Nourish + Flourish

By Betsy Brockett + Emily Levenson

Nourish + Flourish is a podcast about finding what nourishes you — mind, body, and soul — so you can flourish.... more

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The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.

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December 09, 2017EPISODE #45 // The end of the road. (AKA The final episode.)
Since this is our last episode, we thought it only fitting to take a look back at our year in podcasting. Join us as we reflect on what the past year, sharing our biggest lessons as well as the biggest gifts, what we are most proud of and what has changed for us as a result. We also share what's coming next for both of us and how to stay in touch.
We’d love to hear from you!
What were the biggest lessons (or aha's) that came as the result of listening to the podcast? Any favorite memories or transformations that were sparked as the result of these conversations?
The Episode:

Topics Discussed:

Why the podcast has been like therapy for us

How listening back to yourself can give you a healthy dose of perspective

Why talking has actually made us better listeners, particularly when it comes to ourselves

The power of conversation and friendships

The most transformational episodes for each of us

Why gratitude is such a big deal and how it's made an impact for Emily

Stillness and quiet, and letting experiences unfold

The gift of the inner wise woman and how that changed things for Betsy

Gratitude meditations and sending love to those who need it

Our goals and intentions for 2018

Proudest moment from our year of podcasting

Resource Links:

The Gratitude Diaries* by Janice Kaplan

Make Miracles in Forty Days* by Melody Beattie

Thank & Grow Rich* by Pam Grout

365 Thank Yous* by John Kralik

Hit us up:

Betsy on Instagram

Emily on Instagram and Twitter
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41min
November 28, 2017EPISODE #44 // How to know when to make a pivot in your life or career
How do you know when it's the right time to make a pivot in any aspect of your life or career? To make the decision to leave or to stick it out? Whether it's a personal decision or a professional one, there are things you can do to help make the decision an easier one. It involves making sure your basic needs are getting met, listening to how you're feeling about the situation, and a basic willingness to be patient with yourself and the process. We also have an ulterior motive in talking about this, as we have made the bittersweet decision to make this the last season (and second to last episode) of the podcast. We’d love to hear from you! How do you know when it's time to step away from something or make a pivot into something new? How has that played out in your life in the past (or present)? The Episode: Topics Discussed:

Why we chose this topic (spoiler alert: it involves the future of this podcast)

The 3 pieces Betsy uses to make big decisions

Emily's preferred method for making changes in her life

How feelings are an important indicator for creating change

Deciding whether something is "worth it" or not

Fighting or accepting change

The power of choosing to step into change and honor what it brings to your life

Finding balance through pivoting

How personal and professional changes follow the same path

The role of boredom in pivoting and creating change

What's coming next?

Resource Links:

The Patience Episode (#21)

Curiosity and Intuition (#22)

The Divine Feminine Episode (#18)

The Female Friendship Episode (#28)

The Moon Episode with Jen (#33)

The Dip* by Seth Godin

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Twitter: @nandfpodcast and #nandfpodcast

FB Page: nourishandflourishpodcast

FB Group: Nourish + Flourish

Email: [email protected]
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33min
November 13, 2017EPISODE #43 // The messy reality of change and why it's a good thing
Change. No matter who you are, how much money you have in the bank, or what your relationship status is ... change is inevitable. So why do we fight it so damn hard? Probably because it takes us out of our comfort zone and makes a mess out of everything. And yet, all changes have the opportunity to teach us more about ourselves and help us shift into a place of greater potential. The key is to understand your own patterns when it comes to coping with change. Because the more you know, the more you can navigate through the changes and come out on the other side with less mess and less struggle. We’d love to hear from you! How do you cope with change? What is your typical pattern? Do you even have a pattern when change shows up in your life? What helps to make it a more positive or pleasant experience? The Episode: Topics Discussed:

The messiness of change

How not having a safety net can be a really good thing

Embracing our patterns and how we flow through the cycle of change

Turns away from center and how to find our way back

Unexpected versus intentional changes

Looking for the lessons in everything

Releasing expectations and allow things to unfold

Impatience and how it hampers change

Being honest with yourself about how you deal with the changes in our lives

The impact of change as we get older

The lessons and the gifts of going through changes, big and small

Resource Links:

Invisible Acts of Power* by Caroline Myss

The Patience Episode (#21)

The Moon Magic Episode (#40)

Feel the Fear ... And Do It Anyway* by Susan Jeffers, PhD

Curiosity and Intuition (#22)

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Twitter: @nandfpodcast and #nandfpodcast

FB Page: nourishandflourishpodcast

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Email: [email protected]
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38min
October 30, 2017 EPISODE #42 // Where do you fall on the positivity spectrum?
The topic of today's episode — positivity and optimism — has been something we've wanted to explore for ages. Of course, the days we were scheduled to record were ones where we were feeling anything BUT positive or optimistic.

The good news is, positivity and optimism aren't some pollyanna principles that negate the totality of our human experience. Instead, they are a way of approaching and understanding the world.

So how do we get there? How do we begin to embrace more positivity? How do we challenge the voice in our head that tells us that things are going to hell in a handbasket?

We explore those questions and more in Episode #42.
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39min
October 23, 2017 EPISODE #41 // When your whole life shifts at the drop of a hat
Emily is officially back from her sabbatical and shares the ups and downs that she experienced during her time off. Betsy also talks about what happened for her during this break and where she sees herself going in the upcoming months.

All in all, this is a doorway into what has been going on in our lives and hearts for the past month and where we are finding balance in the midst of all of this chaos.
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32min
October 09, 2017EPISODE #40 // Manifesting magic, milestones, or merely a better version of yourself. (A conversation with Kimberly Brown of Manifest Yourself.)
What is the difference between having goals and manifesting things? Is there a practical side of manifestation, as well as a negative one? How exactly DO you manifest something? And how does this impact your life (for better or worse)?

We recently chatted with Kimberly Brown of Manifest Yourself to get to the bottom of these questions, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this deep dive into the world of achieving your goals and dreams through the power of manifestation.

Resource Links:
Kimberly Brown
Founder
Career + Leadership Coach
Manifest Yourself

Kimberly's Affirmation Cards and Teachable School.

Follow Kimberly:
LinkedIn
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Pinterest
YouTube

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Twitter: @nandfpodcast and #nandfpodcast

Facebook

Facebook Group

Email: [email protected]
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48min
October 02, 2017EPISODE #39 // How do you feel about the things in your home?
Today’s episode is all about decluttering and the act of letting go of the physical things that take up space in our homes and hearts. We go so far as to call it a spiritual act. From cherished heirlooms to clothing and art to birthday cards from decades past, the things we collect (and hang onto) are a way to access the memories of the people, the places, and the experiences we cherish. They are also a tool to help create a space that makes us feel inspired and at peace. We’d love to hear from you! What's your relationship to stuff? Do you err on the minimal or the collecting end of the stuff-spectrum? Have you ever felt remorse for letting go of something? The Episode: Topics Discussed:

Decluttering as a spiritual act

The liberation of cleaning out our closets and our homes

Our emotional attachment to clothing

Pros and cons of a capsule wardrobe

Make-up and books and what role they play in our lives

The things that take up space in our lives and homes

Digital decluttering — email, computer files, deleting apps

The "porous" act of decluttering and what it unlocks in the process

What we're really hanging onto when we hang onto stuff

The emotional weight of physical clutter

Knowing why you are hanging onto things

The importance of how our stuff makes us feel

Creating space by being more intentional about the things we keep

Figuring out how you want your space to make you feel

Resource Links:

Poshmark

Capsule Wardrobe 101

The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up* by Marie Kondo

The Money Bootcamp with Denise Duffield-Thomas*

Get Rich, Lucky Bitch* by Denise Duffield-Thomas

Hit us up:

Twitter: @nandfpodcast and #nandfpodcast

FB Page: nourishandflourishpodcast

FB Group: Nourish + Flourish

Email: [email protected]
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37min
September 25, 2017EPISODE #38 // Learning how to embrace your dark side.
Today's episode is all about our shadow self, or the dark parts of ourselves that we'd rather not acknowledge or shine a light on. Unfortunately, burying those qualities in the sand or turning away from our lesser liked qualities only makes them grow stronger and louder. So let's take a walk on the dark side and embrace the less positive aspects of our selves. Because the real question isn't whether you have a dark side, it's whether you acknowledge your dark side. We’d love to hear from you! Do you view self-care as an act of self-love and compassion? If so, what does that look like in your life? If not, how would you define the concepts of self-care and self-love? The Episode: Topics Discussed:

Aspects of our selves that we don't like — AKA our shadow selves

The downward spiral of being late

Staying present to the shadow aspects of ourselves

Addictive personalities and behaviors

Red flags and warning signs of when things are out of control

Impulsivity, regrets, and drama-filled living

Forgiveness and empathy for the parts of yourself that you don't love

The gifts of discomfort and pain when creating change

Our connection to "things"

Clearly defined values and how that sets the tone

Using the shadow aspects as an indication that something is off

Curiosity versus judgment and reactivity

Resource Links:

The Shadow Effect by Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford, and Marianne Williamson

Betsy's blog post on embracing your flaws

Self-care / self-love episode (#37)

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Twitter: @nandfpodcast and #nandfpodcast

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33min
September 18, 2017EPISODE #37 // Why taking care of yourself is the ultimate act of self-love
Even though we've talked about self-care in a previous episode of the podcast, we thought it was important to return to this topic and touch on a very specific aspect of self-care and how it relates to self-love. That's right. Taking care of yourself is the ultimate act of self-love. By making time for yourself and putting your needs at the top of the list, you are showing yourself (and your Self) love and compassion. Because when you don't, it leads to feelings of depletion, resentment, anger, and living out of alignment. All things that we've experienced when we fail to put our own needs first. So grab a (hot) cup of something and settle in for an intimate discussion around self-care and how it translates to loving up on ourselves. We’d love to hear from you! Do you view self-care as an act of self-love and compassion? If so, what does that look like in your life? If not, how would you define the concepts of self-care and self-love? The Episode: Topics Discussed:

Self-care as a form of loving up on ourselves

Taking a break and what that really means

The myths around time and productivity

The weight of resentment and anger and what brings those feelings to the surface

What self-love looks and feels like

Holding the space without giving too much of yourself in the process

Needing to feel it to heal it

Closure, healing, and the gifts in every situation

Resource Links:

The other self-care episode (#14)

The episode with Jen Blumenthal (#33)

Tarot Spreads: how to move on, life purpose spread, how to move on

Emotional Freedom Technique (a.k.a. EFT)

Cord Cutting Exercise

Forgiveness work (Ho’oponopono)

Tarot Cards: The 4 of Swords + The Tower

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Twitter: @nandfpodcast and #nandfpodcast

FB Page: nourishandflourishpodcast

FB Group: Nourish + Flourish

Email: [email protected]
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41min
September 11, 2017EPISODE #36 // Give where you can, when you can. (A conversation with Sloane Davidson of Hello Neighbor)
We're sitting down with Sloane Davidson — founder of Hello Neighbor and all around wonderful woman — to talk about getting involved in our communities and creating an impact in the world we live in. Whether you've been inspired by the current political climate to be more socially active or have always wanted to make a difference in your community, Sloane will inspire you to do what you can to inspire change. We’d love to hear from you! What has your philanthropic path been? Is there anything big or small that you've been wanting to devote your time, talents or treasures to? The Episode: Topics Discussed:

An introduction to Sloane Davidson and Hello Neighbor

Sloane's path to social change

Giving where you can, when you can

Using tools like social media to build connections online and off

Clictivism and choosing how you share your time, talent, and treasure

Philanthropic goal setting

The power of starting small and building from there

Work-life fit versus work-life balance

Time is the greatest treasure we have

How refugee and immigrant status is a human issue and not a political one

Getting back to basics by supporting neighbors the people in your community

Refugees, Internally Displaced People (IDP), and the resettling process

Nourishment on a community level

What nourishment means to Sloane on a personal level

Resource Links:

Hello Neighbor

Hello Neighbor on Facebook + Twitter

Sloane on Twitter

The National Refugee Resettlement And Immigrant Assistance Database

Hit us up:

Twitter: @nandfpodcast and #nandfpodcast

FB Page: nourishandflourishpodcast

FB Group: Nourish + Flourish

Email: [email protected]
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45min

FAQs about Nourish + Flourish:

How many episodes does Nourish + Flourish have?

The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.