let's thrive

welcome to let's thrive, the podcast. a place for real chats on real experiences to inspire & empower. life is an ever-evolving journey and this podcast is here to support and guide you along the way. if you can listen with an open heart & open mind, you might be surprised by what revelations come through. each of these stories is unique and personal yet reflects universal lessons & experiences we all face! so take what resonates and leave the rest, I'm just happy you're here :)

Beyond Regulation: How Breathwork Can Activate Your Power + Purpose with Claire Ollila and Tay Lauren

For anyone looking to create a truly spectacular life, this is the episode for you! Join me for a conversation with Claire Ollila and Tay Lauren on how to use breathwork and other tools to activate your power and purpose in life. We discuss how to release anxiety and reclaim your life through working with your body (and breath) Let's connect! @emilyfeikls Learn more about @claire.ollila and @taylaurencoSign up for the Masterclass HERECheck out Open Virtual HERE

09-22
01:01:21

Girl Science with Carlisle Studer

Carlisle Studer shares what it means to fuse science + biological intuition to become your most healthy and happy self with Girl Science! We discuss:What is Girl Science?Why you can't always depend on science and trendsHow to develop more body awareness + intuitionRunning!Health hacks and lifestyle Dating in Austin Day in the life Let's connect! @emilyfeiklsCarlisle @carlislediana

08-31
51:25

Running Changed My Life

Solo chat on how running changed my life starting in my teen years and in more recent ways too! Why it's one of my favorite forms of moving meditation, the massive mindset shift I've made because of it, and how I'm learning to support myself with increased training.  Let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

08-10
31:11

Nikki Norenberg: Moving Meditation, Creating Safety in the Body, and Healing Seasons

Nikki Norenberg shares her methodology of moving meditation and how to create safety in the body. As well as the different seasons of "healing" in life and how she's navigated them. Episode Highlights:Seasons of softnessHow movement can support deeper states of meditationCreating safety in the bodyExpressing yourself freely Living in tune with your cycle  Let's connect! @emilyfeiklsNikki is @nikki.norenberg and embodyed.com

08-04
46:59

Kristy Jalbert: People Pleasing, Self-Rejection, and God Given Gifts

Join Kristy Jalbert and I for a chat on people pleasing, self-rejection, and God given gifts. We both share our experience navigating these topics in life and the learnings + lessons we've gathered along the way!Let's connect! @emilyfeiklsKristy is at @kristyjalbert

07-23
01:05:04

How I turned a rock bottom into rocket fuel for change.

We're back! A solo on how I turned an absolute rock bottom, "I don't know if I can do this" type of moment, into the rocket fuel I needed to create massive change in life. Episode highlights: Shifting from "I can't" mindset to "I can"How our energy impacts those around usFilling our cup before pouring into othersThe importance of nervous system regulationHealth maxing and accountability How to build momentum day by dayLet's connect on IG @emilyfeikls 

07-13
23:48

a reminder for when life feels heavy

life has been life-ing hardcore lately and I've found myself feeling all sorts of ways. in this solo I share my recent journey navigating "hard" and heavy times with a sweet reminder from my Dad to light the path.I also discuss my experience with learning to let things go, self evolution + discovery, reconnecting with authenticity, and more.find me on IG @emilyfeikls and let me know your thoughts, feelings, and takeaways from this season of life <3

02-03
23:08

how to be intentional with your energy + time

a quick chat about what it means to be intentional with both your energy + time. taking this season of slowing down to evaluate what really matters in life and what needs to change.  episode highlights: roommates!learning to share space with anotherembracing this season of growthwhat seeds can you plant now to bloom this spring?slowing down to propel forwardredefining productivitylistening to the body vs mental chatterbeing intentional with your lifelife audit questions to considerovercoming the voice of judgment listen to the full life audit episode HERE. let's connect! @emilyfeikls@rina_rabs

01-21
18:00

identifying your strengths + evaluating your priorities in life

sharing my journal jots and recent reflections on the importance of identifying your strengths and "weaknesses" + evaluating your priorities in life. as well as how this can be applied in all types of relationship to help you grow!

12-05
20:52

a 360 approach to wellness + the power of intentional eating with Ava Nouri

explore what it means to take a 360 approach to your health & wellness with holistic registered dietitian/nutritionist, Ava Nouri. we discuss how to care for yourself in a loving way through physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual practices + the power of intentional eating for overall health.  episode highlights: 360 wellness (body, mind, energy, and spirit) fusing physical health practices with emotional, mental, and spiritual what Loving Wellness meansliving in a loving & forgiving way how to not let old patterns run your liferedefining your relationship with foodintentional vs Intuitive eatingthe power of journaling & clearing the mind developing a spiritual practicenervous system support for gut + skin health  connect with Ava and learn more about her offerings @avanouriwellness+ avanouriwellness.com listen to our episode together on the Loving Wellness Podcast HERE let's connect! @emilyfeikls

04-03
51:10

expanding your perception of what's possible + crying in church

current life shares + reflections including why I view March as the actual "new year" start, how I'm leaning into trust, and crying in church while healing my God wound. we're going there with this one!  episode highlights:a season for internal processingwhy March is the actual "new year"creating my 2024 vision + intentions the importance of daily actions + decisionsleaning into trust expanding my perception of what's possiblereconnecting with God a videography gig at churchreflecting on my relationship with religioncrying in church  let's connect! @emilyfeikls

03-27
27:22

becoming comfortable with emotion + letting yourself feel with Paige Tornow

it's okay to cry! today I'm chatting with Paige Tornow about why we suppress emotions, how to let ourselves feel, and the benefits of distraction vs deep work when it comes to processing big feelings. Paige is a Somatics + Mindset Coach supporting women in the journey from feeling blocked in life to shining bright through a combination of somatic processing + mindset based coaching. her mission is to help people who know they’re meant for more go from feeling stuck to self assured. learn more about her work HERE  episode highlights: Letting ourselves cryWhy we suppress our emotionsFeeling anxiety & pressure as a childReconnecting with the bodyHow to process & release emotionChecking your internal weatherSitting with spaceThe power of consistencyThe choice of distraction  and deep workSomatics & expressing through the body Connect with Paige @paigetornowConnect with me @emilyfeikls 

03-13
50:24

my story: learning to disconnect in the face of trauma

I share how I first learned and started to disconnect from life in the face of trauma. as well as what it took to break free of it and learn to reconnect with life again.  episode highlights:a childhood of uncertaintyaccepting death at an early age feeling overwhelmed by grief turning off emotionsunhealthy coping mechanisms navigating an eating disorderdisconnecting from my body living like a "ghost"learning to (re)connect 1:1 mentorship  let's connect! @emilyfeikls email feiklsemily@gmail.com to learn more about (re)connect: 1:1 mentorship 

03-06
22:32

how to (re)connect with life + Self

how to (re)connect in seasons of disconnect with life + Self. i share my experiences of learning to shift nervous system states, process emotions, and ultimately restore my connection with life in times of dissociation and depression (aka disconnection).  episode highlights:feeling disconnected from life + Self tools to (re)connectbecoming aware of your nervous system state feeling emotions collecting data and wisdom from life my bath tub revelation 1:1 mentorship to (re)connect with life + Self let's connect! @emilyfeikls  learn more about the (re)connect course by emailing feiklsemily@gmail.com

02-28
22:17

there's a reason for this season: embracing the pause

there's a reason for this season and the more you can lean into it, the more you'll take away from it! I share how moments of pause and seasons of slowing down are opportunities to reset & reset before life pops off again. plus how to identify and navigate the micro shifts in life.  episode highlights: embracing the slow down feeling anxious with being stillthe mental chatter of constant "productivity"how to lean into seasons of rest the slingshot analogy the role of trust and faith in seasons noticing patterns and cycles reflecting on the past for present perspective  let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

02-21
18:56

you can have it all: how to turn your dreams into reality with Alex Kemp

you really can have it all and turn your dreams into reality. today's guest, Alex Kemp, is sharing how to do this + the common barriers that hold us back from following through on the vision. episode highlights: the art of unfolding and embracing change how creation overlaps with life purposediscovering your creation processbalancing work + playbringing joy into the resistance how to shift with your dreams being present for the journey (and not chasing the end destination) breaking the cycle of abandoning your dreamsthe importance of creation energy how to embody your dream self, dream life through aligned action building self trust  connect with Alex @alex.unfolding  let's connect! @emilyfeikls

02-14
56:31

when you put others on a pedestal + leading with compassion

how to shift perspectives when you put others on a pedestal and expect perfection (from them and yourself). plus viewing yourself and your life through the lens of compassion.  episode highlights: what does self compassion mean?how to view life through the lens of compassion placing people on pedestalsshifting from expectations to acceptance perfection vs human-nessthe power of open & vulnerable communication embracing the full range of the human experience  let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

02-07
19:04

breaking promises to Self + recalibrating with life

living your "best" life starts with keeping promises to your Self and showing up for the life you want to live. it's easy to go on autopilot and let excuses deter your momentum AND there are simple steps to shift this and take action. i share my experience of getting consistent, compassionate, and curious with myself to recalibrate with the life I want to create. come along for the journey!  episode highlights:breaking promises to Self"how i show up for myself, is how I show up for the world"finding the in-between of structure + flowlighting the fire under my asswhen life throws you curveballsstart small, create stepping stones to changehow to keep promises to Selfyou can't be your only source of accountabilityconsistency, compassion, and curiosity  let's connect! @emilyfeikls

01-31
32:09

create a life you love through community + breathwork with Claire Ollila

we're back! tap into the power of breath + create a life you love with today's guest, Claire Ollila. as a trauma-informed breathwork mentor, Claire offers her wisdom and guidance for how to better embody the life you want to live, be with big emotions, and use your breath to connect, heal, and change your life.  how breathe connects us with LIFEworking with the nervous systemtapping into creation + life force energyusing breath to feel and healwhy we close ourselves off from lovehow we process emotionsthe importance of Self energythe resistance to FEELhow to cultivate communitykeeping promises to Self let's connect!@claire.ollila and her breathwork studio Clarity Lab@emilyfeikls 

01-24
59:47

manifesting my dream home + becoming emotionally resilient

a deep dive into how i manifested my dream home (from start to end) + the emotional resiliency that allows me to take on such big shifts in life without feeling "stuck" episode highlights:shifting with the seasonshow i manifested my dream homenon-specific manifestation tipshow your space impacts mood, energy, and creativityyour space is a reflection of your internal worldpeople, places, and "things" won't fix your lifehow I set aside emotions without shoving them down becoming emotionally resilient letting yourself feel freely let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

01-17
24:41

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