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Hi mom! <3 In this very special episode recorded at Spotify Studios LA, Lily is joined by her mom, Kelley Rakow. The mother-daughter convo ranges from what Kelley was like as a twenty something, to all things career, fitness, dating, and more! Throughout the episode, Kelley gives real life advice to Lil and the listeners! - Lily's Website Follow  Lily  on Instagram Follow  80/20  on Instagram F...

It’s those small, daily habits that make the biggest impact! In the fourth (and final) episode of the change & transition series, Lily walks you through how to create an action plan for your Q4 goals. Then, Lily gives a few reasons why people struggle with accountability, and how to tackle those challenges head-on. Listen to more episodes from this month's series:  WEEK 1:  Why Change Is Hard...

It's almost Q4, babes! In this episode, Lily discusses the power of adapting this year's goals to create simple & realistic expectations for Q4. Life rarely goes as planned, so it's important to keep the list tight and shift your perspective in accordance to the way life looks now, opposed to the way things looked a few months ago. Lily also introduces the idea of a "reverse bucket list" to ce...

Out with the old, in with the new. In the second episode of this month's Transition Series, Lily walks you through ways to shed old habits and fully embrace a new chapter. Before diving into the topic at hand, Lily introduces a new favorite writing method that has transformed her creativity and productivity. She teases a few projects that are in the works and hints at future plans for her writing...

September is a transitional month, which is why for the next four weeks, we're chatting all things CHANGE! In this episode, Lily discusses some of the reasons why people fear change, and how to shift those perspectives. Lily also shares a few updates on her travels, a few of her current favs, and what she's been up to lately! - Lily's Website Follow  Lily  on Instagram Follow  80/20  on Instagram...

Callie Jardine-Gualy joins Lily on the mic for a major girl talk about all things hookup culture, sex, and waiting. The pair recorded this episode together last week in Denver, CO, where they met IRL at a conference. After a few deep chats on the floor of the hotel convention center, it was clear that this episode was much needed! The gals take a very vulnerable approach to the topic, as they both...

"No one is you and that is your power" - Dave Grohl | In this mini recap of her time at Podcast Movement so far, Lily reflects on conversations with fellow attendees about the power of vulnerability and the risk of openly sharing a story. Take this as a sign to find your voice and just go for it! When you are authentically you, magic happens. - Lily's Website Follow  Lily  on Instagram Follow  80/...

In a world of constant content fighting for our attention, it's become increasingly harder to actually be productive. In this episode, Lily shares 4 low-stress, simple habits she uses every single day to stay productive, rather than just being "busy". Before diving into these habits, Lily shares a few BIG life updates including travel plans, business things, and big "wishlist" goals coming true! -...

Brianne Helfinch is a podcast host, PhD student, and CEO of Helfrich Collective, a clothing brand that was build as a means to help Breanne through a difficult time, as well as help those going through their own battles. In this episode Lily and Bri talk all about confidence - how to boost confidence despite rigorous academics, defeating imposter syndrome, and daily practices to implement right no...

Healthy boundaries define what is and what is not okay... and oftentimes, they are hard to set! In this episode, Lily is joined by her little sister, Lexie, to talk about past relationship experiences (both good and bad), to define what it really means to set healthy boundaries. The girls exchange stories of bad first dates, the importance of friendship before diving into a relationship, and what...

At 29, Hilary checked herself into rehab for substance use disorder. It wasn’t just about putting down the drink, but about changing people, places and things in her life that ultimately caused her to use in the first place. Hilary kept her recovery and sobriety quiet until recently when she celebrated 15-years of continuous sobriety in June 2022. Since making her story public, Hilary has become a...

The Ask Lily Advice Column is back, baby! Lily kicks off this episode by sharing a few updates, including a little glimpse into the writing project she's hinted at, as well as her plan to take on an intern this fall! Then, she takes some questions from a few 80/20 listeners. The first listener has trouble living in the present moment in her relationship, worrying about what's next for them. The se...

Healing Girl Summer means it's time to embrace your soft side, baby! In this episode (which is sort of a "part two" to February’s 10 (Free) Things You Can Do For A Healthier Mind episode), Lily discusses the steps she’s taking to fully tap into her feminine energy. This includes seven FREE habits like breath work, mindfulness practices, connecting with nature, fostering a positive relationship wit...

When Kate Morton, RD and Founder of Funk It Wellness, stopped taking birth control, she was met with a slew of the worst symptoms — from acne to PMS, she fought it all. Then, everything changed when she discovered seed cycling. In this episode, Kate joins Lily for a big-sister-style chat sharing the truth about our cycle. When women learn how to work with their cycle instead of against it, magic h...

Jessica Buchanan is a teacher, author, humanitarian, speaker, and survivor. On October 25, 2011, while on a routine field mission in Somalia, working as the Education Advisor for her non-governmental organization, Jessica was abducted at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates. In this episode, Jess outlines the true story of the kidnapping, and delves deep into how she chose unw...

It’s not you, it’s me... Driven by a handful of bad first dates and shallow situationships, Lily made the choice to embark on a season of singleness. In this episode, Lily explains how she shifted from an “anything goes” dating approach to a purpose driven relationship approach. Additionally, Lily coaches you through four tangible action steps to fully embrace a season of singleness - including ho...

Your morning routine should bring you joy, not stress! In the first solo episode of the new season, Lily shares her most chill, yet most productive morning routine yet. She explains why early mornings no longer work for her, and why it's okay to adjust your routine to meet your own unique needs. Lily also introduces a bit more about the new season, including an overview of the new cover art and an...

Madison Ciccone joins Lily for a big-sister-style chat all about confidence, falling into your true calling, showing up fearless after failure, and everything in between. Madison, aka MaddzTaddz, is a Confidence and Mindset Coach, Podcast Host, and Master Instructor at SoulCycle. A former Executive Assistant to Hollywood’s finest, Maddz ditched her desk and traded in the Red Carpet perks for a pai...

Welcome to season seven! In the first episode of the “Healing Girl Summer” series, Lexie (Lily’s little sister) joins the conversation for a recap on the past few weeks. From grad parties to formal events to celebrating summertime, the girl’s calendars have been booked and busy! The pair rolls into a bittersweet discussion about life as a post-grad, and what “adulthood” is supposed to look like. L...

Rules are good sometimes! In this episode, Lily shares 8 rules she has created to live in alignment with the best version of herself, including the power of observation, how to set clear boundaries for a great first date, developing hobbies, and why self improvement isn't all that. Per usual, Lily shares a few life updates - like how she got two flat tires and her big plans for a Miley Stewart sum...

Your twenties are the part of your life where your friends become your family. In this episode, Lily gets real about overcoming loneliness to create true friendships post-grad, in a new city, and as an adult. She tosses out some ideas of places to meet new people, how to maintain and strengthen friendships, managing long distance friends, and the importance of having both female and male friends!...

Callie Jardine joins Lily in a conversation about working with your body, not against it. As a pilates studio owner, Callie deeply understands the power of tuning into the body's messages - from your cycle to mental warning signals - and has developed a unique, mind and body transformation programs that blend empowering affirmations with low-impact exercises. Throughout this episode, Callie and Li...

In this episode, Lily is joined by Kela Rose, host of Skinny Dipping. The pair discusses trusting your intuition while brushing off intrusive thoughts, and what it takes to creating true, meaningful friendships in your twenties. This one-of-a-kind episode will challenge you to turn inward to make strides towards the best version of yourself. Kela combines science with spirituality to break down co...

This is life update you've been waiting for. In this episode, Lily sugar coats her mental health struggles from the past few months and shines a bit of light on why she made some major shifts. Then, Lily walks you through how she is using the "slow living" mentality to embark on a deep healing journey. Follow  Lily  on Instagram Follow  80/20  on Instagram Join the  Group Chat Lily Rakow is a holi...

In this candid episode, Lily is joined by her little sister, Lexie, to play a few rounds of We're Not Really Strangers. The girls discuss allllll kinds of juicy topics including going through an ex's phone, missing someone who doesn't miss you back, the desire to fix insecurities, honoring past versions of yourself, and so much more. This is probably one of the most vulnerable episodes yet, so str...