Unlocking Wellness and Balance: Dive into Self-Care Secrets with Holistic Health Coach Lilly Rakow and Registered Dietitian Kate Morton

Today on the Period Chats podcast we’re joined by Lilly Rakow. Lilly is a certified holistic health coach and digital marketing pro, as well as the host of the 80/20 Podcast where she explores topics like balance, health, relationships, and navigating life as a twenty-something in our day and age. Lilly loves sharing knowledge, reading, doing yoga and chilling at the beach. I know you’re going to love this episode because we discuss our personal health and wellness routines. We’re both recovering hustle-culture addicts, so our personal routines include purposeful calming and slowing for the sake of helping our bodies and boosting happiness. Lilly drops so much wisdom on this episode, like how if we don’t pick a day for our bodies to rest, our bodies will eventually pick it for us (how true is that), and she draws connections between things like stress, inflammation and hormone imbalance in ways that will make you want to finally give yourself permission to do more self-care. Currently, both of us have more success with being consistent on morning routines that night-time routines. I personally give myself a quiet hour for me in the mornings, and Lilly shares how her morning routine includes journaling, stretching, movement, and drinking plenty of water. We also both see the value of spending time with good friends, which takes time and effort, as well as intentional boundaries to allow for sleep, so it’s important to plan ahead and know what you need socially.  A big part of creating your own personal morning routine is going to be self-awareness. Learn from your own heart what pace works best for you, how much flexibility you need to factor in for life, and your cycle fluctuations, and notice what brings you happiness. Many people find waking up at a consistent time every day helpful, not only for their circadian rhythm, but for their productivity and happiness. We also chat about how content consumption can effect you more, positively or negatively, in the first 90 minutes you’re awake than in any other part of the day, so it’s smart to set limits on the type of info you’re letting your brain absorb in the mornings. The main theme of this episode is loving and caring for yourself in smart, fun, and effective ways.  Most of us do better with a certain amount of routine, especially in the early part of the day, so I encourage you to take some time to discover what works for you. Follow Lilly on Insta: @lilyrakow And check out her website: www.LilyRakow.com