Simple Self Care 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