The HYE Life Podcast

Latest Episodes:

039 // The Life Science of Ayurveda with Nidhi Pandya Jan 02, 2020

Show notes

As an integrative health practitioner, I have always had an interest in all forms of health and medicine, especially those that use a holistic approach to healing. And of them all, Ayurveda is truly a lifestyle science that not only addresses creating balance and harmony within your body, but within the world around you.

Nidhi Pandiya is a third-generation Ayurvedic practitioner and brings this ancient wisdom and science into a modern world to unlock the universe, help you to understand your body rather than make assumptions, and not treat— but transform your health and life.

Episode HYElights:

What is Ayurveda, and its connection to all of life
Understanding the 5 elements within nature and in the body
How to identify your imbalances, what elements you are lacking and the ways to replenish them
The three dosas (types) that make up all things
Why you don’t need to know your dosha to practice Ayurveda (I loved this!)
The relationship between air (vata) imbalances, gut issues and mental health
The 3 most important takeaways to start embracing Ayurveda
Why “you are what you eat” isn’t exactly true…
Ayurveda’s take on popular fads
The gap between modern science and Ayurveda
The importance of counseling and seeking support through healing

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038 // My Favorite Trick For Cultivating Gratitude + Excitement Dec 19, 2019

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These short n’ sweet episodes are meant to be enjoyed whenever you want a little boost in your day, a little food for thought, a little shift in perspective, a little realignment. Play this while you’re getting ready in the morning, between classes, on your lunch break, or whenever feel you don’t have time for a full episode but still want to feel hye vibe ~ “What are you most excited for?” This little question led to have a crazy aha-moment where I knew I had accomplished a major shift in my life. I take you through that shift, from where I was to where I am now, and my favorite little trick to bring gratitude and excitement into every single day. > // Ready to Live From Within in 2020? Join my small group coaching program! // Follow me on IG @thehyelife // Email me at Meredith@feelthehye.com // Sign up for the bi-weekly HYElights Newsletter // Get my FREE StressLess Daily Checklist // Shift Your Self 12-Week Holistic Program

037 // Sound Healing + Pursuing Supernatural Grace with Lindsay Bilezikian Dec 10, 2019

Show notes

For the first interview of Season 2, I sit down in-person with my dear friend, former client, and gorgeous soul, Lindsay Bilezikian. Lindsay and I met back in NYC shortly before we both hit the road on separate journeys in pursuit of our own uniquely aligned life. Lindsay takes us through her story, from leaving behind layers of her life that no longer served her to step into her true, HYEr self. She also expands upon her heart calling as a sound reader and healer, where Lindsay works with the energy of Crystal Tones Alchemy singing bowls to offer a modality of healing that is deeply personal, and allows the individual to experience and activate their energetic body through the vibrational power of sound.

In addition to Sound Healing, Lindsay is a reiki master and holds a 200hr Katonah Yoga certification.
Episode HYElights:

Listening to your intuition + recognizing gut feelings
Breaking away from what is breaking you
How she came to find her Sound, and the journey it’s taken her on
Stepping into your own power and putting that into practice
Finding beauty in chaos
Recognizing your ego (because it’s super sneaky!)
Having resilience (and Lindsay’s unexpected spirit “animal”)
Becoming your own decision maker

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036 // Season 2: Finding & Embracing Your HYE Life Dec 03, 2019

Show notes

Welcome back! Season 2 is starting off with a little re-introduction of what living the HYE life, and Honoring Yourself Every day, is truly about. I give you the skimm notes version of my own journey thus far, from leaving a life built on everybody’s terms but my own to now— learning to fully embrace each day with an intuitive and intentional sense of Self.

Episode HYElights:

What sparked my own HYE life discovery
The de-layering process of finding your aligned life
Some of the subconscious beliefs I was holding, that were holding me back from my best life
How to start leaning into your own HYE life

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035 // Seasons of Change: Growing Pains, Embracing Discomfort + HYE Updates! Nov 28, 2019

Show notes

For this Season 1 finale, I went in not having any clue what I was going to talk about, but ended up speaking from the heart about “growing pains” and how it’s probably one of the most accurate terms in the English language. There’s also some talk about navigating decisions (wink, wink— you’ll get it, just listen) and some exciting talk about what’s to come in the future of The HYE Life!

Episode HYElights:

Back from hiatus!
Regrounding after travel
Exciting newcomings for The HYE Life!
When to embrace growing pains
How to never regret a decision (because the universe will ALWAYS course correct!)
The BEST way to “shortcut” your success
Why it’s okay, and important, to outgrow good things
Lots of love & thank you’s, deep thoughts and probably poor analogies <3

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034 // Finding Your Flow as an Entrepreneur with Nicole Nelson @LivingWellWithNic Sep 25, 2019

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One of the many beautiful souls that this journey into entrepreneurship and “following my path,” if you will, has connected me with is Nicole Nelson. Nicole is a fellow IIN grad and a health and business coach (but let’s be honest— what truly brings us together is our mutual love of oatmeal and chickpea cookies).

Before we dive into the interview, you’ll hear some real talk between Nicole and I as we catch up on life, my travels, and how running your business on the road isn’t all glamorous (though parts of it certainly are!)

Nicole then takes us through her 2.5-year process of working at a corporate 9-5 while building her coaching business on the side, all the way through taking the leap into full time coaching. Her warm and welcoming personality is enough to keep you engaged to every word, not to mention the tips and insights she has to offer when it comes to stepping out of your own way and into your own spotlight. I gleaned so much from chatting with her and I know you will as well!

Episode HYElights:

Real talk on balancing traveling and work, the misconceptions of being a digital nomad
Ways to recharge your battery and to refocus on your end goals
Getting out of a rut (check out podcast #23)
How not working can often be more productive
How to get your first clients as a coach
Why it’s important to not ignore the signs and be open to different outcomes
How the above point led to Nicole’s Business Breakthrough Academy
Her shift from a corporate job to coaching full time, and how she’s changed as a person
The 3 key contributors to her success
Balancing hustle and flow as an entrepreneur
Keeping yourself accountable and creating your own structure
The sensitive topic of social media + being more mindful, especially when it’s central to your business

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// Follow @livingwellwithnic

// http://www.livingwellwithnic.com and the Health is Wealth Podcast

// Books recommended: Not Working

// Want to become a health coach? Check out IIN and/or IHP

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033 // Is ‘Authenticity’ Even Real? Sep 06, 2019

Show notes

We all speak pretty confidently about ourselves when we describe what we do for our job, what role we play within our family, who we are with friends— but are all these “selves” really the same person? What about when we have an off day, and we say we “aren’t our best selves today.” Who, then, is our best self? Are they more or less authentic than our worst self? Who is our authentic self? Does such a thing even exist?

In a slightly different kind of episode (which I recorded a week or so prior to it going live), I take a philosophical deep dive on these ideas as I’ve been inspired by travels and trying to understand this about myself, as well by several books I’ve read lately (linked below!)

Episode HYElights:

What does “home” mean for you, and how does it shift during different phases of your life? Does a single home really exist?

Does having multi-personalities mean that you lack a core self?
What really is the authentic self?
Can you ever really be authentic around others and yourself?
The link between identity and habit formation, start telling yourself a new story
The power of being alone and forming an internal connection and a sense of self
Ways to step into your truest self and to find your mechanisms of self expression

Enjoy!

xx MW

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032 // The Simple Truths for Optimizing Gut Health with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Aug 21, 2019

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Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD, aka Dr. B aka @theguthealthmd, is a Charleston-based gastroenterologist with a whole lot to share about the bacteria living in our gut and how to cultivate a happy, healthy microbiome. There’s no question that gut health is ev-er-y-where nowadays, from your social media news feeds to online news articles, blogs, books and grocery stores. And while awareness is a step in the right direction, it can be tricky to filter through all that information and know what’s actually trustworthy.

Sometimes complex topics have truly simple solutions. Dr. B takes us through the issues and solutions surrounding gut health, and the shockingly simple solution behind what it takes to heal. What I love about Dr. B is not only his no-frills, holistic approach to health (a rare thing in western medical practices), but how he is able to take such complex topics as the gut and really break them down to help us understand exactly what we need to know— no sugar-coating added.

Episode HYElights:

His journey through training and medical school and what drew him to gastroenterology
How the evolution of global access to information has changed the healthcare philosophy, and where he hopes it will continue to shift
The biggest misunderstandings around gut health that are circulating the web today
What creates an optimal gut microbiome and how it is the starting point for all health
What is gut dysbiosis and how things get out of whack in the first place
The importance of plant diversity in the diet, and how to properly shift to a plantbased lifestyle without wreaking havoc on your gut
Why “the people who need this diet the most are those who are going to struggle the most to transition” (this is GOLD)
The truth behind any kind of restriction diet (ahem— low FODMAP) and why you can’t rely on short term benefits to produce long term gains
The difference between healing diets in the short term and long term (and this is KEY!)
How to eat for lifelong optimal gut health, and thus optimal overall health
The role of supplements vs. lifestyle when it comes to healing the gut
Why we should be paying more attention to PREbiotics
The very first thing to look for when healing your gut and going more plantbased (you could be struggling with this and not know it!)
Where animal products fit in with all of this
Looking at lifestyle v. genetics in the development of disease
Why we should aim for progress, not perfection and the harmful effects of fixation and hypervigilence around our health and nutrition
The importance of being able to “look at the layers” of information we take in to guide our lifestyle choices, from scientific research studies to social media

And this is honestly just scratching the surface!

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// Follow @theguthealthmd

// http://theguthealthmd.com/

// Books recommended: The Blue Zones, The Microbiome Solution, The Good Gut

// The Plant Proof Podcast with Dr. B

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// Email me at Meredith@feelthehye.com

031 // Disconnect to Reconnect to Your Intuitive Self with Energy Healer Joy Dushey Aug 10, 2019

Show notes

Joy Dushey is a gentle, nurturing force to be reckoned with. After having a stroke at just 29, Joy embarked on a personal healing journey that would change her life and career forever. Now, as an intuitive energy healer based in NYC, Joy has developed her own two-tier system, aptly named The Joyful Approach, which employs various modalities, from breathwork to reiki and soundbaths, to help her clients heal the spiritual body from within, and ultimately the physical body from without. Joy’s story is as unique as your own, but it’s what she has been able to build with her story that creates a ripple effect and changes the stories of others. Her zen vibes alone are enough to spark a day full of self love and, well, joy :)

Episode HYElights:

Joy’s personal story of recovery and transformation after having a stroke at 29
How she listened to what she calls her “divine spark” to guide her
Magic of synchronicities
What it’s like to work with a shaman
Why we need to disconnect in order to reconnect
How she developed the 2-tiered “Joyful Approach” life system
How to embrace more yin and awaken to your inner divine feminine energy
The most common issues she sees in her practice
How to protect your energy
Why it’s important that even coaches and healers have their own coaches and healers
Her refreshing perspective on rituals and routines
Her own morning ritual
What’s to come from the Joyful Approach and how to get in on the magic!

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// Follow @thejoyfulapproach

// http://thejoyfulapproach.com/

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030 // Stopping Negative Momentum + Raising Your Vibe Aug 06, 2019

Show notes

First you wake up after a poor night’s sleep, then stub your toe on the way to the bathroom, then spill coffee on your new top, then every little thing about your coworker starts to piss you off, the guy you’re seeing didn’t text you “good morning” (‘what an asshole, so dumping his ass’) and on and on and on… notice how one little negative thing starts a snowball effect and suddenly you’re feeling frustrated, annoyed and anxious about things that have nothing to do with it, but they get swept up in the negative momentum as collateral.

Momentum is a powerful concept (thank you, high school physics!) and anything that holds power can be used to create or destroy. Stopping negative momentum in its tracks is quite simple, but takes practice and above all it takes awareness. It’s then only a matter of shifting that momentum in the other direction to raise your vibe and use that power for good. It also takes letting go of the specifics of the negative thought and going general. What do I mean by that? So glad you asked ;) Let’s dive in!

Episode HYElights:

How your vibe (the energy you give off) effects your physical energy levels
How to stop negative thought patterns before they become a pattern
The energy scale and how to shift from the negative end to the positive end
Why the key to improving your vibe is to release specificities and go GENERAL
The power of getting into a “flow” state, and the duality of self love v. detachment of the self

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