The AWEd Life

By Hallie Sawyer

Tune in weekly for personal stories and thoughtful conversations with the purpose of inspiring women to live more Awake, Well, and Empowered. Welcome to your AWEd Life!

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May 27, 2025 Ep. 80: When the Greatest Love We Need is Our Own
In today’s episode, I’m sharing what I think may be the hardest task I’ve tried to undertake: learning how to love myself.
I’ve been trying my entire life to learn how to love really well (especially myself) and I found a book recently that’s helping me put this task back on my radar.
The reason I want to work on learning to love myself is so that I can better love others in my life. I know it’s a huge obstacle in having the type of relationships I want, in deepening the relationships I currently have, and in how I show up for myself.
I’m sharing what book I’m reading and what I’ve read so far that’s made the biggest impact so far.
SHOW NOTES:
Things No One Taught Us About Love by Vex King
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April 15, 2025 Ep. 79 - My Panama Retreat Recap: What I Walked Away From and Away With
Today, I’m sharing a brief recap of my yoga and meditation retreat in Panama. Ironically, the yoga and meditation ended up not being the main events for me.
I walked away with some unexpected gifts from places, people, situations, and even disappointments. I hope you take a listen and perhaps my experience may help you reframe something you might be going through now or down the road.
SHOW NOTES:
Check out some of my very talented Sansara sisters:
Artwork by Marjory Oliva @marjoryoliva
Identity beyond motherhood with Mallory Andrews on IG @LifebyMallory and her Substack, If I’m Being Honest
Dr. Sara Poldmae, doctor of Chinese medicine, acupuncture and functional medicine, IG @drsarapoldmae and her podcast, Midlife Rise + Thrive, Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause
Inspiring a life you love with Darcy Mauke on IG and her Substack, Manifest Your Best
Michelle Steele, Esthetician of 21 years, owner of Inner Glimmer Skincare Studio and on IG @innerglimmerskin
Sansara Resort in Cambutal, Panama
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PERFECT AMINO™ is composed of pure essential amino acids, the building blocks of protein, in a form and ratio that is up to 99% utilized, but without the caloric impact and without breaking a fast. Get 20% off with this link
Tenzo Tea- my favorite matcha! Use TENZOHALLIE at checkout for 25% off your first order
ARMRA Natural Immune Support: This is a once daily product I use to boost, protect and restore my immune system, using the power of colostrum and its 400+ bioactive nutrients. Use HALLIE as discount code for 10% off your order
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April 08, 2025 Ep. 78 - Finding Joy In The Wilds of Life with Libby DeLana
I am so very honored to have THE Libby DeLana on the podcast today.
I’ve been admiring her for a long time for how she shows up in her life—for herself, for her friends, for her community, and out in the wild, wild world.
Libby is a creative director, author, cold joy enthusiast (listen to the episode to figure out what that means!), world traveler, adventure seeker, daily walker, fly fisher, podcaster, aspiring pilot…the list goes on and on.
Today, we talk about the inspiration behind her daily walks, why she continues to do it, her travels, her methods and mindset to overcome hard things, and so much more.
I can’t wait to share this episode with you and would love to continue the conversation in our Substack community (our private chat group) after you listen.
SHOW NOTES:
Libby’s book, Do Walk: Navigate Earth, Mind and Body. Step by Step.
The Bucket List Family YouTube Channel and Instagram
Ebb and Flow Collective on Instagram
Pre-order her upcoming book, Cold Joy, coming October 2025
Libby’s podcast: This Morning Walk
This Morning Walk, Libby’s Substack Publication
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The AWEd Life podcast is supported by:
IONIntelligence of Nature Gut Support: Defend from toxins, support healthy digestion, and boost immune function
Four Sigmatic Coffee- Unlock the power of mushrooms by ordering here and using Hallie10 for a 10% discount
PERFECT AMINO™ is composed of pure essential amino acids, the building blocks of protein, in a form and ratio that is up to 99% utilized, but without the caloric impact and without breaking a fast. Get 20% off with this link
Tenzo Tea- my favorite matcha! Use TENZOHALLIE at checkout for 25% off your first order
ARMRA Natural Immune Support: This is a once daily product I use to boost, protect and restore my immune system, using the power of colostrum and its 400+ bioactive nutrients. Use HALLIE as discount code for 10% off your order
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March 25, 2025 Ep. 77 - Allowing Fear to Be In, But Not Rule Our Lives
I used to let fear run my life and not in a good way. (Yes, there's a good way to use fear.)
I avoided things that I was afraid of: deep water, confrontation, sucking at something, and speaking in front of people.
It wasn't until I let that fear guide me that I found true empowerment in my life.
Don't get me wrong--I'm still afraid of many things but I no longer allow that fear to keep me from doing hard things in my life. It actually serves as a guide as to what I need to explore.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing stories of what I’ve been fearful of and how I used to to help me rather than hinder my life.
Let me know over on Substack or in the comments a fear you’ve used to find empowerment in your own life.
SHOW NOTES:
Follow Hallie on socials:
IG @theawedlife and @hallie_sawyer
Threads: @Hallie_Sawyer
TikTok: @theAWEdLife
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Subscribe to my Substack for my weekly newsletter, podcast updates, weekly posts, to support the podcast, or to join our private AWEd AF community chat.
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The AWEd Life podcast is supported by:
ION Intelligence of Nature Gut Support: Defend from toxins, support healthy digestion, and boost immune function
Four Sigmatic Coffee- Unlock the power of mushrooms by ordering here and using Hallie10 for a 10% discount
PERFECT AMINO™ is composed of pure essential amino acids, the building blocks of protein, in a form and ratio that is up to 99% utilized, but without the caloric impact and without breaking a fast. Get 20% off with this link
Tenzo Tea- my favorite matcha! Use TENZOHALLIE at checkout for 25% off your first order
ARMRA Natural Immune Support: This is a once daily product I use to boost, protect and restore my immune system, using the power of colostrum and its 400+ bioactive nutrients. Use HALLIE as discount code for 10% off your order
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32min
March 11, 2025 Ep. 76 - Our Miserly Brains and How We Can Get Them to Help Our Dreams Become Our Realities
This week I’m sharing about our time in Colorado (we’re renting for 2.5 months!) and how I’m retraining my brain to search for the things I want in life rather than spending all its time conversing energy. I want it to spend energy helping me, not hurting me.
Come listen to see what I’m talking about and how you may be able to do the same.
SHOW NOTES:
Our rental in Colorado
The book I quoted: Mind Magic by James Doty (Yes, I know. I talk about this book all the damn time but the more I read, the more I need to share with you all!)
Link to give feedback and make topic suggestions
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TikTok: @theAWEdLife
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Subscribe to my Substack for my weekly newsletter, podcast updates, weekly posts, to support the podcast, or to join our private AWEd AF community chat.
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The AWEd Life podcast is supported by:
ION Intelligence of Nature Gut Support: Defend from toxins, support healthy digestion, and boost immune function
Four Sigmatic Coffee- Unlock the power of mushrooms by ordering here and using Hallie10 for a 10% discount
PERFECT AMINO™ is composed of pure essential amino acids, the building blocks of protein, in a form and ratio that is up to 99% utilized, but without the caloric impact and without breaking a fast. Get 20% off with this link
Tenzo Tea- my favorite matcha! Use TENZOHALLIE at checkout for 25% off your first order
ARMRA Natural Immune Support: This is a once daily product I use to boost, protect and restore my immune system, using the power of colostrum and its 400+ bioactive nutrients. Use HALLIE as discount code for 10% off your order
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March 04, 2025 Ep. 75 - Finding My Way "Home"
Today, I’m sharing more about an upcoming “adventure” we’re having and how it’s part of my search for “home".
I’m excited for what I’m about to embark on and what it may show me about what “home” looks like, feels like, or where it might be. There’s only one way to find out so come along with me as I share where I’m headed for the next six weeks!
SHOW NOTES:
My upcoming Panama trip
Mozart’s “Magic Flute” on PBS
Book: I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You by Miranda Hart
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TikTok: @theAWEdLife
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The AWEd Life podcast is supported by:
ION Intelligence of Nature Gut Support: Defend from toxins, support healthy digestion, and boost immune function
Four Sigmatic Coffee- Unlock the power of mushrooms by ordering here and using Hallie10 for a 10% discount
PERFECT AMINO™ is composed of pure essential amino acids, the building blocks of protein, in a form and ratio that is up to 99% utilized, but without the caloric impact and without breaking a fast. Get 20% off with this link
Tenzo Tea- my favorite matcha! Use TENZOHALLIE at checkout for 25% off your first order
ARMRA Natural Immune Support: This is a once daily product I use to boost, protect and restore my immune system, using the power of colostrum and its 400+ bioactive nutrients. Use HALLIE as discount code for 10% off your order
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February 18, 2025 Ep. 74 - My Personal Experience with Peptide Therapy
Peptide therapy is being touted as the next health “hack” out there but I consider it to be more like a way to fix a broken system.
I share the what and the why behind starting peptide therapy, my personal experience with it, and why my experience is vastly different than what we’ve been told in mainstream media.
This is not medical advice nor a recommendation to start but it is an honest conversation about my own experience with peptide therapy.
SHOW NOTES:
Learn more from Dr. Tyna Moore:
Her website
Youtube channel - Ep. 118 explaining her own experience with peptide therapy
Article interview: Dr. Tyna Moore on Why GLP-1s Also Known as Ozempic Are Wildly Misunderstood
Article: Understanding Insulin Resistance and How Low-Carb Diets Miss the Mark
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TikTok: @theAWEdLife
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The AWEd Life podcast is supported by:
ION Intelligence of Nature Gut Support: Defend from toxins, support healthy digestion, and boost immune function
Four Sigmatic Coffee- Unlock the power of mushrooms by ordering here and using Hallie10 for a 10% discount
PERFECT AMINO™ is composed of pure essential amino acids, the building blocks of protein, in a form and ratio that is up to 99% utilized, but without the caloric impact and without breaking a fast. Get 20% off with this link
Tenzo Tea- my favorite matcha! Use TENZOHALLIE at checkout for 25% off your first order
ARMRA Natural Immune Support: This is a once daily product I use to boost, protect and restore my immune system, using the power of colostrum and its 400+ bioactive nutrients. Use HALLIE as discount code for 10% off your order.
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February 11, 2025 Ep. 73 - A Friendship Project Update and Why Friction in Our Friendships is Necessary
I’m sharing a bit of how The Friendship Project is going and don’t worry, if you don’t know what that is, I share it in this episode as a refresher. I’m also sharing an A-HA I recently had from a Substack post I read about why friction in our friendships is vital to their health.
I think so many of us are feeling alone right now and we may be causing our own pain without even realizing it!
SHOW NOTES:
The Friendship Project original post
My appearance on Nina Badzin’s podcast, Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship talking about how living sober curious has affected my friendships
Rosie Spinks post on Where Do We Go From Here: The Friendship Problem
More about Esther Perel and her ideas about friendships
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TikTok: @theAWEdLife
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The AWEd Life podcast is supported by:
ION Intelligence of Nature Gut Support: Defend from toxins, support healthy digestion, and boost immune function
Four Sigmatic Coffee- Unlock the power of mushrooms by ordering here and using Hallie10 for a 10% discount
PERFECT AMINO™ is composed of pure essential amino acids, the building blocks of protein, in a form and ratio that is up to 99% utilized, but without the caloric impact and without breaking a fast. Get 20% off with this link
Tenzo Tea- my favorite matcha! Use TENZOHALLIE at checkout for 25% off your first order
ARMRA Natural Immune Support: This is a once daily product I use to boost, protect and restore my immune system, using the power of colostrum and its 400+ bioactive nutrients. Use HALLIE as discount code for 10% off your order
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February 04, 2025 Ep. 72 - Is the Pursuit of Happiness Bad for Our Health?
We’ve all heard this phrase over and over throughout our lives as if it’s the only way to live. But what if I told you it’s actually not good for your health? I KNOW! We’ve been lied to all these years!
Chasing happy isn’t the way but in today’s episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned IS the way to getting exactly what we want out of life.
SHOW NOTES:
Hat I’m wearing today is from House of Shan and all proceeds go directly to the L.A. Fire Department Foundation.
What is HRV, Heart Rate Variability, and why you should know yours
Vagus nerve and what it does for us
Book I referenced and quoted from: Mind Magic by James Doty, MD
Listen to the episode directly from the link above or at these various locations:
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you love to listen to podcasts!
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Follow Hallie on socials:
IG @theawedlife and @hallie_sawyer
Threads: @Hallie_Sawyer
TikTok: @theAWEdLife
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The AWEd Life podcast is supported by:
ION Intelligence of Nature Gut Support: Defend from toxins, support healthy digestion, and boost immune function
Four Sigmatic Coffee- Unlock the power of mushrooms by ordering here and using Hallie10 for a 10% discount
PERFECT AMINO™ is composed of pure essential amino acids, the building blocks of protein, in a form and ratio that is up to 99% utilized, but without the caloric impact and without breaking a fast. Get 20% off with this link
Tenzo Tea- my favorite matcha! Use TENZOHALLIE at checkout for 25% off your first order
ARMRA Natural Immune Support: This is a once daily product I use to boost, protect and restore my immune system, using the power of colostrum and its 400+ bioactive nutrients. Use HALLIE as discount code for 10% off your order
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32min
January 21, 2025 Ep. 71 - An Honest Conversation about Social Media
I LOVED social media when it first came onto the internet and phone app scene. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram were my happy places. I was keeping in touch with college friends, meeting writers and other creatives, and getting inspired daily in these spaces. Until I wasn’t.
Today, I talk honestly about my disenchantment as of late and I’m sure I’m not the only one. I share my struggles with giving it up entirely but also why I’m pulling waaaaay back from it all.
I’d love to hear how you’re navigating it all or if you’ve given it up yourself. Come find me at the various places below and let’s chat after the podcast!
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Follow Hallie on socials:
IG @theawedlife and @hallie_sawyer
Threads: @Hallie_Sawyer
TikTok: @theAWEdLife
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The AWEd Life podcast is supported by:
ION Intelligence of Nature Gut Support: Defend from toxins, support healthy digestion, and boost immune function
Four Sigmatic Coffee- Unlock the power of mushrooms by ordering here and using Hallie10 for a 10% discount
PERFECT AMINO™ is composed of pure essential amino acids, the building blocks of protein, in a form and ratio that is up to 99% utilized, but without the caloric impact and without breaking a fast. Get 20% off with this link
Tenzo Tea- my favorite matcha! Use TENZOHALLIE at checkout for 25% off your first order
ARMRA Natural Immune Support: This is a once daily product I use to boost, protect and restore my immune system, using the power of colostrum and its 400+ bioactive nutrients. Use HALLIE as discount code for 10% off your order
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FAQs about The AWEd Life:

How many episodes does The AWEd Life have?

The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.