

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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Feb 3, 2021 • 40min
179: 12 Easy Self-Care Habits for a Healthy Mind, Body & Soul with Dr. Zoe Shaw
In this episode of The Feel Good Effect, we're talking with Dr. Zoe Shaw about 12 easy self-care habits for a healthy mind, body & soul. If you're one of those people who feels like self-care is indulgent, unnecessary or simply something you don't have time for - this conversation is for you. Show Notes (under episode 179) 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.

Jan 27, 2021 • 27min
178: A Decision Diet for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (FGE Meals)
In this episode of The Feel Good Effect, we're talking about how to ditch decision fatigue and simplify your everyday food choices - with a decision diet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In other words, how to feel good effect your meals. Including my easy decision templates. Show Notes (under episode 178) 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.

Jan 20, 2021 • 31min
177: The 80/20 Rule (and How to Use it to Be Brilliant at the Basics)
In this episode of The Feel Good Effect, we're talking about the 80/20 Rule and how to use it to be brilliant at the basics. Including how it applies to your habits, routines, and actions. Plus how to find your own 20% so you can focus on what matters most & let go of having to "do it all". Show Notes (under episode 177) 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.

Jan 13, 2021 • 31min
176 When All-or-Nothing Thinking Doesn't Work, Do This Instead
In this episode of The Feel Good Effect, we're talking about all-or-nothing thinking (and why it doesn't work for long-term, joyful, sustainable behavior change). We'll dive into some examples of what it looks like and how to interrupt it using simple science-backed practices. Show Notes (under episode 176) 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.

Jan 6, 2021 • 34min
175: How to Good Your Should
In this episode of The Feel Good Effect, we're talking about how to good your should. We'll dive into the power of the word "should" in your life, how to take action on what matters most to you, and release what doesn't. Including some practical feel good practices you can try today. Show Notes (under episode 175) 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.

Dec 30, 2020 • 25min
174: How to Rethink & Reclaim Goal Setting this Year
In this episode of The Feel Good Effect, we're rethinking and reclaiming the way we approach goal setting. We'll dive into new year's resolutions (and why they often don't work), January Syndrome, "new year, new you", and some simple feel good practices you can use instead. Show Notes (under episode 174) 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.

Dec 23, 2020 • 41min
173: The Secret to Consistency & Joy with Healthy Eating with Michelle Smith
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect, we're sharing the secret to consistency and joy with healthy eating. How to make it work for real life, ditch the all or nothing thinking, and not feel like you're "falling off the wagon". And who better to talk to us about this than Michelle Smith! Founder of The Whole Smiths, bestselling author, author of the upcoming book, Real Food Every Day, and host of the Get Wellthy podcast. Show Notes (under episode 173) 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.

Dec 16, 2020 • 1h 1min
172: The Secret to Consistency & Joy in Your Workout Routine with Robin Long
In this episode of the Feel Good Effect, Robin Long is talking about finding consistency and joy in your workouts. This conversation is being reaired as we are heading into a new year so we can reframe and rethink the way we move our bodies. We talk about body acceptance, grace over guilt, and Robin also dives into pelvic floor health for better posture and injury prevention. Show Notes (under episode 172) 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.

Dec 9, 2020 • 60min
171: A Simple Mindset Shift to Change Your Life: Good Morning I Love You with Dr. Shauna Shapiro
In this re-aired episode of the Feel Good Effect, Dr. Shauna Shapiro talks about a simple mindset shift that might just change your life. Shauna dives into why your attitude really matters and why self-compassion in itself is so incredibly transformative and radical. Finally, we dive into simple ways you can practice mindfulness and self-compassion. Show Notes (under episode 171) 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.

Dec 2, 2020 • 52min
170: Why We Need Kindness Extremism Right Now Shola Richards
In this episode of The Feel Good Effect Podcast, we're talking with Shola Richards about kindness extremism. Shola describes the power of treating others and ourselves with more kindness and how to show up a little more for each other. Show Notes (under episode 170) 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.


