Mostly Dating

We’re back for another solo episode! Our last relationship-focused episode (E6) only scratched the surface, so today we are diving deep into our own personal experiences and what we’ve learned from them. We’re talking about everything from red flags and first date fails to gaslighting and getting out of unhealthy or unfulfilling relationships. We’re no experts, just two girls who have learned a lot from 10+ years of dating experience AND from each other. We hope you love this week’s solo episode! As always, find us on Instagram @mostly_balanced and on our blog. What we tried this week: Carleigh's Pick: Goldthread Plant-Based Tonics @drinkgoldthread (fav flavors: Hawaiian ginger, turmeric glow & mint condition Mia's Pick: Vital Proteins Blueberry Moon Milk Collagen Latte @vitalproteins. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

This week, we are joined by SARI DISKIN, content creator and the face behind one of our favorite healthy food blogs, Eat Well With Sari. Sari chats with us about her background in advertising, her early inklings on the importance of Instagram in the food industry, how she left her corporate career to pursue her true passion, and ultimately developed her own brand.  We talk about imposter syndrome and the importance of self confidence in the blogging space, and about how to stay balanced and set boundaries for yourself. Sari is genuine and down to earth and even a brief conversation with her makes you feel like you are long time friends. Find Sari on Instagram @eatwellwithsari and check out her blog eatwellwithsari.com  What we tried this week: Carleigh's Pick: Siren Snacks - use code MOSTLYBALANCED for 15% off  Mia's Pick: Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Drink - use code MOSTLYBALANCED for 15% off  As always, find us on Instagram @mostly_balanced and on our blog.  Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

This week, we are joined by OLIVIA AMATO, a beloved Peloton bike & tread instructor who has built a huge following and a loyal team (and she is one of Mia's best friends!). Olivia opens up about originally being on the track to become a successful trader on Wall Street, but making a drastic change to enter the fitness scene by storm. Olivia gets real about how challenging that shift was, but how it was the best decision she ever made. We talk about her experience being on screen in thousands of people's homes, what it's like to have such an engaged following, meeting riders IRL, and managing to prioritize self care and boundaries. Olivia may be small, but she has a HUGE personality and an amazing outlook on chasing your dreams. Find Olivia on Instagram @oamato and on her Facebook page, and learn more about Peloton at onepeloton.com and @onepeloton What we tried this week: Carleigh's Pick: Sourse Hype Bites Mia's Pick: Melissa Wood Health workouts & app As always, find us on Instagram @mostly_balanced and on our blog.  Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! Shop our Favs: Joolies Dates - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Copina Collagen Booster - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Sourse Vitamin-infused Dark Chocolate - Code MOSTLYBALANCED MindBodyGreen Supplements Sprout Living Protein Powders - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

This week we are joined by BEATRICE DIXON, CEO/Founder of The Honey Pot Company, the first plant-based feminine care company on the market.  Bea shares the story of her own personal journey and how it led her to create her company.  Success is not overnight, and Bea stresses the importance of being passionate about yourself and taking responsibility for yourself and why we need to honor the work it takes to pursue your dreams.  We talk about Bea's childhood and how she learned to be independent from a young age.  Not only is Bea a complete BOSS, but she is one of the most spiritually aligned and empowering people we have ever met - from the way she created her business to the way she lives every day of her life. Bea's mission is to continue to make simple, clean, healing products for women and to be the change in the world and pursue the things that she cares about.   You can find Bea on Instagram @iambeadixon, and find out more about The Honey Pot Company @thehoneypotco and thehoneypot.co.  Use our code Balanced15 for 15% off at checkout! What we tried this week: Carleigh & Mia: Akashic Records reading with Krista Rauschenberg of Akashic Glow  Find out more about Akashic Records on The Balanced Blonde Soul on Fire Podcast Episode 147 with Ashley Wood  Carleigh's Pick: Housework with Sydney Miller  (Review here!)  Mia's Pick: Manta Weighted Sleep Mask As always, find us on Instagram @mostly_balanced and on our new blog.  Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

This week, we are joined by CAROLYN YACHANIN, founder of plant-based collagen line, COPINA CO. Carolyn shares her personal struggle with digestion and hormonal acne, her dissatisfaction with prescribed antibiotics and harsh chemical treatments, and her experience with finding a holistic approach. Carolyn's mission is to create a plant-based product that heals from the inside out and to change the conversation around beauty standards. COPINA CO is a product made with passion and Carolyn's story of building her brand is inspiring for anyone who has ever struggled with "what ifs."  Find out more about Copina Co on Instagram @CopinaCo and at copinaco.com. We LOVE the collagen boosters and you can now use our code MOSTLYBALANCED for 10% off at checkout!  We also introduced a new segment where we review something we've been loving this week!  Mia's pick: Tatcha Deep Cleanse and Water Cream Carleigh's pick: Copina Co Collagen Boosters  As always, find us on Instagram @mostly_balanced and on our new (!!!) blog. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Today we are chatting with EMMA DEMAR of @thattrendytherapist. Emma is a former actress turned Upper East Side therapist. Emma strives to make therapy approachable and to remove the stigma behind asking for help. She fully embodies what it means to be (mostly) balanced! On this episode we talk about Emma’s path to becoming a therapist, her own struggle with an eating disorder and OCD, and tips on how to stay balanced and how to turn your passion into a career. We also hear about all her skincare secrets and how she is staying positive and grounded during the COVID pandemic. We also talk about: - Emma's podcast episode about going Back To The Basics - Journey to the Heart: Daily Meditations on the Path to Freeing Your Soul by Melody Beattie Find Emma on Instagram @thattrendytherapist and check out her podcast That Trendy Therapist on Apple or Spotify.

We are joined by KATIE CALDER, Human Design reader and Intuitive Guide. Katie teaches us about the Human Design theory and the five energy types: Manifestors, Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, and Reflectors. In the episode, Katie walks us through our charts so we can better understand our personalities, live by our design, and ultimately lead a happy, balanced life. Katie is a beam of light and we could all benefit from her knowledge and enthusiasm! Find Katie on Instagram @katiecalder_ and @humandesignlady As always, find us on Instagram @mostly_balanced

It’s just us this week! We are taking an introspective look at the past decade of dating mistakes, relationship challenges, and learning experiences. While we aren’t experts, we have helped each other navigate relationships and better ourselves over the years, and we dive into it all in this episode. We cover dating in college, knowing when to end a relationship, dealing with cheating, communicating effectively, handling jealousy, and establishing self confidence. Find us on Instagram @mostly_balanced

This week we are joined by KIRA WEST, Wellness Blogger and Digital Content Creator. Kira is a Brooklyn raised New Yorker working full time in tech and travel.  She uses her blog, ByKwest, as an outlet for her two greatest passions: Fitness and Travel and she is dedicated to making Wellness inclusive.   In this episode, we discuss how Kira developed her love for travel and fitness and started her blog from the ground up, how she chooses which brands to work with, how she is staying balanced during quarantine, and why wellness is a RIGHT, not a privilege. We dive deep into what it means to be an ally, right now and every day, how we should all continue to show up for the black community, and the idea of progress over perfection and collaboration over competition.  Find Kira on Instagram @bykwest and check out her blog https://bykwest.com/ for travel and fitness tips and inspiration. Check out Kira's beautiful travel-inspired jewelry line Made ByKwest at https://bykwest.com/madebykwest Find us on Instagram @mostly_balanced

This week we are joined by PETE ATHANS, Director of Coach Development at NOOM. Pete discusses his relationship with fitness growing up, his career path as a football player, coach, personal trainer and sports psychologist, and the journey that eventually led him to NOOM. Pete emphasizes the importance of finding enjoyment in health and fitness and implementing small changes to become the best version of ourselves. If you’ve ever felt off track or lacking motivation, listen to this episode to hear more about Pete’s philosophies on hard work and learning to love the process. Check out Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth to learn more about “the secret to outstanding achievement”. Learn more about NOOM at www.noom.com or on Instagram @noom Find us on Instagram @mostly_balanced