Simple Self Care Podcast

After almost a year since the last podcast episode, Randi Kay gives a life update on what her own healing has looked like, what's happening with the podcast and Naturally Randi Kay, and shares insights on the power of letting your life transitions and changes be slow and steady.

Around this time of year, end of January and into February, is when the charm of winter starts to wane and we daydream about those warm sunny days. It's easy to get frustrated during this time, but just like any other season, there is a reason for it, and there are precious things to gain here that we can't during other times of the year. So in this short and sweet episode, I share with you my top two things to do when you are feeling that winter angst. Give them a try, and you never know, this could become your favorite time of the year! Or a least a time of year that you don't dread. Sign up for the Winter Study Group at www.naturallyrandikay.com/studygroup

And we are back with the first podcast episode of 2022 and another year-end round up episode talking real talk about the healing lessons learning in 2021. This will be the fourth year my dear friend Artist Nichole Rae and I share with you our biggest lessons from the past year and what our intentions are for the year to come. And this year we are joined by our other wise friend, past podcast guest, and the designer of this very website, Ashley Dedin Carlson. As finding a quiet space to record a podcast when you have little ones around is quite the challenge, we actually recorded this episode in Ashley's bathtub. Yup, we are that cool and that close of friends. So I hope you enjoy our bathtub chat as we share about: accepting the stories our bodies tell how self-acceptance comes before self-love the importance of seeking out how much pleasure and joy you can feel postpartum rage and exploring anger embracing the victories big and small undoing the layers of body image issues how to be more Betty...RIP Betty White and more! Sign up for the Winter Study Group at www.naturallyrandikay.com/studygroup Get the Winter Self Care Guide at www.naturallyrandikay.com/winterselfcare See the rest of the show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

Checking in with a little life update and my favorite self-care practices for the autumn season. Take a listen as I share: The main purpose of autumn The beauty of letting go And a few little things you can do to make this season a healing one Plus details about the latest seasonal study group! Registration closing soon. www.naturallyrandikay.com/studygroup

We live in a very forward-moving culture. When one thing ends, another thing immediately begins. Or we start the next thing before we even finish out the current phase we are in. Not only is this behavior expected, but it's also encouraged and celebrated. But the unfortunate thing about moving on too quickly is that we don't take a moment to honor where we've been, what we've accomplished, what all happened during that meaningful phase of life. And when we brush over or dismiss all of that, we aren't actually moving on. There can be unfinished business or this continual feeling of not being enough. So in today's podcast, I ramble on about: - the complex emotions that can come up when you are letting go of something or moving on into a new season of life - the importance of honoring where you've been - why it's ok to move on from something even when it's good - honoring the complexities of grief - ceremonies or rituals you can do to close chapters of your life or ways of being that no longer serve you There also is quite the cameo appearance from my six-month-old, and I share what's next for the Simple Self Care podcast. Show Notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

A common philosophy in the world of health practitioners is that you can only go as deep with others as you have with yourself. When you do the work yourself, you are then able to facilitate others to that work, as well. In this week's ramble, I share with you: - my recent experience of doing my own healing work around my birth trauma and the positive results of doing that work - how prioritizing your healing is the opposite of selfish - how to heal as a community - how to find a practitioner you can trust - and more Also, the Healing Season Collective is now open for registration. Find out more at www.naturallyrandikay.com/healingseason

It's common to have a go big or go home mentality when it comes to connecting with nature. Like we have to go on a big camping trip or live in a place with a grand mountain range. And we discredit the beauty and wonder that can be right out of our front door or even a quick drive away. Join me outside today as I ramble on my morning stroll about how to connect to the nature closest to you. Join the Collective: www.naturallyrandikay.com/healingseason

While there's a lot of talk about how to feel better, there isn't a lot of talk about what to do when that actually happens. It seems counterintuitive, but when you've gotten so used to living with pain and stress, feeling better can actually be difficult to embrace. In this naptime ramble episode, I explore: - this reaction we can have to joy and why we shut it down - why it's so hard to relax - how we can and why we need to lean into the happier seasons of life - and more! Show notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

Ah yes, the Springtime. The earth is waking back up. The animals are coming out of hibernation. We are refreshing ourselves after the slow Winter pace. And the Simple Self Care podcast is making a comeback! I'm not counting this as an official new season of the podcast because I'm experimenting with a new format that will help me still greet you on the airwaves while living that new mom life. We are testing the waters with this to see how the podcast will be moving forward. I'm calling it the "Nap Time Rambles" where I ramble on about a self-care topic within the duration of one of my five-month-old's naps, which happens to be around 30 minutes these days. So they will be more like my old school short and sweet episodes that are packed with self-care considerations and inspirations for your week. And to kick it off, I'm helping you make the most of the end of this Spring season by sharing my top tips for aligning your self-care with the healing energies of this time of year. Take a listen as I share some thoughts on: - letting go of perfectionism and showing up anyway - how to work through some of your self care hold ups - the healing qualities of Spring - the most simple and supportive way to detox - how to make the most of the Spring cleaning energy - and more! Show Notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

2020 was certainly a time, wasn't it? Along with the events and challenges we all shared globally, we also had our own personal high's and low's to work through. And while we are just starting to process all that went down last year, and we still don't have a lot of answers and solutions and a clear path forward, what we can do is stay in community with each other and find solace in relating to and learning from each other. So with this special bonus episode, I bring on my dear friend and podcast regular Artist Nichole Rae for the third year in a row to recap our year, share what we've learned from what's been thrown our way, and offer some insights on moving into the new year with more positivity and intention. Take a listen as we share: - Nichole’s journey with endometriosis and how it’s empowered her - some of my birth story and healing from an unplanned cesarean birth - dealing with things not going according to plan - life after trauma and leaning into who you are now - the power of staying present - holding space for joy and grief at the same time - and more Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

This pandemic has been weird and trying and unpredictable for everyone. We all have our own story of how it's changed our lives and shifted how we show up in the world. And for me, it's been happening amidst another huge life shift - pregnancy and becoming a parent for the first time. But the silver lining of any season of difficulty is that there are also very valuable life lessons to be learned and implemented. So to close out this season of the podcast, I'm sharing with you the top 5 lessons I've learned from being pregnant during a global pandemic. And since I know that only a small percentage of listeners are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant during this time, the lessons I'm sharing can be applied to any phase of life or circumstance you happen to be in. And if you are pregnant, you'll get an added layer of value from this one. So take a listen as I share my insights on: - how to lovingly deal with an identity crisis - how to honor the grieving process - welcoming in new traditions and rituals - honoring your weird and quirky rhythms - how to celebrate your body, no matter the size and shape - how recovering people pleasers set healthy boundaries - staying present to the love and joy that you may be missing - the importance of staying in community, no matter what it ends up looking like - and more! Show Notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

The home should be a place to rest and restore after your busy day and spend quality time with your friends and family. But because of the state of the world right now, our living space is not only our home, it's our office, our classrooms, and more. And because of these added distractions and responsibilities to our home life, we are having a harder time carving out space and time for rest, relaxation, connection - though we need it more than ever. To help us bring this much needed TLC back into our homes, herbalist and educator Kami McBride is here to share with us her expertise in creating and implementing simple and therapeutic ways use the power of plant medicine to calm our anxieties, build our immune system, and connect with our loved ones on a daily basis. Take a listen as we chat about: -how to make herbalism a part of your everyday life -the powerful medicine you have right in your spice cabinet -why it’s important to be literate in herbal remedies -how to get your kids and other family members excited about herbal remedies -what's missing from the covid prevention conversation -the importance of building your immunity and digestion in little ways every day -the power of therapeutic healing touch in the family -how to create a healing culture in your home -a simple five-minute practice to calm your nervous system and build your immune system daily -herbal care for pregnancy and postpartum -and more! Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

Women's health issues are on the rise, and more and more women are feeling lost and confused about how to care for these issues, especially in natural and nurturing ways. Though this is improving, there is still a huge lack of education around women's cycles and how being in tune with them influences the health of our entire body. In this episode, I chat with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and host of the Fertility Friday podcast who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. We cover a lot of ground on all things women's health and the importance of understanding how your body works, and I know you will get a lot out of it. Take a listen as we chat about: - how to use your cycle as a sign of overall health, not just a way to track fertility - what a healthy period and cycle looks like - how to have a positive relationship with your cycle - the importance of body literacy and why we need to understand how our body works - lifestyle habits that promote fertility and healthy cycles - how to track your natural rhythms when you aren’t cycling anymore care for women with endometriosis - a healthier alternative to hormonal birth control and how to transition off of it - how tracking your cycles helps you tune into your deep truths - and more! Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

During this season of change, personally and globally, you might find yourself being drawn to taking an alternate route in life. Wanting to follow a different path. Craving a lifestyle change that is different than you may have imagined for yourself. Well, you are not alone in these feelings and there are people out there to help guide the way for doing things differently. And best-selling author and past podcast guest Cait Flanders is one of those people. In this episode, I chat with Cait about her recent book Adventures in Opting Out: a field guide to living an intentional life, and we explore how to navigate these life changes and create a more authentic life on your terms. Take a listen as we chat about: - why now is the perfect time for opting out - the importance of confronting and challenging your current lifestyle - how to establish and align with your actual values, not the ones you think you should have - preparing for and embracing the messy middles of life - why it’s good news when you lose friends - the wisdom of loneliness and how it is an important part of life - and more! Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

The Autumn season is a time for nesting and a time for establishing healthy and intentional habits as we head into the winter months. But it can be difficult to know what habits to let go of and what habits to bring in. So to help give us some guidance on habit setting and doing it in a way that is enjoyable and sustainable, I'm re-airing a conversation I had with Anthony Ongaro from Break the Twitch where we deep dive into all things intentional living and create habits that are in alignment with who we are. Take a listen as we chat about: -compassionate habit setting -the importance of creating simple habits -our individual origin stories for how we’ve come to preach what we practice -
how to break the mindless twitch of habits that don’t align with who we are -
how to turn your personal growth and life lessons into a tangible practice
 -how to turn up the volume on your own inner wisdom
 -the power of continuing to begin again -and more! Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

Implementing new habits, especially when it comes to self-care, can be tricky and overwhelming. And it’s easy to want to apply the “all or nothing” mentality to building these habits because you are ready for results and you want them now. But this way of going about it is not very sustainable, and it can lead to burn out, negative self-judgment, and defeat when you fall short of your big expectations. And when your self-care is laced with those thoughts and feelings, it really isn’t self-care. So in this episode, I share a different approach that gives you some instant gratification, simplifies your habit changing process, and it's something that you can do every day to care for yourself no matter what. Take a listen as I talk about: - how to create a self-care practice that actually sticks - the power of showing up for yourself in small and simple ways - how your whole day can change in just five minutes - how to create a self-care non-negotiable you can start doing tomorrow - my personal non-negotiable that I do every day - and more Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

As much as we want caring for our health and well-being to be a well-lit journey full of support and clarity, it more often feels like a long and confusing road full of misinformation, wrong turns, and disappointment of care from who we turn to for health. But holistic psychiatrist and best-selling author Dr. Kelly Brogan is here to help guide us back to ways we can loving care for our mental health and beyond by tuning us back into the powers we have within to heal in a powerful and sustainable way. Take a listen as we chat about: - How to move through the process of difficult emotions - How to trust yourself as the authority over your body - Self-Embodiment as a practice - How to know when you are ready for your next level of healing - The role self-care plays in healing chronic issues - How to prove to yourself that your choices matter - Why we have a hard time feeling calm and relaxed - Navigating mental health through postpartum and menopause - And more! Register for the free workshop Trusting Your Inner Wisdom During Uncertain Times at www.naturallyrandikay.com/innerwisdom Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

With all of the unknowns happening in our world right now, it is more important than ever to be feeling at home and connected to your body and your personal life. One of the best ways to do this is through staying connected to the grounding energies of nature and using the seasons and natural cycles to create stability and calm within. This week's episode is all about how to align with the beautiful season of Autumn and how it can aid in your healing. I share with you a conversation I had a few years back on the podcast with my friend and herbalist Kristen Runvik from Lagom Body Co. where we talk about all things Fall healing. Take a listen as we chat about: - our favorite fall rituals - the benefits of seasonal living - the wisdom of slow healing - natural ways to boost the immune system - best fall and winter skincare practices - and more! Get my free Autumn Self Care Guide at www.naturallyrandikay.com/autumnselfcare Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

With all that is going on in the world right now, it's tempting to want to numb and ignore our pain and difficulties. But what if sitting with and following our pain, grief, and trauma was the key to truly healing pain and easing the stress response? What if we could feel so safe within our bodies that we could process and move through this time in an empowered way? In this episode, I got to chat with Thérèse Cator, a leadership coach, healer, and founder of Black Girls Breathe, about how to listen and honor our pain and the shares with us the benefits of doing so. Thérèse brings over a decade of experience in the wellness industry as well as her education, experience, and knowledge in non-profit development, teaching, social justice, business, and the arts. At the core, her work is rooted in love, liberation, and community. As you will hear in our conversation, her wisdom on health and healing and self-care and working through trauma and pain is incredible. And it’s very approachable and applicable to our world right now. So please listen and re-listen to this chat with Thérèse about: -how to still find joy during hard times and why we need to -how to be an activist without getting burnt out -how to sit with pain, discomfort, and grief and use it all as important information to guide our healing -the difference between connected and disconnected self-care -how our own self-care impacts our community -different forms of healing like somatic work, shadow work, and dealing with spiritual bypassing Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

We are back with Season 6 of Simple Self Care! And to start things off right, I am taking on a topic that we are all dealing with right now, whether we want to admit it or not. And that topic is CHANGE. Love it or hate it, it is happening as we transition into Autumn and many of us are going through some major life adjustments during this challenging time. In this short and sweet episode, I share: - why it's important to lean into change instead of fight it - how life transitions can be a very valuable time - a process to help you move forward into the next season of with intention and purpose - how to feel grounded and calm during times of chaos - also, my exciting news on my major life change Show Notes + Seasonal Transitions Workbook at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

The topics of racism, diversity, and inclusion are very complex, uncomfortable, and triggering. But they can be loving and compassionate, as well, and need to become a part of our everyday life and our everyday interactions. To help us navigate these topics, I brought on my friend and Inclusion and Diversity expert Rosie Nestingen to share with us the importance of having these conversations, of doing this work, and how we can turn it into a loving part of our daily lives. Take a listen as we chat about: - Making anti-racism a daily practice - What real learning and listening looks like - The importance of educating your kids and other young people - How resting and self-care is a part of this movement - How this work needs to be so much more than hashtags and posts on social media - Starting where you are at in the circles and industries you are currently in - Making your events and platforms more inclusive - How to do the hard work of heart work - And more! Show notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

As we close this season of the podcast and reflect on all of the unexpected twists and turns this season of life has brought us, I answer your questions about navigating self-care during these unprecedented times. I wanted to make sure I sent you on your way for our Summer break with the answers and tools you need to keep the healing journey going. Take a listen as I answer your questions about: - Working through feeling guilty and selfish about prioritizing your self-care - Knowing what self-care practices to do for yourself depending on the situation and season of life - Staying present during self-care instead of feeling like there is something else you need to be doing - Why it’s so important to feel at home and empowered in your body right now - How self-care is your foundation for activism and creating change Simple Nature Collective: www.naturallyrandikay.com/simplenature Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

Have you been feeling tired and depleted and you can't quite figure out why? Or maybe you've got some mysterious body pain you can't shake? Or maybe you are just sick of everyone and everything and want to hide away in a cave somewhere?! If any of these things are resonating with you, you might be experiencing empathy and compassion overwhelm. In this episode, I share an interview I did on Main Street on Prairie Pubic Radio where we dig into what it means when we overpower our body with our natural ability to care for others and take on the weight of the world. Take a listen as we chat about: - how to know when you are taking on other people’s stress and what to do about it - how to set healthy boundaries around the people you care about - why it’s important to be an empathetic and sensitive person right now - how to find grounding practices that work for you - and more! Join the Simple Nature Collective at www.naturallyrandikay.com/simplenature Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

We all love the idea of doing less, right? But in our complicated, fast-paced world it can seem impossible. But there really is a simple and wise structure we can follow to simplify our life and get more done by doing less. Today’s guest Kate Northrup is a best-selling author, world-renowned speaker and teacher, and a mother of two. She helps women entrepreneurs get more done with her Do Less methodology, but today we are applying her principles of connecting with the natural cycles of the season and ourselves to our day to how we live and plan our everyday life. Take a listen as we chat about: - preserving your energy - setting boundaries around what you let into your life - being alone with yourself and enjoying it - trusting yourself and your own inner wisdom - embracing the seasons of rest - a structure for those that don’t like structure - the importance of deep work - and more! Sign up for the Simple Nature Collective at www.naturallyrandikay.com/simplenature Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support: www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

In honor of the Spring and quarantine season, when many of us are decluttering, deep cleaning, and reorganizing our lives, I share with you my personal and professional experience about the healing powers of living a simplified lifestyle and how it can be of benefit to you and your life. Take a listen as I share: - my personal journey with minimalism - how simplifying has helped me cope with major life changes - why simplifying helps you manage your stress and pain - how this way of life eases depression and anxiety - and why simplifying is one of the best things you can do to deal with this pandemic Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support the Podcast: www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

Is caring for the earth a part of your self-care practice? Did you know it could be? Earth advocacy isn’t just using sustainable products and protesting to save the trees. It’s also a daily practice of tuning into your connection with the planet and honoring that connection from moment to moment. In celebration of Earth Day, and to help us understand this daily practice concept, this week’s conversation is with social entrepreneur, performer, yoga teacher, public speaker, and activist Heather McDougall. Heather is the co-founder and CEO of Bogobrush, which makes eco-friendly toothbrushes, and she works with people all over the world to support and create sustainable communities. Take a listen as we chat about: - what sustainability is - how to ease eco-anxiety - how your thoughts impact the planet - how to create a sustainable lifestyle, not just consume more sustainable products - how to remove anxiety and judgment around environmental decisions - traveling with purpose - and more! Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare Show Notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

When we think of Astrology, many of us think of daily horoscopes and comparing our sun signs with each other. I know I used to. In fact, I used to think Astrology didn't hold any merit at all. But then, about a year ago, I met today's guest, Astrologer and Intuitive Guide Natha Campanella. She introduced me to aspects of Astrology that helped me understand myself better and opened me up to how I could use the energy of the cosmos in my everyday life. And since then, Astrology has become a fun and valuable part of how I govern my self-care practices. So I thought it would be interesting to bring her on the podcast to educate us on what Astrology really is, how it works, and how we can apply it in a grounded and personalized way, in case it might be something you are curious about and could use right now. Take a listen as we chat about: - what astrology is and why people tend to misunderstand it - how to find an astrologer you can trust - what the cosmos have to say about the pandemic - how to use the planetary energies to guide your self-care - how it can teach you how to trust your own intuition - and more! Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare Show Notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

No matter what is going on around us, we can always come home to ourselves. Our body can be a safe space amongst the chaos and our breath can be a powerful tool in bringing us back to a calm and grounded place. This week on the podcast I share a live recording a did recently for Creative Mornings Fargo where I teach my go-to practices for bringing mindfulness and self-care into every moment. Take a listen as I share: - how to breathe in a way that calms you down instead of stress you out - my favorite follow-along breathing exercises - the basics of belly breathing and why it's so important - how to bring meditation and mindfulness into your everyday tasks - how to deal with panic attacks - how to practice meditation at work - how to find your new identity during this time Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support the Podcast: www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

Well, we are still in the thick of it. And all of us are still adjusting to our own version of quarantine life at home. Because my bonus chat from last week with nutritionist and health coach Becca Shern from Minimal Wellness was so informative and helpful on the matter, I wanted to make sure as many people as possible got a chance to listen. So instead of just hosting it on my patreon page, I'm bringing it right into your podcast feed. Take a listen as we chat about: -how to simplify your meals and meal prep process right now -how to manage added anxiety and stress -how to provide experiential and playful learning opportunities for your kids at home -how to work out from home -how to process all of this chaos together -and more! Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

While self-care might be the last thing on your mind when you are in the middle of a crisis or you are in a season of demanding caregiving, it is still very important that you take some time to care for yourself so you can keep on giving. Nutritionist and Health Coach Becca Shern is back on the podcast to share with us her knowledge and personal experience on how to care for yourself when we are going through a tough time. We chat about: -how there is no ‘one size fits all’ plan for health -how to listen to your own body and follow what you hear, even if it surprises you  -how to take proper care of yourself in a time of crisis or while you are serving as a caregiver -how to show up even when you aren’t your best self -setting and honoring your boundaries -how to ask for help -the importance of relying on your community -and more! And as a complement to this episode, Becca recorded a bonus conversation with me answering your questions on how to stay healthy at home and with your family while dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. Check out that conversation for free over at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

In a world where we are always trying to put our best self forward, it can be really hard to show up for others and practice our own self-love when we are having a tough day or going through a tough period of time. In this solo episode, I talk about: - how to keep showing up for yourself and your community even when you aren't your best self - the power of being vulnerable - how to see the wisdom of hard times - why it's important to let the world see all of who you are - how to embrace and learn from the tough seasons of life Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support: www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

We are back and kicking off Season 5 with special guest and podcast friend Courtney Carver from bemorewithless.com. As we start to dream and scheme for the coming of Spring, you may be craving a bit of a refresh. Well, Courtney's new book Project 333: The Minimalist Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More is coming out just in time because your own closet just might be the perfect place to start. Take a listen as we chat about: how simplifying your wardrobe can simplify your whole life how our material things block the real things from entering in how to use your body as an intuitive guide the power of sharing your health stories the benefits of giving up substances and habits that no longer serve you the highs and lows of being highly sensitive and more! Show notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support: www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

New year. New lessons. New growth. As with every turning of the season, the new year also brings in an opportunity to reflect and course-correct. While it's tempting to feel the need to start off the New Year with a whiz and a bang, it just might be wiser to follow the nudge that it's time to rest and recuperate and take your time figuring out what this coming year has in store for you. To help us reflect and ease into this year, I'm bringing back Artist Nichole Rae to share in conversation about what we learned in 2019 and how we are approaching 2020 in a gentler way, more exploratory way. Take a listen as we chat about: - the evolution of what change actually looks like - staying open to the lessons that we truly need to learn - using love to heal - the power of asking for help and finding community - how to own your victories - how to counter negative self-talk - how to forgive instead of judge - and more www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare www.naturallyrandikay.com/seasonalhealing

Having a "Mindfulness Practice" is being talked about more and more in the wellness world, but the fact that it seems more like a good idea than an actual thing to practice has led to some confusion and some disconnect from this powerful tool. To help us understand what mindfulness is, why it's important for our health, and how we can apply it to our everyday, I've brought on my mindfulness and meditation teacher Dr. Rashmi Bismark. Take a listen as we chat about: - the power of slow medicine - how to use your self-care practice to build the mindfulness muscle - the importance of slowing down - a helpful acronym to remember how to bring mindfulness into every situation. www.naturallyrandikay.com/seasonalhealing www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

The holidays are officially upon us. And they can bring us merriment and good cheer, but they can also bring on intense emotions and stressful situations. This time of year can be very hard to navigate, so to help us move into this season with intention, joy, and healthy expectations, I chat with bestselling author and life coach Beth Kempton. Not only does she share with us wisdom from her latest book, Calm Christmas, but we also chat about: - where we’ve gone wrong with Christmas and how to change it - mental health and the holidays - evolving your holidays with your life - how to honor the melancholy and the loneliness of the season - how to trust yourself with creating boundaries - staying open to the unknown - and more! Show Notes: www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support the Podcast at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

Here we are on the brink of shopping mania. And it’s all too easy to get swept up in all of the steal and deals and anxious energy that comes with it and lose sight of what really matters to us during the holidays. So for this week’s podcast, I wanted to give you some things to consider as we head into this busy time by interviewing a few of my favorite local businesses in Fargo, ND. I want to not only give you a behind the scenes look at how hard they work and what it’s like being a small business in today’s market, but also how shopping small can benefit you, your family, and beyond. Take a listen as we chat about: - the biggest problems with retail right now - the power of community and connection by shopping in person - how you can make a difference in your own tiny little corner of the world - the importance of fair-trade and ethical shopping - how creating a business out of joy benefits everyone - how to shop with more intention - and more www.OthersShop.com Fair Trade Boutique - 10% off with code simpleselfcare www.AerowHandmade.com - 25% off with code SELFCARE Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

Life is a constant balancing act. Right when you feel like you've figured things out, another obstacle comes your way and you have to rebalance again. But instead of always feeling defeated, what if this rebalancing became part of the joys of life? Someone who is a great example of this is world-renowned food blogger, author, and Food Network star Molly Yeh. And she's come back on the podcast to share with us how she balances being a new mom and hosting her TV show from her family farm in the Upper Midwest. Take a listen as we chat about: - the power of structure and planning when it comes to self-care with a newborn and high professional demands - how to deal with mom guilt - how to get over unrealistic expectations - the importance of alone time - embracing the seasons of things - using your everyday, mundane tasks as your moments of zen - how to savor the Winter months - setting boundaries when working from home Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support the show at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

Feeling guilty for taking time for yourself is one of the biggest hold-ups for people when it comes to anything self-care related. In fact, that word comes up with almost everyone I work with. And I get it. I've been there, too. I've been there to the extreme. And in this episode, I share my breaking point with this whole guilt thing and how I've learned how to transform it into something good, something that can serve us instead of bring us down. If you are ready to lighten the guilt load, then this episode is for you. Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

What if your recipe for happiness was right under your nose? What if you are already living a joyful life, but you are too occupied with other things to even notice it? In this episode, I chat with Sarah Von Bargen from the popular blog Yes and Yes to talk about how we can tune into the joy we already have and follow what makes us happy so we can continue to recreate it in every area of our lives. Take a listen as we chat about: - how to live a rich and full life no matter how much or how little you make - how to follow your joy in the midst of making hard decisions - how to create your own prescription for self-care and hear our favorite self-care activities for this time of year - how to set intentions and boundaries for the holidays with your family and friends - the joy and beauty of traveling to small towns and travel tips - how to find the fun in going against the grain - and more Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Bank Book affiliate link: https://school.yesandyes.org/p/bankboost?affcode=144457_t8db4i_k

When it comes to ethical and sustainable consumerism, reusing and repurposing what is already here and what you already have is one of the best things you can do. But upcycling can be overwhelming, and it's hard to know where to start. So this week I brought on Ashley Dedin Carlson of Remade to Remember to share with us her expertise in turning what you already have into a creative expression. Take a listen as we chat about the slow evolution of living a more eco-friendly life, how to use thrift stores intentionally, how to counter eco-anxiety, approaching repurposing what you have as a creative and even spiritual practice, and more. www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

The topic of mental health is being talked about more than ever. The good news is that this means more solutions are being offered and the shame around the topic is diminishing. The bad news is that this means mental health struggles are more of an issue than ever. And if you don't deal with it yourself, you know someone who does. I was diagnosed with clinical depression in my early teens, and I've been on a healing journey with it ever since, with my own mental health and with helping my loved ones and clients with it, as well. This week, I revamp a podcast episode I recorded a while back. I reconfigured it a bit, added in some new thoughts, and provide a Mental Health Checklist guide for you in the show notes. Take a listen as I share more of my personal journey with depression, how to become friends with your mental health issues, how to use your struggles as important warning signs, how to create a mental health checklist to ease your triggers, and what your loved ones struggling with it really need from you right now, and why your own health is the best way to help the ones you love. Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

Do you ever wonder how you got to where you are in life? Overwhelmed. Tired. So out of touch with yourself and your values. Or maybe how your day to day work and lifestyle got so out of alignment with what you actually want? It happens. We change. Our situations change. But sometimes not all of ourselves catch up and we end up feeling off, depleted, and unfulfilled. In this episode, I share my recent experience with getting out of alignment and what I did restore myself back into place. I also share how you can create your own version of this process to help you embrace and move forward with who you are now in every area of life. Show notes and accompanying handout available at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast Get even more resources and support the podcast at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

While Fall is full of cozy sweaters and pumpkin-spiced everything, it can also be a frenzied time of year as we change our rhythms and rituals. To help us make sure we are properly grounded and nourished this time of year, I brought back my friend and herbalist and founder of Lagom Body Co. to share her wisdom on how to support your body, mind, and soul during this time Fall. Take a listen as we chat about how to evolve with your self-care practices each season, the power of getting outside despite the weather, and how to nourish yourself during this season change and even improve your health during this time of year. We share our favorite Fall rituals and herbal remedies like the magic of elderberry and echinacea. And we talk about why we need community more than ever this time of year and how to create your own group of like-minded folks. Kristen also offers up her Whole Body Wellness Guide for Fall ($40) to Patreon supporters. Get in on it and more podcast goodies at www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare Show Notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

How often to do you check your phone without thinking about it? Have you ever reached for just a handful of popcorn and before you know it, the whole bag is gone? Our everyday, mindless habits make us who we are, and if we don't stop and break this "twitch" we can end up living a life totally out of alignment of who we want to be. So to help us take a deeper look at these habits, and to kick of Season 4 of the podcast, I have Anthony Ongaro from Break the Twitch on for a joint conversation and creating intentional habits. We share our individual origin stories for how we've come to preach what we practice and how to break the mindless twitch of habits that don't align with who we are. We dig into how to turn your personal growth and life lessons into a tangible practice, we deep dive into how to turn up the volume on your own inner wisdom, we share the power of continuing to begin again, and we even share what we would do if we knew we would die tomorrow. It's such a full and fun and valuable conversation, and I know you will get a lot out of it. And check out the new patreon page for the podcast where you can get exclusive content and score some free 1:1 Self-Care Mentoring with me. www.patreon.com/simpleselfcare

On the final episode of Season Three, I get to answer some very relatable listener questions about moving forward into Summer with more confidence, more time, and more intention. I also share some very important announcements about changes to the podcast, my break from social media over the Summer, and my biggest life lessons learned from the high’s and low’s from this past season. Listen along as I chat about: - The power of asking for help and leaning on your community - How to practice self-love while bringing that Summer bod out of hibernation - How to not overcommit to social pressures and obligations this time of year - How to refuel and refresh and savor the sweetness of Summer Stay up to date on all the fun changes to the podcast by joining my newsletter community at www.naturallyrandikay.com/newsletter See the rest of the show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

Feeling free and fulfilled in life can sound like a distant, far off goal. And sometimes it can sound almost impossible. But with this week's episode, Business + Branding Coach Michelle Knight of Brandmerry Coaching is here to share with us how close we are to figuring out what freedom means to you personally and how in reach it actually is. Take a listen as we chat about building a life around your definition of freedom, how to create freedom with wise structure and daily routines, the power of simplifying your life and your business, the importance of constantly checking in with what you need and how you are evolving, sharing your hopes and dreams with others, the danger of getting too comfortable, and more! Show notes at naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I chat with mental health and addiction advocate Rynda Laurel who has not only overcome her own serious addiction and clinical depression, but she now educates others how to do the same. She even started her own supplement company called VRYeveryday that has blends filled with the powerful ingredients that have helped her heal on a biochemical level. Take a listen as we chat about taking the shame out of mental health and addiction, how to stand up for your own healing path, how to focus on the positive instead of what you lack, how to find community while making big changes, and more. Show notes and discount codes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

The natural world is reawakening this time of year and so are we as we continue to make our way through the transition from Winter to Spring to Summer. And it's the perfect time to reintroduce ourselves with the nature around us and be more prepared and intentional about connecting with the outdoors right now and in the months to come. To help get us inspired about making the outdoors more a part of our way of life, this episode features a conversation with my dear friend Rodin Lyasoff who shares his experience balancing his career in the tech industry in Silicon Valley with adventuring into nature he loves. Take a listen as we chat about how our relationship with nature and the outdoors changes over time, the importance of connecting with the nature that is the most accessible to you and your current lifestyle, how to balance our time with technology and our time with outdoors, and how to always have your adventure bag ready. Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

The coming of Spring is refreshing and exciting, but it can also be muddy and messy and honestly a little bit overwhelming. In this candid, unscripted episode I share with you how to: - get unstuck this time of year - melt and flow and evolve with the nature around us - break the habits of what no longer is serving us from Winter - get clear on the purpose of this season so we have something - grounding us as we move into the usual seasonal decluttering and cleansing rituals I also share the evolution and growth of this podcast and some updates that will take shape as we all navigate the beautiful and necessary messiness of this time of year.

Decluttering, simplifying, intentional living. All sounds like a great idea, right, but it can also seem daunting and overwhelming. Especially if you share a home with a partner and even more so with children. Luckily I’ve got best-selling author Joshua Becker from Becoming Minimalist on the podcast to help give us some inspiration and step-by-step guidance on how to jump on the decluttering train this Spring. Take a listen as we talk about how to simplify as a family and how that can bond you together, what do to when simplifying gets hard and emotional, how decluttering can make space for what really matters like our faith and real connection with our loved ones, and so much more. Show notes at www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast

We have turned time into a scarcity, a luxury, and even an adversary. But yet it’s just hanging around, doing the same old thing at the same old pace since the beginning of, well, time. So why does it take so many forms? Why does it seem like a fickle trickster, messing with our concept of what time actually is? What if the problem is actually us and our brilliant human minds? This week on the podcast, in honor of springing forward this Sunday, I revisit the topic of good 'ol father time. Yes, I've talked about it before on the podcast, but not having enough time remains to be the number one obstacle that keeps people from maintaining a self-care practice. Take a listen to this week's episode to hear my favorite ways to shift your relationship with time. Let Father Time be your friend, not your foe. www.naturallyrandikay.com/mentoring