Stronger Together

This simple guided meditation can be done anytime and anywhere. We designed this to be paired with episode 37: Why Is Stillness So Damn Hard?! This meditation can be done walking, driving, seated, standing or laying down. Be sure to save or download this episode so you can come back to it easily anytime!

In this episode, we talk about the challenges behind staying still, we why avoid it, why is so good for us and what we can do to make it feel a bit easier! Remember: Stillness is challenging for everyone! Just because it’s difficult doesn’t mean we should avoid it. Join the conversation with us!

We’re chatting about some of our *favorite* wellness books in this episode! These titles have had a significant impact on our wellness and lives. We can’t wait to share them with you! Have you read any of them? Do you have any to add to the list? Let us know on Instagram! @breathe_strength + @leslievanbell Life-Changing Wellness Books! The Journey from Abandonment to Healing by Susan Anderson http...

Charlotte talks about her experience with committed action and gives you a “Committed Action Plan” to use for your own life. This episode will help you live a life of meaning and purpose. We hope it resonates! Find Charlotte on social media @breathe_strength and Leslie @leslievanbell.

We believe that having friendships that support your wellness is one of the biggest gifts in life. These are people that allow you to show up as you are, encourage you to be your best, honor your boundaries, and charge your battery. We chat about friendships that charge us, and those that drain us, and our experiences with both.  Find us on Instagram: Charlotte https://www.instagram.com/breat...

Have you ever thought "I should not be happy. I should be grieving." or found yourself pushing feelings of joy away during hard times? Us, too. But we're learning about the importance of allowing ourselves to feel EVERY emotion. In this chat, we share our personal experiences about finding moments of joy in sadness. We know grief is different for everyone, and want to encourage you to feel it all....

Welcome to our first *official* episode of Season 3, where we dive into all things mindfulness and grief, and explore the idea that the two can coexist. Leslie shared her recent journey with loss and tangible ways to be mindful while grieving. We know everyone’s grief journey is personal and may not look like anyone else’s; but, these strategies can help anyone going through a challenging tim...

We are BACK, listeners! This introduction episode will give you a little insight as to why it's been over 4 months since we've hopped on the mic. We missed you!  Find us on Instagram: Charlotte https://www.instagram.com/breathe_strength/ Leslie https://www.instagram.com/leslievanbell/ Take class with us virtually LIVE or on your own time: www.breathestrengthwellness.com/liveclasses Click here...

This guided meditation takes you on a mental journey to a winter wonderland. Get cozy! Enjoy!

This session is a great complement to episode 24: Could You Be Experiencing a Burnout? It is designed to calmly ground you back into your body after a busy morning, which allows you to *be.*

In this episode, Leslie brings you through a guided meditation to help you create space within the mind, body spirit, and more. This bonus episode was created to go along with the very first episode of our podcast: WTF is “Making Space?” and is the perfect way to get grounded during hectic times or when you are looking to start fresh. It’s also a great regular check-in for your mindfulness practic...

This is a great complement to season 1, episode 5, where Leslie and I talked about our own regrets. This session is designed to help you go deeper into exploring the idea of regrets in your own life. The beautiful thing about this session is that you can do it in your own time; you are in charge of pausing and writing and exploring. So go grab your journal, make yourself comfy, and let’s do this.

This meditation is a great complement to episode 10: Giving Ourselves Grace. It is designed to ground you into this moment with pure curiosity about you and your unique experience, so you can meet yourself exactly where you are. Find us on Instagram: Charlotte https://www.instagram.com/breathe_strength/ Leslie https://www.instagram.com/leslievanbell/ Take class with us virtually LIVE or on your ow...

The holidays can be hard when someone you love is no longer there. Whether they've passed on or moved to a different state, we know how challenging it can be to be "happy" when we're actually not. There are a lot of expectations when it comes holidays, and we hope this episode can help you feel a little less alone. - Find us on Instagram: Charlotte https://www.instagram.com/breathe_strength/ Lesli...

Join us as we explore the correlation between boundaries and burnout, and talk about ways to set your own boundaries so that you can keep prioritizing your wellness!  - Find us on Instagram: Charlotte https://www.instagram.com/breathe_strength/ Leslie https://www.instagram.com/leslievanbell/ Take class with us virtually LIVE or on your own time: www.breathestrengthwellness.com/liveclasses Click he...

Obstacles SHAPE us. They make us RESILIENT. Have you ever heard the phrase "the only way out is through," or, "there are no obstacles on your path; the obstacles ARE your path." Oftentimes, during hard, uncomfortable, transformative moments, we don't realize that it's all part of the plan. We get caught up in the discomfort and how much it sucks, and realize only after the fact that those moments...

Join us for a conversation all about *fear* -- how it keeps us safe and comfortable, and how it can possibly hold us back from experiencing joy and fulfillment.  - Find us on Instagram: Charlotte https://www.instagram.com/breathe_strength/ Leslie https://www.instagram.com/leslievanbell/ Take class with us virtually LIVE or on your own time: www.breathestrengthwellness.com/liveclasses Click here an...

We are so deeply programmed to believe certain things -- but are these things that we want to believe? In this episode, we talk about what unlearning is and our own experience when it comes to leading lives that align with our core values.  - Find us on Instagram: Charlotte https://www.instagram.com/breathe_strength/ Leslie https://www.instagram.com/leslievanbell/ Take class with us virtually LIVE...

This is part 2 of our chat about burnout. In this episode, we talk about ways to overcome it. Make sure you listen to part 1 first, where we explore what it is, how to spot it, and the phases of burnout. We hope you can relate! Find us on Instagram: Charlotte https://www.instagram.com/breathe_strength/ Leslie https://www.instagram.com/leslievanbell/ Take class with us virtually LIVE or on your own...

The burnout is real. This 2-part episode explores all we need to know regarding burnout. Part 1 focuses on what it is, how to spot it, and the phases of burn out. Part 2 explores ways to overcome it. We hope you can relate!  Find us on Instagram: Charlotte https://www.instagram.com/breathe_strength/ Leslie https://www.instagram.com/leslievanbell/ Take class with us virtually LIVE or on your own ti...

Our problems are not our fault, but it is our responsibility to heal from them. When we're ready, of course.  *sensitive topics* - -  Find us on Instagram: Charlotte https://www.instagram.com/breathe_strength/ Leslie https://www.instagram.com/leslievanbell/ Take class with us virtually LIVE or on your own time: www.breathestrengthwellness.com/liveclasses Click here and scroll to the bottom to leav...

We've all heard about the "calm before the storm..." but what about the calm WITHIN the storm? In this episode, we chat a little about how difficult it truly is to be present during chaotic times, how it's so hard to reach into our tool belt when we feel overwhelmed -- and how that makes us human beings. We offer some new tools for that tool belt of yours and talk about the importance of practicin...

How's your heart ? Have you ever asked yourself that question? This question can cause anxiety, overwhelm, confusion, and ALL of the emotions. But that's the point. In this episode, we talk about how our hearts have been in the midst of transition and existential crises. We hope that our vulnerability allows you to tap into your own vulnerability.  - -  Find us on Instagram: Charlotte ht...

Allow yourself to be guided through a 10 minute heart centered meditation. This is the perfect practice to do as a daily check in, or for support during a time of intense emotions. This healing heart meditation doesn’t require you to do anything except receive. We are honored to offer this to you. Save and download this episode, so you can come to it as often as you’d like. Although this meditatio...

Do you ever find yourself scrolling through the digital media world with sweaty palms, short breaths, and anxiety? Us, too. And usually we keep on scrolling. Join us as we chat about scrolling while triggered and the power of positive interactions! - -  Find us on Instagram: Charlotte https://www.instagram.com/breathe_strength/ Leslie https://www.instagram.com/leslievanbell/ Take class with u...