Live Well Anyway
by MacKenzie Koppa
Life is messy, live well anyway. I'll go first! We all live in the middle of our own type of messy, but that doesn't mean that we can't live well in the midst of it. In Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie Koppa takes you along as she does just that and shares from her own experiences as well as those of her guests. Listen in for a good dose of reality, information, and humor around the topics of wellness, beauty, style, planning, and life.
Episodes
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S8 Ep199: A Simple Approach to Overall Wellness with Kathleen Klug
In this episode MacKenzie talks with Kathleen Klug, an integrative health coach with over 40 years of experience in guiding people to sustainable wellness, inside and out. In this episode Kathleen shares about her simple but effective approach to help people make lasting change in their lives,...
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S8 Ep198: The Functional Nutrition Way of Looking at Healing with Andrea Nakayama
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Andrea Nakayama about how Functional Medicine can change the way we think about health and healing. Andrea dives into her history as a nutritionist and how her practice has developed over the years. LINKS MENTIONED *Affiliate links and sponsors are...
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S8 Ep197: Using the Microbiome to Heal Acne with Dr. Yug Varma
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Dr Yug Varma about advances in Acne treatment, specifically about the development of healing the microbiome of the skin in order to heal and prevent acne. LINKS MENTIONED *Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your...
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S8 Ep196: Taming Digital Clutter with Amanda Jefferson
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with digital clutter expert, Amanda Jefferson. In this episode they dive into Amanda’s organizing background, which started with the Marie Kondo Method, and how she transitioned into the digital space. Amanda’s methods are efficient and effective and you...
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S8 Ep195: An integrated perspective on health and wellness with Dr Elizabeth Sharp
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Dr Elizabeth Sharp about the three-tiered approach to healthcare- internal, functional, and integrative. They discuss the importance of movement, diet, and stress reduction, and what we can be doing to address our health from a preventative…
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S8 Ep194: Tips for Learning and Studying this Fall with Scott H Young
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Scott H Young, author of Get Better at Anything, about the process of learning and how we can help our kids learn how to study better this fall. LINKS MENTIONED *Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! Get...
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S8 Ep193: Learning to Unplug with Hannah Brencher
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Hannah Brencher about her new book, The Unplugged Hours. Hannah challenges readers to spend more time in real life and away from our devices. In this conversation MacKenzie and Hannah talk authentically about life in a the digital age, comparison,...
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S8 Ep193: Women’s Leadership and Acknowledging Your Gifts with Sophie Hudson
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Sophie Hudson!!! (just slightly excited about that!) She has a brand new, FABULOUS book out called A Fine Sight to See. In this episode MacKenzie and Sophie discuss...
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S8 Ep193: Season 10 Kick-off and Favorites with Katie & MacKenzie
In this episode MacKenzie and Katie say hello to season 10 of podcasting and share some of their recent favorites. LINKS MENTIONED Armra Colostrum PatchAid Vit C and D+K2 Zinc Spray Mini Fridge for Coffee Bar Portable water heating kettle Twinkle lights with timer Mind Body Green Creatine, Fiber…
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S8 Ep192: Ireland Trip Update with Katie Duckett
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie and Katie talk about Katie’s recent trip to Ireland. Katie gives an update on how her packing worked out on her trip (you can listen to her packing episode here). She walks us...
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S8 Ep191: Talking Puberty and Blending Families with Hot Boyfriend's Daughter
In this episode MacKenzie talks with Hot Boyfriend’s Daughter, Sofia all about the dynamics involved in blending families from the kids’ perspective, as well as everything they have tackled about puberty since they met. It’s a raw and fun episode giving a little glimpse into what it takes to form...
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S8 Ep190: Allowing Yourself to Evolve and Change with Whole30's Melissa Urban
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Melissa Urban, of the Whole30 method, about her new, updated Whole30 book, as well as the healthy process of getting older and changing our minds when exposed to…
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S8 Ep189: How to Take Steps Toward Holistic Productivity in Your Everyday Life
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie deep dives into the concept of Wholistic Productivity- that all the parts of our lives impact all the other parts, including how productive we are. She shares steps you can…
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S8 Ep188: How to Nourish Our Families Seasonally and Sustainably with Whitney Aronoff
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with health-supportive personal chef Whitney Aronoff. They dive deeply into how to nourish ourselves seasonally and sustainably, as well as some behind-the-scenes into…
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S8 Ep187: Things You May Not Have Considered About Your Finances w/Nikki Tucker
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Nikki Tucker, a certified divorce financial analyst, about way to approach divorce finances and divorce in general to save you money, as well as good financial tips for everyone. She discusses budgeting, savings for real people, and tips for…
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S8 Ep186: Creating Community and Beautiful Experiences with Palak Dave
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Embiria founder Palak Dave about rekindling community in the busyness of our online-centralized lives. They talk about what it takes to establish connection with...
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S8 Ep185: How Katie is Packing for Ireland!
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode, MacKenzie chats with her best friend, Katie Duckett, about Katie's upcoming trip to Ireland and the process she has walked through to figure out what she needed and wanted to pack in...
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S8 Ep184: Procrastination to Action: Your Guide to Getting Things Done
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode, MacKenzie helps you get traction on all the tasks you’ve been procrastinating on and putting off. These are the basic steps she outlines- Brain Dump Categorize Prioritize Estimate Time...
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S8 Ep183: The Summer Goal Guide
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode, MacKenzie walks you through the steps to set goals this summer and actually follow through on them. The general steps are Define what you want to accomplish Break the goals into…
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S8 Ep182: 5 Areas to Re-Evaluate in the Summer
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode, MacKenzie talks about 5 different areas of your life that you can re-evaluate during the flexibility of the summer months. They include: Kids Capabilities If your house is working for...
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S8 Ep181: Life Strategies for Busy Seasons to Not End in Burn Out
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks about some strategies to help you get thorugh busy seasons without experiencing burnout when they are over. LINKS MENTIONED Monat Opportunity Call on June 13 at 6:00pm...
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S8 Ep180: Building Resilience in Our Kids and A Few of Our Favorites with Katie Duckett
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie and Katie talk about how they help their kids learn to be resilient and take on more independence and responsibility. They also throw in a few of their recent favorites,...
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S8 Ep179: Grief and Hope with Lisa-Jo Baker
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Lisa-Jo Baker about her life growing up in South Africa during apartheid. They cover the complexities of difficult parental relationships, the grief of losing a...
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S8 Ep178: House Rules with Myquillyn Smith
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie chats with Myquillyn Smith about her new book, House Rules. They have a lively discussion about how these rules can not only apply to decorating but life in general. LINKS...
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S8 Ep177: 5 Things You Can Do On the Weekend to Make Your Week Easier
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES This week is a solo episode where MacKenzie walks you through the 5 things you can do over the weekend to make your week flow more seamlessly and with less stress. These are the simple game changers…
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S8 Ep176: The Incredible Effects of Structured Water with Mario Brainovic
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Mario Brainovic from Analemma Water about the importance and impact of structured water. They discuss how to structure water as well as the impact it has on health,...
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S8 Ep175: The Four Relationship Styles with Dr Anita Knight Kuhnley
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie dives into Attachment Theory for relationships with Dr Anita Knight Kuhnley. They discuss Dr Anita’s new book, The Four Relationship Styles, and how we can all optimize the...
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S8 Ep174: Thoughts on Midlife with Sarah Bragg
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie and Sarah talk about midlife through the lens of a couple of Enneagram 3s. They share the highs, the lows, and the shifts in perspective they are attempting as them enter…
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S8 Ep173: Functional Health Journeys with Katie & MacKenzie
Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie and Katie dive into the recent healthy journeys they have both been on as they are approaching mid-life. LINKS MENTIONED Fast Like a Girl by Dr Mindy Pelz The Galveston Diet by...
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S8 Ep172: Understanding Fascia in Our Bodies with Anna Rahe
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie and Anna Rahe dive deeply into the principles behind keeping our fascia healthy and active, as well as thoughts for over-all longevity and both mental and physical…
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S8 Ep171: Defiant Joy with Jennifer Michelle Greenberg
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks about having joy in the midst of hard things with Jennifer Michelle Greenberg- author, recording artist, and abuse survivor. They have an honest conversation about what...
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S8 Ep170: Liturgies for Wholeness with Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie chats with Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore of the new book, Liturgies for Wholeness. The ladies go behind the scenes into the process of writing such a poetic and personal...
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S8 Ep169: Beauty, Grief & Tuscany with Angela Correll
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie chats with Angela Correll about life in Tuscany as a Kentucky native. They also dive into how we process grief and the importance of beauty and grace as we walk through hard...
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S8 Ep168: Mid-Winter Survival with MacKenzie & Katie
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode Kate and MacKenzie talk about the things you can do, both frivolous and complex, to make the mid-winter a little daunting and draining. They are here to add just a little bit more fun…
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S8 Ep167: January in Review and Helping Each Other Gain Clarity with Katie Duckett
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie and Katie look back on how January went in general and specifically with their goals. They also dive into the questions from Bonnie Wan’s book, The Life Brief, to help each...
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S8 Ep166: Productivity in the Middle of Real Mom Life
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this solo episode MacKenzie talks about some logistics and tips for being productive in the middle of real life as a busy mom whose days don’t always go according to plan. So much productivity…
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S8 Ep165: How to Develop Clarity & Direction in Your Life with Bonnie Wan
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Bonnie Wan about her new book, The Life Brief, which guides you on a journey to figuring out what you really want out of life so that you can have direction and...
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S8 Ep164: Innovative Wellness During Cold and Flu Season with Dr Nazlie Latefi
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Dr Nazlie Latefi, who has been on the cutting edge of research behind staying well, or getting well faster, during cold and flu season. They discuss the link…
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S8 Ep163: Our Annual New Years Goals, Habits & Words with Katie Duckett
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this annual episode Katie and MacKenzie deep dive on their goals and habits for 2024. They also discuss their words of the year and the shift MacKenzie is making with hers this year. LINKS MENTIONED...
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S8 Ep162: How We're Planning For 2024- Pen, Planners, & Process
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie talk about how they are preparing for the new year and all the tools they are employing to do all their planning. LINKS MENTIONED Frixion Pens Sharpie S-Gel Post-its...
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S8 Ep161: Christmas Festivities and Recipes with Katie and MacKenzie
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie get festive! They share favorite recipes, music, and ways to make the holidays really sing. If anyone knows how to make the magic of Christmas extend to the day to...
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S8 Ep160: Our Favorite Reads from 2023 with Katie & MacKenzie
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie discuss their favorite reads from the year and share which books they are most looking forward to in 2024. LINKS MENTIONED MacKenzie’s Books Reset by Debra Fileta...
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S8 Ep159: A Different Perspective on Organizing and Clutter with Star Hansen
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie chats with professional organizer, clutter whisperer and author of “Why the F*#@ Am I Still Not Organized,” Star Hansen. They talk all things clutter and organizing, getting…
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S8 Ep158: Filling Our Peoples' Cups at the Holidays with Katie Duckett
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES Katie was just bubbling over with goodness to share from what she gleaned from her recent Thanksgiving. It is an encouraging conversation about purpose and filling up our kids in order to send them…
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S8 Ep157: 6 Helpful Tips to Make the Holidays More Sane and Enjoyable
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this solo episode MacKenzie talks about 6 things you can do to help yourself stay sane through all the holiday crazy, and moreover, actually enjoy yourself. Map out your festivities for the season…
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S8 Ep156: The One Where We Make A Terrible Gift Guide but Are a Fun Hang in the Process!
*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES Ok, we’re just going to be really honest, this isn’t the best gift guide out there! HOWEVER, Katie and I always have fun together and we end up rounding out the episode with some great White Elephant...
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S8 Ep155: Classic Style for Every Woman with Franne Golde
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie chats with Gramme nominated song writer and fashion brand founder, Franne Golde. They dive into Franne’s illustrious carrier in the music industry along with her clothing line that is also her namesake (and that MacKenzie absolutely loves!). It’s a fun...
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S8 Ep154: My Favorite Wellness Products I've Used This Year
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie dives into her favorite and most consistently used wellness products from the last year. Everything from gadgets to supplements, these are the things are family turns to again and again. LINKS MENTIONED Gadgets & Gizmos- Thera Tri-Light Redlight Therapy Mat...
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S8 Ep153: Practical Steps for Getting Through Low Times
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie vulnerably talks about a tough time she has been going through and shares the things she is doing to help move through the low time. LINKS MENTIONED CoPilot- go.mycopilot.com/LIVEWELL to get a 14 day FREE trial Patchaid Supplement Patches Rasa AG1- FREE 1-year...
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S8 Ep152: Fall Favorites (Books, Shows, Health and more) with Katie
SHOW NOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie chat about their current favorites, including some books and shows they are enjoying (or about to enjoy) this fall, current favorite beauty products, some fun little fashion things. Plus, there is a fair bit of talk about chickens and rabbits. LINKS...
About this show
Life is messy, live well anyway. I'll go first! We all live in the middle of our own type of messy, but that doesn't mean that we can't live well in the midst of it. In Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie Koppa takes you along as she does just that and shares from her own experiences as well as those of her guests. Listen in for a good dose of reality, information, and humor around the topics of wellness, beauty, style, planning, and life.
Hosted by
MacKenzie Koppa