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As part of my health and healthy lifestyle there are some companies I rely on for products, fitness, recipes, and chemical free supplies.
Not only that, but I am also the CO-Founder of SOUL Studio. An online wellness hub for community, support, and growth.
“Gratitude is the launching point for the soul to have unleashed happiness.”
— Samantha Mans
Our Mission:
To be a community that’s been brought together through simple workouts and sustainable nutrition that focuses on life giving, soul filling, care for our minds and bodies. This is a judgement free zone of support, fun, education, and accountability and we’re so happy you’re here with us!
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If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I found BODi (formerly Beachbody) over a decade ago. It’s still amazing workouts and has helped me be consistent in moving my body in many stages and seasons of life. I still enjoy the workouts on my spin bike and have my favorite trainers and programs. I also use BFit, by Breanne Freeman which has been a game changer for my weight lifting, mobility, and strength in recent years. I’m lifting heavier, feeling stronger, and not fatiguing from my workouts because there is no impact and no crazy high intensity jumping insaneness. I also went to see a pelvic floor physical therapist after my son was born and let me tell you…GO GO GO! Find one you like and trust and do the work. Not only can I go through daily life better, but I can run, do jumping jacks, and she helped correct my ankle stability issues, hip pain, and general discomfort. I also use Shaklee for many of my supplements. Their quality is unmatched, and they have been around for decades upon decades. Check them out below.
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I started back in 2016 with my own health journey after years (over 12) of chronic constipation, chronic gallbladder disease, and IBS. I also had high cholesterol and felt lost in this sea of medical “un-controllables”. I had just had my gallbladder and appendix removed and told myself I didn’t want to continue with health problems for the rest of my life. There had to be a better way! First things first was starting to treat my 25 year old body with respect and not like a garbage disposal. I started eating healthier, and working out… but I needed help. I needed guidance and I needed support.
My main health focus is how I feel. The scale, a tape measure, and pictures are all great tools to gauge how physical outward goals are being met. However, I prefer the weight I can continue to lift, the ability for my body to recover between workouts as my physical benchmarks. I am also very focused on how I feel, both in gut health and mindset health. Without a strong mindset; my stress can become overwhelming easily. I now incorporate multiple focuses of health to include, mindset work with gratitude, moving my body daily, and fueling it well. There’s no one right way to do your personal health. I’d love to help you on your journey if you need support, gratitude fundamentals, or supplements that can aid your body in healing and working well for you.
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The other part of my healthy lifestyle is keeping my home healthy. I do this through limited chemicals (nearly chemical free) for over 14 years. It’s helped us support our immune systems and ditch the smelly irritating ingredients. We run diffusers when we are feeling unwell, use them for fun scents and no artificial fragrances. A favorite is the muscle rub for when we have that extra hard workout or some extra aches. We use the Thieves laundry detergent and all purpose cleaner as well as the foaming hand soap concentrates. What I love is that I can use less, spend less, and clean better with these products. And the scrubbing power that the cleaner has is incredible for the kitchen messes on the stove with cooked on foods.
In my newsletters I share more about all aspects of a healthy lifestyle from body, mind, soul, and home! I’ll see you in your inbox for more tips and tricks. But for now, to browse my favorite brand of cleaning, laundry, and essential oils; click below.