The Daily Process
By Natalie Myers & Samantha Gutowski
The Daily ProcessFeb 04, 2022
Episode 059 | Stephanie Lynn, A Parent's Perspective...
We have the lovely and powerful Stephanie Lynn back for round two. She bravely shares her daughter's story of battling a brain tumor twice before the age of ten and her own journey as a caretaker and parent with a sick child. She reminds us the importance of honesty and to lead with love when going through or supporting someone during a difficult time. Sometimes its okay to say " I don't know what to say".
Episode 058 | Ashley Wheeler, Esthetician & Founder of Nadora Esthetics and Wellness
We're talking about SKIN CARE! One of our favorite forms of self-care is taking care of our skin and being aware of how we're treating it. Ashley chats with us about a simple but effective skin care routine and the importance your skin care can have on your overall health.
Episode 057 | Marcos Ravera, Sound Healer
Episode 056 | Jonathan Dent, Astrologer
We had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Jonathan about all things astrology. We had zero resistence diving in head first with all questions and deep thoughts about what astrology means and how it can lend support in your life and choices. Jonathan's passion for his craft is contagious and it's clear he's found his path as a powerful expander!
Episode 055 | Force v.s Vulnerability
It's just us this week and we're talking about our personal self-care journeys and how far we've come... or so we think! It's fun to look back at how we've evolved and to notice things we still wish to improve on. This conversation is about how to relate to people by extending vulnerability verses force - how to be a good friend - and how to lead with good intentions but listen to what support your audience is asking for.
Episode 054 | Zehra Mahoon, Law of Attraction Coach
We had the privilage of chatting with Zehra Mahoon, author and Law of Attraction Coach, about finding our inner peace, learning how powerful our thoughts are, and the difference between negative and positive language. This was such an eye opening episode and we hope you find it as inspiring as we did!
Episode 053 | Jessie Zevalkink, Creator of Body Brave
Where do we even start to put into words how much we love Jessie!? This was such a powerful conversation and we are so honored to have her on to talk about her Bodybrave sessions. She taught us so much and reminded us that all of us have a complicated relationship with our bodies and how the best thing we can do is be loving towards them and thank them for all that they do!
Episode 052 | Ryan Cummins, Operations Manager of Biofuse Wellness & Peak Performance
At BioFuse Wellness & Peak Performance, they strive to offer exceptional services to the people of the communities that they serve to impact their health and wellness. They further strive to lead the way through innovation and excellence, helping their customers feel their best and helping them live their best life!
Episode 051 | Emily Nichols, host of Self Transformed podcast
Emily Nichols is the host of Self Transformed—a podcast redefining self care through simple fitness, nutrition & mindset habits for busy working moms. From her own struggles, Emily finally found the solutions to feeling empowered, confident, & how to live a healthy lifestyle that doesn’t feel hard or like another thing on your to do list thru the power of HABITS!
Emily is now on a mission to redefine self care and equip other women with these sustainable tools to help transform your life from the inside out and start putting yourself first without the guilt.
Emily is also a wife, #boymom, Certified Personal Trainer, Orangetheory Coach, Behavior Change Specialist, Whole30 Coach, & Taco Tuesday Enthusiast.
Episode 050 | Listen to the Burnout
It's just us this week and we're chatting about BURNOUT! We've personally been experiencing burnout syndrome in multiple parts of our lives so we figured it was a worthy topic as it's much more common that you think, especially post 2020. We share our experiences and some updates in The Daily Process world to help avoid burnout and keep the inspiration flowing!
Episode 049 | Gabriela Rosa, Fertility Specialist
Gabriela Rosa, MPH (CLE) ScM (RHHG), BHSc (ND) is a world-renowned fertility specialist, bestselling author, and the founder and clinical director of the Rosa Institute—an organisation dedicated to helping couples create healthy babies, despite previous reproductive challenges.
Since 2001, Gabriela and her team of clinicians have been implementing her unique F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method®- a proven and effective methodology at the heart of each of Gabriela’s signature programs. In almost two decades, over 136,000 couples in more than 100 countries worldwide have benefited from reproductive education and regained their power.
We learned so much from her and can see why she is the leader she is in the world as a fertility specialist.
Episode 048 | Liz Belt, Founder of Intrepid Cycling Co.
Liz relives her experience training and ride as apart of @project_adventrus - a 1600 mile ride around the Upper Peninsula. Seriously! 🤯
Averaging 100 miles a day… on insane terrain with a 70 lbs bike. For 16 days straight.
Our minds were blown on repeat while chatting with Liz.
She’s an incredible inspiration as an athlete, business owner, woman, mother, veteran, and the list goes on!
But we were most inspired by her self-care journey!
We hope you love this conversation as much as we did!
Episode 047 | Matt Davis, Co-Founder of Solitude Float and Wellness Spa
Episode 046 | Dr. Kyle Konas, Founder of Shift Chiropractic
Episode 045 | Growth Within A Friendship
It's just us this week and we're chatting about how growth within a friendship. Or more like the growing pains and "normal" hiccups in a friendship. From our experience - friendships can be complex and amazing with solid communication and acceptance. We're always excited to explore and learn more ways to nurture one of our favorite relationships in life!
Episode 044 | Nicole Bendayan, Cycle-Syncing Nutritionist
Nicole taugh us so much about our bodies, as women, and what is actually happening during our menstrural cycle. She is helping and coaching women to sync their cycles with their lifestyles and nutrition to live a healthier and well-informed life! She's a pro in the nutrition industry and we're so grateful she's choosing to share her knowledge.
Episode 043 | Irishia Hubbard, Dancer & Choreographer
Irishia chatted with us about her journey in becoming a professional dancer, overcoming an injury, and pivoting during the pandemic. This was one of those conversations that felt like we were chatting with an old friend - We loved hearing her story! She shares her experience in finding and prioritizing self-care so eloquently and we feel so grateful that she is educating people to break the mold and be unapologetically themselves.
Episode 042 | Julie Peters, Author of 'Want'
Disclaimer - this is a sensitive topic for many and while it’s an important discussion, we want to be respected of everyone’s individual journey.
Episode 041| Leslie North, Gut Health & Mental Wellness
Episode 040 | Urgency Culture
It's just us today and we're chatting all things Urgency Culture. Literally all things becuase this is a relatively new term, but extremely expansive. We're all busy people with countless moving parts and our question is 'how is this affecting our mental health?'. We share our own experiences and shed some light on the truths and pressures you might be unaware of which stem from urgency culture.
Episode 039 | Brad Yates, EFT Tapping Coach
It was such an honor to chat with Brad Yates who is EFT tapping coach, an author, energy worker, abundance coach and so much more. It was incredible to learn more about EFT and all the amazing benefits in can offer in so many areas of our lives. Stay tuned for a live tapping video that we did with Brad we will share soon!
Episode 038 | Jacqueline Gomba, Nutritional Therapist
We could’ve have loved our conversation more especially as creatives!
Episode 037 | Lisa Tselebidis, Professional Organizer
Lisa is a certified KonMari consultant and taught us so much about how having a home that brings you joy can do wonders for your mental health. Have an aesthetically appealing home, only filled with things you love!? Sign us up. She also reminded us that you can make money by doing something you're passionate about and that comes natural to you.
Episode 036 | Heather Janis, Medical Hypnotherapist
We had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Heather about her knowledge and expereince as a medical hypnotherapist. She debunked some of our preconceived notions about hypnotherapy and explained how this therapy can be an extreme strong self-care practice. You can hear and feel Heather's passion for helping her clients achieve their dreams and goals through hypnosis the entire episode. We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did.
Episode 035 | Body Mindfulness
It's us this week and we're chatting about body mindfulness. The last year has been challenging in so many different ways, but especially on our bodies and our mindset regarding our bodies. So we chat this week about our personal growth through self-care, being kind to our bodies and setting realistic expectations when it comes to getting back into working out.
Episode 034 | Diana Spalding, Certified Nurse Midwife & Director of Health and Wellness at Mother.ly
Episode 033 | Sarah Litterio, Yoga Instructor
Sarah is a yoga instructor on Washington Island specializing in Buti Yoga and has been developing her own practice and buisness for the last several years. We chat with Sarah about finding one's passion, pivoting as life changes, maintaining a career during a pandemic and shaking your butt in the living room.
Episode 032 | Jessica Reis, Energetic Death Doula
We chatted with Jessica, founder of @the.death.empath, about two standardly taboo topics - death and grief. As a pro in end of life support, Jessica shares her powerful knowledge and experience as an advocate, educator, empath and guide to changing the way we choose to look at death.
Episode 031 | Emily Kolassa, Health and Macros Coach
We chat with Emily Kolassa, founder of @dailyritualhealth, about setting practical health goals and creating a sustainable lifestyle. We learned good choices don't always have to be restrictive and the classic saying of "everything in moderation" is key to a long lasting positive health journey.
Episode 030 | Making Room for Self-Care in Your Budget
It's just us this week and we're chatting about the evolution of prioritizing our self-care in regards to our budget. Self-care can be expensive, but sometimes its all about perspective.
Episode 029 | Leanna Jacques, Ayurvedic Consultant
Leanna shares so much knowledge about Ayurveda and how it has changed her life and self-care practice in a dramatic and pivotal way.
Episode 028 | Araya Montero, Midwife
As a midwife, Araya chats all things child birth, emotional support and the journey of birth in its entirety for all thoughts involved. She is such a wealth of knowledge and we're so grateful for her and her choice to support birthing families through their experience.
Episode 027 | Abigail Ellsworth, Naturopathic Doctor
Episode 026 | Britt Kasco, Founder of Travel Origins
Britt chats about building a business supporting one of our personal strongest forms of self-care, TRAVEL! As the founder of Origin Travels, she wanted to create opportunities for women to safely and affordably travel around the world gaining new experiences. She focuses on ethically traveling, supporting communities and making travel accessible for young women.
Episode 025 | The New Year is Here
Its just us this week and we're talking about setting intentional goals for the new year. We highlight celebrating the little wins, dropping the shame behind resolutions and finding graditude in the everyday things.
Episode 024 | Natasha Thompson, Yoga Instructor & Retreat Host
Natasha shares her story about leaving her established life in Canada to become a yoga instructor and travel the world to help other's along their self-care journey. She and Hunter, who we interviewed in episode 23, started Breath of Fresh Air Retreat together to join forces impacting individuals in a long term and powerful way. She is a living bright light of a human and has made it her life's mission to guide others!
Episode 023 | Hunter LaFave, Breathwork Instructor
Hunter shares his cancer survival story and how he healed his body and mind through breathwork, yoga and medition. Sam had the privilage of meeting him at Suan Sati Yoga and Meditation Retreat where he led a breathwork workshop and ss the founder of, Its In Your Head, he is helping other's through their own cancer journeys and lending the support he felt was missing during his treatment.
Episode 022 | Stephanie Lynn, Yoga & Meditation Instructor
Stephanie Lynn shares a shocking experience with us and how she healed from this chapter long term through her meditiation and yoga practice. She chats about mindset, strength and how she learned to take care of herself through a tramatic experience.
Episode 021 | Rachel Vineyard, Iridologist
As a natural health professional, Rachel shares her insight from working with individuals to better understand their body through practices such as iridology! Through her own health journey, she has made it her mission to help and educate others!
Episode 020 | Friendship Maintenance
Episode 019 | Kara Schaub, Acupuncturist
We chat with Kara and learn about all things acupuncture. She breaks down her practice to educates us on the eastern and western approach to this healing process. We learn how this chinese medicine approach can relieve stress, help us sleep better and even flip a baby! We love her approach and appreciate her passion for what she does!
Episode 018 | Dr. Jodie Horton, OB-GYN
Episode 017 | Mollie Lowery, @mollielowery
Holistic mental health coach, Mollie Lowery, chats about her health journey over the last several years. Through trial and error, she found her way to her calling as a breathwork healer and brain rewiring specialist.
Episode 016 | Susie Grace, Founder and Owner of @Valor_Skincare
Susie shares her story about creating a natural skin care company after going through a traumatic experience. She chats about her grieving process and how she got through her toughest chapter. And now leaning hard into health, she has set up shop in Traverse City, MI valuing what she puts on her skin.
Episode 015 | Self-Care While Using Social Media
Having and building careers in the social media world, we've noticed the large impact this exposure has taken on our mental health. We aren't going to stop using digital platforms, but we won't sacrafice our wellness. This is our experience with using social media and prioritizing self-care.
Episode 014 | David Roden, @fit_drock
We sit down with David and learn about how his self-care journey has evolved after losing more than 200 lbs! He reminds us how you have the power to taken control of your thoughts and actions and how improving yourself emotionally and mentally leads to full self-improvement, inside and out.
Episode 013 | Josh Hartman, @joshhartmanphotography
As a professional photographer, Josh shares his experiences of being his own boss and balancing work and play. He reminds us the importance of doing soomething you love, finding a circle and partner who support you to be your authentic self, and how much sweeter life is when you work to live instead of live to work.
Episode 012 | Marshall Collins, Jr.
Marshall Collins, Jr., founding member of Northern Michigan E3, chats with us about the strides he and other members of the task force are making to end racism in Northern Michigan.
Episode 011 | Casey, Reiki Master
This week we chat with Casey, a reiki master, about healing chronic pain though energy work. We learn there are many different ways to treat and take care of yourself, mind and body!
Episode 010 | Dr. Claire Delcambre, PT, DPT, @claire.sea
Claire teaches us how advocating and caring for ourselves is a simple but important form of self-care. Her specialty is pevlic floor dysfunction and sexual health as a doctor of physical therapy and she shares so much knowledge about all things wellness!