Feel Good Effect

We’re diving into a Feel Good Effect success story today, as we chat with Ali Edwards from aliedwards.com. We talk about Ali’s wellness story, how she balances taking care of herself as a working mama of a blended family of seven, and how she’s used lessons taken from the Feel Good Effect to find real health in real life.

We’re taking a deep dive the fundamental problem of retouching in media, why narrowing the definition of beauty is not healthy, how to replace lies with truth, and the upcoming documentary, self(i.e.), with Sarah Dubbeldam, CEO of DARLING Media and Editor-in-Chief of DARLING Magazine.

We’re taking a deep dive into meal planning this week. From how to make meal planning work in real life, common mistakes, specific mindset strategies, and action steps, this episode is packed with information to help you meal plan (even if you hate the idea right now)!

We’re talking with Lisa Merkle, a self described yogi, event designer, and cancer survivor, about her life before cancer, how she navigated both western and eastern approaches to fighting the disease and healing her body, and what she learned through the process.

In this episode we’re chatting with Phoebe Lapine about autoimmune disease, Hashimotos Thyroiditis, finding middle ground when it comes to health, and her book, The Wellness Project. Phoebe is a food and health writer, wellness personality, gluten-free chef, culinary instructor, recipe developer and speaker.

We’re talking with Kate Fagan, author of the book, What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen. We unpack the themes of perfectionism, the effects of social media on our brains, difficult transitions, and mental health. And we explore how healthy is driving satisfaction from activities and engagement not dependent on outside validation. Detailed show notes & resources available at http://realfoodwholelife.com/feelgoodeffect

In today’s show we’re unpacking some of the themes from previous episodes and I’m sharing a personal story and the 5 things I wish I’d known when first starting out.

Jon Acuff is the New York Times-bestselling author of six books including his most recent, Finish. He's helped some of the biggest brands in the world tell their story, spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at companies such as Microsoft, Nissan and Comedy Central, and been featured regularly on national media. Website: https://acuff.me/ Instagram: @jonacuff

We are diving in The Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin, and why knowing yourself is the way to a happy, healthy life. Gretchen Rubin is one of the most influential writers on the linked subjects of habits, happiness, and human nature.

We’re diving into the true meaning of wellness with Colleen Wachob, the Founding Partner and Chief Brand Officer at mindbodygreen, one of the biggest brands in wellness.

In this episode, we’re chatting about ditching extremes, setting boundaries, listening in and finding joy with Davida Kuglemass from the Healthy Maven. Davida Kugelmass is the creator behind The Healthy Maven, a multi-channel health and wellness platform dedicated to making healthy living easier and sustainable.

In this episode we’re diving into developing healthy habits from day one, creating a balanced food philosophy, and raising children who listen to their bodies while still maintaining expectations around healthy eating with Catherine McCord of Weelicious and One Potato.

Taesha Butler is the blogger behind The Natural Nurturer. In her journey to health she lost over 70 pounds, and figured out how to feed a partner and child real, healthy food along the way. She is a full-time teacher and mother, and today shares family-friendly real food recipes, clean living tips, and natural parenting ideas.

Today we’re going to take a deep dive into getting started with a wellness routine that you’ll actually be able to stick to in real life. By the end of the show you’ll have an actionable plan to get started with your own routine today!

Natalie Franke Hayes is an entrepreneur, mobilization marketer, community builder, and neuroscience nerd. As one of the Founders of the Rising Tide Society and the Head of Community at HoneyBook, she leads tens of thousands of creatives and small business owners while fostering a spirit of community over competition.