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128. Our Madrid Travel Recap | Favorite Spots, Celebrity Encounters, and Liz's Philosophy on Birthdays Feb 01, 2024

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We are back after an incredible trip to Madrid, Spain to celebrate Liz's 70th birthday! In this episode, we're sharing stories about our favorite restaurants, luggage mishaps, a surprise celebrity encounter, and why birthdays are always worth celebrating. For all the links to our favorite eats, attractions, and stays in Spain, check out Liz's blog post!

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Resources mentioned:

Blog: Liz & Lee's Madrid Travel Tips + links to everywhere we went!
Lucy Williams Travel

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

If you're checking a bag at the airport, always pack a change of clothes or two in your carry-on bag in case your luggage gets lost. Air tags are also super handy to keep in your checked luggage in case it gets lost as well… ask us how we know!
Traveling gives you so much knowledge and perspective. It can be such an eye-opening experience to see how similar humans are on the most basic level, no matter where they are in the world.
Liz's philosophy is that birthdays are truly worth celebrating. Maybe no one will care about your birthday party more than you, but your existence in this world is important and worth celebrating.

Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you're ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service!

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

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127. The Spirit of Liz the Whiz | Stories & Lessons Learned Over the Last (Almost!) 70 Years Jan 18, 2024

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The big day is almost here… Liz is about to celebrate her 70th birthday! In this episode, Lee is interviewing Liz on the stories that have shaped her over the last seven decades, from her childhood, to her first love, to becoming a mother on her own terms. No matter what you're going through right now, you will feel inspired and uplifted - grab your tissues!

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Resources mentioned:

Liz Hilliard's Blog
Be Powerful: Find Your Strength at Any Age
Listen to Episode 56: What It Was Like to Get an Abortion Before Roe v. Wade

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

One of the biggest gifts you can give to your kids is a life of adventure. We talked about this last week, but forcing your kids to go outside and make their own fun is so valuable for their social skills, problem solving skills, and childhood memories.
There's a difference between a strong and generous woman and a martyr. You should never let people walk all over you, but if you can demonstrate strength and love in all you do, it can have a powerful impact on your loved ones.
Don't push down the negative feelings from your most difficult life experiences. Life is too rich and wonderful to avoid even the worst feelings. It's so worth it to experience all of it.

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126. The Habits That Will Help You Stay Consistent + Achieve Your Goals in 2024 Jan 11, 2024

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Welcome to the first new episode of 2024! This week, we are sharing our best tips for how to stay consistent with your healthy habits this year, why "magic pills" aren't all bad, and the best two exercises you can do daily to build strength. Plus, we review our favorite movies we watched in December and tease a new resource coming soon!

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Some key takeaways from this episode include:

Even if resolutions aren't your jam, use the new year as an opportunity to start fresh, establish some new weekly habits, and get back into a routine that supports your goals.
Consistency is so important, and the best way to stay consistent is to make your habits sustainable. That means you need to address underlying issues holding you back first, and you need to make sure you're tying fun activities and passions into your routines.
We feel so grateful to be able to live our love out loud. It feels like our society is always right on the line of accepting same sex relationships, but we feel grateful that we don't have to live in fear of expressing ourselves and celebrating our relationship.

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{Best of 2023} Details of Our Story We've Never Shared Before | Liz's Huffpost Twitter Spaces Interview with Noah Michelson Jan 04, 2024

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Here it is: our most downloaded episode of 2023! After Liz's viral Huffington Post article was published in 2022, she sat down for a Twitter Spaces interview with their Head of HuffPost Personal, who was not afraid to ask some tough questions about details we've never shared before. We will be back next week with brand new episodes!

We've shared our love story many times before, but there are some details we've never covered. That might be because people were too scared to ask us, but Noah Michelson from Huffington Post was not. In Liz's Twitter Spaces interview with him last week, Noah asked about how Lee's divorce and sexuality influenced our love story, Liz's previous judgements about sexuality, and more details you've never heard before.

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Resources mentioned:

Full Huffpost Twitter Spaces Interview

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

Every time you tell your story, you remember more details and share more parts of it that help you step fully into your authentic self.
So many of us are raised to put ourselves into a box when it comes to gender and sexuality. We might place judgment - without any bad intentions! - on what it means to break from societal norms, and we should reflect and reevaluate those thoughts regularly.
If you're afraid to do something that feels right to you, remember that courage is not about being unafraid. Courage means being afraid and doing it anyway.

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{Best of 2023} Make This Year Your Most Courageous One Yet Dec 28, 2023

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This week, we're sharing our #2 most downloaded episode of the year, where we talked about how to audit the past year, evaluate what you want to leave behind vs. what you want to bring into the new year, and how to have the courage to go after your biggest goals.

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Some key takeaways on how to audit your life are:

If you're not sure what to work on next, write down what you're spending your time on each day, and rank them on a scale of most to least restorative and joyous for you. Keep what's energizing you and get rid of the rest.
What do you love about yourself? This time of year has us thinking about what we want to change about ourselves, but it's important to take stock of what we want to maintain in 2024 as well!
As you set your goals, think about why that goal is important to you and how achieving it will serve you. Not only does this make you more likely to achieve it, it can also keep you motivated all year long.

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{Best of 2023} That's Called Expansion | Letting Go of Expectations & Getting Better with Age Dec 21, 2023

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Over the next few weeks, we're counting down the top episodes of 2023! This week is our #3 most downloaded episode of the year, where we share how HSM is expanding, and how we're expanding personally as well.

Liz's recent filming for a news segment sparked a lot of discussions in this week's episode! As you know, Hilliard Studio Method is expanding into multiple cities this year, but there's also a lot of internal expansion happening as well. In this episode, Liz and Lee share their thoughts on how being more authentic gets easier with age, who they look up to as role models, and their favorite new "sex show" on HBO Max… you're gonna have to listen to get the full story on that one.

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Some key takeaways from this episode include:

A huge part of expansion is letting go of the expectations and thoughts others have about you. It can be difficult to tune out these expectations, but it does get easier with age!
Another way to flex that muscle is to stop putting others in a box, too. You might have a perception or expectation of certain people that's keeping them from being their most authentic selves.
We are now at the end of our 23 pushups a day in 2023 challenge! Pushups are such a good way to expand your strength and confidence, no matter where your fitness starting point is. Send us a message on Speakpipe if you completed the challenge and tell us how it went!

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125. Our 2023 Recap | Favorite Books, Movies, and Lessons of the Year Dec 14, 2023

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2024 is right around the corner, and this is our last new episode of the year before we countdown our top 3 episodes of 2023! In this episode, we're recapping the highlights of our year, the lessons we've learned, and of course our favorite book and movie recommendations for you to try out yourself over the holiday break!

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Links mentioned:

Listen to Ep. 18: Model Behavior with Brooke Hall
Check out Liz's Blog
Liz's Eat This, Not That Article

Movies mentioned:

Leave the World Behind - Netflix
Barbie
Oppenheimer
Maestro - Netflix

Books mentioned:

Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
The Way of the Wolf by Martin Bell - featuring the Barrington Bunny short story

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

Unpopular opinion: Christmas Day is a tad overrated. There's something about the anticipation and lead up to Christmas Eve that feels so exciting, and that's where the magic really happens!
If you're ditching some traditional elements of the holidays this year, we love it! Lee is forgoing two Christmas trees and tons of gifts for the kids this year in favor of one tree and one gift of concert tickets, AKA an experience they can all enjoy in 2024.
Do that thing that you are afraid to do. We are always shocked at how the hardest things we've done have paid off so incredibly well. Going into 2024, we hope you don't avoid the things that scare you and instead face them head on.

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124. Lee's Side of the Story | Wedding Plans, Working With Your Partner, and Owning Your Differences Dec 07, 2023

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Liz recently got a comment on her blog asking "what about Lee's side of the story?" And even though Lee has shared a lot on the podcast, it inspired Liz to interview Lee about what it's really like to be in partnership with Liz. From romance to wedding plans to working together in the business, Lee is sharing her full perspective in this episode!

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Resources mentioned:

Listen to Ep. 23: About Lee Kennelly

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

Lee is torn between going all out for a wedding with all the spectacle and bells and whistles, and simply running away and making it a super private and secret event. Either one would be magical and romantic!
You know you're with the right person when you get FOMO when they're not around. Just enjoying being around each other is an underrated but important part of being in a great relationship.
Working for your partner can have its challenges, especially when you have different working styles. Liz brings the vision for the business and the brand, and Lee is super organized and helps keep things on track.

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123. Sexy Santa, Starting an OnlyFans, and TikTok Viral Skincare Nov 30, 2023

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It's a happy - and sexy! - holiday season, y'all! In this hilarious festive episode, we chat about the obsession with TikTok skincare, Liz's feet fans on social media, and why you and your partner should prioritize more sexy time. How's that for a Christmas gift?

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Some key takeaways from this episode include:

Good skincare comes down to cleansing and a good retinol once you're 25 or older. Our teens are unfortunately being sold all these skincare products on TikTok when they simply don't need it at their age.
If you're looking for a unique party idea this holiday season, try an "anything but Christmas" party. Have everyone bring a drink and a dish that isn't specific to the holiday. It's a fun way to get a little break from holiday staples.
Just like a good night's sleep can solve many problems, having a good sex life with your partner can be the key to solving a lot of connection problems in your relationship.

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122. Leaning Into the Light | What We're Grateful For, Family Feuds, and the Westminster Dog Show Nov 23, 2023

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Happy Thanksgiving!! Whether you're listening to us during your Turkey Trot, or in a dark room hiding from your family, we're so grateful you're here! In this fun and lighthearted episode, we're sharing what we're thankful for, reflecting on the past few years, and how to handle any family feuds this holiday season.

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Some key takeaways from this episode include:

If you're in a season of being a caretaker, make sure you take some time for yourself. No matter what the circumstances are, you need to make sure you give yourself some space to recharge.
Family is what you make it. How can you show gratitude for your biological family, the friends that have become family, and even the family causing trouble this year?
Do something fun this Thanksgiving that makes you laugh. Share funny memories around the dinner table, watch the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, or play goofy card games after dinner.

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