Get Wellthy

Here's the deal. When we give too many shi^%s about too many things it can feel at best, overwhelming, and at it's worst anxiety inducing and paralyzing. In today's episode, Michelle and Brad identify the reasons why we give a sh&^ and  talk about how we can care about something without internalizing it in an unhealthy manner. 

That's right. They're talking Taylor Swift! Take a listen to this fun episode where Michelle and Brad talk all about T Swizzle and what we can learn from her and her accomplishments. Taylor Swift's extraordinary career has been the result of talent, diligence and belief. Brad and Michelle extract just a few of the lessons we can glean from her and talk about how we can apply those concepts to our own lives. 

What exactly is intuition and do all of us have it? How do we recognize intuition in an overthinking mind? Should we always listen to our intuition?We all know what intuition means but are we actually tapping into it and using it for our highest good? These are just few of the questions Brad & Michelle explore in today's episode about, you guessed it, intuition.If you'd like to join us in our 30-day AG1 challenge and support Get Wellthy, you can do so here!

Does it ever seem like the work you're putting into your workouts doesn't line up with the results you're seeing? Does it ever feel like everyone else has all the time in the world to fit in a workout, except for you? Do you feel what once worked for your body is no longer effective?If you answered, "yes" to any of those questions, this episode is for you. Michelle & Brad talk about how to move forward when you get into a workout rut. And don't worry, it's not just the same, "wake up earlier", "try harder" that we've become accustomed from hearing from the fitness industry. Instead, it's a realistic, approachable conversation on identifying what's not working, how to pivot and how to stay with it. 

Do you ever feel like the messaging we hear in society doesn't align with the reality of what's actually happening in society? We're told not to stress, but live in a time where we're inundated with stressors. Mental health is an important topic, but are we actually practicing what we preach from the top down? And don't even get started with health and dieting messaging which can be full of conflicting narratives.Join  Michelle and Brad as they dissect this topic and talk about ways to evaluate outside messaging and distractions while practicing your own value system. Today's episode is brought to you by AG1.  AG1 is a daily nutritional drink loaded with vitamins, minerals, pre and probiotics, as well as adaptogens. Join us for a 30-day challenge this October! http://drinkag1.com/michellesmith

Inspired by Spring cleaning, Michelle & Brad chat about taking out the clutter. Physically and mentally. They discuss the various kinds of clutter that we constantly accumulate and the importance of removing it from our lives to be optimally present.In personal updates, they also chat about the pitfalls of fitness trackers and Michelle's purpose with The Whole Smiths.

Today we have friend of Get Wellthy, Casper ter Kuile, back to talk about the art of connection, how to foster community in today's world and how "letting go" is intricately tied into spirituality. You can find more information on his small group course, The Nearness, here.  Make sure to follow Casper on Instagram to stay up to date with all of his work. 

In today's episode, Brad and Michelle dissect the notion that today's woman can have it "all". A main theme that runs through the conversation is the discussion of  what "all" actually means and the value of that needing to be able to vary by woman. Can every woman have all based on what that all is to them?Do women have too much on their plate to effectively have it "all"? Is society currently structured in a way so that any woman can have whatever it is that they consider "all"? We may not have the answers but let's get the discussion going.Please make sure to check out our sponsor, Athletic Greens (aka AG1). We love their whole foods based nutritional powder and think you will too! http://athleticgreens.com/michellesmith

They're BACK!In this episode, Michelle and Brad chat all about how phone intrusions and urgency culture have gotten to be problematic. They explore how it can be impacting things like anxiety, productivity and more.As well, Brad refuses to admit he's stubborn and Michelle discovers she's anemic and has a developing lisp??

What do you think about when you hear the word self-care? A 5 star resort? Or something more simplistic like an uninterrupted shower?Over the last several years, the meaning of self-care in our culture has morphed. While bringing this idea to light has definitely helped some realize the need to slow down and fill their cups, it has also given others a warped sense of the phrase, leaving them to believe that they are undeserving or not in need of the “luxury” of self-care.Today, we are diving into what true self-care is and why it’s essential for all of us. Not only will you leave this episode with a clear understanding of what self-care is, but you will walk away with tactical steps on how to begin identifying what you are currently lacking in the self-care realm.Life is crazy, and in a world that encourages productivity over sanity, it’s easy to feel depleted. Taking care of yourself is not a luxury, it’s a basic human need. Listen today to learn more!Episode Highlights: Michelle makes up yet another new word, and Brad is not having it.Michelle and Brad share what self-care is to them.Why self-care is a basic need and looks different for all of us.Tactical steps to take to begin implementing necessary self-care.The importance of having a hobby.Michelle shares her dream hobby, and again, Brad is not having it.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:Order Zoup! HERE and Use the Code GETWELLTHY on Amazon Join our Patreon Community HERE!Order Athletic Greens HEREOrder my new cookbook HERE!IG: @thewholesmithsIG: @getwellthypodcast

We always talk the talk about gratitude but what does it mean to walk the walk of gratitude? There’s no doubt gratitude has become yet another coveted buzzword. If you get online for any amount of time, you’ll find gratitude practices, meditations, and memes all around the idea of producing ways to be grateful. But how does that actually apply to our everyday lives? Is what everyone is selling us online actually making a difference or is it all a fluke?Today Michelle and Brad talk about gratitude from a higher level standpoint, as well as a more tactical approach. It’s true that gratitude can have a direct impact on our well being and our lives as a whole, but these practices should be more than just another task we cross off of our never-ending to-do list before we mindlessly go about our days. Gratitude is more about who we are, and how we can find ways to be grateful in even the seemingly insignificant circumstances. That’s what today’s show is all about.We also take a deeper dive into why “shallow” gratitude is a-ok in this week’s Get Wellthy Bite-Sized pod on Patreon. Not to mention, we created a worksheet for our Patreon community that will walk you through a deeper level of gratitude for you to connect with. Listen today to hear more, and don’t forget to grab your gratitude worksheet from Patreon!Episode Highlights: A study on gratitude and how it correlates to our moods.The benefits of having a gratitude practice.How gratitude impacts the way we view things like money and how we spend it.How to get into a state of gratitude.Michelle and Brad share the story of a pivotal season where they shifted to gratitude.Ways to implement gratitude into our lives.Baby Knox makes his grand debut with adorable baby grunts as he snoozes on the job.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:Order Zoup! HERE and Use the Code GETWELLTHY on Amazon Join our Patreon Community HERE!LOVEVERY Order my new cookbook HERE!IG: @thewholesmithsIG: @getwellthypodcast

What the hell does nuance have to do with wellness?!Extreme dieting or eating whatever you want. Working out to the extreme, or not working out at all. Carb cutting, or carb-loading.Cutting out all technology, or using it for everything.Here’s the point: a black and white way of thinking isn’t healthy, and it’s not helping our wellness or our well-being in any sense of the word.That’s where nuance comes in, and why we are discussing the need to embrace nuance in today’s episode. If you’re unfamiliar with what we mean by nuance, you’re in the right place because we are breaking it all down today. We live in a beautiful world full of choices and more information than ever at our fingertips. Making space for nuance allows us to continue learning, growing, and it keeps us from feeling handcuffed to old ways of thinking with no rationale. Ultimately, embracing nuance gives us space to continue being well, learning, and growing and that’s why it’s so important. Listen today to learn more.Episode Highlights: Defining nuance.Why trying to make a positive spin on everything is ridiculous.The importance of being able to accept that some parts of life simply suck...and that’s ok.The impact that marrying ourselves to ideologies has on us.Why critical thinking is so essential.Michelle teases everyone with a story that she never tells. Email complaints to podcast@thewholesmiths.com.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:Join our Patreon Community HERE!LOVEVERY Order Athletic Greens HEREOrder my new cookbook HERE!IG: @thewholesmithsIG: @getwellthypodcast

Does anyone else feel like motherhood has become an unrealistic juggling act even more than normal over the last several years?Honestly, between school and sports, Pinterest parties, PTO, snack, field trips, and trying to actually manage work and home, and then adding a pandemic on top of that, it’s no wonder we are all losing our minds!Today, we are talking all about the struggles that come along with modern day parenting. And while the list of expectations seems to be never-ending, the reality is that at the end of the day, we get to choose how we do this parenting thing. And we get to say “no” to things that are no longer serving us and our families.If you’re feeling completely overwhelmed, we get it, but it’s time to take a step back and reprioritize what gets to fit in your life. If you need some encouragement on how to get there, this episode is a great place to start. It’s true, this motherhood journey is chaotic, but it doesn’t have to be miserable. Moms are what make the world go round, so it’s time we start taking our worlds back!Episode Highlights: Brad raves about his drink choice of the night and it might just tempt you to start drinking non-alcoholic beer. ;)The challenges parents are facing today.Why the juggling act of parenting is a lot more than it used to be.Michelle and Brad discuss what they think life might look like with baby Smith #3.The importance of getting honest with yourself and finding balanceLinks Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:Use the Code GETWELLTHY on Amazon for 20% off ZoupZoup InstagramLOVEVERY Order my new cookbook HERE!IG: @thewholesmithsIG: @getwellthypodcasthttps://www.thewholesmiths.com/

We all have different triggers, what are yours?This week we are diving into different types of triggers. And while the word “triggers” has certainly become buzzworthy, we aren’t just going  to talk about them for the fun of it. Today, we are going to actually start doing something about them.Triggers, annoyances, and pet peeves, all look different for each of us, but if we learn to lean into them they can become productive bits of information that help us to learn more about ourselves and grow as people.If you’ve been feeling triggered more than normal recently, just know it probably comes with the craziness of all that’s going on around us. BUT there are things you can do to learn and grow through them. Listen today as we dive deeper and start leaning into our triggers.Episode Highlights: A check in with Michelle and Brad.The two main types of triggers.Michelle tries her damndest to make up another word, in fact, she may have her own dictionary coming.How to manage triggers.A note about the obligation we feel to follow others online.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:Join our Patreon Community HERE!LOVEVERY Order Athletic Greens HEREOrder my new cookbook HERE!IG: @thewholesmithsIG: @getwellthypodcast

Have you checked in with yourself recently?Life has been crazy and it can be easy to lose track of the time, get busy with never ending to-do lists, and neglect what’s truly going on inside. Before you know it, you are feeling restless, uneasy, and on the verge of losing it.If you are feeling this way, just know you’re not alone. There’s so much crazy floating around in the world and trying to process all of the extra stuff on top of our regularly scheduled programming can be tough. That’s why today we’re having a light-hearted mental health check-in with all of you. It’s important to get honest with how you’re truly feeling, take a breath, and find a plan to work through it. Life is crazy, but you are worth the pause and reflection. Listen in today to hear what we have found helpful for us as we work through our own mental health check in’s.Episode Highlights: Michelle and Brad’s “Mental Health Quiz” results.The importance of accepting progress over perfection.Why we should be giving ourselves permission to have empathy without internalization.What to do with triggers after we identify them.The importance of getting yourself in alignment.Michelle forces Brad to play a mind reading game. He is not amused.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:Join our Patreon Community HERE!LOVEVERY Order Athletic Greens HEREOrder my new cookbook HERE!IG: @thewholesmithsIG: @getwellthypodcast

Anyone else feel like social media is completely different than it was five, three, or even one year ago?!Whether you are an online influencer or simply a consumer of social media, we have all witnessed a shift in the use of social media. What started as a simple way to connect with people you haven’t seen since high school, is now a war zone of algorithms, catfishes, and highlight reels.Today, Michelle and Brad discuss the changes they have witnessed over the past year or so, how it has impacted them, and what they are doing about it. Not only will you find solidarity in this episode, but also a long overdue baby update, and a couple hints about what’s to come for Michelle, Brad, and the Whole Smiths!Episode Highlights: How Michelle feels about social media as an influencer.A pregnancy update from Michelle and Brad.What social media was vs. what it has become.Orthorexia, what it is, and why we should learn about it.You guys ask, Michelle and Brad answer. Questions you asked on social media.Changes to come for Michelle, her blog, and where she will be pivoting to.Make sure your tomato plants get plenty of water: Because Brad said so!Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:Order Athletic Greens HERE!Order my new cookbook HERE!IG: @thewholesmithsIG: @getwellthypodcastwww.thewholesmiths.com

Among the thousands of other current buzzwords as of late, spirituality is certainly at the top of the list...but at the heart of it all, is it working? Have we taken it too far from its intended roots?Today, this is something Michelle and Brad had the honor of discussing with Zack Alexander.Zack is a Shamanic Healer & Shadow-Work Coach, and today he shares his journey with us. He is candid as he talks about the role spiritually plays in his life even as an expert and how he arrived to the place and mindset he is today.While we agree there is absolutely a place for spirituality in our lives, we have felt like we’re seeing a trend to use spirituality as a cop out to avoid accepting responsibility for our own actions or the work that one needs put in for genuine connection and alignment. Have we taken it too far? Are we using it as a way to sit back and watch Netflix as we let the universe do it’s job or is that what we’re supposed to do?Listen today, to see where we landed.Episode Highlights: Zack’s background and how he went from attending law school to owning a healing practice.Why spirituality is making a questionable shift today.The impact social media has on spirituality.The detriment of the manifestation trend.The epidemic of people taking on external things to form their identity and inner self.Why micro trauma can the issue and necessarily not one monumental trauma.Michelle talks about her past life as a chronic song repeater.Find More on Zack Alexander:TikTok @zaenergeticsInstagramZack’s WesiteLinks Mentioned in Episode:Order Athletic Greens HERE!Order my new cookbook HERE!IG: @thewholesmithsIG: @getwellthypodcast

If you’ve been feeling discouraged about life, whether it be because a business idea isn’t working out as planned or you’re finding yourself  feeling inadequate after scrolling social media, you’re going to want to tune in today.Today Michelle and Brad share a conversation they had with actress Katee Sackhoff. You may know her from shows like The Mandalorian, Battlestar Galatica, Longmore and so many more. Katee is magnetic and has an authentic positivity about her. Her positivity might be something you think comes naturally if you’ve seen it in action, but during this conversation we uncover the truth about where that positivity stems from.Yes, Katee is an extremely successful actress, but she has so much more to offer. Her pearls of wisdom and infectious outlook on life are something that are well worth tuning in for and will surely propel in your path to true wellness.Episode Highlights: The dangers of social media and the impact it has on our everyday lives.The intention of choosing positivity.Katee’s story on thyroid cancer and why she chooses joy.The law of success and sticking it out.The importance of having an identity outside of your job.Michelle tries to sound smart by using yet another term that doesn’t exist...and as always Brad calls her on it.Find More on Katee Sackhoff:Katee’s InstagramLinks Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:Order Athletic Greens HERE!Order my new cookbook HERE!IG: @thewholesmithsIG: @getwellthypodcast

Anyone else tired of trying diet after diet after watching others succeed, only to find nothing has truly changed? Especially long term?You’re not alone. And also, you’re not broken...the diet industry is, and in season two we are talking a lot more about this.If you log onto social media, you will find an influx of “before and afters,” highlight reels, and a host of different diets. And today Michelle and Brad talk about the dangers of taking these things too much to heart, EVEN from the self proclaimed “experts.” The true key to wellness is that there isn’t one true key and that’s why you’re here. It’s time we start letting go of the black and white ideologies and disordered ways of living and start leaning into what truly makes us well. Spoiler alert, it’s not just about the food. Listen today to find out more and start living a life that leads to true wellness.Episode Highlights: A welcome back to season 2 from Michelle and...STILL temporary co-host Brad.Four components Michelle and Brad feel are not being addressed in the diet industry.A discussion on whether we should eliminate complete food groups or not.Michelle and Brad have an entertaining conversation about the Real Housewives and French foods.How social media plays into all of this and why we need perspective when viewing it.The importance of knowing there is no magic pill and one size fits all when it comes to health.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:Order Athletic Greens HERE!Order my new cookbook HERE!IG: @thewholesmithsIG: @getwellthypodcast

Sleep. It’s something we all do, all need more of and we’d like to state that it’s more than likely something a large majority of us struggle with. So what are we to do about it?Recognized as a vocal pioneer of integrative and functional medicine (or what he calls “good medicine”), Dr. Frank Lipman is the founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center and the Chief Medical Officer at The Well, both in New York City. He is the best-selling author of seven books—How to Be Well, The New Health Rules, Young & Slim for Life, Revive,Total Renewal, The New Rules of Aging Well: A Simple Program for Immune Resilience, Strength, and Vitality and his newest book, Better Sleep, Better you.Today, Michelle and Brad are diving into the topic of sleep with Dr. Frank Lipman. Dr. Lipman shares a wealth of information about the importance of sleep and what we can do to improve our sleep.As Michelle and Brad wrap up on season one of Get Wellthy, they recap that the basis of what all of their guest experts have shared isn’t a crazy fad diet, magical pill, or restrictive way of life, but simply this: get back to your roots. Take care of yourself. Figure out what’s causing you to get out of alignment and work on it.Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you can get notified when season two releases, and until then, be sure to catch up on all previous episodes and start implementing the wonderful tips that have been shared so far that will help us all on our journey to Getting Wellthy.Episode Highlights:What causes people to have issues with sleeping.Tactical things we can do to improve our sleep.The era of sleep aids and why it’s an issue.Whether or not naps are beneficial.Caffeine and the impact it has on our sleep.How our sleep patterns change with the seasons.Michelle and Brad discover that the source of all of their marital problems have to do with sleep.Find More on Dr. Frank Lipman, MD.: Order Better Sleep, Better You HERE!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franklipmanmd/Twitter: https://twitter.com/drfranklipmanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrFrankLipmanLinks Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths: Order Athletic Greens HERE!Order my new cookbook HERE!IG: @thewholesmithsIG: @getwellthypodcast