The Well+Good Podcast

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Wellness Tune Up: 9 Things You Might Need to Hear Sep 08, 2021

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Today, we’re going behind-the-scenes of The Well+Good Podcast. Join our hosts, Kate, Ella, and Taylor, as they share their favorite bites from past guests that didn’t make it into the final cut. From the importance of health at every size, to redefining intimacy for ourselves, we can only fit so much into thirty minute episodes! Plus, get a taste of what’s coming up next on the show.

HOSTS:

Kate Spies, SVP+ General Manager at Well+Good

Ella Dove, Director, Creative Development at Well+Good

Taylor Camille, Sr. Producer at Well+Good

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

At Well+Good HQ, we spend our days talking to and learning from the most interesting people in wellness—experts, thought-leaders and celebrities. On The Well+Good Podcast we’re inviting you to join the conversation. With each episode, our hosts will dig into our most clicked on topics in order to reimagine what it means for you to live well. Tune in weekly to find the wellness that fits your frequency.

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Money On The Mind, Part 2 Sep 01, 2021

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Last week on The Well+Good Podcast, we unpacked why speaking openly about our finances is very much the final taboo in our society and how important it is to undo the messaging we’ve received that we’re inherently bad with money. Needless to say, we have money on the mind. This week, we are continuing the conversation. How do we drop the excuses, shake off the stigma once and for all, and invest in ourselves and our futures to make financial wellness a reality?

HOST: Ella Dove, Director, Creative Development at Well+Good

GUESTS:

Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, Financial Therapist and Social Worker

Sallie Krawcheck, CEO & Co-Founder of Ellevest

Bola Sokunbi, CEO & Founder of Clever Girl Finance

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Bola explains that making money mistakes is unavoidable–how you handle those mistakes is what counts. You can find her here and follow Clever Girl Finance here

Lindsay shares how we can create boundaries around our spending, plus tips for communicating them clearly and effectively. You can find her here

Sallie shares her #1 strategy for setting your future self up for financial success. You can find her here and check out Ellevest here

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Money On The Mind Aug 25, 2021

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These days, we speak very openly about topics that were once considered taboo: who we’re sleeping with, what our therapist said in our last session, but when it comes to money… oftentimes, our lips are sealed. In recent years, getting women invested in their financial futures has been on trend with countless female oriented campaigns and FinTech apps on the scene, but given that women couldn’t legally open a bank account until the 1970’s, the playing field is still far from even. It’s 2021, and many women are still being conditioned to feel shame around their spending, to outsource their finances, and told that if we “just stopped buying lattes” then we’d be just as financially competent as the men in our lives. It's time we take control and shift that narrative: How can we turn money from a source of stress to a source of strength?

HOST: Ella Dove, Director, Creative Development at Well+Good

GUESTS:

Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, Financial Therapist and Social Worker

Sallie Krawcheck, CEO & Co-Founder of Ellevest

Bola Sokunbi, CEO & Founder of Clever Girl Finance

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Lindsay shares her approach to shame-free financial therapy and breaks down how we can remove the stigma around money to take control of our financial futures. You can find her here

Sallie explains why so many women are conditioned to believe that money is tacky, and what mental shifts are required to see that money is power. You can find her here and check out Ellevest here

Bola reminds us that money alone won’t bring us happiness, but we can create goals to achieve financial wellness in a practical way. You can find her here and follow Clever Girl Finance here

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No, My Body Is Not Up For Discussion Aug 18, 2021

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No matter how far we think we’ve come in terms of acceptance for all body types, we can’t seem to escape workouts that promise “washboard abs in just 10 minutes flat” or friends and family members lamenting that they “just need to lose 5 pounds before vacation.” While we continue to amplify voices who are advocating for body positivity and sizing inclusivity, suffice to say, there's a lot more work to be done. After supporting us through a global pandemic, we should be thanking our bodies for all that they do to keep us alive and well–not stressing about how they look in shorts. How can we continue to bring awareness to how people with different bodies might exist in the world and move the “body conversation” forward?

HOST: Kate Spies, SVP+ General Manager at Well+Good

GUESTS:

Katie Sturino, Entrepreneur, Founder of Megababe, Author of Body Talk

Jessica Vander Leahy, Model, Writer, Content Creator

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Katie explains that by making small changes in how we speak and act day-to-day, we can make a big difference when it comes to creating a safe and inclusive space for all body types. Check her out here.

Jessica shares her own experience as a plus-sized model, and how we weren’t born to just “lose weight and pay bills.” You can find her here.

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Our Days Are Numbered Aug 11, 2021

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By the numbers: 8 glasses of water, 8 hours of sleep, and of course, the notorious 10,000 steps are all ways we quantify what it means to live a long and healthy life. While it’s no secret that hydration, rest, and movement are all key players when it comes to improving our overall sense of well-being and boosting longevity, the prescription for living well is not a one-size-fits-all. When it comes to building healthier habits that last, which expert-backed numbers do we actually need to strive for? How do we use tracking devices to improve our lives without getting too hung up on the stats?

HOST: Ella Dove, Director, Creative Development at Well+Good

GUESTS:

Dr. Amanda Paluch, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Dr. Brendon Stubbs, Senior Lecturer at King's College, Exercise and Mental Health Researcher

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Amanda explains where the 10,000 steps “rule” came from. She shares what her research on wearable technology has revealed about how many steps we actually need to take in order to see the most benefit. You can find her here.

Brendon explores the correlation between movement and our overall sense of well-being. Plus, he reveals the key to maintaining lifestyle and behavior changes in the long-term. Check him out here.

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Leaving The Nest Aug 04, 2021

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While millennials were already living at home in record numbers pre-pandemic, an unprecedented number of young people left their independent lives behind to move back into their childhood bedrooms in March of 2020. Many of these homecomings provided parents and children alike with a sense of safety and comfort, but–as always when it comes to family–there were new challenges to face: How do you slip back into the parent-child dynamic without regressing emotionally? Is there a way for both parents and children to re-establish boundaries? How do you know when it’s time to leave the nest again? Most importantly, with the cost of rent, homeownership, and childcare continuing to increase at an alarming rate, is it time to re-examine our definition of what it means to be an independent adult in 2021 and beyond?

HOST: Taylor Camille, Sr. Producer at Well+Good

GUESTS:

Kayleen Schaefer, Author

Melissa Divaris Thompson, LMFT

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Kayleen explains what the “5 milestones of adulthood” are according to sociologists from the 1950’s… and how we might need to give those milestones a 2021 revamp. Find her here.

Melissa shares her perspective as a therapist on how the parent-child relationship has evolved over the course of the pandemic. Check her out here.

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The Rise of the Plant Parent Jul 28, 2021

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During the height of the pandemic, we cared for our loved ones, for our sourdough starters in the fridge, and of course, for our plants. Being told to stay inside exposed the importance of feeling connected to the world around us, and to nature. Additionally, spending so much time at home increased our desire to curate a space for ourselves that felt nurturing and inviting. For many of us, the solution was simple: bring a piece of the outside in. Whether you’re brand-new to the plant game or have had a ‘green thumb’ your whole life, you know that the relationship between a plant parent and their plant is like no other. Do we take care of our plants or do our plants take care of us?

HOST: Taylor Camille, Sr. Producer at Well+Good

GUESTS:

Maryah Greene, Plant Doctor, Stylist, Host of Greene Thumb on the Well+Good YouTube Channel

Emily Murphy, Organic Gardener, Author, and Photographer

Anita Yokota, Interior Designer, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Maryah explores the overlap between caring for your plants and caring for yourself. Check out Maryah here, and be sure to tune into Greene Thumb on the Well+Good YouTube channel here.

Emily explains how fostering a relationship with nature can improve your overall sense of well-being in unexpected ways. You can find her here.

Anita shares what it means to have a healthy home, and how we can learn to “bring the outside in.” Find her here.

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Stop Asking Me About My Timeline! Jul 21, 2021

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Whether it’s from family, friends, or medical professionals, every woman has heard some iteration of the dreaded phrase, “Well, you’re not getting any younger!” While we can all agree that it’s time to retire that phrase, the pressure to tick certain boxes in a certain order (and by a certain age) is universally felt. How do we juggle career ambitions, personal goals, and biological realities, all while feeling like we’re the ones calling the shots? Why are so many of us being told that we are running out of time?

HOST: Kate Spies, SVP+ General Manager at Well+Good

GUESTS:

Dr. Meredith Brower, Reproductive Endocrinologist at Kindbody

Tess Brigham, LMFT, Certified Coach

Simone de la Rue, Health and Life Coach, Celebrity Trainer, Creator of Body by Simone

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Dr. Brower explains that when it comes to both pregnancy planning and prevention, there are a lot of gaps in the conversation. You can find her here.

Tess answers how to know if and when you’re going through a quarter-life crisis. Check her out here.

Simone shares her story of getting pregnant at the age of 43, and gives her advice for other women who are trying to balance family and career. Find her here, and Body By Simone here.

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RSVP… if you’re vaccinated Jul 14, 2021

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Since the pandemic started, it seems like the ‘rules to live by’ have changed by the week… sometimes even by the day. In the earlier days, we had to decide whether or not we should join someone in the elevator, or who we should (or shouldn’t) allow into our “pod.” Then, came weighing the pros and cons of indoor vs. outdoor dining and asking ourselves, “how much really is six feet apart?” Now, we’re in uncharted territory as we navigate masks on vs. masks off and of course, vaccine politics. How do we (respectfully) balance the changing social landscape with our own comfort levels? What is the best way to bring up awkward conversation topics that didn’t even exist before 2020 and where are we headed next?

HOST: Ella Dove, Director, Creative Development at Well+Good

GUESTS:

Elaine Swann, Lifestyle and Etiquette Expert, Founder of The Swann School of Protocol

Lauren Guss, Executive Vice President of Business Leadership at Superfly

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Elaine explains what etiquette is and why it matters, especially when it comes to “pandemiquette.” You can find her here.

Lauren teaches us how we should prepare to attend events again; and while a lot has changed, a lot has stayed the same. Check out Superfly here.

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Why We All Need Sunscreen Jul 07, 2021

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Like most habits, applying sunscreen (or not) is one that starts from a young age. You were either slathered with sunscreen every time you stepped out of the house, or believed that you didn't need it. Either way, for most children, the idea of putting on sunscreen is just as exciting as eating your vegetables. Today, we now know that protecting your skin from the sun should be a daily practice, and is just as pertinent to your overall health as washing your hands or wearing a seatbelt. This shift in the conversation surrounding sun protection can largely be attributed to innovators in the space who are making sun care products more inclusive and attractive–especially when it comes to communities of color. On this episode of The Well+Good Podcast, we are speaking to three of them, who have not only forged their own paths in skin care and sun safety, but who are also expanding the conversation and bridging the information gap that exists on the risks that come with not embracing sunscreen in our everyday routines. Now, consider this your reminder to re-apply.

HOST: Taylor Camille, Sr. Producer at Well+Good

GUESTS:

Shontay Lundy, Founder of Black Girl Sunscreen

Dr. Adeline Kikam, Dermatologist and Founder of Brown Skin Derm

Holly Thaggard, Founder of Supergoop!

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Shontay shares how her experience as a woman of color informed her relationship with sunscreen as a child and young adult; when she couldn’t find a product that didn’t cast a white tint on her skin, she decided to create her own. Check her out here, and check out Black Girl Sunscreen here.

Dr. Kikam breaks down the technical side of why we all need to take sun protection seriously, and how we can use media and marketing to re-shape perceptions when it comes to making the suncare industry more inclusive. Find her here.

Holly walks us through the story behind Supergoop! and actionable steps we can take to stop the skin cancer epidemic. You can find her here, and Supergoop! here.

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