let's thrive

we discuss: the "tough it" mentality societal pressures for life believing in ourselves recovery & relapse  exploring work and life experiences why we seek out chaos embracing the slower seasons in life how to care for the mind in the midst of change   Emily is @emily.gass and her photography can be found at emilygassphotography.com let's connect! @emilyfeikls  

In this episode we discuss:  the influence of diet culture debunking diets and "health" trends  the danger of "good" and "bad" labels  overcoming food fears  body image struggles  self awareness with thoughts & beliefs    Let's connect! @emilyfeikls Emily and her programs can be found @emmysyummys  

A solo episode to discuss all things mental health and in this case, the current landscape of my mind. I describe my current feelings of mental sluggishness, brain fog, and the contrast with spiraling, anxious thoughts. As well as the tools I'm using to work through these struggles and improve my mental landscape.

Starting as a personal brand @baileyjst, Bailey has grown into a multifaceted creator and entrepreneur. From media marketing with Play Digital, podcasting with What Day Is It, and providing quality nail style assistance with Get Quickies, this queen is doing it all.  In today's episode we discuss:  Mental and emotional health BTS with content creation  Showing up as your authentic self  The compar...

As a generally indecisive person I know all too well how exhausting the mental chess game can be. Mix in the mental chatter of an ED past and suddenly every choice including food, body image, or movement becomes an entire spiral of thoughts. In this episode I not only discuss my struggles but also the work I'm now doing to recover even more.    Let's connect @emilyfeikls  

I discuss possible triggers and reasons for this phenomena as well as advice on how to work through it. This brings up the topic of "fatal flaws" and what that actually means. Join for a fun yet introspective episode to further your growth. Let's connect! @emilyfeikls

As I share in this episode, we've all been taught to hide certain parts of ourselves and hold back in many ways. But what happens when we unleash our inner selves? We grow bold and we grow into our space. Join me for a chat on all the ways I've grown into myself by being bold through fashion, words, experiences, and more.    I also discuss how society, childhood, and even diet culture has taught u...

Today's solo episode was inspired by a recent therapy session, we love to care for mental health. As I share, recent life changes in work (and relationships) have caused me to spiral a bit with anxiety. My therapist kindly pointed out that perhaps I need to look inward and check in with "what do I need?"  I dive into how my past with an eating disorder taught me to ignore my own needs. Ignoring hu...

In this episode we discuss: hitting rock bottom  what it means to rediscover yourself  embracing the unknown vision boards and creating your reality  solo traveling ... to Australia  healing after trauma  l . o . v . e    Let's connect! @emilyfeikls   To check out what Mads is creating, go to @madisonadiehl  

In this episode I discuss:  my history with diet culture & the impact it had on me  recent moments that tested my recovery mindset  how to learn from setbacks  food fears & diet trends I've struggled with building awareness of your thoughts & habits    Let's connect! @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast  

In this open conversation on the woes of alcohol, Katie and I discuss what it means to be self aware and know your limits. She shares about her past experience of drinking for fun that progressed into something much more. This leads to her journey of sobriety and the realizations it brought her. I share my thoughts and experiences as a moderate drinker looking to build more self awareness and inte...

In this episode we discuss:  The inspiration for her recovery Working as a model then versus now Building a recovery forward mindset Navigating a relationship while struggling with disordered eating Reframing mindsets with body image Discovering your version of body confidence Hypothalamic Amenorrhea   Connect with Kate @katenoel__ and her podcast @ takethecakepod Connect with me @emilyfeikls

I dive into my thoughts on the quote, "The problem with conversations is that we listen to reply and not to understand" and how this relates to cues from our body and mind. This leads me into a story from my birthday celebrations and the drinking depression to follow. And as the climax to it all, a panic attack that left me with a deep sense of self awareness. Hopefully this real view into life ca...

In this episode we discuss: Self awareness and body intuition  Breast implant illness Advocating for your health  Starting a business (without intending to!)  Cultivating patience and self compassion  Connect with Nikki @its_nicolettemarie and her site to shop Remedium Granola Connect with me @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast

In this solo episode  I discuss: The flip side of New Year resolutions  Self awareness when setting goals  How to make self aligned intentions  A new thought process for the year  Where I’m directing my focus for 2022 Let’s connect! @emilyfeikls @letsthrivepodcast

In this episode I share about a fun (and unusual) night out in December that gave a lot to consider. From free drinks to toxic masculinity and body comments, it was quite the night with lots of laughter sprinkled throughout. I also share moments of open recovery in which I've struggled with food thoughts, body image, and exercise pressure. Sharing the real thoughts and struggles to remind us all t...

In this conversation we discuss:  how to support mental health the overlap between disordered eating & alcohol  when drinking starts to go too far  why 'excuses' don't work as a boundary  how to communicate boundaries  creating space for conflict resolution  the shaming of emotions & thoughts    Let's connect! @emilyfeikls @letsthrivepodcast Amanda can be found @therapyforwomen and her practice @t...

This includes:  feelings of loneliness  evaluating friendships and other relationships how we show up for those we love  why I feel like I 'failed' as a friend  the result of extreme independence  work life balance  learning to prioritize the people in my life   Let's connect! @emilyfeikls @letsthrivepodcast  

A few of the topics we discuss include:  a fear based mindset around food, body image, and exercise the pressure of diet culture on young minds mindfulness with alcohol  shifting priorities with college, work, and health  the key to wellness without obsession    Let's connect! @emilyfeikls @letsthrivepodcast    Lauren can be found @ laus_healthy_life      

If you've ever felt the weight of depression, the whir of anxiety, or any other mental health struggle, this is an episode for you. Munmeet, Alex, and I share about our own journeys with personal struggles and how those times inspired us to now help others. This includes our rock bottom moments, seasons of depression, learning to care for ourselves, and what it means to succeed in life. Munmeet an...

In this episode I dive into:  life updates my past with exercise addiction  an Equinox fitness assessment facing the scale diet culture triggers weight gain and body image    Let's connect @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast  

This conversation is an open and honest chat on all things present moment. These are the good times, the hard times, and everything in between that we all experience in one way or another. Hopefully our convo gets you thinking and inspires you to shift perspectives if needed. In this episode we discuss:  The ‘in-between’ time with life transitions Questioning habitual thoughts and actions Experien...

Leave behind the world of obsessive and toxic health for a mindful and intuitive approach with today's guest, Arasteh Gatchpazian. Sharing through her authentic voice on Instagram, Arasteh shares her everyday relationship with wellness as well as past and current struggles.  In this episode we discuss:  obsessive health habits breaking free from diet culture mindful wellness and intuitive living ...

In this solo episode I dive deep into my recent thoughts and realizations from therapy. This starts with the how and why I got started with therapy as well as the benefits from it. I then dive into recent life updates, depressive episodes, self discoveries, and feeling 'good'.    In this episode I discuss:  How I got started in therapy  The benefits of emotional healing  Depressive episodes Lettin...

So many of us have struggled (or are struggling) with a toxic / obsessive/ addicting relationship to fitness thanks to diet culture. We're told that being "fit" means doing x, y, z and making our entire world revolve around when we workout, what we do, how many calories are burned, how much we sweat, and how we look in comparison to models and photoshopped bodies. In this episode with Helen you'll...