We’re sitting down for an honest conversation w/ Lianne Saffer, author of a recent favorite read, “Please Don’t Send Me Flowers!” 

 In this conversation we cover:

-Lianne’s decade long toxic relationship with the father of her children & how she finally broke free!

-How she met her current wife + what it was like coming out to her family + community (she’s a spin instructor in PDX)!

-The moment she discovered the lump on her breast + how her life changed when she received a cancer diagnosis

-The reality of living with breast cancer + what no one tells you about the side effects & mental and emotional toll

-What NOT to say to friend/family member with cancer + how to be REALLY be there for them

-Why being your own advocate in relationships, life & healthcare is SO important!

&& so much more!

CONNECT WITH LIANNE 

Follow Lianne on Instagram @liannesaffer

Grab a copy of her book "Please Don't Buy Me Flowers" here 

CONNECT WITH US

Shoot us an email! [email protected]

Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST

Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess

The sleep struggle can be REAL! In this week’s episode with “The Sleep Doctor” Meredith Broderick, we get the breakdown on sleep myth’s and truths plus:

-WHY sleep is SO crucial for overall health and longevity (i.e. sleep better, live longer)

-The power that your mindset and limiting beliefs have on your ability to sleep well & how to flip the script

-How caffeine, alcohol & sugar impact quality of sleep + the importance of a balanced approach

-How to form better sleep habits & break old ones

-Why more supplements + expensive gadgets for sleep are not always the answer

-What it looks like to work with a sleep specialist like Meredith + why she takes a holistic approach focusing on getting to the root via natural practices vs prescribing prescription sleep aids!

Rye also shares her long history with sleep issues (and how our Dad’s history of insomnia influenced her) + some of the key action steps she took to get to sleep faster and sleep deeper!

CONNECT WITH DR. MEREDITH

Follow Meredith on Instagram @sleepdoctormer

Book a free informational call w/ Dr. Meredith: https://soundsleepguru.com/services

Travel Dohm sleep machine (rohm): https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-White-Noise-Machine-Portable/dp/B01D50RZQI

Beam CBD: use discount code SOLOPODCAST for 15% off (we love Dream powder) https://beamtlc.com

Mayflower CBD sleep soft gels with melatonin. Use code BLISS for 20% off): https://www.mayflowerswellness.com/product/everyday-cbd-softgels-for-sleep/

CONNECT WITH US

Shoot us an email! [email protected]

Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST

Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess

As a follow up to last week’s episode with Relationship Expert, Spicy Mari, Jess + Rye are back with a SOLO episode, sharing the secrets to happiness in their relationships (Jess has been with her husband for over 10 years and Ryan with her fiancé for over 11).

In this episode they cover:

> How to figure out your LOVE LANGUAGE (an overview of the 5 love languages w/ examples from their relationships)

TAKE THE QUIZ HERE: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/

> Key lessons from different points in their relationships, including

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Make sure to tune into the Spicy Mari episode (PART I of this month's Relationship Series)

CONNECT WITH US

Shoot us an email! [email protected]

Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST

Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess

Single? Taken? Looking to improve your communication when dating OR in a relationship?...Then THIS episode is for you!

This week, Jess + Rye bring on Spicy Mari, Magnetic Matchmaker & Relationship Expert and founder of The Spicy Life! 

The episode begins with Jess opening up about a toxic relationship from her past, and how it changed the trajectory of her love life...then the sister's call in Spicy Mari to dive into:

SIGN UP FOR: Spicy's 6 week SPICY course 

(attract your purpose mate + get $500 off with code “GETSPICY500”)

RESOURCES:

Follow @SpicyMari on instagram

www.SpicyLife.com

Episodes to check out on the Spicy Life Podcast:

More on Narcissists:

https://www.thespicylife.com/podcast-1/episode/8eeb3027/are-you-caught-in-a-narcissists-web-ft-bree-jenkins

Spicy + her husband:

https://www.thespicylife.com/podcast-1/episode/c2c4ce4e/can-an-alpha-woman-and-alpha-man-coexist-ft-chae-waugh

CONNECT WITH US

Shoot us an email! [email protected]

Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST

Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess

In our last episode we shared our individual stories rebalancing our hormones and thought it would be helpful to dive deeper into the connection between stress & hormone imbalances! And since it's #stressawarenessmonth, there's no better time than the present to reflect on the stressors in our life and the potential imbalances they could be contributing to! In this episode you'll walk away with:

-An understanding of the connection between cortisol "stress" hormone & the adrenals + root causes behind adrenal imbalances

-The importance of cortisol,  why it's not ALL bad & what a cortisol test (via saliva collection) can tell you about your health + hormones

-Nutrition, lifestyle & supplement tips to support your adrenals + get back to living the life you deserve (including how overexercising and undereating can cause more harm than good)!

-Stress management tips and what we are currently doing to stay calm!

Check the show notes for a special discount for listeners on our hormone test kits + be sure to let us know your takeaways in the comments below!

PROMOCODES:

Your Hormone Balance: Use code"BALANCEANDBLISS" - for $100 off any at home testing + rebalancing package here

**Use Code "SOLOPODCAST" for $20 off Jess's 'Sexy Swaps + Recipe Guide'

PREVIOUS EPISODE:

Listen to "How we Rebalanced our Hormones, Naturally w/ Rye+Jess" here

HORMONE BALANCING FOOD/ADAPTOGEN RESOURCES:

Check out Thrive Market & get a FREE gift (up to $24 value), when you purchase a Thrive Market membership here

Check out Imperfect Produce & Get $10 off your first box here

Skin Deep Database

Mary Ruth Organics (we love the Ginseng Vitality Blend) 15% Off Your First Order $23.95+ with code MARYRUTH

CONNECT WITH US

Shoot us an email! [email protected]

Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST

Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess

In this SOLO episode, Rye + Jess are share their personal experiences with hormone imbalance, including when & HOW they learned to rebalance their hormones naturally!

IN THIS CONVERSATION THEY DISCUSS:

-The experience of growing up w/ a Hormone Health Educator mom

-Their early experiences with synthetic birth control 

-Transitioning off synthetic birth control, exploring non hormonal options 

-Their hormone imbalance ‘turning point’ (experiencing symptoms such as irregular cycles, low energy, low libido, insomnia, anxiety + more)

-What testing their hormones in saliva revealed 

-Specific diet + lifestyle + supplement steps they took to rebalance (including a look @ Jess's 'Sexy Swaps + Recipe Guide' for finding healthy swap outs)

-Best hormone testing to consider  

-More about Your Hormone Balance (their family business) - which provides hormone health education + resources to jump start your hormone rebalancing journey

PROMOCODES:

Your Hormone Balance: Use code"BALANCEANDBLISS" - for $100 off any at home testing + rebalancing package 

**Use Code "SOLOPODCAST" for $20 off Jess's 'Sexy Swaps + Recipe Guide' 

BIRTH CONTROL/ CYCLE RESOURCES:

Listen to "Hormones 101" w/ Candace Burch

Listen to "Know Your Cycle" w/ Le'nise Brothers 

Check out Natural Cycles (FDA approved birth control app)  

Check out My Flo App 

HORMONE BALANCING FOOD RESOURCES:

Check out Thrive Market & get a FREE gift (up to $24 value), when you purchase a Thrive Market membership! 

Check out Imperfect Produce 

HORMONE REBALANCING RESOURCES

Find a functional medicine doctor: www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner

Read our blog on Synthetic vs. Bio-identical Hormones

CONNECT WITH US

Shoot us an email! [email protected]

Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST

Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess

Jess goes at it solo w/ our guest, Eating Psychology Expert, Tessie Tracy! In the intro Jess discusses her struggles with body image over the years & how a toxic relationship in college played a major role PLUS some of the steps she took to break free from negativity and feel more confident in her own skin.  She then calls up Tessie for a conversation on body image acceptance and how to find “food freedom.”  

They discuss:

>>Tessie’s background as an athlete and cheerleader + how her binge and emotional eating patterns developed

>>Why she got into body building & how the toxicity and restriction impacted her body image & ability to enjoy life

>>How she finally broke free from restriction and some of the empowering steps she took + guides her clients in to find freedom

>>Steps she guides her clients through to lose weight in a balanced way while also learning how to eat intuitively

>>The ways past traumas contribute to our habits around food & how to rewrite your body story!

If you want support improving the relationship you have with food & your body, this episode is for you! 

CONNECT WITH TESSIE 

@tessietracy on Instagram 

Tessie’s website tessietracy.com

Tessie's Banana Pancake Recipe (her favorite "sexy swap"): 

INGREDIENTS:

1 ripe banana

1 egg and 1 egg white

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp granulated monkfruit sweetener (optional)

1/4 to 1/2 cup organic gluten-free oats (amount depends on desired thickness)

1/4 cup almond flour (could be in place of or mixed half and half with oats)

Dash or 2 of cinnamon

1/4 cup nut milk, oat milk or coconut milk (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix all ingredients in a blender and blend thoroughly

2. If too thick, add a splash of oat milk, almond milk or coconut milk. If too soupy, add more oats and/or almond flour

3. Cook batter like a regular pancake

4. Enjoy with 1-2 tbs organic maple syrup and fresh berries!

CONNECT WITH US

Shoot us an email! [email protected]

Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST

Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess

We couldn't think of a more perfect episode to release on International Women's Day- a conversation centered around overcoming insecurities + boosting confidence + self worth! 

What we cover in this conversation:

We start the episode sharing some of our personal experiences dealing with low self-esteem and bullying growing up, as well the tools we’ve used to improve our self confidence and body image over the years.

We then call Tedi + Sonya to learn more about their Girl Powerful Project work, and how they help young girls develop a strong sense of self (in a time where depression & suicide rates are skyrocketing among tweens)!

We discuss the importance of affirmations, mantras, journaling, mental health, social media boundaries, mentorship and independent thinking — which are relevant topics and tools for women of all ages looking to improve their state of mind.

Join us for a sister hang that will leave you feeling empowered! 

CONNECT WITH GIRL POWERFUL 

@girlpowerfulproject on Instagram 

girlpowerful.org

Girl powerful shop (affirmation deck, journal) here

Follow Tedi on IG here

Follow Sonya on IG here

CONNECT WITH US

Shoot us an email! [email protected]

Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST

Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess

This week R&J are sharing their past career experiences -- specifically instances when they 'lost themselves' in their jobs and developed toxic habits + health issues that forced them to revaluate their life path. Then they call India Williams, founder of "Rooted Woman" - a non toxic, eco-conscious vegan nail polish line. India is also a practicing lawyer, self care maven and wellness advocate.

During the conversation w/ India they discuss:

CONNECT WITH INDIA

@Rootedwoman on Instagram

Shop Rooted Woman Non Toxic, Hand Batched Nail Care 

Register for Rooted Woman University (holistic self-empowerment courses)

CONNECT WITH US

Shoot us an email! [email protected]

Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST

Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess

This our second episode in the new format where we “phone a friend” (i.e. an expert) for chat about a topic we think many of you will relate to! The first part of our episode is a solo catch up where we share specific life experiences related to the topic we’re diving into- in this case STRESS.

We’ve both had several jobs that brought us to the brink of burnout and became the catalyst for a slew of health issues which we touch on in the intro.  We then dial in Ruth Elnekave, former Lawyer and current founder of the wellness brand JOYÀ, a line of adaptogenic blends to promote optimal wellness! You’ll learn some of the steps Ruth took to bounce back after a stressful career path that left her with severe adrenal exhaustion + how & why adaptogenic herbs can help lessen the effects of stress in the moment and over time PLUS ways to incorporate them easily into your daily routine! 

CONNECT WITH RUTH AND JOYÀ

Find JOYÀ on Instagram @thejoyalife

Use code BODYBLISS15 for 15% off at joya.ca

Learn more about Adaptogens via JOYÀ's Ingredient Intel 

Get idea for how to incorporate JOYÀ into your routine via the blog 

CONNECT WITH US

Shoot us an email! [email protected]

Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST

Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess