She Thrives Radio | Mindful Living

In times of uncertainty, we reach for what we know: patterns, thoughts, behaviors, and more. We reach for what is familiar, EVEN IF we ALSO know that that pattern actively hurts or harms us. This episode explores this concept and gives you some ways to examine how you're feeling and what you're doing in uncertain times, as well as ideas to help you orient + ground yourself.   *** STA | Join the wa...

The world is on fire. But is it? This episode is designed to serve as a reminder for all there is to be grateful for, even while we are in the trenches of uncertainty and suffering. *** STA | Join the waitlist ****   Did you enjoy this episode? Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE + leave A REVIEW and tell me why! Thank you for your support!  

Feeling overwhelmed with the state of the world? Anxious, lost, scared, exhausted, or nervous? This episode has some of my favorite, easy go-to strategies for meeting our most anxious moments.   *** STA | Join the waitlist ****   Did you enjoy this episode? Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE + leave A REVIEW and tell me why! Thank you for your support!  

Authenticity is a practice that combines unlearning, communication with ourselves, and a dedication to honoring what we hear, even when it's a little uncomfortable. Whether you aren't really sure what YOU want/would do, you're at a crossroads, or you're looking to be the same person no matter who you're with, this episode has something for you. This episode takes you through 3 easy-to-implement ti...

Can you believe?! We made to episode 100 friends!   To celebrate, I have invited 9 of my brilliant friends back on the show to contribute to an EPIC episode of knowledge bombs and game changing advice. Each expert is sharing their answer to the question: What is one of the most unexpected or valuable things you have learned in regards to how to TRULY take care of yourself, in the highest sense? Gr...

We ALL have them: days where we feel uncomfortable, far from confident, or are viewing our bodies (or selves!) through a lens of judgement. But they don't have to take you down every time. This episode has 5 places for you to turn when these days hit, that can help you feel better and move into a more supportive and kind space. For the comprehensive, step by step, real deal work around this, you'r...

Erica Smith is a sexuality educator from Philadelphia who provides private sexuality education, consulting, and trainings on a variety of human sexuality topics. Erica developed the Purity Culture Dropout Program to help people learn all of the sex education that they missed growing up in purity culture- sex ed that is accurate, queer inclusive, trauma informed, and comprehensive. She received her...

Feeling MILES from where you wish you were? Getting bummed at all the detours and backslides and steps involved in the path you're on? Want to feel better about where you are right now, no matter how far it is from where you want to go? These simple mindset shifts will change how you view where you've been, where you are, and where you're going, and there's nothing you can't apply all 3 of these t...

We wear "perfectionist" like a badge of honor, thinking of it as a noble pursuit of giving only our best and meeting high standards. But is it? This show explores what's usually hiding underneath perfectionism, and what the price you may unknowingly be paying in order to meet it. *** SHE THRIVES ACADEMY | Join the waitlist ****   Did you enjoy this episode? Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE + leave A REVIE...

Maris Degener is on the show today sharing her incredible story about how discovering the practice of yoga helped her heal, face her mental health, and recover from an eating disorder.   Her story has been featured in many places, but most recently and notably in a Netflix documentary titled I am Maris. Maris is a yoga student and teacher, as well as a UCSC psychology student. She came to the prac...

You were strong, fast, fit, lean, [fill in the blank] and now you aren't so much. Maybe you suffered an injury or illness, maybe life just got in the way, but now you're trying to still feel GOOD about where you are even though it feels like a major step backward. We've talked about this a lot around here, and it was still a highly requested topic to cover more of, so we're getting into it today....

"I have no self control" —> If you've thought this about food (or anything else), or if you are constantly searching for ways to develop MORE or BETTER "self-control", this episode is for you. We dive into why this is something we grasp for, and why its actually just a proxy for something else entirely. Spoiler alert: You don't need more of it *** SHE THRIVES ACADEMY | Learn more + apply   ****  ...

Dawn Fletcher is a peak sports performance coach who specializes in mental development and the founder of Mentality WOD (now Driven Mind Training); a site that helps athletes excel in training and competitions.  She's coached more than a dozen athletes to The CrossFit Games and many others to championships, podiums, and elite competitions. She has a Master's in Kinesiology with a focus in Sport Ps...

The new year is here and goals are in the air. While I always want you to dream big and live with intention and achieve the impossible, there's a BIG difference between a deeply fulfilling process of moving towards something you desire, and chasing a destination that holds the promise of worthiness, validation, or fixing. This episode gives you some some considerations to be able to sort between t...

She Thrives Radio just turned 2! This week's episode is a replay of one of our most popular of all time (originally played as episode 50), where I share what I believe are 5 vital steps in learning how to tap into that Big Unfuckwithable Energy. This will get you pumped up for the new year, promise. Listen in and leave a rating or review as a birthday gift if you're feeling generous!   *** She Thr...

Based off an Instagram post that you all clearly resonated with, this is a helpful perspective shift on the common feeling of being "out of routine" or unhealthy this time of year. So much of the holiday season (even the difficult, painful stuff) is actually working FOR us, and this is a quick reminder on all the opportunities we have to explore all the other very important facets of health, beyon...

Jessica Flanagin carries a unique perspective on food and nutrition, as she is both a clinical nutritionist who works with people with auto-immune conditions in the pursuit of physical healing, while also being a spiritual coach who emphasizes compassion and healing of the emotional self. We discuss the nuance, the gray area, and the myriad of considerations at play inside the world of eating, fro...

Boundaries are SO HOT right now. But there's a lot about the conversation that I think we're getting wrong, and that I think is doing us more harm than good. Are toxic people really a thing? What do boundaries look or feel like? How do you go about setting them? We're digging into it all today.   *** SHE THRIVES ACADEMY: Join the Waitlist   ****   Did you enjoy this episode? Be sure to hit SUBSCRI...

Is she selfish or is she in tune with her own needs and unapologetic about meeting them? We think knowing who we are, trusting our own gut, and honoring our own needs makes us selfish, so we are hesitant to dig in to the time and work that all of those things require. Is it selfish, though? And, why is that such a bad word? Who mostly gets accused of that? What is selfishness, really? We're diggin...

Shirin Eskandani is a life coach, public speaker and writer who specializes in mindfulness and mindset work.  She has been a featured wellness expert on the Today Show and Cosmopolitan Magazine.   Certified by the International Coach Federation, her holistic approach to transformation is influenced by her background in guided meditation, spirituality and the arts.   Today we chat about finding joy...

After a quick hiatus, the show is BACK! Here's a quick hello and update for you lovely people. If you are a loyal listener and you haven't yet left a REVIEW, today would be an amazing day to do that!   ****   Did you enjoy this episode? Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE + leave A REVIEW and tell me why! Thank you for your support!  

We live in an Instagram world, and there's a tendency to view ourselves in simplistic binaries of good or bad, much like a side by side before and after post.   Today I'm sharing why your opinions of your past self impact how you view your current self, and how to let yourself be ok with doing the best you can at any given time. *** SHE THRIVES ACADEMY | Join the waitlist @SHETHRIVESBLOG | Follow...

Some say the prospect of "loving your body" is unrealistic or even unachievable, and we should aim for neutral instead.   In this episode I'm sharing my thoughts on this idea. *** SHE THRIVES ACADEMY

Ever get to the end of your day (or week) and think, "wow, I literally don't remember actively choosing anything I ate/said/did— it all just… happened"? If you feel like you're more of a passenger in your life than the driver, you might be living in "survival mode". So what is it, and what does it look like when you elevate out of it? Listen in.   *** SHE THRIVES ACADEMY **** Did you enjoy this ep...

Feeling stuck? Feeling blah? Just hit with an overwhelming sense of ickiness? This episode has my checklist for helping you pull yourself back into your power, and be sure to make it all the way to end for a very important part of this process.   **** Did you enjoy this episode? Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE + leave A REVIEW and tell me why! Thank you for your support!