Neda Varbanove from @HealthyWithNedi  on Instagram shares her experience with moving to America from Bulgaria and how it made an impact on  her choosing a career path. Neda is a holistic nutritionist and mental health advocate. She has been struggling over the recent years with seeking professional help for her grandma who has been diagnosed with suicidal depression. Neda gets vulnerable with us and shares her experience with finding her grandmother the right treatment, which ended up being ECT therapy. Sometimes the not so conventional ways are what leads us down a new path to recovery. 

Kelly Potter from Kp_ingitsimple on Instagram joins me on today’s episode. Kelly has a successful Instagram, is a nurse, teaches at an university for the College of Nursing AND is a P.H.D Candidate. 

Kelly is juggling a lot so we discuss burnout. We go over ways to look for burnout and start recognizing it before it happens. Kelly opens up about how she gets herself out of the feelings and what she does to avoid getting burned out when juggling so much.

Jamie Vespa R.D  discusses different ways to practice health & wellness on a budget. We both save in different areas and we discuss our tips and tricks on where we splurge and where we tend to save the most money. You can have a healthy lifestyle and eat well on budget! This idea came from a farmers market experience Jamie and I had recently. We were discussing how expensive some of the items were and how easy it was to blow 100 dollars on a few items there. 

Kennedy Haffner from @TheHealthyHaff on Instagram is a health and wellness content creator. She likes to create her own sunshine in life and she is full of positive energy. Kennedy and I go over fear and the effects it takes on our lives.  Fear creates two ways a human will react: fight or flight mode. Kennedy stands up and fights it. Kennedy also opens up about what it's like dealing with loneliness and how she has learned to grow from these feelings inside. 

Jordan from Dancing For Donuts and I have a very honest, candid conversation about how we fell into entrepreneurship and owning our own business (spoiler alert, it wasn't quite the plan at the time!) We open up about how we have dealt with rejection throughout our journey of having our own business. We discuss what it's like to have doors closed in your face. How to take a breath before responding to rejection and bounce back and keep grinding through it! I have listened to this episode a few times and it always makes me feel stronger and more motivated to keep hustling!

In this episode I discuss sleep routine with Erin Stokes, ND the Medical Director at  MegaFood. We go over common myths about sleep and she dives into simple habits we can change in our nightly routines to get the most optimal sleep. 

Dr. Erin Stokes is a Naturopathic Doctor. in Boulder, CO. Erin combines her experience in private practice with an extensive background in the natural products industry. In her role as Medical Director at MegaFood, maker of premium supplements made with real food and added nutrients, Erin has the opportunity to educate people on health and wellness topics via webinars, podcasts, and radio shows. Erin's personal mission is to empower people with the inspiration and tools to change their lives.

Follow Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinstokesnd/

To find out more about MegaFood check out this website: https://www.megafood.com

Erin talks about MegaFood Melatonin Berry gummies which you can find here: https://www.megafood.com/vitamins-health-needs-goals/sleep-supplements/melatonin-berry-good-sleep-gummy-W1079.html?cgid=sleep-supplements#start=1

And “Herbal Sleep” supplements which can be found here:
https://www.megafood.com/vitamins-supplements/herbal-supplements/herbal-sleep-W1090.html#q=herbal%2Bsleep&lang=default&start=1

Bianca Gasparro from @holisticrx is a holistic nutritionist who focuses on relatable wellness. She is also a new mom with a beautiful daughter. Bianca and I discuss the changes that occur both mentally and physically when getting pregnant and postpartum.  There are challenges throughout the process but overall it is 100% worth the reward. Bianca talks about how a lot of the changes can be so positive on the mindset. Bianca opens up about how much her body image changed for the better after giving birth and how she now has a healthier mindset with food. 

You can find Bianca on Instagram and her website. 

https://www.myholisticrx.com

https://www.instagram.com/holisticrx/

Alec Treffers, certified health coach, athlete and instagram personality shares her past on being a college athlete. Alec was greatly injured during her athletic career and had to give up her passion at the time. She was forced to find motivation to start over and do something different with her life and her exercise regimen. 
Alec is now a certified health coach who specializes in getting women motivated with their health and working out by finding their "healthy spirit animal". 
In this episode we discuss how to get more motivated with your workout and healthy routine. 
You can find more about Alec on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alectreffs/
and on her website: https://alectreffs.com

Ep 20: Breakfast At Bailey's 
Leanne Whistance-Smith opens up about her recovery from having an eating disorder. She relapsed in collage and finally found a way to connect her mental health to her physical health and transition her thinking to a much healthier life. It all starts from within, having patience with yourself and learning to love your body. Leanne offers some sound advice on ways anyone can enjoy their fear foods when they are craving them.

Leanne is an Instagram Food Blogger who shares healthy meals daily. She is always positive and motivating to get up and be the best version of yourself. 
You can find more about Leanne on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leanneliveshealthy/
and on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzgBbpBK-pVWDVsBBhjM2ig

Are you struggling with confidence? Do you want to find the best version of yourself and exude confidence? I highly recommend this episode for those who are struggling with finding the confidence from within and looking for inspiration. Quigley Goode is an American Idol contestant turned content creator and educator on social media. She and I go over her story of being rejected and scrutinized under the public eye during her American Idol experience at a young age. Quigley now exudes confidence and loves to help all women find the best version of themselves. We discuss how to find confidence and creativity within and not depend on outside appearance and forces. Quigley opens up about her struggles with depression and she even sings a little for the audience. You can find more on Quigley Goode on Instagram @OfficiallyQuigley below  are links to her newest project, a Posing Guide  and more! 

“Ready to WOW your audience? With over a year in the making, Posing is not your typical guide. This beautifully designed 56-page guide will revolutionize the photoshoot process - all at the swipe of your thumb! Get a look inside the mind of Quigley, a creative direction genius and posing queen, as she transforms the way you think, communicate, and act behind and in front of the camera.”

Link to Quigley’s store: https://www.soulcialmedia.com/store

Link to Posing Guide: https://www.soulcialmedia.com/bundle-1