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  • S8 Ep141: Healing Acne with Nutrition with Maria Marlowe
    SHOW NOTES

    In this episode MacKenzie talks with Acne Nutritionist, Maria Marlowe and they deep dive into the systemic causes in our bodies of inflammation and acne. Maria offers a plethora of tips and advice for helping our bodies recover and promoting holistic health.

    LINKS MENTIONED

    • The Back to School Toolkit- all your back to school planning needs!

    • Free Student Planner Trello Templates

      Links and Notes-

      • Loving What Is, by Byron Katie

      • Match Green Tea helps reduce Cortisol (the stress hormone)

      • Some Anti-inflammatory foods include: Turmeric (w/Black Pepper), Ginger, Dark Leafy Greens, Berries

      • Probiotics are essential for reducing inflammation

      • Probiotics are the good bacteria that help our gut be in balance. Prebiotics feed the probiotics.

      • Prebiotics are found in fiber-rich foods. Probiotics are found in fermented foods.

      • Maintaining balanced blood sugar can help reduce inflammation

      • A continuous glucose monitor can help you get a grasp on what is happening with your blood sugar.

      • Things that help maintain balanced glycemic index in our bodies-

        • Eating a breakfast with at least 30g of Protein (can be a protein shake)

        • No naked carbs- Pair carbs with fat and protein

        • Eat dessert at the end of a meal, not as a mid-day snack

        • Be cognizant of portion sizes

        • Taking a TBSP of Apple Cider in a glass of water before meals

        • Take a walk after meals

        • Eat your meals in this order: Veggies, then protein, then carbs

        • Maria’s Clear Skin Eating Plan

        • A 2x Breath- Breath in for a count of 3 and out for a count of 6 for 1 minute

        • Other Links

          • Maria Marlowe on Instagram

          • Maria’s Website

          • MacKenzie's YouTube Channel

          • MacKenzie's Newsletter

          • MacKenzie's Instagram

          • LWA Facebook Group

          • MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF


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            • Mosh- moshlife.com/LIVEWELL to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on your first 6-count Trial Pack

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              1 hr 3 min
            • S8 Ep140: Teaching Our Kids How to Use Study Skills & Planners for the School Year
              SHOW NOTES

              In this episode MacKenzie deep-dives on ways we can help our kids prepare to be organized for back to school and once the school starts. She discusses teaching our kids how to use planners well, organize their supplies, and even how to kick up their study skills.

              LINKS MENTIONED

              • FREE Back to School Webinar- Thursday, July 20 at 10:00am PDT

              • Free Student Planner Trello Templates

                Other Links-

                • Frixion Eraseable Pens

                • Pentel Energel Pens

                • Papermate Flair Pens

                • Mildliners by Zebra (highlighters)

                • Leuchtturm1917 Journal (great for bullet journaling)

                • Hobonichi Techo Cousin

                • Passion Planner

                  Other Links

                  • MacKenzie's YouTube Channel

                  • MacKenzie's Newsletter

                  • MacKenzie's Instagram

                  • LWA Facebook Group

                  • MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF


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                    • Jenni Kayne- 15% off your first order at jennikayne.com/LIVEWELL15

                    • AG1- FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/LIVEWELL

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                      49 min
                    • S8 Ep139: Little Things Saving My Life This Summer
                      SHOW NOTESIn today’s show MacKenzie talks about some little things that are currently making life a little bit sweeter and/or easier this summer.

                      LINKS MENTIONED

                      • FREE Back to School Webinar- Thursday, July 20 at 10:00am PDT

                      • Get MacKenzie’s FREE Work From Home Summer Brain Dump Trello Template

                        Other Links-

                        • Your Color Guru- Get your colors done for 10% off with code: LIVEWELL

                        • Olive & June Press on Nails- Get 20% off any system at this link

                        • Expressie Nail Polish

                        • Essie Speed Setter Top Coat

                        • Essie Current Toe Nail Color- Watermelon

                        • Australia Gold Botanical Tinted Sunscreen for Face (I wear fair to light)

                        • ColorFX Power Play Foundation (Color: P10- but only under my eyes)

                        • Cream Brush (for lips too) from either Milk (color: Werk), BeautyCounter (color: Rose Bud)  or Ilia (color: Before Today)

                        • BeautyCounter Brilliant Brow Gel (color: Medium)

                        • Thrive Causemetics- Eye Brightener Stick, Infinity Waterproof Eyeliner (in Hoda), and Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara - Use this link for $15 off a $50 or more purchase and free shipping- mackenziekoppa.com/thrive

                        • Flutter Habit Lashes- mackenziekoppa.com/flutter for 10% off

                        • Polymer Bead Kit 

                        • Elastic Cording for bracelets

                        • Kindle PaperWhite

                        • Short Story I’m Currently Reading on Prime Reading- The Bookstore Sisters

                        • Pasta Salad Dressing

                          • 1 cup mayo

                          • 1 TBSP White Wine Vinegar

                          • 1/2 tsp pepper

                          • 1/2 tsp salt

                          • 4-5 cloves garlic

                          • 1 medium shallot

                          • Blend all ingredients until smooth


                            Pasta Salad Other Ingredients

                            • 1 lb of whatever kind of short pasta floats your boat (rinse with cold water)

                            • 1 can sliced olives

                            • 2 cans quartered artichoke hearts (cut into smaller pieces)

                            • 2 packages sliced salami (cut into triangles)

                            • 1 cup shaved parmesan cheese

                            • 1 cup broccoli pieces

                            • 1 cup cauliflower pieces

                            • 1 zucchini quartered and sliced

                            • 1 cup carrots (sliced or slivered)

                            • Other Links

                              • MacKenzie's YouTube Channel

                              • MacKenzie's Newsletter

                              • MacKenzie's Instagram

                              • LWA Facebook Group

                              • MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF


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                                THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

                                • Fontana Candle Company- use code: LIVEWELL for 15% off at FontanaCandleCompany.com

                                • Caraway- 10% off at carawayhome.com/livewell or use code LIVEWELL at checkout

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                                  51 min
                                • S8 Ep138: What to Watch with Roman & MacKenzie
                                  SHOW NOTES

                                  On this week’s show MacKenzie’s 17 year old son (and future filmmaker), Roman, joins her to talk about their favorite things they’ve watched together, new and old. Roman also does a little bit of a deep dive on his favorite things to watch for in a show or film from a creative, filmmaking perspective.

                                  LINKS MENTIONED

                                  • Shop Prime Day through my link: mackenziekoppa.com/amazon

                                  • Sign Up for the Stress Less Summit that MacKenzie is speaking at! mackenziekoppa.com/stressless

                                    Our Favorite Shows:

                                    • Downton Abbey

                                    • This Is Us

                                    • The Office

                                    • Only Murders in the Building

                                    • Guardians of the Galaxy 3

                                    • Spiderman Into the Spiderverse

                                    • The Banshees of Inisheran

                                    • The Fablemans

                                    • Outlander

                                    • The Bear

                                    • Marcel the Shell With Shoes on

                                    • Everything Everywhere All At Once

                                    • The Creator

                                    • The Joker

                                    • Bullet Train

                                    • Theater Camp

                                    • Other Links-

                                      • MacKenzie's YouTube Channel

                                      • Roman’s YouTube Channel

                                      • MacKenzie's Newsletter

                                      • MacKenzie's Instagram

                                      • Roman’s Instagram

                                      • MacKenzie on Threads

                                      • LWA Facebook Group

                                      • MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF


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                                        THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

                                        HoneyLove- 20% off at HoneyLove.com/LIVEWELL


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                                        44 min
                                      • S8 Ep137: For the Love of Audiobooks
                                        SHOW NOTESIn this episode MacKenzie chats with her friend, Cara Willett, about their mutual love of audiobooks! MacKenzie give an exhaustive list of recommendations to keep you listening for years to come!

                                        LINKS MENTIONED

                                        • Kindle Paperwhite

                                        • Beside Still Waters- Tricia Goyer, Narrated by MacKenzie

                                        • Beyond the Gray Mountains- Tricia Goyer, Narrated by MacKenzie

                                        • Born a Crime- Trevor Noah

                                        • A Very Punchable Face- Colin Jost

                                        • As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of the Princess Bride- Cary Elwes

                                        • Managing Expectations- Minnie Driver

                                        • All My Knotted-Up Life- Beth Moore

                                        • Hello, Molly- Molly Shannon

                                        • Talking as Fast as I Can- Lauren Graham

                                        • Have I Told You This Already? Stories I Don’t Want to Forget to Remember- Lauren Graham

                                        • I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend- Martin Short

                                        • Spare- Prince Harry

                                        • I’m Glad My Mom Died- Jeanette McCurdy

                                        • Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life- Sutton Foster

                                        • Greenlights- Matthew McConaughey

                                        • The Basoon King: My Life in Art, Faith, and Idiocy- Rainn Wilson

                                        • The Actor’s Life: A Survival Guide- Jenna Fischer

                                        • Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?- Mindy Kaling

                                        • Why Not Me?- Mindy Kaling

                                        • My Mother Was Nuts- Penny Marshall

                                        • Unsinkable: A Memoir- Debbie Reynolds

                                        • Wishful Drinking- Carrie Fisher

                                        • Postcards from The Edge- Carrie Fisher

                                        • In Pieces- Sally Field

                                        • Yes Please- Amy Pohler

                                        • Bossypants- Tina Fey

                                        • Wildflower- Drew Barrymore

                                        • Stories I Only Tell My Friends- Rob Lowe

                                        • If You Ask Me- Betty White

                                        • Stand All The Way Up- Sophie Hudson

                                        • A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet- Sophie Hudson

                                        • Home is Where My People Are- Sophie Hudson

                                        • Giddy Up Eunice- Sophie Hudson

                                        • Nobody’s Cuter Than You: A Memoir About the Beauty of Friendship- Melanie Shankle

                                        • The Antelope in the Living Room: The Real Story of Two People Sharing One Life- Melanie Shankle

                                        • Sparkly Green Earrings: Catching the Light at Every Turn- Melanie Shankle

                                        • Church of the Small Things- Melanie Shankle

                                        • On the Bright Side- Melanie Shankle

                                        • At Home in the World: Reflections on Belonging While Wandering the Globe- Tsh Oxenreider

                                        • Whatever You Do, Don’t Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide- Peter Alison

                                        • Clanlands- Sam Heughan & Graham McTavish

                                        • The Clanlands Almanac- Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish

                                        • Waypoints: My Scottish Journey- Sam Heughan

                                        • I’ll Have What She’s Having: How Nora Ephron’s Three Iconic Films Saved the Romantic Comedy

                                          Other Links-

                                          • Get MacKenzie’s FREE Work From Home Summer Brain Dump Trello Template

                                          • MacKenzie's YouTube Channel

                                          • MacKenzie's Newsletter

                                          • MacKenzie's Instagram

                                          • LWA Facebook Group

                                          • MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF


                                            JOIN US IN PATREON!

                                            We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community!


                                            THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

                                            • Mosh- 20% off plus FREE shipping on your first 6-count Trial Pack at moshlife.com/LIVEWELL

                                            • Caraway Home- 10% Off carawayhome.com/livewell

                                            • Fontana Candle Company (soon to be known as Fontana Essentials)- use code LIVEWELL at Fontanacandlecompany.com for 15% off your order!

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                                              1 hr 16 min
                                            • S8 Ep136: How to Live Well Anyway in the Midst of Unknowns
                                              SHOW NOTESIn this week’s episode MacKenzie discusses strategies to cope and get through times when you are dealing with unknowns and overwhelm. 

                                              LINKS MENTIONED

                                              • Live Well Planned Course Starting June 28th! Code: EARLYBIRD for 15% off through Friday

                                              • Get MacKenzie’s FREE Work From Home Summer Brain Dump Trello Template

                                                Other Links-

                                                • MacKenzie's YouTube Channel

                                                • MacKenzie's Newsletter

                                                • MacKenzie's Instagram

                                                • LWA Facebook Group

                                                • MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF


                                                  JOIN US IN PATREON!

                                                  We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community!


                                                  THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

                                                  • Jenni Kayne- 15% off your first purchase at jennikayne.com/LIVEWELL15 code: LIVEWELL15

                                                  • OneSkin- 15% off at oneskin.co with code: LIVEWELL

                                                  • Plan to Eat- Plan to Eat- Get 30 Days Free and 30% off a Yearly Subscription plantoeat.com/livewell

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                                                    47 min
                                                  • S8 Ep135: Summer Favorites, Graduation, & Rabbit Trails
                                                    SHOW NOTES

                                                    In this episode MacKenzie and Katie do a little bit more catch up about kids, and graduations, and life, plus they sprinkle in a few fun current summer favorites, including upcoming shows and the most comfortable shorts MacKenzie’s ever worn!

                                                    Sign up for MacKenzie’s Live Well Planned Live Course, launching on June 28th!

                                                    LINKS MENTIONED

                                                    • Get MacKenzie’s FREE Work From Home Summer Brain Dump Trello Template

                                                    • MacKenzie's YouTube Channel

                                                    • MacKenzie's Newsletter

                                                    • MacKenzie's Instagram

                                                    • LWA Facebook Group

                                                    • MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF

                                                    • Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett

                                                    • Sign up for Katie’s newsletter “Moving Into Light”

                                                    • KatieDuckett.com

                                                    • Follow Katie’s cookie biz @FeastCustomCookies


                                                      Favorites:

                                                      • Stars on Mars on Fox and Hulu

                                                      • Murderville on Netflix

                                                      • Outlander on Stars 6/16

                                                      • The Bear on Hulu 6/23

                                                      • Athleta Trekkie Shorts

                                                      • Spanx Sunshine Shorts

                                                      • Oatley Oat Milk- Barista Edition 

                                                      • Cold Brew Pitcher

                                                      • Four Sigmatic Clam Decaf Coffee


                                                      • JOIN US IN PATREON!

                                                        We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community!


                                                        THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

                                                        • Caraway Home- 10% Off carawayhome.com/livewell

                                                        • Honeylove- 20% off at honeylove.com/livewell code: LIVEWELL


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                                                          58 min
                                                        • S8 Ep134: Catching Up With Katie Duckett
                                                          SHOW NOTES

                                                          In this episode MacKenzie and Katie catch up on life and some BIG developments in Katie’s life. Plus, Katie drops some wisdom on being in seasons of waiting.

                                                          LINKS MENTIONED

                                                          • Get MacKenzie’s FREE Work From Home Summer Brain Dump Trello Template

                                                          • MacKenzie's YouTube Channel

                                                          • MacKenzie's Newsletter

                                                          • MacKenzie's Instagram

                                                          • LWA Facebook Group

                                                          • MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF

                                                          • Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett

                                                          • Sign up for Katie’s newsletter “Moving Into Light”

                                                          • KatieDuckett.com

                                                          • Follow Katie’s cookie biz @FeastCustomCookies


                                                            JOIN US IN PATREON!

                                                            We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community!


                                                            THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

                                                            AG1 by Athletics Greens- 1 Year Supply of Vit D & 5 Free Travel Packs athleticgreens.com/livewell


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                                                            1 hr 11 min
                                                          • S8 Ep133: Setting Yourself Up For a Less Stressful Summer
                                                            SHOW NOTES

                                                            In this episode MacKenzie walks you through some key areas you can pull together to make your summer more fun and less stressful. She hands out some parenting permission slips and specifically discusses how you can better plan for food and kids’ time.

                                                            LINKS MENTIONED

                                                            • Get MacKenzie’s FREE Work From Home Summer Brain Dump Trello Template

                                                            • Turkish Towels

                                                            • Drawstring Backpacks

                                                              Other Links-

                                                              • MacKenzie's YouTube Channel

                                                              • MacKenzie's Newsletter

                                                              • MacKenzie's Instagram

                                                              • LWA Facebook Group

                                                              • MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF


                                                                JOIN US IN PATREON!

                                                                We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community!


                                                                THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

                                                                • Caraway Home- 10% Off carawayhome.com/livewell

                                                                • Plan to Eat- Get 30 Days Free and 30% off a Yearly Subscription plantoeat.com/livewell

                                                                  SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON

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                                                                  44 min
                                                                • S8 Ep132: Three Summer Schedules for Work from Home Moms
                                                                  SHOW NOTESIn today’s episode MacKenzie discusses three possible summer schedules that work from moms can implement to get stuff done but still have fun this summer!


                                                                  LINKS MENTIONED

                                                                  Get MacKenzie’s FREE Work From Home Summer Brain Dump Trello Template

                                                                  Other Links-

                                                                  • MacKenzie's YouTube Channel

                                                                  • MacKenzie's Newsletter

                                                                  • MacKenzie's Instagram

                                                                  • LWA Facebook Group

                                                                  • MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF


                                                                    JOIN US IN PATREON!

                                                                    We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community!


                                                                    THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

                                                                    • Honeylove- 20% off at honeylove.com/livewell code: LIVEWELL

                                                                    • BeautyCounter- Get FREE product when you spend $125 or more- mackenziekoppa.com/beautycounter

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                                                                      25 min

                                                                    About Live Well Anyway

                                                                    From the publisher's feed

                                                                    Life is messy, live well anyway. I'll go first! We all live in the middle of our own type of messy, but that doesn't mean that we can't live well in the midst of it. In Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie…

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