Life As We Try It Podcast

(Please note: This episode was pre-recorded before social distancing but we feel now may be the perfect time to bring some of the elements into your home.) This week we incorporated ancient Chinese elements of Feng Shui into our homes to see if it offered us a more harmonious existence. Tune in to hear about the small changes we made, how it affected us and some quick tips on how you can do the same in your space! Drink pairing: Loose leaf Green tea Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit ​ Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaswetryit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeaswetryit/

With global uncertainty hanging in the air and more people being forced to work from home, we wanted to share some very quick tips on how you can be productive and maintain some normalcy during this time. Stay healthy and practice social distancing dear friends! Drink pairing: Homemade coffee Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit ​ Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaswetryit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeaswetryit/

This episode we are tackling low waste + home furnishings as we talk about our experience upcycling within the home! A great way to repurpose previously loved items, we are officially addicted to this trend! Drink pairing: Pure+ Kombucha Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit ​ Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaswetryit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeaswetryit/

Since we get so many questions and comments from all of you lovely listeners, we decided to do a little Q&A session for y'all! So sit back, buckle up and enjoy some of the most frequently asked questions about our trials and lives! ​Drink pairing: Misterio Malbec  ​ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit ​ Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaswetryit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeaswetryit/

Rounding out our month of love, we thought what better way to celebrate than to take a road trip to a cute town nearby? What made this a trial though? We did it without any GPS or maps! Find out if we made it to our destination and why Canadians love a good ole fashioned road trip. Drink pairing: Equator Organic and Free trade Coffee ​ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit ​ Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaswetryit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeaswetryit/

The month of love wouldn't be complete without some self-love, right?! This week we headed into the kitchen to make our own (low waste!) DIY beauty products. Tune in for our recipes and tips! Drink pairing: Earth Mama Organics Morning Wellness Tea ​ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit ​ Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaswetryit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeaswetryit/

This week we really let our Canadian show! We slapped on some cross-country skis and headed out to the trails. Definitely a favourite winter pastime for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere.  Tune in to hear our thoughts and tips! Drink pairing: Tim Horton's Coffee and Hot Chocolate ​ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit ​ Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaswetryit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeaswetryit/

Featured alongside the "Morning Pages" in Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way, the "Artist Date" is an important chunk of time we set aside for ourselves on a weekly basis to replenish our inner artist's well. No need to be creative or witchy, it's another excellent way to practice self-care Drink pairing: Lab Red Lisboa Red Blend wine Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit ​ Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaswetryit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeaswetryit/

For those of us on the Whole30 journey with us this month, it's almost over! We wanted to do a wrap up and review of our experiences this time around with the Whole30 elimination diet. Drinking Pairing: Paloma Mocktail (Sparkling water, juice of 1/2 grapefruit and splash of lime. Garnish with grapefruit and lime) Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit ​ Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaswetryit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeaswetryit/

There are going to be a lot of wellness trends popping up this year, but we wanted to make a start and put three to the test for you: SAVERS morning routine; Dopamine Fasting; and Lemon Water. Drink pairing: Lemon Water ​Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit ​ Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaswetryit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeaswetryit/

Continuing our theme of New Year Resolutions, we had some fun testing out local fitness classes. This will be the first in a series of new ways to get more fitness into your life in 2020. Tune in for our thoughts on these two very different classes!   Drink Pairing: Homemade Protein Smoothies - 1 scoop protein powder of choice, berries, spinach, flax, avocado, almond milk. Blend, sip, enjoy! Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaswetryit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeaswetryit/

With a deluge of resolutions everywhere you look, we wanted to tackle a topic that is heating up quicker than our planet. The good news is, by making small changes and committing to reducing our own waste even just a little this year, we can turn the tide on climate change. And wouldn't it feel good to set a New Year's Resolution that isn't just about changing yourself, but also the world around you? Drink pairing: Organic and Free trade Rainforest Coffee from Bulk Barn Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit  Follow us on:  ​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaswetryit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeaswetryit/

Happy New Year and we hope you enjoy this final day of the decade! We thought we'd pop some bubbly and take a little walk down memory lane as we talk about the trials of 2019 - those we loved and those we could do without repeating :) Drink Pairing: Mumm Brut Napa Valley Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaswetryit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeaswetryit/ Fools & Fables (special musical guest): https://www.instagram.com/foolsandfables/

Welcome to Christmas with the OG Taylor ladies! Join us as we reminisce on our favourite Christmas memories, traditions and obviously have 15 conversations going at once. Enjoy, welcome to the fam and Happy Holidays! Drink pairing: Coffee spiked with Almond Milk Baileys Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaswetryit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeaswetryit/ Fools & Fables: https://www.instagram.com/foolsandfables

This year in lieu of presents for our family members, we all decided to choose a charity we would sponsor or donate to for the holidays. The LAWTI girls joined forces and we decided to adopt a local family to give them a Christmas they deserve with all the trimmings! Drink pairing: Ugly Sweater Red Blend Wine Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaswetryit/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeaswetryit/ ​ Fools & Fables (special musical guests): https://www.instagram.com/foolsandfables/

For one week we dedicated a part of our day to sitting and meditating. Unbeknownst to each other, we also both followed the Calm app "7 days of Calm" if you prefer a guided session. Tune in for our thoughts! Drink pairing: Starbucks Festive Faves: Peppermint Mocha & Peppermint Hot Chocolate (hold the dairy!) Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaswetryit/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeaswetryit/ Fools & Fables (special musical guests): https://www.instagram.com/foolsandfables/

For one week we each chose one cookbook to cook a new recipe for dinner every night. It's easy to get bored and stagnant with the meals we prepare, so we wanted to challenge ourselves to try something new! Drink pairing: Homemade Mulled Wine - For one serving: 1/2 bottle of red wine (any will do), sliced orange, cinnamon sticks, dash of cardamom, 1 tsp maple syrup and star anise for presentation. The liquid will reduce as you let it simmer for 1-2 hours. Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit 

For one week we decided to tackle two of the hottest (and highly polarizing) diets. Sarah tackled high keto for the week (meaning less than 20g net carbs a day) while Becca stuck to a strict Vegan diet for the week. Tune in to hear our thoughts! Drink pairing: Keto Mojitos Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit

Yes, this episode is a tad narcissistic but we're hoping they bring some insight into who we really are and encourage you to take them too! While some are more mainstream personality quizzes, we had a lot of fun with some of the best Buzzfeed quizzes too :) Drink pairing: Megalomaniac Narcissistic Riesling Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit 

After seeing our friend Krista Reid get certified in Breathwork and hearing all about the benefits people are getting from this practice, we had to sign up! If you're curious about this practice or wonder what it's all about, then tune in to hear our thoughts on this 2-hour practice focused on releasing past traumas or pains and moving forward. Drink pairing: Renew Cold Press cold-pressed juices  Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifeaswetryit