The Best Life Podcast

Ep. 320: How to Face Imposter Syndrome

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Impostor Syndrome seems to be a part of the human experience, but that doesn’t make it less shitty. Whether its work, relationships, or somewhere in...

Ep. 319: Creating Conscious Leadership with Elizabeth Faye

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether we know it or not, every single one of us is a leader in some capacity. And with leadership comes a lot of responsibility. So many of us have ...

Ep. 318: Endless Resourcefulness Is Possible

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Feelings of scarcity happen to even the most abundant thinkers. But no matter how stuck we might feel, it’s important to remember that there’s an ...

Ep. 317: A Quiet Quitting Epidemic

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you “Quiet Quitting” your job? There’s a “new” trend where people aren’t putting in extra effort at their desk jobs buuuut it doesn’...

Ep. 316: Is the Coaching Industry a Scam?

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been coached and coached others countless times over our careers and lives and know just how powerful the right coach is. So you can imagine o...

Ep. 315: Are Women Waiting Too Long to Have Babies?

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We don’t often feel triggered by stuff, but we saw an interview clip recently of two men discussing how women are being “tricked” into thinking ...

Ep. 314: Feeling Jealous of Your Partner's Ex

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Comparison is the thief of joy, but that doesn’t make it any less likely for us to do it, especially in our romantic relationships. Dating is enough...

Ep. 313: Dealing with Adrenal Crash

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve spent many years over-exercising and under-fueling our bodies, and our hormones paid the price. At our most-exercise obsessed, in our most-lea...

Ep. 312: Ketamine (& Other Non-Traditional) Treatments for Depression

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been a long-time listener to the podcast, you may recall that Danny has had life long struggles with her mental health. Out of a desire no...

Ep. 311: We Have Insecurities, Too

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve done a lot of work to face our own insecurities, and for the most part, we’re very comfortable and confident with ourselves. Despite our bes...

Ep. 310: Feeling Abundance in a Recession

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are officially in a recession. The idea of a recession alone can get people closing their wallets and preparing for the worst… but it doesn’t h...

Ep. 309: When Marketing Becomes Manipulation

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We know the power of coaching when it comes to building an online business, both as coaches ourselves, and as people who invest in coaching. But there...

Ep. 308: Why Turning Your Hobbies Into Businesses is A Bad Idea

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone needs a hobby, but should every hobby be monetized? We’ve all heard the saying, “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your l...

Ep. 307: To Rest or Not to Rest?

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rest is super important, especially in a society that’s always pressuring us to do more… buuuuut sometimes you just don’t want (or need!) it. Wh...

Ep. 306: The Pros & Cons of Rituals and Routines

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of mentors and gurus out in the personal development space touting their specific routines and rituals as a pathway to success. Sure, ...

Ep. 305: What Makes A Marriage A Failure?

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a marriage a failure? Are people who get married and divorced shortly after somehow less than the rest of us? Of course not! Most people ar...

Ep. 304: Are You a Failure for Hiring Out Chores?

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nobody likes putting away laundry. Well, maybe you do. But it’s a chore we hate, and there’s probably something you hate doing (or just don’t ha...

Ep. 303: Differing Money Mindsets in Your Relationship

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Money is a sensitive subject. For most of us, the way we think about, save, and spend money comes straight from our childhood and our parents’ habit...

Ep. 302: How We've Stayed Friends and Business Partners Over 300 Episodes

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re 300 (and 2) episodes in! We’ve always joked about running out of things to talk about, and we finally did. Only a little kidding about that....

Ep. 301: Being Wrong Isn't the End of the World

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Making a mistake isn’t the end of the world (even if it really feels like it.) A lot of children are conditioned to fear “messing up” and those ...

Ep. 300: The Negativity in Body Positivity

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The body positivity movement has been life-changing for so many people. Bodies come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and we ALL deserve to love ourse...

Ep. 299: The Grass Is Always Greener (Until It Isn't)

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The grass on the other side of the fence always looks greener… until you get over there and it’s covered in ants or dog shit, or maybe it was just...

Ep. 298: Who Are You Posting For?

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you have a personal brand or online business, you get a lot of comments from the peanut gallery—and by that, we mean that strangers feel like t...

Ep. 297: Shiny Object Syndrome in Business

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re brand new to business, there are a million different things you could be doing at any given time. You might be falling prey to shiny-objec...

Ep. 296: Overcoming Food Scarcity and Dysfunction

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, food is fuel but it is so much more than that. Food is community and connection, and honestly, sometimes that shit is simply delicious. We used t...

Ep. 295: Supporting a Choice You Disagree With

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt emotionally hijacked when a loved one told you a choice they made that you didn’t agree with? Or maybe you’re the person who’...

Ep. 294: The Threat of "Overly Confident" Women

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re all about female empowerment and confidence building here on The Best Life, but sometimes when we see another woman out there crushing it, our...

Ep. 293: Abortion, Adoption, and Autonomy

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade case that guaranteed the federal right to an abortion, effective...

Ep. 292: Overcoming Food Phobias and Exercise Obsession

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve spent a lot of our lives obsessing over food and exercise. We see it happen to others all the time: someone finds an extreme regimen that prod...

Ep. 291: Trusting yourself to Make Better Decisions

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve made bad decisions in the past, how can you feel like you can ever trust yourself again? Whether its a decision about your work, your rela...

Ep. 290: Conflicting Values in Personal Life vs. Business

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Danny had a business trip planned this weekend… until her boyfriend had emergency surgery to have his appendix removed. Now she’s torn between bei...

Ep. 289: How to Have Hard Conversations

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of living the Best Life means having open and honest communication with those around you, but sometimes those conversations are difficult AF. If...

Ep. 288: Finding A Career You Love

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of us have jobs, but they’re just that: a job. They don’t fill us with joy or make us jump out of bed in the morning, filled with purpose. S...

Ep. 287: You Completed Your Goals... Now What?

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So, you accomplished everything you wanted… now what the hell are you supposed to do? Don’t get us wrong, it’s a great problem to have, but it c...

Ep. 286: Coveting Someone Else's Body

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You’d be hard pressed to find a woman today who never hated something about her body. Our society is so focused on how we look, and it’s hard not ...

Ep. 285: The Best Places For A Tropical Vacation

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We don’t know about you, but after the past couple of years, we find ourselves craving a tropical vacation. The kind of vacation where the only thin...

Ep. 284: Making Hard Decisions

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Life is… hard. There’s no way around it. Every now and again we come to a moment where we have to make a decision for the future, and we get caugh...

Ep. 283: Bad Things Happen All the Time

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all know someone who seems to always be going through a crisis. Do bad things happen to some people more than others? And if that’s true, are the...

Ep. 282: Should You Be Posting About Social Issues?

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade, you may be wondering if it’s okay to use your business accounts to talk about it. Do social ...

Ep. 281: 75 Hard (And Why We Hate It)

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Danny lost a bet, and as a result it meant she had to start 75 Hard. But upon further consideration, it has been decided that 75 Hard is a “hell no....

Ep. 280: The Evolution of Our Religious and Spiritual Beliefs

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Easter Sunday just passed and it got us thinking about religion. We have our own experiences with religion, but things look a little different for us ...

Ep. 279: The Great Resignation

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

2020 and beyond brought about a huge change in the working world. After time out of the office, very few people wanted to go back. Call it the Great R...

Ep. 278: Our Productivity Hacks

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For a lot of us, being our own bosses and working from home is part of our dream life… but damn, is it hard to stay productive! Being an adult is li...

Ep. 277: Fighting Against Self-Imposed Timelines

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt the pressure to be at a certain place in your career, have a certain amount of money, be married, have kids, or any number of life ...

Ep. 276: Can You Be Fit If You Like to Drink?

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that we like to drink a glass of wine from time to time (or two, or three, or…). Maybe we shouldn’t say it, but drinking is fun! ...

Ep. 275: How to Enjoy Your Money (Guilt-Free)

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s something about money that makes a lot of people insecure. Many will judge anyone they deem “more successful” than them, so often that i...

Ep. 274: So... A Question and Answer Game

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wanna play a game with us? Jill has a card deck with interesting, insightful questions to ask friends and significant others, so we decided to play a ...

Ep. 273: Do the Damn Thing with the Movement Maestro

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have on a guest this week after a long, long time without any. So excited to get this chance to chat with The Movement Maestro herself, Shanté Cof...

Ep. 272: Is "Anti-Aging" Wrong?

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re all getting older, whether we want to or not. And we do not want. Like… at all. We do a lot of things in the name of “anti-aging” but is...

Ep. 271: Getting Over A Funk

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After the shit-show of 2020 ’til now, we’re left in a funk. On a global level, and a personal level, it’s been hard! And even though it sucks (a...

Ep. 270: We CAN Do Hard Things, But We Don't Really Want To

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen people around the internet getting in ice baths and doing challenges like 75 Hard, while crying out, “we can do hard things!”? Yeah,...

Ep. 269: Avoiding Burnout

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does feeling burnt out by your work make you weak? Of course not! Burnout is real, and in our hustle culture, it’s more prevalent than ever. But if ...

Ep. 268: Mowing the Lawn in Your Relationships

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just like lawns, relationships need mowing. The longer you’re with someone, the easier it gets to push things under the rug, to ignore feelings, to ...

Ep. 267: How to Disagree (And Still Be Friends)

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everything feels more than just a little contentious these days. People fight on the internet and cut off family or friends over the smallest disagree...

Ep. 266: Why We Think Bad Business Investments Don't Exist

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a minute since we’ve gotten a little biz-nasty, and we thought it was about time. Danny and Jill are entrepreneurs, and investment is a ...

Ep. 265: Spicing Up Your Sex Life

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So, you want to spice things up in bed. It’s easy to fantasize (pun intended) but the actual conversation is a lot harder (wink, wink) to have. Wher...

Ep. 264: Impostor Syndrome and Feeling Like A Hypocrite

12 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sure we can talk the talk, but damn, does it feel impossible to walk the walk all the time. Does that make us hypocrites? No way! No one has their shi...

Ep. 263: Insecurities and Societal Pressures

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our special guest this week is our very favorite podcast producer, and Danny’s favorite (human) daughter, Courtney. Danny and Courtney have been str...

Ep. 262: Why You Should Believe What Others Think About You

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You have great things inside you, Bestie. We see unlimited potential. So why don’t you see it in yourself? We’ve been there too, not believing we ...

Ep. 261: Set Your Boundaries, Even When It's Hard

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gather round, Besties, we’re here today to tell you the story of the Bad House Guest. Prepare to grab your panties (or other various undergarments) ...

Ep. 260: Getting Your Partner In Better Shape

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sooo… asking for a friend… how do you get your partner to lose weight? It’s a touchy subject for sure, no one wants to feel like their partner i...

Ep. 259: Stalking Our Exes (On Social Media)

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have we stalked our exes on social media?… We plead the fifth. But hey, it’s completely normal! Almost everyone has a Facebook page at this point,...

Ep. 258: How To Be Alone

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you the type of person that doesn’t know how to be alone? It makes sense, most of us—especially those who are in relationships or with kids—...

Ep. 257: My Hair is Falling Out!

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Danny was hit with Covid this past October, and she’s been noticing some pretty severe hair-loss. As much as we know not to define our worth by our ...

Ep. 256: Maintaining Your Femininity

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you be really strong and still be considered feminine? DUH. Muscles are just that—muscles. They don’t mean you’re “too manly” or “not ...

Ep. 255: Emotional Dumping

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nobody likes to be dumped on, and yes we mean that in more ways than one. We all know someone who complains just a little too much and it can be drain...

Ep. 254: Should Men Make More Money?

29 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Look, it’s 2022 now and there’s no reason men should HAVE to be the bread winners anymore. If that’s your vibe, great! But we want to have some ...

Ep. 253: Family Dynamics Changing as You Change

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when your parents still treat you like a teenager? Or when your extended family still treats you like you’ve never changed? Let’s b...

Ep. 252: Breaking Up Is Hard

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking up with someone is just so much fun!… Said no one. Literally ever. It doesn’t matter how the relationship ends, break ups just suck. Espe...

Ep. 251: Your Sex Life (In a Pandemic)

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve had nothing but alone time with our partners for the past two years, and while that meant the possibility for a lot of “alone time” (wink,...

Ep. 250: Post-Divorce Relationships

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is dating after divorce as magical as it seems? Yes, obviously. Everything is perfect, all the time. … Jokes aside, dating after our divorces has be...

Ep. 249: What Else is There to Say?

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ummm… We don’t have anything to talk about. Maybe it’s just us, but after two years stuck inside with nothing to do and no one to see, we feel j...

Ep. 248: Karens, Lindas, and Susans

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are we in the Era of Karens? There is a phenomenon of social media where everyone thinks everyone else wants to hear their opinions. Self-righteousnes...

Ep. 247: Our Problems Are Only As Big As We Make Them

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

2021 is finally over and we could not be more thankful. It was a really shitty year in a lot of ways, no doubt… but that doesn’t mean we aren’t ...

Ep. 246: Are You Too Sensitive?

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been told that you’re “too sensitive”? Are you wondering how to develop some thick skin? To be honest, we don’t think sensitivit...

Ep. 245: Learn to Be Okay With Not Being Invited

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Danny saw a post on Instagram about learning to be okay when you don’t get invited to something, and we wanted to chat a little about it. As humans,...

Ep. 244: Auditing Your 2021

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the year comes to a close, there is a lot of messaging to keep going, to push through—to push harder, even. We’d like to offer up another persp...

Ep. 243: Discussing Finances With Your Partner

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Money has the potential to make or break relationships… so when is the right time to start talking about it in your relationship? The way we see it,...

Ep. 242: Business Partnerships: Yay or Nay?

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We had a listener ask the question: should you start a business with a friend? And while this might sound funny coming from us, our answer is a resoun...

Ep. 241: When Is It Time To Level Up?

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know when the time is right to level up? And when the time is right, how do you get there? Wanting is really easy, but it’s the doing tha...

Ep. 240: The Cure to Chronic Overthinking

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Danny is in the process of adopting a puppy, and while we aren’t usually over-thinkers, this time feels different. So how do we overcome it? Wether ...

Ep. 239: Take A Moment of Pause

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s normalize taking a break. Our society focuses heavily on constant productivity and hustling 24/7 but let’s be honest, it’s just not sustai...

Ep. 238: Recovering From People-Pleasing

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a people-pleaser? Many women are, and unfortunately it seems to be a trait passed down through generations. Maybe your people-pleasing is root...

Ep. 237: Filter Anxiety

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever heard of Filter Anxiety? Showing your face without a filter can be down right terrifying—especially for those of us that are getting older. We ...

Ep. 236: Productivity Without Stress

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jill has over a decade of experience running an online business, and she has productivity down to a science. Life is full of distractions, so if you w...

Ep. 235: Embodying the Person You've Always Been

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Danny J and her good friend Ashly Rae sat down in our Tulum studio to talk about living in alignment with your true self and embodying your core value...

Ep. 234: The Nomadic Lifestyle

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Danny J is an expert of living a nomadic life. After traveling to over 35 countries, driving around the US in an RV for a year, and living out of suit...

Ep. 233: Finding Confidence After the Pandemic

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2020 was a crazy fucking year. Thousands of people were essentially told by the government that their careers and livelihoods were nonessential and un...

Ep. 232: Let the Chips Fall Where They May

09 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Let whoever think whatever.” When it comes to showing up authentically, whether online or in our real lives, it’s a lot easier said than done. ...

Ep. 231: Why Your Anger Is Holding You Back

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s be honest, there’s a lot to be angry about in this world. But what good does your anger actually do? Sure, it can feel good to have somethin...

Ep. 230: You Don't Have To Do It All

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can you do ALL the things? Sure! But there’s one major caveat: you can’t do them all at once. There will always be more things to do, and yes, you...

Ep. 229: What To Do When The Person You’re Dating “Isn’t Ready” For A Relationship

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Could someone really not be “ready” for a relationship, or is that just code for not being into you? And is it a bad idea to get involved with som...

Ep. 228: The Value (& Judgements) We Place On Our Bodies

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Body insecurity might be one of the most universal feelings women experience—and hey, men aren’t exempt either. Society places a lot of importance...

Ep. 227: Self-Care by Creating Space

11 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time is a luxury, one that many people say they can’t afford. But we’d like to argue that time is a luxury you can’t afford to ignore. If 2020 t...

Ep. 226: Manifesting Your Insecurities

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s often said that the things you’re most sensitive about, or the things that you’re most afraid of are the things that tend to show up over a...

Ep. 225: Becoming A New Version of You

28 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re here in this life to grow, but that doesn’t mean it will always be easy. Pain is often inevitable, and we become many different versions our...

Ep. 224: What It Feels Like To Lose A Parent

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As you may know, Danny’s mother passed away a few weeks ago after an ongoing fight with cancer. We wanted to record a real, raw episode on what it f...

Ep. 223: Practicing Vulnerability on Social Media

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Practicing vulnerability online can be scary as shit. The internet is known for being full of nosy, judgmental, and over-critical people who are on th...

Ep. 222: What's the Point of A Relationship Without Marriage?

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why bother with dating if marriage isn’t your end goal? Well, there are a lot of reasons… Marriage is great, but it isn’t the final prize. There...

Ep. 221: How to Reinvent Yourself and Start Over

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard it before: “You’ve changed.” Uh… yeah, Brenda, of-fucking-course we have. Why haven’t you?! In all seriousness, change is ...