Mostly Dating

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Ella Davar, Registered Dietician with a holistic approach. Ella grew up in a small town in Russia where her family owned a farm. After moving to NYC to pursue a career on Wall Street, she lost touch with herself and the intuition she always had growing up around fresh foods and eating to feel good.  Ella shares how she decided to walk away from the finance hustle and to go back to school to become a RD. Now, she works with busy professionals to help them learn to manage weight, optimize their health, performance levels and increase vitality and energy levels, all by making small changes and healthier choices. We talk about her opinion on fad diets, how to handle burnout, and how to chase your dream career. You can find Ella on Instagram @nutritionistella, or head to her website to learn more about working with her. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Ghia non-alcoholic aperitifs Mia's Pick: Vivrelle rental closet As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by lifestyle writer, Sarah Levy, who's work focuses on sobriety, relationships, and personal identity. Sarah's writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Cut, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, among many other publications, and her book, Drinking Games, will be coming out in January 2023. Sarah is down to earth and relatable and recording this episode felt just like chatting with a friend! Sarah shares her story of how she decided to go after her dream of becoming a writer years after graduating college with her Creative Writing degree. She opens up about what led her to stop drinking and what her experience has been like when it comes to dating, friendships, and sobriety. We talk about the role alcohol commonly plays throughout college and the years after and how scary it can be to decide to give something up that can sometimes feel like it is holding your friendships and relationships together.  We also talk about success, the fear that many of us have that there isn't enough to go around, and how to overcome that. Sarah and her fiancé were actually set up by one of our former guests, and she tells us how they met, what it was like doing long distance, and how they eventually decided to move to LA and settle down. You can find Sarah on Instagram @sarahllevy, or head to her website to check out her work. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid Mia's Pick: Chloe's Oat Milk Pops As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Alana Kessler, MS, RDN, Ayurveda Specialist, Functional Nutritionist, and Expert Registered Yoga Teacher. Alanna has years of experience working in Eastern and Western nutrition, Functional Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Interpersonal Psycho-Spiritual Healing, and life coaching modalities and she helps her clients treat issues relating to food, hormonal imbalances, stress, fatigue, and more.  In today’s episode, we hear Alana’s story and what led her down this career path, and then dive deeper into her perspective on mindfulness, embracing and managing your emotions, and the power of balancing your masculine and feminine energy in dating, relationships, and in the rest of your life. You can find Alana on Instagram @bewellbyak, or head to her website to learn more about working with her. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Drama Queens One Tree Hill podcast Mia's Pick: Key Lime Pie recipe from Mom on Timeout As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Matt Lombardi, co-founder & co-CEO of beam, highly successful CBD & wellness company committed to providing the highest quality products for recovery, focus, energy, and balance. If you have ever thought about starting your own company, this episode is for you. Matt tells us the story of why he and his best friend & co-founder Kevin decided to start beam, and how they got it off the ground in less than a month.  We hear Matt’s best strategies for fostering a collaborative and uplifting work environment and running a successful company (with your best friend). Matt and Kevin have created not only a standout product, but a place where employees actually like to work. Beam was recently recognized as one of Inc.’s best workplaces of 2021, and Matt attributes this a lot to the people on their team and the mindset they bring with them.  We also talk to Matt about the decisions you have to make while running a business, how to handle it when things don’t go as planned, and what’s next for beam. We learn A LOT about CBD and get Matt’s perspective on transitioning from professional hockey to being an entrepreneur, and how to balance work, life, family, and relationships. Hint: it involves a little beam, a lot of passion, and a commitment to personal growth. You can find Matt on Instagram @mattlombardi24 and check out beam @beam & beamtlc.com + listen to the intro of this episode to hear why we love beam. As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! Shop More of our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! On today's BONUS episode we are joined by Sari Diskin, Michigan-based wellness, lifestyle, and food blogger. Sari's episode last year is still one of our most-listened-to episodes, and this time we're going even deeper into life as an influencer, mental health and boundary-setting, pregnancy, and her relationship with her husband, Jacob.  We talk to Sari about what it is like sharing so much of her life on Instagram, how she deals with negative feedback, and why she decided to make the shift from @eatwellwithsari to @saridiskin, where she takes a broader lifestyle approach with her content, covering topics like wellness, food, mental health, travel, and more. Sari gets into the weeds with us on what her day-to-day looks like, and the ins and outs of being an influencer and running your own business that we may not see on social media. If you have ever thought about creating a blog, Instagram account, TikTok, or just your own business in general, Sari's advice will be so helpful! You can find Sari on Instagram @saridiskin or on her blog. Sari also runs a micro mentorship program with Cameron Rogers from @freckledfoodie which you can find here. As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Copina Collagen Booster - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we’re joined by clinical sexologist and certified sex therapist, Kristie Overstreet, and she’s answering all your questions about sex. Kristie has been featured in Mindbodygreen, Cosmopolitan, Bustle, CNN, Oprah, Playboy, Talkspace, and Forbes. We talk about how to approach a relationship with two very different sex drives, talking to a new partner about previous partners, fantasies, dirty talk, shame after sex, one night stands, and so much more! Basically, the open and honest sex talk you always wanted but never had.  You can find Kristie on Instagram @kristie_overstreet, or head to her website to learn more about working with her. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Deux plant-based cookie dough Mia's Pick: Supergoop unseen sunscreen As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our blog. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Copina Collagen Booster - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Aubre Winters, fitness instructor and creator of Sweat Sessions. Aubre is the definition of inspiring - just try taking one of her classes or watching her reels on Instagram and not leaving with a smile on your face. She brings this confidence and high vibe energy to everything she does and it’s no wonder she’s building such a successful business. Her workouts have helped thousands of people around the world through a combination of dance, HIIT, barre, and strength training.  On today’s episode, Aubre tells us about how she turned her fitness side hustle into a full time job and how she’s continued to grow such a dedicated following on social media. She shares her story of going through a breakup from a 6 year relationship, moving from LA to Chicago, and finding the confidence to truly pursue her passion, no matter what other people thought. At the end of the episode we get Aubrie’s advice on relationships, dating, and finding a fitness routine you love. You can find Aubre on Instagram @aubrewinters and try out one of her classes online at aubrewinters.com. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Ildi Pekar CBD Vibe Facial - mention mostly balanced for a discount on any service at their NYC location! Mia's Pick: Project 7 Gummies As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our blog. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Copina Collagen Booster - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Sprout Living Protein Powders - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Alanna Sucher, creator of Combined by Alanna, NYC's plant-based meal delivery service centered around the principles of food combining. We hear Alanna's story of how she was first introduced to the concept of food combining, how it impacted her health and her overall life, and how she eventually decided to *combine* these principles with her love for cooking in order to share it with others. She cooks and delivers meal all over NYC, with plans to expand in the near future. While different things work for different people, we love that this concept is not based on restriction, but rather on the way you combine certain foods and the timing in which you eat them. This was such a fun and informative episode to record and we learned so much from Alanna! You can find Alanna on Instagram at @combinedbyalanna where you can inquire about her meal service and learn more about her collaboration with holistic nutritionist @healthywithnedi. And keep an eye out for their cooking classes in NYC! What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Combined by Alanna 3 day trial. Highly recommend! Mia's Pick: Amazon bathing suit As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our blog. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Copina Collagen Booster - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Sprout Living Protein Powders - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Nikki Novo, spiritual teacher, intuitive guide, and author of The Final Swipe, and we are chatting all about dating intuitively and aligning with your highest self. Nikki shares her journey of discovering her own intuition and how it led her to where she is now. We talk about soulmates and the true meaning of the word, how Nikki overcame the stigmas she felt around psychics and spirituality, and how we can all use our own intuition to guide us toward our best path. You can find Nikki on Instagram @nikkinovo where you'll find a link to her podcast and her website with her services and course offerings. You can also buy her book The Final Swipe here. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Half Baked Harvest Super Simple Cookbook Mia's Pick: Pepper bras As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our blog. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Copina Collagen Booster - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Sprout Living Protein Powders - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Bonnie Crotzer, dancer, body worker, and co-founder of Ghost Flower Activewear. In this episode, Bonnie is teaching us all about fascia and the integrative stretching technique she practices: fascia flossing. Fascia flossing is both a workout and a recovery practice that focuses on engaging and contracting your muscles with active movement. Bonnie shares her journey of learning about the body through dance, yoga, and eventually this technique she first learned from her former teacher Bob Cooley who is internationally known as an expert on bio-mechanical flexibility and strength.  Bonnie tells us how she began practicing fascia flossing and how she uses it as a tool to help people feel good in their bodies. We also hear about how she co-founded activewear line, Ghost Flower, and how her fascia flossing technique ties in with Chinese Medicine. Fascia flossing aims to elongate your tissue to impact not just your physical performance, but your overall health. In Bonnie's practice she has seen people undergo significant changes physically, but also emotionally by releasing memories, blocks, and traumas that are stored in the body. You can find Bonnie on Instagram @bonzsi and send her a message there if you are interested in learning more about her sessions. You can also now shop Ghost Flower Active for 20% off by using code MOSTLYBALANCED. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Fascia Flossing with Bonnie! Listen to the episode intro to hear all about Carleigh's experience  Mia's Pick: Branch Basics cleaning products As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our blog. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Copina Collagen Booster - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Sprout Living Protein Powders - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED