Well To The Core

In today's world of social media, it's easy to get caught up, feeling like we're not doing enough - even with ten thousand other things on our plate. We get overwhelmed with having to get a new outfit for every event, needing to start a new workout plan, attempting new diets, and the cycle doesn't stop. We're faced with this subconscious pressure to "catch up" every day, but what if we gave oursel...

When we're feeling overwhelmed and overworked, it can be difficult to know where to begin to regain a sense of calm and order in our lives. . An important place to start is at home and with our surroundings. . Decluttering our surroundings is a great step towards decluttering our lives of unwanted stress, work, and exhaustion.  Today's guest, Allie Casazza, is the author of Declutter like a Mother...

Prioritizing your health and wellbeing is essential. It is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and everyone else around you. As busy women, it is easy to fall into the habit of taking care of others before considering our own needs. To change that, you have to be intentional about doing things differently. Start by taking small steps towards your healthiest self, which will, i...

Do you ever find yourself bored, tired, overwhelmed, or worn out? If so, this episode is for you. In today's conversation, Robin shares what it looks like to find restoration in moments of needing a break. Robin reveals habits she's found in her own life that aren't serving her, and how she's making a shift to find restoration vs. relief. Join Robin in this quick episode to learn more about restor...

Each season brings a new set of habits, thoughts, and practices. In today's episode, Robin responds to the questions you sent in over Instagram! From dealing with adrenal fatigue to creating pockets of silence to managing self-care with 4 kids, Robin shares it all. She also unfolds how her current season of life has impacted her current habits and practices and ways she's honoring the season she's...

It's easy to get caught up in our to-do lists. When we're constantly striving to be productive, we often forget about the importance of having fun and the impact it can have on our mental and physical health. Having fun and laughing is proven to reduce stress, ease physical pain, boost your immune system, increase endorphins, and so much more. It's obvious that prioritizing play should be on the t...

The health and wellness industry has perpetuated a narrow and scale-driven perspective of fitness for years. The way we've been taught to measure our happiness and success is by the size of our jeans or a number on a scale. This shouldn't define our success and there is so much more to our health and wellness than a number.  In this episode, Robin shares her fitness journey and how it inspired her...

The way you stand, sit, or even walk can be impacting your health in ways you didn't even know. Our posture affects the way we breathe and, in turn, our health. Addressing your breath and posture is one of the best ways to optimize your long-term health.  In this episode, Robin shares how our breath can affect our blood pressure, circulation, energy, focus, and much more. She also shares how we ca...

This year has presented many of us with unique struggles. Whether you've realized it or not, 2020 put many stressors and obstacles in daily life that may not have been there before.  In this week's episode, Robin is sharing some of the struggles she's been facing over this past year and how she's now overcoming them. Robin dives into a deep look at her own health, the challenges and diagnosis she...

While periods are a natural part of our cycle, pain is not. For some women, this news may be shocking. Despite what you may think, periods shouldn't be painful. Today's guest, Berrion Berry, is a menstrual health educator who helps women have simple and uncomplicated periods. She helps women find ways to optimize their flow and understand their cycle in a deeper and new way.  In this conversation,...

Being in a cluttered space can make us feel overwhelmed and bogged down. As new seasons approach, it's time to freshen up our wardrobes, our routines, and our homes. In today's conversation, Robin Long shares how decluttering your space could bring you the stress relief you've been searching for.  Robin takes a balanced approach to health and fitness that is applicable to every aspect of your life...

As seasons of life shift, so do our morning routines. Maybe you have one, maybe you don't, maybe you want a more set routine, or maybe you do better going with the flow. Regardless of what season you're currently in, having habits we integrate into our mornings can help us set ourselves up better for our days.  In today's episode, Robin shares her current morning routine and the reasons why she pr...

Today, we're talking about self-talk and self-compassion - this is something we talk a lot about at The Balanced Life and is so important to our overall health. Many of us will start a health + fitness journey and focus on all the physical components, but sometimes we fail to address what is going on inside our head, thoughts, and mind. We also fail to look at how that impacts the way we feel and...

Sometimes we need a reminder of how truly strong, capable, and beautiful we really are. In today's episode, Robin walks through a guided meditation to help bring you to a place of relaxation, calmness, and to motivate you to feel inspired to prioritize your self-care. This episode is perfect to start off your day with positivity, or to wind down before bed. Join Robin in this peaceful and empoweri...

No matter how much we plan, prepare, or try to control, there will always be obstacles. Oftentimes, we take these circumstances as a result of us "not being good enough" or not "trying" hard enough. When life happens, many of us give up. However, obstacles don't have to define your success. They are simply a part of the process.  In this episode, Robin Long shares why we should embrace obstacles a...

We all need community to support, encourage, and uplift us to be the healthiest versions of ourselves. In today's episode, Robin shares the positive impact The Balanced Life Sisterhood community has created, as well as features from 5 Sisterhood members.  These members share what drew them into The Balanced Life Sisterhood, how Pilates has helped them become the best version of themselves, and the...

Working out just to lose weight can leave you feeling discouraged, unmotivated, and burnt out. However, taking a wider approach from the perspective of your health and fitness journey can change that.  Today, Robin shares the vast array of benefits that comes with practicing Pilates and these benefits go far beyond the scale. If you want to be proud of your health and fitness journey, and to find...

If nothing changes, nothing changes. When you look at the bigger picture, all life changes are built up of small steps and actions. It can be easy to get overwhelmed when you try to take on too much at full-force, but that's why taking a less-is-more approach is powerful. In today's episode, Robin discusses what it means to take a less-is-more approach and how to make those small steps. She explai...

We tend to put pressure on ourselves to be the best, most motivated versions of ourselves at all times. It's important to acknowledge that motivation ebbs and flows, and we'll always have ups and downs. In today's episode, Robin shares her top tips to get motivated and prepare yourself for the roadblock of sluggishness. She shares how you can create an environment to rely on when your motivations...

A new year brings us new opportunities to align our health and goals. While we're taking a new approach to goals in 2021, it doesn't mean we can't see big changes.  In this episode, Robin reveals the biggest mistakes people make when setting goals that lead to burnout. She also analyzes red flags that may be why you aren't seeing results or reaping the benefits from your health journey that you sh...

Trying to reach big and flashy goals can be intimidating, especially as we head into a new year that still has a lot of uncertainties. In this upcoming year, we have an opportunity to let go of that need for control and allow ourselves to find peace in the areas of life we can control.  In today's episode, Robin shares how to integrate new rhythms and routines into your daily life to make them a h...

Many of us struggle with the fear of the unknown. The anticipation of what would happen can often be daunting, and for those with anxiety, debilitating. Anxiety can often lead you into a spiral that you don't know how to escape and while you may feel alone in this experience, you're not.  Today, Robin talks about her experience with anxiety and how she overcame it. She shares logical and easily ap...

Being a working mom comes with an array of unique challenges. Breastfeeding on its own can be demanding, but mixing it with working-parent life can be a recipe for stress.  Today's guest, Kate Torgersen, knows exactly what this struggle is like, and that's why she created Milk Stork. Milk Stork was birthed from Kate's own working-parent struggles and she now uses it to help other working moms who...

With each day comes a new array of things to do, choices to make, and blessings to count. Today's guest, Robyn Downs shares how she's become "brilliant at the basics" and applied her systems to organize and prioritize her life. Robin Long and Robyn Downs discuss the benefits of "exercise snacking", the inspiration for Robyn's new book, and overcoming the pressure of the fitness and wellness indust...

As the world has slowed down over quarantine, we've all learned plenty of lessons. Whether those have to do with appreciation, relationships, time management, or health, it's likely you've discovered things about your day-to-day life that you didn't know before. In this episode, Robin shares a few of the top lessons she's learned during quarantine. She shares ways she's learned to manage her daily...