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Elle Russ chats with Tara Garrison about her new book Short-Term Keto: A 28-Day Plan to Find Your Unique Carb Threshold. Her book is available for …

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ talk about Tara's recent regenerative farm event in Oklahoma and her 2022 Zion National Park "Higher" Retreat!  They also chat about their experiences as coaches and some of the themes that …

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison discuss the regenerative agriculture movement and why it is critical to all of our futures and the future of food in …

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ discuss the concept of the ego - how it benefits us and how we can use it to our advantage in order to improve our lives, yet also pointing out the negative sides and how to adapt our primal …

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison chat about our perceptions of self as it relates to how we inform and instruct people on who we are and how to treat us.  They discuss everything from the unconscious formation of self-image …

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ talk about how we get unconsciously addicted to certain unhealthy emotions and states of being, and how to unravel it so we can move forward with focusing on our future - versus being stuck …

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison discuss getting to the core of identifying what you want in life so that you can create it. How knowing what you want …

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ chat about the various ways in which we judge how other people run their lives and discuss the root of why and when we …

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison chat about the concept of forgiveness - towards others and towards ourselves. Why it is important to go down the path of forgiveness, regardless of whether the wrongdoer deserves it or not.

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ talk about the scientific research behind why being immersed in nature is critical for our mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing.

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison talk about the inner lives of our hunter-gatherer ancestors and how we have a lot to learn from their qualities, and ways of thinking.

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ chat about our capacity versus our confidence when it comes to pursuing our dreams, learning new skills, and more.

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison chat about the concepts in Marie Kondo’s book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up - and how you can synthesize these principles into ALL areas of your life.

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ discuss how people identify themselves with food/diets and how to challenge and uncover your true beliefs around specific diets or eating paradigms - noticing where you might be too attached …

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison talk about how they eat at home, at restaurants, and while traveling - offering tips,  tricks, and hacks to stay on the healthy track and getting rid of any restrictive mindsets.

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ chat about crappy parenting elements that contribute to the skewed way we look at the world, our life, and our relationships. Discussion includes how to identify these factors and how to …

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison chat about improving the relationship you have with social media and how to use social media platforms in a positive, enriching way vs. a toxic approach.

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ chat about the various ways in which we are motivated by fear or by faith in all of our endeavors, and how to move away from fear-based motivations.

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ chat about tips and tricks for eating healthy on a budget.

Elle Russ interviews Tara Garrison about her recent experiment of jumping into the world of bikini bodybuilding - the good, the negative, and everything in between!

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison discuss healthy and unhealthy power dynamics in all kinds of relationships - and how to be more assertive vs. passive in your communications with others.

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ discuss establishing healthy boundaries  for yourself in all areas of life, and how to recognize when and where you might be falling short.

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison chat about and break down Gary Chapman’s book, The 5 Love Languages. Discussion includes recognizing what your love language is and how to navigate your partner’s language in concert with …

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ chat about manipulation in its various forms - from recognizing if and when you are being manipulated to when you might …

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ talk about tips and tricks for mastering time management while highlighting the pitfalls of distraction.

Tara  Garrison gets to know her co-host, Elle Russ, in this episode! Tara asks  Elle a variety of questions about her life and opinions on random topics.

Elle Russ gets to know her co-host Tara Garrison in this episode! Elle asks Tara a variety of questions about her life and opinions on a variety of random topics!

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ chat about the topic of Elle's bestselling book The Paleo Thyroid Solution. From symptom identification to what blood …

Elle Russ chats with Tara Garrison about the ketogenic diet and Tara's Keto In & Out program. They discuss what keto is and is not, who may and …

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ chat about aspects of looking for work and also finding people to work for you. They discuss tips and tricks for the resume process, interviewing, and mindset work that can propel you …

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison chat about all things friendship - what it means to be a great friend and attract great friends. They discuss the positive qualities of great friends and shed light on the red flags of subpar …

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ chat about how and why we believe in the things we do, and which beliefs are holding us back, hindering our goals and …

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison chat about pushing your limits in a variety of ways: Mentally, physically, and emotionally. How to push past your limits by taking on newer challenges so that you can work beyond the confines …

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ chat about why self-compassion is the name of the game when it comes to reaching your full potential. How to recognize a …

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ discuss the reasons and behaviors behind self-sabotage: Actively or passively taking steps to prevent ourselves from reaching our goals.  Tara and Elle deconstruct this frustrating cycle of …

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison chat about the importance of vulnerability in all areas of life and how to overcome the fear of what others think of you …

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison share personal experiences and tips for navigating change and the stresses and missed moments that can follow.

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ discuss the variety of intentions behind giving and receiving and tips to identify unhealthy patterns within these realms …

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison discuss the personal journey of how self love has shaped and shifted their lives, and how to become more loving, accepting, and forgiving of yourself.

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ discuss inner child work - what it is,  why it's valuable, and how to identify parts of your adult life that might be …

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison chat about the concept of spiritual narcissism and spiritual superiority. How to identify it in others and in ourselves.

Elle Russ and Tara Garrison chat about the new world of plant medicine including current research, warnings, and their personal experiences with it.

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ chat about why following your gut instincts and intuition will always guide you in the right direction and how to tap …

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ chat about dealing with difficult people and difficult personalities - from diffusing contentious situations to owning …

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ discuss the ins and outs of emotional eating: Why we do it, how we are wired to eat, and what steps we can take to get …

Tara  Garrison and Elle Russ roll through some of their favorite health hacks and supplements that they have implemented over their years of health …

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ chat about emotional ruts - dissecting the causes while also providing solutions and tips for reigniting your spirit to …

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ chat about building a better relationship with your body through self-talk, action, passionate reverence, compassion, and gratitude.

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Tara Garrison and Elle Russ discuss the art of goal setting. They discuss the elements of spiritual and ethical alignment, getting out of learn-mode, being flexible, visualization, and dreaming big.

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Tara Garrison and Elle Russ talk about the nature of bullying and adult bullying: The root causes of bullying, when and how to confront bullies, and …

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ talk about the power of your subconscious mind versus your conscious mind and how to identify the beliefs and thoughts about yourself and the world that needs to be re-programmed for the …

Tara and  Elle discuss the nature of comfort zones and how to get out of these predictable, routine behaviors and ways of being and thinking that …

Tara and Elle talk about the necessity of recognizing unhealthy attachments in our lives (to people, ways of thinking, things, careers,  etc) and why letting go of them can inspire creativity, open up space for unknown …

Tara and Elle talk about health perfectionism and the never-ending struggle to be or appear perfect with one’s health and other areas in our lives. They discuss root causes, identifying factors, and give real-life …

Tara and Elle discuss the ever-growing toxic position of being offended, why some people are more easily offended than others, and how to turn a moment of being offended into a self-growth moment and learning exercise …

Tara and Elle discuss the roots of why people continue the unhealthy trend of justifying, explaining, and apologizing - and how to be more assertive …

Tara and Elle discuss being available for feedback from others in order to identify your blind spots. They highlight personal examples and more -  and offer tips and tricks for self-identifying where you might need to …

Tara and Elle discuss their morning routines and chat about the self-empowerment benefits of establishing one.

Tara and Elle discuss happiness through the lens of happiness research, mindset and gratitude practices, physical health, and more…offering thoughts …

Elle and Tara deconstruct and identify the components of being emotionally triggered: How to be aware of emotional triggers and how to work through them so you can get into alignment and move forward.

Description:  Tara and Elle talk about tips and tricks for using the power of intention to create your own reality and manifest goals and desires.  Resources discussed in this episode:

Manifest 10,000 by Cassie Parks

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Tara and Elle discuss the concept of the law of attraction, the power of the subconscious mind, and the art of deliberate creation: What it is, how it works, and the common objections. Resources discussed in this …

Elle and Tara discuss the blame game and identify the areas where personal responsibility falls by the wayside and blame creeps in…and how to get off the victim track.

Tara Garrison and Elle Russ continue their discussion on the world of dating by offering thoughts and tips for online dating websites and apps, creating a dating profile, dating communication, dating logistics, and …

Tara and Elle discuss thoughts and tips for the self-growth and clarity needed before entering the dating pool. Books and videos discussed in this …

Elle and Tara share personal stories of when they have been at ground zero in life and offer thoughts and tips for navigating the scary, fearful …

In this episode, Tara and Elle discuss the various psychologies and nuances around saying NO, and the art of drawing boundaries and moving away from …

In this episode, Tara and Elle discuss the inner and outer dialogues surrounding body image and body image issues - and how to change that perception.

Tara and Elle discuss "The downer effect" and how we can protect ourselves from the negative opinions and outlooks of downers in our lives, how to avoid being a downer ourselves, and how to turn it all around.

Elle and Tara define and discuss the lifestyle and eating paradigms of Paleo, Primal, Ancestral Health, and KETO diets.

How and why envy and jealously can kill your success, your relationships, and more.

Recognizing when and where and why you are making excuses copping out on your dreams - and how to stop doing that.

Elle and Tara introduce themselves, what Kick-Ass Life Podcast is about, and why you should subscribe.