Crazy Zen Life

Its so easy to get stuck on the hamster wheel we call life.  The everyday hustle can seem overwhelming and before you know it you are living a real life Groundhog Day.  Whether it be a rut with career, home life, or relationships, it is totally normal to want to shake things up a bit.  In this mini-sode the ladies discuss the key ways they un-rut themselves from common problems like the dinner rut or the workout rut.  And, in true Crazy Zen fashion you even hear the smallest crazy zen kid pop in from time to time.  Enjoy this unorthodox mini-sode drop!

 

Here are some fun Veggie loaded cookbooks with lots of Vegan options:

The Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy

The Edgy Veg Cookbook

Here is the link to casserole mentioned in today's episode:

Sweet Potato & Kale Gratin Recipe

Talking about mental illness is something we knew we always wanted to do.  It was important to both of us to spread the word and sentiment that you are not alone and that there is always someone out there to help.  When Elise agreed to share her story we were super thankful.  She is very vulnerable in sharing some very hard times in her life.  Her inner demons of self hatred had a spiraling effect into her having an obsession with working out which led to an eating disorder.  Elise struggled for a long time before attempting suicide over 10 years ago.  Although in a much better place, she is open that her recovery has never ended.  She attributes most of her success learning to try to love herself is through teaching workout classes and training for Ironman competitions.  Yes, we want to think that all things are rainbows and sunshine after 10 years, but as Elise explains, she still has to put in the hard work mentally to stay ahead of her disease.  Follow along with us as we learn that recovery is a lifelong journey and the ones that seem the toughest can be struggling too.  Elise is even working towards bettering the policies within the ER when healthcare professionals are dealing with suicidal patients.  Below we have listed some sites and numbers for anyone struggling or maybe know someone that may need help. 

 

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

1-800-273-8255

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

1-800-931-2237

Wow!  This is the episode.  This is the one you need to listen to when you feel like that goal is too out of reach.  Or listen to this episode when you your mind is telling you that you're not ready to move forward.  This chat with Tilita is filled with so much knowledge and inspiration you will leave this episode super charged and ready to take on the world.  We begin our talk with a walk through how Tilita assists her clients in finding their goals and the importance of accountability.  She even dives into her struggles with injuries and being a formally trained athlete attempting to make the United States Olympic track and field team. Her push towards taking on her dream that is over ten years in the making will have you asking yourself, "what is my unfinished business."  Tilita also gives a ton of helpful tips on moving towards a plant-based diet and how just small steps can lead you towards a more plant protein life.  (Yup!  Thats right, plants have protein) We hope you enjoy this powerful hour with our dear friend Tilita and look at the final few weeks of the year as a chance to finish strong.  Happy Listening, Zen Friends!!!

Tilita IG

Tilita Facebook

https://www.tilitafied.com/#connect-with-me

As we enter into party season, it only made sense for the amazing Lauren Chitwood to grace the CZL studio.  The zen gals chatted up her history in the party industry but more importantly her willingness to think outside the box.  From the beginning, Lauren never thought anything was out of reach and she proves this to be true with her remarkable events.  Behind every creative mind is a team helping to execute the ideas.  Lauren acknowledges that she is nothing without the team of people around her.  From her home, work, and even her pantry, there is a team of people helping her life run smoothly.  Her ability to let go in certain areas of her life was an eye opening moment in her life, which led her business into a new level of success. Listen as Lauren assures us that that crazy dream just might become a reality one day.  Enjoy this sit down with Lauren!  

How to find Lauren

https://www.laurenchitwoodevents.com

@Laurenchitwoodevents/

@Laurenchitwood

@olioeventgroup

Oh! And here are the deets for the restaurant mentioned in todays episode for all of Louisville natives

https://bistro1860.com/home/

Its that time of year, folks!  It seems like as soon as July 4th is over the world starts to prepare for ghosts and goblins of Halloween.  Today, on CZL the ladies chat about the Halloween traditions they love, how different Halloween is today compared to when they were kids, and how halloween is as a mom.  Enjoy this light hearted episode as we gear up for that sugar-filled holiday. What are your favorite Halloween traditions?  Share them with us on our Facebook, or IG, or you can email us!  Happy Halloween, everyone! 

 

Crazy Zen IG

Crazy Zen Life Facebook

When writing these show notes it was quickly seen that the list of Laurie LeCompte strengths, accomplishments, or even just hobbies is super long.  She is way more than a yoga studio owner, she is a yoga boss babe making her name in the yoga world HER way.  We start our conversation with Laurie talking about her journey into yoga and how her love quickly grew to now what is known as Yoga Baum in Louisville, Kentucky.  This chick an do it all! (and she basically has)  From playing guitar, her new interest in power lifting, to even speaking German. We also chat about Laurie's decision to not have children and how that effects her as she navigates life during her "childbearing years."  Enjoy the wonderful conversation with Ms. Laurie LeCompte!

 

Yoga Baum Website

Laurie Instagram

This is a podcast where we interview other podcast creators about their podcast. Ha!  This may sound redundant but Allison and Bella of the Glitter Game Changers are anything but boring. They spread so much glitter and light to our lovely city, it made total sense to have them on CZL.  Bella and Allison walk the Zen gals through their instant bestie first meeting to working together in many different ways in the city of Louisville. These ladies both have thriving social media influence and an extensive background in marketing, so working on a creative project like Glitter Game Changers seemed like a no brainer.  You will love all of the energy these ladies give to your mid-week drop.  Oh! And if you'd like to find the GGC click the links below:

Bella's Blog-Bella of Louisville

Bella IG-Bella of Louisville  

EatLoveLouisville-Allison Myers

Glitter Game Changers

With Breeder's Cup right around the corner, the CZL ladies thought it would be a perfect time to sit down with the dynamic duo, The Hat Girls.  A brand that started off as just side hustle and seasonal gig has now flourished into one of the most well known headpiece companies in Louisville (psst...that's kinda of big deal in Derby City) Travel down memory lane with Rachel and Kate as they tell CZL how this creative outlet became a thriving business.  From Vegas to NYC these ladies have fully landed in Louisville and ready to take over the hat game one head at a time.  Shannon and Brittany fell in love with Rachel and Kate's infectious energy, and so will you!  

 

Wanna Find The Hat Girls, click the links below:

The Hat Girls IG

The Hat Girls-FB

The Hat Girls -website

Mom guilt. Those are two strong words when put together.  Many moms feel this overwhelming sense of guilt trickle into their everyday lives and it can strike at a moment's notice.  This emotional state can be identified as feelings of doubt, anxiousness, sadness, or even depression.  The urban dictionary refers to this as anything a mom seeks pursuing outside of caring for her children. Ohhhhh! That's comforting, right?  So how do we move past this social stigma?  The zen moms sit down and dissect mom guilt in their own lives and give tips on how to avoid slipping into a perminent state of mommy self shaming.  Enjoy this mid-week drop!

Louisville locals: Here is some info on the Louisville Iron Man mentioned in this episode: 

Iron Man Louisville

WARNING: High motovational content!

There is no better way to get your mojo pumping than to listen to Beachbody Beatnik Dynasty leader, Niki Whiting.  A little over five years ago Niki could be found teaching third grade until one day she decided to say yes. That yes led her to empowering others, blazing the coaching trail with her authenic voice, and becoming one of the highest earners in this multilevel fitness company. Niki is way more than just a super stylish fit mom on IG, she is a cheerleader for thousands in her fit tribe. Her journey to find her confidence and how she unleashed her inner badass will have you asking yourself, "What can I say yes to?"  Wanna know more about how you anything Niki speaks about, contact her at the links below.  Go be great, zen friends! 

@nikiwhitingthefitwife 

Niki Whiting Facebook

Niki Whiting Website