Soul and Wit

Bailey and Courtney are reading more than ever. In today’s episode, they share what they’ve read over the last few months.    They share:   Fiction and non-fiction books Books that made us laugh, cry and the one we thought was absolutely bonkers The best way to support your favorite authors The definition of brain candy Where Bailey keeps her little library The one book Bailey tells Courtney to “put ahead of all other books and read now” Note: This was recorded in February before we knew what was coming in March. Like most of you, we aren’t traveling for awhile. Find all show notes at soulandwit.com

Being bored is a good thing but if you constantly squash your boredom with scrolling the internet and watching Netflix might be squashing the benefits too. Check out these better ways to be bored.    Courtney and Bailey talk about:    When Bailey knows she’s really bored Why it’s good to be bored The benefits of unplugging when bored Trigger thumb (what?) The weird thing Bailey does when she’s bored How Elizabeth Gilbert gave a book idea to Ann Patchett with a kiss Find all show notes at soulandwit.com

If you buy things you don’t need, spend money you don’t have or are simply curious about how changing your shopping habits may add value to your life, don’t miss this conversation.    Courtney and Bailey discuss …    3 Scary Shopping Statistics A 30-day experiment to help you know what your shopping habits are How much Courtney spent at Starbucks in one month An update on Bailey’s no disposable cup resolution The credit card trap that makes you shop more The real reason we overshop Bailey’s no-shopping zone Questions to ask before you make your next purchase The one thing that Bailey wants and will never buy One little thing you can do to removing shopping temptation Find all show notes at soulandwit.com

If you feel overwhelmed right now or in certain situations or even all the time, you are not alone. This episode on being overwhelmed and how to help yourself when you feel like you are drowning in a sea of busyness and stress.    In this episode we talk about:   The difference between situational overwhelm and chronic overwhelm   What to do when you are feeling overwhelmed   What being overwhelmed is trying to tell you Find all show notes at soulandwit.com

Today we are chatting with Holistic Health Practitioner and Educator, Randi Kay from naturallyrandikay.com.    Randi Kay has been helping people heal through bodywork, yoga, and self-care coaching for over a decade. Her mission is to help people simplify the healing journey by amplifying their own inner wisdom and teaching seasonal self-care practices. Along with her practice based out of Fargo, ND, Randi offers self-care tools online, such as her Seasonal Healing programs, instructional online courses, and The Simple Self Care Podcast at NaturallyRandiKay.com.   We talk about:   What self care really is How to deal with the guilt of self care How to enjoy the cold, dark months Dealing with depression Find all show notes at soulandwit.com

If you’ve ever been on a diet or all the diets, or worried about your weight, or derived your worth from your weight, you’ve already experienced diet culture. In this episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about …   What diet culture actually is  How Courtney’s constant dieting affected Bailey growing up The difference in their relationships with food Disordered eating What the word flattering really means Ways we can fight diet culture Find all show notes at soulandwit.com

This episode is all about how to pack, organizing your stuff (sort of), and how to reduce stress so you can actually enjoy your trip. If packing for a trip stresses you out or you love to travel but hate to pack , tune in and get tips from Courtney and Bailey.  Courtney and Bailey talk about …   What they never do when they travel Why Courtney doesn’t camp anymore The real reason we all tend to overpack Why “just in case” is a terrible reason to pack something The packing cubes we use Packing tips to remove stress The one question to ask when you are stressed about packing   Find all show notes at soulandwit.com

This episode is all about minimalist fashion challenge Project 333. Courtney’s new book Project 333 will be available on March 3rd.    Courtney and Bailey talk about …    How Project 333 always takes over the conversation. Courtney’s boring closet. How shopping is stressful The Project 333 Challenge Rules A breakdown of how many of each item on Courtney’s list What people are most worried about when it comes to doing the challenge.   Listen in to hear all things Project 333: the book, the tour and the challenge that is changing closets and lives around the world. Try the challenge and learn how less really is so much more.    Find all show notes at soulandwit.com

Salt Lake City is home to Soul & Wit’s mother daughter duo’s hometown. After living in this beautiful, mountain-west city for fifteen years, Courtney and Bailey share their favorite things to do, where to get good coffee and where to eat breakfast, lunch, dinner and of course … dessert!    By listening to this podcast, you’ll also learn what words Courtney has been mispronouncing for years and the one thing Bailey only does for really good friends.

Today’s episode is all about creating and running an internet based business. Bailey talks about her experience growing beautifuldetour.com and helping clients with social media. Courtney shares the (almost 10 year) evolution of bemorewithless.com and how her business has grown and shifted, often in directions she didn’t anticipate.    They discuss:    The highs and lows of working for yourself.   Getting comfortable with uncertainty.   Creating an exit strategy from a job you hate.   The best time to get started on your own biz and how to do it.