The SavvyCast

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Airline Pilot Tackles Common Fears and Facts of Flying Jul 12, 2024

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Nick Plagenhoef joins The SavvyCast to share about his career as a pilot and answer listeners' questions on all things air travel!

Episode At A Glance:

This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by my dear friend and pilot Nick Plagenhoef. Nick shares his expertise on all things flying and answers listener-submitted questions! We discuss how he first developed a passion for aviation, what advice he would give to young pilots, and spend plenty of time answering your flight-related questions. Nick addressed safety concerns, how air travel has changed since 9/11, what to do if you've missed your flight, and much more.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Contact Nick: nick@stableapproachaviation.com
www.stableapproachaviation.com

Cruise Planning 101 with Dafney Dooley Jul 05, 2024

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If planning a cruise or big summer trip sounds overwhelming, this episode is for you! Travel Planner Dafney Dooley shares her expertise.

Episode At A Glance:

This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by my dear friend Dafney Dooley to discuss all things travel! Dafney is a travel planner with Cruise Planners, so she is an expert at planning and executing memorable trips. If you are in the market to plan an upcoming trip, Dafney is a wonderful resource. In this episode, Dafney focuses on cruise travel, breaking down the different types of cruises, giving her best tips for booking, sharing her own favorite cruises, and more!

Questions Answered In This Episode:

What is the difference between a river cruise and an ocean cruise?
Why is travel important?
What are your all-time favorite cruises?
Do you have any bucket list travel destinations?
What tips do you have for someone planning a cruise?

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Contact Daphne by email: dafney.dooley@cruiseplanners.com by phone:205-585-8946
To join Cruise Planners' "destination-focused" newsletter list, pamphlets by mail, or email list of all sales and promotions, contact Dafney at dafney.dooley@cruiseplanners.com or 205-585-8946
Cruise Planners

The Pellet and Flattop Grills I Have and Love (and Why) Jun 28, 2024

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This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my favorite grills and how I love to use them!

Episode At A Glance:

This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing about my favorite grills! I absolutely love to grill out, and I have tried many different types of grills over the years. I know grilling can seem intimidating, especially for those who haven't tried it, but in this episode, I break down why I love these products and how I love to use them. More specifically, I talk about the ins and outs of using a pellet grill and a flattop grill! From my best "grill master" tips to my favorite cookout recipes, I hope you enjoy this episode!

Questions Answered In This Episode:

Why did you purchase a pellet grill?
How do you use your pellet grill day to day?
What do you love about grilling?
What are your favorite recipes to grill out?
Why did you buy a flattop grill?

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I hope you enjoyed this episode! As always, if you have time to rate, review, and subscribe to The SavvyCast on Apple Podcasts, it would be SO appreciated. If you would prefer to watch the podcast interview, check it out on YouTube. Blessings to you!

No-Bake Summer Desserts the Whole Family Will Love

It's Grilling Season! Three Recipes to Transform Your Summer BBQ!

No-Bake Summer Desserts the Whole Family Will Love Jun 21, 2024

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This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing three of my favorite no-bake desserts for summer! If your summers are anything like ours here in Alabama, you likely want to avoid turning on your oven at all costs! While I love summertime desserts like berry cobblers and pies, I often can't bring myself to make them on a hot summer day. These three desserts come together with a secret ingredient -condensed milk- and are just as crave-worthy as your favorite baked sweets. I hope you and your family enjoy them as much as we do!

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It's Grilling Season! Three Recipes to Transform Your Summer BBQ!

What I Bought at Costco: My Summer Grocery List

What I Bought at Costco: My Summer Grocery List Jun 14, 2024

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This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my favorite summer picks from a recent Costo haul! I absolutely love shopping at Costco year-round, but in the summer, they have especially unique and delicious options. In this episode, I share some of my favorite summertime finds, my favorite recipes to use them in, and more!

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It's Grilling Season! Three Recipes to Transform Your Summer BBQ!

Three Perfect Sides For Hosting A BBQ Dinner

It's Grilling Season! Three Recipes to Transform Your Summer BBQ! Jun 07, 2024

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Does anything say summertime like a cookout? This week, I share my favorite recipes and tips for summertime BBQs!

Episode At A Glance:

This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my favorite recipes and tools to accompany a summer BBQ! If you're anything like me, one of the best parts of the summer is the opportunity to cook and eat outside! There is something special about gathering with friends and family around a delicious summer cookout or BBQ. In this episode, I share my favorite recipes, grilling tools, and sides to take your summer grillouts to the next level!

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Practical Steps to Finding Daily Joy May 31, 2024

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This week's guest is particularly "joyful"- Joy Beth Bodie shares how she's empowering others to cultivate a joy-filled life.

Episode At A Glance:

This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by the amazing Joy Beth Bodie! Joy Beth is the founder of House of Joy, a business aimed at helping people step into God's unique calling on their lives and embrace a life of joy. In this episode, Joy Beth shares tips for finding joy in the everyday, the difference between joy and happiness, how her new course is helping others cultivate a joyful life, and more!

Questions Answered In This Episode:

What is House of Joy?
How can I find joy in the mundane every day?
Are joy and happiness the same thing?
How does the House of Joy course help people cultivate joyful lives?

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Joy Beth's website
Joy Beth's Instagram: @joybethbodie.life

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Effortless and Elevated Style with Kenzie Welch

Discover Your Motivations: Using the Enneagram for Personal Growth

From Blogger to Influencer: The Evolution of Family Savvy May 24, 2024

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This week on The SavvyCast, I share how I first started Family Savvy and how I have grown it over the years!

Episode At A Glance:

This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing all about the Family Savvy brand, from its humble beginnings to how it has grown over the years! I feel so blessed and blown away by where Family Savvy is today, and I am so grateful to all of you for following along and supporting the Family Savvy team! In this episode, I share what inspired me to start blogging, the lessons I've learned along the way, and my best tips for engaging an audience.

Questions Answered In This Episode:

What inspired you to start Family Savvy?
How has the business grown and changed over the years?
What are your best tips for optimizing your brand?
Why is engagement so important?

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Behind the Scenes of Family Savvy: Meet the Team

Meet My Videographers: Jackson & Anderson Moore

Vulcun Nutrition Coaches' Best Advice to Prediabetics May 23, 2024

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Nutrition coaches Ellie Hiller and Geena Pitts join me to discuss the relationship between blood sugar and diet!

Episode At A Glance:

This week on The SavvyCast, my daughter Ellie Hiller and Geena Pitts join me again to share how diet affects blood sugar. the benefits of a high-protein, fiber-rich diet! Ellie is the founder of Vulcan Nutrition, where she and Geena work as nutrition coaches. They are no stranger to The SavvyCast, and listeners may remember their episode from last week on a high protein and high fiber diet, or their recent episode about their new wellness course for middle-aged women, Mid-life Savvy. In this episode, Ellie and Geena break down the relationship between diet and blood sugar and give tips for how to reduce blood sugar through lifestyle changes.

Questions Answered In This Episode:

What is the relationship between diet and blood sugar?
Can diet actually reduce blood sugar?
What are your best tips for a blood-sugar-healthy diet?

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Vulcan Nutrition Coaching
Cronometer App
MyFitnessPal
Midlife Savvy Class
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Connect with Vulcan Nutrition on Instagram: @the_vulcan_nutrition
Connect with Ellie Hiller on Instagram: @elliehiller

* Disclaimer: These tips are not official health suggestions. Speak to your doctor before making any drastic changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Daily Protein + Fiber Made Easy By 2 Nutrition Coaches

Introducing Mid-Life Savvy

Daily Protein + Fiber Made Easy by 2 Nutrition Coaches May 10, 2024

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If you've been hearing about the benefits of a fiber-rich diet but don't know where to start, this episode is for you!

Episode At A Glance:

This week on The SavvyCast, my daughter Ellie Hiller joins me to share the benefits of a fiber-rich diet! Ellie is the founder of Vulcan Nutrition, where she works as a nutrition coach. She is no stranger to The SavvyCast, and listeners may remember her recent episode on her new wellness course for middle-aged women, Mid-life Savvy. In this episode, Ellie breaks down why a fiber-rich diet is so important, and gives practical tips for how to include more fiber and balanced nutrition throughout your day!

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