The AWEd Life

SHOW NOTES: Podcast episode I mention about becoming an elder and the importance of their role in society Books mentioned:  - Breaking the Age Code by Becca Levy, PhD (I said Andrea in the podcast, oops!)  - The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler - The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter - Can’t Hurt Me and Never Finished by David Goggins A ruck pack is a backpack loaded with weights and wh...

Do you have a life plan? If not, my guest today is going to share her own story about finding hers and, hopefully, inspire you to do the same. We had such a great conversation that I divided it up into two episodes so you wouldn’t miss a thing. Whether you’re in early motherhood or almost an empty nester, there is much you can glean from Jennifer. I think you’re going to enjoy hearing about the ex...

In today's episode, I'm sharing some thoughts on how to take a different approach for a more mindful birthday. And I've had quite a few not-so-good ones but I think I've got just the thing to keep it from happening ever again. Listen in to hear my own stories of birthdays past and how I see my birthday from a whole new perspective than I used to. I also share some ideas on how to make each year mo...

If you’re like me, you’ve been led to believe that drinking eight-plus glasses of water means you are properly hydrated but it’s not that simple or accurate. Today, I’m sharing some health issues you may not have associated with dehydration and what you need to include in your diet to ensure the water you drink actually does your body good. SHOW NOTES: Human Garage website ; IG @humangarage Source...

SHOW NOTES: Youtube - Elizabeth Vargas and Her Story of Anxiety, Alcoholism, and Hope Books mentioned: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron The Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspe ( The Glucose Goddess on IG)   How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole Lepera The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler  You are Not Broken  ...

SHOW NOTES: Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss Caroline’s website and Youtube channel Interview with Oprah on Super Soul Sunday Dr. Candace Pert - Neuroscientist and significant contributor to the emergence of “mind-body” medicine; mentioned in the podcast was her work with emotions and neuropeptides More information on Chakras: Arhanta Yoga - Complete Guide to the 7 Chakras and Their Effects...

Simply Real Health website Sarah’s blog Some of her influences:  - Gabby Bernstein  -Book:  You Can Heal Your Body by Louise Hay -Book: Vibrate Higher Daily by Lalah Delia Currently reading: The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest Her programs: - Simply Real Life: The Method (Launching end of April!) - Simply Real Health Cooking Club (Available now!) Her cookbooks: - Simply Real Health...

This is a different episode than most but this has been a different week. I can’t not talk about it and I didn’t feel right about sharing my regularly scheduled content. Our children, our families, and the quality of our lives require action. And it will take all of us. Thank you for listening. SHOW NOTES: Follow Hallie on IG @theawedlife and @hallie_sawyer Support this podcast by becoming a Patro...

SHOW NOTES: AWE - Academy for Women’s Empowerment Micato Safaris  Bali Bombings in 2002   Books referenced: - Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wudunn - Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani - Quit Being So Good by Kristi Hemmer - The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck Where to find Kristi: Website http://www.kristihemmer.com Email kristihemmer@gmail.com Facebook - AWEInternational...

Chronic stress causes health issues like: -Anxiety -Depression -Digestive problems -Headaches -Muscle tension and pain -Heart disease, heart attack, blood pressure on the rise, heart disease -Weight gain -Memory and concentration issues Chronic stress = chronic inflammation = health issues Ways to reduce my chronic stress: 1. Reduce my caffeine intake What I drink at home: - Four Sigmatic Mushroom...

TheNEWmpls - Promoting racial health & equity through the lens of fitness, wellness, and nutrition through community events, programs, and consulting. Life expectancy as of 2021 report by the National Center for Health Statistics: -White Americans - 76.4 years -Black Americans - 70.8 years -Asian Americans - 83.5 years -Hispanic Americans - 77.7 years -Indigenous Americans and Alaska Natives -...

SHOW NOTES: Book I mention: Breaking the Age Code by Dr. Becca Levy Good quotes about personal growth: It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are. ~ EE Cummings The man who views the world at 50 the same he did at 20 has wasted thirty years of his life. – Muhammad Ali Don’t go through life, grow through life. -Eric Butterworth Growth is the great separator between those who...

Today’s guest is restauranteur, wellness coach, yoga instructor, entrepreneur, business coach, and adventurer, Jennifer Desrosiers. The world needs to clone this woman because she’s a superwoman. Her vision, heart, business acumen, love for community, and sense of adventure are awe-inspiring. I’m now contemplating moving to the NE just to be around her genius and contagious spirit. Okay, maybe not...

Today, I’m sharing some bad habits I’ve been struggling with lately and why I’ve been reaching for this “low-hanging fruit”. I’m also sharing a tool I learned from my friend, Katie Den Ouden ( listen to our conversation in Ep. 8 ) that can help me turn these toxic behaviors into healthier ones. It’s been super helpful over the years and one I turn to time and time again when I find myself looking...

I hope you love this episode as much as I do! I'm truly blessed to know this young woman and call her a dear friend. There was no way I was going to let this podcast go on much longer without you all hearing her story. You're not going to want to miss hearing her talk about her battle with Stage 3 ovarian cancer and how she used the experience to better care for herself and her patients.  SHO...

In today’s podcast, I’m talking about boundaries and why they are so important to our health. When we neglect to set healthy boundaries in our lives, the nervous system also gets neglected. And when the nervous system takes a beating day in and day out, our overall health suffers immensely. In this episode, I share some examples from my own life of where boundaries were needed (I apologize in adva...

I’m back! I’m so excited about this new year and what’s coming up in the podcast, starting with this beautiful soul. In today’s episode, my friend, Alicia Hill, shares her tale of overcoming life toxicity. She talks about leaving her hometown to get away from toxic family relationships, how she handled mold toxicity in her home, and the mental health work she’s done to rid her life of toxic behavi...

I’m sharing a little behind the scenes of what it was like to do this podcast for the past few months and what I’m looking forward to creating in 2023. I also shared some questions that may help you reflect on 2022 and set intentions for 2023. Thank you for all of your support this past season of The AWEd Life podcast and I look forward to keeping things AWEd for you in 2023. SHOW NOTES: My Patreo...

This is the final book in the Books That Will Change Your Life Series , at least for now. :) Today, I’m discussing The Way of Integrity, Finding the Path to Your True Self , by Martha Beck, “a four-stage process that anyone can use to find integrity, and with it, a sense of purpose, emotional healing, and a life free of mental suffering.” This book has been so transformative in my process of findi...

Today’s guest is my friend, Jen Gilhoi, founder of Sparktrack, a marketing consulting firm, and co-founder of ZeroProof Collective, where business leaders and the non-alcoholic beverage industry come together to connect, collaborate, and share resources to advance zero-proof options for the sober community. We discussed the role sobriety has played in her life, how her entrepreneurial journey star...

Today, I’m discussing this powerful book and why it can be life-changing for readers. I share some of the most impactful parts for me as well as some examples from my own life.   Reading this was a little bit biology, a little bit psychology, and by the end, felt like a whole lot of therapy. I understood a lot more about my past behaviors and gave me a lot of clarity about why I was stuc...

Today's guest is my daughter, Avarie. She's a recent college graduate and making her way in the world of sports broadcasting and media. Today, we talk about playing soccer as a young athlete and what it took to progress to become a college athlete, using her passion for sports on and off the field to guide her down a path to sports broadcasting, and even a little advice to young women and their pa...

In this episode, I discuss the life-changing concepts and lessons in the book, The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer. I read this in 2018 and have been applying the knowledge I gained from this book ever since. It’s not easy work but it’s definitely worth the effort. If you’ve read it already, let me know in the comments and what your most impactful takeaways were. Book discussed today: The Unt...

Today, I'm speaking with entrepreneur and business coach, Katie Den Ouden, about how she developed into the person she is today and what allowed her to create a life she absolutely loves. You'll be inspired by her story, especially how she attributes the hardships growing up into early adulthood as the EXACT things she needed to cultivate a life full of freedom and joy. Katie’s certification in In...

Today, we’re going to talk about books, but not just any books. These are books that could possibly change your life. Over a series of podcast episodes, I’ll be sharing the books that have dramatically impacted my own life in recent years along with personal anecdotes and insights that, hopefully, inspire you to utilize their ideas to change yours, too. First up is Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, a...