Soul and Wit

Your new favorite mother-daughter duo talking about things (that aren’t things) together and with special guests. Join Courtney Carver and Bailey Carver talking about simplicity, wellness, happiness and secrets to living a life you love. Plus, we'll be interviewing amazing humans about how to live a meaningful life.

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110. Little Life Hacks (Part 2)
If you love a good life hack, you’ll love this episode! From food prep and cleaning to wardrobe and simplicity, Courtney & Bailey share their best hacks to help you have fun and save a little time.   Favorite Things Bailey:  ...
29 min
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109. Spring Is Coming!
Spring is almost here and Courtney and Bailey are ready to welcome it in. From gardening to backyard overhauls to cleaning and longer days, this duo talks all about letting go of the past season and welcoming spring with joy, simplicity and...
25 min
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108. Ask Us Anything (Reader Q & A)
In this episode, Courtney & Bailey answer questions submitted by wonderful listeners. From retreats to college decisions, to finding calm, they share tips and ideas to help you manage life with more joy and simplicity..    Favorite...
34 min
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107. Productivity Culture (when enough is never...
If you are overwhelmed with the call to hustle, how there is always more to do or if you never feel like you are doing enough, tune in. In this episode, Courtney and Bailey what enough means to them and why it’s important to realize what enough...
38 min
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106. How Not To Let Other People Bother You
From journaling to unfollowing to pivoting your perspective, Courtney and Bailey share a list of activities to set some boundaries and to not let other people bother you. Some days you’re going to be bothered more than other days. Give yourself some...
30 min
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105. The Ultimate Favorites Episode
After years of sharing their favorites on every episode, Courtney and Bailey go back and reflect on all the things that are still their favs and the one’s that aren’t so good anymore. This episode is a reminder that as we evolve, some things are...
51 min
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104. Wardrobe Declutter: 10 Things to Remove Fr...
Inspired by a recent closet-cleanout post Bailey shared on her Instagram, Courtney and Bailey give you 10 things to remove from your closet today. From shoes, to accessories, to wedding dresses, this episode is a reminder to let go of things that...
28 min
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103. Valentine’s Day Nostalgia & Stories
It’s Valentine's Day! Courtney & Bailey reflect on their Valentine’s stories. They also share lovely, funny, and heartwarming stories submitted from listeners. This episode will remind you that you don’t need to do or buy expensive things to...
26 min
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102. Solo Date Ideas
It’s the month of LOVE! Inspired by Valentine’s Day, Courtney and Bailey share their ideas and activities that you can do when you take yourself on a solo date. This is a reminder that you can take yourself out and treat yourself with simple and...
26 min
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101. Our Top 10 Books of 2021
Want to read more this year? This episode is for you! Courtney & Bailey give you their top ten favorite books of 2021. They also share some of the best tips to help you read more this year. Courtney & Bailey invite you to start with one of...
31 min
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100. How Not To Be Grumpy
It’s the 100th episode of Soul & Wit! Tune in today to learn how not to be grumpy. Courtney and Bailey share what made Bailey grumpy enough to make a list of how not to be grumpy and share strategies for turning things around when they aren’t...
24 min
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99. What To Watch, Listen To or Read for Inspir...
Courtney and Bailey dive into everything they recommend to watch, listen to or read. Find something to inspire or motivate and suggestions that are simply for fun and relaxation. From books to podcasts and movies and shows, they give you an extensive...
24 min
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98. Decluttering Your Mind
It’s time to kick off a brand new year. Usually we love to go all in on goals, resolutions, personal growth, new habits, often all at once. Even though the intention is good, the result is usually burnout and frustration. Courtney & Bailey...
31 min
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97. Less Hustle More Happiness
Happy New Year! Courtney and Bailey welcome you into 2022 with permission to reject the new year, new you invitations and to let go of the hustle culture to welcome more happiness and calm into your life.    Favorite Things: Bailey:  ...
29 min
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96. Courtney interviews Bailey
Get ready to laugh and learn. This time Courtney interviews Bailey and they explore interesting topics including burnout, business, jobs, and how to have difficult conversations with your children. From sharing their bond as mother and daughter, to...
39 min
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95. Bailey interviews Courtney
This is a fun conversation! Bailey asks Courtney all of the questions that you submitted. They share how Courtney grew her business to her favorite podcast episode. From knowing how to choose or buy a product you need or want, to setting boundaries,...
27 min
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94. Random Acts of Joy and Kindness
Tune in today for inspiration and practical recommendations to practice random acts of joy and kindness. It’s the simplest way to spread happiness and feel happier yourself.    Favorite Things: Bailey: Courtney: PATREON: Check out our...
21 min
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93. 10 Ways to Savor the rest of the year
With only one month left of 2021, it’s time to get intentional about savoring the rest of the year. Here are 10 ways to help you slow down and enjoy.   Favorite Things: Bailey:   Courtney: by Sanjay Gupta (on Audible) Apple Ginger...
22 min
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92. The Way We Weekend
Inspired by the long Thanksgiving weekend, Bailey & Courtney share how they enjoy a guilt-free weekend and why it is important to sometimes under schedule the day for more joy and relaxation..    Favorite Things: Bailey: (NYT)  ...
27 min
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91. How to Enjoy Food Over the Holidays (and al...
Join Courtney & Bailey for a conversation with Jennifer Ellen Mueller, a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, to talk about diet culture and how to actually enjoy food over the holidays without feeling guilty or judged. If you are tired of...
54 min
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90. The Planning Episode
Have you ever considered a 15 hour work week or how you plan your free time? Do you have flexibility in your life? Courtney and Bailey talk about how they both plan, and their different but effective ways to check everything off their to-do lists....
29 min
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E89. Holiday Extravaganza 2021
It's the Holiday Season! Bailey and Courtney talk all about the books, movies, and recipes they’re going to enjoy this season. If you’re looking for the best movies, the newest books, and recipes to enjoy with your family in this joyful time, this...
34 min
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88. So, You Want To Write a Book (Interview wit...
Have you ever thought about writing a book …  and then promptly talked yourself out of it? There are so many really good reasons NOT to write a book but if you have a really good reason to write one, it’s worth it. In today’s episode, Wendy...
52 min
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87. Burnout
Let’s talk about burnout. In this episode Courtney and Bailey talk about what burnout looks like, how to prevent it and how to recover from it. They talk about the damaging narrative around productivity and a better approach for getting things...
32 min
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86. Inexpensive Ways to Create a Space You Love
From cleaning your space to making it cozy, Bailey and Courtney give you tips and resources to transform your space into one you’ll love spending time in. You don’t have to spend a lot to feel more at peace in your home.   Favorite Things:...
32 min