Mostly Dating

Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Aubre Winters, fitness instructor and creator of Sweat Sessions. Aubre is the definition of inspiring - just try taking one of her classes or watching her reels on Instagram and not leaving with a smile on your face. She brings this confidence and high vibe energy to everything she does and it’s no wonder she’s building such a successful business. Her workouts have helped thousands of people around the world through a combination of dance, HIIT, barre, and strength training.  On today’s episode, Aubre tells us about how she turned her fitness side hustle into a full time job and how she’s continued to grow such a dedicated following on social media. She shares her story of going through a breakup from a 6 year relationship, moving from LA to Chicago, and finding the confidence to truly pursue her passion, no matter what other people thought. At the end of the episode we get Aubrie’s advice on relationships, dating, and finding a fitness routine you love. You can find Aubre on Instagram @aubrewinters and try out one of her classes online at aubrewinters.com. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Ildi Pekar CBD Vibe Facial - mention mostly balanced for a discount on any service at their NYC location! Mia's Pick: Project 7 Gummies 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 Sprout Living Protein Powders - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Alanna Sucher, creator of Combined by Alanna, NYC's plant-based meal delivery service centered around the principles of food combining. We hear Alanna's story of how she was first introduced to the concept of food combining, how it impacted her health and her overall life, and how she eventually decided to *combine* these principles with her love for cooking in order to share it with others. She cooks and delivers meal all over NYC, with plans to expand in the near future. While different things work for different people, we love that this concept is not based on restriction, but rather on the way you combine certain foods and the timing in which you eat them. This was such a fun and informative episode to record and we learned so much from Alanna! You can find Alanna on Instagram at @combinedbyalanna where you can inquire about her meal service and learn more about her collaboration with holistic nutritionist @healthywithnedi. And keep an eye out for their cooking classes in NYC! What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Combined by Alanna 3 day trial. Highly recommend! Mia's Pick: Amazon bathing suit 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 Sprout Living Protein Powders - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Nikki Novo, spiritual teacher, intuitive guide, and author of The Final Swipe, and we are chatting all about dating intuitively and aligning with your highest self. Nikki shares her journey of discovering her own intuition and how it led her to where she is now. We talk about soulmates and the true meaning of the word, how Nikki overcame the stigmas she felt around psychics and spirituality, and how we can all use our own intuition to guide us toward our best path. You can find Nikki on Instagram @nikkinovo where you'll find a link to her podcast and her website with her services and course offerings. You can also buy her book The Final Swipe here. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Half Baked Harvest Super Simple Cookbook Mia's Pick: Pepper bras 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 Sprout Living Protein Powders - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Bonnie Crotzer, dancer, body worker, and co-founder of Ghost Flower Activewear. In this episode, Bonnie is teaching us all about fascia and the integrative stretching technique she practices: fascia flossing. Fascia flossing is both a workout and a recovery practice that focuses on engaging and contracting your muscles with active movement. Bonnie shares her journey of learning about the body through dance, yoga, and eventually this technique she first learned from her former teacher Bob Cooley who is internationally known as an expert on bio-mechanical flexibility and strength.  Bonnie tells us how she began practicing fascia flossing and how she uses it as a tool to help people feel good in their bodies. We also hear about how she co-founded activewear line, Ghost Flower, and how her fascia flossing technique ties in with Chinese Medicine. Fascia flossing aims to elongate your tissue to impact not just your physical performance, but your overall health. In Bonnie's practice she has seen people undergo significant changes physically, but also emotionally by releasing memories, blocks, and traumas that are stored in the body. You can find Bonnie on Instagram @bonzsi and send her a message there if you are interested in learning more about her sessions. You can also now shop Ghost Flower Active for 20% off by using code MOSTLYBALANCED. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Fascia Flossing with Bonnie! Listen to the episode intro to hear all about Carleigh's experience  Mia's Pick: Branch Basics cleaning products 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 Sprout Living Protein Powders - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we're chatting with Meghan McFerran, founder of one of our current favorite fitness methods, City Sweat. City Sweat is a dance-based pilates inspired workout all choreographed to the beat of the music. Meghan created City Sweat as a celebration, rather than a workout. In this episode she shares the story of why she decided to teach fitness rather than continuing to pursue a career in dance and how City Sweat took off in 2020, starting with a feature on Good Morning America right at the start of the COVID quarantine. Meghan truly has the best energy and we had so much fun recording with her. She shares her best advice how to cultivate confidence and self love and why you need to continue to show up for yourself every day. We talk about the importance of enjoying fitness rather than dreading it, and Meghan shares her favorite methods of self care, the food she cannot live without, and her advice to her younger self. You can find Meghan @meghanmcferran on Instagram where you can sign up for a free trial of City Sweat. If you join now and sign up for her Summer challenge, you'll be entered in a HUGE giveaway - so run don't walk! What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Knead Love Bakery - available at Bonberi Mart, Union Square Greenmarket (Wednesdays), and McCarren Park Greenmarket (Saturdays). *Also available for pre-order and pickup in NYC Mia's Pick: Nutsola 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 Sprout Living Protein Powders - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! This week we are joined by Anna Yusim, Psychiatrist and Author of the book Fulfilled: The Science of Spirituality and How it Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life. In this episode we go deep into the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on love and relationships and in many cases caused us to take a deeper look at our connection with our own selves. Anna shares insights on the increasing rates of anxiety and mental health struggles, and gives her own professional advice on how to overcome these obstacles. She shares her journey of traveling around the world and researching what the soul is and how other Countries define it. We really go deep into ways you can better connect with yourself and identify your emotions. We also talk about: settling in relationships, "soulmates", manifestation, therapy vs. psychiatry, and ways to meet people. You can find Anna on Instagram @annayusim or on her Website annayusim.com and you can find her book in stores or on Amazon here. What we're trying this week: Hu Kitchen grain-free cookies and crackers. 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 Sprout Living Protein Powders - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome to Season 2 of Mostly Balanced! Today we’re joined by Dino Malvone, founder of the SaltDrop and one of NY Mag’s Best Fitness Instructors in NYC. Dino was the first guest we ever had on Mostly Balanced and we are so excited to have him back!  Dino fills us in on what’s changed since last year, including how he’s grown his team of instructors at the SaltDrop. We talk about the meaning behind phrases like “mindful movement” and Dino tells us more about why he chooses to find gratitude in his ability to move his body daily.  Later in the episode Dino shares his experience being the only gay man in a large Italian family and what it was like coming out to friends and family. He gives advice for anyone going through something similar and opens up about dating, getting married, and going through a divorce. At the end of the episode we ask Dino’s advice on questions straight from our listeners. To learn more about Dino's journey finding group fitness and his career path from Barre3 instructor to Studio Director to eventually founding the SaltDrop, listen to Episode 2 of Mostly Balanced. You can find Dino on Instagram at @dinomalvone or @thesaltdrop or head to the Saltdrop Website for a free week trial of their digital studio. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Raaka Chocolate - $1 off all bars at Whole Foods week of 5/3 Mia's Pick: Welcome to the OC, Bitches 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 Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Lindsey Metselaar, dating expert and host of the hit millennial dating podcast, We Met at Acme. Lindsey’s podcast is a wealth of information for anyone navigating dating or a serious relationship.  In today’s episode we go deep with her on what it was like growing up in NYC, her experience with therapy, her decision to be sober, and what’s in store for her long term personally and professionally. She shares her advice on dating and building healthy relationships with yourself, your partner, your friends, etc.  We end the episode with a What Would Lindsey Do segment and get her feedback on dating scenarios that came directly from listeners and friends. You can find Lindsey on Instagram at @lindzmetz @wemetatacme and @dontexpectsalads. What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: City of Girls Mia's Pick: Promising Young Woman 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 Sprout Living Protein Powders - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by wellness guru, Dria Murphy, CEO and founder of Alise Collective, creative brand building company based in New York City. Alise Collective has helped likeminded brands within the wellness, lifestyle, health, and fitness category like Briogeo, The Well, Cynthia Rowley, The Surf Lodge, and Fithouse build successful marketing campaigns and partnership activations. On today's episode, Dria shares the story of how losing a job in her early 20s led to her decision to step out on her own and create her own company. She shares tangible steps on how to become an entrepreneur, some of the struggles she's had along the way, and the qualities she believes it takes to be successful in running your own company. Dria is from California, but she truly exemplifies the hustle of NYC. We chat about her businesses success in The Hamptons specifically and how she maintains a work-life balance both in the city and out of the city.  Dria opens up about what it was like living alone in NYC during the height of the pandemic in 2020 and how she went from constantly being on the go to having nowhere to go. She talks about why she decided to stay in NYC during that time and the daily rituals she created for herself. We hear about her experience balancing dating in NYC with the busy CEO lifestyle and what she looks for in a significant other. You can find Dria on Instagram at @driamurphy where you can follow along her hustler lifestyle and learn more about Alise Collective and The Ness. What we're trying this week: BTR Bar's new flavor - BLISS Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip bars - use code MOSTLYBALANCED for 10% off! 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 Sprout Living Protein Powders - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Recess Hemp-Infused Sparkling Waters - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! This weeks MINISODE is all about things Mia learned in her 20s. She’s breaking down the advice she would give to her you see self into five “dos” and five “don’ts” as she looks forward to a new decade. Our 20s are such transformational years and this episode will go deeper into details about what Mia’s biggest takeaways were. 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! Use code XOBALANCED for 20% off Sakara Life meal programs and clean boutique items.