Wellness for Real Life Podcast
Welcome to the Wellness for Real Life podcast!
Here we empower high achieving women to reach their goals in all areas by providing practical and straightforward advice that takes the overwhelm out of wellness.
Juggling work, family, and personal time can often feel like too much to manage, so we’ll provide simple tools and teach you how to set up routines that can seamlessly integrate into even the busiest season of life.
Tune in to hear us chat about everything from fitness, nutrition, mindset, time management, relationships, stress relief and self care, authentic communication, and more.
While sharing relatable lessons and takeaways from our own real life. You deserve to be and feel like the best version of yourself, and we’re here to help make that a reality.
Wellness for Real Life Podcast
Forget Work/Life Balance—Here's What Actually Works
In this episode of Wellness for Real Life, Marci and Lauren dive into a common yet often misleading concept—work-life balance. They challenge the idea that balance is achievable and instead introduce the concept of harmony, a more realistic and sustainable way to integrate work, life, and personal well-being.
Lauren shares about her recent trip (which included a surprise $6,000 travel voucher win!) and how she maintained mindful eating habits while still enjoying herself. This leads into a broader discussion on how to approach life with more presence and intentionality rather than constantly striving for an unrealistic sense of balance.
1️⃣ [00:01:23] – Airport Chaos & $2,000 Flight Vouchers
Lauren shares how a wild flight delay turned into a major travel win, leading to a free trip for her family.
3️⃣ [00:06:42] – Navigating Food Choices While Traveling
Lauren discusses her approach to mindful eating on vacation, how she balanced indulgence, and how she avoided guilt while still enjoying herself.
4️⃣ [00:12:14] – The Myth of Work-Life Balance
Marci and Lauren challenge the idea of "work-life balance" and introduce a better approach—harmony—to help reduce stress and create fulfillment.
5️⃣ [00:16:26] – The Trap of Digital Distractions
Both hosts dive into the impact of social media scrolling, how it robs time, and why being present is key to creating a fulfilling life.
6️⃣ [00:25:04] – Finding Joy in Everyday Tasks
Lauren shares a fun story about how she turned a mundane chore (setting up an air purifier) into a playful bonding moment with her kids.
7️⃣ [00:30:33] – Bringing Novelty into Your Routine
Marci discusses ways to keep life fresh and engaging—whether through a change in work environment, new experiences, or small things to look forward to.
8️⃣ [00:35:11] – Signs You Might Need a Career Shift
They talk about how to recognize when your job is draining you and the steps to take if a career change is on your horizon.
9️⃣ [00:40:08] – Why You Shouldn’t Live for the Weekend
Marci reflects on why constantly looking forward to Fridays or vacations is a sign that something in your daily life needs to shift.
🔟 [00:46:56] – Listener Challenge & Closing Thoughts
The hosts issue a challenge: Identify one thing you can stop doing this week to create more harmony in your life.
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