The CHAARG Podcast

Tanya Lozano [@_tanyalozano], the founder of Healthy Hood -- a fitness + dance studio [+ more importantly an incredible community!] that is fighting the 20 year life expectancy gap in Chicago. Tanya talks about social justice in the health + wellness space, sharing: why we need to change the conversation on inclusivity, why living a healthy lifestyle is a privilege, how white people can be better allies to people of color, + so much more! If you're in Chicago -- visit Healthy Hood! If you're not -- donate, so that they can continue to do amazing things in Chicago <3.

Notes:
-- www.healthyhoodchi.com
-- Donate To Healthy Hood On Venmo: @healthyhoodchi
-- www.igrowchicago.org
-- www.savemoneysavelife.org
-- Documentary Recs: Dear White People, 13th
-- Centro Sin Fronteras

Naz Sanders [@nazzwithme] is a Senior SoulCycle Instructor ++ the founder of Nazz With Me, a platform for recipes, personalized meal plans, + nutrition coaching. Nazz shares her SoulCycle journey: riding while studying to get into med school, the crazy audition process, ++ how "just do it" has motivated beyond the bike... such as, diving headfirst into her new business: Nazz With Me! If you are in Chicago, you need to ride with Nazz!

Notes:
-- www.nazwithme.com, [email protected]
-- Ride With Naz
-- Protein Powder Recs: Shakeology, Orgain, Ollie, Vital Proteins
-- Insta Rec: @Nutritionstripped
-- Book Rec: The Macronutrient Diet

Say hello to our first live podcast! : ) During Mental Health Awareness Month, we joined the movement to speak up about mental health. Aside from our Mental Health Resource Guide [linked below!], we also hosted a panel featuring women who have their own empowering journeys with mental health for our community in Chicago. We covered topics ranging from disordered eating to anxiety + depression to supporting loved ones facing mental health challenges. This conversation was vulnerable, informational, + inspiring, so much so that we wanted to share it with the ENTIRE community.

Notes:
-- Mental Health Resource Guide
-- How To Ask Your Boss For A Mental Health Day
-- NAMI
-- Hope For The Day
-- Meet The Panel/More Resources

Jacq Gould [@jacqgould] opens up on the podcast about her incredible journey overcoming an eating disorder that ultimately led her to start her self-worth coaching program, Your Inner Babe. We dive deep into self-worth/confidence... ++ Jacq shares tips on visualization, convos with yourself in the mirror, food/life triggers, + how to have a positive relationship with social media. Also, get ready to learn Jacq's F word ; ) [++ hear her incredible voice... yes, singing voice]. 

Notes: 
-- yourinnerbabe.com
-- @danikabrysha, @ambitiouskitchen, @chinaealexander, @iskra
-- Podcast Recs: Almost 30, Press Send

Monique Volz aka @AmbitiousKitchen chats to Elisabeth all about the *then* + *now* of food blogging, what it's like to be an influencer, her mental health journey, how she gets the inspiration to create incredible (!!!!) recipes, + so much more. Get inspired to get cooking after this episode ; ).

Notes:
-- Food Bloggers To Follow: @jennxbradley, @whatsgabycooking, @thepioneerwoman, @emilieeats, @bromabakery, @abeautifulplate, @minimalistbaker, @loveandlemons
-- Book Recs: The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind,+ Body In The Healing Of Trauma, The Emotional Eater's Repair Manual
-- Podcast Recs: How I Built This, The Healthy Maven
-- Instagram Post On Numbers
-- Spotify Playlist, Banana Almond Butter Toast
-- Fav Breakfast Recipe: Marbled Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
-- Fav Lunch Recipe: Curried Broccoli Chickpea Salad
-- Fav Dinner Recipe: Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas
-- Fav Dessert Recipe: Tahini Brownies
-- Search AmbitiousKitchen.com For College Friendly Recipes: Chopped Greek Chickpea Salad, Curried Broccoli Chickpea Salad, Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad, Protein Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Chris McAlister + Elisabeth continue their conversation from last week's episode... this week, Chris leads us through a meditation, shares his "funeral exercise," ++ answers your leadership questions [one of our fav questions: what’s the easiest leadership trait to learn that people aren’t prioritizing?]. If you liked these episodes, check out Chris's Leadership Academy, + use the discount "CHAARG2019" for 50% off all the workshops : ).

Notes:
-- Chris McAlister
-- Join Chris's Academy [use code "CHAARG2019" for 50% off!]
-- Chris's Books [READ THEM ALL!]
-- Book Rec: Good To Great

Chris McAlister [@chrismcalister] founder of SightShift, is a life + biz coach [he worked with Elisabeth/CHARG for three years!]. Chris dives into the importance of understanding "who you are" vs "what you do," identity fears, using pain as a motivator, + how to find the right mentor. Tons of wisdom in this conversation... so much so that we broke it up into two episodes ; ). Enjoy part one!

Notes:
-- Chris McAlister
-- Join Chris's Academy [use code "CHAARG2019" for 50% off!]
-- Chris's Books [READ THEM ALL!]
-- Identity Fears [In Depth]
-- Marianne Williamson in Washington Post
-- David Sherry
-- Book Rec: The Talent Code

Allie Kushnir [@alliekushnir], artist + activist, is passionate about living a sustainable lifestyle. This conversation has tons of resources on living an eco-friendly life, like: swapping out almond milk out for oat milk, what you can + cannot recycle, compositing in an apartment, minimalism tips... + of course, all about animal agriculture ; ). We hope you guys are inspired after this episode to live more of a *green* life -- Happy Earth Day!

Notes:
-- alliekushnir.com
-- Allie's Resources
-- Allie's Documentary
-- https://storyofstuff.org/
-- https://www.zerowastechicago.org/
-- https://www.recyclebycity.com/chicago
-- Second Hand Stores: Poshmark, Buffalo Exchange, Crossroads Trading, Mercari
-- Book Recs: Eating Animals, Mad Cowboy: Plain Truth From The Cattle Rancher Who Won't Eat Meat, Give A Sh*t 
-- Documentary Recs: Food Inc, Cowspiracy, Eating Animals, 73 Cows, Minimalism, The True Cost
-- Podcast Rec: Rich Roll
-- Insta Recs: @minimalistbaker, @erinireland, @easyanimalfree, @litterless, @zerowastehome
-- Sustainable Products: Yeti, JOCO, Plaine Products, David's Toothpaste, Lush, Credo Makeup, Kjaer Makeup, Meow Meow Tweet, Scratch Goods

Nicole + Erin from Native Cold Pressed [@nativecoldpressed] share their stories of how they got into juicing, the challenges of the "early days" of Native, the incredible benefits of juicing, + their favorite recipes for juices, shots + smoothies. If you're in Columbus... you need to check out Native! My favorite juice = Cooling Herb!

Notes:
-- Connect with Nicole + Erin: @native_mama__ + @lovey_doves.
-- Blackbird Eats: @blackbirdeats, blackbirdeats.com
-- Chris McAlister
-- Book Rec: The E-Myth
-- Documentary Rec: The Founder
-- @thecoconutcult, @moonjuice, @rootedjuicery, @drought
-- Plant Based Protein: Sacha Inchi Protein

We brought on two intuitive eating experts, Alexis [@hummuspien] + Simi [@simibotic] to talk about their philosophies on intuitive eating ++ how it has evolved over time. From tangible tips on how to become an intuitive eater, frustrations in the intuitive eating space, how to work with your body's natural size... + more. This episode is everything!

Notes:
-- Connect with Alexis
-- Connect with Simi
-- Previous Podcast w Simi
-- Book Recs: Body Kindness, Intuitive Eating
-- Podcast Recs: Body Kindness, Food Psych
-- Instagram Recs: @restoring_radiance, @paigeschmidt, @hgoodrichrd, @newmoonrd, @thereallife_rd
-- Blog Rec: Beauty Redefined
-- App Rec: Natural Cycles
-- Alexis's I Have Been Changed For Good