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[57] All About Feng Shui and How to Design a Healthy Home with Anjie Cho Apr 11, 2018

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Feng Shui! Probably one of the most requested topics for the podcast. We've talked a lot about how to care for your mental, emotional and physical health on the show, but what about your spaces? We spend a lot of time at in, at work and indoors in general so understandably, how we organize and decorate them has an impact. That's the topic of today's episode.

Anjie Cho is an architect and Feng Shui expert. She helps to build homes and decorate homes in accordance with Feng Shui principles to help maximize the energy and flow of your space. Her focus is to create a nurturing and supportive environment for each of her clients, tailoring her practice to each person's specific needs.

Today on the show we're going back-to-basics with Feng Shui and some easy principles everyone should know to help maximize and balance their space. It's a fascinating episode for those who are new to Feng Shui and also for those who are already familiar.

Here are a few things we cover in today's episode:

About Anjie and why she went into architecture and Feng Shui
An intro guide to Feng Shui and how it started
The different Feng Shui "camps" and how they differ
Ways you can build a home using the principles of Feng Shui
Tips for designing a home using the principles of Feng Shui
The importance of spring cleaning and keeping clutter out of your home
Plants and why they're important in Feng Shui
Tips for implementing Feng Shui on a budget
Numerology and how numbers play into designing your home
What advice she would give to her 20 year old self.

Mentioned in this episode:

BTB Feng Shui

https://www.anjiecho.com/holistic-spaces-blog/2014/4/28/feng-shui-101-the-bagua-map

https://www.thehealthymaven.com/2014/07/know-secret-skinny.html

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Follow Anjie:

Websites: https://www.anjiecho.com/ and https://www.holisticspaces.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anjiecho/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolisticSpaces/

[56] Sustainable Living, The Importance of Food Culture, and Eating for the Planet with Megan Faletra from The Well Essentials Apr 04, 2018

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I can't help but love the episodes where I get to welcome my friends onto the show. This week's is no exception. It's been a long time coming so I am EXTRA excited to have my dear friend, Megan Faletra from The Well Essentials on the show today.

Megan and I met through the interwebs and I don't know what exactly clicked when we discovered each other but somehow I felt like I had always known her. When we met in person last year at Expo East that feeling only intensified. It was like meeting my long lost soul sister who lived on the opposite coast. Literally everyday we discover something new that we have in common. It's these scenarios that make me LOVE social media. If it weren't for instagram, we never would have met!

Back to Megan...Megan Faletra (MS, MPH, RDN) is a global health dietitian, humanitarian, and founder of The Well Essentials where she is devoted to helping others create a sustainable healthy life that supports a healthy body and planet. She has worked on food security and global health issues around the world, and advocates for a reconnection to the world around us. She believes that by rethinking the way we choose to consume we can change how we view the world and most importantly how we can impact it.

Her life motto is to “live with purpose”, which guides virtually every way she lives her life. Megan lives in Boston with her husband where she also runs a nutrition coaching practice, when she is not working you can most likely find her with a passport in hand planning that next great adventure. --> VERY true. I am constantly in awe at the cool places Megan visits.

Here are a few things we cover in today's episode:

About Megan and how she became a Global Health Dietitian
Why Megan went to school to become a registered dietitian and got her masters in public health
Food culture and why it's the missing piece to the way we eat
How to cultivate a food culture if you didn't grow up with one
Teaching kids where food comes from and the importance of doing so
Organic food and why most of our food is not organic
Food security and why it's a major problem in North America
Pesticide use and why organics and regenerative agriculture is so important
Why it's better for the planet to buy organic food and other organic products
What advice she would give to her 20 year old self.

Mentioned in this episode:

https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/organic

https://www.thehealthymaven.com/2018/02/does-organic-really-matter.html

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Website: https://www.thewellessentials.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellessentials/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewellessentials

[55] Loving Your Anxiety, Intuitive Exercise and Using Meditation to Help Balance Anxiety with Kait Hurley Mar 28, 2018

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Thank you so much for your positive words and support on last week's podcast episode with Nourishing Minds Nutrition. It's so encouraging to me to hear how many of you are embracing intuitive eating and ditching the calorie counting and endless diet cycle. Meg and Victoria are such an inspiring team and incredible resource for learning how to listen to your body and embrace your intuition.

Speaking of inspiring and intuition, I'm so excited to introduce you to today's podcast with Kait Hurley. Kait is a movement and meditation teacher and entrepreneur based in Portland, OR. Kait struggled with meditation until she found that by moving her body beforehand, she was able to get in turn her attention inward and calm, focus and center the mind for a meditation session. Realizing this powerful synergy between movement + meditation, Kait was inspired to create a digital platform to help women connect with themselves in a deeper, more meaningful way through mindfulness and motion.

On today's episode we're chatting about intuitive exercise, embracing your anxiety and using movement and meditation to help harness it for good.

Here are a few other things we covered in today's episode:

Intuitive exercise and how she found balance after years of overexercise
Kait’s panic attacks and how she discovered she was struggling with an anxiety disorder
Meditation and how meditation has helped her to manage her anxiety
Her meditation journey and the obstacles she was challenged with along the way
Kait’s anxiety and how she sees it as a benefit in her life
How meditation has helped her work through the shame of her anxiety
Who Kait looks to for inspiration and how they inspired her movement and meditation platform
Why combine meditation and exercise
Why “less is more” when it comes to meditation and exercise
What advice she would give to her 20 year old self.

Mentioned in the episode:

Kate Fagan and her book What Made Maddy Run

Podcast survey - http://bit.ly/2GhcEom

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Follow Kait:

Website: https://kaithurley.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kait.hurley/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hello.kait.hurley/

[54] Why Calories are Archaic + How to Ditch the Binge-Restrict Cycle with Nourishing Minds Nutrition Mar 21, 2018

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We're over 50 podcast episodes in and truthfully, I don't know why I waited this long to bring these two beautiful women onto the show. Victoria Myers and Meg Dixon are the pair that makeup Nourishing Minds Nutrition and the hosts behind the Nourishing Women's Podcast. They're easily the most bubbly fun-loving women I follow but they're also a huge wealth of knowledge when it comes to nutrition and holistic wellness. They're my intuitive eating soul sisters and kind of make me want to jump on a plane and move to St. Pete's Florida.

On today's episode I wanted to bring Meg and Victoria on to chat more in-depth about eating disorder recovery, why calorie counting is archaic and how to get back to listening to our bodies. This is one of the most important conversations we've had on the show and I hope it can inspire everyone to live a bit more intuitively. This episode is all about cutting out the noise and the best ways to do that to get back to your body's individualized version of health.

Here are a few other things we covered in today's episode:

Meg and Victoria's journeys and how they met and launched their business
Eating disorder recovery and what to tackle first when it comes to healing
How to let go of calorie counting and why it's not accurate assessment of nutrition
What is intuitive eating and how to learn to trust your body as a traditional eater
Binge eating disorder and how to stop the binge-restrict cycle
What is orthorexia and how social media perpetuates it
Food intolerances and can you eat intuitively while eliminating foods?
The Brain-Gut axis and how to know the difference between intolerances and anxiety
Supplementation for nutrition and wellness
Hormones and why so many women are struggling with hormone disorders

Mentioned in this episode:

Simply Organic special discount code for 20% off PLUS free shipping: maven18

Georgie from In it 4 the Long Run

Chris Kresser

Christy Harrison

Megan Faletra from The Well Essentials

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Website: https://www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourishingmindsnutrition/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nourishingmindsnutrition/

Podcast: https://www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com/podcast/

[54] How to Pick the Right Essential Oils + Choosing the Best Quality for Your Body with Kiara LeBlanc of Saje Wellness Mar 14, 2018

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I think there will be no surprises here that we have a second episode dedicated to my absolute favorite company, Saje Wellness! Last year, we featured the co-founder of Saje, John-Pierre LeBlanc (episode #29) and on today's episode we have his daughter, Kiara LeBlanc. Kiara is the Creative Director of Saje Wellness and the mastermind behind their gorgeous branding. If you've ever been into a Saje store you know what I'm talking about...

On today's episode I wanted to get deep with Kiara about what it was like to grow up within Saje Wellness (she was 2 when they started the company) and how essential oils have impacted her life. I also wanted to learn more about the vision behind Saje Wellness and why they chose to take such a unique approach toward essential oil sales.

Here are a few other things we covered in today's episode:

Kiara's journey and how she ended up working as creative director of Saje Wellness
What it was like growing up with Saje and how she felt different from other kids
Her career transition and moving from her acting career to working for Saje
Their vision behind Saje and how they took Saje more mainstream
What it's like working with her parents and how her role has evolved
What makes Saje different from other essential oil companies out there
What makes an essential oil "quality"
Why essential oils are so individualized and how to maximize their adaptogenic properties
The one health habit she can't live without

Mentioned in this episode:

Saje Goddess Blend

Saje Tranquility Blend

Saje Starter Kit

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Follow Kiara and Saje Wellness:

Website: https://www.saje.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sajewellness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SajeWellness

Podcast: https://www.saje.com/podcast.html

[54] Lunar Abundance + How to Use the Moon to Manifest Our Intentions with Ezzie Spencer Mar 07, 2018

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I don't know about you, but I've always had an infatuation with the moon. When full moons appear in the sky I have a deep pull to gaze at them and have always had so many questions about how the moon cycle impacts our human experience. Cue to discovering Ezzie Spencer and her incredible work with Lunar Abundance. It was like finding the holy grail of all things moon knowledge. Suddenly I could have all my questions answered!

What I've also discovered is that I'm not alone in this curiosity around the moon. So many of you have reached out that you feel intense sensations around different times of the moon cycle. And I'm not just talking lady cycles - Did you know there are more visits to the ER during full moons than any other time of the month?! That is precisely why I wanted to bring Ezzie onto the show to share some of her lunar knowledge with all of you and hopefully answer some of your burning questions.

Here are a few other things we covered in today's episode:

Ezzie's journey and how she discovered moon cycles and launched Lunar Abundance
The moon in history and how its been used in different ways
The difference between the yin and the yang phases of the moon
Each of the 8 phases of the moon and how to use them to manifest different intentions
What is an intention setting practice and how to sync it to the moon
Why Ezzie recommends setting only one intention per moon cycle
Using the moon as a guide for your menstrual cycle
Planning a new moon or full moon ceremony
Using the elements like water and fire during your ceremonies
The one health habit she can't live without

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Follow Ezzie + Lunar Abundance:

Website: http://www.ezziespencer.com/

Lunar Abundance: http://www.lunarabundance.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ezziespencer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ezziespencer/

[51] Why You Need to Start Journaling + How to Actually Stick With It with Marc Champagne Feb 28, 2018

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It's always fun to welcome friends to the show! This week that friend is Marc Champagne, the co-founder of Kyo, an online journaling and daily gratitude app. I've discovered Kyo (and Marc!) through a friend of a friend and immediately upon meeting - digitally first and then in person - I knew he would be a source of inspiration for me now and into the future.

Besides the hard work and commitment he's put into getting Kyo off the ground, he's an advocate for journaling and the short and long-term benefits it has on your health. He's hoping to make journaling mainstream and not the daunting task we make it out to be. This isn't your average "Dear Diary" situation...

I am obviously a huge fan of journaling, both on paper and digitally. In many ways I consider THM to be a journal. Of course it's a journal that's read by hundreds of thousands of you, but I do put my thoughts to keyboard and oftentimes feel the same sense of catharsis that I do when I'm writing privately.

But sometimes I don't want to or it doesn't feel appropriate to pull out my journal. Though I do travel with it to most places, I love that Kyo allows me to write down thoughts or do more targeted daily affirmations and intentions when I'm on the run. On the bus, in an uber, on a plane. Places where many of us find ourselves. He's making journaling accessible and that's one of the many reasons I'm excited to welcome him to the show.

Here are a few other things we covered in today's episode:

Marc's journey and how he found the courage to quit his corporate job and take on Kyo full-time
When is it the right time to quit your job?
Marc's morning routine and how he's found it beneficial
The different types of journaling and how to find one that sticks
The benefits of gratitude journaling
Why an app and what was their vision with it?
How they chose the design of Kyo and why they went "design-forward"
Why they chose to release design packs for mental fitness
The one health habit he can't live without

Mentioned in this episode:

Butcher's Box with code: HealthyMaven

Zen Habits

Tim Ferriss

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Follow Marc + Kyo:

Website: http://kyoapp.com/

App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kyo-daily-reflection-journal/id1218663401?mt=8

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyoapp/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyoapp

[50] When to Start Caring About Pregnancy, Hiring a Doula + Living in Your Glow with Latham Thomas Feb 21, 2018

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On today's episode we have the incredible Latham Thomas of Mama Glow and the author of Own Your Glow on the show today. Latham is a pre and post-partum doula, maternal lifestyle maven and wellness coach. Beyond that, she's just such an inspiring human helping women and men alike reframe the fertility and birth process ad well as helping non-pregnant women embrace their feminine instincts and glow.

This episode was really interesting for me as I learned a lot about how I've mistakenly interpreted the birth process and where I could use some reframing. I also learned that when that day comes, I am 100% reaching out to Mama Glow! Don't hold your breath Mom...it won't be anytime soon!

Here are a few things we covered in today's episode:

Latham's journey and how she launched Mama Glow
Her calling to become a doula and what that experience was like
What is a doula and why she recommends getting one if you're pregnant
What advice Latham has for expectant Moms
Reframing the narrative that birth is painful
How to prepare your body for pregnancy even if it isn't on your radar right now
How self-care ties into fertility and why you must care for yourself first
How to cut out the noise and focus on what YOUR body needs
Developing your own "glow time" practice

Mentioned in this episode:

Tonya Lewis Lee + Movita Organics

Black Lives Matter

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Website: http://mamaglow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowmaven/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MamaGlow/

Book: Own Your Glow

[49] Falling in Love, Moving in Together + Being a Supportive Partner with Curt Lederle Feb 14, 2018

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Happy Valentine's Day lovers!

Today I have a very special guest on the podcast...its someone you might be familiar with. I'm welcoming my fiancé, known around here as "C" onto the show to chat about love. Well, we get into more than just love but in honor of Valentine's Day, I thought I would share the hot seat with my love.

Now I may be biased, but I'm pretty sure Curt might be the wisest person we've ever had on the show. I've never met anyone who is so deeply content with their life but also strives for so much more. He's a dreamer by nature and his taught me so much about what it means to create the life you want to live.

I could not be more honored (or thankful!) to have Curt on the show today.

Here are a few things we covered in today's episode:

Curt's own journey and how we met
What he does for a living and how we make it work living and working under the same roof
Long distance and how we did 2.5 years of it!
Being in a relationship with someone who is more emotional and extreme than you
His involvement with THM and what he thought when I first started a blog
His best tips for training a dog
His version of self-care and how he takes care of himself daily
His favorite and least favorite things about me
Random facts you may not know about me

Mentioned in this episode:

Iceland Trip Video + Post

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[48] Embracing Female Sexuality and Healthy Sex Education with Susana Frioni Feb 07, 2018

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A few months ago a couple of you requested that we bring a relationship coach/expert onto the podcast and after Georgia and I jumped into the research we discovered Susana Frioni. Immediately I know we had to have her on the show. Susana's journey has taken many unexpected turns and from this she's built Love, Sex, Desire, a podcast and coaching business that has helped thousands of women come to terms with their own sexuality and relationships. I'm honored to have her on the show today.

Beyond her sage wisdom, Susana's approach towards life is both calming and encouraging. She is the reminder we all need to be patient and to quiet the noise and listen to our intuition.

Here are a few other things we discussed on today's episode:

Susana's journey and what led her to found Love, Sex, Desire
Her personal awakening and experience at Vipassana
What her upbringing was like and how she felt about exploring sexuality growing up
The end of her marriage and the start of her relationship with a woman
How to have conversations around sexuality with our current or future partners
Exploring your sexuality without feeling judged by those around you
What she wishes was being taught in sexual education
Sacred dance parties and what that experience looks like
The one health habit she can't live without