Healthy Chicks

Happy Friday ladies! I’ve been taking the week off of social media, and it feels oh so glorious. I had a strong urge inside of me to step away from it all — the comparison, the noise, the posting of everything I’m doing — and just be. I am, however, allowing myself to check my email and blog because, well, it is kind o’ part of what I do after all 😉

Anyway, in stepping away from the social media, it’s forced me to look within. I’ve been spending a lot of time with my journal, reading, meditating and listening to inspirational talks (which ultimately led me to Katie who you’ll meet today!) I stumbled upon Katie’s podcast Let It Out with Katie Dalebout (formerly the Wellness Wonderland) during an interview she hosted with spiritual guru Gabby Bernstein.

I immediately felt connected. I was so drawn by Katie’s lighthearted sense of humor, joyful voice and her authentic way of building community — virtually! “I could totes be friends with this chick!” I thought to myself, and so I curled up with my blanket and continued to listening to podcast after podcast. It was then I discovered she also recently published a book, “Let It Out: a Journey Through Journaling.” Total rockstar.

And so I reached out to Katie to tell her how much of an impact she’s making and that I’d LOVE to feature her here, and the rest is history. I hope you fall in love with Katie’s mission as much as I have…and go listen to her podcast, like now.

NAME/AGE: Katie Dalebout, 26

BLOG/TWITTER: katiedalebout.com/blog // @katiedalebout

CURRENT CITY: Detroit, MI

PHOTO TAKEN: this past March with my best friend and photographer Abbey Moore in Detroit

WHAT YOU DO FOR WORK: Podcasting, blogging, writing, + more…

NUMBER ONE PASSION: Having deep conversations with people.

I FEEL MY HEALTHIEST SELF WHEN I AM: Having a really great conversation with someone and being fully present with them.

BUT I AM ALSO A REAL GIRL & SOMETIMES: I feel ugly in my body, feel worried about what people think of me and second guess myself.

TOP THREE KITCHEN STAPLES: Avocados, Greens, Sea Veggies

FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD: Toast and peanut butter // PB & J

SONG THAT MOVES YOU: Girl Pool, Before the World Was Big

THREE FAB THINGS ABOUT YOU: (1) I’m a great conversationalist; I can talk to anyone with ease. (2) When I focus and apply myself to something, I can be very productive and successful. (3) I have some pretty awesome ideas.

FAVORITE BODY PART: I have really strong nails.

EXERCISE THAT MAKES YOU SHINE: Long walks with others or with a podcast.

MESSAGE YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH OTHER HEALTHY CHICKS: Focus more on making your life as a whole really great and beauitful not just making your body perfect or beautiful.

Big thank you to Katie for taking part in this week’s Healthy Chicks in the Community! If you’d like to nominate yourself or a friend in the future, just email me at rachelAThealthy-chicksDOTcom