The Chaarg Podcast

Olivia Wagnar [@livenourishednutrition] is a functionally-trained + integrative Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Oliva + Elisabeth chat about the difference between energy + adrenaline, what “curisma” + "nutrient seeking" are, fasting, ++ all about gut heath! If you live in Chicago, make an appointment with Olivia!Notes:-- Olivia's Website: Live Nourished Nutrition-- Whole Health Chicago-- Dry Brushing-- About Castor Oil -- Trace Mineral Drops-- Sign Up: Whole Health Chicago Newsletter-- Gut Health Resources: Bastyr, Fermented Foods Handout -- Immune Support: 5 Defenders Mushrooms, Elderberry Syrup, Oil Of Oregano, V Clear, Monaloren

We have a mini episode for you this week -- Elisabeth is answering 5 questions from the CHAARG community! If you like this short episode + want more, DM Elisabeth a question [@etavierne]... your question might be featured in the next mini episode! : )Notes:-- Favorite Books: A Return To Love, The Four Agreements, The Book Of The Awakening, The Anatomy Of The Spirit , Tuesdays With Morrie-- Favorite Podcasts: Skinny Confidential Him  + Her, The Balanced Blonde, Oprah's SuperSoul , Let It Out, Tim Ferriss Show-- Favorite Studios: Yogaview, CorePower Yoga, SoulCycle, Barry's Bootcamp, Soho House-- Favorite Bands + Artists: Nahko + The Medicine, Trevor Hall, Frances + The Lights, Beyonce, DJ Drez-- Favorite Travel Destinations: CHAARG's Guide to Copenhagen , CHAARG's Guide to Bend, CHAARG's Guide to Boulder-- Submit questions: DM @etavierne

Colleen Bordeaux [@cocobordeaux], author of "Am I Doing This Right?" comes on the podcast to talk about her philosophical guide to life in the age of overwhelm... aka, pick up your copy of the book immediately! Notes:-- Colleen's Website-- Grab Colleen's Book: Am I Doing This Right?-- Book Recs: The Power of Now, How To Win Friends & Influence People, Getting the Love You Want, The Alchemist, The Tools of Titans, The Untethered Soul-- Article To Read: The Regrets of the Dying-- Jenny's Podcast Episode: #80] Jenny Westerkamp: Sports Nutrition, Dietetics, + Fat Burners-- Tim + Soul Cycle Podcast

Andrea Fagenholz [@curiouslypresent] shares her journey from being an accountant to a hypnotherapist [talk about a change in careers! ; )]. She dives into the power of the subconscious + limiting beliefs... + guides us through a relaxation meditation during the episode! Everyone needs to schedule a virtual hypnotherapy session with her -- so powerful!Notes:-- Andrea's Website: https://www.curiouslypresent.com/ -- Magnolia Wellness-- Book Rec: You Can Heal Your Life-- Insta Recs: @magnoliawellnessoc, @shutthekaleup, @jillzguerin

Jeana + Justin from A Sweat Life [@asweatlife] share all about entrepreneurship in this episode -- from Jeana turning her passion project into a business to what it's like to work with Justin [her husband!] to nitty gritty details on brand partnerships. After this episode you'll want to add  "attend A Sweat Life event" to your fitness bucket list ; ).Notes:-- A Sweat Life-- Apply To Become A Sweat Life Ambassador -- Book Rec: The Superfood Swap

Mini episode this week! Elisabeth answers 5 questions that you've asked her via Instagram from favorite ways to relax to prioritizing training when starting a new job. If you like this short episode + want more, DM Elisabeth a question [@etavierne] -- your question might be featured in the next mini episode! : )Notes:-- Book A Massage With Tania: tania@taniahhughes.com-- Foot Smile Spa Chicago-- Episode #44 + Episode #40: Tania-- Yogaview Chicago-- Episode #57: Alexia + Episode #24: Bridgett [Ashtanga Yoga Teachers!]-- Episode #1 - The Story of CHAARG-- Enneagram Short Quiz -- Join us for the CHAARG FitPlan: Registration Opens October 1st!-- Submit questions: DM @etavierne 

Lydia Nader [@fuelwithnader], registered dietician + elite athlete, is back on the podcast -- this time, talking all about marathons! So many CHAARG girls have "running a marathon" on their bucket lists, so we wanted to have an episode answering all of your questions on choosing a training plan, fueling for long runs, gearing up for race day, ++ so much more! Notes:-- Lydia's Website: runwithnader.com-- Episode #9 With Lydia-- Less Is More Training Plan-- Instagram To Follow: @emmacoburn [booty band workouts!]-- Grab A CHAARG Booty Band-- Fuel: Nuun Sport, SaltStick, Cliff Blocks, Jelly Belly Sport Beans -- CHAARG Booty Bands

Anthony McClain [@mcclainstrong] is back on the podcast, continuing the conversation from the previous episode! Anthony shares why he started his podcast + web series, episode takeaways that have impacted him, + his pillars of wellness. ++ of course, he continues to drop amazing quotes: "If you're afraid to fail, you're not ready to succeed." Mic drop! Notes:-- Anthony's Website: anthonymcclain.com-- Anthony's Podcast: 'Bout That Time -- Anthony's Web Series: The Solution-- Part one with Anthony on The CHAARG Podcast -- listen here! -- Anthony's Fav Podcasts Episodes: The GOSPEL with Angela Manuel-Davis, The Boo and The Bae, My Mother and I, The TRUTH with Robbie Robinson

Anthony McClain [@mcclainstrong], former SoulCycle instructor turned motivational podcaster gets intimate on his mom, SoulCycle journey, universal truths, ++ what his life/dreams look like currently. Get your notebook out + prepare to be inspired! "If the universe speaks to you, you have to listen."Notes:-- Anthony's Website: anthonymcclain.com-- Anthony's Podcast: 'Bout That Time-- Anthony's Web Series: The Solution-- Episode #78 On Human Design-- Episode #70 With Naz-- Episode #45 With Aya-- Join Us At Sweat Fest: Grab Your Ticket!-- Book Rec: A Return To Love-- News Recs: Vice News + Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj

We have a mini episode for you this week -- Elisabeth is answering 5 questions from the CHAARG community! If you like this short episode + want more, DM Elisabeth a question [@etavierne]... your question might be featured in the next mini episode! : )Notes:-- Episode #1: The Story of CHAARG Podcast-- Episode #37: Eve-- Join us at Sweat Fest!-- Submit questions: DM @etavierne

Davin Youngs [@davinyoungs] is a singer, teacher, + sound guide based in Chicago. Davin shares with us the power of sound, singing tools to use in everyday life, + his take on spirituality. Also, you'll hear some of his [+ Elisabeth's...] singing in this episode ; ).Notes:-- Davinyoungs.com-- Chicago Circle Singing-- Davin On Rob Bell's Podcast-- Davin On Spotify-- Book Recs: The Universal Christ, The Creative Habit-- Davin's Fav Artists: Thom Yorke, Björk Guðmundsdóttir

Jenny Westerkamp [@jennywesterkamp], sports nutritionist + entrepreneur [who literally does all the things!] comes on the podcast to chat about her career journey that started with emailing someone she looked up to with the subject line: "I want your life." Tons of amazing advice in this episode, + it's especially inspiring for future [or current!] dietitians! :) Notes:-- Resource For Future Dietitians: https://allaccessinternships.com/ [+ join the FB group!]-- Integrative Therapeutics Cortisol Manager-- If you live in Chicago, join Salad Club-- MRT Test-- Kitchfix-- Jessica's Daily Affirmations-- App To Try: Noom-- Book Recs: The Big Leap, You Are A Badass, The Success Principle, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Green Foods For Men, Louise Hays self-love books-- Podcast Recs: Food Psych, Tim Ferris-- CHAARG's Guide To Copenhagen

Charlynn Avery [@aromaticavery], an aromatherapist at Aura Cacia, shares everything you need to know about essential oils -- from how to choose an essential oil to incorporating aromatherapy in daily life, + of course sharing benefits of specific essential oils, commons oils + oils you probably have never heard before. Grab your notebook for this episode!Notes:-- Shop Essential Oils: auracacia.com-- Book Recs: The Conscious Parent, Goodnight Yoga, Women's Body Women's Wisdom, How To Talk So Kids Will Listen + Listen So Kids Will Talk-- Join The FB Group: Using Essential Oils Safely -- Giselle's Podcast, Episode 75 [Grab Giselle's Weed Bug Repellent] -- Menstrual Cramps Blend: 2 drops each of geranium, jasmine, + clary sage -- add into 1 ounce of sweet almond oil. Massage onto lower back + lower abdomen, repeat every hour as needed! -- Dr. Siddharth Shah's Music For Deep Sleep-- Hypnotherapy Resource: Jon Gabriel for Weight Loss Hypnotherapy [The Gabriel Method]

Lauren [@themodernastrologer] is back on the podcast... this time, talking about Human Design! If you've never heard of Human Design before, it's essential a "guide" that provides direction + action steps on how to work best with you unique energy. In this episode, Lauren walks through the different types, strategies, + authorities of Human Design, + also gives Elisabeth a Human Design reading! If you're curious to explore Human Design more, book a reading with Lauren -- she does in person + virtual readings! : )Notes:-- Book A Reading With Lauren: themodernastrologer.com-- Learn Your Human Design: mybodygraph.com-- Instagram To Follow For Human Design: @Jennazoe-- Book Recs: Human Design: Discover The Person You Were Born To Be, The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up-- Astrology Website: astro.com-- Astrology Apps: The Pattern, Co-Star

CHAARG internship opportunities for the fall have been released! So, we thought it was the perfect time to interview our summer CHAARGtern, Marge [@m.schnabe, @marge__inchaarg], on her CHAARG journey + ask her all about life at the CHAARG HQ ; ). We loooove her, ++ we know you will, too! Notes:-- chaarg.com/chaargtern (Applications due August 12th!)-- Questions on being a CHAARGtern? Email margaretschnabel@gmail.com -- Subscribe To Marge's Weekly Newsletter-- Join Us At Wanderlust

Rae Reichlin [@cestlarae] shares her journey from the art world to the fitness world, which eventually led to her creating the company, Ladies Who Lift. Rae gets real about the importance of lifting heavy, creating workout routines, + what she would do if she had two weeks to prepare for a big event! Every CHAARG girl needs to go to a Ladies Who Lift event! : )Notes:-- ladies-who-lift.com, @ladieswholiftchi-- Ladies Who Lift Newsletter-- Betina + CHAARG Podcast Episode-- Live Better + CHAARG Podcast Episode-- Insta Rec: @welltrainedbody, @basebodybabes, @shona_vertue, @betinagozo-- Podcast Rec: Crime Junkie-- Salad Club

Giselle Wasfie [@remixbygiselle], founder of REMIX Acupuncture + Integrative Health, shares her journey that led her into Chinese Medicine + starting her own practice. Giselle + Elisabeth talk herbs, elements, "the dark side of wellness," + overwork. If you live in Chicago, you need to see Giselle for a treatment!Notes:-- http://www.remixlife.style/-- Magic Candle-- Smooth + Protect: Eye Balm

Halle Miroglotta [@halleyoga], a yoga instructor + creator of the podcast: Home Practice With Halle shares her yoga journey, breathwork practices [she does a live guided breathwork for all of us in this episode!], + why she started her podcast. She also dives into Vedic Philosophy, so get your journals out ; ).Notes:-- www.hallemiroglotta.com-- Halle's Podcast-- Prana In, Prana Out -- Tara Brach's Meditations-- Book Recs: Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, The Complete Illustrated Book Of Yoga, The Surrender Experiment, The Untethered Soul-- Artist Recs: Mark McGuire, The Album Leaf, Luke Howard

Ariel + Betsy, co-founders of Today I Did It Right [@todayididitright] share the approach behind their self-connection journal -- 4 focuses + 16 rights. We dive deep in this episode about "what do you want?" -- talking about life, intentions, saying yes vs no, forgiveness, friendship, expectations, + so much more. After this episode, immediately buy a TIDIR journal! Notes:-- Buy The Journal-- August 17 Event

Jillian Lorenz [@jillianlorenz], Co-Founder + Co-CEO of The Barre Code, chats with Elisabeth all about barre + entrepreneurship -- the story behind what used to be Barre Bee Fit, working virtually [her Co-Founder lives in Colorado!], their team culture, pros/cons of franchising, why tiny movements hurt so badly [aka *the shakes*] + tips for becoming a barre instructor! Also, Jillian talks woo woo, so get ready for that ; ). Notes:-- The Barre Code-- The Barre Code, On Demand-- Podcast Recs: The Tim Ferris Show, Tony Robbins Podcast, The GaryVee Audio Experience, Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations