Mostly Dating

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Efia Sulter, Mindset + Manifestation Coach and creator of the V.I.B.E.S Method for aligned manifestation. After being orphaned at a young age and then again at 14, Efia always wanted a “normal” life. Years later, she went from battling chronic illness, anxiety + depression to moving overseas from Scotland to Australia and manifesting her extraordinary life. Now, Efia’s mission is to empower people stop playing small, confidently manifest their desires and create their own extraordinary lives.  What we talk about:  Efia’s childhood and how it impacted her life How Efia found manifestation Toxic positivity and why it’s important to feel all your emotions How boundaries come into play with manifesting The conversations we have with ourselves every day How to know what you want Efia’s five step framework for manifesting your dream life & more! You can find Efia on Instagram at @efiasulter_ and head to her website efiasulter.com to download her free manifestation training guide and to learn more about working for her. This week's recs: Carleigh's rec: Daring Plant Chicken Mia's rec: Sound Sparking Water As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Alessia Scauzillo, founder of A Sculpt Body. Alessia discovered her passion for fitness after losing her mom in 2011. She shares the story of how she fell in love with fitness, created her own method (ASB), built a community, and eventually made the decision to leave her finance career to pursue ASB full time.  What we talk about: What makes ASB different Why she gravitates toward low impact movement How the loss of her mom guided her to fitness and empowered her to keep going even when it was hard Taking the calculated risk to leave a great job with a steady income How she approached that topic/decision with her husband How she met her husband and how their relationship has evolved and grown How her new career has impacted her lifestyle, life, and relationships Advice for long distance relationships How to not feel pressured into relationship timelines & more! You can find Alessia on Instagram at @alessiasculpt and head to her website www.asculpttbody.com to try her workouts for free! This week's recs: Carleigh's rec: Dear Therapists podcast and column - talked about this episode Mia's rec: Inventing Anna As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Jen Lauren, host of Dare to Self Care podcast, chatting all about (you guessed it) self care and how to maintain a sense of self while in a long term relationship.  What else we talk about:  how Jen started her YouTube channel and podcast how she found a lifestyle that would give her multiple streams of income and allow her to pursue her passions how she met her boyfriend in high school (and is still with him 10 years later) how jealousy impacted her relationship in college her advice for healthy communication in a long term relationship how a relationship can survive (& flourish) through personal development and change how they keep the spark alive why you shouldn’t lie in therapy moving in with your SO the pressure to not be “that girl” when you have a partner and your friends are single  & more! You can find Jen on Instagram at @jen_laurenn, on YouTube, and on TikTok @jenlaurenn. Listen to her podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts and follow along on Instagram at @daretoselfcarepod. This week's recs: Carleigh's rec: StuffMe tortillas @stuffmefoods Mia's rec: Laneige lip sleeping mask As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! !

Welcome back! Today we are joined by career coach, Jenna Greco. Jenna works with women who feel stuck in their career, helping them discover what it is they want to do, and giving them the tools they need to get there. Having spent the early part of her career in a corporate job that was not fulfilling her, she knows firsthand how unhappiness in your career can impact all other areas of your life. What we talk about: Why so many people feel this way in their late 20s, 30s, and 40s The impact our childhood, the media, and other outside elements have on our career decisions Signs it could be time to look for a new career How to let go of the image of what your career "should" look like How unhappiness in your career can impact your relationships How to support a friend or family member going through a career change Should you quit your job while you look for a new one? What to do if you have no idea what you want to do Is it too late to change careers? Will you need to "start from the bottom?" How to network & find connections You can find Jenna on instagram at @jennakgreco for more career advice and to learn more about working with her. This week's recs: Carleigh's rec: Wildling gut sha & facial cupping kit (balanced10 for 10% off) Mia's rec: Ollipop prebiotic soda and Being the Ricardos As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! Keep an eye on our Instagram this week for a BIG giveaway!

Welcome back! It’s just us this week and we’re sharing our take on a few popular dating rules, phrases, and advice.  what we talk about:  dating multiple people at once  age differences in dating  initiating dates, texts, etc.  waiting to have sex being  busy in early dating stages  “if he wanted to he would”  “if you’re confused they’re not interested”  dating app turnoffs  dating app parameters This week's recs: Carleigh's rec: The Fallout on HBO Max Mia's rec: Away Everywhere bag As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Gillian Williams, globally trusted advisor, people advocate, and co-founder of Monday Talent, a women-led, value-driven recruitment agency backed by some of the leading global entities in the communications industry that is forging the future of the workplace by putting diversity, equality, and inclusion first. What we talk about: How to build a diverse team How to ask about DEI when interviewing for a new role Why it is important to create diversity from the top down Gillian's journey to finding a job she is truly passionate about How we can all be better allies in the workplace and outside of it How Gillian met her boyfriend How Gillian finds work-life balance when working from home in the same apartment as her SO The importance of consistency when it comes to DEI and allyship You can find Gillian on LinkedIn, or head to monday-talent.com to learn more about what they offer.  This week's recs: Carleigh's rec: Beam's Revive Capsules (mostlybalanced for 15% off) Mia's rec: Jenni Kayne moisture rich balm As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Lisa McCarthy, co-founder & CEO of The Fast Forward Group, a training and executive coaching program dedicated to helping people and companies change how they see their future and what is possible for their business, career and life. This episode is packed with tangible tips that can truly change your life.  What we talk about:  how to avoid “burnout” at work how to tell your manager if you’re unhappy with your work circumstances what typically holds people back from their dream career/relationship/life how the stories we tell ourselves shape our future how to reframe these stories stories we tell ourselves about dating and relationships and more! You can find Lisa on LinkedIn or head to fastforwardgroup.net to learn more about the services they offer on the company and individual level. This week's recommendations: Carleigh's rec: Daily Harvest (RE-BRKE6G6 for $25 off) & a book rec Mia's rec: Yellow Jackets on Showtime As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we are joined by fellow podcasters, Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik - hosts of of Almost 30 Podcast. Almost 30 was one of the first podcasts we ever listened to and we are so excited to have them on for our 100th episode! What we talk about: Why Krista & Lindsey started their podcast back in 2016 What they were both doing before Almost 30 and how their lives have changed since A bit about some of their recent guests and conversations on Almost 30 Krista & Lindsey's take on masculine and feminine energy Couple's therapy How Lindsey's dating habits changed throughout her 20s and into her 30s and how she reconnected with her now fiancé Why you shouldn't feel like you have to be a perfect version of yourself before being in a relationship/finding a partner Krista's relationship with her husband and how her personal growth and inner work has helped them expand as a couple Growing while your partner isn't Krista & Lindsey's different takes on manifestation and how they've manifested their most aligned lives & more! You can find Almost 30 on Instagram @Almost30podcast and check out their website here to listen to their episodes. Follow Krista at @itskrista and Lindsey at @linseysimcik. **Sign up here to attend their FREE virtual Camp Almost 30 THIS WEEKEND 1/22** This week's recommendations: Carleigh's rec: Lacy Phillips' To Be Magnetic Pathway Membership Mia's rec: RAE Wellness supplements We also answer more questions from Esther Perel's card game Where Should We Begin! As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Janey Riley, expert infant and toddler sleep consultant and founder of WeeSleep, where she oversees a team of over 50 certified sleep consultants to help families all around the world who are struggling with sleep issues.  With 12 different programs for sleep deprived families, her approach covers children from 3 months all the way up to school age (10 years old). Janey is a single mom and created WeeSleep after her own experience with her son. What we talk about: Misconceptions about motherhood When to let a baby or child "cry it out" and when to go in When parents have different opinions on how to approach sleep training, schedules, etc. How having kids impacts your relationship with your partner How to take care of yourself when you have kids How to prioritize your relationship, sex, etc. The importance of sleep for everyone (not just parents) How Janey knew her relationship was not right for her Divorce and the impact of "staying together for the kids" & more! You can find Janey on Instagram at @cleanfitmom or head to the WeeSleep website to learn more about working with her. This week's recommendations: Carleigh's rec: Primal Kitchen buffalo sauce Mia's rec: Sakara 3 day program - code XOBALANCED for 20% off We also answer more questions from Esther Perel's card game Where Should We Begin! As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! This week we are joined by celebrity psychic medium, Karyn Reece. Karyn is rated in the top 1% of psychics, with 98% accuracy, and has been featured on TLC, Discovery, Lifetime, FYI, The CW, Travel Channel, and A&E. Today, she’s answering all our questions about mediumship and life after death.  What we talk about:  How Karyn first realized she was a medium A few of the craziest experiences she’s had receiving messages from people’s loved ones What coincidences mean What Karyn believes happens when you die Reincarnation What the afterlife looks like Past lives & more! You can find Karyn on Instagram at @karynreece or head to her website to learn more about working with her. This week's recommendations: Carleigh's rec: Tula triple vitamin c serum and resurfacing toner Mia's rec: Verity by Colleen Hoover We also try out Esther Perel's card game Where Should We Begin! As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!