Feel Good Effect

Mar 07 2024 240 ep. 38 mins 187
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The Feel Good Effect is a wellness podcast with a mission to unpack what it really mean to be healthy, with conversations and solo episodes themed around an effective, gentle approach. Hosted by Robyn Conley Downs, founder of mission-driven media and education brand, Real Food Whole Life, the show is about leaning out of wellness as another set of impossible standards, and leaning into self-trust, powerful mindset shifts, and radically simple strategies & habits that really work.

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239: What’s Next for The Feel Good Effect

Sep 14 2022 5 mins  
After 5 years of conversations around the question, “what does it really mean to be healthy?” we have decided to take an indefinite pause on the podcast. Stay connected via our email list, Instagram, book, and certified coaches to be the first to hear about our upcoming projects including a platform where we can continue to learn together about healthy, happy habits. Listen in

238: How to Bring Yoga Into Your Everyday with Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts

Sep 07 2022 33 mins  
Have you ever felt like yoga wasn’t for you? If so, you’re not alone! Listen in to this beautiful conversation with yoga teacher Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts about how to bring yoga into your everyday life. Themes of curiosity, presence, and acceptance help to make the practice of yoga accessible to all regardless of physical abilities and she shares practical tips for how to st

237: Summer Self-Care

May 25 2022 15 mins  
Hot girl summer? How about self-care summer?! After the past 2+ years, this summer is the time to slow down, take stock, and create some supportive routines that are all about caring for yourself so you can do the things that matter most in your life. We’ve put together a list of 10 simple yet powerful ideas to help you connect back to yourself, nature, and your communities. You

236: Healthy Eating Habits for Balanced Eating with McKel (Hill) Kooienga, Nutrition Stripped

May 18 2022 69 mins  
What if I told you that you can break free from the all-or-nothing diet mentality keeping you stressed around food? It’s possible, and that’s why I’m so excited about this conversation with the founder and CEO of Nutrition Stripped, dietician, and author, McKel (Hill) Kooienga, about her research-based Mindful Nutrition Method group coaching program. We discuss her journey wi

235: How to Be a Lazy Genius in the Kitchen with Kendra Adachi

May 11 2022 48 mins  
Ever heard of a Lazy Genius? The term, coined by author Kendra Adachi, is someone who is a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don’t. It’s the process of naming what matters to you at any given time and then making decisions accordingly, allowing you to sift through what to focus on and what to let go of. When this game-changing concept is applied

234: What to Focus on in May

May 04 2022 19 mins  
Do you ever feel like summer gets so busy and leaves you feeling more exhausted than energized? May is the perfect time to set health and wellness goals around meals, movement, and mindfulness so you feel good all season long! You won’t want to miss this snackable episode chock full of ideas and resources to help you refocus this month on what fills up your cup as we transition f

233: My Friday Shutdown Routine

Apr 27 2022 23 mins  
The Sunday scaries are real and can take all the joy out of the weekend. Learn how to create a personalized Friday shutdown routine that allows you to transition from work to relaxation in less than 15 minutes. We’ll go over a simple step-by-step plan, why you’ll want to try it, and how to customize it for your own life. If you’re sick of worrying about work and ready to be m

232: Reflections On Having An Only Child

Apr 20 2022 35 mins  
Now that my daughter is 10-years-old, I’m reflecting on what it’s been like to have an only child. A bit more personal than most episodes, I share my experience with miscarriages, infertility, IVF, and ultimately how we’ve settled into a very happy family of three. I bring in the guest of the hour, my daughter, to answer a few listener questions at the end. I hope this episod

231: 7 Wildly Effective Habits for Blood Sugar Stability with the Glucose Goddess, Jessie Inchauspé

Apr 13 2022 58 mins  
Did you know that blood sugar stability is related to everything from how we age, to how we sleep, carry weight, regulate hormones, and more? In this life-changing conversation with the Glucose Goddess herself, biochemist Jessie Inchauspé shares simple habits to regulate glucose without wearing a monitor, depriving yourself, or spending a lot of money. Jessie translates the scienc

230: The One Thing Getting in the Way of Creating Healthy Habits

Apr 06 2022 32 mins  
How often have you tried to set a new habit that ultimately didn’t stick? We’re sharing a science-based way to create and sustain habits that’s often skipped - and it has nothing to do with willpower. Joining me in this episode is my spouse, Dr. Andrew Downs, who is a psychologist and expert in behavior change and habit development. Listen in to learn about this super practic