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In today’s episode, I am sitting down for a Q&A with the Denver podcast king Kip Wilson! Kip is one of my closest friends but you may also know him from Stoned Appetite- his podcast series that combines the culinary and cannabis world together.    During our chat, Kip talks about his own experience leaving the corporate world and starting his own digital content business, his real thoughts on Twitter, why he thinks it’s important to explore new places and meet new people, and what he loves about the Denver food scene.     In this episode, we cover:

• Kip shares his journey to self-employment, starting his own business and documenting the culinary and cannabis world  [1:59]
• Get to know Kip more [10:51]
• Posting online, dealing with people’s comments and favorite social media platforms [15:19]
• Favorite shows and movies we’re currently vibing with [19:43]
• The power of immersing yourself in other people’s culture [33:19]
• Our favorite bits about Denver’s food scene [44:12]

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In today’s episode, I want to talk about something I know a lot of us struggle with - body image. ​​When I think about my own relationship with my body and my body image over the years, I am so grateful to be in a place where I love and appreciate my body. However, it hasn’t always been this way!    During this solo chat, I share my own experience dealing with poor body image, combatting the patriarchy and its hold on our body beliefs, why you don’t always have to be positive about your body, focusing on health over size, and approaching life with curiosity.     In this episode, we cover:

• Being at war with my own body [1:17]
• Believing you are worthy regardless of your body size [5:02]
• You don’t always have to love your body [10:49]
• Shift the focus to health and being active [14:50]
• Approach everything with nonjudgmental curiosity [20:55]

 

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In today’s episode, I chat with Paul Schulick, a Master Herbalist mediation teacher with over 40 years of experience. He’s the guy you go to for all things plants, body and wellness! A big believer in curiosity, Paul also believes in the power and impact of herbs on your immune system and approaching medicine holistic perspective.    During this fascinating conversation, Paul speaks on his own journey with mediation, why mediation is your most accessible and powerful tool, how herbs can help you feel healthier overall and using herbal medicine for emotional, mental and physical health.    In this episode, we cover:

• Paul shares how he got into mediation and how it led him to meet his wife [2:23]
• Finding a place of peace and calmness through meditation [10:27]
• Paul speaks on getting into herbal medical research and  becoming a mediation teacher [17:31]
• The transformation of the holistic health care industry [23:57]
• How herbs can help you feel healthier overall [34:16]
• The rising popularity of mushrooms and other herbs [45:33]
• Using herbal medicine for emotional, mental and physical health [56:39]

Connect with Paul:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulschulickherbalist/ 

Website: https://www.paulschulick.com/ 

In today’s solo episode, I want to share with you some of my favorite tools that I lean on and help support my overall wellness. Now, what may work for me may not always work for you, and that’s totally okay! I am sharing what works for me because if you like it, you can add it to your own toolkit.    I get asked a lot from my audience about tools that I use, where to find tools, and how to seek support, so I am doing my best to cover all that in this episode. I share my own experience and thoughts with diet culture on social media, sacrificing mental health for weight loss, and finally, the things you need to include in your wellness toolkit.     In this episode, we cover:

• Curating a healthy feed and being on social media [1:18]
• What happens after you achieve weight loss? [5:52]
• What is a wellness toolkit? [7:35]
• Avoiding triggers and finding tools to ground you [10:19]
• My favorite tools [14:24]
• Therapy as my ultimate tool [21:02]

 

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I’m back with another “Currently Loving” - a round-up of everything I love when it comes to food, mindset, and lifestyle. In today’s episode, I share my thoughts on celebrating my 4 year wedding anniversary, my favourite deli sandwiches, taking a break from coffee, living in a period of contrast and my must-have face cleanser.   In this episode, we cover:

• Life updates: Celebrating my wedding anniversary & training my puppies [3:32]
• Currently Loving Food: Salmon dish, deli sandwiches, my favorite matcha recipe,  [11:45]
• Currently Loving Mindset: Living in a period of contrast, slowing down my life, and believing in yourself  [29:14]
• Currently Lifestyle: Colorado weed, La Roche Posay skin cleanser and home decor [39:40]

 

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In today’s episode, I talk to Aubrey Johansen of “That’s What She Eats.” Aubrey is Cleavland-based professional chef to professional athletes, a Harness Cycle instructor, a Lululemon ambassador, and the founder of Free Spirit Libations.    During our conversation, Aubrey speaks on self-care and self-love, dealing with unsolicited advice on social media, embracing body image as a Lululemon ambassador, and undertaking a home renovation project.     In this episode, we cover:

• Becoming someone who loves and cares for themselves [2:37] 
• Dealing with grief, vulnerability and unsolicited advice on social media [9:54]
• Tips for moving across the country and sharing your personal life on social media [17:54]
• Being a Lululemon ambassador, a Harness Cycle instructor, and embracing body image [28:16]
• Cooking is a way to practice self-confidence [39:32]
• Dealing with SIBO and cooking favourite meals [46:14]
• Renovations and building a dream kitchen [53:56]

    Stay connected with Aubrey:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatswhatsheeats/   Website: https://thatswhatsheeats.com/       

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Balance - ever heard of her? I have. I hear this all the time from my audience, “how do I start finding balance today right now?”,  “How do I stop thinking 24/7 about food, my body what it looks like?”,  “I'm tired of being this extreme person who takes extreme measures that never end up sticking when it comes to my lifestyle!” I get it, I hear you.    In today’s episode, I am talking about how to start finding balance and achieving this healthy space without sacrificing your mental or physical health. I share the insidious nature of the diety industry, policing women’s bodies and fatphobia, how to separate emotions from habits and why good things take time and patience.     In this episode, we cover:

• What would it mean for you to achieve balance without sacrificing mental health? [2:57]
• The $60 billion diet industry [7:09]
• Policing women’s bodies and fatphobia  [13:53]
• Separate emotions from habits [17:16]
• Start upgrading your mindset [20:33]
• It takes time [24:52]

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Every human has the goal of being happy, but in this great big world sometimes it can seem like a daunting if not impossible task. We’re all on the pursuit of happiness but for real, as adults, do we even know what we’re doing?    In today’s episode, I talk to Katina Mountanous,  co-founder and Chief Well Being Officer of Daydreamers. She’s on a mission to help all humans live conscious, healthy and happy lives. Her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Elite Daily and HuffPost to name a few.    I got to know Katina through TikTok and I am so thrilled I get to discuss more about how creativity has to be built into your day to day life and the best ways to do so.  During our conversation Katina shares a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. She talks about making the transition from the finance world to the creative world, the struggle to achieve happiness and maintain creativity in adulthood, and why you should take more moments to romanticize and savor your life.     In this episode, we cover:

• Katina shares more about herself and what got her interested in living a creative life [2:26]
• The struggle of happiness amongst millennials [10:27]
•  Creativity and happiness isn’t linear [18:08]
• Unlearning and relearning with curiosity [25:38]
• Setting up the best atmosphere and environment for productivity [32:36]
• The difference between toxic positivity and romanticizing your life [46:31]
• What is Daydreamers? [51:30]
• Dealing with struggle [54:09]

    Connect with Katina:   Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/onadulting/  https://www.instagram.com/heyitsdaydreamers/    Website: https://www.daydreamerspace.com/ 

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I’m back with another “Currently Loving” - a round up of everything I love when it comes to food, mindset, and lifestyle. In today’s episode, I share my thoughts on the latest Top Gun, why chia seed putting is the best thing to eat for breakfast, what creating space looks like for yourself, and the CBD products I recommend.    In this episode, we cover:

• Currently Loving TV & Movies: Top Gun Maverick, Adam Sandler’s Hustle, and why I love Grey’s Anatomy [1:39]
• Currently Loving Food: Chia seed pudding, homemade snicker bars, Sati cold brew, and why garbanzo beans are amazing [11:58]
• Currently Loving Mindset: Creating space for yourself, taking Fridays off, and the power of boundaries [19:34]
• Currently Loving Lifestyle: a CBD brand I recommend, what to look for in CBD products, and the cheapest but totally amazing Target sheet masks [28:18]

 

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Despite it being normal and important, there is so much stigma, misinformation and lack of support surrounding menstrual health. As more women become empowered to speak up and take ownership over their periods, there are other experts out there guiding women to navigate period health in the best way possible.    In today’s episode, I talk to Favin Gebremariam, director of coaching strategy and a part of the WW who was able to jump start her own health journey and regain her confidence.    During our conversation we both talk about the power of good friendships, how her mixed race background impacts her idea of beauty, navigating a white society growing up, trying to fulfill expectations as women and how to approach privilege from a place of grace.     In this episode, we cover:

• My friendship with Favin [1:21]
• Avoiding social media is self care [8:31]
• Being the good girl and trying to navigate adult friendships [14:24]
• Favin shares how her mixed race background impacts her idea of beauty [19:09]
• Beauty standards around the world and how living abroad changes your own worldview [33:13]
• Being perceived as the enemy and not good enough as a biracial girl [39:21]
• Trying to fulfill the expectations of others as a woman [47:59]
• Being graceful with yourself and others as we navigate privilege [57:39]
• God created people to be as different as a garden of flowers [1:09:11]

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