According to the Cassels

Healing takes time, but it’s never too late to start. Our guest today is living encouragement that there is always enough time to turn your life around, cultivate self-love, and achieve your goals. Valerie Maksym is an intuitive life coach, founder of Maksymizeyou Life Coaching, and author of the recently published book, Maksymizing Life . In this episode, we learn about Valerie’s challenging path...

If you don’t personally struggle with migraines, you probably know someone who does. Amy has suffered from migraines for as long as she can remember, and today, she is sharing her story and journey in the hopes of educating and supporting those who suffer too. Amy discusses her first memories of having migraines, the different triggers that she (and other people) may have, and the medical reasonin...

Have you ever thought about what you can do to get into your creative zone, do what you love, and pursue your passion? Life can hit like a ton of bricks, and when it does, it’s easy to lose track of doing the things that bring you joy. Today’s guest, Brittany Atkinson, is a lifelong friend of ours who has used her passion for creativity and art to get her through some tremendously difficult moment...

The vast majority of women are faced with the overwhelm of navigating work-life conflict. Our guest today is a wife, mother, CEO, life coach, and host of the High Drive Moms Facebook group, as well as being a former crisis intervention specialist. Dr. Bonnie Hubert is here to emphasize how the simple act of outsourcing can change your life and your relationships. In this episode, we discuss her ne...

Welcome back to According To The Cassels! In this episode, we recap our recent trip to Israel and tell you all about what we learned about the nutritional value of fresh dates to being reminded about the importance of kindness. Tuning in, you’ll hear about how easy it is to tick visiting Israel off your bucket list and how to do it, how our recent trip compares to the first time we visited Israel,...

It’s no accident that when we sing, we find our body and soul responding in profound and often surprising ways. This week, we break down the science of singing with the wonderful Stephanie Harris, Worship Leader at Church Project. If you’re one of those people who can’t help but lift their hands in worship, you’ll probably have a sense of the immense power that singing has to transport and transfo...

Welcome to another episode of According to the Cassels! Today we are joined by Pretty Rich Bosses Coach, certified PMU artist, and mother, Michelle Rukny. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Amy’s experience at Michelle’s salon, the type of permanent makeup Michelle uses and why it’s so groundbreaking, gentlemen’s services, how each treatment is customized, why exfoliation is important, what scalp mi...

Welcome to a brand new episode of According to the Cassels! For those of you who don’t know, Tray and Amy rented an RV for a three week trip from Houston to Yellowstone and back. Were there good times? For sure! Would we do it again? That’s a no! There were a few lows we did not expect, and during this episode we get into the details of what went down. Hear what we loved and how long we’ve been dr...

Welcome to another episode of According To The Cassels, coming to you “live” from our dream RV vacation in Idaho! In this episode, you’ll hear all about the RV we rented, how we meal-prepped for our vacation, a couple of mishaps we experienced, what we’ve done so far, and what we still plan to do. We also tell you a few stories including how we dove off of a cliff into water, our disc golf adventu...

You can find essential oils everywhere nowadays, but not all essential oils are created equal. Young Living, founded by Gary Young, came from humble beginnings but is now a multibillion dollar company with farms and distilleries all over the world. They are the epitome of high quality essential oils. Today’s guest, Dr. Cole Woolley worked as an analytical chemist on many projects for Young Living...

In today’s episode of According to The Cassels, we are joined by Bill Schiel Sr. and Billy Schiel Jr. Bill has been in agriculture and horticulture for over 50 years and, after retiring, is now an elder at his church. Billy started his journey in ministry at a young age, studying at Bible College, and is now in vocational ministry and local-church planning. The father and son duo talk to us about...

Welcome to a new episode of According to the Cassels! Today, we welcome philanthropist and inspirational ultramarathon runner, Mike Rouse! With a prison yard being the starting block of Mike’s running journey, he has carried on this race for 35 years. Going from having a successful business career to being in jail for cocaine possession and use, Mike explores the ups and downs of his life, the hea...

Welcome to a new episode of According to The Cassels! Today, we are chatting about small, simple steps to good health as well as chatting to our daughter, Averi, about her recent mission trip to Alaska. We discuss seven lifestyle habits that help us improve our lives while getting input from Averi, as well as learning about her perspective on our parenting! From sitting down and eating meals toget...

Did you know that whatever position your body is in right now is considered a yoga pose? Welcome to a new episode of According to The Cassels, where we are discussing all things yoga. We begin to understand Amy’s passion behind yoga while she gives us a sneak peek into her movement history, from practicing body flow for 12 years to moving her practice to pure and Holy Yoga flow. She delves into th...

Just breathe! Today we revisit a couple past episodes from According to the Cassels, creating a compiled lesson on breath-work and meditation. First we will hear from Laura Hernandez, 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 a...

Tray and Amy are back for another riveting conversation! In today’s episode of According to The Cassels, we are discussing all things ‘hope’. Firstly, Amy takes us through the 12 ‘primary foods for life’: spirituality, creativity, finances, career, education, health, physical activity, home-cooking, home environment, relationships, social life, and joy or happiness. We then pay closer attention to...

Sleep is absolutely essential for your day-to-day functioning. As Amy says, your day begins with sleep! In today’s episode of According to The Cassels, we are discussing the importance of sleep. Firstly, we talk about some reasons you may not be sleeping well, ranging from stress to consuming too much processed sugar. We then discuss some things that may help you get better sleep, such as a sleep...

Tray is back on According To The Cassels and today we are discussing nutrition! Amy recently visited sports nutritionist Dr. Chase Banks for a body composition assessment. She shares what that appointment consisted of with us today. Amy explains the importance of knowing what calories you are consuming rather than only focusing on being in a calorie deficit. Next, she tells us what Dr. Banks belie...

Finding time in your busy schedule to unwind and reflect is becoming increasingly difficult in today’s fast-paced society. People must find alternatives to attain inner calm to live a happy and healthy life. In today’s show, Amy discusses float therapy with special guest Melody Fraser. Melody is the owner of Blissful Waters Float Center, which provides float therapy sessions in a relaxing spa envi...

Today, we will be talking about weight loss and healthy living with guests, Andrew Brockenbush and John Kelley. Everyone wants to be healthy, feel good, and look good but daily pressures of life often get in our way of bettering ourselves. Finding the motivation to start your journey can be difficult, particularly for people with anxiety and depression but reaching your health and fitness goals is...

No matter who you are or what you do, stress is a normal part of life. Stress comes in many different forms, such as mental and financial stress… But what about emotional stress? When the body, mind, and spirit are aligned you enable your body to do what it does best, heal itself. In today's show, we discuss the importance of emotional health with guest Stacy Ellie, a certified Emotion and Body Co...

Financial stability is one of the keys to living a happy life. The freeing feeling that comes withhealthy financial habits and managing your money responsibly is well worth the effort. Amy realized that some changes were needed to her and Tray's spending habits after overspending on a recent trip she took with friends. We start today's conversation hearing about Amy's recent trip and how traveling...

Cannabis is so widely misunderstood and often misused. Joining us today to demystify this healing substance and walk us through the function of the endocannabinoid system in the body, is “TheCannaBoss” Marlies Ledbetter. In this episode, we learn about the history of cannabis for medicinal and manufacturing purposes, how and why its reputation has been tainted, and the endless benefits of using it...

There is a big movement toward becoming vegan and avoiding processed meats in an attempt to be healthy and sustainable. However, not all meat is unhealthy and it may not be necessary to exclude meat entirely. In today’s episode, we talk to Lacey Sieker who is a co-founder of the Cahoots Project which is a family-run chicken farm that uses a humane, holistic, and sustainable approach to farming chi...

The traditional approaches to maintaining your health and wellness are often the default option for most people, however, these approaches do not work for everyone and there is a demand for alternatives. In today’s episode, we hear about such an alternative approach from Dr. Beth Cook who is currently based at Wellness Way where her work focuses on hormone support. Dr. Cook is an accomplished prof...