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Welcome back! Today we are chatting with Jacquie Smith, integrative health coach and founder of Little Adapts by Jax, a holistic health and fitness program based on the premise that small changes can lead to big results. Jacque has her teaching certifications in barre and yoga and studied holistic nutrition at IIN. She is also trained in pre and post-natal fitness methods and she has various different health coaching programs to fit specific needs for brides-to-be, moms-to-be, and anyone who wants to improve their relationship with nutrition, health, and fitness. In today's episode, Jacquie tells us all about her own personal health journey and how she was inspired to develop a healthier lifestyle. She explains how she turned her passion for health and fitness into a career and how she continues to evolve her career with her own life. We also talk about how she met her husband, and why they needed a breakup to improve their relationship.  You can find Jacquie on Instagram at @littleadaptsbyjax, or head to her website to take one of her classes or learn more about working with her. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: How to Not Die Alone book by Logan Ury Mia's Pick: Vital Serum by East 29th 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! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Madi Murphy, professional astrologer, intuitive healer, and wellness entrepreneur. Madi's spiritual wellness brand, CosmicRX provides spiritual empowerment, tapping into astrology and self-care to align the mind, body & soul. In today's episode, Madi gives us explanations on things like what mercury retrograde actually is, advice on how to embrace it, how to use the new moon and full moon to manifest, and small shifts we can make to improve our relationship. She gives the best advice we've ever heard on how to manifest a partner (or a job, money, etc.). Plus, she's hilarious. You can find Madi on Instagram @iammadimurphy and @thecosmicrx or on her website www.thecosmicrx.com. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: The Last Thing he Told me book by Laura Dave Mia's Pick: Sex Life on Netflix 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! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! We are SO excited for today's BONUS episode with Tarot Reader, Dante Sabatino. We simply could not hold onto this one any longer. Dante has been working in the spiritual space for over 35 years, offering psychic readings to long-time clients in NYC. He was featured in NY Mag's Curbed as one of the best psychics in NYC in 2021. He was called out for his "startling accuracy" and ability to predict events years out. Dante offers his readings in person in Chelsea, or over Zoom and has read for people from all walks of life from all over the world. His clients include high-profile executives, designers, wealth advisors, among many other careers and backgrounds. He also has been hired for many parties and events for companies like Bulgari, Sephora, and Simon & Schuster. In today's episode, we hear all about how Dante started reading cards at a young age, and how he developed his craft over time. He shares real-life examples of things that have come up in readings regarding dating, relationships, career, family, and so-on. If you've ever gotten a tarot reading, or have been interested in learning more about it, this is the episode for you! We have both gotten readings from Dante now and he has been spot on. You can find Dante on his website tarotbydante.com and you can join his Facebook group to let the client love speak for itself. **Because we loved our readings so much, we are doing a ~giveaway~ to gift one person a Zoom reading for a full tarot spread with Dante! To enter, leave a review for the podcast and head to our Instagram to confirm your entry.** Mentioned in this episode: Movement by MK NYC & Montauk in-person classes. Head to the link in our Instagram bio to learn more!

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Marissa West (CEO and Creator) and Heidi Hillman (COO and Master Trainer), co-owners of West Kept Secret, a unique HIIT workout fusing cardio, strength, and pilates. Heidi and Marissa share their story of how they met, what they were each doing up until that point, and how they decided to work together to build the empire that WKS is today. Heidi, Marissa, and their team train everyone from celebrities and models to professional athletes and people from all different fitness experience levels. They are answering all your questions on what it takes to make it as a fitness instructor, how they stay motivated to exercise and eat healthy, and how they bring the fun to every class they teach and every client they train. Heidi tells us about her own experience as one of Marissa's early-on clients and the transformation she experienced both physically and mentally. We talk about working out for physical results (which their clients DEFINITELY experience) but also about the impact it has on their mental health and mindset.  Marissa is the queen of glow-up secrets and she's sharing some tips with us today, too!  You can find West Kept Secret on Instagram at @westkeptsecret and follow both of them personally at @hlsweat and @mrswestisinthebuilding. To learn more about the workout and to sign up for their online platform, head to westkeptsecret.co. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Nécessaire body lotion and body wash Mia's Pick: The Sill plants 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! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Ella Davar, Registered Dietician with a holistic approach. Ella grew up in a small town in Russia where her family owned a farm. After moving to NYC to pursue a career on Wall Street, she lost touch with herself and the intuition she always had growing up around fresh foods and eating to feel good.  Ella shares how she decided to walk away from the finance hustle and to go back to school to become a RD. Now, she works with busy professionals to help them learn to manage weight, optimize their health, performance levels and increase vitality and energy levels, all by making small changes and healthier choices. We talk about her opinion on fad diets, how to handle burnout, and how to chase your dream career. You can find Ella on Instagram @nutritionistella, or head to her website to learn more about working with her. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Ghia non-alcoholic aperitifs Mia's Pick: Vivrelle rental closet 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! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by lifestyle writer, Sarah Levy, who's work focuses on sobriety, relationships, and personal identity. Sarah's writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Cut, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, among many other publications, and her book, Drinking Games, will be coming out in January 2023. Sarah is down to earth and relatable and recording this episode felt just like chatting with a friend! Sarah shares her story of how she decided to go after her dream of becoming a writer years after graduating college with her Creative Writing degree. She opens up about what led her to stop drinking and what her experience has been like when it comes to dating, friendships, and sobriety. We talk about the role alcohol commonly plays throughout college and the years after and how scary it can be to decide to give something up that can sometimes feel like it is holding your friendships and relationships together.  We also talk about success, the fear that many of us have that there isn't enough to go around, and how to overcome that. Sarah and her fiancé were actually set up by one of our former guests, and she tells us how they met, what it was like doing long distance, and how they eventually decided to move to LA and settle down. You can find Sarah on Instagram @sarahllevy, or head to her website to check out her work. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid Mia's Pick: Chloe's Oat Milk Pops 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! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Alana Kessler, MS, RDN, Ayurveda Specialist, Functional Nutritionist, and Expert Registered Yoga Teacher. Alanna has years of experience working in Eastern and Western nutrition, Functional Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Interpersonal Psycho-Spiritual Healing, and life coaching modalities and she helps her clients treat issues relating to food, hormonal imbalances, stress, fatigue, and more.  In today’s episode, we hear Alana’s story and what led her down this career path, and then dive deeper into her perspective on mindfulness, embracing and managing your emotions, and the power of balancing your masculine and feminine energy in dating, relationships, and in the rest of your life. You can find Alana on Instagram @bewellbyak, or head to her website to learn more about working with her. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Drama Queens One Tree Hill podcast Mia's Pick: Key Lime Pie recipe from Mom on Timeout 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! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Matt Lombardi, co-founder & co-CEO of beam, highly successful CBD & wellness company committed to providing the highest quality products for recovery, focus, energy, and balance. If you have ever thought about starting your own company, this episode is for you. Matt tells us the story of why he and his best friend & co-founder Kevin decided to start beam, and how they got it off the ground in less than a month.  We hear Matt’s best strategies for fostering a collaborative and uplifting work environment and running a successful company (with your best friend). Matt and Kevin have created not only a standout product, but a place where employees actually like to work. Beam was recently recognized as one of Inc.’s best workplaces of 2021, and Matt attributes this a lot to the people on their team and the mindset they bring with them.  We also talk to Matt about the decisions you have to make while running a business, how to handle it when things don’t go as planned, and what’s next for beam. We learn A LOT about CBD and get Matt’s perspective on transitioning from professional hockey to being an entrepreneur, and how to balance work, life, family, and relationships. Hint: it involves a little beam, a lot of passion, and a commitment to personal growth. You can find Matt on Instagram @mattlombardi24 and check out beam @beam & beamtlc.com + listen to the intro of this episode to hear why we love beam. 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! Shop More of our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! On today's BONUS episode we are joined by Sari Diskin, Michigan-based wellness, lifestyle, and food blogger. Sari's episode last year is still one of our most-listened-to episodes, and this time we're going even deeper into life as an influencer, mental health and boundary-setting, pregnancy, and her relationship with her husband, Jacob.  We talk to Sari about what it is like sharing so much of her life on Instagram, how she deals with negative feedback, and why she decided to make the shift from @eatwellwithsari to @saridiskin, where she takes a broader lifestyle approach with her content, covering topics like wellness, food, mental health, travel, and more. Sari gets into the weeds with us on what her day-to-day looks like, and the ins and outs of being an influencer and running your own business that we may not see on social media. If you have ever thought about creating a blog, Instagram account, TikTok, or just your own business in general, Sari's advice will be so helpful! You can find Sari on Instagram @saridiskin or on her blog. Sari also runs a micro mentorship program with Cameron Rogers from @freckledfoodie which you can find here. 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! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Copina Collagen Booster - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we’re joined by clinical sexologist and certified sex therapist, Kristie Overstreet, and she’s answering all your questions about sex. Kristie has been featured in Mindbodygreen, Cosmopolitan, Bustle, CNN, Oprah, Playboy, Talkspace, and Forbes. We talk about how to approach a relationship with two very different sex drives, talking to a new partner about previous partners, fantasies, dirty talk, shame after sex, one night stands, and so much more! Basically, the open and honest sex talk you always wanted but never had.  You can find Kristie on Instagram @kristie_overstreet, or head to her website to learn more about working with her. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Deux plant-based cookie dough Mia's Pick: Supergoop unseen sunscreen As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our blog. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Copina Collagen Booster - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED