According to the Cassels

Pull up a chair, we're here to share all about our family trip to Mexico! In this episode, Amy and Tray catch us up on all the details of their recent vacation, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. The conversation starts with how River's illness changed the way we were hoping to do things on this holiday, Amy then gets honest with a topic that's very tender and sensitive for her, and we div...

Today we are joined by an extra special guest whose expertise and techniques have had a profound impact on Amy’s own journey. Laura Hernandez is a mental health and spiritual life coach, with a focus on meditation, mindfulness, stress management, self-awareness, and more! In this episode, Laura shares some insights into ThetaHealing and HeartMath techniques and explains in-depth how a coherent hea...

It's time for another healthy dose of According to the Cassels and this episode is extra special with two powerhouse guests. Todays talk Amy and Tray are joined by Marcus Luttrell, the Lone Survivor, bestselling author, and founder of the Team Never Quit podcast, and the strong woman behind the strong man, his wife, Melanie Luttrell.  Join the Cassels as they make comparisons between marriage and...

Many modern remedies and medicines have a long list of harmful side effects, or they merely cover the symptoms rather than addressing the root problem. Today the Cassels are excited to sit down with the wonderful Paola Brown, a 'momeopath' who is here to share some of her vast expertise on the healing powers of homeopathy. In this episode, Paola shares a bit about her personal health journey and t...

We've all faced tough decisions in our lives, and sometimes it can be really difficult to journey inward to figure out what we truly want, especially if it means a major pivot in our lives. In today's episode, Amy shares her very recent experience with tackling a tough decision and how some perceptions and thoughts about her future almost led her away from her true “Why”. Hear about Amy's incredib...

We ended our January a little differently this year, by volunteering at the Trump rally! In this episode, we share our experience and fill you in on the hilarious circumstances that led us straight to the front row where Tray lived out his secret security fantasy. We go on to chat to the incredible Jenn Burton of Raw Creations Juice Co. About all things juicing! Jenn educates us on the health bene...

Today's show is all about choosing happiness! The Cassels are back with a conversation about the power of a positive attitude and effort – the two things you can control, according to Tray. Hear about where Tray and Amy each got their can-do attitude from, and how this has gotten them through some pretty tough times when they could have been overtaken by fear or negativity. They share the resilien...

Life in the Cassels family is dynamic, to say the least, and we have so much to fill you in on! Tray is back from his hunting trip and recounts his experience in all its glory (and hilarity). We find out what knocked him off the bandwagon of his gluten-free diet and how he felt when he came home! Amy fills us in on the progress she’s making in real estate school, and for those walking the same pat...

Today's episode is something a little different: Amy gets a chance to sit down with Lori Gasca to talk about growing your relationship with God, and how we can grow through being curious about our fears! Lori's life calling is to empower other women to step into their own unique God-given purpose, and she shares her journey with the creation of The Grove, a creative workspace designed by women, fo...

We all want to be provide a supportive shoulder for the people we love, but when does healthy venting become emotional dumping (and how do you tell the difference)? Today, the Cassels dive into this important boundary issue and share some of the ways that you can recognize when someone is crossing the line! In this episode, Amy defines these two sides of the same coin and explains some real-world...

Like Julia Child says, “As you get older, you shouldn't waste time drinking bad wine.” Today on the show, we're honored to have Amy's mom, Sally Stiles, here to talk about exercise, alcohol, and how to strike the balance of enjoying both! But can she and Tray convince Amy that not all alcohol is bad? Amy gets the ball rolling on this debate with the benefits of exercise and the different types you...

Welcome back to According to the Cassels! Get ready for another honest conversation where we focus on the serious effects that the food you eat can have on your mood, your body, and your mental health. Tray opens up about being diagnosed with adult ADHD, and some of the ways that sometimes manifested into a cycle of overwhelm and depression. We hear how this awareness has been a hugely illuminatin...

New Years Resolutions, post-Christmas eating regrets... While your intention may be good, unless we take action in the right way those dietary changes are unlikely to stick. Today on according to The Cassels we're talking about what you may want to consider when you change your diet, and give you our step-by-step guide to not only setting those goals but sticking to them! The listener hears how to...

Welcome back to another episode of According to The Cassels, and we are just in time to help you prepare for all the joys – and stresses – of the festive season. Today Amy and Tray share 20 ways that you can reduce your stress over this time, plus some practical exercises and hacks that will keep you feeling healthy and balanced. We cover everything from physical health and being deliberate about...

Sweaty palms, elevated heart rate, the 'jitters'... We all know that anxious feeling of having had one too many cups of coffee, but many of us can't wait to drink that first steaming cup of Java to jumpstart the day! We know now that coffee doesn't really give you energy so much as suppress the symptoms of weariness, but where is the line? The Cassels are here to break it down for you! Because tod...

Welcome back to According to the Cassels! Today's podcast begins with a debrief on Amy and Tray's amazing physical therapy results with their local chiropractic clinic, and Tray reflects on an old injury and what they've both learned from the doctor. Amy then jumps into the exciting world of canning and preserving your own food, sharing a ton of fascinating information on the different methods, to...

Welcome to another episode of According to the Cassels! Today's installment is all about gardening and natural health on a dime, and who better to join us in conversation than powerhouse 'herbal lady', Peggy. With an absolute wealth of expertise on the benefits and usage of diatomaceous earth, as well as preparing and canning supplies for hard times, Peggy walks us through her journey with this tr...

Eat your vegetables, kids! In today's episode of According to the Cassels, Amy and Tray talk about the incredible antioxidants to be found in fruit and vegetables. The conversation begins with some thoughts on how each of our anticipation stress cycles works, and what that can feel like to navigate within a partnership. We get honest with some personal reflections around moments when our libidos h...

Everyone has a sweet tooth, right? But how much are those seemingly harmless sugary indulgences having on our long-term health? Today's episode is all about sugar! Amy brings some shocking statistics to the table about just how much hidden and added sugar is in our food, as well as how much sugar the average American consumes, and how much less we should actually be having. We give some great sugg...

Today is an extra special edition: we have our first guest on the show! Today we're chatting to the knowledgeable Randy Worley, who is the regional sales director for Predictive Health Diagnostics. We recently each had a Pulse Cardiac test, and we are reeling from the results! Randy is here to explain all about this fascinating test that shows what's going on in your cardiovascular system, and giv...

We all have days where we get blind-sided by adversity, or just feel extra sensitive to the tides of trying to get everything done. In this week's episode of According To The Cassels with Tray and Amy, we reflect on our surprisingly testing week, and what happened in each of our lives to cause raised stress levels. We look at the emotional and physical consequences that carrying this overwhelm had...

Welcome to another episode of According to the Cassels! On today’s episode, we talk about what you need to do to reset. We discuss some of the daily rituals that help Tray find an anchor point in the day, how life coaching has helped each of us get our lives in order, and the incredibly important role that adequate rest and sleep plays in establishing a constructive daily routine. You’ll also hear...

Life can often feel like a never-ending treadmill of work, looking after children, cooking, eating, sleeping, and repeating. That’s why going on vacation is a very valuable form of self-care! We are big advocates for the “work hard, play hard” approach to life, and vacationing is something that we have always prioritized. No matter how young our kids were, or how little money we had, we have alway...

Welcome to the very first episode of According to the Cassels! Meet your hosts Amy and Tray, and get to know their fun-loving and energetic family. It has been a seven-year-long journey getting to this point, but Amy’s dream of starting a podcast has finally become a reality. After going to extraordinary lengths to visit her grandmother during COVID lockdown measures, which included a negative COV...

In small doses and in the right situations, stress can be good for our bodies. The problem comes in when we find ourselves in a never-ending state of stress. Today, Amy and Tray dive into all things stress. We hear about the different types of stress we can face. From environmental to mental to financial, it can feel like there is an endless list of stressors. While we cannot control everything, w...