The CHAARG Podcast

Cindy Luffred [@revealingsoul] is a medium + the founder of Revealing Soul. She chats with Elisabeth about what it's like to talk to spirits, the difference between mediums + psychics, ++ how to tap into your intuition. She also reads Elisabeth's aura ; ). On why she does this work: “Life is tough. I am not going to sugarcoat it -- it’s hard. + I just believe any tool available that you can tap into to help yourself, you should.”

Notes:
-- Connect With Cindy: revealingsoul.com, [email protected]
-- Fav Spiritual Leaders/Tools: Gwyneth Paltrow, The Goop, Mind Body Podcast, Rebecca Rosen [@mediumrebeccarosen]
-- Source Healing [Chicago]
-- Rebecca Niziol [Virtual Life Coach]
-- Tarot Deck Recs: Sacred Rebels, The Goddess Deck
-- Book Rec: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
-- Podcast Recs: The Ladies of London Sophie + Caroline, Oprah's SuperSoul, Goop Podcast
-- Podcast with Lauren, The Modern Astrologer

Carla [@carlajian], a yoga + fitness instructor, wellness blogger, holistic health coach + sexy mama ; ), shares her wellness journey, skincare routine [her skin is gorgeous!], why she believes we need to work on our sacral chakra, + gets raw about intimacy... she's been with her husband for 16 years! : )

Notes:
-- Connect with Carla: carlajian.com + Carla Jian Wellness [Facebook]
-- Sweat with Carla
-- S Factor Pole Fitness
-- Website Recs: turnyourshineon.com, mindbodygreen.com
-- Book Recs: The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner, Becoming By Michelle Obama, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up By Marie Kondo
-- Podcast Recs: Ed Mylett, The Skinny Confidential
-- Instagram Recs: @kathrynbudig, @melissawoodhealth, @katelemere
-- Chocolate Recs: Addictive Wellness, Hu Kitchen, Eating Evolved
-- CBD Recs
-- CHAARG Podcast On Chakras
-- Love Languages Test
-- Supplements: Four Sigmatic, Acacia Fiber, Inulin Fiber
-- Shen Shen Acupuncture
-- Mention Carla Jian at @leahchavieskincare in Chicago for 30% off! : )

Katlin Smith, Founder + CEO of Simple Mills, chats with Elisabeth about building + growing Simple Mills, a natural food company that offers baking mixes, crackers + cookies. One of our favorite quotes from the podcast: "It’s really easy to believe that the things you look back on that you think made you successful are going to be the things that make you successful moving forward. Oftentimes, [they] are not.”

Notes:
-- Connect With Katlin: @simplemills + simplemills.com
-- Book Recs: The Art of Possibility By Benjamin Zander + Rosamund Stone Zander
-- Podcast Rec: Ted Radio Hour
-- Careers At Simple Mills

Lauren, @themodernastrologer, chats with Elisabeth about all things astrology... literally, #all #the #things. Lauren turned her passion for Astrology into a career -- through her work, she aims to "take the eye rolls out of Astrology" ++ help others become more self aware. Love this episode? Schedule a reading with Lauren! [She also does virtual readings!]

Notes:
-- Book A Reading With Lauren
-- Spiritual Recs: astro.com, revealingsoul.com. santnamyogachicago.com, humangarage.net, integrativemysticism.com, Explained: Astrology [Netflix Series]
-- Understanding The Houses
-- Reading A Birth Chart
-- Podcast Rec: Almost 30
-- Book Rec: Untethered Soul By Michael Singer

Alexia [@alexiabauerl] is an ashtanga teacher at Yogaview, owns a jewelry line, + volunteers at Salt + Light Coalition. Alexia + Elisabeth talk about ashtanga [of course!], 10 day silent meditation retreat, volunteering, + living//yoga in Latin America. If you're in Chicago + looking to up your yoga game, come to her Ashtanga yoga class at Yogaview on Wednesday mornings... it's so challenging! : )

Notes:
-- alexiabauer.com
-- Alexia's Jewelry Line
-- Ashtanga Podcast
-- Yogaview
-- Salt + Light Coalition
-- Book Recommendation: The Mastery Of Love + The Four Agreements
-- Podcast Recommendation: On Being + Invisibilia

Sarah Russo [@chefsarahrusso], Holistic Personal Chef is on the pod, giving us all the deets to utilize food as fuel... + enjoy it! Sarah shares meal prep tips [+ recipes!], tons of spices/brands/restaurant recommendations, her journey from being vegan to eating meat... + more! There's no doubt you'll be inspired to start cooking after this episode ; ).

Notes:
-- Connect With Sarah: loveyourfat.com + [email protected]
-- Evette's Dance + Fitness Club
-- Sauce Recs: Frontera, Tessemae's, + The New Primal
-- Healthy Brand Recs: Malk, Otto's Cassava Flour, + Vivapura Nuts
-- What is Malt?!: Malt is barley or another type of grain that is steeped, germinated, + dried for distilling, vinegar, + brewing
-- Pre Brands
-- Woman Code By Alisa Vitti
-- Recipe Inspo: Minimalist Baker + Yotam Ottolenghi

Elisabeth chats with Tara Leggero [@tara_spaderma], esthetician + celebrity skincare queen of Chicago. All of your skincare questions will be answered -- from Accutane to retinol to "food on your face" to recommended products, + so much more. One of the biggest learning lessons during this episode = give products six weeks for your skin to adjust! But don't worry, we talk ALL about picking ; ) ++ what to do with acne!

Notes:
-- Book an appointment with Tara in Chicago
-- Aztec Healing Clay
-- SkinCeuticals Biocellulose Restorative Masque
-- Aquaphor
-- Aire Ancient Baths
-- EltaMD Sunscreen
-- Book Rec: You Are A Badass
-- Insta Recs: @the_estheticians, @Matthewmillerskin, @katelemere
-- Podcast Recs: Lewis Howes + Gary Vaynerchuk

We are doing something a little different on the podcast... Elisabeth is interviewing two people in the same field, "Instagram fitness leaders in Chicago" -- Morgan [@Bun_Undone] + MaryKate [@FroyoToFitness]. They talk about what it's like to be *influencers* -- FB algorithms, working with sponsors, social media comparison, balancing their Instagram accounts with another job, + more. Something else that's interesting is that both of them started their fitness journeys in large communities... Morgan with Tone It Up, + MaryKate with BBG, so of course we talk all about that, too ++ their beautiful transformations <3.

Notes:
-- Connect with Morgan + @Bun_Undone Community
-- Connect with MaryKate + Grab Her Program + @FroyoToFitness Community
-- Upcoming events: Morgan + MaryKate are having a meet-up on Feb. 23rd, 2019 at 2:30PM at Studio Three in Chicago - check their Instagrams for tickets!
-- iPhone App Recs: Adobe Lightroom + My FitnessPal
-- Podcast Recs: The Influencer Podcast, Do Well + Do Good Podcast, Almost 30 Podcast, The Morning Toast, Armchair Expert Podcast
-- Book Recs: Body Love, Girl Wash Your Face
-- Ice Roller
-- Paige Babilla photographer: @paigebabilla
-- Goop Newsletter
-- Ingrained granola: @ingrainedchicago
-- Studio TIU

Mary Kesinger [@itsmaryk] is back on the podcast having a "girl talk" with Elisabeth -- chatting about creativity, social anxiety, shame, confidence, social media, decision fatigue, hobbies... + so much more. Make sure to take notes in this episode, so many quotable moments! : )

Notes:
-- The CHARG Podcast, Episode One With Mary
-- Mary's Blog
-- Creative Confidence by Tom Kelley + David Kelley
-- 5 Minute Journal
-- Figure That Shift Out By Chris McAlister
-- The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up By Marie Kondo
-- Run My World By Mary Kesinger
-- Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
-- The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Singer
-- Becoming by Michelle Obama
-- Those Bones Are Not My Childs by Toni Cade Bambara
-- Sweat with Mary: Energi Fitness + Sweat Fitness studios + Sweatworking App

Claudia [@claudiadoyle] -- previous Ohio State Ambassador, #OSUCHAARG -- chats with Elisabeth in Denver about moving across the country on a whim, changing careers, becoming a cycling instructor, mental health, social media detox, outdoor adventures, following her heart, + so much more. : ) They cover a ton of topics...chances are you will relate to one [or more!] of the topics ++ become inspired to continue learning + growing!

Notes:
-- Claudia's Twitter: @itssantaclaud
-- Book Recommendation: Perfectly Yourself