Soul and Wit

Things happen in quarantine that wouldn’t have happened without it. Courtney and Bailey talk about the different things they are doing, that they didn’t expect and probably never would have done without being quarantined. See how many of the ten on their list are happening in your life.  Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com

Not only is it a weird time overall, but it’s a weird time to be thinking about time. March was three years long and April was only two minutes. What is going on? In today’s episode Bailey and Courtney talk about …   The real reason time feels so weird right now The infinite present How to make weekends different from weekdays The meditation series Bailey is using to deal with change Why trying to escape being present will make this time more challenging What might help you have a better grasp on time What Courtney is spending money on to feel more grounded What Bailey always has in her house now “just in case” she needs it How journaling helps with the highs and lows Finding Joy Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com

Today’s beginner series is about Crystals with Magdalena of My Metaphysical Maven. If you want to learn more about how to use crystals, and more importantly how to trust yourself, tune in. Today’s episode covers …    Magdalena’s connection to crystals.   Which crystals she uses in her own life.    Noticing when to say yes and when to say no.   Knowing what crystals you need.   The crystal for spiritual awakening.   The best stone for guilt and regret.    Grounding practices.   Crystals during a full moon. Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com

Today’s episode is about the tools and resources it takes to run an online business. Courtney and Bailey share exactly what they use in their businesses to manage email, social media, podcasting and more.  Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com

Today’s beginner series is about Tapping with Jessica Ortner, co-founder of The Tapping Solution. Jessica is a stress-reduction expert and one of the leading voices teaching EFT Tapping, a revolutionary self-soothing technique that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. Tapping has been proven to reduce cortisol (the stress hormone), making Tapping a powerful and easy tool to manage the stress of our daily lives.    In 2018, along with her brothers Nick and Alex, she launched The Tapping Solution App to make this stress relieving technique accessible to anyone. Today’s episode covers …    Why Jessica started tapping (and why she was skeptical)   What Tapping is   How often you should Tap   Courtney’s Tapping experience    The power of the placebo effect   How to measure the effect of Tapping   The average decrease in anxiety in nine minutes   The difference between clinical EFT Tapping and Tapping Meditations   How a Yale Hospital nurse used Tapping after she (and her whole family) tested positive for Coronavirus   Science vs. Woo   How Tapping helps Veterans   Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com

Instead of sharing our weekly favorites with you today, we are sharing all of the favorites. Learn about our favorite …   Workouts Cities Books Podcasts TV Shows Food/Snacks/Drinks And more   Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com

In this episode, Courtney & Bailey interview Gabe Kennedy, Co-founder of Plant People. This is the first in a new “beginner’s series” introducing you something you might be curious about. Today’s topic is CBD and Gabe is the expert. He’s a trained chef and Plant People was an evolution in his embrace of alternative medicine (from a household of healers, his parents are acupuncturists and herbalists). Plant People is a philosophy. Alongside its high quality and innovative products, the company exists to empower people in making alternative and altogether more positive choices when it comes to healing the body and mind.   In this Beginner’s episode on CBD, you’ll learn:    What CBD really is.   The different forms of CBD.   How CBD can be used for different things like pain, sleep, and anxiety.   The responsibilities of companies to consider more than just the product they are creating and how consumers can connect with brands that are doing right by people and the environment.   Legalities around CBD   Courtney’s experience with CBD   The shelf life of CBD and herbal extracts.    The positives and negatives of the rapidly growing CBD industry.   Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com

Every few months, Courtney and Bailey answer your questions about anything. In today’s episode they answer questions about everything from relationships and running a small business to how they are dealing with the Covid-19 crisis.    They talk about:    Why Courtney and her husband are social distancing (from each other). Feeling all the feelings. Why working from home right now isn’t really working from home. How to deal with a break-up. The podcasts they listen to. Whether they are as non-judgemental as they sound.    Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com

If you’ve been thinking about overhauling your skincare and makeup products from traditional to clean (non-toxic) versions, this episode is for you. Courtney and Bailey have slowly been moving from their favorite skincare products and makeup to healthier alternatives.    They talk about:    Why it’s important to make the switch to clean beauty The app that helps you figure out what’s clean and what’s not The struggle to find good deodorant The smell Bailey cannot tolerate Products they are using now (even though Courtney usually doesn’t share brand names) Clean beauty brands they follow on Instagram The healthiest way to wear makeup   Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com

In the midst of Covid-19, we are all adjusting to things like uncertainty and more alone time. Courtney and Bailey talk about how they are navigating these uncharted waters, what they’ve experienced (including a surprise earthquake) and what’s helping them stay calm.    They cover:   - What Courtney learned from panicking during the earthquake.   - What they are both reading and NOT reading to not freak out.   - The social media outlet Courtney cut completely for now.   - How Bailey is still making things fun.    - Why it’s important to change the conversation.    - What “happy mail” is.   - How to give back, even if you can’t give money right now. Find all show notes at soulandwit.com