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What would you do if suddenly your health plummeted? One day you’re eating pizza and the next day you’re curled in a ball on the floor, unable to take the pain? For today’s guest, Holly Owens of @wellthybelly, that sudden plummet of health was an all too real experience she faced. As a professional model, Holly was used to living a life of late nights, good food, hectic schedules, and making the most of her early twenties. When a sudden health crisis rocked her world however, Holly found herself frantic for answers and looking for help.

In this episode we discuss:

• Her start in modeling and a behind the scenes look at the lifestyle
• When the health issues began and how she shifted her lifestyle
• The doctor and test that finally diagnosed her with Lyme Disease
• Obsessing over health and how she broke free from it
• How to introduce others to a healthy lifestyle
• Dealing with health issues in a relationship
• Her daily practices to maintain energy and feel good
• Bee Venom Therapy and how it’s saving her life
• The importance of mindfulness and caring for the mind

To connect with Holly find her @wellthybelly and I’m @emilyfeikls. To support the show you can go to Apple Podcasts and leave a rate/review or even subscribe!

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What does success mean to you? In today’s episode with Cameron Rogers of @freckledfoodie we discuss what it means to redefine your definition of success to live a happier life and stress less. As the building blocks of what most consider ‘successful’, Cameron and I chat about what it means to find success in things outside of work, money, and external validation. As a former employee of JP Morgan Cameron has felt the radical transition from working a job associated with status and money to becoming a self-made entrepreneur in the health and wellness scene of NYC. Her values of finances had to shift in order for her to make this new life work and in that process she redefined what success looks like to her. As another part of that journey Cameron shares what it took for her to overcome limiting beliefs, value her self worth, look past societal standards, and find her voice in her work. We discuss what it means to be honest with ourselves and brands when placing a value on our work and how to ask for the appropriate compensation. As well as how to ‘not’ compare ourselves and work with a past version of things but instead make a new standard to follow. Cameron also shares what it was like to start this work process while healing from severe heavy metal poisoning. Her health journey was a confusing time for her and she advises on how to be your own advocate in the health field while not becoming obsessed with the outcome. The final topic we discuss is of Cameron’s podcast, Freckled Foodie and Friends, and what to expect from it. We chat of the fun and work we put into our podcasts and Cameron displays why Freckled Foodie and Friends is not your average show. 

To connect with Cameron find her  @freckledfoodie and her podcast, Freckled Foodie and Friends, is available on all podcast platforms. I’m on instagram @emilyfeikls and if you liked the show, let us know! Share on your stories, tag us, or just send us a DM! To support the show go to Apple Podcast and search for ‘Let’s Thrive’ to leave a rate/review and even subscribe!

What if we all lived life with a little more presence? With more gratitude and appreciation for the everyday things? Today’s guest Addie Martanovic shares how her life of transitions has granted her a new perspective on life that we all could use more of. Addie and I begin by discussing the everyday turmoils of sparking creativity, content creation, social media, and living on the cold and grey east coast. The conversation expands however as Addie takes us back in time to her start with instagram and blogging as a young adult in the big city of Chicago. After an unhealthy obsession with health got Addie started in this space, it was the loss of her mom to cancer and the start of a new job at Simple Mills that got her life moving in a new direction. She shares how she lived with the grief and what it was like to grow through it with her family as well. In this we both share insight into how one can support another as they experience grief + the effects of it on one’s life perspective. Addie explains her decision to leave Simple Mills and transition from food to lifestyle as she took her blog and account, @chickpeainthecity, full time in January 2019. And as real talk goes, Addie gets very real about the struggles of blogging full time and the pressure that comes with constantly creating content for instagram. This conversation as a whole is perfect for anyone facing transitions in life, moving through grief, experiencing job issues, or just looking to find some appreciation for the everyday things. Spotting the beauty in everyday life and catching the little moments is a specialty of Addie’s that we also discuss in length throughout this conversation. 

To connect with Addie find her on instagram @chickpeainthecity or her blog: https://chickpeainthecity.org/ Connect with me on instagram @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast 

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Understanding who we are and why we act the way we do is of the utmost importance for anyone looking to spiritually and mentally evolve. Human Design is the perfect modality of this as the HD types give a broad understanding of ‘who we are’ while the nitty gritty details of a chart reading gives the unique understanding of ‘why we act,” the way we do. To take a deep dive into Human Design, Katie Calder is back on the podcast today with a full reading of my Human Design chart. She breaks down what Human Design is, how it can improve our livelihood, and the ins and outs of a chart reading. Katie uses her knowledge of the HD system of gates, portals, colors, numbers, and more to give what I like to call a ‘soul’ reading. In this episode we are discussing the fundamentals of me at a soul level, without the conditioning of society. Katie begins by explaining what it means that I’m a Generator and then goes into the specifics of my chart, something that is unique to each of us. In this we discuss: learning to trust in universal timing; the strength of my intuition and why I simply ‘know’ things; my role as a story keeper in this lifestyle (how ironic?!); the power of empathy and how to deal with extreme empathetic bonds; and so much more. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s full of inspiration and education. Listen with an open mind and an open heart, this episode may be the catalyst for something more in your own life! To connect with Katie and learn more about Human Design, find her on instagram @thehumandesignlady and @katiecalder_ I’m on instagram @thrive_onlife and @letsthrivepodcast

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The building of a vision is something that takes a lot of passion, a lot of work, and in most cases, a lot of time. That’s why I’m thrilled to have today’s guest, Aria Massoudifar, on the podcast to discuss how she created her vision of a health app, Vito, and the lessons learned along the way. With an education in the tech field yet a love for health, Aria found herself yearning to create something to help others while also utilizing her skills and knowledge in tech. After struggling to find a dependable and trigger free health app in her own life, Aria began to build a vision then create the vision of her very own health app. What started as an idea slowly began to come into fruition as Vito the app came to life. In this episode we discuss what her background in the tech field taught Aria as well as what prompted her to create Vito. She walks us through how the app works, the ways it can benefit your life, and the hard work she put into it. We also discuss what it means to stand firm in your self beliefs, setting boundaries, learning to communicate, and to overall support oneself. This involves respecting the boundaries of others while also respecting our own; believing in ourselves when we feel pressured; and continuing to do the work that lights us up. To connect with Aria find her on instagram @ariamsfar and to learn more about Vito find it on instagram @vito_app I’m on instagram @thrive_onlife and @letsthrivethepodcast 

Are you ready to expand the mind and uplevel your life? To live with intention, implement gratitude in your day, and understand why these practices matter? If so, this is the episode for you. Today’s guest Britt Berlin, of the famous instagram @thebananadiaries, is known for her insanely delicious recipes but has come on the podcast to show an entirely other side. In this episode Britt takes us back to the darkest years of her life where an injury at age 12 led her to develop anorexia, which led to depression, suicidal thoughts, an attempt, and more trauma that held Britt down in life. The truly magnificent part of her journey however is when she started to see the purpose and love for life again. Britt shares what it took to break out of the darkness and fall in love with life again, a transition that was anything but easy. We discuss how practices such as meditation, gratitude, and intentions helped Britt find her authentic self and reclaim her life. To truly understand how powerful the mind is, Britt and I discuss different practices, techniques, and scientific studies we’ve come across to further explain these healing modalities. Starting with gratitude and the way it alters brain waves; to meditation and how it shifts your mindset; to intentions and learning to view the world differently; and ending with what it means to let go of limiting beliefs that may be holding you back. It’s a powerfully raw episode that is certain to resonate in one way or another. Find Britt on instagram @thebananadiaries or her site: https://thebananadiaries.com/ I’m on instagram @thrive_onlife or @letsthrivethepodcast

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A year in review of 2019 and a sneak peek into 2020 and what’s to come. I share what 2019 meant to me as well as the lessons I learned during it. From my health journey to travel, starting the podcast to growing my instagram, and the struggles (and) wins along the way. I go in depth with my health journey from not knowing what was occurring to the diagnosis of Chronic Hep C, as well as my experiences with functional medicine. The travels I embarked on and the friendships I made also served an important part in the year, alongside the podcast and instagram community. I share what I’ve been keeping on the down low post treatment and the health mission I carry into 2020. With the conclusion of my year in review, I share six life lessons that I learned and will be carrying with me forevermore. As for the sneak peek into the new year, I share what projects I’ve been working on and what to expect for the podcast. There’s a lot of change coming and the podcast is growing exponentially, so fun! My appreciation for the endless support is given as well as a cheers to the new year! If you enjoy the show please feel free to leave a rate/review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts, every little thing helps the show! 

It’s time to get educated on all things Essential Oils with today’s guest Cher Cady. These magic and aromatic little oils that we’ve all experienced in one form or another can provide a plethora of health benefits to the body and mind. Cher goes back in time to when she first experienced essential oils and why she chose the brand YoungLiving as her starting point. In this we discuss why the quality of oils matter and how to spot the difference between high and low quality. Cher takes us through her everyday routine with essential oils to display how and when she uses them. This leads her to share what oils or blends are best for certain situations such as for teeth whitening, bloat, heartburn, body aches, stress, and more. The topic of non-toxic living and greenwashing enters the conversation as Cher talks about the “Think Dirty” app and explains what greenwashing really is. And as a highly controversial topic in the essential oil realm, Cher and I dive into a discussion on whether essential oils are safe around pets and how to use them if you choose to do so. As a forewarning, neither Cher nor I are medical professionals and all information discussed in this episode are meant only as opinions and advice. However, if you’d like to learn more about Cher and/or essential oils, find her on instagram @wildlyessentials and @wildlywholesome, you can even start your essential oil journey through Young Living with her as your guide, link is in her bio to learn more! Find me @thrive_onlife and the podcast @letsthrivepodcast 

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The field of health and wellness is as complicated as ever this day in age with the influx of internet ‘fluff’ and trends with no scientific backing. Today’s guest, Mallory Page, is an RD to be with a passion for helping others find true health and look beyond the noise of diet culture. Mal’s favorite topic to discuss and help others work through is that of digestive issues (bloat) and recovering from disordered eating, both topics we discuss on today’s episode. From her beginning interest in health to becoming a Registered Dietician, Mal walks us through her rocky relationship with food and body image as well as her decision to become an RD. In this she shares how she overcame fear foods, the challenges of becoming an RD while battling disordered eating, and how she worked through it. Mal also gives her insight on why diets don’t work and why trends can be harmful to both the body and mind. I ask Mal about certain trends/diets and she debunks each and/or gives a reasonable way to discuss them with someone else. As our last topic of the show Mal and I discuss emotional eating and how we’ve both experienced it. In this Mal shares a wonderful analogy that helps to understand emotional eating as related to drinking alcohol and we both share different hacks for working through it. Better yet, Mal just released a guide to understand your bloat and how to beat it. It’s full of information, chicly designed, and completely FREE. Get it via the link in her bio on instagram @malsfitkitchen … Find her on youtube for more fun and informational videos at Mallory Page. I’m on instagram @thrie_onlife or @emilyfeikls … find the podcast @letsthrivepodcast

Get ready to uplevel your consciousness and expand your mind with today’s powerhouse guest, Ava Johanna. As an entrepreneur in the wellness and personal development field, Ava has successfully started a business catered to helping others grow, learn, and expand every single day. The hard work she puts into her programs, courses, mentorship, podcast, and creative endeavors is for the sole purpose of helping others through the challenges, confusion, and pain that she herself faced as well. Ava shares how her youth of dependency on drugs and alcohol eventually led to a rock bottom event that, paired with how miserable she was at her corporate job, prompted Ava to enact change in her life. Since starting her own business Ava has had to de-condition from the fears of her childhood, learn to trust her intuition, practice being present, and uplevel her personal development along the way. And now that she has moved through these phases and grown from them, she utilizes those skills and experience to teach others! This is the episode for you if you’ve ever felt stuck by the conditioning of society and are looking to uplevel your life. To find more about Ava, she’s on instagram @avajohanna and her podcast is @thealchemizedlife 

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