The Chaarg Podcast

Laura [@lauratheexplorerr] + Adrian [@adrian_on_spaceshipearth] are back on the podcast for part two! : ) This episode, Elisabeth talks to them about how they met, marriage, living together [literally after day three...], fighting, getting one percent better, acceptance, + compromise! Greatest lesson on romantic relationships: listen + be curious. : )Notes:-- adrianreif.com-- lauratheexplora.org-- Adaptogens: Four Sigmatic + Gaia Herbs -- Book Recommendations: Big Magic + Goodnight Stories For Rebel Girls-- Podcast Recommendation: Tim Ferris Show

The highly requested PODCAST EPISODE ON RELATIONSHIPS is here! : ) Elisabeth chats with partners Laura Thomas [@lauratheexplorerr] + Adrian Reif [@adrian_on_spaceshipearth] on all things relationships, from how to break up with someone to trust//jealousy to what it means to evolve as a couple [it takes two!]. Loved these two questions to think about during conflict: "if things weren't going to get much better, would I be happy moving forward?" ++ "is this someone that I want to continue fighting for + with?" Enjoy this super vulnerable episode...part one! : ) Notes:-- adrianreif.com-- lauratheexplora.org

Cat [@cataldasana] answers questions from you guys -- everything from "how much is meditation mental vs physical" to "how do you stay consistent with your meditation practice" to "should you keep your eyes open or closed?" Cat + Elisabeth also talk about Cat's meditation practice + how it's evolved throughout the years! Cat is a leader of the Body Positivity Challenge ++ meditation is a big component of the challenge -- join us here!Notes:-- Body Positivity Challenge-- Cat, Podcast Episode On Eat, Stretch, Nap-- Cat, Podcast Episode On Ayurveda-- Cat's yoga schedule-- 3 Kim K Makeup Youtubes: Makeup Mistakes to Avoid, PatrickStarr, Smokey Eye Tutorial-- Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up Podcast-- Book Rec: Untethered Soul-- Podcast Rec: The Embody Podcast [Candice Wu]-- Meditation Resources: Insight Timer + Danielle Laporte-- Cute meditation timer-- Who brought meditation to USA: It’s not 100% certain, but a lot of sources say Maharishi Mahesh Yogi - Founder of Tra

Self-care is so important to us at CHAARG -- this is why we wanted to dedicated the first episode of 2019 on how to incorporate more self-care [self-love!] into your life. Elisabeth [@etavierne] + Sarah [@sarahkclem] share twenty of their favorite self-care tools... from baths to masks to random acts of kindness to meditation. Make sure that you join us for CHAARG's first Body Positivity Challenge this February where we will dive deeper into self-care together -- find all the deets here! Notes:-- Body Positivity Challenge-- 20 Ways To Give Yourself Some Sweet Self-Lovin'-- Ambassador Recommendation Form-- Aztec Healing Clay-- Documentary To Walk: Stink!-- Books To Read: A Return To Love, Reiki For Life, Book Of Awakening, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power Of Being Kind To Yourself-- Writing To Your Highest Self Podcast-- Manifesting Your Dreams//Desires Podcast

Dr. Lindsey Wienkowski [@lindseywink1], a chiropractor + owner of Impact Sports Rehab + Chiropractics talks about her chiro journey... + shares tons of tips on posture, headaches, compression socks, acupuncture vs dry needling, + more. She also shares what it's like to run a business with her fiancé! ++ what it's like being a twin ; ). If you're in the Aurora, IL area... book an appointment with Lindsey! Notes:-- www.impactsportschiro.com [@impactsportschiro]-- Difference Between Ice + Heat-- National University Of Health Sciences

Molly Coeling, a massage therapist + Reiki Master, talks to Elisabeth about all things Reiki: what it is, benefits, how to look for a practicer, the different trainings, stories + more... woo woo + scientific! : ) Molly openly shares her story on how she was able to heal her sexual trauma through reiki [*please note: this episode contains sensitive information + may be triggering]. If you're in Chicago, you should definitely schedule a massage//Reiki session with Molly! Notes:-- https://www.mollycoeling.com-- Book Rec: The Body Remembers -- Podcast Rec: Reiki Radio Podcast + Rob Bell -- Rob Bell Podcast, Episode on Menuha-- Pamela Miles-- Willam Rand-- Book Rec: Reiki For Life, The Complete Guide To Reiki Practice For Levels 1, 2, + 3-- Reiki Music: Johnathon Goldman, Slow Meadow, Marconi Union -- Schedule Reiki With Molly

Aya [@konnichiwaya], Soul Cycle instructor in Chicago + soon-to-be health coach, talks to Elisabeth about what it's like to be a Soul Cycle instructor, her self-love journey, the stories behind her tattoos ; ), + more. Aya's wish for everyone = give yourself more credit! ((If you're in Chicago... you need to take Aya's Hip Hop Wednesday class!))Notes: -- Ride with Aya-- Book Recs: The Courage To Be Disliked, You Are A Badass, Anything By Brene Brown-- Brene Brown's Ted Talk-- Podcast Rec: Almost 30 Podcast-- Meditation App: Insight Timer -- Prebiotics + Probiotics

Tania Hughes [@taniahugheslovely] is back on the podcast... this time, talking about chakras! So, what is a chakra? Chakras are energy centers in the body... + there are seven "main" chakras that are associated with a position in the body, color, ++ specific functions. While this may seem very "esoteric," Tania talks about chakras in a way that's easy to understand, + also shares western medicine's philosophy on chakras. From balancing chakras to samskara -- get ready to be inspired by yoga history! : )Notes:-- Tania, Podcast #1-- Book Rec: Wheels Of Life-- Erika Fay Maximum Achievement Coaching-- Tania Hughes Wellness-- Get In Touch For A Massage! tania@taniahughes.com

Happy Thanksgiving Week! With the holiday season upon us, I thought it would be appropriate to share my 10 phone rules I [try to!] live by ; ). I have a love//hate relationship with my phone, which is why I created these rules for myself... so that I could utilize my phone as it serves me, but also to remind myself to be present. Do you have any "phone rules"? Let me know! Notes: -- Blog Post

Alex Mazzurco [@almazzurcofit] is back on the podcast -- this time talking to Elisabeth about why most diets fail, her weight loss journey, day in the life -- eating wise, ++ all about gut health. Favorite quote from the podcast: "Take ownership of the suck, so that you are in control. If you don't like the way your body looks, you can make the decision to change it ++ you don't need a naturopath, an herbalist, or an Ayurvedic specialist to tell you to get sunlight, get sleep, be active, eat whole foods, drink a gallon of water a day. There's your recipe for success... or at least the start of success. I think we get caught up in *I just need someone to hold my hand or figure it out for me.* You need to pull yourself out of the suck, + you need to take ownership of that! Be #inCHAARG of your health because it's no one else's responsibility."Notes-- Almazzurcofit.com-- The 3 Liquids I Drink Every Morning-- Prev. Podcast Episode With Alex-- Coaching Opportunities With Alex-- O

Alex Mazzurco [@almazzurco] -- founder of AlMazzurcoFit, athlete + macro coach shares her fitness journey [fun fact = she was one of CHAARG's first interns ever!] that led her down the road of competing in figure + bikini. Alex chats with Elisabeth about everything you ever wanted to know about competing: how to maintain a healthy mindset [spoiler alert = you can't], Alex's *why*, how women are judged, THE COST OF EVERYTHING, what the bikini diet is actually like... + more! Alex's realness is refreshing, + whether you want to compete or not -- you'll love this episode. : )

Tania Hughes [@taniahugheslovely] is the founder of Tania Hughes Wellness, which encompasses many different healing modalities such as massage, yoga, bodywork, reflexology, cupping, sound healing, stress management, chakras, + so much more. Elisabeth + Tania talk about Tania's experience on the 10 Day Silent Meditation Retreat [YES -- 10 days of silence!], ++ how we so often validate//invalidate ourselves by others' body cues towards us. They also chat about the deeply restorative powers of yin yoga -- which Tania refers to as "structural therapy through intention + breath," as well as how important it is to take time to rest! PSA -- all of you in Chicago need to book a session with Tania! Notes:-- The Spiritual Aspects Of Love [Oprah's Super Soul Conversations Podcast]-- Tania Hughes Wellness-- Get In Touch For A Massage! tania@taniahughes.com-- Book Recs: Four Desires, Rod Stryker // Heart of Yoga, T.K.V. Desikachar // The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, Bernie ClarkInsight // Yoga, Sar

Two months before graduation, Anna [@annamazingjourney] noticed a lump on her breast. When she got a biopsy, the doctors assured her that she was "too young for the lump to be serious" -- but, a week later, she found out that she had breast cancer, Stage IIa HER2-positive. In this episode, Anna talks all about her breast cancer journey -- bilateral mastectomy, IVF, chemo ++ the physical, mental, + emotional rollercoaster that has resulted. You'll instantly be able to feel her positivity, courage, + strength. Her mantra: You don't know how strong you are until strong is the only option you have. <3Notes:-- Book Recs: The Definitely Decade + Lean In-- Podcast Rec: Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations-- TV Rec: This Is Us-- Gilda's Club Chicago-- Immerman's Angels-- Susan G Komen Chicago-- The Breasties: @the_breasties on IG -- It's Mary K's Blog -- Anna's Interview-- People Mag -- Anna's Article

Betina Gozo [@trainwithbetina] is a Nike Master Trainer, Women's Health Magazine "2017 Next Fitness Star," + the founder of the non-profit, Dance With Mweyne. Her mantra: "Take control of your life -- no one can do it for you, you have to do it yourself." Betina shares her fitness journey ((fun fact: her dream job at 18 was playing the bass for Beyonce's band)), + what led her to eventually become a Nike Master Trainer! She shares tons of practical wellness tips on strength training, mobility, REAL FOODS ; ), books + podcasts, ++ how she's been influenced in the fitness space. Also! For those in Chicago, she has two events coming up for her non-profit: 10/21 + 10/23 -- find the info here!Notes:-- Books: Relentless, The Art Of War For Women, Lean In-- Planner: Ink + Volt-- Podcast: The Strength Coach Podcast-- Perform Better Summit-- Train With Betina + http://www.betinagozo.com -- Dance With Mweyne

Eve [@evelillian] was the very first person Elisabeth ever hired at CHAARG full time -- since then, she's worked at Nike, Lululemon, + has had multiple side projects. Her incredible career journey paralleled with her mental health journey, ++ Eve gets raw on how she worked with the challenges of the past few years. Her mantra -- "choose love." Eve + Elisabeth also talks about the early days of CHAARG, their love for Gabby Bernstein ++ following intuition.

After Elisabeth met Josh [@sutchar44] on a trip of a lifetime to Israel, one of her biggest takeaways was -- "channel more Josh in my life." He truly is the most giving person she's ever met, + loves that he believes "the secret to life is energy." Josh co-founded the company, Train Heroic, which started with the mission of "helping football players because better at football" to "making the biggest impact we can." Elisabeth + Josh talk about his entrepreneurship journey, the impact Tony Robbins has had on his life, ++ his goal setting rituals ((including the Five Minute Journal!)). Notes:-- Reality Israel-- Wild Wild Country-- Train Heroic-- The Miracle Morning-- How To Win Friends + Influence People-- Podcast Rec: Robb Wolf-- Instagram: @cal_strength + @powerathletehq-- Eye Mask-- The Five Minute Journal-- Tony Robbins, Unleash The Power Within-- Combat Abs

Elisabeth chats with Tori Norris ((@tori.inchaarg, @torinorris18)), the Community Manager at CHAARG HQ about thriving as an introvert ((+ misconceptions society has on introverts!)), her relationship with running, diets, + positive self-talk, as well as completely changing careers. Chances are you will resonate with one ((or more!)) of these topics. Favorite piece of advice from the episode: "Being quiet does not determine your leadership abilities." Notes:-- Book of Awakening

Elisabeth chats with Hi-Vibe employees, Jessica [@jessica_dogert] + Whitney [@whitneysommerfeldt]. Hi-Vibe is an organic superfood juicery in Chicago -- it's a must visit for everyone who loves bulletproof coffee, smoothies, matcha + bone both. In this episode, Elisabeth, Jessica, + Whitney talk about juice cleanses, bulletproof coffee, mushrooms, importance of fats in your diet + getting your blood work done, ++ of course, all about superfoods : ). Notes:-- Superfoods to buy in bulk: Navitas Organics + Sun Potion-- Four Sigmatic-- Hi-Vibe: @hivibechi + hivibechi.com-- Jessica [RD]

I just turned 28, ahhhh! Instead of doing an "intentions for my 28th year" podcast, I thought it would be fun to have a more lighthearted podcast ++ ask myself 28 rapid fire questions -- just like I ask everyone else who comes on The CHAARG Podcast! I hope you enjoy ++ maybe even learn something ; ).Notes:-- 3 Processes To Manifest Your Dreams + Desires-- Starting The Conversation On Body Image-- Aztec Healing Clay-- Book Recs: The Idiot's Guide To Ayurveda, A Return To Love, Course In Miracles, Essentialism, The Four Agreements

Ashley Bryd [@byrdy] is back to talk about all things ACNE. ((If you haven't listened to the previous episode with Ashley, make sure you do that before listening to this one!)) Elisabeth + Ashley talk about different skin types, hormonal acne [how to prevent acne from your period!], Accutane, in grown hairs, natural remedies for spot treatment, + so much more!Notes:-- Favorite Instagram Accounts: @byrdiebeauty, @skinhouls, @johannavargas, @cinnamonryan-- Book Recs: Girl, Wash Your Face [Rachel Hollis], You Do You [Sarah Knight]-- Ingredients Site: dermstore.com + paulaschoice.com-- Makeup: Kelsey Joelle, tohaveandtoglow.com