The Oat Life

29. Holiday Stressors and Pressures

Although the holidays can bring joy and excitement, they can also come with their fair share of anxiety-inducing moments. On this episode of The Oat Life, Sarah and Lexi chat about the stressors and pressures that come along with the holiday season. They discuss past and present holiday struggles and how they have learned to work through them (or how they plan to). From navigating family situations, to prioritizing time, to the financial burden associated with this time of year, this conversation will definitely hit home for the holidays!🎄🎁🍾

28. The Oat Life Gift Guide

Welcome to The Oat Life Gift Guide! On this episode, Sarah and Lexi give their takes on the best gifts for the wellness girlies 🤩 Whether you’re shopping for the fitness lover, the hiker, the yogi, the coffee aficionado, or anyone in between, Sarah and Lexi have you covered! Gifts range from $25 to $250, so there’s bound to be a gift in the price range you’re looking for. Guys - listen to this episode if you don’t know what to get your girl, and thank us later!! Girls - listen for gift ideas for yourself or friends! Happy shopping🥳 Links are below! . . . Rhode peptide lip treatment - $16 [https://www.rhodeskin.com/products/peptide-lip-treatment-watermelon-slice]  Yeti mug (14 oz, stackable) - $30  [https://www.yeti.com/drinkware/mugs/21071502435.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=__iv_p_1_g__c__w__n_x_d_m_v__l__t__r__x_pla_y_7597392_f_online_o_21071502435_z_ZZ_i_en_j__s__e__h_1024429_ii__vi__&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAsIGrBhAAEiwAEzMlC02IeOMDhxhpm0J67X1TcWSoW7GodJ7Yq-CMC39RCoy2TkqbSbnlAxoC-ZcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds] Oars and alps wake up eye stick - $22  [https://www.oarsandalps.com/products/under-eye-treament] Lululemon fanny pack (everywhere belt bag 1L)  - $38 [https://shop.lululemon.com/p/bags/Everywhere-Belt-Bag/_/prod8900747?color=63517&sz=ONESIZE&skuId=148525566&cid=pdp_share_link_icon] Liquid lash extensions mascara (and/or holiday kits by Thrive Causmetics) - $25 [https://thrivecausemetics.com/products/liquid-lash-extensions-mascara?variant=40288087212122&nbt=nb:adwords:g:19742366372:147006721112:649444719039&nb_adtype=pla&nb_ti=pla-294677141736&nb_mi=112461866&nb_pc=online&nb_pi=40288087212122&nb_ppi=294677141736&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADlWkGdSKjq-rsGiQrNR3SZkTl7IM&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInJ_V1dnJggMVihitBh0VewFjEAQYAyABEgIKJfD_BwE]  Intelligent change 5 minute journal - $30 [https://www.intelligentchange.com/collections/the-five-minute-journal-collection/products/the-five-minute-journal] JBL clip 3 speaker - $45 from $50 [https://www.jbl.com/bluetooth-speakers/JBLCLIP3BLKAM.html?ged=off&&acctid=21700000001715200&dskeywordid=&lid=58700007880668860&dsproductgroupid=&product_id=JBLCLIP3BLKAM&merchid=7763506&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=m&network=x&matchtype=&locationid=1024543&creative=&targetid=&campaignid=17088655187&adgroupid=%7D&kxconfid=unnmhyek8&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3re6nNrJggMVhwGtBh17gAf2EAQYAiABEgJI__D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds]  Darn tough hiker micro crew cushion socks - $25 [https://www.rei.com/product/825041/darn-tough-hiker-micro-crew-cushion-socks-womens?color=PLUM%20HEATHER]  Bylt elite joggers - $52 from $80 [https://byltbasics.com/products/womens-elite-joggers/?nbt=nb:adwords:g:20358355604:152778674804:665365291340&nb_adtype=pla&nb_kwd&nb_ti=pla-293946777986&nb_mi=116901354&nb_pc=online&nb_pi=W_E_JOG_BLK_S&nb_ppi=293946777986&nb_placement&nb_li_ms&nb_lp_ms&nb_fii&nb_ap&nb_mt&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgc215dnJggMV1BmtBh3F9gumEAQYAiABEgJUN_D_BwE] Baggu medium nylon crescent bag - $52 [https://www.baggu.com/products/medium-nylon-crescent-bag-brown] Lululemon scuba oversized funnel neck half zip in the bone color - $118  [https://shop.lululemon.com/p/womens-outerwear/Scuba-Oversized-Funnel-Neck-Shirt/_/prod10850250?cid=Google_SHOP_US_NAT_EN_X_Hybrid_Top-Sellers-Omni_GEN_Y23_ag%3DSHOP_G_US_EN_DM_X_GEN_NO_Top-Sellers-All&color=27597&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADL8AvkzTBPq_Aefg_a_wYqhg1dGW&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrrWq3pHhggMVawStBh1E2AD5EAQYAiABEgICRPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&locale=en_US&sl=US&sz=XS%2FS] Lululemon fast and free reflective high rise short 3” - $78 [https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-shorts/Fast-and-Free-Ref-HR-Classic-Short-3/_/prod11380405?color=0001&sz=6&skuId=146408230&cid=pdp_share_link_icon] Ugg tazz slippers in sand or chestnut - $130  [https://www.ugg.com/women-slippers/tazz/1122553.html] Bombas women’s running ankle socks six pack - $94 [https://bombas.com/products/womens-performance-running-ankle-sock-6-pack?variant=white-charcoal-black&size=m]  Sorel joan explorer winter boots - $117 from $150 [https://www.sorel.com/p/womens-explorer-next-joan-boot-2068791.html?dwvar_2068791_color=253]  Nespresso virtuo evoluo titan - $153 from $219  [https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/machines/vertuo/vertuo-evoluo-deluxe-titan] Patagonia dusty mesa fleece parka - $229 [https://www.patagonia.com/product/womens-dusty-mesa-fleece-parka/195699992368.html?s_kwcid=17928&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Performance+Max+-+Evergreen&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhtvC0NjJggMVQQR9Ch2R-w9QEAQYASABEgLwGfD_BwE]  Momentous whey protein isolate - $55 (15% off with code FORESTER15) [https://momentous.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=1&aff_id=1801]  . . . Follow us on Instagram! The Oat Life – @theoatlifepod Sarah Forester – @sarahforesterr Lexi Ismail – @lexiismail Use code FORESTER15 for 15% off your Momentous purchase!!! https://momentous.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=1&aff_id=1801 [https://momentous.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=1&aff_id=1801]

27. Gratitude!

On this episode of The Oat Life, Sarah and Lexi are talking all about gratitude! They discuss what gratitude is, why they think it’s important, strategies they use to incorporate it into their daily lives, and a few things they are feeling grateful for at the moment. Although this topic is especially relevant right now as Thanksgiving is approaching, Sarah and Lexi will show you how practicing gratitude can elevate your life year-round! . . . . Follow us on Instagram! The Oat Life – @theoatlifepod Sarah Forester – @sarahforesterr Lexi Ismail – @lexiismail

26. Savoring the Season

The holiday season can be a challenging time to stay dialed in with regards to health and fitness. On this episode of The Oat Life, Sarah and Lexi discuss their experiences with health and fitness around the holidays and provide their own tips for navigating this time of year. While finding a balance between fitness and enjoyment may seem complicated, Sarah and Lexi provide tangible approaches that will allow you to feel good mentally, emotionally, and physically this year! . . . Follow us on Instagram! The Oat Life – @theoatlifepod Sarah Forester – @sarahforesterr Lexi Ismail – @lexiismail

25. Good for a Girl Book Club with Anna Kern!

On this episode of The Oat Life, Sarah is joined by Anna Kern to discuss the book, Good for a Girl, written by professional runner, Lauren Fleshman. This conversation revolves multiple themes of the book including puberty in sports, sexism in athletics, injuries, the female performance wave, eating disorders, and overcoming athletic pressure. In the book, Lauren did an amazing job of putting the realities of being female athlete into words. Sarah and Anna discuss these realities in terms of their own experiences and viewpoints. Even if you didn't read the book, this is relevant conversation for anyone! . . . . Follow us on Instagram! The Oat Life – @theoatlifepod Sarah Forester – @sarahforesterr Anna Kern – @everythings.aok