Podcasts by Crazy Zen Life

Two Reality Shows and a Podcast- Southern Charm thoughts, Pete and Kim K., Demi CHD Interview from 2022-08-26T10:00:58

This is not a mirage.  This is real.  A real freaking episode ready for your listening pleasure.  Sure, its been a minute and we needed to take some time for some summer fun. &nbs...

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Charmed and Free to Bleed from 2022-07-02T19:50:02

We need a new word for salty when referring to this episode.  Wow! We are coming in hot and we make no apologies.  Lots to cover and we jump around a ton.  From tampons to Souther...

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Why do we care about the MTV Movie Awards, Shannon watches the Kardashians, the verdict on the verdict from 2022-06-10T10:00

I between carpools we pop in to see what the hot goss is all about.  It was kind of a slow news week so here are our hot takes on the headlines that peaked our interest the most. 

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Kravis Wedding #3 and Depp/ Heard Trial Updates from 2022-05-28T17:04:42

Third time is a charm, right?  Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker wedded again in Portofino, Italy last week.  The wedding was a spectacle on so many levels and we discuss is all. &...

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We all have senoritis, Selling Sunset Shocker, Celebrity Skincare Drama from 2022-05-14T12:07:14

This week's episode is hanging on by a thread. After a crazy Derby week, Mother's Day, and way to many cocktails the haze has still not completely been lifted.  But, we are here with the th...

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Two Trials and a Shooting from 2022-04-29T12:37:20

After a little life hiccup we are back this week to fill you in on all of the drama from the past two weeks.  A lot has happened in the legal world and we do our best to break it down but w...

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Bennifer 2.0 gets engaged; Britney Spears has more than a food baby; Kravis Vegas Wedding from 2022-04-16T11:46:27

We are fresh off of a two week spring break to being you a massive Social Catch Up. The pop culture world had some groundbreaking headlines while we were away.  Let's get into them!

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A Quickie but in a Good Way from 2022-03-25T13:02:39

Slow news week but still a great check in.  Father Andy Cohen has announced that there will be TWO new RHNYC coming to Bravo.  What will the response be? Is this series dead in the wat...

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2 Celebrity Updates and a Questionable Cup from 2022-03-18T10:00

You would normally think the weirdest thing about today's podcast would be the latest antics from the Kardashians.  Today, their weirdness takes a back seat as Shannon dives into the growin...

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Diamonds on Vaginas- Britney Spears naked on IG & Tinder Swindler sued by diamond magnate from 2022-03-04T13:54:57

On our quick pop in today we cover a few of the pressing headlines from this week. 

• Britney Spears vacations with her fiancé on a remote island and decides to post all of the ...
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Saget Saga, Aaron Rodgers has a red flag, "And Just Like That" Kanye still makes us cringe from 2022-02-18T03:32:02

We took about a 20 minute break this week to report on other stories in pop culture and to our surprise the world kept going.  We have a few things to fill you in on since last week and her...

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Adult Valentine's Day + Subscriptions we L-O-V-E from 2022-02-14T18:06:29

On today's pop in we discuss how to do Valentine's day as an adult and our favorite subscriptions.  

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We literally can't keep up with the Kardashians and is Wordle worth it? from 2022-02-11T11:00

We had NO plans to discuss any of the Kardashian drama today but it is the media train that just wont stop.  Even as I type this Kanye has gone on more rants and posted more crazy accusatio...

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Vagina Juice and More! from 2022-02-04T11:00

We begin tis episode with a little dry January recap and why Shannon was plagued with unexpected vagina juice. This week's social catch up line up is:

-Rihanna and ASAP Rocky are pregnant...

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Social Catch Up: Lots of Sh*t with a candy crunch! from 2022-01-28T11:00

We love a good a theme just as much as a four letter word at CZL, and this week we are giving ,lots of both. We shifted through all of the sh*t of the news headlines to give you just the meat an...

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Social Catch Up: MGK ring of pain, Kimye party woes, Jamie Lynn gives us questionable tea, legends lost this week from 2022-01-21T11:00

This week has been quite a doozy! Let's catch up, shall we? We are beyond excited that MGK popped the question to Megan Fox last week but some recent details about the engagement ring have us qu...

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"And Just Like That" and Trader Joe's Dating App- Brittany Swan & Shannon Kessler from 2022-01-14T04:17:12

Nothing could keep us from giving you all of the latest headlines this week! Well, maybe a trip to Indy and a stomach bug, but we made it just in time for your Friday Social Catch up! 

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CZL is Damp and Ready- Shannon Kessler and Brittany Swan from 2022-01-07T10:00

New Year, new vibe, same shit show! Let’s welcome in 2022 with a little CZL vibe check and social catch up. Instead of coming in hot this year we have decided to come in super steady. Like, a go...

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No Jingle in my Jangle- Holiday Hangover 2021 Edition from 2021-12-10T16:31:40

We know its that time of year again. Stress, anxiety, and mounting pressure from a fictitious fat man in a suit. Holiday season is in full throttle mode and we are barely puttering along, and we...

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Dionne Twitter Roasts; Astroworld Update; Paris Gets Hitched; Britney is FREE from 2021-11-20T15:49:22

We are super thankful for all of great headlines this week.  Here's our weekly roundup:

• Who knew Dionne Warwick was such a twitter gem.  We go through some of her most recent burns ...
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Merry Mariah McD‘s menu, Paul Rudd is the sexiest, Travis Scott & Astroworld tragedy from 2021-11-12T17:03:47

• As we gear up for the holidays and hearing Mariah Carey every five minutes, we cant wait for the release of McDonald's Mariah inspired menu. Will this have the masses flocking to get all th...
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Kim K is crushing on Pete Davidson; Gigi Hadid and Zayne Malik have family drama; Real Housewives go global from 2021-11-05T19:43:44

It’s a great day for pop culture! Let’s dive into it, shall we? 

•  Kim K is dating Pete? Why is this so shocking? Could he be the nice guy she needs? 
• Yolanda and Zayne Malik are i...
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172. Social Catch-Up: Hazards in KY, Safety on Set, and Brian Laundrie‘s Teeth? from 2021-10-29T21:40:17

This week's catch up has us asking so many questions. Who on earth approved the Hazard High School Homecoming Pep Rally? How does a loaded gun get on to a movie set? Are those really Brian Laund...

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Social Catch-Up: Who‘s Engaged, Who‘s Married, Who‘s Throwing Shade, and Who‘s still Supporting R.Kelly? from 2021-10-15T16:20:19

Rounding out this week with another in person Social Catch Up! Who are we? The controversy lights up this week behind reality stars Madison Lecroy and Meghan King (now Owens). Can we agree that ...

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169. Social Catch-Up: Epic Super Bowl Halftime Show & Where in the world is Brian Laundrie from 2021-10-08T14:33:21

Move over JLo, this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show is going to be EPIC! We chat about who's performing and recap some of our favorite shows from year's past. 

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169: Social Catch Up - MEGA Episode: New Bachelor Host, Formula 1Making History, R. Kelly Convictions, and ALL the Updates on Britney Spears from 2021-10-01T02:48:32

There may be a slight chill I’m the air but we are coming hot with this social catch up. Today we bring the thunder on all of the biggest headlines for the week. Don’t have the time to scan all ...

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Social Catch Up- Britney Netflix Doc set to release, Nicki Minaj #ballgate, Gabby Petito case from 2021-09-24T17:05:08

Information was coming in so strong this week that we had to wait until Friday morning to record just so we could give you the latest. Here's our Social Catch Up lineup:

• Britney Spe...
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Dating IRL 2021 & Zen Hot Takes on Dating Your Spouse- Brittany Swan & Shannon Kessler from 2021-09-22T12:41:38

Not sure if we are qualified to give dating advice but we definitely have our thoughts on dating in 2021. Things have changed slightly since we have been in the game but but when it comes to rea...

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Social Catch Up- Met Gala Wins and Misses, Britney has a Fiancé, Passing of Norm McDonald from 2021-09-17T00:41:01

We are coming down from a news week high.  Lots going on this week in our pop culture world.  We couldn't wait to dive in:

• Britney Spears is engaged!  We are so happy for our favori...
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”If you resist, it persists” talking all things privacy and secrecy with our resident therapist- Megan B. Bartley, MAMFT from 2021-09-15T14:38:56

Megan is BACK!  We are so excited to welcome Megan B. Bartley back to the pod and help us dissect the inner workings of parenting and privacy.  We live in a digital age where most interactions h...

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Social Catch Up- Hollywood is Knocked Up, Britney is Almost Free, Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac Give us all the Feels from 2021-09-10T19:49:03

You would think with a short week the news would be a little slow. Not in our pop culture world! The headlines were hot this week.  Here is ur line up:

• Tons of stars announced they ...
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Social Catch Up- Nirvana Cover Art Legal Battle,Scott Disick Dm Slide, Addison Rae is a Star?, MLM doc sneak peek from 2021-09-03T09:00

Let's Catch Up on the week of headlines!

• The famous naked baby in the Nirvana album cover is suing multiple people from the Nirvana camp with charging child pornography 
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How to Brand Yourself Like a Pro- A crash course in marketing yourself with Danielle Davis from 2021-09-02T09:00

We are not born knowing how to brand/market our lives. That is why the universe sent us the wonderful Danielle Davis from LouWhatWear & Listen

Social Catch Up- Jesus Lizards, Kylie Preggo, JLo Gets Petty from 2021-08-27T16:45:03

We are live and in person folks! Social Catch up is being brought to you on a bedroom floor somewhere in Boca Raton.  Today, we talk about all of the things:

• Brittany's weird Florid...
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Can We Be Friends? Discussing friendship after 35- Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan from 2021-08-25T09:00

When you're in your twenties you feel like you walk out of your door and trip over 5 people that want to your friend.  But, after committed relationships, careers, and possibly kids, how do you ...

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Social Catch Up- Lizzo Deals with Trolls, Celebrities that don't bathe, Bama Rush Tiktok Takeover from 2021-08-20T15:35:54

So much to discuss this week.  We jump right into it!

• After Lizzo's latest release, the trolls came out hard for her and it was personal. Lizzo takes to YouTube is an emotional vide...
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"If you Don't See it, I Can't Help You"- Social Catch Up- Brittany Swan & Shannon Kessler from 2021-08-13T12:34:18

We have all of the opinions today when it comes to the back to school process and carpool. Why does carpool suck so bad?

• From our heated thoughts about carpool to a round of applaus...
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Tipping Controversy, Kelly Clarkson's Messy Divorce, Matt Damon Doesn't Say the F-slur Anymore from 2021-08-06T13:41:44

The topics are strong today! 

• We start out by addressing a weird tipping encounter Shannon experienced a few nights ago. This event lead us to ask some tough questions about tipping...
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Ep.156 Social Catch Up - Simone Biles makes a Stand, Bennifer Update, and Britney Spears coming in HOT with a New Lawyer from 2021-07-30T12:44:16

Catching Up this week with the decision heard around the world by Simon Biles. Jennifer Lopez turns 52 on a Yacht in St. Tropez and almost breaks the internet. Britney Spears picks her own lawye...

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Ep#154 Life Check In - Catching up on the Big Move from 2021-07-19T14:26:35

Brittany is in town and catching us up on all moving adventures! We also chat about the latest in the Britney Spears conservatorship and the dirty deeds of Jamie Spears. We briefly touch on the ...

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CZL Favorite Things: Brittany Swan & Shannon Kessler from 2021-06-17T12:51:50

Today we share all of our current favorite things that we cannot live without.  From beauty tips to our favorite show recommendation, we cover it all!  Enjoy!

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Lilibet Diana has arrived and Chris Harrison is out; Jay Cutler wants more; The Food Network has some juicy secrets from 2021-06-11T22:06:41

Lots to cover this week and not a lot of time.    ✨We jump right into the headlines with Prince Harry & Meghan Markle welcoming their new baby girl to the world, Lilibet Diana. It didn’t take long ...

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THIS IS A BIG ONE! Talking Transitions and Cicadas- Brittany Swan & Shannon Kessler from 2021-06-09T18:39

We have been teasing our zen community for too long but here it is, our big reveal episode!  This episode is a longtime coming and we address how we are taking on certain transitions in our live...

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Ep #150 Social Catch Up - "Friends" Reunion; Naomi Osaka; Cruella for life! from 2021-06-04T15:16:03

On this week's Social Catch Up we round up our favorite parts of the "Friends" Reunion, discuss the groundbreaking decision Naomi Osaka made, and get real about our favorite villain Cruella Devi...

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Should we cancel flip flops and Chrissy Teigen? Photoshopped Yearbook Photos and a Viral Kickback- Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan from 2021-05-28T12:40:58

We are back people and we are ready to share all of the stories that were on our radar from the past week. We come in hot with a controversial story about a high school in Florida that decided t...

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Ep #148 Social Catch Up; Beep Beep Becky, Update on Bennifer, and Ellen calling it quits. from 2021-05-14T17:29:32

Today we talk about the insane panic creating a gas shortage, why JLo and Ben make us giddy, and our thoughts on Ellen's final season. Press play and enjoy!

 

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Ep. #147 Social Catch Up: Bennifer, is that you? Billie Eilish serving the people, Will Smith breaking the internet from 2021-05-07T13:29:20

On today's Social Catch Up we take a trip down 2000 memory lane with a recent siting of J.Lo and Ben Affleck; Billie Eilish graces the cover of British Vogue and we are HERE for it; Britney Spea...

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Social Catch Up: Derek Chauvin Verdict, Colton Underwood Comes Out, Rachel Hollis Needs to Go Away!- Brittany Swan& Shannon Kessler from 2021-04-23T12:03:42

We are back on a fabulous Friday to bring you all of the latest headlines from the week.  

• A historical verdict was given to Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday....
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How Women Athletes are Using Social Media to Change NIL Standards: A Candid Conversation w/ Celene Funke from 2021-04-22T12:18:08

The conversations around NIL (Name Image Likeness) standards is nothing new but its stirring controversial conversations at colleges around the country.  The NIL term has taken on new meaning am...

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Social Catch Up-The Death of Daunte Wright, Khloe Kardashian Unfiltered Pic, Breakdown of Demi's Documentary, Holly Madison Spills the Tea on Life in the Playboy Mansion from 2021-04-16T17:19:30

• We start the episode breaking down the shooting of Daunte Wright last Sunday night.  His death has contributed to riots and deeper racially charged wounds around the country. 
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Self Care + Spirituality in a Shot Glass- A Savage Conversation with Alexa Silvaggio from 2021-04-14T14:28:13

We are so excited to share our conversation with Alexa Silvaggio, the founder of Savage Los Angeles, meditation & yoga teacher, and founder of sav...

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Social Catch Up - Ranch Rankings, Chrissy Teigen dips out on Twitter, Lil Nas X pole dancing skills are fire, and Justice for Bald Men is a MUST from 2021-04-02T13:22:59

Things are heating up on the internet this week and we are hear to dish on all of it! 

From Ranch Rankings to Chrissy Teigan leaving Twitter, we get saucy on why the internet has such a ...

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The Journey to Accepting Yourself- Casual convo w/ Shannon & Brittany from 2021-03-31T11:50:15

Ahhhh! The journey to finding yourself.  Seems fun, right?  Nope, not even a little bit.  Here's the thing, after a crazy 2020 and a not so tame 2021, we find ourselves faced with some hard ques...

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Social Catch Up- "Don't Shrimp Tail Me!" Cereal Problems on Twitter, Kylie Makes a Donation, Demi Documentary Drops from 2021-03-26T12:06:13

The shrimp tails dont lie. What is going on with Cinnamon Toast Crunch customer service? (9:30) 

Cnn - Cinnamon Toast Shrimp Tail: from 2021-03-24T09:00

Did you use baby oil instead of sunscreen? Did you go to the tanning bed to get a "base tan" before spring break? Did you love the St. Ives apricot scrub? If you said yes to any of those you nee...

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Social Catch Up- Rise in Asian Hate Crimes, Grammy's Make History, Are JLo & ARod Together, Bachelor Wrap Up from 2021-03-19T09:00

This Social Catch Up hits a little hard. We stand with the A

• We could not round out the week of headlines without mentioning the horific shooting in Atlanta on Tuesday that left 8 p...
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"It is not your job to be liked"- Childhood Anxiety and Taking Care of the Nurturer- Megan B. Bartley, MAMFT from 2021-03-17T13:36:59

The title of this episode says it all. Megan B. Bartley is BACK and she is here to help the zen community look deeper into what is creating a rise in childhood anxiety and what we can start doin...

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Social Catch Up- Megan & Oprah Take Down the Royal Family, Togethxr Will Change Women's Sports, WTF is Going on with the WFT from 2021-03-12T14:59:08

There is so much to cover in today's episode.  We get into the hot topics most appealing to us and we come with links and references. 

• It would not be a Social Catch Up if we didn't...
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"Can We Find a Moment of Easy?" Looking at the Lasting Effects of the Pandemic on Women 1 Year Later-Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan from 2021-03-10T10:00

All humans have had it rough during the pandemic, but today we are talking about the ladies. (Sorry, fellas) Though most of the long term effects of the pandemic are still unknown, we decided to...

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Social Catch Up-Prince Harry is funny; No more Mr. to the Potato Head; Cuomo Sexual Harassment Allegations; Kim Kardashian Files for Divorce from 2021-03-05T14:34:01

Lots to unpack this week so lets jump right in.  

Our first pani-versary (1 year since the pandemic lock down)-(1:05)

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Did the Tabloids Brainwash Us? A Look into the early 2000's Tabloid Culture-Brittany Swan & Shannon Kessler from 2021-03-03T10:00

Breakout your frosted lip gloss, trucker hat, and low rise denim and let us take you back to the glory days know as the early 2000's.  You remember.  We weren't concerned with instagram follower...

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Social Catch Up-Rest In Planned Parenthood Rush; Ted Goes to Mexico; FKA Twigs & Shia LaBeouf from 2021-02-26T15:07:56

Coming in hot on a Friday with another fabulous rundown of the latest headlines to hit the front pages this week. Buckle up because we cover a lot this episode. 

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Are we canceling Chris Harrison? Does Britney deserve more than a notes app apology? -Social Catch Up w/ Brittany Swan & Shannon Kessler from 2021-02-19T10:00

There is always some kind of controversy surrounding reality tv but we never thought it would involve one of the biggest OG in the game, Chris Harrison.  Chris Harrison had some major blinders t...

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What you need to do NOW to expand your digital footprint- Jenna Ahern- CEO of Guardian Owl Digital from 2021-02-17T13:05:54

Jenna Ahern is back to give us all of the deets on how to expand your digital footprint and help potential clients or customers to find your ...

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It's time to #FreeBritney- Social Catch Up with Shannon & Brittany from 2021-02-10T14:46:16

There is no better time to introduce a new segment/show than after the groundbreaking Britney Spears documentary that was released last week. The Social Catch up is a ne...

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Building an Authentic Relationship with Yourself; Entering motherhood during a pandemic- Helene Kusman- wellness/food blogger from 2021-02-03T16:17:02

Helene caught our eye during the International Women's Day event we hosted last year.  We were immediately smitten with her calming presence and mindful attitude.  We knew she would be a perfect...

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How to Conquer Extreme Home Living with the Organizational Pros- The Home Sanctuary from 2021-01-20T14:18:23

If you made it through 2020, most likely you had the urge to purge at least one area in your home.  If you were like us, massive amounts of time were spent looking at the same areas in your home...

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You Gotta Manifest That Sh*T! Helpful tips on how to manifest your best 2021- Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan from 2021-01-07T14:52:50

After the year we had last year we completely understand the hesitation around resolutions or even a positive outlook on 2021. We think this is the perfect time to set yourself up for a great ye...

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Finding the Glitter in the Dumpster-CZL Highlights of 2020 from 2020-12-30T10:00

Before you post your best pics of 2020 on IG and put away you last cringe-worthy gift, let's break down the year that wasn't...or was it? There was glitter in the dumpster fire of 2020.  While t...

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Color Me Fabulous! House of Color - Meghan Tinker from 2020-12-09T15:40:20

Are you a winter? Or, are you a summer? Totally clueless as to what I'm talking about? Let's welcome Meghan Tinker from House of Color.  Meghan has dedicated her time to helping people find how ...

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Calm down! Its only Cannibus! Talking CBD with Soul Tribe Collective from 2020-12-03T18:37:59

You know it's 2020 when you finally have a multiple person zoom podcast.  Well, here we are, and meet our new friends Tess & Nathan Tooker from Soul ...

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Go Ahead, Get Angry! Embracing the Anger from Within. from 2020-11-20T14:50:36

This episode has been a long time coming.  And, there is no better time than after the announcement of the second round of closures to chat about anger.  Let's be honest, we are all dealing with...

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Wellness Update:post election high, Covid side effects that won't leave, what's poppin' w/ CZL from 2020-11-11T13:16:42

We are poppin' hot on this episode today.  Lots to dive into! We start this episode by sharing our post election feelings and how we are ready for a new vibe in 2021.  Let's make America sane ag...

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Yogi Powerlifter, Laure Lecompte, Chats Ableism from 2020-11-04T14:38:11

Our longtime zen friend, Laurie LeCompte joins us for a remote chat about ableism and how this stigma is effecting the world of yoga.  Ableism is discrimination and social prejudice against peop...

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Ruining dinner parties, The Bourbon Jedi, and a getting to know Louisville Ladies in Leadership from 2020-10-28T09:00

CZL was beyond honored to be asked to interview each of the panelist at the Ladies in Leadership hosted by the Kentucky Derby Museum.  This event was organized to celebrate the openin...

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We F*cked Up and Operating at a Solid 30% from 2020-10-07T09:00

We never knew how much our zen community meant to us until one of our friends twas impacted enough by our words to tell us how we were wrong.  And man, was our friend correct.  Our first episode...

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Ep: #117:The real deal behind the Karen culture; stop the penis noses; zen gal margarita madness from 2020-07-22T17:16:59

Really dont know how to approach this episode, but here we go. This is a CZL has been under massive mental reconstruction and we are taking some time to figure out our next move.  Until then, we...

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Ep #116: Real talk about the current racism climate; Lets get Tiktok famous with Ashley Desanno from 2020-06-01T16:32:35

To say there is a lot going on in the world today is an understatement.  I struggled to even write the show notes for this podcast because I want to stay true and present to what is going on in ...

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Ep #115: A little more raw and a little more real; Brittany & Shannon uncut and unfiltered! from 2020-05-27T13:31:29

Our first time back in the closet and we have a lot to say about nothing. Ha! Not really.  This new world we live in is taking some adjustment and we are here to chat about that. Today's episode...

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Ep #114: Catching up with Mom Queen; Erin Rowland from 2020-05-13T13:35:44

Who needs a giggle?  I know we do!  That's why we called in the big guns and had a chat with our dear friend, Erin Rowland.  You may remember Erin from previous episodes.  She has 5 kids, OCD, h...

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Ep #113: There is no rulebook for Quarantine, Karen! Deep thoughts about toxic positivity and society gaslighting with Megan B. Bartley; MAMFT from 2020-04-27T14:13:23

There are not a lot of things that are bringing joy to our lives, but talking to Megan B Bartley is defiantly bringing us a lot of joy. We sit down with Megan for a follow up episode to discuss ...

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Ep #112: Pass me a Quaren-tini: Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan from 2020-04-13T15:25:10

We are back!  Well, sort of. We are remotely back and ready to share all of the details from our time in lock down.  While we are doing our part to stay healthy or sanity is taking a backseat.  ...

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Ep #111: How to Navigate Grief: Megan B. Bartley MAMFT from 2020-03-24T14:56:10

Our resident mindful therapist is back to give us the low down on grief.  Please welcome back, Megan Bartley, MAMFT.  We ...

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Ep #110: "Standing in Equality in Every Space"- LIVE recording from Lululemon International Women's Day Event from 2020-03-16T13:55:14

Take me back to this event when we were all more comfortable being around other humans without fear.  Before the coronavirus hit full force we were able to participate in an amazing event powere...

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Ep #109: The REAL Truth Behind Hormone Replacement Therapy: Leesa Ennenbach from 25 Again from 2020-03-09T18:12:22

We never shy away from trying new things or getting more information about how to help you live a better life.  This is why we want to welcome Leesa Ennenbach from Listen

Ep #108: Flying High with Cheer Queen Gabi Butler from 2020-03-02T13:39:15

5, 6, 7, 8....

The amazing Gabi Butler is on our show today!  You may know Gabi from the mega-hit Netflix docuseries, Cheer, but Gabi has been in the cheer game since she was 6.  As Gabi...

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Ep #107: Trauma lives in the body- The story of Beth Wade and her search for life-changing answers from 2020-02-24T17:37:31

Meet Beth Wade.  For years, Beth was a notable happy person with ambition and the drive to succeed.  She had a very normal, wonderful childhood years but always knew there was something in her t...

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Ep #106: Galentine's Day Breakdown with Danielle Davis from LouWhatWear from 2020-02-17T16:59:31

Ok, that was fun. We went live at Kendra Scott! On today's episode, we check in with a CZL OG Danielle Davis from LouWhatWear.  Danielle is known for her amazing style and even huge obsession wi...

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Ep #105: The Dumb Sh*t we all say & Shhhh! The Voices in my Head are Speaking from 2020-02-10T10:00

Hold my wine, it's about time we chat about some topics that are plaguing our minds at CZL. Do you ever sit back and think about all of the dumb sh*t we say that really doesn't make sense.  The ...

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Ep #104: Getting Tipsy w/ Kentucky Straight Ice- Rich Finck from 2020-02-03T11:00

We always love a guest that we can share a cocktail with.  Meet Rich Finck, of Kentucky Straight Ice. Rich is on a mission to provide a premium ice experience for every cocktail connoisseur.  Jo...

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Ep #103: Are You Sabotaging Yourself?- Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan from 2020-01-27T16:34:44

Self-sabotage can come in many shapes and sizes.  These behaviors can be toxic to your life, goals, and the relationships that you hold sacred.  Today, we take a look at the inner workings of sa...

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Ep #102: Imposter Syndrome & seeking validation- Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan from 2020-01-20T10:00

On today's episode, we do a little CZL check-in and discuss what we have been obsessing over lately.  We also chat about the increase of the imposter syndrome in our society and then the immense...

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Ep #101: Life After Addiction; a glimpse into the lifelong journey of recovery: Barrett Gargala & Nick Gargala from 2020-01-13T15:39:04

This is one of our most highly anticipated guest returns.  Zen friends, please welcome back to Barrett Gargala.  This time she is joined in the studio with her father, Nick Gargala.  You first m...

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Ep #100: It's our 100th Episode, Bitches! Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan from 2020-01-06T10:30

Y'all, its real!  CZL made it to 100 episodes and Brittany and Shannon are here to chat about it.  Let's be real, there have been some powerful stories shared in the CZL closet along with lots o...

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Ep #99: LIVE from MOXY! Hotel behavior, Holiday traditions, the pains of traveling with your partner from 2019-12-23T14:45:02

We did it! We recorded LIVE from MOXY in Louisville, Ky.  Now, you get to hear all of the fun.  We are truly thankful to Moxy for giving us this opportunity to bring our zen friends into this sp...

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Ep #98: You need a little inconvenience in your life, CZL life updates, & the power of a strong pour from 2019-12-16T18:50:44

Can we all agree that being inconvenienced is a bitch but an essential part of life? Today we pop in and discuss all of the things that have been happening in our little area of the world.  We a...

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Ep #97: Overload: America's Toxic Love Story from 2019-12-09T11:00

On today's episode, we chat with Soozie Eastman, executive director of Louisville Film Society and documentary filmmaker.  Soozie recently released her first documentary feature, " Listen

Ep #95: Can You Trust Yourself? Why trusting yourself is so important - Brittany Swan & Shannon Kessler from 2019-11-26T14:14:24

Can you trust yourself?  It seems like an easy question to answer until you really think about what trust really means.  Trust is a layered word filled with boundaries, expectations, and account...

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Ep #94: Brittany's Bday breakdown, Turkey Day Hacks, Censorship is a B*tch! from 2019-11-20T10:30

We are back! And by that we mean its just Brittany and Shannon on the pod today chatting about a hodgepodge of topics.  Get the lowdown on Brittany turning 37 and the man cold that almost ruined...

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Ep #93: When an Angel Helps Other Angels- Founder of Frankie's Family- Frankie Hilbert from 2019-11-18T10:00

Frankie Hilbert was born and raised in Louisville and has always worked on giving back to a community that has given him so much. Three ...

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Ep #92: You have power behind your purchase. The evolving mission of Anchal- Colleen Clines from 2019-11-12T15:10:02

Sometimes you find your mission and then other times the mission finds you. Meet Colleen Clines of Anchal.  Colleen is a Louisville local with a global r...

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Ep #91: Everyone needs a strong brow game! Kate Ashon- Body & Brow, Lumi Skinbar from 2019-11-07T10:00

Everyone meet Kate Ashton. Kate is Louisville's premier hair removal specialist and overall badass boss babe.  We first met Kate on her venture to her open her own waxing boutique, Megan Bartley is back in the CZL studio to chat about the very sticky topic of infidelity.  Eek!  The word infidelity is a supercharged ...

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Ep #89: "Put that mother f*cker on mute" - Stephanie Leigh- Sleigh Creative & ByStephanieLeigh from 2019-10-28T10:00

Meet Stephanie. Writing the show notes for this episode, we struggled.  Not just where to begin but how to explain the impact Stephanie's words can have on a person in only a few sentences.  And...

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Ep #88: Just wait! You might find something better! The evolving story of Allie Martin- Selfish Podcast, Fame & Fortune Brand Management from 2019-10-21T16:00

On today's episode, we sit down with Allie Martin from the Selfish Podcast and Fame & Fortune Brand Management. Sometimes you stumble into what you were made to do. That was definitely the case ...

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Ep #87: Your Why Gives You Resiliency- Natalia Bishop- Level Up Lou from 2019-10-15T12:02:20

On today's episode, we sit down with Natalia Bishop founder of Level Up Louisville ...

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Ep #86: Halloween Needs to Calm Down; CZL Does Disney from 2019-10-09T10:00

Okay, we get it.  Fall is here but does it have to be so loud.  And don't get us started on Halloween.  Today we chat about the ways the token loves of this beloved season have us saying, "calm ...

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Ep #85: "It's what's in the player, not the stick." How Jenna Ahern is growing her Guardian Owl nest her way from 2019-10-07T12:36:57

Meet Jenna Ahern! Jenna is the founder and CEO of Guardian Owl, a search engine optimization company (SEO for those in the know).  When Jenna's field hockey chapter ended and her professional ca...

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Ep #84: Just look for the Pink Tag! The mission and the messiness behind online boutique-Pink Tag- Britney Renbarger from 2019-09-30T10:30

On today's episode, we sit down with Britney Renbarger from Pink Tag, Louisville's premier online clothing boutique.  Just a few short years ago Br...

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Look, its the mom fairy! & Is it a habit or a ritual? Exploring the power behind daily rituals- Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan from 2019-09-23T16:48:29

This is kind of a two-parter in one delightful episode!  We chat about mom fairy struggle and how all of the humans in our life depend on the magic that is mom fairy. 

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It's a Barrett Reboot! Re-release of one of our favorite guest and a little CZL catch up from 2019-09-16T16:53:23

We are bringing Barrett back!  But first, we need to reboot her episode.  If you didn't catch Barrett the first time around here is your chance to hear one of the most powerful stories on CZL.  ...

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Ep #79: Catch up with Heidi Fuller, Stories from women from Real Faces of Cancer from 2019-09-09T10:00

Please welcome back Heidi Fuller from Awakenings Boutique.  You may remember Heidi from episode from 2019-09-03T14:18:17

Milestone birthdays usually call for milestone reflection.  It's a time to recount life lessons to better understand where you have been and how you can move forward in a more positive way.  We ...

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Ep #77:"Its more than just food in a backpack"- CMO of Blessing in a Backpack- Nikki Grizzle from 2019-08-26T18:18:19

Back to school season has us all in a hustle trying to shove those little ones out the door.  School can be a trying time for young ones, could you imagine if you were hungry?  This has us think...

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Ep: #76: What's Next!- Life after NFL with Eric Wood from 2019-08-19T16:19:01

Today we sit down with former NFL guard, Eric Wood, to discuss life after football.  It's easy for us to say that when a professional athlete retires and that that they have their life all figur...

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Ep: #75: Check Your Boobies: why self breast exams are important at every age and recapping summer shenanigans from 2019-08-05T12:16:58

On this episode of Crazy Zen Life, Shannon recaps her trip to Europe and opens up about at life-altering phone call. What began as a small lump in her left breast turned into a chance to priorit...

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Ep #74: Just Say YES to That Girls Trip: the importance of girl time in your 30's from 2019-07-29T11:44:06

Girl time changes drastically once get past a certain age but the importance does not.  We jetted off to Chicago for some much-needed girl time and took one of our favorite zen friends along for...

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Ep #73: The Journey Behind Jaclyn- Jaclyn Journey of Jaclyn Journey wedding and Journey & Jacobs from 2019-07-23T08:48:30

Whether she’s at the helm of a wedding or an interior, Jaclyn Journey won’t tell the same story twice. In part, because she draws inspiration from her ...

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Ep #72: CZL Detox! Helpful ways you can detox various areas of your life from 2019-07-15T11:26:04

Detox is definitely a hot topic in today's society.  You can basically detox areas of the body, your mind, or even areas of your life.  On today's episode, we sit down and dissect some key areas...

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Ep #71: Changing the Nail Game- Sarah Gibson Tuttle: Olive & June Founder & Creator from 2019-07-08T11:45:43

On today’s episode, we have the fabulous Sarah Gibson Tuttle. Sarah is the founder/creator of Olive & June, a premier nail company that has chang...

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Ep #70: You Don't Suck! A deeper look into why women question their worth and qualifications from 2019-07-02T08:07:03

You don't suck! You don't suck! Now, repeat that over and over and then listen to today's episode on how women question their self worth in various aspects of their lives.  Far more often than m...

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Ep #69: Real talk with Podcast Duo- The DM Show: Diesha Condon & Marisela Altamirano from 2019-06-25T11:12:49

On today’s show, we get down and dirty with The DM Show. Meet Diesha and Marisela. (Basically the Vegas version of Crazy Zen Life. )These spunky besties...

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Ep #68 "Addiction does not discriminate" The story of recovery and loving back to life after addiction- Barrett Gargala from 2019-06-17T07:47:34

There is no story more raw and real than the one of our guest today.  Meet Barrett Gargala.  Shannon and Brittany first met Barrett when she was just a young, '20- something' trying to make it i...

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Ep#67: Hope Is Always Evolving; The Journey Behind Hope Scarves- Lara MacGregor from 2019-06-10T07:00

Today we sit down with Lara MacGregor from Hope Scarves. This is a powerful, moving conversation behind the journey of Hope Scarves and how it has morphed ...

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Ep #66: The life of a male social media influencer; leaving a toxic relationship; learning how to love yourself again- The Kentucky Gent: Josh Johnson from 2019-06-04T11:31:39

Today we sit down with Josh Johnson of The Kentucky Gent. Josh is a premier lifestyle blogger and social media influencer in the Louisville and surrounding areas. Josh first appeared on the scen...

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Ep #65: Summer Expectations: Goals for Summer 2019 from 2019-05-28T09:25:55

Every year, millions of unsuspecting people make lots of hefty summer goals only to realize that summer is extremely short and time and is limited.  And before you know it, a lot of those goals ...

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Ep #64: Breaking down the barriers of disordered eating; establishing food values in the home- Katherine Zavodni- MPH, RDN, CD from 2019-05-21T07:00

On today's episode we chat with Katherine Zavodni, registered dietitian/nutritionist who specializes in eating disorder treatment, intuitive eating, chronic dieting and weight concerns, and fami...

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Ep #63: Real talk about postpartum depression and dealing with anxiety into motherhood from 2019-05-13T17:23:57

Mother's Day can release various emotions.  At times we reflect on Mother's Day of the past or even how we brought our children into the world.  A large part of the journey into motherhood for B...

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Ep #62: CZL Derby Recap PLUS Archived Episode from the "Hat Girls" from 2019-05-06T11:18:42

What an epic Derby weekend!  CZL is still on a high from one of the most memorable Derby weekends ever.  Shannon and Brittany break down all of the events from last week with a little track reca...

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Ep #61: The Power of Positively Impacting People: Heather Yurko & Samantha Huber from 2019-04-29T07:00

Heather Yurko has never lacked passion for her visions or belief in herself.  When she opened the doors to from 2019-04-24T07:00

Sometimes you have to hear where you started to appreciated the place you are in now.  That is basically what this episode is with conversations about Derby mixed in.  A year ago when CZL was in...

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Ep #59: Event Promoter turned Full Service Marketer- Joey Wagner- Founder of J Wagner Group from 2019-04-22T14:15:14

We think its safe to say that Joey Wagner is the unofficial mayor of our great city of Louisville.  When we think of Louisville love we think of Joey Wagner.  ...

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Ep #58: The Lies We Tell Ourselves- Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan from 2019-04-17T07:00

After a string of guests over the past couple of months , it was nice for the CZL ladies to be back in the studio doing a CZL solo release. Life is full of little lies we tell ourselves to get t...

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Ep #57: Changing the way we look Metastatic Breast Cancer- Caroline Johnson- Founder of Twisted Pink from 2019-04-15T09:43:05

It's as if the world stops turning when you hear the words, "You have cancer."  Caroline Johnson never thought she would be apart of the growing statistic of women battling breast cancer, but th...

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Ep #56: Stop Playing Tug-of-War! How to Deal with Difficult People- Megan B. Bartley from 2019-04-10T11:34:47

Our resident CZL therapist is back in the studio to talk about dealing with difficult people in our lives.  Megan B. Bartley has returned to share a...

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Episode #55: Sleeping Wicked With Alli Truttman- Wicked Sheets Founder and CEO Alli Trutman from 2019-04-08T07:00

We are so excited to have Alli Trutman from Wicked Sheets on the show today.  It’s hard to believe that Alli has been talking about sweat for over 10 year...

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Ep #54: How to not "break" during Spring Break; A visit to spring breaks of the past- Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan from 2019-04-02T07:00

It’s Spring Break! Break out the SPF 4 and Zima with jolly ranchers. That’s right! We are talking a throw back to 90s spring break. All the traditions, all the fads, and all the mistakes. Join B...

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Ep #53: What Parents Need to Know About Youth Sports- Dr. Cassandra Smisson Hayes, Ph.D from 2019-03-27T09:21:01

This might be a trigger episode! to some, talking about youth sports is kind of like talking about religion or politics.  Everyone has their different views and parenting styles when it comes to...

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Ep #52: The Child Comes First; A New Approach to Education- Garrett Wilhelm-Common Ground Foundation/ What's Best for Kids from 2019-03-25T07:00

Our society has changed so much in the last 70 years but our educational system has not.  The way our children are taught can date back decades. If we want to move forward as a society and count...

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Ep #51: What you need to know about cyber bullying and healthy technology habits with kids- Operation Parent: Mary Beth Uberti from 2019-03-18T07:15

In week #3 of our childhood wellness series, CZL takes on cyber bullying and healthy technology habits within the home.  Social media and social gaming are fairly new so the challenges are ever ...

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Ep #50: Stephanie White- Founder of Louisville Family Fun- Launching LFF website, going back to school, and changing the way our kids learn math from 2019-03-11T06:00

Stephanie White was only a resident of Louisville for 2 months when she decided to launch a website called Louisville Family Fun. Over 10 years later and millions of site visits later, Stephanie...

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Ep #49: "Don't go to Sleep" - Author and Therapist Megan B. Bartley The art of getting your child to go to sleep. from 2019-03-04T09:47:31

One of the biggest struggles as a parent is getting our children to sleep.  After a long day and our parent tank is on empty. We usually feel anxious, exhausted, and most of all frustrated.  Listen

Ep #48: How Yoga Changed My Life- An open love letter to yoga- Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan from 2019-02-27T06:15

Why do people like yoga?  What is it about moving on a mat that is so life changing? Shannon and Brittany often talk about the importance of their journey into yoga and why this holds such signific...

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Ep# 47: Phocus Sparkling Water- Tom O'Grady- Phocused on taking over the beverage market from 2019-02-25T06:30

There is no better way to start the week than with a little Phocus.  We are thrilled to bring you Tom O'Grady from Phocus Sparkling water on the show today. Phocus is a sparkling water that is caff...

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Ep #46: Shred 4/15 - A New Way to Sweat in Louisville from 2019-02-20T12:57:18

 
 

Born from a desire to create an effective fitness solution for the increasingly busy lifestyle, Shred415 combines the infectious energy of group training with the flexibility and f...

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Ep #45: Bravery Magazine- Founders and Creators Ashley and Elyse from 2019-02-18T07:30

When is comes to being brave, Ashely and Elyse have made it into a work of art FOR KIDS! Ashley and Elyse are the creators of Bravery Magazine, a quarterly magazine subscription that profiles stron...

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Ep#44: Managing your Relationship when Working with your Bestie- Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan from 2019-02-13T08:39:34

If you are thinking about working with or starting a project with a friend, this is the episode for you.  Shannon and Brittany sit down and discuss the ins and outs of being a working duo and how t...

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Ep#43: Go Ahead, Love Yourself! Top ways to start loving yourself today- Brittany Swan & Shannon Kessler from 2019-02-11T07:30

The month of February is all about sharing and showing those around us that they are loved.  But, what about the love that's the most important of all?  The love we give ourselves.  Shannon and Bri...

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Ep #42: Hand me the Vgrits!- Vegan Chef and Restaurant Owner- Kristina Addington from 2019-02-04T08:41:53

Our guest today is Kristina from Vgrits. Vgrits is one of Louisville’s premier vegan restaurants that specializes in putting health, wellness, sustainability, and animal welfare at the forefront. T...

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Ep #41: How To Improve Your Social Media-Bella Portaro-Kueber from 2019-01-30T10:23:42

In the final installment of our how-to series we bring Bella back to help us understand the ever changing beast that is social media.  This is Bell'a second time being on CZL and this time she shed...

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Ep#40: Creating Clothing with a Purpose-Logan Manford- Bl?fish Clothing Company from 2019-01-28T23:46:27

Logan Manford is changing the game with his unisex clothing company, Bl?fish.  This athlete turned founder/designer stumbled across this life changing idea after chatting with a close girl friend a...

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Ep #39: How To Restart Your 2019 with the Goal Setting EXPERT- Tilita Lutterloh from 2019-01-23T00:11:27

For those losing steam at the mid January lull, this podcast is for you. Just because you’re over half way through January and not exactly knocking those goals out of the park doesn’t mean this yea...

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Ep #38: Manipulation is a B@*&h! -Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan from 2019-01-21T09:06:28

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The word manipulation can spark a flood of emotional responses.  Not only is this contagious behavior easy to fall victim to but it can have harmful effects on your most valued...

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Ep #37: How To Start A Podcast Crazy Zen Style- Brittany Swan & Shannon Kessler from 2019-01-16T00:32:06

Starting something new can be intimidating, even podcasting.  If you've ever thought about launching your own podcast or maybe podcasting in the future this is the episode for you.  The zen gals br...

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Ep#36 Its The Edgy Veg!- Candice Hutchings- You Tube Sensation, Vegan Chef, & Author from 2019-01-14T00:46:41

Today we bring you the lovely Candice Hutchings, AKA The Edgy Veg.  Candice exploded into the vegan space with her widely popular You Tube channel in 2012.  She is known for taking foodie favorites...

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Ep:35: How to Nail That Job Interview from 2019-01-09T09:42:58

In the first episode of our January how-to mini series the CZL ladies chat about all the ways to help enhance your next job interview.  From your resume to thank you note, Shannon unlocks the secre...

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Ep:34: Navigating Friendships after 30-Letting go, Maintaining, and Cultivating Friends from 2019-01-06T23:59:43

Who knew friendships could be so tricky past the age of 29?  The CZL ladies go all in on an open discussion about how navigating non-romantic relationships can be a lot of work. Turning 30 is defin...

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CZL Archive episode- Niki Whiting the Fit Wife from 2018-12-31T15:02:26

To help ring in the new year in an empowering way we decided to re-release one of our favorite episodes from the archives, Niki Whiting. This one is a great episode to listen to as you think about ...

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