Live Well Anyway
Life is messy, live well anyway. I'll go first! -Formerly Cultivating the Lovely We all live in the middle of our own type of messy but that doesn't mean that we can't live well in the midst of it. In Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie Koppa takes you along as she does just that and shares from her own experiences as well as those of her guests. Listen in for a good dose of reality, information, and humor around the topics of wellness, beauty, style, planning, and life.
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Season 3, Ep 112- End of 2022 Wrap Up & Words of the Year
12/21/2022
Season 3, Ep 112- End of 2022 Wrap Up & Words of the Year
SHOW NOTES In this raw and real episode, MacKenzie and Katie look back on 2022, discussing their words of the year and where they are currently at, and take a real and honest look at their planning and goals for 2023. They share their current stories in hopes of allowing listeners to connect and resonate with where they currently are, and have hope to all move forward together. Planning Coaching with MacKenzie If you are feeling overwhelmed heading into 2023 and would like someone to come alongside you in your planning and goal setting journey, MacKenzie is taking on a limited number of coaching clients for the beginning of the year and she would love to work with you! You can DM her on Instagram or email her at BeautyCounter 40% off currently has 40% off on all holiday sets plus some other select products! This is a great time to stock up on skincare and make up to help yourself have glowing and healthy skin heading into 2023. It’s also a great time to join my BeautyCounter team as we look at heading into a 2023 full of opportunity. There has never been a better or more vital time to be adding streams of income to our lives and the team MacKenzie is a part of is incredibly low pressure, uplifting, and amazingly supportive. You can join MacKenzie at . LINKS MENTIONED: JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS Athletic Greens- A Year Supply & 5 Free Travel Packs with First Purchase- Gerber Life- Plan to Eat- 30 Days Free & 30% off a Yearly Subscription (Plus, don’t miss Plan to Eat’s New Learning Series coming in January!)
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Season 3, Ep 112- End of 2022 Wrap Up & Words of the Year
12/21/2022
Season 3, Ep 112- End of 2022 Wrap Up & Words of the Year
SHOW NOTES In this raw and real episode, MacKenzie and Katie look back on 2022, discussing their words of the year and where they are currently at, and take a real and honest look at their planning and goals for 2023. They share their current stories in hopes of allowing listeners to connect and resonate with where they currently are, and have hope to all move forward together. Planning Coaching with MacKenzie If you are feeling overwhelmed heading into 2023 and would like someone to come alongside you in your planning and goal setting journey, MacKenzie is taking on a limited number of coaching clients for the beginning of the year and she would love to work with you! You can DM her on Instagram or email her at BeautyCounter 40% off currently has 40% off on all holiday sets plus some other select products! This is a great time to stock up on skincare and make up to help yourself have glowing and healthy skin heading into 2023. It’s also a great time to join my BeautyCounter team as we look at heading into a 2023 full of opportunity. There has never been a better or more vital time to be adding streams of income to our lives and the team MacKenzie is a part of is incredibly low pressure, uplifting, and amazingly supportive. You can join MacKenzie at . LINKS MENTIONED: JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS Athletic Greens- A Year Supply & 5 Free Travel Packs with First Purchase- Gerber Life- Plan to Eat- 30 Days Free & 30% off a Yearly Subscription (Plus, don’t miss Plan to Eat’s New Learning Series coming in January!)
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Season 3, Episode 111- Our Favorite Content from 2022
12/14/2022
Season 3, Episode 111- Our Favorite Content from 2022
SHOW NOTES In this episode, Katie Duckett and MacKenzie deep dive on their favorite content from the year in all the major categories they consumed content in- books, shows, podcasts, courses, and YouTube. It’s a very full episode, and to help you out we have all the links below! MacKenzie also mentions at the top of the show that she is opening up a limited number of private Planning Coaching spots for the end of this year and beginning of 2023. If you would like to get on the list to be coached you can send her a message on . LINKS MENTIONED: MacKenzie’s Books: Katie’s Books: Katie’s Courses: Cricut videos on YouTube Shows: The Bear- Hulu From Scratch- Netflix Ted Lasso- Apple+ Handmaids Tale- Hulu Bridgerton- Netflix Stranger Things- Netflix MacKenzie’s Podcasts: Katie’s Podcasts: Katie’s YouTube: MacKenzie’s YouTube: Business: Planning, Productivity, & Tech: My Kids Favorite: WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS - Up to 20% off Gerber Life- Color Guru- 10% off with code: LIVEWELL SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON *Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support!
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Season 3, Episode 110- How to Get Inspired and Make a Plan for Your New Years Goals
12/07/2022
Season 3, Episode 110- How to Get Inspired and Make a Plan for Your New Years Goals
This week we dive into some New Years goal inspiration, preparation, and planning. As many of you know, MacKenzie loves to plan, and in this episode she gives you some ideas for finding a fresh perspective on approaching your resolutions for 2023. Here is some of what she discusses in this episode: Creating a "Before the end of the year" list Thinking about what you want to feel like in 2023 and the kind of person you want to be, then crafting your goals from there Reverse engineering your goals to create specific and fundamental shifts in how you go about life End Goals vs Streak Goals Links Mentioned: Join us in Patreon! We would love to welcome you into This Week's Sponsors - 15% off with code: LIVEWELL - $10 off your first purchase at - Up to 20% off Shop with us through Amazon *Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support!
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Season 3, Episode 110- How to Get Inspired and Make a Plan for Your New Years Goals
12/07/2022
Season 3, Episode 110- How to Get Inspired and Make a Plan for Your New Years Goals
This week we dive into some New Years goal inspiration, preparation, and planning. As many of you know, MacKenzie loves to plan, and in this episode she gives you some ideas for finding a fresh perspective on approaching your resolutions for 2023. Here is some of what she discusses in this episode: Creating a "Before the end of the year" list Thinking about what you want to feel like in 2023 and the kind of person you want to be, then crafting your goals from there Reverse engineering your goals to create specific and fundamental shifts in how you go about life End Goals vs Streak Goals Links Mentioned: Join us in Patreon! We would love to welcome you into This Week's Sponsors - 15% off with code: LIVEWELL - $10 off your first purchase at - Up to 20% off Shop with us through Amazon *Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support!
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Season 3, Episode 109: Revamping Our Skincare Routines with Katie and MacKenzie
11/23/2022
Season 3, Episode 109: Revamping Our Skincare Routines with Katie and MacKenzie
This week on Live Well Anyway, we are talking all about skincare. MacKenzie Koppa and Katie Duckett are changing up their skincare routines for fall, and they are bringing you along for the ride. MacKenzie talks about the importance of cleaning up not only your skincare products but what you are putting inside your body. She shares some of her current favorite clean beauty brands. She recommends checking your cosmetics and other skincare products on . For a handy PDF of all the skincare steps and recommendations MacKenzie has for you, head over to . Skincare MacKenzie is using now: - mostly their tools, lip balms, body butter (10% off code: LIVEWELLANYWAY) - TBT Cream, Hyaluronic Acid Serum - Counter + All Bright Serum (Vit C, turmeric, curcuma), Overnight Resurfacing Peel Products MacKenzie wants to try: - Super Firm Serum, Brow & Eyelash Booster - All Bright Triple Acid AHA Toner (AHA, BHA, Kombucha), CounterTime Collection- Eye Cream, Cleansing Oil, Tetrapeptide Supreme Cream (PM) Bare Bones Skincare Routine: Double Cleanse Vitamin C Serum Moisturizer Sunscreen (also, taking good quality Vitamin D) Aspects Vital to a Great Skincare Routine: Double Cleanse Vitamin C Chemical Exfoliation (AHA, BHA- different levels) Anti-aging Moisturize (can be paired with your anti-aging) Eye Cream Sunscreen Tools- gua sha, roller, dry drush, dermaplaning JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED VISIT OUR SPONSORS Athletic Greens - Get a FREE one year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Travel Packs along with your subscription at . Plan to Eat - Get 30% OFF and a 30-Day Free Trial when you sign up at . Caraway Home - Visit and get 10% OFF your order when you use code livewell. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 3, Episode 108: The 2022 Live Well Anyway Gift Guide
11/16/2022
Season 3, Episode 108: The 2022 Live Well Anyway Gift Guide
Today on Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie Koppa and Katie Duckett are back with this year’s Gift Guide episode! They give some hints about how to find a thoughtful gift for anyone on your list, including some specific ideas for different ages of kids and family members. Katie also gives some creative wrapping tips for making a simple gift feel more unique and special. Go to for all the Gift Guides in one convenient place! Extended Family- Pay attention to cues It doesn't have to be the perfect gift! Or even all that personal. Look at who they follow on social media Katie’s favorite recipe for MacKenzie’s Favorite Things- (coupon code LIVEWELLANYWAY for 10% off) (coupon code MACKENZIE91970 for 20% off) Favorite Books of the Year Katie’s Favorite Things- Teens- Listen to them! Memory Cards for cameras Money New Phone Case Pre-teens Girls- Room decor Giftcard to get pictures printed Skincare (for teens too) Girls Under 10- Don't listen to them! Hair dye, hair extensions, etc.... Camera w/tripod Kid-friendly makeup kit (lip gloss, power, clear mascara, highlighter) Stocking stuffers- JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED VISIT OUR SPONSORS Storyworth - Visit today for $10 OFF your first purchase. Beautycounter - Go to to get in on the early Black Friday deals on clean cosmetics. Caraway Home - Visit and get 10% OFF your order when you use code livewell. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show! by Minnie Driver by Shauna Niequist
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Season 3, Episode 107: 5 Things You Can do Right Now to Make Your Holidays Easier
11/02/2022
Season 3, Episode 107: 5 Things You Can do Right Now to Make Your Holidays Easier
On today’s episode of the Live Well Anyway podcast, host MacKenzie Koppa shares five things you can do right now to make your holidays easier. These are some of her favorite tips and tricks to make the upcoming season a little smoother and less chaotic. If you need even more guidance and accountability in preparing for this potentially overwhelming time of year, join MacKenzie and a community of likeminded ladies in the ! Five things to do now for an easier holiday season: Get Everything on Your Calendar Events Traditions Project Due Dates Plan Your Meals Make Menus (try it on ) Plan for Leftovers Double Batch for the freezer Join for Great Deals and Coupons Stock Up on Tape & Batteries Figure Out Some Little Ways to Take Care of Yourself JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED VISIT OUR SPONSORS Thrive Causemetics - Visit for 15% OFF your first order. Caraway Home - Visit and get 10% OFF your order when you use code livewell. Color Guru - Head over to and use the code livewell at checkout for 10% your consultation. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 3, Episode 106: The Little Things That Keep Us Sane
10/26/2022
Season 3, Episode 106: The Little Things That Keep Us Sane
MacKenzie Koppa and Katie Duckett are back for a chat on Live Well Anyway this week! Today they are talking about how they are trying to keep their sanity when it is hard to get time to themselves and take care of their bodies, minds and hearts. Katie and MacKenzie share the challenges to staying sane in this season as well as the little things they are doing to keep from going crazy when life feels chaotic. Some of the little things that are keeping Katie and MacKenzie sane are: Drinking Adding new skincare Reading better books meditations Getting nails done Creating playlists JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED VISIT OUR SPONSORS Plan to Eat - Get 30% OFF and a 30-Day Free Trial when you sign up at . Athletic Greens - Get a FREE one year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Travel Packs along with your subscription at . Color Guru - Use code livewell at checkout for 10% OFF any color consultation package at . SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 3, Episode 105: Fall Challenge Update with MacKenzie and Katie
10/12/2022
Season 3, Episode 105: Fall Challenge Update with MacKenzie and Katie
On Live Well Anyway this week, MacKenzie and Katie are back to talk about how the Fall Challenge is going so far for each of them—what worked, what didn’t and how you can join in on the next round. Katie shares the lessons she learned about the things she has to prepare in order to set herself up for success and how to be her own advocate. MacKenzie also talks about the changes she realized she needed to make to her expectations and her own routine in order to be the best mom she can be while also taking better care of herself. JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED VISIT OUR SPONSORS Caraway Home - Visit and get 10% OFF your order when you use code livewell. Powersheets - Get your Powersheets pre-ordered for 2023 by ordering through the link . Color Guru - Head over to and use the code livewell at checkout for 10% your consultation. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 3, Episode 104: Throat and Cold Care Tips During Sickness Season from a Voice Actor
10/05/2022
Season 3, Episode 104: Throat and Cold Care Tips During Sickness Season from a Voice Actor
On today’s episode on Live Well Anyway with MacKenzie Koppa, MacKenzie shares her best tips and tricks for staying healthy and taking care of yourself and your family during cold and flu season. She talks about products and practices for throat care and recovering from colds as quickly and healthfully as possible. For newsletter subscribers, you can get a PDF of all these items to keep handy all season long. Head over to to sign up today! Also, any products mentioned today that are available on Amazon can be found on MacKenzie’s . Prevent: Vitamins and Supplements- C, D3+K2, Omegas, Zinc, Quercitin, Turmeric Athletic Greens (comes with Vit D when you sign up ) PatchAid () (lots of liposomals, liquids and sprays, can add to smoothies- gets them right on the affected areas) Eliminating inflammation by reducing sugar, processed foods, white flour Getting Good Rest Moving Your Body Cold Plunges/Heat Dry Brushing Hydrate NO Decongestants (afrin, cold medicine, cough drops, etc...) From the inside out- electrolytes! (, ) Diffusers (Thieves or eucalyptus essential oil) and Humidifiers Soothe & Treat All of the Above AND w/Honey or (the honey, cough drops, spray) Sleep Prop yourself up Humid room Something warm to drink before bed () Honey before bed JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED VISIT OUR SPONSORS Reel Paper - Sign up for a subscription at and use code livewell for 30% OFF your first order and convenient delivery right to your front door. Powersheets - Get your Powersheets pre-ordered for 2023 by ordering through the link . Color Guru - Head over to and use the code livewell at checkout for 10% your consultation. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 3, Episode 103: Our Current Fall Favorites with Katie and MacKenzie
09/28/2022
Season 3, Episode 103: Our Current Fall Favorites with Katie and MacKenzie
This week on Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie and Katie are back to chat all things fall! They share the products, practices and more that are making their days during this season. All the product links are in the show notes below, so scroll down to check out whatever grabbed your attention! JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED VISIT OUR SPONSORS Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. Caraway Home - Visit and get 10% OFF your order when you use code livewell. Color Guru - Use code livewell at checkout for 10% OFF any color consultation package at . SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 3, Episode 102: Simple Practices Currently Keeping Me Sane
09/21/2022
Season 3, Episode 102: Simple Practices Currently Keeping Me Sane
Welcome to another episode of Live Well Anyway with MacKenzie Koppa. On today’s show, MacKenzie shares some practices she is doing to stay sane amidst the craziness of life. She talks about six ways she is staying on top of things, and hopefully some of these practices will be things you can incorporate into your life to stay sane, too! Simple Practices Keeping Me Sane: Putting things away Weekend Routine Wrapping My Head around the Week Moving into Action Writing Things Down (including emotions and cycle tracking with the ) Filling up on Inspiration and Learning Instagram Accounts for Inspiration: JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Skillshare - Skillshare is 40% off (until Sept 22) with code CREATE40OFF, plus get one month free at . Athletic Greens - Get a FREE one year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Travel Packs along with your subscription at . Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. Plan to Eat - Get 30 Days FREE and a 30% OFF discount when you go sign up for a trial at . SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 3, Episode 101: 5 Strategies to Have More Follow-Through on Your Plans
09/14/2022
Season 3, Episode 101: 5 Strategies to Have More Follow-Through on Your Plans
On today’s episode of the Live Well Anyway podcast, host MacKenzie Koppa is talking all about follow-through. We all like to plan, but all too often, we fail to actually follow the plan and do the things. MacKenzie shares some reasons you may struggle to do the things you plan to, as well as five strategies to follow through on your goals. Don’t forget to join the to give you a hand in taking the first steps to follow-through. Things that might be standing in the way of your follow-through: Your season Your time/availability Your motivation/desire Strategies you can put in place to create more follow through on your plans and goals: Create a streak. Participate in a challenge. Get involved with a group or partner. Have someone be your “Accounta-bully.” Hire a coach. Bonus - Create social pressure for yourself. JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED VISIT OUR SPONSORS Color Guru - Head over to and use the code livewell at checkout for 10% your consultation. Pique Life - When you subscribe at , you can get 15% OFF and Free Shipping for life, or use code livewell for 5% OFF sitewide. Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 3, Episode 100: Take Care of Yourself Like a Grown Lady Challenge
09/07/2022
Season 3, Episode 100: Take Care of Yourself Like a Grown Lady Challenge
This week on Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie and Katie are celebrating 100 episodes of Live Well Anyway and the kickoff of Season 3 with a challenge! They are encouraging everyone in the Live Well Anyway listening community to join in on taking better care of yourselves this fall. This free challenge will run from September 12 through October 14, and you can visit for all the details. Join the to get daily updates and accountability. You can also share about the challenge, tagging on Instagram. Here are the 8 categories of the challenge: 1. Get Ready 2. Drink Water 3. Supplements 4. Planning & Prepping Your Meals 5. Movement 6. Healthy Diet of Reading 7. Before Bed Routine 8. Sleep JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. Reel Paper - Sign up for a subscription at and use code livewell for 30% OFF your first order and convenient delivery right to your front door. BED|STÜ - Use discount code LWA20 for 20% OFF your next order at . Pique Life - When you subscribe at , you can get 15% OFF and Free Shipping for life. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 2, Episode 99: How to Love Your Kitchen More with Katie and MacKenzie
08/31/2022
Season 2, Episode 99: How to Love Your Kitchen More with Katie and MacKenzie
On Live Well Anyway this week, MacKenzie and Katie are back with a conversation all about how to make your kitchen a more enjoyable place for you to be! Let’s face it…we all have to eat, and we all have to cook sometimes, so why not enjoy the process more? Here are Katie and MacKenzie’s top tips (with product links!) for loving your kitchen and the time you spend there more: Deep clean your kitchen. Have dish and hand soap for the season. (We love Mrs. Meyers!) Use a pretty cookbook stand. (This is Katie's- ) Use a great cookbook. (We Love Half Baked Harvest- ) Use Quarter Sheet pans (USA Pans are the BEST- ) Get an Air Fryer (This is Katie's- ) Use parchment sheets in the air fryer to make clean up simple- Get a Vitamix for meal prep, smoothies and more- Get yourself a new water bottle. (Here is MacKenzie's- ) Plus, they also tackle the laundry room! Here are some things you can do to make your laundry room more lovely: Paint it a color you LOVE Put fresh flowers in the laundry room Organize your laundry room well to make sense for YOU JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Caraway Home - Visit and get 10% OFF your order when you use code livewell. Thrive Causemetics - Visit for 15% OFF your first order. BED|STÜ - Use discount code LWA20 for 20% OFF your next order at . Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 2, Episode 98: How to Do Your Best Brain Dump Ever
08/24/2022
Season 2, Episode 98: How to Do Your Best Brain Dump Ever
On today’s episode of the Live Well Anyway podcast, host MacKenzie Koppa walks you through the steps to create a thorough brain dump that will relieve your sense of overwhelm and start you on the path to productivity. These are the key essentials for doing your best brain dump ever: Use categories and subcategories to help get everything out of your head and down on paper (or digitally). Nothing is too small to write down. Don't worry about it being messy. Write down everything that you are actively trying to remember, take care of, be responsible for, or that is draining your emotional energy. Use Trello to help convert your brain dump into an easy to access and update digital format. After your get all the things down on paper, evaluate all of your categories into "projects" and "mainstays" lists. Prioritize your lists and add how much time things will take to make them actionable. If you want some group accountability and hand-holding for this process (and more!), join one of MacKenzie’s upcoming . JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Pique Life - When you subscribe at , you can get 15% OFF and Free Shipping for life. Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. BED|STÜ - Use discount code LWA20 for 20% OFF your next order at . Athletic Greens - Get a FREE one year supply of vitamin D and 5 Travel Packs along with your subscription at . SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 2, Episode 97: Relationship Talk with MacKenzie and Her Boyfriend, Nick Moralez
08/17/2022
Season 2, Episode 97: Relationship Talk with MacKenzie and Her Boyfriend, Nick Moralez
On Live Well Anyway this week, MacKenzie sits down for a talk with her boyfriend, Nick Moralez about their relationship, the changes they’ve made and lessons they’ve learned over the past two years. They share some of their challenges and successes in communication, building trust, working with each other’s personalities, and parenting together. JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. Plan to Eat - Get 30 Days FREE and a 30% OFF discount when you go sign up for a trial at . BED|STÜ - Use discount code LWA20 for 20% OFF your next order at . SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 2, Episode 96: Five Spaces to Get Ready for Back to School
08/10/2022
Season 2, Episode 96: Five Spaces to Get Ready for Back to School
Today on Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie is back with more tips and tricks for getting prepared for Back to School season, this time focusing on five spaces in your home (and car) that you can get ready right now. First, though, she shares a mini interview with one of her July participants, Katrina Brooks. The areas MacKenzie encourages you to get prepped before school starts include the following: your vehicle, your backpack and homework space, your pantry and refrigerator, your medicine cabinet, and your closets. JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Magic Mind - Get 20% OFF when you go to and use code livewell20 at checkout or get 40% OFF your first subscription. BED|STÜ - Use discount code LWA20 for 20% OFF your next order at . Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 2, Episode 95: Reprise of Meal Planning with Roni Vayre
08/03/2022
Season 2, Episode 95: Reprise of Meal Planning with Roni Vayre
On today’s episode of Live Well Anyway, we are taking a trip back in podcast time to the day MacKenzie sat down for a chat with Roni Vayre from to talk all things meal planning. Roni heads up marketing for Plan to Eat and is in charge of content creation. Roni tells the story of how Plan to Eat began with founders Clint and Lisa’s own family needs. MacKenzie and Roni talk about the many benefits of meal planning with Plan to Eat’s software and app, plus so many more great ideas and tips for planning your meals! Visit to find out how to enter the collaborative giveaway for a free spot in MacKenzie's Back-to-School Mini Cohort + a 1 year subscription to Plan to Eat! JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. Caraway Home - Visit and get 10% OFF your order when you use code livewell. BED|STÜ - Use discount code LWA20 for 20% OFF your next order at . Beam- Head to for $20 OFF your next order when you use code livewell. Plan to Eat - Get 30 Days FREE and a 30% OFF discount when you go sign up for a trial at . SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 2, Episode 94: 3 Things to Do Now for Back to School
07/27/2022
Season 2, Episode 94: 3 Things to Do Now for Back to School
Today on Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie shares three tasks you can do right now to get ready for back to school season. She gives practical steps to take to be more prepared and less overwhelmed, including dialing in your calendar, brainstorming your after school and evening routines, and preparing to meal plan. MacKenzie also sat down this week for an interview with Nicole, one of the ladies in her recent , to talk about how it helped her get her life in good working order. Hopefully it will give you a better idea of what to expect if you are still on the fence about joining one up MacKenzie’s upcoming cohorts this fall! JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Athletic Greens - Get a FREE one year supply of vitamin D and 5 Travel Packs along with your subscription at . Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. BED|STÜ - Use discount code LWA20 for 20% OFF your next order at . Plan to Eat - Get 30 Days FREE and a 30% OFF discount when you go sign up for a trial at . SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 2, Episode 93: From Outlander to Comedy and Learning from Mistakes with Kelly Bandas
07/20/2022
Season 2, Episode 93: From Outlander to Comedy and Learning from Mistakes with Kelly Bandas
Today on the Live Well Anyway podcast, your host MacKenzie Koppa sits down for a chat with author and speaker Kelly Bandas. Kelly is a comedian, as well, and she is quite possibly best-known for her humorous and satirical Instagram and TikTok videos. In addition to talking about her new book, , Kelly and MacKenzie chat about how they met online, their mutual love of Outlander, Kelly’s comedy sketches, and so much more. JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Plan to Eat - Get 30 Days FREE and a 30% OFF discount when you go sign up for a trial at . Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. BedSTU - Use discount code LWA20 for 20% OFF your next order at . SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show! by Kelly Bandas
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Season 2, Episode 92: How to Invest in Learning as a Busy Woman
07/13/2022
Season 2, Episode 92: How to Invest in Learning as a Busy Woman
This week on Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie and Katie sit down to tackle the topic of learning new things as an adult, especially as a busy woman with a family to care for and a business to manage. They talk about the value of learning and expanding your skills and knowledge as an adult, how to take into account your own learning style, and different resources for learning that anyone can take advantage of. JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. Skillshare - Visit to get a 7-Day Free Trial, and use code annual30 for 30% OFF your annual subscription. Color Guru - Use code livewell at checkout for 10% OFF any color consultation package at . SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show! by Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza See our favorite Prime Day Deals at !
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Season 2, Episode 91: The 5 Key Parts of a Live Well Evening Routine
07/06/2022
Season 2, Episode 91: The 5 Key Parts of a Live Well Evening Routine
Welcome back to another great planning episode on Live Well Anyway with MacKenzie Koppa. Today MacKenzie is sharing her five key ingredients to a great evening routine that will set you up for success before your day even begins. First she shares her best tips for actually creating a workable routine that you will follow. Then MacKenzie walks you through each of her 5 keys to an evening routine that really works! If you want help taking control of your overwhelm, sign up for one of MacKenzie’s upcoming ! JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. Beam - Head to to get $20 OFF your order when you use code livewell. Reel Paper - Sign up for a subscription at and use code livewell for 30% OFF your first order and convenient delivery right to your front door. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 2, Episode 90: Essential Steps for Planning My Week with MacKenzie Koppa
06/29/2022
Season 2, Episode 90: Essential Steps for Planning My Week with MacKenzie Koppa
Today on Live Well Anyway MacKenzie is talking all things planning, specifically the essential steps she uses to plan each week. She shares tools and strategies she implements on a weekly basis to keep everything in order, including: a mini brain dump, putting commitments on Google Calendar, making a time grid for tasks, front-loading the week, deciding on priority levels for tasks, meal planning, and following through on the plan! If you want help taking control of your overwhelm, sign up for one of MacKenzie’s upcoming ! JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED Plan to Eat - Get 60 Days FREE when you go sign up for a trial at . WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Caraway Home - Visit and get 10% OFF your order when you use code livewell. Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. Color Guru - Use code livewell at checkout for 10% OFF any color consultation package at . SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 2, Episode 89: Planning Summer Around Kids' Personalities and Interests
06/22/2022
Season 2, Episode 89: Planning Summer Around Kids' Personalities and Interests
On the Live Well Anyway Podcast this week, MacKenzie talks about how she is planning for summer with each of her kids’ personalities and interests in mind. She chats with a couple of her kids about their goals, plans and projects for the summer, taking into account their unique abilities and skills. MacKenzie also talks about ways she is hoping help her kids stay busy, keep learning and spend time with friends in ways that fit each of their needs. JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Plan to Eat - Get 60 Days FREE when you go sign up for a trial at . Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. Skillshare - Visit to get a 7-Day Free Trial, and use code annual30 for 30% OFF your annual subscription. Athletic Greens - Get a FREE one year supply of vitamin D and 5 Travel Packs along with your subscription at . SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show! by Julia Nobel by J. I. Wagner by Beverly Cleary
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Season 2, Episode 88: Looking Forward to Reading This Summer
06/15/2022
Season 2, Episode 88: Looking Forward to Reading This Summer
On Live Well Anyway this week, it’s time to chat about our summer reading! MacKenzie and Katie share some of the books they have recently enjoyed as well as several titles they are looking forward to reading over the summer months. They also discuss reading challenges and their different approaches to reading. JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. Acorn TV - Try Acorn FREE for 30 days when you go to and use promo code livewell. Beam - Head to to get $20 OFF your order when you use code livewell. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show! by Katherine McGee by Katherine McGee by Katherine McGee by Katherine McGee by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan by Alexis Coe by Emily Henry by Delia Owens by Fredrick Backman by Laura Dave by Laura Dave by Joy Clarkson by Beth O’Leary by Madeline Martin by Twila Tharp by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace
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Season 2, Episode 87: Aggressively Happy with Joy Clarkson
06/08/2022
Season 2, Episode 87: Aggressively Happy with Joy Clarkson
Welcome back to the Live Well Anyway podcast with MacKenzie Koppa. Today MacKenzie sits down for a chat with Joy Clarkson about her new book . Joy shares a little background on how this book came to be written in the midst of a pandemic lockdown. She and MacKenzie talk about the importance of finding things of enjoyment and beauty in the midst of hard things. JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Reel Paper - Sign up for a subscription at and use code livewell for 30% OFF your first order and convenient delivery right to your front door. Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. Color Guru - Use code livewell at checkout for 10% OFF any color consultation package at . SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show! by Joy Clarkson by Sally Clarkson
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Season 2, Episode 86: The Story of Rasa with Lopa van der Mersch
06/01/2022
Season 2, Episode 86: The Story of Rasa with Lopa van der Mersch
This week on Live Well Anyway, MacKenzie is joined by Lopa van der Mersch, founder and CEO of Rasa Coffee Alternative and Adaptogenic Coffee. MacKenzie and Lopa talk about how Rasa got started and how she created a unique business model. They talk about herbs in general and adaptogens specifically, and how they actually work. Another big topic of conversation is building small habits and finding ways to incorporate wellness routines into your day. JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. Athletic Greens - Get a FREE one year supply of vitamin D and 5 Travel Packs along with your subscription at . Rasa - Head over to to check out all Rasa’s amazing products, and use code livewell20 for 20% OFF your order. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show!
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Season 2, Episode 85: Getting Ready for Summer with MacKenzie and Katie
05/25/2022
Season 2, Episode 85: Getting Ready for Summer with MacKenzie and Katie
MacKenzie and Katie are back on the Live Well Anyway podcast this week to talk about getting ready for summer in a little different way than usual. They share how having older kids is changing their expectations and realities, plus ways they will be making the most of the time they have to do fun things as well as getting work done. Last Year’s Summer Episodes: JOIN US ON PATREON LINKS MENTIONED WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW VISIT OUR SPONSORS Caraway Home - Visit and get 10% OFF your order when you use code livewell. Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to and use code livewell. Athletic Greens - Get a FREE one year supply of vitamin D and 5 Travel Packs along with your subscription at . SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our to support the show! by Judy Blume
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