Isn't It Lovely? Podcast

Isn't It Lovely? Podcast

Join "Isn't it Lovely?" hosts Rachel and Tracy as they welcome special guests for uplifting conversations, inspiring listeners to look for the lovely in all things!

  1. 07/25/2024

    S10:E5 Isn't it Lovely to Embrace Change? with Tara Westerman

    GIVEAWAY! Use code LOVELY20 for an exclusive 20% discount on Tara’s website! https://www.wandererongilchrist.com “You have to have time to feel like you belong. And you have to have purpose to feel like you belong.” As Isn’t it Lovely? prepares for a podcast hiatus after 3 incredible years, there could be no more perfect guest to usher in this change of season than the fairy god-friend who started it all by originally introducing Tracy and Rachel over a decade ago: kindred spirit, entrepreneur, ranch wife and mother, and everyone’s big sister, Tara Westerman. With grace, humor, and candor, Tara shares her own journey as a city girl who fell in love with a rancher and relocated to a literal little town on the prairie, successfully navigating her way through a wilderness season and emerging with an even stronger sense of self and purpose. Tara and Tracy explore the importance of knowing, understanding, and loving one’s core self in order to discover callings, sharpen intuition, and embark on a healthy pursuit of the things that bring joy and peace. Rachel and Tara consider the ways growth takes time and can be painful, but is always worth it in the end. Rachel ponders how to secure filming permits in Wyoming so Hallmark will film its next Christmas movie at Tara’s store, The Wanderer on Gilchrist; Tracy celebrates the fact that Tara’s husband Jeremy can handle both cattle and cellulite management with equal aplomb. Episode Mentions: Tara Westerman’s Instagram: @tara.westerman The Wanderer on Gilchrist’s Website: https://www.wandererongilchrist.com/ The Wanderer on Gilchrist’s Instagram: @wandererongilchrist The Wanderer on Gilchrist’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wanderinghermitwheatland Topher Kearby “I appreciate the struggle” poem Deuteronomy 2:7 What Are You Loving: Tara: The Origins of You: How Breaking Family Patterns Can Liberate the Way We Live and Love by Vienna Pharaon; Fascia Massage Tool Blaster Rachel: Humbl Roots Carinara Sauce; Annie’s Parlour Tracy: Charleston, South Carolina; Sullivan’s Island (Lowcountry Tales) by Dorthea Benton Frank Disclosure: We only recommend products we use, and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that add no additional cost to you; we may earn a small commission.

  2. 04/19/2024

    S10:E4 Isn't it Lovely How You Make Someone Feel? with Terra Koupal

    “You are so capable of so much more than what you even realize.” After surviving tandem bouts of Influenza B, Tracy and Rachel have rallied and are thrilled to usher in a fresh dose of inspiration by welcoming both springtime and Sioux Falls-based entrepreneur (and local fan favorite!) Terra Koupal to the show! Terra shares her journey to becoming an accidental influencer after welcoming two sets of twins (and celebrating the nuanced joys and challenges of in vitro fertilization) and explores the ways that the power of connection through family, business, and friendships can be used to comfort, encourage, empathize, and help tap into a greater life purpose. Terra and Rachel consider the significance of timing, particularly when goals and dreams take longer and require more effort, while Tracy and Terra discuss the importance of balancing vulnerability with boundaries. Episode Mentions: Terra Koupal’s Instagram: @the.house.of.twins Terra Koupal’s Website Pigeon 605: “My 605: Terra Koupal” Lou Lou and Company Elegant Mommy Ignite Fitness Studio Jami Nato What Are You Loving: Terra: Headway App, Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick, @thesmallshoppe.sd Rachel: You Could Make This Place Beautiful: A Memoir by Maggie Smith Tracy: Rent the Runway Disclosure: We only recommend products we use, and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that add no additional cost to you; we may earn a small commission.

  3. 02/23/2024

    S10:E3 Isn't it Lovely to Get Back to the Roots of Health? with Roy Thompson

    The content of this podcast episode is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. It’s a celebration of health and nourishment quite literally from farm-to-table as Rachel and Tracy welcome regenerative farmer Roy Thompson to the show to discuss the healing power of food! With candor and sensitivity, Roy shares the ways his personal struggles with chronic illness, exhaustion, and discouragement led him to explore functional medicine, alternative healthcare, and nutrition, ultimately achieving a healing so transformative that it inspired a reimagining of his own farming and ranching practices. Roy and Tracy examine ways to find balance between traditional and functional medicine, while Rachel and Roy consider practical tips for accessing fresh organic food in a way that won’t break the bank. As Roy explains the connection between our bodies and the land in his explanation of regenerative farming practices, Tracy fondly evokes The Lion King’s “Circle of Life” song to Rachel’s delight. Episode Mentions: Roy Thompson’s Website: https://tripletbrand.com/ Roy Thompson’s Instagram: @triple.t.brand Roy Thompson’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tttbrand1 Understanding Ag: “Where Human Health Begins: One Farmer’s Story of Regeneration” Tri-State Livestock News: “Destination Regeneration: Film Shares South Dakota Ranchers’ Story” Mayo Clinic The Institute for Functional Medicine Regenerative Agriculture Gabe Brown David Brandt Ray Archuleta Misfits Market The Lion King’s “Circle of Life” Josiah’s Coffeehouse, Cafe, and Bakery What Are You Loving: Roy: Jocko Willink, Origin Products, Jocko Fuel, Headway App Rachel: Shutterbean’s Coconut Maple Granola Tracy: Roy’s recommendations of Dr. Axe and Dirt to Soil: One Family’s Journey into Regenerative Agriculture by Gabe Brown

  4. 01/31/2024

    S10: E2 Isn't it Lovely to Live a Sweet Life? with Jessica Merchant of How Sweet Eats

    This episode is brought to you by Flyboy Donuts! Flyboy Donuts is a Sioux Falls-based family-owned donut shop with 4 locations in Sioux Falls featuring a variety of fresh donuts and rolls daily. Use code Lovely20 now through February 6, 2024 when you order online at flyboydonuts.com to get 20% off all orders over $20. TW: This episode contains a reference to miscarriage. How sweet it is for Tracy and Rachel to be joined by bestselling cookbook author and creator of the wildly popular blog How Sweet Eats, Jessica Merchant! In this vibrant conversation, Jessica explores the ways she has maintained a consistent, authentic voice in her work, as well as the keys to honoring and protecting her creativity and passion through a framework of boundaries and structured routine. Jessica and Tracy consider the evolution of a brand and the creation and marketing of content through an ever-expanding number of platforms; Rachel and Jessica discuss the finer points of connecting with readers and followers - and the surprising ways Jessica has provided comfort and nurturing outside of her delicious recipes. Rachel and Tracy convince Jessica to add South Dakota as a stop on her next book tour before the conversation unapologetically transforms into an impromptu book club meeting. Episode Mentions: Jessica Merchant’s Website: https://www.howsweeteats.com/ Jessica Merchant’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howsweeteats/ Jessica Merchant’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howsweeteats Seriously Delish: 150 Recipes for People Who Totally Love Food by Jessica Merchant https://amzn.to/3OqItjo The Pretty Dish: More than 150 Everyday Recipes and 50 Beauty DIYs to Nourish Your Body Inside and Out: A Cookbook by Jessica Merchant https://amzn.to/4biW9a2 Everyday Dinners: Real-Life Recipes to Set Your Family Up for a Week of Success: A Cookbook by Jessica Merchant https://amzn.to/4blayTm Block scheduling Here’s to Us by Elin Hilderbrand: https://amzn.to/47ZwwIs How Sweet Eats & Eli Hilderbrand Collaboration: https://www.howsweeteats.com/2016/06/exciting-news-a-collaboration-with-elin-hilderbrand/ Winter Street series by Elin Hilderbrand: https://amzn.to/4bdZ2ch The Pioneer Woman https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/ The Secret https://amzn.to/3vVwjZI What Are You Loving: Jessica: Page the Shop Kindle covers https://www.instagram.com/page.theshop/ Kindle Oasis https://amzn.to/3SiIIhJ Rachel: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich; https://amzn.to/3SlEJkE Birchbark Books https://birchbarkbooks.com/; Arizona Goat Yoga https://goatyoga.com/ Tracy: The Skinny Confidential Him + Her Show Episode 648: Dr. Michael Gervais https://tscpodcast.com/episodes/dr-michael-gervais/ The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You by Dr. Michael Gervais https://amzn.to/3OlZ8Vs

    S10: E2 Isn't it Lovely to Live a Sweet Life? with Jessica Merchant of How Sweet Eats

  5. 01/16/2024

    S10:E1 Isn't it Lovely to Feel Seen? with Dr. Jody Carrington

    CW: Adult Language It’s a reconnection revolution as Rachel and Tracy welcome psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Jody Carrington to the podcast for a dynamic conversation about counteracting humanity’s loneliness epidemic with empathy, emotional regulation, and Ram Dass’ simple, but powerful observation, “we are all just walking each other home.” Tracy and Jody examine specific ways to help various communities, from teachers and healthcare responders to law enforcement officers and children, lay down their trauma and work through it in healthy ways - and why it’s essential to seek context and exchange asking, “What is wrong with you?” for “What happened to you?”. Jody and Rachel grapple with the significance of having constant access to loved ones through technology and social media, as Jody explains why it’s vital to stop trying to fix our loved ones’ problems, instead simply acknowledging the broad spectrum of necessary human emotion, from sadness and anxiety to anger and fear - not just happiness. Everyone considers the mystique of the true crime podcast, citizen journalism, and the international phenomenon that is Taylor Swift. Episode Mentions: Dr. Jody Carrington’s Website: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/ Dr. Jody Carrington’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodycarrington/?hl=en Dr. Jody Carrington’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjodycarrington Dr. Jody Carrington’s Podcast: Everyone Comes from Somewhere https://www.drjodycarrington.com/podcast/ Feeling Seen: Reconnecting in a Disconnected World by Dr. Jody Carrington https://amzn.to/47DRjkT Kids These Days: A Game Plan For (Re)Connecting With Those We Teach, Lead, & Love by Dr. Jody Carrington https://amzn.to/3HmaF3m Teachers These Days: Stories and Strategies for Reconnection by Dr. Jody Carrington https://amzn.to/3Hix4hZ New Surgeon General [Dr. Vivek Murthy] Advisory Raises Alarm about the Devastating Impact of the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation in the United States Walking Each Other Home: Conversations on Loving and Dying by Ram Dass and Mirabai Bush https://amzn.to/3Hijfjo Everyone Comes From Somewhere Podcast Season 1 Episode 12: “How Trauma Shapes Our Lives” https://shows.acast.com/everyone-comes-from-somewhere/episodes/how-trauma-shapes-our-lives Dr. Peter Levine Dr. Gabor Mate Dr. Bruce Perry What Are You Loving: Dr. Jody Carrington: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Relationship; Harper’s Bazaar: “Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Full Relationship Timeline” https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a45301082/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-full-relationship-timeline/ Rachel: Who Killed JFK? Podcast https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-who-killed-jfk-127000428/ Tracy: Writer Jessica Reed Kraus @houseinhabit https://www.instagram.com/houseinhabit/?hl=en

    S10:E1 Isn't it Lovely to Feel Seen? with Dr. Jody Carrington

  6. 12/19/2023

    S9: E8 Isn't it Lovely to be a Grammy Award-Winning Artist? with Genevieve Goings

    There’s no business like show business as Tracy and Rachel sit down with Grammy Award-winning artist, writer, and producer Genevieve Goings to discuss her celebrated career spanning a starring role in Disney Junior’s Choo Choo Soul to teaching and coaching a new generation of dreamers to embrace their authenticity and discover their unique voices. Genevieve reflects on how her upbringing as the daughter of musicians demonstrated that following her passion was a viable career path and explores the ways that simply showing up as the best version of herself generated unique opportunities - including how her career began with her not landing a role. Genevieve and Rachel consider the importance of representation and Genevieve’s relationship to being described as a “responsible role model”; Tracy and Genevieve discuss the value of empowering kids to develop into entrepreneurial entertainers through the use of technology and confidence in their own ideas and branding. Genevieve invites listeners to celebrate the season by checking out her Very Merry holiday album, while Rachel dedicates Genevieve’s “Crazy for Christmas Lady” song to Isn’t it Lovely?’s resident Queen of Christmas, Tracy. Everyone returns to the late 1990’s in the What Are You Loving? segment for a vibrant celebration of a full, yet manicured, eyebrow and a fabulous pair of patent leather Mary Jane platform pumps. Episode Mentions: Genevieve Goings’ Website: https://www.genevievegoings.com/ Genevieve Goings’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genevievegoings Genevieve Goings’ Facebook: Genevieve Goings https://www.facebook.com/genevieve.goings Genevieve Goings’ YouTube Channel: GenevieveGoings https://www.youtube.com/c/genevievegoings Alphabet Rockers https://www.alphabetrockers.com/ Jimmy Goings https://jimmygoings.com/ Choo Choo Soul https://disneynow.com/shows/choo-choo-soul Genevieve Goings’ Holiday Album: Very Merry https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lbpF3dt6Zv2Ywqi9wvEjbIwGdR3FkGSgI What Are You Loving: Genevieve: The Money with Katie Show Podcast; https://podcast.moneywithkatie.com/ Pinterest; Open AI/Chat GPT; her adorable son; microblading Rachel: Steve Madden Mingle Mary Jane Platform Pump; https://shorturl.at/epKPX Genevieve’s extended family Tracy: Gemineye Studio’s Microblading https://www.gemineyestudio.com/

    S9: E8 Isn't it Lovely to be a Grammy Award-Winning Artist? with Genevieve Goings

  7. 12/01/2023

    S9:E7 Isn't it Lovely to Support Loved Ones Through Addiction? with Janelle Campbell

    Rachel and Tracy are honored to welcome Janelle Campbell to the show for an honest, hopeful conversation centered around drug and alcohol addiction and recovery. Currently a Loved One Coach at Face It TOGETHER (a non-profit organization that provides confidential, peer coaching for all those impacted by addiction), Janelle explores her motivation for giving up her previous career to devote herself to being the empathetic resource for others that she herself needed at the start of her journey. She also shares her own lived experience of addressing addiction in her own family and the life-changing intervention that led her to where she is today. Encouraged by the mantra "don’t waste the pain", she explains how Face it TOGETHER uniquely approaches addiction and and urges listeners to remember there is always hope for wellness, healing, and recovery for those experiencing addiction - and that loved ones can regain their sense of peace and joy, even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. Face It TOGETHER’s Website: https://www.wefaceittogether.org/ Face It TOGETHER’s Instagram: @faceittogether Face It TOGETHER’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wefaceittogether/ Sioux Falls Sidewalk Arts Festival https://www.washingtonpavilion.org/event/sidewalk-arts-festival-2024 What Are You Loving: Janelle: South Dakota Magazine https://www.southdakotamagazine.com/ Jorgenson Kraut and Pickles https://www.facebook.com/groups/104289523441/ Tracy: Mary Ruth’s Liquid Morning Multivitamin https://amzn.to/3T7sgD4 Rachel: Delamu Sushi Making Kit https://amzn.to/46ET40r This episode is brought to you by Ignite Fitness Studio! Ignite is passionate about creating a space where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves, celebrating the beauty of diversity and believing that positive change must start from within! Check out Ignite at ignitefitness.studio or the MindBody App! The content of this podcast episode is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have.

    S9:E7 Isn't it Lovely to Support Loved Ones Through Addiction? with Janelle Campbell

  8. 11/17/2023

    S9:E6 Isn’t it Lovely to Get Past Your Past? with Jason VanRuler

    Prepare for a breakthrough as Tracy and Rachel are joined by licensed therapist, author, speaker, and coach Jason VanRuler to celebrate healing and healthy futures through a discussion of his new book Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection. Through highlighting his own bouts with trauma, addiction, and healing; Jason offers listeners practical first steps when seeking therapy and explains the importance of facing, naming, and dealing with pain and grief. Jason and Tracy unpack current mental health trends, including the complex relationship between mental health accounts on social media and clinical diagnoses, as well as the conversation around hot topics such as narcissism. Rachel and Jason explore the importance of taking risks to pursue and nurture genuine human connections versus unhealthy dynamics of hero/rescuer/victim roles. Jason candidly discusses the “vulnerability hangover” that results from writing a book; Rachel and Tracy continue to quote Jason back to himself and extend the interview countless times with “one last question”. Episode Mentions: Jason VanRuler’s Website: https://www.jasonvr.com Jason VanRuler’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jason.vanruler/?hl=en) Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection by Jason VanRuler https://amzn.to/49SkPWq Narcissisim https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/narcissism Bass Weejuns Men’s Shoes https://www.ghbass.com/men/view-all/weejuns What Are You Loving: Jason: Florida/traveling somewhere warm; Experiencing Friendship with God: How the Wilderness Draws Us to His Presence by Faith Eury Cho https://amzn.to/3MNwNXt Tracy: Blurry Creatures Podcast; https://www.blurrycreatures.com/ Annie F. Downs That Sounds Fun podcast https://www.anniefdowns.com/ Rachel: Stay Near Organization https://staynear.co/

    S9:E6 Isn’t it Lovely to Get Past Your Past? with Jason VanRuler
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Join "Isn't it Lovely?" hosts Rachel and Tracy as they welcome special guests for uplifting conversations, inspiring listeners to look for the lovely in all things!

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    Isn't It Lovely? Podcast
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    2021 - 2024
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