Basically Being Better Podcast

We're here, at the end of 2020 (good riddance) and the end of Basically Being Better Season 3. Thank you so much for everyone who has listened in and laughed along with us. We have a blast sitting down and chatting, and love that there are people out there who enjoy listening to it. You're the real M.V.P! 

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, and is a health condition the needs more awareness and support. We welcome back Daina Crosbie (of Finding Your Beauty) to talk with us about her experiences living with Endometriosis. She is informative, inspiring and a real joy to talk with, so we are very lucky to grab her for a second time on the podcast. Check her out: https://www.dainacrosbie.com/ or on Insta: @finding_your_beauty

TED Talks are a great source of information, motivation and inspiration. This week the girls each watched watch a few TED Talks each, and reported back anything interesting or thought-provoking. Rachel also asks a brilliant quick question that involves cheese...

Fertility chat always gets us excited, and this week is no exception. Taking Charge of your Fertility by Toni Weschler is, simply put, a remarkable book, which is referenced in so many other places. It's an amazing source of information, a handy guide and even a sexy 'playbook' to get the most out of your time in the bedroom... Join us as we giggle our way through our favourite topic!

What's the theme this week? How about we just have a little Chatty Chat. The girls do a few segments, which lead to a few laughs, and just a general chinwag. Join us for a relaxing week.

The Netflix special, "The Social Dilemma" is scary... The girls discuss the documentary, and talk in depth about their own thoughts, feelings and struggles with social media. It's a big topic, and worth the discussion. Enjoy.

The girls have a little chatty-chat about two amazing speakers they were lucky enough to hear share their wisdom in regards to well-being and resilience. This episode is just a little snip-it of the points that really resonated with them after listening to the wonderful Dr Lucy Hone and the brilliant Lance Burdett.

The second half of our amazing chat with Caitlin, discussing her experiences going through IVF and the birth of her son. We can't thank Caitlin enough for being so open and detailed with her whole (exhausting) endeavor for us and the listeners. Don't miss part 2.

Part 1 of 2, of our awesome interview with podcast guest Caitlin, discussing her experiences going through IVF (In vitro fertilization). It's definitely a subject that isn't talked about enough, and we are so lucky to have Caitlin share with us what the process was like for her and her husband. Also, a little bonus content (quick question) at the beginning of the episode! Enjoy.

It's just a dabble. A dipping of the toe, if you will. But it's a subject that sparks a lot of interest, and may or may not answer some underlying personality traits... We also ask the big question, how does Pluto come into Astrology? We don't have the answer, so maybe you can help us out there!

Burn Out, and we're not talking about the ones you can do in a car, we're talking mental and physical burn out. It happens to all types of people, and there are many different causes. Rachel and Abi discuss their battles with burn out and the different causes and possible solutions to beat it. Of course, there are a lot of giggles and mispronounced words as usual, so it's not all doom and gloom.

Your gut isn't just your stomach... Who knew!?! Gut Health is important, but it's hard to know why. Well Rachel and Abi can help, as they discuss why it's such a big topic right now. 

Turns out sleep is pretty important, who knew. Rachel and Abi discuss the topic, touching on a few TED Talks related to sleep, and giving some of their own experiences. Have a listen (and have a sleep in this weekend, you deserve it).

Kelly McGonigal delivers are really fantastic TED Talk, How To Make Stress Your Friend, which Abi and Rachel watch, review and discuss. It's a great topic with some very practical tools you can use in everyday life. Also, there is a little bonus content this week at the end of this weeks episode, so stick around for that!  

Seed Cycling falls into our favourite category, Period chat! Different seeds benefit you at different times during your cycle. It's a fun and interesting topic, plus it conjures images of cute little seeds cycling along on tiny bikes, so that's fun! Enjoy.

The girls are joined by the amazing Daina Crosbie of Finding Your Beatuy! Daina talks about wellbeing and her ambition to help others achieve their wellness dreams through a holistic strength-based approach that explores lifestyle strategies tailored to your preferences and goals. Check her out: https://www.dainacrosbie.com/ or on Insta: @finding_your_beauty

Journaling can be a useful tool to help many aspects of your daily life. Rachel and Abi discuss some of the benefit's of the practice, and what sort of journaling they use themselves. 

Rachel and Abi discuss what they've learned about Magnesium deficiencies, and the benefits of a Magnesium supplement. Spoiler alert, there are a lot of benefits!

We're back for a third season! This week it's just a chat and catch-up. Come hang out and catch-up with Abi and Rachel. Hopefully it will make your 2020 just a little bit better.

The girls have come to the end of season 2, and what fun it has been. Twenty episodes (so far) in 2020. Rachel and Abi recap some of the biggest takeaways from the show thus far and reflect on how they have evolved as people. 

"Love people. Use things. The opposite never works." - The Minimalists. These are absolutely words of wisdom that everybody can live by, and the theme of this weeks episode. The girls take a look at the Netflix Documentary, Minimalism, as well as the obligatory Period Chat and of course COVID-19 Lock-down discussions. 

We're back with more of our favourite topic... You know what that means, it's more Period chat. This week the girls discuss how they chart their cycles, which apps and books they recommend, and the pros and cons of all of it. Sprinkle in some laughs along with a pinch of mispronounced words and you've got another week of the Basically Being Better Podcast. Enjoy.

Prior to 2020 one of the girls loved Yoga and the other did not... However, with a little bit of Fomo and the help of Yoga with Adriene, Rachel and Abi have an episode to help you get motivated to practice the wonderful art of Yoga. Of course you have to get through half an episode of Period chat to hear it. But hey, that's our favourite topic!

Feat or Fiasco is almost as fun to say as it is listening to the girls giggles their way through another lockdown podcast. This week Rachel and Abi ask each other if some of their activities (or non-activities) during quarantine are a Feat or a Fiasco. Laugh along with their pajama-wearing anecdotes. 

We're deeeep into COVID-19 lock-down now, and Abi and Rachel have a lot of built up energy from not seeing each other everyday. They let out some of that energy in the form of many "Quick Questions". As always, heaps of laughs and a lot of embarrassing stories. Whats new!?!

Which of the Four Tendencies, as per the book by Gretchen Rubin, do you fit into? The girls discuss where they fit in the spectrum, the conundrums of where their respective husbands fit, and even sneak in some extra period chat at the end. 

The first episode recorded while in isolation! Apologies in advance as the girls talk over one another and discuss the wonderful Birth Control-Sex Explained episode on Netflix. Have a little listen and let us know what you think. 

A zero waste lifestyle is an extremely difficult thing to achieve but is a topic on many peoples minds in recent years. Abi and Rachel talk about the nifty little book by Anita Vandyke - A Zero Waste Life in Thirty Days. Which includes heaps of tricks to put into practice to start living a zero waste life. 

It's that time of the week again, to talk about that time of the month again... That's right, another Period episode and Rachel and Abi are discussing how exercise impacts your cycle. Check out our socials, Instagram: @basicallybeingbetter and Twitter: @beingbetterpod

Stress and Overwhelm, two words many people will identify with often on a daily basis. Rachel and Abi share their experience on the topic and offer some advice. There are ways through stress and overwhelm, and people out there who can and want to help! 

Dr Lucy Hone gives a fabulous Ted Talk about The Three Secrets of Resilient People. The girls break down the 15 minute talk, ask some 'Quick Questions' and have an 'Insta Inspo' for the week. As always, follow on Instagram: @basicallybeingbetter and Twitter: @beingbetterpod

Gwyneth Paltrow delves into the enigmatic ultra athlete Wim Hof on her Netflix show, The Goop Lab - Cold Comfort. Rachel and Abi have just as much trouble forming sentences as usual while they attempt to discuss the episode.  

Melissa Ambrosini is an inspiration and her TED Talk 'How your inner critic is holding you back' is amazing, especially if you want to learn about that little voice in your head that is holding you back. Abi and Rachel discuss the TED Talk, their own Inner Critics and insecurities, and much more in this weeks episode. Check them out on Instagram: @basicallybeingbetter and Twitter: @beingbetterpod

We have a guest on the show and we couldn't be more excited. Claire sat down with the girls and took them through her experience with Hypnobirthing! You'll fall in love with Claire's soothing tones and fantastic information. Enjoy.

Let's talk Stuff! We have so much of it, and we're taught that we need so much more... The girls discuss The Story of Stuff Project as well as their own experiences with the growing Stuff issue. Check them out on Instagram @basicallybeingbetter and Twitter @beingbetterpod .

The girls can’t help be the biggest fan-girls over Lisa Hendrickson-Jack and her incredibly informative book The Fifth Vital Sign. You will definitely have a giggle this episode. As always, check us out on Instagram @basicallybeingbetter and Twitter @beingbetterpod

Take a look inside the minds of Rachel and Abi as they explore their Dreams, as well as talking about the Netflix special: The Mind Explained, and TED Talk: What Can We Learn From Our Dreams. As always, follow us on Insta @basicallybeingbetter and Twitter @beingbetterpod

Anxiety is something the girls both know a lot about, and something that affects almost everyone at some point in their life. First We Make the Beast Beautiful - Anxiety, by the fantastic Sarah Wilson is dense with information and her personal story. It's definitely worth a read. Instagram: @basicallybeingbetter Twitter: @beingbetterpod

It's 2020 and Rachel and Abi are back with a brand new season of Basically Being Better. This episode is all about New Year Intentions, and how the girls are trying to start the year out strong and with goals to keep getting better. Check them out on Instagram @basicallybeingbetter and on Twetter @beingbetterpod

2019 is coming to a close, and so is Season 1 of the Basically Being Better Podcast. We think it's fitting that there were 19 episodes in 2019, and our first episode of 2020 will be episode number 20. We've had such a fun time making Season 1 of the Podcast, and hope you have enjoyed listening to it. Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and we will talk to you next year!!! @basciallybeingbetter (Instagram), @beingbetterpod (Twitter).

Our favourite topic is back... Periods!!! This weeks the girls are talking about Period Power: Harness your Hormones and Get Your Cycle Working For You, the amazing book by Maisie Hill. Our socials, Instagram: @basicallybeingbetter and Twitter: @beingbetterpod

This episode is really take two discussing 'The True Cost' movie (available on Netflix) as the first take took an emotional turn... Ethical fashion is a big topic and the movie shines a light on the issues and damage the industry causes. Have a listen and see if the two Kiwi ladies can hold it together this time around. As always, you can find the show on Instagram: @basicallybeingbetter and on Twitter: @beingbetterpod

How has it taken 16 weeks to get an episode on Sugar?!? Well it's here and its a big one. Rachel and Abi have a lot to say on the topic, and share their own experiences with giving up the white stuff! Check them out on Instagram: @Basicallybeingbetter and on Twitter: @beingbetterpod

Sustainability is a hot topic around the globe right now, and the girls do their best to tackle the topic. It's something they are passionate about, so check out what they have to say. @basicallybeingbetter on Instagram and @beingbetterpod on Twitter. 

Low Tox Life by the fabulous Alexx Stuart feels like a book written especially for Basically Being Better! It's just fantastic and Rachel and Abi have a blast talking about it! Instagram: @basicallybeingbetter    Twitter: @beingbetterpod

It's about time for another episode about Periods! It's the girls favourite topic, and this week its about Lara Briden's spectacular book: Period Repair Manual. Rachel and Abi simply adore the book and can't wait to share with you their thoughts on it. Instagram: @basicallybeingbetter Twitter: @beingbetterpod

What's a Petrol List? When you are running on empty and feeling like giving up, its the things (the fuel) that keeps you going and gets you through! This week that's what the girls are discussing. What's on your Petrol List? Instagram: @basicallybeingbetter Twitter: @beingbetterpod

The girls can't get enough of Abuschka Rees fabulous book 'Beyond Beautiful: A practical guide to being happy, confident and You in a looks-obsessed world'. Rachel and Abi jump into some of their own experiences and really go deep on the subject of being yourself and loving your body. Make sure to follow the show on Instagram: @basicallybeingbetter and Twitter @beingbetter pod.

Episode 10 coming at you as Rachel and Abi chat about Canna Campbell and her book; The $1000 Project. The girls have plenty to say on the subject and are both starting a $1000 project of their own (or in Abi's case, $100). As always check them out on Instagram @basicallybeingbetter and on Twitter @beingbetterpod

Rachel and Abi  do their best to discuss the magical world of Feng Shui. They may not be experts, but they do their best to pass on what they know straight to your ears! Intagram: @basicallybeingbeter . Twitter: @beingbetterpod

The topic this week is Sarah Knight's fabulous book; The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k. It's a topic the girls can really dive into and of course have a laugh along the way! Follow the podcast on Instagram: @Basicallybeingbetter and Twitter: @beingbetterpod