The Trail I'm Taking

The Trail I'm Taking

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  • May Favorites + Products I've Been Loving!

    Welcome back to the podcast! Today, I decided to do something a little different than normal and discuss all my favorite products for the month of May! From clothing to beauty to accessories to activities, I tell you guys about things I have been loving all month long. Check out the links below to all items mentioned in the episode.

    Where you can find me:

    Personal: https://www.instagram.com/beccabalonn/

    Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetrailimtakingpodcast/

    LINKS:

    Lemedy Tank Tops: https://www.amazon.com/Lemedy-Fitness-Workout-Running-Jasmine/dp/B0814L56QY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lemedy+tank+tops&qid=1590372908&sr=8-1

    Natural Reflections Shorts: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/natural-reflections-striped-pull-on-shorts-for-ladies-100335776

    Contrast Leopard High Cut Bikini Swimsuit: https://us.shein.com/Contrast-Leopard-High-Cut-Bikini-Swimsuit-p-916645-cat-1866.html

    Wild Fable Strapless Tops: https://www.target.com/p/women-s-tube-top-wild-fable/-/A-79217243?preselect=78782461

    The Hat Depot Bucket Hat: https://www.amazon.com/HAT-DEPOT-Washed-Cotton-Bucket/dp/B01HQ8GGL0/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LB0E2E12NOY&dchild=1&keywords=hat+depot+bucket+hat&qid=1590373171&sprefix=hat+depot+buc%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1

    A New Day Gold Hoop Earrings: https://www.target.com/p/gold-over-sterling-silver-endless-hoop-fine-jewelry-earring-set-3pc-a-new-day-8482-gold/-/A-54231834

    Jaw Hair Clips: https://www.target.com/p/conair-scunci-6cm-covered-hinge-no-slip-jaw-clips-2pk/-/A-52596327

    Jergens Tanning Lotion: https://www.target.com/p/jergens-natural-glow-revitalizing-lotion-7-5-oz/-/A-13667310?preselect=11187076#lnk=sametab

    Maui Babe Browning Lotion: https://www.amazon.com/Maui-Babe-Browning-Lotion-Ounces/dp/B000OFB5QO/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2EBWKV3WM4DPV&dchild=1&keywords=maui+babe+browning+lotion&qid=1590373365&sprefix=maui+bab%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-3

    Smoothie Bowl Recipe: 1 FROZEN banana, 1/2 cup FROZEN strawberries, 1/2 cup FROZEN mango/pineapple chunks, 1/4 cup Almond Milk

    75 Hard Challenge Rules: 1) Read 10 pages of a nonfiction book every day 2) Drink a gallon of water every day 3)Eat a healthy diet 4) Take a progress pic daily 5) Work out 2x a day for 45 min each- one workout HAS to be outside 

    if any of YOU GUYS would like to do the #75hard with me, DM the podcast Instagram and let me know!

    35 min
  • Body Image, Building Self Confidence, Social Media Toxicity

    Welcome back to the podcast! Today, I talk to you guys about body image and some ways I build my self confidence as well as the negative impacts social media can have on how we perceive ourselves. If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to subscribe for new episodes every Monday and leave a review! Check out the links below for items/people mentioned in the episode:

    My Personal Ig: @beccabalonn

    Podcast Ig: @thetrailimtakingpodcast

    It Aint It Sis: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-aint-it-sis/id1498493101

    TTYL Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ttyl-with-alison-huber/id1509311487

    MikeTalkPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-talk-podcast/id1503740917

    Honey Soleil Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honeysoleil/id1494200824

    38 min
  • Being a Division 3 College Athlete, Mental Health in Sports + Interview with Mike!
    Welcome back everyone! In today's episode, I am joined by Mike aka MikeTalkPodcast! Since we both attend the same college and are both college athletes, we thought it would be fun to discuss what its like to be a division 3 athlete as well as mental health in sports overall. Both of us are very passionate about our sports and the mental health behind them, and we hope you will enjoy this episode! (The audio is not the best of quality, but bare with me!) Make sure to subscribe to Mike's podcast and follow his podcast Instagram!!
    My pages; 
    Instagram @beccabalonn
    Podcast Instagram @thetrailimtakingpodcast
    Mike's Podcast @miketalkpodcast
    Mike's Podcast Instagram @miketalkpodcast
    40 min
  • What I Learned From Freshman Year

    HAPPY MONDAY and Welcome back to the podcast! Today, I walk you through some key things I learned during my freshman year at college. Be sure to subscribe and check out the links below for items/people mentioned in today's episode!

    LINKS:

    My personal IG: @beccabalonn

    Podcast IG: @thetrailimtakingpodcast

    Mike Talk Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-talk-podcast/id1503740917

    The Last Mrs. Parrish: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Mrs-Parrish-Liv-Constantine-ebook/dp/B01N4QZ0KW/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+last+mrs+parrish&qid=1588635835&sr=8-1

    Charcoal Pore Strips: https://www.amazon.com/Biore-Cleansing-Charcoal-Strips-Count/dp/B00T6IHQCC/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Biore+charcoal+pore+strips&qid=1588635867&sr=8-3

    Anchor: https://anchor.fm 

    Thank you Anchor for sponsoring today's episode!

    34 min
  • My Morning/Night Routine during Quarantine + Being an Essential Employee

    Hi everyone! Today, I tell you guys all about my morning and nighttime routines during quarantine as well as what it's like to be working during these crazy times.  I hope you enjoyed the episode and be sure to subscribe and leave a review if you did! Check out the links below for items/people mentioned during the episode

    LINKS:

    My personal Instagram: @beccabalonn

    Podcast Instagram: @thetrailimtakingpodcast

    Mike Talk Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-talk-podcast/id1503740917

    Amazon Workout Tanks: https://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Basic-Sleeveless-Racerback-Cotton/dp/B07T96N1Z8/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=workout+tanks&qid=1588006207&sr=8-5

    Where the Crawdads Sing: https://www.amazon.com/Where-the-Crawdads-Sing/dp/B07FSXPMHY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Q9NAW2TXGHK8&dchild=1&keywords=where+the+crawdads+sing&qid=1588006279&sprefix=where+th%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-1

    This Episode is sponsored by Anchor: https://anchor.fm/app

    Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode!

    42 min
  • What I've Been Eating + Recipes, New Workouts!

    Welcome back to the podcast! Today, I walk you through some new recipes I've been loving as well as new workouts I've been trying while quarantining! If you liked today's episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review down below! Check out the links below for all items/people mentioned in today's episode:

    - Personal Instagram: @beccabalonn

    - This podcast's Instagram: @thetrailimtakingpodcast

    - Anchor: anchor.fm

    - Himalayan Salt Lamp: https://www.amazon.com/Ambient-Salt-Lamp-Authentic-Himalayan/dp/B06XQD9TLZ/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=ySEUA34qoRXXYqHoB9bI1g&hsa_cr_id=9941432730601&ref_=sb_s_sparkle

    - Oil Diffuser: https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Oil-Diffuser-Longer-Mist/dp/B0748M6W8B/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=oil+diffuser&qid=1587407898&s=hi&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySFdZT0syWURTSEFOJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTExNTU0M0o5Q0ZTUDVMU1NDRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzMxMDk5T0oxTFZGRzJGWVVSJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

    - Chloe Ting's 2 week shred: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pLT-olgUJs&t=132s

    - My TikTok: @beccabalonn

    - Where the Crawdads Sing: https://www.amazon.com/Where-the-Crawdads-Sing/dp/B07FSXPMHY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IWAKE2CERX47&dchild=1&keywords=where+the+crawdads+sing&qid=1587408051&sprefix=where+the+%2Caps%2C233&sr=8-1

    OTHER LINKS:

    - My favorite energy drinks!: https://www.amazon.com/V8-Energy-Juice-Strawberry-Lemonade/dp/B00CSS46WU/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2A3FRPSVTNA9E&dchild=1&keywords=v8+energy+diet+strawberry+lemonade&qid=1587408090&s=audible&sprefix=v8+energy+diet+straw%2Caudible%2C165&sr=8-2

    - Mike's Podcast: Mike Talk Podcast on Apple Music and Spotify



    Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode!


    40 min
  • A Look Inside My Week, How I'm Feeling, How to Stay Sane during Quarantine!

    Welcome back to the podcast! If you're new here, be sure to subscribe for weekly episodes and leave a review down below! Today, I talk to you guys about how my week is going, emotional challenges I'm facing, the reality of being in a shlump and how you can stay sane during this Quarantine. It's crazy times right now, but we have to make the most of it! I hope you enjoyed today's episode, and be sure to check out the links below of podcasts, people, and things I mentioned throughout the episode! See y'all next week for another episode!

    ITEMS MENTIONED:

    Mike Talk Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-talk-podcast/id1503740917

    Mad Fit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpQ34afVgk8cRQBjSJ1xuJQ/featured

    Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetrailimtakingpodcast/ or follow @thetrailimtakingpodcast

    My Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccabalonn/ or follow @beccabalonn

    Anchor: Anchor.fm 

    Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring today's episode!

    32 min
  • Budgeting, Saving Money, How to Build Your Savings!
    Welcome back! Today’s episode is all about money, budgeting, and small tips to grow your savings. I hope you enjoyed and if you did, be sure to subscribe and leave a review below! Follow this Podcast’s Instagram @thetrailimtakingpodcast and follow my Instagram @beccabalonn
    27 min
  • Quarantining, Going Back to Work, How to Stay Active at Home!

    Welcome back!!! Hope you enjoy the episode. In today's topic, we discuss quarantining, my reasons for going back to work, how I am planning on staying active during this time, and little things you can do to help stay happy and healthy. 

    Don't forget to check out the people I mentioned during the episode:

    Mike's podcast: Mike Talk Podcast on Spotify --- https://open.spotify.com/show/6UbEdecbhoDrgj1U57lTFA

    Maci Watts: @maciwatts and her Etsy Link ---- https://www.etsy.com/in-en/shop/IllustrationsByMaci

    This podcast's Instagram: @thetrailimtakingpodcast 

    My Instagram: @beccabalonn

    If you liked today's episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Also follow the Podcast Instagram to have a say in what I discuss next!!


    37 min
  • Top 10 Movies & Tv Shows ft. my dad!
    Welcome back to the pod! Today I introduce you to my dad and we discuss our top 10 favorite movies and tv shows of all time. From the worst movies to shows you MUST binge watch, this episode has it all.  If you want to have a say in what topic I discuss in future episodes, be sure to follow this podcast's Instagram to vote on polls and tell me your opinions!
    If you liked today's episode, be sure to subscribe for weekly episodes and leave a review down below
    Follow me on Instagram @beccabalonn
    Follow this podcast's Instagram @thetrailimtakingpodcast
    46 min

About The Trail I'm Taking

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Welcome to The Trail I'm Taking Podcast, a podcast about all things college, lifestyle, wellness, and personal development. Whether you're a college student like myself or working a 9-5, this podcast…