Simple Self Care Podcast: Recent Episodes
Naturally Randi Kay
Simple Self Care is a podcast dedicated to simplifying the healing journey by aligning your self-care practices with your own inner wisdom and the natural cycles outside and within. Though self-care has become quite the buzzword, it’s actually a vital tool that can fit beautifully into your everyday life. Join in as we explore how to create a deep and meaningful relationship with ourselves naturally, intentionally, and simply.
Welcome to first official episode of The Home Practice. Formerly known at Simple Self Care, Randi dusts off her podcast mic are starts a new chapter of growing with the seasons. In this brief Welcome episode, hear what The Home Practice is about and what you can expect moving forward.
We are back with another Healing Lessons episode - a yearly tradition where Randi Kay and podcast regular Artist Nichole Rae share their biggest healing lessons from the year and intentions for the upcoming year. This past year they went even deeper with their healing journeys, and they share powerful insights for you to apply to your year to come. Take a listen as they dig into:- the highs and lows of simplifying and what it really can reveal- the power of following the joy- tuning into the essence of what you want your life to feel like- beginning again with tried and true practices- owning the full spectrum of your feelings- getting out of the comparison trap- following your own pathand more!Randi Kay: www.hemmawellbeing.comNichole Rae: www.artofdailypractice.com
A long overdue check-in from Randi on big life changes, the future of the Simple Self Care podcast, and a very special offer as we go through this seasonal change and transition from Naturally Randi Kay to Hemma Wellbeing.Get the limited-time Sunset Bundle (three for one self-care online courses) offer at https://sunset-bundle.teachery.co/Sign up for the Hemma Newsletter when the form pops up on www.hemmawellbeing.comSubscribe to The Home Practice on Substack: https://randikayolsen.substack.com/Follow on instagram: www.instagram.com/hemmawellbeing
As we continue to move into a new year, podcast regular Artist Nichole Rae is back on for her yearly chat with Randi about their biggest healing lessons from 2022 and their intentions for 2023.Listen as they share about:-rebuilding after big life changes-the struggle with feeling joy-working through self-doubt and other insecurities-the power of slowing down and letting go-excitement for 2023-and more!
After almost a year since the last podcast episode, Randi Kay gives a life update on what her own healing has looked like, what's happening with the podcast and Naturally Randi Kay, and shares insights on the power of letting your life transitions and changes be slow and steady.
Around this time of year, end of January and into February, is when the charm of winter starts to wane and we daydream about those warm sunny days. It's easy to get frustrated during this time, but just like any other season, there is a reason for it, and there are precious things to gain here that we can't during other times of the year. So in this short and sweet episode, I share with you my top two things to do when you are feeling that winter angst. Give them a try, and you never know, this could become your favorite time of the year! Or a least a time of year that you don't dread.
Sign up for the Winter Study Group at www.naturallyrandikay.com/studygroup
And we are back with the first podcast episode of 2022 and another year-end round up episode talking real talk about the healing lessons learning in 2021.
This will be the fourth year my dear friend Artist Nichole Rae and I share with you our biggest lessons from the past year and what our intentions are for the year to come. And this year we are joined by our other wise friend, past podcast guest, and the designer of this very website, Ashley Dedin Carlson.
As finding a quiet space to record a podcast when you have little ones around is quite the challenge, we actually recorded this episode in Ashley's bathtub. Yup, we are that cool and that close of friends.
So I hope you enjoy our bathtub chat as we share about: accepting the stories our bodies tell how self-acceptance comes before self-love the importance of seeking out how much pleasure and joy you can feel postpartum rage and exploring anger embracing the victories big and small undoing the layers of body image issues how to be more Betty...RIP Betty White and more!
Sign up for the Winter Study Group at www.naturallyrandikay.com/studygroup
Get the Winter Self Care Guide at www.naturallyrandikay.com/winterselfcare
See the rest of the show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
Checking in with a little life update and my favorite self-care practices for the autumn season. Take a listen as I share: The main purpose of autumn The beauty of letting go And a few little things you can do to make this season a healing one
Plus details about the latest seasonal study group! Registration closing soon. www.naturallyrandikay.com/studygroup
We live in a very forward-moving culture. When one thing ends, another thing immediately begins. Or we start the next thing before we even finish out the current phase we are in. Not only is this behavior expected, but it's also encouraged and celebrated.
But the unfortunate thing about moving on too quickly is that we don't take a moment to honor where we've been, what we've accomplished, what all happened during that meaningful phase of life. And when we brush over or dismiss all of that, we aren't actually moving on. There can be unfinished business or this continual feeling of not being enough.
So in today's podcast, I ramble on about: - the complex emotions that can come up when you are letting go of something or moving on into a new season of life - the importance of honoring where you've been - why it's ok to move on from something even when it's good - honoring the complexities of grief - ceremonies or rituals you can do to close chapters of your life or ways of being that no longer serve you
There also is quite the cameo appearance from my six-month-old, and I share what's next for the Simple Self Care podcast.
Show Notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
A common philosophy in the world of health practitioners is that you can only go as deep with others as you have with yourself. When you do the work yourself, you are then able to facilitate others to that work, as well.
In this week's ramble, I share with you: - my recent experience of doing my own healing work around my birth trauma and the positive results of doing that work - how prioritizing your healing is the opposite of selfish - how to heal as a community - how to find a practitioner you can trust - and more
Also, the Healing Season Collective is now open for registration. Find out more at www.naturallyrandikay.com/healingseason
It's common to have a go big or go home mentality when it comes to connecting with nature. Like we have to go on a big camping trip or live in a place with a grand mountain range. And we discredit the beauty and wonder that can be right out of our front door or even a quick drive away.
Join me outside today as I ramble on my morning stroll about how to connect to the nature closest to you.
Join the Collective: www.naturallyrandikay.com/healingseason
While there's a lot of talk about how to feel better, there isn't a lot of talk about what to do when that actually happens. It seems counterintuitive, but when you've gotten so used to living with pain and stress, feeling better can actually be difficult to embrace.
In this naptime ramble episode, I explore: - this reaction we can have to joy and why we shut it down - why it's so hard to relax - how we can and why we need to lean into the happier seasons of life - and more!
Show notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
Ah yes, the Springtime. The earth is waking back up. The animals are coming out of hibernation. We are refreshing ourselves after the slow Winter pace. And the Simple Self Care podcast is making a comeback!
I'm not counting this as an official new season of the podcast because I'm experimenting with a new format that will help me still greet you on the airwaves while living that new mom life. We are testing the waters with this to see how the podcast will be moving forward.
I'm calling it the "Nap Time Rambles" where I ramble on about a self-care topic within the duration of one of my five-month-old's naps, which happens to be around 30 minutes these days. So they will be more like my old school short and sweet episodes that are packed with self-care considerations and inspirations for your week.
And to kick it off, I'm helping you make the most of the end of this Spring season by sharing my top tips for aligning your self-care with the healing energies of this time of year.
Take a listen as I share some thoughts on: - letting go of perfectionism and showing up anyway - how to work through some of your self care hold ups - the healing qualities of Spring - the most simple and supportive way to detox - how to make the most of the Spring cleaning energy - and more!
Show Notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
2020 was certainly a time, wasn't it? Along with the events and challenges we all shared globally, we also had our own personal high's and low's to work through. And while we are just starting to process all that went down last year, and we still don't have a lot of answers and solutions and a clear path forward, what we can do is stay in community with each other and find solace in relating to and learning from each other.
So with this special bonus episode, I bring on my dear friend and podcast regular Artist Nichole Rae for the third year in a row to recap our year, share what we've learned from what's been thrown our way, and offer some insights on moving into the new year with more positivity and intention.
Take a listen as we share: - Nichole’s journey with endometriosis and how it’s empowered her - some of my birth story and healing from an unplanned cesarean birth - dealing with things not going according to plan - life after trauma and leaning into who you are now - the power of staying present - holding space for joy and grief at the same time - and more
Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
This pandemic has been weird and trying and unpredictable for everyone. We all have our own story of how it's changed our lives and shifted how we show up in the world. And for me, it's been happening amidst another huge life shift - pregnancy and becoming a parent for the first time.
But the silver lining of any season of difficulty is that there are also very valuable life lessons to be learned and implemented. So to close out this season of the podcast, I'm sharing with you the top 5 lessons I've learned from being pregnant during a global pandemic.
And since I know that only a small percentage of listeners are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant during this time, the lessons I'm sharing can be applied to any phase of life or circumstance you happen to be in. And if you are pregnant, you'll get an added layer of value from this one.
So take a listen as I share my insights on: - how to lovingly deal with an identity crisis - how to honor the grieving process - welcoming in new traditions and rituals - honoring your weird and quirky rhythms - how to celebrate your body, no matter the size and shape - how recovering people pleasers set healthy boundaries - staying present to the love and joy that you may be missing - the importance of staying in community, no matter what it ends up looking like - and more!
Show Notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
The home should be a place to rest and restore after your busy day and spend quality time with your friends and family. But because of the state of the world right now, our living space is not only our home, it's our office, our classrooms, and more.
And because of these added distractions and responsibilities to our home life, we are having a harder time carving out space and time for rest, relaxation, connection - though we need it more than ever.
To help us bring this much needed TLC back into our homes, herbalist and educator Kami McBride is here to share with us her expertise in creating and implementing simple and therapeutic ways use the power of plant medicine to calm our anxieties, build our immune system, and connect with our loved ones on a daily basis.
Take a listen as we chat about: -how to make herbalism a part of your everyday life -the powerful medicine you have right in your spice cabinet -why it’s important to be literate in herbal remedies -how to get your kids and other family members excited about herbal remedies -what's missing from the covid prevention conversation -the importance of building your immunity and digestion in little ways every day -the power of therapeutic healing touch in the family -how to create a healing culture in your home -a simple five-minute practice to calm your nervous system and build your immune system daily -herbal care for pregnancy and postpartum -and more!
Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
Women's health issues are on the rise, and more and more women are feeling lost and confused about how to care for these issues, especially in natural and nurturing ways. Though this is improving, there is still a huge lack of education around women's cycles and how being in tune with them influences the health of our entire body.
In this episode, I chat with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and host of the Fertility Friday podcast who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. We cover a lot of ground on all things women's health and the importance of understanding how your body works, and I know you will get a lot out of it.
Take a listen as we chat about: - how to use your cycle as a sign of overall health, not just a way to track fertility - what a healthy period and cycle looks like - how to have a positive relationship with your cycle - the importance of body literacy and why we need to understand how our body works - lifestyle habits that promote fertility and healthy cycles - how to track your natural rhythms when you aren’t cycling anymore care for women with endometriosis - a healthier alternative to hormonal birth control and how to transition off of it - how tracking your cycles helps you tune into your deep truths - and more!
Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
During this season of change, personally and globally, you might find yourself being drawn to taking an alternate route in life. Wanting to follow a different path. Craving a lifestyle change that is different than you may have imagined for yourself. Well, you are not alone in these feelings and there are people out there to help guide the way for doing things differently.
And best-selling author and past podcast guest Cait Flanders is one of those people. In this episode, I chat with Cait about her recent book Adventures in Opting Out: a field guide to living an intentional life, and we explore how to navigate these life changes and create a more authentic life on your terms.
Take a listen as we chat about: - why now is the perfect time for opting out - the importance of confronting and challenging your current lifestyle - how to establish and align with your actual values, not the ones you think you should have - preparing for and embracing the messy middles of life - why it’s good news when you lose friends - the wisdom of loneliness and how it is an important part of life - and more!
Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
The Autumn season is a time for nesting and a time for establishing healthy and intentional habits as we head into the winter months. But it can be difficult to know what habits to let go of and what habits to bring in.
So to help give us some guidance on habit setting and doing it in a way that is enjoyable and sustainable, I'm re-airing a conversation I had with Anthony Ongaro from Break the Twitch where we deep dive into all things intentional living and create habits that are in alignment with who we are.
Take a listen as we chat about: -compassionate habit setting -the importance of creating simple habits -our individual origin stories for how we’ve come to preach what we practice - how to break the mindless twitch of habits that don’t align with who we are - how to turn your personal growth and life lessons into a tangible practice -how to turn up the volume on your own inner wisdom -the power of continuing to begin again -and more!
Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
Implementing new habits, especially when it comes to self-care, can be tricky and overwhelming. And it’s easy to want to apply the “all or nothing” mentality to building these habits because you are ready for results and you want them now.
But this way of going about it is not very sustainable, and it can lead to burn out, negative self-judgment, and defeat when you fall short of your big expectations. And when your self-care is laced with those thoughts and feelings, it really isn’t self-care.
So in this episode, I share a different approach that gives you some instant gratification, simplifies your habit changing process, and it's something that you can do every day to care for yourself no matter what.
Take a listen as I talk about: - how to create a self-care practice that actually sticks - the power of showing up for yourself in small and simple ways - how your whole day can change in just five minutes - how to create a self-care non-negotiable you can start doing tomorrow - my personal non-negotiable that I do every day - and more
Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
As much as we want caring for our health and well-being to be a well-lit journey full of support and clarity, it more often feels like a long and confusing road full of misinformation, wrong turns, and disappointment of care from who we turn to for health.
But holistic psychiatrist and best-selling author Dr. Kelly Brogan is here to help guide us back to ways we can loving care for our mental health and beyond by tuning us back into the powers we have within to heal in a powerful and sustainable way.
Take a listen as we chat about: - How to move through the process of difficult emotions - How to trust yourself as the authority over your body - Self-Embodiment as a practice - How to know when you are ready for your next level of healing - The role self-care plays in healing chronic issues - How to prove to yourself that your choices matter - Why we have a hard time feeling calm and relaxed - Navigating mental health through postpartum and menopause - And more!
Register for the free workshop Trusting Your Inner Wisdom During Uncertain Times at www.naturallyrandikay.com/innerwisdom
Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
With all of the unknowns happening in our world right now, it is more important than ever to be feeling at home and connected to your body and your personal life. One of the best ways to do this is through staying connected to the grounding energies of nature and using the seasons and natural cycles to create stability and calm within. This week's episode is all about how to align with the beautiful season of Autumn and how it can aid in your healing. I share with you a conversation I had a few years back on the podcast with my friend and herbalist Kristen Runvik from Lagom Body Co. where we talk about all things Fall healing. Take a listen as we chat about: - our favorite fall rituals - the benefits of seasonal living - the wisdom of slow healing - natural ways to boost the immune system - best fall and winter skincare practices - and more!
Get my free Autumn Self Care Guide at www.naturallyrandikay.com/autumnselfcare
Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
With all that is going on in the world right now, it's tempting to want to numb and ignore our pain and difficulties. But what if sitting with and following our pain, grief, and trauma was the key to truly healing pain and easing the stress response? What if we could feel so safe within our bodies that we could process and move through this time in an empowered way?
In this episode, I got to chat with Thérèse Cator, a leadership coach, healer, and founder of Black Girls Breathe, about how to listen and honor our pain and the shares with us the benefits of doing so.
Thérèse brings over a decade of experience in the wellness industry as well as her education, experience, and knowledge in non-profit development, teaching, social justice, business, and the arts. At the core, her work is rooted in love, liberation, and community.
As you will hear in our conversation, her wisdom on health and healing and self-care and working through trauma and pain is incredible. And it’s very approachable and applicable to our world right now.
So please listen and re-listen to this chat with Thérèse about: -how to still find joy during hard times and why we need to -how to be an activist without getting burnt out -how to sit with pain, discomfort, and grief and use it all as important information to guide our healing -the difference between connected and disconnected self-care -how our own self-care impacts our community -different forms of healing like somatic work, shadow work, and dealing with spiritual bypassing
Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
We are back with Season 6 of Simple Self Care! And to start things off right, I am taking on a topic that we are all dealing with right now, whether we want to admit it or not. And that topic is CHANGE.
Love it or hate it, it is happening as we transition into Autumn and many of us are going through some major life adjustments during this challenging time.
In this short and sweet episode, I share: - why it's important to lean into change instead of fight it - how life transitions can be a very valuable time - a process to help you move forward into the next season of with intention and purpose - how to feel grounded and calm during times of chaos - also, my exciting news on my major life change
Show Notes + Seasonal Transitions Workbook at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
The topics of racism, diversity, and inclusion are very complex, uncomfortable, and triggering. But they can be loving and compassionate, as well, and need to become a part of our everyday life and our everyday interactions.
To help us navigate these topics, I brought on my friend and Inclusion and Diversity expert Rosie Nestingen to share with us the importance of having these conversations, of doing this work, and how we can turn it into a loving part of our daily lives.
Take a listen as we chat about: - Making anti-racism a daily practice - What real learning and listening looks like - The importance of educating your kids and other young people - How resting and self-care is a part of this movement - How this work needs to be so much more than hashtags and posts on social media - Starting where you are at in the circles and industries you are currently in - Making your events and platforms more inclusive - How to do the hard work of heart work - And more!
Show notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
As we close this season of the podcast and reflect on all of the unexpected twists and turns this season of life has brought us, I answer your questions about navigating self-care during these unprecedented times. I wanted to make sure I sent you on your way for our Summer break with the answers and tools you need to keep the healing journey going. Take a listen as I answer your questions about: - Working through feeling guilty and selfish about prioritizing your self-care - Knowing what self-care practices to do for yourself depending on the situation and season of life - Staying present during self-care instead of feeling like there is something else you need to be doing - Why it’s so important to feel at home and empowered in your body right now - How self-care is your foundation for activism and creating change
Simple Nature Collective: www.naturallyrandikay.com/simplenature Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
Have you been feeling tired and depleted and you can't quite figure out why? Or maybe you've got some mysterious body pain you can't shake? Or maybe you are just sick of everyone and everything and want to hide away in a cave somewhere?!
If any of these things are resonating with you, you might be experiencing empathy and compassion overwhelm. In this episode, I share an interview I did on Main Street on Prairie Pubic Radio where we dig into what it means when we overpower our body with our natural ability to care for others and take on the weight of the world.
Take a listen as we chat about: - how to know when you are taking on other people’s stress and what to do about it - how to set healthy boundaries around the people you care about - why it’s important to be an empathetic and sensitive person right now - how to find grounding practices that work for you - and more!
Join the Simple Nature Collective at www.naturallyrandikay.com/simplenature
Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
We all love the idea of doing less, right? But in our complicated, fast-paced world it can seem impossible. But there really is a simple and wise structure we can follow to simplify our life and get more done by doing less.
Today’s guest Kate Northrup is a best-selling author, world-renowned speaker and teacher, and a mother of two. She helps women entrepreneurs get more done with her Do Less methodology, but today we are applying her principles of connecting with the natural cycles of the season and ourselves to our day to how we live and plan our everyday life.
Take a listen as we chat about: - preserving your energy - setting boundaries around what you let into your life - being alone with yourself and enjoying it - trusting yourself and your own inner wisdom - embracing the seasons of rest - a structure for those that don’t like structure - the importance of deep work - and more!
Sign up for the Simple Nature Collective at www.naturallyrandikay.com/simplenature
Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support: www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare
In honor of the Spring and quarantine season, when many of us are decluttering, deep cleaning, and reorganizing our lives, I share with you my personal and professional experience about the healing powers of living a simplified lifestyle and how it can be of benefit to you and your life.
Take a listen as I share: - my personal journey with minimalism - how simplifying has helped me cope with major life changes - why simplifying helps you manage your stress and pain - how this way of life eases depression and anxiety - and why simplifying is one of the best things you can do to deal with this pandemic
Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support the Podcast: www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare
Is caring for the earth a part of your self-care practice? Did you know it could be? Earth advocacy isn’t just using sustainable products and protesting to save the trees. It’s also a daily practice of tuning into your connection with the planet and honoring that connection from moment to moment.
In celebration of Earth Day, and to help us understand this daily practice concept, this week’s conversation is with social entrepreneur, performer, yoga teacher, public speaker, and activist Heather McDougall. Heather is the co-founder and CEO of Bogobrush, which makes eco-friendly toothbrushes, and she works with people all over the world to support and create sustainable communities.
Take a listen as we chat about: - what sustainability is - how to ease eco-anxiety - how your thoughts impact the planet - how to create a sustainable lifestyle, not just consume more sustainable products - how to remove anxiety and judgment around environmental decisions - traveling with purpose - and more!
Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare Show Notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
When we think of Astrology, many of us think of daily horoscopes and comparing our sun signs with each other. I know I used to. In fact, I used to think Astrology didn't hold any merit at all. But then, about a year ago, I met today's guest, Astrologer and Intuitive Guide Natha Campanella. She introduced me to aspects of Astrology that helped me understand myself better and opened me up to how I could use the energy of the cosmos in my everyday life. And since then, Astrology has become a fun and valuable part of how I govern my self-care practices. So I thought it would be interesting to bring her on the podcast to educate us on what Astrology really is, how it works, and how we can apply it in a grounded and personalized way, in case it might be something you are curious about and could use right now. Take a listen as we chat about: - what astrology is and why people tend to misunderstand it - how to find an astrologer you can trust - what the cosmos have to say about the pandemic - how to use the planetary energies to guide your self-care - how it can teach you how to trust your own intuition - and more!
Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare Show Notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
No matter what is going on around us, we can always come home to ourselves. Our body can be a safe space amongst the chaos and our breath can be a powerful tool in bringing us back to a calm and grounded place. This week on the podcast I share a live recording a did recently for Creative Mornings Fargo where I teach my go-to practices for bringing mindfulness and self-care into every moment. Take a listen as I share: - how to breathe in a way that calms you down instead of stress you out - my favorite follow-along breathing exercises - the basics of belly breathing and why it's so important - how to bring meditation and mindfulness into your everyday tasks - how to deal with panic attacks - how to practice meditation at work - how to find your new identity during this time
Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support the Podcast: www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare
Well, we are still in the thick of it. And all of us are still adjusting to our own version of quarantine life at home. Because my bonus chat from last week with nutritionist and health coach Becca Shern from Minimal Wellness was so informative and helpful on the matter, I wanted to make sure as many people as possible got a chance to listen. So instead of just hosting it on my patreon page, I'm bringing it right into your podcast feed.
Take a listen as we chat about: -how to simplify your meals and meal prep process right now -how to manage added anxiety and stress -how to provide experiential and playful learning opportunities for your kids at home -how to work out from home -how to process all of this chaos together -and more!
Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
While self-care might be the last thing on your mind when you are in the middle of a crisis or you are in a season of demanding caregiving, it is still very important that you take some time to care for yourself so you can keep on giving. Nutritionist and Health Coach Becca Shern is back on the podcast to share with us her knowledge and personal experience on how to care for yourself when we are going through a tough time. We chat about: -how there is no ‘one size fits all’ plan for health -how to listen to your own body and follow what you hear, even if it surprises you -how to take proper care of yourself in a time of crisis or while you are serving as a caregiver -how to show up even when you aren’t your best self -setting and honoring your boundaries -how to ask for help -the importance of relying on your community -and more!
And as a complement to this episode, Becca recorded a bonus conversation with me answering your questions on how to stay healthy at home and with your family while dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak.
Check out that conversation for free over at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare
Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
In a world where we are always trying to put our best self forward, it can be really hard to show up for others and practice our own self-love when we are having a tough day or going through a tough period of time.
In this solo episode, I talk about: - how to keep showing up for yourself and your community even when you aren't your best self - the power of being vulnerable - how to see the wisdom of hard times - why it's important to let the world see all of who you are - how to embrace and learn from the tough seasons of life
Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support: www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare
We are back and kicking off Season 5 with special guest and podcast friend Courtney Carver from bemorewithless.com. As we start to dream and scheme for the coming of Spring, you may be craving a bit of a refresh. Well, Courtney's new book Project 333: The Minimalist Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More is coming out just in time because your own closet just might be the perfect place to start.
Take a listen as we chat about: how simplifying your wardrobe can simplify your whole life how our material things block the real things from entering in how to use your body as an intuitive guide the power of sharing your health stories the benefits of giving up substances and habits that no longer serve you the highs and lows of being highly sensitive and more!
Show notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support: www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare
New year. New lessons. New growth. As with every turning of the season, the new year also brings in an opportunity to reflect and course-correct. While it's tempting to feel the need to start off the New Year with a whiz and a bang, it just might be wiser to follow the nudge that it's time to rest and recuperate and take your time figuring out what this coming year has in store for you. To help us reflect and ease into this year, I'm bringing back Artist Nichole Rae to share in conversation about what we learned in 2019 and how we are approaching 2020 in a gentler way, more exploratory way. Take a listen as we chat about: - the evolution of what change actually looks like - staying open to the lessons that we truly need to learn - using love to heal - the power of asking for help and finding community - how to own your victories - how to counter negative self-talk - how to forgive instead of judge - and more
www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare www.naturallyrandikay.com/seasonalhealing
Having a "Mindfulness Practice" is being talked about more and more in the wellness world, but the fact that it seems more like a good idea than an actual thing to practice has led to some confusion and some disconnect from this powerful tool. To help us understand what mindfulness is, why it's important for our health, and how we can apply it to our everyday, I've brought on my mindfulness and meditation teacher Dr. Rashmi Bismark. Take a listen as we chat about: - the power of slow medicine - how to use your self-care practice to build the mindfulness muscle - the importance of slowing down - a helpful acronym to remember how to bring mindfulness into every situation.
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The holidays are officially upon us. And they can bring us merriment and good cheer, but they can also bring on intense emotions and stressful situations. This time of year can be very hard to navigate, so to help us move into this season with intention, joy, and healthy expectations, I chat with bestselling author and life coach Beth Kempton. Not only does she share with us wisdom from her latest book, Calm Christmas, but we also chat about: - where we’ve gone wrong with Christmas and how to change it - mental health and the holidays - evolving your holidays with your life - how to honor the melancholy and the loneliness of the season - how to trust yourself with creating boundaries - staying open to the unknown - and more!
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Here we are on the brink of shopping mania. And it’s all too easy to get swept up in all of the steal and deals and anxious energy that comes with it and lose sight of what really matters to us during the holidays.
So for this week’s podcast, I wanted to give you some things to consider as we head into this busy time by interviewing a few of my favorite local businesses in Fargo, ND. I want to not only give you a behind the scenes look at how hard they work and what it’s like being a small business in today’s market, but also how shopping small can benefit you, your family, and beyond.
Take a listen as we chat about: - the biggest problems with retail right now - the power of community and connection by shopping in person - how you can make a difference in your own tiny little corner of the world - the importance of fair-trade and ethical shopping - how creating a business out of joy benefits everyone - how to shop with more intention - and more
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Life is a constant balancing act. Right when you feel like you've figured things out, another obstacle comes your way and you have to rebalance again. But instead of always feeling defeated, what if this rebalancing became part of the joys of life? Someone who is a great example of this is world-renowned food blogger, author, and Food Network star Molly Yeh. And she's come back on the podcast to share with us how she balances being a new mom and hosting her TV show from her family farm in the Upper Midwest. Take a listen as we chat about: - the power of structure and planning when it comes to self-care with a newborn and high professional demands - how to deal with mom guilt - how to get over unrealistic expectations - the importance of alone time - embracing the seasons of things - using your everyday, mundane tasks as your moments of zen - how to savor the Winter months - setting boundaries when working from home
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Feeling guilty for taking time for yourself is one of the biggest hold-ups for people when it comes to anything self-care related. In fact, that word comes up with almost everyone I work with.
And I get it. I've been there, too. I've been there to the extreme. And in this episode, I share my breaking point with this whole guilt thing and how I've learned how to transform it into something good, something that can serve us instead of bring us down.
If you are ready to lighten the guilt load, then this episode is for you.
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What if your recipe for happiness was right under your nose? What if you are already living a joyful life, but you are too occupied with other things to even notice it? In this episode, I chat with Sarah Von Bargen from the popular blog Yes and Yes to talk about how we can tune into the joy we already have and follow what makes us happy so we can continue to recreate it in every area of our lives. Take a listen as we chat about: - how to live a rich and full life no matter how much or how little you make - how to follow your joy in the midst of making hard decisions - how to create your own prescription for self-care and hear our favorite self-care activities for this time of year - how to set intentions and boundaries for the holidays with your family and friends - the joy and beauty of traveling to small towns and travel tips - how to find the fun in going against the grain - and more Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Bank Book affiliate link: https://school.yesandyes.org/p/bankboost?affcode=144457_t8db4i_k
When it comes to ethical and sustainable consumerism, reusing and repurposing what is already here and what you already have is one of the best things you can do. But upcycling can be overwhelming, and it's hard to know where to start. So this week I brought on Ashley Dedin Carlson of Remade to Remember to share with us her expertise in turning what you already have into a creative expression. Take a listen as we chat about the slow evolution of living a more eco-friendly life, how to use thrift stores intentionally, how to counter eco-anxiety, approaching repurposing what you have as a creative and even spiritual practice, and more.
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The topic of mental health is being talked about more than ever. The good news is that this means more solutions are being offered and the shame around the topic is diminishing. The bad news is that this means mental health struggles are more of an issue than ever. And if you don't deal with it yourself, you know someone who does. I was diagnosed with clinical depression in my early teens, and I've been on a healing journey with it ever since, with my own mental health and with helping my loved ones and clients with it, as well. This week, I revamp a podcast episode I recorded a while back. I reconfigured it a bit, added in some new thoughts, and provide a Mental Health Checklist guide for you in the show notes. Take a listen as I share more of my personal journey with depression, how to become friends with your mental health issues, how to use your struggles as important warning signs, how to create a mental health checklist to ease your triggers, and what your loved ones struggling with it really need from you right now, and why your own health is the best way to help the ones you love.
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Do you ever wonder how you got to where you are in life? Overwhelmed. Tired. So out of touch with yourself and your values. Or maybe how your day to day work and lifestyle got so out of alignment with what you actually want? It happens. We change. Our situations change. But sometimes not all of ourselves catch up and we end up feeling off, depleted, and unfulfilled. In this episode, I share my recent experience with getting out of alignment and what I did restore myself back into place. I also share how you can create your own version of this process to help you embrace and move forward with who you are now in every area of life.
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While Fall is full of cozy sweaters and pumpkin-spiced everything, it can also be a frenzied time of year as we change our rhythms and rituals. To help us make sure we are properly grounded and nourished this time of year, I brought back my friend and herbalist and founder of Lagom Body Co. to share her wisdom on how to support your body, mind, and soul during this time Fall. Take a listen as we chat about how to evolve with your self-care practices each season, the power of getting outside despite the weather, and how to nourish yourself during this season change and even improve your health during this time of year. We share our favorite Fall rituals and herbal remedies like the magic of elderberry and echinacea. And we talk about why we need community more than ever this time of year and how to create your own group of like-minded folks. Kristen also offers up her Whole Body Wellness Guide for Fall ($40) to Patreon supporters. Get in on it and more podcast goodies at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare Show Notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
How often to do you check your phone without thinking about it? Have you ever reached for just a handful of popcorn and before you know it, the whole bag is gone? Our everyday, mindless habits make us who we are, and if we don't stop and break this "twitch" we can end up living a life totally out of alignment of who we want to be. So to help us take a deeper look at these habits, and to kick of Season 4 of the podcast, I have Anthony Ongaro from Break the Twitch on for a joint conversation and creating intentional habits. We share our individual origin stories for how we've come to preach what we practice and how to break the mindless twitch of habits that don't align with who we are. We dig into how to turn your personal growth and life lessons into a tangible practice, we deep dive into how to turn up the volume on your own inner wisdom, we share the power of continuing to begin again, and we even share what we would do if we knew we would die tomorrow. It's such a full and fun and valuable conversation, and I know you will get a lot out of it. And check out the new patreon page for the podcast where you can get exclusive content and score some free 1:1 Self-Care Mentoring with me.
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On the final episode of Season Three, I get to answer some very relatable listener questions about moving forward into Summer with more confidence, more time, and more intention. I also share some very important announcements about changes to the podcast, my break from social media over the Summer, and my biggest life lessons learned from the high’s and low’s from this past season. Listen along as I chat about: - The power of asking for help and leaning on your community - How to practice self-love while bringing that Summer bod out of hibernation - How to not overcommit to social pressures and obligations this time of year - How to refuel and refresh and savor the sweetness of Summer Stay up to date on all the fun changes to the podcast by joining my newsletter community at www.naturallyrandikay.com/newsletter See the rest of the show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
Feeling free and fulfilled in life can sound like a distant, far off goal. And sometimes it can sound almost impossible. But with this week's episode, Business + Branding Coach Michelle Knight of Brandmerry Coaching is here to share with us how close we are to figuring out what freedom means to you personally and how in reach it actually is.
Take a listen as we chat about building a life around your definition of freedom, how to create freedom with wise structure and daily routines, the power of simplifying your life and your business, the importance of constantly checking in with what you need and how you are evolving, sharing your hopes and dreams with others, the danger of getting too comfortable, and more!
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I chat with mental health and addiction advocate Rynda Laurel who has not only overcome her own serious addiction and clinical depression, but she now educates others how to do the same. She even started her own supplement company called VRYeveryday that has blends filled with the powerful ingredients that have helped her heal on a biochemical level. Take a listen as we chat about taking the shame out of mental health and addiction, how to stand up for your own healing path, how to focus on the positive instead of what you lack, how to find community while making big changes, and more. Show notes and discount codes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
The natural world is reawakening this time of year and so are we as we continue to make our way through the transition from Winter to Spring to Summer.
And it's the perfect time to reintroduce ourselves with the nature around us and be more prepared and intentional about connecting with the outdoors right now and in the months to come.
To help get us inspired about making the outdoors more a part of our way of life, this episode features a conversation with my dear friend Rodin Lyasoff who shares his experience balancing his career in the tech industry in Silicon Valley with adventuring into nature he loves.
Take a listen as we chat about how our relationship with nature and the outdoors changes over time, the importance of connecting with the nature that is the most accessible to you and your current lifestyle, how to balance our time with technology and our time with outdoors, and how to always have your adventure bag ready.
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The coming of Spring is refreshing and exciting, but it can also be muddy and messy and honestly a little bit overwhelming.
In this candid, unscripted episode I share with you how to: - get unstuck this time of year - melt and flow and evolve with the nature around us - break the habits of what no longer is serving us from Winter - get clear on the purpose of this season so we have something - grounding us as we move into the usual seasonal decluttering and cleansing rituals
I also share the evolution and growth of this podcast and some updates that will take shape as we all navigate the beautiful and necessary messiness of this time of year.
Decluttering, simplifying, intentional living. All sounds like a great idea, right, but it can also seem daunting and overwhelming. Especially if you share a home with a partner and even more so with children.
Luckily I’ve got best-selling author Joshua Becker from Becoming Minimalist on the podcast to help give us some inspiration and step-by-step guidance on how to jump on the decluttering train this Spring.
Take a listen as we talk about how to simplify as a family and how that can bond you together, what do to when simplifying gets hard and emotional, how decluttering can make space for what really matters like our faith and real connection with our loved ones, and so much more.
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We have turned time into a scarcity, a luxury, and even an adversary. But yet it’s just hanging around, doing the same old thing at the same old pace since the beginning of, well, time.
So why does it take so many forms? Why does it seem like a fickle trickster, messing with our concept of what time actually is? What if the problem is actually us and our brilliant human minds?
This week on the podcast, in honor of springing forward this Sunday, I revisit the topic of good 'ol father time. Yes, I've talked about it before on the podcast, but not having enough time remains to be the number one obstacle that keeps people from maintaining a self-care practice.
Take a listen to this week's episode to hear my favorite ways to shift your relationship with time. Let Father Time be your friend, not your foe.
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They say that laughter is the best medicine, and today's episode is here to prove that point. I sat down with the gents from the J.J. Meets World Podcast, J.J. Gordon, the charming host, and Tucker Lucas, the witty producer. Not only are these guys talented and hilarious, but they are also my longtime friends that are always fun to be around and connect with.
This episode is full of so many gems on the valuable role humor has during hard times, the universal language of laughter, the magic improv comedy, how to add “having fun” to your self-care practice, the importance of having judgment-free creative outlets, and when to know when it’s time to give your “always funny” friends a break.
You also get to hear stories from what I was like in High School. Let's just say I've come a long way.
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Could your relationship with technology be causing your body pain? Could our evergrowing "sitting culture" be dangerous, even deadly?? Don't freak out, but the answer is a big, hefty YES. But have no fear, there is a lot you can be doing to counter the negative effects of sitting and desk-bound and device-bound working and lifestyle habits. And in today's episode, I give you my top three simple and easy to incorporate tips on making your work life happier, healthier, and more productive. Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
How would your life be different if you had a healthier relationship with money? What if you were more intentional about what you brought into your life? As we all recover, especially financially, from the holidays, now is the perfect time to do a bit of healing around money and our habits moving forward. So to kick off a brand new season of the podcast, I have Cait Flanders, bestselling author of the book The Year of Less, with me to talk about her refreshing take on being more mindful when it comes to money and beyond. We talk about why money conversations are hard, how to avoid the money shame and defensiveness, how to celebrate money wins, what being a mindful consumer is and how to do it, the deep work that happens after you change negative habits, the importance of getting outside and connecting with nature, and more. Enjoy!
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I've got a special in-between season bonus episode to give you a simple framework of some questions and things to contemplate as you close out 2018 and move into 2019. And to help me, I've got the lovely Artist Nichole Rae. Nichole is one of my dearest friends who also happens to be an incredible personal healing guide and teaches healing practices on her website artofdailypractice.com. We both teach what we've learned from our studies, but even more so from our own experiences.2018 brought us both a lot of - let’s say wonderful healing lessons, and we thought it might be helpful to share our own journey this past year as we help you with your own contemplations. So take a listen as we share three big questions to ask yourself as you wrap up this year and set some goals for 2019.Spoiler Alert: We hate New Years resolutions. Also a disclaimer: get ready for some serious Minnesota and North Dakota accents. Oh fer fun. Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
It’s the Season Two Finale! And to help us wrap up for 2018 and head into the holidays and new year happily and intentionally, I’ve brought Megan Gilger from The Fresh Exchange blog and online store back on for her insights on intentional gift giving and gathering for the upcoming holiday season, and how to get your family on board.
We also talk about how to embrace this season and transition into winter, and my favorite part of the conversation is about her own healing journey over the past year and finding the joy in a slower and wiser path to health.
It’s such a wonderful conversation, full of good nuggets that I think you’ll really enjoy.
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This week's episode is short and sweet and all about how to recover from holiday celebrations and prepare yourself for the festivities to come. Listen to my top tips for recovering physically and emotionally from all of the hubbub and get insights on how to refuel yourself for the fun and/or not-so-fun gatherings to come. Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
Life is full of ups and downs. Highs and lows. Triumphs and failures. And while it seems like everyone only likes to share their successes, today’s guest, Jason Zook from Wandering Aimfully, is an exception to that. Jason is not only one of the most adventurous entrepreneurs that I know, but he helps other budding entrepreneurs be just as bold and confident and successful. And he has this brilliant ability to share his up's and down's and turn them into valuable learning for everyone. Take a listen as we chat about enjoying the long game of reaching your goals, making personal growth a curious experiment, turning obstacles into opportunities, defining what success looks like for you, investing in long-term health, and more. Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
For the last half of October, I had the opportunity to study in and explore the magical land of Peru. And while there is so much to rave about - the ruins, the landscape, the history - I found that there is something else going on there. Something I could try and learn and take home with me. In this episode, I not only explore fun audio clips from my adventures, but I also share the secret to Peruvian happiness - the power of giving. Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
Travel is commonly viewed as an escape, a luxury, and sometimes even a burden. But to me, traveling is a vital part of being a part of the human race. Motivated by my recent travels to Peru, the topic of travel is fresh in my mind. And it's a topic I'm very passionate about if you can't already tell. Maybe you feel the same way, but to help you think about travel a little bit differently or perhaps give you some permission to listen to your own wanderlust whisperings, I’ve come up with a little list I call 'The 3 Gets and 3 Gives of Travel' list - three things you’ll get out of it and three things you get to give, or in other words, three reasons why the world needs you to travel. I think you'll dig it. www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast
Known for her capsule wardrobe challenge Project 333 and all things minimalism, Courtney Carver from bemorewithless.com talks with us not just about our closets and simplifying, but we also get into some juicier topics of how to be your own health advocate, cultivating inner trust, what do right after devastating news, debt-free living, and more. We also talk about her new book Soulful Simplicity and her year-long course A Simple Year that is now open for registration. www.naturallyrandikay.com/asimpleyear
Today’s podcast is a special one indeed. A conversation about probably the most important thing on the planet, maybe even the universe. And that thing is love. Dr. Jaqueline A. Bussie is an award-winning author, theologian, public speaker, and professor at Concordia College up here in my neck of the woods, Moorhead, MN. In her most recent book, Love Without Limits, she writes about what it means to truly love and be loved, and how to learn to love across differences. Take a listen as we hear about Jaqueline’s personal journey of cultivating this love within, how to deal with religious and political differences with those that you love, how to create your own loving and supportive community, and how to move forward when you feel like your purpose and mission is destroyed. And one my favorite parts of our conversation is when she shares her experience with getting fired from her publisher while writing Love Without Limits because of the stories of her Muslim and LGBTQ loved ones in her community. How her book ended up coming to be is an incredible tale full of really powerful lessons for all of us.
The end of summer and the coming on of darker days (literally, not figuratively hopefully) in this hemisphere is a perfect time to reset and reground. Perhaps you’ve been craving that grounding feeling lately. You’ve been running around all summer, traveling, even quite literally flying in the air, and you are needing more stability and ritual and routine. That is where ‘grounding’ comes in. Grounding is a popular term in the yoga and healing world. Grounding into a pose, grounding your energy, grounding practices, etc. But on this week’s episode, I dig a little deeper into this whole grounding thing to help you ease into the Fall Season.
The delightful Jessica Williams is back on the podcast to not only give us an update on her healing journey with an autoimmune disorder, but we explore the yin and yang of self-care, discipline of taking care of yourself, financial self-care, finding purpose in social media, acknowledging your growth, and more.
"Self-care is your gateway to deep healing. These practices are your true lifesavers." Welcome to the first episode of Season 2! To begin this new season and new "seasonal vibe" of the podcast, I figured it would make sense to revisit this whole self-care thing and get on the same page. Take a listen to hear why I'm kind of annoyed with the term self-care these days and how we reclaim its true meaning, the importance of prioritizing and personalizing your practices, and all you can expect from this season.
There is a lot of talk out there about self-love and living your best life, but it is rare to meet someone who has walked the walk and can really teach and inspire you to love yourself from a deep and authentic resource within. It is my pleasure to bring you Danielle LaPorte, a multiple best-selling author, a highly acclaimed spiritual teacher and speaker, a poet, a mother, and an all around incredible human being, here on the podcast. Take a listen as Danielle shares her truth bombs on being your own best friend, the life-saving reasons for self-care practices, how to hear your own inner wisdom, how to serve in an empowered way, the importance of knowing your core desires, and so much more.
This week’s episode is a continuation of last week’s conversation all about the important and complex topic of mental health. If you missed it, I recommend taking a listen before you sit down with this one, so you’ll have more context of where I’m coming from and what points were already made. Last week was more of an overview of the mental health issue and what we as a community can do about it. And in this week's Part 2, I dig into more of the nitty gritty of how you can tend to your own mental health needs with my top tips and things to keep in mind as you brave your own wilderness.
My personal self care journey began shortly after I was diagnosed with depression in my teens. And my path to heal and maintain that part of myself is the substance the powers what I bring to the world, including through my work and through this very podcast. The subject of mental health is so near and dear to my heart that honestly, I'm a bit nervous to talk about it in this format. But with all that is going on, with so many people out there that suffer alone or don’t know how to help, I feel like it would be a disservice to keep sitting on the sidelines in this arena. So, I’m going to be taking the next two episodes to talk about the timely and timeless topic of mental health, my personal journey with it, the stigma around it, how you can really help others, and how you can use self care to help yourself. This episode (part 1) is all about the issue at large and how we as a collective community can help each other. The following episode (part 2) will cover simple self care practices specific for mental health, including thoughts on using or not using medication, how to tune in when you fear what you might hear, the concept of a good day and bad day routine and more.
In a world where we’ve become all about the likes and the followers and the curated feeds and all of that, it’s hard to know if we are really connecting with each other online. And if we are, it's hard to tell if that connection is feeding our deep need to connect or feeding our addiction to escape and compare.
A leading force for good is writer and photographer Lily Diamond. Lily is the author of Kale and Caramel: Recipies for the Body, Heart, and Table. But she has also started quite the movement on social media with the hashtag #honestinsta.
Take a listen as we discuss how to be honest on social media and why it’s so important, being the space holder of a movement, vulnerability and how to reach out in a way that is proactive instead of destructive, the importance of being a witness for each other, the joy of keeping it simple when it comes to self care, and the power of mental sanitation.
As much as we dream of long summer nights, weekend adventures, times to chill out and relax, Summer can oftentimes feel chaotic and stressful and just the opposite of what you want it to be.
In this episodes, I share my top three simple summer practices to keep in mind to help us slow down in some ways, perk up in some ways, and overall savor this time of the year.
The wonderfully inspiriting Ruth Allen from Whitepeak Wellbeing chats with me about her experience with the outdoors and her outdoor therapy practice in the UK.
As an indoor and outdoor counselor and coach, and as an outdoor enthusiast herself, Ruth shares her wisdom on how to chill out to hear your inner voice, how to use nature to be more playful, the importance of silence, how to bring the outdoors in, balancing nature and technology, and how to honor and listen to the enticing call of the outside world.
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Kym Ventola is not only an amazing life and business coach, community garden manager, and wife and mama, but she is the founder of NINE Retreat, a community dedicated to empowering women through connection, wellness, adventure, and wisdom.
In this episode, Kym shares her own journey of need to carve her own path when it came to self care and caring for her family and community. We also chat about the perks of taking social media breaks, setting healthy boundaries in everyday life, making the time for your passions, the joy of hitting rock bottom, living with less waste and a simpler lifestyle, and the power of gathering in a judgement free community.
It is a jam-packed, delightful conversation that I know you will get a lot out of.
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Springtime is a season of change. Of transformation and reevaluation. On this episode, I share with you a personal example of a recent change I made due to a much needed reevaluation of how I was operating. Spoiler: It involves this very podcast. Take a listen to hear how it's ok to let go of the things that no longer work in our lives and what life tweak I made to bring you this week's episode.
In honor of Earth Day, I take you with me on my recent trip one of the coolest places on earth, Joshua Tree National Park with my friend, adventure and plant loving buddy, and past podcast guest Kristen Runvik. There are many things that can fall under the self care umbrella, and I talk a lot about the day to day simple and practical things we can do to bring self care into every moment. But it is also important to think about the bigger picture ways of practicing self care. And to me, this is travel, exploring, and getting out in nature for extended periods of time. Join Kristen and me as we recount our trip and share what we learned, and we even take you on a special plant hike with a local guide. Hopefully this episode can inspire some adventures of your own and remind you that the world, the earth, even the plants blooming outside your window, are there waiting for you.
After my brief hiatus, we are back, and I am just giddy to bring you a conversation I had with the lovely Melissa Coleman from the beloved blog the Faux Martha. Her new book The Minimalist Kitchen just hit the stands a few days ago, and I got to chat with her not only about her book and simplifying the kitchen, but also some beginner steps for bringing minimalism into your life, how gathering around the table can bring healing, Melissa’s favorite self care rituals, and more.
In the spirit of Springtime, a time for dusting off the Winter and making space for a new season, I will be taking a break from this podcast until April 15th.
In this podcast update, I explain the motivation behind my mini-break and invite you to do you own version of it.
Today on the podcast I share with you and delightful and insightful conversation with the one and only Artist Nichole Rae. As her name suggests, Nichole is an artist specialized in mixed media book arts and hand lettering. And she now uses her creative talents to help others cultivate healing daily practices. With her workshops and online guides she teaches journaling and affirmations practices that inspire the creative spirit and connect you with your present self. I had her over recently to talk more about her healing path and get her advice on how to use creativity as a daily healing practice. Take a listen as we chat about how to declare your daily practice, using your uniqueness for healing, how to spark your own creativity, and finding purpose during painful times.
Starting new habits can be extremely overwhelming. Especially when you’ve been doing “not so great” habits for a while and want to replace them with healthier ones. It’s easy to want to apply the “all or nothing” mentality to incorporating your self care practices because you are ready for results and you want them now. But most of the time, this way of going about it isn’t very sustainable. In this episode, I talk about setting non-negotiable self care habit. One doable thing that you will do every day to meet your self care goals. Take a listen to learn how this game changing habit can make self care simpler and more enjoyable.
Ah, the allusive art of meditation. It seems so simple, yet complicated; easy, yet difficult. And where to start? What to do? Who to study with? Are you even doing it right? In this episode, I share my two go-to meditation techniques that take the self doubt out of meditation and make it easy to bring the benefits of meditation into every area of life.
For the final week of the Month of Joy series, I chat with community builders and influencers Simone Wai and Joe Burgum with Folkways. From farmers markets to Christmas markets, canoe parades to mobile saunas, these two have been able to cultivate so much joy and connection in their hometown community and beyond. In our conversation we talk about how to fall in love with your hometown, the importance of connection and community, and how to make a difference and bring the joy to your city. I also take you on an adventure into the mobile sauna to get their take on winter wellness and cozying up your life.
For Week 3 of the Month of Joy on the podcast, I share a wonderfully insightful conversation with Caroline Kelso Zook of Made Vibrant. Caroline is an artist, designer, and writer and her business help soulful creatives create an authentic business and life.
In this episode, we chat about the importance of aligning with your core, how taking action combats the fear of sharing your work, creating space for self care, the power of gratitude, how minimalism creates creative clarity, embracing your weird, and so much more.
To continue the Month of Joy on the podcast, I chat with nutritionist Becca Shern from Minimal Wellness all about finding the joy in healthy daily habits, in particular with diet and exercise.
Take a listen as we chat about the dangers of staying in a stressful situations, the importance of filling your own cup first, the wisdom of the small and simple, how minimalism creates time to take care of yourself, tips on simplifying the kitchen, finding the joy in exercise and more.
So much goodness jammed packed into one episode. Enjoy!
February is the Month of Joy on the Simple Self Care Podcast, and to kick it off, I'm interviewing world renowned chef and food blogger Molly Yeh. If you follow Molly’s blog and instagram, or have read her award winning cookbook Molly on the Range, you know that every occasion can be a fun celebration with the right mix of funfetti and cute marzipan figures. And her spin on your childhood comfort foods will warm your heart and your belly. Take a listen as Molly and I chat about bringing joy to the kitchen, what to do if you don’t like cooking, self care travel tips, favorite winter rituals, and a cautionary tale for all of you shnitzel lovers.
Sometimes we get so caught up in our external world that we forget to check in to our internal world. Whenever we have a spare moment, we reach for our phone or other distraction to fill that empty space. To help calm some of the the chaos in my mind and my life, I decided to do a little experiment last month. For the whole month of December, I took a break from social media. In this episode, I share what I learned from that experiment and offer some insights on why it's important to embrace the moments of nothingness.
Wintertime can be rough, especially on our skin. But as with most things that ail us, there are simple, daily things we can do to feel better. In this episode, I chat with my favorite herbalist friend, Kristen Runvik. Kristen is the founder of Lagom Body Co., an earth-based skin care line that focuses on making your skin care routine a self care ritual. Take a listen as we talk about the best Winter skin care and self care rituals, simple ways to use herbs in our daily lives, and get some tips on transitioning into using more natural beauty products.
Instead of setting yourself up to fail with the old school way of New Years Resolution, take a listen to some updated ideas. Learn how setting a theme for the year and creating seasonal goals can help you make 2018 a little happier and a little healthier than the year before.
Inauthenticity is everywhere. So much so that trying to sift through the news, social medias, marketing campaigns, etc. is becoming a full time job. This artificial connection can cause us to keep our walls up and lead with our barriers instead of our real, vulnerable selves. Take a listen to this week's podcast for more on the matter and join me in pondering why it's better to lead with what's real. And hear how our superficial interactions love block us instead of safe keep us.
Instead of just trying to survive and get through the month of December, what if you could truly thrive? Feel taken care of and refreshed. This is possible, and here are the top five ways to keep self care near and dear this time of year.
There is so much going on, and there is too much going on. And it is so easy to get overwhelmed with all of life's demands and distractions. But feeling overwhelmed doesn't have to be a normal way of life.
This week's episode offers some simple ways to give your overwhelm a hug and let go of what isn't needed.
To counter all of holiday shopping hullabaloo, I created the Ultimate Un-Gift Guide, a list of more meaningful ways to spend your money and time this holiday season. Instead of giving in to the pressures of overspending and giving inauthentic gifts that your loved ones may or may not like, why not give something more valuable: your time, your presence, and meaningful experiences.
The reason for the season this coming week is our quiet but mighty hero, Gratitude. Noticing what we are grateful for can bring light and positivity to any given moment. It can transform the hardest of times into times of sweet growth, and it enhance our most joyous moments.
In this episode, Megan Gilger from The Fresh Exchange shares how her gratitude practice helps her live a more seasonal, intentional, and fulfilled life.
Do you know what you sound like? Not your talking or singing voice, but your wise, true, authentic voice. The one that guides you and looks out for your best interest. In this week's episode, we talk about how to recognize your inner wisdom, including a five step process on how to get that voice to speak up.
Time. It seems to be endless, yet it's become more precious than gold. It can stand still, and it can zoom by. It can age, and it can heal. It's a steady constant that governs days, months, years, and seasons like, well, clockwork. So why does it take so many forms? Why does it seem like a fickle trickster, messing with our concept of what time actually is? What if the problem is actually us and our brilliant human minds? Today on the podcast, in honor of daylight savings time, this episode talks about how we can use time for our benefit when it comes to taking the time needed for our self care practices.
This week's episode is all about embracing the transition from Fall into Winter. Take a listen to hear my favorite things to consider during this time of year and suggested rituals to do as part of your Autumn self care practice.
Jessica Williams is most commonly known for her work running the social media for The Minimalists and co-hosting The Mind Palace Podcast. But Jess is also insightful and wise on the matters of going through a difficult healing journey. In this episode, I get to have an intimate chat with Jess on not just working through her autoimmune disease, but we talk about trusting your intuition, having authority over your own body, feeling abundant and content instead of feeling deprived and without, the healing power of minimalism, bringing small doses of luxury into our everyday life, creating an environment to be able to calm yourself down.
In this episode of the Simple Self Care podcast, we talk about one of our biggest self care enemies: negative self talk. Take a listen on why it can sabotage our best self care efforts and how we can change the script.
Welcome to the very first official episode of The Simple Self Care Podcast. In this episode, we dig a little deeper into what is meant by the term "self-care" and why it's becoming such a big deal. :: Spoiler Alert :: It will change your life.
Welcome to my introductory episode, a prepisode if you will, of my Simple Self Care Podcast, a weekly nudge to take good care. Take a listen to hear what this podcast is about, how it came to be, and what you can expect in future episodes.
Special appearances by the Solar Eclipse, the Loons of Minnesota, and a windy lake.