Simple Self Care is a podcast dedicated to simplifying the healing journey by aligning your self-care practices with your own inner wisdom and the natural cycles outside and within. Though self-care has become quite the buzzword, it’s actually a vital tool that can fit beautifully into your everyday life. Join in as we explore how to create a deep and meaningful relationship with ourselves naturally, intentionally, and simply.
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We are back with another Healing Lessons episode - a yearly tradition where Randi Kay and podcast regular Artist Nichole Rae share their biggest healing lessons from the year and intentions for the upcoming year. This past year they went even deeper with their healing journeys, and they share powerful insights for you to apply to your year to come.…
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A long overdue check-in from Randi on big life changes, the future of the Simple Self Care podcast, and a very special offer as we go through this seasonal change and transition from Naturally Randi Kay to Hemma Wellbeing.Get the limited-time Sunset Bundle (three for one self-care online courses) offer at https://sunset-bundle.teachery.co/Sign up f…
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As we continue to move into a new year, podcast regular Artist Nichole Rae is back on for her yearly chat with Randi about their biggest healing lessons from 2022 and their intentions for 2023.Listen as they share about:-rebuilding after big life changes-the struggle with feeling joy-working through self-doubt and other insecurities-the power of sl…
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After almost a year since the last podcast episode, Randi Kay gives a life update on what her own healing has looked like, what's happening with the podcast and Naturally Randi Kay, and shares insights on the power of letting your life transitions and changes be slow and steady.By Naturally Randi Kay
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Around this time of year, end of January and into February, is when the charm of winter starts to wane and we daydream about those warm sunny days. It's easy to get frustrated during this time, but just like any other season, there is a reason for it, and there are precious things to gain here that we can't during other times of the year.So in this…
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And we are back with the first podcast episode of 2022 and another year-end round up episode talking real talk about the healing lessons learning in 2021.This will be the fourth year my dear friend Artist Nichole Rae and I share with you our biggest lessons from the past year and what our intentions are for the year to come. And this year we are jo…
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Checking in with a little life update and my favorite self-care practices for the autumn season.Take a listen as I share:The main purpose of autumnThe beauty of letting goAnd a few little things you can do to make this season a healing onePlus details about the latest seasonal study group! Registration closing soon.www.naturallyrandikay.com/studygr…
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We live in a very forward-moving culture. When one thing ends, another thing immediately begins. Or we start the next thing before we even finish out the current phase we are in. Not only is this behavior expected, but it's also encouraged and celebrated.But the unfortunate thing about moving on too quickly is that we don't take a moment to honor w…
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A common philosophy in the world of health practitioners is that you can only go as deep with others as you have with yourself. When you do the work yourself, you are then able to facilitate others to that work, as well.In this week's ramble, I share with you:- my recent experience of doing my own healing work around my birth trauma and the positiv…
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It's common to have a go big or go home mentality when it comes to connecting with nature. Like we have to go on a big camping trip or live in a place with a grand mountain range. And we discredit the beauty and wonder that can be right out of our front door or even a quick drive away.Join me outside today as I ramble on my morning stroll about how…
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While there's a lot of talk about how to feel better, there isn't a lot of talk about what to do when that actually happens. It seems counterintuitive, but when you've gotten so used to living with pain and stress, feeling better can actually be difficult to embrace.In this naptime ramble episode, I explore:- this reaction we can have to joy and wh…
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Ah yes, the Springtime. The earth is waking back up. The animals are coming out of hibernation. We are refreshing ourselves after the slow Winter pace. And the Simple Self Care podcast is making a comeback!I'm not counting this as an official new season of the podcast because I'm experimenting with a new format that will help me still greet you on …
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Bonus: Healing Lessons from 2020 with Artist Nichole Rae
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2020 was certainly a time, wasn't it? Along with the events and challenges we all shared globally, we also had our own personal high's and low's to work through. And while we are just starting to process all that went down last year, and we still don't have a lot of answers and solutions and a clear path forward, what we can do is stay in community…
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This pandemic has been weird and trying and unpredictable for everyone. We all have our own story of how it's changed our lives and shifted how we show up in the world. And for me, it's been happening amidst another huge life shift - pregnancy and becoming a parent for the first time.But the silver lining of any season of difficulty is that there a…
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6.9 Creating a Healing Home Culture with Kami McBride
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The home should be a place to rest and restore after your busy day and spend quality time with your friends and family. But because of the state of the world right now, our living space is not only our home, it's our office, our classrooms, and more.And because of these added distractions and responsibilities to our home life, we are having a harde…
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6.8 The Wisdom of the Woman's Cycle with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
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Women's health issues are on the rise, and more and more women are feeling lost and confused about how to care for these issues, especially in natural and nurturing ways. Though this is improving, there is still a huge lack of education around women's cycles and how being in tune with them influences the health of our entire body.In this episode, I…
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6.7 The Joys of Opting Out with Cait Flanders
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During this season of change, personally and globally, you might find yourself being drawn to taking an alternate route in life. Wanting to follow a different path. Craving a lifestyle change that is different than you may have imagined for yourself. Well, you are not alone in these feelings and there are people out there to help guide the way for …
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6.6 Creating Intentional Habits with Anthony Ongaro
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The Autumn season is a time for nesting and a time for establishing healthy and intentional habits as we head into the winter months. But it can be difficult to know what habits to let go of and what habits to bring in.So to help give us some guidance on habit setting and doing it in a way that is enjoyable and sustainable, I'm re-airing a conversa…
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Implementing new habits, especially when it comes to self-care, can be tricky and overwhelming. And it’s easy to want to apply the “all or nothing” mentality to building these habits because you are ready for results and you want them now.But this way of going about it is not very sustainable, and it can lead to burn out, negative self-judgment, an…
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6.4 Reclaiming Your Mental Health with Dr. Kelly Brogan
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As much as we want caring for our health and well-being to be a well-lit journey full of support and clarity, it more often feels like a long and confusing road full of misinformation, wrong turns, and disappointment of care from who we turn to for health.But holistic psychiatrist and best-selling author Dr. Kelly Brogan is here to help guide us ba…
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6.3 Autumn Healing Practices with Kristen Runvik
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With all of the unknowns happening in our world right now, it is more important than ever to be feeling at home and connected to your body and your personal life. One of the best ways to do this is through staying connected to the grounding energies of nature and using the seasons and natural cycles to create stability and calm within.This week's e…
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6.2 Following Your Pain to Find the Joy with Thérèse Cator
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With all that is going on in the world right now, it's tempting to want to numb and ignore our pain and difficulties. But what if sitting with and following our pain, grief, and trauma was the key to truly healing pain and easing the stress response? What if we could feel so safe within our bodies that we could process and move through this time in…
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We are back with Season 6 of Simple Self Care! And to start things off right, I am taking on a topic that we are all dealing with right now, whether we want to admit it or not. And that topic is CHANGE.Love it or hate it, it is happening as we transition into Autumn and many of us are going through some major life adjustments during this challengin…
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Bonus: The Heart Work of Inclusion + Diversity with Rosie Nestingen
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The topics of racism, diversity, and inclusion are very complex, uncomfortable, and triggering. But they can be loving and compassionate, as well, and need to become a part of our everyday life and our everyday interactions.To help us navigate these topics, I brought on my friend and Inclusion and Diversity expert Rosie Nestingen to share with us t…
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As we close this season of the podcast and reflect on all of the unexpected twists and turns this season of life has brought us, I answer your questions about navigating self-care during these unprecedented times. I wanted to make sure I sent you on your way for our Summer break with the answers and tools you need to keep the healing journey going.…
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5.9 Easing Empathy + Compassion Overwhelm
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Have you been feeling tired and depleted and you can't quite figure out why? Or maybe you've got some mysterious body pain you can't shake? Or maybe you are just sick of everyone and everything and want to hide away in a cave somewhere?!If any of these things are resonating with you, you might be experiencing empathy and compassion overwhelm. In th…
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5.8 Kate Northrup on the Deep Work of Doing Less
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We all love the idea of doing less, right? But in our complicated, fast-paced world it can seem impossible. But there really is a simple and wise structure we can follow to simplify our life and get more done by doing less.Today’s guest Kate Northrup is a best-selling author, world-renowned speaker and teacher, and a mother of two. She helps women …
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In honor of the Spring and quarantine season, when many of us are decluttering, deep cleaning, and reorganizing our lives, I share with you my personal and professional experience about the healing powers of living a simplified lifestyle and how it can be of benefit to you and your life.Take a listen as I share:- my personal journey with minimalism…
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5.6 Being Your Own Earth Advocate with Heather McDougall
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Is caring for the earth a part of your self-care practice? Did you know it could be? Earth advocacy isn’t just using sustainable products and protesting to save the trees. It’s also a daily practice of tuning into your connection with the planet and honoring that connection from moment to moment.In celebration of Earth Day, and to help us understan…
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5.5 Using Astrology for Self Care with Natha Campanella
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When we think of Astrology, many of us think of daily horoscopes and comparing our sun signs with each other. I know I used to. In fact, I used to think Astrology didn't hold any merit at all.But then, about a year ago, I met today's guest, Astrologer and Intuitive Guide Natha Campanella. She introduced me to aspects of Astrology that helped me und…
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5.4 Simple Calming + Grounding Techniques
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No matter what is going on around us, we can always come home to ourselves. Our body can be a safe space amongst the chaos and our breath can be a powerful tool in bringing us back to a calm and grounded place.This week on the podcast I share a live recording a did recently for Creative Mornings Fargo where I teach my go-to practices for bringing m…
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Bonus: Staying Healthy at Home During the COVID-19 Outbreak with Becca Shern
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Well, we are still in the thick of it. And all of us are still adjusting to our own version of quarantine life at home. Because my bonus chat from last week with nutritionist and health coach Becca Shern from Minimal Wellness was so informative and helpful on the matter, I wanted to make sure as many people as possible got a chance to listen. So in…
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5.3 Caring for Yourself in Times of Crisis with Becca Shern
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While self-care might be the last thing on your mind when you are in the middle of a crisis or you are in a season of demanding caregiving, it is still very important that you take some time to care for yourself so you can keep on giving.Nutritionist and Health Coach Becca Shern is back on the podcast to share with us her knowledge and personal exp…
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5.1 Simplify Your Wardrobe to Simplify Your Life with Courtney Carver
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Bonus: Healing Lessons from 2019 with Artist Nichole Rae
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Bonus: Everyday Mindfulness with Dr. Rashmi Bismark
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4.10 Calm Your Holidays with Beth Kempton
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The holidays are officially upon us. And they can bring us merriment and good cheer, but they can also bring on intense emotions and stressful situations. This time of year can be very hard to navigate, so to help us move into this season with intention, joy, and healthy expectations, I chat with bestselling author and life coach Beth Kempton. Not …
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4.9 Shop Small to Make a Big Difference
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Here we are on the brink of shopping mania. And it’s all too easy to get swept up in all of the steal and deals and anxious energy that comes with it and lose sight of what really matters to us during the holidays. So for this week’s podcast, I wanted to give you some things to consider as we head into this busy time by interviewing a few of my fav…
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4.8 Molly Yeh on Enjoying the Work + Life Balancing Act
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Life is a constant balancing act. Right when you feel like you've figured things out, another obstacle comes your way and you have to rebalance again. But instead of always feeling defeated, what if this rebalancing became part of the joys of life? Someone who is a great example of this is world-renowned food blogger, author, and Food Network star …
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Feeling guilty for taking time for yourself is one of the biggest hold-ups for people when it comes to anything self-care related. In fact, that word comes up with almost everyone I work with. And I get it. I've been there, too. I've been there to the extreme. And in this episode, I share my breaking point with this whole guilt thing and how I've l…
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4.6 Follow the Joy with Sarah Von Bargen
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What if your recipe for happiness was right under your nose? What if you are already living a joyful life, but you are too occupied with other things to even notice it?In this episode, I chat with Sarah Von Bargen from the popular blog Yes and Yes to talk about how we can tune into the joy we already have and follow what makes us happy so we can co…
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4.5 Upcycling with Intention with Ashley Dedin Carlson
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When it comes to ethical and sustainable consumerism, reusing and repurposing what is already here and what you already have is one of the best things you can do. But upcycling can be overwhelming, and it's hard to know where to start. So this week I brought on Ashley Dedin Carlson of Remade to Remember to share with us her expertise in turning wha…
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4.4 Self-Care for Mental Health - Revisited
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The topic of mental health is being talked about more than ever. The good news is that this means more solutions are being offered and the shame around the topic is diminishing. The bad news is that this means mental health struggles are more of an issue than ever. And if you don't deal with it yourself, you know someone who does. I was diagnosed w…
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Do you ever wonder how you got to where you are in life? Overwhelmed. Tired. So out of touch with yourself and your values. Or maybe how your day to day work and lifestyle got so out of alignment with what you actually want? It happens. We change. Our situations change. But sometimes not all of ourselves catch up and we end up feeling off, depleted…
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4.2 Fall Season Support with Kristen Runvik
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While Fall is full of cozy sweaters and pumpkin-spiced everything, it can also be a frenzied time of year as we change our rhythms and rituals. To help us make sure we are properly grounded and nourished this time of year, I brought back my friend and herbalist and founder of Lagom Body Co. to share her wisdom on how to support your body, mind, and…
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4.1 Breaking the Twitch with Anthony Ongaro
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How often to do you check your phone without thinking about it? Have you ever reached for just a handful of popcorn and before you know it, the whole bag is gone?Our everyday, mindless habits make us who we are, and if we don't stop and break this "twitch" we can end up living a life totally out of alignment of who we want to be. So to help us take…
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3.10 You Are Not Alone + Other Summer Self-Care Musings
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On the final episode of Season Three, I get to answer some very relatable listener questions about moving forward into Summer with more confidence, more time, and more intention. I also share some very important announcements about changes to the podcast, my break from social media over the Summer, and my biggest life lessons learned from the high’…
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3.9 Finding Your Freedom with Michelle Knight
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Feeling free and fulfilled in life can sound like a distant, far off goal. And sometimes it can sound almost impossible. But with this week's episode, Business + Branding Coach Michelle Knight of Brandmerry Coaching is here to share with us how close we are to figuring out what freedom means to you personally and how in reach it actually is.Take a …
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3.8 Overcoming Addiction + Depression with Rynda Laurel
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I chat with mental health and addiction advocate Rynda Laurel who has not only overcome her own serious addiction and clinical depression, but she now educates others how to do the same. She even started her own supplement company called VRYeveryday that has blends filled with the powerful ingredients that…
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