The Living & Collective Podcast

This week we are sharing a special segment with you that we are really excited about. We are inviting you into one of the Webinars from our latest "Back to the Basics" Nutrition Program. In this Webinar we discuss taking the time to listen to your body's cues, recognize its needs, determine the difference between emotional "hunger" & true hunger, & how to move from guilt & shame to a place of freedom when it comes to your nutrition habits & your body! This topic really digs into the foundation of our beliefs & practices surrounding nutrition & our bodies & we are so excited for you to join us in the conversation. We have a free downloadable guide on Body Awareness you can access here! Let us know ways you implement a few of these rhythms into YOUR life! XO L&C

We are so excited to welcome you to the Fall Season of the Living & Collective Podcast! This week we are talking about jumping back into our routines for Fall with intention. Finding ways to make choices & create schedules that serve you so that you can feel your best. We are so excited to be back together to share with you! XO, L&C

We are back! After a long, hot summer we are so excited to reconnect with you. This week we are diving into the importance of our HEALTH & how our habits create the foundation for healthy bodies, minds & rhythms. We dive into our mindset & beliefs & why they often set us up to repeat patterns that aren't serving us well. Let's create some new habits that help us all feel great this fall. We are so excited to dive deeper into creating healthy habits in our Fall Nutrition Coaching Group, Back to the Basics. Find out all of the info & register at www.livingandcollective.com! Xo

We are so excited to be back with this podcast on Healthy Habits we're actually doing this summer! With everything around us just a little bit different this summer, we are adapting with the times & committing to small habits that create big change & long term health! We can't wait for you to join us & would love to hear your plans for summer!! SO much love...XO, L&C

This week we are having a real conversation from our hearts on the reality of race in our country. We come to this conversation from a place of humility, & with a true desire to learn, grow & come together as a community. We are sharing 5 ideas that might guide us toward a better understanding of how to potentially move forward in our growth & love during this time. We believe what Maya Angelou said so well. “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” We want to know better & do better, & we want to do it together. Please, more than any other episode, share your thoughts & ideas with us. How are you listening, learning & loving in your immediate family & in your community? What are the resources, podcasts & books you are using to guide you? We love you all so very much. At whatever point you are in on your journey we extend so much love & grace & the desire to journey together. Don't try to walk this alone--let's walk alongside each other. So much love, Lacey & Christy Here are some great books for kids on race: https://www.embracerace.org/resources/26-childrens-books-to-support-conversations-on-race-racism-resistance Incredible Resources by Category Recommended by Be the Bridge: https://bethebridge.com/we-recommend/ Some bestselling books on race for adults: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Books-Sociology-Race-Relations/zgbs/books/10582 Please send us your favorites too!

This week we are diving into our minds & hearts by sharing some tips on staying connected in this time of physical distance! Now more than ever we need each other & are so thankful for the ways we can connect as a community while staying safe & healthy. We are also inviting YOU to be a part of our Spring Program, REVIVE! This program is a 21 day invitation to focus on your physical & mental health as we work together to clean up our eating, get back to the basics in the kitchen (keeping things simple!), moving our bodies & connecting together weekly! We are REALLY excited about this opportunity to make May amazing & hope that you will join us. Find out all the details & sign up at: www.livingandcollective.com/spring2020revive!!

Welcome back to another week of conversation with Lacey & Christy! This week we are diving into 5 easy things we are doing to improve our health & well being during this season of being at home. We will tackle the topics of movement, hydration, sleep, patience & grace with yourself, and mental stimulation! We are excited to share some of our favorite easy tips with you as well as hear some of your favorites too! Stay tuned for some exciting information about our upcoming May Community Reboot! Its going to be a lot of fun, a great way to get connected & get some healthy habits into your routine! Xo, L&C

We are back & have missed you all! A lot has happened since our last episode & we are so excited to reconnect with you. This week we are catching up on what has been going on in our lives (!!), nutrition tips for this time at home, & easy mood boosts you can incorporate into your everyday routine. We are SO excited for you to join us. This is our first week to record via Zoom, as we are being super conscious of our social distancing, so please forgive the sound quality...hopefully we'll get better as we go!! Some links from this episode! The Living & Collective Meal Planner: bit.ly/Spring-Meal-Planner2020 Lacey's Daily Workouts on Instagram via The M-Power-Life: https://www.instagram.com/thempowerlife/ And we'll add the quinoa recipe too! Don't forget to keep it simple, disconnect from media & connect with your people (however that needs to look) & take care of YOU! We are thankful for you!! XOXO, L&C

We are so excited to welcome back our dear friend, Laura Nosek Sanders. Laura is a Yoga Teacher, Pilates Instructor, & Meditation Teacher. This week she is exploring with us the ways we glamorize & normalize escaping from the challenges of life with alcohol. Laura has such a beautiful, personal experience in this are & has so much to share on how we can experience & enjoy ourselves & our lives more fully! We are so excited for you to join us. Laura began studying yoga & pilates in 1998 & began teaching in 2004. She is also a meditation teacher, a wellness coach, & personally has been sober for over five years. Laura is incredibly passionate about sharing her story & voice in the beautiful world of sobriety & abundant living. She is the mom to four amazing kids & you can find more about her teaching, classes, workshops, retreats & passion at www.bethelightmindbody.com.

Happy Valentine's Week!! This week we are tackling how to love our bodies which is a topic near & dear to our hearts. In this week of love there is no better way to love others, than truly learning to love ourselves & we want you to love all of you--body, mind & soul! We will be talking about why we are so hard on our bodies as women, what creates our belief systems & how we can create healthier habits to love our bodies on a daily basis! Can't wait to share this one with you!!! XOXO!! L&C

This week we are bringing you a short & sweet "conversation" on a hot topic that affects most all of us, especially as women. Join us to navigate your own perception of 'judgement.' What the word means to you, how you see it play out in your relationships & how we can turn the table to create more positive mindsets & interactions in the realm of judgement. We can't wait to hear your thoughts! Xo!

And...we're back!!! We are so excited to kick off 2020 with you! In this quick conversation we are talking about our New Year's Goals & why this year, less is more in our intentions & the practices we are committing to. We are also talking about real life, the latest things we've been learning, & counting down the days to baby Smith!! We are so excited for you to join us!! XO, L&C

We are ready to ring in the New Year with YOU! This week on the Living & Collective Podcast we are sharing with you the details of our 2020 New Year's Collective Challenge. We are especially excited about this opportunity to partner with you to make this year your best yet. In this short episode we explain exactly what the Collective is all about, what you will learn, the new 4 AND 10 week option, & where to sign up!! We would LOVE to be a part of your health & fitness journey, whether you are a seasoned Collective participant, or this is your first time ever! Grab a friend & come join us! All the info is available for you at www.livingandcollective.com or feel free to email us [email protected]!! XO & happiest holidays from both of us! Lacey & Christy

We are so excited to introduce you to an amazing member of our community & dear friend, Laura Sanders. Laura is a Yoga Teacher, Pilates Instructor, & Meditation Teacher. This week she is sharing with us some tips on living in the present, reducing stress, navigating addiction & living out of the fullness of self-acceptance & awareness. She is a fantastic guide at “unblocking the sunlight from your spirit” & we think you are going to love hearing this beautiful, authentic conversation. Laura began studying yoga & pilates in 1998 & began teaching in 2004. She is also a meditation teacher, a wellness coach, & personally has been sober for over five years. Laura is incredibly passionate about sharing her story & voice in the beautiful world of sobriety & abundant living. She is the mom to four amazing kids & you can find more about her teaching, classes, workshops, retreats & passion at https://www.bethelightmindbody.com.

We have a great episode for you this week, just in time for the holidays! This week our dear friend, Personal Development & Style Coach, Kylie Clayborne, is joining us to share her amazing wisdom & humor in "10 Ways to Have a Miserable Holiday Season." We've all been there---it is so easy to self-sabotage this time of year whether with habits or mindset. Kylie guides us in how to make some healthy changes so that we can be free to enjoy the people around us, & the gift of the Present this Holiday season. She also helps us "align our internal sparkle with our outside shine" which we say a big yes to! We think you are going to love this episode & hope you find some personal ways to put one or two things into practice! To find out more about Kylie & her programs & coaching, please visit her website: https://kylieclayborne.com. To read her blog post (as mentioned in this episode) on "The Big O" visit: https://kylieclayborne.com/blog/the-big-o. To follow Kylie on social media (which you should!) find her on IG: @kylieclayborne & facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kylie.clayborne. Kylie Clayborne is a personal development and style coach who loves merging fashion with personal growth. She works with high performing women who have it all, but still feel unsatisfied.

Hey there & welcome back from Thanksgiving break! This week we have a short conversation with Lacey & Christy on all things holiday, routine & a special announcement about our January Collective Challenge. We are so excited for you to join us! A few quick links from this episode: Lacey's current favorite family game, Telestrations: http://bit.ly/LC-Telestrations Don't fall down the holiday "slippery slope"!: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5oVt7fnBOV/ XOXO & let us know your favorite "family game"! Here's to a fun & stress free holiday season...L&C!

This week we are so excited to share with you the amazing Kylie Clayborne, Personal Style & Life Coach. In this episode, Kylie is sharing 3 habits that cramp your style! We will learn about confidence vs. self-confidence, the compare & despair trap, & ways to get through body shame to acceptance. Kylie is a wealth of knowledge & inspiration, & we are so excited for all that you are going to learn from her. You can find Kylie & learn out more about her coaching & programs, online at www.kylieclayborne.com, on Instagram @kylieclayborne, & on facebook www.facebook.com/kylie.clayborne.

We are so excited about this week's conversation with Lacey & Christy. This week we dive deeper into planning for your day, week & life, & why planning is such an important part of being successful. We also talk about our beliefs, the stories in our heads & how we can rise above to the truth & live lives of love & purpose. Thank you for joining us!!! Find out more at www.livingandcollective.com!! XO

It's that time of the week! We are back with another episode of Lacey & Christy on the Living & Collective Podcast. This week's conversation is all about fall---how to plan ahead for the holidays, how to stay on track AND have fun, & most importantly how to achieve BALANCE in your life & with your health & fitness goals. We are so excited for this one. Don't forget! Our November Collective Challenge starts next Monday (November 4th) & we'd love to have you join us. Email us with any questions & for more information at: [email protected]. We love y'all--happy Wednesday!! XO L&C

We are back! From some technical difficulty last week, we are back in the game this week & so excited to talk with you. This week we are talking about our Fall goals & implementing "one thing" to help move you in the right direction to becoming the best version of yourself. Be on the lookout for our upcoming Collective Challenge starting on November 4th...it will be a fun group of women, a great way to begin reaching your goals & will set you up for success for this year's holiday season. Also, we are taking audience questions & would LOVE to hear from you! Send us any & all of your questions-- nutrition, fitness, health & life related...we want to hear all of them! Email us at [email protected]. Sending y'all so much love, XO L&C!

Hey everyone! We are back after a little break & so excited to reconnect with you. This week we are talking about our fall rhythm, Lacey's weekend with Goop, Christy's pregnancy eating & all the things in between. We are really sad to tell you this episode does have some pretty severe technical difficulty, & Christy is very loud & Lacey is hard to hear. Bear with us with this one & we will have it all set for next time! We are opening the podcast up to YOUR questions, so make sure you send any & all questions you have fitness, nutrition, life related to [email protected]. Also, be on the lookout for our next Challenge, coming this November! We LOVE you all--xo, L&C

Lacey & Christy are back this week with another L&C conversation. This week we are talking about juggling all the things, Sober September & vulnerability with ourselves, our friends & even our kids. We find so much connection when we share from our truest selves & we are so thankful to share that with you & hear from your stories & journeys too. We celebrate Lacey’s 100 days, Christy’s ‘surprising’ news & everything in between. Can’t wait for you to join us! The fabulous video of Brene Brown on Empathy: http://bit.ly/BreneBrownEmpathyLC

This week we are so incredibly excited to introduce you to the amazing Camille Kinzler, of “Think Beyond the Drink.” Camille is a licensed Physician’s Assistant (PA) & women’s drinking coach. Her personal experience, medical expertise & incredible coaching method is a trifecta of compassionate guidance for women to allow them to experience their lives more fully. In this episode we will be tackling topics from how alcohol affects our bodies as women physically, to why breaking the rhythm of habitual drinking is such a challenge. We are so excited for you to join us in this conversations & learn from her amazing experience. You can find out more about Camille & her amazing coaching program at www.thinkbeyondthedrink.com & you can follow her on Instagram @thinkbeyondthedrink.

Welcome back! We have missed you & are so excited to get this season kicked off! This week, we are catching up from summer, talking about what is in store this Fall at Living & Collective, & diving into why we are doing a "Sober September" (that we would LOVE for you to join us in!)... You can sign up for our FREE "Sober September group here: http://bit.ly/LC-SoberSeptember. You can listen to a great podcast episode that really inspired us, The Great Big Sober Secret with Veronica Valli, here: http://bit.ly/HK-SoberSecret. We can't say it enough, we've MISSED you...welcome back!! Xo, L&C

We are back for another brief conversation with Lacey & Christy! This week we are diving right into summer, the summer time rhythm, how you want to FEEL this summer & how to give yourself the space to have your best summer yet! We're excited for you to join us! Some links from this episode: The Great Big Sober Secret Podcast Episode with Steph Gaudreau & Veronica Villi- http://bit.ly/HK-SoberSecret High Vibrational Beauty from Cap Beauty- http://bit.ly/CapBeautyBook Cali'flour Pizza Crusts- https://www.califlourfoods.com

This week we have the amazing opportunity to sit down with strength coach, Crystal Heinatz, owner of Chalk Training in Austin, to learn all of the reasons why strength training for women is so important! Crystal is a life long athlete, Crossfit Games competitor, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, in addition to being an incredibly smart & loving woman who is empowering others to be strong & healthy. You won't want to miss her great info on the benefits of lifting weights, what movements you should be doing, how you should eat to promote your strength & health, & why you shouldn't be afraid of the gym...this is a good one! You can find Crystal & find out more about her gym, Chalk Training, online at http://www.chalktraining.com & on the gram at @chalktraining. Chalk Training specializes in small group training & is located in the heart of Westlake, Texas.

Joins us for another candid conversation with Lacey & Christy, where we talk about Mother's Day, planning for summer & all the things in between during this end of the school year fun!

Do you want a fresh start this spring? Is there something that you want for your home or your life that you just can’t seem to make happen? This week on the podcast Graceful Spaces is joining us to share some easy & practical ways we can simplify and organize our homes, our goals & our lives-- join us for this awesome interview!! You can find more about Rebecka & Christina's work at Graceful Spaces & subscribe to their newsletter at: https://graceful-spaces.com

In honor of May being Skin Cancer Awareness month, we are excited to have Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Julie Jackson, from Westlake Dermatology, this week on the podcast. In this episode, Julie joins us to share how we can keep our skin healthy & beautiful in the sun. Julie is very passionate about sharing information about skin cancer & skin cancer prevention. She shares so many amazing tips with us in this episode & we're so excited for you to join us! You can find Dr. Julie Jackson at Westlake Dermatology: https://www.westlakedermatology.com/julie-jackson-md/ For more information on May being Skin Cancer Awareness Month: https://www.skincancer.org/get-involved/skin-cancer-awareness-month Here is the link to Dr. Julie's favorite Sun Protection products! http://bit.ly/Ep33-Products

We're back with another candid conversation with Lacey & Christy! This week we're talking about all things post-holiday weekend, the reality of cellulite, delicious pies & the basic habits you need to get you back on track (not necessarily in that order!!) We can't wait for you to join us! XO

This week we are so excited to be bringing back our favorite Austin psychotherapist, Leanne Spencer, M.A., MEd., LPC-S (https://spencercounseling.com). This week Leanne is answering YOUR questions on how to overcome "willpower" challenges, how to change your brain's patterns, how to give yourself grace, love & compassion, & how to be successful in reaching your goals. We really love this episode & can't wait to hear from you on how it impacts your life! XO

Join us for the first of a series of casual conversations on all things life, health & nutrition!

We are so excited to share part 2 of our series with Leanne Spencer, a Psychotherapist here in Austin, Texas. This week Leanne shares with us 6 practical tools for rewiring the hard-drive of our brain so that we don't give up on ourselves when our health journey gets hard. Leanne walks us through Discouragement, Deprivation, Drive, Fatigue, Apathy/Anger & Reframing our perspective toward hard & gives us clear tools to use, to lead us back to a place of hope & purpose. We have the ability to clean out our brains & change our perspectives so that we believe in ourselves again & our ability to persevere & prove ourselves, especially when we are in a mindset of growth & learning. We'd love to hear your thoughts & questions. Please share us with your friends & don't forget to rate us on iTunes & subscribe if you like us! Links from this episode: Worksheet from Leanne with Tools: http://bit.ly/LCPodcast-Rewire-your-Brain Cheryl Dweck's Book on Mindset: http://bit.ly/Mindset-Dweck Cheryl Dweck's Ted Talk on Growth Mindset: http://bit.ly/Dweck-Ted-talk You can contact Leanne & learn more about her practice at https://spencercounseling.com.

We are beyond thrilled to introduce you to Leanne Spencer, M.A., MEd., LPC-S, a Psychotherapist here in Austin, Texas who has a vast array of experience & specialties (you can learn more about Leanne at https://spencercounseling.com). Today on the show, Leanne is sharing with us some amazing, practical ways we can grow our mindset in reaching our goals. Grab a pen & paper because this episode is packed with information you are going to want to refer back to again & again. Let us know any questions you might have & make sure you join us next week for Part 2!

Join us this week as we dive into our 3 favorite tips for designing a healthy relationships with your food habits! We'll dig into prepping & planning ahead, tracking & measuring your food, & eating the right balance of macros. We're really excited to share this easy way for you to plan out your year so that you can feel your best! Email us with any questions you may have at [email protected] & make sure you subscribe, & share us with your friends!! Xo, L&C Links from this episode: Our L&C Meal Planning Worksheet: http://bit.ly/LC-mealplanner-PDF Weeknight Meal Idea Guide: http://bit.ly/Conquering-your-Weeknights L&C Worksheet for Estimating Your Macros: http://bit.ly/LC-calculating-macrosPDF

We are so excited to introduce you to our special guest this week. McCall McPherson, PA of the Modern Thyroid Clinic (www.modernthyroidclinic.com) is a compassionate expert on all things Thyroid & joins us to explain what the thyroid is, why it is important & why it may be hard to find an accurate diagnosis. In this conversation we will dive into the symptoms of Thyroid dysfunction (think, fatigue, brain fog, dry skin brittle hair & nails, low sex drive, depression, weight gain, elevated blood sugar, elevated cholesterol, cold intolerance, cracked feet), how to discover your own Thyroid health, & finding a potential path to recovery. Some resources mentioned in this episode: McCall’s Thyroid Lab Guide: http://www.mccallmcpherson.com/gift McCall’s TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oVX8f6aYe4 Find out more about McCall & Contact at: http://www.mccallmcpherson.com

We are so excited to kick of our 2019 Living & Collective Podcast season, & this week we are sharing with you how to Design a Life You Love in your physical, mental, emotional & spiritual world. We love this time of year when you have a blank slate & want to help guide you in creating the right habits & rhythms that can make this year your very best. Links from the show: The L&C Reflection Guide: http://bit.ly/2018-reflectionguide Katelyn Ohashi's Team Support & Perfect 10: https://youtu.be/4ic7RNS4Dfo Changing Your Thought Patterns (an article): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201805/the-beginners-guide-changing-negative-thoughts

Welcome back to part 2 of our conversation with Graceful Spaces on Embracing Simplicity over the Holidays. This week we dive deeper into our holiday social commitments, FOMO vs JOMO & really owning who you are so that you can love your people with a full heart and freedom. The overarching theme this week is being intentional; with our time, our families, our gifts, our commitments & our spaces so that we can truly embrace all that the holidays have to gift us with! Make sure to check them out at: https://graceful-spaces.com & enjoy all of their gorgeous before & afters with tons of organizing tips on Insta at: @gracefulspacesorganizing Happy Holidays!!

We are so excited to welcome Rebecka & Christina from Graceful Spaces. Rebecka & Christina are amazing, beautiful women who specialize in home organization & realistic rhythms that enhance your home & family life. This week they are sharing with us some simple & easy tips for keeping your holidays enjoyable through having a plan, keeping things simple & being ok with saying no! We know you will love this one. You can find out more about Graceful Spaces at https://graceful-spaces.com & on Instagram @gracefulspacesorganizing!

This week Lacey & Christy are sharing their favorite ways to stay healthy physically, emotionally & socially over the holiday season! We can’t wait for you to join us!

This week Lacey & Christy dive deeper into simple ways to fuel our kids. From breakfast, lunch & dinner to snacks & more we will share with you our realistic ways we try to keep things healthy, simple & positive. So excited to share this week with you, xo, L&C!

This week on the Living & Collective podcast, Lacey & Christy dive into what it looks like to feed healthy kids in the real world. We discuss food quality & quantity, explain some of the labeling & lingo out there & help encourage you to keep things real, do your best & let go of the idea of perfection. It takes a village, so make sure you share with us your favorite tips & tricks! XO & thank you for joining us!

This week, Lacey & Christy bring you part 2 of their Fitness Episode. This week you'll learn more about strength training, mixing things up & how to incorporate more movement into your daily routine. We're so excited for you to join us. Keep us posted on all of your questions & ideas, [email protected]. Enjoy!!

This week we are starting our series on Your Fitness Goals, where we'll talk about the best ways to get fit & our top 5 tips for working out! Fitness is one of our favorites, so we can't wait to share this with you! XO, L&C

This week on the Living & Collective Podcast, Lacey & Christy are discussing our relationship with the scale & whether or not its a good one. Join us as we debunk the myths of weight loss & gain, & learn about having a healthy relationship with our weight.

Hey ladies! Raise your glass & join us for this week's episode of the Living & Collective Podcast. This week we are discussing the truth about Alcohol. Even though Alcohol is the norm, we are debunking the myths of what it does to our bodies & what it looks like to have a healthy relationship with alcohol. Join us! Links from the show: A Happier Hour by Rebecca Weller http://bit.ly/A-Happier-Hour

This week on the Living & Collective podcast, Lacey & Christy teach you how to set your morning up for success. From healthy breakfast ideas, to simple habits & routines to get you going in the right direction, this episode is packed with easy ways to win your mornings & improve your life! Links from the show: Chia Seed Pudding Recipe: http://bit.ly/LC-chia-seed-pudding Egg Muffins: http://bit.ly/LC-Veggie-EggMuffins Lacey's Smoothie Recipe http://bit.ly/magic-cherry-smoothie Erin Condren Gratitude Journal: https://www.erincondren.com/petiteplanner-gratitude-journal How Gratitude Changes You & Your Brain: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_gratitude_changes_you_and_your_brain Just in case you were wondering how hot Fall in TX is: https://tribeza.com/kristins-column-whats-hot-fall/

This week Lacey interviews Valerie & Shauna, two Winter Olympic silver medalists in the bobsled. They talk about the inner athlete in all of us & how to embrace yours.

Welcome ladies to this week's episode of the Living & Collective podcast! This week we are sharing 5 ways to maximize your weeknights & keep you from getting lost in the overwhelm. We share how: 1. Planning your week 2. Prepping your meals 3. being Present & in the moment 4. Preparing & putting all of the above together, & 5. Protecting your "me time" to find Peace, can change your weeknights from chaotic to intentional & beautiful. Thank you so much for joining us! Xo L&C Links from the show: Dinner a Love Story Cookbook: https://amzn.to/2PYoZ69 Conquering Your Weeknights Free PDF: http://bit.ly/conquering-your-weeknights

We are so excited to have LAUNCHED our nutrition coaching program this week. We wanted to take a quick episode to share from our hearts how we came together to nutrition coach, what are program entails, & some of the ways we can help you! Even if you're not interested in coaching, this is a great episode to learn more about macros, tracking, & nourishing your body! We are so excited you have joined us. To see our new website, please visit: www.livingandcollective.com To email us for more info or for our free Macro Calculating PDF please email us at [email protected]. Thanks! XO, L&C