Live Well Anyway

SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks about some logistics of pressing into our Fridays in order to relieve some of the work from our weekends so that we can truly enjoy them, rest, and be present with our families. You can get MacKenzie’s FREE Friday Magic Guide by clicking here . LINKS MENTIONED Skillshare - 1 Month FREE  with code: AFF30D23  or 30% off a Yearly Membership with code: annual...

SHOWNOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie catch up on how Katie has been recovering from her knee surgery. They also dive into the logistics of feeding teen boys who are “bulking,” teenage jobs, and what their spring break plans are. LINKS MENTIONED Episode 121- Katie’s Surgery Prep Asea Redox Cellular Supplement (You can also message MacKenzie with any questions) Therasage Red Light Therapy M...

SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie and Ashlee Gadd discuss the importance of creativity to our identity and motherhood, along with how their lives have evolved in the online creator space over the last decade. LINKS MENTIONED Ashley Gadd’s Website Ashley’s Book- Create Anyway Coffee + Crumbs Color Guru Color Matching- 10% off with code LIVEWELL Registration for MacKenzie’s Live Well Planned Spri...

SHOW NOTES In this episode Brigett and MacKenzie talk about how they make life work as single moms, from the ways they provide, to the boundaries they’ve set, to the lessons they’ve learned.  LINKS MENTIONED Brigett Buice on Instagram- @brigettbuice Brigett’s Website- completehealthandhope.com Brigett’s BeautyCounter- www.beautycounter.com/brigettbuice   Brigett’s Juice Plus Atomic Habits  by Jame...

SHOW NOTES In this week’s episode MacKenzie shares some little life hacks for ushering in the feeling of spring even when the weather is still miserable! LINKS MENTIONED Our April Patreon Book Club Read- Beth Moore’s  All My Knotted Up Life Sk8 with Destiny Expressie Nail Polish White- Unapologetic Icon Expressie Nail Polish Olive & June Fast Dry & Press Ons (get 20% off with this link) Co...

SHOW NOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie dive into the logistics of what Katie has been doing to prepare her body and home for her upcoming knee surgery. They also take a bit of a detour to chat about the college tours Katie has recently gone on with her oldest son and some of the dynamics of them navigating the college financial landscape. LINKS MENTIONED Mesh Laundry Bags Flo Living Supple...

SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie walks through some helpful steps to start making your way out of survival mode when you are ready.  -How do you know when it’s time to come out of survival mode? Well, it’s a personal decision and you are really the only one who knows when you are ready and capable. It’s also a process that involves some stops and starts- and that’s ok! Step 1- Clean your house...

SHOWNOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie talk about some recent favorites that just make life a little bit sweeter, especially if things have been harder lately. It’s a fun episode with lots of fun finds we’ve come across! LINKS MENTIONED The Galveston Diet by Dr Mary Clare Haver Katie’s Globe Twinkle Lights Kindle Paperwhite Knix Underwear ($20 off through this link) Vuori Leggings/joggers (...

SHOWNOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie discuss some of the hard things they have been facing lately and the strategies they have developed over the years to come through these times a little bit more easily. Whether the rug has been ripped out from under you or you just have been dealt a hard blow, these ideas will help make the hard just a little bit more manageable. Practically: Simplify,...

SHOWNOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie discuss starting The Galveston Diet. Katie has already been adhering to this lifestyle of eating and fasting for a couple of weeks and seeing amazing effects. They dive into how it is already helping her, along with planning how to implement the menu with kids and busy lives.  February 20th we begin The Galveston Diet in community in the Live Well Anyw...

Shownotes In this episode, MacKenzie talks with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, author of The Galveston Diet, about how women can tame hormonal symptoms they are facing with some basic dietary and lifestyle changes. They discuss how Dr Haver realized that women were not being served well medically during the midlife years and the research she has done to help us age well without suffering. A must listen fo...

Show Notes In this episode of Live Well Anyway, Katie and MacKenzie hit cover a lot of ground- from college scholarships, to life with older high school students, to Stanley tumblers, hustling, audiobook recording, reading lives, and even murder- this episode has a little lit of everything! Buckle up and we hope you enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED Registration for MacKenzie’s Live Well Planned Spring Cohor...

Show Notes In this episode, MacKenzie walks through the simple and affordable detox methods she has been using on a daily basis to help combat the toxins that we’re all regularly exposed to. Step 1: Eliminate as many toxins as possible! Especially anything that contains fragrance! Read those labels! The Methods MacKenzie is using: More Water (she starts her day with a glass of water with 1 Tbsp Ch...

Show Notes In this episode MacKenzie deep-dives on the Guiding Principles she has established for her year, as well as an overview of her goals, and she talks about the word she chose for the year. MacKenzie’s Guiding Principles for 2023: Establish Routines & Systems Hold Boundaries Practice Momentum over Motivation Specify Work Ahead MacKenzie’s Word for 2023: Aligned MacKenzie is also focusi...

SHOW NOTES In this raw and real episode, MacKenzie and Katie look back on 2022, discussing their words of the year and where they are currently at, and take a real and honest look at their planning and goals for 2023. They share their current stories in hopes of allowing listeners to connect and resonate with where they currently are, and have hope to all move forward together.   Planning Coaching...

SHOW NOTES In this episode, Katie Duckett and MacKenzie deep dive on their favorite content from the year in all the major categories they consumed content in- books, shows, podcasts, courses, and YouTube. It’s a very full episode, and to help you out we have all the links below! MacKenzie also mentions at the top of the show that she is opening up a limited number of private Planning Coaching spo...

This week we dive into some New Years goal inspiration, preparation, and planning. As many of you know, MacKenzie loves to plan, and in this episode she gives you some ideas for finding a fresh perspective on approaching your resolutions for 2023. Here is some of what she discusses in this episode: Creating a "Before the end of the year" list Thinking about what you want to feel like in 2023 and t...

This week on Live Well Anyway, we are talking all about skincare. MacKenzie Koppa and Katie Duckett are changing up their skincare routines for fall, and they are bringing you along for the ride. MacKenzie talks about the importance of cleaning up not only your skincare products but what you are putting inside your body. She shares some of her current favorite clean beauty brands. She recommends c...

Today on Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie Koppa and Katie Duckett are back with this year’s Gift Guide episode! They give some hints about how to find a thoughtful gift for anyone on your list, including some specific ideas for different ages of kids and family members. Katie also gives some creative wrapping tips for making a simple gift feel more unique and special. Go to MacKenzieKoppa.com/Amazon fo...

On today’s episode of the Live Well Anyway podcast, host MacKenzie Koppa shares five things you can do right now to make your holidays easier. These are some of her favorite tips and tricks to make the upcoming season a little smoother and less chaotic. If you need even more guidance and accountability in preparing for this potentially overwhelming time of year, join MacKenzie and a community of l...

MacKenzie Koppa and Katie Duckett are back for a chat on Live Well Anyway this week! Today they are talking about how they are trying to keep their sanity when it is hard to get time to themselves and take care of their bodies, minds and hearts. Katie and MacKenzie share the challenges to staying sane in this season as well as the little things they are doing to keep from going crazy when life fee...

On Live Well Anyway this week, MacKenzie and Katie are back to talk about how the Fall Challenge is going so far for each of them—what worked, what didn’t and how you can join in on the next round. Katie shares the lessons she learned about the things she has to prepare in order to set herself up for success and how to be her own advocate. MacKenzie also talks about the changes she realized she ne...

On today’s episode on Live Well Anyway with MacKenzie Koppa, MacKenzie shares her best tips and tricks for staying healthy and taking care of yourself and your family during cold and flu season. She talks about products and practices for throat care and recovering from colds as quickly and healthfully as possible. For newsletter subscribers, you can get a PDF of all these items to keep handy all s...

This week on Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie and Katie are back to chat all things fall! They share the products, practices and more that are making their days during this season. All the product links are in the show notes below, so scroll down to check out whatever grabbed your attention! JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenzi...

Welcome to another episode of Live Well Anyway with MacKenzie Koppa. On today’s show, MacKenzie shares some practices she is doing to stay sane amidst the craziness of life. She talks about six ways she is staying on top of things, and hopefully some of these practices will be things you can incorporate into your life to stay sane, too! Simple Practices Keeping Me Sane: Putting things away Weekend...