The Swanny Sisters

The Swanny Sisters are back from their hiatus (if you missed us, it counts). In this episode, Charly and Lila catch up on everything that's happened over the past two months — life transitions, healing, and a neighbor who will not put down his weed whacker.We get into:Life & mindset — Charly's been deep in Bob Proctor's paradigm-shifting work and shares his simple daily protocol for staying positive without bypassing your actual feelings. The girls debate the line between processing your emotions and letting them tank your whole day.Health & wellness — Lila got her labs back and is deep in gut health territory, working through nutrient deficiencies she suspects are rooted in microbiome dysbiosis. Charly is a month cinnamon-roll-free (the croissant and cheesecake are a different conversation). Peptides are coming soon, and yes, Ayurvedic enemas are on the table.Sound bath on a full moon — Charly had a private sound bowl session in a salt cave and literally could not find her way back into her body. We unpack what it means to be so deeply in demand that an hour of rest sends you into another dimension — and why the panic that follows might make sense.Small town vs. big life — Lila is firmly planted in Chiloquin (population 700, celebrity status confirmed) and makes the case for simplicity as a launchpad. Charly is staring down a crossroads with her practice and a potential NorCal move on the horizon.Business & CliftonStrengths — ChatGPT confirmed what we already knew: Charly should not be managing employees. Lila's top strengths say she absolutely should be. They're basically two halves of one functioning CEO.Also: Denver's slow-motion bike fall, the white girl starter pack from Dick's, tarot vs. oracle cards, throat chakras being blocked, and a dragonfly card that hit a little too close to home.

In this episode, Charly and Lila Swanny explore the journey of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the power of presence. They share personal stories, insights on mental health, and practical tools like meditation, off-roading, and understanding human design to enhance well-being.Keywordsself-awareness, emotional regulation, presence, meditation, off-roading, human design, mental health, mindfulness, personal growth, happinessKey TopicsThe role of presence in happinessUsing off-roading to regulate the nervous systemThe impact of food and mood on mental healthTakeawaysEating cinnamon rolls can temporarily boost happiness but may have long-term effects.Off-roading can be a therapeutic activity to manage stress and connect with nature.Practicing mindfulness and meditation can quickly improve mental clarity and emotional stability.Understanding your human design and personality tests can help optimize your personal and professional life.Allowing yourself to feel emotions without judgment accelerates emotional healing.Chapters00:00The Secret to Happiness: Cinnamon Rolls and Coffee02:13Off-Roading Adventures and Problem Solving06:20Shifting Perspectives: From Worry to Presence09:44Embracing Emotions: The Spectrum of Human Experience14:09Finding Joy in the Present Moment18:27Exploring Self-Discovery: Natal Charts and Personal Growth20:38Understanding Personality Assessments22:12Business Lines and Personal Growth23:54Exploring Personality Tests and Self-Discovery24:39The Fascination with Astrology and Human Design26:16Navigating Fear and Self-Sabotage28:21Finding Presence in Mindless Tasks30:36The Power of Meditation and Mindfulness33:55Reframing Limiting Beliefs38:09Exploring New Practices Together40:24Manifestation and Synchronicities41:39The Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth

The conversation delves into the influence of astrological factors on mood and decision-making, the importance of embracing discomfort for personal growth, and the challenges of entrepreneurship in the health and wellness industry. The conversation covers topics related to embracing stillness, confronting change, developing product ideas, supporting and connecting during labor, discussing business ventures, coffee shop dreams, expanding business ventures, diversifying income streams, entrepreneurial ambitions, and community coffee shop and business opportunities.TakeawaysEmbracing discomfort for growthNavigating the challenges of entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial VenturesSmall Town Living

In this pivotal fourth episode, the Swanny Sisters step into a rebrand that goes deeper than the podcast name. It’s a personal reset.“Lock In For Church” is about choosing focus. Choosing discipline. Choosing the version of yourself you know you’re capable of becoming.From wardrobe shifts to diet clean-ups, business recalibration to exercise consistency, Lila and Charly talk honestly about what it takes to push forward when motivation fades and obstacles show up.This isn’t about perfection. It’s about commitment.If you’ve been circling the same goals, feeling the friction between who you are and who you’re trying to become, this episode is your reminder: lock in.

In this episode of Vinegar & Oil, Lila steps into Charlie’s high-volume, high-stress chiropractic office—and gets a firsthand look at what it actually takes to hold a business, a family, a newborn, and a community all at once. What unfolds is an honest, funny, and deeply reflective conversation about burnout, capacity, authenticity, and the difference between being good at something and being called to it.The sisters unpack:Why self-care is often the first thing to go when life turns into survival modeThe invisible energetic cost of high-volume people workHow achievement and accolades don’t always equal fulfillmentThe difference between “working in your skill set” and “living in your truth”Why doing everything “right” can still leave you feeling emptyThe fear of judgment that keeps us stuck—and how small disruptions can change everythingThey also explore tools for self-reflection and change, including the CliftonStrengths assessment, seasonal living, creative disruption, and why sometimes the answer isn’t blowing up your life—just doing one thing differently.Along the way, they reference insights from The Alchemist, the Bhagavad Gita, The Midnight Gospel, and even a little Tony Robbins—all while keeping the conversation grounded, messy, and very real.This episode isn’t about answers. It’s about asking better questions.

What do you do when everything feels like it’s falling apart at once—work, sleep, nervous system, emotions, identity—and you’re stuck oscillating between “I’ve got this” and “I absolutely do not”?In this episode of Vinegar & Oil, Lila and Charly talk candidly about navigating real-life dumpster fire seasons: winter heaviness, emotional rollercoasters, burnout, unexpected upheaval, and the moment-to-moment practice of staying grounded when life feels relentless.They explore:How to maintain equanimity (even if you don’t know what that word means)The difference between hard seasons and true sufferingWhy imagining worst-case scenarios makes everything worseNervous system depletion, sleep disruption, and emotional overloadRadical responsibility without spiritual bypassingWhen chaos is actually a clearing—and how to trust itPractical tools for breaking the spiral: baths, music, nature, rituals, lists, herbs, and perspective shiftsThis conversation is equal parts raw, reflective, and practical—no platitudes, no toxic positivity. Just two sisters unpacking how to stay steady, human, and sane when life says, “hold my beer.”If you’re in a tough season, feel under-resourced, or need permission to stop suffering twice—this one’s for you.00:00Navigating Life's Dumpster Fires03:07Finding Equanimity in Chaos06:07The Role of Perspective in Challenges09:02Radical Responsibility and Personal Growth12:03Manifestation and Energy Flow14:49The Cost of Change and Growth17:50Understanding Hardship vs. Suffering20:59Embracing the Full Spectrum of Emotions26:01Understanding Emotions and Equanimity29:01The Connection Between Emotions and Physical Health30:49Disconnection from Inner Wisdom32:49Coping Mechanisms for Tough Days36:21Building Resilience and Self-Care40:30The Importance of Alone Time44:20Nourishing the Body and Mind48:41Future Topics and Listener Engagement

Welcome to Vinegar & Oil.The Swanberg sisters come together in their very first episode of Vinegar & Oil taking a peek into their shared background yet contrasting lives as they set out to tackle One shared question: what actually creates health, happiness, and peace in real life?So what the hell are we doing here?! — not teaching from a pedestal, not selling a perfect system, and not pretending the answers are simple. We were raised in the same unconventional household, took radically different paths, and now find ourselves asking the same question from opposite ends of the spectrum.Lila lives a minimalist, scaled-back life, focused on dharma, nervous system regulation, and building something aligned.Charly is two weeks postpartum, raising four kids in a blended family, running a high-volume chiropractic practice, and grappling with the feeling that comes after “doing everything right.”This conversation touches on:Why hitting the milestones doesn’t always bring happiness Minimalism vs. Expansion — and why both can be paths to alignmentSeasonality, winter vs. spring “new year,” and why rushing change can backfireWellness perfectionism vs. real-world resilienceThis isn’t a podcast about optimization, hacks, or perfection. It’s about nuance. It’s about living inside the tension.And it’s about being honest about what actually works when life is messy, full, constrained, or in transition.Some episodes will be themed.Some will be reflective.Some will be inspiring.Some will simply follow the conversation where it needs to go.This is Vinegar & Oil.