Get Wellthy: Recent Episodes
Michelle Smith
Hi! I'm Michelle, founder of The Whole Smiths and author of two best-selling, healthy cookbooks. Somewhere along my journey into health and wellness, I realized wellness and feeling good was about more than just diets and exercise. It's about the people we surround ourselves with, our mindsets, the belief systems we hold on to and the habits and rituals we hold for ourselves.In Get Wellthy, we explore a myriad of wellness topics that have the potential to improve our lives, reset our bodies, shift our minds and get us feeling good again. Not to mention, we do it in a fun, approachable, and super unpretentious way. And if that doesn't hook you, I'm a wanna-be comedian so come join us for the jokes and let me entertain you.
In today's climate, we're inundated with opinions. From politics, to health, money and parenting, they're everywhere. So often, they're even disguised as "facts". Why is it when we're presented with an opinion that we don't share, we're put off by them?
Michelle and Brad dissect the topic of opinion versus fact and the ways to present and receive opinions as just that, an opinion. With today's online media landscape and an election just around the corner, this is a great episode to tune in to in order to keep your sanity and relationships in tact.
In today's episode, Michelle & Brad talk about the concept of a relaxed woman and explore what that looks like in practice. What does the "relaxed woman" embody? Is it possible in today's society? Does she even exist?If you've ever wished you had a more relaxed and balanced approach to life, you won't want to miss this week's episode.
Michelle & Brad are kicking this season off talking about the concept of "LFG" (Let's Fu^&ing Go!) in the context of health, wellness and yes, weight loss.
LFG is about getting your health back on track and away from all the internet noise. It's not sexy. It's not flashy. And there's nothing anyone can really sell you on. But it works. It's all about getting back to basics and putting in the work.
Michelle walks through exactly what has worked for her, what's been a struggle and how to keep your mindset healthy though it all.
If you've struggled with "doing all the right things" and still aren't feeling your best, this episode is for you. Think of it as a new set of training wheels to get you where you want to go.
Today's episode is brought to you by Pique, makers of some of Michelle's most beloved teas and beverages meticulously crafted for our health and wellness. Check them outdoor yourself!
Here's the deal. When we give too many shi^%s about too many things it can feel at best, overwhelming, and at it's worst anxiety inducing and paralyzing.
In today's episode, Michelle and Brad identify the reasons why we give a sh&^ and talk about how we can care about something without internalizing it in an unhealthy manner.
That's right. They're talking Taylor Swift! Take a listen to this fun episode where Michelle and Brad talk all about T Swizzle and what we can learn from her and her accomplishments.
Taylor Swift's extraordinary career has been the result of talent, diligence and belief. Brad and Michelle extract just a few of the lessons we can glean from her and talk about how we can apply those concepts to our own lives.
What exactly is intuition and do all of us have it? How do we recognize intuition in an overthinking mind? Should we always listen to our intuition?
We all know what intuition means but are we actually tapping into it and using it for our highest good? These are just few of the questions Brad & Michelle explore in today's episode about, you guessed it, intuition.
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Does it ever seem like the work you're putting into your workouts doesn't line up with the results you're seeing? Does it ever feel like everyone else has all the time in the world to fit in a workout, except for you? Do you feel what once worked for your body is no longer effective?
If you answered, "yes" to any of those questions, this episode is for you. Michelle & Brad talk about how to move forward when you get into a workout rut. And don't worry, it's not just the same, "wake up earlier", "try harder" that we've become accustomed from hearing from the fitness industry. Instead, it's a realistic, approachable conversation on identifying what's not working, how to pivot and how to stay with it.
Do you ever feel like the messaging we hear in society doesn't align with the reality of what's actually happening in society? We're told not to stress, but live in a time where we're inundated with stressors. Mental health is an important topic, but are we actually practicing what we preach from the top down? And don't even get started with health and dieting messaging which can be full of conflicting narratives.
Join Michelle and Brad as they dissect this topic and talk about ways to evaluate outside messaging and distractions while practicing your own value system.
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Inspired by Spring cleaning, Michelle & Brad chat about taking out the clutter. Physically and mentally. They discuss the various kinds of clutter that we constantly accumulate and the importance of removing it from our lives be optimally present.
In personal updates, they also chat about the pitfalls of fitness trackers and Michelle's purpose with The Whole Smiths.
Today we have friend of Get Wellthy, Casper ter Kuile, back to talk about the art of connection, how to foster community in today's world and how "letting go" is intricately tied into spirituality.
You can find more information on his small group course, The Nearness, here. Make sure to follow Casper on Instagram to stay up to date with all of his work.
In today's episode, Brad and Michelle dissect the notion that today's woman can have it "all". A main theme that runs through the conversation is the discussion of what "all" actually means and the value of that needing to be able to vary by woman. Can every woman have all based on what that all is to them?
Do women have too much on their plate to effectively have it "all"? Is society currently structured in a way so that any woman can have whatever it is that they consider "all"?
We may not have the answers but let's get the discussion going.
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They're BACK!
In this episode, Michelle and Brad chat all about how phone intrusions and urgency culture have gotten to be problematic. They explore how it can be impacting things like anxiety, productivity and more.
As well, Brad refuses to admit he's stubborn and Michelle discovers she's anemic and has a developing lisp??
What do you think about when you hear the word self-care? A 5 star resort? Or something more simplistic like an uninterrupted shower?
Over the last several years, the meaning of self-care in our culture has morphed. While bringing this idea to light has definitely helped some realize the need to slow down and fill their cups, it has also given others a warped sense of the phrase, leaving them to believe that they are undeserving or not in need of the “luxury” of self-care.
Today, we are diving into what true self-care is and why it’s essential for all of us. Not only will you leave this episode with a clear understanding of what self-care is, but you will walk away with tactical steps on how to begin identifying what you are currently lacking in the self-care realm.
Life is crazy, and in a world that encourages productivity over sanity, it’s easy to feel depleted. Taking care of yourself is not a luxury, it’s a basic human need.
Listen today to learn more!
Episode Highlights:
- Michelle makes up yet another new word, and Brad is not having it.
- Michelle and Brad share what self-care is to them.
- Why self-care is a basic need and looks different for all of us.
- Tactical steps to take to begin implementing necessary self-care.
- The importance of having a hobby.
- Michelle shares her dream hobby, and again, Brad is not having it.
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Order Zoup! HERE and Use the Code GETWELLTHY on Amazon
- Join our Patreon Community HERE!
- Order Athletic Greens HERE
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
We always talk the talk about gratitude but what does it mean to walk the walk of gratitude?
There’s no doubt gratitude has become yet another coveted buzzword. If you get online for any amount of time, you’ll find gratitude practices, meditations, and memes all around the idea of producing ways to be grateful. But how does that actually apply to our everyday lives? Is what everyone is selling us online actually making a difference or is it all a fluke?
Today Michelle and Brad talk about gratitude from a higher level standpoint, as well as a more tactical approach. It’s true that gratitude can have a direct impact on our well being and our lives as a whole, but these practices should be more than just another task we cross off of our never-ending to-do list before we mindlessly go about our days.
Gratitude is more about who we are, and how we can find ways to be grateful in even the seemingly insignificant circumstances. That’s what today’s show is all about.
We also take a deeper dive into why “shallow” gratitude is a-ok in this week’s Get Wellthy Bite-Sized pod on Patreon. Not to mention, we created a worksheet for our Patreon community that will walk you through a deeper level of gratitude for you to connect with.
Listen today to hear more, and don’t forget to grab your gratitude worksheet from Patreon!
Episode Highlights:
- A study on gratitude and how it correlates to our moods.
- The benefits of having a gratitude practice.
- How gratitude impacts the way we view things like money and how we spend it.
- How to get into a state of gratitude.
- Michelle and Brad share the story of a pivotal season where they shifted to gratitude.
- Ways to implement gratitude into our lives.
- Baby Knox makes his grand debut with adorable baby grunts as he snoozes on the job.
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Order Zoup! HERE and Use the Code GETWELLTHY on Amazon
- Join our Patreon Community HERE!
- LOVEVERY
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
What the hell does nuance have to do with wellness?!
Extreme dieting or eating whatever you want.
Working out to the extreme, or not working out at all.
Carb cutting, or carb-loading.
Cutting out all technology, or using it for everything.
Here’s the point: a black and white way of thinking isn’t healthy, and it’s not helping our wellness or our well-being in any sense of the word.
That’s where nuance comes in, and why we are discussing the need to embrace nuance in today’s episode. If you’re unfamiliar with what we mean by nuance, you’re in the right place because we are breaking it all down today.
We live in a beautiful world full of choices and more information than ever at our fingertips. Making space for nuance allows us to continue learning, growing, and it keeps us from feeling handcuffed to old ways of thinking with no rationale. Ultimately, embracing nuance gives us space to continue being well, learning, and growing and that’s why it’s so important. Listen today to learn more.
Episode Highlights:
- Defining nuance.
- Why trying to make a positive spin on everything is ridiculous.
- The importance of being able to accept that some parts of life simply suck...and that’s ok.
- The impact that marrying ourselves to ideologies has on us.
- Why critical thinking is so essential.
- Michelle teases everyone with a story that she never tells. Email complaints to podcast@thewholesmiths.com.
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Join our Patreon Community HERE!
- LOVEVERY
- Order Athletic Greens HERE
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Does anyone else feel like motherhood has become an unrealistic juggling act even more than normal over the last several years?
Honestly, between school and sports, Pinterest parties, PTO, snack, field trips, and trying to actually manage work and home, and then adding a pandemic on top of that, it’s no wonder we are all losing our minds!
Today, we are talking all about the struggles that come along with modern day parenting. And while the list of expectations seems to be never-ending, the reality is that at the end of the day, we get to choose how we do this parenting thing. And we get to say “no” to things that are no longer serving us and our families.
If you’re feeling completely overwhelmed, we get it, but it’s time to take a step back and reprioritize what gets to fit in your life. If you need some encouragement on how to get there, this episode is a great place to start.
It’s true, this motherhood journey is chaotic, but it doesn’t have to be miserable. Moms are what make the world go round, so it’s time we start taking our worlds back!
Episode Highlights:
- Brad raves about his drink choice of the night and it might just tempt you to start drinking non-alcoholic beer. ;)
- The challenges parents are facing today.
- Why the juggling act of parenting is a lot more than it used to be.
- Michelle and Brad discuss what they think life might look like with baby Smith #3.
- The importance of getting honest with yourself and finding balance
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Use the Code GETWELLTHY on Amazon for 20% off Zoup
- Zoup Instagram
- LOVEVERY
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
- https://www.thewholesmiths.com/
We all have different triggers, what are yours?
This week we are diving into different types of triggers. And while the word “triggers” has certainly become buzzworthy, we aren’t just going to talk about them for the fun of it. Today, we are going to actually start doing something about them.
Triggers, annoyances, and pet peeves, all look different for each of us, but if we learn to lean into them they can become productive bits of information that help us to learn more about ourselves and grow as people.
If you’ve been feeling triggered more than normal recently, just know it probably comes with the craziness of all that’s going on around us. BUT there are things you can do to learn and grow through them. Listen today as we dive deeper and start leaning into our triggers.
Episode Highlights:
- A check in with Michelle and Brad.
- The two main types of triggers.
- Michelle tries her damndest to make up another word, in fact, she may have her own dictionary coming.
- How to manage triggers.
- A note about the obligation we feel to follow others online.
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Join our Patreon Community HERE!
- LOVEVERY
- Order Athletic Greens HERE
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Have you checked in with yourself recently?
Life has been crazy and it can be easy to lose track of the time, get busy with never ending to-do lists, and neglect what’s truly going on inside. Before you know it, you are feeling restless, uneasy, and on the verge of losing it.
If you are feeling this way, just know you’re not alone. There’s so much crazy floating around in the world and trying to process all of the extra stuff on top of our regularly scheduled programming can be tough.
That’s why today we’re having a light-hearted mental health check-in with all of you. It’s important to get honest with how you’re truly feeling, take a breath, and find a plan to work through it.
Life is crazy, but you are worth the pause and reflection. Listen in today to hear what we have found helpful for us as we work through our own mental health check in’s.
Episode Highlights:
- Michelle and Brad’s “Mental Health Quiz” results.
- The importance of accepting progress over perfection.
- Why we should be giving ourselves permission to have empathy without internalization.
- What to do with triggers after we identify them.
- The importance of getting yourself in alignment.
- Michelle forces Brad to play a mind reading game. He is not amused.
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Join our Patreon Community HERE!
- LOVEVERY
- Order Athletic Greens HERE
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Anyone else feel like social media is completely different than it was five, three, or even one year ago?!
Whether you are an online influencer or simply a consumer of social media, we have all witnessed a shift in the use of social media. What started as a simple way to connect with people you haven’t seen since high school, is now a war zone of algorithms, catfishes, and highlight reels.
Today, Michelle and Brad discuss the changes they have witnessed over the past year or so, how it has impacted them, and what they are doing about it. Not only will you find solidarity in this episode, but also a long overdue baby update, and a couple hints about what’s to come for Michelle, Brad, and the Whole Smiths!
Episode Highlights:
- How Michelle feels about social media as an influencer.
- A pregnancy update from Michelle and Brad.
- What social media was vs. what it has become.
- Orthorexia, what it is, and why we should learn about it.
- You guys ask, Michelle and Brad answer. Questions you asked on social media.
- Changes to come for Michelle, her blog, and where she will be pivoting to.
- Make sure your tomato plants get plenty of water: Because Brad said so!
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Order Athletic Greens HERE!
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
- www.thewholesmiths.com
Among the thousands of other current buzzwords as of late, spirituality is certainly at the top of the list...but at the heart of it all, is it working? Have we taken it too far from its intended roots?
Today, this is something Michelle and Brad had the honor of discussing with Zack Alexander.
Zack is a Shamanic Healer & Shadow-Work Coach, and today he shares his journey with us. He is candid as he talks about the role spiritually plays in his life even as an expert and how he arrived to the place and mindset he is today.
While we agree there is absolutely a place for spirituality in our lives, we have felt like we’re seeing a trend to use spirituality as a cop out to avoid accepting responsibility for our own actions or the work that one needs put in for genuine connection and alignment.
Have we taken it too far? Are we using it as a way to sit back and watch Netflix as we let the universe do it’s job or is that what we’re supposed to do?
Listen today, to see where we landed.
Episode Highlights:
- Zack’s background and how he went from attending law school to owning a healing practice.
- Why spirituality is making a questionable shift today.
- The impact social media has on spirituality.
- The detriment of the manifestation trend.
- The epidemic of people taking on external things to form their identity and inner self.
- Why micro trauma can the issue and necessarily not one monumental trauma.
- Michelle talks about her past life as a chronic song repeater.
Find More on Zack Alexander:
- TikTok @zaenergetics
- Zack’s Wesite
Links Mentioned in Episode:
- Order Athletic Greens HERE!
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
If you’ve been feeling discouraged about life, whether it be because a business idea isn’t working out as planned or you’re finding yourself feeling inadequate after scrolling social media, you’re going to want to tune in today.
Today Michelle and Brad share a conversation they had with actress Katee Sackhoff. You may know her from shows like The Mandalorian, Battlestar Galatica, Longmore and so many more. Katee is magnetic and has an authentic positivity about her. Her positivity might be something you think comes naturally if you’ve seen it in action, but during this conversation we uncover the truth about where that positivity stems from.
Yes, Katee is an extremely successful actress, but she has so much more to offer. Her pearls of wisdom and infectious outlook on life are something that are well worth tuning in for and will surely propel in your path to true wellness.
Episode Highlights:
- The dangers of social media and the impact it has on our everyday lives.
- The intention of choosing positivity.
- Katee’s story on thyroid cancer and why she chooses joy.
- The law of success and sticking it out.
- The importance of having an identity outside of your job.
- Michelle tries to sound smart by using yet another term that doesn’t exist...and as always Brad calls her on it.
Find More on Katee Sackhoff:
- Katee’s Instagram
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Order Athletic Greens HERE!
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Anyone else tired of trying diet after diet after watching others succeed, only to find nothing has truly changed? Especially long term?
You’re not alone. And also, you’re not broken...the diet industry is, and in season two we are talking a lot more about this.
If you log onto social media, you will find an influx of “before and afters,” highlight reels, and a host of different diets. And today Michelle and Brad talk about the dangers of taking these things too much to heart, EVEN from the self proclaimed “experts.”
The true key to wellness is that there isn’t one true key and that’s why you’re here. It’s time we start letting go of the black and white ideologies and disordered ways of living and start leaning into what truly makes us well. Spoiler alert, it’s not just about the food. Listen today to find out more and start living a life that leads to true wellness.
Episode Highlights:
- A welcome back to season 2 from Michelle and...STILL temporary co-host Brad.
- Four components Michelle and Brad feel are not being addressed in the diet industry.
- A discussion on whether we should eliminate complete food groups or not.
- Michelle and Brad have an entertaining conversation about the Real Housewives and French foods.
- How social media plays into all of this and why we need perspective when viewing it.
- The importance of knowing there is no magic pill and one size fits all when it comes to health.
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Order Athletic Greens HERE!
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Sleep. It’s something we all do, all need more of and we’d like to state that it’s more than likely something a large majority of us struggle with. So what are we to do about it?
Recognized as a vocal pioneer of integrative and functional medicine (or what he calls “good medicine”), Dr. Frank Lipman is the founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center and the Chief Medical Officer at The Well, both in New York City. He is the best-selling author of seven books—How to Be Well, The New Health Rules, Young & Slim for Life, Revive,Total Renewal, The New Rules of Aging Well: A Simple Program for Immune Resilience, Strength, and Vitality and his newest book, Better Sleep, Better you.
Today, Michelle and Brad are diving into the topic of sleep with Dr. Frank Lipman. Dr. Lipman shares a wealth of information about the importance of sleep and what we can do to improve our sleep.
As Michelle and Brad wrap up on season one of Get Wellthy, they recap that the basis of what all of their guest experts have shared isn’t a crazy fad diet, magical pill, or restrictive way of life, but simply this: get back to your roots. Take care of yourself. Figure out what’s causing you to get out of alignment and work on it.
Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you can get notified when season two releases, and until then, be sure to catch up on all previous episodes and start implementing the wonderful tips that have been shared so far that will help us all on our journey to Getting Wellthy.
Episode Highlights:
- What causes people to have issues with sleeping.
- Tactical things we can do to improve our sleep.
- The era of sleep aids and why it’s an issue.
- Whether or not naps are beneficial.
- Caffeine and the impact it has on our sleep.
- How our sleep patterns change with the seasons.
- Michelle and Brad discover that the source of all of their marital problems have to do with sleep.
Find More on Dr. Frank Lipman, MD.:
- Order Better Sleep, Better You HERE!
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franklipmanmd/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/drfranklipman
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrFrankLipman
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Order Athletic Greens HERE!
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
A note from Michelle and Brad:
First of all, we want our listeners to know how truly much you mean to us. Over the course of the last year, we have shifted gears more than once and you have stuck with us along the way. This podcast has been quite a journey, but honestly it is the perfect thing for the direction we want to be going. We have been diving into joy and alignment over the course of the last few months and the shifts we’ve made and addition of the podcast have truly made us feel more joyful and aligned. Thank you all for showing up week after week and supporting us. None of this would be possible without our listeners!
Today, we want to share yet another change to be coming in the near future and we want to share it with our loyal podcast community first. As you guys know, we have been teasing this for quite a while now, so the long awaited announcement is finally here!
Again we want to thank you all for your support, and we can’t wait to take you along on this next journey with us!
Episode Highlights:
- Michelle and Brad give their special announcement.
- Michelle talks more about future plans and the future of The Whole Smiths.
- Michelle and Brad chat about what they are subtracting from their lives.
- The special announcement is talked about the remainder of the episode, so in order to find out more you’ll just have to take a listen! ;)
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Order Athletic Greens HERE!
- Get 15% off Real Coco Creamers on Amazon with the code: GETWELLTHY15
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
When we are feeling overwhelmed, burdened, or near burnout why is it that our reflex is always to add? Add a new system to take on more, add some type of organizational tool to help us stay afloat, add help so that we can continue to carry our already full plates. What would happen if we attempted to subtract, rather than add?
Well, today that’s something we are going to explore.
Leidy Klotz is the Copenhaver Associate Professor at the University of Virginia. Today we are discussing his new book Subtract, and believe us when we say after this interview is over, his book is going to be just about the only thing you’re going to want to add to your life. We cover the “why” behind our tendency to add to our plates, what we can do to start shifting our thinking, and how all of this impacts us as humans.
If you’ve related to our previous episode about feeling less joy, more burnout, and feeling on the verge of giving up, don’t miss today’s episode as we continue to conversation and get one step closer to truly becoming Wellthy.
Episode Highlights:
- Michelle tries to fire Brad and then proceeds to butcher Leidy’s intro. (Maybe Michelle should be the co-host.)
- What it means to truly subtract.
- How we have been conditioned to add rather than subtract.
- What we can subtract from our lives to live more abundantly.
- How the overload of information has impacted us as humans.
- Michelle and Brad leave listeners with a BIG CLIFFHANGER for episode 24, so make sure you’re subscribed!
Find More on Guest:
- Order Subtract Here
- Leidy’s Twitter
- leidyklotz.com
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Order Athletic Greens HERE!
- Get 15% off Real Coco Creamers on Amazon with the code: GETWELLTHY15
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
What if we told you that you were in control of the amount of joy in your life? Would you believe it? Would you accept the challenge to begin finding it?
Kelsey J Patel is an author and meditation teacher who is also certified in EFT and today she is helping us continue the conversation on discovering joy. There are many different facets of our lives that play into joy and today Kelsey walks us through the process of what it takes to be truly joyful.
As you will hear in this episode, Kelsey is someone who radiates joyfulness. Through this episode, Michelle and Brad both hope that you will be able to take away some of Kelsey’s wisdom, apply it to your lives, and become one step closer to living an abundant life full of joy.
Episode Highlights:
- The importance of processing things we have gone through.
- A conversation on what joy truly is.
- How to develop self-awareness to begin experiencing joy.
- A conversation on whether or not we are in control of our own joy.
- Actionable steps on how to begin practicing intuition.
Find More on Guest:
- Get Kelsey’s book, Burning Bright HERE
- The Pure Joy App
- Magik Vibes Podcast
- IG: @kelseyjpatel
- www.kalseyjpatel.com
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Order Athletic Greens HERE!
- Get 15% off Real Coco Creamers on Amazon with the code: GETWELLTHY15
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Is Michelle going to write another cookbook? Do Brad and Michelle enjoy working together? How did you guys meet? How do you deal with the haters?
You asked, and today, Michelle and Brad answered. If you’ve ever wished that you could sit down and hang out with Michelle and Brad, today’s episode is right up your alley. Michelle and Brad spend time answering some of your most frequently asked questions.
While we know you all love the information-rich episodes, every now and then it’s nice to have a more lighthearted and fun approach. The dynamic duo share everything from how they met, to Michelle’s rendezvous with John Mayer and brush with Beyonce. (Was it in her imagination or in real life?) So grab your favorite drink, pop in those headphones and enjoy.
Episode Highlights:
- Do you like working with each other as husband and wife?
- Will you write another cookbook?
- What is your number one health tip?
- Is Michelle as cool, fun, smart, and funny as she is in real life?!
- Do you have any marriage tips?
- Do you still do Whole30?
- Who is your dream podcast guest?
- What’s Brad’s favorite recipe that you make?
- Brad shares his number one health tip and his healthy “habits” from college. Hint: it involves a lot of creatine, fast food, and beer.
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Order Athletic Greens HERE!
- Get 15% off Real Coco Creamers on Amazon with the code: GETWELLTHY15
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Has anyone else been struggling with endless anxiety this year? Has it felt compounded with each month that has gone by?
There’s no doubt this past year has brought a lot of fear and anxiety to the forefront of our lives. Fortunately, this fear and anxiety is something we can get a grasp on. It’s not a product of our circumstances that’s here to stay.
Dr. Jud Brewer is an internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist and New York TImes Best Selling author. Dr. Jud is an associate professor at Brown University and executive medical director at Sharecare. In his new book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind, he shares with us the science behind anxiety and the importance of understanding it. Not to mention giving us the tools to successfully manage it.
Dr. Jud has studied anxiety for years, but he has also personally dealt with anxiety. In today’s episode, Dr. Jud shares his story about his experience with anxiety with us as well as some tools that we can use to break free from the fear that chains us down. This episode is packed full of easy to digest and useful information, and you’re not going to want to miss it.
Episode Highlights:
- Jud’s story about his struggles with anxiety and what led him to studying it more.
- What mapping is and how it can help with anxiety.
- Why willpower doesn’t work.
- How we can train our brains to break unhelpful behaviors.
- What social contagion is and how it impacts us.
- Michelle shares about a tarot card reading she received and since she didn’t like what they had to say she swears the reading had to be about Brad.
Find More on Dr. Jud Brewer:
- Get Dr. Jud’s Book, Unwinding Anxiety HERE
- drjud.com
- IG: @dr.jud
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Order Athletic Greens HERE!
- Get 15% off Real Coco Creamers on Amazon with the code: GETWELLTHY15
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Have you ever wondered if there was anything you could do to prevent the decline of your memory or overall brain health as you age? It seems so normal to think of an elderly person and tie memory loss or impairment with their age, but the truth is, that simply doesn’t have to be the case.
Today we are talking about this with two brilliant physicians, Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai.
Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, are a unique husband and wife team of neurologists on the cutting edge of brain science and wellness. The Sherzai's work with their patients to achieve optimal brain health by advocating for holistic community-based lifestyle changes.
While brain health can feel like a daunting subject, their new book, The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution (available today, March 23rd), is a brain-health conscious cookbook and lifestyle program grounded in rigorous science and explained in easy-to-understand terms complete with anecdotes, recipes, and holistic actionable steps.
We talk more about the book in today’s episode, but we also cover so much more about what we can do to improve our brain health and help prevent disease as we age.
Episode Highlights:
- The impact of lifestyle on brain health.
- A conversation about whether we are doomed because of our genes or not.
- What we can do to prevent brain disease.
- How even “normal people” can make changes to impact brain health for the better.
- Brad and Michelle fangirl about how amazing the Sherzai’s are (and they actually aren’t over exaggerating...they’re incredible).
Find More on Guest:
- Get the Sherzai’s New Book Here!
- www.teamsherzai.com
- Sherzai MD Instagram
- www.healthymindsinitiative.org
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Order Athletic Greens HERE!
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
How has your mood been over the last year? Are you struggling with emotional rollercoasters? Or even worse, do you just feel to be in a slump all of the time with few “highs”?
A few weeks ago, we decided to poll our Instagram community to get an idea about how everyone has been feeling over this last year. It was both saddening and confirming to know that more than eighty percent of people felt a decline in their mood and they were struggling with how to fix it.
Fast forward to today’s episode. Michelle and Brad have made the decision to get super intentional about joy as a whole. What does it mean to be joyful? Are joy and happiness the same? What if you’ve achieved everything and still feel empty? Today Michelle and Brad are diving into this and opening the door to exploring the answers to all of these questions over the next year.
While you might not find all of the answers by the time that you wrap up this episode, one thing you will know for sure is that you are not alone. Joy may be lacking for a lot of us in this season, but as a community we can rise to the occasion and choose to be intentional about how we can truly find joy in our lives. We hope you’ll join us!
Episode Highlights:
- The difference between joy and happiness.
- How to lean into finding joy regardless of what season you’re in.
- Michelle and Brad touch on the future of the podcast and The Whole Smiths as it pertains to joy.
- Michelle and Brad share their light hearted banter over extremely controversial topics such as recycling, trash, music preferences, and more.
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Order Athletic Greens HERE!
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Today, Michelle and Brad have their first repeat guest, Stephanie Telfer-Lara!
As you guys know, Stephanie is a spiritual psychologist and today she shares all about what it means to tap into our higher selves. She explains how spirituality can play into our lives, why it’s important in the first place, how we can discover what spirituality means for ourselves, and more.
This episode goes deep, but in a way that is easy to understand and digest. Just like every other topic on this podcast, the goal is to remind you that wellness is so much more than what we put in our mouths and how many hours a day we exercise. There are essential elements that play into our wellness as a whole, and spirituality might very well be one that you’re missing out on.
Listen today to explore more about spirituality, what it might mean for you, and to learn about the tools that you can utilize to begin exploring your spiritual journey.
Episode Highlights:
- Michelle and Brad anoint Stephanie as their first repeat guest.
- The difference between religion and spirituality.
- What makes people crave spirituality.
- How we can use spirituality to help us find our purpose.
- Difference between the ego and the higher self.
- Tools we can use to differentiate ego vs. higher self.
- Michelle tells a scary ghost story at the end, and even scarier she gives an update about Brad giving up caffeine--so listen all the way through!
Find More on Stephanie:
- Book a Consultation with Stephanie
- Find Stephanie’s Course Here
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Order Athletic Greens HERE!
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Do you ever get that feeling that you’re sitting in a seat you haven’t earned? That maybe you aren’t qualified to do whatever it is that you’re doing? How do we determine if there is truth to those reservations, or if it’s all in our heads?
Likey, it’s in your head, so how do we tell ourselves to knock it off and can keep moving forward?
These are just some of the questions that we find answers to today during our conversation with Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin. Not only is Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin a psychologist, author, and coach, but she is an expert on the topic of imposter syndrome. Through this conversation, you will learn what imposter syndrome is, how to manage it and what resources are out there to help us combat this unwanted mental battle.
Listen to today’s episode to learn more, and make sure to check out the resources below.
Episode Highlights:
- What imposter syndrome is.
- What to do once you realize you are struggling with imposter syndrome.
- What type of people struggle with imposter syndrome.
- Whether or not there is a healthy balance of imposter syndrome.
- Michelle announces the next big endevor with the podcast: to record from the moon with Elon Musk.
Find More on Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin:
- Own Your Greatness Masterclass
- Book: Own Your Greatness
- IG: @drorbeaustin
- www.dynamictransitionsllp.com
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
We all know that person who can down a plate of brownies and not gain a single pound (cough cough, Brad).
And then there are some of us who can look at a photo of a cupcake and instantaneously gain three pounds. Why the heck does this happen and what are we doing wrong to cause this?!
Dr. Sylvia Tara is a biochemist and a bestselling author, and today she is talking to us all about fat and the role it plays in our bodies. This conversation is enlightening and more importantly encouraging.
We learned a ton about the importance that fat plays in our bodies as well as why each of us respond so differently to what we consume. That cookie cutter diet might work for your friend, but you’re not a failure just because it’s not working for you. Drop the shame and listen in on this conversation to learn more!
Episode Highlights:
- The purpose behind the diet industry and why it keeps us from actually learning the truth about fat.
- The different types of fat and what that means for us.
- The role that exercise plays in relation to fat.
- Why our bodies respond differently to fat.
- Michelle asks Brad to rate her as if she was a movie. Any guesses as to what rating he gave her?! (Hint: It definitely wasn’t PG.)
Find More on Dr. Sylvia Tara:
- Get Dr. Sylvia’s Book “The Secret Life of Fat”
- thesecretlifeoffat.com
- IG: @sylviataraphd
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Still pondering how to actually invest in good friendships since our amazing episode with Kristen Boehmer? Us too!
That’s exactly why we invited Kat Vellos to join us on Get Wellthy. Kat is an author, speaker and community creator specializing in the areas of connection and adult friendship.
Over the last year we’ve all been forced to isolate, sit in front of screens, and reconcile current friendships. Many would contend that these circumstances have been a massive disservice to our relationships, methods of connecting and well being. Today Kat spends some time reframing our thinking about what it truly means to invest in our relationships, how we can continue to have friendships even in the midst of a pandemic, whether it’s better to have a vast amount of surface level relationships or only a few relationships that take place on a deeper level and more.
If you enjoyed our first episode on friendship, you’re going to LOVE our conversation with Kat.
Episode Highlights:
- What makes it hard to find friends as adults.
- What the loneliness epidemic is.
- What the four pillars of connection are and how to use them to find friendship.
- How to find the balance between just making small talk and trying too hard to bond.
- The role that social media plays on our relationships.
- Michelle and Brad try and convince themselves that they don’t look as old as the characters in Sex and the City (no comment).
Find More on Kat Vellos:
- Website: www.weshouldgettogether.com
- Book: We Should Get Together
- Book: Connected from Afar
- Sign Up for Connection Club
- IG: @katvellos_author
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Get 20% off your first Belcampo order with the code: WHOLESMITHS
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
“Oh, you think parenting toddlers is hard? Just wait until the teen years!”
Chances are if you’re a parent, at one point or another, someone has projected their negative feelings toward being a parent of older kids. But is that really the narrative we need to accept?
Today on Get Wellthy, we are chatting with Kirsten Cobabe who is known as the “teen whisperer” and has some amazing resources for parents of teens. Kirsten was so helpful in answering many of the questions that come along with being parents of teens. Not only was she helpful, but she was encouraging. Parenting teens doesn’t have to feel like a continuous struggle, in fact it can be enjoyable.
Listen today to hear some tips from Kirsten as we cover everything from how we can be intentional as parents to what we can do to facilitate healthy communication with our growing kids.
Episode Highlights:
- Michelle and Brad seriously contemplate the status of Brad’s “temporary-ness” as he continues to try to escape work for the hot tub. Spoiler alert, sounds like he will be temporary for a while.
- How easy it is to carry the way our parents “parented” us into our our parenthood journeys.
- Why it’s so important to be intentional as parents in the pre-teen-teen age ranges.
- How to approach conversations and facilitate healthy communication with our teens.
- Oversharing vs. being able to let them know that we understand where they are coming from.
- How to break our kids into technology in a healthy and realistic way.
- How school has changed this year and how to support our kids through it.
- How to approach kids who don’t open up.
Find More on Kirsten Cobabe:
- kirstencobabe.com
- IG: @kirstencobabe
- Teen 2.0 by Robert Epstein
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Get 20% off your first Belcampo order with the code: WHOLESMITHS
- Get 15% off Real Coco Creamers on Amazon with the code: GETWELLTHY15
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Do you ever have moments where that voice inside your head just keeps talking and you can’t get it to stop?
The voice that replays that and awkward interaction over and over again? Or that negative self talk that you just can’t seem to turn into a positive. The voice that’s rehashing past events or worrying about future ones? That voice.
Ethan Kross calls that “chatter” and details all we need to know about that voice in his new book, Chatter. Today we are talking to him all about why this happens, what that means for us, and how we can reign it in and get control.
Ethan is a scientist, psychologist, one of the world’s leading experts in controlling the conscious mind and he is a leading expert when it comes to all that we need to know about these internal dialogues.
This conversation comes at such a fitting time as the chatter within all of us is at an all time high with today’s current events. The fact is, we have this chatter for a reason. It’s a powerful tool if we can learn to train it, but if it’s left untamed it can be extremely destructive. Listen today to hear more about how we can use it to our benefit rather than our detriment, and get a sneak peak in Ethan’s brand new book, Chatter!
Things We Discussed In The Episode:
- Michelle shared one of her not great (or should we say terrible) ideas for an invention
- What “chatter” is and how it impacts our daily lives
- How we can think more objectively to help with chatter that might not be good for us
- Why negative emotions are actually helpful for us in small doses
- How we can help out kids to maintain their chatter at healthy levels
Find More on Ethan Kross:
- www.ethankross.com
- Order Chatter Here!
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Get 20% off your first Belcampo order with the code: WHOLESMITHS
- Get 15% off Real Coco Creamers on Amazon with the code: GETWELLTHY15
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Have you ever spent months of your life being dedicated to a diet and exercise plan, and yet your health goals are never reached, the scale never budges and you still feel like SH!#?!
Today Michelle and Brad chat with Dana Monsees from Real Food with Dana. She is a board certified dietitian-nutritionist, and body image coach. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to what works and what doesn’t in our wellness worlds.
Dana spends her time today sharing about how diet and exercise are not always the solution to our health. In fact, most of what makes us truly healthy goes so much deeper than the foods we consume and the exercise regimens we choose. Dana has a special way of explaining the science behind why things in our bodies work (or don’t) the way they do, while still keeping the information she shares simple and interesting.
If you have given yourself grief over eating that piece of cake at the birthday party or have found yourself feeling guilty for skipping a workout after a super stressful day, you absolutely need to listen to this episode because it will transform the way you talk to yourself, view the foods you eat, and ultimately make you a ‘wellthier’ human overall.
Things We Discussed In The Episode/Episode Highlights:
- Michelle challenges Brad to try 60 days caffeine free--and as usual Brad shuts her down big time (...and he wonders why he’s temporary).
- The impact that our views on food have on the way our bodies process it.
- The impact stress has on our hormones, blood sugar, and health overall.
- The importance of having a healthy inflammatory response.
- Tactical tips on how to get a hold of your health (that don’t have to do with food).
Find More on Dana Monsees:
- Dana’s Website: https://www.realfoodwithdana.com/
- Real Talk with Dana
- IG: @danamonsees_cns
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Get 20% off your first Belcampo order with the code: WHOLESMITHS
- Get 15% off Real Coco Creamers on Amazon with the code: GETWELLTHY15
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Stephanie Telfer-Lara, MA. is a spiritual psychologist and transformation coach specializing in anxiety and EFT (emotional freedom technique.) Today, Stephanie shares a bit about her journey with anxiety and how tapping has helped her tremendously along the way.
Wondering what the heck tapping is? Brad was too. In short, tapping is an easily accessible tool we can all use to help us manage the times we are feeling out of alignment. Today Michelle and Brad spend some time exploring more about this topic including the science behind why it actually works. Not only is tapping a free tool, but it’s something that can be done literally anywhere and anytime.
We can always use more tools to add to our wellness toolkits, and tapping is definitely one you’re not going to want to leave out!
Things We Discussed In The Episode/Episode Highlights:
- Stephanie’s journey through anxiety, illness, and recovery
- What EFT is, the science behind it, and how it might benefit you
- The five-step process to doing EFT and a practice round walking you through how to perform tapping yourself
- Temporary co-host Brad botches his one shot at the outro, but Michelle insists on continuing to record as Brad tries everything in his power to sabotage it so they can “re-do.” (It’s actually quite hilarious and we think Brad should be a keeper.)
Find More on Stephanie:
Book a Consultation with Stephanie
Find Stephanie’s Course Here
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Get 20% off your first Belcampo order with the code: WHOLESMITHS
- Get 15% off Real Coco Creamers on Amazon with the code: GETWELLTHY15
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Have you ever had seasons where life feels murky and difficult but you’re not quite sure what needs to be adjusted? Maybe you’re going through the motions and giving your best every day, but something still feels “off.”
Today on Get Wellthy, Michelle and Brad sit down with life coach Randy Spelling and talk extensively about the importance of seeking clarity and pinpointing the cause of those murky seasons. Randy explains why this is important and shares action steps that you can take to start getting your life back into true alignment and finding inner peace.
Randy is a life coach and passionate practitioner of change and result. Not only is he passionate about helping others find the clarity and confidence to live the lives they were designed for, but it’s apparent that he practices what he preaches daily through his own practices.
Listen to today’s episode to learn more about Randy, his personal evolution and path to becoming a life coach along with tried and true wisdom about finding the alignment that you need to live the life that you hope for.
Things We Discussed In The Episode/Episode Highlights:
- Michelle talks about a new workout move she invented and temporary co-host Brad is extremely uncomfortable and unimpressed (good thing this isn’t a first date).
- Randy’s journey from a teen who was lacking an identity to a professional life coach.
- How so many of the decisions we make are unconscious and how to become more aware of the decisions we are making.
- The power behind choosing to shift your energy around the daily choices in your life.
- How to gain the awareness to determine if you are living out of alignment and what might be causing it.
- The different types of life coaching Randy offers.
Find More on Randy Spelling:
- www.randyspelling.com
- IG: @randyspelling
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Get 15% off Real Coco Creamers on Amazon with the code: GETWELLTHY15
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Welcome to 2021!
If you’re finding yourself feeling a bit less than this year with all of the “New Year, New You” talk, an unwillingness to set an arbitrary resolution or finding yourself already struggling to adhere to an unrealistic expectation you set for yourself, this episode is for you.
Today Michelle and Brad are talking all about their thoughts behind why New Year’s resolutions often fail, how we should instead be reframing January and what they really think about America’s favorite January pastime. Hint #dated #dumb
If this January you’re looking for advice on how to maximize your days at the gym, cut every bit of decadence from your diet, how to lose X amount of weight in X amount of days...you’re probably in the wrong place. But! If you’re feeling unimpressed with the onslaught of January propaganda heading your way, you’re going to want to hear this conversation.
Michelle and Brad’s take on this topic is refreshing and realistic. By the time you walk away from this episode, you’re going to feel a more purposeful and inspired outlook for the coming year.
Things We Discussed In The Episode/Episode Highlights:
- Michelle introduces her temporary co-host (still Brad) as the New Year’s cherub baby this week and Brad is highly perplexed on who exactly this baby is.
- Brad and Michelle recap their New Year’s Eve and reminisce on favorite memories.
- How we can realistically set ourselves up for success in 2021, and how resolutions might not be the answer.
- The importance of having a growth mindset vs. a “New Year’s resolution” mindset.
- Encouragement for being mindful about what’s good for you and a reminder that what’s good for others isn’t what’s always best for you
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Get 15% off Real Coco Creamers on Amazon with the code: GETWELLTHY15
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Not only is today a special day because Michelle’s second cookbook, Real Food Every Day is OFFICIALLY out in the world, but Michelle and Brad want to share a little more about the heart behind the cookbook. Not to mention, some behind the scenes tidbits. Listen to today’s episode to hear about how their relationship with food has evolved over the years and how that’s reflected in the book. Also, Michelle shares a couple fun stories about the recipes in the book as well as her future plans for books, the podcast, and more!
Things We Discussed In The Episode/Episode Highlights:
- Michelle and Brad discuss the evolution of their food journey and how it ties into the new cookbook
- Michelle shares the groundbreaking moment of when she told Brad she was going to start a blog
- Michelle gives the inside scoop on the heart behind the cookbook, and she might even share a few stories about a couple of the recipes
- Michelle shares her future plans as a blogger, author, and podcaster
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Get 15% off Real Coco Creamers on Amazon with the code: GETWELLTHY15
- Order my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
This week just so happens to be one of the craziest week’s of the year, so in honor of that, Michelle and Brad wanted to share a light-hearted and bite sized episode for you to listen to as you drink a glass of wine and wrap gifts, drive around and finish up your holiday shopping, or even hide away in your closet from all of your responsibilities. Regardless of how or where you listen, Michelle and Brad hope to lighten your mood, and wish you the happiest of holiday seasons!
Things We Discussed In The Episode/Episode Highlights:
- Michelle and Brad do a festive holiday Q&A
- Brad hesitantly obliges to Michelle’s peer pressure and they play a holiday drinking game
- Brad is exceptionally good at said Holiday drinking game (Michelle not so much)
- Michelle discusses her least favorite holiday chore and also what her dream job would be
- Michelle and Brad leave with wishing you and all of the Get Wellthy listeners a very happy holiday season!!
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Belcampo Discount Code SMITHS10 for 10% off at Checkout
- Real Coco Discount Code GETWELLTHY15 for 15% off at Checkout
For many of us, 2020 has left us feeling unsettled, discontent, and disappointed in more ways than one. Unfortunately, a lot of it can be due to the unnecessary and unrealistic standards that we hold ourselves to. Today, Robyn Conley Downs is sharing with us her poignant advice on how to let go of these unneeded expectations in order to create lives that are more joyful and peaceful. Listen to this episode to get the encouragement you need to shift your mindset to pursue a life of intentionality, peace, and ultimately wellness, not only this holiday season, but all year around.
Things We Discussed In The Episode/Episode Highlights:
- How to turn life’s obligations or the “shoulds” into moments of joy or “goods.”
- How to give yourself permission to take pauses in order to feel more peace
- How to teach your kids self-compassion
- The importance of giving ourselves permission to feel disappointment so we don’t stay stuck
- How to give yourself permission to let go of obligations that bring you stress
- Michelle and Robyn talk about how the first time they met, they had a sleepover in a dive hotel
Find More on Robyn:
- IG: @RealFoodWholeLife
- www.RealFoodWholeLife.com
- The Feel Good Effect Podcast
- Order Her Book Here: The Feel Good Effect
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Get 15% off Real Coco Creamers on Amazon with the code: GETWELLTHY15
- Preorder my new cookbook HERE!
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Today on the podcast we are chatting with Ministry Innovation Fellow at Harvard Divinity School and author Casper Ter Kuile, you’re not going to want to miss it! We discuss many of the thought provoking topics from his book, The Power of Ritual, and how we can use them to reframe existing rituals and build community in our lives. Join Michelle and Casper talk as though they’re kindred spirits, exploring a variety of ways we can enhance our own wellness through intention and our existing rituals.
Things We Discussed In The Episode/Episode Highlights:
- Why we crave community and rituals
- The difference between deep and shallow communities
- Nature deficit disorder and how it impacts our lives
- How important intention is in our lives
- Michelle tries to hide her excitement and play it cool as she fangirls over Casper
Find More on Casper:
- IG:@caspertk_
- Podcast: Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
- Book: The Power of Ritual
- Get Casper’s Ritual Life Planner Here
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- Preorder my new cookbook HERE!
- Belcampo Discount: "SMITHS0" at checkout
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
In this episode, Brad and I have an open conversation about my experience with anxiety. I share the dirty details about when it first started, how I dealt with it through college, and ultimately how I began to understand, manage and overcome it. Anxiety is something that is truly misunderstood and if it’s something that you struggle with, I want you to know you’re not alone! My hope is that through my own story you find encouragement to start taking the right steps to manage your anxiety and address it head on so that you can be one step closer to a life of complete wellness.
Things We Discussed In The Episode/Episode Highlights:
- Why I decided to transition some content over to a podcast
- My journey with anxiety and why it shouldn’t be seen as a life sentence
- The misconception around anxiety from people who don’t deal with it
- Michelle tries to see how many words she can rhyme with “hustle”, there’s a lot!
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:
- www.thewholesmiths.com
- Preorder My New Cookbook Here!
- Belcampo “SMITHS10” at CHECKOUT
- IG: @thewholesmiths
- IG: @getwellthypodcast
Do you have a beautiful morning ritual or suffer from morning chaos? Today I am chatting with functional medicine practitioner, Andrea Telfer-Karbo of The Remedy, about the importance of a morning ritual. Andrea takes the time to explain the importance of a morning routine and she shares a framework that will set us up for success when creating our own individual routines. Mornings don’t have to be chaotic and morning routines don’t have to be an additional point of stress. Listen to this episode to find out how.
Things We Discussed In The Episode/Episode Highlights:
-What the purpose of a morning routine is
-Framework around how to form a morning ritual
-How our circadian clock functions and impacts our days
-5 things to include in our routine in order to set our days up for success
- How Michelle's stool sample holds up to others
Don’t forget to take a screenshot of today’s episode, share on social, tag @thewholesmiths and #getwellthy to be entered to win a copy of my new book, Real Food Every Day!
Find More From Andrea:
Exercise Asana Link
The Remedy Website
Find More From The Whole Smiths:
www.thewholesmiths.com
Preorder My New Cookbook HERE
@thewholesmiths
@getwellthypodcast
Today’s guest is my dear friend Kristen Boehmer and we are talking all about friendship and how strong friendships can play a role in our overall wellness! Kristen shares a bit of her story about how Crohn’s Disease heavily impacted her life and friendships at a young age. As an adult now, Kristen has so much wisdom to share about the importance of friendship as well as the importance of having the right friendships. We all need that support system that will get us through the tough days. If you’re looking for some encouragement in the friendship category, this episode is for you!
Things We Discussed In The Episode/Episode Highlights:
-Friendships and the evolution of friendships
-What it takes to be a good friend
-The importance of finding a friend you can share your dreams with
-Three things to look for in a friendship
-Michelle is planning to buy real estate on the moon and Kristen supports it
Don’t forget to take a screenshot of today’s episode, share on social, tag @thewholesmiths and #getwellthy to be entered to win a free cookbook!
More From The Whole Smiths:
www.thewholesmiths.com
Preorder My New Cookbook HERE!
@thewholesmiths
@getwellthypodcast
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@kristen.boehmer
Welcome to the official Get Wellthy trailer! We are so glad you're here! In this episode, we are giving a brief introduction to the heart behind the podcast and sharing a bit of what you can expect in future episodes. In Get Wellthy, we explore a myriad of wellness topics that have the potential to improve our lives, reset our bodies, shift our minds and get us feeling good again. Not to mention, we do it in a fun, approachable, and super unpretentious way. And if that doesn't hook you, I'm a wanna-be comedian so come join us for the jokes and let me entertain you. Follow Us On IG: @thewholesmiths @getwellthypodcast Preorder My New Cookbook Here!