let's thrive

solo chat + life update as I learn what it means to truly be patient and trust in the process. all while being okay with letting go of old stories, patterns, and beliefs.   in this episode I discuss:    the struggle of "in-between" time in life job search (ugh) not saying yes to everything being intentional with my choices & actions  reevaluating my work & life decisions  feeling lonely  pivoting...

What does it mean to have a healthy relationship with food? In today's episode with Elise Lu, we're discussing what it can look like to reevaluate and shift the relationships we have with ourselves, others, and the food we eat. Elise Lu is a Registered Dietician helping people heal their relationship with food and with that, life overall. With her own history of food and relationship struggles, El...

a solo chat on my experience with hope, fear, and faith. what does it mean to find neutrality and embrace the journey?    I share a recap of my birthday and lessons learned + the recent struggles & realizations I've had. An overview of what it means to live with faith/trust versus constantly acting out of hope or fear. Thoughts inspired by the book "When Things Fall Apart" by Pema Chodron.    Let'...

Kela Rose of @sundazedkk and The Skinny Dipping Podcast is here to chat about all things self-empowerment, getting out of your comfort zone, and healing the nervous system. Tune in to learn about the mind, body, and soul connection + how to create actionable change in our lives!   In this episode we discuss:    Kela's experience with learning pole Self empowerment from within Grounding techniques...

big questions, hard truths, and coming to terms with whether or not { i, you, we } truly love life. inspired by the song "Slack Jaw" by Sylvan Esso, this is a solo episode diving into the journey and shifts to create a life I love to live, regardless of my external experience.    in this episode I discuss:    sad day songs & why they hit so hard  my understanding of "Slack Jaw"  realizing I didn't...

join me for a tips & tricks solo on understanding and working with our nervous system. I dive into my process for building self-awareness, identifying emotions, and working to regulate my nervous system state.    how to practice self-awareness self check-ins  identifying an emotion/experience  understanding the nervous system flight, freeze, and fight state grounding techniques  creating energy fl...

2022 is officially wrapped and I'm here to share the perspective shifts & lessons learned from a beautifully chaotic year. hopefully, this serves as a reminder that we all have highs & lows, we're all simply TRYING. you are the narrative of your life whether it feels like it or not, learn from this year and set yourself up for more growth, ease, and whatever else  you desire in the new year.    an...

an up close & personal convo on making friends as an adult, the holiday blues, and *the* body image reframe I swear by. this solo may be a bit rambly and a bit emotional, but it's from the heart

join me for an open and honest thoughts episode as I share about recent highs, lows, and everything in between. i share my experience + tips & tricks for career transition, recovery lulls, and making space for lasting relationships in life. in this episode I dive deep into:  why I quit my job with no real backup plan taking more risks & doubting myself less recent struggles & wins with recovery cr...

repeat after me: no one truly knows what they're doing. we're all just trying our best, day by day. and anyone that claims to have it "figured out" is simply thriving in *this* season of life, delusional, or straight-up lying. i said what i said.    in this episode I discuss:  why the "figured out" mindset fucks with us comparison is the thief of joy & peace how to not spiral every other week a re...

join repeat guest and longtime friend, Nikki Jahnke, and me for an open convo on our experiences with shrooms & microdosing. in a world of quick judgments and heavy labels, we're here to de-stigmatize a truly powerful and healing plant medicine.  in this episode we discuss:  Nikki's start with shrooms  what microdosing is   360 healing through energy  educational resources to support the intention...

a wild Monday night of somatic breathwork had me feeling out of this world. listen in for a solo chat on the importance of feeling into, working through, and releasing stored experiences & emotions. complete with my experience of a wild and otherworldly somatic breathwork class.   this episode covers:  my intro to energy healing & breathwork  regulating the nervous system  nose breathing versus mo...

triggers - we love them. joking ... but also not. triggers, although aggravating at the moment, can clearly signal a larger issue and guide us to more self-awareness. in this solo episode, I share my experience with inner frustration, reactive tendencies, and the process of identifying the triggers in my life.    I dive into my childhood impression of anger and triggers with a reactive parent + ho...

a recap for the never-ending saga of: "my life is falling apart oh wait, now it's better!" join me for a real & raw life chat on how 2022 has tested me *and* pushed me to grow.    this includes a rundown of mindset shifts; daily habits; mental health practices; and the power of breathwork. all wrapped up in a simple solo episode with plenty of rambling amongst the wisdom. enjoy and let's connect!...

let's ditch the societal taboo of periods and menstruators in this candid conversation with Kati Diasti. as an advocate and product founder in the menstrual care field, Kati shares her personal and experiential knowledge with us all.   there's so much "noise" around the menstrual cycle, whether it's misinformation, societal stigmas, or personal views. in this chat, Kati and I discuss how we can al...

what would happen if we dropped the societal pressure around exercise? in this solo episode I dive into the connection we form between our body image and exercise to untangle what it truly means to work/move the body. for anyone that has experienced exercise addiction, body dysmorphia, or simply a rocky relationship between food, body, and movement ... this is the episode for you.    in this episo...

what does it look like to let ourselves dream big and believe in our desires? in this solo episode I chat about my recent realization of what it means to truly embody our visions for life. this includes acknowledging our dreams, envisioning them, and letting ourselves believe that anything is possible.    in this episode I highlight:  tapping into our dreams and desires envisioning our future how...

learn to fully feel into your emotions and release stored trauma from the body with today's guest, Kaitlyn Holsapple. as a Somatic Yoga Therapist, Kaitlyn has made it her life's work to help others fully experience and move through the trapped emotions we hold so tight to. and in this process, we can learn to reset and soothe our internal nervous systems. oftentimes we cut the emotional process sh...

a solo chat on the struggles of seasonal sadness and questioning what's working (and what's not) in life. I share my experience fleeing the cold of Pennsylvania for the warm of Texas ... only to realize that seasonal sadness isn't always weather dependent. sometimes this means asking ourselves the hard questions and diving deep into what's actually happening in our life.

teen mental health advocate, Sadie Sutton, is here to de-stigmatize and raise awareness around the importance of mental health. Sadie's experience of struggling with mental health began as a young teenager and would last for years to follow as she continued to do the work. today, she shares her story with a variety of treatment plans, healing modalities, and the self-work it took to find peace on...

a solo chat on the learning of emotional expression and releasing stored trauma from the body. I love the process of change, growth, and self-evolution but man oh man, the growing pains can be rough. it feels as though my body, mind, and spirit have been purging so much these last few months and that's not always an enjoyable experience. if this is you or you relate to the growing pains of self-ev...

healing the heart through breakups, personal growth, and the emotionally draining times with Hannah Siddiqui. as a repeat guest and longtime friend of mine, Hannah is simply the best. a writer, speaker, astrologer, meditation teacher, healer, and more; she's done it all. in today's conversation, we walk through Hannah's recent experience with extreme heartbreak, self-discovery, and mental health s...

cultivate community and feel less alone with Kim Johnson. we all know how lonely life can feel when we're lacking true connection. whether it's through the transitions of career, location, school, or social groups - finding friends and community as an adult can be hard! that's why today's guest, Kim Johnson, is so passionate about cultivating community on both a personal and large scale level.   a...

inspired by Jenni Adishian & her 6-month vision workshop, this episode is a glimpse into my manifestation process. I share straight from my journal the questions, thoughts, and prompts that helped me envision a future for myself in these next 6 months.  to follow along with Jenni and her work, find her at @jenni.adishian   let's connect! @emilyfeikls  

Lauren is a Mental Health Counselor and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist working to support others in their struggles. her work fuses the mental and emotion side of disordered eating to help those in recovery heal from the inside out. with past experiences and years of education, Lauren is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to healing and recovering from the dangers of diet culture. she also...