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Mostly DatingShould I Give My Boyfriend An Ultimatum After 7 Years?Welcome back! In today’s solo episode, Carleigh vents about her recent eyebrow disaster, shares about one of the best instant-results facials she recently had in NYC, and a first date suggestion she’s rethinking. We then dive into listener questions about:How to tell if someone is genuine on early datesWhat to do when you’re constantly messaging but there’s no date plannedHow should you feel 14 months into a relationship?Signs a relationship isn’t right even if nothing is “wrong”Is a relationship doomed if it’s been 7 years and he hasn’t proposed?& more...
2025-06-2344 minMostly DatingStop Waiting For A Relationship For Your Life To StartWelcome back! In today's episode, Carleigh is back with the new segments. We're chatting about conversations to have before getting engaged, advice for bringing up difficult conversations, dating hard truths, & more.As always, find me on Instagram @mostlydating. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it here or email carleigh@mostly-dating.com.
2025-05-1247 minMostly DatingIs Comparison Killing Your Friendships?Welcome back! Today we're doing things a little differently. In this solo episode, Carleigh introduces six new segments:"what should I say?" where a listener asks what to say to their partner, friend, family member, coworker, etc. in a certain situation."keep going or call it?" where a listener describes their scenario and ask whether they should stay in a relationship/go on another date/continue a friendship/etc."expanders" dating/relationship success stories to help be each other's expanders"a letter to my younger self" where a listener writes the advice they'd tell their younger self about...
2025-05-0541 min
Twenty SomethingA Bridgerton Rundown & Self Care SummerToday we’re catching up after a whole month apart! I’ve missed you guys. In this episode I’m sharing my opinions on Bridgerton characters, seasons, costumes, etc. We’re also delving into self care, mindfulness, and distressing, and we discuss how to make this summer your best one yet.
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2024-05-2343 minTwenty SomethingFried Pickles, My 21st Birthday, & Moving Home From CollegeThis week I'll be spilling all the details on my birthday plans and what it's like being 21 (I threw up in a horse stable). I know a lot of you are moving home from college around this time, so I gave a little advice on how to get through a summer (or even post grad) while living with your parents. I love summer and living in NJ, but wow living at home can drag. Let me know if you like fried pickles!
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2024-02-0501 min
Positively TerribleInternally I Was Really Struggling - With CarleighThis week's Decent Fucking Human is Carleigh. Her fucked up story is about living with undiagnosed bipolar disorder. This episode contains talk of self-harm and suicide. Carleigh looked like a normal kid on the outside. She might have been a tad hyper, but she did alright in school and didn't have any issues making friends. Those are the things you look for, right? Any outside observer would have thought she was a normal, middle-class kid living a normal, middle-class life. And for the most part, she probably was. Lots of kids mask their depression and anxiety f...
2024-01-1149 min
Shelf ObsessedIn the Lives of Puppets, by T.J. Klune - A Book ReviewCarleigh and Hannah have talked about this author before and now they tackle his newest book, In the Lives of Puppets, which is a retelling of Pinnochio with a twist (or many twists). They discussed before how his books can feel like such a hug. This one... may not exactly be a hug, but Carleigh and Hannah definitely can talk about their favorite characters for a while.Spoilers begin in minute 26.
2023-08-0945 min
Mostly Dating149. SUZANNE FENSKE on Should We Be Talking To Our Doctors About Our Sex Lives?Welcome back! Today we're joined by Dr. Suzanne Fenske, MD, founder of Tãrã MD, an NYC based innovative and holistic gynecology practice. You can find Suzanne on Instagram @taramd4women.
what we talk about:
how often you should really be going to the gynecologist
questions to ask your doctor
signs of hormonal imbalance
natural and medical ways to balance your hormones
when to start thinking about egg freezing
how to talk to your doctor about sex
how to talk to your partner about sex
reasons your orgasm could change over time
& more!
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2023-01-1657 minMostly Dating143. KRISTA RAUSCHENBERG on The Akashic Records & How To Trust Your IntuitionWelcome back! Today we're joined by returning guest, Krista Rauschenberg, Akashic reader and breath work practitioner. A few months ago, Krista guided Mia and Carleigh through a workshop about accessing your Akashic records. Today, we discuss what happened in the session, and learn more about Krista's background, how to connect to your own intuition, and why we have such a difficult time trusting our gut.
We dive right into today's conversation, so if you aren't familiar with what the Akashic records are or haven't heard our first episode with Krista, head back and listen to Episode 24 with...
2022-11-2158 minMostly Dating141. ALI BONAR on Working With Who You're Sleeping WithWelcome back! Today we're joined by Ali Bonar, co-founder of Oat Haus granola butter, one of our favorite healthier treats. Ali is open, honest, and down to earth—and we loved chatting with her.
TW: Sexual assault & eating disorders.
what we talk about:
Ali's experience overcoming orthorexia (+ what that is)
How her eating disorder led her to the idea for Oat Haus
Founding the company with her boyfriend & how they found their third co-founder
The work that goes into developing recipes, picking flavors, etc.
How Oat Haus has built such a close community
Ali's (ama...
2022-11-071h 00Shelf ObsessedThe Light of the Fireflies by Paul Pen - Book ReviewThe Light of the Fireflies by Paul Pen is a book about a boy who has only known life in "the basement." As he learns more about the world outside and about his own family, it tests everything he thinks he knows. This book is translated from its original language of Spanish. Carleigh and Hannah summarize the book, delve into the family dynamics at play, and question who the real villain is.Content warning: This book contains instances of child abuse, violence, bullying, incest, rape, and death. Carleigh and Hannah discuss the instances but do not go...
2022-08-2753 minShelf ObsessedThe Great Gatsby ReviewCarleigh and Hannah discuss one of Carleigh's all-time favorite books, The Great Gatsby, its surprising comedy, toxic relationships, and the beautifully tragic trainwreck that is Jay Gatsby. Don't forget to follow, rate, and review!
2022-05-1830 minMostly Dating71. ALANA KESSLER on Embracing your Emotions & How to Balance your Masculine and Feminine EnergyWelcome back! Today we are joined by Alana Kessler, MS, RDN, Ayurveda Specialist, Functional Nutritionist, and Expert Registered Yoga Teacher. Alanna has years of experience working in Eastern and Western nutrition, Functional Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Interpersonal Psycho-Spiritual Healing, and life coaching modalities and she helps her clients treat issues relating to food, hormonal imbalances, stress, fatigue, and more.
In today’s episode, we hear Alana’s story and what led her down this career path, and then dive deeper into her perspective on mindfulness, embracing and managing your emotions, and the power of balancing your masculine and f...
2021-07-0556 min
PlantPodConnecting With Spirits, Trusting Your Intuition and Living in Alignment With Medium Carly PearceSpiritual Medium Carly Pearce joins the PlantPod to discuss all things mediumship, intuition and living in alignment with your true self.We dive into how she got into mediumship, what she actually “sees” when she channels the spirit world and how you too can tap into your intuitive abilities as well.We ask questions including:- What exactly is mediumship? How does this relate to psychic, astrology and tarot readings?- Does everyone have psychic abilities?- How can someone tap into their intuition?- How do you deal with non...
2021-06-2959 minMostly Dating68. KRISTIE OVERSTREET on Everything They Never Told You About SexWelcome back! Today we’re joined by clinical sexologist and certified sex therapist, Kristie Overstreet, and she’s answering all your questions about sex. Kristie has been featured in Mindbodygreen, Cosmopolitan, Bustle, CNN, Oprah, Playboy, Talkspace, and Forbes. We talk about how to approach a relationship with two very different sex drives, talking to a new partner about previous partners, fantasies, dirty talk, shame after sex, one night stands, and so much more! Basically, the open and honest sex talk you always wanted but never had.
You can find Kristie on Instagram @kristie_overstreet, or head to her w...
2021-06-2155 minMostly Dating67. AUBRE WINTERS on Fitness, Side Hustles, Breakups, & Creating the Life You Dream ofWelcome back! Today we’re joined by Aubre Winters, fitness instructor and creator of Sweat Sessions. Aubre is the definition of inspiring - just try taking one of her classes or watching her reels on Instagram and not leaving with a smile on your face. She brings this confidence and high vibe energy to everything she does and it’s no wonder she’s building such a successful business. Her workouts have helped thousands of people around the world through a combination of dance, HIIT, barre, and strength training.
On today’s episode, Aubre tells us about how she t...
2021-06-1458 minMostly Dating66. ALANNA SUCHER on Food Combining for Optimal DigestionWelcome back! Today we are joined by Alanna Sucher, creator of Combined by Alanna, NYC's plant-based meal delivery service centered around the principles of food combining. We hear Alanna's story of how she was first introduced to the concept of food combining, how it impacted her health and her overall life, and how she eventually decided to *combine* these principles with her love for cooking in order to share it with others. She cooks and delivers meal all over NYC, with plans to expand in the near future. While different things work for different people, we love that this...
2021-06-0744 min
MamaBetes43 | When Jade Met HarrisonThis week on MamaBetes, Rachel and Carleigh are very excited to be bringing you another birth story from our community. For this episode, they are joined by Jade Powne, who shares the birth story of her son Harrison, who is the first baby born to Jade and her husband Sean, in October 2020.Make sure you subscribe to us wherever you listen to your podcast so you never miss an episode, and leave us a review so that others can find us too. Please jump over and find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. The MamaBetes team love connecting with...
2021-06-0237 minPlantPodBotox, Filler & Butt Lifts?! Plastic Surgery 101 With Dr. Anthony YounAll the pressing questions you ever had about plastic surgery answered in this no-hold back episode with one of America's leading Plastic Surgeons Dr. Anthony Youn.- How early should someone start botox?- What are the risks of plastic surgery procedures like a butt lift or breast augmentation?- Do you think Instagram filters are increasing the amount of people seeking plastic surgery?- What can someone do without going under the knife or needle to improve their appearance?And more...Known as America's Holistic Plastic...
2021-06-0235 minMostly Dating65. NIKKI NOVO on Finding your Life Path, Soulmates, and How to Date IntuitivelyWelcome back! Today we are joined by Nikki Novo, spiritual teacher, intuitive guide, and author of The Final Swipe, and we are chatting all about dating intuitively and aligning with your highest self. Nikki shares her journey of discovering her own intuition and how it led her to where she is now. We talk about soulmates and the true meaning of the word, how Nikki overcame the stigmas she felt around psychics and spirituality, and how we can all use our own intuition to guide us toward our best path.
You can find Nikki on Instagram @nikkinovo...
2021-05-3158 minMostly Dating64. BONNIE CROTZER on Fascia Flossing, Mindful Stretching and How to Feel Good in Your BodyWelcome back! Today we are joined by Bonnie Crotzer, dancer, body worker, and co-founder of Ghost Flower Activewear. In this episode, Bonnie is teaching us all about fascia and the integrative stretching technique she practices: fascia flossing. Fascia flossing is both a workout and a recovery practice that focuses on engaging and contracting your muscles with active movement. Bonnie shares her journey of learning about the body through dance, yoga, and eventually this technique she first learned from her former teacher Bob Cooley who is internationally known as an expert on bio-mechanical flexibility and strength.
Bonnie tells u...
2021-05-2452 minMamaBetes41 | When Sophie Met ArcherThis week on MamaBetes, Rachel and Carleigh are privileged to bring their first guest birth story to our community. For this episode, they are joined by Sophie Bartusch who shares the birth story of her son Archer, her beautiful rainbow baby born in January 2020.If you would like to check out what Sophie and Archer get up to more regularly, you can find her on Instagram @sophiejanebartusch.Make sure you subscribe to us wherever you listen to your podcast so you never miss an episode, and leave us a review so that others can find us...
2021-05-1930 minPlantPodThe Amazing World of Bees, Is Honey Vegan, and Why Are Bees Dying?Let’s sit down with one of the globe’s leading pollination and bee experts to explore the fascinating world of honey bees.In this episode, we delve into the incredibly massive impact bees have on our food system and communities, lessons we as humans can take away from bee colonies, why bee populations are declining, and whether or not honey should be considered vegan.Mark L. Winston is a Canadian Biologist and Scientist, and one of the world’s leading experts on bees and pollination. He is the recipient of the 2015 Governor General’s Literary...
2021-05-1959 minMostly Dating63. MEGHAN MCFERRAN on Self Love, Confidence, and How to Make it as a Top Fitness Instructor in 2021Welcome back! Today we're chatting with Meghan McFerran, founder of one of our current favorite fitness methods, City Sweat. City Sweat is a dance-based pilates inspired workout all choreographed to the beat of the music. Meghan created City Sweat as a celebration, rather than a workout. In this episode she shares the story of why she decided to teach fitness rather than continuing to pursue a career in dance and how City Sweat took off in 2020, starting with a feature on Good Morning America right at the start of the COVID quarantine.
Meghan truly has the best...
2021-05-1751 minPlantPodPlant-Based For Pregnancy, Babies & ToddlersIs a plant-based or vegan diet safe for pregnancy, babies and children?This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Alex and Whitney, dietitians, authors and the creators of Plant-Based Juniors to answer all of your burning questions about plant-based eating and the impacts a vegan lifestyle can have on early life.Some of the questions answered:Is a vegan baby at risk for nutrient deficiency?What supplements should we be making sure our kids are getting?Why do so many people crave red meat when they're...
2021-05-1154 minMostly Dating61. DINO MALVONE on Breaking through the NYC Fitness Scene, Gratitude for Movement & Embracing your Authentic SelfWelcome to Season 2 of Mostly Balanced! Today we’re joined by Dino Malvone, founder of the SaltDrop and one of NY Mag’s Best Fitness Instructors in NYC. Dino was the first guest we ever had on Mostly Balanced and we are so excited to have him back!
Dino fills us in on what’s changed since last year, including how he’s grown his team of instructors at the SaltDrop. We talk about the meaning behind phrases like “mindful movement” and Dino tells us more about why he chooses to find gratitude in his ability to move his body...
2021-05-0300 minPlantPodImposter Syndrome, High Functioning Anxiety and How To Cope In A Fast Paced WorldHave you ever felt like you simply weren’t good enough? Maybe for that new job, as a parent or just as a human showing up in your daily experience?Or maybe you feel like a fraud, and you’re waiting for the shoe to drop and everyone to figure out that you’re just faking it.These are feelings I know all too well, and if you can relate, sit tight as today we’re delving into imposter syndrome, high functioning anxiety and how to cope in our fast paced world.Ques...
2021-04-271h 00Mostly Dating60. LINDSEY METSELAAR on Growing up Fast, Choosing Sobriety, & Advice for a Successful Dating LifeWelcome back! Today we’re joined by Lindsey Metselaar, dating expert and host of the hit millennial dating podcast, We Met at Acme. Lindsey’s podcast is a wealth of information for anyone navigating dating or a serious relationship.
In today’s episode we go deep with her on what it was like growing up in NYC, her experience with therapy, her decision to be sober, and what’s in store for her long term personally and professionally. She shares her advice on dating and building healthy relationships with yourself, your partner, your friends, etc.
We end the...
2021-04-2653 minPlantPodHow To Simplify Your Life and Your ClosetHave you ever felt like you were shopping and buying things just because you’re bored?Or maybe you feel like you need the newest style of jeans or workout machine to keep up with your favorite social media influencer?Well today we’re talking about breaking that cycle and living more with less.I’m super excited to be welcoming author Courtney Carver to the podcast who is an expert in this space.Courtney is the author of Soulful Simplicity and most recently Project 333, the Minimalist Fashion Challenge, featured in Vogue...
2021-04-1343 minMostly Dating57. ANUSHRI GOKHALE on Conscious Love, Parental Marriage Expectations, and Manifesting your SoulmateWelcome back! We are SO excited for this week's episode with Anushri Gokhale. Anushri is a dating coach and mentor and creator of the Conscious Love Course, helping women ditch the dating drama and attract their soulmate. We're chatting all about how to fall in love with yourself, let go of blocks, and manifest your soulmate. Anushri shares her own story of how she went from being engaged to someone she did not want to marry to being single and falling in love with self-development, and how that led her to her soulmate.
We also chat about...
2021-04-1246 minPlantPodWhite Veganism, Collective Liberation and Fostering More Inclusivity Within the Vegan MovementIn this week’s episode, we’re analyzing inclusivity within the vegan movement, and how we can better strive for collective liberation for both our fellow humans and non-human animals.I interview Social Justice Activist Iye Bako, touching on several important issues and questions including: What is white veganism? What is collective liberation? Do you think the vegan movement lacks representation of people of color? How can we be better activists? Do you find purity culture counterproductive?These are incredibly important conversations that you can find further information on by following Iye’s inst...
2021-04-0742 minMostly Dating55. MATT WEST on Personal Growth, People Pleasing & Mindset vs. MindfulnessWelcome back! This week’s guest is smart West, psychologist, podcast host, and co-founder of the Boom Journal meditation app. Matt shares the story about how an injury in high school disrupted his life as an athlete, but led him to discover a deep passion for psychology, and eventually for mindful journaling. We talk about how in these obstacles there is often a silver lining and how if you aren’t mindful about your decisions, sometimes life will make those decisions for you.
Matt opens up about his own experience getting everything he thought he wanted (degree, job...
2021-04-0557 minMostly Dating54. MINISODE on "What's it like Being an Identical Twin?"Welcome back! On this week's MINISODE we're joined by Carleigh's identical twin, Jordan, and we're answering a question we've been asked since we were little - "what's it like being an identical twin?"
We chat about what it was like growing up with a "built in best friend", how our lives have gone in different directions, and why we've always stayed close no matter what. We answer the most asked questions about whether or not we've ever dated or been interested in the same guy, whether we've switched places, and if we can read each other's minds.
2021-04-0221 minMostly Dating53. REMY KASSIMIR on Sex Education & How to Have an OrgasmWelcome back! This week we’re talking all about the things no one told you about sex, female masturbation, and how to have an orgasm. And who better to have than conversation with than Remy Kassimir! Remy is a comedian and host of hit podcast How Cum, which she started at 27 on a quest to have her first orgasm. Remy opens up about how she felt when she realized she had never had an orgasm, and what eventually helped her (and over 1,000 of her listeners) get there. We talk about why the female orgasm is so complex, how to ta...
2021-03-2945 minPlantPodLow Waste Living and How to Create a More Sustainable PlanetWondering how to reduce your environmental footprint? Hint: It has less to do with you as an individual, and more about keeping the world's largest corporations accountable.This week I sit down with Environmentalist and Sustainability Content Creator Lauren Ferree to discuss the world's biggest polluters, how to approach low waste living, and most importantly, how to not lose hope in the midst of all.Some of the questions we dig into: - How can someone start their low waste journey?- Why Lauren no longer uses the term "zero waste"...
2021-03-2358 minMostly Dating51. JONAH & ILANA on First Impressions, Dating Rules & Being Friends with your ExWelcome back! Today we’re joined by Jonah Feingold & Ilana Dunn, hosts of the Seeing Other People podcast. Jonah and Ilana met on a dating app, went out a few times, and eventually decided not to date - but to start a podcast instead. Today they’re sharing the full story of their first date, why it didn’t work out, and how their impressions of each other have changed since they’d first met.
We also hear their opinions on classic dating rules, if “bad timing” is just an excuse, treating dating as a “game”, and why being self aw...
2021-03-2249 minPlantPodBrain Health: Improve Focus, Prevent Cognitive Decline and Live a Longer Healthier LifeHow to achieve better focus, a richer human experience and prevent cognitive decline with brain health experts Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, also known as Team Sherzai.Questions we answer:What diet is best for brain health?How can you optimize sleep for better cognitive function?Are alzheimer's and dementia related more to genetics or lifestyle?How can someone start taking better care of their brain?Can you improve your intellect through brain activities?Dr. Dean Sherzai is a behavioral neurologist/neuroscientist whose entire life...
2021-03-161h 08Mostly Dating49. GABRIELLE BOLIN on Eating Disorder Awareness & Reframing the Language of Fitness InstructorsWelcome back! This week we're joined by Gabrielle Bolin, actress turned fitness instructor who is dedicated to helping people discover confidence through fitness. Gab opens up about her experience struggling with an eating disorder, how she overcame it, and how she continues to prioritize self-love. We dive deep into our thoughts on the fitness industry today and the impact fitness instructors and influencers have on their community. Gab talks about how the pandemic effected her lifestyle and how she worked to reframe her mindset to stop herself from slipping into negative self-talk. We are so grateful to have had...
2021-03-1546 minMamaBetes36 | When Carleigh Met NoahThis week the MamaBetes team bring you the birth story of Carleigh and Noah. Noah was born in via "emergency elective" caesarean, which will be explained more throughout this episode, in September 2019 and is the second baby to join Carleigh and her husband Drew earthside.If you would like to check out what Carleigh and Noah get up to more regularly, you can find her on Instagram @_carleigheastlake_.Make sure you subscribe to us wherever you listen to your podcast so you never miss an episode, and leave us a review so that others can find...
2021-03-1043 minPlantPodManifestation: How To Start and Achieve Your Dream LifeHow to manifest your dream job, dream partner and dream life.For this episode, I was fortunate to sit down with the amazing Payal Corley, who is the founder of Affirmation Addict and the app, Affirm It. She's been using the power of manifestation and affirmations since she was 12 and after quitting her corporate dream job, she's made it her mission to help people understand the power they carry within them daily. Her goal is to make affirmations accessible and understandable for the masses because everyone deserves to feel empowered and realize that they can create their...
2021-03-0848 minMostly Dating47. KATIE SANDS on Building Confidence with Fashion & Using her Platform for GoodWelcome back! Today we are joined by Katie Sands, Amazon On-Air Style Host and the face behind Instagram account @honestlykate. Katie opens up about how she started her Instagram as a way to share her favorite outfits with her friends and family, and how it eventually grew to a lifestyle destination for over 285 thousand people. What began as a fashion-only account now encompasses so many areas of her life: from mental health to workouts, and other pieces of her day-to-day routine. Katie is breaking the mold by continuously partnering only with brands who's values align with her own.
2021-03-0853 minMostly Dating46. MINISODE: Carleigh on What to Ask (& Not to Ask) on a First DateDo first dates make you nervous? On today's MINISODE, Carleigh is breaking down all the questions she loves to ask on first dates. We chat about how to rephrase common questions to keep the conversation flowing, and to dig a little bit deeper and find out if this person is someone you want to go on a second date with. We also share our thoughts on questions that we think should be saved for later dates, or maybe not asked at all. We give advice on how to ask questions about things you might not even realize you're looking...
2021-03-0518 minMamaBetes35 | A Fed Baby = A Happy BabyThis week on MamaBetes Ash, Carleigh and Rachel talk about their experience with early feeding in the first 6 months - before solids are introduced - and how they managed to look after babies feeding needs alongside their diabetes care. They cover the decisions they made regarding feeding their kiddos, the support they received in feeding, some of the challenges and stigma that they encountered along the way, as well as some helpful tips they wish they had been told before beginning feeding.The MamaBetes team wholeheartedly believe that FED IS BEST. Ash, Carleigh and Rachel wanted t...
2021-03-031h 09Mostly Dating45. ALEXA CAWLEY on the Evolution of the Wellness Industry & the Rise of Boutique FitnessWelcome back! This week we are joined by Alexa Cawley, Founder & CEO of Forever Friday Consulting and Host of The Friday Society podcast. Alexa shares how her career with companies like Lululemon and SoulCycle helped her see a gap when it came to marketing representation of small, boutique companies within the wellness industry. She ultimately decided to fill this gap with the launch of Forever Friday, where she takes on clients of all sizes, from business owners to fitness instructors - she helps her clients create content, navigate social media, etc., and arms then with the tools to get...
2021-03-0146 minPlantPodPlantPod TrailerWelcome to the PlantPod. I’m your host Carleigh Bodrug, journalist turned food blogger and the girl behind the popular plant-based lifestyle brand PlantYou. You’ve made it to a safe space where we’re going to be delving into all of your unfiltered pressing questions about physical, mental and spiritual health. I’ll be interviewing leading experts in a wide range of topics like dietary health, wellness routines, manifestation, veganism and more. So if you’re ready to Grow Your Mind, and Feed Your Soul, press that subscribe button, grab a tea or your favorite beverage, and let’s sit down f...
2021-02-2500 minMostly Dating43. MINISODE: Carleigh on the Do's & Don'ts of Online DatingThis week’s MINISODE is all about dating on the apps. Carleigh and Mia chat about how dating in NYC has changed (& not changed) over their 10+ years living there and give their thoughts and advice on the do’s and don’ts of online dating.
We chat about the most commonly used answers on dating profiles, our deal-breakers when it comes to pictures, and how long we think you should chat on the app before planning a date.
As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our blog. Thanks for joining us and please leave a r...
2021-02-1918 minMostly Dating40. DR. GARY LEWANDOWSKI on How Often Couples Should Really be Having Sex, Love at First Sight & Other Myths Sabotaging your Love LifeWelcome back! This week we have Dr. Gary Lewandowski with us and we are chatting all about his eye-opening new book, Stronger than you Think: The 10 Blind Spots That Undermine Your Relationship...and How to See Past Them. Gary shares the story of how he decided to pursue a career in psychology and eventually to focus on love and relationships. We hear his thoughts on classic dating rules and some of the biggest misconceptions people have about dating and relationships.
A few topics we cover:
How soon & how often couples should be having sex
Who...
2021-02-081h 00Mostly Dating39. MINISODE: Carleigh & Mia on Signs Someone Is or Isn’t "The One”This week's minisode is all about how to know if a relationship is right for you. You know those early stages in a relationship when you aren't sure how to know if something is a red flag or a green flag? Carleigh & Mia both give their advice from their own personal experience and break down some signs that someone is or isn't "the one". We start with some red flags that may indicate you should walk away, and then end the episode with some of our favorite ways of recognizing when someone IS right for you.
As a...
2021-02-0514 minMostly Dating38. BROOKE CATES on Pre & Postnatal Fitness & the Journey of MotherhoodWelcome back! This week we are joined by Brooke Cates, founder of The Bloom Method - the most cutting-edge pre & postnatal fitness method. The Bloom Method is a blend of functional strength training, low-intensity interval training, cardio sweat sessions, daily re-patterning and pregnancy + post pregnancy core-specific moves meant to arm women with valuable tools that prepare them for birth and help prevent pregnancy-related injuries. The Bloom Method is meant for women who are trying to conceive, expectant Mothers, and women up to 12 years postpartum.
In this episode, we hear about Brooke's own personal fertility journey, her experience h...
2021-02-011h 03Mostly Dating37. MINISODE: Carleigh on Signs of a Toxic Relationship & How to Move onIn this week's minisode, Mia is interviewing Carleigh about emotionally toxic relationships - how to identify them and how to move on. Toxic relationships can be extremely difficult to identify, especially while you are in them, and our hope is that you will benefit from hearing our experiences and be better equipped to navigate your relationships. Toxicity is not only found in romantic relationships, but also in friendships, in the workplace, and with family members.
We break down some of the signs that may indicate a toxic relationship and open up about our own experiences. We talk...
2021-01-2830 minMamaBetes31 | When Carleigh Met IsobelThis week the MamaBetes team bring you the birth story of Carleigh and Isobel. Isobel, or Bel as you'll hear her referred to more frequently, was born in via elective caesarean in February 2018 and is the first baby to join Carleigh and her husband Drew earthside.If you would like to check out what Carleigh and Isobel get up to more regularly, you can find her on Instagram @_carleigheastlake_.Make sure you subscribe to us wherever you listen to your podcast so you never miss an episode, and leave us a review so that others can...
2021-01-2857 minMostly Dating36. ZOIA KOZAKOV on Mentorship, Female Empowerment & Embracing the WorkWelcome back! This week we sit down with Zoia Kozakov to chat about her journey from serving in the Israeli army to pursuing a career in fashion and working at NY Fashion week, and eventually landing a lead role in product development at Citi. Zoia has worked hard to get where she is today and she takes pride in giving back to the community. She’s a global marketing lead at the global non-profit, Women in Innovation, focused on closing the gender-gap.
Zoia opens up about what it was like moving to the United States after 2 years in...
2021-01-2559 minMostly Dating35. MINISODE: Mia on Moving in with your Significant OtherWelcome to our first minisode! Every Thursday we will be releasing a shorter, solo episode on a relevant topic in our lives or that has come up in our community. This week, we are turning the tables and interviewing Mia about moving in with your SO. Carleigh asks all the tough questions like how to keep the spark alive, what conversations you need to have before hand, and so much more.
Hope you enjoy the episode!
As always, find us on Instagram @mostly_balanced and on our blog. Thanks for joining us and...
2021-01-2125 minMamaBetes30 | We're Back!WELCOME BACK!!Hosts Carleigh, Rachel & Ash are so excited to be back for another year of MamaBetes. This episode sees them give you a little update into what has been happening in their lives over the summer break, as well as give you an insight into what you can expect to hear about this season. They cover topics from birthing teams, to birthing complications, to the debate over public and private care, as well as introducing their newest series - birth stories!Make sure you subscribe to us wherever you listen to your podcast so you...
2021-01-2124 minMostly Dating33. AMY LAUREN GREENFIELD on Breaking Down Your Astrological ChartWelcome back! Today we're getting a digestible rundown on all things astrology from Amy Lauren Greenfield, healer, coach, and astrologer. Amy shares her story of how learning to read her own astrology chart helped her find her own true identity and how she uses this tool among many others to help people through 1:1 coaching and healing.
If you've ever looked up your astrology chart, you know there are a LOT of moving pieces. Amy gives us an easy to follow breakdown of so many different aspects of the charts - sun sign, moon sign, rising sign, planetary al...
2021-01-111h 13Mostly Dating32. COLLEEN WACHOB on Wellbeing, Healthy Habits & Co-Creating MindbodygreenWelcome back! Today we have Colleen Wachob, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Mindbodygreen, lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life through a 360-degree approach to wellness. Mindbodygreen has been a huge resource for us when it comes to learning about all different areas of “wellness”. In addition to the company’s media platform, mindbodygreen now offers functional nutrition coaching, thousands of wellness classes, and nutritional supplements that TRULY work.
Colleen is a wealth of information and it was such a pleasure chatting with her. We learn about how she and her husband Jason starte...
2021-01-041h 03Mostly Dating31. RACHEL MANSFIELD on Relationships, Pregnancy & Building a Career on InstagramWelcome back! We’re closing 2020 with a bang with our favorite food blogger, content creator, podcast host, and cookbook author, RACHEL MANSFIELD. We’ve been making Rachel’s recipes for years, and talking to her was an absolute dream! She opens up about her experience getting fired from her corporate job and deciding to pursue her blog/Instagram full time, building it on her own from the ground up.
We learn more about her current and previous pregnancy and birth story, and hear about Rachel’s family life, how she started dating her husband, and how she balances...
2020-12-281h 00Mostly Dating30. CHRISTIE HORAN on Female Empowerment & Dancing for the NBAWelcome back! This episode is all about Female empowerment and turning your dreams into reality. CHRISTIE HORAN is a fitness instructor, choreographer, former NBA dancer, and our new favorite hype-woman. She's bursting with positive energy in the most genuine and uplifting way! She opens up about her journey to becoming a dancer for the Washington Wizards, what it was like traveling the world and dancing professionally, and how she balanced dancing, working, self care, and her relationship, and still managed to have a social life.
Christie talks about the community she is creating with her fitness and da...
2020-12-211h 04Mostly Dating29. STEFANIE CAPONI on Sextrology, Tarot & Saturn ReturnsWelcome back! This week we're chatting with STEFANIE CAPONI, astrologer, tarot reader, author, illustrator, and creator of Moon Void Tarot. You may have also seen her on Well + Good or Refinery29. This episode is packed with SO much information on astrology and tarot reading. Stefanie is an expert in "sextrology" and she breaks down exactly what to look for in your astrological chart to help you navigate your relationships. She also dives into which signs are most compatible with each other, how each sign expresses their love, and why you should look at your full chart, rather than just you...
2020-12-071h 05Mostly Dating28. MARYKATE SCHMIDT on Movement as MedicineWelcome back! This week we're getting all the workout motivation from MARYKATE SCHMIDT, founder of Movement by MK (formerly Froyo to Fitness). MaryKate has build an incredible, dedicated community through Instagram and her Zoom workouts that has continued to grow over the last few months with everyone working from home. MaryKate tells us about her own weight loss journey and how she eventually found movement as a form of medicine. She talks about the importance of balance and how she's changed her relationship with her body through healthy food, exercise, and a healthy mindset. And she gives us all her...
2020-11-3054 minMostly Dating27. BETHANY HOLMES on Trauma Healing & Surviving Brain SurgeryWelcome back! This week we’re chatting with Bethany Holmes, holistic health coach, reiki healer, trauma survivor and the creator of The Healthy B. As a holistic health coach, Bethany focuses on helping people who have gone through health traumas or who have chronic health conditions to manage their own health and take care of themselves. On today's episode she opens up about her experience with a brain injury that led her to an emergency brain surgery that changed her life and her mindset and eventually introduced her to holistic medicine and led her to discover her true passion of hel...
2020-11-231h 02Mostly Dating26. NICOLE RUTSCH on Moving To America & Finding Her Authentic SelfWelcome back! This week we have NICOLE RUTSCH joining us to talk about all things reiki, energy healing, childhood trauma, and calling in the life you desire. Nicole tells us all about her experience moving from Germany to America after High School and how she hustled her way through New York City. She shares her own journey of finding her authentic self and healing from trauma. We also talk about how she manifested her divine partnership and how her lifestyle has changed since she started truly listening to her inner voice and following her passion.
Find Nicole at...
2020-11-1658 minMostly Dating25. Are We Speaking Your LOVE LANGUAGE?This week we’re talking all about love languages. We give some background on Gary Chapman’s book, The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts, and break each of them down for you. We share what our own love languages are and how our relationships have changed since we started to understand the five different types.
We give real life examples and advice on how to pick up on your significant other's love language, and things you can do from there to make your relationship better.
And you know we love SELF CARE, so la...
2020-11-1149 minMamaBetes29 | That's a Wrap!This week is the final episode of MamaBetes for 2020!! Hosts Ash, Carleigh and Rachel discuss their highlights and struggles of pregnancy, what they learned through being apart of MamaBetes, advice they would share with other women with type one diabetes preparing for pregnancy, as well as advice they wish they could have shared with themselves in the early days of pregnancy. They also break down some of their favourite moments from the first season.Make sure you subscribe to us wherever you listen to your podcast so you never miss an episode, and leave us a review so...
2020-11-0541 minMostly Dating24. KRISTA RAUSCHENBERG on Akashic Records & Exploring Your SoulWelcome back! This week we’re chatting with our favorite spiritual guide, Akashic records reader and breath work specialist KRISTA RAUSCHENBERG. We’ve both been lucky enough to receive Krista’s guidance over the past year and we’ve seen firsthand the benefits of her breath work and her ability to access the Akashic records. Krista explains what the Akashic records are, how she first found them, and how she uses them to help heal and guide her clients.
We also discuss the importance of breath work and how Krista combines breath work and the Akashic records in her se...
2020-11-0254 minMamaBetes28 | Managing a Pregnancy as a Mama AlreadyThis week on MamaBetes we are discussing how managing a pregnancy and your diabetes may change when you already have a child. Hosts Carleigh and Rachel are joined by two guests in this episode, Lauren and Tammie, who have had to manage their diabetes and a subsequent pregnancy after having a child. Between the four women, there have been nine successful pregnancies to share.Make sure you subscribe to us wherever you listen to your podcast so you never miss an episode, and leave us a review so that others can find us too. Please jump over and...
2020-10-291h 00Mostly Dating23. MARY BETH BARONE on Living F***boy FreeThis week we’re joined by MARY BETH BARONE, comedian and creator/host of Drag His Ass: A F***boy Treatment Program. Mary Beth tells us how to spot a f***boy, and what to do when you realize you’re dating one. She dives deep into red flags and her own personal experience going f***boy free, complete with relapses and all. We also dive into the burning questions of “can you change a f***boy?” and why men choose this behavior. You can (& should) find Mary Beth on Instagram @marybethbarone & @draghisass.
What we tried...
2020-10-261h 00Mostly Dating22. AYCEE BROWN on Owning Your Truth & Showing Up To The PartyThis week we are joined by THE BEYONCE OF HUMAN DESIGN, AYCEE BROWN. Aycee is a psychic channel, a human design reader, spiritual guide and an entrepreneur. She has her very own podcast, "Is my Aura on Straight?" which we LOVE! Aycee shares her journey of how she first realized she was psychic from a young age, how she found Human Design, and how she eventually started to use these modalities to help people. Aycee has really made Human design her own, using her own intuitive gifts in her readings. She opens up about how she went from using her...
2020-10-1954 minMamaBetes26 | The Third TrimesterThis week on MamaBetes, Carleigh, Rachel and Ash discuss what the third trimester of pregnancy look like for them. They discuss a range of things, from the body changes they experienced, symptoms that appeared or disappeared and the way their diabetes management changed during this time.Make sure you subscribe to us wherever you listen to your podcast so you never miss an episode, and leave us a review so that others can find us too. Please jump over and find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. The MamaBetes team love connecting with you on these platforms! To reach...
2020-10-1555 minMostly Dating21. Get To Know Us (Better)We’re back for another solo episode! This week we're re-introducing ourselves and diving deep with each other into some of our favorite topics to cover with guests! We cover: what a typical day looks like for each of us, our favorite methods of self care, what workouts we're loving, and how our routines have changed a bit in the last few months.
As always, find us on Instagram @mostly_balanced and on our blog.
What we tried this week:
Carleigh's Pick: B.T.R Bar superfood protein bars - fav...
2020-10-1246 minMostly Dating20. KELLY CHASE on Personal Growth & Love is BlindWe are so excited for this episode! This week we are chatting with KELLY CHASE. You might know Kelly from Netflix's hit reality show, LOVE IS BLIND, which took the world by storm in the first few weeks of quarantine, but Kelly is also a hugely successful mindset coach and truly inspired us with her own story of personal development. We hear about what led her to Love is Blind, all about her dating history before the show, and how her dating mindset has shifted since then. Kelly opens up about what it was really like dating in the pod...
2020-10-0559 minMamaBetes24 | Pregnancy LossThis week host Carleigh and guest Sophie share their experiences with pregnancy loss through miscarriage. They share raw stories about the emotional impacts, support, effects on diabetes and planning for future pregnancies.If you would like support for miscarriage or pregnancy loss, please speak to your healthcare team, or reach out to one of the supportive organisations such as SANDS, which is an independent organisation that provides support for miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death. You can call them on 1300 072 637. You can also contact Pregnancy, Birth and Baby on 1800 882 436 for emotional support and referral to appropriate organisations.
2020-10-011h 02Mostly Dating19. KELLEY KNIGHT on Intuition, Tarot, and Spells For The Modern MysticThis week we're chatting all things witchy with KELLEY KNIGHT of Modern Mystic Shop in Atlanta. Kelley is an intuitive guide, tarot reader and new author of the highly anticipated Spells for the Modern Mystic (coming out TOMORROW, 9/29). Kelley is the most down to earth psychic we've ever met and she tells it like it is. She opens up about waking up to her intuition in her mid-20s, "coming out" to her family about her abilities, and how she made things like tarot and witchcraft more mainstream when she opened her shop in Atlanta. We also talk about dating in...
2020-09-281h 05MamaBetes23 | Preparing for BirthThis week on MamaBetes, hosts Carleigh, Rachel and Ash discuss what preparing for birth meant for them and what this may look like for a woman with type one diabetes. They cover topics such as what antenatal classes looked like for them, birth plans, how they nested, and what they packed, or are packing, in their hospital bags.Make sure you subscribe to us wherever you listen to your podcast so you never miss an episode, and leave us a review so that others can find us too. Please jump over and find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter...
2020-09-241h 03Mostly Dating18. TALIA GOLDSTEIN on Matchmaking & The Secret To Successful DatingThis week we are chatting ALL about dating with professional matchmaker, TALIA GOLDSTEIN. After working a corporate job, Talia followed her true calling and became founder of the extremely successful matchmaking company, Three Day Rule. Talia gives us an inside look at what makes two people a “perfect match” and the behind the scenes process of how she matches her clients. We also talk about bad first date behavior and how we could all benefit from slowing down on the swiping. To learn more about Three Day Rule, go to threedayrule.com or find Talia on Instagram @taliagolds. Anyone can...
2020-09-2151 minMamaBetes22 | Supporting Other Women with Other Forms of DiabetesIn this weeks episode our hosts Carleigh, Rachel and Ash discuss why it is important to support women living with other forms of diabetes to help strengthen and further advocacy for all types of diabetes. They discuss how they are, and can, support women with other types of diabetes during pregnancy, as well as their own personal misconceptions and changed mindsets.Make sure you subscribe to us wherever you listen to your podcast so you never miss an episode, and leave us a review so that others can find us too. Please jump over and find us on...
2020-09-171h 04Mostly Dating17. BRET & JASON on Finding Your Passion & Living BetterWelcome back! This week we are joined by JASON LOEBIG and BRET GORNIK, founders of LIVE BETTER. Live better is a Chicago-based wellness company focused on helping people across the country make every day their best day ever. Jason and Bret share the story of how they got started in the Wellness industry and what led them to eventually go into business together. We also chat about how to navigate relationships, friendships and family life with people who are not as immersed in the health & wellness scene. Jason and Bret are down to earth, relatable, and extremely motivating.
If you're stru...
2020-09-141h 07Mostly Dating16. ABBY GIANNUZZI on Founding Siren SnacksThis week, we are joined by ABBY GIANNUZZI, founder of Siren Snacks. Abby shares with us the path that led her and her sister to start their own business. Siren Snacks started as a healthy snack they made for themselves to enjoy and then quickly grew into a buzz-worthy product that's now sold in the most mainstream stores across the country. In this episode, we really dive deep into all the things that went into building a successful company like this from the ground up and what it's like starting a business with your family. We also learn more abou...
2020-09-0747 minMostly Dating15. GIDEON AKANDE on Getting Fit & Staying MotivatedThis week we are joined by GIDEON AKANDE, two-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion, Men's Health Top Trainer, NordicTrack & iFit Trainer, Founding Instructor at ShadowBox Chicago and the face behind one of our favorite motivational Fitness and Wellness accounts, @GetFitWithGiddy. We're chatting with Giddy about the role fitness has played in his life and how/why he decided to make the jump from his corporate career to follow his passion into the fitness industry 10 years ago, sharing step by step insights into all the things that went into his decision. He opens up about his experience playing D1 college football an...
2020-08-311h 00MamaBetes20 | Support Between Cultural Practices in Pregnancy and Diabetes CareThis week on Mamabetes, Carleigh and Rachel are joined by two guests: Kim Minniecon, Senior Indigenous Health Coordinator at Queensland Health; and Maira Kamal, a practicing Muslim who is planning a pregnancy. These women discuss what it is like living with and managing a diabetes diagnosis during pregnancy, as well as the cultural and religious practices that may impact on this management.You can contact your local diabetes state organisation or NDSS for support in caring for and managing your diabetes in relation to cultural and religious practices. For more information about managing diabetes health as a...
2020-08-2753 minMostly Dating14. KOLBY & ALEX on Holistic Health & The Power of SexThis week we are chatting with KOLBY OURADA and ALEX ORTON, founders of Haven Holistic Health in Chicago. Kolby and Alex talk about their paths to becoming naturopathic doctors and eventually deciding to build their own practice together. We open up about our own experiences with viewing our bodies and our health holistically and the importance of treating the cause rather than the symptom. Later in the episode we dive deep into Alex & Kolby’s thoughts on hormonal birth control and how your sex life plays a part in your overall health and well-being. This is one of our fa...
2020-08-241h 08Mostly Dating13. Dating Red Flags & Relationship PitfallsWe’re back for another solo episode! Our last relationship-focused episode (E6) only scratched the surface, so today we are diving deep into our own personal experiences and what we’ve learned from them. We’re talking about everything from red flags and first date fails to gaslighting and getting out of unhealthy or unfulfilling relationships. We’re no experts, just two girls who have learned a lot from 10+ years of dating experience AND from each other. We hope you love this week’s solo episode!
As always, find us on Instagram @mostly_balanced and on our blog.
2020-08-1049 minMostly Dating12. SARI DISKIN on Boundaries, Confidence & Developing a Self Made BrandThis week, we are joined by SARI DISKIN, content creator and the face behind one of our favorite healthy food blogs, Eat Well With Sari. Sari chats with us about her background in advertising, her early inklings on the importance of Instagram in the food industry, how she left her corporate career to pursue her true passion, and ultimately developed her own brand. We talk about imposter syndrome and the importance of self confidence in the blogging space, and about how to stay balanced and set boundaries for yourself. Sari is genuine and down to earth and even a brief c...
2020-08-0359 minMamaBetes16 | Rural and Regional CareOn this weeks episode, host Carleigh discusses her two rural pregnancies and how she was able to access care, and what special considerations she needed to make. Hosts also discuss a write in submission regarding a remote pregnancy and the need to travel a long distance for delivery and care.Please jump over and find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. The MamaBetes team love connecting with you on these platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-3045 minMostly Dating11. OLIVIA AMATO on Chasing Her Dreams & Becoming a Peloton IconThis week, we are joined by OLIVIA AMATO, a beloved Peloton bike & tread instructor who has built a huge following and a loyal team (and she is one of Mia's best friends!). Olivia opens up about originally being on the track to become a successful trader on Wall Street, but making a drastic change to enter the fitness scene by storm. Olivia gets real about how challenging that shift was, but how it was the best decision she ever made. We talk about her experience being on screen in thousands of people's homes, what it's like to have such...
2020-07-2756 minMamaBetes15 | Day to Day Symptom ManagementOn this weeks' episode of MamaBetes, our hosts Rachel, Carleigh and Ash discuss which pregnancy symptoms impacted them the most both in everyday life and in diabetes management. We discuss our tips and tricks and where we sought support for managing symptoms ranging from pregnancy-long vomiting, pain-related conditions, heartburn, blood pressure changes and other common pregnancy symptoms.Please jump over and find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. The MamaBetes team love connecting with you on these platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2356 minMostly Dating10. BEA DIXON on Raising Your Vibration & Founding The Honey PotThis week we are joined by BEATRICE DIXON, CEO/Founder of The Honey Pot Company, the first plant-based feminine care company on the market. Bea shares the story of her own personal journey and how it led her to create her company. Success is not overnight, and Bea stresses the importance of being passionate about yourself and taking responsibility for yourself and why we need to honor the work it takes to pursue your dreams. We talk about Bea's childhood and how she learned to be independent from a young age. Not only is Bea a complete BOSS, but she...
2020-07-2048 minMostly Dating9. CAROLYN YACHANIN on Healing Hormonal Acne & Founding Copina CoThis week, we are joined by CAROLYN YACHANIN, founder of plant-based collagen line, COPINA CO. Carolyn shares her personal struggle with digestion and hormonal acne, her dissatisfaction with prescribed antibiotics and harsh chemical treatments, and her experience with finding a holistic approach. Carolyn's mission is to create a plant-based product that heals from the inside out and to change the conversation around beauty standards. COPINA CO is a product made with passion and Carolyn's story of building her brand is inspiring for anyone who has ever struggled with "what ifs."
Find out more about Copina Co on Instagram @CopinaCo and a...
2020-07-1351 minMamaBetes11 | Dealing with the Reactions of OthersThis week on Mamabetes hosts Ashleigh, Carleigh and Rachel are joined again by guest Renza Scibilia, National Program Manager for Type 1 Diabetes at Diabetes Australia, who chats with us about the reactions other people may have when learning of your pregnancy with diabetes.We also talk about managing changes in relationships with our loved ones during pregnancy.****Renza has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1998 and is well-known in the diabetes online community, and is well-versed in social media, its influence on people with chronic health conditions and application in peer support.She is...
2020-06-251h 04MamaBetes10 | The Second TrimesterThis week on Mamabetes hosts Rachel, Carleigh and Ashleigh discuss their second trimesters. We find our differences and similarities and the impact of diabetes on our pregnancy care, plus get to have our more in-depth scans (including that anatomy scan that shows gender).Jump over and find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.For further support on pregnancy loss, please touch base with your healthcare professional, PANDA's perinatal national helpline on 1300 726 306, SANDS on 1300 072 637 or any other organisation you feel comfortable and safe to reach out to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1842 minMamaBetes08 | Diabetes & Pregnancy in the WorkplaceOn this week's episode of MamaBetes, hosts Ash, Carleigh and Rachel discuss what it was like for them managing their pregnancies and their work load. The girls talk about how they told their employers they were pregnant, the impact some pregnancy symptoms had on their ability to work, the process for applying for and taking leave during this time, and how they managed their diabetes and pregnancy care appointments as well.As always, please jump over and find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. The MamaBetes team love connecting with you on these platforms!If you would...
2020-06-041h 06MamaBetes06 | Happy Surprises - Unplanned Pregnancy and Type 1 DiabetesThis week on Mamabetes hosts Carleigh and Ashleigh talk to guest Paige about the discovery of her surprise pregnancy in 2nd trimester, and how she connected with her healthcare team for a positive outcome for her and baby. Carleigh also shares about falling unexpectedly pregnant with one of her children.Jump over and find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.For further support for an unplanned pregnancy please touch base with your healthcare professional, PANDA's perinatal national helpline on 1300 726 306 or LifeLine on 13 11 14. For more information on unplanned pregnancies, please see support from HealthDirect at: https://www.healthdirect.g...
2020-05-2148 minMostly Dating3. SARA CHOI on Self Care & Reiki HealingMia & Carleigh are joined by SARA CHOI, an ER nurse, holistic nurse & reiki master teacher. This week we're diving into how to access your intuition and turn your dreams into reality. Sara tells us all about her path to building a career in healthcare and about the work she is doing right now to heal her patients and her fellow healthcare practitioners amidst COVID-19. We also learn about what reiki energy healing is and why we could all benefit from a little self care. Find Sara @sarang.healing and learn more about NAO Wellness @NAOwellness or at NAOwellness.com
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2020-05-161h 12MamaBetes05 | The First TrimesterTrigger Warning: MiscarriageThis week on Mamabetes hosts Rachel, Carleigh and Ashleigh discuss their first trimesters. We find our differences and similarities and the impact of diabetes on our pregnancy care in these first crucial months.Jump over and find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.For further support on pregnancy loss, please touch base with your healthcare professional, PANDA's perinatal national helpline on 1300 726 306, SANDS on 1300 072 637 or any other organisation you feel comfortable and safe to reach out to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-1454 minMostly Dating2. DINO MALVONE on Finding Group Fitness & Founding the SaltDropMia & Carleigh are joined by their very first guest, DINO MALVONE! In this episode we cover Dino's journey to finding group fitness, building a cult following at Barre3, and stepping out on his own to found the SaltDrop. If you have taken Dino's classes, you know his energy is contagious! Check out the episode to hear more about his life outside the studio, his wellness routine, and his favorite food he can't live without!
Find Dino on Instagram @DinoMalvone, and you can learn more about the SaltDrop at www.thesaltdrop.com or check out @thesaltdrop for daily...
2020-05-111h 06Mostly Dating1. Welcome to Mostly Balanced!Welcome to the very first episode of Mostly Balanced with Mia & Carleigh! Mostly Balanced is a podcast about all things BALANCE as it relates to wellness, fitness, food, relationships, friendships, travel & SO much more. We are getting right into it today with introductions. We’ll tell you a little bit about ourselves, how we met (& how we re-met!) and about how the Mostly Balanced concept came to be. We end the episode by asking each other a few of the rapid-fire questions we’ll be using on our guests in future episodes. This intro episode is short & sweet and will...
2020-05-0545 minMamaBetes03 | Pre-Pregnancy PlanningThis week on MamaBetes, co-hosts Carleigh, Rachel and Ashleigh discuss all things pre-pregnancy and diabetes. From pre-pregnancy clinic and additional health checks, to technology and the CGM subsidy, we try to cover all the things you might want to know when beginning your pregnancy journey.Jump over and find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.And don't forget to head on over to Rockadex and enter MAMABETES at the checkout to receive 20% off any purchase storewide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-3058 minMamaBetes02 | Identifying Stigma in Diabetes and Pregnancy CareThis week on Mamabetes hosts Ashleigh, Carleigh and Rachel are joined by special guest Renza Scibilia, National Program Manager for Type 1 Diabetes at Diabetes Australia, who chats with us about stigma in diabetes, and how you may come across it in your pregnancy.Renza has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1998 and is well-known in the diabetes online community, and is well-versed in social media, its influence on people with chronic health conditions and application in peer support.She is the author of one of Australia’s most widely-read patient blogs, Diabetogenic, (www.diabetogenic.wordpress.com) an...
2020-04-2358 minMamaBetes01 | Welcome to MamaBetesWelcome! In our first episode, co-hosts Carleigh, Rachel and Ashleigh introduce themselves and the MamaBetes podcast. This episode highlights why each host wanted to become involved with a pregnancy and Type 1 Diabetes podcast and provides some information on their own journeys with preconception, pregnancy and parenthood.Jump over and find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.And don't forget to head on over to Rockadex and enter MAMABETES at the checkout to receive 20% off any purchase storewide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-1645 min