The AWEd Life

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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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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 ION Intelligence of Nature Gut Support: Defend from toxins, support healthy digestion, and boost immune function

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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

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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 ION Intelligence of Nature Gut Support: Defend from toxins, support healthy digestion, and boost immune function

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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

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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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

There are no rules to how you prep for this next year or how to acknowledge what’s gone by but I think doing some reflection and intention setting is time well spent.

I spent the beginning of the new year reflecting on 2024: what were my wins/reasons to celebrate and what I still struggle with (limiting beliefs, time management, etc.).

Then, I looked ahead into 2025 and set some intentions for what needs to go, what I need to do more of, and what I am great with continuing.

I’ve only been doing this the past couple of years so it’s not exactly a regular practice for me but I love the focus it brings me as well as the chance to acknowledge all that I did (or didn’t do) in the past year.

It’s not too late to give it a go yourself and I highly recommend taking the time to celebrate the wins and plan for how you want to show up for yourself, others, and the world for that matter in the year ahead.

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SHOW NOTES:

Books I mentioned:

Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear

The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods (Goodreads info) (buy book here and support indie bookstores)

Wrexford and Sloane series by Andrea Penrose

Viola Davis’ memoir: Finding Me (buy here to support indie bookstores)

Article about Eleanor Roosevelt’s visit with female ferry pilots during WWII and info about the women of the Air Transport Auxiliary

Some questions to help you with reflection:

Day One: Self-Reflection: 300+ Powerful Questions for Turning Inward

Calm: The Power of Self-Reflection: 20 Questions to Help You Self-Reflect

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 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

Today, I’m sharing a personal story about my experience with a parent with mental cognitive decline and how it actually turned out to be a gift in disguise.

I know that may sound strange but you’ll have to listen to my story to understand what I mean. And if you find yourself in the same situation someday, maybe this will give you a silver lining to your story as well.

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 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

Imagine having access to a women’s group in your community where you experience new places, learn new skills, and try fun new adventures, while getting to know women of all ages in the process.

I know, sounds awesome, doesn’t it? My guest today, Lex Morton, is the founder of Well-Lived Women; that is exactly what she has created within her community and the surrounding area.

Lex uses her love of being social to bring women together in ways she never imagined when she started this experience-oriented group. Well-Lived Women has now become her livelihood all while feeding her own desire to help women live a well-lived life.

I can’t wait for you to hear her story!

SHOW NOTES:

Connect with Lex on socials:

IG - @lifeinLexisLane and @WellLivedWomen

Learn more about on her website: Well-Lived Women

My episode with Jennifer Derosiers: Ep. 19

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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

In this episode, I shared what Thanksgiving has become for me (hint: it’s not the whitewashed story of Pilgrims and Native Americans living in harmony) as well as how and why I’m learning to be thankful for all of life’s challenges.

I’m super curious if any of this conversation resonates with you so PLEASE come over to our private community on Substack to chat. I would love to hear your thoughts!

SHOW NOTES:

Native America series on PBS

Ainslie MacLeod episode on Super Soul Sunday: Living the Live Your Soul Intended

- his book, The Instruction

Dr. Linda Backman, Psychologist and Regression Therapist, author of Bringing Your Soul to Light

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 ION Intelligence of Nature Gut Support: Defend from toxins, support healthy digestion, and boost immune function

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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 discount code for 10% off your order

In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I’ve been processing the past few weeks. Emotions are all over the place so I’m relying on the tried and true tools as well as some new ones to help me get back to center. (I’m still unsure where that is these days.)

When emotions run high, we often reach for things to numb out, help push them down, or “just get through”. I did that for years, and it never made me feel better. It only delayed the inevitable tidal wave of feelings that were irrelevant to time and place.

I’m sharing a few things that are working for me and I hope they’ll be helpful for you as well. Finding our way back to center is vital to our emotional well-being but allowing ourselves (and others) to “be in our feelings” is also important.

You’re never alone in how you feel and having people in your life who listen and support you in hard times is life-saving.

All women are welcome in the AWEd AF community.

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SHOW NOTES:

Listen to my episode with Ann Imig about Positive Psychology (NOT toxic positivity)

Want a hat like mine? Head to House of Shan to create your own favorite color combination (mine is navy with a light blue heart)

The artist I’m following on IG for my watercolor therapy @andrea.nelson.art

Want to volunteer in your community? Find opportunities through VolunteerMatch.org or VOMO

My latest Substack posts: The Good and Bad of Going with the Flow and Be Big-Hearted But Take No Sh*t

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 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

My guest, Ann Imig, has been in various roles throughout her life: a performer, blogger, writer, mother, and now coach, which she says is where she feels the most flow.

She is a positive psychology coach who aims to help others shift their minds, disrupt their stress, and lean into their strengths to better enjoy today.

I can’t think of a better time to have this conversation than right now so please take a listen and share with a friend who may need a little push toward positive thoughts right now. Help is just a click away.

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SHOW NOTES:

Ann Imig’s website and the link to her Listen Life Coaching

More down about Martin Seligman, leading authority of Positive Psychology

Books we discussed:

Mindset by Carol Dweck

Love 2.0 by Barbara Frederickson

Mention “The AWEd Life” when you reach out to Ann for a free 50-minute consult (rather than 30-minute session)

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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