The AWEd Life

Today, I’m sharing more about an upcoming “adventure” we’re having and how it’s part of my search for “home". I’m excited for what I’m about to embark on and what it may show me about what “home” looks like, feels like, or where it might be. There’s only one way to find out so come along with me as I share where I’m headed for the next six weeks! SHOW NOTES: My upcoming Panama trip Mozart’s “Magic...

Peptide therapy is being touted as the next health “hack” out there but I consider it to be more like a way to fix a broken system. I share the what and the why behind starting peptide therapy, my personal experience with it, and why my experience is vastly different than what we’ve been told in mainstream media. This is not medical advice nor a recommendation to start but it is an honest conversa...

I’m sharing a bit of how The Friendship Project is going and don’t worry, if you don’t know what that is, I share it in this episode as a refresher. I’m also sharing an A-HA I recently had from a Substack post I read about why friction in our friendships is vital to their health. I think so many of us are feeling alone right now and we may be causing our own pain without even realizing it! SHOW NO...

We’ve all heard this phrase over and over throughout our lives as if it’s the only way to live. But what if I told you it’s actually not good for your health? I KNOW! We’ve been lied to all these years! Chasing happy isn’t the way but in today’s episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned IS the way to getting exactly what we want out of life. SHOW NOTES: Hat I’m wearing today is from House of Shan and...

I LOVED social media when it first came onto the internet and phone app scene. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram were my happy places. I was keeping in touch with college friends, meeting writers and other creatives, and getting inspired daily in these spaces. Until I wasn’t. Today, I talk honestly about my disenchantment as of late and I’m sure I’m not the only one. I share my struggles with givin...

There are no rules to how you prep for this next year or how to acknowledge what’s gone by but I think doing some reflection and intention setting is time well spent. I spent the beginning of the new year reflecting on 2024: what were my wins/reasons to celebrate and what I still struggle with (limiting beliefs, time management, etc.). Then, I looked ahead into 2025 and set some intentions for wha...

Today, I’m sharing a personal story about my experience with a parent with mental cognitive decline and how it actually turned out to be a gift in disguise. I know that may sound strange but you’ll have to listen to my story to understand what I mean. And if you find yourself in the same situation someday, maybe this will give you a silver lining to your story as well. SHOW NOTES: ****** Follow Ha...

Imagine having access to a women’s group in your community where you experience new places, learn new skills, and try fun new adventures, while getting to know women of all ages in the process. I know, sounds awesome, doesn’t it? My guest today, Lex Morton, is the founder of Well-Lived Women; that is exactly what she has created within her community and the surrounding area. Lex uses her love of b...

In this episode, I shared what Thanksgiving has become for me (hint: it’s not the whitewashed story of Pilgrims and Native Americans living in harmony) as well as how and why I’m learning to be thankful for all of life’s challenges. I’m super curious if any of this conversation resonates with you so PLEASE come over to our private community on Substack to chat. I would love to hear your thoughts!...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I’ve been processing the past few weeks. Emotions are all over the place so I’m relying on the tried and true tools as well as some new ones to help me get back to center. (I’m still unsure where that is these days.) When emotions run high, we often reach for things to numb out, help push them down, or “just get through”. I did that for years, and it never made...

My guest, Ann Imig, has been in various roles throughout her life: a performer, blogger, writer, mother, and now coach, which she says is where she feels the most flow. She is a positive psychology coach who aims to help others shift their minds, disrupt their stress, and lean into their strengths to better enjoy today. I can’t think of a better time to have this conversation than right now so ple...

Today, of all days, is the perfect day to start a meditation practice and I’ve got one that’s super easy. It’s a way to show loving kindness to yourself and others at the same time. You can control how you feel at any given moment or space in time and this is one of the tools I’ve found to help me which only takes a few minutes to do. SHOW NOTES : Loving Kindness meditations on Insight Timer: Penn...

Have you ever wanted to just pick up and live somewhere else? I don’t mean like the next town over….I’m talking like the next country over. Well, my next guest did just that. Heather and her husband sold their home and everything in it then moved overseas to a place they only visited once. ONCE! Today, Heather shares where this idea to move abroad came from, how they pulled it off, the good and th...

Nothing lights me up more than the topic of women pursuing themselves and a life THEY want. I know too many women who have put themselves on the back burner for their entire lives (I was one of them!) because they didn’t want to appear selfish because either they were a mom, a wife, a caretaker, or a million other roles. Society often tells women, directly and indirectly, that we are the ones who...

It can be so disheartening when the people closest to us don’t support our businesses or our creative endeavors. Unfortunately, it’s normal but that doesn’t mean it’s okay. I’m sharing some of my own experiences as well as what has helped me look at the whole situation differently which feels healthier and brings me more peace. I share this for two reasons: 1. You are not alone in how you feel so...

The war on Big Food has started…I hope. Recently, there was a Senate roundtable discussion panel where practitioners, nutritionists, wellness advocates, and doctors spoke regarding the changes over the course of the last century that have negatively impacted our nation’s health. It’s been a long time coming and I hope this is just the beginning. Today, I’m sharing my own thoughts and personal expe...

Menopause…just saying the word may be making you feel tired, irritable, sad, or like you just gained five pounds. I’ve been there and I KNOW how strange this time can be for you right now. It was for me, too. Or maybe you’re a Millennial or Gen Z and this is waaaay down the road for you. Cool but I still think this topic is something to pay attention to NOW before you get there. Suffering is optio...

This week, I’m sharing what I’ve been reading, what’s next on the nightstand, and why reading should be part of your healthcare plan. SHOW NOTES: Find all the books I mentioned at Bookshop.org. Indie bookstore to visit while in 30A area in Florida: Hidden Lantern Bookstore Article: Health benefits of reading ****** Follow Hallie on socials: IG @theawedlife and @hallie_sawyer Threads: @Hallie_Sawye...

Welcome back to another season of the podcast! I hope you had a wonderful summer with family and friends, taking the vacations, reading the books, soaking up the sun, and enjoying a little time in nature. I’m kicking off Season 3 with a little recap of what I’ve been up to over the summer as well as what’s new with the podcast this season. I'm also sharing some of my favorite places we visited in...

I’m THRILLED to share my conversation with bestselling author, Deanna Raybourn about the foundation of her success as an author, what inspires her amazing female characters, her latest book release, as well as some of her own favorite reads. I’ve been a fan of Deanna’s books after I read THE DEAD TRAVEL FAST back in 2010 and have loved every one I’ve read since. I wanted to have her on the podcast...

Today, I'm talking about letting the tears flow, the anger rise, the heart overflow, the hope float, and all the emotions in between. I'm fully owning all the feelings because I've stuffed them away for far too long. I believe long-term suppression leads to anguish and rage, along with a whole host of physical repercussions and I, personally, am sick of it. I'm done with it in my own life and I'm...

This episode has been a long time coming because I can think of no one better to talk about the essentialism of friendship in living an AWEd Life than Nina Badzin. Nina hosts her own podcast called Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship which is clearly devoted solely to this topic! I came clean about my own struggles with making connections in midlife as well as wondering when it is time to le...

This one was a tough one to talk about but there was a lesson I recently learned that I felt was too important to NOT talk about, especially given the time of year. This has been an incredibly heartbreaking part of my life for the past six years, that is until I had an a-ha after a conversation with an estranged friend that allowed me to look at things differently. I’ve found peace within myself a...

I LOVED this conversation!! Dr. Brooke Scheller has such an unique approach to helping others on their sober journey…their nutrition! As simple and common sensical as this sounds, no one has been talking about it…until now. In today’s chat, we talk about her own journey into sobriety, how different body systems are impacted by alcohol, and how a nutritional and functional medicine approach can cha...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of my recent travels to Austin and what connections I made between my son’s baseball games and the recent Super Bowl win by the Kansas City Chiefs. I also share why I think it’s important to show up for the important people in our lives. SHOW NOTES: Where we visited in Austin: Breakfast:  Juiceland  Magnolia Cafe Dinner:  Chapulin Cantina Home Sl...