let's thrive

Get ready to laugh and feel inspired with today's guest, Jordan Drankoski of the instagram and blog Dancing For Donuts. Not only is Jordan a beaming ray of light and pure energy, this boss babe also runs her own business, DFD Creative, all while managing her instagram, blog, sometimes youtube, and hectic lifestyle! Listen in as Jordan walks us through her lifetime of dance from after school practi...

Did you know that our skin is our largest organ? Furthermore, did you know that most skincare and beauty products are full of toxic ingredients that may be impacting your health? Primally Pure is a holistic skincare company that creates products meant to care for your skin without the added toxins. A member of the Primally Pure team, Katie Carrol, joined me on the podcast to discuss all things hol...

PCOS has taken over social media in recent years as more information is exposed on the 'rather hidden' diagnosis. Today's guest, Molly Thompson, shares her journey with this infamous diagnosis as well as the highs and lows she's experienced because of it. Not sure what PCOS is? No problem! Molly shares what her symptoms were, the steps she took to seek help, how she got her final diagnosis, and th...

Prepare to laugh and feel inspired today with the truly spectacular Kelly from @ahealthyharmony. Prior to the recording we both polled our Instagram followers for any questions, fun or serious, they had for Kelly. The end result is a charming episode where we both share a good laugh, tangible advice, and inspiring views on topics such as non-appearance based compliments, toxic relationships, and h...

We're all unique, a concept most of us have come to understand over the years. What you may not have realized, however, is that your unique energy can play a major role in lifestyle and health. We can come to understand these differences in energy through an ancient healing modality known as Ayurveda. Today's guest, Tiffany Kinson, breaks down what Ayurveda is and how we can follow it to lead a he...

It's time to expand your consciousness and learn all about the healing art of Reiki. Today's guest, Alice Chen, is a Shamanic Reiki Healer and shares everything you need to know about this ancient energy healing modality. She shares not only her knowledge but also a preview into her practice and how it can apply to your life. Reiki can be used for all forms of healing and Alice shares how she even...

I think we can all agree that the kitchen is a place of magic ... if you can cook that is. Today's guest, Emma Hyslop, is a true inspiration when it comes to making delicious (and beautiful) food in the kitchen. She shares her journey into the kitchen and how her love affair for all things food began; including her rather impressive cookbook collection. Emma also breaks down sustainable fashion in...

Previously viewed as a taboo topic, anxiety has slowly integrated into current conversation as more light is shone on the struggle. Sari Diskin is one of many to share her journey with anxiety in the hopes of helping others and to normalize this common struggle that effects so many. She shares her experience with anxiety, coping methods she utilizes, and how the coexistence of western and holistic...

Having compassion for ourselves is something that can oftentimes be quite the struggle. In today's episode with Natalie Kelley we break down what it means to have compassion for yourself in exercise, lifestyle, health, and overall self appreciation. Nat is an inspirational woman looking to help others find peace with their bodies and learn to embrace the life they live. Her transformation over the...

It's all in the name. Today's guest is Molly Alliman from the well known Instagram and blog, Balance By Molly (@balancebymolly). In the process of improving her own health and relationship to overall wellness, Molly gained the knowledge and skills necessary to truly thrive. As a result of her appreciation for all aspects of health, Molly has turned her passion into a career as a health coach and e...

Creativity is more than sketchbook doodles and high school art classes as discussed in today's episode with Courtney Paige from the popular Instagram, @apaigeofpositivity . Learn how to create your own 'inspiration' place, tap into your creative side, and incorporate the therapeutic practice of self expression into your everyday life. Courtney makes creativity easy to access and shares her journey...

You know that feeling when you're just stuck? Stuck in a struggle you can't overcome or stuck in a path that maybe isn't right for you? Well if so, today's episode is sure to inspire you. Allie Dawson from @actuallyalexandra was kind enough to share her journey with an eating disorder + poor mental health practices along with her journey to self recovery. Whether you've had an ED, currently do, or...

Sustainability has become quite the buzzword in recent months as everyone strives to be Eco-friendly and protect our Earth. What social media can fail to convey, however, is how easy it actually is to live sustainably! On today's episode I chat with Katie Wells of @sunflower_inthecity on what it means to live sustainably and how to integrate the practices into our everyday life. As Katie's other a...