Kelly Snowden, Associate Editorial Director at Ten Speed Press, about the concept of editing your life, editing books, prioritizing what matters, and cutting out the rest. Show Notes (under episode 151) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, July 08, 2020
How to Use the 4R Framework to Create Sustainable Daily Mini-Wellness Routines
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect podcast, we’re talking about building sustainable wellness routines and self-care practices into your daily life with a science-backed framework and three mindset shifts to overcome wellness barriers. Show Notes (under episode 150) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, July 01, 2020
How to Be Your Own Health Advocate with Chelsea Williams
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 like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, June 24, 2020
6 Essential Habits, Mindset & Routines for Healthy Food on a Budget
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 Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, June 17, 2020
Healthy Coping Habits, Self-Care & Creating Space for Voice with Fifi Buchanan
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 we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, June 10, 2020
7 Essential Self-Care Habits for Times of Stress
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 like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, June 03, 2020
Add a Mindfulness Habit to Your Workout Routine with These Simple Tips with Kait Hurley
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 Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, May 27, 2020
Stop Feeling Like You've Fallen Off the Wagon: How to Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes
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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, May 20, 2020
How to Beat the Afternoon Slump: 12 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Energy All Day
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 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, May 13, 2020
How To Write and Publish a Book - Three Surprising Lessons I Learned During the Book Writing Process
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 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, May 06, 2020
Creating More Happiness, Calm & Confidence with Dr. Rick Hanson
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 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, April 29, 2020
How to Balance Being Gentle with Yourself vs. Using It As An Excuse
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 you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, April 22, 2020
Identifying Core Values and Using Them to Set Boundaries with Shunta Grant
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 Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, April 15, 2020
How To Create A Daily Routine (After A Big Life Change)
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 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, April 08, 2020
Redefining Success In Fitness with Sadie Lincoln
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 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, April 01, 2020
Redefining Success & Leadership with Fran Hauser
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 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed
Wed, March 25, 2020
How to Be Resilient in Tough Times with Rick Hanson, PhD
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 bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, March 18, 2020
The Secret to More Calm, Clarity & Joy: Redefining Mindfulness & Self-Compassion with Shauna Shapiro, Ph.D.
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-compassion to rewire for more calm, clarity, and joy. It doesn't have to be perfect. All you have to do is start and watch it ripple across your life. Show Notes (under episode 134) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, March 11, 2020
How to Create Tiny Habits: Why Small Changes Matter with Dr. BJ Fogg
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 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, March 04, 2020
Why Shameless Experimentation is the Key to Making Things Happen with Serena Wolf
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 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, February 26, 2020
Training Your Brain & Body to Thrive During Stress + Recover from Trauma with Dr. Liz Stanley
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, 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, February 19, 2020
How to Stabilize Blood Sugar & Balance Hunger Hormones with Kelly LeVeque
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 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, February 12, 2020
How to Find Your Calling: Stay True, Get Paid, Do Good with Rha Goddess
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 + 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, February 05, 2020
The ONE Thing I Do Every Sunday: A Peek Inside My Self-Care & Productivity Routine
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 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, January 29, 2020
The Secret to Creating Good Habits & Breaking Bad Habits with Dr. Wendy Wood
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 Notes (under episode 127) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, January 22, 2020
Want to End Food Decision Fatigue? Here's Your Solution
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 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, January 15, 2020
The Secret to Radical Consistency: 2 Simple Steps to Reach Your Wellness Goals
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 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, January 08, 2020
How to Create Healthy Habits with Ease, with McKel (Hill) Kooienga
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, w e'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 + 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, January 01, 2020
The Joy Equation: How to Use Exercise for More Happiness, Hope, Connection & Courage with Kelly McGonigal, PhD
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, 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, December 18, 2019
Wellness Trend Predictions + What to Focus on For 2020
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 Notes (under episode 122) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, December 11, 2019
How to Do a Wellness Year in Review & Better Future Goal Setting
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 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, December 04, 2019
How to Harness the Power of Daily Awareness with Lalah Deliah
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 (under episode 120) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, November 27, 2019
The Secret to Becoming More Resilient with Dr. Rick Hanson
Do you want to know the secret to becoming more resilient? (hint: it's not about positive thinking) In this episode with resilience expert Dr. Rick Hanson, we’ll walk you through exactly how to create an inner core of unshakable resilience. This episode is re-airing in time for the holiday season, a time with a lot of expectations and one inherently filled with ups and downs. The idea of building resilience in yourself is a really beautiful way to approach this season and give you some skills to handle it. Show Notes (under episode 119) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, November 20, 2019
The Essential Wellness Routines You Need Right Now
I'm going to give you the exact step by step you need to create simple wellness routines in your very real life. You don't need to wait until Monday or January to start making small changes for a big difference. In fact, it's when things get a little busy that these routines matter the most. Listen on for more on the power of routines and systems in findings time and creating space for the change that we're looking for. Show Notes (under episode 118) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, November 13, 2019
How to Swap Calorie Counting for Simple Real Food with Sarah Adler
If you want to know how to swap calorie counting for simple, beautiful, real food, and to infuse little daily joys into your entire day so that healthy living becomes less of a chore and more of a joy, this episode is for you. In this episode with Sarah Adler, we're talking about her new book, Simply Real Eating , and dive into the importance of having real food in your life beyond calorie counting. This conversation will get into how to eat real food and the routines and rituals involved in habit maintenance and habit-making. Show Notes (under episode 117) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, November 06, 2019
The Likeability Trap: How to Care Less About What Other People Think and Show Up as Authentically Yourself with Alicia Menendez
Do you ever get sidetracked, worrying what other people think about you? In this episode, we're talking with Alicia Menendez about how to avoid the likeability trap, how to care less about what other people think, and how to show up as authentically yourself. Alicia's work is such a beautiful representation of the big picture of what it means to be healthy. Being able to move past this idea of likeability and into the actionable mindset shifts, strategies, and behavior changes that Alicia talks about in this episode are key. Show Notes (under episode 116) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, October 30, 2019
More Than Enough: A Practical Guide to Living with Less with Miranda Anderson
This episode is about what it really means to be healthy and living a life of wellness by creating space for the things that matter to you. Whether you live in that place of more than enough on a daily basis, or it's something you want more of in your life, this episode is for you. This conversation with Miranda Anderson, author of More Than Enough , is about how to find that place when you know you have more than enough. Show Notes (under episode 115) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, October 23, 2019
Feel Good Effect Q&A: Meals, Movement and Mind
I'm answering listener questions today on all things mindset, meals, and movement. Tune in to hear answers to your questions from how to overcome all-or-nothing thinking, how to handle being an introvert online, what I eat in a day, supplements, my thoughts on gluten- and dairy-free, how to start exercising after an injury, and more. Show Notes (under episode 114) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, October 16, 2019
How to Radically Simplify Your Morning Routine
Do you want to radically simplify your morning routine? We need systems to make wellness work in real life, it’s not enough to hope for a happy and healthy life. In this episode, we’ll talk about how mindsets, routines, and habits work together to move you in the direction you want to go. Show Notes (under episode 113) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, October 09, 2019
A Different Kind of Goal Setting for Big Dreams & Daily Joy with Elise Cripe
We are talking about a different kind of goal-setting today, one that will allow you to go after big dreams and infuse daily joy. Today we're talking with Elise Cripe, author of guidebook to goal-setting, Big Dreams, Daily Joys and founder of Get to Work Book . This conversation is full of tactical tips and strategies as well as mindset discussion around what it means to set goals. Show Notes (under episode 112) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, October 02, 2019
Transformation, Transcendence, and the Beautiful No with Sheri Salata
We're talking transformation, transcendence, and the beautiful no with the former executive producer of the Oprah Winfrey Show, Shari Salata. In this conversation, we really get into what it means to transform. We also talk about self-compassion and the role it's played in Sheri’s transformation, this whole concept of being a producer and applying those ideas to your life, and what exactly a beautiful no is. Show Notes (under episode 111) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, September 25, 2019
How (and Why) to Tell Your Wellness Story with Ali Edwards
We are talking about exactly how and why to tell your wellness story with the storyteller and meaning-maker expert Ali Edwards. We'll tell you exactly what that means, why you'd want to tell your wellness story, and then how to do it. Ali and I have also partnered together to create the very first Wellness Story course , which I believe has the opportunity to change your relationship with wellness, the way that you see yourself, and the way that you tell your story. It's research-based and incredibly meaningful, combining Ali's expertise in story telling and meaning-making and Robyn's expertise in research and behavior change into a package in a way that's never really been done before. Show Notes (under episode 110) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, September 18, 2019
25 Things I DON’T Do Every Day
We all have endless to-do lists, but what about a to-don't list, the things that you intentionally don't do throughout the day? In this episode, I’m sharing my list of the 25 things that I don't do every day with you so that you can look at how you're spending your time and energy and either make different choices or lean into the choices that you're already making. Show Notes (under episode 108) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, September 11, 2019
How to Radically Simplify Meal Prep
Do you want to know how to radically simplify meal prep? I'm talking about the habits, the strategies, and how to flip the switch on how you're thinking so you can use less effort and have bigger results. Listen on for a simplified and streamlined meal prepping system. Show Notes (under episode 108) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, September 04, 2019
Want to Optimize Your Day Like a CEO? Here's How with Julie Nguyen
Do you want to optimize your day like a CEO? I'm talking about the exact mindset, systems, and habits of a co-founder, CEO, and straight-up force to be reckoned with, Julie Nguyen from Methodology. In this episode, Julie shares her daily routines and systems for maximizing productivity and goal-crushing. Show Notes (under episode 107) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, August 28, 2019
Want to Keep Working Out (Even if You're Crazy Busy)? Here's How
Is your busy schedule getting in the way of getting to the gym? Or working out at all? In this episode, we’re sharing the secret to working out no matter how busy you are (or how to start if you haven't been doing it lately). These are my five best tricks and I guarantee you, there's one in here that you've never heard before. Join the free 10-day pilates challenge with the Balanced Life here . Show Notes (under episode 106) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, August 21, 2019
Want to Live Without Regret? Here's How with Bronnie Ware
This episode is going to tell you exactly how to live without regret. We are talking with Bronnie Ware, author of the international bestseller, The Five Regrets of the Dying , about the most common regrets people have at the end of their lives. We get to hear insight into these regrets and how to make small changes in your life so you don't end up looking back and wishing you had done it differently. Show Notes (under episode 105) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, August 14, 2019
Want to Find Your Creative Voice? Here's How with Lisa Congdon
Whether you are an artist, a designer, a writer, a blogger, or whether you think you have that one artistic bone in your body, by the end of this episode you are going to know how to find your creative voice. This conversation with illustrator and author Lisa Congdon is about tuning into your creative voice, which has so many applications whether or not you identify as an artist. We come at this for those who are artists thinking about their creative voice as well as for those who are trying to figure out who they are, what they have to say, and maybe get in touch with their creative side. Show Notes (under episode 104) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, August 07, 2019
Want to Do Less & Have More? Here's How with Kate Northrup
Do you want to do less and have more? You’ve probably heard that before, but I’m talking about actionable, specific, tactical things you can do to actually do less and have more-- a revolutionary approach to time and energy management. This conversation is with Kate Northrup, an author, teacher, and mother who is committed to supporting ambitious women to light up the world without burning themselves out in the process. Listen on for her data-driven and soul-driven time and energy management practices. Show Notes (under episode 103) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, July 31, 2019
Want to Get Better at Dealing With Change? Here’s How, with Jenny Blake
Do you want to get better at dealing with change? All of the inevitable constant ups and downs in life? If change is the only constant, let’s get better at it. In this conversation, we’re talking with author and international speaker, Jenny Blake, who helps people move beyond burnout to create sustainable, dynamic lives that they love. There is so much goodness in this episode from mindset to strategy to habits. This is the last installment of our Summer Masterclass: 5 Tiny Habits That Will Change Your Life. Show Notes (under episode 102) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, July 24, 2019
Want to (finally) finish what you start? Here’s How with Jon Acuff
Do you want to finally finish what you started? Or maybe you’re feeling kind of stuck where you are, overwhelmed by the next step? We’ve got you covered. In this conversation with New York Times bestselling author, Jon Acuff, we are revealing the real reason that you might not be finishing what you start (and it’s probably not what you think). This is part four of our summer masterclass: five tiny habits that will change your life. Show Notes (under episode 101) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, July 17, 2019
Want to Make Good Habits Stick? Here’s How with Gretchen Rubin
Do you want to make good habits really stick? For habits that stick, we're going to one of the experts, Gretchen Rubin, who happens to be one of the most influential writers on the subjects of habits, happiness, and human nature. This is part three of our summer masterclass five tiny habits that will change your life. Show Notes (under episode 100) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, July 10, 2019
Want to Find What You’re Passionate About? Here’s How with Karen Walrond
Do you want to discover what you're really passionate about? This conversation with Karen Walrond, we're talking about how to find out what you're passionate about. Karen gives us a beautiful definition of finding your superpower and passion with a very tactical step by step exercises to help you really hone in. This is part two in our 5 Tiny Habits That Will Change Your Life Summer Masterclass. Show Notes (under episode 99) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, July 03, 2019
Want to Improve Your Focus? Here’s How with Leah Weiss
Do you want to improve your focus to be more present in your everyday life? We've got you covered. This conversation with Dr. Leah Weiss is all about what mindfulness really means, how to create mindful practices in your daily life (even for the busiest schedules), and how to be more resilient to avoid burnout. This episode is the first part of our Summer Masterclass all about tiny habits that will totally change your life. Show Notes (under episode 98) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, June 26, 2019
5 Tiny Habits That Will Change Your Life (Summer Masterclass)
Are you ready for 5 tiny habits that will change your life? Summer can throw us off our routines and we can often be overly-ambitious about all the things we want to accomplish before it’s back-to-school mode again. Or it can be a time to look at your life and make teeny, tiny changes. Listen on for the 5 Tiny Habits That Will Change Your Life Challenge! Show Notes (under episode 97) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, June 19, 2019
Want to Create a Natural Skincare Routine? Here's How with Bethany McDaniel
Do you want to create a simple, beautiful, natural skincare routine? Or just find some simple swaps to replace those toxic ingredients on your shelf with safer alternatives? That’s exactly what we’re talking about in this conversation with Bethany McDaniel, founder of Primally Pure. We’ll walk you through some simple swaps and troubleshooting for when you first switch to all natural skincare products as well as Bethany’s beauty routine and favorite products. Show Notes (under episode 96) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, June 12, 2019
Want to Stop Stressing About Food? Here's How with Elise Museles
It’s time to stop stressing about food, and we’re going to tell you exactly how to do that. We’re going to talk about how to tell your food story, something that’s more important and impactful than any diet or meal plan you’ve ever tried. Our guest today is Elise Museles, a certified eating psychology a nutrition expert, creator of the food story platform, and the wildly popular blog, Kale and Chocolate. This episode is jam-packed with mindset shifts, habits, and strategies so you can take action, rewrite your food story, and unlock a world where you listen to your body and choose foods that feel good to you. Show Notes (under episode 95) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, June 05, 2019
Want to Break Up with Your Phone? Here's How with Catherine Price
If you’re ready to break up with your phone, this episode is for you! In this conversation with award-winning science journalist, Catherine Price, you’ll get a practical and hands-on plan to break up and then make up with your phone. Catherine breaks down the science of what’s really going on in our brains when it comes to phones, and addictions, and habits. Then, we’ll talk about a plan and a mindset that will enable you to take a break and take control of your life. Show Notes (under episode 94) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, May 29, 2019
Transforming How You Eat & Simplifying Grocery Shopping with Jessica Jones
Today we’re getting back to basics on healthy eating and breaking down how to simplify healthy grocery shopping with , Jessica Jones, from Food Heaven Made Easy. Jessica is a nationally recognized dietician and diabetes educator with a passion for helping people transform the way they eat and make peace with food. She is the coauthor of The 28-Day Plant-Powered Health Reboot and a Diabetes Guide to Enjoying Foods of the World and co-hosts to food heaven podcast. Listen on for Jessica's grounded approach to simple, healthy eating. Show Notes (under episode 93) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, May 22, 2019
Simplifying Mindful Wellness with Jules Hunt
This is all about how to simplify mindful wellness with Jules Hunt from mindful lifestyle brand, Om & the City, and the first truly conscious food finder app, True Belly. Jules uses her platform to bring holistic wellness down to earth and empower women to simplify their life to really thrive. She shares actionable insight on everyday wellness, sustainability, and nontoxic living with some purposeful productivity hacks. Show Notes (under episode 92) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, May 15, 2019
Being Healthy & Happy Don’t Have to be Mutually Exclusive: Here's Proof with Talia Pollock
Talia Pollock from Party in My Plants is out to prove that healthy and happy do not have to be mutually exclusive. She’s here to show you how healthy can be fun, funny, and totally delicious. Talia is all about helping you never having to choose between feeling good and feeling happy, and to help you do the healthy things that make you feel, look, and live your best without it totally sucking. We’ll talk about her balanced approach and how she brings the fun and joy to everything she does in this funny and lighthearted conversation. Show Notes (under episode 91) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, May 08, 2019
The 2 Decisions that Move Your Biggest Goals From Possible to Inevitable with Hal Elrod
We’re talking about the two decisions that move your biggest goals from possible to probable to inevitable, with bestselling author, Hal Elrod. Hal Elrod wrote The Miracle Morning , which it’s sold over a million copies and really started the whole idea of a morning routine. Today, Hal is talking about his newest book, The Miracle Equation , the two decisions to move your goals from possible to probable to inevitable, and this equation of unwavering faith + extraordinary effort = miracles. Show Notes (under episode 90) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, May 01, 2019
The Secret to Avoiding Wellness Guilt: How to Handle Conflicting Wellness Advice
From nutrition to exercise to everything in between, do you ever feel overwhelmed, burned out, and even guilty, about all the conflicting information in the wellness field? This episode is all about the secret to avoiding wellness guilt. We’ll talk about exactly how to sift through all that information to find a way to wellness that will work for you. Show Notes (under episode 89) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, April 24, 2019
How to Be Healthier Together with Liz Moody
With so much wellness information out there, it’s hard to know what’s right for you. In this conversation with the author of the bestselling cookbook, Healthier Together , Liz Moody helps us navigate all the conflicting information around what to eat. She talks about how to choose the best diet for you and how to get into the kitchen and be healthier together. Show Notes (under episode 88) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, April 17, 2019
Body Acceptance After Miscarriage & Infertility
We are getting super vulnerable and a little bit raw talking about body acceptance after miscarriage and infertility. This is all about how I learned to accept my body after those really hard times, some of the specific strategies that have really helped, and also how I learned to accept and embrace our little family of three. Show Notes (under episode 87) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, April 10, 2019
How to Step into Your Power with Lalah Delia
This is a unique discussion with a beautiful soul about self-empowerment, stepping into your power, and so much more. Lalah Delia, spiritual writer, wellness educator, and founder of Vibrate Higher Daily, walks us through how to empower yourself, how to step into your own power, and how to change the relationship with your body using daily, intentional choices. Show Notes (under episode 86) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, April 03, 2019
5 Practices to Love Your Body: The Psychology of Body Acceptance
Drawing on the science of cutting edge psychology and ancient teachings of mindfulness, we dive into 5 practices for body love to move the needle in how you feel in your own skin. These are tactical practices that you can do right now to find more body love, more body acceptance, and to just feel better in the skin that you’re in. Show Notes (under episode 85) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, March 27, 2019
How to Breathe for Body Love with Ashley Neese
We’re talking breathwork with renowned author and teacher Ashley Neese. Ashley discusses the benefits of breathwork, and offers simple and effective breathwork strategies you can start using today. This is an honest and vulnerable conversation with tons of tactical takeaways on the basics of breathwork, and specific tips for using breath to find more body love. Show Notes (under episode 84) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group
Wed, March 20, 2019
How to Declutter Everything with Allie Casazza
Are you ready to declutter everything ? Today’s guest is going to help you do just that. Allie Casazza is the host of The Purpose Show and the creator of Your Uncluttered Home, an online decluttering course that earned national attention for her philosophy of simple motherhood. In today’s episode we’re talking all things decluttering, and how to make it work in real life. This episode is the third in a three part mini-series all about decluttering for a calm mind and an organized home. Show Notes (under episode 83) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, March 13, 2019
The Secret to Decluttering Fridge & Pantry
The secret to decluttering your fridge and pantry, no matter how small or how big. In this episode, I’ll give you the exact steps you need to streamline meal prep, meal planning, and cooking real food. This isn’t about decluttering or organizing for the sake of it. This is about living well, feeling really good, and finding the healthy life that you want to live. Listen on for the step-by-step! Show Notes (under episode 82) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, March 06, 2019
Inner Order, Outer Calm & Decluttering, with Gretchen Rubin
Today we’re talking decluttering and finding outer order and inner calm with the master herself, Gretchen Rubin. This is the first episode in a three part mini series to help you simplify decluttering in real life, take it off of your to-do list, and help you take action. In this conversation, Gretchen breaks down how to better understand yourself and make change in the context of decluttering and simplifying. Show Notes (under episode 81) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, February 27, 2019
Be More Productive in 15-Minutes a Day
Want to be more productive? We’ve got you covered! In this episode, we are going to dive into this whole idea of productivity in just 15-minutes a day. We’ll talk about what’s going on in your brain when you try to be productive, how multitasking isn’t helping you succeed, and some tactical tips to get you more productive in only 15-minutes a day. Show Notes (under episode 80) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, February 20, 2019
Find Your Passion in 15-Minutes a Day with Kelsey Murphy
Finding purpose is what we’re all about, and how better to do that than in 15-minutes a day? Finding and pursuing your passion does not mean starting over. It’s about connecting with yourself and infusing more meaning into the life you’re already living. In this episode, we chat with Kelsey Murphy from Whiskey & Work about how to have a work-life balance and more satisfaction in what you do. If you’re interested in finding purposeful work, this is episode is especially for you. Show Notes (under episode 79) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, February 13, 2019
How to Stop Overthinking Mindfulness
Mindfulness practices have the power to change your life, but the whole idea can seem unattainable or intimidating. This episode is about how to stop overthinking mindfulness and provides simple, tactical strategies to help you infuse more presence into your everyday life. This is the third episode in our mini series on how to stop overthinking and simplify wellness. In this segment, we talk about what mindfulness really is, the benefits it has on our wellness, how wellness mindset blocks get in the way, and some tactical ways to infuse mindfulness into your life. Show Notes (under episode 78) 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, February 06, 2019
How to Stop Overthinking Movement
Exercise and movement are so essential to true wellness, but it’s so easy overthink. It happens to all of us from time to time, exercise becomes a thing on your to-do list that never actually happens. Maybe it’s something you dread or something you can’t find time for. In this episode, we’re going to break it down with some tactical tips, strategies, and habits to get you out of overthinking and into action. Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Subscribe: join the tribe! 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, January 30, 2019
Overthinking Meals
How to Stop Overthinking Meals What we eat doesn’t have to be so complicated. In this episode, we’re talking about overthinking food, and the specific, actionable steps you can take to get out of overthinking, and into simplified healthy eating. Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Subscribe: join the tribe! 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, January 23, 2019
How to Use Your Personality Type to Win at Wellness
Self-knowledge isn’t selfish. Knowing your personality can help you figure out what works for you in wellness. It’s all the ways you look at your life and figure out how to use your personality to your advantage. The end result is a radically personalized life filled with sustainable, gentle, consistent wellness. It’s one thing to listen to a podcast episode and it's another to do something, so let’s do something. 1 | Take a personality test if you haven’t. 2 | Share your personality type. 3 | Share how you’re using this self-knowledge of your personality to win at wellness (the smaller the tweak the better) Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Subscribe: join the tribe! Get the full show notes at http://www.realfoodwholelife.com/fge 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, January 16, 2019
How to Know What to Do with Your Life with Jonathan Fields
This week’s guest is Jonathan Fields, founder of The Good Life Project where he hosts his top-ranked podcast, The Good Life Project Podcast, and creator of Sparketypes. Jonathan Fields shares his wisdom about how to dive into self-knowledge and really understand who you are, what you want, what you need in your life, and then how to harness that to do the work that you’re here to do. We really unpack what Jonathan calls Sparketypes (the archetype of work that sparks you), tell you how you can figure out what yours is, and some really tactical ways to know what to do with your life. Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Subscribe: join the tribe! Guest Bio Jonathan Fields is a dad, husband, entrepreneur and award-winning author. He founded mission-driven media and education venture, Good Life Project® , where he hosts the top-ranked Good Life Project podcast , with millions of downloads and a global audience, and leads an international community in the pursuit of live well-lived. He is also the creator of the Sparketypes™ , a set of archetypes designed to reveal the source-code for the work you’re here to do. Jonathan’s latest book, How to Live a Good Life: Soulful Stories, Surprising Science and Practical Wisdom , offers a powerful framework for a life well-lived, and its companion journal, The Good Life Journal , reveals a simple 12-minute daily practice that lets you come alive not someday, but today. 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
Wed, January 09, 2019
The Secret to Consistency With Wellness
It's happened to all of us -- we have big plans, big goals, maybe set some resolutions, or we have ways we want to improve our wellness. When it comes to the day to day, when it comes to staying consistent, that's where it gets a little tricky. We're talking all about how to stay consistent with your wellness goals and your wellness routine. Get the full show notes at http://www.realfoodwholelife.com/fge Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Subscribe: join the tribe! 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, January 02, 2019
Paring Down to Create More with Melissa Coleman
This week’s guest is Melissa Coleman from The Faux Martha. Today we’re digging into simplifying, organizing, and paring down so you can create more with less. In this conversation, we talk about everything from what minimalism is to how to separate minimalism from perfectionism, taking a step back from the hustle, and then some tactical tips for creating a framework for a minimalist kitchen and minimalist eating-- making this whole lifestyle work in real life. We also talk about everyday magic and creating frameworks tailored to help you achieve minimalism. Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Subscribe: join the tribe! 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Tue, December 18, 2018
Gentle is the New Perfect
It’s time to talk about gentle: gentle is the new perfect. This episode of the Feel Good Effect is all about the gentle-wellness revolution, a movement about flipping the script from comparison, all-or-nothing, and perfectionism thinking, to a gentle mindset. We talk about how the movement came to be, and how it can make a difference for you. Listen in to learn about how to grab onto gentle and make it your own. Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Subscribe: join the tribe! 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, December 12, 2018
One Little Word with Ali Edwards
Today’s guest is Ali Edwards, a designer, blogger, workshop instructor, and author of four books about memory-keeping. She has mastered the art of finding story in the little details of everyday life and using one little word to set an intention that makes a big difference. Ali Edwards is an expert in that very special place where stories, images, and words about life intersect. In this episode, Ali talks about how to tell stories in a way that promotes growth, by challenging the ways we tell ourselves stories. Listen for more on Ali’s projects and how to get involved. Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Subscribe: join the tribe! 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, December 05, 2018
Eat What You Love with Danielle Walker
In this episode, we are talking with New York Time bestselling author and beloved food blogger from Against All Grain, Danielle Walker. In this conversation, Danielle talks about her health journey and how recipe development started as a necessary means for healing and eating what she loved, leading to her latest cookbook, Danielle Walker’s Eat What You Love: Everyday Comfort Food You Crave . Listen for more on healing from an autoimmune disease, the process of creating recipes and cookbooks that people can trust, the challenges of being in the public light, and Danielle’s movement away from the Against All Grain brand and more towards herself. Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Stay connected: join the tribe! 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, November 28, 2018
How to Prioritize When Everything's Important
Have you ever stared at that never ending to do list and felt completely overwhelmed, not knowing what to prioritize or where to start? This episode is all about how to prioritize when everything seems important and how to pull meaning out of all the noise. I’m going to share a simple strategy that will help you find Purpose and Process in your to-do list. Purpose refers to meaning, the intention behind “why” and “what”, while Process is more about steps you’ll take to get there, the intention behind the “how”. Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Subscribe: join the tribe! 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, November 14, 2018
How to Design Gatherings That Matter, with Priya Parker
This week’s guest is Priya Parker, a master-facilitator and the founder of Thrive Labs where she helps activists, elected officials, corporate executives, educators and philanthropists create transformative gatherings. Priya is also the author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters , which really dives into how to create gatherings, in all types of contexts, that meaningfully connect people. This conversation is all about how to infuse intention and connection into those gathering opportunities. Priya talks about the idea of code switching, what that does at an individual level and how it led her to group conflict resolution. She also talks about how self-care is relational, and how we can host or guest gatherings in ways that foster self-care with some tactical tips and questions to reflect on. Priya and Robyn also talk about the idea of a spiral supper, encouraging listeners to participate as a virtual community. Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Subscribe: join the tribe! Guest Bio Priya Parker is a master facilitator and the founder of Thrive Labs, at which she helps activists, elected officials, corporate executives, educators, and philanthropists create transformative gatherings. Trained in the field of conflict resolution, Parker has worked on race relations on American college campuses and on peace processes in the Arab world, southern Africa, and India. She studied organizational design at M.I.T., public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, and political and social thought at the University of Virginia. She is the author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters . Find her online at www.priyaparker.com and @PriyaParker on Twitter and Instagram. 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 Instagram, tagging @realfood
Wed, November 07, 2018
How to Avoid the Holiday Downward Spiral & Cultivate an Intentional Season Instead
Instead of getting stuck in the holiday spiral this year, use this time to ditch perfection, comparison, and overwhelm. The end of the year is a great opportunity to start making some changes, so that when the new year comes you don’t feel like you have to start over. In this episode, we talk about the different ways the downward holiday spiral comes up in self-talk, we compare two versions of the same holiday weekend, one in the downward spiral and one that is more intentional and incremental, and we talk about specific tactics to use to approach this holiday season intentionally and incrementally. 1 | Getting intentional Create a holiday splurge list Create a holiday to-do + to-don’t list 2 | Getting incremental Manage the 3 M’s Aiming for 2 out of 3 in a season of indulgence Give yourself reset days Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Subscribe: join the tribe! 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, October 31, 2018
How to Tune Into Your Intuitive Food Voice and Stop Serial Dieting with Robyn Youkilis
This week’s guest is Robyn Youkilis, a certified health coach, author, speaker, and leading expert in holistic digestive health. Robyn is the founder and CEO of the global health coaching practice, Your Healthiest You , and the author of bestselling books, Go With Your Gut and Thin From Within . This episode focuses on how to listen to that intuitive food voice we all have and how to quit the serial dieting cycle. Robyn offers advice for those who are constantly looking outside themselves for a fix as well as those interested in this lifestyle change, explains why the gut matters and how fermented foods play a role in gut health, and breaks down her rule of 5 in building a meal. Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Subscribe: join the tribe! Guest Bio Robyn Youkilis is an AADP Certified Health Coach, author, speaker and leading expert in holistic digestive health. She is the Founder and CEO of the global health coaching practice, Your Healthiest You. For nearly a decade, Robyn has helped clients shed both physical and emotional weight through her straightforward yet supportive coaching style. She is the author of the best selling books, Go with Your Gut and Thin From Within - The Go with Your Gut Way to Lose Weight, and has been featured by The View, The Today Show, The Cooking Channel, The Wall Street Journal, Health, Mind Body Green, Well + Good, The Chalkboard Mag and more. Robyn currently lives in New York City and Los Angeles with her husband and their daughter, Navy. She enjoys traveling, music festivals and eating dessert at fancy restaurants, one bite at a time. To learn more about coaching with Robyn and to join the #YourHealthiestYou community, visit www.RobynYoukilis.com . <stro
Wed, October 24, 2018
How I Learned to Accept My Body
This episode is about body-love and acceptance. We will unpack body image and talk about how to accept yourself the way you are right now. Robyn tells her story about her body image journey and offers a few mindset hacks and tactical tips to find peace, center, and calm about the way you look. 1 | Know how you think + what your personality type is: perfectionism, comparison, or guilt. 2 | Bring awareness to and change the way you talk to yourself. 3 | Talk to yourself like someone important is listening. 4 | Consider what you’re really measuring. 5 | Dress for your body right now. 6 | Get honest with how you’re approaching food + movement. 7 | Get in the picture. Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Subscribe: join the tribe! 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, October 17, 2018
How to Cultivate Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff
Today’s guest is self compassion expert, Dr. Kristin Neff, an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas, Austin and a pioneer in field of self compassion research. In this conversation, we dive into how to cultivate self compassion in your own life, what it has to do with well being, and how to use self compassion to reach wellness goals. Dr. Neff talks about how to use mindfulness, kindness in response, and framing imperfection in light of the human experience to experience compassion. She talks about how self compassion is not self esteem, self pity, weak, or selfish. Listen to learn more about why self compassion is so important, and how to make it a part of your life. Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Subscribe: join the tribe! 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, October 10, 2018
How to Make Time for Wellness
This week’s episode is about how to shift your mindset so that you can find the time for wellness. You can have all the tips and strategies, but if you’re not able to shift your mindset about how you’re thinking about wellness and health those strategies will get you nowhere. Learn how to implement both mindset and strategy into your wellness routine. Listen to learn about the 3 ways to shift your mindset, and 9 strategies to guide you through finding pockets of time in your busy schedule to make space for wellness. Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Subscribe: join the tribe! 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, October 03, 2018
061: The Secret to Finding Time for Exercise with Robin Long, The Balanced Life
Today’s guest is Robin Long, founder of The Balanced Life + The Balanced Life Sisterhood. This episode dives into how to find time for exercise, talks about what balance means to Robin, a discusses a time when she felt like she didn't fit in and how she leveraged that into her business today, and gets real about the pelvic floor and ab separation. Find out how to find time for exercise, why it’s so important for avoiding burnout, and why we should speak up when we think differently than the people around us. Full blog post, show notes, and resource for this episode available at: realfoodwholelife.com/fge Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Join our Facebook Group Guest Bio Robin Long is a certified Pilates instructor and creator of The Balanced Life, a website dedicated to helping women love their bodies. The Balanced Life provides quick, yet effective, online Pilates & barre workouts that can be done from home or on the road and serves tens of thousands of women all over the world. Robin is passionate about helping women transform their relationship with exercise and healthy living by choosing “grace over guilt” and finding a balance that feels like FREEDOM. When Robin's not filming Pilates workouts on the beach, she can be found chasing her 5-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son, snuggling her newborn twins, relaxing on the beach, and seeking out the best almond milk latte in town. Instagram: @thebalancedlife Website: The Balanced Life 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and I can highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, September 26, 2018
My 5-Minute Morning: The Secret to Starting Your Day Refreshed, Revived & Ready to Thrive
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect Podcast, I am going to share with you my 5 minute morning. This is how I start everyday, and it’s the exact process that I share with my clients. You’ll learn 5 steps to making this routine work in your life and the “why” behind it. 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 review on Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and I can highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, September 19, 2018
How to Overcome the Hustle When You're Feeling Stretched Too Thin with Jessica Turner
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 Join our Facebook Group Guest Bio Jessica N. Turner is the author of Stretched Too Thin and The Fringe Hours . She is also an award-winning marketing executive and the founder of the popular lifestyle blog The Mom Creative ( www.themomcreative.com ). A dditionally, she is a writer for the Today Parenting Team and DaySpring's (in)courage, an advocate for World Vision, a regular speaker at events nationwide. She and her husband, Matthew live with their three children in Nashville, Tennessee. Jessica’s website, www.themomcreative.com Instagram: @jessicanturner Facebook: The Mom Creative Twitter: @JessicaNTurner 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 c
Wed, September 12, 2018
How to Get Back on Track When You’ve Let Your Wellness Routine Slip
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 review on Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so we can connect and I can highlight you on my feed.
Wed, September 05, 2018
How to Thrive with Real Food (& Ditch the Calorie Struggle for Good) with Sarah Adler
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 our Facebook Group Guest Bio Sarah Adler is a lady-boss entrepreneur of Simply Real Health : a healthy lifestyle company, food blog , cookbook and brand on a serious mission to help busy people live healthier and more inspired lives, made simple. Simple as in—philosophy (real food), recipes (all with 5 ingredients or less, 10-15 minutes or less) and easy (totally doable in real life). All with the mission of helping people creating better relationships to food, an #antidiet life that lasts, and a more joyful, fulfilling life because of it. Website: www.simplyrealhealth.com Instagram: @simplyrealhealth 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 Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and I can highlight listeners on my feed.
Wed, August 29, 2018
5 Biggest Wellness Mistakes You’re Making (and How to Fix Them)
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: Comparison + Task Switching Hit pause Unfollow, unsubscribe Cultivator: Guilt + Worthiness Momentum building Oxygen mask “Have To” Movement Mentality Overcomplicating Food Reduce decision fatigue Focus on the essential streamline Beating Yourself Up Website: realfoodwholelife.com Instagram: <span style= "font-weig
Wed, June 27, 2018
How to Discover Your Superpower with Karen Walrond
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 Effect Podcast episodes here More on Karen’s writing and books Karen’s TEDx Talk Guest Information Karen Walrond, ia consultant and coach, with a focus on building meaningful business and leadership skills to change the world. Using empirical, research-based principles of courage, vulnerability, authenticity and positive psychology, she helps executives, professionals & entrepreneurs infuse purpose in their lives and businesses. She’s a sought-after keynote and TEDx speaker , and has spoken around the United States and abroad to individuals and organizations on the topic of thriving, through leadership development, the magic of creativity, the valuing of cultural and racial diversity and inclusion, and the power of social media. Her bestselling book, The Beauty of Different , is a chronicle of observations that what makes us different makes us beautiful -- and may even be the source of our superpowers. And finally, as an avid photographer and journaler, she uses creative exercises to help clients discover their own their gifts and superpowers, and how to use them in a way that allows them to thrive. Website: chookooloonks.co
Wed, June 20, 2018
5 Things to Do So You Can Actually Take a Break
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 make it happen! Resources Take the Quiz! Wellness Personality Quiz 5 Mindset Shifts for Taking a Break 1 | Ditch Guilt + Should 2 | Get out of FOMO 3 | Actually Take the Break 4 | Quality Over Quantity 5 | Think Sustainability Website: realfoodwholelife.com Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Episode 50: The Secret to Self-Care in Real Life Episode 25: How to Create a Morning Routine in Less Time with More Impact Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or Twitter Leave an honest review on <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/feel-good-effect-health-inspiration-motivation-happiness/id1
Wed, June 13, 2018
What You Really Need to Know About Mindfulness with Dr. Leah Weiss
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 Resources How to Live a Resilient Life Self-Care in Real Life How to Create a Morning Routine Unpacking Mindset Guest Information Leah Weiss, Ph.D. is a researcher, lecturer, consultant, and author. She teaches Compassionate Leadership at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she created the perennially-waitlisted course "Leading with Mindfulness and Compassion." She is a principal teacher and a founding faculty member of Stanford's “Compassion Cultivation Program,” conceived by the Dalai Lama. Her first book, “How We Work: Live Your Purpose, Reclaim Your Sanity, and Embrace the Daily Grind” (HarperWave) focuses on developing compassionate and soft skill-based leadership while also offering research-backed actionable steps towards finding purpose at work." Website: leahweissphd.com Instagram: @leahweissphd Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram <span style= "font-w
Wed, June 06, 2018
How to Create a Morning Routine in Less Time with More Impact
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 Your Personality 3 | Go on a Decision Diet 4 | Set a Time + Skip the Snooze 5 | Limit Consumption 6 | Micro Mindfulness 7 | Balance: Sleep & Season 8 | Balance: Partner, Travel, Weekends 9 | Should vs. Good 10| Gentle is the New Perfect Resources Take the Quiz! Wellness Personality Quiz Episode 15 with Gretchen Rubin, The Four Tendencies Episode 37 How to Go on a Decision Diet Website: realfoodwholelife.com Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Sponsor Thank you to Knix for sponsoring this episode! Knix is on a mission to help women be more comfortable in our own skin. They’re on a mission to help women be more comfortable in our own skin. Find out more here and use the code FEELGOODKNIX for 15% off your first purchase . Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook <span styl
Wed, May 30, 2018
How to Quit Your Day Job & Find More Purpose + Fulfillment with Cathy Heller
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 created a life they love through figuring out how to be truly themselves and use their zone of genius to make the world better. You’ve got so much to contribute and Cathy is here to help you do it. Website: don’tkeepyourdayjob.com Instagram: @cathyheller Podcast: Don’t Keep Your Day Job Sponsor Thank you to Knix for sponsoring this episode! Knix is on a mission to help women be more comfortable in our own skin. They’re on a mission to help women be more comfortable in our own skin. Find out more here and use the code FEELGOODKNIX for 15% off your first purchase . Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or Twitter Leave an honest review on <a href= "https://itunes.apple.c
Wed, May 23, 2018
The Secret to Self-Care in Real Life: 20 Ideas Beyond Bubble Baths & Massages
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 frankly seem unrealistic. Because as much as I love a good bubble bath + hour-long message, this working mama--who’s balancing entrepreneurship, family, life responsibilities, and taking care of herself--well, let’s just say there aren’t a lot of bubble baths happening around here. Here’s the truth about self-care: It’s simply about all the small ways you tune in, listen to your body, and take small steps to take care of yourself. It’s about injecting a little self-compassion and mindfulness into your real life, everyday. And, it’s about flipping the script from what you should be doing, to focusing instead on what feels really good . So how to make it happen in real life? In this episode we dive into 10 self-care ideas beyond bubble baths, massages, and journaling 20 Feel Good Self-Care Ideas Beyond Baths, Massages, & Journaling 1 | Get up 15 minutes early and . . . read something that feeds your soul. 2 | Get up 15 minutes early and . . . simply sit and enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea. 3 | Get up 15 minutes early and . . . start working on your dream. 4 | Take the extra 15 minutes of sleep. 5 | Create a no-phone in your room policy. 6 | Turn alerts off on your phone. 7 | Listen Up . . . Feel Good Playlist, Podcasts Forever, Audio Books 8 | Get Cozy 9 | Create a Hydration Habit 10 | Take a Break . . . Stand, Breathe, Move 11 | Break Up with Gossip 12 | Bring Your Own Treats
Wed, May 16, 2018
How to Find Perfection in Imperfection + Kintsugi Wellness with Candice Kumai
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 & content creator, described by ELLE magazine as “The Golden Girl of the Wellness World.” She is the author of the new book, Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit Candice contributes to numerous, national wellness & lifestyle publications including ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appétit, Shape, Yoga Journal, Men’s Journal, Wall Street Journal, Well+Good, Pop Sugar, Girlboss and Byrdie. A Top Chef alumna, Candice has appeared as a regular judge on Iron Chef America & Beat Bobby Flay. Website: candicekumai.com Instagram: @candicekumai Sponsor Thank you to Knix for sponsoring this episode! Knix is on a mission to help women be more comfortable in our own skin. They’re on a mission to help women be more comfortable in our own skin. Find out more here and use the code FEELGOODKNIX for 15% off your first purchase . Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or <a href= "https://twitter.com/RealFoodW
Wed, May 09, 2018
Unpacking Mindset: What Mindset Is, What It’s Not & How 5 Ways to Shift It
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: @realfoodwholelife 5 WAYS TO BEGIN SHIFTING MINDSET 1 | Know that mindset matters, and that you are not the problem. Consider that you may just have some thought patterns that aren’t serving you 2 | Know what mindset is not: not the thought, not controlling the thought, not choosing an emotion or feeling, not manifesting. Mindset is simply a different tool in the toolbox. 3 | Shine the light: Bring awareness + start noticing thought patterns. 4 | Start thinking about the thought pattern feedback loop: how they affect mood, how you act, the decisions you make, and the results you get. 5 | Open the door to the possibility of changing those engrained patterns, which will change how you process information, and eventually change your brain. Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or Twitter Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts . Your ratings and reviews help more people find the show! Subscribe on <a href= "https://itunes
Wed, May 02, 2018
How to Live a Resilient Life with Rick Hanson
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: The Foundations of Well-Being Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness Hardwiring Happiness, The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love and Wisdom Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time Guest Information Rick Hanson, Ph.D . , is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books are available in 26 languages and include Resilient , Hardwiring Happiness , Buddha’s Brain , Just One Thing , and Mother Nurture . He edits the Wise Brain Bulletin and has numerous audio programs. A summa cum laude graduate of UCLA and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, he’s been an invited speaker at NASA, Oxford, Stanford, Harvard, and other major universities, and taught in meditation cent
Wed, April 25, 2018
How to Find a Middle Ground Between Self-Acceptance and Self-Improvement
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: @realfoodwholelife Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or Twitter Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts . Your ratings and reviews help more people find the show! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts .
Wed, April 18, 2018
Rethinking Healthy Skin: How to Restore the Skin Biome + Glow from the Inside Out with Jasmina Aganovic
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 Spray Mother Dirt Biome Friendly Face and Body Cleanser The Skin Microbiome AOB Skin biome research Guest Information Jasmina Aganovic is the President of Mother Dirt, a line of biome-friendly personal care products focused on restoring and maintaining the balance of the skin biome. The technology is based off research from AOBiome Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on transforming human health through products that restore Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB), which current hygiene practices have stripped from the modern microbiome. She is a cosmetics and consumer goods entrepreneur who received her degree in chemical and biological engineering from MIT. Her career path combined her technical background with roles at consumer brands like LVMH, Fresh, and Living Proof. Website: motherdirt.com Instagram: @motherdirt Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or Twitter Leav
Wed, April 11, 2018
Grand Openings Don't Work for Wellness: Here's What to Do Instead
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 by Elizabeth Gilbert Akimbo: A Podcast By Seth Godin The Grand Opening episode by Seth Godin 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 ratings and reviews help more people find the show! Subscribe on App
Wed, April 04, 2018
How to Discover Your Dosha + Ayurveda 101 with Sahara Rose
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 Deepak Chopra. She is a Certified Ayurvedic, Holistic and Sports Nutritionist and host of the Highest Self Podcast. Sahara's mission is to awaken people of their innate potential so they can share their gifts and fulfill their purpose on this planet. Website: iamsahararose.com Instagram: @iamsahararose Podcast: Highest Self Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or Twitter Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts . Your ratings and reviews help more people find the show! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts .
Wed, March 28, 2018
A Quick Guide for the Perfectionist: What to Do (and Not Do)
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. Perfectionism shows up in different ways for different people. So just because you don’t fit the stereotype image of the perfectionist, doesn’t mean perfectionism isn’t a mindset that’s affecting your life, or holding you back from where you want to be. In this episode we’ll dive into what to do (and not do) to beat the perfectionist mindset. Resources A Quick Guide for the Perfectionist Episode 17: What I Wish I’d Known When Starting a Wellness Journey Episode 16: Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done with Jon Acuff Website: realfoodwholelife.com Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or Twitter L
Wed, March 21, 2018
How to Nurture Self-Love in the Age of Digital Media with Erin Treloar
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: Meditation for the Rest of Us with Kait Hurley Episode 6: How to Stop the Weight Loss Struggle with Danika Brysha Episode 9: The Secret to Overcoming Comparison and Competition Online with Natalie Franke Episode 18: Why Struggle is Not Weakness with Kate Fagan Episode 27 Body Image and Redefining Success with Kathryn Budig Guest Information Erin’s greatest passion is helping girls and women learn to live from a place of self love. She launched Raw Beauty Talks in 2014 with an interview series featuring over 200 women without makeup, photo editing or filters that ignited a conversation surrounding beauty, confidence and self love. In 2014, she founded Raw Beauty Talks Society to support programs raising self esteem in youth. Her work has been featured in publications including Elle magazine, the LA Times and Marie Claire amongst others. She is a public speaker on the topics of beauty, confidence and self love and a frequent contributor to Huffington Post, being named as one of HuffPo Canada’s Top 50 Bloggers. Websit
Wed, March 14, 2018
How to Flip Your Goals to Be Happier + Healthier Right Now
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 Failure State Action Steps Feel Good Goal Setting Process (more here ) Focus on how you feel at the end More joy Bite-sized change Feel good Resources Take the quiz! What’s Your Wellness Personality Quiz Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenge Authentic Learning and Why You Can’t Choreograph Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Episode 10: How to Create a Wellness Routine You Can Actually Stick To Feel Good Gentle Goal Setting Process</span
Wed, March 07, 2018
The Secret to Eating Local, CSA’s and Farm to Table with Andrea Bemis
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. Organic vs. non-organic, and why Andrea thinks local trumps organic. How to fall in love with vegetables, and embrace trying something new. Resources Dishing up the Dirt: Simple Recipes for Cooking Through the Seasons Find a Local CSA Join the Tumbleweed CSA Guest Information Nine years ago Andrea Bemis and her husband Taylor packed their bags, ditched their minimum wage jobs and drove from Oregon to Massachusetts to learn how to farm. Andrea was yearning to do something meaningful with her life, and her husband grew up on a 60-acre organic vegetable farm. For the past eight years Adrea has blogged about their life as farmers on her website, sharing meal ideas and a lighthearted look at the not-so-glamorous life of living off the land. Website: dishingupthedirt.com Instagram: @dishingupthedirt Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or Twitter <l
Wed, February 28, 2018
How to Restore, Repair + Thrive with Mark Sisson
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 Good Effect Podcast Episode 32 with Jessica Murnane Feel Good Effect Podcast Episode 31 Kelly LeVeque Primal Starter: Embracing Keto as Evolutionary Default Is a Keto Diet Right for You? Here are the Pros and Cons Guest Information Ancestral health pioneer and ex-endurance athlete, Mark Sisson, is the New York Times bestselling author of the The Keto Reset Diet , bestselling author of Primal Blueprint and Primal Endurance , and blogger at top-rated health and fitness website MarksDailyApple.com. He is the founder of several companies: Primal Blueprint, Primal Kitchen ® , Primal Kitchen Restaurants, and Primal Health Coach. Website: marksdailyapple.com </a
Wed, February 21, 2018
How to Go on a Decision Diet for More Mental Energy & Willpower
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 energy so you have more self-control and willpower when it comes to things that matter. The magic formula: More decisions = mental depletion = less willpower and self-control. What to do about it: Conserve mental energy by reducing the decision load. 7 Ways to Go on a Decision Diet to Harness Mental Energy & Have More Energy Resources Download your Decision Diet Cheat Sheet . Self-Care SOS Journal + Guide episode and free download Episode 24: How to Breathe for Health Episode 17: What I Wish I’d Known When Starting a Wellness Journey Episode 7: Meditation for the Rest of Us Episode 21: No Fail Meal Planning Tips (for People Who Hate Meal Planning) How to Create a Capsule Pantry for Simplified Cooking</span
Wed, February 14, 2018
A Holistic Approach to Depression + Finding Your Voice with Minaa B.
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 matters when it comes to mental health). Moving from a place of isolation to one of community. Resources Download your Self-Care SOS Guide + Journal Guest Information Website: minaab.com Instagram: @minaab Minaa B. is 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. Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or Twitter Leave an honest review on <span st
Wed, February 07, 2018
How to Move Beyond Burnout + Build a Life You Love with Jenny Blake
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 meditation to rewire her brain and tips for adopting the practice. Why self-trust is just as important as self-love. How to redefine your relationship with your body. Jenny’s definition of surrender, and where she’s going next. Resources PIVOT: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One PIVOT Toolkit Mind Mapping CNBC Video PIVOT Podcast: What’s More Important to You Than Perfection? PIVOT Podcast: How Meditation Rewired My Brain + 5 Tips for Making the Habit Stick Girl, You Don’t Need Makeup Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead by Tosha Silver Guest Information Website: PivotMethod.com Twitter: @jenny_blake Podcast: Pivot Podcast Jenny Blake is the author of Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One (Portfolio/Penguin Random House, September 2016), which won
Wed, January 31, 2018
Sonja Overhiser on How to Fall In Love with Cooking
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 developer, podcast host, and healthy and sustainable food advocate. Along with her husband Alex, she is creator of the A Couple Cooks website, a collection of whole foods recipes and inspiration for healthy and sustainable eating. She is co-host of the A Couple Cooks Podcast, a show that features conversations with the freshest voices in food, including authors, farmers, and celebrity chefs. Her work has been featured in national online and print publications, and she develops recipes for national brands. Sonja is also the author of Pretty Simple Cooking . Sponsor Thank you to today’s sponsor, Thrive Market. Head to thrivemarket.com/feelgood to get 25% your first purchase + free shipping + a free 30-day trial! Thanks for supporting the sponsors that support out show. Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , <span style= "fon
Wed, January 24, 2018
Self Care SOS: How to Nourish Your Soul Even In Survival Mode
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 Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Sponsor Thank you to today’s sponsor, Thrive Market. Head to thrivemarket.com/feelgood to get 25% your first purchase + free shipping + a free 30-day trial! Thanks for supporting the sponsors that support out show. Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or Twitter Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts . Your ratings and reviews help more people find the show! Subscribe on <a href= "htt
Wed, January 10, 2018
Jessica Murnane on a Plant Based Diet and Endometriosis
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 different treatment options she’s tried over the course of her disease. How the experience of changing her diet challenged her, and changed her life. Why altering her diet changed her relationship with food and eating. The definition of plant-based and veganism, and the difference between the two. Why too much information isn’t necessarily a good thing. Jessica’s new project, Know Your Endo. Resources One Part Plant: A Simple Guide to Eating Real, One Meal at a Time Guest Information Website: onepartplant.com Instagram: @jessicamurnane Podcast: One Part Podcast Jessica Murnane is the creator of the One Part Plant movement and author of the One Part Cookbook (she’s working to get everyone on this planet to start eating one plant-based meal each day), host of the One Part Podcast (she loves asking inspiring people the tough questions), and founder of Know Your Endo, the soon-to-be launched website for education, awareness, and support for women living with endometriosis. Jessica has contributed to and appeared in magazines and websites, including Bon Appétit, Goop, Mind Body Green, Lenny, The Coveteur, Food52, and PopSugar and has spoken at Apple, Taste Talks, and Wanderlust. She lives in Charleston, Sou
Wed, January 03, 2018
Kelly LeVeque on Breaking the Starvation-Binge Cycle + Finding Body Love
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 during times of hustle and stress. Finding consistency when life gets hectic. Kelly’s tips for travel the Fab-Four way, and how she orders on the road. How to modify menu options to find Fab-Four meals anywhere. Changing the lense around food from falling off the wagon to making enriching choices each day. Avoiding the starvation and binge cycle. Taking back the moment between a less than optimal choice and the next choice. Kelly’s take on today’s most popular ways of eating: Whole30, macro counting, ketogenics, vegan and/or plant based. Kelly dives deep into protein powders. What’s next for Kelly. Making choices that love your body. Resources Episode 3 with Kelly LeVeque Body Love: Live in Balance, Weight What You Want, and Free Yourself From Food Drama Forever Episode 24 with Ashley Neese Episode 25 on Gratitude On Falling Off the Wagon (and Why I’ll Never Do It Again) Episode 26 with Melissa Hartwig on the Whole30 5-Ingredient Golden Milk Concentrate Guest Information Website: Be Well By Kelly Instagram: @bewellbykelly Kelly LeVeque is a Certified Celebrity Health Coach and Holistic Nutritionist based in Los Angeles, California. Guided by a practical and always optimistic approach, Kelly helps clients improve their health, achieve their goals and develop sustainable habits to live a healthy and balanced life. Working with well-known names such as Jessica Alba, Evan Peters, and Eve Hewson, Kelly is extremely passionate about the science of human nutrition and the desire to help clients achieve their personal health goals. Kelly LeVeque has par
Wed, December 27, 2017
All the Ways I’ve Failed this Year (or Thinking Outside the Failure Box)
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 ratings and reviews help more people find the show! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts .
Wed, December 20, 2017
Top Episodes + What I’ve Learned From Podcasting in 2017
We’re breaking down top episodes from season one of The Feel Good Effect podcast, plus I’m sharing what I’ve learned from my first year of podcasting, plus a never-before-heard clip from before the podcast went live. We’re also diving into my new course, Actually Healthy ! Resources Actually Healthy Course Website: realfoodwholelife.com Instagram: @realfoodwholelife 2017 Top Recipes, Posts, Episodes + What’s Next Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or Twitter Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts . Your ratings and reviews help more people find the show! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts .
Wed, December 13, 2017
Laila Ali on Preparation, Persistence and Food For Life
Today we’re talking with Laila Ali, world-class athlete, fitness & wellness expert, TV host, cooking enthusiast, founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand, and mother of two. Laila is sharing how she got into boxing, her transition into fitness & wellness, finding balance, her philosophy on preparation, and persistence, plus her new book, Food For Life . Guest Information Instagram: @lailaali Website: lailaalilifestyle.com Laila Ali is a world-class athlete, fitness & wellness expert, TV host, cooking enthusiast, founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand, and mother of two. The youngest daughter of late beloved global icon and humanitarian, Muhammad Ali, she is a two-time hall of famer and four-time undefeated boxing world champion, whose stellar record includes 24 wins (21 of which were “knockouts”). Laila is most excited about her forthcoming cookbook, “ Food For Life: Delicious & Healthy Comfort Food From My Table To Yours !” being released January 23, 2018. A major source of the inspiration for Laila writing this particular cookbook was her desire to show people how they could enjoy healthier and more nutritious versions of their favorite foods without having to compromise taste. Resources Food For Life: Delicious & Healthy Comfort Food From My Table To Yours Reach! Finding Strength, Spirit and Personal Power Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Laila Ali Lifestyle Podcast Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram , <a href= "https
Wed, December 06, 2017
Kathryn Budig on Body Image & Redefining Success
We’re diving into body image, redefining success, and finding happiness in the digital media age today with Kathryn Budig. Kathryn is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher and author known for her accessibility, humor, and ability to empower her students through her message, “aim true.” Key Takeaways Kathryn’s journey to yoga and how her relationship with the practice has changed over time. Changing the definition of something “working.” On resisting labels and living outside of a definable box. How to redefine successful and move away from external validation to measure self-worth. The difference between success and happiness. How to look at your core values and evaluate how your life matches your core values. Loving who you are right now in all aspects. Not indulging in negative self-talk and understanding the complexities of body image. Avoiding the comparison trap, in particular comparing yourself to previous versions of yourself. Guest Information Instagram: @kathrynbudig Website: kathrynbudig.com Kathryn Budig is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher and author known for her accessibility, humor, and ability to empower her students through her message, “aim true.” With over a decade of experience in her field, Budig served as the yoga editor to Women’s Health magazine for five years, contributed recipes and sat on the Yahoo Health Advisory Board, and regularly contributes to Yoga Journal, The New Potato, and MindBodyGreen. She is the creator of the Aim True Yoga DVD produced by Gaiam, author of The Women’s Health Big Book of Yoga and Aim True. Resources Episode 18: Kate Fagan, What Made Maddy Run <span style= "font-w
Wed, November 29, 2017
Melissa Hartwig on Dieting, the Whole30, and The Lesson of the Lamp
Melissa Hartwig is co-founder of the Whole30 program, and four-time New York Times bestselling author. In today’s episode we dive into details about the Whole30, Melissa’s take on dieting, and she explains all about the lesson of the lamp. Guest Information Instagram: @melissahartwig @whole30recipes Website: whole30.com Melissa Hartwig is a Certified Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping people change their relationship with food and create life-long, healthy habits. She is the co-creator of the original Whole30 program, and a four-time New York Times bestselling author ( It Starts With Food , The Whole30 , Food Freedom Forever , and The Whole30 Cookbook ). She has been featured by Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, the New York Times , the Wall Street Journal , Details , Shape , Outside , and SELF, and ranked #27 on Greatists Top 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness in 2017. Melissa has presented more than 150 health and nutrition seminars worldwide, and is a prominent keynote speaker on social media and branding, health trends, and entrepreneurship. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT. Resources</
Wed, November 22, 2017
The Secret to Staying Gentle (When Life Gets Messy)
We’re diving into gratitude today, and how a gratitude practice can allow you to stay gentle (even when life gets messy). In this episode we’ll dig into why gratitude works, what it is, what it isn’t, and how to do it. 1 | The Research Gratitude amplifies our enjoyment and appreciation of the good, which research has shown to not only improve mood, but to also improve overall life satisfaction. When we intentionally recognize and think about all of the good things (and good people) in our life it actually makes our life better. Increasing Mindfulness Intentionally recording gratitude moments naturally increases mindfulness as we become more intentionally aware of what is happening in our life as we experience it so that we can record our moments in journal. Practicing this type of mindfulness has been shown across several studies to decrease symptoms of stress, physical pain, depression, and anxiety, and has actually been shown to increase brain volume and activity in the prefrontal cortex - a brain area that plays a critical role in effectively managing stress and negative emotions. Also, it inevitably leads us to appreciate all the good things that happen throughout our day more, 2 | What It Is Practicing gratitude simply means that you bring awareness to the extraordinary in the ordinary. 3 | What It’s Not Adopting a gratitude practice doesn’t mean that you can’t feel painful or negative emotions. Or that you never have a bad day. Or that you never complain. Gratitude is a both/and practice. I have feel bad or sad and still feel gratitude. Gratitude is not about guilt. If you find yourself thinking “I should be grateful,” honor those feelings. Talk to someone. Reach out for help. 5 | Get Specific If you’re just starting or you’re a long-time gratitude practitioner see if you can get specific. For example, if you’re grateful for your family, see if you can find specific instances throughout your day or week that you’re grateful for when it comes to your family. Once you train your brain to look for the specific, you’ll be amazing at the number of little pockets of gratitude you can find. 6 | Write it Down Writing a <a href= "http://www.realfoodwholelife.com/bl
Wed, November 15, 2017
How to Breathe for Health with Ashley Neese
We are diving into breath this week with our guest, Ashley Neese. In this episode we discuss why a breathwork practice is so important, how to do it, common misconceptions, and how to use breath to improve your overall health. Ashley Neese is a courageous guide who empowers people to heal themselves. She holds a MFA from the California College of the Arts and is a leading expert in the breathwork field. Her private sessions, workshops, retreats, and lifestyle journal guide spirit seekers towards living with their hearts wide open. Ashley works with clients all over the world and has been featured in Vouge, Well + Good, Freunde von Freunden, Jenni Kayne, The Chalkboard Mag, MindBodyGreen, ELLE Japan, Free + Native, and The Nourished Journal. She is regularly invited to speak at conferences and podcasts and teach for corporations. Ashley’s recent engagements include, MindBodyGreen’s Revitalize, That’s So Retrograde, The Balanced Blonde, Goop, WeWork, FOX, BuzzFeed, True Botanicals, Lululemon, and Kit + Ace. Key Takeaways Ashley’s story and how she recovered from addiction. The key to breathing for health. Why the exhale matters. How to add a breathwork practice into your weekly routine. Show Resources The Science of Slow Deep Breathing The Oxygen Advantage: Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques to Help You Become Healthier, Fitter, Slimmer and Faster Guest Information Website: ashleyneese.com Instagram: @ashleyneese Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or <a href=
Wed, November 08, 2017
Finding Real Health in Real Life: Feel Good Effect Success with Ali Edwards
023 Finding Real Health in Real Life: Feel Good Effect Success with Ali Edwards We’re diving into a Feel Good Effect success story today, as we chat with Ali Edwards from aliedwards.com. We talk about Ali’s wellness story, how she balances taking care of herself as a working mama of a blended family of seven, and how she’s used lessons taken from the Feel Good Effect to find real health in real life. Ali Edwards's passion resides in that very special place where the stories and images of life intersect. Her work includes teaching, writing, photography, and memory keeping product design. Learn more about her intentional memory keeping projects and products at http://www.aliedwards.com . Key Takeaways Ali’s wellness story, what worked and what didn’t. What’s still challenging on a day to day basis. How Ali found help with her anxiety and depression. Her philosophy on food and feeding a family of seven. Her approach to movement and finding what works for her. Ali’s go-to Feel Good Effect podcast episodes. Show Resources Feel Good Effect 003: How to Naturally Balance Your Hunger Hormones with Kelly LeVeque Feel Good Effect 004: Finding Intuitive Health and Committing to Real with Sadie Lincoln Feel Good Effect 014: The True Meaning of Wellness with Colleen Wachob Feel Good Effect 015: The Secret to a Happy Healthy Life with Gretchen Rubin Feel Good Effect 019: FInding Healthy Middle Ground and Thriving with an Autoimmune Disease with Phoebe Lapine Guest Information Website: http://www.aliedwards.com <span style="font-we
Wed, November 01, 2017
Why Retouching Isn’t Health: Real Beauty, Redefined with Sarah Dubbeldam
We’re taking a deep dive the fundamental problem of retouching in media, why narrowing the definition of beauty is not healthy, how to replace lies with truth, and the upcoming documentary, self(i.e.) , with Sarah Dubbeldam, CEO of DARLING Media and Editor-in-Chief of DARLING Magazine. Sarah Dubbeldam is founder of DARLING , a multi-media company that is positively redefining female-driven digital, social and print content. She serves as CEO of DARLING Media and Editor-in-Chief of DARLING Magazine. After graduating from Concordia University, Sarah was signed by one of the world’s top modeling agencies. Although her modeling career was met with success through national campaigns, after a few years she was fed up with feeling insecure and depressed, questioning what she was doing with her life. Sarah put her dissatisfaction into action and over coffee with her best friend Kelli, came up with the idea of launching DARLING, a magazine that broadened the ideal of “beauty” with an authentic and elevated conversation for women. The goal: creating media that matters. Five years after first developing the concept, Sarah turned to Kickstarter in 2012 to get the print magazine off the ground. Since then the company has grown into different verticals such as video, online, social media and events and has become a movement to build women’s self-esteem. DARLING is the only women’s magazine that does not retouch women’s skin or bodies and seeks to represent a wide range of sizes, ages and ethnicities. The cultural phenomenon Sarah has created can be seen in the hashtags #thatsdarling, #darlingmovement and #darlingweekend that have been used more than 15 million times on social media. Key Takeaways The DARLING founding story, and how the mission statement came to be. The decision to not retouch images in the magazine. The difference between filters and retouching. Sarah’s definition of perfectionism and the ideal of beauty throughout the years. The problem with narrowing the idea of beauty. “A flaw
Wed, October 25, 2017
No Fail Meal Planning Tips (for People Who Hate Meal Planning)
We’re taking a deep dive into meal planning this week. From how to make meal planning work in real life, common mistakes, specific mindset strategies, and action steps, this episode is packed with information to help you meal plan (even if you hate the idea right now)! Key Takeaways No Fail Tips for Meal Planning (for People Who Hate Meal Planning) 1 | Let Go of Perfect There is no such thing as perfect meal planning. Let go of unrealistic expectations and rigid plans in favor of simplicity, and work within the context of your real life. Action Step: Can you think of a specific example when perfect meal planning or following a rigid plan kept you from meal planning? If so, how can you reset expectations and try again? 2 | Know your Why Keeping in mind why you are meal planning and cooking at home can help keep you on track and motivated over time. If your why includes goals for the future, see if you can add a few that are more immediate. Action Step: Make a list of why you want to meal plan and cook at home. Then add a few immediate outcomes to the list. 3 | Simplify Complicated recipes and long ingredient lists are a sure why to burnout and ditch meal planning altogether. Instead, try simplifying. Think of recipes in terms of the Essential Six, and Meal Map instead of meal planning. Simplifying the process will allow you to know what you need at the grocery store and then have ingredients on hand to throw together meals in minutes. Action Step: Think about ways you can simplify meal planning. Try adopting the Essential Six and Meal Mapping approach and see if it makes things easier. 4 | Make it Enjoyable Take meal planning off the dreaded chore list and move it into the self-care category. Pour yourself a cup of tea or glass of wine, put on some good music, and take a few moments to prepare for the week in comfort. Action Step: Brainstorm a few ways you can make the process of meal planning more enjoyable and nurturing. 5 | Enlist Help There is no rule you need to do everything yourself. Invite others in your life to help with the process, whether it’s picking up groceries or taking something off your plate. Action Step: Think about ways you can invite help when it comes to meal planning. Then reach out and ask! 6 | Anything is Better Than Nothing In the ideal world we’d all have every meal planned and ingredients on hand for effortless cooking. Since the ideal isn’t always possible, just start with something . Plan one dinner. Batch cook one recipe. Start small. Then see how far you can go. Action Step: How can you adopt the anything is better than nothing mentality
Wed, October 18, 2017
Yogis Get Cancer Too, Lisa Merkle
We’re talking with Lisa Merkle, a self described yogi, event designer, and cancer survivor, about her life before cancer, how she navigated both western and eastern approaches to fighting the disease and healing her body, and what she learned through the process. Show Summary Diagnosed with cancer in July of 2016 and recently resurfacing from treatment, Lisa is moved to share lessons endured in an effort to educate and inspire others on the topic of cancer prevention and awareness. As a certified yoga teacher, Holistic Health Coach, and with a background in photo and event production, Lisa launched an event and lifestyle design studio with a focus on serving clients associating with health and wellness trends. She recently relocated to Miami after 17 years in New York City, with sights set on developing an Urban Farm in Overtown Miami: a food desert and historically underserved community in downtown Miami. Prior to launching her own business, she spent a decade as Studio Manager at the photography studio of photographer Bruce Weber. Key Takeaways Living the wellness lifestyle before cancer. Her symptoms and experience with treatment prior to the diagnosis. Lisa’s cancer diagnosis, and the decisions she faced going into treatment. The bias she held against western medicine, and how she worked with both eastern and western practitioners to address her illness. Why the antithesis to polarization is inclusivity, to connect and to create a dialog. The healing practices she implemented during treatment and recovery. Why she chooses love over fear. Lisa’s next project in Miami. Show Resources Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead by Joe Cross Judith Hanson Lasater Restorative Yoga Far Infrared Bio Mat Guest Info Website: lisamerkle.com Instagram: @lisamerkle212 Show the Fee
Wed, October 11, 2017
Finding Healthy Middle Ground + Thriving with an Autoimmune Disease with Phoebe Lapine
In this episode we’re chatting with Phoebe Lapine about autoimmune disease, Hashimotos Thyroiditis, finding middle ground when it comes to health, and her book, The Wellness Project . Phoebe is a food and health writer, wellness personality, gluten-free chef, culinary instructor, recipe developer and speaker. On her award-winning blog, Feed Me Phoebe, she shares recipes for healthy comfort food, and insights about balanced lifestyle choices beyond what’s on your plate. Her memoir, The Wellness Project , chronicles her journey with Hashimotos Thyroiditis and how she finally found the middle ground between health and hedonism by making one lifestyle change, one month at a time. Key Takeaways Overview of autoimmune disease and Hashimotos Thyroiditis. Thoughtful systematic way of figuring out what works for you. How to fit health changes into real life. Finding the sweet spot between health and hedonism and feeding your spirit. The effect of stress on health, autoimmune disease, and the benefit of letting go of unrealistic ideals of perfection. The One Big Question--if you could tell someone one thing to change about their life that would have a profound impact on their wellbeing, what would it be? Thinking about health in terms of concentric circles, and then focusing on locking down the center circle. The Ten Commandments of healthy hedonism. Why focusing on balanced blood sugar is a great place to start when it comes to health change. Approaching an elimination diet with an experimental mindset. The benefit of consuming fermented foods. Why taking small steps can make such a big difference over time. How cooking at home can move the needle when it comes to health. Finding the middle ground and balance between making your body feel good and living a good life. Show Resources The Wellness Project: How I Learned to Do Right By My Body, Without Giving Up My Life My Hashimotos Story The Autoimmune Disease No One Has Ever Heard Of: What I Learned from A Pernicious Anemia Diagnosis How to Design Your Own Wellness Project: A Guide The One Big Question Episode 1: Kristen Boehmer on Lifestyle Change and Living with an Autoimmune Disease <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/003-how-to-naturally-balance-your-hunger-hormones-kelly/id1247583410?i=1000387772305&mt=2"
Wed, October 04, 2017
Why Struggle is Not Weakness with Kate Fagan, What Made Maddy Run
Show Summary In this episode we’re talking with Kate Fagan, author of the book, What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen . We unpack the themes of perfectionism, the effects of social media on our brains, difficult transitions, and mental health. And we explore how healthy is driving satisfaction from activities and engagement not dependent on outside validation. Detailed show notes & resources available at realfoodwholelife.com/feelgoodeffect Key Takeaways Madison Holleran’s story. Unpacking the themes of perfectionism, the effects of social media on our brains, difficult transitions, and mental health. How we seem to need one box for everything and how that can be problematic in talking about mental health. How filters played a role in Maddy’s life, and how they may be playing a role in all of our lives. How much photographic information we are consuming and the possible impact on our brains. The inability to see that everyone else’s social feeds were filtered, too. The problem with filtering in and filtering out. Social isolation and social media. The difference between connectivity and true social connection. The ways that the digital medium can cloud a real emotional state. Real conversations are messy and lack control vs. digital interactions. Connecting one human to another is asking follow up questions and staying in the relationship through the hard questions. If you think you are alone in your feelings it may be difficult to share your experience and ask for help. The transition to college and the challenges this experience can bring. “I know I’m supposed to feel like the lucky chosen few, but all I feel is overwhelm.” This can be a really difficult mental battle. The risk of “I should be feeling.” Struggle is not weakness. “When the hurdle you are supposed to clear is actually a brick wall, you’re not going to get to the other side, you’re going to actually hurt yourself in trying to push through.” The problem with perfectionism. “Notice how close perfection is to despair.” Why checking boxes and achieving will never be enough when it’s in the absence of true joy, knowing who you are and what makes you happy. “I’ve been at the bottom and I’ve been at the top and I know I won’t find peace in either.” -Aaron Rogers Finding joy and peace with things that have nothing to do with external validation. Healthy is driving a majority percentage of satisfaction from activities and engagement not dependent on outside validation. Show Resources What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen The Fine Art of Being Imperfec
Wed, September 27, 2017
What I Wish I’d Known When Starting a Wellness Journey
In this episode we’re diving into the 5 things I wish I’d know when starting this wellness journey. Website: realfoodwholelife.com Instagram: @realfoodwholelife All show notes & resources available at realfoodwholelife.com In today’s show we’re unpacking some of the themes from previous episodes and I’m sharing a personal story and the 5 things I wish I’d known when first starting out. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE What I Wish I’d Known Gentle Over Perfect It’s hard to be gentle when you have big goals. But perfect is an impossible target, and holding yourself to such a standard is a quick way to burnout. Plus, it’s just really difficult to maintain in the long run. Instead try to be gentle in the process. Know and Honor What Works for You Know yourself, your life context, and what works for you. Then honor it. Not For Skinny, Just For Me External outcomes are fine, and there’s nothing wrong with wanting to lose weight, get toned, eat healthier, or meditate more. Try to keep in mind why you’re doing this, and then see if you can bring your focus inward. There is More Than One Right Way to Do This Even though there are a million prescriptive diets and wellness plans in the world, there is more than one right way to wellness. Trust yourself in finding what works for you. Not doing things according to a perfect plan does not mean you’re failing. Step Back From Pushing Through and Lean into Support, Belief, and Slow If you find yourself pushing through, checking boxes, and missing the joy see if you can take a step back. Is there a way to make some changes so that you’re working from a place of support, belief, and slowness? RESOURCES HELP THE SHOW <span
Wed, September 20, 2017
Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done with Jon Acuff
Jon Acuff is the New York Times -bestselling author of six books including his most recent, Finish . He's helped some of the biggest brands in the world tell their story, spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at companies such as Microsoft, Nissan and Comedy Central, and been featured regularly on national media. Website: acuff.me Instagram: @jonacuff All show notes & resources available at realfoodwholelife.com KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE Why Jon followed up his book Start with his current book, Finish to answer the question of how to actually reach your goals. Shining light on why the middle is so hard. Why perfectionism is one of the biggest hurdles to success. What to do on the day after perfect, when things haven’t worked out. Escaping all-or-nothing thinking when it comes to goals. Reconciling the perceived definition of perfectionism with how it manifests in real life. “Amazon has sold millions of imperfect, finished books.” The significance of day 2 and day 13 in reaching your goals. How cutting goals in half can help you succeed in the long run. Secret rules and why they are keeping you from your goals. Why being kind to yourself is the key to success. How self-awareness leads to understanding secret rules and moving beyond them. The importance of fun and how it contributes to success. Why you can’t do it all, shouldn’t do it all, and how to let things go. Shame is pretending you can do it all. Using perfectionism to avoid the true work. Being honest about your own failures and not painting a perfect picture of yourself to the people around you. Remember one size doesn’t fit all. Always be editing, always be tweaking, always be curious. A health goal isn’t turning you into a different person. A health goal is allowing you to celebrate you you already are even more. RESOURCES Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done Quitter: Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job and Your Dream Job Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average and Do Work the Matters Do Over: Make Today the First Day of Your New Career Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done Brene Brown TED talk on shame Teach Girls to Be Brave, Not Perfect TED talk <a href= "https://itunes.apple.
Wed, September 13, 2017
The Secret to a Happy, Healthy Life with Gretchen Rubin
We are diving in The Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin, and why knowing yourself is the way to a happy, healthy life. Gretchen Rubin is one of the most influential writers on the linked subjects of habits, happiness, and human nature. She’s the author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers Better Than Before and The Happiness Project . A member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, Rubin has an enormous following, in print and online; her books have sold almost three million copies worldwide, and she has a highly ranked, award-winning podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin . Website: gretchenrubin.com Twitter: @gretchenrubin All show notes & resources available at realfoodwholelife.com KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE How she left a successful law career for writing. Why it took Gretchen 10 years to become an overnight success. The origin story of the Happiness Project , and why she focused on the practical daily life activities for health and happiness. What “Be Gretchen” means, and why the only way to build a happy, healthy, creative, efficient life is to base it on the foundation of our own nature, our own values, our own interests, our own temperament. There is no magic one-size fits all solution. We are mostly alike but the differences are so important. Sometimes things work, sometimes they don’t and it’s not your fault. Why it’s so hard to know yourself. There’s the way we wish we were, the way other people wish we were, and our assumptions about what people are like. Using the laws of distinction to describe our differences. What did you love to do when you were 10 years old, what do you lie about (which means there’s a disconnect between you life and your values), who do you envy? Shining a spotlight on hidden patterns and lending a vocabulary. What to do when you’re telling yourself “I should.” The Four Tendencies and how you respond to outer and inner expectations. The difference between Upholder, Questioners, Obligers, Rebels. Diving into the challenges and positives of each tendency. Why it doesn’t work to try to change your tendency. Why “should” is a trigger. It’s only what I can do, what I will do, and what works for me. Why September is the new January RESOURCES The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin The Four Tendency by Gretchen Rubin Happier podcast <a href= "https
Wed, September 06, 2017
The True Meaning of Wellness (From the Biggest Brand in the Game), with Colleen Wachob
We’re diving into the true meaning of wellness with Colleen Wachob, the Founding Partner and Chief Brand Officer at mindbodygreen, one of the biggest brands in wellness. Colleen graduated from Stanford University with degrees in International Relations and Spanish, and spent ten years working at Fortune 500 companies including Gap, Walmart and Amazon. She now lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband, mbg founder, Jason Wachob, and daughter Ellie. All show notes & resources available at realfoodwholelife.com Website: mindbodygreen.com Instagram: @colleenwachob @mindbodygreen Key Takeaways from this Episode How she switched careers to find health and connect with her passion in the wellness world. How a health scare led to a significant life changes and served as the catalyst to leave her traditional career path. Why wellness is living a complete and fulfilling life. That’s a life of connections with self, with your family, with your community and your environment. Why wellness is a journey with no no clear destination. How the actual practice of wellness is progress. The mbg definition of wellness that requires looking at the connections across the pillars of wellness: physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and environmentally. Why the wellness industry runs the risk of turning narcissistic and obsessive. Clarifying the distinctions between science-backed wellness trends. Why there isn’t one answer--and how to tune into you when it comes to navigating the wellness space. The Feel Good test: Does this make you feel good?. Wellness has to become so much more accessible. Making it part of everyday life. Navigating big life transitions from the corporate world to a start-up and Colleen’s new role as a mother. Intentionally disconnecting from social media and connecting with family to create balance and balance. The upcoming mbg Revitalize conference. Resources Watch mbg Revitalize streaming live or replay mindbodygreen podcast with Melissa Hartwig and Kathryn Budig The Rich Roll podcast Let's Conne
Wed, August 30, 2017
Ditching Extremes & Finding Joy with Davida Kugelmass, The Healthy Maven
In this episode, we’re chatting about ditching extremes, setting boundaries, listening in and finding joy with Davida Kuglemass from the Healthy Maven. Davida Kugelmass is the creator behind The Healthy Maven, a multi-channel health and wellness platform dedicated to making healthy living easier and sustainable. Davida’s content is diverse, ranging from recipes, to travel, to self-care with a focus on how to live healthfully, rather than living for your health. All show notes & resources available at realfoodwholelife.com Davida Kuglemass Website: The Healthy Maven Instagram: @thehealthymaven Podcast: That’s So Maven Key Takeaways from this Episode How to take what works for you (and ditch the rest). Overcoming an exercise addiction by taking a break and finding joy in movement. Giving yourself permission to explore different options for healthy living. Quitting the exhausted, hungry, guilty, frustrated cycle when it comes to food and exercise. Why health is so much more than your pant size. Letting go of compulsive exercise and leaning into intuitive movement. How to really listen to your body and give yourself permission to get what you actually need. Davida’s self-nourishing morning and evening routine. Why simplifying is healthy. Balance is nourishing your body to feel good and that it changes from day to day. Resources I Know the Secret to Skinny I Gave Up Exercise for 30 Days Feel Good Effect Podcast Episode 004 with Sadie Lincoln Feel Good Effect Podcast Episode 007 with Kait Hurley Feel Good Effect Podcast Episode 006 with Danika Brysha Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown How to Create Your Own Wellness Routine (You Can Actually Stick To) <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-22-how-to-find-your-set-point-stop-fi
Wed, August 23, 2017
How to Create Healthy Habits from Day One with Catherine McCord, Weelicious + One Potato
In this episode we’re diving into developing healthy habits from day one, creating a balanced food philosophy, and raising children who listen to their bodies while still maintaining expectations around healthy eating with Catherine McCord of Weelicious and One Potato. Catherine, mom to Kenya (9), Chloe (7) and Gemma (2), created Weelicious.com as a platform to show parents around the world how easy and beneficial it is to expose children to wholesome, delicious homemade food. She is the author of multiple cookbooks, has a monthly “Snack Mom” column in Parenting Magazine, and has appeared in People, Self, Real Simple, the Today Show, among others. In 2016, she founded One Potato, an organic family friendly meal delivery kit offering three meals a week that take around 30 minutes or less to prepare. Website: weelicious.com and onepotato.com Instagram: @weelicious All show notes & resources available at realfoodwholelife.com KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE How to create good eaters from day one. Catherine’s philosophy about one family, one meal (and avoiding becoming a short-order cook). Why everything leads to the next step. Creating a balanced food philosophy of healthy nutritional meals with nutrient density (fruits, veggies, protein, fats and carbs) and also allowing for treats. Raising children who listen to their bodies while creating expectations around healthy eating. The Smoothie Project chart and how to create a nutrient-dense smoothie each day. Creating structure while also allowing choice and freedom for children. Incrementally introducing vegetables and fruits to get your child used to healthy options. Knowing your child and shaping your approach based on their needs while holding the line on second meals. Creating a list of the 10 foods you know your child loves and using it to build lunches around with some variations. How Catherine created One Potato organic family meal delivery service. The challenges of being an entrepreneur and balancing work and family. Why you can’t do it all and letting things go without beating yourself up and why everything is a tradeoff. Catherine’s definition of balance: feeling good and taking care of yourself. RESOURCES Cure Your Child with Food: The Hidden Connection Between Nutrition and Childhood Ailments by Kelly Dorfman The Smoothie Project and The Smoothie Project Planner Sheet Weelicious Lunches: Think Outside the Lunch Box with More than 160 Happier
Wed, August 16, 2017
The Key to Feeding Your Family Healthy Food (Even if They’re Picky and You’re Exhausted)
Taesha Butler is the blogger behind The Natural Nurturer. In her journey to health she lost over 70 pounds, and figured out how to feed a partner and child real, healthy food along the way. She is a full-time teacher and mother, and today shares family-friendly real food recipes, clean living tips, and natural parenting ideas. Taesha aims to empower parents and caregivers to raise their families in healthy way that fits into their busy lives, and today is breaking down real food for busy families and how to take care of yourself in the process. Website: thenaturalnurturer.com Instagram: @thenaturalnurturer All show notes & resources available at realfoodwholelife.com KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE Taesha’s weight loss journey and how she lost over 70 pounds. Handling family grief and finding food as a way to heal. Finding a new healthy normal after baby. Keeping an eye on small steps and celebrating small success. Overcoming sheer exhaustion when it comes to incorporating real food and cooking. Using the slow cooker to get dinner on the table (even when exhausted). Letting go what you think dinner is supposed look like, and embracing what is. Transitioning a family to real food by taking baby steps. Leading by example when it comes to real food. Using muffin tin meals and choice to feed your child real food. Putting together a real food lunch box. Living simply and enjoying the little things in life. RESOURCES Voxer app The Natural Nurturer slow cooker recipes The Natural Nurturer smoothie recipes The Goal Digger Podcast The Fringe Hours: Making Time for You Thank you to our sponsor, Thrive Market. Head to https://thrivemarket.com/feelgood for a free month trial membership, 25% off your first order, plus free shipping. LET'S CONNECT Leave a note in the comment section below. Share it with a friend via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or Twitter HELP THE SHOW <li styl
Wed, August 09, 2017
How to Create a Wellness Routine (You Can Actually Stick To)
Today we’re going to take a deep dive into getting started with a wellness routine that you’ll actually be able to stick to in real life. By the end of the show you’ll have an actionable plan to get started with your own routine today! All show notes and resources (including a free download to get started) available at realfoodwholelife.com . KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE Part One: Set for Success 1 | It’s Not Self-Care, It’s Self-Compassion 2 | The Wellness Trifecta 3 | Rethink Success Part Two: Food & Movement 4 | A Fresh Start 5 | Nourish in the Middle 6 | Finishing Strong 7 | The Right Amount of Movement for You Part Three: State, Track, and Ground in Self-Compassion 8| Gentle Goal, Contingency goal, Kindness Statement RESOURCES Real Food Fix : Meal prep and planning simplified Thank you to our sponsor, Thrive Market. Head to https://thrivemarket.com/feelgood for a free month trial membership, 25% off your first order, plus free shipping. LET'S CONNECT Leave a note in the comment section below. Share it with a friend via Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , or Twitter HELP THE SHOW Leave an honest review on <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/feel-good-effect-health-in
Wed, August 02, 2017
The Secret to Overcoming Comparison & Competition Online with Natalie Franke
Natalie Franke Hayes is an entrepreneur, mobilization marketer, community builder, and neuroscience nerd. As one of the Founders of the Rising Tide Society and the Head of Community at HoneyBook, she leads tens of thousands of creatives and small business owners while fostering a spirit of community over competition. Website: nataliefranke.com risingtidesociety.com Instagram: @nataliefranke All show notes & resources available at realfoodwholelife.com KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE How to build a mindset of community over competition online. Figuring out what lights you up and finding your calling. Eradicating isolation and helping people feel like they are not alone. Overcoming fear and living courageously. Starting small and building momentum beyond insecurities and fear. How to not be a passive observer of your life. Building relationships with a goal to build others up. Being imperfect together and fighting for each other, not against each other. Combating comparison and competition with vulnerability and connection. Making the distinction between a brand on social media and a human being. Prioritizing what you value. Setting a timer and being efficient with your time on social. Turning it all off or participating in a total digital detox. How balance can be defined in quality (not quantity) of time. On how to be intentional and protective of personal time. Quotes from Natalie “Whatever you do when you first open your eyes is what you prioritize in your life.” “As long as we are constantly trying to discover that calling, that purpose, and work toward making an impact, not just for ourselves or for others, that’s where the magic happens.” “Fear will always be with you. It’s like breathing. It’s like heartbeat. It is there. It is going to be a part of your makeup forever. However, you can chose to act in spite of it. And that’s courageous. Living courageously.” “Social media is glass windows into a curated space that we believe to be truth. But it’s not.” RESOURCES Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Rising Strong by Brene Brown Brene Brown Vulnerability and Listening to Shame TED talks Goal Digger Podcast with Jenna Kutch
Wed, July 26, 2017
From Hollywood to Health: How to Find Your Purpose with Randy Spelling
Author, speaker, and coach, Randy Spelling helps unfulfilled people who are driven by stress find success in their lives so they wake up every day happy and in their purpose. Growing up in a mega-famous family as the son of Aaron Spelling, Randy was surrounded by everything money could buy, but he was left wondering why this didn’t bring happiness. He then started a life-long quest in search of true fulfillment, reversed engineered his life and found success from the inside out. Randy shares his passion for healthy food and intentional living with the wellness blog ReAwaken (launching in summer 2017), which offers down-to-earth tools and tips for busy folks to live healthy, happy lives. Randy Spelling Website: randyspelling.com Instagram: @randyspelling KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE What it was like growing up in a Hollywood and navigating the pitfalls of wealth and fame. The downside of fame and success and always seeking external approval. Consciously creating a life you want. Reverse engineering life order to find internal satisfaction. Finding who you are, what lights you up, and then doing that. Getting your needs met without stomping on others. Flipping the conversation about not having time and making micro-adjustments. Creating wins and building momentum in life. RESOURCES Unlimiting You: Step Out of Your Past into Your Purpose by Randy Spelling Randy’s free video training on attaining big goals One Bowl Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins LET'S CONNECT Leave a note in the comment section below.<
Wed, July 19, 2017
Meditation for the Rest of Us with Kait Hurley, kaithurley.com
Kait Hurley is the founder of kaithurley.com . With a background deeply rooted in wellness, Kait is an educator whose mission is to help others move, meditate, and feel amazing. As a lifelong athlete with over a decade of experience in the health and wellness industry, she is dedicated to helping people feel strong and focused through their practice. Kait Hurley Website: kaithurley.com Instagram: @kait.hurley KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE Overcoming body image issues. Thriving with anxiety. Why there are no quick fixes. Common misconceptions about meditation. Letting go of perfectionism and making exercise about connection. Ways meditation can help you out of the negative self-talk loop. How to bring awareness to the the messages you are sending yourself. How to pair working out with meditation. Practicing non-judgement and being more present. RESOURCES Love Warrior Glennon Doyle Melton’s Instagram Darling Magazine Tiny Beautiful Things Tea Bar LET'S CONNECT Leave a note in the comment section below. Share it with a friend via Facebook , Instagram , <a href= "https://www.pintere
Wed, July 12, 2017
Stop the Weight Struggle & Create a Lifestyle of Wellness with Danika Brysha, Model Meals
Danika Brysha is a curve model with IMG Models, a food & wellness personality, and the Founder & CEO of Model Meals, a healthy meal delivery business. A recovered bulimic, binge eater, and food/sugar addict, Danika turned her worst enemy (food) into her most powerful medicine. Fed up with the effects that prescription pills, heavy drinking, and processed foods were having on herself and the people she loved, she was committed to finding a better solution to being her absolute best. Danika’s ultimate goal in life is to help others achieve their highest level of happiness, to help them find what their unique contribution is to this world, and to start living it. She has a deep passion for those who struggle with food and body issues and hopes that sharing her story can give relief to others who may feel defeated or alone. Danika Brysha Website: danikabrysha.com and modelmeals.com Instagram: @danikabrysha @modelmeals YouTube: Danika Brysha KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE Overcoming eating disorder and addiction. Creating a career as a plus size model. Adding small habits for big changes. Finding your mission within your everyday. How to let go of restrictive food rules and find your natural set place. How to find body acceptance. Coming at change from a place of self-love. Being enough and striving towards your goals. Creating your normal around a lifestyle of wellness. Danika’s daily self-care checklist. Why a great life is a series of great days and Danika’s prescription for a great day. Starting with one thing to take care of yourself each day. Resources <a href="https://evernote.com/
Wed, July 05, 2017
How to Get Unstuck + Simplify with Ashley Gartland, Ashley Gartland Coaching
In this episode we’re talking with Ashley Gartland about how to get unstuck, ways to identify your values and build a life around them, how to stop judging yourself and grow from a place of simplicity, switching tracks after becoming a mother, and how to find the thread of relevancy no matter where your passions take you. Ashley has been playing the entrepreneur game since she was 22, when she got her start as a freelance food writer. After a long run doing everything from testing cocktail recipes to working as an editor at a digital media startup, Ashley created her own brand, Ashley Gartland Coaching, to show other women that building your business doesn't have to be so hard. Her sweet spot is helping women refine their planning, goal setting, content and visibility to bring them more profit in their business and more freedom in their life. Ashley's work has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post and Being Boss. Find show notes and bonus resources at realfoodwholelife.com Ashley Gartland Website: ashleymgartland.com Instagram: @ashleygartland Key Takeaways from this Episode: What career design means and how to do it. How to get unstuck. Specific tactics to help identify your values and build a life around them. How to stop judging yourself Why true growth comes from simplifying, and how to start. Why everything is relevant and how to find themes that lead to passion. Resources: How to Start a Gratitude Practice The Imperfect Boss Grab a free 30-minute coaching call with Ashley LET'S CONNECT <li style="fo
Wed, June 28, 2017
Finding Intuitive Health & Committing to Real with Sadie Lincoln, barre3
Sadie Lincoln is the Founder and CEO of barre3, a boutique movement company whose innovative, results-driven, feel-good workout and whole-body-health approach are breaking new ground. Since opening her first studio in 2008, Sadie has continued to evolve barre3 based on her quest for knowledge on how best to balance the body. She works side-by-side with a growing team of experts ranging from physical therapists to scientists to meditation teachers. Her talks and articles about discovering body wisdom, finding joy in movement, the power of body diversity, and achieving results without pain have inspired thousands around the globe. In this episode we dive into what intuitive health means, how to detach from external ideals, commit to real, and practice balance on a day-by-day basis. Sadie Lincoln Website: barre3.com Instagram: @sadielincoln @barre3 Key Takeaways from this Episode How to make exercise more intuitive. Detaching from external ideals and formulas. Practicing balance day by day. Resetting on what matters. How to commit to real. Resources The Power Couple behind MindBodyGreen Wall Street Journal Mantra Article How I Built This Podcast Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words Head to realfoodwholelife.com/feelgoodeffect to access 15 days of free barre3 Online Plus! To help the sh
Wed, June 21, 2017
How to Naturally Balance Your Hunger Hormones with Kelly LeVeque, Be Well By Kelly
Kelly LeVeque is a Certified Celebrity Health Coach and Holistic Nutritionist based in Los Angeles, California. Guided by a practical and always optimistic approach, Kelly helps clients improve their health, achieve their goals and develop sustainable habits to live a healthy and balanced life. Working with well-known names such as Jessica Alba, Evan Peters, and Eve Hewson, Kelly is extremely passionate about the science of human nutrition and the desire to help clients achieve their personal health goals. Kelly LeVeque has parlayed her passion for health, wellness and the science of nutrition into her first book, Body Love . Body Love will help you feel empowered, not overwhelmed by food and nutrition, live in balance, weigh what you want and free yourself from food drama forever. Website: Be Well By Kelly Instagram: @bewellbykelly All show notes & resources available at realfoodwholelife.com Key Takeaways from this Episode Kelly's personal food philosophy: Eat For Satiety with the Fab Four and Fab Four Smoothie Elongate Your Blood Sugar Be Hormone Aware Ditch Perfection Simple tips and tricks to eat to satiety and naturally balance your hunger hormones Using the Fab Four to naturally balance your hunger hormones: 1) Protein – Signals to your brain “you’re full!” Provides B Vitamins & Minerals, Provides Amino Acids, the building blocks of cells and collagen (read: nice skin!) 2) Fiber – Provides food for bacteria, removes toxins, slows absorption of glucose 3) Fat – Provides healthy fat (not stored by your body), increases satiety, slows digestion and curbs cravings, maximizes loss of stored body fat, hydrates cells
Mon, June 12, 2017
Sonja Overhiser, on Healthy Lifestyle, Real Food, Cancer, and Adoption, from A Couple Cooks
Today we’re chatting with Sonja Overhiser, an author, recipe developer, podcast host, and healthy and sustainable food advocate. Along with her husband Alex, she is creator of the A Couple Cooks website, a collection of whole foods recipes and inspiration for healthy and sustainable eating. She is co-host of the A Couple Cooks Podcast, a show that features conversations with the freshest voices in food, including authors, farmers, and celebrity chefs. Her work has been featured in national online and print publications, and she develops recipes for national brands. Sonja is also the author of Pretty Simple Cooking, a cookbook that will release in February 2018 (Da Capo Press). Sonja Overhieser Website: acouplecooks.com Instagram: @acouplecooks Podcast: A Couple Cooks Key Takeaways from this Episode How to shift your diet away from processed and fast food to real food cooked at home. Getting past the fear of starting. Adopting an additive approach to eating real, whole food. How to stay in the game when life gets tough. Navigating the transition and unsettled seasons of life. All show notes & resources available at realfoodwholelife.com Resources CML Leukemia Navigating Seasons of Uncertainty: The Liminal Space Sonja’s Cancer Story Rob Bell Podcast: Liminal Space Mastering the Art of French Coo
Mon, June 12, 2017
Kristen Boehmer, on Lifestyle Change, Nutrition, Positive Mindset, and Living with an Autoimmune Disease, from Living Loving Paleo
Today we’re talking to Kristen Boehmer, founder and creator of the Living Loving Paleo website, where she shares nutrition, lifestyle, emotional health, and mindset mastery techniques. Kristen was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at the early age of 12, and after years of living her life severely ill, she took back control of her own health and completely transformed her life by changing her diet and lifestyle. These days she works to inspire others to make healthy changes in their own lives, as she believes that we all should know what it’s like to feel our absolute best. In today’s show we’re diving into what it’s like to live with a chronic autoimmune disease, and what the illness taught Kristen about resilience and listening her body. Kristen shares how she changed her diet and lifestyle to facilitate healing, and how she handles setbacks. We also discuss her training routine, and how she maintains a positive daily mindset. Kristen Boehmer Website: Living Loving Paleo Instagram: @livinglovingpaleo Key Takeaways Thriving with an autoimmune disease. Listening to your body and changing your diet for optimal health. Handling setbacks with courage and grace. Maintaining a positive attitude. Creating a morning routine for wellness. Resources Kristen’s Crohn’s Disease Invincible Inspiration Paleo Diet Crohn’s Disease The Quote of the Day Show with Sean Croxton
Mon, June 12, 2017
Introducing the Feel Good Effect Podcast with Robyn Conley Downs from Real Food Whole Life
The Feel Good Effect podcast is about deconstructing and simplifying healthy, to help you live a happy, authentic, inspired life. Each week you’ll find a new episode with health & wellness thought-leaders and visionaries who are thinking about health just a little differently. My hope is that the show will give you inspiration to live your healthiest life, along with specific tactics, habits, and mindsets to make health & happiness practical and doable. In the first episode I’m sharing my personal health story (along with some never-before shared details), and how I came to this place of starting a podcast. I’m also breaking down what you can expect in each episode. My hope is that you will absolutely love the show, and find a way to work it into your weekly wellness routine. I can’t wait to connect with you and discuss what it really means to be healthy. Here’s to feeling good! Show notes and resources: realfoodwholelife.com Connect on Instagram: @realfoodwholelife Facebook @realfoodwholelife To help the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help more people find the show and I personally read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.
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