let's thrive

a 2023 in-review episode where I share the 3 main life lessons this past year taught me + the importance of learning to love all parts and versions of Self along the way. 

episode highlights

• feeling reluctant to revisit the past versions of me 
• an Emery Hall quote + gratitude shift 
• how I navigated 2023 (highs & lows)
• learning to regulate my nervous system 
• the 3 life lessons I'm taking into 2024 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

learnings and realizations from a recent life audit. sharing what it can look like to simplify, systemize, and create space for what you're desiring in life! 'tis the season to review what's aligned for life and what can be let go (or changed). 

episode highlights: 

• leaning into creativity 
• losing clients + shifting work structure 
• clearing shit out 
• how I'm reframing my days
• the power of consistency and daily intention
• showing up for Self + the bigger picture 
• following the "tracks" in life 
• tapping into joy & play through creation

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

what does it mean to expand? and how can we step into our next level Self, dreams & visions, and a fresh season of life? tune in for an open flow on the choice of expansion vs contraction, how the body shifts, and the importance of letting your metaphorical wings spread wide.  

episode highlights:

• expansion vs contraction
• network spinal
• how to expand in mind, body, and soul
• it's your choice
• why the body contracts in times of stress, change, and growth
• the butterfly story
• are you cramping your metaphorical wings?
• outgrowing your physical space
• expanding through action

let's connect! @emilyfeikls

learn what it means to use the mind to unwind the body and let go of the past with today's guest, Dr. Liz Letchford. we discuss how the emotions, traumas, and stories of the past can linger in the body and create present day experiences. as well as how to move through and release them to live a more grounded, joyful, and peaceful life. 

Dr. Liz Letchford is a clinician, researcher, artist, one of the founding coaches of Tonal, and founder of Body Church who approaches health, movement, and relationships through the lens of emotional wellness. Body Church is an online global weekly practice (LA studio set to open in January) pioneering a culture that values embodiment and empowerment through four modalities: mind, body, spirit, and community. tune in to hear more about Liz's fascinating discoveries and how this relates to you and your journey.

episode highlights:

• why we get triggered
• using the body to unwind the mind
• Liz's objective/medical background with the body 
• Her switch to a body first, holistic, approach to healing
• The influence of emotions on our physical body + life experiences
• How trauma lives in the body
• Healing the past to be present today
• How to heal through the body
• Identifying heightened emotional states
• How to handle panic & anxiety
• Creating body awareness
• Spiro-kinetic breath
• Retraining the nervous system
• "We're heavy and tired because we're full of stories"

Connect with Liz @lizletchford

Learn more at lizletchford.com

Let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

3 reminders for when you need to shift gears and reframe your focus. these are the moments that help us get (un)stuck when life is feeling bogged down by past patterns, old habits, emotional turbulence, and narrow-focus. 

• every day is a fresh start! 
• you can CHOOSE how to react/respond
• creating your daily experience 
• how to bounce back when things go "wrong"
• taking action towards goals, dreams, visions
• how to make true change (hint, it's a daily practice) 
• the mental chatter of shame & "shoulds" 
• cultivating self compassion 
• the role of self discipline + personal responsibility 
• how to zoom out & see the bigger picture 
• shifting from narrow focus to wide lens 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

simplify your skincare, simplify your life. Hannah Minardi and Austin Wiberg are raising the standard of skincare through simple, clean ingredients that are as effective as they are good for you. it's time to ditch the toxic products, leave the 10-step routines behind (unless you really love that), and embrace the simple life with Standard Self Care. 

beyond the skincare, these two multi-passionate, successful entrepreneurs also believe in 360 wellness through daily actions and lifestyle factors. sharing the message that yes, what you put on your skin matters AND caring for your physical, mental, and emotional health matters just as much. Hannah learned this after developing stress-induced autoimmune disease and Austin has learned along the way. 

with a long history in marketing, design, business, and working in start-ups, Hannah and Austin share their unique approach to business and they're doing things differently with Standard Self Care. plus how consistent work and building solid relationships can elevate your career more than any college degree. 

• Hannah's autoimmune journey
• simplifying skincare
• setting a new standard for clean products
• marketing product in a highly saturated field
• college vs no-college thoughts
• starting work young & putting yourself out there
• working in start-ups and learning new skills
• the importance of building relationships
• connections + natural networking

Connect with Hannah @hannahminardi 

Connect with Austin @thegoatofthegram

Learn more about Standard Self Care @standardselfcare and shop the site at StandardSelfCare.com

 Use code letsthrive40 for 40% off your order! 

Let's connect! @emilyfeikls

there's always another option and another way to move forward. slowing down allows us to realize that and then actively choose to redirect. in this solo, I share about recent life lessons and situations that have challenged me to check in on what's actually needed and supportive in this season of life. shifting out of a survivor mentality into a creator as I take ownership of the choices, actions, and decisions I make. expanding my zone of vision, focus, and receptivity to the unexpected magic of the unknown. 

• shifting my plans & being okay with change 
• feelings of overwhelm and "go, go, go!" mode
• slowing down to choose + act with intention 
• the power of self check-ins
• expanding your lane of focus and receptivity 
• opening up to unexpected / different views, opportunities, and choices
• connecting with your intuition 
• notes on external noise  + outward perspectives
• the fear of change 
• starting a side hustle baking cakes (!!) 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls

redirect your energy to start living for the here & now and stop chasing the past. creating space for the present day + the visions you see for your life to come. learn how this shift can support your manifestations when you are intentional with the daily actions and changes you make.

episode highlights:

• manifesting a dream trip to Costa Rica
• how to live in the present and stop chasing the past
• redirecting energy to what is working 
• creating space to live fully + dream 
• the role of fear in our present life
• tapping into gratitude to move through fear 
• acknowledging the stories + excuses holding us back 
• how to pursue your passions, visions, and dreams
• start TODAY with micro moves 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

sharing my experience of attending a drum + song circle that pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best of ways. my biggest takeaway: our voice can be such a powerful and intentional tool, so, how can we connect with and strengthen it? 

• a magical synchronicity (wait till the end)
• going out of my comfort zone
• the drum + song circle experience
• tapping into my voice
• the power of singing + humming
• reclaiming your name
• soothing the nervous system

let's connect! @emilyfeikls

how wild is it that stories and fears from our past can impact our present + future? in this solo I share an experience in which heightened emotions and thoughts from my past almost kept me from making one of the best decisions for my present-day + future well-being. as well as how I moved through that block + the role of perspective in it all.

• the one question that started everything 
• becoming aware of the fear + stories
• taking action 
• the role of external support 
• repeating past cycles 
• building self trust + confidence 
• understanding triggers 
• showing up with authenticity + intentionality 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls