Well And Weird With Holly Lowery - Improving Your Relationship With Food & Your Body Via Intuitive Eating & Body Positivity

This week we dive deep into harnessing the power and wisdom of our intuition. Lauren explains that by learning to listen to that inner voice -those gut feelings that we've been trained to ignore- we're better able to navigate our lives and follow our passions. Lauren Aletta is a teacher, author and guide of all things intuition and energy. Her work has empowered numerous humans like you and I to tune in to what she call's the 'soul self,' so that we can feel more connected, supported and guided in our own lives. She recently released her new book Into The Woods, which is a navigational map to the magic within you. And it's available for download & pre-sale. You can snag your copy here. Some of the highlights from our chat on intuition include: Intuition isn't for a select few; it's already within us all Using tarot & oracle to tap in & strengthen your intuitive "muscles" (Re)learning to trust those gut feelings The SoulSelf vs. the HumanSelf Dealing with and recognizing fear, anxiety & burnou

  In this week's episode I'm walking you through my seven go-to practices when I'm feeling the weight of the overwhelm. I use these like guiding principles -anchors to return home to, if you will- to lower stress and amp up productivity when I'm short on time and energy.  The seven practices: Get your priorities straight (and on paper!) Be disciplined with your calendar Set some boundaries when it comes to how you're spending your time Make time for quality friend time Make time for quiet time Go out of your way to do something big & bold as self-care Put quality sleep higher up on your priority list Always be gentle with yourself Resources: Body Truce Holly's Instagram Google Calendar Journaling 101 Creative Self Care Meditation for the non-mediator

In this week's episode of Well + Weird I had the pleasure of chatting with Holly and Shauna of Good Morning Guru.  Holly is a yoga teacher and marketing specialist based in Idaho, and Shauna is a holistic chef and nutritional wellness counsellor based in NYC. The combination of Holly and Shauna's work and passions paved the road for their super inspiring blog, Good Morning Guru.  Through sharing recipes, mantras, mediations, yoga and tools for self-awareness they hope to help you awaken your guru within.  Highlights from the episode: Nourishing your self with creative work Ayurveda 101: a tool for clarity How to tune into your needs and current wellbeing Ayurveda through cooking + eating 'Food prepping' for the very busy... sooo 'food prepping' for all of us right? Mindful eating: what it is and how to start {insights from a buddhist monastery} Resources: Good Morning Guru GMG on all social is @goodmorningguru Holly's private Insta Shauna's private Insta

Carrie Forrest is a blogger based in California who's mission is to create + share inspiration for healthy, happy, balanced living. I first found Carrie way back when I decided to go Vegan, at the time she too was vegan and was creating tons of plant based recipes for her readers.  Since Carrie was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease + later, thyroid cancer, she had to make some shifts when it came to her diet.  In the episode Carrie and I hash out her reasons for transitioning out of veganism, and learning to listen to her body's needs.  Some of the episode highlights: Her transition into and out of veganism The signs that her diet wasn't working for her learning to navigate an autoimmune disease overcoming food obsession + binge eating disorder Understanding that 'health' doesn't have a size moving past black + white thinking and combating the food police Resources: Carrie's blog Carrie's instagram Chris Kresser Lessons from a Former Vegan, Carrie Forrest Holly's Site Holly's Instagram

You guys already know what I'm about, but I wanted to share a story that I haven't really shared outside of my close personal circle. In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2017 and their theme, Let's talk about it, I felt it was time to share MY body story; my struggles with food + body image. Something I care so deeply about is helping other women who struggle with feeling happy in their bodies + feeling like the boss around food. And while my advice + encouragement have the potential to help struggling women, I'm hoping that my own journey through all this messy stuff will take that advice + encouragement one step further; I'm hoping that my story will provide motivation + TRUST as you work through all of your own messy food + body stuff. In this episode I walk you through: My relationship with food + my body as a child and into my teenage years The types of pressure I felt, as many other young women do to be perfect and look perfect How the diet culture crept into my own mind and paved the w

Mara Glatzel is an Intuitive guide and energy healer- which if you know anything about my work you know intuition is at the core of every bit of what I'm about. Mara's all about cultivating safe, cozy spaces for women to be able to get back in tune with who they are and what they want. She invites women to get curious about their needs and helps them create the space they need to meet those needs. Her warm spirit, vibrant confidence and affirming energy are addictive- if you don't trust me go wander around her website for a bit. Mara and I had the pleasure of chatting about: Her "breakthrough moment" of deciding to live more in accordance with her intuitive needs How to make choices that honor your wants, dreams and intuition Defining your own version of success and living that truth Understanding you can always change course How to meet your own expectations first Taking up space as a woman and dwelling in your body- unapologetically The golden staircase model of change vs. the linear model How to draw boun

Katie is an author, podcaster, mentor and journaling enthusiast. Her recently published book, Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling, is one of my favorite tools for tuning into my intuition. Katie's podcast Let It Out, has been touted by The Huffington Post as one of 10 women hosted podcasts you should be listening to right now.  Her slew of creative work has been a HUGE player in my own journey through self-awareness and I think you'll find her to be equally as inspiring and relatable when it comes to your own journey.   Katie and I got to chat about:  the difference between keeping a journal and a diary how to break through the "weird" feelings around journaling  finding clarity through the chaos with writing journalism as another form of meditation it's never really about your weight feeling the richness of your emotions without judgement diversifying your coping mechanisms dealing with perfectionism and learning the difference between shame + guilt following your curiosity to narrow in on your passi

THIS EPISODE IS A CONTINUATION OF LAST WEEK'S CONVERSATION WITH ANDREA SANDERS, A COLORADO BASED ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATE. HOLLY + ANDREA CHAT: WHY RECYCLING ISN'T THE ANSWER TO OUR ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS WHAT EXACTLY IS A CIRCULAR ECONOMY? BUYING USED VS NEW AND ANDREA'S FAVORITE TIPS FOR DOING SO PICKING PIECES YOU LOVE FOR YOUR HOME AND CLOSET MINIMALISM + DECORATING WITH PURPOSE RESOURCES: ANDREA’S SITE (BE ZERO) ACTIVIST PROGRAM ANDREA’S INSTAGRAM HOLLY’S SITE SHOPPING: TRAVELER’S NOTEBOOK KEEPCUP SEAMLY EVERLANE MORE SHOPPING FAVORITES FROM ANDREA

ANDREA SANDERS IS THE FOUNDER OF BE ZERO, A COLORADO BASED ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION. ANDREA'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND ACTIVATE INDIVIDUALS TO DRAMATICALLY REDUCE THEIR PLASTIC + TRASH FOOTPRINT AND TO CREATE SIMPLE AND SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE HABITS. ANDREA'S WORK IS MEANT TO HELP YOU SIMPLIFY YOUR BELONGINGS, CREATE MORE HEALTHFUL + MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND RELATIONSHIPS, AND BECOME AND MORE EMPOWERED AND INFORMED CONSUMER. HOLLY + ANDREA CHAT: LIVING THE ZERO WASTE LIFESTYLE THE TRASH DIET CREATING SPACE IN YOUR LIFE MOVING FROM A LINEAR TO A CIRCULAR MINDSET WHY RECYCLING DOESN'T REALLY MATTER MINIMALISM IN THE HOME AND CLOSET RESOURCES: ANDREA'S SITE (BE ZERO) ACTIVIST PROGRAM TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK KEEPCUP ANDREA'S INSTAGRAM WELL + WEIRD .COM HOLLY'S SITE

DANA SUCHOW, A NY BASED FASHIONISTA TURNED FEMINIST RUNS A BLOG CALLED 'DO THE HOTPANTS'. DANA IS A WRITER, BLOGGER, STYLIST AND SOCIAL ACTIVIST.  SINCE OVERCOMING AN EATING DISORDER AND COMPULSIVE EXERCISING, DANA HAS BECOME AN ADVOCATE FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS, BODY POSITIVITY AND EATING DISORDER AWARENESS.  HOLLY AND DANA CHAT: THE FASHION INDUSTRY + BODY IMAGE FOOD SHAMING + POLICING  BODY SHAMING IN THE MEDIA ORTHOREXIA AND DISORDERED EATING/ EXERCISING SELF CARE + CURATING YOUR SOCIAL CIRCLES RESOURCES: DANA'S SITE HER PHOTO-SHOP BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS THE RIPPLE  WELL + WEIRD .COM HOLLY'S SITE

A PODCAST ABOUT COOKING UP A MORE DELICIOUS LIFE VIA WEIRD FOOD, WEIRD HABITS + WEIRD INTERESTS. HOLLY LOWERY AND HER DIVERSE SET OF GUESTS EXPLORE WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO LIVE WELL. AMY KURETSKY IS A HEALTH COACH, ACUPUNCTURIST, HERBALIST + CHINESE MEDICINE PRACTITIONER. AMY HELPS CREATIVES TAP INTO THEIR SOURCE ENERGY AND FUEL THEIR HUSTLE THROUGH THEIR HEALTH. AMY + HOLLY CHAT: ACUPUNCTURE + CHINESE MEDICINE STRESS HORMONES HOW WESTERN + EASTERN MEDICINE CAN WORK TOGETHER CONNECTING TO YOUR SOURCE ENERGY STRESS EATING + OTHER COPING MECHANISMS BOUNDARIES, SELF CARE + INTUITION   RESOURCES: AMY'S SITE SELF CARE CHALLENGE WHAT TO EXPECT IN AN ACU APPT BOOKS: THE WEB THAT HAS NO WEAVER, BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH  WELL + WEIRD .COM HOLLY'S SITE

A PODCAST ABOUT COOKING UP A MORE DELICIOUS LIFE VIA WEIRD FOOD, WEIRD HABITS + WEIRD INTERESTS. HOLLY LOWERY AND HER DIVERSE SET OF GUESTS EXPLORE WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO LIVE WELL. HOLLY IS A HEALTH COACH, ANTI-DIET ADVOCATE AND WEIRD FOOD WORKSHOPPER. HOLLY MOTIVATES WOMEN WHO HAVE A FIERCE DESIRE TO FIX THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD + THEIR BODIES BY asking the tough questions deconstructing the diet mentality and getting back to basics in the kitchen  RESOURCES: HOLLY'S SITE WELL + WEIRD .COM