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**Live Well Anyway**

Life is messy, live well anyway. I’ll go first! We all live in the middle of our own type of messy, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t live well in the midst of it. In Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie Koppa takes you along as she does just that and shares from her own experiences as well as those of her guests. Listen in for a good dose of reality, information, and humor around the topics of wellness, beauty, style, planning, and life.

Latest Episodes:

S8 Ep161: Christmas Festivities and Recipes with Katie and MacKenzie Dec 20, 2023

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In this episode Katie and MacKenzie get festive! They share favorite recipes, music, and ways to make the holidays really sing. If anyone knows how to make the magic of Christmas extend to the day to day, it’s Katie!
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Note- all pictures mentioned in episode are available in the show notes at mackenziekoppa.com/podcast/161
Music:

Cocktail Hour:

Home:

Recipes:

Cranberry Orange Scones
Almond Roca
Caramel Dip- 1 brick of cream cheese (softened) whipped with one bag of melted caramel balls (melt in 30 second increments in the microwave)

Grandma Gertie’s Famous Popcorn Ball Recipe:

2 Cups Sugar
2/3 Cup White Corn Syrup
2/3 Cup Water
1/2 Cup Butter
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla
1 Cup Uncooked Plain Popcorn Kernels (3 quarts popped)
Food Coloring of choice

Pop plain popcorn in air popper or paper bag in the microwave 1/4 cup at a time. Pour popped popcorn in a large bowl or roasting pan and remove un-popped kernels. Place bowl or roasting pan in 300 degree oven to keep warm.
Stir and cook corn syrup, water, butter, and salt until sugar in dissolved and a candy thermometer reaches 270 (or 260ish for a chewier texture). Add vanilla and food coloring and remove from heat.
Pour over popcorn stirring with a large spoon to coat evenly. We prefer to not form into balls as it is easier to eat.
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Jenni Kayne- 15% off your first order at jennikayne.com with code: LIVEWELL15
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S8 Ep160: Our Favorite Reads from 2023 with Katie & MacKenzie Dec 14, 2023

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In this episode Katie and MacKenzie discuss their favorite reads from the year and share which books they are most looking forward to in 2024.
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MacKenzie’s Books

You can go to this Free Patreon post for an exhaustive list of MacKenzie’s To-Be-Read books for 2024

Katie’s Books

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WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW

Apple Podcasts

Google Play Music

Spotify

Player FM

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THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

CoPilot- go.mycopilot.com/LIVEWELL to get a 14 day FREE trial AND 20% off your first month ofpersonalized fitness with your own personal trainer if you sign up before February 1st, 2024!
AG1- FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/livewell.
Jenny Kayne- 15% off your first order at jennikayne.com with code LIVEWELL

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S8 Ep159: A Different Perspective on Organizing and Clutter with Star Hansen Dec 06, 2023

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In this episode MacKenzie chats with professional organizer, clutter whisperer and author of “Why the F*#@ Am I Still Not Organized,” Star Hansen. They talk all things clutter and organizing, getting at the heart of why they happen even more than the methods themselves. It’s a refreshing take on a topic that is never far from mind.
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Caraway Home- 20% off at carawayhome.com/LWA
OneSkin- 15% off OneSkin products using the code LIVEWELL when you checkout at oneskin.co
Uncommon Goods- 15% off at uncommongoods.com/livewell

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S8 Ep158: Filling Our Peoples' Cups at the Holidays with Katie Duckett Nov 30, 2023

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Katie was just bubbling over with goodness to share from what she gleaned from her recent Thanksgiving. It is an encouraging conversation about purpose and filling up our kids in order to send them into their lives with full tanks. Plus, MacKenzie pulls out some obscure impressions for everyone’s entertainment.
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Revive 7 Science- 10% off with code LIVEWELL10 at ReviveScience.com
Uncommon Goods- 15% off at uncommongoods.com/livewell
Caraway Home- 20% off at carawayhome.com/LWA
Truvaga- $15 off with code LWA at Truvaga.com

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S8 Ep157: 6 Helpful Tips to Make the Holidays More Sane and Enjoyable Nov 23, 2023

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In this solo episode MacKenzie talks about 6 things you can do to help yourself stay sane through all the holiday crazy, and moreover, actually enjoy yourself.

Map out your festivities for the season and find out what’s most important to your family
Meal plan well in advance (Get Plan to Eat 50% off for Black Friday- mackenziekoppa.com/plantoeat)
Make sure your sink is empty every night
Move your Body
Take Your Supplements
Read or listen to something for your mental health

All of these things have also been part of our Patreon Challenge for the month of November, which the All the Things members participated in to earn points and compete for a prize. We will be kicking our next, similar challenge off on December 1, so be sure to head over to Patreon and join us to add some accountability and fun to the end of your year! It’s a great way to get your goals rolling before January even gets here.
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Fighting Forward by Hannah Brencher
CoPilot- Go to go.mycopilot.com/LIVEWELL to get a 14 day FREE trial
Organifi- I like Harmony & Glow- get $25 off your first order of $100 or more
Plan to Eat- 50% off for Black Friday
Patch Aid Vitamin Patches
MacKenzie's YouTube Channel
MacKenzie's Newsletter
MacKenzie's Instagram
LWA Facebook Group
MacKenzie’s Monat Site

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THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

AG1- 1 Year Supply of D3K2 and 5 Free Travel Packs at drinkag1.com/livewell
Uncommon Goods- 15% off at uncommongoods.com/livewell
OneSkin- 15% off at oneskin.co with code LIVEWELL
Truvaga- use code LWA to get $15 off at checkout at truvaga.com

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S8 Ep156: The One Where We Make A Terrible Gift Guide but Are a Fun Hang in the Process! Nov 16, 2023

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Ok, we’re just going to be really honest, this isn’t the best gift guide out there! HOWEVER, Katie and I always have fun together and we end up rounding out the episode with some great White Elephant gift ideas, so those are worth sticking around for!
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MacKenzie’s Ideas

A Castle for Christmas (movie with Brooke Shields & Cary Elwes on Netflix)
Kitsch Heatless Overnight Curler
SleepyTie Scrunchy
Olive & June Press on Nails (25% off link)
Kindle Paperwhite
Christy Miller Series
Monat Skincare & Makeup
Dreamy Blue Premium Adjustable Loft Pillow

Things to Stock Up On During Black Friday-

Air Doctor Filters
Armra Colostrum
Paleo Valley Protein Whey Powder
Organifi- Get $25 off your first order of $100+ (My favorite is Harmony)
Therasage Red Light Therapy Mat
Plan to Eat 50% off Yearly Membership

Katie’s Ideas

All the Other Links

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THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

AG1- 1 Year Supply of D3K2 and 5 Free Travel Packs at drinkag1.com/livewell
Caraway Home- 20% off your order at carawayhome.com/LWA
Jenni Kayne- 25% off your first order at jennikayne.com/LIVEWELL15 with code LIVEWELL15

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S8 Ep155: Classic Style for Every Woman with Franne Golde Nov 08, 2023

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In this episode MacKenzie chats with Gramme nominated song writer and fashion brand founder, Franne Golde. They dive into Franne’s illustrious carrier in the music industry along with her clothing line that is also her namesake (and that MacKenzie absolutely loves!). It’s a fun conversation with a heart for women who support each other in developing our dreams.
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Franne Golde Clothing Brand- Go to frannegolde.com and use code LIVEWELL for 20% off your first order of $75 or more.
Franne Golde Brand on Instagram
Energel Pens- MacKenzie’s Favorite Pen that she recommends to Franne
MacKenzie's YouTube Channel
MacKenzie's Newsletter
MacKenzie's Instagram
LWA Facebook Group
MacKenzie’s Monat Site

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THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

Uncommon Goods- 15% off at uncommongoods.com/livewell
AG1- Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/livewell
CoPilot- Go to go.mycopilot.com/LIVEWELL to get a 14 day FREE trial

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S8 Ep154: My Favorite Wellness Products I've Used This Year Nov 02, 2023

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In this episode MacKenzie dives into her favorite and most consistently used wellness products from the last year. Everything from gadgets to supplements, these are the things are family turns to again and again.
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Gadgets & Gizmos-

Supplements-

AG1- a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/livewell.
Asea liquid and gel
Armra Colostrum- 10% off with code: DISCOUNT0000420869675306846385
Pure Body Extra Zeolite Daily Detox Spray by The Good Inside
Fulvic Minerals by The Good Inside
PatchAid- Vit C, D, & B12, as well as Focus & Clarity
Magnesium Glycinate
PaleoVallely-
-Whey Protein
-Bone Broth Protein
-Meat Sticks
-Neuroeffect
-Vit C
Organifi- Harmony
Four Sigmatic Chill Decaf Coffee
Lifeboost Decaf Coffee
Rasa- I like Cacao, Bold, and Chai
MacKenzie's YouTube Channel
MacKenzie's Newsletter
MacKenzie's Instagram
LWA Facebook Group
MacKenzie’s Monat Site

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THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

Franne Golde- Go to frannegolde.com and use code LIVEWELL for 20% off your first order of $75 or more.
Caraway Home-visit Carawayhome.com/LWA or use code LWA at checkout for 10% off.

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S8 Ep153: Practical Steps for Getting Through Low Times Oct 27, 2023

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In this episode MacKenzie vulnerably talks about a tough time she has been going through and shares the things she is doing to help move through the low time.
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CoPilot- go.mycopilot.com/LIVEWELL to get a 14 day FREE trial
Patchaid Supplement Patches
Rasa
AG1- FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/LIVEWELL
Fighting Forward by Hannah Brencher
MacKenzie's YouTube Channel
MacKenzie's Newsletter
MacKenzie's Instagram
LWA Facebook Group
MacKenzie’s Monat Site

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THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

Caraway Home- visit Carawayhome.com/LWA or use code LWA at checkout for 10% off
HoneyLove- 20% off at honeylove.com/LIVEWELL

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S8 Ep152: Fall Favorites (Books, Shows, Health and more) with Katie Oct 19, 2023

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In this episode Katie and MacKenzie chat about their current favorites, including some books and shows they are enjoying (or about to enjoy) this fall, current favorite beauty products, some fun little fashion things. Plus, there is a fair bit of talk about chickens and rabbits.
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