Mostly Dating

This week’s MINISODE is all about dating on the apps. Carleigh and Mia chat about how dating in NYC has changed (& not changed) over their 10+ years living there and give their thoughts and advice on the do’s and don’ts of online dating. 

We chat about the most commonly used answers on dating profiles, our deal-breakers when it comes to pictures, and how long we think you should chat on the app before planning a date.

As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our blog.  Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

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Welcome back! This week we're joined by Giulia Giancola, Co-Founder & CEO of CASHE, ethically sourced cashmere clothing line handmade in Nepal. We hear her story of traveling to Nepal and deciding to create this line as a way to transport "beauty and kindness across borders" while giving back to the people of Nepal in the process.  Giulia and her co-founder (& boyfriend!) Vlad give back 10% of every sale to the Nepal Youth Foundation.

In this episode Giulia opens up about what it was like launching a business in 2020 after losing her job in event planning, and about the pros and cons of running a company with your significant other. She talks about the importance of going after the things you are passionate about and how she developed a business mindset from her parents and grandparents.

Every piece of loungewear is ethically sourced, light weight, and the finest quality cashmere. To order your own set, head to shopcashe.com or to Instagram @cashe_thelabel.

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Welcome to another solo minisode! Valentine’s Day is this weekend and Mia’s sharing a few of her favorite COVID-safe date night ideas. We also chat about our past Valentine’s Day experiences and whether or not your SO being on their phone while watching TV is a dealbreaker.

As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our blog.  Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

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Welcome back! This week we have Dr. Gary Lewandowski with us and we are chatting all about his eye-opening new book, Stronger than you Think: The 10 Blind Spots That Undermine Your Relationship...and How to See Past Them. Gary shares the story of how he decided to pursue a career in psychology and eventually to focus on love and relationships. We hear his thoughts on classic dating rules and some of the biggest misconceptions people have about dating and relationships.

A few topics we cover:

Stronger Than You Think will be on shelves tomorrow, 2/9 and you can pre-order it now on Amazon.

What we're trying this week:

Carleigh's Pick: Homemade chai lattte (with Joolies Dates syrup) - Recipe on our Instagram

Mia's Pick: BKE Kombucha

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This week's minisode is all about how to know if a relationship is right for you. You know those early stages in a relationship when you aren't sure how to know if something is a red flag or a green flag? Carleigh & Mia both give their advice from their own personal experience and break down some signs that someone is or isn't "the one". We start with some red flags that may indicate you should walk away, and then end the episode with some of our favorite ways of recognizing when someone IS right for you. 

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Welcome back! This week we are joined by Brooke Cates, founder of The Bloom Method - the most cutting-edge pre & postnatal fitness method. The Bloom Method is a blend of functional strength training, low-intensity interval training, cardio sweat sessions, daily re-patterning and pregnancy + post pregnancy core-specific moves meant to arm women with valuable tools that prepare them for birth and help prevent pregnancy-related injuries.  The Bloom Method is meant for women who are trying to conceive, expectant Mothers, and women up to 12 years postpartum.

In this episode, we hear about Brooke's own personal fertility journey, her experience having a miscarriage, and the birth of her adorable son. She shares the story of how she created the Bloom Method, not even realizing she was actually marrying together the things she had been passionate about for years. She didn't always visualize how she would turn her passions into reality, but that is exactly what she has done.

We hear not only about Brooke's best exercise advice, but also about what its like being a working mom, how she met her husband, the food she cannot live without, and what advice she would give to her younger self.

You can find more about the Bloom Method here and find them on Instagram @thebloommethod

What we're trying this week:

Carleigh's Pick: City Sweat with Meghan McFerran

Mia's Pick: Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother

As always, find us on Instagram @mostly_balanced and on our blog.  Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

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In this week's minisode, Mia is interviewing Carleigh about emotionally toxic relationships - how to identify them and how to move on. Toxic relationships can be extremely difficult to identify, especially while you are in them, and our hope is that you will benefit from hearing our experiences and be better equipped to navigate your relationships. Toxicity is not only found in romantic relationships, but also in friendships, in the workplace, and with family members.

We break down some of the signs that may indicate a toxic relationship and open up about our own experiences. We talk about if we believe this is something you might be able to fix, how to get out of it, and how to eventually move past it. If you have someone in your life who you think is toxic, you are not alone. Most people have dealt with this on some level and we strongly urge you to reach out to a support system or seek help from a therapist.

If you are experiencing any form of abuse and you don’t feel safe, you can call 800.799.SAFE (7233).

As always, find us on Instagram @mostly_balanced and on our blog.  Thanks for joining us and please consider leaving a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

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Welcome back! This week we sit down with Zoia Kozakov to chat about her journey from serving in the Israeli army to pursuing a career in fashion and working at NY Fashion week, and eventually landing a lead role in product development at Citi. Zoia has worked hard to get where she is today and she takes pride in giving back to the community. She’s a global marketing lead at the global non-profit, Women in Innovation, focused on closing the gender-gap.

Zoia opens up about what it was like moving to the United States after 2 years in the army and about the important role mentorship has played in her life.  We learn her best time management tips and her advice on meeting friends in a new city. Zoia is a total boss and we are SO grateful to be able to share her story with you.

You can find Zoia at @zoia.kozakov and zoia.online and you can listen to her podcast Win/Win where she hosts weekly conversations with women leaders who have carved careers in the innovation space for non-profit organization Women in Innovation.

What we're trying this week:

Carleigh's Pick: Sakara Life clean meal programs, metabolism super powder, and energy bars - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off.

Mia's Pick: Drunk elephant retinol cream

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Welcome to our first minisode! Every Thursday we will be releasing a shorter, solo episode on a relevant topic in our lives or that has come up in our community.  This week, we are turning the tables and interviewing Mia about moving in with your SO.  Carleigh asks all the tough questions like how to keep the spark alive, what conversations you need to have before hand, and so much more.

Hope you enjoy the episode!

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Welcome back! Today we're chatting with Elizabeth Endres and Dale Borchiver of Sweats and the City - everyone's go-to health, wellness, and class review destination.  They share the story of how Sweats and the City came to be and how they grew it into what it is today.  We also get to hear all about their new online workout platform, Sweat with Sweats, where they are truly cultivating a sense of community through virtual fitness.

E&D open up about their journey as entrepreneurs and about why they think it is important to share all aspects of themselves with their community.  They have evolved from a fitness-focused Instagram to an all-encompassing business that their followers count on for their real and honest opinions.

We hear their thoughts about how the fitness industry is changing, the importance of prioritizing your mental health, "woo-woo" practices that Elizabeth has leaned into, and why Dale sometimes thinks she has some "Gen Z" in her.  Later in the episode we get to know even more about their lives outside of work, learning their must-have qualities in a significant other, the foods they cannot live without, drug-store products they love, and what advice they would give to their younger selves.

You can find Elizabeth & Dale on Instagram @sweatsandthecity or on their website, and you can now sweat with them LIVE on the Sweat with Sweats platform.  You an also head here to find all their class reviews or check out their workout from home roadmap.

What we're trying this week: Sweat with Sweats, obv.

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