We’re Reba & Meghann. We met and two weeks later, stated a podcast after realizing we share many passions and our LOVE for talking.Our podcast is about holistic healing modalities and tools, personal growth and self awareness, and how YOU can live your best life.Join us twice monthly for laughs, tears, and interviews with some really interesting people!
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S3E03: Doing the Work & Inner Peace
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We discuss our goals and intentions for 2023 and Reba pulls a fast one on Meghann! Meghann talks about her 2023 Commitment to Inner Peace, which sounds...vaguely familiar and Reba evaluates her 2022. Five Elements of a Good Goal (SMART): Specific Measurable Achievable Relevent Time-bound Life Cycles: Your Emotional Journey to Freedom and Happiness …
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S3E02: A Bid for Connection - Saving your Relationship
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In our first episode of 2023, Reba talks about improving the quality of her relationship with her husband in the new year. She discusses a book called The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy by John Gottman & Julie Schwartz Gottman and how she's been incorporating it in her marriage and if she's seen any results. We'…
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S3E01: You can do this. Stay on the Train.
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Welcome back for Season Three!! In this episode, we tackle the topic that's on everyone's minds in the new year: FOOD! More specifically, clean eating. How do we get started? What do we do to stay on track and motivated? Meghann and Reba discuss their tried and true tips and tricks for starting and maintaining a healthy diet that works for YOU. Not…
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What makes a person boring? Is it a lack of awareness? Fear? Complacency? Already bored? Tune in to this week's episode to hear the discussion! Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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We break down our top picks clean-eating cookbooks and why we like them. If you're looking for some gift ideas for the holiday season, check out the links! Meghann's Picks: Detoxinista Cookbooks Everyday Detox No Excuses Detox Fresh and Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook America's Test Kitchen The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook Vegan fo…
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Are the problems in your life because of everyone else or are they because of you? In this episode, we circle back to a topic discussed in Episode 17, and I bet you can figure out the answer. Also, does Meghann cry again? Tune in to find out! Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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In this therapy session...uhh...I mean, podcast episode, we dive deep into regret and shame. WHY do we beat ourselves up? WHY are we our own harshest critics? WHY does Meghann cry every episode? All great questions. Join us to find out! Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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Aaand we're back from summer vacay and A LOT has happened! We catch up with each other, what's been happening in our lives, and our plans for the immediate future. We missed you guys! Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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Since this is a podcast, we can't really SHOW you our favorite things at the moment, so we're just going to tell you about them! We also included the links below if you're interested in the products we talked about! Meghann's Picks: Viozon Extendable Selfie Stand: https://amzn.to/3ounzCM Remarkable Tablet: https://remarkable.com/ Black Spruce Essen…
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After a nice summer break, we're back at the podcastin' game. We catch up, reflect on the journey, and laugh a WHOLE LOT. Stay tuned for upcoming new episodes! Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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WE'RE BACK! After another hiatus, we're back to talk about what's been holding us back. We get into what's lighting us up and plans for the future. AND Reba's mom submits some questions for our first listener Q&A! We missed you guys! Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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In this month's Hoedown Lowdown, we're tackling overcoming limiting beliefs. What are limiting beliefs and how can they affect our lives? We explain all this, and how we can use essential oils, foods, crystals, and positive affirmations to seek out and overcome the mindsets that hold us back from living our best lives. Tune in to learn more! Essent…
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S2E13: What are we doing with our lives?
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We're bored. And restless. So let's talk about it. In making room for new experiences and opportunities in our lives, we often need to get rid of energies and experiences that no longer serve us. Have you gotten what you've needed out of an experience? How do we know when its time to let go? Reba brings in Tarot to help shed some light on our curre…
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Why make a meal plan? How do you even do it? Tune in to this week's episode where Meghann breaks down how she makes a weekly meal plan and how it saves time, money, the planet, and supports a healthy diet! For meal plans and recipes, visit www.meghannbower.com Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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In this month's Hoedown Lowdown, its all about celebrating Mother Earth. Reba & Meghann bring tips about rituals, essential oils & crystals perfect for Earth Day, fun food facts, sustainability tips and more! Tune in now for inspiration on how to show Mother Earth the love and gratitude she most definitely deserves! Support the show…
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This week's episode is just a little different. The original audio for this episode was recorded around September of 2020, before Reba and I had even met. Reba interviews her gardening client at the time, Tory Shulman, who was new to gardening before reaching out to Reba for help. Reba asks Tory about her first gardening experiences and what she le…
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This month's Hoedown Lowdown is all about spring! We give you some really fresh tips to bring more spring into your life with essential oils, self care, seasonal foods, crystals, and some yoga. Tune in for a quick, 30-minute holistic down and dirty! Reba's Exfoliation Scrub Recipe: 3 cups Himalayan pink salt 1/3 - 1/2 cup almond oil (or jojoba, coc…
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S2E08: Creating a Vibe for your Home
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In this episode, Spring is springing as we pick Reba's brain for cultivating a holistic home environment! Reba draws on her interior design knowledge, as well as some of her favorite principles of Feng Shui, to share how to create energetic flow, abundance, love, and warmth for your home. Get inspired for your own Spring cleaning! Support the show…
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S2E07: Somatic Sex with Serena Haines (Part 2)
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In this week's episode, we really get into the nitty gritty of what a somatic sex therapist, specifically Serena, offers to their clients. Serena talks about the kind of hands-on therapy and guidance that she offers her clients, in one-on-one, couples, or group environments. She also touches more on how the body can withhold stress and trauma in th…
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S2E06: Somatic Sex with Serena Haines (Part 1)
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We manifested a sexpert, guys! This week, we're so excited to speak with Serena Haines, and understand her natural approach to sexual health. Stay tuned for part two, airing next week! About Serena: Serena Haines is a Halifax, NS based Somatic Sex Educator and Pleasure and Intimacy Coach. She has been helping with people with Sex and Intimacy Coach…
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Meghann is feeling hardcore victim energy when it comes to starting and sticking to an exercise routine. What do we do when we catch ourselves in victim mode? What are the steps we can take to bring ourselves into an energy of empowerment? Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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In this episode, we talk about friends (not the TV show). What do we look for in a friend? What creates long-lasting friendships? What do we do when friendships aren't working out? How do we break up with a friend? Well....we don't know. But join us anyway as we hash out some of friendship's biggest questions. Support the show…
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In our newest series, we give you a quick, 20-30 minute practical guide to bringing more holistic-ness into your life. We give you some tips on how to incorporate crystals, food, meditation or mantras, and essential oils to everyday issues than can pop up. Since its February, we thought applying these modalities to romance seemed appropriate! Join …
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What is tapping? When can we use tapping? How does tapping work? Never heard of tapping? Join us for this episode with Dr. C., who gives us everything we need to know about tapping, and even leads us in a tapping meditation! Dr. Caitlin Homan, aka "Dr. C", is a chiropractor who also practices functional medicine, functional neurology, emotional hea…
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Welcome back, friends!!! We're back in a new year with a new episode about setting intentions. What are your intentions for this year? What IS an intention, anyway? What makes it different than a goal? We dive into all of this and discuss our own intentions for 2022. We missed you guys!! Support the show…
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In this episode, Reba and Meghann discuss childhood traditions and traditions they have created with their own families today. Next, Meghann dives into her Thanksgiving Menu, starting from breakfast all the way to dessert and mocktails. These items are all plant based, gluten & dairy free, and full of flavor! Thanksgiving Day Menu Breakfast: Pumpki…
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We want boobs. Or do we? We discuss the meanings we attach to the aspects of our physical being and its importance to us. Do we want to modify our bodies because of cultural pressure or because we want to feel good in our own skin? Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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A Holly Jolly Crossover with Ashley Titus from Life on the Upcycle Podcast- How to have sustainable Holidays!
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Join us for our very first crossover episode! We team up with Ashley Titus of Life on The Upcycle Podcast to talk about how to have a sustainable holiday season WITHOUT driving yourself (and your loved ones) crazy. Ashley and Reba bring some approachable, actionable tips for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/Winter Solstice/Yule. Like what you…
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In our last episode of the series, we discuss The Mystic or Wild Woman archetype and what that looks like in both in and out of balance. Explore your connection with the free, unapologetic energy of the wild woman. Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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We break down the traits of The Sage, or Wild Woman archetype and what that looks like both in and out of balance. Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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In this short episode, we look at Queen energy and what it looks like both in and out of balance. Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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We dive into the traits of the The Huntress archetype and what they look like both in and out of balance. Are you a go getter? Do you get shit done? Can you do it all by yourself? Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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We break down The Lover archetype and the positives and challenges associated with this archetype. Are you fully embodied in your lover energy? or do you shut it down? Do you use your lover energy to manipulate or to be in love with all energies around us? Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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In this episode, we dive into The Mother archetype and what it looks like both in and out of balance. Is your Mother energy strong? Is it in a balanced state and is it the ONLY energy coming through right now? Did you forget you are also a lover and a wild woman? Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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In this episode, we break down the Maiden archetype and the positives and challenges associated with this archetype. The innocent curiosity, the joy in life and also the people pleasing and need for someone to save you energy is all there in the Maiden archetype. This isn't based on age. You can be in a maiden state your whole life. Can you let the…
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Introduction to the Seven Feminine Archetypes
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This introductory episode kicks off a whole WEEK of short, mini episodes where we dive into each of the seven feminine archetypes pioneered by Carl Jung. We give a brief background of where these archetypes came from, what they are, and how you can use them as a tool for self awareness and personal growth. Don't identify as a female? That's okay, t…
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Today we talk about the feelings of not-enoughness around working outside the home. Or even inside the home! When making the decision to work outside the home, many women feel a tremendous burden trying to balance the priorities of work and family life. Oftentimes we feel that when we're great employees, we're terrible mothers and vice versa. Suppo…
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Wild Courageous Life Part 3: Communication
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We FINALLY wrap up the Wild Courageous Life series with Reba today with a biggie: COMMUNICATION. Its the one thing in life we do literally all the time, but we're never really taught HOW to communicate. In this episode we dive into the importance of communication with the self in order to achieve effective communication with others. Support the sho…
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In this episode, we follow up with Meghann and how things have been since we last talked. Reba's oldest daughter, Alexa, weighs in on the receiving end of holistic parenting and some of the things she appreciates most about Reba's parenting style. Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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Special Guest: Hannah Haddadi, Death Witch
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What is a Death Witch? Don't be scared, you might be surprised! In this week's episode, we talk to Hannah Haddadi of Mourning Light Divination. Hannah aspires to bring awareness and comfort to one’s transitions, life cycles, and periods of change through spiritual, creative, and honest work. This work is performed through ritual, ceremony, discussi…
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Shootin' the Shit Series: Meh and Gratitude
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We had every intention of recording part three of the Wild Courageous Life series, but this happened instead! We catch up on life, talk about gratitude, and how it can help us when we're feeling a little meh. Support the showBy Meghann Bower & Reba Tsvetkov
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Foraging Series, Part 2: Shroomin' with Barbora Batokova (Fungi Woman)
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To finish up our Foraging Series, we are talking all things shrooms with Barbora Batokova, Fungi Woman! Created by Barbora Batokova in 2018, FUNGIWOMAN is a photography passion project that fosters learning about mushrooms. Through her Instagram posts and blog on her website, discover the beauty and benefits of fungi, get inspired by mushroom hunti…
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Foraging Series, Part 1: Foraging with Mom (Lori Manhart)
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In the first of three episodes, Meghann and Reba sit down with Lori Manhart (Reba's Mom) as she gives us an introductory crash-course in general foraging, but also foraging in the Rocky Mountain West. Lori talks about how she began her foraging journey, reviews the basic do's and don'ts of foraging, Meghann tries spruce tips for the first time, and…
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In this bonus episode, we talk about the effects that alcohol has on your health, sleep, and overall wellness. We break down Meghann's experience with alcohol and what she believes helped overcome her addiction, and how toxic alcohol culture played a roll in her struggles. Specifically, we discuss glucose deficiency, the reality of high-fat, no-sug…
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Living a Wild Courageous Life Part 2: Saying NO (and YES)
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In the second episode in our series, we continue to discuss HOW one can live their best, most wild courageous life. Reba highlights the value of self-awareness in knowing when to say NO, instead of engaging in people-pleasing behavior that can leave us feeling drained, resentful, and burnt out. On the flip side, we talk about how saying YES in the …
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In this bonus episode, parenting is on our minds and hearts. Meghann struggles and seeks advice from Reba with her current season of parenting. The kids aren't listening, the family dynamic is tense, and nothing seems to be working. Reba brings peaceful and empowering parenting advice and a healthy dose of perspective to help Meghann regain ground …
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The (Imperfect) Summer Solstice Dinner Party!
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Reba and Meghann dig into hosting a Summer Solstice themed dinner party! Reba brings simple ideas and inspiration for Summer Solstice rituals you can do with family and friends, or by yourself! Meghann brings a yummy plant-based Summer Solstice dinner party menu that celebrates all the delicious fruits and veggies that summer offers to us. She prov…
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Living a Wild Courageous Life Part 1: Experimentation & Exploration
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Living a Wild Courageous Life is a three part series where we dive deep on HOW we can make our wildest dreams a reality. As Meghann works to transition out of Corporate America, she weighs in with Reba on how she and others can ensure they are living a life suited to their purpose. In part one, we talk about how perfectionism and fear block the abu…
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SIDE NOTE SERIES: Shootin' the Shit
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Welcome to our bonus side note series, Shootin' the Shit! These are episodes outside our core content where we chat about what's going on in our lives, where we are at with our businesses, and what's on our plate for the immediate future. In the first episode of the series we talk about our weekends, COVID vaccines, vegan cheese, new business ideas…
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BONUS Episode 2: Vanity Metrics, and 3 Questions to Ask Yourself
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We were having such a good time with our special guest from Episode 3, Rachael Weaver, we continued the party with this bonus episode! Rachael talks about the Vanity Metrics pitfalls of social media and poses three really great questions to ask ourselves when showing up for our businesses on social media. Rachael combines Human Design and conversio…
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