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Healing HormonesHow to Start Putting Yourself First | with Liz GarsterLiz Garster is the former co-host of the former Find Your Shine podcast, which we hosted together before it became solely about women's hormones. She’s multi-passionate and has an addiction to certifications—she’s a certified financial coach, certified health coach and intuitive eating coach, and nearly certified to teach yoga. All of this revolves around a desire to help people. We’ve both gone through a lot of transitions in our lives, from big moves to career and life shifts and more. We’re going to talk about how big transitions often bring about stress and can have a big...
2020-09-1458 min
Finding Your ShineThe End of an Era: We Found Our ShineToday on the pod, we are sharing some big news… After some deep talk of nailing down what’s essential to each of us—plus Liz’s shower epiphany!—this is the final episode of Finding Your Shine. We reflect over the past 3 years of growth, share some funny stories, and fill you in on our upcoming projects (Healing Hormones podcast, anyone?!) We couldn’t be more grateful for you joining us on this journey of self-discovery, and we hope you found your shine in the way that we’ve found ours. We Chat About: Spreading y...
2019-09-2346 minFinding Your ShineTaking Off The Mask + Letting Go of Perfection | with Rachel BrooksToday we are sitting down with fitness and lifestyle coach, podcaster, and founder of I am Athletics, Rachel Brooks! She shares her story of overcoming perfection and years of body issues by changing thought patterns and really digging deep to know herself. We talk about giving yourself grace, letting go of control, and taking off the mask to reveal your true self. Rachel shares how writing her upcoming book, Chasing Perfection, has been a transformative and cathartic experience in her journey of healing. She will also be speaking at the Empowered Voice Conference. This is the final week to...
2019-09-1642 minFinding Your ShineYour Inner and Outer Beauty + Mind-Body Connection | with Debbie PenzoneToday’s episode is taking place in the new Penzone Salon and Spa in Dublin, OH. Nina is chatting with the CEO and President of Penzone Salon, and the creator and owner of LIT Life + Yoga, Debbie Penzone! For fifty years, Penzone Salons have been boosting women’s confidence by helping them own their inner and outer beauty. They provide holistic treatments, plant-based organic foods and juices, and a bar for social time to give the community time to unplug. In their conversation, Nina and Debbie talk about the mind-body connection, simple ways to incorporate movin...
2019-09-0941 minFinding Your ShineAvoiding Burnout, Building Self-Worth + Finding Your Joy | with Davia RobertsWe are so excited for today’s conversation because this episode has been a long time coming! Davia Roberts is licensed therapist who combines her professional training with a holistic approach. She’s a yoga teacher, community organizer, and has a podcast to help individuals on their mental health journey. Our conversation dives into forms of self-care and building your self-worth, the struggles we face in modern society, combating burnout culture, and creating healthy boundaries. Davia also shares tips for creating a life you love, and emphasizes the importance of giving yourself grace. ...
2019-09-021h 02Finding Your ShineBusting Myths: Empowered Voice ConferenceToday we are getting back to our roots, keeping it casual and real as we bring you another Nina and Liz SOLO episode! Our conversation is all about busting myths around the Empowered Voice Conference (less than 1 month away!). Whether you want to grow your brand, start a YouTube channel, create a blog, or simply become more comfortable with expressing your creativity, this event is for you! You’ll be surrounded by incredible women, delicious food, and empowering conversations that leave you feeling motivated and inspired. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Se...
2019-08-2640 minFinding Your ShinePracticing Self-Care, Trust + Small WinsAre you too hard on yourself? Are you trying to do ‘everything,’ while failing to acknowledge the small wins? If so, you are not alone! In this episode, we are riding solo as we ponder the craziness of life, such as overbooking our schedules and not creating enough time for self-care. We chat about sticking to one non-negotiable that brings you joy, and the importance of recognizing when you’re doing a damn good job, even when you aren’t completing every little thing on your to-do list. If you haven’t purchased your Empowered Voice ticke...
2019-08-1940 minFinding Your ShineOvercoming Disordered Eating + Diet Mentality | with Katelyn ParsonsToday we are joined by Certified Holistic Health Coach, Katelyn Parsons! She helps career-driven women overcome emotional eating and cravings through her Modern Girl Method. It’s a three phase weight-release method that focuses on the emotional, mental and physical. She helps women step away from dieting, develop a healthy mindset, and get lasting results. In our conversation today, Katelyn shares her powerful story of overcoming years of bulimia to develop a positive relationship with food and her body. We discuss the critical need to change the conversation around diet culture and what society deems as...
2019-08-121h 04Finding Your ShineNina and Liz Getting Honest, Real + Touch of GossipHey ladies, Liz is BACK! Today’s episode features a way overdue check-in with the two of us. Liz shares some of the personal details of the difficult time she’s going through, and how she’s been handling it. The conversation takes a talk-show-style turn when we begin dishing out some gossip on personal development gurus… and the importance of finding a self-care routine that works for YOU! We hope you enjoy this casual and friendly (yet slightly morbid) episode—and get ready for next week, because the two of us will be back in full force of inspiratio...
2019-08-0542 minFinding Your ShineEmpowered Voice Conference: Celebrating Our SupportersLadies! The Empowered Voice Conference is just around the corner on September 21st in Columbus, OH. Whether you’re in the wellness space, looking to build a brand, or wanting to connect with some incredible women—this event is for you! The day is all about women empowering women through incredible speakers, women owned businesses, group meditation, and networking with like-minded ladies looking to grow. You’ll also receive a goodie bag valued at over $200. Some treats include Banza Pasta, Simple Mills, Primal Kitchen, Emmy’s Organic Cookies and Four Sigmatic Elixirs. Thrive Market is including...
2019-07-2908 minFinding Your ShineHacking Your Hormones Featuring Nina & High Vibin' It PodcastToday’s episode is with the ladies from the High Vibin’ It Podcast, Lynnsey and Kelsey! If you’ve struggled with anxiety, menstrual health, or are looking to learn more about your cycle, this episode is for you. We start off by exploring the 4 phases within our monthly cycle, and how each hormonal phase affects our emotional state. This leads into how hormonal imbalance affects us mentally, emotionally, and physically. You’ll learn daily steps you can take to begin getting to the core of these imbalances, and the role gut health plays. Plus, simple tools to...
2019-07-2253 minFinding Your ShineWomen as Sexual Beings: Libido, Hormones + Body Image | with Dr. Heather BartosToday’s guest is a board certified OBGYN and a leading voice in the women’s health space—Dr. Heather Bartos! Dr. Bartos was a gynecologist in the Navy for 12 years before moving into corporate medicine. After becoming fed up with a system that wasn’t providing real solutions, she left and opened her own OBGYN practice. From yoga and meditation, to natural hormones and functional medicine—it’s a village for women’s health! Our conversation will be digging deep into women’s sexuality, libido, hormones, and positive self-talk. As women, we tend to harbor thoughts a...
2019-07-1552 minFinding Your ShineEntrepreneurship: Nurturing Customers + Balancing Work & Self-Care | with Sam Vander WielenToday we have a returning guest who is also speaking at the Empowered Voice Conference, Sam Vander Wielen! Sam is an attorney-turned-entreprenuer who helps coaches, creatives, and consultants learn how to legally protect and grow their online businesses. Our conversation digs into being an entrepreneur and running an online business, to setting boundaries for yourself to avoid burnout. As entrepreneurs, it is so easy to get caught up in overthinking tactics and pushing yourself to overwork. Sam gives marketing tips such as connecting with your ideal client, along with sharing her routine for balancing work a...
2019-07-081h 12Finding Your ShineLadies Empowerment: Positive Body Image After Double Mastectomy | with Amanda Katherine LoyToday on the pod we have wellness and mindset coach, Amanda Katherine Loy, joining us to talk about all things body image! Amanda is so open as she talks about her journey of stepping into her unapologetic self after many years of yo yo dieting and having a negative self-image. Right after turning 27 years old, she found out she was positive for the BRCA1 gene, which greatly increased her likelihood of developing breast cancer. As a preventative measure, she had a double mastectomy. Amanda shares how imperative it was that she had worked for years on developing a positive...
2019-07-011h 07Finding Your ShineDaysy Fertility Tracker, Birth Control, + Body Awareness | with Holly Grigg-SpallToday we are sitting down with Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill and brand ambassador for Daysy Fertility Tracker. This is a must-listen for understanding the difference between fertility trackers, period tracker apps, and forms of contraception. The Daysy allows women to really be in touch with their bodies—not only knowing when you can get pregnant (or not!), but learning about your cycle from a health point of view. We also dig into the topics of body literacy, having open conversations about menstrual cycles, and bringing these topics to our education systems! We Cha...
2019-06-2452 minFinding Your ShinePink Moon Rising: Reiki Healing, Epic Candles, & Boss Babes | with Natalie WiseToday we are chatting with Reiki practitioner and boss babe Natalie Wise, a Columbus local who is helping the community feel great, heal, and SHINE!! Natalie is the owner of the epically-made and woman-owned company Pink Moon Candles. She uses her intention and her Reiki expertise to infuse candles, crystals, and essential oils with the kindness, authenticity, and collaboration that we all deserve. We also have a special announcement: Empowered Voice tickets are now only $97!!! This is an event we want as many people to attend as possible, and we really do...
2019-06-1745 minFinding Your ShineCreating Generational Change Now | with Jeanette SchneiderToday we have Jeanette Schneider joining us to chat all things motherhood, generational change, empowerment, and SO much more! You may already know this, but we are HUGE advocates for women stepping into their own power, and Jeanette is all about that, too. We loved this conversation because it opened up the dialogue for us to explore just what we can do and say to dig into seemingly heavy topics. Jeanette is doing so much out in the world to bring these needed convos more approachable and accessible, and we can’t wait for you to dive into this ep...
2019-06-1059 minFinding Your ShineWomen’s Empowerment LIVE – Bonus Episode!We have an AMAZING bonus episode for you all today! We hosted a Women’s Empowerment event with Rachel Kerr of The Beauty Boost, and had an incredible convo with our panel that we just HAD to share. The group of women on the panel were full of inspirational words, advice, and they each share parts of their own story and journey that led them to where they are today. We cover so much in today’s conversation! There’s bound to be a nugget of wisdom that you can take away and allow it to grow into your very o...
2019-06-051h 08Finding Your ShineHealing: Our Bodies, Our Relationships, and Our Minds | with Kelli TennantWe are so excited because today we are chatting it up with Kelli Tennant, wellness advocate and Ceremony Wellness podcast host! After years of battling health issues, Kelli has been on a beautiful healing journey, sharing her healers, doctors, and practitioners with her audience each week. Through her blog and various social platforms, Kelli offers an honest look into what healing and growth through illness looks like, and even offers coaching for women to help them heal, grow, and find their truth. In our convo today, we get back to our roots and talk about women’s health, plant me...
2019-06-0353 minFinding Your ShineTrue Vulnerability, Mental Health, and Doing the Work | with Achea ReddToday we are SO honored to be joined by Achea Redd! She’s a mental health advocate, author, and founder of Real Girls F.A.R.T. As a form of self-expression and healing, Achea created her own blog, sharing her feelings about mental health and authenticity. Achea uses her life experience and mental health disorder to help women find their voice and let it out. In our conversation today, we get VULNERABLE. The three of us chat about mental health and the stigmas that are still attached to it, anxieties, and the overarching theme tha...
2019-05-271h 00Finding Your ShineFemale Empowerment + Motherhood | with McLean McGownToday on the pod we are SUPER excited to have McLean McGown join us! McLean is a mother of two, wife, Postpartum Doula, Yoga & Pilates teacher, Nutritionist, Buddhist and yoga practitioner. Becoming a postpartum doula led McLean to her truest passion- to support women during one of their most vulnerable times in life and bear witness to their rite of passage into Motherhood. In our convo today, McLean shares a really vulnerable and open look into motherhood, postpartum, and pregnancy. This is a great episode for all of our amazing listeners because it gives a r...
2019-05-201h 02Finding Your ShineIntuitive Dating, Mindful Relationships, and Energy Healing | with Nikki NovoToday on the pod we are joined by Nikki Novo, a bestselling author and intuitive dating coach! Nikki is also a certified hypnotherapist with the International Association of Counselors and Therapists, ThetaHealer(r) and Reiki healer, and speaker. In our convo today, we touch on so many topics, from dating and relationships, to spirit guides and energy. (Leave it to us to break out the spiritual talk!) We absolutely loved this conversation with Nikki, and we know you’ll enjoy it, too! We Chat About: Why Nikki felt a connection to being a dating coa...
2019-05-131h 01Finding Your ShineComing Home To Our Own Stories | with Nina & LizWe love a good duo episode, and today the two of us are talking all about the big shifts happening in our lives! When we started our podcast, we were the new kids on the wellness block, and now after a few years, it’s amazing all that we’ve learned. Today, we’re each sharing different things that have come up for us, and what we are doing because of them! Be sure to listen in as Liz shares a super exciting life transition, and Nina talks about the shifts happening within her coaching practice. We Ch...
2019-05-0640 minFinding Your ShineShifting Your Conscious + Powering Through FEAR | with Monica BergMonica Berg, a self-professed Change Junkie, joins us on the pod today! She shares her combination of wisdom and real-life awareness with talks found compelling to a wide range of men and women at different stages in their lives. Monica is the author of Fear Is Not an Option and serves as Chief Communications Officer for Kabbalah Centre International. We are SO excited for this episode with Monica because her mission is incredible, and she brought a ton of confidence to share! This convo the three of us share is full of laughs, raw honesty, and inspiration– we can’t wa...
2019-04-2952 minFinding Your ShineMaking Decisions For YOUR Body | with Jessica KapustaJessica Kapusta is a blogger and plant-based whole food chef living here, in Columbus, OH. Jessica and Nina have created super fun monthly brunches that are open for anyone who wants a delicious, plant-based meal, and to hear and learn from local small business! On top of all that, Jessica recently started a meal delivery and catering service– she’s doing ALL the things! In our convo today, Jessica shares her personal food journey and discovering that she has celiacs disease, how much of a science nerd she is, and beginning to play more in the kitchen!
2019-04-2250 minFinding Your ShineBeing An Advocate For Your Hormonal Health | with Stephanie ZgraggenDr. Stephanie Zgraggen, the Founder and Clinical Director of Lime and Lotus, joins us on today’s episode! Stephanie is a functional medicine doctor, specializing in thyroid and adrenals, as well as a natural female hormone expert. Her private practice is centered on functional endocrinology, lifestyle modification and whole food supplementation. Her mission is to help women reclaim their hormonal health and feminine vitality naturally. Today, Stephanie shares with us why she decided to study holistic health practices, how she helps her clients, what we should be asking our doctors, and so much more. We Cha...
2019-04-1559 minFinding Your ShineThe Power of the Group Program | with Nina BoyceHey Finding Your Shine fam, it’s just me, Nina, on the pod today! While Liz is livin’ it up in Italy, I thought it would be the perfect time to come on and have a solo episode. For the episode today, I’m giving you all the juicy details of my second round of Empowered Mind, Empowered Body, which is launching in just a few short weeks. I’ll be sharing how much the first group loved their experience, my takeaways from leading it, why I find group coaching such an incredible tool, and so much more! ...
2019-04-0818 minFinding Your ShineManifesting, The Law of Attraction, and Self-Love | with Kelsey AidaKelsey Aida joins us on the pod today! Kelsey is a new friend of Nina’s, and an expert in self-love, manifestation, feng shui, and so many cool other things, plus she’s an author, too. She’s basically everything we want to be! Kelsey has an amazing story of healing herself from a deep depression, and is here today to share the tools and practices that she used. Kelsey also just launched a brand new course all about self-love and how YOU can achieve it, so we talk all about that, too! We Chat About:
2019-04-0153 minFinding Your ShineLiving Intuitively: Seeing Spirits, Manifestation, and Taking Inspired Action | with Samantha OliverWe are so excited to have our dear friend, Samantha Oliver, back on the pod! Sam is the voice behind the Gooey Podcast– which we were recently interviewed on! Today, the three of us are catching up on life, sharing ghost stories, and laughing about how crazy we may sound. Sam also shares what inspired her to start a podcast, what is in store for Gooey this year, and how she sparks inspiration wherever she goes. We loved this fun convo with Sam, and we can’t wait for you to give this episode a listen. We...
2019-03-2549 minFinding Your ShineHonest Conversations Around Sobriety | with Kate BeeKate Bee joins us today on the pod! Kate is a coach, and the founder of The Sober School, an online platform with the mission to help women stop drinking in order to create alcohol-free lives that they love. In our conversation today with Kate, we talk about different ways to make not drinking be manageable, changing habits around alcohol, and the program that she offers for women wanting to make the change to stop drinking alcohol. We Chat About: Kate’s experience that led her to creating The Sober School Sober forever or sob...
2019-03-1850 minFinding Your ShineGet Out Of Debt + Reach Your Goals - with Amanda SharrattOn the pod today we are joined by Amanda Sharratt! Amanda is a financial coach and self-proclaimed spender, who is most known for knocking out over $140,000 of debt in less than 4 years! After reaching her own financial goals, Amanda knew that she had to share her tools with others, which is what inspired her to begin financial coaching and blogging. In this conversation, the three of of talk about how Amanda and her husband became debt-free, how you too can begin your journey to financial freedom, and SO much more. We Chat About: Who A...
2019-03-1159 minFinding Your ShineReal Life Big Kid Problems - with Sarah MerrillWe have Sarah Merrill on the pod today! Sarah is a comedian and the creator behind Big Kid Problems, a social media platform dedicated to not wanting to #adult. We don’t know about you, but we TOTALLY relate! Sarah never planned for her platform to grow as much as it has, and is a sought after social media expert because of it. She also uses her media presence as a way to connect and speak to a wider audience. This interview with Sarah is so great, not only because she’s hilarious, but because she’s a stand for wo...
2019-03-0454 minFinding Your ShineDisconnecting to Connect - with Lauren SchwabOur guest today, Lauren Schwab, has had some seriously intense moments throughout her life! Lauren is the creator of Unplugged Mornings, which focuses on unplugging from the outside world in order for you to truly connect with yourself. She also hosts incredible retreats, and is combining her passions for health, wellness, and helping others to make an impact in this world. If you are ready to sign up for Lauren’s retreat in March, be sure to mention Finding Your Shine at checkout for $600 off! We are SO excited for you to hear this episode! We...
2019-03-0144 minFinding Your ShineThe Two Of Us: Balancing Time, Work + Life - with Nina and LizWe’re going solo on the pod today! The two of us are sharing all of the exciting things that are going on in our lives and coaching businesses, and even switch it up to ask one another interview questions. We love having guests on the show to learn from, but thought that it would be fun to change things up and have you learn a little more about us! We Chat About: The shifts that Liz has made in her business The drive to help others What has changed for Nina now that she...
2019-02-2544 minFinding Your ShineUsing Movement to Move Forward In Life - with Erin StutlandWe are really excited for today’s episode because Erin Stutland is joining us! Erin is a renowned author and a mind-body wellness expert. She is the host and life-style coach of Z Living’s cable series, Altar’d, and was nominated for a Real Screen award. Erin has been featured in TONS of popular media outlets for her workouts, which are made to help create a long, lean body as you rebuild and recover a deeper emotional and spiritual connection with self. We loved this conversation because she shares about her amazing new book, and Erin is full of ins...
2019-02-1848 minFinding Your ShineNecessary To Be Well - with Lisa HayimToday on the pod we have registered dietitian, Lisa Hayim! On Instagram, Lisa can be found speaking the truth and offering amazing advice on nutrition, life, and much more– and having SO much fun doing it! Lisa also runs The Well Necessities, which is her nutrition practice and online presence best known for being the place to go for simplified science supported accurate health and nutrition information– and super simple recipes! Lisa’s fresh approach to nutrition and healthy lifestyle is empowering to anyone that comes across her work, clients and IG followers alike. In today’s conversation, the three of...
2019-02-1138 minFinding Your ShineCreating Healthier, Happier Relationships with Veronica GrantLove and Life Coach, Veronica Grant, is joining us today on the pod to talk about– you guessed it: relationships! This episode is great for those of you in the dating world, and those of you looking to better the relationship that you’re in. Veronica is also a fellow podcaster and is the voice behind Love Life Connection. Through her coaching and podcast, Veronica is helping smart, successful women feel good about their love life! We Chat About: How Veronica got started in love + life coaching Inner child work Missing out on the Tinde...
2019-02-0459 minFinding Your ShineThe Moxie Maven: Dropping Your Blocks + Releasing Control - with Alexia VernonToday we are so excited to welcome Alexia Vernon to the show! Alexia is a sought-after speaker, coach, consultant and media contributor. She is also an author, the creator and leader of multiple speaker training programs, has delivered transformational keynotes and trainings to top companies, and has been featured on many top media outlets. Today, the three of us talk about anxiety around finding your voice, Alexia’s journey through shifting her life and mindset, and how to step into your best self. We Chat About: Alexia stepping into the role of a speaker Why...
2019-01-2852 minFinding Your ShineBeing In Flow, Enneagrams, and Intuition - with Women in DharmaToday we are so excited to introduce you to Krista and Blair of Women in Dharma! These are just 2 of the ladies of the 5 person team running Women in Dharma, a Canadian based wellness company with the mission to show women that they can have it ALL! In this episode, we chat about how Women in Dharma was created, what the Enneagram test is, how Women in Dharma operates as a cooperative based company, and so much more. We Chat About: What dharma is and why Women in Dharma was created Functioning as a c...
2019-01-211h 00Finding Your ShineDeeply Nourished: Women’s Health, Hormones, and Being Your Own Advocate - with Ellie ThomasToday on the pod we have Ellie Thomas, women’s wellness and hormone balance coach! Ellie is the voice behind the Well Women Radio podcast, and the creator of the blog, Deeply Nourished For Life. Listen in to hear all about women’s health, hormone balancing, parasites, and how to decide if birth control is right for you. We Chat About: What Ellie is all about Hormonal imbalances + where they come from Ellie’s personal connection to health + hormonal wellness Being an advocate for yourself Wellness foundations Hormonal health for men When to search for mor...
2019-01-141h 04Finding Your ShineEmpowered Voice WorkshopHappy New Year! Today on the pod we are doing a solo episode to share all about our Empowered Voice workshop coming up on September 21st of THIS YEAR. This is the BIGGEST thing we’ve ever done, and we can’t wait to share the experience with you all! We Chat About: Who Empowered Voice is for What to expect Speaker announcement What you’ll get from the day Resources: Check out our headliners: @katiedalebout ; @almost30podcast Meet our breakout speakers: @redefineenough ; @katiehorwitch ; @alliepal ; @partyinmyplants Follow more: @kelseypatel ; @simiboti...
2019-01-0722 minFinding Your ShineFinding Your Happy Place: Reiki + Energy Work with Megan TrappToday on the pod we have Megan Trapp of Happy Place Reiki join us! Megan is a Reiki Master here in Columbus that has been practicing Reiki for a few years now, and is also a good friend of ours! Megan shares all about her journey into energy work, just what Reiki is, tips on how to cut energetic cords in your life, and SO much more. Plus, we chat about some upcoming events that Megan is hosting and being a part of! We Chat About: Megan’s first Reiki experience Are we born wit...
2018-12-241h 05Finding Your ShineEmpowered Mind, Empowered Body with Nina BoyceSurprise! We have a fun minisode for you today so that I can share something very exciting that I’ve been working on with all of you. My 6 week group coaching program, Empowered Mind, Empowered Body, is launching January 28th! Today on the pod, I’m sharing just why I felt so called to create this program, what it’s all about, and how you can be a part of it. We Chat About: Empowered Mind, Empowered Body My personal story Why I wanted to create this program What to expect Resourc...
2018-12-1921 minFinding Your ShineShifting Your Mindset In Wealth + Health with Mandyy ThomasWe are joined by financial coach and speaker, Mandyy Thomas, today! Mandyy helps women to end their money anxiety, and create more options in their life, because of improved finances. Sign us up! Mandyy also has a background in holistic health, and combines that in her coaching to help her clients with the anxiety aspect that personal finance can sometimes bring. Today we chat about ways to shift your scarcity mindset, feeling empowered in your finances, and creating good vibes around your health and financial goals. We Chat About: Combining holistic health + finance The s...
2018-12-1756 minFinding Your ShineGet Stacified: Making Mindfulness A Priority with Stacy KestenToday Stacy Kesten joins us on the pod! Stacy is a business coach through Integrated Leadership Systems, which is a leadership consulting firm based out of Columbus, and a professional speaker and consultant. Stacy also happens to be Liz’s business coach! Stacy has an incredible way of bringing mindfulness into her coaching practice, and she also offers a lot of insight when it comes to emotional intelligence and having conversations with coworkers. Stacy adds so much value to our lives in the conversation we have today, and we can’t wait to hear what you think!
2018-12-1059 minFinding Your ShineEpisode Hundo: How Far We’ve Come + Where We’re GoingIt’s our 100th episode today! Can you believe it? We can’t! Today we are looking back at the path that Finding Your Shine has gone on – remember Wine & Shine? We are also reminiscing about just how much we’ve changed since beginning our podcast over two years ago! The two of us are so amazed by the changes since we started this journey, and are so excited for all that is to come. We Chat About: Our marketing changes Nina’s transformations Liz’s transformations What we are seeing for our future You are not yo...
2018-12-0340 minFinding Your ShineClean Beauty School: Understanding The Importance of Clean Products - with Seanna CohenToday we are talking with Seanna Cohen, skin care therapist and founder of Clean Beauty School, a website collective of high quality + dirty dozen-free skin products, as well as tips and advice. Seanna’s passion is to help people navigate the confusing world of skin care products in order to better care for their skin, and she does this through tried and true products she loves and stands behind. We’ve been talking about how we want to incorporate more healthy ways to take care of our skin, and this episode dives right into that! We Ch...
2018-11-261h 08Finding Your ShineStriving For Balance + Showing Up For YOU - with Kelsey PatelWe are SO excited because today on the pod we are chatting with the amazing Kelsey Patel! Kelsey is a Reiki Master, entrepreneur, healer, yoga instructor, and EFT trained meditation teacher. Her intention is to help guide people to live a vibrant, more authentic + joy-filled filled life, which we can’t help but love! This conversation was incredible, and we can’t wait for you to hear it! We Chat About: How we heard about Kelsey Exciting news announcement Our GOOD fest experience Imposter syndrome + ego Finding balance Phone addiction What EFT is + flight anxie...
2018-11-191h 07Finding Your ShineFinding Wellness: Intuitive Eating, Energy Healing & Self Acceptance - with Jenn LyonsToday on the pod we are talking to holistic health coach Jenn Lyons! We dive deep into the topic of intuitive eating, which is all about listening to your body and what feels right for you. On top of being a health coach, Jenn also has a degree in Psychology, and uses both to help her clients heal their relationship with food and ultimately find peace with their bodies. In our conversation we talk about balancing a 9-5 job alongside running a business, energy work (Jenn loves Reiki too!) and transforming beliefs. We Chat About:
2018-11-1255 minFinding Your ShineMoney Mindset + Female Financial Empowerment - with Amy SchultzAmy Schultz joins us today on the pod! Amy is a personal financial coach with a calling to empower women to take control over their finances and gain the independence they desire. Let’s be real, we all have questions and uncertainties surrounding money, and this conversation is super helpful and encouraging with topics like saving, retirement, and planning for kids. This episode is sure to be one you play on repeat, and we can’t wait for you to feel financially empowered! We are LOVING our Further Food collagen! Further Food is an awesome woman-o...
2018-11-051h 16Finding Your ShineFun And Fashionable - with Candace ReadToday we are getting our fashion on with Columbus blogger and fashion influencer, Candace Read. Candace is so amazing, and she made us both want to shop, and figure out just what our personal style is! We talked a lot about Candace’s inspiring story, as well as the good and not-so-good publicity that the world of fashion receives. Candace offers such great tips and tricks to figure out just what works for you when it comes to fashion and style! We Chat About: Candace’s story + how she got into fashion Fun Columbus fact...
2018-10-2948 minFinding Your ShineHealing Crystals + High Vibes - with Energy MuseToday we are talking all things spiritual, high vibe, and WOO. Energy Muse, a company all about promoting conscious living through the use of crystals, chats with us on the pod. The founders, Timmi and Heather, join us to share all about how they got into the spiritual world, why they find crystal energy so important, and how they came to be known as Energy Muse. This episode is SURE to get you feeling high vibe and lit UP, and may even inspire you to go out and find a crystal just for you! Further F...
2018-10-221h 10Finding Your ShineA Stranger Abroad: Solo Traveling - with Adrien BehnToday, storyteller and fellow podcaster, Adrien Behn, joins us on the pod! It was so cool to chat with Adrien about all things solo travel, the over-working culture, self-care, and more. If you haven’t already checked out her podcast, Strangers Abroad, we highly recommend it! We met Adrien after a podcasting event, at a karaoke bar! Adrien is pretty amazing. Her podcast is full of conversations with people she met while backpacking from Mexico to Peru. Adrien has so many amazing stories as a solo female traveler, we just know this episode will inspire you to plan a tr...
2018-10-151h 15Finding Your ShineLanguage Love With The Linguistic Yogi - with Ely BakoucheToday on the pod, we are joined by Ely Bakouche, a yoga teacher, writer, and student of the Universe. Ely was one of the first people to reach out to our podcast, and we couldn’t be more honored to now call her a good friend! Ely Bakouche is such an amazing woman! She is super connected to language, specifically words, and has made it her mission to help people see + understand that they have the power to change the words they use everyday. Ely also uses her yoga practice as a tool to promote the...
2018-10-081h 08Finding Your ShineThe New Forever Promise In Athleisure - with Meghan TerwilligerToday we are really excited to have Meghan Terwilliger, creator of the athleisure company Mello, on the podcast! Meghan is local to the Columbus area and on top of running her own company, she also works as an ecommerce contractor + is a new mom. Basically, she’s amazing! We just love how much Meghan is involved in her ‘side hustle’ and we know that this brand is going to go so far! In this episode we talk about what it’s like to start a business in a saturated market, feeling empowered, and the excitement of growin...
2018-10-0145 minFinding Your ShineThe Creative Ripple Effect - with Alexia MontgomerySocial media specialist and all around phenomenal person, Alexia Montgomery, joins us today on the pod to talk about creativity and where to begin/grow as a creative. Alexia’s story is rooted in fashion, photography, social media, and well, really anything creative! We met Alexia in our fashion model days (shoutout to Happy Go Lucky!) because she runs the boutique’s social media. Alexia is so full of helpful tips for social media + creativity, and has a lot to say about fashion and trends. This convo was SO much fun + is great for those tryin...
2018-09-2454 minFinding Your ShineBalancing Beauty: Creating the Connection Between Health, Wellness, & Holistic Beauty- with Ariane TurnerAriane Turner, makeup artist + founder of The Holistic Beauty Collective, joins us on the pod today! Ariane is a holistic beauty advocate, with the goal to help educate women on the connection between health, wellness, and beauty. Ariane has such a cool background as a makeup artist for film + television! We talk about what it was like starting out in the industry, learning to be patient for jobs, and taking leaps for the business she knew she wanted to create. Ariane has so many great tips and product recommendations from everything self-care to skin-care! ...
2018-09-171h 23Finding Your ShineMore Than Just A Coworking Space - with Haven CollectiveMelissa Blackburn + Danielle Lim, the owners of Haven Collective, a BEAUTIFUL coworking space in Columbus joined us today on the pod! Both of these amazing women went from the corporate world grind to being entrepreneurs and opening up a gorgeous coworking space together. We Chat About: How Danielle and Melissa met How Haven came to be Aunt Flow helping early business decisions How Haven runs as a coworking space Collaboration in small business The isolation in working alone Working from home Starting a business in a saturated market What it’s like working with a f...
2018-09-1053 minFinding Your ShineWomen’s Empowerment Event at Hopewell - Live Podcast!Today’s guests are 6 amazing women that spoke at our event with The Beauty Boost at Hopewell, a coworking space here in Columbus. The incredible women that joined us are; Caroline Franco, social influencer + college senior; Sam Oliver, blogger + entrepreneur; Rachel Kerr, owner of The Beauty Boost; Ashley Rector, creator behind Harness Magazine; Amy White, fitness instructor + model; Julie Wojno, intuitive eating health coach. We chat about what empowers each of them as women, how to handle stress, family support, and SO much more. This experience was just so incredible, and we couldn’t be more...
2018-09-031h 13Finding Your ShineMore than Kale + Green Juice: Getting to the Root of Wellness - with Dana Barron + Bridget Shannon of Wellness LatelyDana Barron and Bridget Shannon are the two hilarious bloggers behind Wellness Lately, a site they started with the goal of sharing all of the wellness info and #inspo we can handle – with a healthy dose of cynicism and humor! But we end up going waaaaaay deeper than your typical wellness in this conversation. We get into things like our subconscious thoughts, privilege, and diversity: the kind of holistic discussions we are going to bring you more of in Finding Your Shine, with all of the laughs + light that you’ve gotten used to over these...
2018-08-271h 17Finding Your ShineHonoring Your Body + Being Your Own Self-Advocate - with Bethany HolmesFar too often, our problems as women are chalked up to hormones or menstruation or just being whiny, but we know our bodies and we deserve to be listened to – especially by our medical professionals. Women’s pain just isn’t taken as seriously as men’s, and that’s a problem. But today’s guest Bethany Holmes, AKA The Healthy B, has a story about one of her own health issues that just resonated with us so so so much. Really, it’s like a soap opera – you can almost hear Liz + Nina eating popcorn in the ba...
2018-08-2056 minFinding Your ShineGetting to Know Thyself - with Christina RiceChristina Rice is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Primal Health Coach (with a unique background in psychology and film) dedicated to helping you find YOUR version of wellness so you can live your healthiest life. She’s also a host of two podcasts: Wellness Realness and Straight Up Paleo. Christina doesn’t mince words in this episode, sharing everything she thinks about some of the trends in the nutrition and wellness industry – like the problem with intuitive eating and why it doesn’t work for everybody (at least not without putting in some work to heal firs...
2018-08-131h 122018-08-1309 minFinding Your ShineInfluencers: Who They Are, What They Do, & How to Be One - with Sari DiskinSari Diskin is BACK!! This incredible entrepreneur and human was the inspiration for Nourished with Nina (which we talked all about in episode 67). Today, we talk about a totally different part of her business, Eat Well with Sari: the social media, blogging, and influencer aspect of running your own business or side hustle online! Whether you’re just curious about what’s going on in the world of Instagram and influencers or want to be one yourself, this episode is for you! We Chat About: How Liz + Nina balance each other...
2018-08-0650 minFinding Your ShineI Choose Love, I Choose Love, I Choose Love - with Sam Oliver (AKA @friedeggsnsam)Today’s guest is yet another piece of evidence that Nina creeping on Instagram isn’t (just) procrastinating – sometimes it’s how you find an incredible new friend! Sam Oliver joined us at one of our live events a few weeks ago, and we immediately fell in love. Sam – AKA FriedEggs&Sam (or @friedeggsnsam) – is a food & lifestyle blogger who recently moved to Columbus. Friedeggs&Sam began with a mission to give others a taste of what goes on in her mind and what goes on her plate... and we know that you’re going to eat all of it...
2018-07-3052 minFinding Your ShineRethinking the Diet: Use What Works For Your Body! - with Alex MazzurcoAlex Mazzurco is a fitness coach and business coach who has flipped the script on what it means to eat a “healthy diet.” Because we’re all different, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to being healthy! When Alex started fitness competitions, she was approaching health with a scarcity and restriction mindset – but after a long journey, she’s learned to do this work in a healthy way by focusing on nourishing her body with what it needs. From there, she’s been able to help other women live a fit lifestyle, without restricting themselves and their bod...
2018-07-231h 10Finding Your ShineJoining The Vibe Tribe - with Becka Crowe & Rachael Hunt of Vibe Tribe WellnessToday we’re talking to our sisters from another mister: Becka Crowe and Rachael Hunt from Vibe Tribe Wellness! These girls are so down to Earth and we just felt connected as soon as we sat down at the mics!! Vibe Tribe Wellness started as a passion project between two Instagram-turned-real life gal pals, but their friendship blossomed quickly as they started on a mutual journey in search of self-discovery, self-awareness, and self-love. Now it’s an incredible podcast and an empowering community, and we know you’ll love their vibe as much as we do!...
2018-07-0246 minFinding Your ShineThe Art of Bravery: Living in a Bus, Daring Not to Settle, & Embracing Who You Are - with Christiana HillChristiana Hill is probably the most interesting person we’ve ever met – She and her husband live in a school bus converted into a tiny home (check it out on her Instagram!), she quit her job to launch The Art of Bravery, and now she helps women learn about their best and bravest selves! We talk a lot about our collective misconception around bravery. It doesn’t have to be this giant leap, like quitting your job or leaving a relationship or moving to a different country. Bravery can also the little steps you do every d...
2018-06-251h 02Finding Your ShineEverything Adrenal: How to Reduce Stress & Connect with Your Body - with Laura SchoenfeldWe so much enjoyed chatting with dietitian Laura Schoenfeld about how we can support our adrenals, reduce stress, and find that happy, healthy place our bodies crave! We had a wonderful conversation with Laura—including some really specific advice—and as you’ll hear, she really knows her stuff! This was a really great reminder that so many women work hard on maintaining their health, but end up overstressed, overtrained, and undernourished. Let's keep taking care of our bodies, but in a way that allows us to get back to a space of physical, mental, and emo...
2018-06-181h 03Finding Your ShineThe TMI Episode: Periods, Gut Health, & More - with Nicole JardimWe sit down to chat with one of Nina’s favorite period gurus, Nicole Jardim! We dive into hormones, gut health, bowel movements, periods, and the porn industry, all through the lens of empowering women. It might feel like TMI for some people, but there’s too much GREAT information in here that everyone should know!! There’s an epidemic of people not knowing enough about their bodies and not wanting to talk about it – but the more that we know about our bodies, the more control we have over them! We Chat Ab...
2018-06-041h 08Finding Your ShineHarness Your Fear: Live Your Life on Purpose - LIVE Q&A with Ashley Rector & Julie WojnoOn April 20th, we had so much fun hosting a live event called Harness Your Fear with former guests Ashley Rector (Founder of Harness Magazine) and Julie Wojno (Health Coach & Fitness Instructor). We talked all about the fear that holds us back from chasing our wildest dreams. The fear that screams "YOU CAN'T DO THAT!" or "WHAT IF YOU FAIL?" The fear that seeds self-doubt where self-confidence ought to shine. The fear that keeps you safe (stuck), right where you are, instead of living the life of your dreams. It's not ab...
2018-05-1631 minFinding Your ShineFalling in Love with Our Beautifully Imperfect Lives - with Simi BoticWe are thrilled to have one of our favorite people back on the podcast, Simi Botic, a Holistic Health & Lifestyle Coach!! Since Simi joined us for episode 15, Liz has worked with her, we’ve done a live event with her, and she wrote an incredible new book: Letting Go of Leo: How I Broke Up with Perfection. We talk all about why she wrote the book, struggling with perfectionism, and the dangers of black & white thinking. Look out for a BONUS episode on Wednesday – a LIVE Q&A from the Harness Your Fear event we hosted...
2018-05-141h 10Finding Your ShineNina’s Stress & Gut Health 101 WorkshopIf you haven’t already heard, Nina is receiving her health coach certificate in May, after finishing a yearlong program with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition – and then she’s going into health coaching full-time!! This episode is a recording of Nina’s very first solo workshop, Stress & Gut Health 101, which focuses on Nina’s passion for using nutrition & lifestyle to uplift our lives, calm our anxieties, and living our most authentic & best selves. We’ve been taking our Care/of vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service...
2018-05-0747 minFinding Your ShineCreating Community, Making Friends, & Empowering Women - with Rachel Kerr, Founder of The Beauty BoostWe are super excited to share this episode with Rachel Kerr, Founder of The Beauty Boost, a space in Columbus where women can come to feel empowered, health, and (of course) beautiful. It’s all about bringing together & inspiring like-minded women, and creating a tight-knit community who have a sense of connection. Things like The Beauty Boost are so needed today because, you know what? It can be hard to find friends (especially after you leave school)! Whether you’re in the Columbus area or just interested in being part of a community of inspiring people...
2018-04-2348 minFinding Your ShineTaking a Leap to Live Your Truth - with Sari DiskinThis is a very special episode because we are joined by Nina’s friend, and the inspiration for Nourished with Nina, Sari Diskin!! Sari left her full-time job to pursue a career in health & wellness, and now she’s a full-time food blogger, Instagrammer, and health & nutrition coach. You might have seen her tagged in Nina’s posts, or you might have seen her beautiful (and mouth-watering) images online as part of her blog and Instagram account, Eat Well Detroit!! We have an event on April 20th!! What: Harness Y...
2018-04-161h 09Finding Your ShineBe Your Healthiest You: Nourishing & Healing Your Body from the Inside Out - with Robyn YoukilisRobyn Youkilis is a health coach, a leading expert in holistic digestive health, and the author of Thin from Within: The Go with Your Gut Way to Lose Weight. This new book combines high-level concepts like intuition, following your gut, and nourishing yourself with SO MANY practical tools that will help you put bring those ideas into your life. (And, as you’ll hear in this episode, Nina is a BIG fan!!) Like the book, our conversation covers a lot of the high-level stuff – like the importance of listening to your gut, the gut-brain connection, and l...
2018-04-0957 minFinding Your ShineFinancial Planning, Self-Care, & Holistic Wellness - with Michelle BobrowToday's episode marries two things close to Liz’s heart: financial planning and self-care! We’re joined by Michelle Bobrow, the financial coach and money strategist behind The Holistic Wallet, to discuss financial planning and how it affects our wellness (spoiler: our finances have a BIG impact on our holistic wellness). We have an event on April 20th!! What: Harness Your Fear: Live Your Life On Purpose With: former guests Ashley Rector and Julie Wojno!! When: April 20, 2018 Where: LIT Life + Yoga | 999 N. 4th Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201 How: Get your tickets here!
2018-04-021h 04Finding Your ShineTransform The Way You Live Your Life: Guided Meditation, Hypnosis, & MORE!! - with Chel HamiltonTake cover, because this episode is packed full of TRUTH BOMBS! We’re joined by Chel Hamilton, guided meditation artist & host of the award-winning Meditation Minis podcast. Chel ends up talking us through some our insecurities, and it ended up being a really transformative conversation for both us. We are really honored and excited to be able to share it with our Wine and Shiners!! We’ve been taking our Care/of vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer...
2018-03-1249 minFinding Your ShineGetting Nourished with NinaToday we’re sharing a seminar on holistic health that our very own Nina gave at Peace Lutheran!! She talks about her wellness journey over the past few years, why she ultimately become a holistic health coach, and things we can start doing today to nourish our minds & bodies. We’ve been taking our Care/of vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins...
2018-03-0537 minFinding Your ShineHarness Your Creativity & Make Something You’re Proud Of - with Ashley Rector of Harness MagazineAshley Rector is a corporate attorney who started Harness Magazine to empower women, bring them together, and share their stories – talk about a side hustle gone crazy!! We’re used to seeing the magazines at the grocery store checkout line with celebrities in their Oscar dresses, but more and more people are craving raw and relatable stories, and that’s what Harness offers women everywhere. It’s doubly impressive because Ashley is pursuing what she loves to do, but didn’t have to quit her full-time job to do it! Want to get Nourished with Nina?
2018-02-1243 minFinding Your ShineLove Yourself & Follow Your Dreams, Yo! - with Julie WojnoNina recently joined today’s guest, Julie Wojno, a health coach and fitness instructor, at one of her Yoga classes. She is sweet, packed full of energy, and loves what she does – and we love that!! We chat all about loving yourself from the inside out, how you can make workouts intentional and satisfying for your soul, and living your passion. We’ve been taking our Care/of vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about you...
2018-01-2251 minFinding Your ShineYou Are More Than Your Skin: Hormone & Acne Probs - with Megan A. SchwarzWe are so excited to introduce you to Megan Schwarz, a Hormonal Health Coach who specializes in hormonal acne. We have some acne probs, and we know we’re not the only ones, so we brought her on to chat all about nutrition, acne, and Nina’s favorite topic: hormones! This conversation is a little ADD and a whole lot of fun, and a good reminder that we all need to be kind to ourselves. We’ve been taking our Care/of vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses o...
2018-01-1553 minFinding Your ShineDiscovering our city with Columbus Book Project - LIVE from The Barrett in German VillageLive from The Barrett community in German Village, Columbus, Nina & Liz talk with Alexia Winfield and Ammie Elliott-Revelle about their upcoming Columbus Book Project! Book launches on November 29th at the Columbus Museum of Art - get tickets here: http://www.columbusbookproject.com/launch-party/ Learn more at the ColumbusBookProject.com Follow the Columbus Book Project on Instagram
2017-11-2243 minFinding Your ShineJust A Sip with Nina & LizNina and Liz sit down for another solo chat – AKA Just a Sip of Wine & Shine. So come join us for some silliness and catching up! Connect With Us: iTunes: https://bit.ly/wineandshine Join our FB Group: The Wine and Shiners Like our FB Page: Wine & Shine Podcast Instagram: @wineandshinepodcast Vivino: https://www.vivino.com/users/wineandshinepodcast Snapchat: wineshinepod Email: wineandshinepodcast@gmail.com
2017-10-2328 minFinding Your ShineSpecial Announcements!Want to keep in touch? For starters, we started a newsletter called The Weekly Wined-Up! It’ll include our latest content, plus some of Liz & Nina’s Favorite Things! Click here to sign up. But we also want to hear from you!! We appreciate everyone who has already joined The Wine and Shiners Facebook group. You’ve helped us find good topics and perfect guests that we never would have considered otherwise. If you have any ideas or you want to hear us talk about something specific, join the group and let us k...
2017-10-1613 minFinding Your ShineShining a Spotlight on Hormonal Health - with Candace BurchSince we started this podcast, Nina has been on a health & wellness journey. We’ve learned a lot about holistic wellness and discovered a lot about ourselves along the way, but today we’re finally exploring one of Nina’s favorite topic: hormonal health!! We are SO EXCITED to share this chat with Candace Burch, a hormonal health educator, journalist, and advocate for women’s health. She is an expert in helping both women and men balance their hormones in a natural way, and she makes the process extremely comfortable and accessible. Candace is also kind enough to offer...
2017-10-021h 08Finding Your ShineNavigating Big Life Transitions - with Gretchen WegerToday we’re introducing our new intern (who also happens to be Liz’s little sister)!! Gretchen Weger is in grad school for communications, and she’ll be doing some awesome stuff on our blog and social media channels. We chat about life transitions, and learning to find balance in your life when there isn’t a lot of stability. We’ve been taking our Care/of vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, l...
2017-09-1153 minFinding Your ShineJust a Sip with Nina & LizNina and Liz sit down for another solo chat – AKA Just a Sip of Wine & Shine. We’re on a bit of a Yakety Sax vibe today, so come join us for some silliness and catching up! Also, should we change our intro theme song? Should it be Yakety Sax? Let us know in our Facebook Group or on Instagram! We Chat About: Liz is living a more plant-based lifestyle (and she’s feeling good!) Nourishing your body AND nourishing your soul Holistic financial coaching Astrology and a period of change Conne...
2017-08-0726 minFinding Your ShineEp. 30 - Juice, Wellness, & ZEST!Today we’re chatting with Amanda Shaw and Shanisty Ireland, two of the lovely people that make Zest Juice tick. Nina and Liz have been going to a local Zest Juice to hang out and work for the past few months, and we just love the vibe – it was even inspiration for Liz’s new apartment! Zest Juice was the first juice bar in the Columbus area and they now offer delicious juices, smoothies, acai bowls, tonics and other raw goods all over the area. We Chat About: The history of Zest Juice Why our generation craves...
2017-06-1246 minFinding Your ShineEp. 23 - Catching up With Nina & LizIt’s just the two of us, Liz and Nina, catching up while we drink kombucha and tea. We have more awesome guests coming up over the next few weeks (!!!), but we want to take some time to chat and share news in between all of the excitement. So… what should we call these little get togethers??? Tastings? Just a Sip? Wine Cooler? If you have an idea, DM us on Instagram @wineandshinepodcast! We Chat About: Liz is moving! FB Marketplace Lightening the load physically and spiritually Nina visited LA! Soulcy...
2017-04-1043 minFinding Your ShineEp. 21 - Kick Back, De-Stress, & Get Your Gut RightKelly Graham is Nina’s Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, AKA nutritional therapist. She helps clients overcome their fears, heal from the past, and nourish themselves through good food for the body. It’s not all about nutrition – it’s a wholistic approach to health that also addresses people’s emotional and mental needs (and that’s SUPER important!). We Chat About: Why gut health is the foundation of human health How to identify an unhealthy gut The positive effects of journaling How stress affects your whole body Stress-free workouts Signs that your body isn’t we...
2017-03-271h 00Finding Your ShineEp. 20 - Don’t Be Shackled By Someone Else’s DreamAmanda Thomas McMeans is Liz’s boss, mentor, friend, and fellow showtunes fan. She is the Founder and President of TwoScore, a firm that channels her passion for the credit union mission and people to help credit unions under $100 million in assets reach their strategic goals through marketing. In this episode, we have a vulnerable, authentic, and fun discussion about the highs and lows of living the life you want to live! We Chat About: Wine of the Day: Amanda brought us a French red (2014) from the Southern Rhone area of France! Transitioning from a tw...
2017-03-201h 16Finding Your ShineEp. 19 - Discussing the F Word: FeminismThe “F word” doesn’t have to be bad! Today we have two awesome guests, Ashley Stacey and Christine Horvath. They both have degrees in Women’s Studies and they’re here for a big juicy conversation about feminism! Christine has her own show, Babes to Know, in which awesome women share stories you’ve never heard before. We’ll Discuss: Wine of the Day: Mimosas! How people view feminism Why your version of feminism doesn’t have to look like our version of feminism How we make ourselves aware of the different aspects of feminism Privilege: why we’...
2017-03-0643 minFinding Your ShineEp. 18 - Gettin’ Jiggy: Hip Hop Dance with Martha MartinSome people avoid exercise because it’s just not enjoyable for them, but we contend that there’s something for everyone. The key to enjoying grind time at the gym (or your living room) is finding something you enjoy! Liz LOVES hip hop dance, so she completely geeked out the whole time, and of course Liz and Martha agree: hip hop dance is not only super fun, it’s a great way to get a great workout! We’ll Discuss: Martha’s Story Teaching group fitness classes Working out through pregnancy Hip hop dance for kids Feeling the...
2017-02-271h 11Finding Your ShineEp. 12 - Introducing: Mr. Wine & Mr. ShinePlease welcome our husbands, Cody (Nina) & Zach (Liz) to the Wine & Shine Podcast! We get into the nitty-gritty of relationships, and play “Know Ya Boo” a la Tom Haverford from NBC’s Parks & Recreation. This may be the most fun we’ve had on Wine & Shine so far! Don’t miss this episode. We’ll Discuss: Wine of the Day: Menage a Trois 2014 Red Blend How we met, and Gypsy music, perhaps? Our questions for the husbands What’s the one thing you want women to understand about their men? What is your favorite part of being married?
2017-01-161h 11Finding Your ShineEp. 8 - Taking Care of Yourself During the Holiday HustleIt’s the most wonderful time of the year, but sometimes we lose track of how we’re treating ourselves amidst all the love we’re trying to show everyone else. The holidays, while very special, can be super strenuous on you! Practice self-care this year, making sure to take time for yourself and honor your feelings and health. Quotes: “Don’t freak out, eat what’s there… have some grace for yourself and know this may not be the season or the time to be super down on yourself.” - Liz “We should be trying to achieve this bala...
2016-12-1245 minFinding Your ShineEp. 7 - Angela & Brooke from Gals With GoalsToday we interview the founders of the blog Gals with Goals, Angela & Brooke. Like us, they’re college pals that build each other up and push each other to meet the goals they set together! One of the key elements we also discussed was that grace and understanding can be useful and important in reaching the goals we set for ourselves. We’ll Discuss: Gals with Goals: Origins What is Gals with Goals? Brooke’s Book and challenges in writing Angela’s website, and goals for the future Advice for goal setting and accountability “Cycle of Grace” Acce...
2016-11-2854 minFinding Your ShineEp. 5 - Women In the Media: How It Affects UsIn this episode of Wine & Shine, we delve into the realm of the mainstream media to uncover why women have primarily negative self-perceptions. We’ll discuss why it’s important to let go of these perceptions and love yourself as you are despite constant media bombardment, while still consciously making choices toward self-improvement. Quotes: “People definitely thought we were taking engagement photos, and I support that.” - Nina “How come we can’t see these positive sides of ourselves [and] it takes someone else to point out something that can be super-beautiful?” - Nina “The issue I have in the main...
2016-11-141h 08Finding Your ShineEp. 4 - The Ongoing Battle With the Grocery StoreToday we chat about the expenses of supplying your household with food, and the social aspect of eating. Our friends, as much as we love them, influence us to spend money going out and, as a result, we neglect the groceries we spent way too much money on! Grab a glass and join the conversation. Show Notes: Groceries are expensive! One-stop shopping versus shopping the town for the best prices Value added: quality over cost? Tip: Get “basics” at the lowest-price store you can (canned goods, dry goods, spices) Food is a controllable expense… or is it? Socia...
2016-10-3142 minFinding Your ShineEp. 2 - Book Review: “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brene BrownDo you find yourself struggling to be the best you can be? Many times, we get caught up in trying to achieve perfection, forgetting that our imperfections are often the best parts of us! “The Gifts of Imperfection,” by Berne Brown, is an amazing book that encourages us to delve into our uncomfortable inner bits to get to the root of what makes us “us.” Show Notes: 1:32 - Wine of the Day: 2015 Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio ($12.95) 4:19 - Wine substitute of day: Chai Tea Latte/ Peach Tranquility Tea from Starbucks 6:44 - The week in review 7:54 - The Gifts of...
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