SailorBailey Podcast

Neda Varbanove from @HealthyWithNedi  on Instagram shares her experience with moving to America from Bulgaria and how it made an impact on  her choosing a career path. Neda is a holistic nutritionist and mental health advocate. She has been struggling over the recent years with seeking professional help for her grandma who has been diagnosed with suicidal depression. Neda gets vulnerable with us and shares her experience with finding her grandmother the right treatment, which ended up being ECT therapy. Sometimes the not so conventional ways are what leads us down a new path to recovery. 

Kelly Potter from Kp_ingitsimple on Instagram joins me on today’s episode. Kelly has a successful Instagram, is a nurse, teaches at an university for the College of Nursing AND is a P.H.D Candidate.  Kelly is juggling a lot so we discuss burnout. We go over ways to look for burnout and start recognizing it before it happens. Kelly opens up about how she gets herself out of the feelings and what she does to avoid getting burned out when juggling so much.

Kelly Potter from Kp_ingitsimple on Instagram joins me on today’s episode. Kelly has a successful Instagram, is a nurse, teaches at an university for the College of Nursing AND is a P.H.D Candidate.  Kelly is juggling a lot so we discuss burnout. We go over ways to look for burnout and start recognizing it before it happens. Kelly opens up about how she gets herself out of the feelings and what she does to avoid getting burned out when juggling so much.

Jamie Vespa R.D  discusses different ways to practice health & wellness on a budget. We both save in different areas and we discuss our tips and tricks on where we splurge and where we tend to save the most money. You can have a healthy lifestyle and eat well on budget! This idea came from a farmers market experience Jamie and I had recently. We were discussing how expensive some of the items were and how easy it was to blow 100 dollars on a few items there. 

Kennedy Haffner from @TheHealthyHaff on Instagram is a health and wellness content creator. She likes to create her own sunshine in life and she is full of positive energy. Kennedy and I go over fear and the effects it takes on our lives.  Fear creates two ways a human will react: fight or flight mode. Kennedy stands up and fights it. Kennedy also opens up about what it's like dealing with loneliness and how she has learned to grow from these feelings inside. 

Jordan from Dancing For Donuts and I have a very honest, candid conversation about how we fell into entrepreneurship and owning our own business (spoiler alert, it wasn't quite the plan at the time!) We open up about how we have dealt with rejection throughout our journey of having our own business. We discuss what it's like to have doors closed in your face. How to take a breath before responding to rejection and bounce back and keep grinding through it! I have listened to this episode a few times and it always makes me feel stronger and more motivated to keep hustling!

In this episode I discuss sleep routine with Erin Stokes, ND. We go over common myths about sleep and she dives into simple habits we can change in our nightly routines to get the most optimal sleep.  Erin Stokes is a Naturopathic Dr. in Boulder Colorado. Erin combines her experience in private practice with an extensive background in the natural products industry, including 7 years of providing consultations at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy. In her role as Medical Director at MegaFood, maker of premium supplements made with real food and added nutrients. Erin now educates people on health and wellness topics via webinars, podcasts, and radio shows. Erin's personal mission is to empower people with the inspiration and tools to change their lives. To find out more about Erin check out her website: To find out more about MegaFood check out this website: https://www.megafood.com Erin talks about MegaFood Melatonin Berry gummies which you can find here: https://www.megafood.com/vitamins-health-needs-goals/sleep-supplements/melatonin-berry-good-sleep-gummy-W1079.html?cgid=sleep-supplements#start=1 And “Herbal Sleep” supplements which can be found here: https://www.megafood.com/vitamins-health-needs-goals/sleep-supplements/herbal-sleep-W1090.html?cgid=sleep-supplements#start=1

Bianca Gasparro from @holisticrx is a holistic nutritionist who focuses on relatable wellness. She is also a new mom with a beautiful daughter. Bianca and I discuss the changes that occur both mentally and physically when getting pregnant and postpartum.  There are challenges throughout the process but overall it is 100% worth the reward. Bianca talks about how a lot of the changes can be so positive on the mindset. Bianca opens up about how much her body image changed for the better after giving birth and how she now has a healthier mindset with food.  You can find Bianca on Instagram and her website.  https://www.myholisticrx.com https://www.instagram.com/holisticrx/

Alec Treffers, certified health coach, athlete and instagram personality shares her past on being a college athlete. Alec was greatly injured during her athletic career and had to give up her passion at the time. She was forced to find motivation to start over and do something different with her life and her exercise regimen.  Alec is now a certified health coach who specializes in getting women motivated with their health and working out by finding their "healthy spirit animal".  In this episode we discuss how to get more motivated with your workout and healthy routine.  You can find more about Alec on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alectreffs/ and on her website: https://alectreffs.com

Ep 20: Breakfast At Bailey's  Leanne Whistance-Smith opens up about her recovery from having an eating disorder. She relapsed in collage and finally found a way to connect her mental health to her physical health and transition her thinking to a much healthier life. It all starts from within, having patience with yourself and learning to love your body. Leanne offers some sound advice on ways anyone can enjoy their fear foods when they are craving them. Leanne is an Instagram Food Blogger who shares healthy meals daily. She is always positive and motivating to get up and be the best version of yourself.  You can find more about Leanne on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leanneliveshealthy/ and on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzgBbpBK-pVWDVsBBhjM2ig

Are you struggling with confidence? Do you want to find the best version of yourself and exude confidence? I highly recommend this episode for those who are struggling with finding the confidence from within and looking for inspiration. Quigley Goode is an American Idol contestant turned content creator and educator on social media. She and I go over her story of being rejected and scrutinized under the public eye during her American Idol experience at a young age. Quigley now exudes confidence and loves to help all women find the best version of themselves. We discuss how to find confidence and creativity within and not depend on outside appearance and forces. Quigley opens up about her struggles with depression and she even sings a little for the audience. You can find more on Quigley Goode on Instagram @OfficiallyQuigley below  are links to her newest project, a Posing Guide  and more!  “Ready to WOW your audience? With over a year in the making, Posing is not your typical guide. This beautifully designed 56-page guide will revolutionize the photoshoot process - all at the swipe of your thumb! Get a look inside the mind of Quigley, a creative direction genius and posing queen, as she transforms the way you think, communicate, and act behind and in front of the camera.” Link to Quigley’s store: https://www.soulcialmedia.com/store Link to Posing Guide: https://www.soulcialmedia.com/bundle-1

Are you struggling with confidence? Do you want to find the best version of yourself and exude confidence? I highly recommend this episode for those who are struggling with finding the confidence from within and looking for inspiration. Quigley Goode is an American Idol contestant turned content creator and educator on social media. She and I go over her story of being rejected and scrutinized under the public eye during her American Idol experience at a young age. Quigley now exudes confidence and loves to help all women find the best version of themselves. We discuss how to find confidence and creativity within and not depend on outside appearance and forces. Quigley opens up about her struggles with depression and she even sings a little for the audience. You can find more on Quigley Goode on Instagram @OfficiallyQuigley below  are links to her newest project, a Posing Guide  and more!  “Ready to WOW your audience? With over a year in the making, Posing is not your typical guide. This beautifully designed 56-page guide will revolutionize the photoshoot process - all at the swipe of your thumb! Get a look inside the mind of Quigley, a creative direction genius and posing queen, as she transforms the way you think, communicate, and act behind and in front of the camera.” Link to Quigley’s store: https://www.soulcialmedia.com/store Link to Posing Guide: https://www.soulcialmedia.com/bundle-1

Shuang from @Shuangys_Kitchensink on Instagram is one of the sweetest girls I know. In this episode we get to know her better, learn about how her and Tom met and we discuss home workouts. Both Shuang and I have made the mistake of not eating enough when switching up our workout routines we discuss how important it is to eat protein dense meals when you changeup your routines and more. We even get interrupted by FedEx! Enjoy. 

Shuang from @Shuangys_Kitchensink on Instagram is one of the sweetest girls I know. In this episode we get to know her better, learn about how her and Tom met and we discuss home workouts. Both Shuang and I have made the mistake of not eating enough when switching up our workout routines we discuss how important it is to eat protein dense meals when you changeup your routines and more. We even get interrupted by FedEx! Enjoy. 

Sara Stewart from Sara.haven  on instagram shares her exercise addiction story. She discusses how she worked through it on her own and found a healthy relationship with exercise and her body. Sara also discusses her eating habits and how we must try our best to not compare ourselves and what we eat to others.

Sara Stewart from Sara.haven  on instagram shares her exercise addiction story. She discusses how she worked through it on her own and found a healthy relationship with exercise and her body. Sara also discusses her eating habits and how we must try our best to not compare ourselves and what we eat to others.

If you lost your routine from the recent changes in the world then this episode is for you! Melissa chats about her meal prep routine and how much has changed since the 'Stay At Home Order'. We go over ways to get your routine back on track and how much it helps to keep up with some routine even when life throws curves balls. We also discuss ways to keep your meal prep routine creative and fun! 

R.D. Jamie Vespa shares her top tips on supporting your immune system in a natural way during cold and flu season as well as with COVID-19 spreading like wild fire. Listen in for easy ways to keep supporting that immune system! 

Are you feeling pressure right now with your body weight? Feeling like you need to workout more because of potential weight gain through this quarantine? SAME. Erin and I have a chat on how we are coping with all the pressure on everyones shoulders and how we are trying our best to live as healthy and balanced as we can through this hard time. Now is the time to take a breath, look inward and take care of yourself mentally. We go over the pressures we are currently feeling and discuss how it's okay to sit back and slow down right now. 

Are you feeling pressure to eat less, workout more and fearing weight gain through this quarantine? SAME. Erin and I have a chat on how we are coping with all the pressure on everyones shoulders and how we are trying our best to live as healthy and balanced as we can through this hard time. Now is the time to take a breath, look inward and take care of yourself mentally. We go over the pressures we are currently feeling and discuss how it's okay to sit back and slow down right now.