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A safe space where we can spill our guts and #POPOFF on the things that matter to us and those around us as we try to figure this life thing out.
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The Conscious Wellness Podcast aims to empower and guide listeners on their wellness journey by sharing inspiring stories of individuals who have overcome challenges to achieve better mental, emotional, and physical health. Christine McDonough strives to inspire and encourage listeners to take steps towards living a fulfilling, healthy, and authentic life. The mission is to create a supportive community that promotes overall wellness by providing the necessary tools, resources, and knowledge ...
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02-Holistic Health: Practical Tips for a Balanced Life with Mandi Holden
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On today's episode, Christine speaks with Spill Your Guts w/Rachel & Mandi Podcast co-host Mandi Holden; a passionate advocate for holistic wellness and self-acceptance. With a diverse background in youth leadership, fitness coaching, and Reiki healing, Mandi brings a unique perspective to the world of wellness. As a former youth pastor and fitness…
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Meet Christine McDonough the host of The Conscious Wellness Podcast. This podcast aims to empower and guide listeners on their wellness journey by sharing inspiring stories of individuals who have overcome challenges to achieve better mental, emotional, and physical health. Her mission is to create a supportive community that promotes overall welln…
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01- From Personal Struggle to Professional Triumph: Christine McDonough's Entrepreneurial Voyage
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Identifying and aligning with our core beliefs in our journey toward wellness can provide a stable foundation to build upon. By understanding what we genuinely value and prioritizing those values, we can create a sustainable and fulfilling path towards optimal wellness. These beliefs might include aspects such as physical activity, nutrition, mindf…
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28- S2 Finale: Embracing Authenticity, South African Gratitude, and Summer Goals
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Can you believe we've reached the season 2 finale of Spill Your Guts? It's been an incredible journey so far, and we're incredibly grateful for our loyal listeners - especially our South African fanbase! In this episode, Rachel and Mandi celebrate their successes, discuss living authentically, and ponder the idea of "being a problem" when necessary…
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27- The Power of Intention: Overcoming Post-Retreat Blues
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Can you believe it's already been a week since our unforgettable women's retreat? We're still buzzing with excitement from the magical experiences we shared, like witnessing the awe-inspiring Northern Lights and laughing until our sides hurt with our incredible retreat sisters. Join us as we reminisce about the connections, laughter, and lessons le…
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26- Embracing Wellness and Self-Love: Unforgettable Moments from the 2023 Rebel and Be Well Women's Retreat
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We couldn't wait to share our hilarious airport encounter and the unforgettable experiences we had during our 2023 Rebel and Be Well Women's Retreat. Together, we explore the power of self-love, taking charge of our health, and learning from incredible women like Gianna and Kayla. Ever wondered about the benefits of cold plunging and breath work? W…
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25- Transformative Tales: The Life-Changing Power of the Rebel and Be Well Women's Retreat Part #1
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Imagine attending a retreat that not only rejuvenates your spirit but also transforms your life. That's exactly what happened to us at the 2023 Rebel and Be Well Women's Retreat, and we can't wait to share all the juicy details with you! But it's not just about our experiences! We also dive into the incredible personal growth we've witnessed since …
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24-Exploring the Three-Pronged Braid of Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindfulness with Christine McDonough
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Christine McDonough, a fitness enthusiast turned holistic wellness coach, found her passion for fitness after realizing the importance of community, movement, and spirituality in her life. Her dedication to helping others on their fitness journey led her to become a successful gym manager and fitness leader. Christine's unique approach to wellness …
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23- Defying Stereotypes in Fitness & Photography with Aja White
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Mandi and Rachel introduce you to Aja White, a gifted photographer and former fitness trainer who excels in capturing wedding and elopement moments, as well as offering life-changing "spicy sessions" for individuals ready to celebrate their authentic selves. Aja's work defies societal beauty norms and inspires her clients to honor their unique beau…
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22- Quarterly Reflections: Spiritual Growth, Card Readings, and the Magnetism of 2023
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In a thought-provoking episode of the Spill Your Guts podcast, Mandi Holden and Rachel explored the significance of balancing spiritual practices and capitalism in order to offer authentic guidance to spiritual seekers. Reflecting on our own experiences, they carefully examined the dangers of merging spirituality with capitalism while stressing the…
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21-Unplugging from Distractions: Embracing Life's Moments Fully
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Rachel and Mandi explore the power of sound therapy, uncovering the healing potential of vibrations and frequencies. Rachel explains the importance of being present in the moment and embracing the now. But when the topic turns to the AOL dial up sound, things take a strange turn. Who knew what the swan actually sounded like? Rachel has unknowingly …
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20 - Uncovering the TikTok Ban: Impact on Communities & Self-Expression
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TikTok Ban The potential TikTok ban in the US has sparked conversations and concerns regarding its implications on communities, creativity, and self-expression. TikTok has become a platform for users to connect with others, express themselves, and share stories. However, the ban's proposed motives related to privacy and security issues raise questi…
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19- "Mirroring Our World: Finding Healing Through Lunar Cycles & Energetic New Year"
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In this podcast episode, Rachel and Mandi strive to balance the darkness of winter with kindness, confronting their own loud and wrong views in order to manifest a new reality of hope. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What did Gandhi actually mean when he said, "Be the change you want to see in the world"? 2. How can the Spring Equ…
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18- Reluctant pilgrims standing out as individuals
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In this episode, our hosts reflect on how being witnessed validates our notions of what is real. Mandi discusses how reluctant people are to stand out as individuals such that they would rather go with the norm. Rachel also emphasizes the need to have space to create and express our passions without necessarily having a monetary drive involved or s…
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17-Neighborhood tragedy and the effect of the wild west of unchecked reality.
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In this episode, our hosts talk about the unchecked culture that indulges negative behavior on social media. Mandi references a fatal event in her neighborhood and the inconsiderate opinions that surrounded it. With this and many other ills in the world today, Mandi and Rachel try to find a way to deal with the psychological impact. This episode ha…
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In this episode, our hosts catch up on their holiday experiences as they start this first episode in the second season of the podcast. Mandi and Rachel share what they each got as their word for the year 2023, describing how this word has played into their lives since the beginning of the year. They emphasize the importance of telling our story to …
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15- Recapping this Spill your Guts Season
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In this episode, Mandi and Rachel celebrate the season finale of the first season of the Spill Your Guts Podcast. Topics covered by our hosts today include the revolution of the term "Reluctant Pilgrim", Habit Stacking, and the War Party Movement charity organization. [01:20] Our hosts talk about how ironic the last episode of the season fell on th…
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In this episode, Rachel & Mandi reflect on their words and letters to their 2022 selves, what they manifested, and their experiences. They also share their 2023 words, story updates, and how to show up in a way that impacts your world. We all have desires and dreams of what we want for our future selves, and this is the time to write a letter and c…
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In this episode, Rachel and Mandi reflect over the past year's successes, as well as the trials and tribulations, the duo has experienced as they continued to find their authentic selves through coaching/mentoring, retreats, and podcasting. [2:45] With the holiday season in mind, Rachel and Mandi reflect on what their intentions were for the year o…
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12- Transforming Trauma into Triumph: Wisdom from Marcie Walker
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In this episode, Spill Your Guts features Marcie Walker. Marcie talks about the assumed disparity between the terms "woo-woo", miracle, alternative medicine, and complementary medicine as they relate to standard medical treatment. She also describes the typical triggers for spiritual awakening, highlighting the stages that come before it. [01:45] T…
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11- Discovering the Power of Tarot, Reiki, and Mantras in Personal Growth
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In this episode, our hosts describe how faith played a role in their self-love, highlighting the impact of expectations imposed by the church on the lives of many people who struggle to fit in. Mandi also shares her faith journey and long-hidden talent in Tarot card reading, summarizing what the practice entails as a whole, as well as how it is mea…
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In this episode, our hosts discuss the post-retreat experience that often comes with a form of depression after such a climactic event. Rachel and Mandi share their views around the idea of pursuing happiness or other goals that people use to define their purpose in life, referencing personal lessons from experience and how this relates to their cu…
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09- A Safe Space for Self-Expression and Growth in the Ozarks
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In this episode, our hosts narrate their experience at their Arkansas retreat and the role they played as leaders of the retreat, realizing the importance of "Holding Space" as a benefit of belonging in such communities. [03:52] Last week our hosts were in Mountain Home, Arkansas for a retreat. Arkansas is famous for diamond mining in the US. [15:3…
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08- Embracing Self-Love: Navigating Relationships, Heartbreak, and Spiritual Growth with Carla Cordova
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In this episode, our hosts feature Carla Cordova who joined the conversation on self-love by reflecting on her experiences. Rachel and Mandi sat with Carla who shared the events surrounding her relationships and divorce as well as her quest to find answers regarding the impact of these issues on her spirituality and general well-being. [01:16] Meet…
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07- Embracing Self-Love: From Eye-Rolls to Transformation
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In this episode, our hosts continue the conversation around self-care, this time with a perspective on how it relates to self-love. Rachel and Mandi talk about how self-love plays a role in relationships, sharing tips on how to build self-love, and most importantly, how crucial it may be to develop self-love before loving others, especially when it…
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06- Nervous System Regulation for a Healthier You
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In this episode, Rachel and Mandi expound on Self-care, with respect to having control over our nervous systems to help our bodies recover from stress as well as perform essential functions effectively. Our hosts discuss the role of mindset and emotions in self-care, noting how it applies to achieving our fitness goals while sharing resources that …
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05- Fawning, "Chameleoning", and "Good Girl Programming''
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In this episode, Rachel and Mandi discuss the concept of Fawning, where people try to please others even when certain behaviors put them out of alignment with themselves. Our hosts also describe why it is necessary to cut off from relationships that do not offer genuine connections with our authentic selves, as it is unhealthy to maintain such rela…
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In this episode, our hosts expound on major erroneous perspectives within the fitness community, including the pressures that come with such beliefs. Rachel and Mandi highlight the impact that these views have on people's journeys, noting the appropriate mindset to incorporate into our fitness journey. [03:46] About Rachel's path to being the best …
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In this episode, the ladies continue their conversations about revelations around their spirituality in recent times, based on their individual experiences. Rachel and Mandi narrate their walk to navigate through challenging situations and events, harnessing spiritual activities as they discover new perspectives to realize self-fulfillment. [01:37]…
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In today's episode, Rachel and Mandi describe what spirituality means to them and share their experiences exploring diffrent aspects of their spirituality. They highight the importance of letting go of past events and misguided definitions of success, by embracing spirituality through activities like breathwork, meditation, life themes and harnessi…
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In this episode, Rachel and Mandi give some of their perspectives of where they see fitness retreats now and in the future. - Mandi talks about her new experiences exchanging her gym shoes for work boots. - Rachel gives her thoughts on how to create fullfilling Coed fitness retreats and talks about the practice of using a Trauma Informed approach i…
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Mandi and Rachel introduce you to the Spill Your Guts Podcast! They've created a safe space where they can spill their guts and #POPOFF on the things that matter to them and those around them as they try to figure this life thing out.By Mandi Holden and Rachel Prairie
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