The Healthified Podcast

Sara McGlothlin

The Healthified Podcast, in conjunction with the online magazine (www.healthified.com) is an educational forum founded by holistic health coach, writer, and wellness entrepreneur Sara McGlothlin. There is so much information across various topics of health, from nutrition to movement to mindfulness. She “shares the health” through information and interviews with others in the industry, to help you both learn and discern what you can apply to your life to become Healthified:tm:, mind, body, and spirit.

  1. 02/12/2025

    123: {SOLO} 30 Days Alcohol-Free: What I Learned & Where I Landed

    In this solo episode, I share a vulnerable and very real update on where I currently am with alcohol, how my habits have evolved over the years, and what I learned from taking a recent 30-day break. If you’ve ever questioned your own relationship with drinking, struggled with moderation, or felt the “mental noise” around alcohol, this conversation is for you. I revisit patterns from high school and college, motherhood triggers, the stories I’ve told myself about drinking, and the eye-opening experience of going alcohol-free for a month, including the neuroscience behind cravings, dopamine dips, and why the process felt so emotional. I also discuss the role of consciousness, thoughts, and deliberate living in reshaping habits, and how this experience helped me prove to myself that I can do hard things. In This Episode, I Talk About: How my relationship with alcohol has evolved over the past 20 years Drinking in high school and college and why those early patterns stuck How motherhood, overstimulation, and boredom played into evening wine habits The moment that pushed me to take a 30-day break What happened in those 30 days — including the dopamine dip around days 10–14 The neuroscience behind cravings and dopamine regulation How to handle cravings by separating the thought from the sensation Deliberate living vs. default living (and why thoughts matter more than we realize) The stories we tell ourselves about alcohol — and why many aren't true How nervous system overwhelm contributes to wanting to drink The small lifestyle shifts (like hiring babysitters!) that changed everything Healthy dopamine habits I used to replace wine Why vulnerability and accountability helped me finish the 30 days What I’ll be carrying forward now that the 30-day break is over Resources & Links Mentioned My first alcohol episode — Episode 74 Mallory Andrews episode — Episode 121 Soberish Mom (Katie) on Instagram Sunnyside App (for tracking alcohol + soberish challenges) Reframe App (for alcohol education + habit change) My book: Counting Colors Book: Loving What Is by Byron Katie

    56min
  2. 18/11/2025

    121: Rediscovering Yourself in the Midst of Motherhood: A Millennial Midlife Awakening with Mallory Andrews

    In this episode of The Healthified Podcast, Sara sits down with writer and content creator Mallory Andrews to talk about her “millennial midlife awakening” — what it really means to rediscover yourself after years of motherhood, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. Mallory shares how her parents’ divorce became the catalyst for her personal growth, what it looks like to shed old belief systems, and how she’s learning to trust herself, speak honestly online, and embrace authenticity without apology. This powerful conversation explores self-trust, courage, and the freedom that comes from showing up as your true self. In this episode we discuss: What a “millennial midlife awakening” really looks like, and how to know if you’re in one The role motherhood plays in identity, self-worth, and rediscovering who you are How Mallory’s parents’ divorce helped her question her beliefs and begin her healing journey The difference between control and trust when it comes to personal growth How to express yourself online authentically, without performing or people-pleasing Letting go of perfectionism and the power of honest storytelling Why redefining success often means slowing down, simplifying, and listening to yourself • Follow Mallory Andrews on Instagram• Read Mallory’s essays on Substack• Healthified on Instagram• Explore recipes and wellness resources at Healthified.com

    1h23min
  3. 08/01/2025

    119. How to Create More Space and Simplicity in Life Through a Realistic Mindfulness Practice and Nature Therapy with Dr. Nina Smiley

    Today’s guest is Dr. Nina Smiley, Director of Mindfulness Programming at Mohonk Mountain House and co-author of The Three Minute Meditator (translated into 7 languages), Mindfulness in Nature, and MetaPhysical Fitness. Nina delights in sharing simple and effective mindfulness meditation techniques and philosophies that can be used by real people in real lives (when they really need it) - one moment at a time! As the Director of Mindfulness at New York's Historic Mohonk Mountain House, Nina presents programs and teaches private classes on mindfulness and wellness. She creates and leads special topic sessions that address issues including weight loss, insomnia, relationships, parenting, and more. In a world with constant distractions that abound in modern life—from smartphones to social media—it is imperative we seek the solace and comfort of nature for our well-being. Nina's philosophy is rooted in giving guidance to mindfulness techniques that allow a meaningful way to nurture ourselves through a sense of spaciousness, calm, and connection with the out-of-doors. Nina’s work has been featured in The New York Times, O, The Oprah Magazine; Real Simple; Shape; Self; Huffington Post; InStyle; Organic Spa; Spafinder; Family Circle; and Prevention. In our conversation, we discuss: How there are many different ways to meditate, and incorporating a mindfulness practice into your life might be simpler than you thought The components of mindfulness, how the breath can be used as a tool, and how we can get more curious - and less judgmental - about our thoughts What creating more space even means, and how you can use nature to tap into this spaciousness, and have more of a sensory experience The power of nature, the benefits of forest bathing, and how you can reap the benefits even when you might not live in an environment with a lot of nature How to live more simply, learn to let go of things you don’t need, and free yourself from distraction  Gratisfied Healthified Online Magazine Instagram: @gratisfied @healthified Empower Bar Baking Mix  NEW Gratisfied Bars! Use the code HEALTHIFIED to save  ⁠Counting Colors Online Course ⁠ ⁠The Beauty of Blood Sugar Balance⁠

    54min
  4. 01/01/2025

    118. How To Break Free From Dieting and Love Your Body While Still Achieving Your Health and Weight Loss Goals with Rachel Lavin

    Today’s guest is Rachel Lavin, author of The Doughnut Diaries, Professional Speaker and Body Love Educator, Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Health Coach.  Rachel has been a certified fitness instructor for almost 25 years, teaching a plethora of classes both in big box gyms and as an independent trainer. She took her passion to the next level in 2018 when she became an ACE certified Health Coach. In 2020 Rachel wrote her first book "The Doughnut Diaries" about her own struggles with her weight and restrictive diets which lasted for over thirty years. You will hear more about her story and how she made a decision to take her power back and heal from decades of negative thinking and self sabotage. She realized she had to do the deeper inner work on her mind, body and soul, and now helps her clients with negative body image feel more nourished in their journeys towards holistic health.  In our conversation, we discuss: How we both share similar stories of dieting at a young age, and the advice she would give to parents to help prevent their children from experiencing body image issues and poor food relationships Why when she got to a size 0 - the body she thought she always wanted - she was still unhappy, and what she really needed to do in order to heal  How starting from a place of self-love and acceptance doesn’t mean you set goals or want change  Why she had to start with her inner dialogue, the way she was talking to herself, and her advice for uncovering what some of those thought patterns are that might be standing in the way of your goals and optimal health Gratisfied Healthified Online Magazine Instagram: @gratisfied @healthified Empower Bar Baking Mix  NEW Gratisfied Bars! Use the code HEALTHIFIED to save  ⁠Counting Colors Online Course ⁠ ⁠The Beauty of Blood Sugar Balance⁠

    58min
  5. 11/12/2024

    116. How to Balance Your Hormones While Avoiding Unwanted Weight Gain, Skin Issues, and Sleep Problems in Your 40s and 50s with Nutritional Therapist Alison Bladh

    Today’s guest is Alison Bladh, a registered nutritional therapist and beauty therapist living in Sweden. Having worked in the health and wellness industry for over 30 years specializing globally in menopausal women’s health, she now runs her own online clinic helping women worldwide manage the negative symptoms of menopause. Her mission is to support her clients with bespoke changes to diet, health and lifestyle so they can harness their hormones and get their confidence and sparkle back.  She believes that all women, no matter what age, deserve to reclaim their health and feel great. Life is too short to suffer symptoms that hold you back! Every woman has the right to feel and look amazing in midlife. In our conversation, we discuss: Skin health and inflammation. How to take care of your skin through nutrition and hormonal balance Estrogen dominance. What you need to know and how to naturally detoxify your body and support elimination pathways if this is something you struggle with now, and especially as you enter the perimenopause phase of life  How to support your metabolism in your 40s and 50s to avoid unwanted weight gain that many women experience, as well as the importance of sleep, nutrition, and strength training as we age  Gratisfied Healthified Online Magazine Instagram: @gratisfied @healthified Empower Bar Baking Mix  NEW Gratisfied Bars! Use the code HEALTHIFIED to save  ⁠Counting Colors Online Course ⁠ ⁠The Beauty of Blood Sugar Balance⁠

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The Healthified Podcast, in conjunction with the online magazine (www.healthified.com) is an educational forum founded by holistic health coach, writer, and wellness entrepreneur Sara McGlothlin. There is so much information across various topics of health, from nutrition to movement to mindfulness. She “shares the health” through information and interviews with others in the industry, to help you both learn and discern what you can apply to your life to become Healthified:tm:, mind, body, and spirit.