

Feel Good Effect
Robyn Conley Downs
The Feel Good Effect is a wellness podcast with a mission to unpack what it really mean to be healthy, with conversations and solo episodes themed around an effective, gentle approach. Hosted by Robyn Conley Downs, founder of mission-driven media and education brand, Real Food Whole Life, the show is about leaning out of wellness as another set of impossible standards, and leaning into self-trust, powerful mindset shifts, and radically simple strategies & habits that really work.
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Apr 22, 2020 • 44min
139: Identifying Core Values and Using Them to Set Boundaries with Shunta Grant
In this episode, we are talking about how to identify your core values and then how to use those values to set better boundaries with Shunta Grant. If you're a business owner or not, a female or not, you will find so many empowering tips and ideas in this episode. Show Notes (under episode 139) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you loved today's episode be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.

Apr 15, 2020 • 30min
138: How To Create A Daily Routine (After A Big Life Change)
Let's talk about rethinking schedules and routines when life changes, specifically creating a daily routine or schedule after a big life transition. This episode comes in the middle of a global pandemic, and since the only constant in life is change, this is very relevant. We will break down a simple, research-informed and life-tested framework to reclaim your daily routine or reschedule after a big life change or transition in four steps. Show Notes (under episode 138) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you loved today's episode be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.

Apr 8, 2020 • 1h 1min
137: Redefining Success In Fitness with Sadie Lincoln
Are you ready to redefine what success and fitness mean? That's exactly what we're going to do today with Sadie Lincoln, co-founder and CEO of barre3. In this conversation, we tap into this idea of redefining "modifying", something that barre3 has done brilliantly and something that needs to be seen across the fitness and wellness world. This is a powerful episode full of tips and ideas to put into practice. Show Notes (under episode 137) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you loved today's episode be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.

Apr 1, 2020 • 40min
136: Redefining Success & Leadership with Fran Hauser
Do you think you can be nice and be a good leader? Nice and be successful? We're talking about redefining success and leadership in this episode with media executive, startup investor, and bestselling author, Fran Hauser. Fran is redefining success in leadership and business and talks with us about how you can be nice and successful, setting boundaries, self-care, and wellness. Show Notes (under episode 136) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you loved today's episode be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed

Mar 25, 2020 • 29min
135: How to Be Resilient in Tough Times with Rick Hanson, PhD
This special episode is a conversation with psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson, whose work focuses on mindfulness, self-compassion, and positive emotions. This conversation is intended to give you a resource for resilience in tough times. Show Notes (under episode 135) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you loved today's episode be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.

Mar 18, 2020 • 54min
134: The Secret to More Calm, Clarity & Joy: Redefining Mindfulness & Self-Compassion with Shauna Shapiro, Ph.D.
This episode will change your life. We're talking the secret to more calm, clarity, and joy, and redefining mindfulness and self-compassion with expert Dr. Shauna Shapiro. In this conversation, Shauna shares her updated definition of mindfulness and dives into why your attitude really matters. We also talk about why self-compassion in itself is so incredibly transformative and radical, common misgivings people have about self-compassion, and simple ways to practice mindfulness and self-compassion to rewire for more calm, clarity, and joy. It doesn't have to be perfect. All you have to do is start and watch it ripple across your life. Show Notes (under episode 134) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you loved today's episode be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.

Mar 11, 2020 • 28min
133: How to Create Tiny Habits: Why Small Changes Matter with Dr. BJ Fogg
When it comes to change, tiny is mighty. We're talking tiny habits and small changes that change everything with Stanford researcher Dr. BJ Fogg. Creating positive change might not be as hard as you think, and we'll dive into this idea of Behavior Design, the powerful system Dr. Fogg created over the years, with some very tactical takeaways. Show Notes (under episode 133) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you loved today's episode be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.

Mar 4, 2020 • 49min
132: Why Shameless Experimentation is the Key to Making Things Happen with Serena Wolf
In this conversation, Serena Wolf talks all about why shameless experimentation is the key to making things happen. She talks about her path to successful authorship and blogging and reflects on what she took away from her failures. Serena also tackles the issue of mental health stigma and managing anxiety. Show Notes (under episode 132) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you loved today's episode be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.

Feb 26, 2020 • 48min
131: Training Your Brain & Body to Thrive During Stress + Recover from Trauma with Dr. Liz Stanley
In this episode, you're going to learn how to train your body and your brain to thrive during stress, recover from trauma, and find resilience every day. Dr. Elizabeth Stanley talks about how to widen your window for stress tolerance, how stress and trauma affect the mind, body, and soul, and how to discharge stress to get out of the trauma loop. We also hear about how mindfulness plays into this whole theme and more on building a core of resilience. Show Notes (under episode 131) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you loved today's episode be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.

Feb 19, 2020 • 46min
130: How to Stabilize Blood Sugar & Balance Hunger Hormones with Kelly LeVeque
In this episode, we're talking with Kelly Leveque about how to stabilize blood sugar, balance hunger hormones and find body love every day. Kelly approaches the topic of weight loss, body-love, and diet culture is science-backed with tactical changes you can make in your life for more awareness and health. We take it to the next level talking about blood sugar stability and its relationship to health, PCOS, endometriosis, and diabetes. Show Notes (under episode 130) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you loved today's episode be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.


