Best Ava Bodeau Podcasts (2025)

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068 | Ava Bodeau, XPLUS Trainer, Pure Barre Instructor & Former Ballerina 44:12

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This week’s episode is all about fitness, the role it plays in our life, and the winding path that leads us to where we’re meant to be. Haven sits down with friend and fellow Pure Barre instructor, Ava Bodeau. They discuss Ava’s upbringing in the world of dance, including her time as a professional dancer in New York City; her career-ending injury;…

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072 | Georgia Woodard of Pêche Skin Co 48:38

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Georgia Woodard is the founder and licensed esthetician at Pêche Skin Co in Columbia, SC. After years working in high intensity roles in public relations and the private estates of California’s rich and famous, Georgia headed back home looking to slow down and take care of others. After esthetics school she founded Pêche Skin Co out of the simple b…

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Episode 7: "The Power of Walking Away" 1:25:23

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Sometimes the strongest move you can make—in your career, business, or life—is knowing when to say no. In this episode, Katie & Ava dive into the underrated skill of walk-away power: what it is, why it matters, and how to actually build it. Expect laughs, chaos, and a little tough love along the way. From weekend shenanigans to our first-ever charg…

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071 | Eat to Sleep with dietitian and best selling author, Karman Meyer 40:25

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Karman Meyer is a dietitian, two-time best selling author, speaker, and recipe developer. She studied nutrition & dietetics at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio before completing her dietetic internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Karman’s focus in the field of nutrition is on sleep and mood. She wrote “Eat To Sleep: Wh…

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Episode 6: “Meetings That Could’ve Been an Email” 1:25:04

10d ago1:25:04

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Why we’re all drowning in calendar invites — and how to take back our time. From dramatic email readings to reality TV tangents, Katie & Ava break down the chaos of modern work life, pointless meetings, and protecting your time (while still finding space to laugh about it). ⏱️ Episode Timestamps 0:00:00 – Intro 0:00:31 – Weekend recap + Katie & Ava…

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070 | I moved to NYC! What’s to come for Health by Haven 25:33

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After dreaming and planning and manifesting for YEARS, Haven is officially a New York City resident! She kicks off season 3 of the Health by Haven Podcast with an update on her NYC move, a recap of season 2, and a look ahead at what’s in store for Health by Haven. Think more health coaching, wellness events, approachable recipes, and another season…

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“How to Be Work Wives Without Getting Divorced” 1:11:11

16d ago1:11:11

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Mixing business with besties—dream come true or recipe for disaster? 💍👯‍♀️ This week we’re spilling the tea on what it really takes to be work wives without the messy breakup. From awkward “reply all” email fails, to setting boundaries (without breaking hearts), to why our friendship sometimes saves us more than any business plan—this one’s for any…

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069 | Bonjour, Ciao, Hello from our European August! 1:09:38

9d ago1:09:38

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If you ever have the opportunity to put all your belongings into storage and use your rent money on hotels in Europe for a month, do it! In this week’s episode, Haven and her husband Billy share the ins and outs of their recent European vacation. They recap all their stops along the way - Paris, Rome, Cinque Terre, Florence, Bordeaux, back to Paris…

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"From Burnout to Balance: A Candid Conversation with Kelsey Etter" 1:09:11

15d ago1:09:11

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This week, we’re joined by our friend Kelsey for a fun and honest conversation about everything from weekend recaps to TikTok comments, balancing side hustles, and the pressure of perfection. We dive into finding balance in a busy life, using creative outlets as side hustles, and, of course, wrap things up with fun facts, funny realizations, and ou…

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“Imposter Syndrome’s Got Hands” 1:10:07

20d ago1:10:07

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Ever feel like you're just faking it — even when you're clearly crushing it? In this episode, we unpack imposter syndrome: what it feels like, why it shows up (thanks, hustle culture 🙄), and how we’re learning to fight back. From chaotic inbox drama to real talk on feeling undeserving at work, we’re getting honest, swapping stories, and sharing tip…

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067 | Lymphatic drainage & holistic skin health with Aesthetics by Samantha 45:10

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Samantha is a master esthetician with 13+ years of experience and the owner of Aesthetics by Samantha—a holistic skincare studio based in East Tennessee. She specializes in lymphatic and massage-based facials that blend science, sculpting, and soul. After working in San Diego, Colorado, and now Tennessee, she’s created a space that’s all about resu…

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"You're Not Your Job - Here's How to Build Better Boundaries" 1:08:17

28d ago1:08:17

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Tired of being told your workplace is "like a family"? We break down how corporate culture can blur boundaries, guilt you into overwork, and hide toxic habits - plus, how to build something healthier all while creating a culture of true value. Expect dramatic email readings, real-life stories, and advice you can actually use. Grab your coffee or yo…

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066 | EFT, nutrition & how to regulate your nervous system with Sarah Avilla Wellness 1:08:21

1M ago1:08:21

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Sarah Stebbins-Avilla is an integrative wellness practitioner who helps women bridge the gap between physiological health and emotional well-being to support whole-body healing. With certifications in Functional Nutrition Counseling and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), she specializes in nervous system regulation, hormone balance, and rewiring t…

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"So...We're Work Wives" 1:00:39

1M ago1:00:39

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Welcome to the podcast you didn’t know you needed — but definitely deserve. In our very first episode, we’re sharing how we became work wives, why we started this podcast, and what you can expect in this unfiltered space for ambitious women, real-life friendships, and everything in between. Think: career highs, Slack meltdowns, bestie pep talks, an…

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065 | This Might be a Draft - Launching a Podcast & Writing Your Next Chapter with Sarah Wyland 51:53

2M ago51:53

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This week Haven’s friend and fellow creative, Sarah Wyland is back on the podcast! Sarah was in episode 32 of the show, where she shared all about going for your goals and pursuing paths in life that excite you, even if they seem untraditional. Today she’s back on the show, because she just launched a podcast on the same sentiment! “This Might be a…

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064 | NYC Brunch Squad & the Power of Social Connection with Liza 43:25

2M ago43:25

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Where fabulous women have come together to brunch, bond, and ignite lasting connections since 2018 - the NYC Brunch Squad curates unforgettable events that are anything but ordinary, sprinkling a touch of magic to help attendees discover new friends who will become lifelong partners in adventure. This week, the Founder of NYC Brunch Squad, Liza, is…

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063 | Massage Therapy, Holistic Health, & the Mind-Body Connection with Shannon Livezey, LMT, CPMT, CFT 54:20

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Shannon Livezey is the owner and founder of Avodah Massage Therapy located in Columbia, South Carolina. Her desire to make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of families and her passion for holistic health was ignited during her early career, where she observed the transformative power of touch in her personal life. This led her to explore massag…

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062 | 30th birthday revelations, saturn return & pursuing full-time entrepreneurship 30:20

2M ago30:20

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In this week’s episode, Haven looks back on her 20’s and shares what she’s leaving behind in pursuit of a thriving next decade. She talks about life pivots and her Saturn return, as well as career changes and pursuing entrepreneurship. Let’s Connect! Support the show: pledge less than the cost of a cup of coffee each month! Follow Health by Haven o…

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061 | Diving Deep into the Healing Modality of Acupuncture with Rebekah Knause 1:06:25

2M ago1:06:25

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Rebekah Knause, L.Ac., LMT, RYT is the owner of Balanced You Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is a licensed Acupuncturist with the state of TN and holds diplomate status with the NCCAOM. Rebekah graduated from the Jung Tao School of Chinese Medicine and has been a practicing massage therapist for the past 18 years. Rebekah has helped countless p…

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060 | Personal Training, At-Home Workouts and Entrepreneurship with Justice Kelley 35:26

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Justice Kelley is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Women's Fitness Specialist, Pre-Post Natal, and PN1 Nutrition Coach. Her love of fitness began in childhood and led her to play collegiate volleyball. After working in the sport and retail industries, Justice realized her calling wasn’t in corporate America, but in movement. She threw caution to …

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059 | Why You Should Add Chiropractic Care into your Wellness Routine with Dr. Franya Peterson 42:40

3M ago42:40

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Dr. Franya Peterson is a Chiropractor based in Knoxville, Tennessee and has helped Haven, among many other patients, find relief from pain. She and her brother followed in their father’s footsteps and both became chiropractors in their family business, McLaughlin Chiropractic (soon to be McLaughlin Center for Wellness). Dr. Peterson began working a…

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058 | Mindset Matters - The Power of Manifestation with Jordan Laurelle Timchal 39:12

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Jordan Laurelle Timchal is a classical pianist turned digital life & style content creator turned mindset & manifestation coach. After growing up in a religious cult and living in a controlling marriage, Jordan turned to manifestation to take control of her own life and finally live freely in her purpose. Jordan now has a podcast and coaching pract…

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057 | Running in NYC - Ridgewood Runners, Brooklyn Half Marathon & NYC Marathon with Jasmine Parks 52:58

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Jasmine Parks is a Brooklyn based runner and a college friend of Haven’s! In the episode, Jasmine shares all about her experience running in New York Road Runners races, including the 2025 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon and the TCS New York City Marathon. She also shares all about finding a run club in NYC and why she loves being a part of the Ridgewoo…

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056 | YOU Have the Power to Change Your Life 14:36

4M ago14:36

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If you’re in need of a motivational pep talk, a little fire under your behind, a cheerleader to help you reach your goals, then this is the episode for you! Haven gives listeners a blend of motivation, tough love, and encouragement for you to stop getting in your own way and finally start living the life of your dreams! Thank you to HxH Podcast Spo…

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055 | Brooklyn Half Marathon Recap, NYC Recs & Random Chit Chat with Billy & Haven 38:02

4M ago38:02

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Haven recaps her 2025 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon experience with special guest co-host, Billy Quinlan! The two share a play-by-play of their weekend trip to NYC, including lots of great NYC food recommendations. As to be expected, there’s a lot of running chit chat that gets derailed with random banter. Thank you to HxH Podcast Sponsor, A Ranger Pa…

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054 | Trust Your Gut Health with Demi Fair 43:20

4M ago43:20

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Demi Fair is a gut-brain health practitioner who helps people break free from the IBS-stress cycle—without relying on restrictive diets, complicated protocols, or endless supplements. Through her signature method, she focuses on the often-overlooked key to lasting gut healing: nervous system regulation. By combining somatic therapy, trauma healing,…

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053 | London Marathon Recap with Megan Cottage 35:22

4M ago35:22

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Megan Cottage is back on the show to recap her 2025 London Marathon experience! In the episode, she tells listeners all about training for the race, what it was like to run her first international marathon, traveling across the pond, and her pursuit of her six stars. If you’re interested in earning your Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Stars or are…

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052 | The Speed Project, AFRC, & Running for Something More with Victor Zeitoune 46:16

5M ago46:16

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Victor Zeitoune is a New York City based distance runner. He has run countless marathons, including Disney, Boston and NYC. He also completed the Speed Project, an unsanctioned race from LA to Vegas, not once, but twice. In 2024, he and his teammates relay ran the distance in memory of their late friend, Sam Norton. In 2025, Victor decided to tackl…

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051 | Ebbs & Flows of Running with Half Marathoner, Ben Culbreth 45:52

5M ago45:52

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Ben Culbreth is an entrepreneur and the founder and owner of Culbreth Copywriting, where he helps clients craft and tell stories. He’s also a husband, avid outdoorsmen, runner, reader, and soon-to-be father! In the episode, Ben and Haven talk all things running, including how Ben got his start in running, the therapy of a solo run, and the communit…

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050 | Taylor of One Balanced Life on Running, Recipe Development & Injury Comeback 33:17

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Taylor Dadds is a runner, a recipe developer and the creator of the online community, One Balanced Life, where she shares simple recipes you can get on the table ASAP! After years of restrictive eating and an unhealthy relationship with food, Taylor worked to find balance where she can enjoy all foods without labels, restrictions, or diets. She now…

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049 | How to set yourself up for success each week 24:29

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If you want to get into a healthy routine, but you’re overwhelmed with where to start, this episode is for you! Haven discusses meal planning and meal prep tips, planning your week of workouts, finding time for fun, and more! Plus, she gives so many examples of super healthy, simple meals to prep to set yourself up for success each week! Thank you …

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048 | Laura B Healthy on knocking out sugar cravings and building a sustainable healthy lifestyle 30:44

6M ago30:44

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Laura Banks is a nutrition health coach, helping women build healthy habits they can actually stick to. She gives women the education and mindset shifts they need, so that they can get in control of their food cravings, heal their relationship with food, and feel confident in their body. After going through her own health transformation, she now us…

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047 | Rosey Times Two on building their fitness app, electrolyte company & online community 33:35

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As two sisters growing up with a professional tennis player for a mom and a workout enthusiast for a dad, Amanda and Ashley cultivated a passion for fitness from a very young age. It wasn’t until their collegiate-organized sports ended and they started working at the same corporate company in 2019 that they started working out together almost every…

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046 | Dr. Paige Butts, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist 49:02

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Dr. Paige Butts is a wife and mom of three girls. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BS in Exercise Science and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Paige has been practicing Pelvic Floor PT for almost 10 years. During that time, she completed her Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (FAAOMPT), became a Certified Lactation Co…

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045 | You Need to Calm Down - R&R Reminder from Haven 15:18

6M ago15:18

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The antidote to episode 37 “Toughen Up, Buttercup!”, on today’s episode Haven reminds listeners to slow down and get some much needed rest & relaxation to avoid illness and injury. Listen for tips on supporting your immune system, ideas on how to find joy in your life & stick around until the end for a love letter from Haven to listeners! Thank you…

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044 | Your Friend the OBGYN - Women’s Health 101 48:01

6M ago48:01

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Dr. Lawren Honken is a wife, mom of 3, and a board certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist currently practicing in the Southeastern US. She is also a Certified Menopause Practitioner and is completing a fellowship in Integrative Health. She serves her patients as a trusted resource, providing medical education online while advocating for patient autono…

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043 | For the Love of Running with Ore Oluwole 45:41

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Ore Oluwole is the epitome of a health and fitness enthusiast. He is so dedicated to his morning workout routine and has become a consistent and impressive runner over the last five years. Ore is a member of the Black Men Run Columbia and the Columbia Running Club and completed his first four half marathons last year. In the episode, Haven and Ore …

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042 | Mental Health & the Importance of Self-Care with Haley Cottrell 34:16

7M ago34:16

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Haley Cottrell is a licensed professional counselor (LPC/MHSP) and completed her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. She has been in private practice for five years. Haley’s clinical focus includes anxiety & depression, divorce, parenting and relationship issues, as well as grief and shame. Haley can al…

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041 | Around the US in 50 Half Marathons with Sara Ruel 49:15

7M ago49:15

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Sara Reul is a former Division I collegiate athlete who loves being active. She started swimming at the age of 3 and later went on to receive a collegiate scholarship. After spending so much time in the water, Sara transitioned into all forms of exercise but mostly running. Due to her love of travel and running, she set out on a goal to complete a …

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040 | Entrepreneurship, Social Media Strategy & Leaning into Your Strengths with Emily Lethgo 42:44

7M ago42:44

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Emily Lethgo is the Founder and CEO of Match Point Socials, a boutique marketing agency specializing in creative and strategic solutions for businesses in the tourism industry and beyond. With an MBA and a passion for helping brands grow revenue and build lasting connections, Emily has transformed her expertise in social media and content strategy …

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039 | Healthy Pregnancy with Tasty As Fit Owner, Emilie Blanchard 39:05

8M ago39:05

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Emilie Blanchard is the founder and owner of Tasty As Fit in Columbia, SC. She has a love of fresh, real food and is on a mission to show the world just how delicious plant-based food can be. Emilie opened Tasty As Fit, a grab-n-go, plant based and gluten-free retail storefront, in September of 2018. Tasty As Fit offers seasonal menus that are made…

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038 | Sydney of French Squirrel on Founding her Healthier Sweet Snacks Company and her Candida & Eating Disorder Recovery 1:05:38

8M ago1:05:38

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Sydney Karmes-Wainer is the Founder and Owner of the healthier sweet snacks company, French Squirrel. In an attempt to rediscover her love for food after falling trap to the often-obsessive health food world, she began her food blog. Inspired by her late French grandmother and her time living in Bordeaux, she began sharing her meals, recipes and fa…

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037 | Toughen Up, Buttercup! A Motivational Solo with Haven 9:14

8M ago9:14

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If you need a little *loving* kick in the pants on a day when you're feeling uninspired and unmotivated to move your body, eat your greens, or use your gifts and talents for good, listen to this episode. Haven gives a little tough love to listeners to motivate them to crush their goals and live out their dreams! Best part? You can keep coming back …

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036 | Chiropractic Care & Nervous System Function with Dr. Brittany Rohrer 38:05

8M ago38:05

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Dr. Brittany Rohrer is a pediatric & perinatal family chiropractor who has a passion helping families improve their health with a holistic approach. She opened her practice, Foundation of Stone Pediatric & Perinatal Family Chiropractic, in May 2024. Dr. Rohrer focuses on enhancing nervous system function through gentle chiropractic adjustments, whi…

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035 | Skincare, Steven Tyler & Everything In Between with Kayla Rae Beauty 1:05:05

9M ago1:05:05

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Kayla Hernandez has been in the beauty industry for 20+ years. She began working for MAC cosmetics in college while pursing a dietetics degree. She worked for MAC for 13 years, until she pursued her own makeup artistry business in 2017. Kayla is now as esthetician at a medical practice in Knoxville, TN. She has worked in both plastic surgery and me…

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034 | Goal Setting, New Year Happenings & 2024 Year End Review 26:53

9M ago26:53

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Another year has come and gone, and WOW has it been an amazing year for the Health by Haven Podcast! Listen in for: Haven’s 2024 recap Year in review of the Health by Haven Podcast - favorites, stats and more! What’s to come for Health by Haven in 2025 How to set achievable new years goals Tips on making your own vision board for 2025 THANK YOU, TH…

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033 | 10 Min Guided Meditation 13:20

9M ago13:20

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The hustle and bustle of the holiday season, while fun, can sometimes get a bit overwhelming with the parties and the cooking and the gift wrapping and the traveling, etc. etc. It can be a challenge to get a moment alone to just breathe. This guided holiday meditation is meant to be a useful tool when things get overwhelming. Just step away for 10 …

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032 | Sarah Wyland on ACTUALLY Going for your Goals 57:45

9M ago57:45

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Sarah Wyland is a marketing professional by day and Pure Barre instructor and writer by night. She is one of the most interesting individuals and has seemingly lived hundreds of different lives. In the episode, Haven chats with Sarah about becoming a barre instructor, opening a barre studio, competing in powerlifting, writing and publishing her fir…

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031 | My Dad, Steve Spanyer, on all things Running 1:01:16

9M ago1:01:16

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The long awaited special guest episode is finally here, it’s Haven’s dad, Steve Spanyer! Steve and Haven chat all things running - including why Steve started running, his favorite half marathon, his full marathon, and some VERY memorable races they ran together. Tune in for this super inspiring and entertaining episode. Check out Steve’s paintings…

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030 | You Can Run a Half Marathon 25:48

10M ago25:48

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If you’ve ever had a tiny little nagging voice in your head or pull in your heart that maybe, just maybe, you want to give distance running a try, then this episode is for you! Haven gives you a personal pep talk to get you ready to run a half marathon. Tips, tricks, and advice learned from a decade of distance running all included in this episode.…