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047. Sober curious is more than just a movement. It just might save your life. Today we discuss the scary side of light-to-moderate drinking. If you're like the millions of Americans questioning how alcohol effects your body,  you're in the right place. This week's Wednesday Wellness Wisdom digs into it. Specifically: 5 Ways Booze Destroys Your Health (And Makes You Less Productive)...

046.  Over the past 30 years of researching and experimenting with wellness plus 4 years as a certified wellness coach and fitness instructor, this is the single most important lesson I've learned about consistency: It is primarily based on your personality. Today's episode explains why PLUS gives you a 5-step framework for building your customizing your Enneagram Type your Personal Well...

045.  Becoming your healthiest isn't about being given a magical unicorn diet and fitness plan. It's about knowing the motivations behind your behaviors. That's why I'm so obsessed with the Enneagram—an ancient personality type system with uncanny accuracy in describing how humans are wired . Sure, go commit to another September Whole30 or 21 Day Fix, but when you only last 10...

44. We're starting a new weekly series here at WholeHardy Health called "This Week's Wellness." Every Sunday, Katie will be going live on Instagram and Facebook to discuss 3 things: 1. Workouts for the week ahead 2. Dinners for the week ahead 3. Wellness wisdom from the week prior If you join live, you'll get to ask your questions and share what works for you for planning...

043. As the holidays are upon us, this week's episode is dedicated to booze & bloat ... because I notice firsthand that when I booze ... I bloat. We detail out 4 ways that booze effects your body: Surface Level: Your Looks Your Weight Deeper Level: Your Brain Your Stomach Note : This isn't a PSA to stop drinking. This is a PSA to help you think through what makes you feel awesome, an...

042. When it comes to feeding your family dinner every night ... do you feel like it's a losing battle? Perhaps you *buy* some healthy veggies and other foods to whip something up on a Wednesday night ... but do you always *cook* said purchased vegetables? If you're in this boat sometimes, you're not alone. I've been right there with ya. But now I've got a solution. Tune i...

41. On today's show, we get into the great debate about weight. If you're like most women, you EITHER wholeheartedly believe that your weight or size does not determine your worth, lovability or happiness OR you deeply feel that if you were able to lose those first 5 pounds, it would give you proof, hope, and confidence that you could take the bold action you've been hesitating to t...

40.  On today's show, we welcome functional medicine nutritionist, Ayurvedic counselor, and Yoga Nidra meditation teacher Nimisha Gandhi! In Nimisha’s private practice, Moon Cycle Nutrition, she specializes in reproductive, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum care with an emphasis on the mind, body, and soul. Nimisha combines functional medicine nutrition with ancient Ayurvedic principles to...

39.  Get ready for this one, sister. If you are D.O.N.E. with feeling like there are always pounds to lose, calories to burn, people to please, or mass-made methods to follow ... then you might be on board with my vision for how I see women thinking, feeling, serving, and THRIVING in this world today, and for generations to come. And if you ARE picking up what I'm putting down here, click the...

038. Raise your hand if you love feeling worried about work & regretful about eating? *crickets* Yep, that’s what I thought. That’s why you’re invited to the 3-Day Virtual Retreat: RESET & RENEW. Get ready to calm your anxious thoughts, respect your beautiful body, and activate your loving spirit. We start May 18. Learn more and RSVP here:  https://wholehardy.com/retreat  

037. Today's quickie episode dives into the following love note: "Dear Friend, I hope all is well with you, and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit."  Sounds simple right? Like something you might write to a friend. Well, get this - the disciple John wrote this THOUSANDS of years ago in 3 John 1:2! Why is that important? But it stands the test of time & t...

36. Having a few tight knit friends (whom I lovingly call "roll dawgs") coupled with being part of a variety of groups are key ingredients in the recipe for long-lasting, VIBRANT, and thriving health. I dig into this concept of becoming Relationally Healthy further in this blog post. And to add yet another layer of support backing the importance of community when it comes to our overall...

.35 "Perfectionism is the lie that the way God made you is not good enough.” - Theology of Work Project This week's theme is Perfectionism. And even if you don't resonate with the term or identity of "perfectionist" ... think of it as the often crushing burden of persistently criticizing yourself, and others. Intuitive Life Coach Camy Kennedy is here today to teach you how...

34.  It's not about connecting the purpose of your health to a weight or size of the past. You're better than that! It's about connecting the purpose of your health to your God-given/divine PURPOSE! This truth has never been more powerful or clear to me. And as such, the mission of WholeHardy Health, LLC is pivoting relentlessly into the direction of Spiritual  Wellness. On today&ap...

33. Have you ever felt lost or stuck in life, and you would have loved to talk to a legit third party about it, but you didn't think it was "serious" enough to seek the professional help of a therapist? Do you feel like you may have taken a wrong turn somewhere on your journey - perhaps saying no to one thing, and yes to another - only to be left wondering if you're not living...

032.  Have you ever considered that worry, stress, and pity parties could actually be the "lazy" way of handling problems and challenges?  Oof, harsh. Here's what I mean - Rather than doing the work of seeing what the challenge is trying to tell you, teach you, and transform you ... you just complain about it instead. Well today's guest, Gaby DuFour of @fitfourtitude, is going...

031. Do you ever look around at your life, and some rare moments can feel peaceful and calm … but for the most part, you’re constantly trying to balance all the priorities? It can feel like you’re fighting to organize chaos, right? Work, appointments, keeping up with house clutter, laundry, kids school and sports, your health, your hobbies, making time for loved ones & friends …  And then, you...

30. If you've ever told yourself that you'd start eating more healthfully, exercising more frequently, and living life more thoughtfully...listen up. What do you do when the moment arrives to actually do the thing, and you find reasons to not do it, but you still really want to do it? Sounds like a mind game right? Because it IS a mind game! Lucky you, you get to eavesdrop on Day 2 of th...

029. Tired of promising that you'll level up on Monday, but give up by Wednesday? I was too. That's why I created the FREE 5-Day ^CAMP CONSISTENT^ Challenge! https://wholehardy.com/campconsistent JUST GIVE ME 5 SHORT DAYS, and I’ll Show You The Exact “Step By Step” Method For Generating CONSISTENCY With Your Eating, Exercise, and Equanimity , So You Can Achieve *Lasting* Joy & Vitali...

028. Today we have our first GENTLEMAN on the podcast! Ryan Spence of Ryan Spence Yoga is a yoga teacher, writer & podcaster. He’s also an ex-BigLaw lawyer and practiced at a large international law firm for 11 years, split between London & Singapore.  Ryan helps stressed-out, time-poor, lawyers & corporate executives with regaining control of their physical & mental wellbeing thou...

027.  This new year will NOT be my "Year of Yes." Nope. 2021 will be my year of LESS . I will say yes to LESS. One thing 2020 taught me? That I have Chronic Over Committers Syndrome. The repercussion? Giving half of my ass to 128 daily commitments rather than my full ass to say… 4 things. >>Like 4 things a YEAR<< And the repercussion of aaall those half assed hurried commits?...

26. Do you ever wonder what’s guiding your decisions?  Choosing to workout, or keeping working. Choosing to eat another treat, or have tea instead. Choosing to snap at a loved one again, or take a deep breath first. If not, it's time to start listening to what it is that's steering your ship. Today’s guest is going to tell you exactly WHY you need to listen and exactly HOW to listen. Jaq...

025. If you had to choose ONE month out of the year that you exercise the LEAST, which would it be? I’ve got a hunch that it’s DECEMBER. And if that's the case, listen up! Because today's guest is going to give you motivation, means, and momentum to get your body MOVING all winter long. MaryKate Schmidt of Movement By MK (formerly Froyo to Fitness) is a firm believer in movement as medic...

024. Your mind is going to be blown while listening to today's episode with Founder & CEO of EnergyBits, Catherine Arnston. A few things I really vibed with: Everything you eat either contributes to health or disease.   The typical unhealthy American diet is not only loaded with chemicals and sugar, but it's also LACKING critical nutrients, like a CHLOROPHYLL source. Nutrient dense f...

023. Raise your hand if your nutrition starts to suffer the busier you get? The life stuff starts to pile on … work projects, home projects, kids projects, social and community efforts. And maybe you’re able to prioritize your projects, and the action items for the project taking priority … but there’s a backbone that holds it all together. And it's your health. The more we let that nutrition...