{Best of 2024} Taking the Shame Out of Sex | Having The Talk with Your Kids, Prioritizing Pleasure, and More
Release Date: 12/19/2024
182. Serendipity, Sushi & Success | What We Learned at Tribeca Film Fest
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We’ve been on the road - working, teaching, sweating (a lot), and soaking up every second of it. From coast to coast, we’ve had the honor of coaching high-performing, purpose-driven leaders and inspiring them to fuel their bodies well and train for longevity. But as always, they end up inspiring us just as much. This week, we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a recent trip to New York, including a serendipitous moment that landed us at the Tribeca Film Festival to see a documentary about world-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa. From not knowing who he was to sitting in his...
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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...
info_outlineOver the next few weeks, we'll be replaying our top episodes of 2024 while we spend time with our friends and family over the holidays! AKA the episodes you guys streamed the most! Thank you so much for your support of the podcast in 2024 - we hope you have an amazing holiday surrounded by loved ones, peaceful moments, and memories in the making. Cheers!
Think back to the first messages you ever heard about sex: were they filled with shame and embarrassment, or did you walk away feeling educated and empowered? If we’re honest, our kids will probably always feel a little embarrassed to hear us talk about sex, but we can create a shame-free conversation around anatomy, consent, protection, and even pleasure so that our kids can make empowered decisions for their bodies. In this episode, we share our earliest messages about sex, how we talk to our kids about sex, and how shame has impacted many aspects of our lives.
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
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Always use the anatomically correct words when you’re talking about bodies. By giving cutesy names to private parts, you unintentionally attach some shame to talking about our bodies.
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Pleasure and consent are important parts of The Talk that we sometimes skip over. We’re in such a rush to cover the technical details that we forget to communicate that our bodies are meant for us to enjoy, and that no one can force you to share your body with them if you don’t want to (and vice versa).
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Preaching abstinence is not an effective sex education strategy. Teaching your kids about safe sex practices and encouraging them to understand their bodies does NOT automatically mean they’ll be sexually active sooner. It means they can make informed and safe decisions when it comes to sex.
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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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