Cultivating The Lovely- The Podcast

On Live Well Anyway this week, podcast host MacKenzie Koppa chats with her chiropractor, Dr. Michelle Snyder. Dr. Michelle talks a little about the difference between holistic chiropractic care and traditional chiropractic treatment. MacKenzie shares some of her experiences with chiropractic, specifically how it helped during her pregnancies. She asks Dr. Michelle how she became a chiropractor after starting out her career in ophthalmology. Dr. Michelle also describes specific forms of treatment that help her patients heal and reach optimum health for their own unique bodies. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Find Dr. Michelle Snyder at Audobon Park Chiropractic 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 Feelings Spinner- Get 20% off your or

This week on Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie Koppa and Katie Duckett talk all things Mother’s Day, from the good and sweet to the funny and just downright disappointing. They share some of their favorite memories from their own memories, as well as some fun audience stories submitted via Instagram. They also talk about ways to make our own mothers feel loved now that we are adult children. 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 Gravity Blankets- Go to GravityBlankets.com and use promo code LIVEWELL to get 15$ off your order. iWi Life- Save 30% off your first purchase by going to

On Live Well Anyway this week, host MacKenzie Koppa chats with her dearest friends, Chelle Bruzas and Katie Duckett all about friendships and celebrating life together. They highlight each other’s strengths in making others feel special and loved. They also share how they look out for each other and have both freedom and healthy boundaries within their friendship. Chelle points out how having friends pour into you more, it takes some pressure off your spouse and children. And speaking of those important people, be sure to become a Patreon supporter right now to get access to exclusive content to help your family give you a great Mother’s Day! 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

This week on Live Well Anyway, we are bringing you a fun conversation between MacKenzie and Katie all about celebrating teens, specifically teenage boys. They discuss the difference between celebrating birthdays and holidays with younger kids as opposed to teens, as well as how to make them feel special as they get older and become more independent individuals. MacKenzie brings up the importance of calling out the positive attributes and growth we see in our teens, as well. Also, if you have any teens in your life, you will want to join Patreon to get in on the fun party plan they are launching! 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

On today’s episode of the Live Well Anyway podcast, host MacKenzie Koppa chats with Katie Duckett all about being a mom to teen boys. Katie talks about how she struggled early on in her mothering journey to learn how to relate to and nurture her boys. MacKenzie shares how connecting with her oldest son’s interests and creativity was so important to her. They talk about letting their boys experience different life experiences and skills to find out who they are and what they want to do in life. Another big topic they discuss is giving teen boys some independence and space to stretch their wings a little bit. 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 App

This week on the Live Well Anyway podcast, host MacKenzie Koppa talks all things tracking, what that means, why you should track in the first place, what kinds of things you can track…and so much more! In this episode she gives you tips and pointers for how and why to track, plus her favorite tools to do just that. Some of MacKenzie’s favorite things to track are the following: books she is reading, what she is watching, her relationships with friends and family, her health and what she is eating, and her monthly cycle. 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 Goal Digger Podcast Episode with Kate Northrup Goad Digger Podcast Episode on Periods Clue App Moody App WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS Gemmist- go to Gemmist.com and enter L

This week on the Live Well Anyway podcast, MacKenzie and Katie sit down for a chat all about connecting with their kids over media and take a deep dive into the Marvel Comic universe and WandaVision. Katie talks about the importance of taking interest in the things our children are into. MacKenzie shares her experience with watching character progressions within movies and having conversation with her kids about those changes. They both share their thoughts on the story and ideas presented in WandaVision and how impactful the show has been for them. 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 O

On today’s episode of the Live Well Anyway podcast, MacKenzie Koppa and Katie Duckett are back with a conversation that circles back to the ideas of flour and flower therapy introduced last spring. This episode is full of encouragement to reclaim the habits that bring you joy and fill your heart so that you can pour out to others more effectively. Katie and MacKenzie talk about holy habits, rhythms of rest, and embracing the unexpected joys. MacKenzie shares how flowers and greenery came to be so life-giving to her over the last year. Katie talks about her deep love of baking, as well as how making some changes to their home has brought back her peace of mind. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Last year’s Flour and Flower Therapy episodes, Part 1 and Part 2 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 newslette

On today’s episode of the Live Well Anyway podcast, MacKenzie Koppa and Chelle Bruzas have a lighthearted chat about what they are loving as we head into spring. MacKenzie talks about looking forward to flowers blooming, spring cleaning and organizing, and changing up indoor decor. Chelle shares about her “coffee dates with Jesus,” spending time outdoors, getting back into writing and figuring out gluten-free baking. She also talks about her excitement leading up to the Easter season after a long, hard year. They also chat about what they are currently reading and watching. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Blossom App 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 SPONSORS Apostrophe- visit Apostrophe.com/LIVEWE

On Live Well Anyway this week, podcast host MacKenzie Koppa chats with massage therapist Hannah Thomsen about her practice and the benefits of massage. Hannah starts out sharing the story of how she got started in massage therapy. She and MacKenzie talk about how interconnected our physical wellbeing is with our emotional and spiritual health. Hannah shares about continuing her education and learning from other therapists. She also talks about educating clients to care for themselves in between massages. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Find Hannah at hannahstwohands.com Call or text Hannah at 509-496-7900 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 Ana Luisa- Go to analuisa.com/livewell to get 10% OFF your order Acorn TV- try Acorn FREE

On today’s episode of the Live Well Anyway podcast, MacKenzie Koppa talks with Jackie Van Ruler, founder of the Mind Body Beauty Institute. She teaches about skin care and holistic health through the vehicle of facial massage. Jackie shares how she became interested in reflexology and skin care. She talks about the many benefits of gua sha and massage in releasing the myofascia, such as releasing lymph, reducing inflammation, and increasing healthy flow of fluids throughout the body. MacKenzie also brings up how our emotions and our bodies are interconnected and asks Jackie to address that a little bit. Finally, Jackie gives some practical tips on getting started with facial reflexology at home. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Find Jackie at jackievanruler.com Follow Jackie on Instagram @mindbodybeautyinstitute Subscribe to Jackie’s YouTube Channel Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Ins

This week on the Live Well Anyway podcast, MacKenzie and Chelle are back with the final installment of their Enneagram deep dive series. Today they chat all about types 7, 8 and 9. They start out with the Type 7 “Enthusiast” and talk about their strengths and weaknesses, plus what we love about this type and how to love them. Next, they touch on all the things about Type 8s, how they help us get stuff done and how healthy 8s can be heroes in our lives. Finally, they share what they’ve learned about Type 9s, the “Peacemaker,” including sharing their own personal experiences with the 9s they love. Chelle and MacKenzie wrap things up with some encouragement for each type! 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 Find @2ish_andiknowit on Instagram Find Jami Nato on In

On today’s episode of the Live Well Anyway podcast, MacKenzie Koppa and her dear friend Chelle Bruzas are back to chat about the Enneagram. Picking where they left off last year, they are diving in to discuss types 4, 5, and 6. They share some of characteristics of each type, how to love these types well, and some famous people who can be identified as each type. MacKenzie and Chelle also share a little about how learning about the Enneagram has helped them in their family relationships and friendships. 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 SPONSORS Magic Spoon- MagicSpoon.com/LIVEWELL to order a variety pack, and use code LIVEWELL for $5 OFF NuCalm- Go to livewellnucalm

This week on the Live Well Anyway podcast with MacKenzie Koppa, she dives deep to talk about the aspects of self-care she values and recommends for us all as adult women. Some of these include having a morning and evening skin care routine, properly fitting undergarments, taking care of your nails, and so much more! She also shares some tips for the single ladies to enjoy Valentine’s Day by treating yourself or your family. 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 ThirdLove.com Target Stars Above Pajamas Dollar Shave Club Fast Growing Trees WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS Moink- go to MoinkBox.com/LIVEW

On today’s episode of the Live Well Anyway podcast, MacKenzie Koppa and Katie Duckett are talking all about how to deal with transitions in life. Whether it is changing school schedules for kids or shifting seasons in work, we can all use some ideas for planning and rethinking our lives. Katie and MacKenzie talk through how they are trying to make small changes and take intentional time to make these transitions smooth and positive for everyone. Find all the details about the giveaway of a 3-month Patreon Eliza-level membership on Instagram @mackenziekoppa and @katiemduckett. 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

This week on the Live Well Anyway podcast, formerly Cultivating the Lovely, MacKenzie Koppa and Katie Duckett celebrate the 200th episode of MacKenzie’s podcast! On today’s podcast, we are featuring some of our listeners’ favorite current ways to live well anyway. MacKenzie and Katie talk about letting ourselves break some of our self-imposed rules and letting go of unreasonable expectations. They encourage everyone to reevaluate your standards and be open to change. But most of all, this episode is all about finding ways to live in the moment and infuse some fun into your relationships so you can live well anyway! 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 The Big Boo Cast Heads Up! Charades Game App WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple P

On this week’s episode of Live Well Anyway the Podcast, your host MacKenzie Koppa chats with author, speaker and creative coach Allison Fallon. Ally’s new book, The Power of Writing It Down, is the main topic of their conversation today. They talk about how Allison recommends getting your words and your story on the page and getting past the things that block you from doing that. Allison shares why the practice of writing works to shift our perspective and change the way we think and act. They get pretty deep into what to do when you have experienced trauma and how journalling can help move the healing process along. There is so much practical goodness in this conversation, that we think you will want to listen to this episode more than once, and get your hands on Allison’s book! LINKS MENTIONED Find Allison at AllisonFallon.com Follow Allison on Instagram @allyfallon Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Check out MacKenzie’s YouTube channel Li

Today on Live Well Anyway (formerly Cultivating the Lovely), host Mackenzie Koppa talks with author and speaker Hannah Brencher about her new book Fighting Forward: Your Nitty-Gritty Guide to Beating the Lies That Hold You Back. MacKenzie and Hannah talk about why this book is so perfect for the times in which we are living and how consistency and showing up are some of the most important things we can do right now. LINKS MENTIONED Find Hannah at HannahBrencherCreative.com Follow Hannah on Instagram Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Check out MacKenzie’s YouTube channel Live Well Anyway Facebook Group WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community VISIT OUR SPONSORS Magic Spoon- MagicSpoon.com/livewell to order a variety pack, and use code LIVEWELL for $5 off your order Literati- Literati.com/livewell for 25% OFF your first two orders Simply Earth-

This week on the Live Well Anyway podcast (formerly Cultivating the Lovely), MacKenzie Koppa and Katie Duckett share their words of the year they have chosen for 2021, and they discuss how those words might impact their outlook on the coming year. Katie goes first and talks about how here research into the meaning of her word gave her a different perspective than she initially had. MacKenzie then tells about her word and how she hopes to flesh it out in her own life and work moving forward. MacKenzie also talk about how she is implementing new things within the Patreon group and gives Katie some tips on how to see the process of change as she applies her word this year. 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

Today on Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie and Katie back to talk all about looking forward to the New Year with hope and how to approach our planning and goal setting in light of all the uncertainty of our times. MacKenzie lays out her step by step method of planning and challenges Katie (and us!) to follow these steps to set goals for new habits and routines in 2021. Brain Dump: assess where you currently are in different areas of your life. Envision: think about the life you want to have and what practices are going to get you there. Practices vs. Projects: consider what are the building blocks of your daily life as opposed to one-time tasks that will facilitate your daily practices. Back Up Plan: decide what are you base level things that you need to do even on the days when everything else falls apart. Track Your Progress: write down what you have done to have a record of your progress in even the small steps. Come Together: find accountability with a friend or group of people to help keep yo