Do you spend your days obsessing over food: what to eat, how much to eat, when to eat? Are you micromanaging your food in an attempt to change your body? Do you feel constantly stressed about the way your body looks? Are you constantly diet hopping because you think one day you'll finally find *the thing* that makes you feel better about your body? Is your obsession with food/your body getting in the way of enjoying your life? If you answered yes to any (or all!) of the above questions,...

In this episode, we dive into the transformative experience of Cal Newport's 30-day social media detox, as outlined in his book Digital Minimalism. We chat all about: The benefits of taking a social media breakAligning your core values with how you want to spend your time Exploring how to use social media and technology to add value to your life vs. numbing out or wasting timeReplacing scrolling with high quality leisure time (aka how do I spend the 2+ hours per day I'm currently s...

If you know me, you know I may be one of the most ANTI “quick-fix” people in the health and wellness space. I don’t believe in fad diets, dangerous detox programs, juice cleanses or the like. However, I DO believe that sometimes we need a radical shift in the way we’re operating in our lives — especially when it comes to the way we’re treating our body. Enter: NOURISH: THE RESET This 14-day reset is designed to kick your healthy habits into high gear, so that you can start feeling your best a...

This is one of my most highly requested podcast episodes — allll about gut health and the gut-brain connection! I've been geeking out on the mind-body connection for a while now, and the research coming out about how your gut health impacts your mental health is fascinating to me. In this episode, we do a deep dive into: the science behind the gut-brain connectionhow the health of your gut can significantly influence your mental (and physical) healthhow the gut microbiome can im...

In this episode, we dive into the concept of food freedom — what it really means, and how to separate fact from fiction when it comes to diet culture and restrictive eating habits. We bust common myths and misconceptions surrounding food freedom, helping you understand that it’s not about “eating whatever, whenever” without thought, but rather developing a balanced, healthy relationship with food. What Food Freedom Is: Food freedom is about rejecting the idea of "good" vs. "bad" foods and let...

SIGN UP FOR MY FREE 5-DAY RESET CHALLENGE STARTING MONDAY, JANUARY 6: juliebooher.com/free-reset If I can save ONE woman the time, energy, money and heartache that comes from trying another diet and failing, I will be so, so happy. There's a REASON diets fail — and the good news: IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT. Diets are inherently unsustainable and aren't designed to be successful long term. Before you embark on another diet, meal plan, cleanse, detox, etc. in 2025 — PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! ...

It's SO easy to get caught up in the mindset of "this sucks, everything sucks" when you're ill or injured. It can feel like life is put on hold — like you can't do anything until you're recovered. In this episode, we discuss my own personal lessons from being sick with pneumonia: The most empowering question to ask yourself when you're sick/injuredHow to use your illness/injury to assess what's working in your life/what's notAccepting WHAT IS vs. fighting circumstances you can't changeHow to...

Howdy friends! In today's episode, we cover a lot of topics pertaining to self care when you're not feeling your best (physically or emotionally). Here's what we cover: Why it’s counterproductive to shame yourself for your starting (or RE-starting) pointFocusing on what you CAN do vs. what you CAN’T doHow to feel your feelings while not getting trapped in the ‘victim’ mindsetShifting from always focusing on what we lack/our limitations vs. what’s possible for usSeparating yours...

This has been a long time coming, and I'm SO excited to finally share the next evolution of this podcast: NOURISH by Julie Booher. Think of this episode as a 'housekeeping' episode of sorts, where we discuss: WHY the change away from Healthy & HappyHow to take leaps of faith, even when you're afraid to (or it doesn't make 'logistical sense')The inspiration behind NOURISH and how I came up with the ideaWhat to expect from the podcast moving forwardThanks for growing with the podcast...

This is the FINAL episode of Healthy & Happy (as it stands today), and I'm so excited to end things on a high note with my dear friend and owner of Cultivate Your Space, Michelle Dew. Michelle is a virtual interior decorator based in Texas, focused on how your space functions and how it makes you feel. Michelle wants your space to be your sanctuary and a source of inspiration—somewhere to breathe in and then to exhale; a place to call home, even if you're on your own. In this podcast we...

Whether it's a big move, a career/job transition, starting or ending a friendship or relationship... how do you know when it's the right time to make a big life change? In this episode, Mark and I explore how we recently made a change that didn't make *logistical* sense in some aspects, but it was exactly what our souls needed. Follow along as we share the thought process that led to a move away from the familiar, and into the big/scary unknown. We hope you leave feeling inspired to ...

Complete this 2-MINUTE SURVEY for a chance to win my book or a full scholarship to the Healthy & Happy Mama Program! When I became a mom, I realized that I was going to need to do things a LOT differently than I had before I was a mom. Everything changed — my routines, schedule, sleep, and the amount of time I had to train/prep food/do all the things that were "easy" pre-kids. In this episode, we discuss the mindset shift that drastically changed how I prepare for my role as a moth...

Complete this 2-MINUTE SURVEY for a chance to win my book or a full scholarship to the Healthy & Happy Mama Program! Are you struggling in the "in between" — aka the place between where you are now, and where you want your life to go? Do you see the BIG VISION for your life, but feel discouraged because you're not there yet? Do you feel like life is a daily grind of keeping your head down, doing what you "should" be doing, but still not seeing results fast enough? This episode i...

Listen: I am NOT a fan of traditional, unsustainable food diets. You know this. But what I CAN get behind: a MENTAL diet. People are quick to go on diets when they don't PHYSICALLY feel their best, but how often do we go on a MENTAL diet to ruthlessly eliminate all the negative inputs for our brains when we don't MENTALLY feel our best? On this podcast, we talk a lot about food consumption. But overall wellness goes beyond what type of food you're consuming — it's the type of media you'...

I recorded a podcast titled "Self Care When Life Sucks" a few years ago on this podcast when I was going through a really challenging period of my life. It's one of the most downloaded episodes because if there's one thing we can all relate to — it's that life ain't always rainbows and butterflies. Now, I am currently going through a deep period of grief after my dad's passing in December, so I wanted to remake this episode to share my updated self-care practices during this extremely diffic...

Today my husband, Mark Novak, joins us on the Healthy & Happy Podcast. Once you get past the weirdness of the first few minutes (you'll see what I mean LOL), the rest of the episode is super insightful and can help shift the way you view the holiday season re: food and training. In this episode, we cover: How to shift your identity to become the type of person you want to be Practical tips for food and exercise over the holidays Why some people fail vs. succeed over the ...

GIIIIRL this podcast gets vulnerable. I share some of the changes I've made in my life recently via my LIFE AUDIT FORMULA. If you feel like there's a gap between where you are, and where you know you're meant to be, this episode is absolutely for you. If you're sick of your own BS and have gotten stuck in negative physical/emotional habits, THIS IS DEEEFINITELY for you! In this episode, we cover: What is a life audit and how to do it to get the best resultsHow to give your...

I've tried what feels like a bajillion different styles of meal prepping at this point, and these four SUPER SIMPLE hacks are the only things that I've been consistently able to stick to. Pick one you'd like to start with and try it this week! Tag me on your IG story when you do @byjuliebooher. Love to see you implementing what you're learning on the pod :) >> GET THE MEAL PREP MADE EASY GUIDE I MENTION IN THIS EPISODE FOR FREE: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (bonus if you a...

HI MY LOVES! I'm excited to pop in more frequently with these shorter episodes (between the longer ones) to give you some actionable, tangible nuggets of wisdom that will change your life in 5 minutes or less. Give it a listen and let me know on Instagram (@byjuliebooher) how you'll be turning one of your main excuses into the REASON you do what you've always wanted to do. BIG HUGS! Love ya xo Julie -- If you love it, please tag us on your Instagram story so we can show you l...

Today on the Healthy & Happy Podcast, we have none other than my fitness coach, dear friend, and the FIRST man on the podcast (besides Mark) ... *drum roll please* Andrew Wilhelm! Ladies, you know I am super protective of our space, and I wouldn't bring a guest on unless I knew their inspiration and insights could change your life. I hope this episode leaves you feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to face and mental or physical challenges that come up for you this week (or in yo...