Life Actually

In this episode, Lil and EL start off with a life update...WHERE HAVE THEY BEEN? They give you the DETAILS on their favorite healthy foods and beverages during the summer. Among the MANY topics discussed is their recent coffee order, favorite coffee shops + restaurants, and healthy beverages for less $. They also spill all of the details about TRAGIC experiences at Dunkin' Donuts. To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

Grab a coffee and open your notes app because BOY OH BOY is this episode PACKED with value. Lil & El start off the episode VERY chatty— giving you all of the life updates. The girls open up about their own experiences with burnout + how to deal. To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

Sometimes we ask for input— sometimes it's given to us regardless of if we ask for it or not. IN TODAY'S EPISODE, Lil and El are chatting about taking input from others. To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

In this episode, Lil and El chat about ALL things social media. They dive DEEP into social media strategy + building your own brand. Open your notes app— you'll want to remember these tangible tips! To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

In this episode, Lil and El get super real about how to switch your mindset when things aren't always going as expected. They speak from experience about how they set their expectations so that they don't set themselves up for failure. STAY TUNED for the end for a super fun & NEW segment on the Life Actually pod! To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

In this episode, Lil and El are discussing ALL THINGS relaxation. They take you through their morning AND night routines and give you all of the specifics on how they avoid/deal with stress, To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

Happy Valentine's Day! In this Lil & El are giving all of the tips on how to keep your relationship alive & full of spice. The girls have been in long relationships themselves and share their knowledge from experience! To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

In this episode, Lil and El are discussing a VERY important topic: your future! It's easy to get caught up in the stuff you're dealing with now in the present, HOWEVER, looking to/planning your future is essential. Haven't thought much about your future + what you want out of life? Listen to this episode for ALL of the tangible tips. To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

In this episode, Lil and El give all of the major life updates. They discuss how they are both adjusting to recent changes in both of their lives. They also chat about why they believe most people don't stick to their "new years resolutions." The girls give ALL of the tips on how to execute + adhere to your new year goals! To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

In this episode, Lilly interviews Elizabeth Dehler— commonly known as Elizabeth Wellness. They chat about all things post-grad: weight fluctuations, post-grad crisis, finding balance etc. etc. They also give ALL of the details on their recent trip to New York City! To connect with Elizabeth: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth.wellness/ To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

BACK AGAIN with another solo! In this episode, Lil outline's her journey to graduating college in just over two years. She discusses finding motivation when you have none + how to achieve your goals when things feel redundant. To end the episode, Lil answers questions asked on the @lifeactuallypod Instagram. To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

WELCOME BACK! In this week's episode, Lil sets down with Vicky Zesu. Vicky is a model who has traveled to MANY countries all across the world. She originally came to America from Ethiopia at eighteen years old to attend college at the University of Kentucky. Vicky opens up about the realities of traveling the world alone as a model who is also a full-time college student. She also goes into detail about her day-to-day health routines. To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

SOLO EPISODE: El is BACK from maternity leave for an episode to discuss her birth story. She gets raw and honest about the whole experience and shares MANY tips on how she made her birth experience the best possible. Enjoy this extra special solo! To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

Today's episode is SUPER special! Lil sets down with Riley Hostutler. She travels the world, manages content for several social media companies, and runs her own popular blog all while being a college student in her early twenties. Riley discusses her best tips and tricks for growing social media and making an impression in 2022. She also goes IN-DEPTH on her experience studying abroad in Italy. Learn how to be INNOVATIVE & INDEPENDENT in this value-packed episode! To connect with Riley: https://www.instagram.com/riley_hostutler https://www.rileyhostutler.com/blog To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

SOLO EP: In this episode, Lil is coming at you with a solo talking ALL THINGS gut health: how to get rid of severe bloat, routines for having good gut health, improving digestion etc. etc. OPEN UP YOUR NOTES APP because this episode is packed with allll of the tips! To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

Do you find yourself on the go a LOT with no choice but to grab fast food... and there are like NO healthy options? OR—maybe you're trying to eat healthy when you go out to eat at a restaurant but it's a STRUGGLE. If this is you— BOY OH BOY do we have the tips for you! In this episode, Lil and El are taking a deep dive into being health conscious when eating at fast food places/restaurants. To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

Want to know how to set boundaries in a STRATEGIC, EFFICIENT way? This is the pod for you. Do you have that friend who gossips the WHOLE time you're together and the whole situation feels like a negativity trap? What about a family member that consistently disrupts your day in a negative, draining way? Learn how to approach + set boundaries in these situations in a kind, considerate way. Lil and El reflect on past experiences with setting boundaries & give you ALL of the best tips & tricks. To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

Let's face it—grocery shopping can be PROBLEMATIC. There are a million options staring at you— it can be overwhelming & stressful. Sometimes you have no idea what to get/make that week. Lil & El are back this week discussing the best ways to navigate the grocery store, plan your grocery list & navigate being uninspired with what groceries to get. To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

In this episode, Lil & El set down to chat about an exciting, fun topic: THE HOLIDAYS. With the holiday season being right around the corner, it is important to have balance yet know what foods make you feel good— and which ones don't. Don't want to feel so sick and miserable after you eat candy from your Halloween bowl or Christmas stocking? The girls have ALL of the hot tips for you! To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

GET READY: Lil and EL are talking about their experiences with luxury versus dupe items. How many of the luxury items they have are the real deal? Where is the best places to find dupes? Balling on a budget— WE GOT YOU. Butterfly Nursery: https://www.idlewildbutterflyfarm.com/ Logan Street Market: https://www.loganstmarket.com/ To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

In this episode, Lilly and Ellie set down for a Q&A-style episode. This time— Ellie is spilling all of the recent updates/details on her pregnancy. They discuss what her plans are after having the baby, her third-trimester experience, fears/worries, and..... NAMES + so much more. If Ellie goes silent soon... you'll know why! To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

Lil and El set down this week to discuss a hot topic in both of their lives right now: CHANGE! Ellie is now done attending college at The University of Kentucky and Lilly is months away from graduating. What will this new phase of life look like for them both? They discuss their mixed emotions but overall excitement for what's to come. In addition— the girls talk about not "over-glorifying" past phases of life. Enjoy! To connect with Lil and El: POD IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Lilly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlilhealth/ & https://www.instagram.com/lillydawnwhitley/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedetermann/ & https://www.instagram.com/ellieactuallyyy/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

Lilly and Ellie are back again! This time— bringing the tips and tricks on having a healthy relationship. The girls touch on navigating relationships in college, handling conflict, tips from their own experience etc. Don't forget to follow the podcast IG to keep up! https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

LETS CHAT about the pressure from society + ourselves to be at a certain place at a certain time in your life. This week Lilly and Ellie are diving into how they handle outside pressure and expectations. Listen for the girls' best tips on tuning out the outside noise! Follow the podcast Instagram to stay up to date! https://www.instagram.com/thelifeactuallypod/ Business inquiries can be sent to: actuallyelandlil@gmail.com

In this episode, Lilly and Ellie discuss their favorite fall things!

In this episode, Ellie and Lilly chat about some of the worst health trends. They discuss how social media can be both a positive but also very negative space when it comes to what's hot and trendy with health and nutrition. Grab a coffee, relax, and hang out with the girls as they cover all of the crazy topics!

DEAR DIARY EDITION: Yes— you heard it right! Expect a more chatty feel from "Dear Diary" episodes that also bring lots of entertainment and value. A clear space gives you a clear mind. In this week's episode, Lilly and Ellie chat about the importance of your space. They discuss organization tips, how to keep your room a clean and productive space, and the challenges of keeping your space positive and tidy.

TRIGGER WARNING: mention of restricted eating patterns In this heavily requested episode, Lilly and Ellie take you back to the VERY beginning of their journey toward a healthier lifestyle. They get real about starting with little to no knowledge & bad eating habits— It hasn't always been vegan meals and workout classes. Listening to their journeys may just help you with your own!

Ellie and Lilly answer questions from you guys regarding all things college! They touch on balance, FOMO, living in campus housing, favorite on-the-go snacks, best places to grocery shop, and so much more! Follow @thelifeactuallypod to submit your questions for the next Q&A!

Lilly and Ellie get real about their past experiences with motivation. Throughout this episode, they discuss specific tips and tricks that will set you up for success day-to-day. Follow the podcast instagram @thelifeactuallypod for updates!

Lilly and Ellie take a deep dive into a conversation about body image. You know— the struggles that every girl seems to have that somehow go un-discussed. From getting real about editing pictures to questions they commonly get asked— this episode covers a WIDE range of topics.

Lilly takes on an interviewer role in this special episode. She asks Ellie all the questions you may be wondering about her pregnancy. They get down to all the juicy details on what pregnancy is like day to day and keep you in the loop with how Ellie's journey has been. Don't forget to follow the podcast Instagram @thelifeactuallypod to stay updated!

In this episode, Lilly and Ellie chat about the meaning of Life Actually and the reason behind starting this podcast. They keep it real in the discussion of topics from meeting in a frat basement to why they don't always recommend a vegan diet. Keep up with Lilly and Ellie on the podcast Instagram @thelifeactuallypod!