Does your palate need cleansing? Good. You're in the right place. If you're new here, let us explain... Between our deep-dive episodes, we hang in the shallow feel-good end of the pool for a minute and do what we call "palate cleansing” — which is essentially just us hanging out & talking about anything random that's been on our minds lately. It's a nice mental break, perfect for a walk or if you need friends in your ear while you're cooking dinner. It's a nice way to shift your mood & have a laugh. It's light, it's airy, it's us. Enjoy the cleansing. 
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We’re two best friends who are building a brand with the mission of amplifying what it means to be well. We strive to be as authentic as possible so that our conversations facilitate true connection while building upon a community that values a more conscious way of life. We’re known as “The Cowboys” by those we love, so it’s only fitting that our brand reflects exactly who we are. We release an episode every Wednesday, so tune in, and enjoy this wild ride.

At some point in our lives, we all experience a bit of rockiness in our relationship with our bodies. The rockiness may vary day to day––the important thing is to recognize that no one is immune to it; we must all be intentional & mindful with the way that we view, speak about, and take care of ourselves. All of us deserve to feel great in our skin & sometimes, we need to be reminded of that.

In this episode, we cover our relationship with food, what helps us feel good on our not-so-great body image days, childhood experiences in relation to body image/dieting, the numero uno biggest bullshit lie that’s disguised within the wellness space, and how we’re redefining health. 

Stay well, Cowboys. And if you need us, we’re here! Always. 

Link From Our Chat:
Book: Self-Compassion by Kristen Neff

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We’re two best friends who are building a brand with the mission of amplifying what it means to be well. We strive to be as authentic as possible so that our conversations facilitate true connection while building upon a community that values a more conscious way of life. We’re known as “The Cowboys” by those we love, so it’s only fitting that our brand reflects exactly who we are. We release an episode every Wednesday, so tune in, and enjoy this wild ride.

While our Q&A episodes are fun & light-hearted, we always feel that they’re some of the most important ones we do. We love benchmarking where we are in time, laughing loudly at things that fly out of each other’s mouths, and just riffing off of one another. We also love that it gives you, our beloved listener, a chance to deepen your connection to us and relate to our quirks & humor. Plus, it gives you a reason to ask us questions that you may not have gone for without the good ole question box on our Instagram stories. 

With all that said, we’re making sure our little Cowboy corner of the internet remains as a space to dive really deep but also hang in the shallow end, too. Shallow in a good way — where when the world feels pretty weighted, there’s a moment of laughter to be found and you feel the space between your brows unfurrow. So as always, take what you need.

If you loved this one, episodes 30 & 50 will be right up your alley as well! 

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• Watch our full episodes and more on Youtube: The Conscious Cowboys

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We’re two best friends who are building a brand with the mission of amplifying what it means to be well. We strive to be as authentic as possible so that our conversations facilitate true connection while building upon a community that values a more conscious way of life. We’re known as “The Cowboys” by those we love, so it’s only fitting that our brand reflects exactly who we are. We release an episode every Wednesday, so tune in, and enjoy this wild ride.

If you’re anything like us, the word comfort may carry some negative connotations. We’ve been taught that ‘the comfort zone’ sucks you in & you have to claw your way out. So we’ve been on a mad dash to get to the next level, become better versions of ourselves, and QUICK — make something happen! And while all of that is important for growth & making your dreams come true… allowing comfort to accompany you on your journey is necessary and not something to feel guilty about or ashamed of. 

So, we’re discussing:

• How we personally cultivate comfort 
• Why comfort is vital to keeping us well
• How too much self-reflection could potentially act as a hindrance to overall well-being
• Enjoying the now vs constantly striving to be “better”
• How we navigate tough decisions (because we’re the actual queens of indecisiveness lol)
• & a lil check in with how we’re keeping ourselves well these days 

Also, here are some recommendations to add some extra flavor to your week:

• Fuck That’s Delicious with Action Bronson
• Smartless Podcast Episode ft. Daniel Ricciardo

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• Follow us on Instagram: @theconsciouscowboys
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• Watch our full episodes and more on Youtube: The Conscious Cowboys

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We’re two best friends who are building a brand with the mission of amplifying what it means to be well. We strive to be as authentic as possible so that our conversations facilitate true connection while building upon a community that values a more conscious way of life. We’re known as “The Cowboys” by those we love, so it’s only fitting that our brand reflects exactly who we are. We release an episode every Wednesday, so tune in, and enjoy this wild ride.

Ever wondered what sitting in a room with us on a random Monday afternoon is like? Here's your chance. We're giving you a life update, something that's making us feel good these days, something we're choosing to leave behind, the shows we're watching, and establishing our new book club book: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. 

Sometimes you just need friends to keep you company while you walk, get work done, commute, or need a mindless break. This episode is just that... Enjoy!

BOOK CLUB:
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

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We’re two best friends who are building a brand with the mission of amplifying what it means to be well. We strive to be as authentic as possible so that our conversations facilitate true connection while building upon a community that values a more conscious way of life. We’re known as “The Cowboys” by those we love, so it’s only fitting that our brand reflects exactly who we are. We release an episode every Wednesday, so tune in, and enjoy this wild ride.

In this episode, we're joined by Megan Zuzevich, an EMDR Therapist who specializes in PTSD. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is used to help folks unleash their greatest potential by releasing the symptoms and distress that accompany traumatic memories.

We get Megan's insight on what trauma is and how it's stored in the body (it's so much more than you think!), our brain's own ability to heal, the importance of inner child work, how to create a visual "safe space", the importance of being genuinely comfortable with your therapist, the mind-body connection, and how our bodies want to be safe & healthy and are always working to do that whether we recognize it or not. 

She leaves us with a few methods to help ground us during stressful events -- which includes the 5 4 3 2 1 technique (which we hilariously walk through) & simple ways to keep general maintenance going for your overall well-being, as it's all connected. 

Although we’ve just scratched the service of EMDR, Megan beautifully articulated the importance of this therapy and how it can work harmoniously with a body that is on a journey towards healing. There's a lot of knowledge & wisdom in this episode... hope you came hungry! 

Resources From Our Chat:
The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
mzcounseling.com
Megan's Instagram - @mzcounseling

P.S. This is the second time this book has been recommended on our podcast by a guest. It's a sign!!!! Let's read it. 

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• Follow us on Instagram: @theconsciouscowboys
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• Watch our full episodes and more on Youtube: The Conscious Cowboys

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We’re two best friends who are building a brand with the mission of amplifying what it means to be well. We strive to be as authentic as possible so that our conversations facilitate true connection while building upon a community that values a more conscious way of life. We’re known as “The Cowboys” by those we love, so it’s only fitting that our brand reflects exactly who we are. We release an episode every Wednesday, so tune in, and enjoy this wild ride.

Book club, book club... is that you? Mmm yes indeed, our first book club episode is here!

We read Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden & are here to share the main points that stood out to us. We did our best to not spoil too much (😉) because it is very much worth the read.

We get into birth control, "hormone rivers", PCOS, the importance of nourishing our bodies, the 3-month rule, the normalcy of discharge (lol yep), why we all need to destress, hormonal report cards, and overall, just how valuable cycle health is to our well-being. 

It's a great read & goes far beyond what we were able to cover here. For us, it is a valuable addition to our collection as it echoes what we've learned about our bodies from working closely with naturopathic doctors, but is very easy to comprehend & pretty much gives a step-by-step outline on how to bring your body back to optimal health. It's an all-around win & shed a lot of light on things we personally have dealt with/are currently dealing with! 

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• Follow us on Instagram: @theconsciouscowboys
• Learn more at theconsciouscowboys.com
• Watch our full episodes and more on Youtube: The Conscious Cowboys

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We’re two best friends who are building a brand with the mission of amplifying what it means to be well. We strive to be as authentic as possible so that our conversations facilitate true connection while building upon a community that values a more conscious way of life. We’re known as “The Cowboys” by those we love, so it’s only fitting that our brand reflects exactly who we are. We release an episode every Wednesday, so tune in, and enjoy this wild ride.

Each season of our life is different - things are constantly changing & ever-evolving. So, how are we catering our rituals with regard to this current season? This question was the soul of the episode, challenging us to identify what season of life we're currently in & how we're taking care of ourselves throughout it. 

We also cover:

• Energy suckers vs energy givers
• Observing our inner critic 
• Intuition & consulting the universe for signs 
• Asking yourself: what do you need right now? (& being okay with what the answer is!!!!!)

Cheers to always digging deeper while keeping it light & intentionally optimistic. 
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• Follow us on Instagram: @theconsciouscowboys
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• Watch our full episodes and more on Youtube: The Conscious Cowboys

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We’re two best friends who are building a brand with the mission of amplifying what it means to be well. We strive to be as authentic as possible so that our conversations facilitate true connection while building upon a community that values a more conscious way of life. We’re known as “The Cowboys” by those we love, so it’s only fitting that our brand reflects exactly who we are. We release an episode every Wednesday, so tune in, and enjoy this wild ride.

Friendship is a very large part of our overall well-being, so we're here with an entire episode dedicated to what friendship means to us and how we find "our people". 

We chat about:

• maintaining friendships
• the importance of communication between friends
• being a "girl's girl"
• being okay with leaving friendships that no longer serve you 
• self-awareness in relation to friendship
• the energy exchange in relationships 

Overall, our theme is that we all have the power to choose how we show up in friendships & who we choose to surround ourselves with. Friendship should be a really conscious decision, so let's get to it cowboys! 

Psssst.... book club reminder! Aug 2nd is when Period Repair Manual  by Lara Briden ND should be completed! 

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• Follow us on Instagram: @theconsciouscowboys
• Learn more at theconsciouscowboys.com
• Watch our full episodes and more on Youtube: The Conscious Cowboys

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We’re two best friends who are building a brand with the mission of amplifying what it means to be well. We strive to be as authentic as possible so that our conversations facilitate true connection while building upon a community that values a more conscious way of life. We’re known as “The Cowboys” by those we love, so it’s only fitting that our brand reflects exactly who we are. We release an episode every Wednesday, so tune in, and enjoy this wild ride.

The two of us were due for a catch-up, so we're bringing you along for the ride! We bounce all around in conversation, just like we normally would after a week apart! 

We cover: 

• starting a Tik Tok
• an update from Madison on how she's feeling post-graduation
• being hard on yourself, manifestation, & living in a simulation (lol)
•  accessibility vs vulnerability
• our gratitude for the Cowboy Community
• an update on Tess' hormone journey
• our new website
• taping your mouth while sleeping, and more! 

While listening, if you get the vibe that we were just happy to be around one another, you're not wrong! As Madison says, we got pretty buck wild towards the end. It’s us. It’s real!
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Link From Chat:
Want to join Madison in taping your mouth while sleeping? 😷
Here's the tape!

Let's Connect

• Follow us on Instagram: @theconsciouscowboys
• Learn more at theconsciouscowboys.com
• Watch our full episodes and more on Youtube: The Conscious Cowboys

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We’re two best friends who are building a brand with the mission of amplifying what it means to be well. We strive to be as authentic as possible so that our conversations facilitate true connection while building upon a community that values a more conscious way of life. We’re known as “The Cowboys” by those we love, so it’s only fitting that our brand reflects exactly who we are. We release an episode every Wednesday, so tune in, and enjoy this wild ride.