let's thrive

Life can throw you a curve ball and how you react and grow from that is something today's guest, Garianne Sheridan, knows all too well. Growing up, Garianne faced inner and outer struggles that truly shaped her into the woman she is. From a fear of death (at age 6!), to an obsession with health, facing mental health, being diagnosed with PTSD, and moving through grief and tragedy, she has truly stepped into her power and refuses to play the victim. Garianne shares how she got through extremely challenging times and improved her health in the mental, physical, and emotional realm. The experiences she's faced and conquered are truly inspiring for anyone who has or is currently facing hardship and looking for that light at the end of the tunnel. We also cover what it takes to travel cross country, grow a meditation routine, and start your own business or just follow your dreams. If you want to connect with Garianne her instagram is @thepeachyprodigy and her site is http://thepeachyprodigy.com/ Find me on instagram at @thrive_onlife and if you liked today's show please leave a rate, review, or even subscribe on iTunes ... means the world to me!

We all know how important gut health is yet sometimes we forget the most important part: how much our mind affects our gut. Today's guest, Rachel Straining, knows all too well the importance of proper gut functions as she's lived with Crohn's disease since her junior year of high school. She shares her journey through the years from the symptoms and years of wrong diagnoses; to the long process of getting an actual diagnosis; the knowledge she's learned along the way; and how living with Crohn's has changed her life. As a new addition to the gut health issues, Rachel was recently diagnosed with SIBO and shares her journey with discovering and healing that as well. The topic of gut-mind connection is a major part of the conversation as Rachel and I dive deep to evaluate what mental/emotional triggers can actually do to our health. Rachel also shares practical tips for how to handle social interactions with gut issues; how to travel while maintaining health; the struggles to let go of toxic relationships all while embracing new ones; finding support systems; and her lifestyle of maintaining Crohn's disease. To find Rachel, check instagram @thenoglutengirl and you can find me @emilyfeikls

Today we're talking how to turn passion into purpose and elevate your business. Lexi and Beth of the beautiful blog and instagram, Crowded Kitchen, share their journey to success. Learn how Lexi's 'fun' instagram evolved into a full fledged blog and business with the aid and teamwork of her mother, Beth. This powerhouse duo shares their struggles and wins, what they wish they would've known before starting, and their best advice for anyone starting out. Furthermore, they share their work process as a team, how they self-taught photography, and the strategy behind working with brands. This episode is perfect for the beginner blogger, entrepreneur, or anyone working in a creative process. To find and connect with Lexi and Beth, follow them on instagram @crowded_kitchen or check out their site at https://www.crowdedkitchen.com/ To connect with me, check out instagram @thrive_onlife If you liked today's show please leave a rate, review, or even subscribe on iTunes, it means so much!

From performing in the NYC ballet scene to embracing the holistic lifestyle of LA, Alexandra Pullen has experienced both sides of the spectrum. Growing up she was inspired and encouraged to pursue her natural talent in ballet that would eventually lead her to the American Ballet Theater. From there her journey becomes one of radical soul searching, personal growth, and mindful living. Alexandra shares her journey from the world of intense ballet to learning meditation, yoga, mindfulness, and intuitive living. We discuss how she’s found body acceptance and continues to encourage and promote it to her young ballet students; as well as what travel means to her and the lessons she’s learned along the way. The book she mentions, The Untethered Soul, is a great read for consciousness expansion and to gain a better understanding of the self, anyone looking to do soul searching should certainly read it. To find Alexandra go to instagram @healthy_ballerina or her site https://www.healthyballerina.com/about Find me at @emilyfeikls or my site https://thriveonlife.org/ *** the book we suggest is 'The Untethered Soul' by Michael Singer. If you liked today's show, feel free to rate, review, or even subscribe to the show!

Who are you at a soul level? Human Design is a method of discovering and understanding yourself at a soul level with no conditioning of modern society. Today’s guest Sarah Salinas educates us on the entire system of Human Design from what it is, to it’s origin, and then how you can understand and apply it in your life. To find your Human Design before delving into today’s episode go to MindBodyGraph.com and enter your birthday, birth time, and birth city. Once you know your “type”, you can follow along as Sarah walks us through what each type means and how it affects your life. Through Human Design you can understand why you act certain ways, what your most effective work method is, how to be more in-tune with your authentic self, and who you are without the conditioning of society. Sarah goes over my HD chart and shares personality traits, habits, and thoughts of mine that she could have never known, but could tell them simply by ‘reading’ my chart. Stay tuned until the end to hear a snippet of Sarah’s other gifts including dream premonitions and spiritual intuition. To find and follow along with Sarah's journet, find her on instagram @thehdbee for more Human Design information + bookings for her services. Find me on instagram @emilyfeikls or my site https://thriveonlife.org/

Healing yourself involves the unity of mind, body, and spirit; something that Ali Bonar knows very well. As an entrepreneur, general boss babe, and inspiration to thousands on social media, Ali is known for her no B.S approach to healing disordered eating, running a business, and now in healing from her autoimmune condition known as Hashimoto's Disease. We delve into Ali's story and what brought her to this point including reaching out for help with her disordered relationship with food; finding a doctor and treatment right for her; and starting, running, and maintaining a flourishing business. The conversation is rich with the wisdom and inspiration Ali projects whether that be in health, relationships, or her business, Kween Granola Butter. To find Ali, check out her instagram @avokween or her Granola Butter @kweenandco or her site https://kween.co/ To connect with me go to @emilyfeikls or my site https://thriveonlife.org/

Are you ready to make some money or simply up level your social media presence? In today's episode with Casey Colodny of @themindfulhapa, we learn how to monetize your instagram, communicate with brands, and take your work to the next level. After growing her following to over 5k in 5 months, Casey shares her advice, tips, and tricks to expand your social media and start getting more for what you're worth. She explains both the technical and personal side of evolving your work so that nothing is left behind. We cover how to work with brands, how to communicate with brands, improving your photography, doing restaurant photography, and the mindset needed to flourish amongst it all. The resource she mentions for media kit + rate sheet creation is Canva and the photo editing tools are Lightroom and Snapseed. Casey also shares the bloggers and websites that helped her grow and develop new skills. To connect with Casey, find her on instagram @themindfulhapa or her site, https://themindfulhapa.com/ To connect with me, check out @emilyfeikls on instagram or my site, https://thriveonlife.org/

Astrology, manifestation, and affirmations oh my! Today's episode with Hannah Siddiqui is shaking things up a bit as we chat on topics never discussed before on this podcast. Listen in as Hannah walks us through her incredible journey in life and how she built the present life she has. From becoming her own health advocate to giving a TED talk; creating her own blog and photographing for brands such as Toyota, Facebook, and Adidas; to learning all about astrology, manifestations, and affirmations while attending UC Berkley, Hannah has done it all! She breaks down each topic and makes it possible for anyone to understand and even start practicing what we discuss. Furthermore, she gives a reading of my sun and moon signs + we both share our experiences with manifesting in our lives. To learn more about Hannah or her services/knowledge, find her on instagram @theroadtohannah or her site https://theroadtohannah.com/ Find me on instagram @emilyfeikls *** if you liked today's show and feel called to, you can leave a rate and review for it on iTunes!

It's raw and it's emotional but you need to hear this. Hannah Guthman has been through a lot but that doesn't stop her from sharing her light and radiant personality with everyone she meets. After battling through the traumatic loss of her mother, Hannah spent years trying to find herself again and create a life full of vibrancy. She shares her journey of reclaiming the light in her life after facing the dark moments of depression, disordered eating, and frustration; all while building a life for herself. A common theme of today's discussion is transitions whether that's through grief, college, personal growth, work, or life in general, and Hannah shares how she navigated each one. To connect with Hannah, find her on instagram @hannah.guthman or her blog http://hanmadebyhg.com/ To connect with me, I'm on instagram @emilyfeikls or my site, https://thriveonlife.org/ If you liked today's episode feel free to leave a rate and review on iTunes or even subscribe!

Get ready to laugh and feel inspired with today's guest, Jordan Drankoski of the instagram and blog Dancing For Donuts. Not only is Jordan a beaming ray of light and pure energy, this boss babe also runs her own business, DFD Creative, all while managing her instagram, blog, sometimes youtube, and hectic lifestyle! Listen in as Jordan walks us through her lifetime of dance from after school practicing to performing for A-List celebrity birthday parties in LA! Followed up by her career in hand modeling (yes you read that right) as well as what it's like to move coast to coast. And don't forget about her own business, DFD Creative, aimed to help women owned businesses and brands succeed in the social media marketing world. Jordan share what intention means to her and how she applies that to the work she does. Whether that's on her personal brand or those of her clients, Jordan believes that intention is everything (and I 100% agree with that). You can find Jordan on social @dancing.for.donuts or her blog, https://dancingfordonuts.com/ Check out her site for more information on her services with DFD Creative! I'm on instagram @emilyfeikls *** If you liked today's show, please go to iTunes and subscribe, leave a rate and review, they help the show grow! Let me know what you'd like to see on the podcast, I'm always open!