I think we can all agree that the kitchen is a place of magic ... if you can cook that is. Today's guest, Emma Hyslop, is a true inspiration when it comes to making delicious (and beautiful) food in the kitchen. She shares her journey into the kitchen and how her love affair for all things food began; including her rather impressive cookbook collection. Emma also breaks down sustainable fashion including what it is, the effect it has on us and the environment, as well as tips on how to support it. We also delve into her past struggles with orthorexia and how she finds purpose in charity. We truly cover a variety of topics that are beneficial for any and all to hear. To connect with Emma, find her on instagram @thenakdkitchen as well as her blog, https://www.thenakdkitchen.org/ . The documentary that Emma references in regards to sustainable fashion https://truecostmovie.com/ And if you liked today's show please subscribe and leave a rate & review! It helps others find the show and you'll be entered in my giveaway! If you have guest suggestions or questions, email me at [email protected] or you can find me on instagram @thrive_onlife

Previously viewed as a taboo topic, anxiety has slowly integrated into current conversation as more light is shone on the struggle. Sari Diskin is one of many to share her journey with anxiety in the hopes of helping others and to normalize this common struggle that effects so many. She shares her experience with anxiety, coping methods she utilizes, and how the coexistence of western and holistic methods have helped her manage it. We also discuss non-toxic living and how to easily integrate it into your everyday life. Sari's approach to clean living is centered around doing the best you can and not being caught up in the whirlwind of information. We close out with a good chat on technology and how it has changed over the years. Today's conversation is insightful, fun, and will truly be a delight. Find Sari on instagram @eatwellwithsari or her website https://eatwellwithsari.com/ I'm on instagram @thrive_onlife and my site is https://thriveonlife.org/ Remember to enter the giveaway!

Having compassion for ourselves is something that can oftentimes be quite the struggle. In today's episode with Natalie Kelley we break down what it means to have compassion for yourself in exercise, lifestyle, health, and overall self appreciation. Nat is an inspirational woman looking to help others find peace with their bodies and learn to embrace the life they live. Her transformation over the years has allowed her to move from exercise addiction to a fitness certification; from disordered body image to self love; and from feeling unfulfilled to truly thriving on life. As a part of her journey we also discuss her battle with Ulcerative Colitis and how it has changed her life for the better. The approach she takes to healing is through a well balanced lifestyle that can relate to anyone struggling with health issues or overall feelings of low self worth. To find out more about Nat, her journey, or her programs, find her on instagram @plentyandwellwithnat or her website, https://www.plentyandwell.com/ The book we mention on moon cycles is Lunar Abundance by Ezzie Spencer and the artist we refer to is Trevor Hall. To connect with me, I'm on instagram @thrive_onlife or my website at https://thriveonlife.org/

It's all in the name. Today's guest is Molly Alliman from the well known Instagram and blog, Balance By Molly (@balancebymolly). In the process of improving her own health and relationship to overall wellness, Molly gained the knowledge and skills necessary to truly thrive. As a result of her appreciation for all aspects of health, Molly has turned her passion into a career as a health coach and entrepreneur. She works with women in similar circumstances as she was once in to help them find a healthy balance and feel their best. She delves into her past including a stress filled job, surgery, stomach ailments, and a trip to Thailand that changed everything. Her story is truly inspiring as you'll hear how she came from a place of no intention for health to becoming consciously aware of the importance of health with balance. Molly's story can truly serve as an example and expansion of embracing a healthy lifestyle with gratitude and balance. To find more on Molly, find her programs, or connect, her instagram is @balancebymolly and website is https://www.balancebymolly.com As always, if you liked today's show please leave a rate, review, or even subscribe! It helps people find the show and you'll be entered into my monthly giveaway! Rules: if you share where you're listening on your story, that's 1 entry. If you subscribe and leave either a rate/review, that's 2 entries! At the end of the month I'll be picking a winner, and this includes all episodes published so far and until the end of February. To connect with me, go to @emilyfeikls 

Creativity is more than sketchbook doodles and high school art classes as discussed in today's episode with Courtney Paige from the popular Instagram, @apaigeofpositivity . Learn how to create your own 'inspiration' place, tap into your creative side, and incorporate the therapeutic practice of self expression into your everyday life. Courtney makes creativity easy to access and shares her journey with creativity both as an inspirational outlet and as a coping mechanism. We also delve into therapy and how to embrace it for positive change in emotional and mental wellbeing. For more on Courtney and the beautiful art she creates, visit her on Instagram @apaigeofpositivity . And as always, if you liked today's episode please leave a rate, review, or even subscribe. Connect with me via Instagram @emilyfeikls

You know that feeling when you're just stuck? Stuck in a struggle you can't overcome or stuck in a path that maybe isn't right for you? Well if so, today's episode is sure to inspire you. Allie Dawson from @actuallyalexandra was kind enough to share her journey with an eating disorder + poor mental health practices along with her journey to self recovery. Whether you've had an ED, currently do, or never have, Allie's story is simply one of overcoming struggles and finding strength within for change. Either way you approach it, her journey can be viewed as inspiration for anyone struggling and looking for a way to pull themselves out of it. As an another recent endeavor, Allie discusses her choice to forgo college and become her own boss alongside her best friend, Grace. No matter what stage of life you're in, we all have those moments where we must decide what path to take. Allie's choice has allowed her to make the conscious decision to live her truth and define her own version of success. To learn more of Allie's story and follow along, find her on instagram @actuallyalexandra or her blog, http://www.actuallyalexandra.co/  Follow along on insta @emilyfeikls and thanks for listening!

Sustainability has become quite the buzzword in recent months as everyone strives to be Eco-friendly and protect our Earth. What social media can fail to convey, however, is how easy it actually is to live sustainably! On today's episode I chat with Katie Wells of @sunflower_inthecity on what it means to live sustainably and how to integrate the practices into our everyday life. As Katie's other area of expertise we also discuss all things budget! From why it's important to plan for optimal budget to how you can create your own plan for 2019. Furthermore, tune in to discover how sustainability and budget are actually co-aligned! In this episode we reference Katie's ebook "Simply Sustainable" as it covers everything we discuss in even more detail and with specific plan layouts for you to follow! Better yet, it's packed full with tips, tricks, and recipes that are all sustainable and budget friendly. The ebook is free as well, simply message Katie on her instagram @sunflower_inthecity and she'll email it to you stat! If you liked today's episode feel free to leave a rate & review, or better yet subscribe! That way you're sure to never miss when a new episode is released. Thank you for listening and as always, feel free to reach out to me on instagram @emilyfeikls