The Light Us Up Podcast

Callie is back for a bonus book club episode! She read Everything is F*cked by Mark Manson. Listen in to hear her thoughts, takeaways and some memorable quotes from the book. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @calraeben

This week Kyla and Callie answer questions from the game We’re Not Really Strangers. They get a little personal and a little goofy. Who do you think knows the other best? Also, let us know what you think about having a monthly book club during March and April! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

Join Kyla while she chats a little bit about her experience with anxiety, as well as her current self development journey focusing on “purpose”. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

Join Kyla and Callie this week as they chat about routines they implement or want to start following to make their lives easier. From a weekly planning session, to evening and morning routines, to a realistic cleaning routine or seeking out help when it’s not feasible for you to get it done, tune in to hear their thoughts and plans. Plan That Social Club: https://www.planthatsocial.club The Routine Advantage Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-routine-advantage-podcast-simple-habits-to/id1703472779 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

This week’s episode is light and fun! Kyla and Callie share their Top 5s; books, movies, skincare, restaurants, and more. A bit of nostalgia, highly recommended products and just light vibes to start your February. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

In today’s episode, Kyla and Callie discuss what homesteading means to them and why they want to start incorporating it into their families’ lives. From baking and gardening, to owning chickens, tune in to hear what they aim to add to their lives as something they call “micro-homesteading.” FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

Surprise! They talked too much after being away for so long, so enjoy a second, full-length episode about even more intentions for 2024. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

Happy New Year! Kyla and Callie are back after a gentle start to 2024. In this week’s episode, they talk about what they want more of and what intentions they’ve set for the new year. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

In the last episode of 2023, Kyla and Callie share their holiday traditions and memories while growing up, how they make Christmas special for their children and things they want to continue doing as the years go on. We’ll be back in early 2024 after a Christmas break! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

This week’s episode is a continuation of the Simplify Your Life series. Kyla and Callie address FOMO, over-consuming and overspending, social media and how to overcome wanting more. They talk about the struggle of not being content with what you have and their best advice about moving towards loving what you already have. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

This week, Kyla and Callie talk about how they’re feeling stuck and wanting to make changes for the better. They made lists of things they want to incorporate into their daily lives that will make them feel like their best selves to share with you. These things are non-negotiable - no room for excuses. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

In this episode Kyla and Callie recap their trip to Vancouver and the Jonas Brothers concert. Find out whether or not they travel well together, their favourite songs of the night and which brother caught their eye. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

This week, Rhia joins Kyla and Callie again to talk about fitness. They discuss sedentary versus active lifestyle, weightlifting, how to get motivated (just do it!!) and more! WHERE YOU CAN FIND RHIA @wellwithincoaching The Strong Moms Club Podcast www.wellwithinfitnessandnutrition.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

SURPRISE! This week Kyla and Callie chat with a guest, Rhia, who is an Online Fitness and Nutrition Coach. Together, they talk about simplifying the way you eat. Learn about macros and macro tracking, how they meal plan and grocery shop, and how Callie really feels about diet culture. WHERE YOU CAN FIND RHIA @wellwithincoaching The Strong Moms Club Podcast www.wellwithinfitnessandnutrition.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

In today’s episode, Kyla and Callie explore the topic of masculine versus feminine energy. All humans practice both, but everyone lives in a different dominant energy. Follow along as they talk about how to know which energy you live in and whether you’re supporting your divine or wounded self. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

In the first ever annual spooky episode Kyla and Callie (well mostly Callie) read you two local ghost stories from Shannon Sinn’s The Haunting of Vancouver Island. Keep listening until the end to hear their personal paranormal experiences! 2:33 - The Apparition of Spring (Oak Bay) 23:15 - Kanaka Pete, Axe Murderer (Nanaimo and Newcastle Island) TW - Death of a child, specifics of the attack from 27:15-28:05 41:30 - Personal experiences FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

This week Kyla and Callie present the first episode in a new series: Simplify Your Life. First up is spaces! Learn how to approach letting go of items and simplifying your drawers, cupboards and closets. YOU CAN LET THAT SH*T GO! RESOURCES - The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo - How to Balance Your Life by Robin James - A Simplified Life by Emily Ley - The Home Edit - Neat Method FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

In this episode Kyla and Callie share their experiences with money, talk about a few different budgeting styles and some tips to help you spend less. They talk about loans and get vulnerable about debt. RESOURCES: You Need a Budget: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/ynab-budgeting-finance/id1010865877 Every Dollar: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/everydollar-budget-your-money/id942571931 The Budget Mom: https://www.thebudgetmom.com Mint: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/mint-budget-expense-manager/id300238550 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

This week is all about love languages! Kyla and Callie talk about the five love languages, take a quiz to find their dominant love languages, and talk about their experiences in relationships. The quiz we took if you want to follow along: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-is-my-love-language-quiz A longer quiz with percentage results: https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language The OG book: The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

This week is part 1 of our Human Design Series! We introduce you to human design in general, talk about the different types and a bit about our profiles. Check out our Instagram to see our human design profiles and what the heck we’re talking about. The book we referred to is Your Human Design by Shayna Cornelius and Dana Stiles Some human design accounts mentioned in this episode: @my.humandesign @humandesignblueprint @erinclairejones @d.a.y.l.u.n.a @align_and_create FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

This week Kyla and Callie talk about small businesses from the point of view of starting their own and a bookkeeping perspective. They are not experts in any shape or form and this is not an all-inclusive start up guide, but if you’re interested in how a small business runs or how to start your own, give it a listen! Since recording this episode Kyla has officially launched her cozy apparel company, Calm Coast Apparel. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett OUR SMALL BUSINESSES @calmcoast.vi @mtbensonbaby

In this episode Kyla and Callie talk about morning routines: why they’re import, their existing routines, their dream routines, and some tips for waking up early recommended by you. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

In this very first episode Kyla and Callie tell you a bit about themselves, play "Who knows each other better?", and give you an idea about what this podcast is all about. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett

Kyla and Callie are best friends who like to chat and want you to join their conversations! Take a listen and see if this podcast sparks your interest. New episodes are released every Thursday at 6am (for you early birds, not us). FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @luupod @kylagillett @callieraebennett