In this episode we get back to our roots of chatting all things wellness! Hey, You Got This was created as a platform to critique, analyze, and laugh about all things wellness weirdness. This episode is exactly that! We hope you enjoy.

Things we mentioned in this episode:

Stacia is in the market for a van! If you have any leads, DM her on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/ernandlu/ (Ern and Lu) - the marketing agency Stacia worked with for her launch.

Stacia’s reading https://amzn.to/3hvTWMo (The Body is Not An Apology), a book about radical self-love *hint hint this will be our September Book Club Read*

Lizzie’s reading https://amzn.to/31yq5gN (How to Change Your Mind), a book about the science (and unknowns!) of human consciousness.

Our August 2020 Book Club read is https://amzn.to/3aDvuWN (“10% Happier” by Dan Harris) - we can’t wait to read with you!

Don’t forget to follow us on social media! Our brand account is https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/ (https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/), you can follow Stacia at https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/ (https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/) and Lizzie at https://www.instagram.com/donutsanddowndog/ (https://www.instagram.com/donutsanddowndog/)

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Episode Highlights:

1:30 - we dive right into Stacia and her putting it out into the universe to find herself a van for some #vanlife adventures

5:51 - In terms of wellness weirdness what’s been on your mind lately? We discuss body shame and women’s bodies

13:45 - Stacia discusses her plan to go away to a cabin in the wood for 4 days to work the 9th step of her recovery program

20:05 - Taking time to be present with yourself and do things solo even if you are in a relationship

34:35 - We share some nuggets of wisdom and encouragement to help you through the shitstorm of 2020

42:05 - We discuss the books we are currently reading

45:15 - We share our Yay for the Day

When you’re stressed about money, it’s hard to focus on your overall wellness. In today’s episode we dive deeper into what it means to be financially well. We cover tips and resources that we’ve used, share our best tips, and discuss how to normalize conversations around money.

Things we mentioned in this episode:

The https://amzn.to/31ceCmT (Profit First) approach to running a business and finances.

Salary negotiation classes from https://www.ladiesgetpaid.com (Ladies Get Paid. )

Stacia answers allllll your questions about personal training in https://www.donutsanddowndog.com/blog/2020/7/13/staciafitness (this blog post!)

Stacia’s reading: https://amzn.to/2Fo6ozr (Women Who Run With Wolves), a book about finding the instinctual nature of women.

Lizzie’s reading: https://amzn.to/31SxI0l (The Underground Railroad) a novel about a young slave escaping through (you guessed it!) The Underground Railroad.

Our August 2020 Book Club read is https://amzn.to/3aDvuWN (“10% Happier” by Dan Harris) - we can’t wait to read with you!

Don’t forget to follow us on social media! Our brand account is https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/ (https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/), you can follow Stacia at https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/ (https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/) and Lizzie at https://www.instagram.com/donutsanddowndog/ (https://www.instagram.com/donutsanddowndog/)

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Breakdown of the episode:

2:05 - What does financial wellness mean to you?

14:10 - What’s the best financial advice you’ve been given?

23:15 - Do you budget? Is budgeting part of your financial wellness?

35:40 - What financial goals do you have right now?

41:25 - We share our Yay for the Day!

In this episode we’re talking about a CONTROVERSIAL topic in the wellness and fitness industries; multi-level marketing. Should we be buying our vitamins from at home “consultants”? How do you know if a workout program your neighbor is selling you is legit? Listen in as we talk ethics, wellness trends, influence culture, and more!

Things we mentioned in this episode:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dream/id1435743296 (The Dream Podcast) has an entire season dedicated to MLM’s in wellness.

We talked a lot about Lularoe! You can read the https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniemcneal/lularoe-millennial-women-entrepreneurship-lawsuits (article we mentioned here), and watch the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6eujSJ0-RU (video we referenced here.)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Becoming_a_God_in_Central_Florida (On Becoming a God in Central Florida) on Hulu is a show about a woman who schemes her way through the ranks of a pyramid scheme after her husband is eaten by an alligator.

Stacia answers allllll your questions about personal training in https://www.donutsanddowndog.com/blog/2020/7/13/staciafitness (this blog post!)

Stacia’s reading: https://amzn.to/2Fo6ozr (Women Who Run With Wolves), a book about finding the instinctual nature of women.

Lizzie’s reading: https://amzn.to/31SxI0l (The Underground Railroad) a novel about a young slave escaping through (you guessed it!) The Underground Railroad.

Stacia is on the final days of her launch for The Total Body Confidence Breakthrough 8-Week Program. Find out more about this https://strengthbystacia.com/totalbodyconfidencebreakthrough (amazing fitness coaching program here)!

Breakdown of the episode:

1:45 - What is an mlm?

4:15 - We discuss our experiences with mlm’s in the wellness space and the weirdest proposals we’ve gotten from brands to sell their products

32.30 - What are your thoughts on big fitness mlm’s like Beachbody etc

40:25 - What would you say to someone trying to sell you on an mlm product?

46:25 - As fitness professionals what are some good brands for people to look up who want either supplements or workout programs etc?

53:40 - We highlight our latest review!

59:00 - We share our Yay For the Day

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Our August 2020 Book Club read is “10% Happier” by Dan Harris - we can’t wait to read with you!

Don’t forget to follow us on social media! Our brand account is https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/ (https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/), you can follow Stacia at https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/ (https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/) and Lizzie at https://www.instagram.com/donutsanddowndog/ (https://www.instagram.com/donutsanddowndog/)

Our guide for the episode:

2:05 - What were you biggest takeaways or messages that spoke to you while reading this book?

11:10 - Letting go of expectations when you’re creating and how this helps you to find more room for enjoyment in your creative endeavors

20:35 - Do you consider yourself a creative person?

32:30 - Would you recommend this book to a friend?

34:35 - We share our Yay for the Day!

39:10 - We announce our August Book Club read

Our August 2020 Book Club read is “10% Happier” by Dan Harris - we can’t wait to read with you!

Don’t forget to follow us on social media! Our brand account is https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/ (https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/), you can follow Stacia at https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/ (https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/) and Lizzie at https://www.instagram.com/donutsanddowndog/ (https://www.instagram.com/donutsanddowndog/)

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In our last episode on sexual wellness we discussed how understanding your own preferences (and being empowered to communicate them clearly!) can be hugely beneficial for sexual wellness - both personal and in relationships. Today we are diving into pornography. We discuss the negative impacts from a sexual wellness perspective of porn, learn about porn literacy, and talk about a lot of great (non-porn!) movies.

Things we mentioned in this episode:

“https://www.netflix.com/title/80038162 (Hot Girls Wanted)” on Netflix sheds light on Florida's amateur porn industry through the experiences of five young women in the business.

The movie “https://amzn.to/3061ajC (Don Jon)” depicts a porn addict (Joseph Gordon-Leavitt) who has never had a genuine relationship with a woman as he searches for meaningful connection.

We briefly discussed Mia Khalifa - you can learn more about her experience in the porn industry (and trying to leave it) https://www.insidehook.com/article/sex-and-dating/mia-khalifa-onlyfans-and-the-debate-around-ethical-porn (here.)

Fight the New Drug is a non-profit raising awareness on the harmful impact of porn. Check out their https://fightthenewdrug.org (website) and https://www.instagram.com/fightthenewdrug/ (Instagram.)

Lizzie mentioned her new Scoliosis diagnosis! You can read more on https://www.instagram.com/p/CDITLfqAX9Z/ (this IG post.)

Our July 2020 Book Club read is “https://amzn.to/2CvumI0 (Big Magic)” by Liz Gilbert - we can’t wait to read with you!

Don’t forget to follow us on social media! Our brand account is https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/ (https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/), you can follow Stacia at https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/ (https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/) and Lizzie at https://www.instagram.com/donutsanddowndog/ (https://www.instagram.com/donutsanddowndog/)

Hey, don’t forget we have an email list! You can sign up https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f0e4a3dafcf2b0026f009c3 (here).

Interested in learning more about The Total Body Confidence Breakthrough 8-Week Program led by Stacia? https://strengthbystacia.com/totalbodyconfidencebreakthrough (Click here!)

In 2019 the sexual wellness industry was valued at $7 Billion, so why aren’t we talking about it more? This episode unpacks all that we did (and did not!) learn in sex ed, the importance of understanding pleasure, and how you can have productive sexual wellness talks with the loved ones in your life.

Things we mentioned in this episode:

https://o.school (O School), a judgement free resource for all things sexuality.

The movie https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn%3Ahbo%3Afeature%3AGXkXFgwXWRMPDwwEAABTh/?utm_id=sa%7C71700000067637167%7C58700005912186102%7Cp54039659720andgclid=EAIaIQobChMI5a33ruLc6gIV1z6tBh2joAEAEAAYASAAEgIBL_D_BwEandgclsrc=aw.ds (Good Boys) is a HOOT, and also has some great commentary on our cultural lack of sexual education.

Lizzie mentioned https://www.instagram.com/laraeparker/ (@laraeparker) and her content around different types of sex and healthy sexual relationships

Our July 2020 Book Club read is “https://amzn.to/2CvumI0 (Big Magic)” by Liz Gilbert - we can’t wait to read with you!

Stacia mentioned https://www.instagram.com/weareferly/ (@weareferly) and https://www.instagram.com/kenziebrenna/ (@kenziebrenna) so be sure to check them out!

Our July 2020 Book Club read is “https://amzn.to/2CvumI0 (Big Magic)” by Liz Gilbert - we can’t wait to read with you!

Don’t forget to follow us on social media! Our brand account is https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/ (https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/), you can follow Stacia at https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/ (https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/) and Lizzie at https://www.instagram.com/donutsanddowndog/ (https://www.instagram.com/donutsanddowndog/)

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Main questions covered in the conversation:

1:35- Introducing sexual wellness and why it’s important we talk about it

8:55 - What do you remember your sex education being like? What was the general messaging you received?

19:35 - What did you learn about pleasure and what do you wish you had known that you weren’t taught?

35:36 - We share our Yay For the Day!

Interested in learning more about The Total Body Confidence Breakthrough 8-Week Program? https://strengthbystacia.com/totalbodyconfidencebreakthrough (Click here!)

Also, for a five day jumpstart on your health and wellness journey definitely check out the 5 day course designed to do just that. https://strengthbystacia.com/5daycourse (Click here!)

The general consensus from mainstream media is that aging is bad and needs to be avoided at all costs. But why are we fighting so vehemently against a natural part of life? In this episode we dive into how our relationship with “aging” has evolved, ways that age is represented in mainstream media (why is every “mom” played by a 25 year old??), and more.

Things we mentioned in this episode:

The Beauty_Redefined Ihttps://www.instagram.com/beauty_redefined/ (G account) - the incredible quote from Carrie Fisher

https://www.mylola.com (LOLA Tampons) and reproductive care for women

Stacia’s AMAZING https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/ (Instagram account) - give her a follow!

Our July 2020 Book Club read is “https://amzn.to/2CvumI0 (Big Magic)” by Liz Gilbert - we can’t wait to read with you!

Don’t forget to follow us on social media! Our brand account is https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/ (https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/), you can follow Stacia at https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/ (https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/) and Lizzie at https://www.instagram.com/donutsanddowndog/ (https://www.instagram.com/donutsanddowndog/)

Important questions discussed throughout the episode:

3:55 - How did we decide on this episode topic?

5:45 - What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about aging?

11:33 - Menopause and why aren’t we talking about it?

20:00- In our youth obsessed culture, how do you deal with the aging process?

31:00 - We share our thoughts on cross generational relationships and their importance in our lives.

41:10 - We discuss how aging is portrayed in the media, what we have seen and noticed.

52:40 - We share our Yay for the Day

Interested in learning more about The Total Body Confidence Breakthrough Program and interested in getting on the waitlist? https://strengthbystacia.com/totalbodyconfidencebreakthrough (Click here to learn more!)

Also, Stacia created an incredible FREE 5 day mini course to jumpstart your journey towards living with unyielding body confidence by building your strength both inside and out! https://strengthbystacia.com/5daycourse (Sign up for FREE today.)

It’s officially bikini season which got us thinking - what’s with all this messaging about “bikini bodies”? Today we dive into how bikini body culture infiltrates our lives (and social feeds), how we used to fill about swimming and bathing suits as kids, and tips for reclaiming your own version of a bikini body (spoiler: no dieting required).

Things we mentioned in this episode:

Check out @thesamplan on IG for some healthful and helpful fitness content

Lizzie mentioned reading “https://amzn.to/2ZIGywv (The Year of Yes)” by Shonda Rhimes.

We talked about https://www.talkable.com/x/6pKA2f (Aerie) and their commitment to using bodies that represent all women in their ads, particularly bikini and swim ads.

Stacia mentioned "All About Love: New Visions" and " Communion: The Female Search For Love" by bell hooks! These are MUST reads.

What to expect in the episode:

2:22 - How do you remember feeling in a bathing suit as a kid?

7:45 - When did you first become aware of the “bikini body”? Was there a specific instance?

14:05 - What is problematic about the bikini body ideal?

21:50 - Let’s talk about BBG, the wildly popular “Bikini Body Guide”

31:20 - What advice do you have for someone struggling to let go of the bikini body ideal?

36:40 - Stacia, what’s that one piece of advice you always give your clients?

38:30 - We share our Yay for the Day

Thank you so much for listening! If you liked today's episode, please share with a friend, subscribe, leave a review. These all help us tremendously and we appreciate your support so much.

There are plenty of great ways to connect with us. Please visit our website at https://www.hygtpod.com/ (https://www.hygtpod.com/) and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/ (instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/)

For more great blog posts written by your rad host Lizzie, check out her Blog here https://www.donutsanddowndog.com/ (https://www.donutsanddowndog.com/). She also posts great content on Instagram so follow her at https://my.captivate.fm/instagram.com/donutsanddowndog (instagram.com/donutsanddowndog) (Follow along, you don’t want to miss out!)

Interested in learning more about your host Stacia? Check out her website at https://strengthbystacia.com/ (https://strengthbystacia.com) to get access to some great free resources to jumpstart you on your own health and wellness journey! If you enjoy tips, tricks, workouts, and all things wellness, follow her at https://my.captivate.fm/instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth (instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth)

In this episode we discussed our June 2020 book club read, “Hood Feminism” by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikki_Kendall (Mikki Kendall). You can https://amzn.to/2YHgaDW (snag the book here) or at your favorite bookstore.

Things we mention in this episode:

Stacia mentioned a great critique of the book that you can read https://www.broadstreetreview.com/books/hood-feminism-notes-from-the-women-that-a-movement-forgot-by-mikki-kendall (here).

We chatted about Rachel Cargle (our favorite human on Instagram!) you can https://www.instagram.com/rachel.cargle/ (follow her here).

What to expect inside the episode:

1:07 - Who is the author and what the book is about and sharing some favorite quotes from the book.

11:00 - What was your favorite part from the book?

22:40 - What feelings came up for you while reading this book?

29:10 - What’s 1 actionable thing people can do or takeaway from this book?

35:49 - Last thoughts about the book.

42:00 - We share our Yay for the Day!

Thank you so much for listening! If you liked today's episode, please share with a friend, subscribe, leave a review. These all help us tremendously and we appreciate your support so much.

There are plenty of great ways to connect with us. Please visit our website at https://www.hygtpod.com/ (https://www.hygtpod.com/) and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/ (instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/)

For more great blog posts written by your rad host Lizzie, check out her Blog here https://www.donutsanddowndog.com/ (https://www.donutsanddowndog.com/). She also posts great content on Instagram so follow her at https://my.captivate.fm/instagram.com/donutsanddowndog (instagram.com/donutsanddowndog) (Follow along, you don’t want to miss out!)

Interested in learning more about your host Stacia? Check out her website at https://strengthbystacia.com/ (https://strengthbystacia.com) to get access to some great free resources to jumpstart you on your own health and wellness journey! If you enjoy tips, tricks, workouts, and all things wellness, follow her at https://my.captivate.fm/instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth (instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth)

In today's episode we are talking about ableism. If you’re not familiar, here’s what it is: “Ableism is the discrimination of and social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior. At its heart, ableism is rooted in the assumption that disabled people require ‘fixing’ and defines people by their disability. Like racism and sexism, ableism classifies entire groups of people as ‘less than,’ and includes harmful stereotypes, misconceptions, and generalizations of people with disabilities.”

Things we mentioned in this episode:

We talked about one of our favorite leaders, https://www.instagram.com/maysoonzayid/ (Maysoon Zayid), and her book “https://amzn.to/2AebXOK (Find Another Dream)”.

The documentary “https://www.netflix.com/title/81001496 (Crip Camp)” on Netflix. https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/netflix-s-crip-camp-one-most-important-films-about-disability-ncna1176456 (NBC News) describes it as “not only as an excellent introduction to disability history for those who are unfamiliar, but as a humanizing glimpse into the lives of civil rights leaders”.

The popular YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4E98HDsPXrf5kTKIgrSmtQ (Special Books by Special Kids), interviews people in the neurodiverse/disability community.

What to expect inside the episode:

2:05 - What is Ableism?

3:22 - What has been your experience with ableism and differently abled people and why are you passionate about it?

17:55 - Lizzie, as someone who has a differently abled sibling, what are some real life situations you have witnessed about discrimination and ableism?

27:45 - Fighting for equal rights for differently abled people.

41:15 - Using people first language and why that’s important.

50:00 - We share our Yay for the Day!

Additional resources: https://www.accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/ableism-101/ (https://www.accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/ableism-101/)

https://nebula.wsimg.com/3c88c164d8932feef20cc0ddfa8cf11a?AccessKeyId=9D6F6082FE5EE52C3DC6anddisposition=0andalloworigin=1 (https://nebula.wsimg.com/3c88c164d8932feef20cc0ddfa8cf11a?AccessKeyId=9D6F6082FE5EE52C3DC6anddisposition=0andalloworigin=1)

http://cdrnys.org/blog/uncategorized/ableism/ (http://cdrnys.org/blog/uncategorized/ableism/)

https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/what-is-ableism/ (https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/what-is-ableism/)

Thank you so much for listening! If you liked today's episode, please share with a friend, subscribe, leave a review. These all help us tremendously and we appreciate your support so much.

There are plenty of great ways to connect with us. Please visit our website at https://www.hygtpod.com/ (https://www.hygtpod.com/) and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/ (instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/)

Interested in learning more about your host Stacia? Check out her website at https://strengthbystacia.com/ (https://strengthbystacia.com) to get access to some great free resources to jumpstart you on your own health and wellness journey! If you enjoy tips, tricks, workouts, and all things wellness, follow her at https://my.captivate.fm/instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth (instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth)

For more great blog posts written by your rad host Lizzie, check out her Blog here https://www.donutsanddowndog.com/ (https://www.donutsanddowndog.com/). She also posts great content on Instagram so follow her at https://my.captivate.fm/instagram.com/donutsanddowndog (instagram.com/donutsanddowndog) (Follow along, you don’t want to miss out!)