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This week on Live Well Anyway we are reprising an interview MacKenzie did with Kendra Adachi.  Kendra is a writer and podcaster, as well as a wife and mother to three beautiful children. In this episode, MacKenzie talks with Kendra about her book The Lazy Genius Way and what it means to make it easier to do the things that bring you to life. Kendra also has a brand new book coming out this spring, now available for preorder, The Lazy Genius Kitchen. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Live Well Anyway Facebook Group The Lazy Genius Collective Follow Kendra on Instagram @thelazygenius Tsh Oxenreider and The Good List The Lazy Genius Collective Podcast Kendra’s episode: How to Make the Perfect Playlist The Popcast VISIT OUR SPONSORS Thrive Causemetics- Visit thrivecausemetics.com/livewell for 15% OFF your first order. PatchAi

Joining MacKenzie Koppa this week on the Live Well Anyway podcast is Live Well Together Patreon member, Anna Williams! Anna is a mother of 4, and she is a freelance writer and “professional” journal maker. They talk about getting over the intimidate factor of journalling even though the fun, artsy journals look so amazing. MacKenzie asks Anna why she journals, and that leads them into a discussion of benefits of journaling. Get ideas for different methods of journaling, memory keeping, getting past writer’s block, and more! JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Find Anna on Instagram @journalinghome Journaling Home on Etsy Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Live Well Anyway Facebook Group Ink Imperfections on YouTube Ali Brown on YouTube The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPON

On the Live Well Anyway podcast this week, host MacKenzie Koppa gives some tips for refreshing your reading life as we head into the home stretch of this year. She encourages you to track your progress, embrace the small wins, be realistic about your goals, and find someone to talk with about what you are reading. This episode is also jam-packed with book recommendations, so scroll down to check out the links to all the books MacKenzie mentions. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Find MacKenzie on Goodreads Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Live Well Anyway Facebook Group What Should I Read Next podcast Check out #Bookstagram Kendra Adachi’s Episode The Lazy Letter Newsletter by Kendra Adachi Robyn Conley Downs’ Episode The Swipe Up Newsletter by Erin Moon Anne Bogel at Modern Mrs. Darcy WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify

This week on Live Well Anyway, host MacKenzie Koppa chats with Joy Eggerichs Reed, and they do a little catching up on life since the last time Joy was on the show. After that, they diving into the topics of coaching authors, writing books, and what goes into publishing. Joy gives MacKenzie a little writing “tough love” on this episode, and their conversation is an encouraging and educational listen for anyone wanting to write a book. Be sure to stay tuned to the end of the episode after the interview with Joy because MacKenzie is reading a chapter from the book she is working on writing, as well as a chapter from Joy’s new book! JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Joy’s Instagram Joy’s Agency: Punchline Agency Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Live Well Anyway Facebook Group WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT O

This week on Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie Koppa and Katie Duckett are back for a chatty episode about their new fall routines and share some tips on doing fall like a grown woman. MacKenzie’s first tip is to be okay with letting go with autumn decor, clothing or makeup that you just don’t love anymore. They talk about the fall fashions they are looking forward to, as well as hair training, skin care, and makeup. Katie and MacKenzie also talk about cozying up your home and adding hygge going into cooler, darker months. Don’t forget to get in on the #LWAChallenge along with other listeners and the Live Well Together Patreon Community! JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED ViciCollection.com Flutterhabit Lash Extensions Thrive Triple Threat Color Stick OPI Gel Nail Color Gravity Blankets (use code LIVEWELL for 20% OFF) Ember Mug (use code LIVEWELL for 10% OFF) Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie

Welcome back to the Live Well Anyway podcast! MacKenzie is kicking off Season 2 of this podcast and her seventh year of podcasting! Today on this first episode of the season, MacKenzie is sharing about the “Live Well Anyway Challenge” and what that is going to be all about. Use hashtag #LWAChallenge and tag @MacKenzieKoppa to share how you are participating on social media. Some of the tips she gives as to how to accept the challenge to live well in spite of the chaos around you are: control the things that you can; take care of your mental health; keep friendships alive; don’t ignore your physical health; and remember to laugh! JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Live Well Anyway Facebook Group WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS Apostrophe- Go to Apostrophe.com/LIVEW

This week on Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie Koppa joins her dear friend Rebekah Sacran to chat about all the things that have been going on in Rebekah’s life since she was on the show last season! They talk about the moldy house saga, Jason’s Lyme disease, and all the challenges Rebekah’s family faced because of all that. They also share the new hope and healing Jason and Rebekah have found in the last few months of following the Heal Hive course. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED TheHealHive.com JasonSacran.com Ōura Ring @SimplySacran on Instagram Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Live Well Anyway Facebook Group WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS Apostrophe- Go to Apostrophe.com/LIVEWELL and click Begin Visit, and use code LIVEWELL for $15 OFF your dermatology visit. Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.

On the Live Well Anyway podcast this week, host MacKenzie Koppa talks about getting your act together around the house this fall. If you’ve had a busy summer, life probably has gotten in the way of organizing and cleaning up. So MacKenzie shares what she is doing to get things back in order and how she thinks through the priorities and strategies needed to take control of the chaos. Hopefully this episode will give you some new tips and tricks as well as the inspiration you need to tackle your housekeeping projects heading into autumn. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Goal Digger Podcast Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Live Well Anyway Facebook Group WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS Plan to Eat - Get 20% OFF your yearly subscription at PlantoEat.com/livewell. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank

This week on Live Well Anyway, host MacKenzie Koppa chats with podcaster and author Sarah Bragg about her new book A Mother’s Guide to Raising Herself. As veteran podcasters, Sarah and MacKenzie talk about how podcasting has changed and how they both shifted the direction of their platforms. Then they dive into the content of Sarah’s book and all things motherhood and personal growth, as well as Sarah’s different feelings writing this book as opposed to her first one. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Surviving Sarah the Podcast SarahBragg.com Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Live Well Anyway Facebook Group WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS Apostrophe- Go to Apostrophe.com/LIVEWELL and click Begin Visit, and use code LIVEWELL for $15 OFF your dermatology visit. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank

On today’s episode of Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie sits down for a chat with Roni Vayre from Plan to Eat to talk all things meal planning. Roni heads up marketing for Plan to Eat and is in charge of content creation. Roni tells the story of how Plan to Eat began with founders Clint and Lisa’s own family needs. MacKenzie and Roni talk about the many benefits of meal planning with Plan to Eat’s software and app, plus so many more great ideas and tips for planning your meals! On today’s episode of Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie sits down for a chat with Roni Vayre from Plan to Eat to talk all things meal planning. Roni heads up marketing for Plan to Eat and is in charge of content creation. Roni tells the story of how Plan to Eat began with founders Clint and Lisa’s own family needs. MacKenzie and Roni talk about the many benefits of meal planning with Plan to Eat’s software and app, plus so many more great ideas and tips for planning your meals! JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENT

Today’s episode of Live Well Anyway with MacKenzie Koppa we are chatting all things back to school planning, preparation, and productivity. She shares some favorite tips and tricks for planning for a new school year, as well as some favorite products and routines that have helped her family keep the back to school stress to a minimum. To get in on an even deeper dive version of this content, join the Live Well Together Patreon Community where MacKenzie is hashing out the details during August. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Live Well Anyway Facebook Group WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS Christian Mingle- Visit christianmingle.com/livewell to find out more about how Christian Mingle can help you navigate online dating. Apostrophe- Go to Apostrophe.com/LIVEWELL

On the Live Well Anyway podcast this week, host MacKenzie Koppa talks with Ann Eldore and Stephanie Getman Gronholz of Sandra’s Studio of Dance. Ann and Stephanie are local business women who now run the ballet studio that MacKenzie’s daughters attend. They chat about the ballet teaching method they use at Sandra’s Studio, the importance of exams for dancers and teachers, how Stephanie and Ann decided to take on running the studio, and more. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Sandra’s Studio of Dance Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Live Well Anyway Facebook Group The Daily Stoic WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS Natori- Get 15% OFF your order at natori.com when you use promo code LIVE at checkout Christian Mingle- Visit christianmingle.com/livewell to find out more about how Christian Mingle ca

This week on Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie and Katie have a fun chat about their current favorite things in a variety of categories. They share a few new favorite Prime Day products, books they’ve been reading, shows they are loving and a few more fun faves! JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett Sign up for Katie’s newsletter “Moving Into Light” Katie’s website is KatieDuckett.com Live Well Anyway Facebook Group Stranger Things Holey Moley Billie Razor Ilia Serum Primer Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint Thrive Causemetics Crumbl Cookies WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS Apostrophe- Go to Apostrophe.com/LIVEWELL and click Begin Visit, and use code LIVEWELL for $15 OFF your dermatology visit Natori- Get 15% OFF your order at nat

On the Live Well Anyway podcast this week, host MacKenzie Koppa talks about what it is like to be a work at home mom during the summer months with all the kids home. She shares about her current life and what is working for her and her family. Hopefully, even if you don’t work from home or have kids in the same age range, some of her tips will be applicable to you as well! Some of the ideas MacKenzie shares include: involving the kids in deciding on their own daily routines, empowering them to make their own healthy food choices, and getting engaging learning materials for her kids to use throughout the summer. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED BulletJournal.com Trello Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Live Well Anyway Facebook Group WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS iWi Life- Save 30% off your f

Welcome to another summertime topical show on the Live Well Anyway podcast! This week MacKenzie and Katie are tackling the challenge of feeding growing kids over the summer without losing your mind. Katie talks about the new issues she is facing with athletic teen boys who are constantly hungry. MacKenzie and Katie both share ways they are trying to empower their kids to take responsibility for eating well balanced meals. They also give some tips and tools that they suggest using to help make meal prep and organization easier. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett Sign up for Katie’s newsletter “Moving Into Light” Katie’s website is KatieDuckett.com Live Well Anyway Facebook Group WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS BetterHelp-

This week on the Live Well Anyway podcast, host MacKenzie Koppa gives some tips and tricks for making your life a little easier this summer by automating more things around your home. Also, she shares her secrets for making the most of Amazon Prime Day which is coming up next week! Her ideas and hacks include: using a meal planning service, delegating chores to kids, using smart home technology to save time and energy, saving on subscription boxes on Amazon, and more. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Live Well Anyway Facebook Group WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS Plan to Eat- Get your free 60-day trial at plantoeat.com/lovely. Apostrophe- Go to Apostrophe.com/LIVEWELL and click Begin Visit, and use code LIVEWELL for $15 OFF your dermatology visit. Ember Mug- F

Welcome to another summer-themed conversation on the Live Well Anyway podcast! This week MacKenzie and Katie are back with more chit-chat about their favorite summer products and the ways they are making the most of this summer like grown women. Some of the products and topics they cover include: self-tanning, sunscreen, accessories, water bottles, shorts, and swimwear. Be sure to follow MacKenzie and Katie on Instagram to get even more details about the sunscreens and swimsuits that they have been trying out! JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED DIFF Eyewear- Go Here and use code GETONE15 for 15% off or Go Here and use code GETTWO25 for 25% off Clearly Filtered Water Bottles Rey Swimwear June Loop Swimwear Albion Fit Andie Swim Athleta Swimwear Summersalt Cupshe Swimsuits Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett Sign up f

This week on Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie and Katie sit down to review and recommend some favorite family-friendly summer products they think you and your kids are going to love! They also share some ideas for making summer trips and outings a little easier. MacKenzie shares some of the items that will be both in her kids’ everyday outing bags, as well as a lot of the things she will keep in her own bag. Katie also shares a few of her favorite summer gear and products. Hopefully, these items and ideas will help you have a better summer with your kids! JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett Sign up for Katie’s newsletter “Moving Into Light” Katie’s website is KatieDuckett.com Live Well Anyway Facebook Group WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT

This week on the Live Well Anyway podcast, host MacKenzie Koppa shares some of her best tips and tricks for planning to enjoy your summer as much as possible. If you want to go more in depth on this topic, join the Live Well Anyway community on Patreon. Some of the methods and ideas she talks about today are the following: doing a brain dump, creating a summer bucket list, thinking about changing routines, evaluating your time, and actually creating your plan. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Live Well Anyway Facebook Group WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS Gravity Blankets- Go to GravityBlankets.com and use promo code LIVEWELL to get 20% off your order. BetterHelp- Visit BetterHelp.com/Livewell for 10% OFF your first month of counseling. Apostrophe- Go to Apost

This week on Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie Koppa and Chelle Bruzas have a fun conversation about the some of the things they’ve been enjoying doing with their families this spring. MacKenzie talks about finding joy in her plants and flowers and in beautifying her outdoor spaces. She also shares a little about the delight of new friendships and the healing that is going on in her family. Chelle talks about the fun of playing pickleball with her family and the value of doing things other people in her family want to do. They also have a little book chat and hint at some of the things they are looking forward to heading into summer. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Find Chelle on Instagram @chelle_bruzas Live Well Anyway Facebook Group WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSOR