

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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Sep 22, 2021 • 25min
209: 1-Minute Meal Prep
What if I told you there's such a thing as 1-minute meal prep? We'll go over what it looks like, why you'll want to do it, and exactly how to implement it in the context of your very real life. This episode is part of a 3-part capsule series to help you simplify your meal prep routine and feel good about your meals. Listen in for my step-by-step for prepping grains, veggies, protein, sauces & dressings, soups and more! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist

Sep 15, 2021 • 35min
208: The Cook Once Dinner Fix with Cassy Joy Garcia
Feeling a little burned out on making dinner these days? Me too. That's why I'm so excited to have Cassy Joy Garcia from Fed & Fit here. She's giving us a peek behind her new book, "Cook Once Dinner Fix" plus the framework you can use (whether you buy the book or not). You won't wanna miss her tips for reusing leftovers in new & exciting ways. Listen in if you're ready to make meal prep simple, take it out of the 4-hours on Sunday category and make it a more effortless part of your life. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist

Aug 18, 2021 • 24min
207: Meal Planning for Unpredictable Schedules
How do you meal plan if you have an unpredictable schedule? Well, the short answer is… you don't. But I'll tell you what you can do instead. You don't actually need a routine, but you do need micro habits. And you need to know how to place them in your day in a way that allows you to feel good. I'm giving you the step-by-step for how to eat well, nourish yourself & nourish those around you - even when you don't have control of your schedule. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist

Aug 11, 2021 • 21min
206: Routines for Unpredictable Schedules
Do your routines feel a little bit unpredictable lately? Maybe it's this week or month. Or maybe, like me, it's been an unpredictable year and you're just waiting for things to settle down so you can find a wellness (or just a daily life) routine again. But because of the unpredictability, it's just not happening. Well, I'm going to give you a step-by-step of what to do, but it's probably not what you think. Trust me. This approach will work so much better than waiting for life to be perfectly predictable. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist

Aug 4, 2021 • 56min
205: Surprisingly Simple Habits for Better Phone Boundaries with Catherine Price {Best Of}
How are you feeling about your phone lately? If words like "stressful", "draining" or "depleting" come to mind, this conversation is for you. We're diving into how to have a healthier relationship with your digital devices. Our guest is Catherine Price, who wrote an entire book about this topic (that I know is on a lot of your minds). This best-of episode feels incredibly relevant to the time we're in right now. Join us for a very actionable, science-based and non-judgmental look at our daily phone habits. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist

Jul 28, 2021 • 1h
204: How to Know What to Do With Your Life with Jonathan Fields {Best Of}
I know some of you are feeling a little stuck these days. Maybe you're navigating a big life transition or wondering "what do I do with my life?". After the last year & a half, this best-of episode with Jonathan Fields feels more relevant than ever. If you're questioning where to focus your energy & passion, this conversation is for you. Join us as we share actionable ways to understand who you are, what you need & how to discover the work you're meant to do (not just in a job, but in your life). Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist

Jul 21, 2021 • 19min
203: Transition Week
It feels like the summer of transitions. When it comes to pivots & new beginnings, there's one common mistake I see people making (a habit I repeated for years). We're talking about trying to do it all. Making lots of big plans and jumping in at full speed the very first week. It's another way that perfectionist-based thinking creeps in & we might not even notice we're doing it. If you've ever heard yourself saying "I was so busy and I got nothing done today" then this is definitely a strategy you need. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist

Jul 14, 2021 • 19min
202: Healthy Habits: 10 Simple Daily Habits for a Healthier Life
Healthy habits. You want em? We've got em. Over the past 200+ episodes we've had some heavy hitters from the world of health & healthy living here on the podcast. Even though they all come from totally different life experiences & ways of eating - I found they had this surprising set of things in common. Those things are these 10 habits that we're talking about today. I hope these tiny, tactical ideas inspire you to take action & find your feel good too! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist

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Jul 7, 2021 • 23min
201: Happy Habits: 10 Simple Daily Habits for a Happier Life
Do you need a little more happiness in your life? We're talking 10 simple things you can focus on for more joy every day. These are all tiny habits that make a big difference in your happiness & your health. Naturally, they're each backed by science & proven through the research. But, maybe even more importantly, after 150+ interviews & countless conversations with you - I know they're all life-tested too. The best part? They don't have to be a huge time commitment or a big financial investment either. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist

Jun 30, 2021 • 26min
200: What it Really Means to Be Healthy
What does it really mean to be healthy? Well it's time to find out. I thought a lot about what to do for our 200th episode together. I have so much gratitude for you & it's such a joy to get to connect here every week. So I asked the community & settled on this idea of the definitive answer to this question. We're about to make some changes around here (so be sure to listen until the end). Thank you so much for being part of this feel good movement, I am so excited to start this next chapter with you! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist


