Beyond Broke and Hungry

Beyond Broke And Hungry
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Beyond Broke and Hungry is a podcast about building a healthy life that goes deeper than diets, workouts, or productivity hacks. Host Dara Carlisle shares honest conversations about wellness, faith, and navigating real life as a wife, entrepreneur, and woman pursuing growth. From practical habits and mindset shifts to trusting God through seasons of change, this podcast is about creating a life that feels strong, balanced, and full. Because true wellness isn’t just about what you eat or how you train. It’s about how you live. Healthy living. Real faith. Full life.

  1. 6d ago

    Redefining Summer Movement: Beach Mornings, Outdoor Activity & Hydration | E73 (Summer Series)

    Ever feel like summer wrecks your fitness routine, and you spend the whole season feeling guilty about a gym schedule you can't keep up with? You're not alone. In this episode of Beyond Broke & Hungry, we're redefining what summer movement actually looks like — not the Pinterest-perfect version, the real one that fits your actual life. We're covering four things today: My Tuesday morning ritual — coaching a 5am class, then taking my Bible to the beach for scripture, prayer, and an ocean swim before the workday even startsWhy summer hands you more opportunities to move than almost any other season, without it ever having to feel like "exercise"Why I sat out this year's Gate River Run, and what that decision taught me about wisdom over prideThe most underrated fitness tool nobody talks about — hydration, and why feeling "out of shape" might actually just mean you're under-hydrated If you've been feeling guilty about your routine being "off" this summer, this one's for you. 📖 Scripture referenced: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

    19 min

  2. Jun 19

    Listening to Your Body Through Every Season: Autoimmune Health, Recovery & Pregnancy with Karli Nichols | E72 (Summer Series)

    What does it actually look like to listen to your body instead of fighting it? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Karli Nichols — former Division I lacrosse player, yoga instructor, lacrosse coach, sixth-grade teacher, and soon-to-be mom — for an honest conversation about what wellness looks like across every season of life. We dig into Karli's journey from an all-or-nothing athlete mindset to finding real balance between intensity and recovery, her years-long fight to get diagnosed with Hashimoto's after being told her labs were "normal," and the misconceptions around autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's and PCOS. We also talk about navigating gluten and dairy sensitivities without feeling left out this summer, why recovery days are non-negotiable, and how she's continued moving her body through pregnancy while reshaping the way she talks to herself. This conversation is a reminder that health isn't one-size-fits-all — it's about feeling well, not just looking or performing a certain way. Connect with Karli: @karlielizabethnichols (Instagram)Follow along: @beyondbrokeandhungry | @mrsdaracarlisle

    51 min

  3. Jun 12

    Summer Wellness Without Missing Out (Part 1 of the Summer Series) | E71

    Summer doesn't have to be a choice between healthy habits and actually living your life — and that's exactly what this episode is about. This is Part 1 of the Beyond Broke & Hungry Summer Series, and today we're laying the full foundation: the mindset, the practical tools, and the faith perspective that will carry us through the next several weeks. We're covering: Why the all-or-nothing approach to summer wellness keeps you starting over every SeptemberThe real difference between balance and excuses (and how to tell which one you're doing)Hydration non-negotiables — especially when heat and alcohol are in the mixHow to keep food prep light, realistic, and actually enjoyableWhy summer is the best season to move your body outside the gymMorning sunlight and circadian rhythm — what it is, why it matters, and how to use itHow to vacation without guilt or a two-week recovery periodUsing summer as a financial building season instead of a slow oneProtecting the moments that actually make summer feel like summerDrink the margarita. Go to the beach. Take the trip. But also drink your water, move your body, save some money, and spend time with God — because the goal isn't to survive summer and start over in the fall. 📲 Instagram: @beyondbrokeandhungry | @mrsdaracarlisle

    27 min

  4. Jun 5

    [REPLAY] Financial Survival Tips for Creatives: Budgeting, Emergency Funds & Building Wealth | Oasis Wealth Planning [E:70]

    This is a replay from our archives — originally recorded in 2020 with our former host and the team at Oasis Wealth Planning in Nashville. While some details may be dated, the financial wisdom in this conversation is timeless and arguably even more relevant in today's economy. If you're juggling a side hustle, working multiple jobs to chase your creative dream, or just trying to get a grip on your finances — this episode is for you. Dara and former host, Ellen, sit down with Mel and Steve from Oasis Wealth Planning in Nashville, Tennessee, two seasoned financial advisors with a combined 50+ years of experience, to break down money fundamentals for creatives and young professionals. They cover: 💰 Why your income is "lumpy" — and how to budget around it🛡️ Why your emergency fund might need to be bigger than you think📱 How to pick a budgeting app (and why community matters more than the app itself)💳 Credit cards: friend or foe? What young people need to know📈 How much of your income should actually go toward retirement savings🔥 The FIRE movement — and whether retiring early is realistic for creatives🧘 Balancing financial goals with actually enjoying your lifeWhether you're barely scraping by or just landed your first salaried job, this conversation will help you build a foundation that lowers your money anxiety and gives you the freedom to take bigger creative risks. Beyond Broke and Hungry is a podcast for creatives, dreamers, and hustlers navigating financial wellness on their own terms.

    51 min

  5. May 29

    You Can't Out-Morning-Routine a Bad Night | Episode 69

    What if the thing you've been trying to fix with more effort actually just needs rest? In this episode, Dara gets real about the years she spent perfecting a beautiful morning routine — only to realize she was pouring water into a cracked cup. The problem wasn't her mindset, her productivity system, or even her ADHD. She just wasn't sleeping. We're diving into what sleep deprivation is actually doing to your body and brain (backed by research from the CDC, the National Sleep Foundation, and Dr. Matthew Walker), and why no supplement, morning ritual, or motivational podcast can outrun a chronically exhausted nervous system. Dara shares the exact evening framework she uses now — a hard stop time, a simple shutdown ritual, and the small, consistent signals that finally helped her nervous system feel safe enough to rest. No ten-step skincare routine required. You'll also hear a perspective shift on rest from a faith lens — because if the Creator of the universe built rest into the rhythm of existence, maybe it's time we stop fighting it. In this episode: What the science says sleep deprivation does to your body, gut, and brainWhy your morning routine isn't the problem (and what actually is)How to build a nighttime wind-down that fits your real lifeA note for those navigating ADHD or neurodivergent wiringA closing prayer for the ones lying awake when they should be sleepingYou are not a machine. Rest is not laziness. Now go sleep. 📲 Follow on Instagram: @beyondbrokeandhungry | @mrsdaracarlisle ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review — it helps more people find this space.

    23 min

  6. May 22

    When God Prunes Your Business: Faith, Finances & Trusting the Process: E68

    Have you ever lost a client, a contract, or an opportunity and wondered if God dropped the ball on you? You're not alone. In this episode of Beyond Broke and Hungry, we're getting real about what it actually looks like to let God lead your business — not just on Sundays, but on the Monday when the invoice doesn't get paid and the bank account doesn't match the vision board. We're covering four things today: How to pray over your business — before things break, not just afterTrusting God with your finances — even when it's terrifyingWhat pruning seasons are really for — and why losing clients might be a blessingRedefining success — because peace, purpose, and faithfulness are metrics tooThis episode includes a personal story about losing multiple clients in one season, what God revealed on the other side of it, and why the success we think we want isn't always the success God has for us. If you're in a hard season of your business right now, this one is for you. 📖 Scriptures referenced: Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:5, Matthew 6:33, Malachi 3:10, John 15:1-2, Isaiah 43:19, Jeremiah 29:11, Colossians 3:23

    21 min

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    WELCOME TO BEYOND BROKE & HUNGRY Life can feel like a constant balancing act. Career, relationships, health, finances, faith, and somewhere in the middle of all that, trying to pursue the dreams God placed on your heart. That’s what Beyond Broke and Hungry is all about. Here, we talk about real life wellness. Not perfection, not extremes, but the everyday habits, mindset shifts, and faith that help us build strong, meaningful lives. Sometimes I’ll be sharing conversations with wellness experts. Other times it will just be me reflecting on what I’m learning as a wife, entrepreneur, and someone trying to live well in every area of life. If you’re figuring things out as you go, you’re in the right place.

    1 min

  8. May 15

    SkinnyTok Is Back (And I Have Things to Say) | Healthy Habits for Real Life: E67

    Diet culture never died — it just rebranded. And it's back on your For You page whether you went looking for it or not. In this episode, Dara gets real about the resurgence of "SkinnyTok" — ultra-thin body ideals, alarming "what I eat in a day" videos, and the cycle of restriction that diet culture keeps selling us. She shares her own story of being told she was "too big" at nine years old, her journey through disordered eating, and what it actually looks like to break free from the lie that smaller equals worthy. Then she shifts into something she loves — practical, sustainable healthy habits that work for real women with real responsibilities. No perfection required. In this episode: Why diet culture never dies, it just rebrands (and what that means for you right now)The truth about "what I eat in a day" content and why it won't make you look like whoever is posting itHow to eat well on a budget without restriction being the "solution"6 real-life healthy habits: walking, hydration, simple meals, movement over perfection, protecting sleep, and faith timeThe mental math on how much time women spend in shame and comparison — and what to do with it insteadWhy finding your identity in God changes everything about how you see yourselfThis one gets emotional — in the best way. Whether you're struggling with body image yourself, or loving someone who is, this episode is for you. 📖 Psalm 139:14 | Romans 12:2 | Matthew 11:28 📲 Follow Beyond Broke & Hungry on Instagram for more real talk on food, faith, and finances.

    30 min
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Beyond Broke and Hungry is a podcast about building a healthy life that goes deeper than diets, workouts, or productivity hacks. Host Dara Carlisle shares honest conversations about wellness, faith, and navigating real life as a wife, entrepreneur, and woman pursuing growth. From practical habits and mindset shifts to trusting God through seasons of change, this podcast is about creating a life that feels strong, balanced, and full. Because true wellness isn’t just about what you eat or how you train. It’s about how you live. Healthy living. Real faith. Full life.

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  • Creator
    Beyond Broke And Hungry
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Explicit
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