Today's episode is all about dating yourself! I talk about the importance of getting to know yourself in and out of a relationship, why spending time with yourself and your thoughts is essential to a self love journey, and some life updates! Then I answer the first half of Vogue's 73 questions to take myself out on a date-- I suggest you try it!! Love you all so much, and enjoy the episode!

LINKS

Book: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58784475-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow

My wellness coach: @meganshone

Podcast Instagram: @sustainablesoulpod

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Today I am talking all about adult acne- what causes it, why we are still beautiful with a breakout, how to avoid one size fits all skincare, how to save money when treating acne, and so much more! I hope you enjoy the show :)

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Blogs referenced:

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/adult-acne-understanding-underlying-causes-and-banishing-breakouts-2019092117816

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/got-adult-acne-get-answers-from-an-expert

Fat shaming and diet culture are two harmful and non-factual thought patterns. Today’s episode is a deep dive into why we began fat shaming and how it seeps into our everyday lives. Our mental health, body image, and self-acceptance are tested by these norms, and I am here to question the status quo. From this conversation comes insights into diet culture, how to be a conscious and mindful consumer, and how rejecting diet culture and fat shaming can help us to live more joyfully and promote a healthier mindset. 

Let me set the scene: we're at a sleepover and I'm rambling before bed. This episode is a chatty one, all about spring cleaning, holistic health, and intentions/ ideas for Q2 of 2024!

I've had a rough couple of days... but that seems to be a monthly occurrence. I figured it's time to sit down and really understand what makes the week before our period feel so heavy. In this episode there is research, personal experience, laughs, and everything in between as we discuss PMS symptoms and hormonal changes during this phase of the menstrual cycle. I hope you enjoy the show!

Sources mentioned:

Book: Period Power by Maisie Hill

Podcast: Fertility Co. "The Luteal Phase- Menstrual Cycle Masterclass Part 4"

**Trigger warning: Eating disorder behaviors and discussions around food and working out**

Welcome to Season 3 of Sustainable Soul! Join me as I explore my journey with ED recovery and relapse, my transition into the fitness world as a professional, and the exciting goals ahead for our community. Tune in for inspiring insights and motivation!

Bonus points if you get the MARINA reference ;) ... But today's episode follows the roller coaster of emotions that we all feel from time to time. I talk about my latest emotional ride, why it's important to deeply feel the emotions that we have, and ways to begin understanding and empathizing with yourself. By recognizing and accepting our emotions, we have the power to flow through them and learn from them. Being a human is being emotional, so let's embrace that!! Lots of love always xoxoxo Christine

Happy weekend!! Today I want to chat about 5 things that diet culture convinced me were true and consumed so much brain energy. This is a conversation to bring light to these toxic diet culture lies and to remind all of us that the healthiest thing we can do is to listen to our own bodies! If you are struggling with the grasps of diet culture, this is to tell you that you're not alone and you will get past these thoughts and ideas over time :) Lots of love always xoxoxoxo