The LYHL Podcast

Send us Fan MailTyler Eng - physical therapist, educator and former colleague (as well as student) of Elle’s - helps people with running injuries, crush personal records, and be happy. They have a lively chat and discuss the following, plus more:Choose your own adventure books and video gamesThe path of injuries leading to helping othersIdentity crisisReaching goalsLearning to love runningRehabbing running injuriesThe power of encouragement and peer supportThe power of belongingFulfillment Privilege and the need for policies to better care for the health of allBarriers to health - environmental, physical safety, finances, social support, food scarcityClimate changeNavigating Fatherhood / parenthoodStrength training for life - building foundation for decadesImportance of training powerFall prevention Habit formationMissing aspects of healthcareInvesting in social relationshipsIntegration in healthcare systemsBio-psycho-social model of patient careIntegration within individualsWant to connect with Tyler or learn more about his work? You can find him on Instagram: @tylerengor on his website: movespacept.comSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailWelcome, join Elle Bottrell as she invites you into a discussion exploring patience. Along the way, she incorporates themes such as shame, compassion, LYHLing (living your healthiest life), calling and vocation versus work and career, societal pressure, impatience, self-worth, comparison, suffering, fast food, dieting, physical health, U.S. global influence, Guatemala, IMA School for Girls, delight, and presence.You can learn more about IMA at www.imausa.org.Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailWriter, author, speaker, and advocate for artists, powerhouse Amie McNee, blasts into the LYHL Podcast with loads of unapologetic truth, encouragement, and a cry for your art. Over the course of the delightful conversation she repeatedly leaves Elle silent while she processes how her body is reacting to the profundity and enthusiasm of Amie's generous offering. Their discussion includes:The difficulty of following art as a  callingThriving as different than optimizationThe creative act helps us connect to one anotherArtists are revolutionariesWhat is artMy book, “Holy Shit,” as rebellious and revolutionary Her book: “We Need Your Art”How to thrive in your art - dealing with shame, perfectionism, imposter syndrome and beyond The link between shame, depression, resilience, and creativity Trusting your inner voiceEmbodied emotionsTime continuum Internal family systems - Martha BeckTalking to our inner childDistrusting your bodyCultural influences to our actions and beliefsSelf-coronationChoosing yourself and not waiting for others to choose youRebel Queen Medieval sexual behaviorColonialismWhite SupremacyYou can find her TedTalk and books at: https://www.amiemcnee.comOn instagram she is: @inspiredtowriteShe has shared meaningful conversations with the likes of Anne Lammott, Julia Cameron, Alex Elle, Jay Shetty, Martha Beck, and Cheryl Strayed.Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailElle invites to you join her personal “Becoming Divergent” journey - including youtube channel, newsletter, and instagram. Elle shares about recent experiences that highlight the importance of community. She discusses:CryingHealing in community Integrated livingSharing emotionsThe impact of your life on othersAllowing what is to happenThe power of participation The impact of not resistingPlanting and nurturing relational seedsJonathan Feingold’s focus on community Distractions of social media and advertisingBeing a highly sensitive personEmotional painBelonging Our lives are our greatest lessonOur lives are our greatest creative actThe power of askingLearning and practicing what you wantPruning friendships The magic of connection shared in the “Oh the People You’ll Meet” story seriesSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailToday’s guest on the LYHL Podcast is teacher and fellow writer, Simone Hall. Our heartfelt conversation moves from:the writer Alex Elle to synchronicity tothe power of a writer's conference toJulia Cameron - "The Artist's Way" to teaching as a calling tolife as swirling toSimone’s poetry book Heart Storm" to authenticity tomasks toself-preservation tothe terror and gift of creating to the importance of self-love & communityand so much more. You can find her book of poetry, "HeartStorm," as well as get in learn more about Simone and her work at https://www.simonehall.com.Thank you, Simone.Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailJoin Elle in the backyard as she explores two types of dreams - one that holds us back, one that invites us forward, but both require love, growth, learning, change, adaptability, and bravery. Stasis and fear get and keep us stuck, often without us knowing. Evaluate your dreams and how you relate to them in this short episode. Learn how art and, in particular, poetry can open up truths to you that you hadn't previously seen. Unpack the profound poetry of Hafiz and his poem "Forgive the Dream."I.L.Y. merchandise to spread the love to all those you encounter available at redbubble.com at the VRNACLR X LYHL shop.Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailThis episode invites you to expand your concept of what it means to be a clown and to clown around. Founder of the Clown School in Los Angeles, David Bridel brings his unique and exemplary presence to The LYHL Podcast. Their conversation holds breath and depth and topics explored include the following and much more. Clown as embodiment practice PlayfulnessReleasing stored energiesCommitmentCourageFrustrationClowning as oppositional Safety through expectation Conditioning the play: "Waiting for Gadot"ExperimentationBeing unbotheredWithholding judgement FlowSurrendering to impulsesAvoiding outcome-based thinking and behaviorExit strategy for managing energy after energy relational exchanges Finding joy in everyday lifewonder Journey towards appreciationSpiritual bypassPersonal dogma Ann Basting of the University of WisconsinPhilippe GaulierSamuel BeckettSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the LYHL Podcast, Elle brings us into conversation surrounding the rewarding work of intention setting.She references a video and artwork; you can see it here on the youtube channel: https://youtu.be/BFdMwAz-tbsThemes explored include soul, essence, quieting yourself, knowing, theme or word of the year, annual and seasonal personal retreats, value-based living, integrated living, the power of art, following intuition and internal guidance, talking to God, and more.Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailLaura Dunn civil rights and victims’ rights attorney and cousin to Elle joins Elle on this heartfelt episode of the LYHL podcast.Committing her life to justice after experiencing violence and betrayal, she shares openly and articulately about living an integrated life, healing, political goals, psychedelics, sexual assault, serving others, Evangelical Christianity, family patterns, healthy civil rights leadership, law & order, oppression, criminal legal system, cruelty, mental health, Title IX,  the Me Too Movement, shame, SurvJustice - a victim's advocacy non-profit she founded, trailblazing, activism, self-care, advocacy, PTSD, health & wellness, the importance of sleep, “Trust, Surrender, Receive” - a MDMA testimonial book, Ruth Bader and Marty Ginsburg, authenticity, Gabor Maté, autoimmune disease, Hillary Clinton, sexism, masculine and feminine energy, bell hooks, healthy communication, cognitive dissidence, evil, oppression, love ethic and so much more.You can learn more about Laura, her work, and contact her at: www.Lauraldunn.com & @lldunn_nycThank you, Laura.----~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" https://thelyhlnewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe~ Support Elle's work at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Shit-Elizabeth-Sierra-Bottrell/dp/B0B65JHLSB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L0UUNKP8FX15&keywords=elizabeth%20bottrell%20holy%20shit&qid=1657552388&s=books&sprefix=elizabeth%20bottrell%20holy%20shit%2Cstripbooks%2C100&sr=1-1Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailIn this new series, Elle shares thoughts that arrive during runs in nature. (Nothing like nature and movement to clear the head and allow space for new connections, thoughts, and ways of being.In this episode, Elle discusses "opportunity gain," comparing the power of decisions versus "opportunity cost" and our dread of FOMO. Want to F*ck FOMO? Purchase items that reminder you and other to be here now. Available in the newly launched VRNACLR x LYHL collaboration - use and gift items that inspire and prompt positive change. Purchase at RedBubble:https://www.redbubble.com/people/VRNACLR/explore?asc=u&page=1&sortOrder=recentSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailElle is joined on The LYHL Podcast by two lovely humans & singer-songwriters: Lauren Evans & Sergio Snow.They fully embrace the practice of considering and discussing how we can live our healthiest lives.The conversation is wealthy with topics including:Supporting one anotherCalling Making healing accessible to the massesWords create worlds Michael Jackson’s "Heal the World" The joy in creation CollaborationQuantum physics Energy exchange Music as spiritual & healing like 12 steps in AAArt requiring surrender UnlearningAwakening Alignment Integration of physical, mental, and Emotional well-being Gardening as a metaphor for lifeFlourishing personally, communally, and in the environment/natureCreating art that you need and sharing itFear in the atmosphereConfirmation biasMaking yourself a safe space for othersCultivating empathy Growing goodnessGlimmers of hopeConquering the darkPreservationismBurying head in the sandJournaling as a mirror for self-examination of behavior Visualization specifics of future self and future life during meditation Transitioning familial patterns to healthier celebratingLauren's Newsletter: "Pen Alchemy" Glee versus joyAlchemizing difficulties into goodness and beautyNot feeling guilty about your needs for a dayYou’re never stuck; you can always changeYou can be in touch with Lauren & Sergio and connect with their song "Glimmers"IG, Bluesky & TikTok: @thereallevansFacebook: OfficialLaurenEvansWebsite: www.laurenevans.com--IG: @thesnowverseEmail: [email protected]: Sergio Snow--Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6W7VUOFLQLy2FWNzp2ENN7?si=C2ZLo2WuRTCRxTmAIvuP6QApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/glimmers/1795153537?i=1795153538YouTube Lyric Video:https://youtu.be/G6S1wcAxip8YouTube of Performance at Kulak's:Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailOften we need each other to help because we become stuck. I've spent several decades helping people heal pain. Here I discuss the more challenging layer of emotional energy being stuck and stored in the body and leading to physical pain.Described and demonstrated is using LQEB - low, quiet, easy breathing and SBS - sense, breathe, say combined with progressive emotional intelligence and presents to identify and thus process stored pain and emotions and release through identification, breath, awareness, and curiosity.Pain coaching info available at: LYHL Coaching and Physical TherapySupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailNeed a dose of loving, laughing, listening, wise vibrant 90 year olds in your life? Would you benefit from models of healthy relationships and marriage? Want to be inspired about how to live a life of purpose - rooting your identity in your soul and knowing how to give that to others and the world?Then have a listen to this podcast episode with between Elle and Sally and David Evans married nearly 70 years!Full of advice, wisdom, chatter, playfulness, curiosity, listening, engagement, friendliness, noticing, energy, amazement, generosity, preciousness, unity, integration, learning, caring communication, connection, spirituality, self-expression, and uniqueness (yes - we even talk about being weird!)You'll be hard-pressed to be leave this rare conversation unchanged72 minutes well spent!Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailFear unaddressed will control you.People in power know this and use fear to manipulate you.First steps are recognizing fear and not letting it keep you from acting in line with your values.Fascism and autocracy use fear to suppress, oppress, and control people.Our voice - the many facets and expressions of our voice - empowers us to rise up and live a bigger, healthier life - despite a culture of fear or presence of fear. As long as we have breath, we can use our voice.FEAR is on the rise in the U.S.A. and this is a tool of Fascism. Awareness is key. Fear can only control you if you let it. Uncontrolled fear is a cage.Referenced in this episode are the Holocaust, the Nakba and a TED Talk by Carol Cadwalladr.Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailSarah Driver graces the LYHL Podcast with her radiant and thoughtful presence. Perpetually curious and motivated throughout her life by justice, Sarah shares some of her life journey and insights into healthy living. Educated at the London School of Economics with a Master's degree in social policy and development, she works for equality in the work place as well as in religious spaces.Elle and Sarah discuss:How do we envision justice?How do we confront and undo injustice? Justice is not passive; it is active. Incorporating other peoples well-being in our decision makingSermon on the Mount EvilWisdom & DiscernmentDeveloping an injustice radar to act appropriately in real timeAccess to resourcesInstitutional neglect Intervening directly or advocating other resourcesHow it’s easier to take action on injustice, afar than justice close up Guatemala & marginalization of indigenous communitiesSaviorism"Family reunions" > "mission trips"Justice is good for everyoneGrace versus accountability Observer Effect - Particles observed changed their behaviorsInternational Justice Mission Carter CenterImportance of international travel learning about other’s experiences and beliefsToxicity of loyalty cultureSpiritual traumaHuman development in contrast to social development And more!—You can learn more about Sarah and her work at: https://driverconsulting.co/, https://www.justicedriver.com & https://www.instagram.com/justicedriver/ Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailRest is essential to living your life. Have you evaluated your relationship to rest. In this video from The LYHL Podcast, Elle unpacks powerful nature of the  rhythms of rest. Don't sleep on rest!Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailThanks for listening!In this episode, Elle and yoga teacher and yoga asana writer, Rachel Meyer, connect deeply, kindredly, and joyfully as they explore what it means to live your healthiest life. Rachel brings an insightful and brilliant interfaith approach to her life and work. She acknowledges suffering as universal and strives to relieve suffering. Her work considers topics such as queerness, home, yoga, refuge, introversion. Her experiences living in Europe and in varying regions of the U.S. throughout her life bring unique and helpful perspectives. She was influenced early in life by her father's occupation as a Lutheran minister and his death from cancer in her early 20's.Their conversation incorporates:deathimpermanencequeer theologyfeminismfamilial lineagepatriarchal influencesRam Dass (beloved spiritual teacher)Rosemary Radford Ruether (badass grandmother of feminist theology)brilliancefluidityMichael Stone (Buddhist yoga/meditation teacher and psychotherapist)embodimentlaughterAnnie DillardTranscendentalists like Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emersondaoism & being like waterrecent injury and fracture to her sacrumliving abroadyoga asanagratitudebreath workSusan Piver (Buddhist meditation teacher)Literary mystics like Annie Dillard and Edward Abbeybody's intrinsic healing knowledgeSchitt's Creekthe impact of Lin Manuel Miranda's creativity and musicalityaging in the U.S. versus for the Swissfinding teachers in unexpected placesEuropean footballempathyimportance of time outside in nature and movingMarvel moviesYou can find Rachel and her work: www.rachelmeyeryoga.com@rachelmeyeryogaSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailElle introduces the concept of the Pain Pendulum - a concept she originated which describes widespread dysfunction of the body due to emotions, thoughts, and beliefs dictating behavior and not the body.Learn how to break the pain pendulum you are caught it. Learn simple practices to begin incorporating in your every daySign-up for the LYHL Movement NewsletterSubscribe to the LYHL Movement YouTube channelSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailHey there!I'm inviting you via a heart-to-heart to be a part of my "Becoming Divergent" project. Have a watch and let me know what you think!Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Elle finds herself in meaningful conversation with Amy Guthrie - interior designer and coach specializing in helping those experiencing partner trauma.  They get into it quickly and explore topics spanning:Interior designPsychotherapy and CoachingPartner trauma from sex addiction & Infidelity Harm from the Codependency framework Doing the f*@king hard work of inner reflection required to evolve into your truest selfSelf-compassion for earlier versions of ourselves Going for your dreamsDealing with other people’s voices and expectations Knowing what you wantBig versus small dreamsThe effect of, as a woman, not being allowed to dream while growing upLearning how to dream individually and collaborativelyThe trap of the American dreamThe allure of controlPhysical manifestation of emotional and mental traumaEMDRThe power and beauty of physical space to calm our nervous system, help us feel safe, and help us healThe essential nature of lightingHow constant learning leads to a healthy lifeSteps to finding the right coach or therapist The hard work is worth itThe beauty, youthfulness, and energy that is possible with agingThe value of putting in the work to growAmy, thank you, thank you. For your insight.—If you'd like to connect with Amy and learn more about her work, you can find her at:Design work: instagram @trilogydesignla or www.trilogydesignla.comCoaching work: instagram @trilogypsychotherapy or www.trilogypsychotherapy.comSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailElle wrote a book and self-published in mid-2022 to no fanfare! Here she reads the foreword to you. She didn't have "the nerve to write - always 'not knowing where to start.'""Painting inside the lines is boring. Our lives are works of art. I want to live a dynamic, creative life that follows the true rules - the natural laws - and not man-made rules for social order and for the elite to maintain power and suppress and repress people."Enjoy.Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Elle Bottrell is joined by none of than - John C. Pollard - musician and sometimes marketer. John's presence in the world as a creative, contemplative learner and achiever comes through right away in the discussion with myriad references to useful thinker, researchers, and philosopher's words, insights, findings and more.Their shared history in Evangelical Christianity makes numerous appearances in their conversation as they share about their expanding views of the world, life, and spirituality.The arching discussion reaches such places as:the importance of knowing yourselfmental, physical, and spiritual components to healthKarl Paulnack's address to freshman parents at Boston Conservatory https://www.bc.edu/content/dam/files/centers/boisi/pdf/s091/Welcome_address_to_freshman_at_Boston_Conservatory.pdfhow injuries and traumas relate to curiosityneuro personal training and teaching your mind and body to feel safe againhow eye movements can decrease back painhow vital feeling safe itmoving from a religion teaching human depravity and brokenness towards a God of love and humans being made in God's imagethe intersection between using words like "God" and "universe"centering prayerInternal Family Systems - IFS - by Richard Schwartzembodimentpresencebeing is better than achievingbone rhythmslow exhalations - https://zhealtheducation.com/“The Awakened Brain” by Lisa MillerMindValley's 3 Most Important Questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTVtBhVYZwY&t=13s&ab_channel=Mindvalley"Finding the Mothering Tree" by Suzanne Simard-----John created:"Days to a Deeper Connection to God" which is an app sharing 31 five-minute guided prayer sessions that include narrated poetry, abstract art, prayer prompts, and space for silence before God while gentle music plays underneath. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/31-days-to-a-deeper-connection/id1582461275-----You can interact with John and here his musical creations at:Instagram, Threads, YouTube and TikTok  - @johncpollardFacebook - @johnSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailThe LYHL Podcast host Elle Bottrell reintroduces herself and gives you an update on changes in her life and what this means for the podcast. She’s on a mission to companion you in Living Your Healthiest Life (LYHL).In this brief episode she discussed:Thank you for the positivity the  The LYHL Podcast Career changesStopping teaching in graduate school settingTransitioning from PT (physical therapist) to more expansive knowledge as healerMoving to expression of healer as health coach specializing in movement and integrated livingValue-based living arising fromTransitioning through divorceEvolution into queer relationship with her fiancée!“Holy Shit” book project:Available at: www.theellebottrell.comAnnounces her next project exploring the experience of becoming marginalized Becoming Divergent Her emerging neurodivergent diagnosis with autistic and ADHD propertiesLaunching of The LYHL Newsletter:Subscribe | The LYHL Newsletter Benefits of SufferingArt as essential for healthy livingLife transitions The importance of communityA teaser into her enrollment in Clown SchoolSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailAuthor of "I Want to Remember This" and champion of life transitions in tiny and radical moments, Rumi Tsuchihachi, graces The LYHL Podcast with her soulful, observant, poetic, and discerning presence. Prepared to be altered as you let her words sink in. She and host, Elle Bottrell discuss* Career changes* The power of being present* The beauty in observation * Life’s small moment and joys* Living an authentic life* Feeling like you have to hide who you are* Feeling like you can’t bring all of you to every setting* Discovering work that lights you up* Helping others discover their purpose* Being a sensitive and tender person in a demanding world* Flipping the narrative in a world that demands things of you that it shouldn’t * Alternative pathways to becoming an artist* The problem with bringing productivity mindset into artistic living* The long road of becoming* Shame* Importance of small decisions * Scaling small decisions into big decisions* The Buddhist concept of the middle way* Interplay between permission, experiences, feelings, growth, failure, risk, curiosity, hope, perception, control, commitment, difficulties, compassion, kindness, and peace* And so much more!You can reach Rumi at her Substack: rumitsuchihashi.substack.comAnd purchase some of her books here: whatislovebook.org and iwanttorememberthis.comThank you Rumi for all your insights and sharing some of your enlightenment with us!Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailToday's guest is none other than fear coach, Dex Ereon. Dex embodies principles of curiosity, joy, and love to help people establish a positive relationship with fear.With a background in modeling, acting, climbing, and trail running amongst myriad other activities, Dex comes to this conversation with his calm, open, and gentle spirit. The conversation that ensues is heart-warming, encouraging, and nurturing.Elle and Dex discuss:how we all have fear and anxietyknowing our emotions and sensitivitiesthe importance of being in naturerock climbingmoving towards fearfailurejudgementridiculethe interplay between safety and dangersense of selfgifts of hearing and listeninghow limits relate to creatingpracticing in calm aiding performance in panicbalanceappropriate vacation lengthshow balance and perspective relate to one anotherdoing the right thingbeing compassionateasking questionslearning to ask for helpjudgementthe relationship between curiosity and judgementfear can lead to awarenesseliminating "should", "always", and "never" from beliefsthe importance of nuancemoving from fear to joyjoy needs spacejoy requires contrasthow suffering and joy relate to each othertrail running-----Yes, it was a beautiful conversation!You can learn more and reach out to Dex at gobeyondprocess.com or his delightfully active instagram and tiktok accounts - @gobeyond.loveThank you, Dex, for blessing us all with your life experience, wisdom and insight, and transformative perspective on fear!------To all,May you see the blessing!-esbSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailThis conversation from spring 2023 is long-overdue and we are so excited to share with you all. Elle sits down with Stacey Carr, TV development executive and consultant. They cover a lot of ground and make many meaningful connections. Topics covered include:providing access and professional development for under-represented personshow to get into TV/filmdeciding to leave the U.S.how helping others eases burnoutimpact of media on people's lives & sense of belonginghow to know when a chapter is donecallingmiraclespursuing joyincorporating healthy habitsdancingmorning pages (al la "Artist's Way" by Julie Cameron)self-awarenesshow being yourself helps others to be themselvesletting go of what others think of youallowing multiple emotions to co-existemotional and disordered eatingbeing soft, kind, vulnerable and curiousreflecting on our behavior versus labeling good or badcontinuing/resuming what you enjoyed doing when you were youngjoy is contagiousthe gifts of being child-likecreativity is for everyone As this non-comprehensive list indicated, there was a lot of useful discourse. Thank you, Stacey for sharing your wisdom and experience with The LYHL Podcast!You can connect with Stacey on LinkedIn.Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailJoin Elle Bottrell & Jon Feingold as they discuss what it means to LYHL - Live Your Healthiest Life. Jon is intuitively curious and a wealth of knowledge, insight, and humility. He is a law professor at Boston University and a critical race theorist. Yes, he studies CRT, which he is surprised to find has become such a mainstream topic for such an academic pursuit!At BU, he teaches property law and this includes how conquest and slavery have impacted property laws!Over the course of our conversation we discuss:CuriosityThe impact of educationLuke Harris, Kim Crenshaw and the African-American Policy Forum https://www.aapf.org/critical race theorymaking sense of the world we live infighting for the dignity of peoplehis podcast "Race Class" https://soundcloud.com/user-808872105Victor Ray - "On Critical Race Theory"ongoing impacts of and loss from the COVID-19 pandemicstructural and communal impacts of the pandemicpublic and private interests limiting access to high quality foodeating food that doesn't poison youwhy and how he stopped eating bread & the positive impact he feelsbeing comfortable in the kitchen, getting sufficient sleep, exercisethe need for super affordable childcare in the US ($10/month!) in the wealthiest country in the worldimportance of social connections & communal mealsnatural mythologythe current toxic, inhumane political environmenthow ones access to safety and dignity can vary bases on the state you live in the U.S.Kiese Laymon's memoir  "Heavy"how sometimes we are the worst to the people we should be the best tohow do our actions allow others to live their healthiest lives?Thank you, Jon, for such an insightful conversation!You can learn more about Jonathan or reach out:https://www.bu.edu/law/profile/jonathan-feingold/You can support The LYHL Podcast and Elle's work at: ko-fi.com/theellebottrell. Learn more about Elle's work at: www.theellebottrell.comSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailElle had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Meg Miller - executive and transformational coach with Novus Global, emcee, mother of two and darn good laugher! Her wittiness is always a delight to behold and the authenticity and vulnerability she brings to this conversation is a true gift. Over their conversation they discuss:Curiosity Work vs vocationTogetherness, unity, vulnerability, and growthCreating spaces for othersSelf-regulation, regulating the nervous system, regulation color zonesImpacting individuals, groups, and the human racePixar film: “Inside Out”Morning routinesCreating delightful and sustainable habits Doom scrolling Meaning making Associated behaviors“The Three Laws of Performance” by Steve Zaffron and Dave LoganIndoor hammocks chairsAnger, shaming outPractical next steps for LYHL!Thank you, Meg, for stopping by The LYHL Podcast. You can reach Meg at: [email protected] or www.novus.global.com and since she’s not much on insta: @novus.globalSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailOn this LYHL Podcast episode, Elle was blessed to sit down with Terry Richardson, aka The Orchid Whisperer, aka The Black Thumb and, boy, was it a treat! He is a physical therapist in Los Angeles, specializing in wound care, but is also a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) advocate, and avid, burgeoning gardener. Terry gave out so much gold that describing the topics covered necessitates a massive run-on sentence. We talk about tennis, positivity, baby steps, Black excellence, the power of a great coach, HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities), leading by example, working in a collective vs individually, giving back, evolving, limiting beliefs, worthiness, being yourself, occupying space, code switching, courage, vulnerability, authenticity, Brene Brown (of course), intentionality, self care, changing narratives, humility as energy, patience, persistence, consistency, enoughness, safety concerns growing up as a Black child, regional cultural differences in the U.S. and its impact on style. You, too, will be blessed by this episode if you open yourself up to the messages.Want to get in touch with Terry or see his many valuable resources?IG: @orchidwhisperer19TikTok: @blackthumbtvGardening website: www.blackthumbmarket.comUSC/XULA EAP: https://pt.usc.edu/about/diversity-anti-racism/#assurance-programUSC Summer Institute: https://pt.usc.edu/programs/usc-pt-ot-summer-institute/USC PTMLA: https://sites.usc.edu/uscptmla/——Subscribe to The LYHL Podcast to learn from others how you can live your healthiest life. In other words, we will learn from one another how to live our healthiest lives. (Hint, we are better together. Elle is so grateful for her current and future guests and all their knowledge, caring, perseverance, and insight.May you see the blessing.Elle can also be found at:www.instagram.com/theellebottrellwww.theellebottrell.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ageE9z2VayTKUilemUS7TSUd3N706XwSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Elle had the opportunity to catch with an old friend, Arafat Salvador. Arafat is an attorney and photographer and a delight to spend time with. If you watch on YouTube, you'll get to see her infectious smile and some of her fantastic photography. We cover a wide range of topics including not defining yourself based on productivity. Working on your body, mind, and soul being in alignment. The importance of food and diet and movement. It's okay to feel a lot and high sensitivity (e.g. HSP). The importance of seeking connection. The beauty and gift of her daughter checking in daily to ask: "are you happy?". The intersection between aging, maturity, and grace. Taking joy and reveling in life. Protecting yourself and letting people go. Just being. Standing of beauty and goodness. Risking in relationship. Self care in travel, having the eyes of a child, watching a good TV show. Knowing you are enough.Here are some of the Nigerian artists she's enjoyed listening to recently:Burna Boy:  https://youtu.be/bMyrBds_9ZcAsake: https://youtu.be/Uuz0EIFwxygYou can watch the video on TheElleBottrell YouTube channel.Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, join Elle as she share about the fatigue and the need for rest and her sharing in near real time what rest can look like for her. She explores songwriting, recording music in garage band, rest, play, creativity, light, inspiration, and authenticity. It's a short, but hopefully a good one.You can watch the YouTube video to see original photography from Elle and a screenshot of the tracks in garage band at: TheElleBottrell YouTube channel.Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailJoin Elle in this conversation with Steph Spencer - enneagram coach and cofounder of 40 Orchards - a female run non-profit in Minneapolis that hosts scripture circles. Her passion is bringing language to the human experience. She loves to help people ask better questions!Her wealth of knowledge is abundant and deep and she is an excellent teacher.  They discuss her mentorship with a Jewish rabbi, midrash, the enneagram, Jerome Wagner, liminal space, white space, Parker Palmer, time as circular, growing in wholeness, nephesh, yoga, intermittent fasting, physical practices helping our emotions, integration, the gap between desire and the pathway, and so much more! We discuss recent endeavors into a podcast -  "Searching the Sacred" - and her enneagram journals "Beyond Your Number".You can get enneagram resource recommendations on Steph's website here: https://www.stephaniejspencer.com/aboutenneagramOr book an enneagram consultation call here: https://calendly.com/stephjspencer/consultation-callOr follow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/beyondyournumber40 Orchards:You can listen to her Searching the Sacred podcast here: https://searchingthesacred.podbean.com/Explore more about what Steph's non-profit does here: https://40orchards.org/Or follow 40 Orchards on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/40orchards/A video recording of this conversation can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/y163vAp1hRoSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Elle sits down with Gregory Ullery - creative freelance artist - to mine the treasure of his mind, heart, and spirit about what it means to him to LYHL.Due to our ease of conversation, Elle's limited time management capacity, and the myriad exciting things to explore, it's a long one! We meander, laugh, and cry our way through topics such as Bob Dylan, spiral dynamics, Ken Wilber, Clare Graves, sleep, surfing, art, Richard Rohr, Homeboy Industries, social media, retributive justice, beginner's mind, non-duality, and meaning and purpose in life and much more. Buckle up! It's a fun ride of a conversation. It was so fun that when we ended we still chatted for another 30 minutes.We hope to catch you there and we hope it helps you live your healthiest life.Oh amongst many things Greg is a musician and he's graciously said yes to my request to include some of his soon to be released album - Weltschmerz in the episode. You'll hear the tracks Hold On and Crime of Love, which are pure gold.You can find musical projects he's worked on on streaming services look for The Eyes and most recently Jason Ruegger and The Eyes.Give your episode comments on instagram or youtube. As always the conversation is available either audio only on your favorite podcast provider or in video form on youtube.Greg is super humble and didn't want to promote his work, but I searched and found a links to make it handy to find things referenced in our chat.Here's a recent music video/short film for the upcoming release of Weltschmerz:   Cold Place: https://youtu.be/MuCF8wSnZ14You can listen to the collaboration with Jason Rueger and The Eyes here (or on spotify or other streaming services)  https://www.jasonrueger.com/musicWant to collaborate with Greg and The ii Agency? Find them here, but get in line. https://www.theiiagency.comGreg was also incredibly thoughtful and thorough with notes that he shared with me and now you. There's a lot more to talk about. If your interest was sparked surrounding a particular topic or you'd be interested in next steps/further reading from here, you're in luck. Thanks, Gregory!----------------------------------------------------------------Gregory Suggestions:Richard Rohr – What do we do with evil?  Universal solidarity is the important lesson, not private salvation. Both Thomas Aquinas and C. S. Lewis tauSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailJoin Elle Bottrell and Hannah Souter as they discuss how to LYHL. Hannah shares what it means to her about living her healthiest life and Elle does her best to learn and be a good listener. (You’ll see some growth opportunities here for Elle). They were both nervous to record this, but ended up really enjoying the conversation and the journey. Touch points include Mary Oliver, discernment, weed roots, Brené Brown, wisdom, female body image, camping, friendship, community, patriarchy, teaching, being a guide, learning, growing, vulnerability.Elle is so glad she finally got a conversation with Hannah like this recorded. Now she can relive it when she wants and can pick up on some of the things that she didn’t listen well enough to hear the first or the second time. You can find the podcast on the podcast hosting apps - spotify, apple, google (you get the point), but if you'd rather watch, head over to youtube so you can see our faces as we had our lovely zoom sesh.Support the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.

Send us Fan MailWe live our healthiest lives together. It is Elle’s life passion to help you Live Your Healthiest Life. Yes, she’s wants you to LYHL!In this episode, she gives a glimpse, err a listen, into some of her why for creating the LYHL podcast and what she envisions for it.She wants us all to see the blessing.May you see the blessing.---------------------Subscribe to The LYHL Podcast to learn from others how you can Live Your Healthiest Life. In other words, we will learn from one another how to live our healthiest lives. (Hint, we are better together. Elle is so grateful for her current and future guests and all their knowledge, caring, perseverance, and insight.-------------------Elle can also be found at:www.instagram.com/theellebottrellwww.theellebottrell.com-------------------You can view the video for this podcast here:https://youtu.be/V_9uBckW4EMSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.