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E170: How to build big relationships and host a 2-hour cocktail party with Nick Gray
01:01:13
We are excited for today's fun conversation with Nick Gray, an entrepreneur and best-selling author. Nick started and sold two successful companies: Flight Display Systems and Museum Hack. Nick is also the author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, a step-by-step handbook that teaches you how to build big relationships by hosting small gatherings. Over 75,000 people have watched his TEDx talk about why he hates most museums. He’s been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine called him a host of “culturally significant parties.”
In this episode we discuss:
A simple formula with step-by-step instructions to host a cocktail party
Which days are best to host parties and what to do when guests arrive
Ensuring your invitation gets responses and your guests show up ready to mingle
Your pre-party checklist and activities to encourage new connections
The benefits of being the host
We are excited to host our own Art of Living Well Podcast Cocktail Party this summer. Stay tuned!
Special offer:Download the first five chapters of his book, as well as a pre-party checklist for 17 things you can do right now to make your next party a success.
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Missed our Spring 7 Day Functional Liver Detox? We now have a program where you can do it on your own schedule but still receive all the wonderful support and recipes of the full program. Register here! -----------------------------------------------------------
Need more protein in your day?
Check out these amazing, high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, which we both use daily. Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase.
Let us help you get to the root cause of your unwanted symptoms. Schedule a 15 minute consultation to discuss at-home functional medicine lab testing here.
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E107: From dream to reality: immersing in nature to heal the mind, body & soul with Wild Rice Retreat Founder Heidi Zimmer
00:57:43
Marnie and I are truly excited to share today’s guest,Heidi Zimmer, Founder of Wild Rice Retreat - Midwest's only wellness retreat center.
As a little background, Heidi Zimmer is a real estate development professional and creative entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience leading thoughtful development in the areas of affordable housing, community development, economic development and urban and rural planning. She has developed over $500 million in creative and arts related development projects throughout the United States. As Founder/Owner of Wild Rice Retreat in Bayfield, WI, Heidi developed a $10 million, first of its kind arts and wellness retreat center in the midwest. Heidi is also a 200 RYT certified yoga instructor.
We were fortunate enough to experience this brand new retreat center and have this wonderful conversation in person and you can really feel the energy from being together throughout this episode.
Wild Rice Retreat is a vibrant, creative, and beautiful destination retreat center in the Upper Midwest, located on the shores of Lake Superior just outside beautiful Bayfield, Wisconsin. Wild Rice Retreat creates a space for grounding the mind, body, and spirit through integrative artistic and holistic life experiences.
Rooted in the idea of exploring and supporting expression in nature, Wild Rice Retreat offers a home for healing through guided, personal and group retreats, meeting space, and events following the pillars of nourishment, expression, and movement.
We had such a wonderful conversation with Heidi, who shared her journey to create this beautiful space and you’ll learn about the wonderful offerings that Wild Rice provides to allow their guests to rest. She shared her intention for creating this magical getaway, including the food they offer to nourish your body, the daily programming, beautiful trails and comfortable and exquisitely detailed lodging, all of which allow you to ground the mind, body and spirit.
Heidi believes that grounding in nature, tapping into your creativity, and listening to your body are truly the best gifts you can give yourself, and we couldn't agree more.
Heidi opened up and shared how she’s built resilience through building WRR during a pandemic and how she’s stayed grounded throughout the process while trusting her intuition. You’ll also gain Heidi’s powerful insight as this episode is packed with so many life lessons, inspiration and motivation as you continue on your journey to living well.
She has a special offer for our listeners to receive 15% off using code LIVINGWELL for a personal retreat. Additionally, Heidi has a January retreat coming up later this month and is offering our listeners a $100 off using the code WINTER100. WRR has a scholarship fund; please contact them to learn more.
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Immunity Boosting Workshop: Thursday, January 20th 12pm (central)
Winter is the perfect time of year to focus on your immune health, especially during this pandemic. Join Marnie & Stephanie for a 45-60 minute workshop where you'll learn simple tips, strategies and products that you can use to help boost your immunity for yourself and your loved ones. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and interact directly with two certified Integrative Health Practitioners. Sign-up here
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Don't forget to Subscribe to our podcast The Art of Living Well Podcast so that you can uncover strategies, tips and resources from a variety of experts and our own banks of knowledge as you progress on your journey to living well. Please share this podcast with a friend or anyone who you think could benefit from this information.
E69.5: Jump into Spring with a liver detox and our exciting new membership tribe launch with Marnie & Stephanie
00:16:58
Welcome to this uplifting bonus episode with Marnie and Stephanie where we share the details of our Spring 7-day functional medicine detox and our very exciting launch of our new membership tribe! Yahoo!
A Functional Medicine ("FM") Detox is designed to assist your liver and kidneys in detoxifying your body of chemicals from your external environment, your food and even your beauty and personal care products. Did you know there are estimated to be more than 144,000 man-made chemicals in existence? The liver is meant to do this “detoxifying” and remove this harmful chemicals for us; however, the body is bombarded with so many more chemicals in today’s day and age, and the liver just cannot manage this on its own. These toxins can cause weight gain, bloating, dry skin, brain fog, mood disorders, and hormone imbalances. This FM Detox is a comprehensive detoxification program that allows your body 7 days to reset and remove harmful toxins from your body. The results from the detox have been shown to improve many of these issues in most people along with weight loss.
We will be using the nutritional support shakes and liver detox supplements from Equilibrium Nutrition, which are all free of major allergens including gluten, dairy, soy, egg and nuts. The products are all GMO free and vegan and contain no heavy metals. All of the products are third party tested.
Dates:
Monday, April 5th - Sunday, April 11th 2021 (flexible timing based on your schedule)
Prioritize YOU, feel amazing in your own skin and thrive with your own tribe
You know what to do, sometimes you even get short-term results, but it is easy to fall into a vicious cycle of old habits.
You love how you feel when you are taking care of yourself whether that's eating well, moving your body, getting good sleep or spending time doing what brings you joy. The problem is, this can be hard to implement and sustain.
We believe that having a roadmap and accountability are both super important, which is why we created this monthly community program to help you find your Art of Living Well.
Does this resonate with you? If so, let's do this together; let's find your art of living well.
Thanks to our amazing sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Appetite for Change, a non-profit in North Minneapolis that uses food as a tool for health, wealth, and social change. To learn more about AFC, listen to Episode 31 of our podcast with one of their co-founders Michelle Horovitz, as well as our bonus episodes with co-founder Princess Haley.
This episode is also brought to you by Lakewinds co-op, which is both of our favorite grocery store to shop at in the Twin Cities. We love that Lakewinds has such high standards and vets every single product on their shelves including their amazing personal care and supplements section so we don’t have to. You can find out more by going to Lakewinds.coop, and when you’re there be sure to check out their delicious recipes.
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10 Ways to Create a Healthy Relationship with Sugar - Online Workshop.
Are you ready to change your relationship with sugar? Take our online sugar workshop and be on your way to having a healthy relationship with sugar in no time. Purchase this 1 hour workshop here.
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E13: Building community through movement and food with Modo Yoga and Seed Cafe owners Phil & Ryann Doucette
00:35:46
In this episode we had a wonderful conversation with Modo Yoga and Seed Cafe owners Phil and Ryann Doucette.
We learned how both businesses came to be and how they were built with the idea of building a non-harming community.
"Modo Yoga Studio is a community of inspired students, joined together by our love of yoga, our commitment to protecting the earth, and our drive to bring more peace into the world. We are a place for all."
We learn about the yoga concept of ahimsa, which means nonviolence and non-harming to other living beings. Phil shares his transformation of becoming more aware of his physical body and mindset through yoga, which resulted in becoming less angry and more peaceful. Both Phil and Ryann share how you can create a practice of reducing harm and creating more peace, both to ourselves and others. They will share simple tips and techniques to incorporate ahimsa into your daily lives.
In 2013 Phil and Ryann got divorced and the dream of opening the cafe got put on hold. They spent the next years rebuilding their family in a new way. Their work was always rooted in love and respect, as they jokingly called it the ‘yoga divorce’. They used all the things they learned in the practice of yoga to help move forward in a healthy way and eventually they opened the plant-based Seed Cafe (which is delicious and located in Minneapolis).
Seed Cafe was a twelve year dream that came to life a few years ago as they both knew that food was a powerful way to bring people together.
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E150: Releasing control and trusting the universe with Marnie and Stephanie
00:29:13
Happy Thanksgiving Week! We wish all of our listeners who celebrate a wonderful holiday!
In today's episode, we talk about letting go of control, why women (and men) like to control their worlds around them, and how one can start digging into the underlying reasons, clear the outside noise and release control for a happier and calmer life.
We discuss:
What is the difference between control and perfectionism
Why we try to control others and how to address the underlying root cause
Letting go of the "getting things done my way," or "I'll just do it" mentality
Tips for releasing control and living in the moment
Thank you to all of our listeners for your support and for tuning in each week to our show. We are so grateful for you! If you are enjoying this episode, we'd love for you to share it with a friend, family member or anyone who may benefit from this information.
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E209: Nurturing romantic love with your partner and embracing unconditional self-love with Julie Piatt (aka SriMati)
01:08:53
Julie Piatt aka “SriMati” is a mystic mother, musician, artist, chef, author and healer who has lived her life immersed in devotion and expansive creativity. She is a wayshower of finding the divine in all life experiences. SriMati shares her wisdom from a multitude of life events that she has experienced as processes of alchemical transformation. In her experience, her life has shown her that it is the ability to hold the divine perspective in all that life brings before you that allow for the deepest access to the meanings that life is waiting to reveal to us. SriMati is a powerful living example of how to love ourselves more so that we can live our unique design in full and expansive self expression. When we live in this frequency, we bless all life around us.
In today’s episode we discuss:
SriMati's relationship with her husband of 20+ years, Rich Roll, how the relationship has evolved, and some of her biggest learnings and pivotal experiences from their partnership.
Julie's favorite rituals and exercises that we can do to deepen our relationships with our romantic partners and our children.
The evolution of the soul, how we are here to evolve, and the role of the feminine as the eternal creator.
The importance of understanding who you were at the age of six, and why it's critical to love your child self unconditionally and prioritize this relationship.
Julie's latest business endeavor, Srimu, a delicious high end artisanal plant based NOT cheeses, which when consumed, will allow you to have a deeper connection with Mother Earth and all of nature.
This is such a beautiful and powerful conversation, and we are so grateful to share it with you today.
Helpful links and resources:
Learn about Julie and her Water Tiger community here
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Check out these amazing, high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, which we both use daily. Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase.
Missed our last group 7 Day Functional Liver Detox? We now have a program where you can do it on your own schedule but still receive all the wonderful support and recipes of the full program. Register here!
Let us help you get to the root cause of your unwanted symptoms. Schedule a 15 minute consultation to discuss at-home functional medicine lab testing here.
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E151: Why conventional farming practices are making us sick with Sarah Fischer
01:07:39
We are very excited to share today’s guest,Sarah Fischer. Sarah is aregenerative farmer who owns and operates Nature's Pantry Farm just outside of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, where they supply farm fresh food, including 100% grass-fed beef, pastured pork and chicken, pastured free range eggs and raw milk.Growing up on the Standard American Diet (lots of processed, sugary foods), it never occurred to Sarah that the food she and her family was eating could impact their health. After going through her own health journey, Sarahbegan researching the connection between true nutrition and health, and discovered that eating the right foods can actually heal chronic disease. She also realized that the way the majority of food is produced today - with hormones, chemicals, and antibiotics, adds to the development of illness. With this knowledge in hand, Sarah and her family completely revamped their farming practices, and are now committed to raising fresh, wholesome, pasture-raised food for their family and their community.
In today’s episode you will learn:
The difference between regenerative farming practices and conventional farming
How conventionally raised animals are contributing to people getting sick and developing food intolerances
What is raw and ultra-pasteurized milk and why many people can't tolerate most dairy products sold in grocery stores
What is a genetically modified crop
Simple tips to eat more whole, nourishing foods to help heal and prevent chronic diseases
We hope this episode empowers you to reach out to your local farmer and vote with your dollar to heal yourself and the planet.
Helpful links and resources:
www.naturespantry-farm.com (If you live in MN, head over to her site for a pick-up location or to have meat shipped to your door)
Check out Sarah's blog, including how to buy meat in 2022, her personal health journey and more.
IG:@naturespantryfarm (regardless of where you live we highly recommend following Sarah for her educational and entertaining posts)
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Sign-up for your 15 minute Health Transformation Audit - Click here. -----------------------------------------------------------
14 Day Functional Medicine Liver Detox (plus energy healing) starts January 8th Jan. 8th-21st. Sign-up Now -----------------------------------------------------------
Check out these amazing, high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, which we both use daily. Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase.
Missed our Fall group 7 Day Functional Liver Detox? We now have a program where you can do it on your own schedule but still receive all the wonderful support and recipes of the full program. Register here!
----------------------------------------------------------- How can you support our podcast?
Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts,we make sure to read them all. Android users, please be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts so that you don't miss any of the action.
We love the high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, which we both use daily. Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase.
E249: Prioritize Time & Recharge: Health Tips, Family Fun & Vitality Reboot with Marnie and Stephanie
00:29:36
In today's episode, Marnie and Stephanie reflect on their Thanksgiving experiences, discussing family traditions, cooking, and the joy of spending time together. They explore new activities like sauna visits and pickleball, emphasizing the importance of shared experiences. The conversation shifts to personal growth, and they discuss the significance of intentional living and time management, encouraging listeners to evaluate how they spend their time. Finally, they promote their upcoming community events aimed at fostering connection and personal transformation.
In this episode we discuss:
Thanksgiving is a time for family and reflection.
Cooking new recipes can enhance family gatherings.
Engaging in activities like pickleball fosters family bonding.
Intentional living requires evaluating how we spend our time.
Community events can provide support and motivation.
Being mindful of screen time can free up hours in the day.
Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals is crucial for growth.
Planning for the new year can help align priorities.
Chapters
00:00 Thanksgiving Reflections and Family Time
07:31 Exploring New Experiences: Sauna and Pickleball
💥 Kick off the new year with our 14-Day Vitality Reboot! 🎉 After the fun and indulgence of the holidays, it's the perfect time to reset, recharge, and feel your absolute best.
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E256: Unlock Optimal Health with Nasal Breathing & Mouth Tape with Todd Anderson
01:02:25
Todd is the co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Dream Performance & Recovery, makers of performance sleep products. His obsession and passion for fitness, nutrition, sleep and overall human performance optimization began when he was a walk-on for the Michigan State University football team. His successful college career led to an NFL opportunity for the Rams in 2012. Todd has worked with several leaders in the sleep and recovery space to dive into the psychology of sleep and recovery and went on to take numerous continuing education courses surrounding sleep. He holds more than 10 certifications in fitness, nutrition and performance and is currently working towards a Sleep Psychology PhD.
Episode highlights:
The significance of sleep cycles and maintaining consistent sleep patterns.
How lifestyle choices like caffeine and alcohol affect sleep quality.
The science behind mouth taping and nasal breathing for better rest.
Innovative solutions, including a new sleep mask and mouth tape, designed to enhance sleep.
The connection between sleep quality, weight loss, and overall well-being.
Common sleep challenges for middle-aged individuals.
Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation filled with practical advice and inspiration to help you wake up to your best self.
Chapters
00:00Introduction to Sleep and Mouth Taping
06:04The Importance of Sleep in Performance
12:39Understanding Sleep Cycles
18:14Impact of Lifestyle Choices on Sleep
24:50Nasal Breathing and Mouth Taping Benefits
30:34Innovative Sleep Solutions
39:55Understanding Sleep Apnea and Its Implications
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Need more protein and energy in your day?
Check out these amazing, high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, creatine and protein powders, which we both use daily. Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase.
Sign-up for your 15 minute Health Transformation Audit - Click here. -----------------------------------------------------------
Let us help you get to the root cause of your unwanted symptoms. Schedule a 15 minute consultation to discuss at-home functional medicine lab testing here.
----------------------------------------------------------- How can you support our podcast?
Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts,we make sure to read them all. Android users, please be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts so that you don't miss any of the action.
E39: The power to heal through food with nutritionist and biochemist Karen Hurd
01:17:43
We are thrilled to bring you today’s guest, nutritionist and biochemist Karen Hurd.
In today's conversation we dive into Karen's powerful personal story about how she saved her daughter's life from organophosphate (household pesticide) poisoning by researching, studying and implementing her own program to save her little girl's life.
Choosing to employ the alternative method of nutrition, she began to administer a plan for healing using the knowledge she had gained through her research. Much to the amazement of the doctors, her daughter began to improve.
Within six weeks, her daughter had made such improvement that there were no more measurable signs of distress. The only question remained if any permanent neural damage would be manifest as she grew older. Her daughter is now 31 years old, with no signs of permanent neural damage or any other damage.
We also discuss beans (and how they help remove toxins from the body), fiber, the "s" word SUGAR, hormones, and so much more. You will not want to miss this very moving and powerful episode.
Karen is a graduate of the American Academy of Nutrition (now called Huntington College of Health Sciences) and completed her coursework in Comprehensive Nutrition. This institution is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
She received her Master of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Saint Joseph in December 2017 and is currently enrolled at The George Washington University in the Master of Public Health program.
Karen holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Languages (Spanish as a major, German as a minor) from Truman State University, graduating in 1980 Summa Cum Laude. She graduated from Kirkwood High School in 1976 ranking in the top 1% of the graduating class of over 600 students.
Upon graduation from college, Karen entered the U.S. Army and served four years as an officer in the Military Intelligence Corps. During this time she completed the Officer's Basic Course, the Electronic Warfare Course, and graduated from the Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense course as the Honor Student. She received the Army Commendation Medal for outstanding service upon completion of her tour of duty. In 1984, she resigned her Regular Army commission to raise her family. She completed her time in service holding the rank of Captain.
Karen has been married to her husband, Steven, for 42 years. They have five children, ages 26 through 35 years. They reside in Fall Creek, Wisconsin.
Karen also is the executive producer of Scene and Hurd Productions, a film production company. To view information about Karen's current production, go to www.SceneandHurd.com.
Practicing for 30 years, Karen's philosophy in approaching health is that of Hippocrates (the father of modern medicine) when he said "Let food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be food." Karen applies her knowledge at the biomolecular level to understand the cause of the health problems we face and what dietary and lifestyle changes are needed to correct that cause and unlock our best health.
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E124: How to use breathwork to clear trauma with psychic and spiritual mentor Alyse Bacine
00:47:35
We are excited to share today’s guest, Alyse Bacine, spiritual mentor, breathwork practitioner, psychic and CEO of Alyse Breathes.
Alyse has always been a seeker. At a very young age, she had many metaphysical experiences that she would later understand as her psychic gifts. As a highly sensitive psychic and empath, growing up for Alyse wasn’t easy. She was always aware of what everyone around her was thinking and feeling and it was uncomfortable and overwhelming. She often found herself in unhealthy relationship dynamics where she gave her power away. In a search for answers, she discovered breathwork at the age of 19 while working at a yoga studio.
Since then she has been on a journey of self-discovery and breathwork has been a large part of her journey.Alyse's gift is being able to see and understand how your ancestral trauma and familial programming are creating your current "glass ceiling". Her mission is to guide you to transmute that trauma and break through that "glass ceiling" rapidly and efficiently, just as she has done with herself. She has over a decade of experience as a mental health professional, with a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and a Certification in Social Emotional Learning so she understands how to recognize and release old programming in a very efficient way.As a psychic and channel, she is fiercely dedicated to carrying out her mission on this planet, which is to help you heal from the past, raise your vibrational frequency and carry out your soul’s mission.
In today's conversation we discuss:
Why clearing childhood trauma is the fastest way to create the positive changes you're seeking in your life
The science behind breathwork
Why breathwork is one of the most efficient ways to transform your reality
How ancestral trauma and familial programming play a huge role in our realities
How to guide people through breaking the "glass ceiling"
The Art of Living Well Podcast is for educational purposes only and does not take the place of advice from a licensed medical practitioner.
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Thrive Chiropractic’s integrative approach offers holistic and effective health care with a full spectrum of complementary products and services including acupuncture, massage, food sensitivity testing, CBD and premium supplements.
As a special offer, Thrive Chiropractic would like to invite listeners of The Art of Living Well Podcast to experience the gift of health with a $25 New Patient Visit which includes the initial consultation, comprehensive exam, any necessary x-rays, and first adjustment. Simply visit the website at www.thrivechiromn.com or call 952-746-5612 and reference The Art of Living Well Podcast when booking your appointment.
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E240: How to create boundaries and start listening to your own needs to experience more joy with Stephanie and Marnie
00:26:12
Today Stephanie and Marnie talk about how it's important to tune into yourself to figure out what you need to prioritize your health & well-being. They also share examples from their own journeys and their clients about the benefits of setting boundaries and doing less to experience more joy.
In this conversation we discuss:
How to set boundaries with your friends, family and work colleagues to ensure you're filling up your cup before pleasing others.
How to have conversations about your needs in order to maintain your healthy habits.
How saying no can have a profound impact on many areas of your life, including sleep, movement, stress and more.
Practical tips and strategies to start setting boundaries immediately so that you can thrive.
How to set boundaries with technology to allow yourself to be in the present moment.
Helpful links and resources:
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E173: Become sober curious to discover your purpose, boost your confidence & live your happiest life with Karolina Rzadkowolska
01:07:47
We are excited to share today’s wonderful guest, Karolina Rzadkowolska, an alcohol-free empowerment expert who helps intuitive women ditch alcohol and discover their greater purpose. She’s worked with thousands of clients through her programs to change their drinking habit and unleash a new level of health, happiness, and potential to go after their dreams. She is the bestselling author of the book, "Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You" and her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, The Sunday Post, Popsugar, Real Simple, Elite Daily and multiple TV shows. Karolina is passionate about helping you discover what really makes you happy outside of a beverage and design a life you love.
Episode highlights with Karolina:
Why re-evaluating the role that alcohol has in your life can help you discover what brings you joy
How to overcome the pressure in our society to drink alcohol & give yourself permission to explore not drinking
How to revisit what fun means to you and find ways to explore new adventures and activities outside of drinking
How to navigate the change of not drinking (short or long-term) with your partner and friends
The science behind why you feel better and are in a better mood when you’re not drinking.
This was such a thought provoking conversation that is really going to make you think about your relationship with alcohol (if you drink). And for parents out there with older teens and young adults, this will give you a lot to think about as you help them navigate their relationship with alcohol.
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Need more protein in your day?
Check out these amazing, high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, which we both use daily. Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase.
Missed our recent group 7 Day Functional Liver Detox? We now have a program where you can do it on your own schedule but still receive all the wonderful support and recipes of the full program. Register here!
Let us help you get to the root cause of your unwanted symptoms. Schedule a 15 minute consultation to discuss at-home functional medicine lab testing here.
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E160: Meditate Mindfully in Minutes with Kelly Smith
00:49:13
We are very excited to share today’s guest, Kelly Smith.
Kelly is a globally celebrated yoga and meditation teacher, founder of Yoga For You, and host of the iTunes chart-topping podcasts, Mindful In Minutes and Meditation Mama. Kelly believes that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to yoga and meditation and encourages her students to find their own personal practice, listen to their bodies, and find inner joy by accessing their most authentic selves and owning their power.
In this episode we discuss:
Yoga Nidra - what is it and how it can help with anxiety, chronic pain and stress
Kelly's wonderful podcast, Mindful in Minutes, where you can access short, weekly, guided meditations to help you stress less and live more
Tips to start a meditation practice
How quick and easy it is to meditate once you actually start (try a mini meditation right on our show today)
This conversation will motivate you to start meditating today (including all skeptics).
Thanks to our amazing sponsor, Organifi. Organifi is a line of organic superfood blends that offer plant-based nutrition with high quality ingredients and less than 3g of sugar.
As a listener of The Art of Living Well Podcast you get 20% off ALL Organifi products. To take advantage of your Organifi discount, use the link below and the code LIVINGWELL at checkout for 20% off your order. Order Organifi products now!
Sign-up for your 15 minute Health Transformation Audit - Click here. -----------------------------------------------------------
Need more protein in your day?
Check out these amazing, high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, which we both use daily. Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase.
Missed our January group 7 Day Functional Liver Detox? We now have a program where you can do it on your own schedule but still receive all the wonderful support and recipes of the full program. Register here!
Let us help you get to the root cause of your unwanted symptoms. Schedule a 15 minute consultation to discuss at-home functional medicine lab testing here.
----------------------------------------------------------- How can you support our podcast?
Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts,we make sure to read them all. Android users, please be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts so that you don't miss any of the action.
E96: Inspiration on your journey to true healing with medicine woman, holistic healer and owner of jewelweed, Jodi McKee
01:00:51
We are thrilled to introduce today’s guest,Jodi McKee. Jodi is aHealer + Medicine Woman + theowner of Jewelweed - a health and wellness shop in Wayzata, MN. Marnie and I were so excited to conduct our first in person interview since the pandemic in her beautiful store. There may be some background noise during this episode so just bare with us and turn up the volume on your device if needed.
Jodi is an avid gardener, medicine maker, alchemist and nature lover. A wife and mother of three boys who were raised on herbal medicine and natural healers. A few years ago Jodi opened up Jewelweed to help others discover the tools and resources that she’s been using for herself and her family.
At Jewelweed they are passionate about natural health and sharing it with their community. They are committed to empowering the individual in their pursuit of greater personal health and wellbeing. Jodi actively lives these values of sustainability, reconnecting with nature, conscious consumerism, social equality, personal empowerment, and holistic healing.
Jewelweed offers herbal remedies, flower essences, aromatherapy, crystals, jewelry, green beauty products, hand-poured candles, incense, favorite books, tea and drinking cacao, stand-apart gifts, and so much more.
In today’s conversation Jodi shares how she cured her son from a severe allergy after going to countless doctors without any answers for a real cure.
You will be so inspired by this conversation and motivated to really listen to your body and be open to trying more holistic and natural remedies to heal yourself and your loved ones.
We talk about flower essences and herbal tinctures and how they can heal at the physical and emotional level. Jodi shares how you can make these yourself too. We also dive into crystals and how they can help with different things and support our bodies and our minds on our health journey.
We participated in Jodi’s daily cacao elixir ritual, which was so delicious and she shares how it’s a heart opener along with the other wonderful benefits.
Creating a sacred space to share wisdom and empower people to trust their intuition and be open to the possibility.
If you live in the twin cities, you must visit Jewelweed. It’s a beautiful curated store that will invite you to explore unique offerings and products.
For those of our listeners who don’t live in MN, they will soon have a robust offering of products on their website so be sure to check out jewelweed.shop and check out her blog for tons of resources.
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E73: Motivation and inspiration to nourish, move and love your body with Lindsey Bomgren
00:50:25
We are so excited to welcome today’s guest Lindsey Bomgren, who is the fitness-loving content creator behind Nourish, Move, Love (NML). NML is a health and fitness lifestyle site devoted to helping women create a lifestyle and body they love through — quick and effectiveworkouts, simple and delicious recipes and faith baseddevotionals.
Lindsey started NML in 2015 as a ‘blog’ to create and sell 20 minute home workout videos and she has been working tirelessly to deliver the perfect classes to fit the busy mom's schedule ever since. Lindsey doesn't film workout videos to give you six pack abs or a nice butt. She films workout videos because she knows fitness makes her a better wife, mother, friend and human…and she wants to share that with you too.
Lindsey is an amazing group fitness instructor, cheering you on and motivating you to keep going and pushing yourself and she offers many options and modifications during the workout. You literally feel like you’re in a studio with her during class. Her workouts are geared to everyone, from the beginner to the advanced skill level individual. Her library of exercise classes include: HIIT, body weight, barre, yoga, kettlebell, dumbbell and so much more. We love how Lindsey focuses on strength classes, which is so important for women as they age to protect their bone health.
Lindsey has numerous certifications and trainings including: Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, NASM Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, PROnatal Fitness Pre/Postnatal Training Specialist, Prenatal Yoga Certified, Barre Certified and is a Lifetime Academy Graduate.
Lindsey’s motto is: Pray often. Move your body. Eat your veggies. Love others and yourself. She’s your personal trainer at home and if you aren’t already a fan of her online workouts, you will be after today’s episode.
Thanks to our amazing sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Appetite for Change, a non-profit in North Minneapolis that uses food as a tool for health, wealth, and social change. To learn more about AFC, listen to Episode 31 of our podcast with one of their co-founders Michelle Horovitz, as well as our bonus episodes with co-founder Princess Haley.
This episode is also brought to you by Chisel Architecture, a unique firm in the Twin Cities whose trademarked design approach, called Pattern of Life, is a game changer for homeowners. Co-Founders, Sara and Marcy focus on functionality for your home environment and believe that your overall well-being should be in the mix. Chisel architecture has a special offer for our listeners. Simply email hello@chiselarch.com and mention this podcast to receive $50 off your two-hour consultation. Consultations must be booked by June 30th to take advantage of this offer.
You know what to do, sometimes you even get short-term results, but it is so easy to fall into a vicious cycle of old habits.
You love how you feel when you are taking care of yourself whether that's eating well, moving your body, getting good sleep or spending time doing what bring you joy. The problem is, this can be hard to implement and sustain.
We believe that having a roadmap and accountability are both super important.
This is a monthly program for people like you who deserve to find their Art of Living Well.
Does this resonate with you? If so, let's do this together; let's find your art of living well.
Here is how you'll benefit from joining our tribe:
Gain mindfulness practices and techniques to help you in all areas of your life, but especially with your nutrition.
Thrive with support from like-minded people who will help hold you accountable to yourself.
Successfully implement new habits so that they become second nature.
Feel amazing in your own skin.
Find clarity about what you need to thrive and the techniques that can work for you.
What will our membership provide you each month?
Two 60-minute Live Video/Q&A sessions (with participant input)
Downloadable recipe book
Short meditations
Daily support in a private chat with full access to two certified and experienced Integrative Health Practitioners who will share tips, tricks and strategies that are proven to work.
Support and accountability from a group of like minded people
Motivation so that you keep true to yourself and your health goals
Bonus materials: At Home Workout Guide, guest recordings and movement classes.
Founding Membership: $399 if paid in full by June 12th, 2021. Use code: AOLWSilver
Founders members will be locked into this annual price of $399. ---------------------------------------------------------------
10 Ways to Create a Healthy Relationship with Sugar - Online Workshop.
Are you ready to change your relationship with sugar? Take our online sugar workshop and be on your way to having a healthy relationship with sugar in no time. Purchase this 1 hour workshop here.
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Please head over to Apple Podcasts and give the Art of Living Well Podcast a rating and review. We would so appreciate it and it helps our podcast get found in searches. Thank you!
Don't forget to Subscribe to our podcast The Art of Living Well Podcast so that you can uncover strategies, tips and resources from a variety of experts and our own banks of knowledge as you progress on your journey to living well. Please share this podcast with a friend or anyone who you think could benefit from this information.
E70: Envisioning a world without a mental health stigma with Founder of Wellnest journaling app Tommy Searle
00:56:17
We are thrilled to bring you today’s guest, Tommy Searle.
Tommy is the co-founder/CEO of Wellnest Journal. He founded Wellnest shortly before graduating from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's in Computer Science Engineering. He's currently living in San Francisco, CA, close to his hometown of Mill Valley.
Wellnest Journal is a fun and easy journaling app that prompts you on your day and emotions, and guides you through specific issues such as, imposter syndrome, facing fear, social anxiety, self-care and many more.
During our conversation today with Tommy, he shares with our listeners his deeply personal story and how he went on to found Wellnest. Tommy and his colleagues are on a mission to create a world without mental health stigma and are very focused on the young adult demographic. We are truly impressed with their mission and what they are accomplishing to break the stigma surrounding mental health and help people in need.
The Wellnest App is easy to use and we love the feedback you get daily for checking in.
Tommy ends the conversation with a few tips on how to get into the habit of journaling regularly. You won't want to miss this episode!
Special offer from Tommy: Wellnest is offering a free month of their premium courses! Download the App here. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Thanks to our amazing sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Appetite for Change, a non-profit in North Minneapolis that uses food as a tool for health, wealth, and social change. To learn more about AFC, listen to Episode 31 of our podcast with one of their co-founders Michelle Horovitz, as well as our bonus episodes with co-founder Princess Haley.
This episode is also brought to you by Lakewinds co-op, which is both of our favorite grocery store to shop at in the Twin Cities. We love that Lakewinds has such high standards and vets every single product on their shelves including their amazing personal care and supplements section so we don’t have to. You can find out more by going to Lakewinds.coop, and when you’re there be sure to check out their delicious recipes. ------------------------------------------------------------
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You know what to do, sometimes you even get short-term results, but it is so easy to fall into a vicious cycle of old habits.
You love how you feel when you are taking care of yourself whether that's eating well, moving your body, getting good sleep or spending time doing what bring you joy. The problem is, this can be hard to implement and sustain.
We believe that having a roadmap and accountability are both super important.
This is a monthly program for people like you who deserve to find their Art of Living Well.
Does this resonate with you? If so, let's do this together; let's find your art of living well.
Here is how you'll benefit from joining our tribe:
Gain mindfulness practices and techniques to help you in all areas of your life, but especially with your nutrition.
Thrive with support from like-minded people who will help hold you accountable to yourself.
Successfully implement new habits so that they become second nature.
Feel amazing in your own skin.
Find clarity about what you need to thrive and the techniques that can work for you.
What will our membership provide you each month?
Two 60-minute Live Video/Q&A sessions (with participant input)
Downloadable recipe book
Short meditations
Daily support in a private chat with full access to two certified and experienced Integrative Health Practitioners who will share tips, tricks and strategies that are proven to work.
Support and accountability from a group of like minded people
Motivation so that you keep true to yourself and your health goals
Bonus materials: At Home Workout Guide, guest recordings and movement classes.
Founding Membership: $399 if paid in full by June 12th, 2021. Use code: AOLWSilver
Founders members will be locked into this annual price of $399. ---------------------------------------------------------------
10 Ways to Create a Healthy Relationship with Sugar - Online Workshop.
Are you ready to change your relationship with sugar? Take our online sugar workshop and be on your way to having a healthy relationship with sugar in no time. Purchase this 1 hour workshop here.
Rate and Review Us!
Please head over to Apple Podcasts and give the Art of Living Well Podcast a rating and review. We would so appreciate it and it helps our podcast get found in searches. Thank you!
Don't forget to Subscribe to our podcast The Art of Living Well Podcast so that you can uncover strategies, tips and resources from a variety of experts and our own banks of knowledge as you progress on your journey to living well. Please share this podcast with a friend or anyone who you think could benefit from this information.
E74: Rewriting The Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons
01:03:41
We are so excited to welcome today’s guest Dr. Gertrude Lyons.
Dr. Lyons is a leading-edge trainer and educator in human emergence, lifestyle, parenting,leadership development, career, relationship satisfaction and success, and women’sdevelopment, and through her work inspires people to take control of their own personaltransformations.
She has made it her mission to challenge traditional notions of mothering by facilitating raw, open conversations around mothering, womanhood, and parenthood that no one else is having. She has spent the last 18 years empowering individuals, couples, parents and families to bring out their best selves by helping them realize meaningful,successful lives, with the aim of bringing new perspectives on personal transformation toas many people as possible.
Today, Dr. Lyons is on a mission to help women reclaim their lives through mothering andcreate a safe space where women can express their dreams, fears, and truths aroundmotherhood. We are all mothers, and together we can support and empower one anotherto be the best versions of ourselves.
In this inspiring and uplifting conversation we dive into mothering and motherhood and the codes of mothering (you don't have to be a mother to lean into the maternal power of mothering). We also talk about judgement, making mistakes and developing your own standards of success while not comparing yourself to others. We love how Gertrude helps women reclaim their lives and we know you won't want to miss this conversation.
Thanks to our amazing sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Appetite for Change, a non-profit in North Minneapolis that uses food as a tool for health, wealth, and social change. To learn more about AFC, listen to Episode 31 of our podcast with one of their co-founders Michelle Horovitz, as well as our bonus episodes with co-founder Princess Haley.
This episode is also brought to you by Chisel Architecture, a unique firm in the Twin Cities whose trademarked design approach, called Pattern of Life, is a game changer for homeowners. Co-Founders, Sara and Marcy focus on functionality for your home environment and believe that your overall well-being should be in the mix. Chisel architecture has a special offer for our listeners. Simply email hello@chiselarch.com and mention this podcast to receive $50 off your two-hour consultation. Consultations must be booked by June 30th to take advantage of this offer.
You know what to do, sometimes you even get short-term results, but it is so easy to fall into a vicious cycle of old habits.
You love how you feel when you are taking care of yourself whether that's eating well, moving your body, getting good sleep or spending time doing what bring you joy. The problem is, this can be hard to implement and sustain.
We believe that having a roadmap and accountability are both super important.
This is a monthly program for people like you who deserve to find their Art of Living Well.
Does this resonate with you? If so, let's do this together; let's find your art of living well.
Here is how you'll benefit from joining our tribe:
Gain mindfulness practices and techniques to help you in all areas of your life, but especially with your nutrition.
Thrive with support from like-minded people who will help hold you accountable to yourself.
Successfully implement new habits so that they become second nature.
Feel amazing in your own skin.
Find clarity about what you need to thrive and the techniques that can work for you.
What will our membership provide you each month?
Two 60-minute Live Video/Q&A sessions (with participant input)
Downloadable recipe book
Short meditations
Daily support in a private chat with full access to two certified and experienced Integrative Health Practitioners who will share tips, tricks and strategies that are proven to work.
Support and accountability from a group of like minded people
Motivation so that you keep true to yourself and your health goals
Bonus materials: At Home Workout Guide, guest recordings and movement classes.
Founding Membership: $399 if paid in full by June 12th, 2021. Use code: AOLWSilver
Founders members will be locked into this annual price of $399. ---------------------------------------------------------------
10 Ways to Create a Healthy Relationship with Sugar - Online Workshop.
Are you ready to change your relationship with sugar? Take our online sugar workshop and be on your way to having a healthy relationship with sugar in no time. Purchase this 1 hour workshop here.
Rate and Review Us!
Please head over to Apple Podcasts and give the Art of Living Well Podcast a rating and review. We would so appreciate it and it helps our podcast get found in searches. Thank you!
Don't forget to Subscribe to our podcast The Art of Living Well Podcast so that you can uncover strategies, tips and resources from a variety of experts and our own banks of knowledge as you progress on your journey to living well. Please share this podcast with a friend or anyone who you think could benefit from this information.
We are so excited to launch The Art of Living Well Podcast. In today's first episode we'll share each of our own personal health journeys, our plans for the show and some fun facts to get to know us better.
Be sure to subscribe to our podcast so that you can uncover strategies, tips and resources from a variety of experts as you progress on your journey to discover YOUR Art of Living Well!
E38: Why we all need to reset, pause and slow down with life & business coach Jasna Burza
00:59:29
We are beyond excited to share with you today’s episode with the wonderful Jasna Burza. Jasna is an internationally-recognized Life and Business Coach who is passionate about helping people thrive in their lives and businesses. With over a decade of experience, she has amassed proven resources and strategies for people to achieve meaningful goals and build rich lives.
As a top Life and Business Coach in Minneapolis, Jasna helps individuals find their life’s purpose and achieve personal and business goals that create meaning and happiness.
Whether it’s help with life purpose, decision making, life balance, accountability or bringing a vision/business into reality, she will help you focus on your dreams and goals and use strategic and intuitive tools to help you reach your full potential.
Jasna is a smart, savvy, successful person with one of the most optimistic outlooks of anyone we know. In this conversion Jasna gets very personal and shares her background and journey and how her entire life has prepared her for this current pandemic. She talks about why she believes that 2020 is the greatest gift of the century and after listening to our conversation we believe that you will too. We discuss what Jasna believes the universe is trying to tell us through this pandemic and the current Black Lives Matter movement - which is that we all need to reset, pause and slow down.
She talks about how this current pandemic is showing us all of our dark shadows that have been exacerbated during covid and why we should address them and how looking into ourselves is the key to getting what we truly want. You will be inspired to make 2021 the most amazing year; are you ready?
Jasna believes that we can change who we are and how we see the world. If yourintention is to see the best and brightest in every day then that is exactly what you're going to see. Life is always going to throw us curve balls but as parents we need to teach our kids resiliency.
Jasna offers a lot of valuable resources on her website covering topics from discovering your life’s passion, waking up to your authentic self and finding your life's purpose.
Take a free video course how to find your purpose and live a meaningful life at www.jasnaburza.com/formula
Please head over to Apple Podcasts and give the Art of Living Well Podcast a rating and review. We would so appreciate it and it helps our podcast get found in searches. Thank you!
Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast so that you can uncover strategies, tips and resources from a variety of experts and our own banks of knowledge as you progress on your journey to living well. Please share this podcast with a friend or anyone who you think could benefit from this information.
E17: The Power of getting outside your comfort zone & pursuing personal growth through travel and new experiences with Rebecca Garland of Fit & Fly Retreat
00:31:30
Today’s guest is Rebecca Garland,Co-Founder for Fit & Fly Retreat, a company which hosts fitness, wellness, and cultural retreats for women in locations around the world. Rebecca was an attorney in Seattle and she practiced law for over 15 years before pursuing her passion for travel, wellness, and bringing groups of women together.
She has traveled to over 35 countries on five continents, spending a considerable amount of that time traveling solo or attending women's fitness retreats. Rebecca is also a freelance travel writer. Specializing in solo and group female travel, Rebecca's articles have been published online and in various print magazines and newspapers, including USA Today Travel, Yahoo Travel, Jetset Extra, and Go Girl Guides.
In today's conversation, Rebecca dives into the power of travel and bonding with other women to get outside of their comfort zones. She shares her first hand experiences about women who have undergone substantial personal growth and awakenings during her retreats.
Rebecca also shares her own personal journey of leaving her career as an attorney to pursue her passions. She talks about Fit & Fly Retreat and what that experience was like for her, including her tips for others looking to make similar career moves.
You will be inspired by our conversation with Rebecca to push yourself outside of your comfort zone and experience the transformative changes that can occur through the power of a women-focused wellness retreat.
Rebecca is offering our listeners 10% off for first-time Fit & Fly Retreat guests. Stay tuned for more one day and domestic retreats in 2021 as well.
Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast so that you can uncover strategies, tips and resources from a variety of experts and our own banks of knowledge as you progress on your journey to living well.
Please share this podcast with a friend or anyone who you think could benefit from this information.
E25: Learn How to Listen to Your Intrinsic Knowledge and Truth and Live in Balance with Anna Needham of Tao Natural Foods
01:04:11
You are going to be so inspired by today’s conversation with Anna Needham from Tao Natural Foods, who shares with us the art of living in balance with nature through food and holistic healing modalities.
Anna is the co-owner of Tao Natural Foods organic cafe and their natural wellness shop, Tao Herbery, which has been around since 1968. She is an acupuncturist and a mother of three. Her niche is providing resources for our community so they may achieve their health goals naturally and in harmony with nature. She believes that what we eat dramatically influences both the health of our body and the health of our planet. She understands that a state of imbalance may be brought back to a state of balance through cleansing toxins, eating organically grown (non toxic) foods and consuming herbal medicines to deliver needed nutrients; health achieved while in harmony with nature; this is her motto and one that is engrained in the community she's created at Tao.
Anna shares insight into Chinese medicine and how our body needs to work in balance to heal itself.
A few things Anna mentions that you can do to boost your immunity.
-Pay attention, trust and listen to your body and what it's telling you. Slow down and nourish your body at the first sign of a headache or other flu like symptoms. Anna mentioned this wonderful herbal flu remedy: Oscillococcinum
-Cook/eat onions, garlic, shallots and ginger.
-Cook with lots of fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, oregano). Try making your own bone broth with an organic chicken and herbs.
-Choose organic foods, free of chemicals and pesticides.
-Drink herbal teas (dandelion root is good for detoxification, which is important in the spring).
Anna shares Tao's exciting news that they are looking to expand into a larger space so that they can offer more services, including a natural clinic to treat patients 100% naturally.
Tao Natural Foods is offering 10% off your meal for all of our listeners. Simply mention this episode from The Art of Living Well Podcast.
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E125: Squash your narrator and tips to get unstuck from the past with Valerie Gordon
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We are very excited to welcome today's guest, Valerie Gordon, who is an award-winning television producer, content creator and longtime storyteller. Through her career and communications strategy firm Commander-in-She, Valerie offers keynote presentations, group workshops and personal and corporate strategizing to help clients harness the power of story.
A 10-time Emmy and 3-time Edward R. Murrow award winner, Valerie’s television work has appeared on HBO Sports, CBS News, ESPN, Weekend Today and Lifetime.
Through Commander-in-She, Valerie combines her storytelling background with her passion for advocating for women in the workforce. She provides high-achieving women with the career tools and communication skills necessary to ascend the leadership ladder and works with corporations to develop and retain future talent.
Her recent book, “Fire Your Narrator! A Storyteller’s Guide to Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Life” explores the impact and influence of the stories we tell ourselves on our career success and satisfaction.
In today's conversation we discuss:
Valerie's story about how she left her once satisfying career as a producer after she found herself crying to her dog on the floor of her closet.
How Valerie started asking herself what she didn’t want anymore so she could figure out what she did want.
The “red flag” words from our inner narrator that hold us back from achieving what we desire.
How to get out of your head, squash your inner narrator, turn down the volume of the gremlin voice and become the author of your own narrative.
How to name our inner narrator, that voice that is telling you that your not good or worth enough.
How to flick the inner narrator off your shoulder and tell it where to go.
We also discuss Valerie’s new book: "Fire Your Narrator! A Storyteller's Guide to Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Life".
Valerie's book is funny, real and vulnerable with lots of stories that you can relate to; we highly recommend reading it.
As you listen to today’s conversation we invite you to think about the stories in your head, and ask yourself how are they serving you now? What do you want your story to be? And what are you going to name that inner narrator so that you can tell it where to go the next time he/she shows up.
The Art of Living Well Podcast is for educational purposes only and does not take the place of advice from a licensed medical practitioner.
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E59: Exploring the amazing health & wellness benefits of whole leaf tea with cancer survivor, author and founder/CEO of the Tea Spot, Maria Uspenski
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We are thrilled to bring you today’s guest, Maria Uspenski, the founder and CEO of The Tea Spot, where her mission is to advance healthier living through the everyday enjoyment of whole leaf tea. The Tea Spot’s vision to modernize the loose leaf tea experience has held steadfast since the for-profit philanthropic company was founded in 2004. Maria, a cancer survivor was drawn to the health benefits of leaf tea during her recovery. Her message is simple and powerful: Tea in its freshest form renders premium flavor, unmatched health benefits, and is eco-friendly.
Maria is also the author of “Cancer Hates Tea”, which is a beautiful and very informative and inspirational book that was published in 2016. She was recognized as the “Top Tea Health Advocate” at the 2017 World Tea Expo and is often featured at conferences nationwide, in print media, on television, and on radio and podcast interviews for her success as a social entrepreneur and certified tea and fitness nutrition expert.
The Tea Spot, Inc.TMis a leading producer of handcrafted whole leaf teas and creator of Steepware®—the housewares tools that make your daily tea practice easy and fun. The company’s mission to empower healthy living through tea fuels their 10% Pledge to cancer & community wellness. We love that this Boulder, CO company is also a certified B Corp, which provides the assurance that their Wellness pledge aligns with its goals.
The Tea Spot’s premium, award-winning loose tea blends are micro-blended in small batches. The company’s inspiring hot and cold brew teas rise up to meet the challenges of modern life.
Whether it’s a kick to get you going in the morning or just a small escape from the stresses of the day, at The Tea Spot there’s a handcrafted tea that’s perfect for every moment. With full-leaf teas, botanicals and functional teas, the company has evolved age-old traditions to allow exquisite flavor and good health to collide in every cup.
We had a wonderful conversation with Maria and could have talked with her for hours. Even as avid tea drinks we learned so much about the health benefits of tea, including the different types of tea and why the quality of your tea really makes a difference. We both are huge fans of The Tea Spot, drinking their delicious teas daily and using their trademarked steepware, which really does make drinking looseleaf easy and accessible even when you’re on the go. Maria shares the benefits of drinking a variety of different teas and her tips to start a tea habit.
We think drinking high quality and loose leaf tea throughout the day to stay hydrated is a wonderful habit to introduce as we kick off the New Year as we are even more focused on our health and immunity.
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RERUN: E18: Overcoming self doubt and developing a win from within mindset approach with college football & Minnesota Vikings analyst Ben Leber
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RE-RELEASE: This episode with Ben Leber first aired in March 2020 and we are re-running it today because it's a fantastic conversation filled with tips, strategies and inspiration on how to shift your mindset and overcoming your limiting beliefs.
Today's guest, Ben Leber, is a retired 10-year NFL linebacker who played for the San Diego Chargers (now LA), the Minnesota Vikings and the St. Louis Rams.
Ben’s football journey began when he accepted a full-ride scholarship to Kansas State University in the summer of 1996. In his time at KSU, Ben was twice named to Big 12 All-Conference Teams, 3rd Team All-American team, and he ended up 5th in tackles in school history while graduating with a business degree. It’s a reflection of the hard work he put in to balance and excel in both football and academics.
He went on to earn All-Rookie honors his first year in the NFL with San Diego as one of the starting outside linebackers. And while Ben found success on the field, it was how he carried himself off the field that stands out. He was a player representative all 5 years that he played for the Vikings and he was named the Korey Stringer Good Guy award by the local media. He went on to play his 10th and final year with the St. Louis Rams.
As Ben moved away from life as a professional football player, he knew he wanted to stay close to the game. He began working for Fox Sports as a college football color commentator. He has worked his way up the ladder and he is now a full-time analyst working Nationally Televised games for the Big 10, Big 12 and Pac 12 Conferences. He also maintains his life in Minneapolis and he began contributing and later working for KFAN radio. He appears on numerous radio shows throughout the week, mostly as a Minnesota Vikings/NFL insider. And this year he concluded his second full season as sideline analyst for the Vikings Radio Network.
Our conversation with Ben goes deep into the many lessons he learned while playing college and professional football. He dives into how he learned to take feedback to improve his game. Ben opens up about a period in his earlier career where he had significant self-doubt about his ability to play at the collegiate level. He shares the tools he learned and used to overcome these limiting beliefs. Ben also shares his “win from within” approach to success and how this mindset shift has helped him during his football career and during his transition to his current career as a broadcaster.
The tips and strategies that Ben shares in our conversation are applicable to everyone, whether you are an athlete of any age, a parent, an adult and everyone in between.
We’d love to hear from you how these tips have helped you think about and develop a “win from within” mentality. Jump on over to IG and share in your stories and tag #theartoflivingwellpodcast.
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E41: How to carpe diem every day with Jasmine Brett Stringer
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We are thrilled to bring you today’s guest, Jasmine Stringer, a speaker, lifestyle expert, influencer and strategist.
In today's conversation we have meaningful discussion with Jasmine about her background and how to become a person of action and of service. She talks about precious moments and her ability to help people live authentic, connected, and mindful lives. She tells us all about her new #sharethemicmn venture and her mission to seize the day.
#SHARETHEMICMN's mission is to amplify the work, lives, and stories of dynamic Brown/Black women residing in Minnesota by expanding the reach of their voices.
Through storytelling, exposure, and relationship development, the #SHARETHEMICMN campaign, founded by Jasmine strives to make Minnesota a more inclusive and equitable state.
Jasmine believes the newly developed relationships will lead to new understanding and insights that will be impactful in tackling and overcoming unconscious biases, racial injustices and racial inequities.
#SHARETHEMICN launched on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Every Wednesday during the month of July we have paired Black/Brown women with allies (men and women) that have agreed to“share their mic,” (their Twitter or Instagram account) for the day. Starting in August, they will continue the “mic shares” bi-monthly on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month through the end of the year.
You will not want to miss this inspiring conversation!
Jasmine is a keynote speaker, award-winning author of Seize Your Life: How to Carpe Diem Every Day, on-air TV personality and host of the podcast and lifestyle blog Carpe Diem with Jasmine. In the early 2000s, Jasmine was living her life like so many others — on autopilot, without vision or purpose — until she was given an unexpected gift. A lay off! As she said goodbye to her “corporate gig” she realized she hadn’t been truly happy or fulfilled in years. So she made a choice not to stay miserable any longer and to do whatever it took to find happiness wherever she could.
Jasmine leveraged a pivotal moment in her life to learn the true meaning of carpe diem. She found endless, little ways to connect with herself and others through “JAZZ’ed UP” DIY projects, style, entertaining and travel on a budget. Today, Jasmine is on a mission to help people live empowered and authentic lives. Through her Seize Your Life keynotes, workshops, and customized coaching sessions, Jasmine guides clients and audiences through a simple process to identify their goals and achieve their personal definition of success.
Jasmine’s common-sense approach to creating a life of one’s own has inspired thousands of people across the world to carpe diem! Jasmine has shared her positive message to corporate and nonprofit organizations such as Land O’ Lakes, Federal Reserve Bank, Airbnb, Cargill, Goodwill, Mondelēz International, Bayer and the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. Jasmine inspires revelation and change by leveraging her experiences working with some of the world’s biggest brands including Kraft Foods, General Mills, Toyota, Box Tops for Education, Fox Searchlight, Publicis Groupe and the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN TV). Additionally, Jasmine speaks on how to effectively network and how to build synergy and develop interpersonal skills- core tools for living a vision-driven life.
Jasmine is a graduate of American University’s Kogod School of Business in Washington, D.C. She was named a Twin Cities Fearless Woman in 2017 and a Woman of Promise by the Girl Scouts in 2012. Additionally, she was awarded Distinguished Alumna of American University. Ebony Magazine featured her as one of its “30 Future Leaders Under the Age of 30 in America.”
Jasmine is based in Minneapolis, but can often be found two hours south of the city working with her husband Roger on their family farm.
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Today's podcast is about a somewhat controversial, yet mind opening and fascinating topic: psychedelics. Our guest is Matt Zemon who believes that psychedelics can play a powerful role in healing and connecting us to our most authentic selves.
Matt is a serial entrepreneur and the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Happyy.me, a mental health company on a mission to improve people’s happiness by providing guided ketamine therapy and digital wellness programs. Matt recently authored the book “Psychedelics for Everyone: A Beginner’s Guide to these Powerful Medicines for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, PTSD, and Expanding Consciousness” which you will hear about towards the end of this conversation.
In today’s episode you will learn:
What are psychedelics, and the different varieties, including Ketamin (the only one currently legal in the US), mushrooms, MDMA, peyote, LSD, psilocybin &Ayahuasca.
The benefits of Ketamine and how it is being used safely to help individuals battling depression, trauma, anxiety and more.
Who is a good candidate for exploring and considering the use of psychedelics.
Why it’s important to work with someone experienced with these healing modalities and why setting an intention is critical to healing.
How to find a reputable provider and guide if you choose to try psychelics.
Please note that this show is for informational and educational purposes only. We recommend you consult with your doctor or other medical/health care professional before trying anything discussed on this show today. Also, please note that some of the substances you’ll hear about in our conversation are still illegal in the US.
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Bonus: Celebrating our one year anniversary of The Art of Living Well Podcast
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Thank you to all of our mentors and loyal listeners for supporting us on this amazing journey of podcasting as we hit our one year anniversary. We can't wait to see what our second year will bring and how this amazing community will grow! Health is a journey, not a destination!
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E44: Feel your best at every age and stage! Let's talk about sex, menopause, teen sexual health and more with board-certified nurse practitioner Krista Bernhoft Margolis
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We are thrilled to bring you today’s guest, Krista Bernhoft Margolis. Krista is a Registered Nurse (RN) with a bachelor’s of science in nursing. She is a board certified women’s healthcare nurse practitioner (WHCNP) with more than 20 years experience caring for women in various settings, including community/teen clinics and private ob/gyn practices. Krista also has advanced training in functional medicine and integrative health. Her special interests include adolescents, preconception care, pregnancy, post-partum health, perimenopause/menopause, infertility and general women’s health and well-being. Additionally, Krista is a prenatal yoga instructor and a trained postpartum doula. She is also a member of Minnesota Holistic Nurses Association (MHNA), Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), and Minnesota Holistic Physicians Association.
Krista is passionate about all-around healthy living—eating well, getting exercise, nurturing relationships, reducing stress, and having fun! She believes in each woman’s right to choose what works best for her and for her family. Her goal is to give women the tools to help them feel their best at every stage, phase, and transition in life. Krista has a husband, three children and a dog, and lives near the lakes in southwest Minneapolis. She enjoys running, yoga, paddle boarding, cooking, adventure, and travel.
Our conversation today dives right into the heart of women and teen health issues including night sweats, teen sexual health, sex in general, perimenopause and hormones. Krista offers wonderful explanations including a lovely visualization of a tree and it's branches and roots to describe digging into your own health and figuring out the root causes of issues and then she offers multiple strategies and tips to manage a variety of women's health issues.
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E218: Mastering Connections: Nurturing New Friendships and Rekindling Old Bonds After Forty with Nina Badzin
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Nina Badzin has been writing about friendship since 2014. She's the host of Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship podcast and the co-founder of the writing studio at ModernWell in Minneapolis.
In today’s episode we discuss:
Making new friends.
How to nurture an acquaintance and take the friendship to the next level.
Balancing the desire for new friendships versus nurturing old ones.
How circles change when you become an empty nester.
Ways to handle disappointment or the feeling of rejection in the process of making new friends.
Personal friendship stories. Head on over toYouTube to watch this fun episode. We are so grateful to share it with you today.
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E191: Tips to have more intimacy, connection and pleasure with Susan Bratton: Part Two
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We are very excited to bring back Susan Bratton, an "Intimacy Expert to Millions" and a champion and advocate for all those who desire lifelong intimacy and passion. She’s created hundreds of techniques that transform “having sex” into making love, and she is the world’s most well-respected sexual biohacker.
Susan is co-founder and CEO of two companies: Personal Life Media, Inc., a publisher of heart-connected lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills, and sexual regenerative therapies and The20, LLC., a manufacturer of organic and botanical supplements that enhance sexual vitality. She is also a best-selling author and publisher of 44 books and programs.
Susan shares how at the age of 61 she’s having the best sex of her life.
We highly encourage you to listen to our first conversation with Susan on episode 181 where we cover "love making 101", which you can find here.
In this episode you will learn:
Why having the best sex and intimacy at any age will change your life for the better, including rebooting your nervous system and improving your longevity.
How to keep your Yoni (the Sanskrit word for vagina) from aging, including a discussion of sexual regenerative medicine treatments.
The importance of blood flow for lubrication (it’s likely not your hormones contributing to vaginal dryness).
How to use Susan’s favorite new quiet toy called the VIM wand (head over to our Youtube channel for a visual).
Different sexual positions that can help women orgasm.
Susan's many free resources including her Sexual Soulmate PACT and Sex Life Bucket List.
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E26: One Drop CEO and Founder Jeff Dachis inspires and empowers people with diabetes to live their best lives through his mobile computing device and data science system.
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You are going to be so inspired by today’s conversation with Jeff Dachis.
Jeff is the CEO and Founder of One Drop, a simple, powerful and convenient mobile platform for managing diabetes and chronic health conditions, which was born from his own experience. His desire to bring the quantified self movement, internet of things, big data and mobile computing to people with diabetes in a simple, fully integrated solution led him to create the One Drop platform - which won “Best Design” at the LAUNCH 2015 Festival, and has received a Good Design award, the oldest and the most prestigious Global Awards Program for Design Excellence and Design Innovation.
Jeff is a digital visionary and a serial entrepreneur. Considered one of the early pioneers in the development of the World Wide Web, Jeff was involved in the creation of the first banner ad, the creation of the first web animation, and has digital work exhibited as part of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection.
Jeff is also the Co-Founder, former CEO and Chairman of Razorfish (acquired by Publicis), the world’s largest digital marketing solutions firm, and a company he bootstrapped from his East Village apartment and led it through its successful $55MM IPO. Now 25 years later, the Company is over 20,000 employees in 100 cities on 5 continents and generates $2 billion in annual sales.
Jeff is a Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year winner (NYC 2001) and finalist (Austin 2012); he is also the 2016 recipient of NYU Steinhardt’s Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award.
In today's conversation we hear about Jeff's personal journey with type 1 diabetes and how that led him to dream-up and create the company One Drop. We learn how the One Drop app and the glucose meter work together to empower people to engage in self-care and manage their diabetes. One Drop's gorgeous device is so cool looking it makes customers feel like a "Diabadass." All the products and services they offer are directed to help those with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Jeff shares with us everything you need to know about the subscription packages, including how affordable and useful the glucose monitor and related information is to help improve the customer's quality of life.
We also discuss today's state of healthcare and the worldwide diabetes problem.
One Drop offers so much support including access to 24/7, 365 days per year health coaching and accountability when you subscribe. They also ship your test strips right to your door.
One Drop is also offering their services direct to employers and they have rolled out coaching programs for treating hypertension, high cholesterol, weight-loss and prediabetes, in addition to type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
We wrap up our conversation talking about the healthcare industry as a whole and then finally on mindset and Jeff's incredibly positive attitude that has really paved the way for where he is today.
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E92: Learn to transform yourself energetically to change your thinking, experience more joy, more love and to reduce physical pain with Doctor Jess Bell
01:25:37
Today’s amazing guest is Doctor Jess Bell, a Licensed and Board Certified Osteopathic Physician, Pain Specialist, and Provider of Energetic Osteopathy™. Dr Jessbecame an osteopathic physician in her early twenties and a pain management specialist in her early thirties. As she worked with pain, she identified that her patients needed more than what the medical world alone could offer.
Over time, she became aware of a much greater source of healing than she had learned about through her training and education. Dr Jess grew to learn that traditional medicine, including osteopathy, does not incorporate a process of self-healing, self-actualization and self-illumination and she knew this was a missing piece to fully embody healing.
Early into the Covid-19 pandemic, she stepped fully into her true soul purpose when she received guidance to work entirely in a distance setting. At first, she was hesitant and did not believe that she could offer osteopathic treatment and healing in a distance setting; however, she soon experienced how the treatments became even more effective and transformative.
Unlike the traditional osteopathic practitioner, Dr Jess illuminates, transforms, and transmutes the energetic root cause of all distortions or dis-eases that are presenting themselves in the body, by rooting all the way down to its divine source.
She truly offers her patients a collaborative healing experience, and what we love about her approach, is that she empowers you to take an active role in your healing process. Dr. Jess guides you to tap into what you know is the root cause of your health issue by finding energetic densities that are contained within our tissues, organs, and bones of the physical body.
In this episode, you will get to experience a short guided healing session with Dr. Jess, so make sure you listen to this entire enlightening conversation.
We also want to mention that since the recording of this episode, Dr Jess’ practice has continued to evolve given the growing demand of her services and she is no longer seeing patients in a 1:1 setting. She has several group and community programs, including regular virtual group sessions, which you can participate in to further your self-discovery and self-healing journey.
Dr. Jess believes that health is our birthright; we couldn't agree more.
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E181: How to have the best sex of your life at any age with Susan Bratton
00:59:45
We are very excited to share today’s amazing guest, Susan Bratton, an "Intimacy Expert to Millions" and a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. She’s created hundreds of techniques that transform “having sex” into making love and is the world’s most well-respected sexual biohacker.
Susan is co-founder and CEO of two companies: Personal Life Media, Inc., a publisher of heart-connected lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills, and sexual regenerative therapies and The20, LLC., a manufacturer of organic and botanical supplements that enhance sexual vitality. She is also a best-selling author and publisher of 44 books and programs.
Susan shares how at the age of 61 she’s having the best sex of her life.
In this episode you will learn:
What you didn’t learn in school that can make your sex life better today
How to know what you want and how to ask for it
How women need intimacy to fully achieve their pleasure potential
How to have orgasms from intercourse
Susan's top sex toys to increase your pleasure in the bedroom (head over to youtube to see the visuals she shares)
How to have amazing connected sex with your partner & a sneak preview of her 6 essentials to connected sex
This is such an enlightening conversation that you won't want to miss!
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E42: Learn to have more energy & be more present in your life by creating simple structures and rituals in your space with professional organizer Elsa Elbert
00:57:46
Today’s guest is Elsa Elbert,Professional Organizer and Founder of Composed Living.
Elsa Elbert is the Founder of Composed Living, a Los Angeles-based professional organizing company focused on transforming homes from the chaos of clutter to the simplicity of a beautifully organized space. She believes that putting sustainable, easy-to-maintain solutions in place not only saves you time and money, but also allows you to focus your energy on the things - and people - you love. With over twenty years of experience, along with a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership, Elsa has supported countless families on their journey to discovering the many benefits of living a clutter-free, organized life. Her work has been featured on HGTV, Thrive Global, BuzzFeed, Mindbodygreen, and more.
Else shares how living in an organized space fosters a sense of calm, and allows us to focus our energy on what matters most.
Elsa founded her business, Composed Living based on her desire to help other families live well in their homes, and create peace for people in their surroundings. She sees beauty in all situations, no matter how chaotic they may appear on the outside, and she funnels her passion to transform those spaces into organized beauty. She loves finding ways to repurpose or re-imagine an existing belonging, or discover an unusual and beautiful use for an everyday item.
We loved this conversation with Elsa and it felt like we had all known each other for years. The foundation and values of Composed Living are so much in line with the Art of Living Well and it was fun to talk about how living in an organized space fosters a sense of calm and allows us to focus our energy on what matters most.
We talk about how organization is not just about decluttering your home. It’s about implementing functional systems that allow you to compose the life of your dreams.
Elsa’s philosophy entails helping you create the happiest version of your life, whether by decluttering, organizing, or beautifying!
We talk aboutFeng-shui, which is a practice of looking at our living spaces and working environments to strike a balance with the natural world. Elsa shares tips to create positive energy in your home.
Elsa is also very focused on conscience consumerism and she shares her tips on how to be mindful during the decluttering and organizing process. She educates people on why they don’t need to be buying as much as they are and she shares tips and stores that are making it easy to recycle old/stained clothes that can’t be donated.
Elsa shares her fun and creative Corona-style anniversary, which she pulled off thanks to help from RMBO Collective, a full service creative agency.
We met Elsa through the professional and social organization Heymama, which is a community of career-driven mothers who have each others’ backs and actively seek to improve their lives and the lives of those around them.
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E36: The power of yoga, breathwork and understanding your unique constitution to reduce anxiety in teens & adults to quiet the mind with Dr. Karen Pascoe
01:01:37
We are thrilled to bring you today’s guest,Dr. Karen Pascoe, who is a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Addiction Counselor, Certified Therapeutic Yoga Teacher, an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and an Ayurveda Yoga Specialist.
Working as a personal trainer while pursuing her Masters Degree in counseling, she saw how exercise improved her clients’ moods, thoughts, and disposition. She began teaching yoga in 1996 and immediately observed her students getting more physically fit in additional to improving their moods, mental abilities and overall have a positive impact on their lives.
Karen worked as a therapist at a hospital in New York City, where she began incorporating a mind-body approach to treating individual’s recovery from both mental illness and substance dependency.
Karen continued her education earning her doctorate while continuing to teach yoga throughout the Denver Metro area and working as a therapist at a drug and alcohol treatment center and at a college-counseling center.
Karen’s own personal journey coupled with her experience lead her to open Mindy Body Life Alchemy in 2014, a holistic wellness center, which represents a personal dream: to truly integrate these intertwining practices of mind and body therapies, and offer them together in a safe and beautiful space. With expert guidance and support, Mind Body Life Alchemy aims to help people reach and surpass their mind, body, and emotional health goals and truly transform their lives.
In our conversation we dive into many important topics relating to anxiety and depression, specifically in teens/tweens and how her studio offers amazing much needed services. Karen dives into how our thoughts drive our emotions and behavior and what tools people can use to calm their mind. These topics are even more relevant during times of crisis. Karen has so much experience working with teens and tweens, which is such an important group that could really use more support to address the mind-body perspective. Karen shares how she works with the parents of teens/tweens to help them better understand their children, and their innate differences and most importantly equip them with the strategies and tools they need to help their child manage through their anxiety and depression.
We also touch on Ayurveda, which is considered the sister science of yoga, that originated in India thousands of years ago.
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E15: Sugar, Sugar, Oh Honey, Oh Honey! What is the deal with sugar anyway? Co-hosted by Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May Potter
00:15:44
In this episode, Marnie and Stephanie discuss why sugar is so addictive, how it can create havoc in your body and how you can start to have a healthier relationship with sugar.
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226: Inside the Experience of GLP-1 Drugs: A Deep Dive with One Health & One Drop CEO Jeff Dachis
00:56:31
Part 2 of a 3 part series.
We are thrilled to welcome back Jeff Dachis, who was first on episode 26, to discuss his company One Drop and how he empowers people with diabetes to live their best lives. We highly encourage you to listen to this episode, and our Part 1 (ep. 223) in this series, where we dive further into GLP-1 drugs, how they work, their pros/cons, other solutions to improve metabolic health and the economic impact of these drugs.
Jeff is the CEO and Founder of One Health, the maker of the One Health continuous glucose monitor purpose built for people with type 2 diabetes. He is also the founder of One Drop, a simple, powerful and convenient mobile platform for managing diabetes, which was born from his own experience. His desire to bring the quantified self movement, wearables, big data and mobile computing to people with diabetes in a simple, fully integrated solution led him to create the One Health and One Drop drop platform.
In this episode we discuss:
A high-level overview of how GLP-1 class drugs work to balance blood sugar, help with weight loss and more.
Jeff's personal experience with Mounjaro.
How you use GLP-1 class drugs and whether you should make lifestyle changes alongside taking the drug.
Side-effects of taking the drug.
The new CGM One Health is manufacturing for Type 2 diabetes.
This is such a thought provoking episode, don't forget to head on over to YouTube to watch it in video. We’d love to know your thoughts on this topic because it really does impact everyone.
**Please note that the information provided in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment that can be provided by your own Medical Doctor.
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Andrew Kap holds one goal above all others through his various projects: Genuine and Sustainable Impact. He often focuses on topics that many find overwhelming, and he then condenses them into actionable, more consumable content.
Andrew shares how his own life experiences and hardships brought him to the point of writing his latest book, which has enjoyed continued success, including hundreds of 5-star rave reviews, #1 Best Seller status in multiple categories on Amazon. Andrew also has a growing YouTube channel devoted to it.
In today's episode we dive into the exciting topic of the law of attraction that will benefit everyone and a concept that we haven’t covered yet on the podcast.
Andrew shares how based on his experience, that what you focus on creates your reality. We are all vibrational in nature and whatever you vibrate at including your thoughts will attract other light elements or energies.
He also shares how even those people who don’t believe in the law of attraction can still get results by using his methods.
Andrew’s strategy has already started to work for Marnie and I in our podcast business and it was so cool and energizing to see how shifting your mindset can really help you manifest your desires.
In today’s conversation you’ll learn tangible techniques to practice gratitude and the law of attraction including ones that you can do with your kids. Andrew shares the technique of scripting and how you can use this to create the life you want to have in the future.
This episode is so well placed in this current pandemic environment and as we head into the last few months of 2020, as many people are looking to set goals to make 2021 their best year ever.
Andrew has free bonus content that goes with his book (a bonus chapter, a free training, preview days of his 90-day program, and a worksheet or two) and we highly recommend buying his book as we're looking to start a book club with our audience this fall and this one will definitely be one of our first picks.
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E235: Using Enneagram energy to untap your true potential with Dr. Deborah Egerton
01:07:12
We are so excited to introduce today’s guest, Dr. Deborah Threadgill Egerton. She is an Internationally Respected Psychotherapist, Best-selling Author and Unity and Belonging Advocate for the Healing of Humanity. Affectionately referred to as Dr. E, she has attained IEA Certification with Distinction for her groundbreaking utilization of the Enneagram in the realm of bridging historical divides. Her work is dedicated to dismantling marginalization and transcending the divisive practice of "othering".
Dr. Egerton’s debut book, “Know Justice Know Peace” was featured on Amazon’s #1 Best Seller in New Releases. Dr. E’s most recent book “Enneagram Made Easy” is a guide to exploring all facets of the Enneagram and provides a deeper dive into each of the nine personality archetypes. “The Enneagram Inner Work Journals” are now available as a collection of nine companion workbooks designed to complement the insights found in "Enneagram Made Easy."
In this episode we discuss:
What the enneagram personality test is and how can it be used?
Each of the nine different archetypes and the strengths and tendencies that come with them.
How knowing your enneagram type can improve your relationships.
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E93: Impact, empower, educate: finding your healthy place with Tim O'Brien
01:04:22
We are so excited to welcome today’s guest, Tim O'Brien.
Tim has extensive experience in the health and wellness industry. He began his career in 2003 at GNC franchises, then became District Manager in 2005. In 2008, he became the manager of Elite Nutrition. During those years, he built a solid foundation of knowledge and expertise. His passion and success gave him the vision to open his own business.
Tim believes in educating and empowering individuals to make lifelong, healthy choices and changes. His desire is to help each person reach their health potential. His energy is contagious, and he’s excited about helping YOU.
Tim and co-owner and his wife Becky now own four brick and mortar stores in Madison WI and findyourhealthyplace.com
On today’s show, we dive into Tim's journey into this space which started when as a young boy he watched his mom recover from an illness through natural remedies. Tim shares his philosophy of impacting, empowering and educating his customers. His motto is "souls over sales," and he employs a wonderful customer service team that is available to answer all of your questions, both online through a chat feature and in person.
We also discuss the confusing world of supplements and Tim shares his tips to ensure that you are consuming a quality product that you can trust. We talk about a variety of different supplements and how one can use them to combat stress, anxiety, chronic pain and other ailments and we even jump into the topic of epigenetics a bit.
This episode is filled with many simple tips that people can use immediately to improve the quality of their lives.
You will feel Tim's passion, energy and knowledge to live a vibrant and purposeful life come through during our conversation, which will inspire you to do the same.
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E106: 2022 Health and Wellness Trends with Marnie and Stephanie
00:22:40
Happy New Year! As we round out 2021, we want to let you know how grateful we are for our listeners and we wish each of you a happy, healthy and wonderful 2022!
In today's episode we discuss one of our favorite topics, the new year's health trends. See our exciting list below and listen to our episode where we dive deeper into each of these trends.
3) Digital Health - This includes: traditional doctors, therapists, health coaches and more. We have lead several group programs online and would love to have you join our next one in January, which you can check out here.
12) Sleep hygiene - We forgot to mention this on the air but this topic will continue to be a forerunner in 2022 and we think it is so important as well. Listen to our sleep episode here.
We are excited to welcome a new year and we wish you all the best!
xoxo - Marnie and Stephanie
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E32: Older, stronger, faster harder. Over 50 triathlete Laura Swartz inspires and motivates you to try something new
00:49:36
Today’s guest is Laura Swartz, a triathlete who has competed nationally and internationally at amateur world championships.
You will be in awe and inspired listening to Laura's story and how her persistency, hard work and positive mental outlook have resulted in athletic achievements into her 50's. Laura's motto is that "age is a number but it doesn't define your athletic ability or opportunity. You are not too old to try new tricks."
Growing up if someone told Laura that she couldn’t achieve one of her goals she just worked harder to prove them wrong. She is highly motivated and driven to pursue her goals and continues to push herself into her 50's.
Hard work, training and mental toughness has led her to a 2nd place finish in her age group at Nationals and she had her fastest ever bike split (avg mph) at the Minneapolis Tri last summer.
Laura doesn't let her age determine her abilities and this episode will motivate and inspire you to think the same. Regardless of whether you've competed in a race before, have it on your bucket list or simply have a goal to move everyday, you will be inspired to tackle a new physical endeavor after hearing our conversation with Laura Swartz.
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E77: Making healthy food accessible, affordable and easier than ever with Thrive Market's Chief Marketing Officer Jeremiah McElwee
01:04:40
We are so excited and honored to welcome Jeremiah McElwee, Thrive Market's Chief Marketing Officer, to our show today.
A twenty-seven year veteran of the Natural Products industry, Jeremiah has been on all sides of the business and supply chain, literally from seed to shelf.
Jeremiah was part of the initial startup team at Thrive Market and he currently serves as the Chief Merchandising Officer.
Thrive Market is a leading online marketplace specializing in a highly curated assortment of organic and non-GMO products andfocuses on democratizing access to healthy products for the contingent USA. Jeremiah curated Thrive Market’s first catalog offering and he developed the quality guidelines that still drive product purchasing today. In addition to offering thousands of the highest quality natural & organic branded products on the site, Thrive Market has also launched over 700 private label products across all categories with another 500+ in development.
Prior to joining Thrive Market, Jeremiah served for 7 years as the Executive Global Coordinator for the Beauty, Apparel & Wellness categories at Whole Foods Market. During his tenure, he pioneered multiple, industry changing, quality standard initiatives including natural beauty standards, organic labeling requirements for personal care, and the largest ever sustainable packaging guidelines for a major retailer. Jeremiah is also a passionate advocate for and co-creator of Fair Trade standards that changed the natural products landscape.
In addition to developing hundreds of best selling branded products that currently line natural food store shelves and managing the Whole Foods & 365 private label brands, he also helped Dr. Andrew Weil develop his branded product platform.
Thrive Market is a leader in sustainability beyond its well-known online marketplace identity and we are building the world’s first climate positive grocery store
Thrive Market is championing the rise of Regenerative Organic and the regenerative movement plays directly into their mission of democratizing healthy living/eating - underscoring their commitment to making healthy food accessible to all while ensuring there is a secure future of food for all.
We had so much fun talking with Jeremiah and we could have talked for hours. During our conversation Jeremiah shares his personal story and his health journey to heal himself, which led him on a path to ultimately pursuing a career in the natural food space.
So what is Thrive Market? Think your natural food store meets Costco. It’s an online marketplace for the conscience consumer with over 5000 products across all of the categories you need including beef, seafood, household and personal care products in addition to all of the pantry staples you need in your kitchen.
Thrive Market Just Launched Veggie and Protein-Packed Frozen Mealsfreezer-friendly mealsthat are freshly prepared and can be delivered to your door. You can create your own meal bundles based on your specific dietary preferences (plant-based, paleo etc)
Thrive Market is able to pass along the savings from not having a storefront on to the consumer, and they are passionate about ensuring all workers are paid fairly. They don't slash prices at the expense of creating other issues.
We also dive into Thrive Market’s role with the future of our food system, regenerative agriculture and how they work with farmers.
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E154: Marnie and Stephanie's other halves talk all things health and wellness
00:25:19
We are very excited for this week's guests, Jordan and John, Marnie and Stephanie's other halves, who are here to talk health and wellness.
In today's episode, we discuss:
Visualizing their ideal day, to live without regrets, and identify what's holding them back.
Finding ways to prioritize creating sustainable habits that don't lead to boredom.
The importance of staying present and not getting caught up in the minutiae of the day.
Understanding that there are multiple ways to get to the same result, and your way is not the only way.
How our Functional Medicine Liver Detox helped both John and Jordan with balance and a reset, and why they are excited to join our upcoming 14 day community program this January.
Learning through others' experiences in these health transformation audits is a great way to kick-start your journey to finding your art of living well.
We would love to have you come on our show for your own Health Transformation Audit. Tune into Episodes 121, 126, 130, 133, 138 and 153 to learn more about this monthly experience that we are providing for The Art of Living Well Podcast Community Members; we want you too!
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E110: Powerful and important conversations around death and loss with Dr. Jed Kaufman
01:05:15
We are truly excited to introduce today’s guest, Dr. Jed Kaufman.
Jed is a general and trauma surgeon working in Olympia, Washington who has spent many years having conversations around death and loss. Jed has so much valuable insight on the topic of death including how to discuss it with less fear and ending life with dignity.
In this important conversation, we dive into Jed's personal experience with the unexpected death of his teenage son, including how his family has managed. We also discuss how a person can talk about death with kids.
We discuss how death is a very uncomfortable subject for many people and Jed offers tips on how to experience and support others during times of grief, including why it is always better to say the wrong thing over saying nothing at all. Finding the language to discuss death can be very difficult and this conversation will help you feel more comfortable and better equipped to do so in the future. Thank you, Jed, for this powerful conversation.
At the time of this podcast, Out of the Box, is not online yet. We will update the link when it becomes available.
For further conversations, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Jed Kaufman directly at: steelheadjed@gmail.com
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E259: Unlocking the Power of Fiber for Gut Health with Zbiotics co-founder Zack Abbott
00:56:40
Zack Abbott is the CEO and Co-founder of ZBiotics, and the inventor of ZBiotics' proprietary technology. He has a PhD in microbiology & immunology from the University of Michigan where he studied bacterial gene regulation. Prior to starting ZBiotics, Zack worked in clinical trial design as well as researching HIV vaccines and pursuing novel antibiotics in both academia and industry. Learn more about Zack on Episode 183 where we dive into the pre-alcohol probiotic he created.
In this episode, Zack discusses the significance of fiber in gut health and introduces his new product, Sugar to Fiber. The conversation highlights the common fiber deficiency among Americans, the various benefits of fiber, and the innovative approach of using probiotics to convert sugar into fiber, enhancing dietary diversity and gut health.
Episode Highlights:
• Most people are fiber-deficient. 🥦 Many Americans don’t get enough fiber, which is essential for digestion, metabolism, and overall gut health.
• Probiotics do more than support digestion. 🦠 They play a key role in gut balance, immune function, and even how our bodies process certain foods.
• Genetic engineering in food isn’t always bad. 🔬 When used responsibly, it can create innovative solutions to improve health and nutrition.
• Fiber fuels a healthy gut microbiome. 🍏 Eating a diverse range of fiber-rich foods helps nourish good bacteria and supports long-term health.
• Small changes make a big impact. 🚀 Simple shifts—like prioritizing fiber and choosing the right probiotics—can significantly improve digestion and well-being.
Chapters:
05:03The Importance of Fiber in Gut Health
19:51Introducing Sugar to Fiber Product
26:45Understanding Sugar to Fiber Conversion
29:12Benefits of Fiber and Probiotics
38:18The Positive Use of Genetic Engineering
40:53Product Composition and Usage
45:32Fiber for Diverse Diets
48:44Daily Habits for Increasing Fiber Intake
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E105: Get to know your host Stephanie Potter and hear about her recent retreat experience & her daughter's healing journey
00:37:41
Today's episode takes a slightly different format as Stephanie is in the "hot seat" and we learn about what's new and good in her life. Stephanie shares her experience from her recent retreat experience in Tulum, Mexico including how it pushed her outside of her comfort zone.
Marnie asks Stephanie about her experience with her 13-year-old daughter and what has been going on with her health and well- being over the past 6-12 months.
We wrap-up the conversation talking about what Stephanie wishes most for in 2022.
We hope you enjoy getting to know Stephanie better today.
Happy Holidays! We wanted to let you know that we won't be dropping a new episode next Wednesday as we are both spending time relaxing and enjoying our families. We'd love for you to listen to one of our amazing past episodes as we have a variety of guests that we've interviewed over the past two years. We wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season and a healthy & happy New Year!
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E144: How to eliminate acne by changing your skin microbiome with Dr. Yug Varma
00:59:52
We are excited to introduce today's guest, Dr. Yug Varma, PhD, Cofounder & CEO of Phyla, the world’s most advanced probiotic acne system. Dr. Varma has 10+ years of microbiome research experience including an extensive background in bio-organic chemistry, microbiology, and synthetic biology.
Dr. Varma received his scientific training at several distinguished academic institutions, including Johns Hopkins University (PhD) and University of California, San Francisco. His scientific work has been published in many prestigious journals, including Nature.
Dr. Varma’s mission is to change the way we treat chronic bacterial diseases, and is working tirelessly to achieve this goal with a microbiome-based technology platform. He is passionate about promoting scientific literacy, and devotes a significant amount of time demystifying microbiome research and making the latest research accessible to the general public.
In this episode, we discuss:
What is acne and what is the prime cause of these unwanted skin blemishes?
How the landscape of our skin microbiome connects to acne
The impact of acne on mental health
How do traditional acne treatments differ from Phyla's products and how this simple system works to cleanse, treat and support acne prone skin
Misconceptions on how one should treat acne
We are so excited to share this information with you today; our own teenagers are also using the Phyla products.
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E242: Unlocking Longevity: Secrets to Living a Longer, Healthier Life with Dr. Darshan Shah
01:01:24
Darshan Shah, MD is a health and wellness specialist, well-known, board-certified surgeon, published author, tech entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Next Health. As an expert on all body systems, he has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures, including trauma surgery, general surgery and plastic/reconstructive procedures. As a health and wellness specialist, he has advised thousands of patients on how to optimize their well-being and extend their lifespan, culminating in the creation of Next Health, the first health optimization and longevity center to offer life-extending and enhancing technology and treatments in a beautiful, welcoming environment. Dr. Shah's credentials include being a graduate of Singularity University, Harvard Business School, and Mayo Clinic.
In this episode you will learn:
Dr. Shah’s 3 step process that he recommends to achieve your optimal health and longevity.
The 10 blood markers that Dr. Shah recommends for all of his patients, including the one that can detect whether you have a genetic predisposition for heart disease.
The 4 pillars of Next Health that they believe will move the needle 80%+ towards improving your healthspan.
The negative impact that prolonged sitting has on our mortality rate.
How Next Health's innovative longevity centers motivate individuals to live a healthier and longer life.
Dr. Shah's thoughts on full body MRIs, GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and his tips to live a life full of vitality.
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E135: What is microdosing and how a medicinal mushroom can become an integral part of your healing journey with Alison Crosthwait
00:56:47
We are thrilled to bring you today’s amazing guest,Alison Crosthwait.
Alison spent 15 years as a trader and researcher in capital markets followed by a decade as a psychotherapist in private practice. Her own healing journey called her beyond psychotherapy and in 2020 she stepped away from her practice to become a guide. Now she holds space for full-being transformation. She is an advocate for psychedelic healing facilitated with preparation, integration and integrity.
In today’s episode you will learn:
Alison’s journey and why she stepped away from her professional licensing as a psycho therapist.
Brief history of psychedelic (plant) medicine, including psilocybin, and the common misperceptions.
The difference between micro and macro dosing.
How these medicinal mushrooms have the power to help you get to the root of what’s holding you back and make changes in your life so that you can focus on what you need and want.
How these plants open up the neural networks in your brain and allow you to re-write the old stories and programs, in order to faciliate the change that you desire.
Who is an ideal candidate for micro dosing.
How Alison guides her clients to expand the possibilities in their life.
This podcast is for informational purposes only. We are not offering medical advice and we don’t encourage illegal activities. Please consult with your own doctor or health professional before starting any new modality.
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E264: Hope 4 Cancer: A Holistic Approach to Healing & Prevention with Dr Tony Jimenez
01:09:00
Episode Summary: Why is cancer on the rise—especially among younger generations? In this powerful episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Tony Jimenez to discuss the root causes of cancer, the role of integrative oncology, and his seven key principles for cancer therapy.
Dr. Tony shares his personal journey into holistic cancer care, highlighting the importance of nutrition, detoxification, immune support, and emotional healing. He also breaks down non-toxic treatments, the significance of dental health, and why practices like coffee enemas and oxygenation can make a profound impact on overall wellness.
If you’re looking to take proactive steps toward cancer prevention, boost your health, and gain insights into holistic healing, this episode is a must-listen!
Key Takeaways:
✅ Toxicity & lifestyle choices play a major role in cancer development ✅ A personalized approach to nutrition is key to healing & longevity ✅ Detoxification & immune system support are crucial for disease prevention ✅ Coffee enemas can enhance cognitive function & boost glutathione levels ✅ Oxygenation is essential for overall health—and it’s free! ✅ Your oral microbiome & dental health directly impact your body’s wellness ✅ Emotional healing & trauma work are vital for long-term health
Tune in now to learn how you can take charge of your health and longevity!
Chapters
08:26 Understanding Cancer: Causes and Growth
19:47 Trends in Cancer: What We’re Seeing Today
20:16 The Seven Key Principles of Cancer Therapy
34:05 The Power of Coffee Enemas
38:38 Understanding the Microbiome
41:27 Dental Health and Toxicity
53:00 The Emotional Component of Healing
01:00:10 Practical Steps for Longevity
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media or email us at theartoflivingwellpodcast@gmail.com
🔗 Listen now & take action toward a healthier future!
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Bonus Episode: Being grateful and thankful this Thanksgiving 2020
00:16:50
Happy Thanksgiving week to all of our listeners! We want to thank you for tuning in each week. We are so grateful for you!
Today we discuss gratitude, mindfulness, Thanksgiving traditions - both new and old - and how even though the holiday may look different this year, there is still room for joy. Enjoy this bonus episode and please take care, stay safe and healthy.
xoxo, Marnie and Stephanie
PS - Look for our holiday gift guide dropping sometime this week :)
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E194: Reimagining your health and longevity with Marnie and Stephanie
00:26:16
Today's podcast was recorded in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from the Reimagining Health Summit that both Marnie and Stephanie attended. This conference was so thought-provoking and inspiring and we loved meeting so many like-minded speakers and attendees.
In this episode we discuss:
Many of the amazing speakers who presented at the conference.
How precision health is paving the way for our future (and what this means).
Why and how it is so important to be the champion of your own health.
That it is reasonable and doable to live a healthy and active life to 100.
New certification programs that Marnie and Stephanie are enrolled in this year.
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E261: Strength in Surrender: Matt Dawson on Fear, Resilience & Finding Purpose
00:57:38
We’re thrilled to welcome Matt Dawson, an extreme adventure athlete, multiple world record holder, and founder of Dawson’s Peak Foundation. Matt’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary—he’s summited the highest peaks on every continent, skied to the South Pole, rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, and even trekked solo across the Mojave Desert. But what makes his story truly powerful isn’t just his physical feats—it’s the personal transformation that came with them.
After struggling with mental health challenges and feeling unfulfilled despite a successful career, Matt set out on a journey of radical reinvention. His new book, Strength in Surrender, is a gripping account of what it means to push past fear, surrender to life’s toughest moments, and find strength in the process.
In today’s conversation, we dive deep into:
✅ The mindset shifts that helped Matt overcome darkness and isolation ✅ How extreme adventure helped him discover his true purpose ✅ The lessons we can all learn about surrender, self-worth, and resilience ✅ Why solitude and discomfort can be the greatest teachers ✅ How to shift your perspective on suffering and use it as a tool for personal growth
This episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and actionable takeaways for anyone looking to live with more purpose, push past fear, and truly earn, give, and live their life to the fullest.
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E168: Foods that heal your body with Vitalist Food founder and creator Sarah Ann Haugen
00:58:39
We are excited for today's fun conversation with Sarah Ann Haugen, founder and creator of Vitalist Food. Sarah has spent 25 years as a private chef for celebrities and CEOs in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and Los Angeles as well as launching and promoting lifestyle brands, structuring offices, and working as the Wellness Director at two major tech-based venture and accounting firms.
Vitalist in its earliest form was known as Wellness Avatar, soft-launching a 15 product superfood line in 2012, before officially becoming Vitalist Food LLC in 2017. The evolution of Vitalist has seen phases as a test kitchen that market tested and refined recipes to generate revenue, as a gym café/commercial kitchen that served pre-made drinks and snacks, as a private client consultant that offered weekly subscription boxes and custom cleansing programs, and various phases in between.
In this episode we discuss:
How Sarah got into the raw foods industry and understood the concept that food heals the body before it was mainstream
The Vitalist Food product line and how the products are different from what is on the market today
The types of conditions that Sarah's cleanses heal
What makes Sarah's elevated nutritional cuisine not only high in quality but also taste amazing
How Sarah's cleanses helped her during her own personal health journey
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E18: Overcoming self-doubt and developing a win from within mindset approach with college football & Minnesota Vikings analyst Ben Leber
00:50:12
Today's guest, Ben Leber, is a retired 10-year NFL linebacker who played for the San Diego Chargers (now LA), the Minnesota Vikings and the St. Louis Rams.
Ben’s football journey began when he accepted a full-ride scholarship to Kansas State University in the summer of 1996. In his time at KSU, Ben was twice named to Big 12 All-Conference Teams, 3rd Team All-American team, and he ended up 5th in tackles in school history while graduating with a business degree. It’s a reflection of the hard work he put in to balance and excel in both football and academics.
He went on to earn All-Rookie honors his first year in the NFL with San Diego as one of the starting outside linebackers. And while Ben found success on the field, it was how he carried himself off the field that stands out. He was a player representative all 5 years that he played for the Vikings and he was named the Korey Stringer Good Guy award by the local media. He went on to play his 10th and final year with the St. Louis Rams.
As Ben moved away from life as a professional football player, he knew he wanted to stay close to the game. He began working for Fox Sports as a college football color commentator. He has worked his way up the ladder and he is now a full-time analyst working Nationally Televised games for the Big 10, Big 12 and Pac 12 Conferences. He also maintains his life in Minneapolis and he began contributing and later working for KFAN radio. He appears on numerous radio shows throughout the week, mostly as a Minnesota Vikings/NFL insider. And this year he concluded his second full season as sideline analyst for the Vikings Radio Network.
Our conversation with Ben goes deep into the many lessons he learned while playing college and professional football. He dives into how he learned to take feedback to improve his game. Ben opens up about a period in his earlier career where he had significant self-doubt about his ability to play at the collegiate level. He shares the tools he learned and used to overcome these limiting beliefs. Ben also shares his “win from within” approach to success and how this mindset shift has helped him during his football career and during his transition to his current career as a broadcaster.
The tips and strategies that Ben shares in our conversation are applicable to everyone, whether you are an athlete of any age, a parent, an adult and everyone in between.
We’d love to hear from you how these tips have helped you think about and develop a “win from within” mentality. Jump on over to IG and share in your stories and tag #theartoflivingwellpodcast.
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E197: Catching up with Marnie & Stephanie: learn what they are drinking, eating and how they are moving this fall
00:33:49
Today's podcast is overall a lighter episode, discussing what we are drinking, eating and how we're moving our bodies this Fall. Additionally, we discuss our upcoming 14-Day Winter Liver Detox that will kick-off on January 7th, 2024.
A few topics discussed:
Marnie shares how she's been feeling this past month since the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. This has been an extremely emotional, unsettling and anxious time for many people.
Learn what Stephanie & Marnie are both drinking this Fall to stay warm, cozy and hydrated.
Learn how Marnie & Stephanie shift what they eat as the temperatures drop and the in- season dishes they've been enjoying. Stephanie shares a yummy fall harvest salad using produce from her winter CSA.
Hear how your hosts have shifted the way they're moving their bodies and have become more intentional about tuning into what they need. See below for the 4-minute workout link mentioned in this episode.
Marnie and Stephanie share how they are going to be training next year for the 29029 experience in Mont-Treblant. 😊
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E116: How to create more "OM" in your "Home" with Carrie Leskowitz
00:48:38
We are so excited for today’s fun and insightful conversation with certified life coach and award-winning designerCarrie Leskowitz. As founder of Carrie Leskowitz Interiors, Carrie helps clients nurture the holistic connection between their homes and their physical, emotional, and spiritual health through self-exploration and reinvention. Her beautifully curated homes focus on the mind-body connection to promote overall wellbeing and an abundant life. She is also the author of the book, Om for the Home.
Leskowitz and her unique approach to design have been featured in Traditional Home, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Mainline Times, A Well-Designed Business Podcast, the book Showhouses 2 by Schiffer Publishing, and more. She contributed to Philly.com for two years, and Designhounds named her a Top 100 Blog Influencer several years in a row for her work on Carrie’s Design Musings. Leskowitz participated in the prestigious High Point Market Design Bloggers Tour and traveled with trade media to cover design events nationwide.
In today's episode we discuss:
How your internal state affects your external space
How your house influences and reinforces your self-worth
How to rid yourself of physical and mental clutter
Why energy in a room might be off and how to invite a more positive flow in
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E260: Eat More Plants with Leslie Durso: Delicious, Simple, and Vibrantly Nourishing
01:03:28
Leslie Durso is not just a chef; she is a culinary artist who has dedicated her life to the art of creating exquisite plant-based dishes that not only delight the palate but also promote a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. With a culinary career spanning over 10 years, Leslie Durso has achieved recognition and acclaim for her innovative approach to vegan cuisine.
She works as a consulting chef for hotels, resorts, and restaurants around the world and is currently the vegan chef at the Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico, Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, and the Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore, Santa Barbara. The Four Seasons named Leslie “Master Chef” of 2019.
Episode Highlights:
Strategies to make plant-based eating more approachable, delicious and satisfying.
How fasting can be complemented with specific snacks that keep you in a fasted state.
How to easily incorporate more fiber and plant-based protein into your diet.
How (and why) cooking with quality ingredients enhances both nutrition and taste.
Leslie's collaboration with Dr. Mindy Peltz on Eat Like a Girl, a cookbook focusing on women’s health and nutrition.
Leslie's delicious Basil Aioli, which she created with Fabalish.
Tune in for an engaging conversation where Leslie shares her love for cooking, quality ingredients, and how to live a more vibrant life.
Chapters
09:04 Making Plant-Based Cooking Accessible
11:54 The Importance of Eating Seasonally and listening to your body
20:55 Collaborating on Dr. Mindy Pelz's 'Eat Like a Girl' cookbook
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Check out these amazing, high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, creatine and protein powders, which we both use daily. Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase.
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E126: How to make time to implement meal planning and prep into my busy week with community member Wendy
00:22:52
We are beyond excited to kick-off our Health Transformation Audit with community member Wendy!
Today's episode is all about guiding Wendy to make time for meal planning and prep.
The HTA episide is for you if you want guidance in:
• Identifying your biggest roadblock to achieving your ideal mental and physical health and wellness
• Analyzing and digging into the issue
• Walking away with a clear action step
Or perhaps you just want to learn from others.
Tune into Episode 126 of The Art of Living Well Podcast and learn more about how we are hosting monthly Health Transformation Audits with The Art of Living Well Community Members - and we want you!
The Art of Living Well Podcast is for educational purposes only and does not take the place of advice from a licensed medical practitioner.
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Bonus Episode: Experimenting with new wines and foods that pair well with Marnie & Stephanie
00:24:10
In today's bonus episode we talk about pairing delicious food & wine and how much fun it is to try and experiment with a variety of wines. We've both branched outside of our favorite varieties over the past several months and we are having so much fun learning more about wine, including the process, the ingredients and of course the taste. This episode is perfectly timed during this holiday season as one plans special dinners and celebrations (even if they take place via Zoom).
You'll learn which foods pair best with certain wines, from bubbles and whites to full-bodied reds. We share how we've each discovered that our old beliefs about wine pairing is simply not true. We discuss how the type of fish, poultry or vegetable and also how the food is prepared can determine the best wine to enhance the overall meal experience.
We also talk about cooking with wine and how you should never throw away a bottle even after it's no longer drinkable.
We also share how much we've opened our minds to different wine varieties that we once shunned but now enjoy when paired with specific foods.
Similar to how we approach living well, we believe that drinking wine should be intentional and approached with curiosity and an open mind. Check out our current list of favorite clean-crafted wines here.
If you're interested in learning more about Scout & Cellar's clean-crafted wine and why you should care about what's in the wine you drink, tune into Episode 28.
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E171: The art of creating a world without limits and improving your physical and mental well-being with Chris Ruden
00:57:28
We are excited to share today's guest, Chris Ruden, who is a Type 1 diabetic, amputee, and keynote speaker. Chris is an online fitness and nutrition consultant for type 1 and type 2 diabetics, and coaches his clients on how to work past the limitations of the disease and conquer their goals.
Chris serves as an international keynote speaker on overcoming adversity, change management, and disability inclusion. He helps organizations like Nike, Facebook, and Tommy Hilfiger to create a world without limits and helps global audiences to overcome adversity, improve their physical and mental well-being, and quality of life. Chris is also the author of the book “The Upper Hand” and is a world-record-holding amputee powerlifter. Chris has been featured in Men’s Health, Washington Post, Netflix, and more.
In today’s episode you will learn:
How to embrace change in order to grow without sacrificing your quality of life.
Why we have to be selfish in order to be selfless.
Why getting started is the most important step to removing old programs and changing behaviors and habits.
Why doing something is always better than doing nothing.
Strategies from Chris' book “The Upper Hand” and how to focus on what you can control and your ability to respond.
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Thanks to our amazing sponsor, Organifi. Organifi is a line of organic superfood blends that offer plant-based nutrition with high quality ingredients and less than 3g of sugar.
As a listener of The Art of Living Well Podcast you get 20% off ALL Organifi products. To take advantage of your Organifi discount, use the link below and the code LIVINGWELL at checkout for 20% off your order. Order Organifi products now!
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Missed our Spring 7 Day Functional Liver Detox? We now have a program where you can do it on your own schedule but still receive all the wonderful support and recipes of the full program. Register here! -----------------------------------------------------------
Need more protein in your day?
Check out these amazing, high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, which we both use daily. Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase.
Let us help you get to the root cause of your unwanted symptoms. Schedule a 15 minute consultation to discuss at-home functional medicine lab testing here.
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E47: Advocating for self-care in mind, body and spirit with Julie Burton
01:02:36
We are thrilled to bring you today’s guest, Julie Burton. Julie Burton has spent the past two decades working as a freelance writer, author, self-care advocate, fitness instructor, and teacher while mothering her four children alongside her husband of 27 years. Co-founding the Twin Cities Writing Studio in 2015 and publishing The Self-Care Solution: A Modern Mother’s Guide to Health and Well-Being in 2016, she combined her passion for writing, self-care, and empowering people to be their best selves, she founded ModernWell—the first women-centered co-working and wellness space in Minneapolis.
Julie writes and speaks about motherhood and self-care and her work has been featured in many local, national, and international media stories on topics relating to motherhood, self-care, entrepreneurship, and women-focused co-working spaces. She lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota, with her family.
Stephanie and I actually met at ModernWell and started collaborating with each other shortly there after. We both love the space and working out of there and we want to give a special shout-out to Julie for creating such an amazing space.
In today's episode we dive into the important topic of self-care and why it is ever so important in this time of crisis for many people who are trying to balance home and work life in the midst of all this fear and uncertainty.
We really dive into the meaning of self-care - and we are not talking about weekly manicures - but we really dive deep to unpack what a person needs to take care of their mental health and physical well-being. You will not want to miss this important episode.
1) We are starting our own "Art of Living Well" Book Club. Please join us in reading the book The Last Law of Attraction Book you will ever need to read by Andre Kap who was on Episode 45 of our podcast. We will be hosting a one hour discussion on the book on Nov. 12 at 11:30 central time. Sign-up here. This is a free event.
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E61: Inspiration to move better, reduce pain & strengthen your body for daily living with personal trainer and entrepreneur Tatiana Lampa
00:37:08
We are thrilled to bring you today’s guest, Tatiana Lampa.
Tatiana is a personal trainer specializing in corrective exercise. She has a BS in Nutrition & Exercise Sciences and is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer. She is a NYC based trainer and is taking over the online space with her signature program - MOVE BETTER. Tatiana has also launched her own app - TRAINING WITH T - so she can continue to help clients reach their goals from anywhere in the world.
From dancing and cheering to playing volleyball, Tatiana has been physically active her entire life. She is extremely passionate in spreading the importance of exercise, healthy choices and moving better.
Tatiana has been a coach since she was 17 years old and she couldn't imagine her life any other way. Her goal is to get you from pain and discomfort to strong and aligned through her corrective exercise approach. Her passion behind decreasing injuries and providing real results is infectious. Not only does she love what she does but she loves sharing her energy and knowledge to others, which really comes through during our conversation.
We had so much fun talking with Tatianna and her energy and passion for helping others move better comes through in our conversation. She shares her journey to becoming a personal trainer and how shestruggled early on to gain acceptance from her parents.
Tatianna shares what a functional strength coach is and how she helps clients relieve lower back pain and discomfort and become stronger with her corrective exercise approach.
Like most in the fitness industry Tatianna did a major pivot during the pandemic and also launched her own app in 2020 where she drops 3 new workout videos each week. She also provides motivational content on various health and wellness topics through her regular “T’s talks” and wereso honored to be guests on one in November where we shared our tips to 'Thrive Not Just Survive the Holiday Season', which really are applicable all year long. Use this link to access the talk.
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E251: 2025 Health Trends: Personalized Wellness, Women's Health, and Longevity with Marnie & Stephanie
00:40:23
Discover the top health and wellness trends for 2025 in this insightful episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast. Marnie and Stephanie explore how AI, wearable tech, and functional nutrition are personalizing wellness. They dive into the importance of strength training for midlife women, sustainability through regenerative farming, and strategies to combat loneliness. Plus, learn why mental health, gut health, and community engagement are pivotal for thriving in the year ahead.
Takeaways:
AI and wearables revolutionize personalized wellness.
Strength training and hormone health for women in midlife.
Mental health and combating loneliness in a post-pandemic world.
Functional nutrition, gut health, and avoiding ultra-processed foods.
Sustainability with regenerative farming and quality food choices.
Tune in to set intentions for a healthier, more intentional 2025!
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E159: No Your Issues Aren’t Age Appropriate: Tips to feel good at any age with Marnie & Stephanie
00:28:05
Today's podcast touches on a topic that we hear about often from our clients, friends and community. Many people experience symptoms that they chalk up to aging, genetics or a right of passage as we age. We're here today to shift your mindset and encourage you to create a vision for how you want to live for years to come.
In this episode you will learn:
-What's new with Marnie and Stephanie, including dry January, how Marnie is managing her stress, Stephanie's new portable sauna and more
-Why your unwanted symptoms (bloating, fatigue, joint pain, weight gain, low energy) may not be normal
-How one of our detox community members has changed her lifestyle, and feels amazing as an active grandmother
-How laughter, community and close relationships reduce stress and promote health and longevity
-The role that genetics, lifestyle and daily habits play in how you age
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E187: Using your DNA to optimize your health & longevity with Kashif Khan
01:10:12
Kashif Khan, is author of The DNA Way, a two time TedX Speaker and Founder of The DNA Company, where personalized medicine is being pioneered through unique insights into the human genome.
His Company's next generation DNA 360 test and report will help you discover exactly what diet, lifestyle, and environment choices can help you avoid health problems and will cover sleep, diet, hormones, fitness, cardiovascular system, mood, immunity, detox and more.
Kashif's book, "The DNA Way" is a preventative guide to various health issues, and their link to an individual’s DNA. In it, readers will discover what the DNA Company experts have learned about chronic illness and genetic predispositions, based on years of in-depth genetic analysis of the DNA results of more than 7,000 people. The book will delve into Kashif’s personal journey of overcoming his own genetic legacy and health challenges—using his own DNA results as a case study—and in navigating that journey, how he came to develop a company whose aim is to elevate humanity.
In this episode you will learn:
What is a gene and how our genes provide an instruction manual for our cells.
How your DNA impacts your emotions, your personality, your mental health, ability to detox and more.
How understanding your DNA will help you get to the root cause of disease, illnesses, and your ability to lose weight.
How taking this DNA test can help you learn what jobs your body does well, and doesn’t do well, so that you can make changes to improve your health, slow down the aging process, optimize performance and even improve your relationships.
How our environment and the toxins that we're exposed to daily are making us sick, and what can be done to reduce this exposure.
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E199: The Algae Advantage: How this nutrient dense food reduces inflammation, improves gut health, boosts immunity and more with Energy Bits Founder & CEO Catharine Arnston
01:02:49
Catharine Arnston is an expert in algae nutrition, a wellness thought leader, an experienced entrepreneur, and sought after speaker.
Catharine started ENERGYbits after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. Catharine immediately sprung into action to help her sister research alkaline foods and in the process she discovered algae. When Catharine learned that algae was the most alkaline, plant-based, nutrient-dense food in the world and had been used for fifty years in Asia to improve health and longevity, she knew she had discovered something big (and yes, her sister fully recovered - thanks for asking).
As Catharine dug into the science of algae, she learned it had 64% protein, 40 vitamins/minerals and was endorsed by the United Nations and NASA as the most nutrient dense food in the world. She also discovered there were 100,000 studies documenting its long list of benefits and it was the most sustainable, eco-friendly food crop in the world. And yet algae remained virtually unknown outside of Asia. How could this be possible? Catharine knew algae could be a game changer for our health, our children and our world if she could only convince people it wasn't weird. And so ENERGYbits was born.
In this episode you will learn:
A brief background on the different types of algae and how they are the most nutrient dense food in the world.
How algae can help flatten inflammation, reduce chronic disease, boost your immunity, improve digestion, hair, skin, brain focus, athletic performance and so much more.
The science behind how our body makes energy, how free radicals damage our mitochondria, and how taking ENERGYbits can prevent this from happening.
The benefits of algae over collagen including how both spirulina and chlorella are complete protein sources.
The power of algae to help with longevity and brain health, and the positive impact that spirulina has in protecting our telomeres from damage.
Stories from customers who have taken ENERGYbits and their life changing experiences.
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E 109: Learn to access your intuition, turn challenges into adventures & reclaim your time through bite-sized self-care with Emily Schickli
01:17:56
We are so excited for today’s fun conversation withEmily Schickli, CEO of Mind Body Dharma, Certified Life Coach, Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and Reiki Master with a Masters in English and Curriculum Design from the University of Chicago. Emily loves combining practices from both the East and West to help busy professional women-identifying folks turn challenges into adventures, reconnect with their intuition, and finally make self-care doable and fun––no matter if they have a never-ending to-do list. She’s led workshops on work-life balance, card reading, and self-care for companies like Google, Uber, and Course Hero and helped her clients double their energy and improve their ability to manage their time through her coaching programs.
We had so much fun talking with Emily today about bite size self-care and how you can tap into your intuition in order to reduce your stress. She shares how she helps busy women who are overwhelmed by their to-do list and hitting burnout through bite size self-care and implementing a keystone habit.
In today’s episode you will hear Emily’s story about how she started tuning into her intuitive gifts and why you need to be in your body in order to tap into your intuition.
We also dive into intuitive card readings including how to choose an oracle card deck, how to pull a card and how this will help you focus on your self-care. Emily does a short grounding exercise with us followed by a card reading with both Marnie and Stephanie using her favorite oracle deck.
You will be so inspired to take her advice and treat life like a gigantic science experience and just say yes to life.
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E243: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An integrative approach to whole child wellness with Dr. Elisa Song
00:53:57
We are thrilled to introduce our guest, Dr. Elisa Song.
Dr. Song is a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mom to 2 thriving children - and she is on a mission to revolutionize the future of children’s health. Dr. Song is the bestselling author of the Healthy Kids Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to Whole Child Resilience. Dr. Song created Healthy Kids Happy Kids (www.healthykidshappykids.com) as an online holistic pediatric resource to help practitioners and parents bridge the gap between conventional and integrative pediatrics with an evidence-based, pediatrician-backed, mom-approved approach. In her integrative pediatric practice, she’s helped 1000s of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and empowered parents to help their children thrive by integrating conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils.
In this conversation we dive into:
An overview of integrative pediatrics and how it differs from a traditional approach.
The relationship between the gut microbiome and chronic childhood disease.
Dr. Song's book, Healthy Kids Happy Kids, which is a comprehenisve, step-by-step resource guide for parents and caretakers.
Acne and other skin conditions.
Tips that listeners can implement right away to change the trajectory of their child's health.
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E53: A personalized approach to achieving optimal health and balancing hormones with Naturopathic Doctor Cassie Wilder
01:07:06
We are thrilled to bring you today’s guest, Dr Cassie Wilder, one of the first Naturopathic Medical Doctors to open up a practice in the Twin Cities.
Dr. Cassie Wilder is a registered Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD) serving the greater Twin Cities area. Her passion is empowering her patients through education, understanding, and support through their healing journey. After graduating from Iowa State University with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and Health, Dr. Wilder earned her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, a fully accredited and nationally recognized institution in Phoenix, AZ. During her clinical training, she received extensive hands-on training with many leading experts in the field of functional medicine and developed a passion for treating hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, cardiovascular concerns, and adrenal fatigue.
Dr. Wilder specializes in preventive cardiology that allows for early detection and treatment of cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease and hypertension.
We know you are going to love today's conversation as we dive into hormones, including what they are and why we need to keep them in balance (and what happens when they are out of balance). This is a very hot topic for many women who are living their life with unwanted symptoms such as painful, heavy and irregular periods. At the end of the day your period should be a "non-event" and should not result in missing work or canceling social plans.
Dr Cassie's caring approach addresses the root cause of your symptoms through lab testing and uses herbs, supplements and other remedies, such as seed cycling, to help you balance your hormones and live your healthiest life.
We also talk about teens and their PMS symptoms and what we as parents can do to help them mitigate any pain through natural remedies.
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E196: How to break our addiction to "doing" with Renée Dineen
00:57:07
Renée Dineen is an international thought leader playing at the intersection of business, leadership, psychology and well-being. Prior to launching her own coaching & consulting practice, Renée spent over 20 years in international senior leadership roles in the high tech and biotech industries, including five years working and living overseas in Switzerland. Renée has presented on dozens of global stages, been the guest on numerous podcasts and has been featured in high profile media publications such as Fortune, Financial Times, Elephant Journal and Ladders Career Magazine. Most recently Renée co-authored an anthology titled “The Art & Truth of Transformation for Women” which is an Amazon International Best Seller. In February 2020, Renée took her own story to the TEDx stage. Her talk titled Authentic Inaction: Undoing the Doing in a Do Crazy World is an account of her own trials and tribulations as a “doing addict” and workaholic. Her talk has reached over 600K views and supports her mission to revolutionize the way we work, play & relate to one another and our purpose.
In this episode we discuss:
The trials and tribulations as a "doing addict" and workaholic.
What an addiction junkie is and how it can impede us from connecting with our authentic selves.
How to avoid becoming an action junkie.
How to be in choice to what you decide to say yes to.
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E236: Breathe better & stress less: understanding heart rate variability with Dr. Jay Wiles
01:06:30
We are thrilled to introduce our guest, Dr Jay Wiles, who is an international speaker, scientist, clinician, influencer, and subject-matter expert and authority on the interconnection between the human stress response and health performance/optimization. Dr. Wiles is a clinical health and performance psychologist with board certification in heart rate variability biofeedback and peripheral biofeedback, and works as a leading consultant in psychophysiology for health influencers, professional athletes and teams, executives, and high performers.
He has pioneered new and innovative means of using heart rate variability (HRV) and respiratory training as both diagnostic indicators of the dynamic nature of the human stress response, alongside therapeutic tools for regulating and conditioning this response for peak human performance.
In this conversation we dive into the topic of HRV and discuss:
What is HRV and how does it reflect your body's stress response?
How your HRV at night impacts the quality of your sleep.
Why HRV is the single greatest metric to better understand your adaptability to stress, both physical and psychological stress.
The myths of HRV - including how you can’t compare your HRV to others.
What is resonance breathing and how it can be effective to regulate your nervous system and become more resilient to stress.
Jay's new business venture through Ohm health and how this new technology can help you get into the parasympathetic nervous system.
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Revitalize Your Life in Just 7 Days! This program is designed to leave you feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to embrace the fall season ahead! Join our fabulous community!
Check out these amazing, high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, which we both use daily. Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase.
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E6: Learn to infuse adventure and play into your everyday life with travel enthusiast Mollie Krengel
00:31:49
In this episode we chat with Mollie Krengel.For Mollie, living with more meaning is not only a passion, she has made it her life’s work.
Applying her degree in Human Biology, certificate in Positive Psychology and lifelong practice of dance, Krengel founded a grassroots and growing community called Wildhive in 2015. A collection of mini adventures that unite community and bring play back into people’s lives. Wildhive evolved into annual women’s philanthropic adventures, combining the magic of travel, dance and meaningful volunteer work abroad.
Never more energized than when she travels, Krengel believes in the physiological, physical and mental benefits of travel. Krengel has a deep yearning to encourage everyone to experience its life-changing ways.
Understanding that there was likely a community who, like her, geeks out over travel research, Krengel sought to create a beautiful platform that brings passionate travelers together and, thus, Wild Bum was born. Now, through Wild Bum, Krengel shares her enthusiasm for travel, while creating a community to help people sell their hard-earned travel research and help those who find travel planning completely overwhelming. Wild Bum has become a global community of Guide Architects + travel-aspirers, founded on adventure, and living with more meaning.
A Guide Architect on Wild Bum herself, she is always dreaming of travel, dancing with her friends, and sparking up conversations with strangers.
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E43: Joe Connelly: A man on a mission to help women reduce painful periods and provide hope that their monthly pain isn’t "all in their head"
00:47:01
We are thrilled to bring you today’s guest, Joe Connelly, who is the founder & CEO of Visana Health, a digital care program and app for women with endometriosis and other pelvic pain conditions. Joe started Visana after watching his mom suffer from endometriosis for 25 years. After working for Boston Scientific as a medical engineer, Joe left his job to pursue this passion of his full time. In today’s conversation, Joe shares his vivid recollection of his mother’s pain and his memories of her screaming in bed and throwing up because the pain of her menstrual cycle was so bad. His mother’s condition was undiagnosed for two decades during which time Joe believed that the monthly pain she suffered from was a normal thing that happened to all women. His aunt and grandma also suffered from endometriosis.
Joe’s story and experience with his mom drove him to leave his job within the past year and pursue his passion to help women reduce the pain and suffering in order to live normal lives. Visana health’s goal and focus is to address the underlying root cause of the pain versus taking birth control and undergoing surgery, which may only suppress the symptoms.
In our conversation Joe shares several lifestyle changes that you can make to address these symptoms, which can help anyone with unwanted menstrual discomfort, not just someone diagnosed with endometriosis. Joe’s holistic platform focuses on four pillars, which include pelvic floor physical therapy, disease education, nutrition and cognitive behavior therapy; it also provides accountability for their clients.
Joe shares how many women have unnecessary surgeries including hysterectomies. Visana Health empowers people to have access to underused resources, such as pelvic therapy, to improve the pain in women using clinically validated methods, what they can do on their own to reduce their pain. We love how Visana Health takes a holistic view to improve the quality of life of women, which we are firm believers in as well.
I think it’s fair to say that most, if not all of us, know of someone who has had to miss work or other commitments because of their painful periods.
This new program that Joe has poured his heart and soul into is finally giving women all over the world hope and a clear path as to how they can reduce their symptoms and finally live pain free. This episode is one that everyone will learn from, regardless of whether you or anyone you know suffers from endometriosis or other related conditions. Joe shares some practical tips and tricks that someone can implement immediately, including which foods and supplements have been proven to reduce menstrual pain.
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E60: The Anticancer Lifestyle Program with breast cancer survivor and co-Founder Meg Hirshberg
00:57:50
We are thrilled to bring you today’s guest, Meg Cadoux Hirshberg, breast cancer survivor and the co-founder of the Anticancer Lifestyle Program, an online lifestyle transformation course for cancer survivors and those interested in disease prevention. For most of her career, Meg was a freelance writer for magazines, and for six years wrote a column for Inc. magazine about the intersection of family and business. Her award-winning book, For Better or For Work: A Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs and Their Families, was cited by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the year’s best business books of 2012.
After three cancer diagnoses and two recoveries within 19 years, Megan Cadoux Hirshberg is all too familiar with hearing people equate cancer with war. As founder of the Anticancer Lifestyle Program, Meg teaches others to stop thinking of chronic illness as a winning or losing battle, but rather another component in the body’s complex ecosystem.
The Anticancer Lifestyle Program is a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum that promotes transformation to improve the body’s natural defenses against disease. Through the online course, Meg and experts from top medical facilities touch on simple changes that promote a healthier lifestyle, including reframing how we speak about chronic illness.
We had such an inspirational conversation with Meg and we were in awe of her ability to take her cancer diagnosis and turn it into such an amazing platform to help so many others. If you know anyone dealing with a cancer diagnosis, send them over to The Anticancer Lifestyle Program. We also loved hearing about the way Meg teaches others to reframe chronic illness as a component of the body's complex eco-system and think about more peaceful ways to talk about cancer. You will not want to miss this motivating conversation!
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E111: Learn how CBD & Cannabis can be used as a health & wellness tool to achieve balance in your life with Beryl Solomon, Founder + CEO at Poplar
01:07:39
We are so excited for today’s guest, Beryl Solomon, Founder + CEO at Poplar, Your Modern Drugstore. An entrepreneur and business leader at heart, Beryl founded Poplar in 2017 after personally discovering natural medicine solutions. Beryl added cannabis to her health and wellness routine and decreased her dependence on pharmaceutical anti-anxiety/antidepressants. The journey was challenging and Beryl was inspired to make the natural drug space more easily accessible and understandable. She believes that feeling good should be simple and we couldn't agree more.
Prior to transitioning into the wellness space, Beryl was a Fashion and Retail Executive focused on creating and growing best-in-class brands.
This was such an enlightening and informative conversation with Beryl who opens up and shares her personal journey using cannabis. She does a great job of debunking many of the myths about this plant and how it can fit into your life in a safe and healing way. Beryl is on a mission to make CBD/cannabis a health and wellness tool for adults to use safely and responsibly into their lifestyle to help reduce inflammation and bring the body back to homeostasis. We talk about the stigma around cannabis and how this topic is still very much taboo in many states and communities. Beryl does such a great job of explaining cannabinoids, which includes both hemp and cannabis.We even talk about having conversations with your teens about using cannabis.We end the conversation with Beryl sharing her amazing online shop that has a lot of cool and innovative products to help with pain, stress and sleep-all things wellness. You can find Beryl and shop her modern drugstore at:
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E137: Conversations about racism and creating a more humane world with President and Founder of Racially Conscious Collaboration™, Tony Hudson
01:03:28
We are excited to welcome today's guest, Tony Hudson. As President and Founder of Racially Conscious Collaboration™, Tony Hudson helps leaders and organizations explore how race matters and assists them in becoming racially conscious inclusive organizations.
Driven by a purpose to align people and resources to center racial consciousness and intersectional equity in relationships and collaboration, Tony developed the Systemic Racially Conscious Collaboration™ Framework; a suite of research-based tools structured to assist people and organizations in transformation.
Before founding Racially Conscious Collaboration™ Tony spent the last twelve years successfully ushering organizations through racial consciousness development and organizational change. His clients included Fortune 500 companies, school districts, health care organizations, non-government, and municipal entities. Tony is currently completing a dissertation documenting the experiences of leaders that have engaged in successful systemic racial equity transformation with his help as a consultant.
Before his work as a consultant, Tony led systemic racial equity transformation work for the Osseo School District of Minnesota as the Director of Equity. Before that, he was a Head Principal and led his school to the 99th percentile in Minnesota for the rate at which they were eliminating racial disparities.
In this episode we discuss:
Tony’s remarkable journey from his youth in Omaha, which included belonging to anationally organized gang, to becoming a school principal and ultimately founding Racially Conscious Collaboration™.
How the education system often makes assumptions about students of color and their intellectual capacity and how educators can look beyond what traditional school expects and support them to excel in their own way.
Why diversity and inclusion efforts often fail and how the program he’s created and his work with organizations is having a profound impact on creating a more humane world.
How to lean in and have a conversation about racism (and why it’s critical to create a more humane world).
How our emotions (including fear) play a role in how we can become more racially conscience and simple tips to normalize your emotions so you can have a healthy dialogue about race.
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E51: Building resilience while letting go of your mind so you can listen to your heart with Jes Rosenberg
00:56:35
We are honored and so excited to bring you today’s guest, Jes Rosenberg, a Product Designer, Yoga Instructor, and Mind-Body Educator.
Jes Rosenberg is a nationally recognized mind-body educator and leader in the wellness community. In her more than 32 years of experience, she's helped countless students live more inspired, stress-free lives. Beyond teaching, she brings mindfulness, breath work and yoga practices to senior care centers, public schools, and underserved populations. She is the creator of the award-winning health and wellness app for kids, Super Stretch Yoga, and has been recognized in numerous national and international publications, including The Essential Guide to Yoga and Yoga Journal.
Jes is a seeker. An urban hippie with a #livetolearn vibe. Yoga has offered her amazing opportunities and life experiences, wonderful people to meet, and incredible mentors to study with. Everyone that she comes in contact with on the journey inspires and teaches her – the tot that smiles because they did down dog for the first time without their parents help, the teen who was able to stay out of trouble at school by taking 3 deep breaths, the overworked 40- year-old who made space in their busy day to do a sun salutation, the 95-year-old who takes chair yoga. It is her honor and privilege to share the gifts of yoga with people every day.
Jes likes to teach classes that are mindfulness practices wrapped-up in a challenging vinyasa flow. So, when you walk off the mat you feel refreshed, renewed and rebalanced in body, mind and spirit. It’s like having an oxygen cocktail! You flip the switch and tune into your essence on the mat. Are you new to yoga? Dive in, try it all and enjoy the amazing experiences that every style of yoga has to offer. There is no right or wrong type, find what resonates with you. Yoga is an art and science of the body/mind connection. It challenges the body, focuses the mind, the philosophical principles encourage growth and it has a wonderful meditative aspect. It is an incredible holistic approach to living.
In our conversation we dive into building resilience, empowering the mind and the body, handling stress and fear, becoming mindful and specifically thinking about mindfulness activities you can do off your mat (walking in nature) and so much more!
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E227: Reduce pain, improve athletic performance and emotional wellbeing with Taopatch nanotechnology
00:51:35
We are thrilled to share today’s guest, Dmitri Leonov, who has been the Co-Founder and CEO of Taopatch USA since 2019, after bringing the Taopatch to the U.S. from Italy.
Taopatch is a patented wearable nanotechnology device that combines light therapy with acupuncture and has a wide range of benefits: improving posture, balance and mobility, eliminating pain, reducing anxiety, improving emotional and mental wellbeing, focus, sleep, metabolism, boosting athletic performance and recovery.
In today’s episode you will learn:
How the Taopatch nanotechnology helps your body to rebalance itself by capturing your own body’s heat and converting it into light.
How to wear the device to help with a variety of ailments and conditions using Chinese medicine and acupuncture points.
The amazing benefits of wearing the Taopatch to reduce symptoms associated with both your physical and emotional health and wellbeing.
How this tiny device brings your nervous system into balance and reminds your body what it’s like to be in a state of equilibrium.
Marnie & Stephanie's experience using the Taopatch.
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E203: Top health & wellness trends for 2024 with Stephanie & Marnie
00:30:46
Happy New Year! As we kick-off 2024, we want to let you know how grateful we are for our listeners and we wish each of you a happy, healthy and wonderful new year.
Today's show is one of our favorite annual episodes about the new year's health trends. See our exciting list below, and listen to this episode where we dive deeper into each of these trends, and provide tips and resources on how to implement them into your life.
Movement - Strength training will continue to be the key to longevity. Group fitness and community activities like tennis, pickleball and golf will continue to gain in popularity. Artificial Intelligence will also play a bigger role in helping people customize their workouts using personal metrics to determine their readiness.
Fuel(“diet”) - More focus on a whole-foods and well-rounded, plant-based diet, as well as consuming adequate protein. We also dive in and talk about the “Ozempic” class of GLP-1 agonists drugs that are now being used for weight loss.
Lifestyle - Community saunas and hot/cold plunge retreats are popping up everywhere.
We also discuss habit stacking and using red light therapy and PEMF mats.
Look out for more transformative travel and retreats to combine the experience of adventure, community & culture with your health & wellness goals.
Rest - Sleep is often the best medicine. Listen to your body when it needs rest, and modify your workouts based on the quality of your zzz's.
Supplements - Don't guess, test! There's a supplement for everything now, but we don't recommend taking supplements because your friend or social media feed suggested it. Let us help you test, don't guess!
We are excited to welcome the new year and we wish you all the best! Drop us a note and share with us which of these trends you want to focus on in 2024.
xoxo - Marnie and Stephanie
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E65: How to build a strong immune system and other great tips with nutritionist and biochemist Karen Hurd
01:07:35
We are thrilled to welcome back, Karen Hurd, Nutritionist and Biochemist. She has been practicing nutrition for 30 years and has helped over 30K people reclaim their health through her services, including her e-courses. The first time we talked with Karen was in the spring of 2020, where we introduced her and she shared her life and very personal story about what led her to do this work. She talked about her nutrition philosophy and how to heal the body through the power of food. We highly recommend that you listen to episode #39 with Karen as it was our most popular episode so far. She is full of so much wisdom and insight, and we love how Karen is so deep into the science, in particular with Covid-19, which she’ll share with us today.
Karen, in addition to her nutritional training, holds her masters degree in biochemistry. Her philosophy in approaching health is that of Hippocrates (the father of modern medicine) when he said, "Let food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be food." Karen applies her knowledge at the biomolecular level to understand the cause of the health problems we face and what dietary and lifestyle changes are needed to correct that cause and unlock our best health.
In today's episode Karen shares her immunity building tips including an in depth discussion about the Covid-19 virus. We discuss her immunity building protocol, which includes food (and yes we’ll discuss sugar) but also simple lifestyle tips to help ward off any viruses, or reduce the symptoms if you do contract one. We even talk about her view on doing a polar plunge and what temperature she recommends that you keep your room at night.
Karen’s goal is to live to 120 years old and she does everything in her power each day to help her live as long as she possibly can, which she shares with us in our conversation.
Karen also shares her perspective on the Covid-19 vaccine, which we know is top of mind right now, as we enter the second year of this pandemic.
Karen has an exciting update as she is in the process of creating a free app to provide people with the health studies relating to Covid-19, the pandemic, the vaccine and other news to help reduce the fear that many people are experiencing. We talk about the role that stress and fear play on your health, which we know is at an all time high.
This episode is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Should you need information on the Covid-19 virus please visit the CDC website for guidance. Please seek professional guidance from your medical/health care provider.
If you want to learn about Karen's upcoming app you can watch her video here and check out her GoFundMe page
Karen is also the executive producer of Scene and Hurd Productions, a film production company. To view information about Karen's current production, go towww.SceneandHurd.com.
Thanks to our amazing sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Appetite for Change, a non-profit in North Minneapolis that uses food as a tool for health, wealth, and social change. To learn more about AFC, listen to Episode 31 of our podcast with one of their co-founders Michelle Horovitz, as well as our bonus episodes with co-founder Princess Haley.
This episode is also brought to you by Lakewinds co-op, which is both of our favorite grocery store to shop at in the Twin Cities. We love that Lakewinds has such high standards and vets every single product on their shelves including their amazing personal care and supplements section so we don’t have to. You can find out more by going to Lakewinds.coop, and when you’re there be sure to check out their delicious recipes.
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E201: Tips & strategies to manage stress during the holiday season with Stephanie & Marnie
00:26:32
Congratulations to Marnie & Stephanie on hitting 200 episodes! This is a huge milestone and we are so grateful for our listeners who have joined us on this journey and support us by tuning in each week. We'd love to hear from you so drop us a note and head over to Apple Podcasts to leave us a 5 star rating and review so that we can reach more listeners.
A few topics discussed in this episode:
Highlights of Stephanie & Marnie's journey over the past four years since they launched the podcast.
Tips to manage holiday stress, including setting boundaries and prioritizing how you spend your time.
The power of breathwork to calm your nervous system and reduce anxiety.
Non-material gift ideas to celebrate the holidays.
How you can have fun during the festive holiday season while keeping true to how you want to feel the next day and beyond.
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ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic is the world’s first genetically engineered probiotic. It was invented by PhD scientists to tackle rough mornings after drinking. Just remember to drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol, drink responsibly, and get a good night’s sleep to feel your best tomorrow. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee so if you’re unsatisfied for any reason, they’ll refund your money, no questions asked.
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E216: Optimal Health Begins with Oral Wellness: A Conversation with Functional Medicine Dentist, Dr. Staci Whitman
01:09:44
Doctor Staci Whitman is on a mission to create a cavity-free world. She is the founder of NoPo Kids Dentistry in North Portland, OR where she takes a whole-body, holistic, and functional approach with her patients. Her dentistry and practice philosophy is grounded by science and powered by love.
Doctor Staci attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and initially worked as a general dentist, eventually going back to school, earning her Board-Certification in Pediatric Dentistry from Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU). She is an Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Provider (IFMCP), and has her dual Board Certification in Integrative Biological Dental Medicine (IBDM) and as a Naturopathic Physician (NMD). She is an Certified International Health and Wellness Coach (CIHC) from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and is currently enrolled in Functional Diagnostics Certification and will begin her Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine next year.
Doctor Staci has always been passionate about children's nutrition and how to improve our food system, as well as sleep and airway health, focusing her research in residency on how to improve airway assessments and diagnostic tools in the pediatric population.
She dreams of a world without cavities and believes in motivating families to join her as a team, keeping their children healthy and thriving with small, manageable daily changes that will not only impact their oral health, but their ability to optimize systemic wellness.
In today’s episode we discuss:
The difference between functional dentistry and traditional dentistry.
How and why functional dentistry looks at the body and mouth differently and the root cause approach.
The top myths regarding fluoride use.
Issues around mouth breathing and how mouth taping can help.
How to manage cavities both new and old.
Teeth whitening products - the good and the bad.
Head on over to YouTube to watch this fascinating episode.
This is such a powerful conversation, and we are so grateful to share it with you today.
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E28: E28: Learn about our journey to discover clean-crafted wine & becoming Scout & Cellar consultants
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In today's episode we talk about clean-crafted wines and why you should care about what's in your favorite glass of vino. While we both love wine, we’ve started to notice negative side effects of drinking wine and began diving deeper into the ingredients and farming practices that often result in headaches and honestly, feeling like crap the next day. We have both been on a mission in recent years to find clean wine that tastes good and we have tried a variety of organic, clean and sustainable wines.
So what is clean-crafted wine?
-Grown naturally with no synthetic pesticides
-Bottled consciously—no added sugars, chemical preservatives, or anything else
-Nothing added that isn’t found in nature
-Clean-Crafted makes us unique—no one else can claim Clean-Crafted™
We love that every bottle of clean-crafted wine is independently tested twice to make sure it is free of sugars, chemical preservatives, or anything else that isn’t found in nature.
We’re not suggesting you should start drinking daily but for those who do choose to enjoy wine we are excited to share a cleaner option that can be delivered right to your door. What we also love about Scout & Cellar is that you can choose which varieties you want to buy and you can order at your leisure. We also love that there are a variety of price points and types of wine that vary based on the season (check out their great rosé collection).
Here is a link to our shop along with a few of our favorite wines.
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E31: Michelle Horovitz from Appetite for Change is leading a food justice organization that has built a community around health, wealth and social change through food.
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Today's inspiring guest is Michele Horovitz. Michelle is one of the co-founders and Executive Director of Appetite For Change (AFC), a nonprofit social enterprise organization dedicated to using food as a tool to build health, wealth and social change. AFC works with residents to build strong families and healthy, equitable communities around food. They also own and operate Kindred Kitchen, a shared commercial kitchen incubator and Breaking Bread Café and Catering, a youth social enterprise serving North Minneapolis.
Michelle graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Bioethics and Spanish and earned a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. She worked as an Assistant Public Defender in Miami-Dade County before working for James Beard Award winning Chef Michelle Bernstein as a prep cook, line cook and assistant to the pastry chef. After returning to Minneapolis she co-founded Appetite For Change. She is a dedicated leader, passionate about social and racial justice, and serves on the Board of Directors for Jewish Community Action. Michelle enjoys yoga, biking and spending time with her family and friends. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband, two children, two dogs and 1 hamster.
In this inspiring episode Michelle discusses how eating healthy is tough for everyone, regardless of age, family status, how much time or money you have. She then explains how living in a community without farmers markets, healthy retail options, limited grocery store availability and reliable transportation make it so much harder.
We talk about how people often think that low-income communities just don't know what healthy is, or care about eating well, but it's often the policies systems, and the environment around us that influences our eating habits. Often times communities lack resources to solve their own health issues, but they don't need to be told what the solutions are, or "saved" by people who live outside their communities. It's more about the resources, social networks and assets in a community that prevent people from achieving their wellness goals.
We also discuss how health and wellness means different things for different people, but it's often stereotypes and fears of the unknown that keep us from trying new things. For example: black people aren't vegan, eating "healthy" is a white person thing, you have to have a lot of money to eat fresh and local foods, growing your own food is hard and you can't do it if you don't own your own property, etc.
We also hear all all about the foundation, the cafe, catering company, community garden and all the other amazing things her organization is working on - including a super cool rap video "Grow Food."
Michelle ends by sharing a powerful story about a woman, her journey and how Appetite for Change impacted her life.
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E234: Discover the transformative power of superfood cuisine: on site at Vitalist by Sarah H
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We are so excited to be on site for this episode with Sarah Ann Haugen at her new restaurant, VITALIST by Sarah H, in Spring Park, MN on the beautiful Lake Minnetonka. We first introduced Sarah back on episode 168, and we highly recommend you listen to that episode to hear more about her journey and how delicious food can heal your body. In this episode Marnie and Stephanie make a trip to Vitalist by Sarah H to taste her exquisite elevated nutritional cuisine, including many items from their new breakfast menu.
We highly encourage you to head over to our YouTube channel to watch this in person episode and see first hand Sarah's beautiful, delicious and nourishing food.
In this episode we discuss:
What drove Sarah to open up her new restaurant along the shores of Lake Minnetonka
Why Vitalist by Sarah H chooses gluten-free, organic and local food, when possible, to source the items on their menu.
The intention around the ingredients and various items on the menu.
Feedback from Stephanie and Marnie's tasting of several of the breakfast menu items.
The various offerings that the restaurant offers including dockside pick-up and catering services.
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E140: Tips to unleash your relationship potential to new heights of romance and intimacy with Alicia Davon
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We are thrilled to introduce today's guest, Alicia Davon, who supports singles and couples in having thrilling love (and sex) lives!
Alicia, along with her husband Erwan, has become the go-to experts for those seeking a higher level of relationship support since 2003. Alicia specializes in supporting singlesin getting into passionate and successful relationships, and helping couples take their relationship to new heights of romance and intimacy.
Alicia Davon holds a Master’s degree in Integral Psychology with a focus on women’s romantic and sensual expression. She trained as a therapist before meeting Erwan and led numerous women’s groups devoted to female pleasure and life fulfillment from career to relationship. She met Erwan 20 years ago and started teaching with him soon after. Based in the SF Bay Area, Alicia providesa high end boutique service that gives her clients an effective way to enhance their relationships. She and Erwan offer all of their coaching and classes online and support students all over the world.
In this episode you will learn:
How couples can bring back their chemistry in a long-term relationship.
What are the five key elements to a successful relationship.
The difference between sensual and erotic.
How women can get what they want out of a relationship and know how to communicate those needs or desires.
This is an eye opening and powerful conversation that you won't want to miss!
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E246: The Secret to Pain-Free Living: How Feet and Gait Affect Chronic Pain with Gary Ward
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Gary Ward is a highly sought after individual in the world of movement, injury prevention and performance development. Creator of the Flow Motion Model, author of What the Foot and having worked with professional athletes in the Premier League, there isn't much Gary doesn't know when it comes to human movement.
He educates professionals in the Anatomy in Motion ('AIM') Method both live and online and provide self help guidance for people in pain and discomfort to take ownership of their own body. This episode is packed full of so much insight, knowledge and will challenge your exisiting way of how thinking about how you move your body and how you think about healing from injury and chronic pain.
In this episode we cover:
How Gary's AIM method will help you bring your own body into alignment and create an environment to heal.
How your prior injuries can cause your current pain and discomfort.
Gary's Flow Motion Model, which sees the body as an interconnected system where everything works in harmony.
How an abnormal GAIT cycle can be the root cause for your pain including chronic hip, back, hamstrings and more.
The root cause(s) of bunions and why surgery and toe separators won’t address or fix the underlying issue.
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E198: Unraveling anti-semitism and exploring ideologies in the Israel-Hamas war with Laura Zelle, Director of Holocaust Education at JCRC
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Laura Zelle is Director of Holocaust Education at the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, (JCRC) where she has been on staff since 2005. Laura oversees the daily operations of the program, writing grants and delivering curriculum, educator workshops, speakers, and film showings. She has been responsible for the vision and creation of numerous educational resources.
Laura’s creativity and dedication to anti-bias education is apparent in her latest national project. After forming a separate non-profit in 2012 called “Tolerance in Motion”, Laura raised funds, recruited board members and envisioned the narrative path for a traveling exhibition that would eventually be accepted by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (“SITES”). Four years later, in 2016, Laura pitched the idea to the Smithsonian and soon became the project director for the “The Bias Inside Us.” The four-year tour, developed with multiple national advisory councils, Smithsonian colleagues, and content experts from Harvard University is a community engagement effort that raises awareness about the social science and psychology of implicit bias, the impact of this bias and what people can do about it. Along with a small group of co-curators, Laura shaped the vision for the project and worked on a national level securing funding, resources, international artwork, creating the design and media components including an interactive video, designed the website and recruited educational partners across the country.
Laura’s commitment to Holocaust education is evident in the work she has done at the JCRC to ensure that Minnesota local Holocaust survivor community’s stories and lessons are preserved. Starting with her own mother, Mary, she is executive producer of the award winning documentary about her family story of survival from Athens, Greece. She produced a total of five documentaries, co-edited a book, and is published in an anthology called “White Teachers Diverse Classrooms.”
She is also co-curator of the photographic exhibition “Transfer of Memory” which tells the stories of Minnesota Holocaust survivors. Tens of thousands of people have seen the exhibit and over two million media impressions have been generated. All of this and much more reflects Laura’s vision of teaching the Holocaust.
Laura began her career as a St. Paul public school teacher where she taught for 15 years.
In this episode we discuss:
The definition of anti-semitism.
A brief history lesson on Israel and the geopolitical lens.
Recognizing and understanding problematic rhetoric.
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Bonus Episode: Conversation and Support around Coronavirus (Recorded March 12th)
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Bonus Episode on conversation and support around the Coronavirus. (Recorded March 12th)
Tune in to hear how the virus is affecting our daily lives, travel plans and mindset. We discuss tips and strategies to boost the immune system, tackle self-care and a few suggestions on things to do during this unchartered situation.
We’d love to hear from you on how you and your loved ones are getting on during this difficult times and what tips you are using to stay calm and engaged.
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E85: An insightful conversation about cleaning up the beauty industry and why what you put on your skin matters with Lindsay Dahl, Beautycounter’s SVP, Social Mission
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We are extremely honored and excited to welcome today’s guest, Lindsay Dahl,Beautycounter’s SVP, Social Mission where she leads the safety, sustainability, advocacy and giving teams. A nationally recognized leader, Lindsay has been working for over 15 years to remove toxic chemicals from the products we use every day. Working at the intersection of activism, product safety, and sustainability, Lindsay takes a comprehensive approach to integrating social impact into everything at Beautycounter.
Prior to joining the Beautycounter team, Lindsay spearheaded the passage of more than a dozen health protective laws at the state and federal levels, including the nation's first ban on the toxic chemical BPA from baby bottles and other landmark laws on chemicals like flame retardants, mercury, and phthalates. In addition, Lindsay created a nationally acclaimed program—Mind the Store—to encourage top retailers to remove toxic chemicals from products. This initiative led to comprehensive health protective policies from Fortune 500 companies such as Target, Wal-Mart, CVS, The Home Depot and Best Buy.
In addition to working for Beautycounter, LIndsay is an activist and writer who isn’t satisfied with the status quo. She enjoys spending time writing on topics that are near and dear to her heart including, environmental wins, science-based consumer safety guides, safer beauty products, hot yoga tips, how to find safer products for your home, clean living and stories about people being agents of change.
This conversation is packed with so much insight around all things clean beauty and personal care products and Beautycounter’s substantial role in the clean beauty movement. You’ll learn about the evolution of the government’s role with the ingredients that company’s use in their products and the differences between regulation in the U.S. versus other countries and Beautycounter's very high level of standards in all of their products. Lindsay is extremely knowledgeable and shares the science backed research that may surprise you about certain ingredients that are in everyday products you put on your skin.
Beautycounter’s missionto educate the everyday consumer about how they can find safer products in addition to advocating for safer laws to protect everyone from the harmful chemicals. We know this topic can be overwhelming and today’s conversation with Lindsay will really help you to break down the confusion that exists about the clean beauty movement and what sets Beautycounter apart from most other companies, including their activism role in Washington and their focus on sustainability.
Lindsay also shares her top tips on how you can begin to make small changes to clean up the products that you and your family use everyday and some of the tools and resources that you can access to start making small changes today.
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E46: The secrets of living into your 90's with Anne Dachis
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We are thrilled to bring you today’s guest, Anne Dachis, who also happens to be Marnie's 96 year old grandmother, or as she calls her, "Baubie."
Anne is the mother of seven children and "Baubie" to many grandchildren and "Big Baubie" to her great grandchildren. She is super high energy and she has many passions including baking, playing cards, playing Mahjong and spending time with family.
What an accomplishment to live 96 years and still be feisty and thriving. What are your secrets? In this episode, we discuss positive mindset, the importance of family, the importance of community and helping others and finding enjoyment everyday.
These days during Covid you can find Anne hanging out at home or on her porch or visiting family outdoors.
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E57: A personal story of sobriety: Natalie Halt’s journey from professional water skier, to sommelier and currently a medicinal mixologist
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We are thrilled to bring you today’s guest,Natalie Halt, who shares her very personal journey from being a professional water skier in her 20’s to becoming a sommelier, and most recently hitting her “rock bottom” and then finding a new passion in the world of zero proof drinks.
With roots in the culinary meccas of both New Orleans and Charleston, South Carolina, Natalie's love of all things food and beverage began early and has shaped her journey through present day. At 16 she moved to Florida to pursue an education and a career as a professional athlete. Meeting her husband, Frederic, at university meant a move to Geneva, Switzerland by the time she was 25. It was at this point that her deep love of wine began to grow. Sports always kept consumption under wraps, until the off-season, of course. In the heart of some of Europe's most incredible Old World wine regions, Natalie began expanding her palate with Austrian Rieslings, Burgudian Pinots, Bordelais Bordeaux and Austrian Gewurtz.
After the birth of her two sons abroad, Natalie returned to the States to infuse a little American into her Swiss babies. Charleston was where she resettled and for six years Natalie grew a yoga business supporting local yoga teachers. In 2018, Denver, Colorado beckoned and Natalie found herself nestled at the foot of the Rockies delving into natural wine. This led to a two year experience with direct wine sales, and her education to become a certified sommelier.
Natalie created a sellout wine course called Wine Speak in 2020, where she virtually trained novice and experienced wine lovers to more deeply appreciate and “speak” to the wine.
On June 27th, Natalie had her gift of 'rock bottom’ and it has been a journey of recovery ever since. With incredible support from her husband and two sons, Natalie survived the mommy wine culture. As of the date this episode airs Natalie will be just 4 days away from her 6 month sobriety milestone. Today, she is expanding her wings into the world of zero-proof everything with sober bars and herbalism school on the horizon.
Natalie is really excited about Awake , Denver's first sober bar, which will provide an alcohol free sanctuary for this local community in the spring of 2021.
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E75.5: Why we love Monday's and inspiration on how you can too
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"Every Monday is a chance to start a new fabulous week...embrace it!
Marnie & Stephanie love Mondays and want you to be excited to kick off your week too. In this episode we share why we love Mondays and some tips on how you can learn to enjoy the start of the week with as much enthusiasm as Fridays.
How would you like to enjoy summer without letting your health, energy and mood take a back seat? We've listened and relate to so many of you over the past few years comment about how your food and exercise regime is completely thrown off track during the summer leaving you feeling less than fabulous come Labor Day.
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Thanks to our amazing sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Appetite for Change, a non-profit in North Minneapolis that uses food as a tool for health, wealth, and social change. To learn more about AFC, listen to Episode 31 of our podcast with one of their co-founders Michelle Horovitz, as well as our bonus episodes with co-founder Princess Haley.
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E33: College Students Zach Marmet and Isaac Gittleman talk about finding balance, time for self-care and how they handle the stress of college and being home during the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Today’s guests are Zachary Marmet and Isaac Gittleman.
Zachary is a rising sophmore at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and he is planning to major in Program in the Environment with a concentration in sustainable business, and to minor in entrepreneurship and complex systems. On campus he is involved in a human-centered design/environmental engineering club called BLUElab Sa’ Nima’, the men’s club ultimate frisbee team, and Greek life.
Isaac is a rising sophmore at Emory University. He is planning to major in creative writing. On campus he is involved in the TEDX club, the men’s ultimate frisbee team and Greek life.
You will be in awe and inspired listening to these to young men talk about the experiences that they have had transitioning into their freshman year of college. They each found ways to create balance in their lives while at school and they figured out how to manage the stressors of college life and then an unexpected pandemic.
We were so impressed with them as they seemed to have learned life lessons that sometimes take people entire lifetimes to learn.
Regardless of your age, you will be inspired by the wise advice from these two young men. Parents of high school and college age children - we highly encourage you to share this episode with your kids.
Summer Event: Relax, Stretch and Sip - Yoga and wine tasting with The Art of Living Well Podcast and yoga teacher Michelle Olson
Date: 7/16/2020 7-9 PM (rain date 7/23/2020) Location: Outdoors in Minnetonka - address to be sent day prior to event Details: Relax, Stretch and Sip - Yoga and clean-crafted wine tasting with Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May Potter from The Art of Living Well Podcast and the lovely Michelle Olson of Layers Yoga. Come enjoy a beautiful outdoor yoga class followed by time to socialize, taste and enjoy clean-crafted wines while building community. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. This event is limited to 20 and we will form a waitlist.
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