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Feel Good Effect

Robyn Conley Downs

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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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I'm Jessie, and I'm a writer, speaker, and Certified Fitness Coach! I successfully lost 50 pounds, and now I help working moms simplify their fitness and nutrition to lose weight, improve health, gain confidence, and feel energetic! As a working mom of 3 littles I know how crazy life is, but I want to show YOU how to step into the woman you were always meant to be. It's time to drop the excuses, get out of your own way, and be Fit Like a Mother!
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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 hea…
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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 share…
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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, na…
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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 progra…
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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 ga…
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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 fill…
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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 …
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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…
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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 mo…
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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 le…
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This month I’m inviting you to focus on healthy habits that fill you up - not adding more to your plate. I share my favorite 3-part framework that zeros in on what feels good when it comes to movement, meals, and mindfulness. If you could use some actional goals for what to work towards this April, then this snackable episode is for you! Show notes…
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Most of us could use more clarity and focus when it comes to getting the things done that actually move the needle in our lives. Today I’m sharing a simple yet powerful productivity habit that will do just that! This episode covers the 80/20 rule: what it is and how to tailor it to your own life. If you’re ready to work smarter and not harder, this…
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Did you know that we’re born with an innate understanding of what’s right for us? Many factors get in the way of this internal compass and affect our happiness so we’re sharing a 3 part strategy to help bring more purpose into your daily life. Joining the episode this week is my spouse Dr. Andrew Downs who shares his career in psychology and his 10…
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What if I told you there’s a profoundly simple way to organize your day and week around feeling good? We’ll go over what this looks like, how to do it in your real life, and I’ll share personal examples to show how these accessible habits build on one another to create a life that feels good. If you’re ready to fill your week with more care and rec…
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Ever heard of setting goals for your year in March? Yup! It’s a time of renewed energy and growth as we welcome in spring and aligns naturally with creating new healthy habits. We’ll discuss our simple 3-part framework that focuses on how to feel good while working towards goals through meals, movement, and mindfulness. If you’re looking for suppor…
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Did you know that our brains are wired to highlight threats and danger over beauty and goodness for survival? Gratitude helps neutralize this negativity bias and allows us to see the small delights that are sprinkled throughout our day. Create a good list by documenting the positive things that happen daily and train your brain to rewire towards ha…
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Do you feel like nothing’s going right today? Create a personalized bad day backup plan for those days when you wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Learn to reframe all-or-nothing thinking with our 4R framework and discover research-backed tips for changing your mood for the better. You don’t want to miss this snackable episode full of tactical i…
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Burnout is real and it can be difficult to know how to fill yourself back up once you feel depleted. This episode covers the recharge list: what that is, why you need one, and how to make one for yourself. Our prompts and 3 step framework will help you to create a grab bag of options for filling your cup that don’t cost a lot of money, aren’t super…
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Do you feel like your attention is being pulled in too many directions or that it’s been difficult to create time for yourself this year? Join us as we dive into creating grounding and healthy habits that allow us to feel good (even when we’re short on time or energy). Explore real-time ideas, journal prompts, and questions to focus your attention …
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Morning routes are often thought of as these perfect, Instagram-worthy, habits we should be doing. We’re breaking down this myth and giving you a framework for how to create a morning routine that makes you feel good and that’s actually doable. We guide you through the process with journal prompts and real-life examples. If you’re ready to create a…
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Do you ever feel like you have no energy at the end of the day to think about cooking dinner? You’re not alone - and a capsule grocery list can be a huge lifesaver! We’re breaking down what it is, how to create your own, and sharing our free, downloadable capsule grocery list to give you a head start. Tune in to learn how to prepare simple, delicio…
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I’m betting you’re familiar with capsule wardrobes, but have you heard of capsule meal planning before? It's a solution for all the overcomplicated, ridiculous meal plan systems out there (that honestly just don't work very well for most of us). We're telling you what it is, why it’s such a gamechanger & how to do it. Plus, we’re sharing a done-for…
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Feel like you don’t have time for self care everyday? Same here. That’s why we’re diving into the idea of a Self Care Day (including what exactly that is, why you need it in your life and why it’s absolutely not selfish). Plus, we’re sharing our free Self-Care Routines Guide so you’re fully supported and set up for success this year. Listen in if y…
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Look, grocery shopping can be stressful. It's one of those things that feels like it should be easier but often feels exhausting. That’s why I came up with the concept of the Capsule Grocery List. We’ll break down what it is, why you’ll want to do it & how to adapt it to fit your lifestyle. And (spoiler alert) we’re sharing our done-for-you list fr…
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Hey Feel Good Fam, I have something to share with you today. And it’s a little announcement about the podcast. We're also talking about bringing the feel good mindset to your pressure for productivity and unpacking some key FGE concepts. Like perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking, comparison, gratitude and the striving mindset. Join me for this sh…
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The key to unlocking happier habits is understanding how they work. And who better to talk to than Charles Duhigg, author of the bestselling book “The Power of Habit”. We’re breaking down the three parts of the habit loop and how understanding it can help you build better habits. Plus we answer some of the questions you submitted about resuming hab…
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When it comes to fitness trackers, they can be a helpful tool or a full-on derailer. And there’s a lot of them out there these days. From watches & apps, to journals and paper planners. Tracking everything from days, minutes, streaks, distance, calories, number of classes & more. So what’s important to track when it comes to long-term success? And …
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Once you decide what kind of workout you want to do, how do you figure out when, for how long and how often to do it? The answers to those questions are what we're talking about today. I'll walk you through all the mindset shifts you need, how to explore what times of day work best for your real life schedule and share my own workout routine as an …
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Do you have a feel-good exercise routine? That’s what we’re talking about today, in the first episode of our three-part series “The Movement Capsule”. I'm going to talk about how to decide which type of exercise is right for you, depending on the season and your schedule. I'll give you examples of what my exercise routine looks like these days - in…
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Let’s be honest, the dinner rut can be real. And I think it’s safe to say it’s affecting a lot of us these days - whether you cook for yourself, someone else or your family. If you feel like you're not as motivated or interested in making dinner lately, know that it's totally normal & you're definitely not alone. The good news is there’s lots of th…
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What if I told you there’s such a thing as 1-minute meal prep? We’ll go over what it looks like, why you’ll want to do it, and exactly how to implement it in the context of your very real life. This episode is part of a 3-part capsule series to help you simplify your meal prep routine and feel good about your meals. Listen in for my step-by-step fo…
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Feeling a little burned out on making dinner these days? Me too. That’s why I’m so excited to have Cassy Joy Garcia from Fed & Fit here. She’s giving us a peek behind her new book, “Cook Once Dinner Fix” plus the framework you can use (whether you buy the book or not). You won't wanna miss her tips for reusing leftovers in new & exciting ways. List…
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How do you meal plan if you have an unpredictable schedule? Well, the short answer is… you don't. But I'll tell you what you can do instead. You don't actually need a routine, but you do need micro habits. And you need to know how to place them in your day in a way that allows you to feel good. I’m giving you the step-by-step for how to eat well, n…
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Do your routines feel a little bit unpredictable lately? Maybe it's this week or month. Or maybe, like me, it's been an unpredictable year and you're just waiting for things to settle down so you can find a wellness (or just a daily life) routine again. But because of the unpredictability, it's just not happening. Well, I'm going to give you a step…
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How are you feeling about your phone lately? If words like "stressful", "draining" or "depleting" come to mind, this conversation is for you. We’re diving into how to have a healthier relationship with your digital devices. Our guest is Catherine Price, who wrote an entire book about this topic (that I know is on a lot of your minds). This best-of …
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I know some of you are feeling a little stuck these days. Maybe you're navigating a big life transition or wondering “what do I do with my life?”. After the last year & a half, this best-of episode with Jonathan Fields feels more relevant than ever. If you're questioning where to focus your energy & passion, this conversation is for you. Join us as…
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It feels like the summer of transitions. When it comes to pivots & new beginnings, there’s one common mistake I see people making (a habit I repeated for years). We’re talking about trying to do it all. Making lots of big plans and jumping in at full speed the very first week. It’s another way that perfectionist-based thinking creeps in & we might …
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Healthy habits. You want em? We’ve got em. Over the past 200+ episodes we’ve had some heavy hitters from the world of health & healthy living here on the podcast. Even though they all come from totally different life experiences & ways of eating - I found they had this surprising set of things in common. Those things are these 10 habits that we’re …
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Do you need a little more happiness in your life? We’re talking 10 simple things you can focus on for more joy every day. These are all tiny habits that make a big difference in your happiness & your health. Naturally, they’re each backed by science & proven through the research. But, maybe even more importantly, after 150+ interviews & countless c…
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What does it really mean to be healthy? Well it’s time to find out. I thought a lot about what to do for our 200th episode together. I have so much gratitude for you & it’s such a joy to get to connect here every week. So I asked the community & settled on this idea of the definitive answer to this question. We’re about to make some changes around …
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You know the benefits of a capsule wardrobe, but what about a capsule meal plan? That’s what we’re talking about today. What it is, why you’d want to try it & exactly how to create one for summer. I'm also giving you my done-for-you template to get you started. We all have to eat & this simplified approach to meal planning makes that process so muc…
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Wanna learn self-compassion? Then you’ve gotta listen to this. Author & researcher Dr. Kristin Neff is back to change how we talk about self-care & kindness. Last time, she gave us a deep dive on self-compassion (including what it is & how it will change your life). Her work has since evolved & her newest book is all about self-compassion as either…
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Ever wondered why it’s so hard to leave old habits behind? Social Psychologist, Dr. Wendy Wood, is here to help us understand how habits guide our behavior & why they’re so difficult to break. This conversation first aired in early 2020 & so much has changed since then. I know some of you are trying to create new, positive, supportive behaviors or …
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Yes, exercise can make you happier (& it's not just about endorphins). Health psychologist, Dr. Kelly McGonigal, is breaking down how you can use it to get more joy, hope & connection in your life. This is a re-air of a conversation that went live in early 2020, and so much has changed since then. I know some of you may be struggling to make exerci…
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I’ve been asked for months to do an episode about how to feel good effect our relationship to alcohol. So I’m thrilled we finally get to have this highly-requested conversation with Annie Grace, author of The Alcohol Experiment. Rather than teach people to be sober, Annie focuses on a judgment-free & knowledge-based approach. Join us as we unpack t…
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Do you want to break the anxiety habit? We're talking about how to unwind anxiety & stop worry in its tracks with renowned addiction psychiatrist & neuroscientist, Dr. Jud Brewer. We often think about anxiety as a personality trait, instead of something we can learn & unlearn. So I hope you find this conversation incredibly refreshing & filled with…
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Ready to feel more inspired in the kitchen? Award-winning & trendsetting chef, Gregory Gourdet, is sharing how he went from living hard & fast to embracing a healthier way to live. He’s turned that knowledge into incredibly accessible, nourishing recipes & tips that you can use at home. We talk about his health journey and how he pivoted from an ag…
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What if you could make the important things in your life feel effortless? That’s exactly what we’re talking about today. Greg McKeown, New York Times bestselling author, is joining us to talk about the powerful idea of essentialism (or the disciplined pursuit of less). Listen in as he shares how to make the things that matter most easier. Plus how …
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Who couldn't use more good days? A lot of us find ourselves struggling just a little bit right now & I feel like this episode with Jessica Murnane is here at the perfect time. Jessica & I both have endometriosis (which affects 1 in 10 women). We talk about what it’s like to live with a chronic health condition, but the tools we share are for anyone…
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Ready to feel inspired again? I’ve always wanted to talk to Morgan Harper Nichols, she's one of the greatest poets & artists on the planet. She's giving us a look behind her creative process & the tactical ways she seeks inspiration in her life. Morgan's tips are things we can all use (even if we aren’t artists or don’t think of ourselves as creati…
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