The Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for women
Co-hosted by Ashlee Livingstone and Colleen Kurtz, experts in wellness, stress management, and finding your calm.Stress is a normal part of life, but the chronic effects don’t have to be.
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Why We Self-Sabotage even when we want change (opens the original)
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Have you ever started to make progress toward a goal - finally sleeping better, feeling energized, or building momentum - only to suddenly drop your routine, abandon your habits, and slide right back into old patterns? It feels frustrating, but it’s not a lack of willpower. It’s self-sabotage, and it’s your brain's way of retreating to what is familiar, even if what's familiar is making you feel awful. This week on The Calm Collective , Colleen and Ashlee unmask the hidden mechanics of self-sabo
Gut Myths and Misconceptions (opens the original)
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If you’re constantly bloated, constipated, or convinced there’s a growing list of foods your body “can’t tolerate,” this episode is for you. We’re busting some of the biggest gut health myths—from elimination diets and probiotics to fiber, detoxes, carbs, and constipation—and talking about what your gut may actually need to heal and function well. Ready to stop guessing and get to the root of your gut issues? Book your free Gut Clarity Call here: https://l.bttr.to/2ldW7
Healthy Eating Shouldn’t Be This Hard: Back-to-School Edition (opens the original)
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Back-to-school doesn't have to mean chaotic mornings, sad lunches, and the daily “what are we having for dinner?” spiral. In this episode, Colleen shares her simple system for feeding your family well without spending your entire Sunday meal prepping—including easy breakfasts, realistic kid lunches, protein-first dinner planning, leftovers, grocery delivery, and the gut-health basics that actually matter. Because healthy eating doesn't need to be complicated. Breakfast Guide : Cookbook Links: ht
Silencing the Inner Critic to Build Unshakeable Self-Trust (opens the original)
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What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your boldest goals isn't market competition, lack of time, or external criticism but the voice inside your own head? For so many women, the inner critic runs the show, masquerading as protective logic while quietly fueling self-doubt, shame, and hesitation. In this inspiring solo episode, Ashlee pulls back the curtain on how she learned to separate her true, authentic voice from the relentless chatter of her inner critic. Drawing from her per
Healing your body image with self love (opens the original)
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How often do you catch yourself treating your body like a project that constantly needs fixing? We’ve been conditioned to believe that self-criticism is the ultimate motivator—that if we are just tough enough on ourselves, we will finally reach our goals and earn self-worth. But the truth is, self-criticism doesn't motivate us; it paralyses us, blindfolding us to our wins, our strength, and our progress. This week on The Calm Collective , Colleen and Ashlee dive into the complex, often painful r
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