Simple Self Care Podcast
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 113 ratingsSimple Self Care is a podcast dedicated to simplifying the healing journey by aligning your self-care practices with your own inner wisdom and the natural cycles outside and within. Though self-care has become quite the buzzword, it’s actually a vital tool that can fit beautifully into your everyday life. Join in as we explore how to create a deep and meaningful relationship with ourselves naturally, intentionally, and simply.
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Healing Lessons from 2023
February 29, 2024 18:36 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBWe are back with another Healing Lessons episode - a yearly tradition where Randi Kay and podcast regular Artist Nichole Rae share their biggest healing lessons from the year and intentions for the upcoming year. This past year they went even deeper with their healing journeys, and they share powerful insights for you to apply to your year to come. Take a listen as they dig into: - the highs and lows of simplifying and what it really can reveal - the power of following the joy - tuning into ...
Changes: Podcast, Life, Seasons
October 06, 2023 14:51 - 11 minutes - 9.89 MBA long overdue check-in from Randi on big life changes, the future of the Simple Self Care podcast, and a very special offer as we go through this seasonal change and transition from Naturally Randi Kay to Hemma Wellbeing. Get the limited-time Sunset Bundle (three for one self-care online courses) offer at https://sunset-bundle.teachery.co/ Sign up for the Hemma Newsletter when the form pops up on www.hemmawellbeing.com Subscribe to The Home Practice on Substack: https://randikayolsen.subs...
Healing Lessons from 2022
February 12, 2023 22:54 - 58 minutes - 41.3 MBAs we continue to move into a new year, podcast regular Artist Nichole Rae is back on for her yearly chat with Randi about their biggest healing lessons from 2022 and their intentions for 2023. Listen as they share about: -rebuilding after big life changes -the struggle with feeling joy -working through self-doubt and other insecurities -the power of slowing down and letting go -excitement for 2023 -and more!
Slow Transitions + Life Update
January 13, 2023 14:14 - 20 minutes - 17.3 MBAfter almost a year since the last podcast episode, Randi Kay gives a life update on what her own healing has looked like, what's happening with the podcast and Naturally Randi Kay, and shares insights on the power of letting your life transitions and changes be slow and steady.
How to Love Deep Winter
January 29, 2022 18:33 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MBAround this time of year, end of January and into February, is when the charm of winter starts to wane and we daydream about those warm sunny days. It's easy to get frustrated during this time, but just like any other season, there is a reason for it, and there are precious things to gain here that we can't during other times of the year. So in this short and sweet episode, I share with you my top two things to do when you are feeling that winter angst. Give them a try, and you never know, th...
Healing Lessons from 2021
January 23, 2022 00:58 - 49 minutes - 41.2 MBAnd we are back with the first podcast episode of 2022 and another year-end round up episode talking real talk about the healing lessons learning in 2021. This will be the fourth year my dear friend Artist Nichole Rae and I share with you our biggest lessons from the past year and what our intentions are for the year to come. And this year we are joined by our other wise friend, past podcast guest, and the designer of this very website, Ashley Dedin Carlson. As finding a quiet space to reco...
Aligning with Autumn
October 24, 2021 19:42 - 14 minutes - 12 MBChecking in with a little life update and my favorite self-care practices for the autumn season. Take a listen as I share: The main purpose of autumn The beauty of letting go And a few little things you can do to make this season a healing one Plus details about the latest seasonal study group! Registration closing soon. www.naturallyrandikay.com/studygroup
The Highs and Lows of Letting Go
June 09, 2021 22:46 - 17 minutes - 14.1 MBWe live in a very forward-moving culture. When one thing ends, another thing immediately begins. Or we start the next thing before we even finish out the current phase we are in. Not only is this behavior expected, but it's also encouraged and celebrated. But the unfortunate thing about moving on too quickly is that we don't take a moment to honor where we've been, what we've accomplished, what all happened during that meaningful phase of life. And when we brush over or dismiss all of that, ...
How Healing Yourself Heals Others
June 03, 2021 03:08 - 23 minutes - 18.6 MBA common philosophy in the world of health practitioners is that you can only go as deep with others as you have with yourself. When you do the work yourself, you are then able to facilitate others to that work, as well. In this week's ramble, I share with you: - my recent experience of doing my own healing work around my birth trauma and the positive results of doing that work - how prioritizing your healing is the opposite of selfish - how to heal as a community - how to find a practitione...
Don't Forget About the Nature Around You
May 25, 2021 13:59 - 10 minutes - 9.07 MBIt's common to have a go big or go home mentality when it comes to connecting with nature. Like we have to go on a big camping trip or live in a place with a grand mountain range. And we discredit the beauty and wonder that can be right out of our front door or even a quick drive away. Join me outside today as I ramble on my morning stroll about how to connect to the nature closest to you. Join the Collective: www.naturallyrandikay.com/healingseason
When You Start Feeling Better
May 18, 2021 13:58 - 19 minutes - 15.1 MBWhile there's a lot of talk about how to feel better, there isn't a lot of talk about what to do when that actually happens. It seems counterintuitive, but when you've gotten so used to living with pain and stress, feeling better can actually be difficult to embrace. In this naptime ramble episode, I explore: - this reaction we can have to joy and why we shut it down - why it's so hard to relax - how we can and why we need to lean into the happier seasons of life - and more! Show notes: www...
Springtime Self Care + Nap Time Rambles
May 11, 2021 03:06 - 15 minutes - 12.9 MBAh yes, the Springtime. The earth is waking back up. The animals are coming out of hibernation. We are refreshing ourselves after the slow Winter pace. And the Simple Self Care podcast is making a comeback! I'm not counting this as an official new season of the podcast because I'm experimenting with a new format that will help me still greet you on the airwaves while living that new mom life. We are testing the waters with this to see how the podcast will be moving forward. I'm calling it t...
Bonus: Healing Lessons from 2020 with Artist Nichole Rae
January 20, 2021 04:11 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB2020 was certainly a time, wasn't it? Along with the events and challenges we all shared globally, we also had our own personal high's and low's to work through. And while we are just starting to process all that went down last year, and we still don't have a lot of answers and solutions and a clear path forward, what we can do is stay in community with each other and find solace in relating to and learning from each other. So with this special bonus episode, I bring on my dear friend and po...
6.10 Lessons from a Pandemic Pregnancy
November 05, 2020 23:07 - 26 minutes - 49.6 MBThis pandemic has been weird and trying and unpredictable for everyone. We all have our own story of how it's changed our lives and shifted how we show up in the world. And for me, it's been happening amidst another huge life shift - pregnancy and becoming a parent for the first time. But the silver lining of any season of difficulty is that there are also very valuable life lessons to be learned and implemented. So to close out this season of the podcast, I'm sharing with you the top 5 less...
6.9 Creating a Healing Home Culture with Kami McBride
November 02, 2020 20:39 - 59 minutes - 111 MBThe home should be a place to rest and restore after your busy day and spend quality time with your friends and family. But because of the state of the world right now, our living space is not only our home, it's our office, our classrooms, and more. And because of these added distractions and responsibilities to our home life, we are having a harder time carving out space and time for rest, relaxation, connection - though we need it more than ever. To help us bring this much needed TLC bac...
6.8 The Wisdom of the Woman's Cycle with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
October 27, 2020 17:10 - 1 hour - 133 MBWomen's health issues are on the rise, and more and more women are feeling lost and confused about how to care for these issues, especially in natural and nurturing ways. Though this is improving, there is still a huge lack of education around women's cycles and how being in tune with them influences the health of our entire body. In this episode, I chat with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and host of the Fertility...
6.7 The Joys of Opting Out with Cait Flanders
October 22, 2020 18:49 - 1 hour - 121 MBDuring this season of change, personally and globally, you might find yourself being drawn to taking an alternate route in life. Wanting to follow a different path. Craving a lifestyle change that is different than you may have imagined for yourself. Well, you are not alone in these feelings and there are people out there to help guide the way for doing things differently. And best-selling author and past podcast guest Cait Flanders is one of those people. In this episode, I chat with Cait a...
6.6 Creating Intentional Habits with Anthony Ongaro
October 16, 2020 20:06 - 1 hour - 135 MBThe Autumn season is a time for nesting and a time for establishing healthy and intentional habits as we head into the winter months. But it can be difficult to know what habits to let go of and what habits to bring in. So to help give us some guidance on habit setting and doing it in a way that is enjoyable and sustainable, I'm re-airing a conversation I had with Anthony Ongaro from Break the Twitch where we deep dive into all things intentional living and create habits that are in alignmen...
6.5 The Ultimate Self-Care Habit
October 16, 2020 19:28 - 11 minutes - 20.7 MBImplementing new habits, especially when it comes to self-care, can be tricky and overwhelming. And it’s easy to want to apply the “all or nothing” mentality to building these habits because you are ready for results and you want them now. But this way of going about it is not very sustainable, and it can lead to burn out, negative self-judgment, and defeat when you fall short of your big expectations. And when your self-care is laced with those thoughts and feelings, it really isn’t self-ca...
6.4 Reclaiming Your Mental Health with Dr. Kelly Brogan
October 08, 2020 20:50 - 1 hour - 120 MBAs much as we want caring for our health and well-being to be a well-lit journey full of support and clarity, it more often feels like a long and confusing road full of misinformation, wrong turns, and disappointment of care from who we turn to for health. But holistic psychiatrist and best-selling author Dr. Kelly Brogan is here to help guide us back to ways we can loving care for our mental health and beyond by tuning us back into the powers we have within to heal in a powerful and sustain...
6.3 Autumn Healing Practices with Kristen Runvik
October 03, 2020 19:20 - 36 minutes - 69.1 MBWith all of the unknowns happening in our world right now, it is more important than ever to be feeling at home and connected to your body and your personal life. One of the best ways to do this is through staying connected to the grounding energies of nature and using the seasons and natural cycles to create stability and calm within. This week's episode is all about how to align with the beautiful season of Autumn and how it can aid in your healing. I share with you a conversation I had a f...
6.2 Following Your Pain to Find the Joy with Thérèse Cator
September 24, 2020 20:36 - 1 hour - 124 MBWith all that is going on in the world right now, it's tempting to want to numb and ignore our pain and difficulties. But what if sitting with and following our pain, grief, and trauma was the key to truly healing pain and easing the stress response? What if we could feel so safe within our bodies that we could process and move through this time in an empowered way? In this episode, I got to chat with Thérèse Cator, a leadership coach, healer, and founder of Black Girls Breathe, about how to...
6.1 Working Through Seasons of Change
September 15, 2020 19:52 - 11 minutes - 22.3 MBWe are back with Season 6 of Simple Self Care! And to start things off right, I am taking on a topic that we are all dealing with right now, whether we want to admit it or not. And that topic is CHANGE. Love it or hate it, it is happening as we transition into Autumn and many of us are going through some major life adjustments during this challenging time. In this short and sweet episode, I share: - why it's important to lean into change instead of fight it - how life transitions can be a v...
Bonus: The Heart Work of Inclusion + Diversity with Rosie Nestingen
July 08, 2020 19:39 - 1 hour - 150 MBThe topics of racism, diversity, and inclusion are very complex, uncomfortable, and triggering. But they can be loving and compassionate, as well, and need to become a part of our everyday life and our everyday interactions. To help us navigate these topics, I brought on my friend and Inclusion and Diversity expert Rosie Nestingen to share with us the importance of having these conversations, of doing this work, and how we can turn it into a loving part of our daily lives. Take a listen as ...
5.10 Season Finale Q & A
June 11, 2020 14:18 - 18 minutes - 35.1 MBAs we close this season of the podcast and reflect on all of the unexpected twists and turns this season of life has brought us, I answer your questions about navigating self-care during these unprecedented times. I wanted to make sure I sent you on your way for our Summer break with the answers and tools you need to keep the healing journey going. Take a listen as I answer your questions about: - Working through feeling guilty and selfish about prioritizing your self-care - Knowing what self...
5.9 Easing Empathy + Compassion Overwhelm
May 26, 2020 20:58 - 33 minutes - 63.3 MBHave you been feeling tired and depleted and you can't quite figure out why? Or maybe you've got some mysterious body pain you can't shake? Or maybe you are just sick of everyone and everything and want to hide away in a cave somewhere?! If any of these things are resonating with you, you might be experiencing empathy and compassion overwhelm. In this episode, I share an interview I did on Main Street on Prairie Pubic Radio where we dig into what it means when we overpower our body with our ...
5.8 Kate Northrup on the Deep Work of Doing Less
May 15, 2020 17:03 - 1 hour - 115 MBWe all love the idea of doing less, right? But in our complicated, fast-paced world it can seem impossible. But there really is a simple and wise structure we can follow to simplify our life and get more done by doing less. Today’s guest Kate Northrup is a best-selling author, world-renowned speaker and teacher, and a mother of two. She helps women entrepreneurs get more done with her Do Less methodology, but today we are applying her principles of connecting with the natural cycles of the s...
5.7 The Healing Power of Simplifying
May 08, 2020 21:39 - 15 minutes - 29.1 MBIn honor of the Spring and quarantine season, when many of us are decluttering, deep cleaning, and reorganizing our lives, I share with you my personal and professional experience about the healing powers of living a simplified lifestyle and how it can be of benefit to you and your life. Take a listen as I share: - my personal journey with minimalism - how simplifying has helped me cope with major life changes - why simplifying helps you manage your stress and pain - how this way of life eas...
5.6 Being Your Own Earth Advocate with Heather McDougall
April 22, 2020 18:39 - 1 hour - 127 MBIs caring for the earth a part of your self-care practice? Did you know it could be? Earth advocacy isn’t just using sustainable products and protesting to save the trees. It’s also a daily practice of tuning into your connection with the planet and honoring that connection from moment to moment. In celebration of Earth Day, and to help us understand this daily practice concept, this week’s conversation is with social entrepreneur, performer, yoga teacher, public speaker, and activist Heathe...
5.5 Using Astrology for Self Care with Natha Campanella
April 10, 2020 22:20 - 1 hour - 114 MBWhen we think of Astrology, many of us think of daily horoscopes and comparing our sun signs with each other. I know I used to. In fact, I used to think Astrology didn't hold any merit at all. But then, about a year ago, I met today's guest, Astrologer and Intuitive Guide Natha Campanella. She introduced me to aspects of Astrology that helped me understand myself better and opened me up to how I could use the energy of the cosmos in my everyday life. And since then, Astrology has become a fun...
5.4 Simple Calming + Grounding Techniques
April 02, 2020 22:49 - 48 minutes - 89.1 MBNo matter what is going on around us, we can always come home to ourselves. Our body can be a safe space amongst the chaos and our breath can be a powerful tool in bringing us back to a calm and grounded place. This week on the podcast I share a live recording a did recently for Creative Mornings Fargo where I teach my go-to practices for bringing mindfulness and self-care into every moment. Take a listen as I share: - how to breathe in a way that calms you down instead of stress you out - my...
Bonus: Staying Healthy at Home During the COVID-19 Outbreak with Becca Shern
March 27, 2020 16:40 - 55 minutes - 104 MBWell, we are still in the thick of it. And all of us are still adjusting to our own version of quarantine life at home. Because my bonus chat from last week with nutritionist and health coach Becca Shern from Minimal Wellness was so informative and helpful on the matter, I wanted to make sure as many people as possible got a chance to listen. So instead of just hosting it on my patreon page, I'm bringing it right into your podcast feed. Take a listen as we chat about: -how to simplify your m...
5.3 Caring for Yourself in Times of Crisis with Becca Shern
March 20, 2020 21:53 - 1 hour - 136 MBWhile self-care might be the last thing on your mind when you are in the middle of a crisis or you are in a season of demanding caregiving, it is still very important that you take some time to care for yourself so you can keep on giving. Nutritionist and Health Coach Becca Shern is back on the podcast to share with us her knowledge and personal experience on how to care for yourself when we are going through a tough time. We chat about: -how there is no ‘one size fits all’ plan for health -...
5.2 How to Embrace Your Not-Awesome
March 11, 2020 21:49 - 8 minutes - 16 MBIn a world where we are always trying to put our best self forward, it can be really hard to show up for others and practice our own self-love when we are having a tough day or going through a tough period of time. In this solo episode, I talk about: - how to keep showing up for yourself and your community even when you aren't your best self - the power of being vulnerable - how to see the wisdom of hard times - why it's important to let the world see all of who you are - how to embrace and ...
5.1 Simplify Your Wardrobe to Simplify Your Life with Courtney Carver
February 26, 2020 15:27 - 52 minutes - 98.8 MBWe are back and kicking off Season 5 with special guest and podcast friend Courtney Carver from bemorewithless.com. As we start to dream and scheme for the coming of Spring, you may be craving a bit of a refresh. Well, Courtney's new book Project 333: The Minimalist Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More is coming out just in time because your own closet just might be the perfect place to start. Take a listen as we chat about: how simplifying your wardrobe can simplify your whole ...
Bonus: Healing Lessons from 2019 with Artist Nichole Rae
January 13, 2020 20:05 - 1 hour - 130 MBNew year. New lessons. New growth. As with every turning of the season, the new year also brings in an opportunity to reflect and course-correct. While it's tempting to feel the need to start off the New Year with a whiz and a bang, it just might be wiser to follow the nudge that it's time to rest and recuperate and take your time figuring out what this coming year has in store for you. To help us reflect and ease into this year, I'm bringing back Artist Nichole Rae to share in conversation...
Bonus: Everyday Mindfulness with Dr. Rashmi Bismark
December 27, 2019 18:30 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBHaving a "Mindfulness Practice" is being talked about more and more in the wellness world, but the fact that it seems more like a good idea than an actual thing to practice has led to some confusion and some disconnect from this powerful tool. To help us understand what mindfulness is, why it's important for our health, and how we can apply it to our everyday, I've brought on my mindfulness and meditation teacher Dr. Rashmi Bismark. Take a listen as we chat about: - the power of slow medici...
4.10 Calm Your Holidays with Beth Kempton
December 05, 2019 03:31 - 1 hour - 119 MBThe holidays are officially upon us. And they can bring us merriment and good cheer, but they can also bring on intense emotions and stressful situations. This time of year can be very hard to navigate, so to help us move into this season with intention, joy, and healthy expectations, I chat with bestselling author and life coach Beth Kempton. Not only does she share with us wisdom from her latest book, Calm Christmas, but we also chat about: - where we’ve gone wrong with Christmas and how ...
4.9 Shop Small to Make a Big Difference
November 27, 2019 15:01 - 1 hour - 146 MBHere we are on the brink of shopping mania. And it’s all too easy to get swept up in all of the steal and deals and anxious energy that comes with it and lose sight of what really matters to us during the holidays. So for this week’s podcast, I wanted to give you some things to consider as we head into this busy time by interviewing a few of my favorite local businesses in Fargo, ND. I want to not only give you a behind the scenes look at how hard they work and what it’s like being a small ...
4.8 Molly Yeh on Enjoying the Work + Life Balancing Act
November 20, 2019 16:04 - 38 minutes - 70.4 MBLife is a constant balancing act. Right when you feel like you've figured things out, another obstacle comes your way and you have to rebalance again. But instead of always feeling defeated, what if this rebalancing became part of the joys of life? Someone who is a great example of this is world-renowned food blogger, author, and Food Network star Molly Yeh. And she's come back on the podcast to share with us how she balances being a new mom and hosting her TV show from her family farm in th...
4.7 Using Your Guilt For Good
November 13, 2019 18:52 - 13 minutes - 24.6 MBFeeling guilty for taking time for yourself is one of the biggest hold-ups for people when it comes to anything self-care related. In fact, that word comes up with almost everyone I work with. And I get it. I've been there, too. I've been there to the extreme. And in this episode, I share my breaking point with this whole guilt thing and how I've learned how to transform it into something good, something that can serve us instead of bring us down. If you are ready to lighten the guilt load...
Follow the Joy with Sarah Von Bargen
November 05, 2019 18:12 - 1 hour - 114 MBWhat if your recipe for happiness was right under your nose? What if you are already living a joyful life, but you are too occupied with other things to even notice it? In this episode, I chat with Sarah Von Bargen from the popular blog Yes and Yes to talk about how we can tune into the joy we already have and follow what makes us happy so we can continue to recreate it in every area of our lives. Take a listen as we chat about: - how to live a rich and full life no matter how much or how li...
4.6 Follow the Joy with Sarah Von Bargen
November 05, 2019 18:12 - 1 hour - 114 MBWhat if your recipe for happiness was right under your nose? What if you are already living a joyful life, but you are too occupied with other things to even notice it? In this episode, I chat with Sarah Von Bargen from the popular blog Yes and Yes to talk about how we can tune into the joy we already have and follow what makes us happy so we can continue to recreate it in every area of our lives. Take a listen as we chat about: - how to live a rich and full life no matter how much or how li...
4.5 Upcycling with Intention with Ashley Dedin Carlson
October 23, 2019 14:17 - 45 minutes - 85.2 MBWhen it comes to ethical and sustainable consumerism, reusing and repurposing what is already here and what you already have is one of the best things you can do. But upcycling can be overwhelming, and it's hard to know where to start. So this week I brought on Ashley Dedin Carlson of Remade to Remember to share with us her expertise in turning what you already have into a creative expression. Take a listen as we chat about the slow evolution of living a more eco-friendly life, how to use t...
4.4 Self-Care for Mental Health - Revisited
October 16, 2019 15:14 - 31 minutes - 60 MBThe topic of mental health is being talked about more than ever. The good news is that this means more solutions are being offered and the shame around the topic is diminishing. The bad news is that this means mental health struggles are more of an issue than ever. And if you don't deal with it yourself, you know someone who does. I was diagnosed with clinical depression in my early teens, and I've been on a healing journey with it ever since, with my own mental health and with helping my l...
4.3 Realign Yourself with Yourself
October 09, 2019 14:44 - 26 minutes - 50.1 MBDo you ever wonder how you got to where you are in life? Overwhelmed. Tired. So out of touch with yourself and your values. Or maybe how your day to day work and lifestyle got so out of alignment with what you actually want? It happens. We change. Our situations change. But sometimes not all of ourselves catch up and we end up feeling off, depleted, and unfulfilled. In this episode, I share my recent experience with getting out of alignment and what I did restore myself back into place. I ...
4.2 Fall Season Support with Kristen Runvik
October 01, 2019 18:42 - 1 hour - 144 MBWhile Fall is full of cozy sweaters and pumpkin-spiced everything, it can also be a frenzied time of year as we change our rhythms and rituals. To help us make sure we are properly grounded and nourished this time of year, I brought back my friend and herbalist and founder of Lagom Body Co. to share her wisdom on how to support your body, mind, and soul during this time Fall. Take a listen as we chat about how to evolve with your self-care practices each season, the power of getting outside...
4.1 Breaking the Twitch with Anthony Ongaro
September 24, 2019 14:26 - 1 hour - 168 MBHow often to do you check your phone without thinking about it? Have you ever reached for just a handful of popcorn and before you know it, the whole bag is gone? Our everyday, mindless habits make us who we are, and if we don't stop and break this "twitch" we can end up living a life totally out of alignment of who we want to be. So to help us take a deeper look at these habits, and to kick of Season 4 of the podcast, I have Anthony Ongaro from Break the Twitch on for a joint conversation a...
3.10 You Are Not Alone + Other Summer Self-Care Musings
June 11, 2019 16:48 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MBOn the final episode of Season Three, I get to answer some very relatable listener questions about moving forward into Summer with more confidence, more time, and more intention. I also share some very important announcements about changes to the podcast, my break from social media over the Summer, and my biggest life lessons learned from the high’s and low’s from this past season. Listen along as I chat about: - The power of asking for help and leaning on your community - How to practice ...
3.9 Finding Your Freedom with Michelle Knight
May 29, 2019 19:17 - 1 hour - 113 MBFeeling free and fulfilled in life can sound like a distant, far off goal. And sometimes it can sound almost impossible. But with this week's episode, Business + Branding Coach Michelle Knight of Brandmerry Coaching is here to share with us how close we are to figuring out what freedom means to you personally and how in reach it actually is. Take a listen as we chat about building a life around your definition of freedom, how to create freedom with wise structure and daily routines, the powe...