The AWEd Life

This episode has been a long time coming because I can think of no one better to talk about the essentialism of friendship in living an AWEd Life than Nina Badzin.

Nina hosts her own podcast called Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship which is clearly devoted solely to this topic!

I came clean about my own struggles with making connections in midlife as well as wondering when it is time to let go or keep pursuing current friendships.

I hope you find something in this conversation to help you navigate your own friendships and if you don’t hear it covered in this episode, there are 90+ others to go check out on Nina’s podcast when you’re done listening!

SHOW NOTES:

Ep. 54

Book mentioned, Platonicby Dr. Marisa Franco

Nina’s conversation with Dr. Marisa Franco, author of Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--And Keep--Friends on Ep. 32

Nina references one of her podcast episodes relating to being the one always making plans. Here’s the link to go listen: Ep. 3 – The Friend Who Never Initiates Contact

Where to connect with Nina:

IG - @dearninafriendships

Twitter -  @NinaBadzin

LinkedIn

Join her podcast’s Facebook Group

Facebook Page

Go to her website: www.ninabadzin.com for links to all things Nina Badzin! 

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This one was a tough one to talk about but there was a lesson I recently learned that I felt was too important to NOT talk about, especially given the time of year. This has been an incredibly heartbreaking part of my life for the past six years, that is until I had an a-ha after a conversation with an estranged friend that allowed me to look at things differently.

I’ve found peace within myself again and while I still don’t love this part of my life or even talking about it, I had such a revelation about what I was still feeling that I knew it may be helpful for you, too.

Truly, I share all of this, not to bring up old hurts or to make myself look like the only wounded person in this, but to highlight the lesson and give you a new way to look at your own breakups, whether they are relationships, family members, or friendships. It’s given me so much peace and I no longer continually grieve over it.

Just listen and you’ll understand.

SHOW NOTES:

Book mentioned, The Untethered Soulby Michael A. Singer

Great podcast about friendships: Dear Nina

And thank you to BrittanyC53 for your recent 5-star review! So appreciate you for listening and for letting us know what you are loving right now. High five, my friend!

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I LOVED this conversation!! Dr. Brooke Scheller has such an unique approach to helping others on their sober journey…their nutrition! As simple and common sensical as this sounds, no one has been talking about it…until now.

In today’s chat, we talk about her own journey into sobriety, how different body systems are impacted by alcohol, and how a nutritional and functional medicine approach can change your relationship with alcohol through what she calls functional sobriety.

If you’ve ever been curious about traveling down the sober road yourself, this is a must listen to help you get started.

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Where to find Dr. Brooke Scheller:

Website: drbrookescheller.com

Instagram: @drbrookescheller

Join Her Functional Sobriety Community here

Purchase Functional Sobriety Supplements here

Order her book here: How to Eat to Change How You Drink (supports your local indie bookstore)

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In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of my recent travels to Austin and what connections I made between my son’s baseball games and the recent Super Bowl win by the Kansas City Chiefs. I also share why I think it’s important to show up for the important people in our lives.

SHOW NOTES:

Where we visited in Austin:

Breakfast: 

Juiceland 

Magnolia Cafe

Dinner: 

Chapulin Cantina

Home Slice Pizza

Aba (didn’t eat there but gorgeous setting and highly recommend)

Shops:

Society

Prima Dora (Where I got my Austin sweatshirt)

Lux and Luz (pop up shop located inside Noah Marion)

My podcast chat with Katie Den Ouden

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Fifty episodes! We made it to the 11%, folks! (According to Poddster, only 11% of podcasts make it to 50 episodes.)

It’s time to celebrate for a second then get into the business of talking about something “easy” (which may not be for some) to grow your empowerment muscle. In my opinion, this is one that if you don’t use it, you lose it. And I canNOT imagine not feeling empowered as I get older.

Join me for a conversation after this conversation if you want over on Patreon, on Instagram, or Facebook. Let me know what you do in your life that helps you feel empowered.

SHOW NOTES:

Click here Omaha Supernovas and Pro Volleyball Federation for more info about women’s professional volleyball.

Dinner places I ate when was there and HIGHLY recommend: Koji Sushi, J. Gilberts downtown, and Talus which were all great! Koji was UH-mazing and I know what you’re thinking “Amazing sushi in Nebraska?!” I’m telling you, probably in my top 3 of all time and perhaps even number 1.

Where I went in the town of Ashland, Nebraska:

-Fariner Bakery (Instagram @farinerbakery)

-Postscript paper goods store (Instagram @Postcript.Press)

-Salt Creek Mercantile (Instagram @SaltCreekMercantile

In this episode, I’m sharing some things from our holiday break, family vacation to Cabo San Lucas, and some things I’m working on in 2024.

I’m sharing some stories from the trip, an unexpected “gift” from an old friend, and I get a little vulnerable on what areas on want to work on in 2024. Maybe you can relate.

Join me over on Instagram or Facebook with any comments after listening or watching! I’d love to hear what you’re working on in 2024 so I can support you every step of the way.

SHOW NOTES:

Scheels (Sporting Goods store) 

Glyder brand and link to the sweatshirt I’m loving!

What 75 Hard Challenge is

Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach (search online for people selling their timeshare week!) 

What a skate fish is

Watch on YouTube to see what I saw at marker 21:25 (The part when I said, “Did we just see that?”

Set your own reading goals for 2024 with the Reading Challenge on Goodreads

Book mentioned: The Origins of You by Vienna Pharaon (Pronounced FER-rin)

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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 next guest is no stranger to doing hard things but getting off antidepressants after 15 years may be one of the hardest.

In this episode, we discuss her introduction to them, life on them, and then what finally made her decide to try life without them. I recently read her book, May Cause Side Effects (May 2022) and could not put it down. It was so well written and her story was riveting.

I don’t think you have to be on antidepressants (I’m not) to appreciate or empathize with her journey and I highly recommend giving her memoir a read, right after you finish listening to the podcast ;)

I’m giving away a copy of the book to a lucky listener so head over to Instagram to this episode’s post to learn how to enter.

SHOW NOTES:

Brooke Siem website

Her memoir, May Cause Side Effects

Antidepressants she references:

Effexor XR - prescribed usually for depression, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder in adults

Wellbutrin is an antidepressant medicine that is thought to work in the brain and nerves on the chemical messengers norepinephrine and dopamine. Wellbutrin XL  is used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) and seasonal affective disorder, and Wellbutrin SR is only used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD).

What is PSSD? (from Pubmed)

 “Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a widely used class of drug. Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD) is a condition in which patients continue to have sexual side effects after discontinuation of SSRI use. The prevalence of persistent sexual side effects after discontinuing SSRIs is unknown. Common PSSD symptoms include genital anesthesia, pleasure-less or weak orgasm, decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation.”

What is SRNI? (from MayoClinic.org)

Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are a class of medications that are effective in treating depression. SNRIs are also sometimes used to treat other conditions, such as anxiety disorders and long-term (chronic) pain, especially nerve pain.

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I’m taking the next month off from the podcast to count my blessings, reflect on the past year (both personally and professionally), as well as set a vision for the months ahead.

In this episode, I share why I’m starting this back up after not doing it for the past couple of years. Doing this kind of reflection and intention-setting work will help kick off my 2024 in a way that feels…well, just good. Like I’ve got my stuff together and I’m in alignment: mind, body and spirit. Who doesn’t want that?!

I’m also sharing a couple of words that are driving my actions this next year and I hope it encourages you to take some time to reflect on your 2023 and to make your 2024 amazing!

SHOW NOTES:

20 questions for self-reflection from the Calm.com

300 + questions from Day One app

Journal I’m using for my year-end reflection and intention-setting from Target

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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’ve compiled my favorite books and shows that helped me feel more awake, well, and empowered this year. I”m sharing some non-fiction and fiction books both as well as documentaries and TV series that had my heart and mind turned all the way up.

I love reading more than anything and while I’m falling a little short of my goal of 50 books this year, I’m determined to do more of it in 2024.

I’d love to hear what were your favorite books/TV shows this year! Leave them in the comments below or head over to The AWEd Life IG account or FB page and leave your faves in the comments of this episode’s specific post.

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Favorite books

Non-fiction:

Breaking the Age Code by Becca Levy, PhD

Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss

Wisdom of Your Body by Hillary L. McBride, PhD

The Sober Diaries by Clare Pooley

Spare by Prince Harry

Fiction:

The Veronica Speedwell Series by Deanna Raybourn

The Julia Grey Series by Deanna Raybourn

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

The White Lady by Jacqueline Winspear

(Sidenote: I mentioned Erika Robuck’s books and can check out more here)

Favorite TV Shows

On Prime Video:

Miss Scarlet and the Duke (Also available to watch on PBS.org)

All Creatures Great and Small (Also available to watch on PBS.org)

(Sidenote: I referenced Durrells in Corfu show as well and highly recommend!)

On Netflix

Miss Americana

Down to Earth with Zac Efron

Shadow and Bone

Outlander

Call the Midwife

On Apple TV

The Morning Show

Schmiggadoon

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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

In today’s episode, I”m sharing my path into the Woo and why I have loved every step. My spiritual health has never been stronger and I fully attribute it to the soul work I’ve done.

I think this is an area that gets the most flack for being fringe, weird, BS, snake oil, etc. but usually comes from those who haven’t explored it. Like I say at the end of this episode, don’t knock it until you try it. You just might love what you learn and how you see yourself, and the world, in a whole new way!

SHOW NOTES:

Books I recommend to dive into more spiritual/soul work:

The Universe Has Your Back by Gabby Bernstein

Signs by Laura Lynn Jackson

The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer

The Instruction by Ainslie MacLeod

The Seat of the Soul and Universal Human by Gary Zukav

Sites to learn more about Human Design:

My Human Design

Jovian Archive

My Body Graph

Store I mention in Kansas City (Overland Park):

The Energy Within

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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 

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