Simple Self Care Podcast

No matter what is going on around us, we can always come home to ourselves. Our body can be a safe space amongst the chaos and our breath can be a powerful tool in bringing us back to a calm and grounded place. This week on the podcast I share a live recording a did recently for Creative Mornings Fargo where I teach my go-to practices for bringing mindfulness and self-care into every moment. Take a listen as I share: - how to breathe in a way that calms you down instead of stress you out - my favorite follow-along breathing exercises - the basics of belly breathing and why it's so important - how to bring meditation and mindfulness into your everyday tasks - how to deal with panic attacks - how to practice meditation at work - how to find your new identity during this time Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support the Podcast: www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

Well, we are still in the thick of it. And all of us are still adjusting to our own version of quarantine life at home. Because my bonus chat from last week with nutritionist and health coach Becca Shern from Minimal Wellness was so informative and helpful on the matter, I wanted to make sure as many people as possible got a chance to listen. So instead of just hosting it on my patreon page, I'm bringing it right into your podcast feed. Take a listen as we chat about: -how to simplify your meals and meal prep process right now -how to manage added anxiety and stress -how to provide experiential and playful learning opportunities for your kids at home -how to work out from home -how to process all of this chaos together -and more! Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

While self-care might be the last thing on your mind when you are in the middle of a crisis or you are in a season of demanding caregiving, it is still very important that you take some time to care for yourself so you can keep on giving. Nutritionist and Health Coach Becca Shern is back on the podcast to share with us her knowledge and personal experience on how to care for yourself when we are going through a tough time. We chat about: -how there is no ‘one size fits all’ plan for health -how to listen to your own body and follow what you hear, even if it surprises you  -how to take proper care of yourself in a time of crisis or while you are serving as a caregiver -how to show up even when you aren’t your best self -setting and honoring your boundaries -how to ask for help -the importance of relying on your community -and more! And as a complement to this episode, Becca recorded a bonus conversation with me answering your questions on how to stay healthy at home and with your family while dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. Check out that conversation for free over at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

In a world where we are always trying to put our best self forward, it can be really hard to show up for others and practice our own self-love when we are having a tough day or going through a tough period of time. In this solo episode, I talk about: - how to keep showing up for yourself and your community even when you aren't your best self - the power of being vulnerable - how to see the wisdom of hard times - why it's important to let the world see all of who you are - how to embrace and learn from the tough seasons of life Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support: www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

We are back and kicking off Season 5 with special guest and podcast friend Courtney Carver from bemorewithless.com. As we start to dream and scheme for the coming of Spring, you may be craving a bit of a refresh. Well, Courtney's new book Project 333: The Minimalist Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More is coming out just in time because your own closet just might be the perfect place to start. Take a listen as we chat about: how simplifying your wardrobe can simplify your whole life how our material things block the real things from entering in how to use your body as an intuitive guide the power of sharing your health stories the benefits of giving up substances and habits that no longer serve you the highs and lows of being highly sensitive and more! Show notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support: www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

New year. New lessons. New growth. As with every turning of the season, the new year also brings in an opportunity to reflect and course-correct. While it's tempting to feel the need to start off the New Year with a whiz and a bang, it just might be wiser to follow the nudge that it's time to rest and recuperate and take your time figuring out what this coming year has in store for you. To help us reflect and ease into this year, I'm bringing back Artist Nichole Rae to share in conversation about what we learned in 2019 and how we are approaching 2020 in a gentler way, more exploratory way. Take a listen as we chat about: - the evolution of what change actually looks like - staying open to the lessons that we truly need to learn - using love to heal - the power of asking for help and finding community - how to own your victories - how to counter negative self-talk - how to forgive instead of judge - and more www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare www.naturallyrandikay.com/seasonalhealing

Having a "Mindfulness Practice" is being talked about more and more in the wellness world, but the fact that it seems more like a good idea than an actual thing to practice has led to some confusion and some disconnect from this powerful tool. To help us understand what mindfulness is, why it's important for our health, and how we can apply it to our everyday, I've brought on my mindfulness and meditation teacher Dr. Rashmi Bismark. Take a listen as we chat about: - the power of slow medicine - how to use your self-care practice to build the mindfulness muscle - the importance of slowing down - a helpful acronym to remember how to bring mindfulness into every situation. www.naturallyrandikay.com/seasonalhealing www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

The holidays are officially upon us. And they can bring us merriment and good cheer, but they can also bring on intense emotions and stressful situations. This time of year can be very hard to navigate, so to help us move into this season with intention, joy, and healthy expectations, I chat with bestselling author and life coach Beth Kempton. Not only does she share with us wisdom from her latest book, Calm Christmas, but we also chat about: - where we’ve gone wrong with Christmas and how to change it - mental health and the holidays - evolving your holidays with your life - how to honor the melancholy and the loneliness of the season - how to trust yourself with creating boundaries - staying open to the unknown - and more! Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support the Podcast at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

Here we are on the brink of shopping mania. And it’s all too easy to get swept up in all of the steal and deals and anxious energy that comes with it and lose sight of what really matters to us during the holidays. So for this week’s podcast, I wanted to give you some things to consider as we head into this busy time by interviewing a few of my favorite local businesses in Fargo, ND. I want to not only give you a behind the scenes look at how hard they work and what it’s like being a small business in today’s market, but also how shopping small can benefit you, your family, and beyond. Take a listen as we chat about: - the biggest problems with retail right now - the power of community and connection by shopping in person - how you can make a difference in your own tiny little corner of the world - the importance of fair-trade and ethical shopping - how creating a business out of joy benefits everyone - how to shop with more intention - and more www.OthersShop.com Fair Trade Boutique - 10% off with code simpleselfcare www.AerowHandmade.com - 25% off with code SELFCARE Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

Life is a constant balancing act. Right when you feel like you've figured things out, another obstacle comes your way and you have to rebalance again. But instead of always feeling defeated, what if this rebalancing became part of the joys of life? Someone who is a great example of this is world-renowned food blogger, author, and Food Network star Molly Yeh. And she's come back on the podcast to share with us how she balances being a new mom and hosting her TV show from her family farm in the Upper Midwest. Take a listen as we chat about: - the power of structure and planning when it comes to self-care with a newborn and high professional demands - how to deal with mom guilt - how to get over unrealistic expectations - the importance of alone time - embracing the seasons of things - using your everyday, mundane tasks as your moments of zen - how to savor the Winter months - setting boundaries when working from home Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support the show at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare