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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Jun 28, 2021 • 25min
81. Take a break. Rest. Relax. Renew.
Our summer break inspired this episode and we hope it encourages you to take a break too. You don’t have to wait until you are sick, tired or overwhelmed to rest. You don’t have to prove your worthiness for rest by working really hard. Listen and hear what’s inspiring us to rest, the books we want to read on our break and an exciting adventure we are considering. Favorite Things: Bailey: Strawberry Muffins New Water Pitcher Courtney: Mailbox with a place for flowers Bracelets from My Metaphysical Maven Episode Notes and Resources: Vipassana Retreat Moldavite video Wintering by Katherine May Sabbath by Wayne Muller Silence in the Age of Noise 101 Essays that Will Change The Way You Think The Daily Stoic Human Design 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 OR @soulandwitpodcast
Jun 21, 2021 • 23min
80. Cooling Off: When you are hot on the outside or the inside
Today’s episode covers strategies that work well for cooling off when you are really hot because of summer temps or when you are angry, frustrated or bothered in another way (hot on the inside. Surprisingly, these ideas work for all kinds of heat! Favorite Things: Bailey: Malibu Rising Ikea Vase Courtney: Impossible Burgers Turning off Likes on Instagram (Tutorial) 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 OR @soulandwitpodcast
Jun 14, 2021 • 31min
79. Social Media: The small tweaks that deliver more joy
Social media is part of all of our lives (except for the few who have opted out) and that’s why it’s so important for us to do a little check in and make sure we are using it in a way that positively impacts our lives and the lives around us. Today we are going to discuss some recent Instagram changes and small tweaks you can make to be happier online and off. Favorite Things: Bailey: Home Chef Meals Fun plant lady doormat Courtney: A tree in the backyard Vive Juicery 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 OR @soulandwitpodcast
Jun 7, 2021 • 33min
78. Reading All The Books
Since reading is one of our favorite things, we share the books we love every quarter or so. This episode we’ve got a great mix of fiction and non-fiction. Don’t miss the show notes for direct links to what we are reading now. Favorite Things: Bailey: Hilton Carter Collab with Target Liquid dispenser Courtney: Five Seeds Hot cake in Park City If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Episode Notes and Resources: Literary League Bark BoxHello Seven Podcast Other book episodes: Books to Inspire You To Start Reading Again Books We Love And The Ones We Want to Read Next Books, Books, Books The Books People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry I want to Thank You by Gina Hamadey Detransition Baby by Torrey Peters The Afrominimalist’s Guide To Living With Less by Christine Platt More (including Children’s Books) from Christine Platt The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Love People, Use Things by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus What’s Mine and Yours by Naima Coster How Stella Learned to Talk by Christina Hunger The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave Imposter Syndrome by Kathy Wang Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rogers Anna K Away by Jenny Lee Goodbye Phone, Hello World by Paul Greenberg Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast
May 31, 2021 • 31min
77. The Summer Bucket Lists
It’s time to start making plans, flexible plans with flexible expectations. Courtney & Bailey share their summer bucket lists for life and work. Favorite Things: Bailey: Girlfriend Collective Workout Sets One Minute Habits that will Change Your Life Courtney: We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers Bustle Article: How to Nicely Turn Down Plans Episode Notes and Resources: Monument Valley Open Streets Salt Lake City 30 Day Instagram Content Calendar The Simplicity Space 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 OR @soulandwitpodcast
May 24, 2021 • 26min
76. Why (and how) To Stop Caring So Much About What Other People Think
If what other people think, or what you think other people think is getting in the way of what you know is best for you, it’s time to flip the script. In today’s episode we talk about how we learned that people aren’t thinking about us nearly as much as we think and why it really doesn’t matter when they are. Favorite Things: Bailey: Pina Colada Protein Smoothie People We Meet on Vacation Courtney: Athleta Masks Episode Notes and Resources: Book of the Month Club Unbothered Journal 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 OR @soulandwitpodcast
May 17, 2021 • 27min
75. Our Favorite Recipes from Food Bloggers and Cookbooks
Today’s episode is about one of our favorite topics … FOOD! We are sharing recipes from our favorite food bloggers and cookbooks. If you love cooking and eating as much as we do, you’ll love these special recipes. We make some of these over and over again because they are that good! Favorite Things: Bailey: New Nalgene Water Bottle Arsenic and Adobo Courtney: How Stella Learned to Talk Rishi Turmeric & Ginger Tea Episode Notes and Resources: Literary League Recipe Organization Recipes: Caprese Pasta Salad with Marinated Tomatoes from Heidi at Foodie Crush A Salad For Spring from Brightland Spring Veggie Stir Fry from Kate at Cookie & Kate Lemon Coconut Cake from Half Baked Harvest Rosemary Chicken Pitas from Half Baked Harvest 5 ingredient toffee from Ali at Gimme Some Oven Chicken Milanese with Baby Tomato Salad from Antoni in the Kitchen Warm Gnocchi and Heirloom Tomato Salad from Lindsay at Love & Olive Oil Roasted Tomato and Bread Soup from Ali at Alexandra Cooks The Simple Secret to Fluffy Rice by Jules at The Stone Soup Blog Cookbooks Nothing Fancy (Baked Potato Bar) Cook This Book Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook (spiced lentil, kale and sausage soup) Against All Grain (chocolate chip cookies) Simply Julia 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 OR @soulandwitpodcast
May 10, 2021 • 23min
74. How to Create More Time (or the illusion of more time)
Even though we all get 24 hours in a day, we don’t have the same 24 hours. Beyonce’s 24 hours are different than ours and ours are different than yours. In this episode, Courtney and Bailey share tips to create more time for yourself. They talk about … Redefining “catching up” Prioritizing sleep Saying no The measuring system that isn’t working Favorite Things: Bailey: FloDesk Gua Sha and Dry Brushing Courtney: A podcast episode by NPR’s Life Kit about and called Why You Can’t Force Focus The Immersive Van Gogh exhibit is coming to SLC (even though we said it wouldn’t) 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 OR @soulandwitpodcast
May 3, 2021 • 37min
73. Soul & Wit Flashbacks and Updates
After 73 episodes, Courtney and Bailey take a look back and are here with some Soul & Wit flashbacks and updates. From morning routines and travel to clean beauty and life hacks they let you know what’s happened since the last time they talked about a specific topic. Favorite Things: Bailey: What’s Mine and Yours Sunscreen as makeup Courtney: I want to Thank You by Gina Hamadey Episode Notes and Resources: See updates on the following episodes: Episode #2 Morning Routines Travel EpisodesEpisode #4 We Love New York Episode #13 Salt Lake City Episode #15 How to Pack and Remove Stress When Traveling Episode #19 How to Change Your Shopping Habits Episode #23 Clean Beauty Episode #25 Beginner’s Series: CBD 101 Episode #41 Mood Boosters Episode #65 Little Life Hacks to Make Your Life Simpler, Easier, Better Other resources … Taco Party Roc Taco La Barba Ilia Mascara Equilibria Plant People Sleep Drops Sample Pack The Mary Tyler Moore Show on Hulu 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 OR @soulandwitpodcast
Apr 26, 2021 • 30min
72. Unpopular Opinions: Thoughts on Food, TV Shows, Productivity and Other Things
This is a fun, light-hearted episode about our unpopular opinions including … The one food Bailey can’t smell, eat or be anywhere near and the condiment she misses Courtney’s favorite holiday movie The difference between expensive and valuable An attack on containers Favorite Things: Bailey: My seedlings A swimsuit I love from you swim Courtney: Potato Burrata Pizza Recipe Free trees from Salt Lake County Urban Forestry Division Episode Notes and Resources: Bad on Paper Podcast 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 OR @soulandwitpodcast