The CHAARG Podcast

Davin Youngs [@davinyoungs] is a singer, teacher, + sound guide based in Chicago. Davin shares with us the power of sound, singing tools to use in everyday life, + his take on spirituality. Also, you'll hear some of his [+ Elisabeth's...] singing in this episode ; ).

Notes:
-- Davinyoungs.com
-- Chicago Circle Singing
-- Davin On Rob Bell's Podcast
-- Davin On Spotify
-- Book Recs: The Universal Christ, The Creative Habit
-- Davin's Fav Artists: Thom Yorke, Björk Guðmundsdóttir

Jenny Westerkamp [@jennywesterkamp], sports nutritionist + entrepreneur [who literally does all the things!] comes on the podcast to chat about her career journey that started with emailing someone she looked up to with the subject line: "I want your life." Tons of amazing advice in this episode, + it's especially inspiring for future [or current!] dietitians! :) 

Notes:

-- Resource For Future Dietitians: https://allaccessinternships.com/ [+ join the FB group!]
-- Integrative Therapeutics Cortisol Manager
-- If you live in Chicago, join Salad Club
-- MRT Test
-- Kitchfix
-- Jessica's Daily Affirmations
-- App To Try: Noom
-- Book Recs: The Big Leap, You Are A Badass, The Success Principle, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Green Foods For Men, Louise Hays self-love books
-- Podcast Recs: Food Psych, Tim Ferris
-- CHAARG's Guide To Copenhagen

Charlynn Avery [@aromaticavery], an aromatherapist at Aura Cacia, shares everything you need to know about essential oils -- from how to choose an essential oil to incorporating aromatherapy in daily life, + of course sharing benefits of specific essential oils, commons oils + oils you probably have never heard before. Grab your notebook for this episode!

Notes:
-- Shop Essential Oils: auracacia.com
-- Book Recs: The Conscious Parent, Goodnight Yoga, Women's Body Women's Wisdom, How To Talk So Kids Will Listen + Listen So Kids Will Talk
-- Join The FB Group: Using Essential Oils Safely
-- Giselle's Podcast, Episode 75 [Grab Giselle's Weed Bug Repellent]
-- Menstrual Cramps Blend: 2 drops each of geranium, jasmine, + clary sage -- add into 1 ounce of sweet almond oil. Massage onto lower back + lower abdomen, repeat every hour as needed!
-- Dr. Siddharth Shah's Music For Deep Sleep
-- Hypnotherapy Resource: Jon Gabriel for Weight Loss Hypnotherapy [The Gabriel Method]

Lauren [@themodernastrologer] is back on the podcast... this time, talking about Human Design! If you've never heard of Human Design before, it's essential a "guide" that provides direction + action steps on how to work best with you unique energy. In this episode, Lauren walks through the different types, strategies, + authorities of Human Design, + also gives Elisabeth a Human Design reading! If you're curious to explore Human Design more, book a reading with Lauren -- she does in person + virtual readings! : )

Notes:

-- Book A Reading With Lauren: themodernastrologer.com
-- Learn Your Human Design: mybodygraph.com
-- Instagram To Follow For Human Design: @Jennazoe
-- Book Recs: Human Design: Discover The Person You Were Born To Be, The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up
-- Astrology Website: astro.com
-- Astrology Apps: The Pattern, Co-Star

CHAARG internship opportunities for the fall have been released! So, we thought it was the perfect time to interview our summer CHAARGtern, Marge [@m.schnabe, @marge__inchaarg], on her CHAARG journey + ask her all about life at the CHAARG HQ ; ). We loooove her, ++ we know you will, too!

Notes:
-- chaarg.com/chaargtern (Applications due August 12th!)
-- Questions on being a CHAARGtern? Email [email protected]
-- Subscribe To Marge's Weekly Newsletter
-- Join Us At Wanderlust

Rae Reichlin [@cestlarae] shares her journey from the art world to the fitness world, which eventually led to her creating the company, Ladies Who Lift. Rae gets real about the importance of lifting heavy, creating workout routines, + what she would do if she had two weeks to prepare for a big event! Every CHAARG girl needs to go to a Ladies Who Lift event! : )

Notes:
-- ladies-who-lift.com, @ladieswholiftchi
-- Ladies Who Lift Newsletter
-- Betina + CHAARG Podcast Episode
-- Live Better + CHAARG Podcast Episode
-- Insta Rec: @welltrainedbody, @basebodybabes, @shona_vertue, @betinagozo
-- Podcast Rec: Crime Junkie
-- Salad Club

Giselle Wasfie [@remixbygiselle], founder of REMIX Acupuncture + Integrative Health, shares her journey that led her into Chinese Medicine + starting her own practice. Giselle + Elisabeth talk herbs, elements, "the dark side of wellness," + overwork. If you live in Chicago, you need to see Giselle for a treatment!

Notes:
-- http://www.remixlife.style/
-- Magic Candle
-- Smooth + Protect: Eye Balm

Halle Miroglotta [@halleyoga], a yoga instructor + creator of the podcast: Home Practice With Halle shares her yoga journey, breathwork practices [she does a live guided breathwork for all of us in this episode!], + why she started her podcast. She also dives into Vedic Philosophy, so get your journals out ; ).
Notes:
-- www.hallemiroglotta.com
-- Halle's Podcast
-- Prana In, Prana Out
-- Tara Brach's Meditations
-- Book Recs: Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, The Complete Illustrated Book Of Yoga, The Surrender Experiment, The Untethered Soul
-- Artist Recs: Mark McGuire, The Album Leaf, Luke Howard

Ariel + Betsy, co-founders of Today I Did It Right [@todayididitright] share the approach behind their self-connection journal -- 4 focuses + 16 rights. We dive deep in this episode about "what do you want?" -- talking about life, intentions, saying yes vs no, forgiveness, friendship, expectations, + so much more. After this episode, immediately buy a TIDIR journal!

Notes:
-- Buy The Journal
-- August 17 Event

Jillian Lorenz [@jillianlorenz], Co-Founder + Co-CEO of The Barre Code, chats with Elisabeth all about barre + entrepreneurship -- the story behind what used to be Barre Bee Fit, working virtually [her Co-Founder lives in Colorado!], their team culture, pros/cons of franchising, why tiny movements hurt so badly [aka *the shakes*] + tips for becoming a barre instructor! Also, Jillian talks woo woo, so get ready for that ; ).

Notes:
-- The Barre Code
-- The Barre Code, On Demand
-- Podcast Recs: The Tim Ferris Show, Tony Robbins Podcast, The GaryVee Audio Experience, Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations