The (well)BALANCED Podcast

In this episode my guests, Jodie and Kerri share why they created The Nest Project. A resource that adults can turn to that works in prevention and positive psychology. The women share everything from why they left fulfilling careers and the obstacles they faced to their own favorite practices that they teach. This conversation will not only inspire you to seek tools that can lead you to a more fulfilling life but also to go after your dreams. To connect with Jodi and Kerri visit https://thenestproject.ca/ or check them out on Instagram at @thenestprojecteducators

In this episode my guest, Alexandra Covucci shares with us, the power of Shadow work. If you are new or unfamiliar with shadow work, no worries, Alexandra explains it all so beautifully. We discuss how shadow work impacted her own healing journey. How your Shadow differs from your Ego. What happens when we repress our shadows. How to use patterns in our lives as a map to help identify what our shadows might be and how to integrate them once we have that awareness. Alexandra shares 4 POWERFUL questions to start to learn about the parts of ourselves that we might not be aware of yet. You will want to write them down!! If you are looking to connect with Alexandra you can find her on Instagram at @alexandracovucci If you are interested in joining my group program Fully Embodied Health starting March 1st 2021, follow the link and let's get you IN!! https://jillian-bowtell-coaching.mykajabi.com/fullyembodiedhealth

In this episode I am addressing behaviors that soo many women struggle with, feeling out of control around food. Whether you lose control once in a blue moon, once a month or once a day there is something for you to take from this episode.  I'm breaking down why this happens and what you can do so that you don't lose control around food anymore. These behaviors are normalized due to the culture we live in but this doesn't have to be something you struggle with and the answer is quite simple! If you are looking to work with me 1:1 click here https://jillian-bowtell-coaching.mykajabi.com/signatureprogram To join our next group program starting March 1st click here https://jillian-bowtell-coaching.mykajabi.com/fullyembodiedhealth

In this episode, Grace Rash and I are getting into HORMONES. It can feel overwhelming knowing where to start but Grace makes it so simple. She speaks beautifully about being connected to your body and how we can easily start to solve our symptoms related to our cycle and hormones. Grace gives great insight into where you can start to gain more clarity. We chat about our cycle and how we can honor our body during this time and we speak on something a lot of woman do and how it may be working against you. If you are looking to connect with Grace you can find her on Instagram @gracerash

In this episode, I open up about my desire to help women who want to lose weight. I speak to the shame women can feel over this desire because of the body positivity movement. My goal, is to help remove the feeling of shame, whether it be over a desire, over your body or something you have ate. I am breaking down my new coaching program that combines the best of both the worlds I have worked in. Weight loss and fitness and Intuitive Eating. For all the detail on the program head to this link: https://jillian-bowtell-coaching.mykajabi.com/fullyembodiedhealth

If your failures serve you, then it's win-win! What I am talking about in today's episode is how you can use your failed diets to actually understand what is the best approach for success for you. This is about stepping out of the black and white, pass or fail mentality that diets often promote but a shift that will serve you greatly in achieving your goals, improving your health and your relationship with food and your body! I have laid out the steps you need to take in order to do just that, as part of my 12 week group program The (well)BALANCED Self. Let me take the struggle out of it for you and get you where you want to go faster! We are starting this round on November 30th, 2020 and we will not be opening another round until 2021. All of the deets can be found here: https://jillian-bowtell-coaching.mykajabi.com/signatureprogram

In this episode Jennifer O'Hare shares her struggle with post partum depression and anxiety and how she felt like she lost her identity in the hard early seasons of motherhood. Through self development Jennifer found her way back to herself and is now helping women do the same. She is the founder of Love Me Free, a movement. A subscription box and community where she is helping mothers, feel supported and is providing amazing resources so that all women can find themselves again as well! Find Jennifer on Insta @lovemefreeamovement @jennifero1 www.lovemefreemovement.com

In this episode, I am sharing my own story. I talk about how competing in fitness competitions led to obsession over food and my body and the effect that it had on me over time. I share how this led to a major shift in my life and my career and how I pivoted from that place to get to where I am now! To work with me: https://jillian-bowtell-coaching.mykajabi.com/

Woman, I know you know, what you are doing isn't working. In this episode I get candid about how I realized I was playing small and when I decided, enough was enough. I am here to invite you to stop playing small in regards to your health. It's time you break free from the old ways that don't serve you and approach health in a completely different way! It's time to take action!

On today's solo episode, I am talking about a powerful shift that you can embody that will get you to your goals FASTER. This shift allows you to feel better along the way, stay in alignment with what you desire and makes the effort of getting there actually enjoyable! I share the exact blueprint you need, so that you can start putting this into play immediately! LINKS: Journal prompts to guide you through this exercise: https://mailchi.mp/e2079ccbbf44/podcast-downloads Interested in working together: https://mailchi.mp/128ddb5d0241/the-wellbalanced-self-enrollment

Catherine is a trauma-sensitive self-compassion & mindfulness teacher. Her own journey led her to realize the importance and power of self-compassion and mindfulness and she is sharing that through her work.  In this episode, Catherine breaks down what self compassion is and more importantly what it is not. The 3 parts that make up self-compassion. How we can have a kinder inner voice and detach from your critical voice. We chat about the importance of self-compassion when it comes to our bodies and Catherine gives you 2 different exercises that you can do right now, to help cultivate more self-compassion! Enjoy listening in! Find Catherine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfcompassioncommunity/ and at https://www.selfcompassioncommunity.com/ 

In this episode Olivia from Decluttered Intention breaks down how we can use decluttering to live intentionally and with less stress. If you are someone who feels like you just need more time, this episode will be extremely insightful. We cover everything from how your physical space mirrors what is going on internally to how you can get super clear on your intentions and how we can approach dealing with mental and emotional clutter. Plus SO much more. To connect with Olivia head over to her Instagram at @declutteredintentions or head over to her website to book your discovery call with her http://declutteredintentions.com/

In this episode Jennifer shares with us the amazing power that our breath has! She explains how our breath can help us cope with emotions such as fear, anxiety, anger, stress and grief. Breathwork is a powerful tool in dealing with your emotional health. Jennifer explains how it holds the power of being able to open our subconscious mind so you are able to heal and reconnect with yourself along with so much more. Jennifer is a Breathwork Facilitator and a Somatic Coach. The work she does is so beautiful and I would highly recommend connecting with her. You can find her on Instagram at @jlmansell Enrollment for The (well)BALANCED Self Program is opened! Click on the link https://mailchi.mp/3e7c41fd5135/wellbalancedself and SIGN UP, spots are limited!

In this episode Erin Smandych and I really explore how you can approach health without perfectionism! Erin breaks down the mindset shift that you need to embody so that health isn't hard and so that you can break down your goals and start to rebuild trust with yourself. Erin also explains the power of exploring what your story is and the importance of knowing your why. It's a jam packed episode all about health without perfection.  Erin is a health coach and private chef certified in both culinary nutrition and advanced female metabolism. She helps people ditch food confusion and get off of the diet roller coaster for good so they can finally achieve their goals and make taking care of their health feel truly effortless. Find her at erinsmandych.com and on Instagram at @erinsmandych

In this episode I got to sit down and chat with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Caitlin Olsen. All about Inherited or Inter-generational Trauma! These can be things such as fears, behaviors, habits or beliefs in your life that could be having a negative effect on you. Caitlin discusses how we can recognize the difference between something that is our own or has been passed down, how these traumas can show up in our lives and most importantly, how we can detach from them and end the cycle. To register for the Boundaries Workshop for Women, click this link https://caitlinolsen.mykajabi.com/boundaries-workshop-for-women Find Caitlin on Instagram at @therapywithcaitlin Referenced in this episode: Kristin Neff>> self-compassion.org It Didn't Start With You by Mark Wolynn Radical Acceptance By Tara Brach Radical Self Compassion By Tara Brach Tara Brach Podcast

In this episode, I chat with the lovely Rachel Molenda. She shares with us, her journey and what led her to live her life in an intuitive way. We explore how you can find your intuition and strengthen it and the questions you can start to ask yourself tomorrow to start connecting with your intuition. Rachel also discusses a word that we commonly use in our everyday vocabulary that disconnects us from our own intuition! Plus so so much more! Find Rachel over at rachelmmolenda.com or on Instagram at @rachelmmolenda. Also referenced in this discussion was Kathryn Ducey, find her on Instagram at @kathrynducey

In this episode Cara breaks down so many major components, when it comes to the struggles that arise from dieting. What our set body weight point is and how dieting can effect that. How we can STOP thinking about food all day and free up our head space. How we can start to accept our body, even if we feel like we can't. She also speaks to how we can start hearing our body again and so much more! Cara is a Certified Health Coach and Holistic Nutritionist. She is also the host of the Love Your Bod Pod Podcast, is an online course creator and the author of Vegan Buddha Bowls cookbook. Available on Amazon here https://www.amazon.ca/Vegan-Buddha-Bowls-Healthy-Recipes/dp/1624149480 Check out Cara over on Instagram, where she shares recipes, coaching and advice to help you through the struggle of dieting @caraskitchen. Enjoy!

In this episode Joe and I explore the power adopting a growth mindset can have for your life. Joe is a self improvement coach and is the host of the Art Of Fulfillment Podcast. Joe tells us about his personal struggle with drugs and alcohol and how he has overcome them! We also chat about how you can recognize and over come negative and limiting thoughts that you may have. Check out Joe over on Instagram at @joecorcione.

In this episode, my girl Rach really dives into the impact that living with joy and gratitude can have on our lives. She gives us major action steps that we can take today in order to start to see that change! It's all about stepping into an empowering state of mind that is going to allow more of that to be reflected and brought into your life. Learn how you can raise your vibration, ground your emotions and choose to see the abundant good all around you! Find Rach on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/heyradrach/ Don't forget to give her a follow and check out all the amazing things she is doing!

In this episode Kristina and I sat down to chat about how we can move towards accepting our bodies and getting to a place of body neutrality. Kristina helps women find home back within themselves. Check out her free guide to start achieving body acceptance! https://www.kristinabruce.com/jumpstart-guide Also make sure to head over to her instagram and give her a follow at https://www.instagram.com/kristinabruce_coach/

In this episode Lorena shares her powerful journey to finding self love and self worth after spending most of her life feeling not worthy. Her powerful message will leave you inspired. Lorena is so compassionate towards the struggles we all feel and is creating a space where we can be opened and honest about the insecurities we all face. Find her on instagram at @passionandgrowth and sign up for her monthly subscription box launching in the new year!

In this episode, Rachel Goodman who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and I dive into what Intuitive Eating is. We chat about the different ways it can look, where guilt and shame come from, raising intuitive eaters and the first steps you can take to start your journey towards Intuitive Eating. Rachael offers so much support and knowledge on her Instagram account and having her posts in your feed, will really help to retrain your thoughts towards a more balanced holistic approach to health- body, mind and soul.. Find her at https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.rachelgoodman/ or over on her website at https://rachelgoodnutrition.com/

In this episode Molly and I dive deep into how you can visualize your highest self and what you need to know, in order to let go of old habits that aren't serving you. This episode is chalked full of so much goodness that will leave you feeling inspired to make a change. You can't help but feel how passionate Molly is for helping women step into a life full of purpose and passion. Molly offers one on one coaching that has the power to transform your life. You can find her on Instagram at @mollykegan or check her out online at www.mollykegan.com

In this episode Bobbi opens up about the struggles that come after weight loss that often aren't talked about. How toxic your mindset can become and the obsessiveness that often comes along with dieting. She is using her social media to spread honesty in an place that is so needed. Find her on Instagram at @becomingbobbi

In this episode Sunnie Martinez, The Alchemy Coach, discusses how our emotions help guide us and how they are powerful tools that we can learn from. If you are someone who feels lost and a little directionless or that you want to live with greater intention and purpose, this episode is packed full of ways to do just that. Sunnie tells us about what her daily practice looks like and what powerful practices you can put into place to help step into a more meaningful life! You can find Sunnie on Instagram at @the_alchemycoach or on her website at thealchemycoach.co

In this episode, Sam Lynn and I chat about adversity, how your brain is wired from such a young age, realizing that you have negative belief systems and what you can do to step into the power of your own life again. Sam Lynn has created the Aligned Life Method, which is a 90 day science based mindset reprogramming for women. This program will change the way you view yourself and your life, so powerful! Go and check Sam Lynn out on Instagram at @thebraveblonde. She provides amazing content and gives you the actual tools and strategies you will need to foster positive change! I hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode, I sit down and chat with Madison Surdyke of Sunny Thymes Blog to discuss all things Intuitive Eating! Madison is a certified integrative nutrition health coach that offers one on one coaching and is launching her brand new group coaching program on September 25th! If you aren't follow her on instagram, be sure to head over and give her a follow at @sunnythymesblog. If you are interested in more information about any of her coaching programs, recipes or blog post that have tons of great informations head over to https://sunnythymes.com/

In this episode, we chat about why respecting and loving yourself is the key in making lasting change.  I talk about what you can implement into your daily routine that will allow you to start to cultivate this self love journey! *** How can I care for myself more? What do I need to let go of to love myself more? What are some of my best qualities? What can I thank you body for allowing me to be able to do? What is something in my life I'm are grateful for? What is something I am are really good at? What makes me the happiest in life? What is something I need to start saying yes too? Or no too?

Welcome to The (well)BALANCED Podcast with Jillian Bowtell! I am SO excited to have you here, tuning in! On this first episode, I wanted to fill you in on why I created this podcast and what you can expect to hear on future episodes! Follow me over on Instagram at @jillianbowtell and at @the_well_balanced