let's thrive

Listen in for my interesting history (or lack of lol) with dating & relationships. I share about what "love" means to me and my high standard search for it. This includes first dates, first kiss, and first everything to follow. And of course, the hefty dose of anxiety, fears, and overthinking that are involved with each experience. I share my lessons learned and tips for coping to help any others moving through these times. 

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In this episode we discuss: 

• The inspiration for her recovery
• Working as a model then versus now
• Building a recovery forward mindset
• Navigating a relationship while struggling with disordered eating
• Reframing mindsets with body image
• Discovering your version of body confidence
• Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

Connect with Kate @katenoel__ and her podcast @takethecakepod

Connect with me @emilyfeikls

I dive into my thoughts on the quote, "The problem with conversations is that we listen to reply and not to understand" and how this relates to cues from our body and mind. This leads me into a story from my birthday celebrations and the drinking depression to follow. And as the climax to it all, a panic attack that left me with a deep sense of self awareness. Hopefully this real view into life can provide comfort to any feeling alone, lost, or just plain confused in life. 

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In this episode we discuss:

• Self awareness and body intuition 
• Breast implant illness
• Advocating for your health 
• Starting a business (without intending to!) 
• Cultivating patience and self compassion 

Connect with Nikki @its_nicolettemarie and her site to shop Remedium Granola

Connect with me @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast

In this solo episode  I discuss:

• The flip side of New Year resolutions 
• Self awareness when setting goals 
• How to make self aligned intentions 
• A new thought process for the year 
• Where I’m directing my focus for 2022

Let’s connect! @emilyfeikls @letsthrivepodcast

In this episode I share about a fun (and unusual) night out in December that gave a lot to consider. From free drinks to toxic masculinity and body comments, it was quite the night with lots of laughter sprinkled throughout. I also share moments of open recovery in which I've struggled with food thoughts, body image, and exercise pressure. Sharing the real thoughts and struggles to remind us all that recovery is a roller coaster with highs and lows. 

In this conversation we discuss: 

• how to support mental health
• the overlap between disordered eating & alcohol 
• when drinking starts to go too far 
• why 'excuses' don't work as a boundary 
• how to communicate boundaries 
• creating space for conflict resolution 
• the shaming of emotions & thoughts 

Let's connect! @emilyfeikls @letsthrivepodcast

Amanda can be found @therapyforwomen and her practice @therapyforwomencenter

This includes: 

• feelings of loneliness 
• evaluating friendships and other relationships
• how we show up for those we love 
• why I feel like I 'failed' as a friend 
• the result of extreme independence 
• work life balance 
• learning to prioritize the people in my life

Let's connect! @emilyfeikls @letsthrivepodcast 

A few of the topics we discuss include: 

• a fear based mindset around food, body image, and exercise
• the pressure of diet culture on young minds
• mindfulness with alcohol 
• shifting priorities with college, work, and health 
• the key to wellness without obsession 

Let's connect! @emilyfeikls @letsthrivepodcast 

Lauren can be found @laus_healthy_life 

If you've ever felt the weight of depression, the whir of anxiety, or any other mental health struggle, this is an episode for you. Munmeet, Alex, and I share about our own journeys with personal struggles and how those times inspired us to now help others. This includes our rock bottom moments, seasons of depression, learning to care for ourselves, and what it means to succeed in life. Munmeet and Alex both run Leger Health Care Journal as an online and interactive platform for 360 health advocacy and education. Learn more about their mission in this episode and through their IG linked below!

In this episode we discuss: 

• mental health as children & young adults
• how past experiences impact the present 
• rock bottom depressive episodes
• discovering who we are in this chapter
• caring for others ... and ourselves 
• tips and tools for mental health support

Let's connect! I'm @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast

Munmeet & Alex are @legerhealthcarejournal