No one likes a hangover. And I've had my share. BUT - in today's feelgoodery short, I'm sharing some nutritional, and supplemental strategies to consider when it comes to supporting your body while you drink so hopefully you can have a good tomorrow. fingers crossed? 

We're talking:

• lighter alcohols vs darker alcohols
• top foods
• Nux Vomica
• Activated Charcoal

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:44 - sober movement

00:01:30 - Congeners

00:02:28 - foods to include

00:04:00 - supplements 

00:06:00 - if you've been overserved 

When I started this podcast, I had a list of some dream people I wanted to talk to. Among that list, was Carson Tueller. 

He’s someone I’ve followed for years, and whose writing and work has made a significant impact on me, especially on the days where I’m feeling like crap, or unworthy for whatever reason. 

So I was SO thrilled when he agreed to come on the show.  He has an incredible story, and he’s become an incredible force in the personal development space, among MANY other spaces.

In today’s episode we’re talking:

• feelgoodery shorts all August long
• Carson’s Story 
• Confronting your own premises
• How to feel empowered and afraid at the same time
• Why the term expert can be annoying
• Ableism 

Carson’s Bio: 

Carson Tueller is a coach, speaker, and writer whose transformational work explores andchallenges our notions of freedom, identity, and radical self-discovery. Carson’s work began when the trajectory of his life changed in 2013 - not only did he come out and leave his lifelong Mormon faith, but he was also injured in an accident that left him paralyzed. Carson took what seemed to many like an insurmountable tragedy and turned it into the foundation of personal transformation.

Carson has since risen to become an influential speaker, personal transformation coach, and advocate for queer and disabled people. He is a prominent figure on social media, featured in major publications and award-winning podcasts, sharing his unique message with audience worldwide. His diverse talents have taken him all over the globe, from speaking internationally to serving as a policy advisor for a major presidential campaign in 2020. 

Carson's mission lies in empowering individuals to reconnect to their authentic selves. Equipped with a deep understanding of the human condition, he is a master at unlocking human potential, freeing individuals from the constraints and barriers that keep them from living fulfilling, meaningful lives.

Carson Tueller is more than just a coach and speaker - he's a catalyst for change.

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You can find out more about Carson, including his articles (which have made a huge impact on me) at www.carsontueller.com

Carson’s Instagram @carson_tueller 
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The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 : Intro & Housekeeping

00:01:03 - Feeling on Edge and the Importance of Nap Time 

00:03:10 - Introduction to Carson Tuller 

00:05:47 - Carson's Backstory

00:09:41 - Growing Up Queer in the Mormon Faith 

00:15:08 - The Incident

00:17:21 - Acceptance and Grief, 

00:19:25 - The Psychological Impact of Spinal Cord Injury, 

00:21:44 - Cultivating Self-Worth, 

00:25:13 - Personal Premises and Catching Negative Thoughts, 

00:29:27 - Heightening Awareness and Empowerment, 

00:34:12 - Empowerment with Fear

00:37:41 - Overcoming Fear 

00:39:07 - Overcoming Apprehension in Asking for Help, 

00:43:35 - The Journey of Personal Transformation, 

00:44:18 - The Importance of Vulnerability, 

00:45:00 - Overcoming Shame and Judgment, 

00:47:08 - Taking Up Space and Embracing Expertise

00:49:59 - Ableism 

00:58:33 - Thank you

00:59:00 - Embracing the embarassing

01:00:33 - Legal disclaimer and conclusion, 

In today's episode, we're diving headfirst into the awkward and cringe-worthy moments we face as grown ups, and then getting into some tangible tips you can put into action if you deal with social anxiety.

From drink-options to an under-utilized tool when if you get nervous in small talk conversations, today's show's got you covered. 

Here are some of the things we're covering today:

• why you CAN actually have a food hangover, and the reason your brain feels foggy when you do
• the things we don't talk about as grown ups
• awkward grown up moments at a party
• why I got called out by 2 gay men at a buffet
• drinks of choice to drink before a party
• social anxiety tips you can put into practice today

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Introduction, 

00:02:24 - Food Hangover, 

00:03:42 - Embracing Awkwardness, 

00:06:16 - Awkward Moments, 

00:08:08 - Meeting New People, 

00:09:36 - Vulnerability in Job Talk, 

00:14:12 - The Art of Grown-Up Small Talk, 

00:18:21 - Awkward Interactions in Group Chats, 

00:20:31 - Tips to Dampen Social Anxiety at Parties, 

00:24:58 - Stop Comparing Yourself to Others, 

00:26:52 - Embracing the Ups and Downs of Grown-Uphood, 

Know those little red flags?  Those little warning signs that something's not quite right?  

Like . . . . 
-excessive jealousy
-collecting novelty toilet paper
-wearing socks and sandals (slash I do this and I know I am a walking red flag)

BUTT here's the thing. Our body's can give us their OWN little red flags . . . little warnings that we should address and pay attention to now, before something gets out of hand and requires all of our attention and effort to solve. 

So today, we're talking about some common red flags your body might be trying to show you, and how you can interpret them and use some nutritional strategies to address them, so you can feel your best.  But not before I vent about the red flags I blatantly ignored as a dog owner lol. 

In this episode we're covering: 

• The red-flags I ignored when it came to Sam, the live studio dog
• Pain's red flag
• Low energy's red flag
• Digestive red flag's

can't sleep? 
or can't sleep well during a full moon? 
or up for trying some potentially weird stuff if it means a better nights sleep? 

If so, today's episode is for you. 

Even IF you sleep well, but know someone who always complains of a bad night's sleep, listen in and learn some nuggets you can suggest to that friend next time and become the MOST creative, best friend they know. (Just trying to help in any way I can).

Today I'm sharing some lesser-known tips when it comes to a better night's sleep. From defying our screens, to food-scraps you can use for tea   - this episode has got some odd things to try on for size that just might work.

We're talking

• full moon and a bad nights sleep
• bed wetting confessions
• how technology is screwing with our body
• foods to lull you in to a better nights sleep
• a mind-game to trick you into falling asleep

website mentioned:
www.justgetflux.com

If you have any suggestions for an episode, feel free to email me at [email protected] or shoot me a DM on instagram (@itskyleb) !

The key moments in this episode are:


00:01:33 - Succession music as your email theme

00:04:10 - My crappy nights sleep 

00:06:40 - Adult bed wetting

00:08:55 - Full moon and sleep 

00:11:20 - Screentime

00:13:20 - Screentime hacks 

00:15:20 - Sleep foods 

00:20:05 - Mouth taping

00:24:14 - Paradoxical Intention

00:26:30 - Sleep Sendoff 

Are you a worrier? 
Do you stop yourself before you start? 
Or let rejection get the better of you?

If so, you are NOT alone...
And today's episode is definitely for you.

We're talking all things worry with worry expert Denise Marek - who not only knows all things worry, but she also shares how she pushed through rejection after rejection and massively succeeded at getting her first book published.

This conversation was more than I expected, and I can't wait for you to hear it. 

In this episode, we're talking 

• My first worry experience
• How worry can sneak up on us like a sneaky _____. (rhymes with snart)
• How Denise used visualization and manifestation before it was cool, without even realizing it (including how writing herself a CHEQUE years prior changed her confidence in a negotiation)
• Questions to ask yourself if you worry constantly 
• How to use 'CALM' to your advantage 
• How to let go of parental guilt 

My special guest is Denise Marek:

Denise is internationally known as the Worry Management Expert and the creator of the CALM methodology for worry-free living. As a sought-after lecturer, consultant, and writer, Denise equips individuals around the globe with strategies to reduce stress, worry less, and bounce back from adversity.

Denise is the author of CALM for Moms: Worry Less in Four Simple Steps (Familius, November 2022) and CALM: A Proven Four-Step Process Designed Specifically for Women Who Worry (Hay House, 2006). She also teaches CALM Online, an online training program that provides strategies for letting go of worry, reducing stress, and creating a happier life.

Find more of Denise here:
• www.calmformomsbook.com
• IG and Facebook: @thedenisemarek
• www.denisemarek.com 

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 - Introduction, 

00:04:02 - My First Worry Experience

00:09:06 - Denise's Journey with Worry, 

00:12:34 - Taking Control of Worry, 

00:13:51 - Overcoming Worries, 

00:18:07 - Persistence Pays Off, 

00:21:24 - Overcoming Rejection,

00:23:45 - The Power of a book title, and choosing the right one 

00:25:22 - Manifesting Success, 

00:29:03 - Asking the Right Questions, 

00:30:22 - Mindset is Key, 

00:34:58 - Doing Hard Things, 

00:36:59 - Is Fact or Opinion?

00:43:18 - Calm for Moms, 

00:41:05 - Managing Worry as a Parent, 

This episode has been 36 years in the making, and it almost didn't happen. 

Fear and doubt almost got the better of me - but in the spirit of pushing past the discomfort of what other people think, and after receiving a heartbreaking DM, I'm sharing my own coming out story today. 

We're talking things I've never shared before and THEN, we have a very special guest, my own sister - EMILY BUCHANAN is here!

**CONTENT WARNING: In today's episode we talk mental health, depression and suicidal ideation. ***

In today's epsiode we're covering:

• When the knowing clicked
• A mother son conversation
• Alcohol-infused confidence 
• How a dream job led to a major regression
• Emily's story (and memory)
• Gay awakenings and A Very Brady Movie 

RESOURCES
The Trevor Project  - The world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQIA+ young people.  https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
(1-866-488-7386)

Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Trans Youthline offers free peer support for youth aged 26 and under (1-800-268-9688) https://www.youthline.ca/

Parents, Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) - https://pflagcanada.ca/

Wanna talk about it - https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com/ 

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 - Introduction, 

00:02:40 - Importance of Sharing Stories, 

00:06:45 - The beginning 

00:12:30 - Drama Camp

00:13:30 - First steps

00:15:40 - Plot Twist  - the morality clause 

00:20:08 - the pivot

00:23:50 - Hello Emily

00:27:00 - Emily's story

00:29:39 - Becoming Girlfriends, 

00:31:35 - Identifying as Queer and what it means

00:33:12 - Awakenings Rapid Fire

00:37:50 - Ask for help if you need it

If you've ever felt full, bloated, happy yet "off" after overindulging, whether you were on vacation or just had a caution-to-the-wind weekend, today's episode is for you. 

I just got back from  a week away,  and am giving you my step-by-step strategy I use myself to get back on track and feel like myself again.

But we're not just talking reset, we're talking about the GUILT that can come from overindulging, and the harsh-crap we can give ourselves when we just have fun. I was WAY to restrictive for a long time, and I look back on all of those times with nothing but regret). 

So today - I'm delving into that, into the narrative that I had for so long, and then we're talking about some of the steps we can take to feel like ourselves again. 
   
In this episode, we're talking:

• looking at old pictures of ourselves
• nutritional reset strategies - what's in and what's out
• why I'm hesitant to share some nutritional advice 
• my day by day in this reset 
• a way to position life and guilt moving forward 

The key moments in this episode are:

00:01:09 - my awkward interaction

00:04:01 - Eating on Vacation

00:10:20 - breaking at our weakest link 

00:13:20 - scaling back 

00:14:51 - The Importance of Showing Yourself Grace, 

00:17:14 - removing things that zap willpower 

00:21:59 - A Day in the Life of the Reset, 

00:24:51 - Book recommendation  - "Stress Less Accomplish More" by Emily Fletcher 

00:26:58 - The Importance of Digestive Support, 

00:29:28 - Dinner breakdown

00:33:15 - my Supplements

00:36:13 - Finding Balance, 

If there's one thing that can hold us back, or make us feel a bit like crap, it's bad habits. 

And of course there are the obvious ones - smoking, drinking too much, etc. 
BUT - today, we're actually going to go over 5 habits you might not have considered as actually being bad, but I'm going to try to make my case for why we should let them go.

Today we're going to go over:

• Why carbs have gotten a bad wrap, and why the fear around them might be misplaced
• The biggest sabotage drink out there
• Why the scale isn't always a useful tool, and can be a real slippery slope
• How social media can turn from a bad habit, to a good one

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:14 - Seasonal allergy quick tips

00:03:20 - Morning Show transport game changer 

00:06:20 - Childhood bad habit

00:08:40 - Flingin bad habits away

00:09:00 - fearing carbs

00:12:0 - Liquid Kryptonite

00:17:20 - factors other than the number on a scale to consider

00:19:45 - Unfollowing friends or muting people 

If there's one thing I've been hearing a lot of lately - it's how friggin' tired all of us are feeling.  Yawning through zooms,  nodding off writing emails, eyes glazing over during small talk conversations - all the charm of walking zombies. Look at us (slowly) GO!

A lot of us are zapped, so today we're talking all things energy and how to GET MORE OF IT.

I'm sharing short term solutions, nutritional strategies and questions to ask yourself when it comes to improving your energy-stores - andddd how to have more consistent energy throughout the day ESPECIALLY if you are one to crash midmorning. 

In this episode, you'll learn

• the 3 small-talk topics that are going around 
• Why protein in the morning can be a game changer 
• How inflammation ties into mitochondrial health, and foods to consider
• a go-to breath hack method for superior energy and unbeatable focus.
• what the deal with cold exposure is all about 
• and moreeeee 

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:03:50 - Small talk conversations lately 

00:08:10 - Why carbs aren't your morning friend 

00:09:30 - Beets to the rescue 

00:13:34 - Inflammation energy drains , 

00:14:58 - Prioritize Sleep, 

00:15:09 - Foods that Cause Inflammation, 

00:18:00 - Breath Hack for Energy and Focus, 

00:19:20 - Cold Therapy and whats' the deal 

00:24:00 - The only way rest can actually help