Crazy Zen Life

To say there is a lot going on in the world today is an understatement.  I struggled to even write the show notes for this podcast because I want to stay true and present to what is going on in our country.  In hopes to start a very long conversation about racism, we open today's show with a "fired up" mentality towards the unspeakable violence taking place within the black community. A quick 10 minute chat is not where this ends.  We are working hard to figure out how to continue this discussion and speak out using our platform. With that said we do have a great chat with Ashley.  We talk about this growing media outlet and how she rocketed to tiktok viral status.  Please check out Ashley's tiktok page to see more of her real, authentic, mom messiness. Enjoy the show. 

Ashley's IG-    

Ashley's TikTok- @Lotsamiles

Our first time back in the closet and we have a lot to say about nothing. Ha! Not really.  This new world we live in is taking some adjustment and we are here to chat about that. Today's episode is filled with our mindset moving out of quarantine, the male version of Karen, and a list of our first post quarantine activities.  Enjoy!    

Who needs a giggle?  I know we do!  That's why we called in the big guns and had a chat with our dear friend, Erin Rowland.  You may remember Erin from previous episodes.  She has 5 kids, OCD, health issues (to say the least), and is really f*cking hilarious.  We had to check in with her to see how she is handling the pandemic and her circus of a house.  You might want to especially tune in around minute 19 to hear a fabulous story about her youngest son, Aiden.  We hope all of our zen friends are staying safe and sane.  We love you!  

There are not a lot of things that are bringing joy to our lives, but talking to Megan B Bartley is defiantly bringing us a lot of joy. We sit down with Megan for a follow up episode to discuss the mental impacts this pandemic may be having on us.  This is uncharted territory so its important to draw awareness to your feelings and emotions at this time.  Megan helps us break down some of those feelings and helps develop a strategy to approach our behaviors moving forward.  Megan also touches on toxic positivity and the possible gaslighting effect that we could experience post quarantine.  Enjoy this time with Megan! 

Episode references: 

Book: Getting the Love You Want

https://forge.medium.com/@juliovincent (Article mentioned by Megan)

Article written by Megan:https://medium.com/@meganbaylesbartley/when-the-dust-settles-avoiding-gaslighting-toxic-positivity-external-validation-cbe7b82945a4

We are back!  Well, sort of. We are remotely back and ready to share all of the details from our time in lock down.  While we are doing our part to stay healthy or sanity is taking a backseat.  Today, we share all of the details from our month under quarantine and how we are still hopeful of returning to closet together again soon. We hope everyone is staying safe during this difficult time.    

Our resident mindful therapist is back to give us the low down on grief.  Please welcome back, Megan Bartley, MAMFT.  We understand there are things that are out of our control going on all around us and grief may play a huge part.  In could be the loss of a loved one, relationship, friendship, or life as you used to know it.  Megan helps us navigate the tough feelings around grief and how we can approach grief with a mindful heart.  We know that things are hard for everyone right now.  We are not immune or blind to the effects this virus is having on our community and world.  We want you to know that we are here and fighting through this with you. We have included all of Megan's past episodes below for your listening pleasure. Why not podcast binge? You got the time. Be well, zen friends! 

Ep:49: Don't Go To Sleep   

Ep:56: Dealing with Difficult People  

Ep: 90: Infidelity

Ep: 96: InnerWorkings of Intimacy  

Want to reach out to Megan? Find her here:

https://meganbaylesbartley.com/about-megan-bayles-bartley/

Take me back to this event when we were all more comfortable being around other humans without fear.  Before the coronavirus hit full force we were able to participate in an amazing event powered by Barre3 and Lululemon.  This event profiled other women in the wellness/fitness industry and their views on the equality of women in the world today.  We have the opportunity to talk about experiences in the workplace, motherhood, and breaking down the gender walls of society.  Join us for an empowering, dynamic discussion with some uplifting females. 

Barre3

Story Louisville 

We never shy away from trying new things or getting more information about how to help you live a better life.  This is why we want to welcome Leesa Ennenbach from 25 Again to our CZL community. Leesa's first job love was her time as an RN, but after the first few years of motherhood, she found herself wanting more.  After searching for a new medical job (and guidance from her husband and business partner), they opened their first hormone replacement center. Several years and multiple locations later, they are helping Louisville area residents live a more fulfilling life.  Don't worry, we chat about way more than botox with Leesa today, too!  Leesa gives us all of the details on how hormone replacement works, if its something you may want to consider, and how there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to medical treatment. This is a very informative episode that we know you will enjoy.  Happy listening! 

25 Again IG

https://25again.com/

25 Again Facebook

5, 6, 7, 8....

The amazing Gabi Butler is on our show today!  You may know Gabi from the mega-hit Netflix docuseries, Cheer, but Gabi has been in the cheer game since she was 6.  As Gabi explains, "I wasn't the best cheerleader out there by far. I had this vision that I knew I could be one of the best." And so she did. This cheer royalty talks about her rise into the cheer scene, the huge gamble she made at 14, and how she made mat with the Navarro cheer team.  Gabi also talks candidly about what cheer life is REALLY like and how having yourself recorded for a reality show is scary as hell.  Hold onto your bow and enjoy the show with Gabi Butler! 

Gabi Bulter IG

Gabi Bulter YouTube

Cosmo Article 

Gabi and Navarro teammates meet OPRAH!!!

Meet Beth Wade.  For years, Beth was a notable happy person with ambition and the drive to succeed.  She had a very normal, wonderful childhood years but always knew there was something in her that was missing.  From an early age, Beth knew she was adopted.  Her parents created an open environment around her history that help cultivate an active curiosity in her adult years.  She was working full-time as a photographer and she noticed she started having immense back problems.  These pains quickly moved into her joints, leading to fatigue and other ailments.  After 38 doctor appointments and 73 prescriptions in one year, Beth knew she was not on the right track.  Time to switch tracks!  After learning more about holistic medicine she soon learned that she had Lyme Disease.  But, her story is just getting started.  Beth's story to find her birth parents and how it released her from the weight she was carrying will shock you.  Her story is a kong one but worth every minute.  Join us as we travel with Beth to search for HER answers and how the body knows more than we know.  Enjoy! 

Beth recently started a IG page dedicated to her story.  If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to her here:

@adoptingababykid_

Literature mentioned in today's episode: 

https://edenenergymedicine.com/

The Body Keeps Score- Audio Version

Primal Wound- Nancy Verrier