The Chaarg Podcast

Tanya Lozano [@_tanyalozano], the founder of Healthy Hood -- a fitness + dance studio [+ more importantly an incredible community!] that is fighting the 20 year life expectancy gap in Chicago. Tanya talks about social justice in the health + wellness space, sharing: why we need to change the conversation on inclusivity, why living a healthy lifestyle is a privilege, how white people can be better allies to people of color, + so much more! If you're in Chicago -- visit Healthy Hood! If you're not -- donate, so that they can continue to do amazing things in Chicago <3.Notes:-- www.healthyhoodchi.com-- Donate To Healthy Hood On Venmo: @healthyhoodchi-- www.igrowchicago.org -- www.savemoneysavelife.org-- Documentary Recs: Dear White People, 13th-- Centro Sin Fronteras

Naz Sanders [@nazzwithme] is a Senior SoulCycle Instructor ++ the founder of Nazz With Me, a platform for recipes, personalized meal plans, + nutrition coaching. Nazz shares her SoulCycle journey: riding while studying to get into med school, the crazy audition process, ++ how "just do it" has motivated beyond the bike... such as, diving headfirst into her new business: Nazz With Me! If you are in Chicago, you need to ride with Nazz!Notes:-- www.nazwithme.com, naz@nazwithme.com-- Ride With Naz-- Protein Powder Recs: Shakeology, Orgain, Ollie, Vital Proteins-- Insta Rec: @Nutritionstripped-- Book Rec: The Macronutrient Diet

Say hello to our first live podcast! : ) During Mental Health Awareness Month, we joined the movement to speak up about mental health. Aside from our Mental Health Resource Guide [linked below!], we also hosted a panel featuring women who have their own empowering journeys with mental health for our community in Chicago. We covered topics ranging from disordered eating to anxiety + depression to supporting loved ones facing mental health challenges. This conversation was vulnerable, informational, + inspiring, so much so that we wanted to share it with the ENTIRE community.Notes:-- Mental Health Resource Guide-- How To Ask Your Boss For A Mental Health Day-- NAMI-- Hope For The Day-- Meet The Panel/More Resources

Jacq Gould [@jacqgould] opens up on the podcast about her incredible journey overcoming an eating disorder that ultimately led her to start her self-worth coaching program, Your Inner Babe. We dive deep into self-worth/confidence... ++ Jacq shares tips on visualization, convos with yourself in the mirror, food/life triggers, + how to have a positive relationship with social media. Also, get ready to learn Jacq's F word ; ) [++ hear her incredible voice... yes, singing voice]. Notes: -- yourinnerbabe.com-- @danikabrysha, @ambitiouskitchen, @chinaealexander, @iskra-- Podcast Recs: Almost 30, Press Send

Monique Volz aka @AmbitiousKitchen chats to Elisabeth all about the *then* + *now* of food blogging, what it's like to be an influencer, her mental health journey, how she gets the inspiration to create incredible (!!!!) recipes, + so much more. Get inspired to get cooking after this episode ; ). Notes:-- Food Bloggers To Follow: @jennxbradley, @whatsgabycooking, @thepioneerwoman, @emilieeats, @bromabakery, @abeautifulplate, @minimalistbaker, @loveandlemons -- Book Recs: The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind,+ Body In The Healing Of Trauma, The Emotional Eater's Repair Manual-- Podcast Recs: How I Built This, The Healthy Maven-- Instagram Post On Numbers-- Spotify Playlist, Banana Almond Butter Toast-- Fav Breakfast Recipe: Marbled Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins-- Fav Lunch Recipe: Curried Broccoli Chickpea Salad -- Fav Dinner Recipe: Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas -- Fav Dessert Recipe: Tahini Brownies-- Search AmbitiousKitchen.com For College Friendly Recipes: Chopped Greek Chickpea Salad, Curried

Chris McAlister + Elisabeth continue their conversation from last week's episode... this week, Chris leads us through a meditation, shares his "funeral exercise," ++ answers your leadership questions [one of our fav questions: what’s the easiest leadership trait to learn that people aren’t prioritizing?]. If you liked these episodes, check out Chris's Leadership Academy, + use the discount "CHAARG2019" for 50% off all the workshops : ).Notes: -- Chris McAlister-- Join Chris's Academy [use code "CHAARG2019" for 50% off!] -- Chris's Books [READ THEM ALL!]-- Book Rec: Good To Great

Chris McAlister [@chrismcalister] founder of SightShift, is a life + biz coach [he worked with Elisabeth/CHARG for three years!]. Chris dives into the importance of understanding "who you are" vs "what you do," identity fears, using pain as a motivator, + how to find the right mentor. Tons of wisdom in this conversation... so much so that we broke it up into two episodes ; ). Enjoy part one!Notes:-- Chris McAlister-- Join Chris's Academy [use code "CHAARG2019" for 50% off!] -- Chris's Books [READ THEM ALL!]-- Identity Fears [In Depth]-- Marianne Williamson in Washington Post-- David Sherry-- Book Rec: The Talent Code

Allie Kushnir [@alliekushnir], artist + activist, is passionate about living a sustainable lifestyle. This conversation has tons of resources on living an eco-friendly life, like: swapping out almond milk out for oat milk, what you can + cannot recycle, compositing in an apartment, minimalism tips... + of course, all about animal agriculture ; ). We hope you guys are inspired after this episode to live more of a *green* life -- Happy Earth Day! Notes:-- alliekushnir.com-- Allie's Resources-- Allie's Documentary -- https://storyofstuff.org/-- https://www.zerowastechicago.org/-- https://www.recyclebycity.com/chicago-- Second Hand Stores: Poshmark, Buffalo Exchange, Crossroads Trading, Mercari-- Book Recs: Eating Animals, Mad Cowboy: Plain Truth From The Cattle Rancher Who Won't Eat Meat, Give A Sh*t -- Documentary Recs: Food Inc, Cowspiracy, Eating Animals, 73 Cows, Minimalism, The True Cost-- Podcast Rec: Rich Roll-- Insta Recs: @minimalistbaker, @erinireland, @easyanimalfree, @litterless, @zero

Nicole + Erin from Native Cold Pressed [@nativecoldpressed] share their stories of how they got into juicing, the challenges of the "early days" of Native, the incredible benefits of juicing, + their favorite recipes for juices, shots + smoothies. If you're in Columbus... you need to check out Native! My favorite juice = Cooling Herb!Notes:-- Connect with Nicole + Erin: @native_mama__ + @lovey_doves.-- Blackbird Eats: @blackbirdeats, blackbirdeats.com-- Chris McAlister-- Book Rec: The E-Myth-- Documentary Rec: The Founder-- @thecoconutcult, @moonjuice, @rootedjuicery, @drought-- Plant Based Protein: Sacha Inchi Protein

We brought on two intuitive eating experts, Alexis [@hummuspien] + Simi [@simibotic] to talk about their philosophies on intuitive eating ++ how it has evolved over time. From tangible tips on how to become an intuitive eater, frustrations in the intuitive eating space, how to work with your body's natural size... + more. This episode is everything!Notes: -- Connect with Alexis-- Connect with Simi-- Previous Podcast w Simi-- Book Recs: Body Kindness, Intuitive Eating-- Podcast Recs: Body Kindness, Food Psych-- Instagram Recs: @restoring_radiance, @paigeschmidt, @hgoodrichrd, @newmoonrd, @thereallife_rd -- Blog Rec: Beauty Redefined-- App Rec: Natural Cycles-- Alexis's I Have Been Changed For Good

Cindy Luffred [@revealingsoul] is a medium + the founder of Revealing Soul. She chats with Elisabeth about what it's like to talk to spirits, the difference between mediums + psychics, ++ how to tap into your intuition. She also reads Elisabeth's aura ; ). On why she does this work: “Life is tough. I am not going to sugarcoat it -- it’s hard. + I just believe any tool available that you can tap into to help yourself, you should.”Notes:-- Connect With Cindy: revealingsoul.com, cindy@revealingsoul.com-- Fav Spiritual Leaders/Tools: Gwyneth Paltrow, The Goop, Mind Body Podcast, Rebecca Rosen [@mediumrebeccarosen]-- Source Healing [Chicago]-- Rebecca Niziol [Virtual Life Coach]-- Tarot Deck Recs: Sacred Rebels, The Goddess Deck-- Book Rec: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks-- Podcast Recs: The Ladies of London Sophie + Caroline, Oprah's SuperSoul, Goop Podcast-- Podcast with Lauren, The Modern Astrologer

Carla [@carlajian], a yoga + fitness instructor, wellness blogger, holistic health coach + sexy mama ; ), shares her wellness journey, skincare routine [her skin is gorgeous!], why she believes we need to work on our sacral chakra, + gets raw about intimacy... she's been with her husband for 16 years! : )Notes:-- Connect with Carla: carlajian.com + Carla Jian Wellness [Facebook]-- Sweat with Carla-- S Factor Pole Fitness-- Website Recs: turnyourshineon.com, mindbodygreen.com-- Book Recs: The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner, Becoming By Michelle Obama, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up By Marie Kondo-- Podcast Recs: Ed Mylett, The Skinny Confidential-- Instagram Recs: @kathrynbudig, @melissawoodhealth, @katelemere -- Chocolate Recs: Addictive Wellness, Hu Kitchen, Eating Evolved-- CBD Recs-- CHAARG Podcast On Chakras-- Love Languages Test-- Supplements: Four Sigmatic, Acacia Fiber, Inulin Fiber-- Shen Shen Acupuncture-- Mention Carla Jian at @leahchavieskincare in Chicago for 30% off! : )

Katlin Smith, Founder + CEO of Simple Mills, chats with Elisabeth about building + growing Simple Mills, a natural food company that offers baking mixes, crackers + cookies. One of our favorite quotes from the podcast: "It’s really easy to believe that the things you look back on that you think made you successful are going to be the things that make you successful moving forward. Oftentimes, [they] are not.” Notes:-- Connect With Katlin: @simplemills + simplemills.com-- Book Recs: The Art of Possibility By Benjamin Zander + Rosamund Stone Zander-- Podcast Rec: Ted Radio Hour-- Careers At Simple Mills

Lauren, @themodernastrologer, chats with Elisabeth about all things astrology... literally, #all #the #things. Lauren turned her passion for Astrology into a career -- through her work, she aims to "take the eye rolls out of Astrology" ++ help others become more self aware. Love this episode? Schedule a reading with Lauren! [She also does virtual readings!]Notes:-- Book A Reading With Lauren-- Spiritual Recs: astro.com, revealingsoul.com. santnamyogachicago.com, humangarage.net, integrativemysticism.com, Explained: Astrology [Netflix Series]-- Understanding The Houses-- Reading A Birth Chart-- Podcast Rec: Almost 30-- Book Rec: Untethered Soul By Michael Singer

Alexia [@alexiabauerl] is an ashtanga teacher at Yogaview, owns a jewelry line, + volunteers at Salt + Light Coalition. Alexia + Elisabeth talk about ashtanga [of course!], 10 day silent meditation retreat, volunteering, + living//yoga in Latin America. If you're in Chicago + looking to up your yoga game, come to her Ashtanga yoga class at Yogaview on Wednesday mornings... it's so challenging! : )Notes:-- alexiabauer.com-- Alexia's Jewelry Line-- Ashtanga Podcast-- Yogaview-- Salt + Light Coalition-- Book Recommendation: The Mastery Of Love + The Four Agreements-- Podcast Recommendation: On Being + Invisibilia

Sarah Russo [@chefsarahrusso], Holistic Personal Chef is on the pod, giving us all the deets to utilize food as fuel... + enjoy it! Sarah shares meal prep tips [+ recipes!], tons of spices/brands/restaurant recommendations, her journey from being vegan to eating meat... + more! There's no doubt you'll be inspired to start cooking after this episode ; ). Notes:-- Connect With Sarah: loveyourfat.com + loveyourfatsr@gmail.com-- Evette's Dance + Fitness Club-- Sauce Recs: Frontera, Tessemae's, + The New Primal-- Healthy Brand Recs: Malk, Otto's Cassava Flour, + Vivapura Nuts-- What is Malt?!: Malt is barley or another type of grain that is steeped, germinated, + dried for distilling, vinegar, + brewing-- Pre Brands-- Woman Code By Alisa Vitti-- Recipe Inspo: Minimalist Baker + Yotam Ottolenghi

Elisabeth chats with Tara Leggero [@tara_spaderma], esthetician + celebrity skincare queen of Chicago. All of your skincare questions will be answered -- from Accutane to retinol to "food on your face" to recommended products, + so much more. One of the biggest learning lessons during this episode = give products six weeks for your skin to adjust! But don't worry, we talk ALL about picking ; ) ++ what to do with acne! Notes: -- Book an appointment with Tara in Chicago-- Aztec Healing Clay-- SkinCeuticals Biocellulose Restorative Masque-- Aquaphor-- Aire Ancient Baths-- EltaMD Sunscreen-- Book Rec: You Are A Badass-- Insta Recs: @the_estheticians, @Matthewmillerskin, @katelemere-- Podcast Recs: Lewis Howes + Gary Vaynerchuk

We are doing something a little different on the podcast... Elisabeth is interviewing two people in the same field, "Instagram fitness leaders in Chicago" -- Morgan [@Bun_Undone] + MaryKate [@FroyoToFitness]. They talk about what it's like to be *influencers* -- FB algorithms, working with sponsors, social media comparison, balancing their Instagram accounts with another job, + more. Something else that's interesting is that both of them started their fitness journeys in large communities... Morgan with Tone It Up, + MaryKate with BBG, so of course we talk all about that, too ++ their beautiful transformations <3.Notes:-- Connect with Morgan + @Bun_Undone Community-- Connect with MaryKate + Grab Her Program + @FroyoToFitness Community-- Upcoming events: Morgan + MaryKate are having a meet-up on Feb. 23rd, 2019 at 2:30PM at Studio Three in Chicago - check their Instagrams for tickets!-- iPhone App Recs: Adobe Lightroom + My FitnessPal-- Podcast Recs: The Influencer Podcast, Do Well + Do

Mary Kesinger [@itsmaryk] is back on the podcast having a "girl talk" with Elisabeth -- chatting about creativity, social anxiety, shame, confidence, social media, decision fatigue, hobbies... + so much more. Make sure to take notes in this episode, so many quotable moments! : )Notes:-- The CHARG Podcast, Episode One With Mary-- Mary's Blog-- Creative Confidence by Tom Kelley + David Kelley-- 5 Minute Journal-- Figure That Shift Out By Chris McAlister-- The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up By Marie Kondo -- Run My World By Mary Kesinger-- Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes-- The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Singer-- Becoming by Michelle Obama-- Those Bones Are Not My Childs by Toni Cade Bambara-- Sweat with Mary: Energi Fitness + Sweat Fitness studios + Sweatworking App

Claudia [@claudiadoyle] -- previous Ohio State Ambassador, #OSUCHAARG -- chats with Elisabeth in Denver about moving across the country on a whim, changing careers, becoming a cycling instructor, mental health, social media detox, outdoor adventures, following her heart, + so much more. : ) They cover a ton of topics...chances are you will relate to one [or more!] of the topics ++ become inspired to continue learning + growing!Notes:-- Claudia's Twitter: @itssantaclaud-- Book Recommendation: Perfectly Yourself