We all wanna be able to remember the things that matter. But thinking about memory & what happens as we age can feel like a lot. Lisa Genova, acclaimed author & Harvard-trained neuroscientist, is here to share simple ways to actionably improve our memory. Including how to let go of the stress around it & which things might not be that big of a deal after all. I also ask her about food & diet and how much of a role that plays with memory & Alzheimer’s. I think you might be surprised what she has to say!

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Is gratitude something we feel or something we do? Writer, Gina Hamadey, is helping us turn the idea of gratitude into an actual everyday habit. She’s taking us behind-the-scenes of her gratitude project (and now book) about the year she wrote 365 thank you notes. Her story will change the way you think about gratitude & how you implement it in your own life. If gratitude feels like something on your self-care to-do list, be sure to listen to the end. Gina's 4 simple strategies will help you make it happen.

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Ready to get good with money? I’ve actually never had a financial expert on the show! That industry can feel really intense & hustle-based. But today’s guest, Tiffany Aliche (aka The Budgetnista) is the exact opposite of all of that. She’s an award-winning educator & best-selling author, creating a safe & shame-free space to learn. Her proven tactics have helped over 1 million women transform how they think about their finances. I have a feeling you’re going to love her (and all the bite-sized shifts she shares).

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How does your closet make you feel? Honestly, trying to get dressed in the morning these days is not my favorite thing. It can feel like a decision fatigue landmine. That’s why I was so excited to talk to our guest, Ashlee Gadd - wife, mom, writer, and the founder of “Coffee & Crumbs”. She’s sharing how to simplify getting dressed and create a capsule wardrobe (that makes sense for your real life). If you could use less stress and a little more joy in this part of your life, this episode is for you!

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Let’s get into all things gut health! Gut healthy habits is just not a concept we see covered very often. And in my opinion, when it is covered it’s usually through a very all-or-nothing or diet culture lens. Phoebe Lapine, food & health writer, is joining us for this conversation to help cut through the clutter. Beyond being a great resource for those experiencing digestive distress - her book SIBO Made Simple has lots of easy habits we can all use for better gut health, healing & prevention. Lucky for us - Phoebe’s sharing 5 of those science-backed habits here in this episode that you can try today.

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I don’t know about you, but my work-life boundaries have blurred quite a bit in the past year. Maybe you’re craving a little refresh and reset for yours too. We’re getting into all things boundary-setting with Nedra Tawwab - licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert. Her philosophy is that a lack of boundaries & assertiveness underlie most relationship issues. Whether you work inside or outside the home, you can use these tactical takeaways to develop, build, and tweak your own boundaries.

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What does home cooking feel like for you these days? I can’t think of anyone better to help us reclaim some joy and ease in the kitchen than best-selling author, Julia Turshen. I have all her books & have been such a fan for years. Her belief that “part of the definition of healthy eating is feeling connected” is something I feel like we can all really get behind. You’ll wanna listen all the way to the end - her tips on how to get weeknight dinners on the table are too good to miss out on.

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In this episode of the Feel Good Effect, we're joined by Dana Monsees, MS, CNS, LDN as she shares simple habits that you can use to manage stress, beat burnout, and address adrenal fatigue. These basic habits around stress management & whole health are important for all of us (whether you’re struggling with adrenal fatigue or not).

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In this episode of The Feel Good Effect, we’re walking through how to create a self-care checklist (designed to work for the real you in real life). One that's truly individualized to fit you, how you wanna feel, and what your everyday life looks like. Including an incredibly simple step-by-step process you can use to make it happen.

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How do we really focus on how we feel, rather than overly focus on how we look? If you’ve ever wondered how to really embrace that idea or struggled with your body image, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Kite breaks down body positivity vs. body neutrality, helps us become more savvy media consumers, and shares a simple (but powerful) mindset shift.

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