Soul and Wit
Soul and Wit
Your new favorite mother-daughter duo talking about things (that aren’t things) together and with special guests. Join Courtney Carver and Bailey Carver talking about simplicity, wellness, happiness and secrets to living a life you love. Plus, we'll be interviewing amazing humans about how to live a meaningful life.
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Nov 15, 2021 • 55min
91. How to Enjoy Food Over the Holidays (and always)
Join Courtney & Bailey for a conversation with Jennifer Ellen Mueller, a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, to talk about diet culture and how to actually enjoy food over the holidays without feeling guilty or judged. If you are tired of labeling food “good” or “bad” and want to learn about how to eat with less stress and more peace,, this episode is for you. Favorite Things: Bailey: Loop Living Planter Promptly Gratitude Journal Courtney: Cold showers (when it’s cold out)New Planner from Golden Coil PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers. 31 Days of Gifts You So Deserve (The advent calendar for your inbox) Episode Notes and Resources: Jennifer Ellen specializes in helping people break free from diet culture and find peace and freedom in their relationship to food and their bodies. She offers health coaching from a scientifically sound evidence base, while prioritizing the lived experience of her clients in order to build self-trust and self-efficacy. She offers individual anti-diet counseling and group programs as well as guest lecturing and keynote speaking on the topics of diet culture, stigma-free wellness, Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. Find her at https://trustingyoufirst.com/ and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trustyoufirst/ Cartoon Mentioned: “You are What You Eat” Recommended Books: The F**k It Diet by Caroline Dooner More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament by Lindsay and Lexie Kite ____________________________________________________________ Thank you for supporting us on Patreon. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com
Nov 8, 2021 • 30min
90. The Planning Episode
Have you ever considered a 15 hour work week or how you plan your free time? Do you have flexibility in your life? Courtney and Bailey talk about how they both plan, and their different but effective ways to check everything off their to-do lists. From planning quarterly, to daily and weekly, Courtney and Bailey share their practical tips to make their week organized with plenty of time to enjoy and be present Favorite Things: Bailey: Spice Rack Brightland Courtney: Johnna & Quincy Vikkilouise.com PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers. Episode Notes and Resources: Courtney and Bailey are all about physical planners. They both use Golden Coil planners. Bailey also loves digital planners. She recommends Flourish Planner for planners and for aesthetics as well. 31 Days of Gifts, the advent calendar for your inbox is available now! ____________________________________________________________ Thank you for supporting us on Patreon. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com
Nov 1, 2021 • 34min
E89. Holiday Extravaganza 2021
It's the Holiday Season! Bailey and Courtney talk all about the books, movies, and recipes they’re going to enjoy this season. If you’re looking for the best movies, the newest books, and recipes to enjoy with your family in this joyful time, this episode is for you. Favorite Things: Bailey: 56 Days Mini Dutch Ovens Courtney: Meal planning The first snow PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers. Episode Notes and Resources: 31 Days of Gifts - opening soon! Books Past: In A Holidaze Royal Holiday 12 Dates of Christmas We Met in December Winter Street This Time Next Year Christmas Shopaholic One Day In December New Book Releases:A Season For Second Chances Eight Perfect Hours The Holiday Swap The Santa Suit Favorite Movies: Elf The Holiday (OMG now on Netflix) Noelle Family Stone The Family Man The Best Holiday Movies of All Time New Movies: Love Hard The Princess Switch 3 Holiday Recipes Peanut butter blossoms Holiday Toffee Hot cocoa bombs Christmas wreath charcuterie board Hot Buttered Rum Holiday mocktails ____________________________________________________________ Thank you for supporting us on Patreon. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com
Oct 25, 2021 • 52min
88. So, You Want To Write a Book (Interview with Literary Agent, Wendy Sherman)
Have you ever thought about writing a book … and then promptly talked yourself out of it? There are so many really good reasons NOT to write a book but if you have a really good reason to write one, it’s worth it. In today’s episode, Wendy Sherman (Courtney’s Literary Agent) gives you a look into the publishing world and gives you lots to think about if you are ready to publish your masterpiece. __________________________________________________ EPISODE PREP/NOTES Favorite Things: Bailey: Bookstore Puzzle Pumpkin Syrup Courtney: Banana Peel Bacon PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers. Episode Notes and Resources: The Sandwich Universe Podcast The Simplicity Space To connect with Wendy, visit her website: www.wsherman.com Send proposals and queries here: submissions@wsherman.com _________________________________________________________ Thank you for supporting us on Patreon. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com
Oct 18, 2021 • 33min
87. Burnout
Let’s talk about burnout. In this episode Courtney and Bailey talk about what burnout looks like, how to prevent it and how to recover from it. They talk about the damaging narrative around productivity and a better approach for getting things done.. Favorite Things: Bailey: Clogs Emily Mariko on Tik Tok Courtney: Liz Vaccariello Quote from Simple Magazine Alexandra Ellis on TikTok - exercise and mobility coach PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com
Oct 11, 2021 • 33min
86. Inexpensive Ways to Create a Space You Love
From cleaning your space to making it cozy, Bailey and Courtney give you tips and resources to transform your space into one you’ll love spending time in. You don’t have to spend a lot to feel more at peace in your home. Favorite Things: Bailey: 7 days in June Audiobook Makeup towels Courtney: Tiny Kindness Library In and Of Itself (Hulu Series) PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers. Episode Notes and Resources: Kaekoo Pillow Shop Cook this Book by Molly Baz Thank you for supporting us on Patreon. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com
Oct 4, 2021 • 33min
85. Fantastic Fall
We love this time of year and are sharing how we embrace fall. We’ll tell you where we are going, what we are watching and most importantly what we are cooking, baking and eating! We hope this inspires you to put on a cozy sweater and relax into this beautiful time of year. P.S. If it’s a different season where you are, we know you’ll still find good recommendations for more joy and delight in this episode. Favorite Things: Bailey: Seatback organizer Necessaire Body Oil Courtney: Get Sleepy Pod Get Sleepy Pod (Tropical Spa episode) Nothing Much Happens Here PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers. Episode Notes and Resources: Necessaire SerumSaje Chai Essential OilPrimally Pure Autumn Collection Our Friend Terms of Endearment The Fault in Our Stars It’s Complicated Legally Blonde Good Will Hunting October Sky When Harry Met Sally Dan in Real Life Mona Lisa Smile Gilmore Girls Virgin River Roasted Tomato and Bread Soup Dog Baking TikTok Thank you for supporting us on Patreon. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com
Sep 27, 2021 • 32min
84. Not So Back To Normal
Courtney and Bailey have less anxiety since the beginning of the pandemic but more exhaustion currently. In this episode, they are talking about not going back to normal, and some of the activities they do to keep themselves positive. From baking to setting boundaries, Courtney and Bailey share with you hobbies, routines and activities that you can do if you ever find yourself annoyed or uncertain about how things are going to change. Favorite Things: Bailey: Magnetic Bookmarks Granola Butter Peri Peri Sauce Courtney: Pilates at Maven Strong Episode Notes and Resources: The Gilmore Girls on Tik Tok The Sandwich Universe Podcast by Molly Baz If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com
Sep 20, 2021 • 33min
83. We Are Addicted To Plants
Courtney blames quarantine and Bailey got her first plant before 2020. In this episode you’ll learn about how many plants we have, the biggest things we’ve learned about raising plants, and details on soil, watering, pots and gnats. We’ll tell you the easiest plants to start with. We also share our favorite plantstagrammers who inspire and teach us how to be better plant moms. Favorite Things: Bailey: One Last Stop Apron Courtney: Cactus and TropicalsThe SillSuperTrellis Episode Notes and Resources: Episode 45: Interview with Eliza Blank, Founder and CEO of The Sill Loop LivingIvy Mane Neem OilKatchyHilton Carter on Instagram The Sill on Instagram Hey Rooted on Instagram Heyrooted Wildernis Amsterdam on Instagram The Potted Jungle on Instagram Plant Me Paul If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com
Sep 13, 2021 • 36min
82. Soul & Wit is Back: The Catch-Up Episode
We are back. After a long summer break, we are very excited to share lots of favorite things. In this episode we catch you up on what we’ve been reading, eating and enjoying plus where we’ve traveled and some new life hacks we learned on our break. Favorite Things: Bailey: Katchy: Gnat Killer Little Mia Bella Masks Embroidery Courtney: Bailey’s tomatoes The Maven District Versed Body Oil Supergoop Glow Screen Episode Notes and Resources: Clean Beauty: Episode #23 Peach Crisp Recipe Bread Riot Abigal’s Oven Buzzed Coffee Dragon Noodles Overnight French Toast (NYT)Overnight French Toast (Bailey) Granola butter The Simplicity Space Books The Artist's Way Boundary Boss Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free Set Boundaries, Find Peace The Other Black Girl Malibu Rising People We Meet on Vacation Yolk Float Plan The Push While We Were Dating If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com