

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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Jan 19, 2022 • 17min
219: Last Minute Dinner Ideas
Do you ever feel like you have no energy at the end of the day to think about cooking dinner? You're not alone - and a capsule grocery list can be a huge lifesaver! We're breaking down what it is, how to create your own, and sharing our free, downloadable capsule grocery list to give you a head start. Tune in to learn how to prepare simple, delicious, and healthy meals with ingredients you have on hand. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist Get the free Capsule Grocery List: https://realfoodwholelife.com/resources/

Jan 12, 2022 • 19min
218: Capsule Meal Plan
I'm betting you're familiar with capsule wardrobes, but have you heard of capsule meal planning before? It's a solution for all the overcomplicated, ridiculous meal plan systems out there (that honestly just don't work very well for most of us). We're telling you what it is, why it's such a gamechanger & how to do it. Plus, we're sharing a done-for-you plan that you can download for free. Listen in if you're ready to simplify weekly meal planning for good & add more ease to your healthy eating habits! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist Get the free Capsule Meal Plan: https://realfoodwholelife.com/resources/

Jan 5, 2022 • 18min
217: Self Care Day
Feel like you don't have time for self care everyday? Same here. That's why we're diving into the idea of a Self Care Day (including what exactly that is, why you need it in your life and why it's absolutely not selfish). Plus, we're sharing our free Self-Care Routines Guide so you're fully supported and set up for success this year. Listen in if you're ready to find more ease, and make self-care an enjoyable & practical part of your life again! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist Get the free Self Care Guide: https://realfoodwholelife.com/resources/

Dec 29, 2021 • 17min
216: Why You Need a Capsule Grocery List
Look, grocery shopping can be stressful. It's one of those things that feels like it should be easier but often feels exhausting. That's why I came up with the concept of the Capsule Grocery List. We'll break down what it is, why you'll want to do it & how to adapt it to fit your lifestyle. And (spoiler alert) we're sharing our done-for-you list free of charge so you can get started right away! Listen in if you're ready to simplify how you shop & add so much more ease to your healthy eating & happy habits. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist Get the free Capsule Grocery List: https://realfoodwholelife.com/resources/

Nov 3, 2021 • 14min
215: An Announcement
Hey Feel Good Fam, I have something to share with you today. And it's a little announcement about the podcast. We're also talking about bringing the feel good mindset to your pressure for productivity and unpacking some key FGE concepts. Like perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking, comparison, gratitude and the striving mindset. Join me for this short & sweet episode! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist

Oct 27, 2021 • 35min
214: The Habit Loop with Charles Duhigg
The key to unlocking happier habits is understanding how they work. And who better to talk to than Charles Duhigg, author of the bestselling book "The Power of Habit". We're breaking down the three parts of the habit loop and how understanding it can help you build better habits. Plus we answer some of the questions you submitted about resuming habits, tips for tired people, habit building for people with ADHD, if you can have too many habits, and why we keep doing something we know isn't good for us. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
Oct 20, 2021 • 14min
213: The Movement Capsule: What to Track & Measuring Success
When it comes to fitness trackers, they can be a helpful tool or a full-on derailer. And there's a lot of them out there these days. From watches & apps, to journals and paper planners. Tracking everything from days, minutes, streaks, distance, calories, number of classes & more. So what's important to track when it comes to long-term success? And how does tracking those things really make you feel? I'll walk you through those questions & give you some feel-good ways to measure success with exercise. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist

Oct 13, 2021 • 23min
212: The Movement Capsule: When & How Often to Workout
Once you decide what kind of workout you want to do, how do you figure out when, for how long and how often to do it? The answers to those questions are what we're talking about today. I'll walk you through all the mindset shifts you need, how to explore what times of day work best for your real life schedule and share my own workout routine as an example. This episode will help you figure out how to make these decisions so you can create an exercise habit that sticks. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist

Oct 6, 2021 • 28min
211: The Movement Capsule: How to Choose the Right Exercise for You
Do you have a feel-good exercise routine? That's what we're talking about today, in the first episode of our three-part series "The Movement Capsule". I'm going to talk about how to decide which type of exercise is right for you, depending on the season and your schedule. I'll give you examples of what my exercise routine looks like these days - including cardio, mobility & flexibility and strength options. Together we'll walk through the decision process so you can build your own personalized routine. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist

Sep 29, 2021 • 18min
210: How to Get Out of a Dinner Rut
Let's be honest, the dinner rut can be real. And I think it's safe to say it's affecting a lot of us these days - whether you cook for yourself, someone else or your family. If you feel like you're not as motivated or interested in making dinner lately, know that it's totally normal & you're definitely not alone. The good news is there's lots of things we can do about it. Listen in as we breakdown how to overcome decision fatigue, add variety (without the overwhelm) & get out of the rut. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist


