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144 | The End of an Era: We Found Our Shine23 Sep 201900:46:33

Today on the pod, we are sharing some big news… After some deep talk of nailing down what’s essential to each of us—plus Liz’s shower epiphany!—this is the final episode of Finding Your Shine. We reflect over the past 3 years of growth, share some funny stories, and fill you in on our upcoming projects (Healing Hormones podcast, anyone?!) We couldn’t be more grateful for you joining us on this journey of self-discovery, and we hope you found your shine in the way that we’ve found ours.

 

We Chat About:

  • Spreading yourself thin
  • Liz’s Intuitive Eating coaching program
  • Cultivating a community
  • Distance reiki with Nina
  • Podcasting as a hobby
  • Making huge life changes
  • Listening to your intuition

 

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143 | Taking Off The Mask + Letting Go of Perfection | with Rachel Brooks16 Sep 201900:42:56

Today we are sitting down with fitness and lifestyle coach, podcaster, and founder of I am Athletics, Rachel Brooks! She shares her story of overcoming perfection and years of body issues by changing thought patterns and really digging deep to know herself. We talk about giving yourself grace, letting go of control, and taking off the mask to reveal your true self. Rachel shares how writing her upcoming book, Chasing Perfection, has been a transformative and cathartic experience in her journey of healing. She will also be speaking at the Empowered Voice Conference. This is the final week to purchase tickets, so grab yours today!

 

We Chat About:

  • Sharing your story to build connection
  • The challenges & benefits of social media
  • Perfection leading to burnout
  • Being realistic about self-care practices
  • Having the power to change your thought patterns
  • Writing as a form of transformation & healing

 

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134 | Women as Sexual Beings: Libido, Hormones + Body Image | with Dr. Heather Bartos15 Jul 201900:52:57

Today’s guest is a board certified OBGYN and a leading voice in the women’s health space—Dr. Heather Bartos! Dr. Bartos was a gynecologist in the Navy for 12 years before moving into corporate medicine. After becoming fed up with a system that wasn’t providing real solutions, she left and opened her own OBGYN practice. From yoga and meditation, to natural hormones and functional medicine—it’s a village for women’s health!

 

Our conversation will be digging deep into women’s sexuality, libido, hormones, and positive self-talk. As women, we tend to harbor thoughts and feelings around our sexuality. We develop shame around our sexuality starting at an early age, which affects the way we view our bodies and sex lives. Today, we are opening up a dialogue to begin embracing and understanding the beautiful beings that we as women are!

 

We Chat About:

  • Pros and cons of birth control
  • What is a diaphragm?
  • Using a Diva Cup
  • Celebrating women’s bodies
  • Smarter babies & bigger butts!
  • Focusing on how you feel vs. look
  • The effect of testosterone on libido
  • The mental component of sex
  • Using your 5 senses to get you in the mood

 

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Ep. 48 - Taking the Hell out of Healthy: The Sauces & The Dips - with Talia Pollock13 Nov 201700:51:20

Talia Pollock is the Founder of Party in my Plants, a company based on a simple belief: being healthy doesn’t have to suck. This inspiring conversation will make you want to do more with plants – and show you that it’s not as difficult as it might seem!!

 

A lot of people think they have to label themselves with a certain diet, but Talia believes that we can accomplish just as much – without putting ourselves in a box – by simply incorporating more plant-based foods into our current diet. You can still eat what makes your body feel good, but learning how to include more plants is just going to make you feel better!

 

We’ve been taking our Care/of vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins that are good for your body.

 

You can get 50% off your first month of vitamins by using the code ‘SHINE’ at checkout! Get started by taking the quiz.


We Chat About:

  • Talia’s awesome job MCing at GOOD fest
  • How Talia started getting into plant-based eating
  • Studying to be a standup comedian
  • Becoming a “health nut hermit,” and unhappy
  • Why a plant-based diet doesn’t have to be vegetarian
  • How to deal with cravings, healthily
  • Holiday healthfulness

 

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Ep. 47 - Getting Empowered (& Getting Goosebumps) - with Psychic Medium Chris Medina06 Nov 201701:10:46

You may have heard us mention talking to a psychic medium in the past, and today we brought him on the show! Chris Medina isn’t your average psychic. He isn’t telling you about the standard life, love, and happiness – he’s receiving information (in an incredible way) and then sharing it with you so you can take action; he helps you knock through the fear so you can do exactly what you want to do.

We’ll be hosting a live event on November 17th! We’re collaborating with the Columbus Book Project, which encapsulates everything wonderful and creative in the city of Columbus.

  • Where: The Barrett in Columbus, Ohio
  • When: 5:30 - 7:30 on November 17, 2017
  • More info can be found on the Facebook Event

We’ve been taking our Care/of vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins that are good for your body.

You can get 50% off your first month of vitamins by using the code ‘SHINE’ at checkout! Get started by taking the quiz.

We Chat About:

  • How Chris discovered his gift at a young age
  • The ins and outs of astrology
  • How Chris uses his gifts to empower people
  • Checking back in after our first readings
  • Putting in the work when it comes to inward reflection

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Ep. 46 - How We Can Be Better Friends, Together! - with Shasta Nelson30 Oct 201700:58:57

A lot of us have issues with getting out there and making new friends, or staying consistent with our friendships… but, for some reason, we don’t focus on how this affects our health and well-being. Today’s conversation with Shasta Nelson completely re-shaped how we view friendship – and it’s never seemed more important!

 

Shasta is an expert on friendship and the author of two books, Frientimacy and Friendships Don’t Just Happen!. She’s also the Founder of GirlfriendCircles.com, which you can think of as a gym membership for your friendships.

 

We picked this topic because some of our listeners wanted to hear an episode about friendship – get in touch and join The Wine & Shiners Facebook Group if there’s something YOU want to hear more about.

 

We Chat About:

  • How we learn (or don’t) about starting and maintaining friendships
  • How loneliness is like hunger
  • The 3 requirements for all healthy relationships
  • How you can break up with friends
  • Reflecting inward so that you can be a better friend to others
  • Starting big conversations that improve important friendships
  • How to make new friends

 

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Ep. 45 - Just A Sip with Nina & Liz23 Oct 201700:28:26

Nina and Liz sit down for another solo chat – AKA Just a Sip of Wine & Shine. So come join us for some silliness and catching up!

 

 

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Ep. 44 - Special Announcements!16 Oct 201700:13:24

Want to keep in touch?

 

For starters, we started a newsletter called The Weekly Wined-Up! It’ll include our latest content, plus some of Liz & Nina’s Favorite Things! Click here to sign up.

 

But we also want to hear from you!! We appreciate everyone who has already joined The Wine and Shiners Facebook group. You’ve helped us find good topics and perfect guests that we never would have considered otherwise. If you have any ideas or you want to hear us talk about something specific, join the group and let us know!!

 

Finally, we started our own Patreon page. Our podcast will always be free for you to download, but it isn’t free for us to create and every bit of support will help us continue to do new and exciting things (especially planning live community events with you!!).

 

If you want to be a patron and get all of the sweet rewards, head over to Patreon.com/wineandshinepodcast!

 

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Ep. 43 - Shining a Spotlight on Hormonal Health - with Candace Burch02 Oct 201701:08:57

Since we started this podcast, Nina has been on a health & wellness journey. We’ve learned a lot about holistic wellness and discovered a lot about ourselves along the way, but today we’re finally exploring one of Nina’s favorite topic: hormonal health!! We are SO EXCITED to share this chat with Candace Burch, a hormonal health educator, journalist, and advocate for women’s health. She is an expert in helping both women and men balance their hormones in a natural way, and she makes the process extremely comfortable and accessible.

Candace is also kind enough to offer the Wine & Shine Tribe a discount on any hormone test & consultation package! If you want to take advantage of this generous offer, send Candace an email at candacebewell@gmail.com and say you heard her on the Wine & Shine podcast.

We Chat About:

  • Wine of the Day: Pinot Grigio (spontaneously mixed with Peach Pear LaCroix… and it’s surprisingly good!)
  • Wine IS good for your health!
  • How a ski accident kicked off Candace’s holistic health journey
  • Symptoms of early hormonal imbalance
  • Feeling dismissed
  • Birth control
  • Nina’s hormonal test
  • Why these tests should be the norm - not the exception

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Ep. 42 - Harmonizing Your Feminine & Masculine Energies - with Maddy Moon25 Sep 201700:38:46

Maddy Moon is a transformational life coach, retreat leader, and the host of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. We talk about the harmonization – not balance – of our feminine and masculine energies, and it’s fascinating!! Femininity and masculinity in their purest forms, which have nothing to do with being male or female, are beautiful… but sometimes we make those energies impure by bringing in our own fears, insecurities, and experiences. But Maddy gives us tips for staying harmonized and pure so that we can be more successful!

 

We’ve been taking our Care/of vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins that are good for your body.

 

You can get 50% off your first month of vitamins by using the code ‘SHINE’ at checkout! Get started by taking the quiz.

 

We Chat About:

  • One sip of wine and two mugs of tea
  • Why masculine and feminine ≠ male and female
  • The 4 pillars of femininity for perfectionists (download the audio guide for free!)
  • One common root cause for a lot of our troubles
  • Changing our habits to harmonize our energies

 

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Ep. 41 - Feeling Fit, Fierce, & Fabulous - with Courtney Bentley18 Sep 201701:03:57

Courtney Bentley is a certified personal trainer, sports nutrition expert, behavior change specialist, coach, podcaster, and all-around awesome woman! We LOVE this conversation because we talk a little bit about everything the two of us are passionate about: nutrition, fitness, mindset, astrology, and even the moon.

REMINDER: If you are interested in the Finally Free program we mentioned in Episode 39, there is only one week left to sign up!! This program includes…

  • Lifetime access to the 12-session virtual program, including all current and future bonus material
  • An invitation to the private members only Facebook community
  • Email access to your coaches
  • Three 45-minute coaching calls with us this Fall (including call recordings)
  • A free ticket to the first ever Finally Free LIVE IN PERSON workshop this Fall

You can get all of the details about the program and sign up here. Early bird pricing ends Sept 17th and the doors close Sept 30th!

We Chat About:

  • Being true to yourself
  • Struggling with self-love and confidence
  • Why our low points don’t determine our future
  • Using your body and movement to improve your self-love, self-care, and confidence
  • Balancing exercise with the other parts of your life that light you up
  • EFT Tapping
  • Meditative stargazing
  • Living in Thailand
  • Ukulele
  • Documentaries

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Ep. 40 - Navigating Big Life Transitions - with Gretchen Weger11 Sep 201700:53:02

Today we’re introducing our new intern (who also happens to be Liz’s little sister)!! Gretchen Weger is in grad school for communications, and she’ll be doing some awesome stuff on our blog and social media channels. We chat about life transitions, and learning to find balance in your life when there isn’t a lot of stability.

 

We’ve been taking our Care/of vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins that are good for your body.

You can get 50% off your first month of vitamins by using the code ‘SHINE’ at checkout! Get started by taking the quiz.


We Chat About:

  • Cats, cats, & cats
  • Walking
  • Being kinda-homeless
  • Working through big life transitions & decisions
  • Stress & your health
  • Surrounding yourself with positive people who share a similar mindset

 

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Ep. 39 - Just A Sip: Discussing "Finally Free"05 Sep 201700:15:02

Today's minisode features information on intuitive eating and the Finally Free program developed by Simi Botic & Paige Schmidt. Simi appeared previously on episodes 15 and 27 of the podcast.

"Finally Free" opens up for enrollment September 7 - September 24, and here's what's you get through the program:

  • Lifetime access to the 12-session virtual program, including all current and future bonus material
  • An invitation to the private members only Facebook community
  • Email access to your coaches
  • Three 45-minute coaching calls with us this Fall (including call recordings)
  • A free ticket to the first ever Finally Free LIVE IN PERSON workshop this Fall (details to come)

We'll be joining the Finally Free gals in a 5-day Instagram Challenge September 11-15 centered on gratitude for food... join us!

 

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133 | Entrepreneurship: Nurturing Customers + Balancing Work & Self-Care | with Sam Vander Wielen08 Jul 201901:12:45

Today we have a returning guest who is also speaking at the Empowered Voice Conference, Sam Vander Wielen! Sam is an attorney-turned-entreprenuer who helps coaches, creatives, and consultants learn how to legally protect and grow their online businesses.

 

Our conversation digs into being an entrepreneur and running an online business, to setting boundaries for yourself to avoid burnout. As entrepreneurs, it is so easy to get caught up in overthinking tactics and pushing yourself to overwork. Sam gives marketing tips such as connecting with your ideal client, along with sharing her routine for balancing work and fun. Keep an eye out for Sam’s free workshop coming out soon: The First 5 Steps to Legally Protecting and Growing Your Online Business.

 

We Chat About:

  • Identifying your ideal client
  • Nurturing your customers
  • Importance of self-care to avoid burnout
  • Fears in online business
  • How we “should” all over ourselves
  • Productivity and your environment
  • Finding a routine that works for you
  • Detaching from results

 

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Ep. 38 - Creativity Lights You Up - with Jackie Randall29 Aug 201700:51:30

Jackie Randall joins us with an important reminder: you can find creativity and joy in multiple areas of your life, and use it make yourself a more holistic and happy person who lights other people up. We don’t always talk about this, but self-expression and creativity are huge aspects of wellness.

 

We’ve been taking our Care/of vitamins, and we’re excited because they recently sourced some awesome new vitamins! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins that are good for your body.

You can get 50% off your first month of vitamins by using the code ‘SHINE’ at checkout! Get started by taking the quiz.

 

We Chat About:

  • Wine of the Day: Cupcake Vineyards Rosé
  • Meeting at GOOD Fest (and the other wonderful people GOOD has brought into our lives)
  • The many different avenues of creativity
  • Why there are no “new ideas”
  • Taking care of yourself so you can take care of others
  • Why art school was a great investment
  • Becoming brave

 

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Ep. 37 - Getting GOOD - with the ladies of B+YND21 Aug 201701:00:55

Today we’re going back to the basics: a bottle of wine and awesome guests! It’s packed full of GOODness, too, because we’re talking to the co-Founders of The GOOD Fest AKA the girls from B+YND: Jess Baumgardner, Jen Clark, and Kate Van Horn!!

 

We’ve been taking our Care/of vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins that are good for your body.

You can get 50% off your first month of vitamins by using the code ‘SHINE’ at checkout! Get started by taking the quiz.

 

We Chat About:

  • Wine of the Day: Cupcake Vineyards Rosé
  • How the five of us fell into the wellness scene
  • Why the girls founded B+YND & GOOD Fest
  • Helping people feel good about themselves
  • How they assembled the awesome group of speakers that were at GOOD 2017
  • Online communities
  • What to expect from GOOD 2018 (Los Angeles & Philadelphia!!!)

 

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Ep. 36 - Just a Sip with Nina & Liz07 Aug 201700:26:05

Nina and Liz sit down for another solo chat – AKA Just a Sip of Wine & Shine. We’re on a bit of a Yakety Sax vibe today, so come join us for some silliness and catching up!

Also, should we change our intro theme song? Should it be Yakety Sax? Let us know in our Facebook Group or on Instagram!

 

We Chat About:

  • Liz is living a more plant-based lifestyle (and she’s feeling good!)
  • Nourishing your body AND nourishing your soul
  • Holistic financial coaching
  • Astrology and a period of change

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Ep. 35 - Thrive with Anxiety31 Jul 201700:48:37

Today we’re excited to be talking to Cameron Simcik, a nutritionist and anxiety coach (and sisters with a previous guest, Lindsey Simcik). We live in such a small world! She is an inspirational figure who helps woman struggling with anxiety live a full and happy life that isn’t controlled by their anxiety.

If you’ve ever been there, we have too – and this episode will probably be just as therapeutic for you as it was for us!

We just created a private Facebook Group! It’s already a really cool space, and we are super interested in getting to know all of you better!! Click here to join the Wine and Shiners.

Remember, Care/of vitamins is a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization.You can get 50% off your first month of vitamins by using the code ‘SHINE’ at checkout! Get started by taking the quiz.

We Chat About:

  • How Cameron became a nutritionist and anxiety coach
  • Some ways people try to control their anxiety in unhealthy ways
  • Why acknowledging and shining a light on negative emotions and thoughts make them more manageable than ignoring them
  • How self-care practices can give you the power to help yourself out of emotional lows
  • Controlling your mood by nourishing your body with intuitive eating
  • Why enlisting support is critically important
  • The mind-body-spirit connection
  • Why sharing your story can be therapeutic

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Ep. 34 - Join the WANT Movement: Women Against Negative Talk10 Jul 201701:10:54

We met Katie Horwitch at Goodfest in April and we absolutely fell in LOVE. She’s a writer, speaker, artist, activist, Founder of WANT: Women Against Negative Talk - a platform that gives women tips, tools, motivation, and inspiration to move forward in their lives by shifting their negative self-talk patterns. She also hosts one of our favorite podcasts, the WANTcast.

Are you ready to start taking care of yourself? Care/of vitamins is a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins that are good for your body. We’ve been taking them for a few weeks and we feel great!

You can get 50% off your first month of vitamins by using the code ‘SHINE’ at checkout! Get started by taking the quiz.

We Chat About:

  • We’re drinking tea, which is like wine for the soul!
  • What WANT is and how it empowers women
  • Katie’s catalyst for founding WANT
  • Relationships and marriage
  • Communicating online
  • How women develop self-deprecating behavior over time
  • Why you’re not unique (when it comes to negative self-talk)
  • Tools for shifting your negative self-talk patterns

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Ep. 33 - Create a Life that LIGHTS You Up - with Cassandra Bodzak03 Jul 201701:13:16

Cassandra Bodzak describes herself as a multi-passionate entrepreneur. She’s a spiritual business guide for badass lady bosses, host of Eat With Intention TV, and author of Eat With Intention: Recipes and Meditations for a Life that Lights You Up, and public event speaker.  

Are you ready to start taking care of yourself? Care/of vitamins is a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins that are good for your body. We’ve been taking them for a few weeks and we feel great!

You can get 50% off your first month of vitamins by using the code ‘SHINE’ at checkout! Get started by taking the quiz.

We Chat About:

  • How we change our emotion through movement
  • The GOOD Festival
  • Dancing, singing, and finding your groove
  • Musical meditation
  • Transitions
  • Tony Robbins
  • Wonder Woman
  • Tips for grounding your energy
  • Listening to your body
  • Intuition vs Ego-driven Thought
  • Dreaming what you want to dream

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Ep. 32 - Prioritizing Self-care & Finding Fulfillment - with Samantha Vander Wielen26 Jun 201701:00:39

Today’s guest, Samantha Vander Wielen, is the Owner of two entrepreneurial ventures. Sam Vander Wielen LLC offers DIY legal and business resources and templates for entrepreneurs, coaches, and online creatives. Hygge Wellness helps busy people learn how to eat better, move more, and practice self-care, all while ditching diets & restriction and learning that food and fitness are fun!

We’ve been taking our Care/of vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins that are good for your body.

You can get 50% off your first month of vitamins by using the code ‘SHINE’ at checkout! Get started by taking the quiz.

We Chat About:

  • Balancing a healthy lifestyle with a corporate lifestyle
  • Prioritizing self-care
  • Becoming a Certified Health Coach
  • Seeking joy to reduce stress
  • Getting healthier with lifestyle choices and a positive mindset
  • What Hygge [hoo-gah] means
  • Why the best work comes from the heart

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Ep. 31 - Giving Back to Your Mind & Body With Yoga & Essential Oils - with Sarah Solarik19 Jun 201701:05:24

Today we’re chatting with Sarah Solarik, one of our favorite yoga instructors!! She gives incredible classes that focus on the whole body, even parts you might neglect like your head or wrist.  

We’ve been taking our Care/of vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins that are good for your body.  

You can get 50% off your first month of vitamins by using the code ‘SHINE’ at checkout! Get started by taking the quiz.

We Chat About:

  • Transitioning from HR professional to yoga instructor
  • How Sarah plans her creative yoga classes
  • Teaching yoga in the corporate sector
  • How essential oils can be integrated with yoga
  • What reiki yoga is and how it helps people heal
  • How emotions are stored in the body
  • Why yoga works for every body type
  • How to safely and effectively use essential oils
  • The best essential oils for anxiety, skin, hair, or PMS

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Ep. 30 - Juice, Wellness, & ZEST!12 Jun 201700:46:12

Today we’re chatting with Amanda Shaw and Shanisty Ireland, two of the lovely people that make Zest Juice tick. Nina and Liz have been going to a local Zest Juice to hang out and work for the past few months, and we just love the vibe – it was even inspiration for Liz’s new apartment! Zest Juice was the first juice bar in the Columbus area and they now offer delicious juices, smoothies, acai bowls, tonics and other raw goods all over the area.

We Chat About:

  • The history of Zest Juice
  • Why our generation craves healthy, raw foods
  • Leaving the corporate world to work at Zest
  • What an acai bowl is & why they’re good for you
  • Why people drink activated charcoal for cleansing (plus it’s surprisingly delicious)
  • What a juice cleanse is & how to cleanse healthily
  • Where you can find a Zest Juice 

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Ep. 29 - Getting Real About Food, Health, & Nutrition with Maria Marlow05 Jun 201700:52:48

Today we chat with Maria Marlow, an integrative nutritional health coach and real food evangelist. She has been on CBS Morning News and NBC Today and featured in Vogue, The New York Times, and Self Magazine. She helps busy women lose weight or clear up their acne by developing healthier eating habits, based on whole, unprocessed, mostly plant-based foods, and we’re really excited to have her on the show!!

Maria also has a book, The Real Food Grocery Guide: Navigate the Grocery Store, Ditch Artificial and Unsafe Ingredients, Bust Nutritional Myths, and Select the Healthiest Foods Possible, coming out on June 1st!

We also just got a shipment of Care/of vitamins! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins that are good for your body.

You can get 50% off your first month of vitamins by using the code ‘SHINE’ at checkout! Get started by taking the quiz.

We Chat About:

  • Struggling with health problems when you’re young
  • The concept of “food as medicine”
  • Eating real food on a budget
  • The Institute of Integrative Nutrition
  • How we can transform our society’s view on food & health
  • The common disconnect between how food affects your weight and how it affects everything else
  • Prevention versus treatment
  • The prevalence of chronic health conditions
  • Acne treatment
  • Stress

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132 | Ladies Empowerment: Positive Body Image After Double Mastectomy | with Amanda Katherine Loy01 Jul 201901:07:20

Today on the pod we have wellness and mindset coach, Amanda Katherine Loy, joining us to talk about all things body image! Amanda is so open as she talks about her journey of stepping into her unapologetic self after many years of yo yo dieting and having a negative self-image. Right after turning 27 years old, she found out she was positive for the BRCA1 gene, which greatly increased her likelihood of developing breast cancer. As a preventative measure, she had a double mastectomy. Amanda shares how imperative it was that she had worked for years on developing a positive body image, so she could come at that big transition from a healthy place and bring self-love through all of it. We love Amanda’s raw honesty and vulnerability, while being upbeat and positive as she shares her story. Be on the lookout for Amanda’s upcoming book!

 

We Chat About:

  • Social media’s role in negative body image
  • What are the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes?
  • The importance of community
  • Listening to your body’s needs
  • Body image in relationship to food and exercise 
  • Being an advocate for your own health
  • Facing your fears head on

 

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Ep. 28 - Broke Millennial? Time to Get Your Financial Life Together (#GYFLT)!22 May 201701:04:52

Today we are empowered by some amazing financial advice from Erin Lowry, a millennial personal finance expert, Founder of Broke Millennial, and author of the book Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together.

Erin has an awesome offer for the Wine & Shine crew! If you buy her book and send the proof of purchase to info@brokemillennial.com with “Wine & Shine” in the subject line, then she will send you a BONUS CHAPTER for the book!!

We Chat About:

  • How Krispy Kreme donuts taught Erin about finance
  • Realizing that most people don’t understand how money works
  • How money leads to judgement
  • Spending money on what you value
  • How financial philosophies differ (and don’t) across generations
  • The age of digital money
  • Why home ownership isn’t for everyone
  • Living below your means VS above your means VS at your means
  • Tackling debt & student loans
  • Why willpower isn’t created equally
  • Budgeting with the No Budget Budget
  • Saving money as a couple
  • The best thing you can do for your money

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Ep. 27 - Find Your Shine LIVE + A Guided Meditation15 May 201701:08:54

This awesome episode is a LIVE recording of the Find Your Shine event hosted at The Wonder Jam on 5/6/17. Katie Dalebout, Simi Botic, and Taylor Riggs joined our panel of strong, wonderful women to eat chocolate, drink coffee, and find their shine (thanks for the treats Ohiyo Chocolate & Ardor Coffee!). The girls kick it all off with a guided meditation led by Peace, Love, Wholefood!!

It was the perfect evening to spend with great friends, and we’re really excited to share it with all of you! Head over to our Facebook Page to check out the live video recording!

We Chat About:

  • What we can do in our daily lives that will bring out our most authentic and best selves
  • Meditation
  • Our winding journeys
  • Being intentional
  • Taking on life one thing at a time
  • Overcoming burnout
  • Saying no when you need to, and saying yes to less
  • Self-care practices
  • Vulnerability & relationships
  • Routines
  • Discovering your passion
  • Staying in tune & following your intuition
  • Our awesome fans

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Resources:

  • Let It Out with Katie:
Ep. 26 - Unleash Your Inner Badass with Danielle Pascente01 May 201701:06:46

Today we’re excited to chat with celebrity and personal trainer Danielle Pascente. You can find her running Pascente PT in LA, as the lead trainer for the 30 Day Fat Burn series on the BeFit YouTube channel, in Shape Magazine, and doing fitness modeling for brands like Nike, Adidas, and Skechers. She’ll make you want to go into your closet, dust off those weights, and start moving!

We’re having our first live event!!! It is May 6th, 2017, at The Wonder Jam in Columbus, OH.  We’ll be doing a live podcast recording with former guests Katie Dalebout, Simi Botic and Taylor Riggs. Ohiyo Chocolate and Ardor Coffee will be debuting a special collaboration, along with some other complimentary treats and wine.

Click here to buy your tickets to Find Your Shine ($10)

We Chat About:

  • How Danielle started her wellness journey
  • The difference between traditional modeling and athletic modeling
  • Everyone has an inner athlete (and an inner badass)
  • Holding yourself to a higher standard
  • How to motivate yourself and start moving (even when you want to lay on the couch)
  • How to be active when you have an insane schedule
  • How to find fitness activities that are fun for you
  • Adjusting our lifestyle as our body changes
  • Working out to make yourself feel good
  • How Danielle created the Kick-Ass Training Guide
  • The most effective way to tone your body and shed body fat

We’re really impressed by our new sponsor: Care/of vitamins! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins that are good for your body.

You can get 50% off your first month of vitamins by using the code ‘SHINE’ at checkout! Get started by taking the quiz.

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Ep. 25 - Clean Your Space (and Laugh) - with Melissa Maker24 Apr 201700:54:06

We’re really excited to chat with today’s guest, Melissa Maker, because she helps us live happier lives. Melissa is an entrepreneur, cleaning expert, founder of Toronto’s most popular boutique cleaning service, and star of the Clean My Space channel on YouTube (but she still hates to clean!).

She recently published her first book, Clean My Space, in which she shares her revolutionary 3 step solution plus incredible tips, hacks and techniques for cleaning even the most daunting places and spaces. It’s not just helpful – it’s also funny!

We Chat About:

  • Wine of the Day: Le Poussin Rose Pays D’oc 2016
  • Why ‘perfectly clean’ is an unrealistic expectation
  • Caring for your space
  • Cleaning for a new generation
  • Why cleaning is a fundamental life skill (that we often undervalue)
  • How your environment affects your head space and relationships
  • The universe
  • Launching your own business
  • Cleaning with baking soda, vinegar, and essential oils
  • The wonders of microfiber cloth
  • The 3-step Maker Method - an empowering and easy way to clean, in less time

We’re excited to have a new sponsor: Care/of! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just fill out a quick survey about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you design personalized daily vitamin packs. We love the personalization, but we really love how cheap it is!

You can get 50% off your first month of vitamins by using the code ‘SHINE’ at checkout! Get started by taking the quiz.

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Ep. 24 - Letting It Out with Katie Dalebout17 Apr 201701:23:26

Today we’re talking to our original podcast inspiration: the wonderful Katie Dalebout!!! She’s the enthusiastic host of the Let It Out podcast and a newly published author. Her book, Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling, is about why writing, expressing your feelings, and discovering your authentic self are so important and so valuable.

We Chat About:

  • Wine of the Day: Cupcake Vineyards ‘Black Forest’ Decadent Blend
  • People we love
  • Life as a journaling enthusiast
  • Josh Radnor being ‘woke
  • Writing without judgement
  • Meditation
  • Defeating negative thoughts
  • Being self-aware
  • Feeling your own feelings
  • Moving

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Ep. 23 - Catching up With Nina & Liz10 Apr 201700:43:49

It’s just the two of us, Liz and Nina, catching up while we drink kombucha and tea. We have more awesome guests coming up over the next few weeks (!!!), but we want to take some time to chat and share news in between all of the excitement.

 

So… what should we call these little get togethers??? Tastings? Just a Sip? Wine Cooler? If you have an idea, DM us on Instagram @wineandshinepodcast!

 

We Chat About:

  • Liz is moving!
  • FB Marketplace
  • Lightening the load physically and spiritually
  • Nina visited LA!
  • Soulcycle with Lindsey Simcik (check her out in last week’s episode!)
  • Looking forward to the next year
  • Taking advantage of living in Columbus
  • The Upper Limit Theory
  • The universe
  • Hitting the refresh button
  • How we’re influenced by our parents

 

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Shout Outs:


 

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Ep. 22 - We’re Almost 30 (and We’re Kind of Excited)03 Apr 201701:03:16

Today we’re talking to two wonderful ladies: Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik from the Almost 30 podcast. They’re like the cooler, LA version of Wine & Shine, so you’ll love them!

Lindsey is an actress, singer, model and SoulCycle Instructor from a small town in eastern Pennsylvania. Krista Williams is a Midwest native, social media influencer, and creator/editor of The Hundred Blog (because she keeps it one hundred). They’re sisters from a past life reunited in this one, and they’re a TON of fun to chat with!

We Chat About:

  • What it’s like to start a podcast (as a host)
  • How to start listening to a podcast
  • What we wish we’d known in our early 20’s
  • Manifesting the future you want
  • Why we’re both scared and excited to turn 30
  • Letting go of the need for approval
  • Playing with The League (and other dating apps)
  • Why do we need validation?
  • Self-awareness & confidence
  • Instagram likes
  • Lori Harder & The Bliss Project
  • The future of Almost 30
  • Talking to a psychic
  • How transcendental meditation changed Krista’s life
  • Practicing mindfulness

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Resources:

  • Almost 30:
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Ep. 21 - Kick Back, De-Stress, & Get Your Gut Right27 Mar 201701:00:53

Kelly Graham is Nina’s Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, AKA nutritional therapist.

She helps clients overcome their fears, heal from the past, and nourish themselves through good food for the body. It’s not all about nutrition – it’s a wholistic approach to health that also addresses people’s emotional and mental needs (and that’s SUPER important!).

 

We Chat About:

  • Why gut health is the foundation of human health
  • How to identify an unhealthy gut
  • The positive effects of journaling
  • How stress affects your whole body
  • Stress-free workouts
  • Signs that your body isn’t well
  • How to invest in your wellness
  • Hormonal health
  • Probiotics & Kombucha
  • Doing what works for YOUR health
  • How fear and your past can affect your health

 

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Resources:


 

Shout Outs:


 

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Ep. 20 - Don’t Be Shackled By Someone Else’s Dream20 Mar 201701:16:48

Amanda Thomas McMeans is Liz’s boss, mentor, friend, and fellow showtunes fan. She is the Founder and President of TwoScore, a firm that channels her passion for the credit union mission and people to help credit unions under $100 million in assets reach their strategic goals through marketing.  In this episode, we have a vulnerable, authentic, and fun discussion about the highs and lows of living the life you want to live!

 

We Chat About:

  • Wine of the Day: Amanda brought us a French red (2014) from the Southern Rhone area of France!
  • Transitioning from a two-salary household to a two-entrepreneur household
  • What people think credit unions are (and what they actually are)
  • The power of writing something down
  • How to set achievable goals
  • Building your tribe
  • Being a francophile
  • Shutting down the negative voices in your head
  • The universe
  • Striking a good life balance
  • “Shoulding” on yourself
  • Struggling with perfectionism
  • Giving yourself grace
  • Shutting out the haters and listening to your support system
  • Empowering women to get out of their comfort zone and achieve their goals

 

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Ep. 19 - Discussing the F Word: Feminism06 Mar 201700:43:10

The “F word” doesn’t have to be bad!  Today we have two awesome guests, Ashley Stacey and Christine Horvath. They both have degrees in Women’s Studies and they’re here for a big juicy conversation about feminism!  Christine has her own show, Babes to Know, in which awesome women share stories you’ve never heard before.

We’ll Discuss:

  • Wine of the Day: Mimosas!
  • How people view feminism
  • Why your version of feminism doesn’t have to look like our version of feminism
  • How we make ourselves aware of the different aspects of feminism
  • Privilege: why we’re privileged, its role, and why you should be aware of it
  • Why we need to accept ignorance as a fact of life... and be open to new knowledge
  • Why is feminism and the equality of women a partisan issue?
  • How can we empower women?
  • Trying to make feminism more intersectional
  • The movement towards getting diverse voices elected into local public offices
  • The everyday discrimination that many women face and have come to accept as part of the status quo – and ways to combat the status quo
  • How we can teach or share empathy
  • Celebrating intersectionality
  • The ins and outs of appropriation (and why it’s okay for Liz to enjoy hip-hop dance)

Links:


Resources:

131 | Daysy Fertility Tracker, Birth Control, + Body Awareness | with Holly Grigg-Spall24 Jun 201900:52:42

Today we are sitting down with Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill and brand ambassador for Daysy Fertility Tracker. This is a must-listen for understanding the difference between fertility trackers, period tracker apps, and forms of contraception. The Daysy allows women to really be in touch with their bodies—not only knowing when you can get pregnant (or not!), but learning about your cycle from a health point of view. We also dig into the topics of body literacy, having open conversations about menstrual cycles, and bringing these topics to our education systems!

 

We Chat About:

  • How to use the Daysy
  • Nina’s experience using the Daysy
  • Research behind the Daysy (30 years of it!)
  • Getting in touch with our bodies and femininity
  • Understanding your fertility window
  • Tracking fertility cycle for pregnancy
  • History of birth control
  • Books on menstrual cycles
  • Females in research studies

 

Resources:




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Ep. 18 - Gettin’ Jiggy: Hip Hop Dance with Martha Martin27 Feb 201701:11:38

Some people avoid exercise because it’s just not enjoyable for them, but we contend that there’s something for everyone.  The key to enjoying grind time at the gym (or your living room) is finding something you enjoy!  Liz LOVES hip hop dance, so she completely geeked out the whole time, and of course Liz and Martha agree: hip hop dance is not only super fun, it’s a great way to get a great workout!

We’ll Discuss:

  • Martha’s Story
  • Teaching group fitness classes
  • Working out through pregnancy
  • Hip hop dance for kids
  • Feeling the room
  • Special moments, and what makes being a fitness instructor worth it
  • Self confidence, and why that’s a key factor
  • Wine & Shine Columbus Event: Let us know if you’re interested!
  • What Martha eats (and things we love, too)

Links:


Resources:


Shout Outs:

Ep. 17 - In the Kitchen with “Simply Taylor” Riggs20 Feb 201700:53:16

Taylor Riggs, RD, LDN is a health and wellness blogger and featured dietician on Good Day Columbus, the Huffington Post, and tons of other amazing publications.  Even cooler, she recently published her own cookbook!  Today we discuss all of that, along with her paleo lifestyle and her journey with type 1 diabetes.

We’ll Discuss:

  • Pancake of the Day: Taylor’s Banana Coconut Pancakes
  • Taylor’s passion for cooking
  • Recipes for diabetics
  • Writing recipes: how does it happen?
  • Striking a balance between health and indulgence
  • How long does it take to find out if a dietary experiment is effective for you?
  • Taylor’s expectations entering the field
  • Positives and negatives to social media
  • Pretty food: Taylor’s tips and the process of publishing a cookbook
  • Taylor’s favorite local dish
  • Simply Taylor’s future plans

Links:



Resources:


Shout Outs:

  • The Balanced Blonde Podcast with Jordan Younger
Ep. 16 - Restarting Hayden’s Heart with Ady Dorsett13 Feb 201700:35:24

Congenital heart defects affect more children than we know. Having turned enormous grief into incredible motivation, when Ady Dorsett lost her sweet boy Hayden to CHD-related complications just a few short weeks into his life, the pain she felt compelled her to create a non-profit organization in his honor. Hayden’s Heart helps to bring awareness and healing to bereaved families who have lost their babies to CHDs.

We’ll Discuss:

  • Hayden’s Story
  • The lessons that Hayden taught those around him
  • The Hayden’s Heart Retreat, and Ady finding her tribe
  • Hayden’s House of Healing
  • February is Heart Awareness Month
    • CHD Awareness Week (February 7-14)

  • #singyourheartoutforhayden (Use this tag, sing a song with “heart” in it! Tag three friends, too.)
  • Wine of the Day: Colby Red Wine - Review coming soon!
  • Dealing with grief: Ady’s advice

Links:



Resources:



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Ep. 15 - Learn to Better Love Yourself with Simi Botic06 Feb 201701:07:46

Simi Botic is a feminine wellness expert and certified health coach with a story to tell!  She’s such a beautiful person inside and out, and we loved talking to her about her story and ours.  It’s just a hunch, but we’re betting you’re right there with us, and that a lot of what she has to say will hit close to home for you.  We hope you get as much out of this discussion as we did!

We’ll Discuss:

  • Simi’s Story
  • What loving yourself actually looks like
  • Giving yourself gentleness and compassion
  • Stop trying to lose weight
  • Saying “no” to those you care about (and those you don’t)
  • Not taking on the negative feelings of others
  • What Simi wishes more women would feel about themselves
  • Releasing your hang-ups so you can live your life
  • Simi’s Food Philosophy
    • Give your body what it’s asking for

  • Tips for working out in the city
  • Simi’s routines

Links:


Resources:


Shout Outs:

Ep. 14 - From Corporate to Core-busting with Amy Crandall30 Jan 201701:18:34

Wine-and-Shiners, get ready to be inspired!  Fitness professional and model Amy Crandall talks with us about her journey from unhappy corporate life to a fulfilling life in fitness, health, and overall balance.  Amy is beautiful inside and out, and gave us such great advice.

We’ll Discuss:

  • Amy’s fitness journey background
  • What is a training experience like for a newbie?
  • Growing a social media brand while personally unplugging
  • Amy’s practice in positivity
  • Amy’s practice in gratitude
  • Stopping to be aware of our emotions
  • Amy’s combination of an active body and a creative mind
  • Think about your insides
  • Taking the guess work out of your life by building your team
  • Building a great day of food
  • Daily routines
  • Book Club!
  • Sugar is the root of all evil
  • Wine of the Day: 2013 Double Lariat Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2-Week Shape Up

Links:


Resources:

Ep. 13 - Connecting Your Body & Mind with Sarah Beth Yoga23 Jan 201700:53:09

Today we had the distinct pleasure of talking with Sarah Beth, of the famed Sarah Beth Yoga channel on Youtube!  We couldn’t be more excited to hear her input about life, health, and happiness through a regular practice in yoga.  Listen beginning to end to soak everything in, because she drops so much knowledge on us!

We’ll Discuss:

  • Sarah Beth’s journey in yoga
  • Manage ulcerative colitis, scoliosis, and other health issues through regular yoga practice
  • How Sarah Beth decided to build an online presence
  • Managing negative feelings and self-doubt with yoga
  • Why consistency is key
  • The Month of Yoga
  • The crossroads between yoga, digestion, and mental health
  • Curbing PMS with yoga
  • Chasing your passions to build the life you want
  • Sarah Beth’s pregnancy story and her experience with natural birth and a doula

Links:


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Ep. 12 - Introducing: Mr. Wine & Mr. Shine16 Jan 201701:11:59

Please welcome our husbands, Cody (Nina) & Zach (Liz) to the Wine & Shine Podcast!  We get into the nitty-gritty of relationships, and play “Know Ya Boo” a la Tom Haverford from NBC’s Parks & Recreation.  This may be the most fun we’ve had on Wine & Shine so far!  Don’t miss this episode.

We’ll Discuss:

  • Wine of the Day: Menage a Trois 2014 Red Blend
  • How we met, and Gypsy music, perhaps?
  • Our questions for the husbands
    • What’s the one thing you want women to understand about their men?
    • What is your favorite part of being married?

  • Sidecar: magical numbers, and Zach ruins everything
  • More Questions!
    • When deep in an argument with your significant other, what is your best idea to resolve the issue?
    • What would you love to see more of from your wife?
    • What is your idea of the perfect date night?
    • Do you think it’s important for wives to enjoy their husbands’ hobbies?
    • You pick: chick flick or a musical?
    • What is one thing you love about us?

  • It’s time to “Know Ya Boo!”
  • One wellness tip from each of the husbands

Links:


Shout Outs:

  • Seventh Son Brewing Company (Featured Beer: Humulus Nimbus Super-Pale Ale)
    • 1101 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201

  • Actual Brewing Company
    • 655 N James Rd, Columbus, OH 43219


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Ep. 11 - How to Minimize and Simplify Your Life09 Jan 201700:33:32

This week we talk about the recent trend that is minimalism, and what it’s all about for us.  We’ve been dipping our toes in the minimalism pool lately, and the water is fine!  Learn how you can shed that which doesn’t serve you and come to grips with what truly makes you happy… besides your stuff.

We’ll Discuss:

  • Wine of the Day: Barefoot Chardonnay
  • 2017: a new start
  • What’s minimalism?
  • Minimize your junk, maximize your happiness
  • Never hold onto a “what-if”
  • The things we hold onto: we are not our stuff
  • Get to the core of who you are

Links:


Resources:

Ep. 10 - New Year’s Resolutions: Resolve to Shine26 Dec 201600:36:30

Show yourself some grace in 2017.  Today we talk about how we tend to inundate ourselves with lofty goals, pies-in-the-sky, and self-defeating mindsets.  This new year, set attainable goals for yourself, build your mindfulness, and surround yourself with people that build you up.  Set yourself up for success; this is your year to shine!

We’ll Discuss:

  • Wine of the Day: Cooper’s Hawk Winter Red
  • The history behind the new year’s resolution
  • How we set goals
  • Our own stories in goal setting
  • Our tendency to downplay our little victories
  • Building your “tribe”
  • Choosing your own mantra—there are no rules!
  • Simplifying your life
  • Using a journal to keep your mental space tidy

Links:


Resources:

  • The Minimalists (Podcast)
    • www.theminimalists.com
    • Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things (Available on Netflix)


Shout Outs:

  • Businesses, podcasts, recommendations, other

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Ep. 9 - Avoiding Burnout and Striking a Work-Life Balance19 Dec 201600:25:43

It’s super easy to get caught up in the mundanity of our daily routines, and even easier to let that burn us out!  During this episode, we talk about ways to check your ‘tude at the door when you get to work, and how to keep your work stress out of your home life in order to prevent ourselves from getting burned out.

We’ll Discuss:

  • Wine of the Day: None! We went to yoga instead.
  • “Highly Sensitive People”
  • Leaving your work stress at work
  • What is burnout?
  • What works for us
  • Making lists: the good, the bad, the ugly
  • Accountability buddies
  • Work is not the be-all-end-all

Links:


Resources:


Shout Outs:

130 | Pink Moon Rising: Reiki Healing, Epic Candles, & Boss Babes | with Natalie Wise17 Jun 201900:45:38

Today we are chatting with Reiki practitioner and boss babe Natalie Wise, a Columbus local who is helping the community feel great, heal, and SHINE!!

 

Natalie is the owner of the epically-made and woman-owned company Pink Moon Candles. She uses her intention and her Reiki expertise to infuse candles, crystals, and essential oils with the kindness, authenticity, and collaboration that we all deserve.

 

We also have a special announcement: Empowered Voice tickets are now only $97!!! This is an event we want as many people to attend as possible, and we really don’t want cost to be a barrier to anyone. Because this event is not about making a lot of money. It’s about bringing women together, sharing our voices, learning how to connect with each other, and sharing what we’re passionate about!! You’ll even be able to meet Natalie!

 

We Chat About:

  • Natalie’s former life as a lobbyist
  • How she got into Reiki
  • Finding your own North Star
  • Falling into your calling
  • What Reiki is
  • Taking the principles of Reiki into your day-to-day
  • So many blankets
  • How Reiki gives you ownership over your own health
  • Creating Reiki-infused candles and crystals

 

Resources:


 

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Ep. 8 - Taking Care of Yourself During the Holiday Hustle12 Dec 201600:45:11

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but sometimes we lose track of how we’re treating ourselves amidst all the love we’re trying to show everyone else.  The holidays, while very special, can be super strenuous on you!  Practice self-care this year, making sure to take time for yourself and honor your feelings and health.

Quotes:

  1. “Don’t freak out, eat what’s there… have some grace for yourself and know this may not be the season or the time to be super down on yourself.” - Liz
  2. “We should be trying to achieve this balance throughout the whole year.” - Nina
  3. “It is the time when we’re likely to get sick especially because we’re around so many people.” - Liz
  4. “We always are trying to please others at the expense of ourselves.” - Nina

We’ll Discuss:

  • Wine of the Day: Gerstacker Nürnberger Christkindles Markt-Glühwein (Holiday Mulled Red Wine)
  • Honoring your health during the holidays
  • Being okay with indulgence
  • The 80/20 rule
  • Letting go of anxiety when circumstances are beyond your control
  • Taking some time for ourselves when our family is all around
  • Incorporating our routine into the holidays
  • Stay hydrated!
  • Spiritual continuity throughout the holiday season
  • The rule of “me,” and getting our of our own way
  • “How to Live a Good Life”
  • Do what best serves you, not everyone else
  • How do you self-care?

Links:


Resources:

  • “How to Live a Good Life” - Jonathan Fields
Ep. 7 - Angela & Brooke from Gals With Goals28 Nov 201600:54:57

Today we interview the founders of the blog Gals with Goals, Angela & Brooke.  Like us, they’re college pals that build each other up and push each other to meet the goals they set together!  One of the key elements we also discussed was that grace and understanding can be useful and important in reaching the goals we set for ourselves.

 

We’ll Discuss:

  • Gals with Goals: Origins
  • What is Gals with Goals?
  • Brooke’s Book and challenges in writing
  • Angela’s website, and goals for the future
  • Advice for goal setting and accountability
  • “Cycle of Grace”
    • Acceptance of Self
    • Sustenance
    • Significance
    • Accomplishment

  • How do our activities affect women in our communities?
  • Keeping negativity at bay, and avoiding burnout
  • Goals for Nina & Liz
  • Wine of the Day: Cupcake Pinot Grigio

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Resources:

Ep. 6 - Create the Life of Your Dreams with Natalie Burrage21 Nov 201601:08:12

We had so much fun in this episode interviewing Natalie Burrage, owner of L-Yoga Flow!  Natalie provides us (and other women) advice from her journey to mindfulness and self-love, amidst struggles with body image and motivation.  

 

We’ll Discuss:

  • Wine of the Day: Just Peachy - French sparkling wine
  • Natalie: my journey in mindfulness
  • Natalie’s advice for women who are just starting their spiritual journey
  • Getting spiritually unstuck
  • Where does Natalie get her inspiration?
  • Kundalini Yoga and language
  • Is it better to embrace and engage negative feelings, or change your mindset?
  • Self-awareness does not equal perfection
  • The purpose behind L-Yoga Flow
  • “Love Your Body” Yoga
  • Cute yoga clothes
  • Daily routines and So Purkh

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