The CHAARG Podcast

Ashley Bryd [@byrdy_], esthetician at Soho House Chicago + founder of the spa Glamour Beauty Lounge, chats with Elisabeth about all things skincare -- especially when it comes to creating a skincare routine. Ashley's biggest piece of advice: "create a plan + stick with it!" The skin is the largest organ of our body -- it's so important that we protect it! You'll definitely want to take notes during this episode... so many new products to try! : )

Notes:
-- AM Routine Products: SkinCeuticals Purifying Gel Cleanser, SkinCeuticals Micro Scrub Exfoliant, SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic Serum, Darphin Hydraskin Light, Cowshed Chamomile Toner, AOX Eye Gel
-- PM Routine Products: One Love Organics Oil Cleanser, Cowshed Chamomile Toner, Sunday Riley Luna Oil
-- Eye Mask Brands: KNC Star Eye Mask, Beauty, Patchology Eye Mask, Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels
-- Body Butter Brands: Supergoop + Scratch Goods
-- Face Mask Recommendations: Anything from Herbivore : )
-- Book a facial at Soho House Chicago with Ashley! : )

Kate [@katelemere] is back by popular demand! ; ) [If you haven't listened to the first episode with her on all things fitness, it's a must!]. Today, Elisabeth + Kate chat about Kate's nutrition experiments -- from fasting to macros to calorie counting to the Whole30. One of her best pieces of advice is to ask herself -- "Does my 80 year old self care about this moment?" 

Notes:
-- TheFourPercent.com
-- BodyBuilder.com
-- @tara_spaderma + @annienoggcoaching + @nancyandersonfit

Kate Lemere [@katelemere] + Elisabeth chat all things working out -- creating a workout routine, becoming a group fitness trainer, how to educate yourself on health//fitness when there's so much noise in this industry, rest days, getting ABS + what it's like to work as a Nike Master Trainer + Barry's Bootcamp Instructor. You're going to be inspired to get your sweat on after this episode ; ). 

Notes:
-- Book: Zen + The Art Of Happiness
-- Fav Fitness Accounts: @nancyandersonfit, @gunnarfitness, @harleypasternak

A question we get asked a lot is -- does CHAARG offer internships? ++ the answer is YES! We have a variety of part-time internships available -- designtern, blogi, photog, videog, shoptern, etc. [can you tell that we like crazy names!?], BUT we also have full-time internships offered in the summer! ++ that's what we are chatting about today! We might be a little bias, but we are offer a pretty rad internship ; ) Top three perks: you can wear workout clothes every day, you're bound to do a lot of soul searching [we love intention setting + goals + animal spirit cards <3], ++ FREE COFFEE! Need I say more?

Notes:
-- Interested in becoming a #CHAARGtern? Email [email protected]!
-- Grab a mala bracelet

Chances are you've heard of @chickpeainthecity on Instagram if you are avid "foodie" follower. In this episode, Elisabeth talks to Addie on what it's like to be a health + wellness blogger ((#instafamous)) AND work full time, her job at Simple Mills, her favorite meals, living with grief, + so much more. If you don't know her, you'll love her... ++ if you already love her, you'll love her even more! : )

Notes:
-- Revitalize
-- Fav Instagrams To Follow: @thebalancedblonde, @breakfastcriminals, @shutthekaleup, @rachelmansfield
-- Chickpea's Guide To Chicago
-- CBD: CW Hemp + Cannuka 
-- Kitchfix (($15 off with code addie15))
-- Tara Brach's Meditation
-- What I Wish I Heard In SoulCycle, Spotify Playlist

How amazing would it be if your morning was filled with so much love + focus + energy, that the rest of your day could be an adventure? We want you to cultivate a day you’re excited to live! Today, Elisabeth goes solo, sharing with you three reasons why mornings are the best [in her opinion ; )] ++ three steps to creating your morning flow!

Notes:
-- Morning Pages

Ever heard of Ayurveda? Ayurveda is the oldest medicine system in the world, ++ we are bringing on Cat Aldana on the podcast again to discuss all things Ayurveda. Elisabeth + Cat chat about doshas, dry brushing, tongue scraping, marma points, + more! ALSO, they talk about Cat's newest MasterClass to gain more energy, be hyper focus, + increase productivity. Get your journal out for this podcast -- lots of incredible info : ).

Notes:
-- Cat's MasterClass
-- Dosha Quiz
-- Cat's Fav Aryuveda Books
-- @iamsahararose, Book: Aryuveda (Idiot's Guide)
-- Sat Nam's Friday Community Healing Circle
-- Kumare

Ever heard of Ashtanga Yoga? For those interested in deepening their yoga practice, we highly recommend that you give Ashtanga a try. Elisabeth chats with Bridgett [@bipiacenti], her favorite Ashtanga yoga teacher, about the history of Ashtanga, the difference between Mysore + Led Primary, ++ Bridgett's journey through yoga. If you end up practicing ashtanga yoga, let us know!

Notes:
-- Book Recommendations: The Power Of Now + The Four Agreements
-- At Home Ashtanga Yoga Practice with Kino MacGregor
-- Bridgett's Schedule at Yogaview Chicago: M + F Mysore 8-10 AM

Elisabeth chats with Rachel [@rachelfferich + @everglownutrition -- former IU CHAARG leader ++ now RD//Health Coach!] all about nutrition. From Rachel's take on intuitive eating to her fav go-to meals to eliminating bloat... we cover a lot! : ) Also -- I love love love Rachel's mantra when she opens doors: Peace begins with me + I'm responsible for the energy I bring to this room.

Notes:
-- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
-- Vitamins I Take Daily
-- Instagram: @nutritionstripped
-- Podcast: Food Psych
-- Favorite Website: Healthy Aperture
-- Book Recommendations: Journey To The Heart, Woman Code, The Untethered Soul, When Things Fall Apart, A Path With Heart
-- Podcast with Jack Kornfield
-- CHAARG For Grads
-- Questions for Rachel? Feel free to email her at [email protected]!

Kristine Schumann: Summer Solstice, Mala Beads + Setting IntentionsIt's the longest day of the year + we want to celebrate by setting intentions for summer! : ) Kristine + Elisabeth chat about summer solstice rituals, astrology, body positivity, setting intentions, + more! We recommend that you use the longest day of the year to be outside ++ write a love letter to yourself! <3

Notes:
-- Astrology Apps: Astrology Zone + CoStar
-- Astrology Instagrams: @mysticmama, @jessclively, @carmendiluccio, @hibiscusmoon
-- Horoscopes: Spiritual Gangster ++ Well + Good
-- Law Of Attraction Daily Email
-- Sacred Number 108