Be Powerful with Liz & Lee

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101. Reacting to Our YouTube Comments | Hate About Our Sexuality, Love for Our Personal Stories, and More Jun 22, 2023

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This week's episode is a spicy one! We are reacting to our YouTube comments, and while some of them are so kind and affirming, others are… not so kind! We are channeling all of Liz's IDGAF energy to react and respond to these comments and share some stories and advice you haven't heard from us before!

Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you'd like! We can't wait to hear from you!

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Resources mentioned:

PinkNews Interview: Coming out later in life

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

It is never too late to follow your dreams. No matter how old you are or what you perceive to be a setback in your life, take one step towards the dream you have in your heart and make it happen for yourself!
Sometimes when we're going through difficult times or a big transition, we can feel really lonely and isolated, even when we're surrounded by people who love us. Try to get outside of your own head and change your environment, do something nice for someone else.
Telling your truth might be bloody and raw and difficult, but it can also be more simple and beautiful than you ever imagined. It gives your family and friends permission to tell their own truths as well.

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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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100. Celebrating 100 Episodes! Reminiscing on Our Favorite Episodes, Podcast Growth, and Community of Listeners Jun 15, 2023

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Happy 100th Episode-aversary (if you know, you know!) to Be Powerful podcast! We cannot believe we're at 100 episodes and over 100,000 downloads, but here we are!! In this very special episode, we are reminiscing on our favorite moments from the show, the incredible feedback we've gotten from our listeners, and what's next for the podcast!

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Just a handful of our fave episodes:

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

We started the podcast to connect with our community after we had to shut down our in-person classes at the studio at the start of the pandemic. We felt so sad and scared at that time, but connecting with you guys via the podcast brought us so much joy!
We love that the podcast lets us be vulnerable and open with y'all and cover topics we're passionate about in so much depth. We're still getting used to video, but would love for you to subscribe to our YouTube channel if you haven't already!
We are so appreciative to our sponsors! If you're interested in supporting our show while promoting your business to our lovely listeners, please send a DM to Lee Kennelly or Liz Hilliard on Instagram!

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99. Who's Your Hall Pass? Sharing Our Biggest Celebrity Crushes Jun 08, 2023

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If you could spend a day - or a night - with whatever celebrity you wanted outside of your relationship, who would it be? This is your hall pass, and in this episode, we're sharing our own celebrity hall passes and the fascinating thing they have in common. This is a hilarious, girl talk style episode, and we hope you enjoy it!

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This is a super fun and lighthearted episode, but some key takeaways include:

We've got two tiers of celebrity crushes: beer buddies and hall passes. Beer buddies are people we'd love to have a long conversation with, and hall passes are for… well, more than talking!
You don't need to put a label on who you're attracted to. Sexuality exists on a spectrum, and you can't help who you're attracted to! If there's not one single label that describes you, don't sweat it. Just be unapologetically yourself.
The bans against the LGBT+ community are embarrassing. Putting legal limits on love, creativity, and expression is a huge loss for everyone.

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98. Looking Fine in the Summertime | Skincare, Wellness, and Body Confidence Tips Jun 01, 2023

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There's so much pressure to have a "summer body" this time of year, so in this episode we're sharing health tips for looking and feeling great this summer, plus how to feel confident and strong in your skin now matter what your body looks like today. If you want to focus on some healthy skincare, wellness, and body confidence habits this summer, this is the episode for you!

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Some key takeaways from this episode include:

Hydration is so important in the summertime. Aim for half your body weight in ounces of water, plus a little more if you're active and sweating during the day. Water makes your skin look amazing, supports joint health, and keeps you feeling energized.
Don't drive yourself crazy trying to look swimsuit ready for the summer. Focus on eating well and exercising all year round and avoid the "summer body" pressure at the beginning of the summer.
Keep up with your workout routine on the go! Hilliard Studio Method has live streamed classes and on-demand workouts that you can do while traveling! Challenge your family to do the workout with you or invite your friends to a virtual class no matter where they are!

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97. Take Your Whole Self to the Dance | An Emotional Chat About Self-Expression and Owning Your Power May 25, 2023

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"Be Powerful" is the rallying cry of Hilliard Studio Method for a reason. Owning your power - which includes all the things that make you who you are and sharing your story openly and honestly - has a tremendous ripple effect on your life and the people around you. In this episode, we're sharing about what has held us back from owning our power in the past, and how the NC abortion ban is taking power away from women and the effect that will have on all of us.

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Listen to Episode 56: What It Was Like to Get an Abortion Before Roe v. Wade

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

You can't show up as all the parts of yourself, all the time. Sometimes you'll need to be more nurturing, sometimes more assertive, sometimes professional, and sometimes silly. You are all of these things at different times!
If you're playing small, odds are you're doing so within certain contexts or around certain people. Pay close attention to that. Are you dimming your shine around your partner? At work? This can be difficult to face, but it's so important to address it.
Holding yourself back and diminishing your power will not serve you or the people around you in the long run. The more you own your power, no matter who's around you, the happier and more impactful your life will be.

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96. Going Through Transitions… Processing Grief, Excitement, and Everything In Between May 18, 2023

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Transitions are a natural part of life, and they can bring tons of joy and happy tears, but also some stress and grief as well. It's perfectly normal to feel all these mixed emotions during transitions, and in this episode we're unpacking some of the transitions we've gone through and how we've handled them in a way that honored all the feelings we experienced.

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Some key takeaways from this episode include:

We have to give our children the opportunity to fail, make mistakes, and even make the wrong choices. If we shield them from failure or avoid disciplining them, we keep them from building the resilience they need to get through their own transitions.
We're all about to go through a transition from the end of the school year to summertime. You need to prioritize your self-care and stay grounded, or you'll spend all your free time feeling stressed and overwhelmed.
Check in with yourself and the people you're engaging with regularly on a daily or weekly basis. Check in with your kids, or your partner, or your colleagues, whoever is involved in this transition, to make sure you're keeping open communication, processing your feelings, and asking for help.

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95. Taking Control of Your Hormones As You Age | Libido, Menopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy, and More! May 11, 2023

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Our health is so closely connected to our hormones, and our hormones change drastically as we age and go through transitions like puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. In this episode, we're sharing our thoughts on hormones, including hormone replacement therapy, and how little research there is on women's health. We hope we can share some insight and experience that will help you better advocate for your own hormonal health!

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Some key takeaways from this episode include:

You are your own best advocate for your health, especially when it comes to your hormones! This is still an area that is lacking in research, but you should tell your doctors how you're feeling and what you need as early and often as possible.
There are some remedies like hormone replacement therapy that can help you through menopause and beyond to still feel good in your body despite the changes you're going through! Talk to your doctor about whether it's a good fit for you.
Ultimately, your decisions about your body should be completely yours and only yours. Arm yourself with information about your options, and then make the decision that feels best for you.

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94. Phone a Friend | The Power of Reaching Out May 04, 2023

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Have you called your friend lately? Yes, the one whose name just popped into your head! We're challenging you to reach out to two people you love today. We were reminded there is power in reaching out to friends after we were gifted probably the nicest gift we've ever received and a note that changed our day.

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Resources mentioned:

Are You Being Gaslighted? - We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle Podcast
Supperland
Are You There God? It's me, Margaret
Ted Lasso

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

There is power in friends showing up for you and you showing up for friends. Find a way to show you care today.
You need community– whether you are a business owner or a mom– because having people you trust in similar seasons of life with you is important.
A Mother's Day reminder to celebrate or reach out to the mom's in your life, not just your mom.

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93. Our Favorite Stress Relievers in a Pinch | Boundaries, Breathwork, Self-Talk, and More! Apr 27, 2023

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Y'all are loving our series on health right now, so we're back this week with more tips for protecting your mental health. In this episode, we're sharing some tips to relieve stress and feel better mentally and physically at a moment's notice. Plus, how you can (and should!) eliminate triggers that might be keeping you stressed and feeling down on a regular basis.

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Some key takeaways from this episode include:

Think about how you're showing up with your posture and body language. You can instantly feel a bit better and appear more confident by sitting up straight, rolling your shoulders back, and making eye contact with people you're talking to!
Set firm boundaries and tell people when you need a break to care for yourself or your family. You can't show up well at work or in your business if you're struggling. Declare you're taking a break and then do what you need to do to recover!
Identify the stress triggers in your life and work to minimize or eliminate them. Distance yourself from stressful people, limit how often you consume news or stressful social media accounts, whatever you can do to just get rid of those triggers.

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92. Recovering From a Rough Mental Health Day Apr 20, 2023

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Over the last few weeks, we've had several conversations about taking care of your physical health through nutrition and working out, but this week we're talking about mental health. Mental health is such an important component of overall wellness, and everyone struggles with it from time to time. In this episode, we're sharing our tips for managing and taking care of your mental health when you're feeling down.

Resources mentioned:

The Harvard Gazette: Lower risk of depression with elevated exercise

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

When you're having a bad day, try to get up and do the thing that you know will make you feel good, even if you're not in the mood. Do some exercise, journal your inner thoughts, or go to sleep early to get some extra rest.
A free way to improve your mood is to stand in the shower and imagine the water washing away your tension, stress, sadness, or whatever emotion is weighing you down in that moment. Bonus points if you have a good cry in the shower!
If you're having a bad self-image day, write down the things you like about yourself and don't like about yourself at that moment. Of the things you don't like, what's actually true? What's just your perception of yourself, and how can you correct it to be more positive about yourself?

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