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Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental SpaceDisrupting Traditional Fashion Advice + Finding Your Authentic Style (with Dacy Gillespie)Are you tired of feeling less than, simply existing in your body? Christine talks with Dacy Gillespie about body acceptance and drawing awareness to our body stories, dismantling the narrative around all manner of flattering advice, how to tune in and find your unique style, embracing your changing body, and more. For links and resources, visit the show notes. Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that offers tips, recommendations, and expert advice to simplify and declutter your home, schedule, to-do list, relationships, and mental space. Connect with host Christine Koh at edityourlifeshow@gmail...2025-04-0346 min
Love You More PodcastEp 58: Creating Your Mindful Closet with Guest Dacy GillespieApril 1, 2025Love You MoreEp 58: Creating Your Mindful Closet with Guest Dacy GillespieEpisode summary:In this episode, Jen is joined by personal stylist Dacy Gillespie, who shares her journey from burnout in the nonprofit world to building a career around her lifelong love of fashion. What started as a one-year break has turned into twelve years of helping other women through her business, Mindful Closet. Dacy opens up about how she defines self-care—setting up her life to avoid burnout. She walks listeners through her personal styling pro...2025-04-0145 min
The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS#161: The Myth of "Flattering": Clothing and Body Acceptance with Anti-Diet Personal Stylist Dacy Gillespie (Best Of)"Dress for your body type", "define your waist", and "only wear what is flattering". The anti-fat bias we talk about on this podcast all the time extends into how we dress ourselves and what we feel worthy of wearing. As our bodies change (as they will continue to do throughout our life), many of us are met with barriers to body acceptance. And our clothes are a massive part of that. But they can also be a pivotal part of our liberation. This week we're joined by Dacy Gillespie, a weight-inclusive anti-diet personal stylist. We...2025-03-311h 08
Eat the Rules with Summer Innanen#321: Dressing For Your Current Body with Dacy Gillespie I’m joined by weight inclusive, anti-diet personal stylist, Dacy Gillespie. We’re talking about the importance of having clothes that fit and you feel good in, and how to navigate the process of finding new clothes when your body has changed, or you’re not sure what your style is, or you’ve got budgetary constraints. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/321 In this episode, we talk about: - What got her into this work and inspired her to focus on weight inclusivity, - What the process can look like, - How buying clothes tha...2025-03-2535 min
Girlfriends of a Certain AgeWhy Midlife Women are Taking Over SubstackSubstack is the perfect platform for midlife women to share their writing, coaching, recipes, and art—without the pressure of social media. In this episode of Girlfriends of a Certain Age, Jessica and Flesche dive into why Substack offers freedom, creativity, and a fast-growing community of women just like us. Thinking about starting one? This is your sign!💗 Join our FREE community for Women on Substack HERE. Visit Host Flesché Hesch on her substack HEREVisit Host Jessica Neighbor on her Substack HERE Other Substacks we recommend you check out:Author Suleika Jaouad HERE Midlife Fashion-Dacy Gillespie HERE The Empress HEREGraphic Rage HEREDr. Jen Guntner's The Vajenda HEREJournalist Heather Cox HERE Connect with us more on…2025-03-0417 min
Intuitive StyleEpisode 01. Learning how to listen to ourselves, with Dacy GillespieYou’re listening to the first episode of Intuitive Style!Hosted by Maureen Welton.I’m so delighted to have Dacy Gillespie as our first guest on Intuitive Style. I seriously couldn’t think of anyone better to help me introduce the concept of this podcast. Each episode offers practical tools and real-world examples to help you quiet external noise, trust your instincts, and create a wardrobe that helps you feel comfortable, confident, and truly yourself.Episode TranscriptThis transcript has been edited for clarity.WelcomeHello and we...2025-01-2440 min
Intuitive StyleIntroducing...Intuitive Style...the Podcast!It’s time to take Substack personal style discourse into the real world—the recording booth! I’m so excited to share my new podcast series, Intuitive Style. Through solo reflections and thoughtful conversations, we’ll explore how practicing mindfulness and self-awareness can transform the way we get dressed. Each episode, you’ll walk away with strategies for tapping into your own style intuition, ultimately helping you shop and dress in alignment with your values.We’ll explore how to dress intuitively—without judgment.If you’re ready to start listening to your own styl...2025-01-2200 min
Food Psych Podcast with Christy HarrisonFashion for Every Body, Functional-Medicine Failings, and Finding Your True Style with Dacy GillespieAnti-diet personal stylist Dacy Gillespie joins us to discuss diet and wellness culture, her bad experience with functional medicine (and what attracted her to it in the first place), how she’s dealing with her chronic symptoms now, and why she doesn’t think clothes should be “flattering.” Behind the paywall, we get into how to shop for clothes after your body changes, how to start discovering your authentic personal style beyond diet culture’s ideals, the advice that revolutionized Christy’s approach to fashion, the parallels between intuitive eating and fashion, and more. This episode is cross-posted from our other po...2024-12-1939 min
Rethinking WellnessFashion for Every Body, Functional-Medicine Failings, and Finding Your True Style with Dacy GillespieThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comAnti-diet personal stylist Dacy Gillespie joins us to discuss diet and wellness culture, her bad experience with functional medicine (and what attracted her to it in the first place), how she’s dealing with her chronic symptoms now, and why she doesn’t think clothes should be “flattering.” Behind the paywall, we get into how to shop for clothes after your body changes, how to start discovering your authentic personal style beyond diet culture’s ideals, the advice that revolutionized Christy’s approach t...2024-12-1637 min
Listen to Your LifeS1, E10 | Tell Good Stories with Lexi DacyIn Episode 10, Bailey talks with Lexi Dacy, a good friend and fellow writer whose joyful, hope-filled presence is so needed in the world (and in future bookshops!). Lexi shares about her BookTube channel, the wonder of first-time motherhood, found family, and what writing a cozy fantasy book is teaching her about life. 💛
Enjoy the conversation!
Learn more at baileygillespie.com or follow on Instagram @baileylgillespie
Further Resources:
Lexi on Instagram (@LexiDacyBooks)
Lexi on YouTube (@LexiBetweenTheLines)
Lexi’s Favorite Books Roundup:
Anne of Green Gables
Harry Potter Series
Howl’s Moving Ca...2024-11-2231 min
Messy Liberation: Feminist Conversations about Politics and Pop CultureAging and Self-Worth: Tyra Banks, Body Image, and Redefining BeautyIn this episode, Becky and Taina dive into a thought-provoking conversation about aging, beauty standards, and the lasting impacts of media on body image. They reflect on the recent Victoria's Secret fashion show featuring Tyra Banks and unpack the mixed messages around body positivity, age inclusivity, and harmful beauty stereotypes. The discussion highlights the complex journey of self-acceptance and empowerment as women age, while critiquing how media and brands often fail to reflect true diversity. With a feminist lens, they tackle the role of diet culture, the contradictions of beauty ideals, and...2024-10-2157 min
Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media Without Losing All Your Clients🔑 Social Media Boundaries & Success on Substack — with Dacy GillespieThis one goes out to all our listeners who are still trying to make it work on social media!Today I’m joined by Dacy Gillespie, a weight inclusive, anti-diet personal stylist who has grown her business online over the past decade and is now navigating a major shift from Instagram to Substack.Together, we talk about:The high-stress worlds of music, teaching, arts admin & academiaWhy Dacy started working in fashion — even though she felt like a total outsiderThe role that Instagram plays in Dacy’s businessHow Dacy has right-sized her business for he...2024-10-161h 06
Messy Liberation: Feminist Conversations about Politics and Pop CultureChappell Roan, Body Empowerment, and the Fight Against Diet CultureBecky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown dive deep into the complex and often challenging journey of body liberation, body neutrality, and body positivity. They discuss their personal experiences with body image, health struggles, and how society's ever-changing beauty standards impact our relationships with our bodies. From the challenges of dealing with chronic illness like fibromyalgia and perimenopause to the liberating power of embracing body neutrality, this conversation is a candid exploration of what it means to live in a body that doesn’t always conform to societal expectations.The episode also hi...2024-09-0249 min
Everything Belongs with Madison MorriganDiscovering your Authentic Style with Dacy GillespieToday on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Dacy Gallespie. As a weight inclusive, anti-diet personal stylist, Dacy Gillespie helps her clients reject fashion rules and ideal standards of beauty imposed by the patriarchy, white supremacism, and capitalism so that they can uncover their authentic style. Through their work building a functional wardrobe, Dacy’s clients make a mindset shift from thinking they need to wear what’s flattering to unapologetically taking up space in the world. After a lifetime of jobs in high-stress careers that didn’t suit her highly-sensitive, introverted personality, Dacy started mindful closet...2024-07-011h 14
Shoulders Down👖 How to Forget What’s ‘Flattering’ & Find Your Style with Dacy GillespieThis week, I’m joined by Dacy Gillespie, a weight-inclusive, anti-diet personal stylist. She helps her clients make a mindset shift from thinking they need to wear what's flattering to unapologetically taking up space in the world.Together, we discuss:Mindful shopping and minimalismHow to shop intentionallyThe cultural implications of the word “flattering”Cultivating personal style vs. wearing clothes to look thinnerReframing our thoughts around body changes as we age 🌞 If you enjoy this episode, make sure you RSVP for the FREE Anti-Diet Summer Support Panel I’m hosting with Dacy on June 6th!2024-05-1347 min
Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith"You Put on Your Purse and Button Your Pants."Welcome to the Unflattering Toast Challenge debrief! Corinne and Virginia are joined by Dacy Gillespie, stylist and author of the Unflattering newsletter to talk about how we did with 3 weeks of breaking rules, finding "safe outfits," and exploring our style. To get all of the links and resources mentioned in this episode, as well as a complete transcript, visit our show page. Don't forget to order Fat Talk: Parenting In the Age of Diet Culture! Get your signed copy now from Split Rock Books (they ship anywhere in the USA). You can also order it from your...2024-05-0935 minThe Burnt Toast Podcast"You Put on Your Purse and Button Your Pants."Welcome to the Unflattering Toast Challenge debrief! Corinne and Virginia are joined by Dacy Gillespie, stylist and author of the Unflattering newsletter to talk about how we did with 3 weeks of breaking rules, finding "safe outfits," and exploring our style. To get all of the links and resources mentioned in this episode, as well as a complete transcript, visit our show page. Don't forget to order Fat Talk: Parenting In the Age of Diet Culture! Get your signed copy now from Split Rock Books (they ship anywhere in the USA). You can also order it from your...2024-05-0935 min
The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS#113: We Don't Need to "Define a Waist" with Dacy Gillespie, Anti-Diet Personal Stylist"Dress for your body type", "define your waist", and "only wear what is flattering". How about...no. As our bodies change (as they will continue to do throughout our life), many of us are met with barriers to body acceptance. And our clothes are a massive part of that. But they can also be a pivotal part of our liberation. Tune in to this week's episode to hear my conversation with Dacy Gillespie, a weight-inclusive anti-diet personal stylist. We untangle the mess of our closets, dismantle from patriarchal ideas of fashion, and challenge our sense o...2024-04-151h 05
Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-SmithWe Are Not Seeking Closet Perfection.Introducing the Unflattering x Burnt Toast Style Challenge! Corinne and Virginia are joined by Dacy Gillespie, stylist and author of the Unflattering newsletter to talk about why style challenges can feel like diets and what we're going to do differently. (No but really!) To get all of the links and resources mentioned in this episode, as well as a complete transcript, visit our show page. Also, don't forget to order Fat Talk: Parenting In the Age of Diet Culture! Get your signed copy now from Split Rock Books (they ship anywhere in the USA). You can also o...2024-04-1139 minThe Burnt Toast PodcastWe Are Not Seeking Closet Perfection.Introducing the Unflattering x Burnt Toast Style Challenge! Corinne and Virginia are joined by Dacy Gillespie, stylist and author of the Unflattering newsletter to talk about why style challenges can feel like diets and what we're going to do differently. (No but really!) To get all of the links and resources mentioned in this episode, as well as a complete transcript, visit our show page. Also, don't forget to order Fat Talk: Parenting In the Age of Diet Culture! Get your signed copy now from Split Rock Books (they ship anywhere in the USA). You can also o...2024-04-1139 min
Feminist Founders: Building Profitable People-First BusinessesChallenging Beauty Norms with Dacy GillespieNOTE: Feminist Founders is a listener-funded podcast. Your contributions enable me to continue bringing you these important conversations. To support the mission, sign up for a paid Substack subscription at https://feministfounders.substack.com/ -----Dacy Gillespie (she/her) is a weight inclusive, anti-diet personal stylist who helps her clients reject fashion rules and ideal standards of beauty imposed by the patriarchy, white supremacism, and capitalism so that they can uncover their authentic style. Through their work building a functional wardrobe, Dacy’s clients make a mindset shift from thinking they need to wear wha...2024-03-271h 11
Feminist Founders: Building Profitable People-First BusinessesSeason 2 is coming Feb. 14th!No more business as usual. It’s time to do things differently, and make business a catalyst for creating a more equitable world. Feminist Founders podcast is returning for Season 2 on Feb. 14th, and you’re going to *love* what’s in store. I’m your host, Becky Mollenkamp, and I’m bringing you interviews with business owners and thought leaders who are challenging white supremacist, capitalist patriarchal norms in business. This season includes incredible leaders like Rebekah Borucki, the founder of Row House Publishing; Jenn Harper, the founder of Cheekbone Beauty; Elisa Camahort P...2024-02-0501 min
This Is (Not) About Your BodyThis Is Not About Your Body | Intuitive Style & Fashion w/ Dacy Gillespie | S2E44Welcome back to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm sitting down with Dacy Gillespie, an anti-diet personal stylist and owner of Mindful Closet, where she teaches women how to release the patriarchal standards they've been conforming to so that they can uncover their authentic style. Find more from Dacy on her Instagram and website: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulcloset/ https://www.mindfulcloset.com/ - - - - - - My book, "Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues" is OUT NOW! Pick up a copy...2024-01-161h 04
Intuitive Bites PodcastEP168 - 3 Tips to Get Rid of the Food NoiseApply to the Food & Body Peace Program here: https://embwqi24g5i.typeform.com/to/rRb3ttCL?typeform-source=linktr.ee
Connect with Dacy Gillespie from the Mindful Closet @mindful closet on TikTok and Instagram2024-01-0513 min
The Air We Breathe: Finding Well-Being That Works for YouE26. Skin Care & Dance & Almond Moms, Oh My! with Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist, and Licensed Esthetician Lisa BoehmSend us a textToday on the podcast, I am joined by makeup artist, hair stylist, and licensed esthetician Lisa Boehm. Lisa specializes in extraordinary bridal makeup looks and one-on-one skincare consultations where she hopes to help her clients understand skincare from a more gentle and caring approach instead of punishing and controlling one.In this episode, we will discuss:Lisa's experiences with diet culture, her relationship with her mom, and growing up dancing.Skincare as an extension of the harmful patterns of diet culture.Weddings and the beauty expectations that surround them.And...2023-10-181h 08
The Air We Breathe: Finding Well-Being That Works for YouE24. Redefining Beauty Standards for a Healthier Relationship with Aging with Registered Dietitian Deb BenfieldSend us a textToday on the podcast, I am joined by Deb Benfield, a Registered Dietitian with over 35 years of experience. Deb focuses on supporting women in healing their relationships with their bodies, food, and movement. In this episode, we will discuss:The idea of "letting yourself go" as you age.Control and knowing that letting go of that control will allow you to trust your body again.Some pros and cons of intuitive eating, how it may not be a solution for every person, and how it is more n...2023-10-0452 min
The Anti-Diet Club PodcastEp 49 - Dressing for Your Today Body with Dacy GillespieHow do you let go of clothes that don’t fit and find joy in dressing for your today body? Dacy Gillespie has built her personal styling business around helping women to let go of body ideals and beauty culture and find their own personal style.
She joins us on the podcast to explore what happens in our body when we can feel our clothes digging in or open our wardrobes to see nothing that fits our body as it is today.
Dacy brings her experience of how she works with clients to understand their body...2023-07-2845 min
The Air We Breathe: Finding Well-Being That Works for YouE8. Moving from Not Enough to Body Liberation with Chrissy KingSend us a textToday’s guest is Chrissy King, a writer, speaker, and educator who focuses on diversity and inclusion within the wellness industry. We talk about how she came to write her book, Body Liberation Project, and how diet culture is rooted in racism and white supremacy. We also chat about thin privilege and recognizing privilege, how people can make small changes to create freedom from diet culture, and how it robbed her of experiences with herself, family, and friends.Bio:Chrissy King is a writer, speaker, st...2023-05-1750 min
The Air We Breathe: Finding Well-Being That Works for YouE7. Find Kindness, Freedom & Fun in Your Wardrobe with Dacy Gillespie AKA Mindful ClosetSend us a textI am joined by Dacy Gillespie of Mindful Closet, a personal stylist who focuses on anti-diet and weight-inclusive styling. She asks her clients to let go of what they think they should wear and lean into what they feel good wearing. We talk about her journey with diet culture, how she started Mindful Closet to help others isolate aesthetics from the body it's on, understanding that a diversity of bodies is normal, and how to dress according to how the clothing feels while wearing it and putting value on that. 2023-05-1052 min
Intuitively You034. 10 Sneaky Signs You're Still 'Dieting' Without Knowing ItAre you still struggling to break free from the diet culture mentality? Do you find yourself engaging in "clean" eating or using phrases like "cheat" days or weekends? If so, you might be unknowingly holding onto sneaky forms of dieting that are preventing you from truly achieving food freedom. In this episode, I chat with you about the sneaky ways that diet culture can still impact our relationships with food, even if we think we've left our dieting mentality behind.
We’ll chat about the 10 common signs that you might still be dieting without rea...2023-04-2435 minIntuitively You033. How to Dress Confidently at Any Body Size with Dacy GillespieDo you struggle not knowing what to wear? Feel like you can’t find clothes that truly fit your body and feel unique to you? Does the media influence your personal style or does your body type not feel well represented in clothing brands? Chime into this podcast to hear how you can embody your true self through fashion!
This week’s guest Dacy Gillespie, Personal Stylist and Owner of Mindful Closet, discusses how to dress confidently at any body size and break free from any fashion “rules” that limit one’s self expression.
2023-04-1050 min
Food and Body FreedomGetting Dressed without Diet Culture with Dacy GillespieWe get dressed every day. And that's often an intense, overwhelming and stressful experience. Apparently clothes say so much about who we are and building a stylish wardrobe that challenges capitalist, patriarchal, racist and anti-fat norms is no small feat.In this episode, the founder of Mindful Closet - Dacy Gillespie and I, explore:The rules of style and limitations of dressing yourself and the roots of these Why dressing your body can be about safety Clothing and identity including how to find it in a changing body How to try on clothes that make a dif...2023-01-2939 min
Honor Your SparkBodyful: Dacy Gillespie on Finding a Style that Fits YOU and YOUR BodyBrief note from Val before we dive into today's episode:In bittersweet news, this is the FINAL episode episode of Bodyful— but I'm not going anywhere, and neither are these episodes! Stay subscribed to this feed, and you'll get episodes of Bad Bitch Therapist Podcast, which will be launching January 24, 2023.And for now— a wonderful final Bodyful conversation with our guest, personal stylist Dacy Gillespie... As a surprise to literally no one, the style & fashion industry is not typically kind to diverse bodies. 🙄And today’s guest Dacy Gillespie is one of the few personal stylists working hard to change that.With...2023-01-1131 min
Honor Your SparkExciting news for the podcast in 2023!Hi y'all! I am popping in. In the podcast feed over here for a moment to share. Share an exciting update. You may have heard this if you listened to Bodyful episode 24 with Mary Reynolds Thompson that recently aired: the podcast is relaunching in the new year! It will still live in this same feed, but will be revamped as Bad Bitch Therapist Podcast. More to come on that with a trailer soon, but for now, I just wanted to give you a heads up on what to expect in the feed between now and then (including why you're seeing so...2022-12-1601 minIntuitive Bites PodcastEP136 - Dressing Your Here and Now Body with Dacy GillespieFor this episode, I'm chatting with Dacy Gillespie (@mindfulcloset on Instagram) all about dressing your here and now body.2022-12-0421 min
100% Healthy-ishWhy clothes matter SO much..and not at all - with Dacy GillespieBig, huge, arms wide open welcome to Dacy Gillespie of The Mindful Closet! Today we're chatting about all things clothes, style, and why it's so damn hard to feel okay about how your body looks in clothing. WHY?!?!
In this episode:
the thing you HAVE to do before you can begin to feel good in your clothes
finding your style NOW
reconnecting with PLAY
asking the question: is it really great style? Or just thinness?
an exercise that'll help you release harsh judgement and figure out if you like the clothes on your body
What's the...2022-11-1556 min
Sunny Side Up NutritionWeight Inclusive Personal Styling with Dacy GillespieAnna Lutz and Elizabeth Davenport have a conversation with Dacy Gillespie, an online personal stylist who helps women uncover their authentic style. They discuss: The challenges of clothes shopping. The pressures faced by children and teens to looks and dress a certain way What parents can say to reject unhelpful messages that come up while shopping and trying on clothes (hint: avoid the term “flattering”). Some tips for parents to reduce overwhelm when shopping with tweens and teens. The ways in which moms often don’t put their own needs first, and how this plays out with c...2022-11-0730 min
Free Method Podcast113. How to Feel More Confident in Your Clothes with Dacy GillespieIn today’s conversation, I am joined by Dacy Gillespie, a personal stylist who ditched her high-stress career to start her own business in 2013. She guides her clients to discover what they feel best in and helps them let go of the external messages they’ve been conditioned to believe about their bodies. During the episode, Dacy shares why she believes you should be unapologetically taking up space in the world with what you wear. She discusses how to become an intuitive dresser, why we feel conditioned to wear certain things, and why you do not need to fit in cloth...2022-10-1828 min
Sustainable MinimalistsFashion "Rules"Fashion rules abound and, historically, it's the patriarchy that has embedded them into our collective psyche. That's right: women's clothing is heavily influenced by the opinions of men, and just a few of the most common man-inspired fashion "rules" include:
Women would do well to wear "flattering" clothes (a.k.a. ones that bring them closer to the coveted hourglass silhouette).
External appearance is paramount to comfort (Here's looking at you SPANX, stilettos, and wired push-up bras).
While strong, straight silhouettes are powerful and masculine; tall and curvy ones are inherently feminine. If women want to be taken s...2022-10-1129 min
Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food HeavenHow to Build a Stylish Wardrobe Without Sacrificing ComfortMany of us have lost touch with what personal style even means these past couple of years. Sweats and pajamas have become the norm and wearing stylish clothes has been a struggle to say the least. Today we’re talking with Dacy Gillespie, a personal stylist who intuitively guides her clients to discover what they feel best in. She helps people let go of the external messages they’ve been given about what they should wear and get to the heart of what’s making them uncomfortable about their clothes.
In This Episode We’ll Cover: How to figure out what your...2022-09-0739 min
Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food HeavenShould We All Do a Capsule Wardrobe?Have you been seeing a lot of people talk about their capsule wardrobe recently? For those not familiar, a capsule wardrobe is a collection of clothing that is composed of interchangeable items only, to maximize the number of outfits you can wear. I (Jess) have been obsessed with this concept for YEARS and have been searching for the right guest to dive in. Welp, we’ve found her! Our podcast guest this week, Dacy Gillespie @mindfulcloset, is a personal stylist who intuitively guides her clients to discover what they feel best in. She helps them let go of the external messag...2022-08-3130 min
The Ryann Nicole Podcast092. Intuitively Dressing In What You Feel Best In ft. Dacy Gillespie; @mindfulcloset Today I am welcoming guest Dacy Gillespie to the Food Freedom Lab to share her expertise on building a functional wardrobe. WHO IS DACY GILLESPIE? Dacy Gillespie intuitively guides her clients to discover what they feel best in. She helps them let go of the external messages they’ve been given about what they should wear and get to the heart of what’s making them uncomfortable about their clothes. Through their work building a functional wardrobe, Dacy’s clients make a mindset shift from thinking they need to wear w...2022-08-0332 min
A Certain AgeStylist Dacy Gillespie of The Mindful Closet Helps Midlife Women Live that #CapsuleWardrobe LifeThink about your closet for a minute. When you open it, does it spark joy? Or does it cause panic and overwhelm because it’s disorganized and overstuffed (yet you have nothing to wear?). Stylist Dacy Gillespie of The Mindful Closet has ideas for cultivating a closet that makes you happy and is more practical, sustainable, and ethical. We dive into how to be a mindful consumer in a world of excess, building a capsule wardrobe, and dressing for changing midlife bodies. Bonus! We cover how to donate and resell clothes, plus how to deal with seasonal wardrobe changeovers. Ho...2022-06-2036 min
Connected: A Podcast With JessDacy Gillespie: Authenticity Inside & Out (E30)Dacy Gillespie intuitively guides her clients to discover what they feel best in. She helps them let go of the external messages they’ve been given about what they should wear and get to the heart of what’s making them uncomfortable about their clothes. Through their work building a functional wardrobe, Dacy’s clients make a mindset shift from thinking they need to wear what’s flattering to unapologetically taking up space in the world. After a lifetime of jobs in high-stress careers that didn’t suit her highly-sensitive, introverted personality, Dacy started mindful closet in 2013 in an atte...2022-06-1853 min
Food & InfertilityEpisode Sixteen: Dealing with dressing room drama with Dacy GillespieToday Serena and Susan talk with Dacy Gillespie who is a personal stylist specializing with helping her clients find what feels best for them. They talk about how to prepare for a shopping experience as well as talking about how the system is broken.
Follow Dacy on Instagram @mindfulcloset. Or you can check out her website mindfulcloset.com and her course makingspacecourse.com.
2022-05-2536 min
Savor Food and Body PodcastWhy you can't let go of your skinny jeansI know it's hard to hear. But before you click away from the show, unsubscribe, and tell all your friends how un-relatable the Savor Food and Body Podcast is, hear me out - or rather, hear out my guest Dacy Gillespie, online personal stylist, and owner of Mindful Closet. Dacy's mission in life is to help women release the patriarchal standards they've been conforming to for way too long, and uncover their true, authentic personal style and beauty. In this interview, you'll hear... How Dacy went from professional bass player to online stylist and...2022-04-2034 min
Belonging: Conversations about rites of passage, meaningful community, and seasonal livingYou have a right to feel good in your clothing with Dacy GillespieDacy Gillespie is a personal stylist who intuitively guides us to discover the clothes we feel best in — uncovering and releasing what society says we “should” wear in the process. Together we explore the question “what do you want to wear?” and we talk about how pausing before purchasing can help us make more ethical decisions and find clothes we love. Dacy also shares why “flattering” is a fatphobic concept, how to approach your clothes when your body changes, and her advice for online shopping and creating a capsule wardrobe. Our conversation is an invitation to stop settlin...2022-04-1851 min
The Midlife Feast#20 Redefining personal style in midlife with Dacy GillespieWhat did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know!Is your closet filled with clothes that no longer fit your body today? Do you wear styles that society has deemed "flattering" to your body, or do you allow your personal aesthetic to define your wardrobe?Dacy Gillespie is a personal stylist and creator of Mindful Closet. She empowers women to be their authentic selves through their clothes and is bringing conversations about intuitive eating, HAES (Health At Every Size), and inclusivity to her work in very meaningful ways...2022-03-2132 min