Soul and Wit

Bailey and Courtney are reading more than ever. In today's episode, they share what they've read over the last few months.    They share:   Fiction and non-fiction books Books that made us laugh, cry and the one we thought was absolutely bonkers The best way to support your favorite authors The definition of brain candy Where Bailey keeps her little library The one book Bailey tells Courtney to "p...

Being bored is a good thing but if you constantly squash your boredom with scrolling the internet and watching Netflix might be squashing the benefits too. Check out these better ways to be bored.    Courtney and Bailey talk about:    When Bailey knows she's really bored Why it's good to be bored The benefits of unplugging when bored Trigger thumb (what?) The weird thing Bailey does when she's bor...

If you buy things you don't need, spend money you don't have or are simply curious about how changing your shopping habits may add value to your life, don't miss this conversation.    Courtney and Bailey discuss …    3 Scary Shopping Statistics A 30-day experiment to help you know what your shopping habits are How much Courtney spent at Starbucks in one month An update on Bailey's no disposable cu...

If you feel overwhelmed right now or in certain situations or even all the time, you are not alone. This episode on being overwhelmed and how to help yourself when you feel like you are drowning in a sea of busyness and stress.    In this episode we talk about:   The difference between situational overwhelm and chronic overwhelm   What to do when you are feeling overwhelmed   What being overwhelme...

Today we are chatting with Holistic Health Practitioner and Educator, Randi Kay from naturallyrandikay.com.    Randi Kay has been helping people heal through bodywork, yoga, and self-care coaching for over a decade. Her mission is to help people simplify the healing journey by amplifying their own inner wisdom and teaching seasonal self-care practices. Along with her practice based out of Fargo, N...

If you've ever been on a diet or all the diets, or worried about your weight, or derived your worth from your weight, you've already experienced diet culture. In this episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about …   What diet culture actually is  How Courtney's constant dieting affected Bailey growing up The difference in their relationships with food Disordered eating What the word flattering really m...

This episode is all about how to pack, organizing your stuff (sort of), and how to reduce stress so you can actually enjoy your trip. If packing for a trip stresses you out or you love to travel but hate to pack , tune in and get tips from Courtney and Bailey.  Courtney and Bailey talk about …   What they never do when they travel Why Courtney doesn't camp anymore The real reason we all tend to ov...

This episode is all about minimalist fashion challenge Project 333. Courtney's new book Project 333 will be available on March 3rd.    Courtney and Bailey talk about …    How Project 333 always takes over the conversation. Courtney's boring closet. How shopping is stressful The Project 333 Challenge Rules A breakdown of how many of each item on Courtney's list What people are most worried about wh...

Salt Lake City is home to Soul & Wit's mother daughter duo's hometown. After living in this beautiful, mountain-west city for fifteen years, Courtney and Bailey share their favorite things to do, where to get good coffee and where to eat breakfast, lunch, dinner and of course … dessert!    By listening to this podcast, you'll also learn what words Courtney has been mispronouncing for years and the...

Today's episode is all about creating and running an internet based business. Bailey talks about her experience growing beautifuldetour.com and helping clients with social media. Courtney shares the (almost 10 year) evolution of bemorewithless.com and how her business has grown and shifted, often in directions she didn't anticipate.    They discuss:    The highs and lows of working for yourself.  ...

We've all struggled with procrastination and today's guest knows all about it from her experience and from her clients. Procrastination Coach, Dr. Christine Li talks with us about procrastination misconceptions, the connection between procrastination and anxiety and perfectionism and shares a great technique to help.    With over 20 years experience as a clinical psychologist, Procrastination Coac...

Your ultimate guide to getting things done in a way that best serves your health and your heart. Bailey and Courtney discuss what works best for them in terms of scheduling, planning and to-do lists. You'll find out their top picks on productivity books, how to be more productive by focusing on what matters most to you and the power of creating a list for low energy days.    Plus:    Paper vs. Dig...

In today's episode Courtney and Bailey take a deep dive into boundaries (one of their favorite topics). They talk about why boundaries sometimes get a bad rap and how to change a negative mindset around boundaries to a positive one. From boundaries in relationships, health, creativity and work to how to express your boundaries, they've got you covered. You'll even find out what boundaries this mom...

In today's episode, Courtney and Bailey answer your questions about everything. They answer questions like:  How big is your apartment? I'm having to rest with chronic illness which helps but it makes me depressed at times. Hints? What to do when you feel overwhelmed? How do you maintain simplicity with social media and avoid ads? Do you have any minimal healthy breakfast ideas when short on time?...

2020 is almost here and Courtney from Be More With Less and Bailey from Beautiful Detour are here to help you move into the new year with grace and intention! They talk about why they don't believe in a "New Year New You" attitude, how to make the most of the start of the new year, goal setting (or not setting) and of course, resolutions. Listen today to make the most of the new year.

In today's episode we are sharing how to live a less stressful life. We all know how bad stress is for our health and relationships which is why we want to take a deep dive into some of the ways we combat stress during extra stressful times. We also share some hacks to help avoid creating a stressful life in the first place. We cover taking things off your plate, saying no, setting boundaries, and...

In this episode, we are sharing our love for books and reading with you. Tune in for our favorite books, both fiction and nonfiction, and tips to help you make time to read.

This episode is about one of our favorite places. We are sharing all things NYC. We share our our favorite restaurants, spots to visit, and even some tips to consider if it's your first time visiting NYC.

We have an exciting interview with Jen Pastiloff, author of On Being Human and champion of all humans. Jenn shares her self-love journey and more about her career as an author and yoga teacher. Learn more about her "not yoga" workshops too.

This episode is about good mornings. We share our morning routines, answer your questions about creating a morning routine, and give you 7 tips to make the most of your morning routine. If you are a night owl and avoid mornings or if you simply want to add more intention to your day, this episode will help motivate and inspire you.

This episode is about simplifying your life. If you are on a simplicity journey or want to live a life filled with more love than clutter, tune in. We talk about removing clutter in your home, on your calendar and other clutter-free strategies to live a happier, healthier life.

Your new favorite mother-daughter duo talking about things (that aren't things) together and with special guests. Join Courtney Carver and Bailey Carver talking about simplicity, wellness, happiness and secrets to living a life you love.