let's thrive

how you start your day heavily influences how you live your day. let's discuss what it can look like to check-in with yourself each morning through intention, presence, and awareness. this can be a 5-minute practice to radically shift and amplify your daily life!

• how to amplify your day (from the start!) 
• the benefits of an intentional morning
• becoming aware of habitual routines 
• what does it mean to be intentional? 
• flow state versus disturbance state 
• the 5-minute self check-in 
• building your morning flow 
• non-negotiables / consistency 
• keeping your promise to self 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls

let's thrive, together. join me for a solo chat on evolving with the times, reconnecting with your dreams, and leading from the heart. this is a season for believing in our visions and trusting in the process. it's time to dream, big. 

• 200,000 downloads, wow
• a new version of the podcast
• let's thrive, together
• letting myself dream again
• reconnecting with my roots
• leading from the heart
• the importance of core values
• letting go of control
• trusting in the process

let's connect! @emilyfeikls

tap into the power of breath + release stuck emotions with today's guest, Claire Ollila. as a trauma-informed breathwork mentor, Claire offers her wisdom and guidance for how to better embody the life you want to live, move through trapped emotions, and use your breath to connect, heal, and change your life. 

in this episode we discuss: 

• Claire's shift from mindset to embodiment work
• EFT tapping for healing allergy induced hives
• Understanding how energy works with/in the body
• The importance of self-regulation
• Why so many of us suppress our emotions
• How to release stuck / trapped emotions + experiences
• Moving through sadness, anger, and anxiety
• Learning to express yourself
• Being (in) body more often
• Intro to breathwork + personal experiences
• The power of breath

connect with Claire @claire.ollila  / learn more about Clarity Labs HERE

connect with me @emilyfeikls

musings on how we can find more ebb & flow with the emotional + energetic seasons in life. creating a gradual transition between high & low times just like nature has buffer seasons between the extremes of summer & winter. 

• coming out of a low season
• emotional burnout
• stabilizing your emotions
• the energetic seasons of life
• how to be present for the light times
• slowing down & being intentional

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

be your own healer + learn to work with your body and energy with reiki master + breathwork facilitator, Nikki Jahnke. as a repeat guest, Nikki is here to share about the recent shifts in her life and healing journey through the lens of energy work and nervous system regulation. 

we discuss:

• healing from within
• what is energy healing? what is reiki?
• releasing emotional + energetic blocks 
• how to be your OWN healer
• coming home to yourself
• the importance of feeling emotions 
• working with the nervous system
• OPEN - Reiki Attunement

Connect with Nikki @its_nicolettemarie and learn more about OPEN here

Let's connect @emilyfeikls

my journey to more PLAY and less overthinking, overcomplicating, and overall seriousness ... life doesn't have to be so heavy! 

• an inspiring friend
• the energy of joy, laughter, and play
• feeling like too much + "growing up" too young 
• bringing more levity into heavy times
• practicing in social settings
• self check-ins for at home 
• the power of PLAY 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

what does it mean to be true to you in a world of masks, filters, and "fitting in"? it means connecting with what's true to you and living in alignment with the life you wish to live. it means showing up authentically and trusting that what/who is meant to be in your life will be drawn in by your truest expression. it means freedom from the "shoulds" and belief in yourself.

i share a recap of my HS 5-year reunion and the startling realization I had about making assumptions, being true to my life, and showing up authentically.

• how it feel to show up authentically
• discovering your truest sense of self
• collective permission
• masking and hiding yourself
• stepping into your truth
• having open conversations
• the best vodka soda 
• connecting with people from your past
• creating the life you desire 

let's connect @emilyfeikls

how to BE with the big feelings and big emotions in life. 

• feeling big feelings
• emotional bypassing 
• skipping over & distracting from experiences 
• therapy thoughts
• self soothing techniques
• nervous system regulation
• the power of touch + breath
• it's okay to FEEL fully 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls

how to fall in love with life, yourself, and your people, again. 

• moving from grief to peace 
• a message from my mom 
• falling in love with life
• learning to love myself 
• the importance of aligned community 
• soul family connections 
• opening up to receiving love 
• will I find June love?

let's connect @emilyfeikls 

what would it feel like to just try? for 5 minutes? let's discuss how to work through the resistance and hesitation of starting to find your flow.

• the 5 minute mindset
• how to just START
• feeling resistance in beginning
• the importance of trying
• creating a buffer to think
• breaking cycles & patterns
• starting something new
• the choice to stay or change 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls

how to embrace the shifts and pop the bubble keeping you small. you have the capability to change ... so let's go for it. what does it mean to face the fear of falling to find your way to flying? 

• massive shifts happening, for the collective & individual
• popping the bubble of reality
• major life transitions
• daily habits, cycles, thought patterns
• internal + external factors
• showing up authentically
• finding aligned community
• curating your environment
• shifting your speech patterns

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

a rambly solo recorded on a rainy Friday night with an open heart and curious mind. poetry, soul speak, sleepless nights, fears & detachment, and 3rd date thoughts.

• tapping into my creative side
• soul speak poetry
• sleepless nights 
• detachment struggles 
• grounding practices 
• 3rd date thoughts
• relationship fears
• breaking cycles

let's connect! @emilyfeikls

the only constant in life is - change - and learning to flow with that can make such a difference in our peace! a solo chat on recent inspiration and motivation to embrace true change from the inside out. 

• you're  holding yourself back
• when you declare "enough is enough"
• waking TF up to your patterns 
• states of change
• the power of a vision board 
• how things are changing for me
• shifting mindsets and energy 
• no more "quick fix" chasing 
• showing up for yourself 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

it's okay to disagree! today's guest, Bella Solanot, is here to inspire us all to expand our minds and discover our truth by breaking away from societal norms, expectations, and labels - even if it means disagreeing with others! 

in this episode we discuss: 

• productive disagreement
  • how to have open conversations with others
  • why disagreement can be a good thing
• spiritual awakenings through zen & eastern philosophy
• the book by Alan Watts
• the wisdom within us / universal truths
• feeling less alone in your spiritual awakening
• roadmap to self discovery
• it's okay to not be happy 24/7
• the duality of life

Bella has some amazing programs and events available for anyone & everyone looking to learn more. check them out HERE and message her on IG @bellasolanot with any questions. 

• Forge Your Own Path | 2-Day Virtual Summit   for anyone looking to activate a soul-led life >> check this event out!

let's connect @emilyfeikls 

for the seasons of life when everything feels like "too much" ... how can we learn to move through the overwhelm versus fight it? a thought process and solo chat discussion on how to work with and through overwhelming times rather than try to control it through unhealthy coping and self management habits. 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

what is it like to be soul-searching in your 20s and unsubscribing from hustle culture? today's guest, Maddie Ireland, is sharing her experience and learnings from recent life transitions with both. 

1 year after making the leap from corporate america to full-time entrepreneur, Maddie Ireland shares the journey from then to now; including what it took to overcome limiting beliefs, trust in the process, and redefine her relationship with work.  

we discuss:

• leaving a job that no longer serves you 
• fear & anxiety around career shifts 
• learning to trust in yourself 
• redefining the "work" mindset
• prioritizing mental health 
• lessons & learnings from therapy 
• white lotus season plot lol 
• recovery from diet culture 
• caring for yourself 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

Maddie can be at @munchinwithmaddie_ and her website Munchin' With Maddie 

a rambly solo episode walking through a day in the life with many lessons learned and cookies enjoyed. i share about my journey with listening to intuition versus acting on impulse (a tricky road to navigate) + what my new acupuncturist said to me that had me rolling!  as if I'd ever give up my sweet treats ... 

let's connect: @emilyfeikls 

an open chat on all things self-discovery, inner-child healing, and cultivating gratitude with Gabriella Lopardo (aka, @lifebygabb)

as a 26 yr old therapist to-be, podcast host, and overall soul searcher, Gabriella shares her journey with healing from within, going back to school, and being okay with the process. her social media and podcast are places for healing, love, and soul connection for those looking to learn, connect, and grow in life. 

we discuss: 

• the mind-fuck of being injured, slowed-down in life
• post breakup inner healing era 
• cultivating gratitude in the everyday 
• feeling well from within 
• inner child healing 
• tapping into joy & emotional freedom 
• going back to college as an adult 
• why it's okay to change your mind 
• learning to play again 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

Gab can be found @lifebygabb and her podcast The Golden Soul 

solo chat + life update as I learn what it means to truly be patient and trust in the process. all while being okay with letting go of old stories, patterns, and beliefs.

in this episode I discuss: 

• the struggle of "in-between" time in life
• job search (ugh)
• not saying yes to everything
• being intentional with my choices & actions 
• reevaluating my work & life decisions 
• feeling lonely 
• pivoting in hobbies, career, and perspective 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

What does it mean to have a healthy relationship with food? In today's episode with Elise Lu, we're discussing what it can look like to reevaluate and shift the relationships we have with ourselves, others, and the food we eat.

Elise Lu is a Registered Dietician helping people heal their relationship with food and with that, life overall. With her own history of food and relationship struggles, Elise has learned how to properly cope with emotions and develop an intuitive relationship with eating. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• Using food to cope with emotions
• How our relationships impact us 
• Food struggles when living alone 
• How eating styles can co-exist within our relationships 
• Gaining food freedom 
• Clear communication 
• Intuitive eating 

Let's connect! @emilyfeikls | join the i'm trying community on Patreon 

Elise Lu @craving.food.freedom | the Craving Food Freedom Podcast