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As an entrepreneur, co-founder of the Good Fest, and radically transformed human, today’s guest, Kate Van Horn, has done it all. By leaning into self discovery and finding her authentic self, Kate was able to overcome an eating disorder, heal past trauma, tap into her intuition, and build a life of her choosing all because she was willing to do the work.  She would have to let go of the societal conditioning and work through the emotional trauma of her past in order to lead an authentic life. In this time she was able to try many different career options and even co-founded the Good Fest; ultimately leading her to the path she desired. Along the way Kate found solace and power through movement, meditation, therapy, and learning the art of tarot. With the tools and foundation she built, Kate was able to turn her life around from struggle and restriction to flourishing abundance. 

In this episode we discuss:`

• Kate’s path to self discovery and learning to be resilient
• Admitting hard truths to ourselves
• How to remove the conditioning of society and choose change
• Finding your authentic voice and setting boundaries through speech
• How uncertainty and a need for control led to an eating disorder
• Starting the Good Fest and growing alongside it
• The balance between logic and intuition
• Doing inner child work to heal past trauma
• Utilizing grounding techniques
• Learning Tarot and finding guidance in the cards

Connect with Kate @kate.van.horn and me @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast

Erin Morrissey is back on the podcast to share her experience with eating disorder recovery and body image. Shifting focus in recovery was a big step for Erin as it allowed her to shift the attention from health and ED thoughts to something else entirely that brought her joy in life. She explains how her interest in recipe development and business helped shift her mindset and heal her relationship with food as she learned to enjoy food rather than fear it. Erin then discusses differentiating between bad body image days and true body dysmorphia + how to overcome the ED habits associated with bad body image. And finally, with a business dedicated solely to recipe development, Erin shares how she finds joy in the work she does and what it’s like to overcome a fear of failure in career.

In this episode we discuss:

• Shifting focus while in eating disorder recovery
• Normalizing emotions with body image: ‘bad’ day versus body dysmorphia 
• How to handle body image without falling into old habits
• Recovering while running a food account
• Starting something for joy and not placing pressure on it
• Turning ELW into a full time business

Connect with Erin @erinliveswhole and I’m @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast

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Who doesn’t love a good aesthetic? Today’s guest, Isa De Burgh, is a digital media strategist, content creator, and young entrepreneur redefining what it means to have an aesthetically pleasing brand. As a child, Isa spent her days creating and playing on a computer, developing skills that led her to create the Social Tale Agency at the impressive age of 22. With a knack for design, a love for public relations, and a resilient personality, Isa has crafted her dream business with ideal clients and honorable values. She shares what it took to turn this dream into a reality and the importance of facing the fears that hold us back. All while embracing the intuitive guidance that has led her along the journey.

In this episode we discuss: 

• Her start in blogging as a teenager; utilizing technology to learn skills
• Branding herself and developing a unique style
• The comparison trap with creativity, learning to create authentically
• Why the energy behind our work matters
• Starting and building her own business
• Facing the fears that hold us back rather than avoiding them
• Following intuition to build the Social Tale Agency
• Overcoming setbacks and relying on resilience
• Discuss “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck” and why every negative brings a positive

To connect with Isa find her @isatales and I’m @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast

Hormone health is an underrated aspect of health that is just now beginning to get the attention it deserves. Today’s guest, Hannah Schmitt of @wholisticallyhannah_, is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist on a mission to educate and help women understand the importance of hormone health. As she explains, hormones affect everything in the body from gut health to skin, mood to focus, and so much more. The natural flow of the body systems depends on hormones and requires them to be in balance. Unfortunately with the modern society of toxic products, birth control, and processed foods, hormones are going completely out of balance. Hannah discusses why hormone health matters and how to identify when they need to be balanced again. In this she explains why birth control is not what it seems and how to heal the body afterwards. Hannah also shares her journey with hormone, gut, and emotional health as those are the key concepts of her work. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Becoming a Registered Holistic Nutritionist in Vancouver BC
• The holistic view of healing through mind, body, and spirit
• Three topics of focus: gut, hormones, and emotional wellbeing
• How hormones work in the body
• Rebalancing hormones for optimal health 
• The hidden harm of birth control
• Seed cycling to restore hormone health
• How gut and hormone health correlate
• Mindful tips for gut health
• The power of coping with stress

Find Hannah @wholisticallhannah_ and I’m @emilyfeikls and @letsthrive

The books we mention for hormone health are ‘WomanCode’ by Alisai Vitti and ‘Beyond The Pill’ by Dr. Jolene Brighten

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Fear foods and anxiety, what a ‘fun’ combination … joking! Addie Martanovic is back on the podcast today to discuss our relationship to food, how to move past food fears, and handling anxiety in all aspects of life. Fearing certain foods after an eating disorder or because of diet culture is something that can impact our lives in so many ways. Addie shares how her fear of certain foods shifted after starting a relationship and why this helped her heal. We discuss how fearing food isolates us from connecting with others through food and causes food to lose it’s nostalgic and comforting feel. Addie explains that food fears have also been an aspect for control when she felt she needed it in life + how she shifted her mindset around it. Going along with that, we chat on anxiety and how this affects us in daily life and especially during the COVID-19 crisis. From CBD to watercolor and more, Addie and I share our top tips for managing anxiety in life. 

In this episode we discuss:

• How food fears hold us back in life
• Finding nostalgia and connection through food
• Unintentional restriction with ‘healthified’ recipes
• Heightened anxiety and how to manage it 
• Coping mechanisms for mind, body, and spirit
• Tuning out the noise of diet culture on social media
• The comparison trap as a creator and consumer

Find Addie on instagram @chickpeainthecity and I’m @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast

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Mindset is everything when it comes to optimal wellness. Kate Crocco is a licensed psychotherapist and  Mindset + Confidence Coach for female leaders. Kate’s work with dialectical behavior therapy opened the door to healing her own mindset and set her on a path to help others. Through analyzing thoughts and behaviors, Kate guides people to greater confidence and less fear by acknowledging the narrative we believe in. Kate shares that by following the rule of opposite action, one can face their fears and overcome limiting beliefs that hold us back. In this, Kate explains the societal conditioning to never feel ‘enough; and how to move forward anyway. Her work has continued with her latest publication, “Thinking Like A Boss”, tools to reframe the lies holding us back from success. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Kate’s work with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• Healing her own mindset around food and success
• Overcoming limiting beliefs, learning to trust in what we can do
• Shifting mindsets for success
• Facing fear with the rule of opposite action
• Societal conditioning to not feel ‘enough’
• Determining when to say ‘yes’ and when to say ‘no’
• Building confidence through our speech
• Her book, “Thinking Like A Boss”

Find Kate @katecrocco and I’m @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast

Kate’s book is linked here: https://bit.ly/kcrocco

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Who’s ready to learn and strategize all things instagram? Today’s guest, Jordan Drankosky of @dancing.for.donuts, dives deep into instagram strategy with the perspective of both a content creator and voice behind the brand. Through her business, DFD Creative, Jordan has managed to expand her skills in social media marketing to do the BTS work for brands. Because of that, Jordan is able to share her top 5 tips for creating and sharing better content. With a fusion of advice from both her personal and client work, Jordan breaks down how to build a strategy and how to move forward with it. Her tips are actionable and easy to apply for anyone looking to uplevel their instagram or content creation. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Jordan’s transition from dance/modeling into content creation
• Breaking down instagram strategy
• ‘Content Buckets’ and how to use them
• Five tips for better content: comments, captions, and more
• The importance of authentic engagement
• Why we seek validation from numbers

Find Jordan: @dancing.for.donuts

Find me: @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast

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As a chronic illness warrior, Nat Kelley of @plentyandwellwithnat knows what it takes to heal mind, body, and spirit. After being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, Nat made it her mission to not only heal herself but others too. Her experience with UC has taught Nat what it takes to feel her best while also living a full life. With the knowledge she’s gained, Nat now coaches and supports other women facing similar struggles so that they too can reclaim their life. Through food, movement, treatment, and internal work, Nat has learned how to thrive in life even with a chronic condition. She shares why proper rest is so important, how to support mental/emotional well-being, and letting go of fear in the face of uncertainty. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Nat’s work with the IBD and health community
• Supporting mental and emotional well-being
• How yoga has allowed her to heal both body and spirit
• Moving past exercise addiction and allowing for rest
• Letting go of control in times of uncertainty
• Living with PTSD and learning to grow from it
• Connecting to our inner wisdom
• Celebrating the small wins along the way

Find Nat @plentyandwellwithnat and I’m @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast

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The field of CBD products is saturated with claims, information, and options but today’s guest, Amy Duncan of Mowellens, is here to share the facts. As the founder of Mowellens and expert in the field, Amy breaks down the science of CBD, the different forms of it, and what standards to look for. Amy shares how Mowellens has revolutionized CBD infused products and how they benefit the body. In this she explains why sourcing matters and the regenerative agriculture that Mowellens supports. The brand morals and values are based on supporting not only the consumer but the planet as well. Amy explains why and how she started Mowellens as well as what it’s looked like to grow over the years. She is a true example of what it means to create an intentional business and exemplifies it through her work. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Amy’s start in the CBD industry and becoming an entrepreneur
• How her husband’s cancer diagnosis changed her perspective
• Starting Mowellens and creating a morals based business
• The difference between CBD, THC, and hemp
• How each works in the body and their health benefits
• Sourcing of Mowellens and why this matters
• Regenerative agriculture to support the Earth
• Maintaining integrity and intention in business

Connect with Amy at @mowellens and on their site at https://mowellens.com/  I’m at @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast

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