The LYHL Podcast

Elle Bottrell
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Subscribe to The LYHL Podcast to learn from others how you can LYHL. In other words, we will learn from one another how to live our healthiest lives. (Hint, we are better together.) Elle is so grateful for her current and future guests and all their knowledge, caring, perseverance, and insight. May you see the blessing. Videos of episodes are also available on TheElleBottrell channel on YouTube.Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially at https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.

  1. Jun 2

    Rob Bell

    Send us Fan Mail None other than THE Rob Bell joins today's episode with Elle. Rob has been super formative in Elle's life with connections going back to videos during her teenage years up to his most recent fiction writing: the "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship" series, which Elle can't recommend more highly, although getting to reading it she had to overcome the spaceship themed title (and she's so glad she did!). Joy was discussed (so naturally they talked about grief!).  They discussed many other things including, but not limited to: Calling: how to find the next thingDoing the work you lovePlaysMusicSoul reclamationLoving and integrating our earlier selves Punching ourselves in the face and looking for fists Stories work for a while and then they don’tBeing shrewdChanging setups; life as fluidHealthy living needs to consider sustainability of our behaviors Weary is a spirit and soul fatigue and leads to despairDespair can masquerade as existential crisis when it’s just burnoutWhat feeds your soulProgramming of the world confusing love of self and care of self with selfishness Gospel of denialLoving the world starts with loving yourselfThe unique signature and resonance of griefThe power of both grieving and ungrieved griefThe connection between grief and gratitudeAnger as fuelHow awesome it is to be human!How emptying out your closet and giving away a carful of belongings is a highThe writing processLoving bikesYou can find more of Rob's work at www.robbell.com Support the show -------- Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell Or by sharing and subscribing. ~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative.  ------- Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell. May you always see the blessing.

    Rob Bell

  2. May 5

    Letters to Self

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host, Elle Bottrell discusses the power and lost art of letter writing. In particular, she discusses the dynamic power of writing or recording letters to yourself - letters to love, notice and celebrate growth, hype, encourage, and care for yourself. Have you tried letters to yourself? Enjoy! Support the show -------- Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell Or by sharing and subscribing. ~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative.  ------- Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell. May you always see the blessing.

  3. Apr 16

    Tyler Eng

    Send us Fan Mail Tyler Eng - physical therapist, educator and former colleague (as well as student) of Elle’s - helps people with running injuries, crush personal records, and be happy.  They have a lively chat and discuss the following, plus more: Choose your own adventure books and video gamesThe path of injuries leading to helping othersIdentity crisisReaching goalsLearning to love runningRehabbing running injuriesThe power of encouragement and peer supportThe power of belongingFulfillment Privilege and the need for policies to better care for the health of allBarriers to health - environmental, physical safety, finances, social support, food scarcityClimate changeNavigating Fatherhood / parenthoodStrength training for life - building foundation for decadesImportance of training powerFall prevention Habit formationMissing aspects of healthcareInvesting in social relationshipsIntegration in healthcare systemsBio-psycho-social model of patient careIntegration within individuals Want to connect with Tyler or learn more about his work?  You can find him on Instagram: @tylereng or on his website: movespacept.com Support the show -------- Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell Or by sharing and subscribing. ~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative.  ------- Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell. May you always see the blessing.

    Tyler Eng

  4. Apr 1

    Patience

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome, join Elle Bottrell as she invites you into a discussion exploring patience.  Along the way, she incorporates themes such as shame, compassion, LYHLing (living your healthiest life), calling and vocation versus work and career, societal pressure, impatience, self-worth, comparison, suffering, fast food, dieting, physical health, U.S. global influence, Guatemala, IMA School for Girls, delight, and presence. You can learn more about IMA at www.imausa.org. Support the show -------- Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell Or by sharing and subscribing. ~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative.  ------- Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell. May you always see the blessing.

  5. Mar 1

    Amie McNee

    Send us Fan Mail Writer, author, speaker, and advocate for artists, powerhouse Amie McNee, blasts into the LYHL Podcast with loads of unapologetic truth, encouragement, and a cry for your art. Over the course of the delightful conversation she repeatedly leaves Elle silent while she processes how her body is reacting to the profundity and enthusiasm of Amie's generous offering. Their discussion includes: The difficulty of following art as a  callingThriving as different than optimizationThe creative act helps us connect to one anotherArtists are revolutionariesWhat is artMy book, “Holy Shit,” as rebellious and revolutionary Her book: “We Need Your Art”How to thrive in your art - dealing with shame, perfectionism, imposter syndrome and beyond The link between shame, depression, resilience, and creativity Trusting your inner voiceEmbodied emotionsTime continuum Internal family systems - Martha BeckTalking to our inner childDistrusting your bodyCultural influences to our actions and beliefsSelf-coronationChoosing yourself and not waiting for others to choose youRebel Queen Medieval sexual behaviorColonialismWhite SupremacyYou can find her TedTalk and books at: https://www.amiemcnee.com On instagram she is: @inspiredtowrite She has shared meaningful conversations with the likes of Anne Lammott, Julia Cameron, Alex Elle, Jay Shetty, Martha Beck, and Cheryl Strayed. Support the show -------- Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell Or by sharing and subscribing. ~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative.  ------- Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell. May you always see the blessing.

    Amie McNee

  6. Jan 27

    Becoming Divergent - Planting Communal Seeds

    Send us Fan Mail Elle invites to you join her personal “Becoming Divergent” journey - including youtube channel, newsletter, and instagram.  Elle shares about recent experiences that highlight the importance of community.  She discusses: CryingHealing in community Integrated livingSharing emotionsThe impact of your life on othersAllowing what is to happenThe power of participation The impact of not resistingPlanting and nurturing relational seedsJonathan Feingold’s focus on community Distractions of social media and advertisingBeing a highly sensitive personEmotional painBelonging Our lives are our greatest lessonOur lives are our greatest creative actThe power of askingLearning and practicing what you wantPruning friendships The magic of connection shared in the “Oh the People You’ll Meet” story seriesSupport the show -------- Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell Or by sharing and subscribing. ~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative.  ------- Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell. May you always see the blessing.

  7. 12/08/2025

    Simone Hall

    Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest on the LYHL Podcast is teacher and fellow writer, Simone Hall. Our heartfelt conversation moves from: the writer Alex Elle to  synchronicity to the power of a writer's conference to Julia Cameron - "The Artist's Way" to  teaching as a calling to life as swirling to Simone’s poetry book Heart Storm" to  authenticity to masks to self-preservation to the terror and gift of creating to  the importance of self-love & community and so much more.  You can find her book of poetry, "HeartStorm," as well as get in learn more about Simone and her work at https://www.simonehall.com. Thank you, Simone. Support the show -------- Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell Or by sharing and subscribing. ~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative.  ------- Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell. May you always see the blessing.

    Simone Hall

  8. 10/05/2025

    Two Types of Dreams

    Send us Fan Mail Join Elle in the backyard as she explores two types of dreams - one that holds us back, one that invites us forward, but both require love, growth, learning, change, adaptability, and bravery. Stasis and fear get and keep us stuck, often without us knowing. Evaluate your dreams and how you relate to them in this short episode. Learn how art and, in particular, poetry can open up truths to you that you hadn't previously seen. Unpack the profound poetry of Hafiz and his poem "Forgive the Dream." I.L.Y. merchandise to spread the love to all those you encounter available at redbubble.com at the VRNACLR X LYHL shop. Support the show -------- Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell Or by sharing and subscribing. ~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative.  ------- Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell. May you always see the blessing.

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Subscribe to The LYHL Podcast to learn from others how you can LYHL. In other words, we will learn from one another how to live our healthiest lives. (Hint, we are better together.) Elle is so grateful for her current and future guests and all their knowledge, caring, perseverance, and insight. May you see the blessing. Videos of episodes are also available on TheElleBottrell channel on YouTube.Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially at https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.

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  • Creator
    Elle Bottrell
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The LYHL Podcast
  • Show Website
    The LYHL Podcast