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July 25, 2024S10:E5 Isn't it Lovely to Embrace Change? with Tara Westerman GIVEAWAY! Use code LOVELY20 for an exclusive 20% discount on Tara’s website! https://www.wandererongilchrist.com
“You have to have time to feel like you belong. And you have to have purpose to feel like you belong.”
As Isn’t it Lovely? prepares for a podcast hiatus after 3 incredible years, there could be no more perfect guest to usher in this change of season than the fairy god-friend who started it all by originally introducing Tracy and Rachel over a decade ago: kindred spirit, entrepreneur, ranch wife and mother, and everyone’s big sister, Tara Westerman. With grace, humor, and candor, Tara shares her own journey as a city girl who fell in love with a rancher and relocated to a literal little town on the prairie, successfully navigating her way through a wilderness season and emerging with an even stronger sense of self and purpose. Tara and Tracy explore the importance of knowing, understanding, and loving one’s core self in order to discover callings, sharpen intuition, and embark on a healthy pursuit of the things that bring joy and peace. Rachel and Tara consider the ways growth takes time and can be painful, but is always worth it in the end. Rachel ponders how to secure filming permits in Wyoming so Hallmark will film its next Christmas movie at Tara’s store, The Wanderer on Gilchrist; Tracy celebrates the fact that Tara’s husband Jeremy can handle both cattle and cellulite management with equal aplomb.
Episode Mentions:
Tara Westerman’s Instagram: @tara.westerman
The Wanderer on Gilchrist’s Website: https://www.wandererongilchrist.com/
The Wanderer on Gilchrist’s Instagram: @wandererongilchrist
The Wanderer on Gilchrist’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wanderinghermitwheatland
Topher Kearby “I appreciate the struggle” poem
Deuteronomy 2:7
What Are You Loving:
Tara: The Origins of You: How Breaking Family Patterns Can Liberate the Way We Live and Love by Vienna Pharaon; Fascia Massage Tool Blaster
Rachel: Humbl Roots Carinara Sauce; Annie’s Parlour
Tracy: Charleston, South Carolina; Sullivan’s Island (Lowcountry Tales) by Dorthea Benton Frank
Disclosure: We only recommend products we use, and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that add no additional cost to you; we may earn a small commission.
...more April 19, 2024S10:E4 Isn't it Lovely How You Make Someone Feel? with Terra Koupal “You are so capable of so much more than what you even realize.”
After surviving tandem bouts of Influenza B, Tracy and Rachel have rallied and are thrilled to usher in a fresh dose of inspiration by welcoming both springtime and Sioux Falls-based entrepreneur (and local fan favorite!) Terra Koupal to the show! Terra shares her journey to becoming an accidental influencer after welcoming two sets of twins (and celebrating the nuanced joys and challenges of in vitro fertilization) and explores the ways that the power of connection through family, business, and friendships can be used to comfort, encourage, empathize, and help tap into a greater life purpose. Terra and Rachel consider the significance of timing, particularly when goals and dreams take longer and require more effort, while Tracy and Terra discuss the importance of balancing vulnerability with boundaries.
Episode Mentions:
Terra Koupal’s Instagram: @the.house.of.twins
Terra Koupal’s Website
Pigeon 605: “My 605: Terra Koupal”
Lou Lou and Company
Elegant Mommy
Ignite Fitness Studio
Jami Nato
What Are You Loving:
Terra: Headway App, Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick, @thesmallshoppe.sd
Rachel: You Could Make This Place Beautiful: A Memoir by Maggie Smith
Tracy: Rent the Runway
Disclosure: We only recommend products we use, and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that add no additional cost to you; we may earn a small commission.
...more February 23, 2024S10:E3 Isn't it Lovely to Get Back to the Roots of Health? with Roy Thompson The content of this podcast episode is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have.
It’s a celebration of health and nourishment quite literally from farm-to-table as Rachel and Tracy welcome regenerative farmer Roy Thompson to the show to discuss the healing power of food! With candor and sensitivity, Roy shares the ways his personal struggles with chronic illness, exhaustion, and discouragement led him to explore functional medicine, alternative healthcare, and nutrition, ultimately achieving a healing so transformative that it inspired a reimagining of his own farming and ranching practices. Roy and Tracy examine ways to find balance between traditional and functional medicine, while Rachel and Roy consider practical tips for accessing fresh organic food in a way that won’t break the bank. As Roy explains the connection between our bodies and the land in his explanation of regenerative farming practices, Tracy fondly evokes The Lion King’s “Circle of Life” song to Rachel’s delight.
Episode Mentions:
Roy Thompson’s Website: https://tripletbrand.com/
Roy Thompson’s Instagram: @triple.t.brand
Roy Thompson’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tttbrand1
Understanding Ag: “Where Human Health Begins: One Farmer’s Story of Regeneration”
Tri-State Livestock News: “Destination Regeneration: Film Shares South Dakota Ranchers’ Story”
Mayo Clinic
The Institute for Functional Medicine
Regenerative Agriculture
Gabe Brown
David Brandt
Ray Archuleta
Misfits Market
The Lion King’s “Circle of Life”
Josiah’s Coffeehouse, Cafe, and Bakery
What Are You Loving:
Roy: Jocko Willink, Origin Products, Jocko Fuel, Headway App
Rachel: Shutterbean’s Coconut Maple Granola
Tracy: Roy’s recommendations of Dr. Axe and Dirt to Soil: One Family’s Journey into Regenerative Agriculture by Gabe Brown
...more January 31, 2024S10: E2 Isn't it Lovely to Live a Sweet Life? with Jessica Merchant of How Sweet Eats This episode is brought to you by Flyboy Donuts! Flyboy Donuts is a Sioux Falls-based family-owned donut shop with 4 locations in Sioux Falls featuring a variety of fresh donuts and rolls daily. Use code Lovely20 now through February 6, 2024 when you order online at flyboydonuts.com to get 20% off all orders over $20.TW: This episode contains a reference to miscarriage.How sweet it is for Tracy and Rachel to be joined by bestselling cookbook author and creator of the wildly popular blog How Sweet Eats, Jessica Merchant! In this vibrant conversation, Jessica explores the ways she has maintained a consistent, authentic voice in her work, as well as the keys to honoring and protecting her creativity and passion through a framework of boundaries and structured routine. Jessica and Tracy consider the evolution of a brand and the creation and marketing of content through an ever-expanding number of platforms; Rachel and Jessica discuss the finer points of connecting with readers and followers - and the surprising ways Jessica has provided comfort and nurturing outside of her delicious recipes. Rachel and Tracy convince Jessica to add South Dakota as a stop on her next book tour before the conversation unapologetically transforms into an impromptu book club meeting.Episode Mentions:Jessica Merchant’s Website: https://www.howsweeteats.com/Jessica Merchant’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howsweeteats/Jessica Merchant’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howsweeteatsSeriously Delish: 150 Recipes for People Who Totally Love Food by Jessica Merchanthttps://amzn.to/3OqItjoThe Pretty Dish: More than 150 Everyday Recipes and 50 Beauty DIYs to Nourish Your Body Inside and Out: A Cookbook by Jessica Merchanthttps://amzn.to/4biW9a2Everyday Dinners: Real-Life Recipes to Set Your Family Up for a Week of Success: A Cookbook by Jessica Merchanthttps://amzn.to/4blayTmBlock schedulingHere’s to Us by Elin Hilderbrand:https://amzn.to/47ZwwIsHow Sweet Eats & Eli Hilderbrand Collaboration:https://www.howsweeteats.com/2016/06/exciting-news-a-collaboration-with-elin-hilderbrand/Winter Street series by Elin Hilderbrand:https://amzn.to/4bdZ2chThe Pioneer Womanhttps://www.thepioneerwoman.com/The Secrethttps://amzn.to/3vVwjZIWhat Are You Loving:Jessica: Page the Shop Kindle covershttps://www.instagram.com/page.theshop/Kindle Oasishttps://amzn.to/3SiIIhJRachel: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich;https://amzn.to/3SlEJkEBirchbark Bookshttps://birchbarkbooks.com/;Arizona Goat Yogahttps://goatyoga.com/Tracy: The Skinny Confidential Him + Her Show Episode 648: Dr. Michael Gervaishttps://tscpodcast.com/episodes/dr-michael-gervais/The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You by Dr. Michael Gervaishttps://amzn.to/3OlZ8Vs...more January 16, 2024S10:E1 Isn't it Lovely to Feel Seen? with Dr. Jody Carrington CW: Adult LanguageIt’s a reconnection revolution as Rachel and Tracy welcome psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Jody Carrington to the podcast for a dynamic conversation about counteracting humanity’s loneliness epidemic with empathy, emotional regulation, and Ram Dass’ simple, but powerful observation, “we are all just walking each other home.” Tracy and Jody examine specific ways to help various communities, from teachers and healthcare responders to law enforcement officers and children, lay down their trauma and work through it in healthy ways - and why it’s essential to seek context and exchange asking, “What is wrong with you?” for “What happened to you?”. Jody and Rachel grapple with the significance of having constant access to loved ones through technology and social media, as Jody explains why it’s vital to stop trying to fix our loved ones’ problems, instead simply acknowledging the broad spectrum of necessary human emotion, from sadness and anxiety to anger and fear - not just happiness. Everyone considers the mystique of the true crime podcast, citizen journalism, and the international phenomenon that is Taylor Swift.Episode Mentions:Dr. Jody Carrington’s Website: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/Dr. Jody Carrington’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drjodycarrington/?hl=enDr. Jody Carrington’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjodycarringtonDr. Jody Carrington’s Podcast: Everyone Comes from Somewherehttps://www.drjodycarrington.com/podcast/Feeling Seen: Reconnecting in a Disconnected World by Dr. Jody Carringtonhttps://amzn.to/47DRjkTKids These Days: A Game Plan For (Re)Connecting With Those We Teach, Lead, & Love by Dr. Jody Carringtonhttps://amzn.to/3HmaF3mTeachers These Days: Stories and Strategies for Reconnection by Dr. Jody Carringtonhttps://amzn.to/3Hix4hZNew Surgeon General [Dr. Vivek Murthy] Advisory Raises Alarm about the Devastating Impact of the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation in the United StatesWalking Each Other Home: Conversations on Loving and Dying by Ram Dass and Mirabai Bushhttps://amzn.to/3HijfjoEveryone Comes From Somewhere Podcast Season 1 Episode 12: “How Trauma Shapes Our Lives”https://shows.acast.com/everyone-comes-from-somewhere/episodes/how-trauma-shapes-our-livesDr. Peter LevineDr. Gabor MateDr. Bruce PerryWhat Are You Loving:Dr. Jody Carrington: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Relationship; Harper’s Bazaar: “Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Full Relationship Timeline”https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a45301082/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-full-relationship-timeline/Rachel: Who Killed JFK? Podcasthttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-who-killed-jfk-127000428/Tracy: Writer Jessica Reed Kraus @houseinhabithttps://www.instagram.com/houseinhabit/?hl=en...more December 19, 2023S9: E8 Isn't it Lovely to be a Grammy Award-Winning Artist? with Genevieve Goings There’s no business like show business as Tracy and Rachel sit down with Grammy Award-winning artist, writer, and producer Genevieve Goings to discuss her celebrated career spanning a starring role in Disney Junior’s Choo Choo Soul to teaching and coaching a new generation of dreamers to embrace their authenticity and discover their unique voices. Genevieve reflects on how her upbringing as the daughter of musicians demonstrated that following her passion was a viable career path and explores the ways that simply showing up as the best version of herself generated unique opportunities - including how her career began with her not landing a role. Genevieve and Rachel consider the importance of representation and Genevieve’s relationship to being described as a “responsible role model”; Tracy and Genevieve discuss the value of empowering kids to develop into entrepreneurial entertainers through the use of technology and confidence in their own ideas and branding. Genevieve invites listeners to celebrate the season by checking out her Very Merry holiday album, while Rachel dedicates Genevieve’s “Crazy for Christmas Lady” song to Isn’t it Lovely?’s resident Queen of Christmas, Tracy. Everyone returns to the late 1990’s in the What Are You Loving? segment for a vibrant celebration of a full, yet manicured, eyebrow and a fabulous pair of patent leather Mary Jane platform pumps.Episode Mentions:Genevieve Goings’ Website: https://www.genevievegoings.com/Genevieve Goings’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genevievegoingsGenevieve Goings’ Facebook: Genevieve Goingshttps://www.facebook.com/genevieve.goingsGenevieve Goings’ YouTube Channel: GenevieveGoingshttps://www.youtube.com/c/genevievegoingsAlphabet Rockershttps://www.alphabetrockers.com/Jimmy Goingshttps://jimmygoings.com/Choo Choo Soulhttps://disneynow.com/shows/choo-choo-soulGenevieve Goings’ Holiday Album: Very Merryhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lbpF3dt6Zv2Ywqi9wvEjbIwGdR3FkGSgIWhat Are You Loving:Genevieve: The Money with Katie Show Podcast;https://podcast.moneywithkatie.com/Pinterest; Open AI/Chat GPT; her adorable son; microbladingRachel: Steve Madden Mingle Mary Jane Platform Pump;https://shorturl.at/epKPXGenevieve’s extended familyTracy: Gemineye Studio’s Microbladinghttps://www.gemineyestudio.com/...more December 01, 2023S9:E7 Isn't it Lovely to Support Loved Ones Through Addiction? with Janelle Campbell Rachel and Tracy are honored to welcome Janelle Campbell to the show for an honest, hopeful conversation centered around drug and alcohol addiction and recovery. Currently a Loved One Coach at Face It TOGETHER (a non-profit organization that provides confidential, peer coaching for all those impacted by addiction), Janelle explores her motivation for giving up her previous career to devote herself to being the empathetic resource for others that she herself needed at the start of her journey. She also shares her own lived experience of addressing addiction in her own family and the life-changing intervention that led her to where she is today. Encouraged by the mantra "don’t waste the pain", she explains how Face it TOGETHER uniquely approaches addiction and and urges listeners to remember there is always hope for wellness, healing, and recovery for those experiencing addiction - and that loved ones can regain their sense of peace and joy, even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.Face It TOGETHER’s Website: https://www.wefaceittogether.org/Face It TOGETHER’s Instagram: @faceittogetherFace It TOGETHER’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wefaceittogether/Sioux Falls Sidewalk Arts Festivalhttps://www.washingtonpavilion.org/event/sidewalk-arts-festival-2024What Are You Loving:Janelle: South Dakota Magazinehttps://www.southdakotamagazine.com/Jorgenson Kraut and Pickleshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/104289523441/Tracy: Mary Ruth’s Liquid Morning Multivitaminhttps://amzn.to/3T7sgD4Rachel: Delamu Sushi Making Kithttps://amzn.to/46ET40rThis episode is brought to you by Ignite Fitness Studio! Ignite is passionate about creating a space where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves, celebrating the beauty of diversity and believing that positive change must start from within! Check out Ignite at ignitefitness.studio or the MindBody App!The content of this podcast episode is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have....more November 17, 2023S9:E6 Isn’t it Lovely to Get Past Your Past? with Jason VanRuler Prepare for a breakthrough as Tracy and Rachel are joined by licensed therapist, author, speaker, and coach Jason VanRuler to celebrate healing and healthy futures through a discussion of his new book Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection. Through highlighting his own bouts with trauma, addiction, and healing; Jason offers listeners practical first steps when seeking therapy and explains the importance of facing, naming, and dealing with pain and grief. Jason and Tracy unpack current mental health trends, including the complex relationship between mental health accounts on social media and clinical diagnoses, as well as the conversation around hot topics such as narcissism. Rachel and Jason explore the importance of taking risks to pursue and nurture genuine human connections versus unhealthy dynamics of hero/rescuer/victim roles. Jason candidly discusses the “vulnerability hangover” that results from writing a book; Rachel and Tracy continue to quote Jason back to himself and extend the interview countless times with “one last question”.Episode Mentions:Jason VanRuler’s Website:https://www.jasonvr.comJason VanRuler’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jason.vanruler/?hl=en)Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection by Jason VanRulerhttps://amzn.to/49SkPWqNarcissisimhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/narcissismBass Weejuns Men’s Shoeshttps://www.ghbass.com/men/view-all/weejunsWhat Are You Loving:Jason: Florida/traveling somewhere warm; Experiencing Friendship with God: How the Wilderness Draws Us to His Presence by Faith Eury Chohttps://amzn.to/3MNwNXtTracy: Blurry Creatures Podcast; https://www.blurrycreatures.com/Annie F. Downs That Sounds Fun podcasthttps://www.anniefdowns.com/Rachel: Stay Near Organization https://staynear.co/...more October 23, 2023S9: E5 Isn't it Lovely When You Want Others to Succeed? with Linda McMahon “It’s not how you fall, but it’s how you get back up.”Rachel and Tracy are thrilled to welcome entrepreneur and former administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Linda McMahon to Isn’t it Lovely? for the ultimate conversation about resilience, creating opportunities, the dignity of work…and a little something about transforming World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) from an idea dreamed up at a kitchen table into a multinational public company. With grace and candor, Linda discusses the ebb and flow of entrepreneurship, including a brush with bankruptcy that included car repossession and a house auction in the midst of her second pregnancy, while celebrating the power of perseverance and the passion to rebuild new dreams. Linda also details the series of events that led to her path in politics and her sincere desire to make a difference, as well as the importance of understanding a life calling and reinventing opportunities. Linda and Tracy underscore the importance of women mentoring one another and honestly wanting each other to succeed, while Rachel and Linda explore what it means to “balance being out of balance” when it comes to work and family. Everyone agrees body-slamming is not exclusive to a WWE match, but is rather a recurring activity amongst our own children at home.Episode Mentions:Linda McMahon, 25th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Associationhttps://www.sba.gov/person/linda-mcmahonLinda McMahon Instagram: @sbamcmahonLinda McMahon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindamcmahon/World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)https://www.wwe.com/WWE & UFC Mergerhttps://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/36066332/endeavor-ufc-wwe-merger-2023-explainedWomen’s Leadership Livehttps://womensleadershiplive.com/Sacred Heart University Women Can Have it All Serieshttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140403005881/en/CORRECTING-and-REPLACING-Sacred-Heart-University-to-Launch-%E2%80%98Women-Can-Have-It-All%E2%80%99-Series-Hosted-by-Linda-McMahonWhat Are You Loving:Linda: Family and life, especially spending time with grandchildren; English Mastiffs; her visit to South Dakota; Rachel OglesbyRachel: New Directions Down Syndrome Associationhttps://newdirectionsdsa.com/Tracy: Shop Dog Boutiquehttps://shopdogboutique.com/...more October 10, 2023S9:E4 Isn’t it Lovely To Find Recovery from Eating Disorders? with Faith Carlson Tracy and Rachel are so grateful to welcome counselor and co-founder of Victus Counseling and Nutrition Services Faith Carlson to the show for a sensitive and nuanced conversation centered around eating disorder recovery. Faith compassionately provides framework and illustrations to better comprehend the impact and prevalence of eating disorders, including a broader understanding of the spectrum of behaviors and their place in overall mental health and wellness. In addition to her local work, Faith also consistently advocates on a national level to remove barriers to care, while emphasizing that hope and healing are always possible. Faith and Rachel explore ways to support loved ones facing this journey and the importance of simply believing their lived experiences, even if those experiences can be difficult to understand; Tracy and Faith discuss the power of language surrounding food and movement, particularly as it pertains to children and parenting. Everyone celebrates the power of a great partner and why we all need a handler at one time or another.Episode Mentions:Victus Counseling and Nutrition Services Website: https://www.victusrecovery.com/National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Website: https://anad.org/National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Eating Disorder Statistics: https://anad.org/eating-disorders-statistics/ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition by Denver Healthhttps://www.acute.org/Body Dysmorphic Disorderhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/body-dysmorphic-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353938Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Baconhttps://amzn.to/3ZOoLTiFriends Pivot Scenehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_PWbnHABsMWhat Are You Loving:Faith: Business partner and co-founder Lauren Cornay, especially her inspiration, joy, and ability to do the impossibleRachel: This Must Be the Place: Following the Breadcrumbs of Your Past to Discover Your Purpose Today by Jami Nato; Jami Nato’s Instagram: @jaminatohttps://amzn.to/3ZRY9B5Tracy: Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner Shampooerhttps://amzn.to/3RTBBxU...more
FAQs about Isn't It Lovely? Podcast:
How many episodes does Isn't It Lovely? Podcast have?
The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.