139. Release Your Inner Viking | Bechtler Gala Recap, Advocating for Your Health, and Being Authentic
Release Date: 04/25/2024
181. How To Fuel Your Body For Power, Not Perfection
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Liz once fueled with candy bars. Lee used to eat to fit a certain size. Today, we eat to feel powerful - and we’re sharing how you can too. In this episode, we dive into how our relationships with food have evolved over the years, from breaking up with sugar to embracing intentional meals that support strength, clarity, and energy. Whether you’re a grazer, a meticulous meal planner, or somewhere in between, we’ve got thoughts, tips, and real-life tools to help you nourish your body in a way that works for you. Resources mentioned: Some key takeaways from this...
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180. Stop Shrinking Yourself | Finding What Grounds You, What Lifts You Up, and What Reveals Your Authenticity
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“I’m the spirit of Liz, made like a Wiz…” Ever since Liz was a little girl, she was a wild child, enthralled with life and curious about all its magic. Her family and religion tried to shrink her wizness, but her curiosity drove her to privately explore other paths so that she could be her most authentic self. Lee’s path looked different, but the message was the same: blend in. Don’t dream too big. Stay small. In this episode, we talk about how we’ve learned to take up space, honor who we are, and step fully into our power. If you’ve ever felt like...
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179. Love Languages Are Kinda BS & Spilling the Tea on Going to Couple’s Counseling
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Are the five love languages the secret to a successful relationship? Or do they just enforce outdated relationship norms? In this episode, we dive into how love languages can be helpful, not as a guideline to express love, but as a lens to spot and respond to gaps in connection. We also share our experiences from going to couple’s counseling with our ex-husbands, where we first learned about these five love languages, and how we use them in our relationship today. If you’ve ever felt boxed in by a quiz result or confused about what you need from your partner, this episode will help you...
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178. Designing a Life You Don't Need a Vacation From
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How do we create a life where vacation is a want and not a need? Today we’re going to figure out how to design a life that you don’t want to escape on a regular basis. Liz explains how her choices have led her to joie de vivre in her own life, and how expressing your truth in your choices will get you closer to a more authentic life. Lee discusses her passion for helping others and how those goals fulfill her sense of purpose. If you feel the need to get away more often than you’d like, tune in to explore why you may feel that way, and what you can do to change it! Some key...
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177. Reinventing Yourself in Your 50s | Dating After Divorce and Finding Inner Peace with Colleen Odegaard
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If you’re reading this, you’ve experienced heartbreak. Whether it be the loss of a partner, job, family, animal, anything– you have had to reinvent yourself afterwards. Colleen Odegaard is here to walk us through how she pieced herself back together after leaving her long-term TV career, getting divorced, and then becoming an empty nester, all within the span of a couple of years. Our discussion today is filled with hilarious stories, immense hope, and a few beautiful tears. We love Colleen and know you will too! PS: to the men watching, reach out to Liz if you fit the...
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176. How Travel Can Change Your Life | Lessons of Bravery, Presence, and Gratitude
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Have you been on a trip that completely changed your life–your health, ambitions, perspectives? Today we’re diving into how travel can completely change the trajectory of your life, as it has ours. While Liz says, “Don’t wait, just go!,” Lee has some reassuring tips and tricks to let the stress of finances go, and realize how travel is an investment into the well-being of your mind, body, and spirit. We’ll explore how travel has made us braver, more in tune with our bodies, and how it’s challenged us to become better people for our community back home. So–let’s expand our...
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175. Curating an Immersive, Stress-Free Travel Experience + Introducing Lee's New Business!
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Say hello to your newest, but very experienced, travel advisor, Lee Kennelly! Aside from sharing with you all her new side business venture, Lee is going to give all the best travel tips and tricks with a rapid fire Q&A from Liz. We’ll give you our secrets on how we make the best memories possible everywhere we go. Be sure to check this episode out if you plan on traveling internationally soon, you and your wallet won’t regret it! 🌎Ready to book your next vacation? Contact Lee Kennelly at [email protected]! Some key takeaways from this episode include: ...
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174. It's Never Too Late to Build Strength | Tips for Strength Training in Your 40s and Beyond
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As we age, maintaining strength and joint health isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth about strength training over 40 and why it’s one of the most important investments you can make in your long-term health and independence. You’ll learn why challenging your body is key to avoiding injury, improving memory, and feeling empowered in your daily life. Whether you have active kids at home, you’re caring for grandkids, or just want to grocery shop pain-free when you’re 80, strength training is the key to it all. Let this episode be your...
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173. I Can’t Believe This Happened to Lee… | Winning Best Podcast, Lee’s Solo(ish) Trip to NYC, and Rapid Fire Q&A
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May is a big month! Lee’s birthday is just around the corner (May 19th, mark your calendars!), and we’re celebrating an exciting win: we’ve officially been named Best Podcast in Charlotte by the BOB Awards! THANK YOU to all our listeners for your support—we love y’all. In this lighthearted episode, we’re catching up on recent adventures: traveling, running into Bobby Lee (yes, really), and making memories with our kids and grandkids. Liz shares a hilarious story from her days as a young basketball player (let’s just say the ref definitely remembers her), and Lee reflects...
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Daily Health Habits That Will Transform Your Body
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Ready to refresh your routine and feel your best this summer? This episode is all about making small, sustainable changes that add up to big results. We’ll walk you through simple yet effective habit swaps to boost your health and wellness—without the overwhelm. The key? Balance. We’re focusing on three attainable habits: adding more protein to your diet, drinking more water, and moving your body more. Whether you’re looking to reset your routine or just make healthier choices, we’ll help you incorporate these tips in a fun and realistic way. Let’s dive in and spring clean your...
info_outlineLast Friday, we hosted the annual Bechtler Gala, and it was truly a (viking’s) dream come true! In this episode, we are recapping this fabulous event including our vendors and stunning outfit details, plus Lee’s hormone lab results and the increasing discussion around hormone health. We also share why consistently talking about our love story is so important to us, and the impact it’s had on our listeners.
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Watch Episode 138 with special guests Clary & Cameron Gray
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We were so honored to host the 2024 Bechtler Gala, especially as the first same-sex couple to host the event! We are so grateful for the opportunity and can’t thank the team at the Bechtler, our dress designer Daniel Gonzalez, and all the amazing vendors who made this night possible!
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We talk about our love story a lot, but we continue to share it because we’ve heard from our listeners that it inspires them to be their most authentic selves. Whether that’s in a relationship, in your career, or as an individual, we hope it inspires you to be powerful as well.
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If you’re in your 40s or beyond and you haven’t gotten bloodwork done, advocate for yourself and go for it! Don’t chalk up your exhaustion or lack of joy to your age. Fight to learn more about your body and find another way to feel better.
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Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.
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