Soul and Wit

121. The Rest Manifesto (The New Rules of Rest and Relaxation)

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Too much busyness doesn't make you a better person. It makes you a tired person. Reclaim your right to rest with this episode. Learn the 10 NEW rules ...

120. Interview with Carleigh Bodrug from Plant You

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Starting with a powerful story and a personal blog, Carleigh Bodrug grew Plant You into a digital meal plan program, vegan brand and growing social me...

119. Travel Preferences (where to go and how to do it)

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are getting back to travel, tune in to this episode. Courtney and Bailey talk about their travel preferences including how they pack, best time...

118. How Not To Hate Your Job and Other Things

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another episode of the How-Not-To Series! This time we're talking about activities, exercises, and little ways that will help you to not hate your job...

117. How to Craft a Compelling Exit Strategy

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know when it's time to walk away? In this episode, Courtney & Bailey share their experiences on their exit strategies. From leaving a bad w...

116. Things to Consider When Sharing Your Life on The Internet

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much is too much? How much is enough? In this episode, Courtney & Bailey share things to consider when posting on social media or other internet p...

115. Living Your Best Coastal Gran Life

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by the Coastal Gran Lifestyle trend on TikTok, Courtney & Bailey share how they embrace this trend.  They share their recipes, books, movies...

114. 5 Helpful Reminders if You are Starting a Business or New Project

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been thinking of starting a new business or new project, this episode is for you. Courtney & Bailey share their biggest tips for starting th...

113. Things we grow into (and out of)

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney and Bailey talk about things they've grow into and out of and why. From food, travel, and shopping to relationships, body image, and connecti...

112. The Big Simplicity Episode

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk all things simplicity! From hobbies and lifestyles to closets and food, Bailey and Courtney talk about how they've simplified. They answer ...

111. City Guide: La Jolla, California

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The City Guides are back! Courtney and Bailey are really excited to show you around one of their coastal favorites, La Jolla. Listen in for where to e...

110. Little Life Hacks (Part 2)

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you love a good life hack, you'll love this episode! From food prep and cleaning to wardrobe and simplicity, Courtney & Bailey share their best hac...

109. Spring Is Coming!

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Spring is almost here and Courtney and Bailey are ready to welcome it in. From gardening to backyard overhauls to cleaning and longer days, this duo t...

108. Ask Us Anything (Reader Q & A)

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Courtney & Bailey answer questions submitted by wonderful listeners. From retreats to college decisions, to finding calm, they share ...

107. Productivity Culture (when enough is never enough)

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are overwhelmed with the call to hustle, how there is always more to do or if you never feel like you are doing enough, tune in. In this episod...

106. How Not To Let Other People Bother You

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From journaling to unfollowing to pivoting your perspective, Courtney and Bailey share a list of activities to set some boundaries and to not let othe...

105. The Ultimate Favorites Episode

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After years of sharing their favorites on every episode, Courtney and Bailey go back and reflect on all the things that are still their favs and the o...

104. Wardrobe Declutter: 10 Things to Remove From Your Closet Today

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by a recent closet-cleanout post Bailey shared on her Instagram, Courtney and Bailey give you 10 things to remove from your closet today. Fro...

103. Valentine's Day Nostalgia & Stories

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's Valentine's Day! Courtney & Bailey reflect on their Valentine's stories. They also share lovely, funny, and heartwarming stories submitted from l...

102. Solo Date Ideas

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the month of LOVE! Inspired by Valentine's Day, Courtney and Bailey share their ideas and activities that you can do when you take yourself on a ...

101. Our Top 10 Books of 2021

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to read more this year? This episode is for you! Courtney & Bailey give you their top ten favorite books of 2021. They also share some of the bes...

100. How Not To Be Grumpy

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the 100th episode of Soul & Wit! Tune in today to learn how not to be grumpy. Courtney and Bailey share what made Bailey grumpy enough to make a ...

99. What To Watch, Listen To or Read for Inspiration, Motivation or Just For Fun

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney and Bailey dive into everything they recommend to watch, listen to or read. Find something to inspire or motivate and suggestions that are si...

98. Decluttering Your Mind

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to kick off a brand new year. Usually we love to go all in on goals, resolutions, personal growth, new habits, often all at once. Even thoug...

97. Less Hustle More Happiness

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! Courtney and Bailey welcome you into 2022 with permission to reject the new year, new you invitations and to let go of the hustle cult...

96. Courtney interviews Bailey

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to laugh and learn. This time Courtney interviews Bailey and they explore interesting topics including burnout, business, jobs, and how to h...

95. Bailey interviews Courtney

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a fun conversation! Bailey asks Courtney all of the questions that you submitted. They share how Courtney grew her business to her favorite po...

94. Random Acts of Joy and Kindness

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in today for inspiration and practical recommendations to practice random acts of joy and kindness. It's the simplest way to spread happiness and...

93. 10 Ways to Savor the rest of the year

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With only one month left of 2021, it's time to get intentional about savoring the rest of the year. Here are 10 ways to help you slow down and enjoy. ...

92. The Way We Weekend

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by the long Thanksgiving weekend, Bailey & Courtney share how they enjoy a guilt-free weekend and why it is important to sometimes under sche...

91. How to Enjoy Food Over the Holidays (and always)

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Courtney & Bailey for a conversation with Jennifer Ellen Mueller, a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, to talk about diet culture and how to a...

90. The Planning Episode

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered a 15 hour work week or how you plan your free time? Do you have flexibility in your life? Courtney and Bailey talk about how ...

E89. Holiday Extravaganza 2021

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the Holiday Season! Bailey and Courtney talk all about the books, movies, and recipes they're going to enjoy this season. If you're looking for t...

88. So, You Want To Write a Book (Interview with Literary Agent, Wendy Sherman)

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about writing a book …  and then promptly talked yourself out of it? There are so many really good reasons NOT to write a boo...

87. Burnout

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about burnout. In this episode Courtney and Bailey talk about what burnout looks like, how to prevent it and how to recover from it. They t...

86. Inexpensive Ways to Create a Space You Love

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From cleaning your space to making it cozy, Bailey and Courtney give you tips and resources to transform your space into one you'll love spending time...

85. Fantastic Fall

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We love this time of year and are sharing how we embrace fall. We'll tell you where we are going, what we are watching and most importantly what we ar...

84. Not So Back To Normal

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney and Bailey have less anxiety since the beginning of the pandemic but more exhaustion currently. In this episode, they are talking about not g...

83. We Are Addicted To Plants

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney blames quarantine and Bailey got her first plant before 2020. In this episode you'll learn about how many plants we have, the biggest things ...

82. Soul & Wit is Back: The Catch-Up Episode

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are back. After a long summer break, we are very excited to share lots of favorite things. In this episode we catch you up on what we've been readi...

81. Take a break. Rest. Relax. Renew.

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our summer break inspired this episode and we hope it encourages you to take a break too. You don't have to wait until you are sick, tired or overwhel...

80. Cooling Off: When you are hot on the outside or the inside

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode covers strategies that work well for cooling off when you are really hot because of summer temps or when you are angry, frustrated or ...

79. Social Media: The small tweaks that deliver more joy

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Social media is part of all of our lives (except for the few who have opted out) and that's why it's so important for us to do a little check in and m...

78. Reading All The Books

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Since reading is one of our favorite things, we share the books we love every quarter or so. This episode we've got a great mix of fiction and non-fic...

77. The Summer Bucket Lists

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to start making plans, flexible plans with flexible expectations. Courtney & Bailey share their summer bucket lists for life and work.    ...

76. Why (and how) To Stop Caring So Much About What Other People Think

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If what other people think, or what you think other people think is getting in the way of what you know is best for you, it's time to flip the script....

75. Our Favorite Recipes from Food Bloggers and Cookbooks

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is about one of our favorite topics … FOOD! We are sharing recipes from our favorite food bloggers and cookbooks. If you love cookin...

74. How to Create More Time (or the illusion of more time)

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Even though we all get 24 hours in a day, we don't have the same 24 hours. Beyonce's 24 hours are different than ours and ours are different than your...

73. Soul & Wit Flashbacks and Updates

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After 73 episodes, Courtney and Bailey take a look back and are here with some Soul & Wit flashbacks and updates. From morning routines and travel to ...

72. Unpopular Opinions: Thoughts on Food, TV Shows, Productivity and Other Things

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a fun, light-hearted episode about our unpopular opinions including …   The one food Bailey can't smell, eat or be anywhere near and the c...

71. On NOT Being Perfect (AKA Beating Perfectionism AKA Punching Perfection In The Face)

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We couldn't pick the perfect title so we gave you three. As you can see by the title, Courtney & Bailey are not fans of perfection. In this episode th...

70. Then and Now: Looking Back and Staying Present

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney and Bailey look back and what business and life was like this time last year compared to now. From early pandemic panic and uncertainty and c...

69. Why We Need To Stop Holding On To Things " Just In Case"

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The just in case excuse for holding on is a messy combination of fear and procrastination. We hold on because we aren't quite ready to let go but we r...

68. Entertaining Ourselves: Things We Are Watching, Reading, Listening To (+ extra curricular activities)

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in if you are looking for great movie, book, podcast and other recommendations to entertain yourself. We share how we are spending our quarantine...

67. Spring Cleaning: Making Space For A New Season

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know you know how to clean but this episode is going to help you think about places you don't normally clean, items you don't usually clean and wha...

66. Date Night: Creative ideas for your next date night (or day), as a couple, a family or just for you.

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

 If you want to add some fun and creativity to your date night planning, this episode has a bunch of different ideas. Whether you are planning for yo...

65. Little Life Hacks to Make Your Life Simpler, Easier, Better (and more fun)

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for these little life hacks. Some of them may be a part of your daily life, others may be jaw-dropping and some will make you wonder, "does ...

64. In Conversation with Drybar Founder, Alli Webb

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a conversation with Alli Webb, founder of Drybar. She's also the host of Raising the Bar Podcast, author and entrepreneur. We cover...

63. Our Business Start Up Stories

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to know how Courtney and Bailey started their businesses and what they've learned along the way, this episode is for you. They share …Ho...

62. Boundaries Just for You

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our first boundaries episode we talked about how to set and hold your boundaries with other people. This episode and these boundaries are just for ...

61. The Hope and Optimism Episode

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bailey and Courtney are talking about all the things that keep them hopeful and make them optimistic about the future even when things are still hard....

60. Eliminating Digital Overwhelm: Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly Practices To Help You Feel Less Frazzled

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's face it, the world we live in today is a digital world. From our work to our social connecting and everything in between, we are plugged in. In ...

59. Books to Inspire You To Start Reading Again (or more)

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are trying to establish or reestablish a reading habit, these books will help. They will grab your attention from the very beginning and remind...

58. Listener Q & A: Everything you want to know about anything

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Bailey and Courtney answer your questions. Here are a few of the questions they answer (and there are many more).   What steps can yo...

57. Clean Slate: How to Reset and Make Space for Anything You Want

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is for you If you feel stuck and want to start over, want to make space for something new or need creative inspiration to reset. Use thes...

56. How To Start Anything

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in today to learn how to start anything. From the core principles of getting started to real world examples (like starting a blog or podcast to s...

55. Hello, Goodbye (Part 2): It's Time to Let Go

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we leave 2020 behind to move into a new year, we are leaving behind some other things too.    Favorite Things: Bailey:  Weleda Skin Food Banana ...

54. Hello, Goodbye (Part 1): What We Are Holding On To

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2020 was hard but not all bad. Here's what we are holding on to as we move into the new year. As you close out 2020, consider what to hold on to and w...

53. Project 333: Helping You Create Your Capsule Wardrobe (step-by-step)

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to try Project 333 in the New Year, this episode is for you. Bailey bravely agrees to create a capsule wardrobe list with Courtney's step-...

52. How to Take Care of Yourself During the Holidays

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

'Tis the season to take really good care of yourself. Bailey and Courtney share their strategies for staying well during the holidays and beyond.   F...

51. Habits: How to Make Them And Break Them For a Happier, Healthier Life.

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat about all things habits. From the habits we want to make and the ones we want to break and everything in between, like what m...

50. The Gratitude Episode

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's the week of Thanksgiving which makes it a great time to talk about gratitude. We chat about how to practice, what we are grateful for and some of...

49. Giving the Best Gifts (knowing the best things aren't things)

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Something we are learning during the pandemic is that the things we miss the most aren't things at all. We thought about that when putting together th...

48. The Holiday Extravaganza: Our Favorite Holiday Books and Movies

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Courtney and Bailey's Holiday Extravaganza! We share all of our favorite books and movies to watch throughout the holiday season. Bailey sh...

47. Making the Most of 2020

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to make the last two months of the year more meaningful, tune in for ideas and recommendations. This is often the time of year when we sta...

46. Preventing Holiday Overwhelm and Making the 2020 Holidays Special

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The 2020 holiday season is like no other. With the uncertainty of regular life + new 2020 uncertainty, planning for the holidays feels overwhelming in...

45. Plants Make People Happy: Interview with Eliza Blank, Founder and CEO of The Sill

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney and Bailey chat with Eliza Blank, Founder & CEO at The Sill, a digitally native direct-to-consumer houseplant brand on a mission to modernize...

44. How To Make Extra Money (from side hustles to selling your stuff)

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many reasons you may want to make extra money right now. You might be saving for the holidays, paying off debt, out of work or something ...

43. Netflix Series: Get Organized with The Home Edit

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen the new Netflix series Get Organized With The Home Edit? This show is all about taking your home to a new level of organization. Here's ...

42. Let's Talk About Everything (Q & A)

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney and Bailey answer all of the questions. Bailey calls it a "hodgepodge." From housework hacks and how to reduce decision fatigue to relationsh...

41. Mood Boosters

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss all things to help you boost your mood because we know that this is what we all need right now. We cover some of the big ca...

40. Sorry, Not Sorry: How to Stop Apologizing When You Aren't Sorry

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we (mostly women) apologize when we aren't really sorry? In this episode Courtney and Bailey answer that question and more like …    Why do...

39. Press the Restart Button: Permission to start over whenever you want.

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all want to push the restart button on 2020 and thankfully we don't have to wait. You can restart anytime. Today's episode covers …   The best t...

38. Getting Nostalgic: Our Childhood Favorites

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Soul & Wit mother daughter duo take a walk down memory lane and share some of their favorite childhood memories. You'll hear about …    Baile...

37. The Slow Down Show

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney and Bailey talk about the importance of slowing down with practical ways to boycott busyness. They discuss …   Why it's important to slow...

36. The Cancel Culture Conversation

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

People, projects and companies are being canceled at the speed of light, or the speed of social media. In this episode Bailey and Courtney talk about ...

35. Simplify Life: Tiny Decluttering Projects

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are spending more time than ever at home. Whether you are feeling cooped up in quarantine or just finding ways to enjoy being home more often, thes...

34. A Conversation with Katie Tallo, Author of Dark August

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney and Bailey chat with Katie Tallo, Author of Dark August, a novel (thriller, mystery) that is hard to put down.    They talk about:   How ...

33. Sustainable Swaps: tiny steps for more eco-friendly, non-toxic living.

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are tiny steps you can take to replace plastic bags, toxic household cleaners and other items that will clean up the air you breathe, save you m...

32. Taking a Stand Because Black Lives Matter: Conversation and Resources

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bailey and Courtney talk about the difference between not being racist and being anti-racist. They also share resources to help you learn more, do bet...

31. 10 Things We Didn't Do Before Quarantine

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Things happen in quarantine that wouldn't have happened without it. Courtney and Bailey talk about the different things they are doing, that they didn...

30. Why We Don't Know What Day It Is Anymore

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Not only is it a weird time overall, but it's a weird time to be thinking about time. March was three years long and April was only two minutes. What ...

29. Beginners Series: Crystals with Magdalena of My Metaphysical Maven

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's beginner series is about Crystals with Magdalena of My Metaphysical Maven. If you want to learn more about how to use crystals, and more impor...

28. Online Business Resources (The Tools We Use for Blogs, Podcasts, Social Media and More)

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is about the tools and resources it takes to run an online business. Courtney and Bailey share exactly what they use in their business...

27. Beginners Series: Tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) 101

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's beginner series is about Tapping with Jessica Ortner, co-founder of The Tapping Solution. Jessica is a stress-reduction expert and one of the ...

26. ALL of the Favorites

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Instead of sharing our weekly favorites with you today, we are sharing all of the favorites. Learn about our favorite …   Workouts Cities Books Pod...

25. Beginner's Series: CBD 101

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Courtney & Bailey interview Gabe Kennedy, Co-founder of Plant People. This is the first in a new "beginner's series" introducing you ...

24. Q & A With Courtney and Bailey

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every few months, Courtney and Bailey answer your questions about anything. In today's episode they answer questions about everything from relationshi...

23. Clean Beauty

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been thinking about overhauling your skincare and makeup products from traditional to clean (non-toxic) versions, this episode is for you. C...

22. Dealing with Excessive Alone Time and Uncertain Times

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the midst of Covid-19, we are all adjusting to things like uncertainty and more alone time. Courtney and Bailey talk about how they are navigating ...