Soul and Wit

In this episode we discuss all things to help you boost your mood because we know that this is what we all need right now. We cover some of the big categories like sleep, eating well, and the community you surround yourself with. We also talk about the little things you can do throughout the day to help give you that little mood booster. Of course we start the season with favorite things which include plants, books, and fall candles.    Favorite Things: Bailey: All things fall including the best smelling candle American Royals   Courtney: My new idea to name all of my plants after characters from The Mary Tyler Moore Show. I accidentally named my philodendron Rhoda because I thought she was a Rhododendron, and now that I have a Rhoda, I feel like she needs a best friend named Mary. I got Rhoda from The Sill.    Articles We Mention: Rachel Shanken with Mind Body Wise 7 Quick and Easy Body Tools to Shift Your Mood   If you are interested in advertising email us at: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast 

Why do we (mostly women) apologize when we aren’t really sorry? In this episode Courtney and Bailey answer that question and more like …    Why do women apologize more than men? Is it harmful to over-apologize? Switching out “sorry” for other more appropriate words and phrases. How will apologizing less impact other parts of your life. Things you never have to apologize for. Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com

We all want to push the restart button on 2020 and thankfully we don’t have to wait. You can restart anytime. Today’s episode covers …   The best time to restart. Helpful ways to kickstart a restart. Letting go of the guilt of letting go. Waffles, lots of waffles. The importance of inspiration and boundaries. Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.co

The Soul & Wit mother daughter duo take a walk down memory lane and share some of their favorite childhood memories. You’ll hear about …    Bailey’s birthday food extravaganza Courtney’s CB radio handle Bailey’s stand up comedian dreams Things they hated as kids but love as adults Courtney’s first concert What Bailey, her cousin and her dog have in common Why encouraging kids to eat seafood may be a mistake Courtney’s first job (at 5 years old) Bailey’s office supply obsession The risque TV show Courtney was not allowed to watch The thing they both hated as children but love as adults Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com

Courtney and Bailey talk about the importance of slowing down with practical ways to boycott busyness. They discuss …   Why it’s important to slow down How busyness is harmful Cold showers Wim Hof and Harry Styles Slow mornings Slow spaces Slow activities Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com  

People, projects and companies are being canceled at the speed of light, or the speed of social media. In this episode Bailey and Courtney talk about what cancel culture is and if it’s effective in making positive change. They explore the following questions:   What is cancel culture? Is cancel culture helping or hurting Is it a form of activism? How does social media contribute? Is there a better way to encourage change? Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com

We are spending more time than ever at home. Whether you are feeling cooped up in quarantine or just finding ways to enjoy being home more often, these tiny decluttering projects will help. In this episode, Courtney & Bailey share: Why it’s a good time to focus on tiny projects How moving shines a light on clutter A knick knack debate What to do with diplomas What Bailey found in the cupboard under her sink What Bailey has too much of in her freezer Stress buying during quarantine Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com

Courtney and Bailey chat with Katie Tallo, Author of Dark August, a novel (thriller, mystery) that is hard to put down.    They talk about:   How Courtney and Katie met ten years ago. What Dark August is about. Katie’s writing process and authors who inspired her to write a book. Recommendations for people who want to write and publish fiction and how she found a literary agent. Katie’s favorite books to recommend. Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com

There are tiny steps you can take to replace plastic bags, toxic household cleaners and other items that will clean up the air you breathe, save you money over time and help you take better care of your health and the health of the planet. Courtney and Bailey talk about the swaps they’ve made for …    Ziploc bags Cleaning supplies Reusable makeup pads Rose gold straws   And … The phrase Courtney asks Bailey never to use on the podcast again. The best time to make the swap. A sustainable swap fail. Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com

Bailey and Courtney talk about the difference between not being racist and being anti-racist. They also share resources to help you learn more, do better and have conversations with your friends and family about how to end systemic racism.