Every week, Rachel chats with various CEOs and founders, wellness experts, industry leaders and more who share their inspiring stories on how they got to where they are today.
Episodes
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
#23: In this episode I sit down with the Founder and CEO of our favorite sparkling water company, Spindrift. Spindrift has been my absolute favorite drink for years now. I have been a devoted customer and supporter of the brand for forever and to bring Bill Creelman, the Founder on truly is surreal to me. Bill shares everything you guys are curious about with his amazing beverage portfolio. This episode has a soft spot for me as I used to be the assistant to a CEO/Founder of a beverage company in my past life (see episode #4). Bill chats about his journey to starting Spindrift, entrepreneurship, how challenging it can be to create such a simple product, what the original Spindrift was and why they don't use natural flavors in their products. We also chat more about the product development process and where the inspiration for new flavors comes from, their unconventional road to success in retailers and trying to balance working and having a family.
Thank you Garden of Life for sponsoring this episode and moderating the panel. I am so grateful to partner with such a supportive and amazing brand. Garden of Life makes all organic and non-GMO vitamins, supplements, protein powders, CBD and more. You may recognize their coconut oils and flaxseeds from my blog recipes and book recipes. But I also use their vitamins and probiotics daily. I link to all of my favorites over on my shop page, which is the best place to order from to support this podcast.
For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
#22: In this episode, I chat with blogger and social media consultant, Ayana Lage, about social justice, anti-racism, social media’s reaction to anti-racism, Ayana’s own experience being black and in an interracial marriage and fertility. We talk about Ayana’s thoughts on #BlackLivesMatter and #BlackOutTuesday and whether or not those were effective. She shares things we can do daily to support anti-racism that goes beyond donating and sharing social media posts. We also chat about her thoughts on anti-racism being “trendy” now or if it is genuine. We dive into how to have more diversity on your social feed and within the products you use and so much more. We also transition into chatting about her pregnancy and her previous miscarriage. For more from Ayana, head on over to ayanalage.com and @ayanagabriellelage.
Thank you JOJO's for sponsoring this post! JOJO's makes delicious chocolate bars that come in 4 flavors: original, peanut butter delight (my favorite), goes hawaiian and raspberry dream. Their bars have less than 8G of sugar and the goes hawaiian and raspberry dream are keto with less than 1G of sugar! They also add in plant-based hemp protein to each bar to fuel your body and stasfiy your sweet tooth. Code RACHL for 20% off orders.
For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
#21: In this episode, we continue our chat from last week with Alisa Vitti. If you haven't listened to Part One with Alisa, I highly recommend listening to that before this episode. Alisa walks us through cycle syncing 101, teaches us how to optimize our hormones and really all parts of our lives during each phase of the month. In this episode we have more of a Q+A format from the questions you guys sent in on Instagram. Don't forget to order both of Alisa's books: In the flo + Woman Code. They are like bibles to me.
What we chat about:
- What supplements can you use to regulate a cycle? This the only maca brand Alisa recommends.
- How you can increase estrogen and progesterone naturally? Linking to the Vitex here.
- What are your thoughts on taking syndicated hormones such as progesterone to bring on a period?
- What are the best methods of contraception + what are your thoughts on IUDs?
- How to transition off the pill safely and how to talk to her doctor. Flo living guide
- What are your tips for postpartum and how to prepare? Books Alisa recommends: Fourth trimester book and 90 days book
- What does spotting between periods mean?
- What do the different colors of our period means?
- What are your tips for migraines during your menstrual cycle?
- How can you cure chronic yeast infections?
- Does seed cycling really work?
- What are your tips for follicle growth and what supplement you and your partner should be taking. This is the Coq10 I take
Thank you JOJO's for sponsoring this post! JOJO's makes delicious chocolate bars that come in 4 flavors: original, peanut butter delight (my favorite), goes hawaiian and raspberry dream. Their bars have less than 8G of sugar and the goes hawaiian and raspberry dream are keto with less than 1G of sugar! They also add in plant-based hemp protein to each bar to fuel your body and stasfiy your sweet tooth. Code RACHL for 20% off orders.
For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
#20: In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the female hormone expert and author of best-selling books, Woman Code and most recently In the Flo, Alisa Vitti. Alisa has helped women everyone better tune into their bodies and she teaches us how to feel our best. I first read Alisa's book, Woman Code, 4 years ago and since then it has truly changed my life. She breaks it all down for us in this episode on how we can feel our best during each phase of our cycle. Think of this conversation as "Cycle Syncing 101". We chat about what to eat, how to exercise, how to have a better sex life and how we feel during each part of our cycle. Alisa also touches on women and intermittent fasting and her opinion on this. We dive into why women need more sleep than men, what lube to use and tips when your are trying to conceive.
This episode is very informative and I highly suggest writing down some notes during it. I was jotting down so many things when we were chatting. Alisa is truly such an expert on all things female hormones and I am so grateful have had her on the podcast. Stay tuned for next week for part two!
For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield + rachLmansfield.com.
Thank you Spindrift for sponsoring this episode. You guys are the real sparkling beverage MVP. No natural flavors, just sparkling water and real fresh fruit. We are huge Spindrift drinkers here as you guys know. I link to them over on my shop page and you can snag them in many retailers throughout the country.
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
#19: This episode of Just the Good Stuff is incredibly special to me. I had the honor of chatting with 3 inspirational women who I have the pleasure of calling good friends of mine. These conversations were originally going to be at live events throughout the country but during this sensitive time, we will be doing more virtual events like this. During each chat with our panelists, we also have some Q+A with the audience. I wasn't planning to share the event or record this for my podcast, but I am so happy we did so it can be shared with anyone and everyone. This conversation is truly so special and I cannot wait for you guys to hear!
First I chat with Melissa Wood, the creator of the mega successful app and workouts Melissa Wood Health. Melissa and I chatted for a bit in episode 13 on how she got started and in this conversation we touch on the current pandemic and its impact on everyone, the art of "saying no", what we have learned from being home, the run down on Melissa's skincare tips and favorite products like this brand and this brand, gua-sha, how we can stay positive, mediation and more.
Next we chat with Alex Snodgrass, the best-selling author of The Defined Dish, who you guys heard from in episode 15. In this episode we dive into how cookbooks have changed our businesses, how we eat and our philosophies on food, whole 30, tips for feeding young kids and families, what inspires us in the kitchen, staying motivated to cook and finding your niche in the wellness space.
We then talk with Monique Volz, the recipe developer and founder of Ambitious Kitchen and Ambitious Home. Monique recently also became a mama, which we chat more about in the episode. We touch on what balance means to us, what adjustments we have made since having babies, being okay with eating for comfort, what ingredients are most underrated in the kitchen, our Trader Joe's favorites, our favorite kitchen hacks, favorite recipes and more.
Thank you Garden of Life for sponsoring this episode and moderating the panel. I am so grateful to partner with such a supportive and amazing brand. Garden of Life makes all organic and non-GMO vitamins, supplements, protein powders, CBD and more. You may recognize their coconut oils and flaxseeds from my blog recipes and book recipes. But I also use their vitamins and probiotics daily. I link to all of my favorites over on my shop page, which is the best place to order from to support this podcast.
For more from me, I am over @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
**This episode is different audio quality and it was recorded virtually as opposed to in person.
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
#18: In this episode, we dive deep into all things motherhood, nursing, newborns, feeding Ezra and handful of other topics and questions you guys submitted via Instagram. This is my very first solo episode and I absolutely loved answering all of your questions and hearing what you guys are curious about. This episode is packed with a ton of info on things I haven't chatted about much before and I hope all my mama and papa friends out there find this helpful, not preachy and resourceful in anyway. I also list a handful of my favorites for Ezra over on my shop page, which I am constantly updating with more goods.
A peak at the questions and what we chat about:
Newborn:
- What are your newborn must haves? Here is a full blog post on this.
- What was the hardest thing about bringing a newborn home?
- When did you know you had PPD? How did you feel better?
Nursing:
- Did you always know you wanted to breastfeed? What are your tips? Here is a full blog post on my nursing tips for increasing supply
- Has Ezra ever had formula?
- What milk did Ezra have?
- Does he still have milk and bottles?
Random questions:
- How do you keep your home so neat and tidy? Here are some of my favorite baskets we have!
- What are your tips for anyone working from home with a baby?
- How much does Ezra sleep? Did you do sleep training? Here is a full blog post on sleep training.
- Did you know you always wanted to be a mom?
- What is Ezra’s daily routine?
- Does Ezra watch TV? What are thoughts on screen time?
- How is Jordan and Ezra’s relationship? Tips for a special bond with father and son?
- What is your favorite part of being a mom?
FOOD:
- How did you transition into solids? Here is a full blog post on feeding Ezra.
- How did you get Ezra to eat his own food?
- What does Ezra eat in a day? Here is an example on what Ezra ate in a day at 8 months.
- What are your thoughts on pouches for babies? Here are the pouches we have used - code RACHL
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
#17: In this episode, I sit down with one of my very best friends, Jordan Younger of @thebalancedblonde. Jordan and I have known each other for years now (before I even started my own blog!) and she is truly the kindest and most loving beautiful soul. We catch up on my trip to LA in March and chat about how and when we became friends, how she inspired me to start my own blog and instagram, her journey to getting diagnosed with lyme, how she is healing her lyme + we dive into her SOS-free and plant-based lifestyle. Jordan is one of the most special people in my life and a friendship I cherish so so much. You’ll hear in this episode how informal it is and how we are truly the most open and vulnerable with each other. For more from Jordan, head on over to @thebalancedblonde, check out her blog and subscribe to her podcast!
Thank you If You Care for sponsoring this episode! Their products are a staple in our home. I run through my favorites over on my amazon page and love using their baking sheets, parchment bags, roasting bags, muffin liners and their gloves are the best for cleaning (they save my manicures with dishes!).
For more from me, head on over to @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com. My cookbook, Just the Good Stuff is also officially in stores.
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
#16: In this episode, I sit down and chat with Colleen Wachob. Colleen is the Co-CEO + Co-Founder of one of the most popular wellness sites and podcasts, MindBodyGreen. Colleen and her husband, Jason, started the brand at the several years ago and it has continued to boom since then. Colleen shares how it all it started, where they get their latest scoop and learn about trends in the wellness space. We chat about what it is like running an industry leading brand with your husband. We also dive into Colleen + Jason's journey getting pregnant with their daughters and the unexpected twists and turns. Colleen shares some of her favorite wellness trends, including MindBodyGreen's new supplement line, and we also discuss her sleep struggles and where MindBodyGreen is going from here. For more from Colleen, head on over to @colleenwachob and mindbodygreen.com
Head on over to this site for more on MBG's supplement's that I have been using and loving. The magnesium + hemp multi+ are amazing. And the NR+.
For more from me, head on over to my blog or @rachLmansfield and if you are craving some gluten-free pop tarts and insanely good gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, order my cookbook!
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
#15: In this episode, I chat with my friend, Alex Snodgrass, the cookbook author and creator of The Defined Dish. Alex and I started chatting on Instagram a few months ago and instantly became friends and "colleagues" of sorts in the food blogging space. She is one of the most kind and down-to-earth women and I am so excited for you guys to hear more about her story. We dive into the back story of starting her "Whole30-ish" food blog and what inspired her to begin making recipes and share them with us. Alex creates the most delicious weeknight type recipes that recently turned into a cookbook that is also called, The Defined Dish. She shares more on the cookbook process in this episode and also what it was like traveling on her tour throughout the country. We dive into what it is like staying present in real life while also being with our families and also where she sees her business going next. For more from Alex, follow @thedefineddish and head on over to thedefineddish.com for more recipes + order her cookbook here.
Thank you If You Care for sponsoring this episode! Their products are a staple in our home. I run through my favorites over on my amazon page and love using their baking sheets, parchment bags, roasting bags, muffin liners and their gloves are the best for cleaning (they save my manicures with dishes!).
For more from me, head on over to @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com. My cookbook, Just the Good Stuff is also officially in stores.
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
#14: In this episodes, I sit down with my friend, Sarah Larson Levey, the Founder + CEO of the badass yoga studio, Y7. We chat about about how and why Sarah started Y7 and what motivated her to start her yoga practice. We touch on working a full-time job while also rapidly growing Y7 at the same time and when she transition to Y7 fully. Sarah and I dive into the backend of the business and her unexpected entrepreneurial path, her different approach to funding for Y7 and briefly working with her husband during a time of rapid growth. We then transition into Sarah and her husband's fertility journey and getting pregnant after 2 devastating miscarriages. Sarah shares how this impacted her relationship with her partner and what her pregnancy journey has been like over the past few months (she is almost 8 months pregnant now!). For more from Sarah, follow @sarah_ayako and for more on Y7, follow @Y7 Studio.
Thank you Simple Mills for sponsoring this episode! They sell hands down the most delicious gluten-free and grain-free products and their almond flour baking mixes are the best. I share all of my favorites over here on my shop page.
For more from me, head on over to @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com. My cookbook, Just the Good Stuff is also officially in stores.