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We are thrilled to bring you today's guest, Sue Groner, an experienced mother, certified positive discipline parent educator and author of her new book, "Parenting with Sanity and Joy: 101 Simple Strategies."

Sue is passionate about helping parents to become more happier and more relaxed while parenting. And who doesn't want to be happy and relaxed even during those challenging parenting moments?

Sue believes that what we often view as problems that need fixing, are in fact opportunities for our kids. We talk about the fear that we have as parents about who our child(ren) will become as adults and how worrying can hold us back from enjoying the parenting experience.

As an experienced mother, Sue Groner knows how stressful and overwhelming parenting can be at times. She founded The Parenting Mentor to provide an ally for parents in their quest to raise confident and resilient children. Sue is also the creator of the CLEARR method of parenting, developed through years of trial (and her fair share of errors!) with her own family. CLEARR adheres to the belief that parenting strategies should be grounded in six important pillars: Community, Love, Empathy, Awareness, Rules and Respect.

A graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a former advertising executive, Sue resides in New York City and Bedford, NY with her husband, two children (when they are not away at school) and their rescue dog. She is available for private, group and virtual mentorship sessions nationwide for individuals as well as corporations.

We met Sue through HeyMama, which is a private, social and professional network created to propel mothers forward in work and life. It is a community that provides ambitious women—across industries and stages of motherhood—with support, mentorship and experiences to foster their success.

You can find Sue on:

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingmentor/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/theparentingmentor1/

Buy Sue's brand new book "Parenting with Sanity & Joy: 101 Simple Strategies"

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1) We are starting our own "Art of Living Well" Book Club. Please join us in reading the book The Last Law of Attraction Book you will ever need to read by Andre Kap who was on Episode 45 of our podcast. We will be hosting a one hour discussion on the book on Nov. 12 at 11:30 central time. Sign-up here for our discussion (this is a free event).

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In this episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast, Stephanie and Marnie shine a spotlight on one of the most overlooked yet essential components of a healthy diet: Fiber. 🌾✨

With a staggering 95% of Americans not getting enough fiber, they dive into the why behind this dietary shortfall and explain how fiber plays a powerful role in supporting gut health, digestion, detoxification, and overall wellness.

You’ll learn about the different types of fiber, how much you really need (hint: it’s more than you think!), and simple, delicious ways to incorporate more fiber-rich foods like raspberries and beans into your meals.

Stephanie and Marnie also explore the importance of tracking your fiber intake, staying hydrated, and when fiber supplements may be helpful—without replacing the benefits of whole foods.

Whether you’re on a health journey or just want to stay regular (yep, we said it!), this episode will leave you inspired and informed to make easy, lasting changes.

Key Takeaways:

• 95% of Americans are fiber-deficient
• Women need 25–30g daily; men need even more
• Fiber improves digestion, detox, and the gut microbiome
• Beans and berries = budget-friendly, fiber-packed superstars
• Supplements can help, but whole foods should lead the way
• Regular bowel movements = major health marker

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction and what is fiber 05:06 – Understanding Digestive Health 12:29 – Incorporating Fiber into Your Diet

🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward a healthier gut and a more energized you! 📲 Don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and tag us with your biggest takeaways!

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Today is a huge milestone for The Art of Living Well Podcast as we drop our 100th episode!! Tune into this fun conversation to celebrate the past two years and to hear what Marnie & Stephanie have learned from this experience. You'll also get to hear directly from each of their family members about what they've learned from The Art of Living Well Podcast.

A few tidbits that they share in this episode include:

• Facing their fears and stepping outside of their comfort zone
• The importance of mentors and asking for favors and help
• Trusting their intuition
• Silver linings that sprung out of Covid-19
• Active lifelong learners
• Making mistakes is okay

We'd love to hear from you about what you've learned from our 100 podcast episodes. Drop us an email ([email protected]), tag us on social media and of course let us know what topics and guests you'd love to hear from in the coming year. We have more amazing content and inspiring guests coming your way in 2022!

xoxo,

Stephanie & Marnie

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We are so excited to welcome today’s guest, Lisa Whalen.

Lisa Whalen has a Ph.D. in postsecondary and adult education from Capella University and an M.A. in creative and critical writing from Hamline University. She teaches composition, literature, and creative writing at North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Her debut book, Stable Weight: A Memoir of Hunger, Horses, and Hope, has received advance praise from eating disorder specialists, literature professors, and horse trainers.

Her memoir, Taking the Reins, is in the process of submission for publication. For more information about it, refer to her Upcoming page.

​In her spare time, she rides horses and volunteers at the Animal Humane Society.

On today’s show, we hear how a lifetime of trying to be perfect lands Lisa in the psych ward at the age of 29. She shares how her eating-disorder treatment set her on a path towards health, but ultimately her progress stalls until she meets 10 special horses who teach her to face her fears, trust her intuition, live in the moment, and love her body.

We also dive into how contact with animals can be therapeutic outside of a formal animal therapy program. We hear about how animals can ground us in the present moment, provide unconditional acceptance and help us heal from life's challenges.

This episode is filled with so many fantastic tips and strategies for people that may struggle with perfectionism, body image or depression.

You can find Lisa on:

https://lisawhalen.wixsite.com/lisawhalen

You can purchase her book here:

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisairishwhalen/

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Today's podcast is overall a lighter episode, discussing what we are drinking, eating and how we're moving our bodies this Fall. Additionally, we discuss our upcoming 14-Day Winter Liver Detox that will kick-off on January 7th, 2024.

A few topics discussed:

• Marnie shares how she's been feeling this past month since the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. This has been an extremely emotional, unsettling and anxious time for many people.
• Learn what Stephanie & Marnie are both drinking this Fall to stay warm, cozy and hydrated.
• Learn how Marnie & Stephanie shift what they eat as the temperatures drop and the in- season dishes they've been enjoying. Stephanie shares a yummy fall harvest salad using produce from her winter CSA.
• Hear how your hosts have shifted the way they're moving their bodies and have become more intentional about tuning into what they need. See below for the 4-minute workout link mentioned in this episode.
• Marnie and Stephanie share how they are going to be training next year for the 29029 experience in Mont-Treblant. 😊

Helpful links and resources:

• Jewish Community Relations Council
• Israel by Noa Tishby
• Nooma (Stephanie loves the chocolate mint sports drink)
• Zach Bush MD 4 minute workout
• Learn more about 29029 in our interview with co-founder Marc Hodulich
• Sign-up for our January 14-day liver detox

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