Nourish + Flourish

EPISODE #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...

EPISODE #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...

EPISODE #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...

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.  ...

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...

EPISODE #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)?...

EPISODE #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...

EPISODE #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...

EPISODE #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....

EPISODE #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...

EPISODE #35 // Getting down and dirty with ... organization!

Last week we touched on a popular topic from the N+F archives: yoga. This week we're revisiting THE most popular episodes in N+F history, which was all about daily routines and staying organized. We thought it would be fun to...

EPISODE #34 // Why yoga is more than what you do on the mat.

Because yoga is more than a physical practice. One of our most popular episodes to date has been about our individual journeys with the physical practice of yoga. And while we are firm believers that rolling out your mat and...

EPISODE #33 // How to harness the power of the moon (with Jennifer Blumenthal)

The moon and all her magic. Have you ever wondered who you at your core or questioned what your purpose is in this lifetime? Today's discussion with Jennifer Blumenthal — the human guide behind Seduction of Soul — gets to...

EPISODE #32 // Putting things out there for everyone to see.

Putting it out there for everyone to see. Have you ever wondered why some people feel compelled to share every single detail of their lives with strangers on the internet? We totally do. Which is why decided to spend an...

EPISODE #31 // Who knew feeling better could be this easy?!

Feeling better doesn't have to be difficult. We've all had days (or weeks, let's be honest) when we've felt grumpy, sad, irritable, overwhelmed or just plain down in the dumps. Which is why we wanted to focus our conversation in...

EPISODE #30 // Find more calm and contentment in your everyday life (with Catherine Beard of The Blissful Mind)

Are you looking to find more calm and contentment in your day to day life? Us too! Which is how we knew we needed to get today's guest, Catherine Beard of The Blissful Mind on the show come hell or high water....

EPISODE #29 // Creativity as a gateway to joy and appreciation.

What role does creativity play in your life? Is it something you embrace and incorporate into your life or do you see it as something other people are blessed with but not you? Today's episode is all about the power of creativity...

Bonus: Join us in the N+F Facebook Group!!

Hot off our conversation around female friendships, we felt compelled to bring the Nourish + Flourish community together in a space where we can talk about what we're working on, books we've read and been inspired by, and resources that...

EPISODE #28 // The power of female friendships and how to nurture them.

The transformative power of female friendships. That’s what we're spending time talking about today. The power of friendships — particularly with the women in our lives — and how they've taken shape in our lives. Whether those friendships began with a...

EPISODE #27 // Learning to savor the moments in your life that matter the most (with Andy Hayes of Plum Deluxe)

The moments that matter. That's the phrase today's guest, Andy Hayes of Plum Deluxe, has anchored his entire life around. Andy went from a toxic job that was eventually going to put him in his grave to creating a community...

EPISODE #26 // Do you have big plans for the summer? (Because we do!)

Do you have big plans for your summer? Do you have big plans for your summer? Because we do. And it involves a whole lot of relaxing, enjoying time outdoors, and taking better care of ourselves. BUT FIRST, we want...

EPISODE #25 // The evolution of time and perspective (Season 1 Finale, Part II)

Picking up where we left off in Episode #24, we go through everything we've discussed in Episodes 12 through 23 — self-care, CSA's and food, intuition, inspiration around food, stress, the divine feminine, yoga, travel, patience, curiosity, and happiness and...

EPISODE #24 // Reflecting on the first half of 2017 (Season 1 Finale, Part I)

With two episodes left in Season 1, we thought it would be fun to revisit our earliest episodes. So today, we went through everything we discussed in Episodes 2 through 11 — daily routines, movement vs. exercise, sleep, tarot, the way we eat, books, body image, meditation, guilty pleasures, and our...

EPISODE #23 // How do happiness and joy take shape in your life?

Happiness and joy. Words we often use interchangeably that have very different implications in our lives. Words that also happen to be the basis for today's episode. We start off by asking each other how happiness and joy show up...

EPISODE #22 // How do you embody the spirit of curiosity?

Today we're talking about curiosity. (Huzzah!) Buzzword or not, there's a lot that goes into this word. In today's episode, we define curiosity as being connected to comfort zones, our willingness to try new things, facing fears, and putting ourselves...

EPISODE #21 // How do you know if patience is a virtue in your life?

Patience is a virtue. Or so we've all been told. But how often do we actually sit back and think about the role patience plays in our lives or how we cultivate more of it? If you're anything like us, the...

Bonus: How to freshen up your gratitude practice.

Fresh off of a 30-day gratitude challenge, Emily shares with Betsy a few nuggets about what she's learned along the way, including expressing gratitude for things that aren't always positive. 

EPISODE #20 // Where in the world have we been?

Where in the world have we been?! That's right. What magical places have we traveled to and where do we want to go next? For Emily, traveling began at a young age with family trips to Mexico, Canada, and annual...

EPISODE #19 // Can yoga really make that much of a difference?

Have you ever wondered if a regular yoga practice could make a difference in your life? Or if all of the hype around this form of movement is for real? We did, too. Until we began to implement the practice...

EPISODE #18 // How to honor the divine feminine that lives inside (with Shannon Ledford)

The topic of divine feminine energy has been showing up in our lives time and time again, whether it's in the form of intuition, creativity, or operating from a place of flow. It's the impetus behind Emily's deep dive into yoga....

Bonus: We got our float on and this is what happened.

During our conversation around Self-Care (Ep 14), the idea of sensory deprivation tanks or floating was brought up. Betsy was totally into it, while Emily was completely uncomfortable with the idea. As the conversation proceeded, the two agreed to try...

EPISODE #17 // How to cope when stress rears its ugly head.

Good or bad, stress is something we've ALL felt. So why is it that some people seem to be better at navigating it than others? And why do some people seem to fall apart, when other seem to really shine...

EPISODE #16 // How we find and maintain inspiration in the kitchen

We've spent a fair amount of time on the podcast talking about food — our personal food philosophies, how our health has been transformed through food, the pros and cons of local food, and even our favorite guilty pleasures. One...

EPISODE #15 // How do you know when your intuition is talking?

Have you ever used the following words to describe something? I just knew Something told me I get the feeling That feels wrong Something's off Something stopped me I just keep seeing it everywhere I don't know why, but......

EPISODE #14 // What does self-care look like for you?

When Emily and her daughter caught a nasty virus, her regular self-care practices fell to the wayside. Yoga and meditation were seen as expendable, and healthy eating was just too exhausting to even contemplate. Problem is, those were the very...

Bonus: How to get more local foods in your life.

Inspired by their interview with Simon Huntley of Small Farm Central (Episode #13), Betsy + Emily talk about small things you can do right now to add more locally grown foods into your life. 

EPISODE #13 // The benefit of CSA's for you and the farmers (with Simon Huntley)

How do you feel about the food you put into your mouth? Does it conjure up images of the farmers who grew it or the region in which it came from, or are you more interested in the convenience factor of...

EPISODE #12 // How podcasting has helped us be better people.

Podcasting has been an amazing tool for self-discovery and growth. It's also been a surprising source of accountability and reflection. We've deepened our friendship — taking it from a surface level knowing of each other to a deep and nurturing...

EPISODE #11 // Reclaim your health one vegetable at a time

Heather Crosby, the creative mind behind Yum Universe, came to a major crossroads in her twenties. She was diagnosed with a chronic health condition that would require medication for the rest of her life. She could follow her doctor's orders and take...

EPISODE #10 // Want to know what we secretly love?

Today, we're talking about guilty pleasures. You know, the things that we indulge in that may or may not raise an eyebrow from our friends and family. Or, worse still, be deemed UNhealthy. Why are we talking about this? Because...

EPISODE #9 // Can meditation really make that much of a difference?

Meditation can be an incredibly powerful tool. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, feel more focused, or become more in tune with yourself, meditation can support you along the way. The only hitch? You have to create the space for...

EPISODE #8 // Are you on good terms with your body?

Our body is with us wherever we go. And yet, we don't always feel comfortable living inside of them. When we're young, we view our bodies through the lens of exploration. Our bodies allow us to do the things we...

EPISODE #7 // Can a book really change your life?

In today's episode, we ask the question "Can a book really change your life?" For us, the answer is a resounding yes. Books have played a huge role in our lives and our health. They have helped to shape us...

EPISODE #6 // Health and happiness one bite at a time.

When we first came up with the idea for the Nourish + Flourish Podcast, food was top of mind. The way we eat has been a major catalyst in our own health journeys and is something we are both interested in speaking...

Bonus: Betsy + Emily Do a Mini Reading!

EPISODE #5 // What IS tarot and how can it help me? (With Leslie McAllister)

Have you ever wanted to learn more about tarot? We certainly did! So we enlisted the help of local card slinger and high-vibe boutique owner, Leslie McAllister of Juju to dive deeper into the topic. Leslie shared the basics of tarot,...

EPISODE #4 // When was the last time you had a good night's sleep?

Optimal sleep, while necessary to thrive, isn’t always easy to achieve. Sometimes it can feel like that elusive unicorn when insomnia, anxiety, or any of the many variables in life get in the way. In today’s episode, Emily and Betsy...

EPISODE #3 // Movement Vs. Exercise and How To Stay Motivated

It’s January, and that means resolutions and goals are at the top of everyone’s minds. Particularly when it comes to exercise and moving our bodies more. In today’s episode, we're talking about movement, motivation, and benchmarks for success. Through it...

EPISODE #2 // How do you want your day to unfold?

Episode 2 is all about daily routines — morning, evening, work related — and how they help to set in motion the kind of day we want. Betsy has always been curious about how people structure their days and, in...

EPISODE #1 // The Who, Why, and How of the Nourish + Flourish podcast.

Welcome to our inaugural episode of the Nourish + Flourish Podcast! We’re excited to be embarking on this journey together and wanted to share a bit more about who we are, why we started this podcast and the kind of...