The Whole Half: Recent Episodes
Anna, the whollybananna
The Whole Half is a podcast for the people. Host Anna, the whollybananna, will be sharing it all, and holding space for others to do the same on anything and everything.From memories shared between childhood friends, to friendly chats about being fellow dog moms, to conversations on overcoming life's challenges, The Whole Half is going to be a space where there is something held for everyone.
Hannah Bailey - wife and mother of 2 - joins me in conversation on the topic of faith. We talk of where our faith began, as well as the times we've questioned our faith, the times when it felt the strongest, and the times we've found peace knowing we can trust in God since.
Our unique perspectives blend to testify to how powerful faith can be in the happy times as well as the hard times.
The book/author Hannah mentioned:
Loving the Little Years by Rachel Jankovic
Helpful links ...
Website: whollybananna.com
Instagram: @whollybananna
Email: anna@whollybananna.com
Facebook: @whollybananna
Thanks for listening, xo
Amy - a personal trainer and coach for Google - shares her journey to landing a job she loves. We both dive into how important it is to take your time finding the right path rather than rushing into something that doesn't quite fit just for the paycheck.
Sometimes life happens a bit differently than we plan, but everything always happens for a reason. It all works out better than we could've planned for in the end.
Helpful links ...
Website: whollybananna.com
Instagram: @whollybananna
Email: anna@whollybananna.com
Facebook: @whollybananna
Thanks for listening, xo
Life has it's challenges. But there's always something to be learned from them.
Sarah and I riff on our time as Project Managers, and although we indeed share our grievances with our times in that role, we also share the lessons we learned.
Everything happens for a reason.
Helpful links ...
Website: whollybananna.com
Instagram: @whollybananna
Email: anna@whollybananna.com
Facebook: @whollybananna
Thanks for listening, xo
Childhood friend, Chloe, and I chat about our ED recovery journeys, how they looked similar, but also how our experiences were unique to the both of us.
Listen in for what worked/continues to work for both of us in our journeys toward recovery. By sharing our stories we hope to give those battling eating disorders a place to find connection and hope, as well as a resource for those watching from the inside out to learn how they can support those loved ones around them in recovery.
Don't give up on recovery, it's not linear or easy, but it's worth it.
Resources Mentioned:
Didn't See That Coming by Rachel Hollis
Helpful links ...
Website: whollybananna.com
Instagram: @whollybananna
Email: anna@whollybananna.com
Facebook: @whollybananna
Thanks for listening, xo
Boundaries and communication are pillars of any successful relationship - workplace, romantic, family, etc.
Ally (@allym.owen) and I go deep into how the lack of exemplified boundaries and communication growing up was a challenge as we transitioned into adulthood and the relationships that came with it. We share 6 completely free action items that helped us in learning healthy boundaries and communication when it came to work on boundaries and communication in our lives in hopes that these tips will help you start improving your boundaries and communication right here right now.
Ally's method:
1. Be honest with yourself about your needs first.
2. Figure out who you can trust.
3. Get comfy being uncomfy.
Anna's method:
1. Allow yourself to feel it all.
2. Self-compassion (here is the link to The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook I mentioned)
3. Write it out.
When we collaborate and share ideas, that's when the most magical of things can happen.
Helpful links ...
Website: whollybananna.com
Instagram: @whollybananna
Email: anna@whollybananna.com
Facebook: @whollybananna
Thanks for listening, xo
Lauren Roney (@laurennroney) and I dive into conversation about change and embracing solitude to attract who and what is aligned with who you are. When you start showing up for life as the true you, the universe will hear you loud and clear and will starting sending what you're ready for next.
Lauren's 3 favorite ways to embrace solitude:
1. Physical health
2. Date yourself
3. Try new things
My 3 favorite ways to embrace solitude:
1. Self-care
2. Boundaries
3. Investing in yourself
Thank you for listening, and as always, any questions please reach out via DM @whollybananna or email anna@whollybananna.com
xo
I share my skin journey from where it began (college 2014) to my present day skin care routine.
Disclaimer: nothing shared in this podcast is medical advice, it is simply my experience and what worked for me.
Products mentioned:
Curology: https://curology.com/
Beautycounter Overnight Resurfacing Peel: https://www.beautycounter.com/product/counter-plus-overnight-resurfacing-peel
Beautycounter Charcoal Face Mask: https://www.beautycounter.com/product/counter-plus-charcoal-facial-mask
Beautycounter Vitamin C Serum: https://www.beautycounter.com/product/counter-plus-all-bright-c-serum
Banisher: https://banish.com/products/banisher-2-0
Helichrysum Oil
Tea Tree Oil
Face Cups
@sunfoxhealth
@drhalieschoff
My cousin Karl shares his story on how wellness saved his life. What a powerful testimony to how wellness can save your life when the motivation is found within.
This week got away from me so I decided to share a meditation of mine that I wrote a while back for a retreat I held in the Adirondacks for the alma mater's (St. Lawrence University) yoga club.
Everything happens for a reason.
If you want access to unlimited yoga and meditation with me check out my wholly membership: https://www.whollybananna.com/wholly-membership
Lovely lady Madison Houck shares her story with us this week on her own healing journey from childhood trauma, as well as the journey she's traveled to come to share the transformational tools of healing with her online communities of Grow Upward and Upward & Onward (for Grow Upward grads).
Madison's website: https://madisonlaurelyoga.com/
Madison's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/madisonlaurelyoga/
Attached (book referenced in episode): click HERE
Dr. Halie is a super rad lady. She is pure inspiration when it comes to living your best life, health-wise and beyond. On this week's episode she shares how she came to walk the journey she's on as a Chiropractor and Nutrition Counselor. She also shares her top 3 tips on taking your health back, because yes, you can.
Links to learn more about Dr. Halie.
Website: https://www.drhalieschoff.com/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Sc4DFEGjJWykyQws86gjz?si=z1u_cqLJRyiKocgbeOfaLg
Instagram: @drhalischoff
Brittany shares her experience as a member of my April '21 whollyou cohort.
I created whollyou, a 5-week course, based on my own experience of coming into my own. I have pulled from my own experiences over the years in relationship, recovery from eating disorder, depression, loss of self and so much more. In whollyou you will become equipped to come into alignment with your truest self with transformational tools.
There are weekly LIVE workshops, weekly yoga flows, meditations and journal prompts, and a community to support you on the journey.
For more information on joining this transformational journey to yourself visit whollybananna.com/whollyou - open registration closes May 24th for our June 2021 session!
In this episode I share what faith is to me and how that relationship has evolved over the years.
Have you ever felt like faith is one size fits all? I did, and it took a while to figure that out. I've been afraid to speak much on this, but as I told myself this morning as I worked out..."I can do hard things."
We can do hard things.
You can do hard things.
Let's chat about it.
The story of my eating disorder. What I faced, how I faced it, and what still challenges me today.
DISCLAIMER: No information shared in this podcast is meant as medical advice. It is my experience, not my opinion imposed. No one mentioned in this podcast is a sponsor of this podcast, just positive pieces of my journey.
Link to NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) for those seeking support in recovery: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
Link to Dr. Karen Kan: https://www.karenkan.com/
Link to Dr. Halie Schoff: https://www.drhalieschoff.com/
Jesse joins me this week to explain just what's going on with all these new age words we hear flying around. This little bro is like my very own encyclopedia on how to stay current in the very fast changing times we live in. You'll definitely learn what's up from this dude.
Jacquie Parker, a long time familiar face from my high school days, will be sharing her journey of self-discovery in a world that makes it pretty difficult to stay true to you. Tune in for some inspiration on being exactly the beautiful being you came here to be.
My friend Terry joins us on The Whole Half this week to give testimony to her love of yoga, and how her relationship with the practice over the years has evolved from a coping mechanism to a vibrant way of life.
Terry on Instagram: @alignwithterry
Yoselin joins us to share how self-care has been life-changing for her during her doctorate studies program. Tune in for her story, and some tips on how to stay calm amidst the chaos.
Ella and I dive into what worked and what didn't in our unique journeys of recovering our cycles after years of disordered eating. No two cycles are the same, everyone's experience is different.
Bear with me as I continue to learn how to produce quality audio for these podcasts! Stay real friends, xo
DISCLAIMER: No information shared in this podcast is meant as medical advice. It is our experiences shared, not our opinion imposed. No one mentioned in this podcast is a sponsor of this podcast, just positive pieces of our journeys.
Link to Ella's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E4_m5dUE9s
Link to NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) for those seeking support in recovery: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
Link to Dr. Halie Schoff: https://www.drhalieschoff.com/
Welcome to The Whole Half, today I am sharing a bit about myself and giving you an idea of what this podcast is going to bring to your life.
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Website | www.whollybananna.com
Email | anna@whollybananna.com