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SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie and Ashlee Gadd discuss the importance of creativity to our identity and motherhood, along with how their lives have evolved in the online creator space over the last decade. LINKS MENTIONED Ashley Gadd’s Website Ashley’s Book- Create Anyway Coffee + Crumbs Color Guru Color Matching- 10% off with code LIVEWELL Registration for MacKenzie’s Live Well Planned Spring Cohort Skillshare- 1 Month FREE  with code: AFF30D23  or 30% off a Yearly Membership with code: annual30aff MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS Honeylove- 20% off with the code LIVEWELL at https://www.honeylove.com/LIVEWELL Jenni Kane- 15% off with promo code LIVEWELL at jennikane.com/livewell North American Herb & Spice- Get 20% off with code: LWA20 S

SHOW NOTES In this episode Brigett and MacKenzie talk about how they make life work as single moms, from the ways they provide, to the boundaries they’ve set, to the lessons they’ve learned.  LINKS MENTIONED Brigett Buice on Instagram- @brigettbuice Brigett’s Website- completehealthandhope.com Brigett’s BeautyCounter- www.beautycounter.com/brigettbuice  Brigett’s Juice Plus Atomic Habits by James Clear Bema Podcast Color Guru Color Matching- 10% off with code LIVEWELL Registration for MacKenzie’s Live Well Planned Spring Cohort Skillshare- 1 Month FREE  with code: AFF30D23  or 30% off a Yearly Membership with code: annual30aff MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS Air Doctor- Up to 40% off (depending on the model) with code: LIVEWELL Caraway Home- 10% O

SHOW NOTES In this week’s episode MacKenzie shares some little life hacks for ushering in the feeling of spring even when the weather is still miserable! LINKS MENTIONED Our April Patreon Book Club Read- Beth Moore’s All My Knotted Up Life Sk8 with Destiny Expressie Nail Polish White- Unapologetic Icon Expressie Nail Polish Olive & June Fast Dry & Press Ons (get 20% off with this link) Color Guru Color Matching- 10% off with code LIVEWELL Blossom Plant Care App Fontana Candle Co- 15% off with code: LiveWell Cold Brew Coffee Pitcher Registration for MacKenzie’s Live Well Planned Spring Cohort Skillshare- 1 Month FREE  with code: AFF30D23  or 30% off a Yearly Membership with code: annual30aff MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS AG1 by Athletic

SHOW NOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie dive into the logistics of what Katie has been doing to prepare her body and home for her upcoming knee surgery. They also take a bit of a detour to chat about the college tours Katie has recently gone on with her oldest son and some of the dynamics of them navigating the college financial landscape. LINKS MENTIONED Mesh Laundry Bags Flo Living Supplements Asea Redox Cellular Supplement (You can also message MacKenzie with any questions) Red Light Therapy Mats Registration for MacKenzie’s Live Well Planned Spring Cohort MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett Sign up for Katie’s newsletter “Moving Into Light” KatieDuckett.com Follow Katie’s cookie biz @FeastCustomCookies JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie walks through some helpful steps to start making your way out of survival mode when you are ready.  -How do you know when it’s time to come out of survival mode? Well, it’s a personal decision and you are really the only one who knows when you are ready and capable. It’s also a process that involves some stops and starts- and that’s ok! Step 1- Clean your house (Right the ship) This can be done in stages. Pick a place to start that will make the biggest difference to your mental and emotional well-being. Then set a short amount of time to try to make a lot of progress. Step 2- Plan your meals & get your groceries Being more intentional about your meals will make you feel more on top of things and create momentum for you moving forward, along with removing stress. Plantoeat.com/livewell for 30 days free and 30% off a yearly subscription Step 3- Plan your time start with 3 things a day next, brain dump all the things create a more structur

SHOWNOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie talk about some recent favorites that just make life a little bit sweeter, especially if things have been harder lately. It’s a fun episode with lots of fun finds we’ve come across! LINKS MENTIONED The Galveston Diet by Dr Mary Clare Haver Katie’s Globe Twinkle Lights Kindle Paperwhite Knix Underwear ($20 off through this link) Vuori Leggings/joggers (20% off with code) Zella Joggers BeautyCounter Body Balm BeautyCounter Body Butter BeautyCounter Hydrating Body Lotion DoTerra’s Verage Hydrating Serum Primally Pure Plumping Serum Olive & June Press On Nails The Money Pit Overboard Registration for MacKenzie’s Live Well Planned Spring Cohort MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett Sign up for Katie’s newsletter “Moving Into Light” KatieDuckett.co

SHOWNOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie discuss some of the hard things they have been facing lately and the strategies they have developed over the years to come through these times a little bit more easily. Whether the rug has been ripped out from under you or you just have been dealt a hard blow, these ideas will help make the hard just a little bit more manageable. Practically: Simplify, Simplify, Simplify Meal Planning (meals you know & everyone loves, leftovers, easy) Schedules Planning in General (long-range vision can be difficult in survival mode- you might need to take it more one day at a time. MacKenzie is using Passion Planner Digital.) “What can I do right now that will make a difference?” Sometimes that is doing the dishes, or paying bills, or putting out a load of laundry. Sometimes that is taking a nap, or calling a friend. Solidarity & Support Surround yourself with people who can be there for you emotionally and physically- all the people don’t need to

SHOWNOTES In this episode Katie and MacKenzie discuss starting The Galveston Diet. Katie has already been adhering to this lifestyle of eating and fasting for a couple of weeks and seeing amazing effects. They dive into how it is already helping her, along with planning how to implement the menu with kids and busy lives.  February 20th we begin The Galveston Diet in community in the Live Well Anyway Facebook Group. Join us! LINKS MENTIONED The Galveston Diet Plan to Eat- Get 30 Days Free and 30% off a yearly subscription Thrive Market- Get 40% off your first order through my link! Registration for MacKenzie’s Live Well Planned Spring Cohort MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett Sign up for Katie’s newsletter “Moving Into Light” KatieDuckett.com Follow Katie’s cookie biz @FeastCustomCookies JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to

Shownotes In this episode, MacKenzie talks with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, author of The Galveston Diet, about how women can tame hormonal symptoms they are facing with some basic dietary and lifestyle changes. They discuss how Dr Haver realized that women were not being served well medically during the midlife years and the research she has done to help us age well without suffering. A must listen for ALL women! LINKS MENTIONED Registration for MacKenzie’s Live Well Planned Spring Cohort MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF Galveston Diet Website The Galveston Diet book by Mary Claire Haver MD JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS Fontana Candles- 15% off with code: LiveWell Honeylove- 20% off with code: LIVEWELL SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON Find our favorites here!  *Affiliate links and sponsors are included i

Show Notes In this episode of Live Well Anyway, Katie and MacKenzie hit cover a lot of ground- from college scholarships, to life with older high school students, to Stanley tumblers, hustling, audiobook recording, reading lives, and even murder- this episode has a little lit of everything! Buckle up and we hope you enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED Registration for MacKenzie’s Live Well Planned Spring Cohort If you don’t know what FatHeads are- these are them Stanley Cups Website Milk Frother/Blender/Jujer Portable Milk Frother/Blender/Jujer (for your purse) Theragun Asea Redox Cellular Molecules The Red Tent by Anita Diamant High Performance Habits by Brandan Buchard The Galveston Diet by Dr Mary Claire Haver JoAnna Fluke Books MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Clean Skincare PDF Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett Sign up for Katie’s newsletter “Moving Into Light” K

Show Notes In this episode, MacKenzie walks through the simple and affordable detox methods she has been using on a daily basis to help combat the toxins that we’re all regularly exposed to. Step 1: Eliminate as many toxins as possible! Especially anything that contains fragrance! Read those labels! The Methods MacKenzie is using: More Water (she starts her day with a glass of water with 1 Tbsp Chia seeds, two slices of lemon, and a pinch of salt) Fiber A good greens drink (MacKenzie’s favorite is AG1) Taking NAC for Liver Support Pure Body Extra Zeolite Spray (for daily detox) Oil Pulling (this is a great solution from Pur03) Tongue scraping Castor Oil Packs Rebounding of Vibe Plate Dry Brushing (This is a good one. This one is even better because it contains copper. This is my favorite facial dry brush.) Gua Sha (This is my favorite stone. I also like this roller) Hot Baths (I like Flewd Bath Soaks- use this code for 20% off: MACKENZIE91970, or a combination of 2

Show Notes In this episode MacKenzie deep-dives on the Guiding Principles she has established for her year, as well as an overview of her goals, and she talks about the word she chose for the year. MacKenzie’s Guiding Principles for 2023: Establish Routines & Systems Hold Boundaries Practice Momentum over Motivation Specify Work Ahead MacKenzie’s Word for 2023: Aligned MacKenzie is also focusing on working on community and on creating “streaks” with her  goals. MacKenzie is thinking of this as her “Year of 10K” - to try to hit 10K subscribers on all platforms (YouTube, Instagram, Newsletter, Podcast listens, etc…) LINKS MENTIONED MacKenzie’s YouTube Video- Plan with Me for January Using Trello & Google Calendar MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group Sarah Beth Yoga’s Video-3 Yogic tips to Boost your ENERGY & Reduce Stress this New Year Moody Month App for cycle based tracking and yoga J

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 @mackenziekoppa or email her at mackenziekoppamedia @ gmail.com   BeautyCounter 40% off BeautyCounter 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 g

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 Instagram @mackenziekoppa.   LINKS MENTIONED: MacKenzie's YouTube Channel Early New Years Planning Video MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett Sign up for Katie’s newsletter “Moving Into Light” KatieDuckett.com Follow Katie’s cookie biz @FeastCustomCookies   MacKenzie’s Books: Managing Expectations- Minnie Driver I Guess I Haven't Learned that Yet- Shauna Niequist A Very Punchabl

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: MacKenzie's YouTube Channel Early New Years Planning Video MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group Modern Mrs Darcy Ebook Deals Newsletter Episode 60: Getting a Head Start on New Year's 2022 Episode 70: Handling Your Cycle Like a Grown Woman Episode 98: How to Do Your Best Brain Dump Ever Atomic Habits by James Clear The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi Ep 56 w/Kendra Ad

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 EWG.org/skindeep. For a handy PDF of all the skincare steps and recommendations MacKenzie has for you, head over to MacKenzieKoppa.com/skin. Skincare MacKenzie is using now: Primally Pure- mostly their tools, lip balms, body butter (10% off code: LIVEWELLANYWAY) Dime- TBT Cream, Hyaluronic Acid Serum Beauty Counter - Counter + All Bright Serum (Vit C, turmeric, curcuma), Overnight Resurfacing Peel Products MacKenzie wants to try: Dime - Super Firm Serum, Brow & Eyelash Booster Beauty Counter - All Bright Triple Acid AHA Toner (AHA, BHA, K

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 MacKenzieKoppa.com/Amazon 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 6-Minute Caramels MacKenzie’s Favorite Things- Rasa Primally Pure Gua Sha Stone (coupon code LIVEWELLANYWAY for 10% off) Flewd Bath Soaks (coupon code MACKENZIE91970 for 20% off) Favorite Books of the Year Skillshare Membership Powersheets Katie’s Favorite Things- Barefoot Dreams Socks Laneige Lip Mask in Gummy Bear Clean Towels Castor Oil Packs

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 Live Well-Planned Holiday Bootcamp! 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 to Eat) Plan for Leftovers Double Batch for the freezer Join Honey for Great Deals and Coupons Stock Up on Tape & Batteries Figure Out Some Little Ways to Take Care of Yourself JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Sub

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 Rasa Adding new skincare Reading better books Asana Rebel meditations Getting nails done Creating playlists JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Live Well Anyway Facebook Group Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett Sign up for Katie’s newsletter “Moving Into Light” KatieDuckett.com Follow Katie’s cookie biz @FeastCustom

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. Take Care of Yourself Fall Challenge Episode 86: The Story of Rasa JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Sign up for MacKenzie’s newsletter “Well, anyway…” Subscribe to MacKenzie’s YouTube Channel Live Well Anyway Facebook Group Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett Sign up for Katie’s newsletter “Moving Into Light” KatieDuckett.com Follow Katie’s cookie biz @FeastCustomCookies Rasa Truvan