Living Brightly

Social Media Breaks-why they are so necessary for our mental well-being! Last year, toward the start of COVID, I did something crazy: I crawled further into my quarantine cave and took a social media break. Not only was I not seeing friend regularly in-real-life (no IRL hangs for me!), I was also not seeing friends on social media. To be honest? It was the most refreshing break, and I can’t wait t...

I recently discovered my “Miracle Mom Morning”, which I gained inspiration from in the book, “The Miracle Morning”. This morning isn’t just for mom’s – it’s for everybody. These mornings are a time to pause and nurture ourselves – a time to move you forward into the ‘you’ you want to become. In your own Miracle Morning, you decide each morning what will leave you feeling refreshed/accomplished/hap...

In this week's episode, I talk about embracing imperfection in all things, and how I am working on this currently in my life. It is definitely challenging to embrace all the imperfections, so I want to create around conversation around this and how we can move forward to become who we want to be. I want us all to recognize our own power and know what we want in life and give ourselves permission t...

Today I want to talk to you about Health Without Obsession. I feel like there is a piece missing between healthy living and intuitive eating - they are currently separate when I believe they should be complementary. This is where health without obsession comes into my coaching process, and how it has changed my own life. In this episode, I talk about my own journey with intuitive eating and health...

What is holding you back from being the version of yourself you most desire? And how do you let go of those things and start becoming that person? I walk you through how to identify what is holding you back and how to let those things go in this week's episode. Join me on my FREE live call on 6/28 all about living in Excess and how to shed it! The link to sign up is: https://paige-schmidt-llc.ck.p...

Recently on Instagram, I asked you all what you would like to hear from me, and you asked what I would like to teach Selah when she's older about intuitive eating, and how to approach body image in parenting. My primary goals for her are to present her with options for food, and to allow her to just listen to her body. I want to be there to empower her to make her own decisions, and to be an examp...

This week’s podcast episode is about stepping into the future you. Your future self. Who you are actively becoming each day. Who you want to become. I hope this episode motivates you to step into your future self and who you want to become! I will walk you through visualization exercises so that you can step into the version of you that you are so excited to become. This podcast is for women who w...

In this week's podcast, I talk about why I am so glad I learned Intuitive Eating, how it has improved my body image over the years, and why it has given me the freedom I've always wanted to truly be the best version of myself. If you are thinking of starting intuitive eating, or you are just beginning your journey with it, this episode is a must listen! This podcast is for women who want to get al...

In this week's podcast episode, I answer a question that I often hear from my clients that I work with-is it bad to desire to lose weight while intuitive eating? My answer might surprise you-I don't think it is bad at all to have this desire! In the episode, I talk about how you can do this without being attached to a number or outcome, and how daily actions can lead to living your best version of...

Today's episode is a special Mother's Day talk with Selah! I'm talking about all the ins and outs of motherhood and how I am currently feeling. If you are a new or expecting mother, or even want to know what to expect in the future, this episode is a must listen! This podcast is for women who want to get aligned with the best version of themselves. Is that you? This space will help you grow! You a...

Today's episode is about our relationship with body image and exercise. How can we incorporate movement without using it to change our body? How can we learn to listen to our body in knowing what she needs each day? I talk about this and more in the episode! This podcast is for women who want to get aligned with the best version of themselves. Is that you? This space will help you grow! You are 10...

Today's episode is about Body Care-how we can nurture ourselves so that we have energy to create our most memorable days, how we can take care of ourselves each day to feel our best and create a better body image. This podcast is for women who want to get aligned with the best version of themselves. Is that you? This space will help you grow! You are 100% worthy just as you are – you don't need to...

Today's episode is about improving your thoughts about your own body if she has changed, and how to love it through those changes. I also talk about how we can love our body without needing to control it or get to a smaller size. This podcast is for women who want to get aligned with the best version of themselves. Is that you? This space will help you grow! You are 100% worthy just as you are – y...

In this week's episode, I am talking about body comments-the comments we make about our own body, the comments that other people (family or loved ones) make to us about our body or their own body, or the comments we make to others about their bodies. I explain why we shouldn't make body comments-no matter if they are positive or negative-and how to shift the conversation away from diet talk. This...

Today's episode is about body image-more specifically body judgment. I talk about steps you can take improve your thoughts about your body,  how I overcame negative body image thoughts, and why losing weight will not improve your body image. I hope this helps your journey to living your best version of yourself. This podcast is for women who want to get aligned with the best version of themse...

Today's podcast is all about the birth of my beautiful daughter, Selah, and how my first week of motherhood is going. We are so in love with her! In the episode, I talk about my birth story, how labor felt, and how we've been soaking up this past week with Selah now in our lives. This podcast is for women who want to get aligned with the best version of themselves. Is that you? This space will hel...

Today's episode is all about how the thoughts you begin with are the thoughts you end with. As you're making a goal or reaching for something new, you want to make sure that your thoughts you think you're going to have at the other side of that goal are the same thoughts that you begin with. Each day, choose your thoughts deliberately. You cannot beat yourself up to get to a place where you love y...

This episode is all about changes I have implemented in my life for the last few months to prevent burnout and how a quote has truly changed how I look at my life and the daily things I do to set myself up for success. The quote that changed me is: burnout doesn't come from taking action. Burnout comes from taking action from negative emotion. This podcast is for women who want to get aligned with...

Is food taking up more space than you want it to in your life? Whether it be physical space (binge eating) or mental space (constantly thinking about food), is it trying to balance your tank? This episode talks about the difference between primary and secondary foods, and how secondary foods will overcompensate when your primary food tank is low. Listen to the podcast to hear examples of how you c...

What fears are holding you back from living the life you envision for yourself because you don't want to feel exposed, or you don't think you will be good enough? What will you miss out on if you let your fear of being exposed continue? This podcast is for women who want to get aligned with the best version of themselves. Is that you? This space will help you grow! You are 100% worthy just as you...

Today I am talking all about how you can set yourself up for success. You can become the version of yourself you see yourself becoming through actions that you do each day. Listen to the podcast episode to learn exactly how you can do this one day at a time. This podcast is for women who want to get aligned with the best version of themselves. Is that you? This space will help you grow! You are 10...

To take the new Calm Around Food course, come join us in Aligned Coaching: paigeschmidt.com/coaching This podcast is for women who want to get aligned with the best version of themselves. Is that you? This space will help you grow! You are 100% worthy just as you are – you don't need to grow or become "better" to be seen as good-enough. You already are, and your worth is not up for debate. BUT if...

To take the new Calm Around Food course, come join us in Aligned Coaching: paigeschmidt.com/coaching This podcast is for women who want to get aligned with the best version of themselves. Is that you? This space will help you grow! You are 100% worthy just as you are – you don't need to grow or become "better" to be seen as good-enough. You already are, and your worth is not up for debate. BUT if...

This podcast is for women who want to get aligned with the best version of themselves. Is that you? This space will help you grow! You are 100% worthy just as you are – you don't need to grow or become "better" to be seen as good-enough. You already are, and your worth is not up for debate. BUT if you want to live a full, rich, and meaningful life, where you are fulfilling your potential on a dail...

Hello! And welcome to Aligned with Paige Schmidt. I started this podcast as a way to connect with you on a deeper level, and to help you align with your best self - through food, finances, and so much more.  Here's to you, and to seeing who you can become!