Episode 28: Morning & Evening Routines as Self Care with Rachel Rivera

I did it! In the month of July, I launched my own Cold Shower Experiment after hearing so much about the benefits of the ice cold for you not only mentally but also physically. In today's episode, I'm sharing what I've learned after a month of cold showers & how this has become part of my self care routine. *if you're curious why I decided to start my cold shower experiment, go back and listen to Episode 50! *** -Want to start creating your own Self Care Routin...

3 Aug 202013min

I'm so excited to welcome back Eve Guzman to the show! (Make sure you go back to Episode 11 so you can learn even more about Eve's story--she's amazing!) Eve and I are chatting about Representation in the Fitness Industry today. Unfortunately, the fitness industry hasn't been the most diverse space--usually setup for white, skinny woman. We discuss how we can all take action to ensure we're supporting businesses that are diverse (not only in skin color, but in body shapes ...

27 Juli 202042min

We're continuing our conversation this month about racial injustice and being an ally. On this week's episode, I'm chatting with The Self Care Doc, Dr. Raé Lundy. Dr. Raé and I dig deeper into self care and what self care looks like for our friends of color. If you take anything away from this conversation, it's that racism hurts us all and we need each other. Dr. Raé is a licensed clinical psychologist, mental health activist, TEDx Speaker, and the Associate Vi...

22 Juli 202052min

Today in this self care quickie tip, I'm sharing the health stats behind the importance of community & connection. (and a quick update on my cold shower experiment!) We CRAVE community & connecting with others! It's a huge part of self care that we neglect sometimes. That's why I have created our own Self Care Isn't Selfish Podcast Community! Join us in our FREE Facebook group where we are continuing the conversation from each's weeks episode of the show and j...

20 Juli 202011min

I haven't done the best job in diversify this show and wanted to change that moving forward. I'm starting with only hosting women of color on the podcast this month and having various discussions around racial injustice and how we can show up as allies. Today my guest is Tanorria Askew of Tanorria's Table. We chat about how food brings people together and she is kind enough to share many free resources and her knowledge with us as a Diversity & Inclusion educator on the...

13 Juli 202040min

In this self care quickie tip episode, I'm sharing the ways I create new habits to add to my self care routine. I have decided to change up my own self care routine and have started adding cold showers as of July 1st! Listen in how I share my method and how you can too (and why in the world I'm freezing in the shower every morning!). I'll share more of my cold shower journey over the next month so stay tuned and make sure to follow me on social media as well! Here are all of the resour...

6 Juli 202010min

I'm so excited to have Sara Hauck from the Facing Fear Podcast! I've been on her show too and knew I had to have her on as a guest! About Sara: Sara's life mission is to encourage individuals to face fear in pursuit of authentic lives. She does this through the Facing Fear podcast, inspirational speaking, fitness coaching and community. Sara is the oldest of four siblings, an adrenaline junkie and always training for something (next up Monumental Marathon)! Sara lives and works ...

29 Juni 202034min

I am often asked to be a guest speaker in various female groups, and this time you get to hear my conversation (via Zoom) with the Indy Mompreneurs. We chat about my story of finding self care and do a little mini coaching session at the end--we talk about burn out, community and how to craft your own self care routine! Tune in for this behind the scenes conversation! If you have a group interested in hearing from me, shoot me a message at: coachemilynichols@gmail.com to c...

22 Juni 202035min