Her Wholeness: Recent Episodes
Courtney Sackwar & Brigette Miland
Our Her Wholeness community is on a journey to become our healthiest selves in all domains of life. The pursuit of Wholeness is all about cultivating lives of freedom, purpose, service, rest, and sustained joy. We CAN live outside the confines of money, time, and energy-depletion. Courtney and Brigette share a passion for advocacy and encouragement as nurses, leaders, moms, and life-long learners. Join Courtney, Brigette, and guest experts weekly for fun conversations and applicable strategies for approaching optimal health and wellness.
Today's episode will leave you with so many takeaways, whether you're currently pregnant, trying to conceive, thinking about getting pregnant someday, or in a postpartum season. Amber is a pregnancy and postpartum fitness coach and owner of Fierce, Not Fragile. She encourages women and gives them the skills and knowledge to build better instead of "bounce back".
We cover a lot of ground in this episode so buckle up! And as always, go show Amber some love and share this episode with a friend!
Connect with Amber!Amber on IG
Amber on TikTok
Fierce, Not Fragile Website
Amber LinktreeConnect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
Her Wholeness Community - connect with other women here!
Her Wholeness on IG - @her.wholenessBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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In today's episode, we are sharing a synthesis of literature around emotions. We cover core emotions, the importance of feeling emotions, how we are missing opportunities for connection by trying to fix other people's emotions, and we share a few tools that you can use TODAY to start to improve your relationships around you. Be prepared - the information shared in today's episode could change your life!
Connect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
Facebook Community
Her Wholeness on IG - @her.wholenessBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Resources Referenced in this Episode:
- Connection Codes by Dr. Glen and Phyllis Hill (book, courses, downloadable emotion wheel, podcast)
- 87 Human Emotions & Experiences (downloadable pdf) by Brene Brown
- Untangle Your Emotions by Jennie Allen (book, podcast, book club companion guide)
- What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness on The Mel Robbins podcast - interview with Robert Waldinger, co-author of The Good Life book
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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"Ugh, I just don't want to" - something we say or feel regularly! Today's episode is going to leave you feeling reflective and inspired to tackle things you have a high resistance to doing. We cover brain science that tells us doing hard things and breaking through that resistance is important for our longevity.
And we would love to reach more people! Share this episode with a friend who would be inspired by this message, too!
Connect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
Facebook Community
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Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Resources Referenced in this Episode:Huberman Lab podcast episode - Tenacity and Willpower
Mel Robbins podcast episode - Do This Every Morning
Mel Robbins podcast episode - How to Motivate Yourself
Misogi concept
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Today we welcome to the pod Lauren Johnson. He is a physical therapist, avid cyclist, wellness guru, lifelong learner, husband, and dad to 3 (soon to be 4)! We welcome Lauren to the show today to discuss how movement is connected to our longevity and our quality of life, which lead us to a discussion of lifespan vs. healthspan. Lauren gives practical step by step advice on what the current research is telling us we can do today that will contribute to our quality of life in later years. Lauren also shares injuries he sees specific to prenatal and postpartum body changes and how physical therapy might help. We learned a TON and we hope you do too!
*Extra note - we have an event coming up in our home area of North Central Washington! Our next event will be April 6, 2024 and will be workshop style focused on the early steps in investing. Come with questions or even confused, and leave with a plan! More info at our website
Connect With Lauren!PhysioMender website
Lauren on FacebookConnect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
Facebook Community
Her Wholeness on IG - @her.wholenessBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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We have been away for a few months and are so happy to be back!
Today we are investigating contentment. We define content along with it's sister words complacent, and covet. Listen in to hear where these matters of heart fall on a continuum, get some takeaways on how to increase contentment, and provoke some reflection on where you currently land. We think you'll leave this episode with thought-provoking application on how to improve contentment in your own life.
Connect With Us! Her Wholeness Website
Facebook "Her Wholeness Community" group
Her Wholeness on IG - @her.wholenessBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Today's episode is POWERFUL.
Courtney and Brigette brought on Julia Erman, friend, wife, special needs mom, entrepreneur, author, educator, and speaker. This is a deep, raw, emotional conversation, but one that we need to talk more about. Julia shares her story which includes a lot of suffering. She shares how her faith has propelled her, what grief has been like, and what has kept her moving forward.
Julia offers rich wisdom, inspiration, courage, and encouragement to our listeners, and we are so grateful for our conversation today. We would love to know what resonated with you - and be sure to head over to Julia's socials to connect with her.
Trigger Warning: We talk about cancer and children with special needs with some discussion about child loss. Julia shares her story up until the 18:55 second mark if you would like to skip past her story.
Connect with Julia!Julia's website
Julia on IG @ermanjulia
The Hazelnut Movement on IG @thehazelnutmovement
More information on The Hazelnut Movement, including books to purchaseConnect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
Facebook Community
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Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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We have a really important conversation to share with you all today! We brought Ashley O'Connor on the show - fitness coach, nurse, podcaster, and bright light for both fitness and nursing communities - to talk about body image, diet culture, and of course our favorite question - what can we do about it?! Ashley shares a ton of brilliant info and insight and we hope this conversation inspires you to love your body more or to untether from the weight of diet culture. And maybe allow you to see how it has impacted your own life as you grow in your wholeness.
We're cheering you on in this journey!
Connect With Ashley!The Ashley O Show on SpotifyThe Ashley O Show on Apple Instagram @ashleyoshow Connect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
Her Wholeness on IG - @her.wholenessBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.comCredits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Meet Lindsey Konchar, MSW - author, social worker, coach, mom, wife, and newly certified financial therapist! She is so smart and so fun and we think you are going to love her and also resonate with what she has to share.
Lindsey is the author of I've Got 99 Coping Skills but Being a Btch Ain't One,* where she catalogs 99 different coping skills - some you've heard of and some you haven't! In today's interview, we discuss some of the specific coping skills that Lindsey writes about in her book - and we love the turns and and nooks and crannies we get to discuss as a result. Lindsey also talks about her newest interest in helping women become confident and competent with their personal finance and how she is tailoring her coaching in that space.
We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! If this resonates with you, go and follow Lindsey, buy her book, and share the episode with a friend that would also love this conversation. Thank you for helping us spread the message we are sharing here at Her Wholeness!
Connect with Lindsey!Coping with Lindsey Website and link to bookLindsey on IGConnect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
Facebook Podcast Community
Her Wholeness on IG - @her.wholenessBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Resources Referenced in this Episode:Adverse Childhood Experiences Screener
Adverse Childhood Experiences Research
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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This episode is one of our all-time favorites - filled with so many takeaways about community and engaging with people we come into contact with. Tami is a friend, entrepreneur, mentor, and leader in community-building - among so many other hats she wears. She is rich in wisdom and gifts in the area of community building so we had to bring her on the podcast to wrap up this series.
In today's episode, we discuss events that have shaped Tami's perspective on community, things she does regularly to engage with community, and things she has learned along the way that she wants to pass on to others. This interview is gold and we are so excited to hear your takeaways!
Connect with Tami!Email her at tami@themilners.comTami Milner on IG - @tamimilnerTami Milner on FacebookHugh and GraceConnect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
Facebook Podcast Page
Her Wholeness on IG - @her.wholenessBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Facebook Women in Wellness Community
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Resources Referenced in this Episode:
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Today's episode is the continuation of our last episode about WHY community building is so vital for our health. Today we are discussing the HOW TO; the tangible ways we can all become engaged, active participants in building a community of people around us that lift us up, have common interests with, and ultimately lead to the relationships that bring more sustained JOY and purpose to our lives.
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Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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In today's episode we are talking about one of our very favorite things - COMMUNITY! Join in on the discussion about the importance of why building a community around us of people that share core values is one of the most supportive things we can do for our health. Next week we will be sharing about HOW TO community build, so stay tuned for part 2 of this conversation.
Connect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
Facebook Podcast Community
Her Wholeness on IG - @her_wholeness_podcastBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Today's episode is part 2 of our series covering the umbrella topic of "connectedness." Today we are specifically talking all about networking. Or, if that word gives you hives, you can call it "relationship building" instead ;)
Courtney starts off the conversation by giving us 5 benefits of networking. We couldn't think of any downsides! Then we wrap up the episode talking about "how-to" networking (with a few "how-not-to" ideas to boot). We cover the energy to bring to an event, the magic that already exists in your inner and outer circle, how networking can expand opportunities, and how to get you in the right frame of mind to network.
There is something for everyone in today's episode! Share with a friend who might benefit from hearing this message, too!
Also, if you're in our area, come to our Women in Wellness brunch event on 4/22 in Wenatchee, WA! We would love to see you! Tickets--> hereConnect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
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Her Wholeness on IG - @her_wholeness_podcastBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
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Resources Referenced in this Episode:The Proximity Principle by Ken Coleman
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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In today's episode we are introducing a new series about "Connectedness." Today's episode introduces three different concepts that will be explored in more detail in future weeks: networking, building community, and community connectedness. Each of these get defined and discussed to lay the foundation for a deeper discussion in weeks to come.
Also, if you have been following along on any of our socials, you may know that we are hosting a meetup brunch event called "Women in Wellness" on 4/22 that is local to us in Central Washington State. The event is discussed in more detail, as well as more information (and us gushing) about our guest speaker, Dr. Tara Anderson, DNP, FNP-BC, ARNP, PHN, She is the CEO and Medical Director of Monarch Healthcare Solutions. We are so blessed to have her speak to our community!
We can't wait to see some of you in person. Please help us get the word out by sharing the event with any women in your life who are passionate about wellness!
More info and tickets for the event can be purchased here from our website
Connect With Us!Her Wholeness Website <--Tickets for our Women in Wellness event can be purchased here!
Facebook Podcast Page
Her Wholeness on IG - @her_wholeness_podcastBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.comWomen in Wellness Facebook Group
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Plastics are not made equally! Today Courtney is leading us through a detailed explanation of the different types of plastics. We are looking at the numbers on plastics and what they mean for our health. Courtney tells us which ones are safer than the others, and what the limitations of all plastics are, including some alternatives for plastics. This one is a short but highly educational one so you might want to have a notepad handy!
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Her Wholeness on IG - @her_wholeness_podcastBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Resources Referenced in this Episode:
Plastics guide
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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We've all heard of meal prep - but what other things can you do to prepare for the coming week? And speaking of meal prep, how do different people do it? Courtney and Brigette walk through their systems to prepare for the week ahead in today's episode. All domains are covered in this episode - time, financial, nutrition, physical, spiritual, and mental health - leaving a fresh perspective on preparation through a wholeness lens. There are some great tactical tips that will get you thinking about how you're currently preparing for the week and whether or not it is working for you.
Tag us and let us know what came up for you!
Connect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
Facebook Podcast Community
Her Wholeness on IG - @her_wholeness_podcastBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Meet Tanna Duarte! Tanna is our guest today on the pod. Tanna is a Holistic Women's Health and Fitness Coach. We brought her on the podcast today to share her knowledge with you!
In today's episode, we cover a lot of ground. We cover the most common issues Tanna sees with her clients and the cultural issues that she most interfaces with as a coach (BBLs anyone?). We discuss the difference between longevity of life and vitality, and the role that nutrition and fitness plays in longevity, vitality, and ultimately quality of life and JOY.
Connect with Tanna!Paradigm Wellness Co Website- learn more about working with TannaParadigm Wellness Co on IGFaithfully Fit Women Facebook GroupConnect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
Facebook Podcast Community
Her Wholeness on IG - @her_wholeness_podcastBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Friendships are the topic of conversation today on Her Wholeness! Courtney and Brigette discuss some foundational components of friendship, why friendships are important for life satisfaction (aka living optimally and wholly), and some things to consider and reflect on your own friendships. We think today's conversation will stir up your own thoughts about friendship and give you some ideas on how to improve the quality of your friendships.
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Facebook Podcast Community
Her Wholeness on IG - @her_wholeness_podcastBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Resources Referenced in this Episode:
- Jennie Allen - Find Your People
- Kaufman, V., Rodriguez, A., Walsh, L.C. et al. Unique Ways in Which the Quality of Friendships Matter for Life Satisfaction. J Happiness Stud 23, 2563–2580 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-022-00502-9
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Today's episode is a continuation of our conversation about boundaries from last week. Last week Courtney and Brigette talked about why boundaries are important, and this week we are getting into the meat and potatoes of HOW TO set boundaries that are loving and respectful.
This episode is formatted to first look at how to recognize you need a boundary, followed by discussion about how to go about setting the boundary with some things to consider. The episode wraps up talking about how to hold and sustain the boundary, with some thoughts on when it might be appropriate to re-evaluate. This conversation about boundaries is an important one. We are glad we're on the journey with you on implementing them!
Connect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
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Her Wholeness on IG - @her_wholeness_podcastBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Resources Referenced in this Episode:Better Boundaries - book by Jan Black & Greg Enns
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Today's episode is part 1 of 2 in a raw, honest conversation about boundaries and the importance of boundaries and its impact on our wholeness. Courtney and Brigette answer the question of WHY boundaries are important - what purpose do they serve? And what happens if we don't have boundaries or uphold the boundaries we set?
Courtney and Brigette also discuss how to support other loved ones in our life in upholding their boundaries - even if the boundary doesn't feel good to us. Listen in, and join us next week for part 2 where we will discuss types of boundaries and more on HOW to set boundaries. We can't wait to hear what you take away from this mini-series!
Connect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
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Her Wholeness on IG - @her_wholeness_podcastBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Resources Referenced in this Episode:Better Boundaries, a book written by Jan Black and Greg Enns
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Courtney and Brigette discuss how they have received a question several times over the past few weeks that goes something like this, "I have so many things I want to do! How do I choose what to focus on?" The reality is we all have limits and finite resources (re: time!). There may be seasons we are in where we identify 35 things we want to work on or accomplish, and if we try to do them all at the same time, we're probably not going to do any of it well. This is setting ourselves up for failure and can even be a form of self-sabotage.
In today's episode, Courtney and Brigette walk us through how to prioritize our goals. They discuss two key lists to make, and then suggest three filters that you can run your goals through to aid in removing some and prioritizing what remains to ensure the areas you're choosing to focus your time and energy are in alignment with your core values in the season you're in. This is a very tactical episode that is sure to be helpful throughout the year - not just while doing goal setting at the beginning of the new year!
Connect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
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Her Wholeness on IG - @her_wholeness_podcastBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Resources Referenced in this Episode:Brandon Turner - character and knowledge goals
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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One Google search will make it very evident that choosing the best salt for you is trickier than it would seem. Table salt, kosher salt, sea salt, and Himalayan pink salt (plus a lot of derivatives)...how do you choose?
In today's episode, first Courtney and Brigette break down the question of whether salt is friend or foe. Spoiler: we choose friend! And then Courtney leads the discussion on pros and cons of salt options and how to choose which one(s) is best for you. This episode will help you the next time you're in the grocery store or even help you to understand what you currently have in your pantry. And we even dashed the episode with food puns for your entertainment.
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Her Wholeness on IG - @her_wholeness_podcastBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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2023, we're WHOLLY here for you!
We love the energy around the new year! Today we are talking about setting your vision and creating action plans for the new year. We discuss why we think it is important, how to think about vision from a wholeness perspective, and we discuss our own processes for the new year.
Today's episode also has detailed instructions for a method that you could adopt to intentionally move toward WHO you want to become and the ways you are wanting to grow this year. Basic steps for this method and discussed in the episode are:
1. Assessing how you're doing in each of your domains that make up your wholeness
2. Picking a couple of things to focus on in the new year
3. Create detailed and specific action plans for those focus areas/goals
4. Set a frequency that you're going to check in on your action plans & frequency to check in on your focus areas
Wishing you more freedom, purpose, rest, service, and sustained joy in 2023!
Connect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
Facebook Podcast Community
Her Wholeness on IG - @her_wholeness_podcastBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Resources Referenced in this Episode:Aisha Marshall Podcast - Butterfly SZN
Mel Robbins Podcast - Talking about Vision Boards
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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When thinking about ending the year and beginning a new year, Courtney and Brigette think about this in two steps:
1. Reflection
2. Vision casting and action planning for the new year
In today's episode Courtney and Brigette explore step #1 - reflection. Courtney and Brigette go over each of their process for reflecting on the previous year with some tips that you may want to incorporate into your year end closing also. Then stay tuned for next week's episode, which will cover step #2.
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Her Wholeness on IG - @her_wholeness_podcastBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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In today's episode, we set out to talk about overcoming failure, and it led us down a discussion of how we define failure, how we can reframe our idea of failure, how we can use failure for growth, and so much more. We wrap up the episode with an acronym to help with a systematic way to overcome "failure." As always, we can't wait to hear what you think of this one.
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Email us – herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Resources Referenced in this Episode:Sara Blakely interview with Tony Robbins
Lori Harder - Earn Your Happy podcast
"Fail Forward" article by John C. Maxwell (2011)
Fail Forward book by John C. Maxwell
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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This interview was so enlightening! Kevin and Miranda of Easley Farms join us today on the podcast to talk about the many ways that regenerative farming is good for us and the environment. Kevin and Miranda share their journey into organic and specifically regenerative farming, which is inspiring! We talk about how important the health of our soil is on the food we eat. We talk about the importance of voting with our dollar.
Listen in to learn about what it takes to farm produce, differences between regenerative and commercial farming, and how each of these practices influence the soil that grows the food that we eat. We wrap up the episode talking about what Kevin and Miranda wish was public knowledge about organic and regenerative farming. We loved this conversation and we hope you do too!
Connect with Easley Farms (Kevin and Miranda)!Easley Farms Website
Easley Farms on Facebook
Easley Farms on InstagramConnect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
Facebook Podcast Community
Her Wholeness on IG - @her_wholeness_podcastBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Resources Referenced in this Episode:Larry Hountz
Jean-Martin Fortier
Gabe Brown
Kiss the Ground Documentary
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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We haven't talked much yet about spiritual health here on the podcast, which is a critical component of our wholeness and influences all of the other domains. We are talking today about components of a spiritual practice, with encouragement to think about your own spiritual practice and if it may or may not need strengthening. We cover some ideas and components that you could add to enhance your own spiritual practice. We also talk more in depth specifically about prayer and how it covers many practices talked about today in the wellness community - things like gratitude and reflection.
Is this an area you're working on? We would love to hear about the components of your spiritual practice!
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Her Wholeness on IG - @her_wholeness_podcastBrigette on IG - @brigettemiland
Email us - herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Resources Referenced in this Episode:The Truth Project
A Grace Disguised, written by Jerry Sittser
Relationship Goals, written by Mike Todd
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Today's episode is our third installment of our series explaining what the title "organic" means for us as consumers and our food. The culmination of this series is an interview with an organic farmer, which will be released next week so stay tuned!
Our topic today is...meat. Not a pretty word, which matches some ways in which animals are raised in non-organic animal farming. This impacts the nutrient density and quality of our meat, which is discussed in more detail in the episode. Courtney also shares some helpful tips for how to discern labels such as organic, grass-fed, natural, and free range. Some myths were debunked and we learned more about how our meat goes from farm to store to table, and how each of us can vote with our dollars when we are shopping.
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Email us - herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Resources Referenced in this Episode:American Grassfed Association (AGA) Certification
Forks Over Knives documentary
United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Animal Regulations
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Organic Regulations
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Today's episode is tailored for those weeks where you feel like you're rushing from deadline to deadline, event to event, task to task. Brigette talks through the acute phase of the busy season and offers tips on getting through the season without losing parts of yourself...maintaining your wholeness!
The second part of today's episode offers a challenging reflection on WHY those busy seasons happen. Sometimes they are unavoidable, but perhaps there are other reasons? Listen in to learn more!
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Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Resources Referenced in this Episode:Productivity Planner
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Join us for today's episode where we discuss the meaning and purposefulness of the Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen (also linked below). We discuss the challenges of buying organic - including cost and availability. This is another reason why the Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen are so helpful. At the end of the episode, Courtney teaches us how to wash our produce using either a baking soda bath or a vinegar bath. And she also teaches us WHY this is helpful.
We are leading up to our culmination of the Why Choose Organic series, which will be an interview with an organic farmer. We are excited to get the behind the scenes story on why choosing organic is so good for the physical health domain on our wholeness dashboard.
We hope you take something valuable away from today's episode and this series as a whole (see what we did there? ;) ). Let us know what you have learned so far by connecting with us in one of the ways below!
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Email us at herwholenesspodcast@gmail.com
Resources Referenced in this Episode:2022 Clean Fifteen List by Environmental Working Group (EWG)
2022 Dirty Dozen List by EWG
Yang T, Doherty J, Zhao B, Kinchla AJ, Clark JM, He L. Effectiveness of Commercial and Homemade Washing Agents in Removing Pesticide Residues on and in Apples. J Agric Food Chem. 2017 Nov 8;65(44):9744-9752. doi: 10.1021/acs.jafc.7b03118. Epub 2017 Oct 25. PMID: 29067814.
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Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Our first Friday episode! This one is a solo episode, where Brigette talks about how the holiday season can lead us to feeling overwhelmed, not enjoying the season, and feeling guilty about not meeting our own expectations - that were probably too high in the first place!
Brigette shares an activity that she did (and shares her results) to help set better expectations going into this holiday season. We invite you to give this activity a try! This activity could also be useful for other seasons that can lead to overwhelm or where there is a lot going on.
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Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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We are mixing things up a little bit here at Her Wholeness! Today is the first of a series we will be publishing about organic food. We will be culminating the series with an interview with an organic farmer! We will also be publishing a second episode every week on Fridays that will focus on other domains that make up our wholeness. So look for a new episode now published on Fridays as well.
In part 1 of organics, Courtney leads us through a discussion about what is required to be certified organic. We talk about the normalcy of getting our food from the grocery store or supermarket and how that has evolved over time. We also discuss some organic farming practices, which help to get more minerals into our produce, and henceforth into our bodies, and how that differs from conventional farming. This is a shorter, but still dense episode! Let us know what you learned by tagging us!
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Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Oh, clutter! In today's episode we ponder what having clutter around your space and for your mind is costing us. Time. Emotion. Energy. Potential. Productivity. Money. Brigette read page 90 of a book by Patrice Washington, Redefine Wealth for Yourself (linked below!), then C&B talk about this excerpt and pull out topics to discuss further.
This episode will be helpful to give you ideas of small things you can tackle to declutter before working to some of the more difficult things to declutter, like sentimental stuff. We would love to see how this episode inspires you to make your environment (physical and mental) more organized! What are you tackling first?
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Resources Referenced in this Episode:Redefine Wealth for Yourself, book by Patrice Washington
Aisha Marshall - IG @aisha
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Whew, this episode is going to debunk a lot of myths you have heard about hydration. Our bodies are incredible at regulation, and our hydration status is a beautiful example of this. Tune in to hear more about what we can do (and also what we don't need to do) to help our body to function optimally with fluid and electrolyte balance. This one may make you want to reach for water, or it may give you satisfaction that you're doing an adequate job already.
As always, let us know what you think!
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Resources Referenced in this Episode:C&B had a discussion of Starbucks sizes by ounce....turns out, they are different for hot and cold! Starbucks drink sizes in ounces Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Have you ever found yourself in a new role or new season and realized that you don't feel like "you" anymore? Today's episode is for you! Courtney and Brigette talk about how this happens to so many of us when we become Moms, but also have been through seasons of feeling like your identity is lost inside of a job, role, or even a relationship.
Listen in for relatable conversation, especially for those new moms or moms in waiting. We share some real things you can do to rediscover and reclaim your identity (and your joy! your sense of belonging! your wholeness!) through the season and beyond. We can't wait to hear what you think about today's episode!
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Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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We are so honored to introduce you to Amanda DeLaney. Having gone through her own financial journey, she now helps and teaches women how to tackle major debt, gain control of their finances, and build confidence along the way through her mentorship programs at Financial FixHER. She is a financial mentor, coach, guru...and we adored our conversation with her on today's episode.
This episode covers some deep topics but also discusses some simple strategies for gaining control of our finances. We explore how our financial health is connected to our wholeness - specifically emotional health and our mindset. We discuss the momentum that helps us to build up confidence throughout a debt payoff journey. Amanda shares her framework for how to get women she is mentoring off the ground and on their path to financial freedom. And we learn if Amanda is a pen and paper budgeter or a digital budgeter.
We hope this is helpful! Give Amanda a follow and share this episode with a friend. Don't forget to tag us with any takeaways. Enjoy!
Connect with Amanda!Facebook Community GroupFinancial FixHER Website
@financialfixher on IG
Financial FixHER Podcast on Spotify
Financial FixHER Podcast on AppleConnect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
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Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Join Courtney and Brigette for a conversation about self-image. This episode covers discussion about blind spots, how we present to the world, social media's role in our self image, how our childhood impacts our self-image, why how we talk to ourselves matters, and much more. We hope today's conversation helps to shed light on your own self-image and helps give you some ideas or areas you may want to improve.
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Referenced in the episode:
Johari Window - model related to blind spots
Mel Robbins High Five Habit video explanation
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Walking...an incredibly underestimated activity that promotes wholeness in a lot of ways! Listen in to Courtney and Brigette share takeaways from research that show both physical and mental benefits of walking. In their discussion, Courtney and Brigette share some factors that enhance the benefits of walking, like walking in nature and walking in groups. They discuss their own biases toward walking and how others may relate. Courtney finishes up with encouraging others to start walking more and sharing some tips to get started.
We hope you are as encouraged, and even as surprised, by the benefits of walking that we share in today's episode!
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Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
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Meet Karen Doiron! Karen is our guest today on the pod. Karen is a RN and health coach specializing in working with women who are struggling with exhaustion. Today's episode is so good both Courtney and Brigette took a full page of notes.
Listen in for discussion on what productive rest looks like, what resilience is and is NOT, and how you can incorporate Karen's pillars into your own life to help complete the stress cycle. This episode is sure to give you tactical ways to feel more WHOLE with more energy and joy. If you are struggling with low energy, burnout, chronic or acute stress management, overwhelm, or just want more tools in your toolbelt - then this episode is for you. Enjoy!
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Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix
Elliot on IG - @street_magik
Resident expert Courtney takes the reigns on this episode as we talk some more about hormones, but this time specifically looking at our adrenal glands. We talk about the theory of adrenal fatigue. We talk about two hormones that are secreted by our adrenal glands: cortisol and epinephrine (aka adrenaline), which are related to stress.
In this episode, Courtney shares her own battle with adrenal fatigue that she healed with the help of a holistic nutritionist. You will learn some signs and symptoms of adrenal dysfunction. Courtney also breaks down several ways we can support our adrenal glands (and overall hormone health) that is good for everyone to hear.
Warning: This information is not to be construed as medical advice. Please see your trusted healthcare practitioner for medical advice specific to your body and your situation. Connect With Us!Her Wholeness Website
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Resources shared in today's podcast:
Quote that Courtney shared:
"Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food"
-Hippocrates (although a few sources say there is no proof Hippocrates actually said it - it's still a good quote!)
Other Articles:
Endocrinology stance on adrenal fatigue
Different perspective on adrenal fatigue
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix @street_magik
"Getting Started" is something we all have struggled with at some point. In today's episode, Courtney and Brigette adapt some frameworks (nursing process, Plan-Do-Study-Act rapid cycle process improvement framework, and System Development Life Cycle) to use for any things in your life you are wanting to get started on.
Courtney discusses an adapted version of the PDSA cycle that she likes to use for projects. Brigette proposes a Wholeness model for taking action and walks through what to do in each step to set you up for success in whatever it is you're starting. The stages for this model are: Assess & Analyze, Plan & Prepare, Implement & Do, and Evaluate & Adapt. Courtney and Brigette agree that checking in with yourself frequently throughout the process is essential for optimal health, and propose a 5th "self-assessment" stage.
Listen in for details on different activities that could be done in each stage to set you up for success - however you are measuring it - and make you feel more confident to getting started and taking action. Follow us on IG:
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Resources shared in today's podcast:
SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats):Business example
System Development Life Cycle (SDLC):Example article with visual aid
Nursing Process (ADPIE):
Article from the American Nurses Assocation (ANA) explaining the nursing process
Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Model:
Link to Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) details and worksheet for PDSA
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix @street_magik
In episode 8, Courtney and Brigette take a deeper dive into something we don't necessarily think a lot about: fun. The two discuss how fun improves our lives, it's role in wholeness, how it is helpful for our growth and health journeys, and how fun can look different for different people. Courtney discusses Michael Rucker's findings from his research on fun and the two offer some additional thoughts. This episode invites you to think about how much fun you are having in your own life, what is fun to you, and offers some helpful ways you may be able to incorporate more fun into your life.
Trigger Warning:Addiction, Alcoholism Follow us on IG:
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Resources shared in today's podcast:
Michael Rucker's research on fun:
Read more here
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix @street_magik
While not necessarily a usually fun topic, in this episode Courtney and Brigette discuss how integral financial health is to our wholeness and offer some ways that improving financial health can impact our lives in a positive way. And even suggest some ways you can have more fun doing it! Courtney and Brigette share some things that have worked for them along their financial health journeys. The episode wraps up with a summary of how you can take your financial health to the next level with a plan for your money.
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Resources shared in today's podcast:
The Dirty Dozen:
Article by Environmental Working Group (EWG)
Dirty Dozen Produce List published by EWG
Brigette mentioned The Budget Mom:
Kumiko Love's website
IG: @thebudgetmom
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix @street_magik
In today's episode, Courtney and Brigette provide a high level overview of what the endocrine system is and what it does in our bodies. Courtney breaks down what endocrine system disruptors are. She also provides several examples of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), how our bodies are impacted, how to spot them, and gives us tactical ways to avoid them.
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Resources shared in today's podcast:
PFAS in Breast Milk:
Link to article
Common Endocrine System Disruptors:
Link to article
Apps to Help Identify Ingredient Safety:
Link to article with helpful list
Documentaries about Personal Care Products and Toxic Ingredients:
Not So Pretty
Not So Pretty Trailer
Toxic Beauty
Toxic Beauty Trailer
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix @street_magik
In today's episode Courtney and Brigette lay the foundation that you are worthy and you have value. Without this baseline belief, it is challenging to pursue wholeness. Courtney and Brigette discuss things that can impact our feelings of worthiness and strategies for improving your self worth. They connect knowing your worth to wholeness. This episode is also a reminder that your worth is not determined by what you've done. We hope this is encouraging and helpful!
We would love for you to share with a friend or write us a review! Tag us @her_wholeness_podcast so we can thank you!
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Resources shared in today's podcast:
Courtney talked about her first Reiki session:Learn more about Reiki
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix @street_magik
In this episode Courtney and Brigette explore what it means to invest in yourself. They share some every day examples of how to invest in yourself consistently. They share some bigger ways you can invest in yourself. And they discuss why it is important and how it is connected to wholeness. Courtney provides a detailed example of how eating a plant based diet is considered an investment. Courtney leaves us with a challenge of decreasing our processed food intake.
We hope you're encouraged to invest in yourself and ditch any guilt that may be holding you back! Follow us on IG:
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Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix @street_magik
In today's episode, Courtney and Brigette discuss self-discipline. They discuss the difference between discipline and motivation. They discuss goal-setting as it relates to discipline. And provide 5 key ideas to help improve your discipline. Throughout the episode they provide examples of why discipline is so helpful for your wholeness.
Thank you for listening!
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Resources shared in today's podcast:
Podcast with Brene Brown and James Clear (Part 1)
Podcast with Brene Brown and James Clear (Part 2)
Atomic Habits, book written by James Clear
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix @street_magik
Pain is an unavoidable part of life. In this episode Courtney and Brigette discuss the nuances of pain, both emotional and physical. Courtney shares her painful season of infertility and discusses both physical and emotional pain. Courtney and Brigette pull out takeaways from Courtney's story to help with tactical ways to harness pain that we experience to grow, transcend, and thrive.
Trigger Warning: infertility and loss Follow us on IG:
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Resources shared in today's podcast:
Quote that Courtney shared:
"Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful"
-Joshua J. Marine
Brigette mentioned Patrice Washington:
Find out more about her books, podcast, courses here on her website
Her book Redefine Wealth for Yourself is so good!
Credits:
Music by Elliot Dix @street_magik
Thanks for visiting our inaugural episode!
In today's episode, we discuss the origin and hopes for our podcast. Brigette and Courtney each introduce themselves and give some background of where they've been. We talk nursing, motherhood, friendship, and community. Then we discuss how we define wholeness and hopefully provide some helpful tips on how to measure your own wholeness.
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Links for topics discussed in this podcast:
Enneagram
- There are tons of resources on the Enneagram, but here is one that helps to learn more: The Enneagram Institute
- One of my favorite podcasts that covers the Enneagram: The Leadership Formula
AIDET(From Huron - formerly the Studer Group)
Credits:
Music for the podcast by Elliot Dix @street_magik