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SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Dr Yug Varma about advances in Acne treatment, specifically about the development of healing the microbiome of the skin in order to heal and prevent acne.  LINKS MENTIONED *Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! Phyla Website Phyla on Instagram MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON Find our favorites here!

SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with digital clutter expert, Amanda Jefferson. In this episode they dive into Amanda’s organizing background, which started with the Marie Kondo Method, and how she transitioned into the digital space. Amanda’s methods are efficient and effective and you will walk away from this episode with easy steps to start taking today to tame your digital clutter. LINKS MENTIONED *Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! Amanda on Instagram- full of helpful tips and links. Amanda’s website- full of courses and freebies to help you on your organizing journey. Use code 5OFF for $5 off her Gmail Course Good Enough-ish Podcast Sunsama- digital planning Maria Wendt- Instagram Guidance Balance Bound Planner MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify

SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Dr Elizabeth Sharp about the three-tiered approach to healthcare- internal, functional, and integrative. They discuss the importance of movement, diet, and stress reduction, and what we can be doing to address our health from a preventative, lifestyle perspective.  LINKS MENTIONED *Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! Dr Elizabeth Sharp on Instagram Health Meets Wellness MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON Find our favorites here!

SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Scott H Young, author of Get Better at Anything, about the process of learning and how we can help our kids learn how to study better this fall. LINKS MENTIONED *Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! Get Better at Anything by Scott H Young Scott H Young on Instagram Find MacKenzie on Flown! MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON Find our favorites here!

SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Hannah Brencher about her new book, The Unplugged Hours. Hannah challenges readers to spend more time in real life and away from our devices. In this conversation MacKenzie and Hannah talk authentically about life in a the digital age, comparison, imposter syndrome, “expert” culture, and so much more. LINKS MENTIONED *Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! The Unplugged Hours by Hannah Brencher Hannah Brencher on Instagram MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON Find our favorites here!

*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Sophie Hudson!!! (just slightly excited about that!) She has a brand new, FABULOUS book out called A Fine Sight to See. In this episode MacKenzie and Sophie discuss women’s leadership as well as a bunch of other fun topics. LINKS MENTIONED A Fine Sight to See by Sophie Hudson Sophie Hudson on Instagram Sophie’s podcast- The Big Boo Cast All in All- Teen Devotional- by Sophie Hudson Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON Find our favorites here!

In this episode MacKenzie and Katie say hello to season 10 of podcasting and share some of their recent favorites. LINKS MENTIONED Armra Colostrum PatchAid Vit C and D+K2 Zinc Spray Mini Fridge for Coffee Bar Portable water heating kettle Twinkle lights with timer Mind Body Green Creatine, Fiber, & Collagen Unisom Primally Pure Deodorant Katie’s Instagram MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS Babbel- 55% off your subscription at Babbel.com/lilvewell SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON Find our favorites here!

*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie and Katie talk about Katie’s recent trip to Ireland. Katie gives an update on how her packing worked out on her trip (you can listen to her packing episode here). She walks us through the Irish countryside on all her adventures back to her family’s homeland. LINKS MENTIONED Katie on Instagram MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON Find our favorites here!

In this episode MacKenzie talks with Hot Boyfriend’s Daughter, Sofia all about the dynamics involved in blending families from the kids’ perspective, as well as everything they have tackled about puberty since they met. It’s a raw and fun episode giving a little glimpse into what it takes to form bonds between a tween/teen girl and a new mother-figure. LINKS MENTIONED *Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! Join the upcoming Wholistic Planning Bootcamp- running from August 26-30! Register here! MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON Find our favorites here!

*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Melissa Urban, of the Whole30 method, about her new, updated Whole30 book, as well as the healthy process of getting older and changing our minds when exposed to new experience and information. LINKS MENTIONED The New Whole30 by Melissa Urban Melissa Urban on Instagram Melissa’s Website The Whole30 Program Whole30 on Instagram MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON Find our favorites here!

*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie deep dives into the concept of Wholistic Productivity- that all the parts of our lives impact all the other parts, including how productive we are. She shares steps you can take to pursue a more wholistic approach to productivity in your life, making sure to take into account all the different categories of your life, from work, to wellness, to relationships, to mental and spiritual health, and even the state of your home. LINKS MENTIONED Live Well Planned- 5 Day Wholistic Planning Bootcamp- August 26-30, 2024 Trainwell Personal Training Plan to Eat Shop MacKenzie’s Favorites on Amazon MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON Find our favorites here!

*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with health-supportive personal chef Whitney Aronoff. They dive deeply into how to nourish ourselves seasonally and sustainably, as well as some behind-the-scenes into the life of a personal chef. Some of Whitney’s Best Tips and Insights- A lot of the “heath” products we are now seeing are actually processed foods Always check labels- never trust a store’s personal brand Shop straight off of manufacturer’s websites to get the best prices, most options, and freshest products When we go out to eat we are paying for more than just the food- we are paying the staff, the ambiance, and so much more Fruit is one of the best ways to eat seasonally Farmers Markets are a great way to get you out of a food rut Look at your favorite restaurant’s menus for meal planning inspiration Avoid seedless fruit at all costs LINKS MENTIONED The High Vibration Livin

SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Nikki Tucker, a certified divorce financial analyst, about way to approach divorce finances and divorce in general to save you money, as well as good financial tips for everyone. She discusses budgeting, savings for real people, and tips for managing personal funds.  LINKS MENTIONED Nikki Tucker’s Website- The Fiirm Approach Nikki on Instagram @thefiirmapproach MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON Find our favorites here!

*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks with Embiria founder Palak Dave about rekindling community in the busyness of our online-centralized lives. They talk about what it takes to establish connection with others outside the walls of our homes and how to curate experience to facilitate those connections. NEW! Watch the podcast on YouTube!! https://youtu.be/UzCVeJeCE-g LINKS MENTIONED Beautiful Everydays: A Guide to Living in the Here and Now by Palak Dave Palak Dave on Instagram Embiria Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS Babbel- 55% off your subscription at Babbel.com/lilvewell SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON Find our favorites here!

*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode, MacKenzie chats with her best friend, Katie Duckett, about Katie's upcoming trip to Ireland and the process she has walked through to figure out what she needed and wanted to pack in order to fully curate this once-in-a-lifetime trip experience. These are some of the steps Katie laid out- Pick your color pallete Assess what you have What’s the weather? What pieces can mix and match? Take Pictures of all pieces Upload pieces to Canva Figure out what you’re missing Shop for specific items in your color pallete and price point Also, be sure to join MacKenzie at 6:00am PDT every weekday for Live Well Mornings! She will be on YouTube Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Instagram on Tuesday and Thursday for a get-going, motivational LIVE to help your day get started on the right foot and it’s completely FREE! LINKS MENTIONED Don't miss out on the Live Well Planned Group Coa

*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode, MacKenzie helps you get traction on all the tasks you’ve been procrastinating on and putting off. These are the basic steps she outlines- Brain Dump Categorize Prioritize Estimate Time Decide When Also, be sure to join MacKenzie at 6:00am PDT every weekday for Live Well Mornings! She will be on YouTube Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Instagram on Tuesday and Thursday for a get-going, motivational LIVE to help your day get started on the right foot and it’s completely FREE! LINKS MENTIONED Get Traction Trello Board YouTube Episode about Asking the “When” Question YouTube Episode about using Google Calendar Podcast episode about what to re-evaluate for the summer MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Comm

*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode, MacKenzie walks you through the steps to set goals this summer and actually follow through on them. The general steps are Define what you want to accomplish Break the goals into smaller pieces Ask the “When” Question Start your day off well Stay inspired Create accountability Also, be sure to join MacKenzie starting on June 17 at 6:00am PDT for Live Well Mornings! She will be on YouTube Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Instagram on Tuesday and Thursday for a get-going, motivational LIVE to help your day get started on the right foot and it’s completely FREE! LINKS MENTIONED Goal Girl Summer Trello Board & Canva Template Live Well Mornings Planner Page YouTube Episode about Asking the “When” Question YouTube Episode about using Google Calendar Podcast episode about what to re-evaluate for the summer MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's

*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode, MacKenzie talks about 5 different areas of your life that you can re-evaluate during the flexibility of the summer months. They include: Kids Capabilities If your house is working for you Routines & Systems What you care about Self-care Also, be sure to join MacKenzie starting on June 17 at 6:00am PDT for Live Well Mornings! She will be on YouTube Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Instagram on Tuesday and Thursday for a get-going, motivational LIVE to help your day get started on the right foot and it’s completely FREE! LINKS MENTIONED “The Bear” on Hulu- Especially Season 2, Episode 7, called  “Forks” Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara YouTube Episode about Asking the “When” Question MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would

*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie talks about some strategies to help you get thorugh busy seasons without experiencing burnout when they are over. LINKS MENTIONED Monat Opportunity Call on June 13 at 6:00pm PST- more info coming soon! Join My Team! Sign Up as a Monat Market Partner HERE MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS AG1- Get 5 FREE travel packs and a year supply of Vit D3+K2 at drinkag1.com/livewell Babbel- Get 55% off a Babbel subscription at babbel.com/LIVEWELL Plan to Eat- Get 30 Days Free and 30% off a yearly subscription at plantoeat.com/livewell SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON Find our favorites here!

*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support! SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie and Katie talk about how they help their kids learn to be resilient and take on more independence and responsibility. They also throw in a few of their recent favorites, including some clean cleaning products they’ve recently fallen for. LINKS MENTIONED Roman’s YouTube Channel Hypocloris Acid Cleaner- TryHypo.com Dirty Labs Dish and Laundry Detergent- Get $10 off with this link Mat Kearney- I’m a Wanted Man The New Look - Apple+ MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS HoneyLove- Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/LIVEWELL #honeylovepod OneSkin- Get 15% off OneSkin with the code LIVEWELL at https://oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod SHOP WITH US ON