Good Instincts

In this episode, we talk to Ellen Marie Bennett, founder of Hedley & Bennett, cook, author, and Mom! Together, Shira and Ellen talk about the challenges of being a parent that has multiple jobs and responsibilities and the importance of finding balance. Ellen shares her own experience of trying to do too much and learning to say no, and talks about the support she receives from her husband and her team at work. Shira also emphasizes the need to be okay with disappointing others in order to prioritize self-care and mental health. This conversation highlights the evolving priorities and identity shifts that come with becoming a parent and offers practical tips for finding grounding amidst the demands of work and family life. Are you a mother with a day job or a business to run? We’d love to hear any stories where you feel you succeeded or even struggled. You’re not alone, and we love hearing from you. DM Shira on Instagram  or tell us your thoughts via an Apple Podcast review.

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It’s a Shit I’m Loving ep! Shira shares some of her favorite things at the moment. She starts with a Japanese Benihana style ginger dressing via Maxiskitchen. Shira subbed out coconut aminos for the soy sauce and forwent sweeter but do you :) She then talks about a mindset that she's adopted by way of Dr. Will Cole, which is definitely worth hearing. Shira also shares her obsession with two recent faves—check out these olives and grain free graham crackers she’s loving right now.

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Get free Chicken Thighs for a Year and $20 off your first box when you sign up today. 

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Today Shira shares her tips and recommendations for wellness and food items to pack for travel. She starts by discussing her favorite salad from Sweetgreen, which holds well for the next day. She also recommends bringing peanut butter slugs, electrolyte drinks, Stevia, and tea bags, especially for air travel. Shira also shares her favorite tips that some might consider “a little extra” to make sure you maintain your healthy homey habits while traveling. 

What are your travel-must haves? DM Shira on Instagram  or tell us your thoughts via an Apple Podcast review.

This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

Get free Chicken Thighs for a Year and $20 off your first box when you sign up today. 

That’s 3lbs of Bone-in Chicken Thighs Free in every box for a year plus $20 off your first order when you sign up at butcherbox.com/INSTINCT and use code INSTINCT

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In this episode, Shira shares her recent experience with taking antibiotics for a medical issue and the internal struggle she faced in deciding whether to take them. As someone who subscribes to a wellness-focused and organic lifestyle, she explores the nuanced decision-making process that comes into play between letting the body heal itself and leaning into Western medicine. At the end of the day, we don’t want our “healthy lifestyle” to end up harming us. Have you ever experienced any similar dilemma or black-and-white thought patterns when it comes to your health? DM Shira on Instagram  or tell us your thoughts via an Apple Podcast review.

This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

Get free Chicken Thighs for a Year and $20 off your first box when you sign up today. 

That’s 3lbs of Bone-in Chicken Thighs Free in every box for a year plus $20 off your first order when you sign up at butcherbox.com/INSTINCT and use code INSTINCT

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In this episode, Shira discusses the common misconception that there is a healthy way to lose an unhealthy amount of weight. She shares her experience with a young starlet who was willing to do anything to achieve a certain look for her breakout role. It’s important to be wary of pursuing an unhealthy goal, or a goal that encourages unhealthy behaviors. Instead, consider having incremental goals that can be checked off weekly or monthly and prioritizing sustainability to avoid setting oneself up for failure.

Some questions to consider when setting realistic and sustainable goals:

• Have you ever achieved your aesthetic goals before?
• How long ago did you achieve this goal?
• Did you do it in a healthy way? What sort of behaviors did you change or introduce?

We’d love to hear from you! Have you ever pursued a goal that wasn’t exactly good for you? What is an incremental goal that you felt really worked? Have you evolved your goals as you’ve gotten older? DM Shira on Instagram  or tell us your thoughts via an Apple Podcast review.

This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

Get free Chicken Thighs for a Year and $20 off your first box when you sign up today. 

That’s 3lbs of Bone-in Chicken Thighs Free in every box for a year plus $20 off your first order when you sign up at butcherbox.com/INSTINCT and use code INSTINCT

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Today we’re honoring the hard work we put into this podcast by sharing some of our all-time favorites so far! 

#1: Our episode featuring Therapy Jeff!

• On Apple Podcasts here

#2: Our Future Self episodes!

• On Apple Podcasts here 
• On Spotify here

And for more Future Self talk, listen to the episode feature Siff Haider

• On Apple Podcasts here

#3: Our Meal Prep eps!

Scrappy A$$ Meals

• On Apple Podcasts here

Demystifying Meal Prep

• On Apple Podcasts here

#4: Last but not least, our tear-jerking episode featuring Sarah Nicole Landry 

• On Apple Podcasts here

Is there an episode that brought you a lot of value that you love? What are some topics you’d love to hear Shira explore? 

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This week Shira shares some goodies and hacks on her radar this week!

With Easter coming up, check out Shira’s favorite clean Easter candy. You might not be able to (or even want to!) watch every single piece of candy that crosses your kid’s path, and that’s okay.  But these days there are totally some really yummy options with few additives, preservatives, and fillers. Regardless of your approach, keep an eye out for that black-and-white thinking, and do whatever makes you and your little one feel great.

We all know that feeling of when you de-clutter or deep-clean the inside of your car, so we can’t help but share Shira’s hack to keep your car a little cleaner. Check out this favorite car vacuum.

Share some shit you’re loving!

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With so many friend-and-family gatherings around the corner (Easter, Passover, graduation, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, barbecue weather, wedding season, oh my!) we wanted to help tackle the age-old question of “What do I bring?” Especially if you’re not sure the event will have something you really want to eat, the best way to overcome that is to bring that special something you and others will definitely love. 

If you want to bring a stunning salad option you and your family will love try out Paleo Running Mama spring cobb salad or the Paleo Running Mama nicoise salad! 

Thea's slow roasted salmon: 

• Mince up ½ shallot, zest of half a lemon and 6 tablespoons of chopped herbs with salt and pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil. 
• Coat the entire piece of salmon to the edges
• Slow roast at 300 for 30 minutes…but check on it at 25 minutes! 

Shira's Italian Chop dressing dupe: 

• juice of one lemon
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 
• 1.5 shallots
• leaves from 1 spring of rosemary and 1 spring of thyme, salt and pepper
• blitz in a food processor!

What are some of your favorite things to bring to a gathering? 

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Join host Shira in this episode as she discusses the importance of self-knowledge andtrusting your gut in all aspects of wellness, including parenting and nutrition. Shira shares a personal story about seeking advice from a lactation specialist and learning to listen to her own instincts when it comes to making decisions for her family. She emphasizes the value of understanding what works for others, but ultimately recommends flexing the muscle of self-knowledge to figure out what works best for you. Tune in for practical tips and insights on honing your gut check and staying consistent with your wellness practices. When is a moment where you looked inward and decided to really trust yourself on a decision or experience? DM Shira on Instagram  or tell us your thoughts via an Apple Podcast review.

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Tune in as Shira explores the complexities of body image and the influence of celebrity body transformations. In this episode we discusses the impact of celebrity weight loss on our personal body image and how we perceive ourselves. While acknowledging that celebrities owe us nothing in terms of their bodies, she delves into the emotional response that many people have when celebrities suddenly lose weight. Shira shares her own personal experience with how style inspiration has been affected by similar body types in the public eye. She also highlights the importance of representation in media and how it impacts body image. What is a moment where you felt really seen (or even betrayed) by representations in media? How did you navigate those big feelings? DM Shira on Instagram  or tell us your thoughts via an Apple Podcast review.

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