Have you ever felt hangry? Do you notice when your moods fluctuate throughout the day? Food might have something to do with it. There is often a connection between food and our moods and this episode of The Balanced Life podcast will help you improve that connection. Registered dietician (RD), Micah Siva, joins me today to discuss how food can help you boost your mood. Micah is one of the primary dieticians who works to create the RD-approved recipes found in the Lindywell membership. Micah helps us nourish our bodies in realistic, practical, delicious ways.  In this episode, we’ll discuss what led her to start her career in nutrition, how foods affect our moods, the best foods for brain health, and which foods can improve inflammation. Make sure to stick around until the end to hear which kitchen tools Micah thinks are the best to have for the at-home cook.  Resources & People Mentioned  Episode 71 - The Hidden Hormone Epidemic: A conversation with Dr. Aviva Romm Episode 40 - How I Overcame Paralyzing Anxiety   Connect with Micah Siva, R.D.  Nosh with Micah Micah on Instagram Micah on LinkedIn  Follow Lindywell  On Facebook On Instagram  Subscribe to The Balanced Life Audio Production and Show Notes by - PODCAST FAST TRACK

82: The connection between our moods and food with Micah Siva, R.D.

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 In this episode, Robin Long and Tasha Triana discuss the impact of false narratives on women's self-perception and overall well-being. They explore the importance of creating space and shifting inner narratives to cultivate peace and calm. Tasha emphasizes the need for self-compassion and prioritizing the relationship with yourself. You'll get practical tips for prioritizing self-care and setting boundaries! Plus, a reminder of the negative effects of false narratives and the importance of challenging and replacing them with empowering beliefs.    You'll want to hear this episode if you're interested in...   False narratives and limiting beliefs can impact women's self-perception and well-being in various areas of life.  Awareness is the first step in uncovering and shifting false narratives.  Practicing self-compassion and prioritizing the relationship with oneself are essential for personal growth and well-being.  Creating boundaries around activities that may reinforce false narratives, such as social media, can support mental and emotional well-being.   Prioritizing rest and engaging in activities that nurture physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being can help break free from false narratives.       Connect with Tasha Triana  @TheNurturedNurse on Instagram Connect with Tasha Triana  Follow Lindywell  On Facebook On Instagram  

104: From Burnout to Purpose: Shifting False Narratives with Tasha Triana

Do you know what your fascia is? If you don’t you have to listen to this episode. If you do know what the fascia is, you won’t want to miss hearing about how you can use our newest fascia flow series to optimize your health and wellness.  Lindywell’s very own Kaita Mrazek joins me to discuss all things fascia on this episode of The Balanced Life. You’ll hear why your fascia matters, how incorporating movements targeting the fascia can benefit your whole body, and what you can expect from our new Fascia Flow series.  Don’t miss out on this one! When you’re done listening head on over to your Lindywell app to get started improving your fascial movements and improving your overall wellness. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...  How Kaita became interested in fascia [5:22] What the fascia is [8:26] Understanding the similarities in muscle tightness and fascia tightness [10:36] The benefits of fascia flow [16:20] Trying out a fascia movement [21:30] The types of videos you’ll find in the fascia series [29:22] How to incorporate these movements into your movement routine [37:03] Specific benefits of fascia work [39:54]  Resources & People Mentioned  Yoga Soup   Connect with Kaita Mrazek   @KaitaMrazek on Instagram Kaita Mrazek  Follow Lindywell  On Facebook On Instagram  Subscribe to Well To The Core

103: Incorporating Fascia Flows into Your Movement Routine with Kaita Mrazek

In this episode, Robin Long introduces our newly rebranded podcast, Well to the Core. She dives into what she's been up to the past 6 months while the podcast was on a break. (Hint: it's a lot of fun things including launching her best-selling book, getting certified as a nutrition therapy practitioner and turning the big 4-0! You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...   The podcast has been rebranded as Well to the Core and is now available on YouTube as well.  Robin took a break from the podcast to focus on launching her book and getting certified as a nutrition therapy practitioner.  She turned 40 and reflected on her accomplishments and goals.  The upcoming episodes will cover topics such as nutrition, aging, hormones, menopause, stress reduction, and strength building.      Re-Launch Giveaway   Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for a chance to win a special giveaway! 

102: We're Back with Well to the Core! Robin's Life Update.

July is here and that means it is time to have some fun. Every July we break out of our routines, let go, and focus on play. This year we have a special guest to join us and guide us as we play.  Kara Latta is the Chief Fun Officer at The Playful Warrior and today we chat about the positive impact that play has on our mental and physical health. We’ll learn about the neuroscience behind incorporating play into our daily routine and you’ll discover how you can incorporate fun into your life each day.  Make sure to stick around until the end of the episode to hear how you can join all of us at Lindywell for a play-filled workshop. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...  What Kara does at The Playful Warrior [1:22] What inspired Kara to create The Playful Warrior [6:04] What your inner child really is [10:30] Roadblocks to play [13:00] How she got back into play [16:39] What playful resilience is [17:58] Play rewires your brain [24:44] How to navigate play through the hard seasons of life [30:48] What play looks like in Kara’s daily life [32:17] How community is an important part of play [35:51] What to expect in the live workshop on Sunday, July 16 [38:50]  Resources & People Mentioned  Register here for our FREE play workshop with Kara Latta on July 16 at 4 pm PDT  Connect with Kara Latta  The Playful Warrior @ThePlayfulWarrior on Instagram  Follow Lindywell  On Facebook On Instagram  Subscribe to The Balanced Life

#101: How to Unlock Your Inner Child Through Play with Kara Latta

If you have been trying to incorporate more exercise into your life you know exactly how challenging it can be to build the habit. Our habits make us who we are, so it’s important to intentionally cultivate good habits. Our guest today is Sandra Chuma, a coach and certified habit-building expert. In this episode, she answers some of the most frequent questions I get surrounding habits: how to create habits that stick, how to break bad habits, and how many habits we should work on building at once.  Sandra provides us with a number of practical tips that we can implement today. Press play to discover her wealth of inspiration and knowledge. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...  How Sandra got into coaching [3:42] How to know where to start [8:33]  How many habits to crate at one time [20:05] How to stop bad habits [27:40] Breathwork hour [37:52] What people forget about building habits [42:22]  Resources & People Mentioned  Episode 74: Are your habits helping or hurting you? with Sandra Chuma BOOK - Atomic Habits by James Clear BOOK - Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg BOOK - Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It by Kamal Ravikant BJ Fogg   Connect with Sandra Chuma  SandraChuma.com IAmWorthy.com @Sandra.Chuma on Instagram  Follow Lindywell  On Facebook On Instagram  Subscribe to The Balanced Life

82: The connection between our moods and food with Micah Siva, R.D.

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