It’s Growing Season!

It’s Growing Season!

By Maggie LeeHealth & FitnessMental Health
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It’s Growing Season! episodes

  • 28: Speciesism vs Racism, Plant-Based & Conscious Living w/ Shannon Fong

    WELCOME BACK! Thank you all for your patience as I wrap up final seasons!

    In this episode, I had a conversation with Shannon about the Asian American hate crimes that have been happening in the States, the connection between Racism and Speciesism, some of the misconceptions about Veganism, and how we can adopt a more plant-based lifestyle in order to create a healthier internal and external world

    Shannon is an Asian American entrepreneur, content creator, visual concept designer, & producer currently living in Taipei, Taiwan. She aspires to create content around the themes of Vegan activism and her vanlife adventures!

    Thank you so much Shannon for sharing your wisdom and insight with us :)


    Resources mentioned:

    -What the Health https://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/

    -Cowspiracy https://www.cowspiracy.com/

    -Seaspiracy https://www.seaspiracy.org/

    Arguments about Pus in Milk: https://milk.procon.org/questions/is-there-pus-in-milk/


    Support my podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/growwithmaggie/support


    Shannon’s Links:

    https://linktr.ee/shannily

    My Links:

    https://linktr.ee/itsgrowingseason/

    53 min
  • 27: Fast vs Circular Fashion, Green-Washing & Sustainability w/ Estelle Viviene
    HAPPY EARTH DAY 2021! This episode is dedicated to raising awareness for environmental sustainability and the importance of collective action in creating a cleaner and safer future for all. 
    In this episode, I have a conversation with @estelle.viviene about the implications of fast fashion, the truth behind the cheap price tag, the ethical and environmental impacts of the fashion industry, and how we can take little steps to create a more sustainable wardrobe and world!🌱
    Estelle is the founder of @ethicanyc, a brand dedicated to promoting sustainable and circular fashion♻️. Her goal is to inspire a revolution of consciousness, all while helping you to look and feel your best😇
    Thank you so much Estelle for sharing your wisdom and insight with us :) 
    Support my podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/growwithmaggie/support
    Resources on IG:
    @intersectionalenvironmentalist
    @greengirlleah
    @browngirl_green
    @climatediva
    @zerowastecutie
    @soulful_seeds
    Ethica’s Links:
    https://www.instagram.com/ethicaNYC/
    https://ethicanyc.com/
    Estelle’s Links:
    https://www.instagram.com/estelle.viviene/
    My Links:
    https://linktr.ee/itsgrowingseason/
    37 min
  • 26: Faulty Roots: Teenage Mental Health Awareness w/ Ella Greenwood
    In this episode, @popsella and I have a conversation about her film Faulty Roots, the representation of mental health in media, teenage mental health awareness, and how we can normalize these conversations in order to make them more acceptable in society.
    Ella Mae Greenwood is an English actress, writer, director, and activist. She is the director of the mental health-focused company Broken Flames Productions, and recently made the Europe Forbes 30 Under 30 List✨
    FAULTY ROOTS is a short film about two teens with different genetic conditions who are forced to form a friendship. It is a film on friendship, dreams and depression, aiming to promote teenage mental health awareness.
    Thank you so much Ella for sharing your wisdom and insight with us :)
    Support my podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/growwithmaggie/support
    Ella’s Links:
    https://msha.ke/popsella/
    https://www.instagram.com/popsella/?hl=en
    My Links:
    https://linktr.ee/itsgrowingseason/
    28 min
  • 25: Holistic Health, Orthorexia & Wellness Without Obsession w/ Allison Bollinger
    TRIGGER WARNING // This episode contains discussions of eating disorders that some people may find distressing or triggering.
    In this episode, I have a conversation with Alli, a food freedom coach who integrates holistic health into her practice. We talk about her own history with Orthorexia and how she overcame food restriction and excessive exercise in order to be truly free again! 
    We discuss how Orthorexia can manifest in our lives, the truth and misconceptions about set point theory, and what it means to truly practice wellness without obsession.
    Thank you so much Alli for sharing your wisdom and insight with us :) 
    Support my podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/growwithmaggie/support
    Alli's Links:
    https://www.instagram.com/your_spoonful/?hl=en
    https://yourspoonful.wixsite.com/allisonbollinger
    My Links:
    https://linktr.ee/itsgrowingseason/
    43 min
  • 24: Attracting Abundance Through Gratitude & Forgiveness w/ Janelle McMiller
    In this episode, Janelle and I have a conversation about how we can attract abundance into our lives and heal from past trauma by adopting the values of gratitude and forgiveness. We learn how we are truly embody gratitude in our day to day lives and learn to forgive ourselves and others!
    Janelle McMiller is the founder and CEO of Syncquility. She is an inspirational speaker and Growth Mindset guide that focuses on Gratitude & Forgiveness, helping women uncover the path to take their power back. Janelle's motto is Envision - Hustle - Receive. Her message: No more boxes, no more labels. Janelle's mission in life is to meet women where they are and allow them to feel seen and inspired to create a life they are obsessed with!
    Thank you so much Janelle for sharing your wisdom and insight with us :)
    Support my podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/growwithmaggie/support
    Janelle’s Links:
    https://linktr.ee/mrsjanellem
    https://linktr.ee/Syncquility
    My links:
    https://linktr.ee/itsgrowingseason/
    51 min
  • 23: ED Awareness, "Cheat" Days & Weight-Lifting w/ Alena Shen
    *TRIGGER WARNING* // This episode contains discussions of eating disorders that some listeners may find distressing or triggering. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Alena and I dive into a conversation about eating disorder awareness, how to notice early signs of disordered eating patterns, and getting our periods back. 
    As a lover of weight-lifting, Alena shares her story of how she was able to find joy in gaining strength at the gym, rather than focusing on the number on the scale. We discuss the pros and cons of macro and calorie counting and whether “cheat” days really are sustainable lifestyle choices to adopt in life (hint: they’re not). We also talk about the fine line between adopting plant-based diets and food restriction, as well as overcoming food guilt! 
    Thank you so much Alena for sharing your story and insight with us :) 
    Support my podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/growwithmaggie/support 
    Alena’s Links: 
    https://www.instagram.com/lifebyalena/ 
    https://alenashen.com/ 
    My Links:
    https://linktr.ee/itsgrowingseason/
    50 min
  • 22: The Divine Feminine & Letting Go of Outdated Beliefs & w/ Marisa La Fata
    *TRIGGER WARNING* // This episode contains discussions of suicide (13:21 - 13:37) that some people may find distressing or triggering. 
    In this episode, Marisa and I dive into a conversation about her own healing journey and the work she does in helping people who are ready to embark on a spiritual transformation. 
    Marisa is a healer and transformation guide who coaches people to let go out outdated beliefs they've made with themselves and create new belief systems that align with their path. We talk about the Divine Feminine, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, and so much more…
    Thank you so much Marisa for sharing your wisdom and insight with us :)
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    Marisa's Links: https://linktr.ee/warriorspiritwildheart
    My Links: http://linktr.ee/itsgrowingseason/
    49 min
  • 21: LDRs, Relationship Insecurities & Fear of Abandonment w/ Maxine Clancy

    In this episode, I have a conversation with Maxine Clancy on building trust in long distance relationships, how to navigate toxic relationships, and the effects that insecurities can have on your relationships. Maxine is a transformational relationship and divorce coach who helps men and women facilitate transformation with a combination of practical coaching skills, neuroscience, and spiritual psychology. We recognize that we don’t need to rely on other people for love when we learn to tune into ourselves and realize that we are LOVE. This is the love we can give OURSELVES.

    Thank you so much Maxine for sharing your wisdom and insight with us :)

    Maxine’s Links: https://www.linktr.ee/divorce_detox

    My Links: https://linktr.ee/itsgrowingseason/

    57 min
  • 20 [ENG/MAN]: Cultivating Loving-Kindness & Compassion For All w/ Yoanna Pan
    In this episode, Yoanna from YoMindfulness and Soulgasm Taiwan and I have a conversation about Metta, the Pali word for loving-kindness. We dive into how we can spread loving-kindness for all sentient beings - including your loved ones, the difficult people in your life, and most importantly, yourself. 
    We also talk about how to deal with negative emotions, how to hold compassion for yourself and others, and how to take back control of your own life and mind by living in the present moment. 
    This episode is available for English and Mandarin speakers. Thank you so much Yoanna for sharing your wisdom and insight with us :)
    Yoanna’s Links:
    https://www.instagram.com/yomindfulness/
    https://www.instagram.com/soulgasm.tw/
    My Links:
    https://linktr.ee/itsgrowingseason/
    41 min
  • 19: Overcoming Perfectionism & Discovering Your True Self w/ The Grown Up Asian
    In this episode, I have a conversation with Drs. Jenny Fagel and Kathleen Wang from The Grown Up Asian about battling our inner critic and tackling perfectionism, especially as Asian Americans. We learn how we can ask ourselves the right questions to discover our true selves and ultimately learn to take control of our own life.
    As physicians and life coaches, Jenny and Kathleen help Asian women make their own rules to create a life they love!
    The Grown Up Asian Links:
    https://linktr.ee/thegrownupasian 
    My Links:
    https://linktr.ee/itsgrowingseason/
    47 min

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