The CHAARG Podcast

Laura [@lauratheexplorerr] + Adrian [@adrian_on_spaceshipearth] are back on the podcast for part two! : ) This episode, Elisabeth talks to them about how they met, marriage, living together [literally after day three...], fighting, getting one percent better, acceptance, + compromise! Greatest lesson on romantic relationships: listen + be curious. : )

Notes:
-- adrianreif.com
-- lauratheexplora.org
-- Adaptogens: Four Sigmatic + Gaia Herbs 
-- Book Recommendations: Big Magic + Goodnight Stories For Rebel Girls
-- Podcast Recommendation: Tim Ferris Show

The highly requested PODCAST EPISODE ON RELATIONSHIPS is here! : ) Elisabeth chats with partners Laura Thomas [@lauratheexplorerr] + Adrian Reif [@adrian_on_spaceshipearth] on all things relationships, from how to break up with someone to trust//jealousy to what it means to evolve as a couple [it takes two!]. Loved these two questions to think about during conflict: "if things weren't going to get much better, would I be happy moving forward?" ++ "is this someone that I want to continue fighting for + with?" Enjoy this super vulnerable episode...part one! : ) 

Notes:
-- adrianreif.com
-- lauratheexplora.org

Cat [@cataldasana] answers questions from you guys -- everything from "how much is meditation mental vs physical" to "how do you stay consistent with your meditation practice" to "should you keep your eyes open or closed?" Cat + Elisabeth also talk about Cat's meditation practice + how it's evolved throughout the years! Cat is a leader of the Body Positivity Challenge ++ meditation is a big component of the challenge -- join us here!

Notes:
-- Body Positivity Challenge
-- Cat, Podcast Episode On Eat, Stretch, Nap
-- Cat, Podcast Episode On Ayurveda
-- Cat's yoga schedule
-- 3 Kim K Makeup Youtubes: Makeup Mistakes to Avoid, PatrickStarr, Smokey Eye Tutorial
-- Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up Podcast
-- Book Rec: Untethered Soul
-- Podcast Rec: The Embody Podcast [Candice Wu]
-- Meditation Resources: Insight Timer + Danielle Laporte
-- Cute meditation timer
-- Who brought meditation to USA: It’s not 100% certain, but a lot of sources say Maharishi Mahesh Yogi - Founder of Transcendental Meditation
-- Who brought meditation to Chicago: Swami Vivekananda brought the philosophy of Vedanta and Yoga to Chicago at the World Fair! There’s a street by the Art Institute called “Swami Vivekananda Way”

Self-care is so important to us at CHAARG -- this is why we wanted to dedicated the first episode of 2019 on how to incorporate more self-care [self-love!] into your life. Elisabeth [@etavierne] + Sarah [@sarahkclem] share twenty of their favorite self-care tools... from baths to masks to random acts of kindness to meditation. Make sure that you join us for CHAARG's first Body Positivity Challenge this February where we will dive deeper into self-care together -- find all the deets here!

Notes:
-- Body Positivity Challenge
-- 20 Ways To Give Yourself Some Sweet Self-Lovin'
-- Ambassador Recommendation Form
-- Aztec Healing Clay
-- Documentary To Walk: Stink!
-- Books To Read: A Return To Love, Reiki For Life, Book Of Awakening, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power Of Being Kind To Yourself
-- Writing To Your Highest Self Podcast
-- Manifesting Your Dreams//Desires Podcast

Dr. Lindsey Wienkowski [@lindseywink1], a chiropractor + owner of Impact Sports Rehab + Chiropractics talks about her chiro journey... + shares tons of tips on posture, headaches, compression socks, acupuncture vs dry needling, + more. She also shares what it's like to run a business with her fiancé! ++ what it's like being a twin ; ). If you're in the Aurora, IL area... book an appointment with Lindsey!

Notes:
-- www.impactsportschiro.com [@impactsportschiro]
-- Difference Between Ice + Heat
-- National University Of Health Sciences

Molly Coeling, a massage therapist + Reiki Master, talks to Elisabeth about all things Reiki: what it is, benefits, how to look for a practicer, the different trainings, stories + more... woo woo + scientific! : ) Molly openly shares her story on how she was able to heal her sexual trauma through reiki [*please note: this episode contains sensitive information + may be triggering]. If you're in Chicago, you should definitely schedule a massage//Reiki session with Molly!

Notes:
-- https://www.mollycoeling.com
-- Book Rec: The Body Remembers
-- Podcast Rec: Reiki Radio Podcast + Rob Bell
-- Rob Bell Podcast, Episode on Menuha
-- Pamela Miles
-- Willam Rand
-- Book Rec: Reiki For Life, The Complete Guide To Reiki Practice For Levels 1, 2, + 3
-- Reiki Music: Johnathon Goldman, Slow Meadow, Marconi Union
-- Schedule Reiki With Molly

Aya [@konnichiwaya], Soul Cycle instructor in Chicago + soon-to-be health coach, talks to Elisabeth about what it's like to be a Soul Cycle instructor, her self-love journey, the stories behind her tattoos ; ), + more. Aya's wish for everyone = give yourself more credit! ((If you're in Chicago... you need to take Aya's Hip Hop Wednesday class!))

Notes:
-- Ride with Aya
-- Book Recs: The Courage To Be Disliked, You Are A Badass, Anything By Brene Brown
-- Brene Brown's Ted Talk
-- Podcast Rec: Almost 30 Podcast
-- Meditation App: Insight Timer
-- Prebiotics + Probiotics

Tania Hughes [@taniahugheslovely] is back on the podcast... this time, talking about chakras! So, what is a chakra? Chakras are energy centers in the body... + there are seven "main" chakras that are associated with a position in the body, color, ++ specific functions. While this may seem very "esoteric," Tania talks about chakras in a way that's easy to understand, + also shares western medicine's philosophy on chakras. From balancing chakras to samskara -- get ready to be inspired by yoga history! : )

Notes:
-- Tania, Podcast #1
-- Book Rec: Wheels Of Life
-- Erika Fay Maximum Achievement Coaching
-- Tania Hughes Wellness
-- Get In Touch For A Massage! [email protected]

Happy Thanksgiving Week! With the holiday season upon us, I thought it would be appropriate to share my 10 phone rules I [try to!] live by ; ). I have a love//hate relationship with my phone, which is why I created these rules for myself... so that I could utilize my phone as it serves me, but also to remind myself to be present. Do you have any "phone rules"? Let me know!

Notes:
-- Blog Post

Alex Mazzurco [@almazzurcofit] is back on the podcast -- this time talking to Elisabeth about why most diets fail, her weight loss journey, day in the life -- eating wise, ++ all about gut health. Favorite quote from the podcast: "Take ownership of the suck, so that you are in control. If you don't like the way your body looks, you can make the decision to change it ++ you don't need a naturopath, an herbalist, or an Ayurvedic specialist to tell you to get sunlight, get sleep, be active, eat whole foods, drink a gallon of water a day. There's your recipe for success... or at least the start of success. I think we get caught up in *I just need someone to hold my hand or figure it out for me.* You need to pull yourself out of the suck, + you need to take ownership of that! Be #inCHAARG of your health because it's no one else's responsibility."

Notes
-- Almazzurcofit.com
-- The 3 Liquids I Drink Every Morning
-- Prev. Podcast Episode With Alex
-- Coaching Opportunities With Alex
-- Online RMR Calculator
-- Espresso Machine: Breville 
-- Book: Girl Go Wash Your Face, Grit 
-- Instas: @shutthekaleup, @thefitnesslionness, @caseysamsel_bikini