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We are excited to share today's guests with you who are here from Lakewinds Food Co-op. Our conversation is with two members of the marketing team for Lakewinds Food Co-op. Renee Whisnant, is the marketing manager at Lakewinds Co-op in Minneapolis and Jennifer Dean, Events & Community Relations Coordinator.

For all of our listeners who don't live in Minneapolis, keep listening as the content we provide goes well beyond this one grocery store as we dive into food co-ops in general, how they differ from the typical grocery store and how they are fostering community and supporting local businesses. This discussion will inspire you to find a co-op in your city and support local farmers and food manufacturers.

Lakewinds Food Co-op is a cooperative grocery store that specializes in sustainable, organic, and local foods and products. They are committed to educating folks about their food cooperative and sharing the stories that make Lakewinds so unique. During this podcast we talk about what exactly is a co-op, what makes it different than other grocery stores and how they support the health and of people and community. Lakewinds became an official co-op in 1975, servings the families who call their corner of the Metro home with the highest-quality organic and sustainably raised food from as close by as we can get it. They are committed to working to minimize our impact on the earth. Today their thriving co-op has three stores, over 27,000 community owners, and over 300 knowledgeable employees with a contagious passion for real, local food. No membership is required to shop.

You'll learn about the high standards that Lakewinds, and other co-ops are committed to which makes your job as a customer easier knowing that the ingredients in the food and health and personal care products.

They share tips and tricks to shopping at co-ops and saving money. We also talk about how shopping at a co-op supports your local economy and the farmers, all while reducing the carbon footprint.

For those listening who live in the Twin Cities, we highly recommend that you drop by one of their three stores (Minnetonka, Chanhassen and Richfield) anytime to shop and experience the benefits of shopping at a local co-op.

They are also running an upcoming sale on all of their supplements. From July 12-18th you can enjoy 25% off your favorite supplements, including everything from multivitamins to probiotics to protein powder. Are you confused about what supplements to buy? Their helpful and knowledgeable staff will help you find a product best for your needs.

You can find Lakewinds on:

www.lakewinds.coop

IG: @lakewindsfoodcoop

FB: @lakewindsfoodcoop

Tips/brands we mention:

National Co-op Grocers (to find a local co-op near you)

Localfoodisessential.org- Sign up for the eat local pledge we mention in July

The Good Acre

Atlas Provisions

Humblenuttbutter

Vika Essentials Organic Skincare

Field Day Brand products (canned goods/packaged foods)

7 Songs Pesto

EWG -Dirty dozen and Clean 15 lists to allocate your food dollars to those foods found to contain the highest levels of pesticides/chemicals.

Special Offer For Our Listeners:

Lakewinds is offering a promotion for our listeners, which we forgot to mention in the episode. Head over to www.lakewinds.coop/livingwell for a $5 off $25 coupon.

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Today's guests are Zachary Marmet and Isaac Gittleman.

Zachary is a rising sophmore at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and he is planning to major in Program in the Environment with a concentration in sustainable business, and to minor in entrepreneurship and complex systems. On campus he is involved in a human-centered design/environmental engineering club called BLUElab Sa' Nima', the men's club ultimate frisbee team, and Greek life.

Isaac is a rising sophmore at Emory University. He is planning to major in creative writing. On campus he is involved in the TEDX club, the men's ultimate frisbee team and Greek life.

You will be in awe and inspired listening to these to young men talk about the experiences that they have had transitioning into their freshman year of college. They each found ways to create balance in their lives while at school and they figured out how to manage the stressors of college life and then an unexpected pandemic.

We were so impressed with them as they seemed to have learned life lessons that sometimes take people entire lifetimes to learn.

Regardless of your age, you will be inspired by the wise advice from these two young men. Parents of high school and college age children - we highly encourage you to share this episode with your kids.

You can find Zach on:

IG: @macharyzarmet

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-marmet-358531193/

You can find Isaac on:

IG: @igittleman

Summer Event: Relax, Stretch and Sip - Yoga and wine tasting with The Art of Living Well Podcast and yoga teacher Michelle Olson Date: 7/16/2020 7-9 PM (rain date 7/23/2020) Location: Outdoors in Minnetonka - address to be sent day prior to event Details: Relax, Stretch and Sip - Yoga and clean-crafted wine tasting with Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May Potter from The Art of Living Well Podcast and the lovely Michelle Olson of Layers Yoga. Come enjoy a beautiful outdoor yoga class followed by time to socialize, taste and enjoy clean-crafted wines while building community. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. This event is limited to 20 and we will form a waitlist. 10% of proceeds will go to Appetite for Change. (A nonprofit social enterprise organization dedicated to using food as a tool to build health, wealth and social change).https://appetiteforchangemn.org/ Sign-up here

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Today's guest is Laura Swartz, a triathlete who has competed nationally and internationally at amateur world championships.

You will be in awe and inspired listening to Laura's story and how her persistency, hard work and positive mental outlook have resulted in athletic achievements into her 50's. Laura's motto is that "age is a number but it doesn't define your athletic ability or opportunity. You are not too old to try new tricks."

Growing up if someone told Laura that she couldn't achieve one of her goals she just worked harder to prove them wrong. She is highly motivated and driven to pursue her goals and continues to push herself into her 50's.

Hard work, training and mental toughness has led her to a 2nd place finish in her age group at Nationals and she had her fastest ever bike split (avg mph) at the Minneapolis Tri last summer.

Laura doesn't let her age determine her abilities and this episode will motivate and inspire you to think the same. Regardless of whether you've competed in a race before, have it on your bucket list or simply have a goal to move everyday, you will be inspired to tackle a new physical endeavor after hearing our conversation with Laura Swartz.

You can find Laura on:

IG: @lauraswartzrocks

FB: Laura Abramson Swartz

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Today's inspiring guest is Michele Horovitz. Michelle is one of the co-founders and Executive Director of Appetite For Change (AFC), a nonprofit social enterprise organization dedicated to using food as a tool to build health, wealth and social change. AFC works with residents to build strong families and healthy, equitable communities around food. They also own and operate Kindred Kitchen, a shared commercial kitchen incubator and Breaking Bread Café and Catering, a youth social enterprise serving North Minneapolis.

Michelle graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Bioethics and Spanish and earned a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. She worked as an Assistant Public Defender in Miami-Dade County before working for James Beard Award winning Chef Michelle Bernstein as a prep cook, line cook and assistant to the pastry chef. After returning to Minneapolis she co-founded Appetite For Change. She is a dedicated leader, passionate about social and racial justice, and serves on the Board of Directors for Jewish Community Action. Michelle enjoys yoga, biking and spending time with her family and friends. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband, two children, two dogs and 1 hamster.

In this inspiring episode Michelle discusses how eating healthy is tough for everyone, regardless of age, family status, how much time or money you have. She then explains how living in a community without farmers markets, healthy retail options, limited grocery store availability and reliable transportation make it so much harder.

We talk about how people often think that low-income communities just don't know what healthy is, or care about eating well, but it's often the policies systems, and the environment around us that influences our eating habits. Often times communities lack resources to solve their own health issues, but they don't need to be told what the solutions are, or "saved" by people who live outside their communities. It's more about the resources, social networks and assets in a community that prevent people from achieving their wellness goals.

We also discuss how health and wellness means different things for different people, but it's often stereotypes and fears of the unknown that keep us from trying new things. For example: black people aren't vegan, eating "healthy" is a white person thing, you have to have a lot of money to eat fresh and local foods, growing your own food is hard and you can't do it if you don't own your own property, etc.

We also hear all all about the foundation, the cafe, catering company, community garden and all the other amazing things her organization is working on - including a super cool rap video "Grow Food."

Michelle ends by sharing a powerful story about a woman, her journey and how Appetite for Change impacted her life.

You can find Michelle on:

https://appetiteforchangemn.org/

Facebook:

Appetite for Change

https://www.facebook.com/appetiteforchange/?ref=br_rs

Breaking Bread Cafe

https://www.facebook.com/breakingbreadcafeandcatering/

Instagram:

Appetite for Change

https://www.instagram.com/appetiteforchange/

Breaking Bread Cafe

https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadmn/

Station 81 Union Depot

https://www.instagram.com/station81uniondepot/

Consider donating to AFC:

www.afcmn.org/donate

If you wish to volunteer at AFC:

https://appetiteforchangemn.org/volunteer/

Offer for listeners:

10% off your first catering order - mention The Art of Living Well Podcast

https://breakingbreadfoods.com/catering/

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Today's guest is Michele Vig, who is a Professional Organizer

Michele Vig, an accomplished executive in corporate America for two decades, founded Neat Little Nest to follow her personal passion to help unlock people from their clutter and to create the beautifully organized spaces they've always dreamed about.

Michele and her business have been featured in a variety of new media including Domino Magazine, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, KARE 11 TV, WCCO-TV, FOX 9 TV, as WCCO, and MY TALK radio.

Michele is one of a handful of KonMari certified decluttering professionals at a gold level or higher and is a recognized member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals. She is one of Minnesota's top 50 women in business as well as a featured "40 under 40" in Minneapolis Business Journal.

Michelle has recently written a book called "The Holistic Guide to Decluttering" that will be published this Fall on the notion that there are three forms of clutter - space, time and mind that are intricately linked. In order to holistically declutter your life, you need to dig into each of these areas, which she will dive into today. Organizing is much of an art that is unique to everyone.

Michelle opens up and shares her own personal journey and what led her to embark on her professional organization business. Of course we talk about many hot topics when it comes to decluttering, such as, photos, paper and objects that carry emotional attachment. Michelle shares her unique and personalized approach to working with clients, whereby she asks thoughtful questions to get to the root of what's causing the clutter or disorganized space. She helps her clients get "unstuck" and work through the history and stories embedded in the physical objects that are often difficult to remove from their homes.

The advice she shares through her own personal experience as well as working with numerous clients, will inspire you to listen to your heart, slow down and hit pause when needed, in order to find peace in your day to day life. This episode is perfectly placed during this current environment and we encourage each of you to find one piece of advice to implement into your life today to bring you joy. Drop us a note and let us know what you will do this week to help you find more joy in your life.

You can find Michelle on:

https://www.neatlittlenest.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeatLittleNest/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neatlittlenest/

Offer for listeners:

Free ultimate decluttering checklist available at https://www.neatlittlenest.com/

Pre-order Michelle's New Book: The Holistic Guide to Decluttering

Shop KonMari Books

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Today's conversation was incredibly powerful. Candid conversation and wonderful suggestions on how we should be asking questions of one another, sharing each other's stories and building community - human to human.

Princess Haley is an educator, a healer and a community organizer. She focuses her efforts as a writer and speaker about possibility thinking, individual, social and systemic change. Princess Haley is a Chicago refugee that has lived in North Minneapolis for 25 years where she has trained and served in the fields of education, employment and violence prevention. She is a co-founder and Director of Individual Giving at Appetite For Change (AFC) where her key role is to use food to connect people across communities. Princess believes that infinite possibilities are attainable through intentionality and cognitive restructuring. She is a founding member with the Environmental Justice Community Coalition (EJCC), Fostering African-American Improvement in Total Health (FAITH), and is the mayoral appointee to the Upper Harbor Terminal CPC. Princess' is passion and energy contributes to the growing landscape of health, wealth and social change while creating a healthy foundation for lifelong learning.

You can find Princess at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/princess-titus/

https://appetiteforchangemn.org/

Sign-up to volunteer here: https://appetiteforchangemn.org/volunteer/

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

FB: https://www.facebook.com/appetiteforchange

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Today's episode with Monica Helland was so much fun! We took a field trip to Fusion Life Spa in Deephaven, MN. It is such a beautiful and relaxing space with the cutest gift shop. You just want to hang out there all day. And the massages and facials are pretty awesome as well - in addition to Monica's services of course!

This episode was recorded shortly before the Coronavirus Pandemic exploded and stay at home orders were put in place. Please keep this in mind as you listen to the epsiode.

Monica is a second generation acupuncturist and herbalist with a warm and innovative approach to whole body health. Monica is Minneapolis' active expert in digestive health, fertility, and cosmetic acupuncture. Her approach to healing stems from revered and ancient remedies. Along with her clinical experience, she brings to her practice a deeply intuitive and gentle approach to acupuncture and Eastern medicine.

Licensed in acupuncture by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, and nationally board-certified from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), Monica graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Minnesota College of Oriental Medicine at Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2011. As of January 2019 Monica has begun working toward her Doctoral degree with the Pacific College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Her journey into Traditional Chinese Medicine began at a young age when Monica's aunt, Diana Gross, L.Ac., a well-respected acupuncturist in Minneapolis, introduced her to the medicine. Over the years, Monica personally received great benefit from Diana's treatments and a wealth of knowledge from her teachings. Monica says, "Today I continue the legacy my aunt Diana Gross, L.Ac. began many years ago, and now I, too, am an ambassador of this great medicine."

Monica lives with her husband Charles, son Otis, and Siberian forest cats Sofia and Viggo in Plymouth, MN.

In today's conversation, we dive into Traditional Chinese Medicine and specifically acupuncture. We learn how Monica's services can treat and heal many conditions including: pain, digestive health, women's fertility/women's health, insomnia, allergies, Menopause, ADHD and much more. She even works in cosmetic acupuncture which we really want to learn more about and we are planning to have Monica back for an entire episode on this topic!

Monica also explains how she helps patients determine what the underlying root problem is of the patients "dis-ease" in the body. She does this through a variety of methods. Monica shares a few stories of her patient's experiences with acupuncture and how it has helped them.

We also discuss illness prevention and building immunity whether it pertains to the common flu or a Coronavirus and she leaves us with some tips and tricks on how to be on top of seasonal allergies. We also discuss "Liver Season" and a few tips on how to get your liver up and going for the day.

We wrap-up talking about ear seeds. Ear seeds are small seeds used to stimulate pressure points in your ear. They're a type of auriculotherapy, which refers to acupressure or acupuncture focused on the ear. They're based on the same general principles as acupuncture.

You can find Monica at:

www.fusionlifespa.com

https://legacy-wellness.com/

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

FB: https://www.facebook.com/legacywellness

Special Offer Take advantage of our special offer with Healing Elements (new clients only).

Address: 2290 Como Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108

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In today's episode we talk about clean-crafted wines and why you should care about what's in your favorite glass of vino. While we both love wine, we've started to notice negative side effects of drinking wine and began diving deeper into the ingredients and farming practices that often result in headaches and honestly, feeling like crap the next day. We have both been on a mission in recent years to find clean wine that tastes good and we have tried a variety of organic, clean and sustainable wines.

So what is clean-crafted wine?

-Grown naturally with no synthetic pesticides -Bottled consciously—no added sugars, chemical preservatives, or anything else -Nothing added that isn't found in nature -Clean-Crafted makes us unique—no one else can claim Clean-Crafted™ We love that every bottle of clean-crafted wine is independently tested twice to make sure it is free of sugars, chemical preservatives, or anything else that isn't found in nature.

We're not suggesting you should start drinking daily but for those who do choose to enjoy wine we are excited to share a cleaner option that can be delivered right to your door. What we also love about Scout & Cellar is that you can choose which varieties you want to buy and you can order at your leisure. We also love that there are a variety of price points and types of wine that vary based on the season (check out their great rosé collection).

Here is a link to our shop along with a few of our favorite wines.

L'Original Rosé Fieldhouse Rosé Fiddleneck Chardonnay Dove Hunt Dog Sauvignon Blanc Dove Hunt Dog Pinot Noir Oso Pardo Tempranillo Bookbinder Cabernet Mixed Cans and Rose Cans Sparking Wine (Chile)

Special Offer Take advantage of our special offer with Healing Elements (new clients only).

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Note: Week unlimited begins on the date of purchase.

Enjoy $15 off your first 60 or 90 minute Massage or Reiki service using code "AOLW15" book online and note the promo code when scheduling or call to book 651-348-6216.

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In this bonus episode we chat with Betsy Weiner about meditation and how a daily meditation practice is so incredibly beneficial (and especially during these challenging times). We learn about how to set-up a sacred space, and really, how simple meditation can be. Betsy guides us through a wonderful meditation during the show that will leave you calm and relaxed.

Betsy is an inspiring teacher, guide and leader and we so enjoyed having her on the show.

Background: Betsy began practicing yoga regularly in 1991 and has been teaching yoga, meditation, and yoga nidra since 2001; leading classes and workshops in multiple yogic disciplines. Betsy holds thousands of hours of training as well as being a Certified 500 HR E-RYT teacher through the Yoga Alliance. She has facilitated and mentored teacher trainees at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis for over 17 years, as well as still co-facilitating teacher training at the Yoga Center Retreat in St Louis Park, MN, and M. Power Yoga in Baltimore, MD. Betsy met her teacher, Yogarupa Rod Stryker in 2005 and is one of only 5 ParaYoga Teachers in the state of Minnesota; currently a Level II Certified ParaYoga teacher; one of just 27 in the world. She holds a certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in Health and Wellness Coaching. Betsy is also a Four Desires coach (Dharma or Soul Coach), which is a systematic approach to uncover the clients' deepest purpose, what their limiting beliefs are, and how to create a life of fulfillment and meaning. She leads numerous workshops as well as working one on one with clients in the practices of meditation, mindfulness, stress reduction, and building a life of intuition and intention. Betsy founded Amrita Health and Wellness as the culmination of her years of teaching and mentoring and uses the modalities of yoga, integrative and intuitive nutrition, as well as mindfulness practices, to guide her clients towards their highest purpose and their best life.

Meditation Apps mentioned by Betsy:

Sanctuary, Headspace, Calm, 10% Happier, App on Tracee Stanley's website

You can find Betsy on:

Web: http://www.betsyweiner.com

IG: @betsy_amrita

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmritaHealthandWellness/

Upcoming Workshop: She has a Four Desires Immersion weekend workshop coming up November 13-15th 2020 at the Yoga Center Retreat.

Giveaway: For anyone who mentions the podcast to Betsy, they will get a free meditation to download after booking a 30 minute free consult.

Special Offer Take advantage of our special offer with Healing Elements (new clients only).

Address: 2290 Como Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108

Sign up for One FREE Week of Unlimited Classes! Reserve your week online or in store with the promotional code "AOLW".

Note: Week unlimited begins on the date of purchase.

Enjoy $15 off your first 60 or 90 minute Massage or Reiki service using code "AOLW15" book online and note the promo code when scheduling or call to book 651-348-6216.

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Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast so that you can uncover strategies, tips and resources from a variety of experts and our own banks of knowledge as you progress on your journey to living well. We'd also love you to leave us a review on iTunes.

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Tune in today for one of the most insightful, inspirational and super interesting conversations that will leave you motivated to fill up someone else's bucket and sprinkle more acts of kindness in the world. We are honored to have restaurateurs Chef Gavin Kaysen and Alison Arth with us today where they open up and share how they love creating majestic moments for their guests and how filling up someone else's bucket makes your day as much as the receiver.

Award-winning chef Gavin Kaysen is the founder of Soigné Hospitality Group and helms three nationally recognized restaurants in the Minneapolis metropolitan area: Spoon and Stable, a 2015 James Beard Award Finalist for Best New Restaurant, Bellecour, a French-inspired bistro in and his newest concept Demi, an intimate 20-seat tasting menu experience also located in the North Loop.

Chef Kaysen refined his craft in contemporary American fine dining by dedicating time to some of the world's best restaurants in New York City, Switzerland, and London. He is privileged to call two of the world's most celebrated chefs, Daniel Boulud and Paul Bocuse, his mentors. Today, Chef Kaysen helps the next generation of young culinarians refine their skills in the kitchen as one of the founding mentors of the nonprofit ment'or BKB Foundation, for which he currently serves as President of Team USA. Chef Kaysen is the proud winner of two James Beard Awards – Rising Star Chef of the Year in 2008, and Best Chef: Midwest in 2018.

We are also fortunate to have Alison Arth, the Director of Development for Soigné with us today as well. After trying her hand in the kitchen and realizing quickly that cooking was destined to be a beloved hobby rather than a fruitful career, Alison earned her business degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration.

Recruited by Daniel Booloo's Dinex Group immediately after graduating, Alison served in an operations-heavy leadership role that was intensely focused on executing successful restaurant openings and managing large-scale creative projects. This is where her professional relationship and decade-long friendship with Gavin began.

Alison's passion for leading like-minded hospitality businesses to sustainable success inspired her to found her consulting business, Salt & Roe, in 2014. In support of that mission, she authored her first book, "How to Open a Restaurant," in partnership with OpenTable in 2016.

She was a key partner in the opening of Spoon and Stable and Bellecour and now focuses on strategic planning, leadership development, and creating a thoughtful plan for growth for Soigné Hospitality in conjunction with Gavin.

Alison serves on the Board of Directors for La Cocina, a non-profit organization in San Francisco that provides industry-specific technical assistance and access to market opportunities for low-income women looking to launch, formalize, and grow their own food businesses.

And if that isn't enough, Gavin has also partnered with Andrew Zimmern where they combined their knowledge of sports and food to create a unique catering company for professional athletes. At KZ ProVisioning they work alongside professional sports teams to create balanced, healthy and delicious meals throughout the entire season.

Both Gavin and Alison get vulnerable about how they've pivoted their businesses during these challenging times. They talk about how they are focused on the health and happiness of their employees, who provide a sense of home, comfort and belonging in each of their restaurants.

Gavin and Alison both share the ways that they take care of themselves, which is critical not only in this current environment but in general given the demands of their industry.

Gavin talks about KZ Provisioning, his partnership with Andrew Zimmern, which provides healthy, balanced food to fuel professional athletes and how it's positively changing their performance.

Regardless of where you live or if you've had the privilege of experiencing their restaurants first hand, we know you will be inspired by this conversation, which shines a light on the passion, commitment and dedication that Gavin and Alison instill in everything they do.

If you live in the Twin Cities we highly recommend ordering take-out from Spoon and Stable or Bellecour and create a majestic moment in your own home. Check out their newly created Heart of the House Foundation and how they are providing bridge support to team members and their families during these uncertain times.

Where you can find Gavin and Alison and all the Soigné Hospitality Group restaurants:

Spoon and Stable

Bellecour

Demi

facebook.com/spoonandstable

facebook.com/bellecourmn/

facebook.com/demi.mpls

@gavinkaysen

@spoonandstable

@bellecourmn

@demi.mpls

@kzprovisioning

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