Are you navigating life as a twenty-something? Lily Rakow fully embraces the 80/20 lifestyle and is inviting you to join her in this imperfect balance of function and fun. With candid conversations about faith, fitness, relationships, mental health, and everything in between, Lily is vocal about the simple truth of twenty-somethinghood - we’re all just trying to figure it out! It is tough trying to find an approach to health and wellness without compromising. Lily has used her knowledge as a psychology student and fitness instructor to discover that applying the 80/20 principle can help your routines generate results, but not at the expense of having some fun, too. Join Lily on a journey of your own self discovery – creating wellness routines that work, all while saving space to have a ton of fun!
Are you navigating life as a twenty-something? Lily Rakow fully embraces the 80/20 lifestyle and is inviting you to join her in this imperfect balance of function and fun. With candid conversations about faith, fitness, relationships, mental health, and everything in between, Lily is vocal about the simple truth of twenty-somethinghood - we’re all just trying to figure it out! It is tough trying to find an approach to health and wellness without compromising. Lily has used her knowledge as a psychology student and fitness instructor to discover that applying the 80/20 principle can help your routines generate results, but not at the expense of having some fun, too. Join Lily on a journey of your own self discovery – creating wellness routines that work, all while saving space to have a ton of fun!
Hi friends! Lily here <3 This episode is really important. In today's convo, I share why it's time for me to take a step back. Then, I share a re-run of my testimony (posted on Jan 19, 2025) which is one of the most important episodes on the 80/20 catalog.
80/20 is and always will be something I'm most proud of. It's been an honor to host conversations that inspire & encourage you. This started as an outlet for me to share the things I've learned, and over the past 4 years, we did exactly that. We've grown together, and you are the reason I am who I am today.
We spent a LOT of time chatting about building a community, sharing your story, and how your 20's is all about finding balance but it never actually exists and how that's okay because we're all just figuring it out.
Now it's your turn. If you haven't acted on the things we've talked about, now is the time!!
The coolest part is that you're ready. YOU are your own greatest teacher.
I love you lots and let's talk again soon. <3
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It's not really about the food. In today's episode, Lily discusses the real reason why disordered eating habits begin and how she overcame her food obsessed. She covers topics like body image struggles, anxiety, extreme stress, and more.
Note: this is a rerun from May 2024 :)
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Even if I’m single, that job doesn’t work out, I fail, I don’t know what’s next in life… Sarah Helton and Kenzie Todd, co-hosts of Even If, join Lily on the mic to chat about the EVEN IF mindset and what it means to keep pursing Jesus even if things aren't going our way. The girls discuss persistent prayer, setting healthy boundaries, community in your 20’s versus 30’s, and waiting for the Lord's plan to unfold even if it doesn’t look the way you planned it.
Sarah Helton is a Life Coach for young women, high school strength and conditioning coach, founder of Park1230, author of Cowgirl Mermaid and co-host of The Even If Podcast. She is from Franklin, TN and has a passion for people and relationships. In her free time she loves spending time outside, at the gym, volunteering on a horse ranch, fishing any pond in sight and spending time with her 9 nieces and nephews.
Kenzie Todd is a veteran to the Nashville fitness scene with almost a decade of experience, founder & owner of Full Ride Cycling, a Master Trainer, and co-host of The Even If Podcast. She lives in Nashville, TN and has a passion for young women and making others feel known. In her free time you'll find Kenzie with her people deep in conversations, cooking, hiking, or brainstorming new business ideas with her brother.
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How do you keep walking in faith through the ebbs and flows? This week, Lily chats through Matthew 14 and how Jesus always extends a hand through all the challenges and changes.
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Loneliness leads to mind games. It shakes your faith and leaves you feeling worse than before. In this episode, Lily unpacks what isolation is and is not, explains why we need community, and shares ways to be the initiator in your friendships and relationships.
This is episode #4 of the SURF series — Stop, Understand, Relationships, Faith — a five-week journey where we explore how to find joy and purpose in life's ups and downs. How are you riding the wave? Share with the crew over on Instagram @8020pod!
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Other Links
Find Your People by Jennie Allen https://a.co/d/bkY2899
How to Find and Maintain Healthy Female Friendships in Your 20’s
Vulnerability, Friendships in Your 20’s, Navigating Transitions with Natalia Seliger
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Sometimes feelings just don't make sense. And that’s okay, but understanding them should be a top priority. In order to really understand something, there are a few important factors, including comprehension, insight, and empathy. Understanding requires a huge effort towards cognitive engagement, and this episode encourages exactly that. In this episode, Lily vulnerably approaches a few ways to explore big emotions amidst life’s challenges and transitions. Lily discusses a few struggles she is currently facing, including a disconnect between her brain and her heart.
This is episode #3 of the SURF series — Stop, Understand, Relationships, Faith — a five-week journey where we explore how to find joy and purpose in life's ups and downs. How are you riding the wave? Share with the crew over on Instagram @8020pod!
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Where do you find comfort? Do you have habits, routines, or choices that help you avoid the things that really matter? In this episode, Lily takes a deeper look at how distractions show up in her life and how removing them has made room for more meaningful things. Speaking from her own experience, she shares a powerful idea — what if we stopped doing the things that pull us away from God? This episode will help you recognize those distractions, gently let them go, refocus on the bigger purpose, and live intentionally.
This is episode #2 of the SURF series — Stop, Understand, Relationships, Faith — a five-week journey where we explore how to find joy and purpose in life's ups and downs. How are you riding the wave? Share with the crew over on Instagram @8020pod!
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Pressing On When God Is Silent on That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs
Pod Episode about Lent with Annie F. Downs
Journey to the Cross by Paul David Tripp (book about lent!)
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Stop. Understand. Relationships. Faith. That's SURF, the four components of
learning to find joy and purpose in the ebbs and flows of life.
Lily is known for her vulnerability on the mic, and always transparent about the high-highs and low-lows she faces. Sometimes, everyday can be a battle. So Lily has learned the there are two options: you can sink or you can learn to ride the wave. Over the next five weeks, Lily will chat about how to focus on God, keep the faith, and find purpose through various life struggles.
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Megan Maynes was 18 years old when she got a call that there was a mass in her ovaries, and she needed surgery ASAP. Along her road to recovery, Megan met nurses that not only encouraged her, but inspired her to pursue a career in the field. Now, as an ER nurse, running coach, and former D1 athlete, Megan forges a path towards healthier lives for those around her everyday. In this episode, Megan, also known as MegRunnerNurse online, shares loads of wisdom, laughs, and advice on how to start running (and actually enjoy it), how to juggle a career in healthcare with self care, and why it’s important to stay physically fit, both mentally and physically, in a demanding job.
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Moving is always bittersweet. Over the past three years, Lily has called Annapolis her home. But now, her permanent address has changed, and it's time for a huge life update! In this episode, Lily explains her recent move, a few factors that went into the decision, and what's next for her.
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We're about six weeks into Q1, so it's time for a check in! Meghan McFerran, joins Lily on the mic to talk all things confidence, what it means to be in your "maintenance era", keys to growth when you feel stagnant, and why it's okay for your goals to shift! Meghan McFerran is a fitness trainer, content creator, Alo Moves Instructor and creator of Glisten. Growing up as a dancer, Meghan wanted to create a space where women can move with joy and celebrate their bodies through low-impact sculpt, strength and cardio classes. Meghan hosts live classes in NYC and on-demand classes on the Glisten App with a mission to empower women around the world to step into their own unique spotlight and shine.
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Laura Eldredge and Nicoletta Bradley from Call Her Holy join Lily on the mic for some “girl talk without the bad advice”. Worldly culture and church culture can leave a girl with TONS of questions, so Laura and Nicoletta are here to drop tons of wisdom on topics like why purity is important, how to truly listen for God’s voice, surrendering to the Lord, confessing sin, and so much more!
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It's time to train your brain! In your 20's, it seems like every few weeks brings a wave of new challenges and changes. Because of that, Lily is getting into the nitty gritty of how overcome "safeguarding tendencies" (aka default behaviors used to protect one's image) in order to truly pursue your calling. In this episode, Lily explains why a growth mindset is important, how to overcome the fear of failure, and shares psychology hacks that encourage action and accountability.
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When you focus on your relationship with God, everything just seems to fall into place. Olivia Eve, host of For You From Eve, joins Lily on the mic at Spotify Studios to chat about keeping the faith through life's challenges! Olivia spills the tea on her relationship, trusting that God had a perfect plan all along. She also shares the daily micro habits she uses to grow in her faith, including how to read the Bible more and the importance of prayer.
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In this vulnerable episode, Lily shares her full testimony for the first time on the podcast. Since she was a young girl, Lily had always desired acceptance from those around her, and being well liked was a top priority. Over the years, Lily battled body image issues, depression, anxiety, and turned to the internet, relationships, or achievements to find validation. One day, Lily heard a voice propose an idea that she could not have created herself, and that's when a small shift began to propel her towards God.
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Are you navigating life as a twenty-something? Lily Rakow fully embraces the 80/20 lifestyle and is inviting you to join her in this imperfect balance of function and fun. With candid conversations about faith, fitness, relationships, mental health, and everything in between, Lily is vocal about the simple truth of twentysomethinghood - we’re all just trying to figure it out!
It is tough trying to find an approach to health and wellness without compromising. Lily has used her knowledge as a psychology student and fitness instructor to discover that applying the 80/20 principle can help your routines generate results, but not at the expense of having some fun, too.
Join Lily on a journey of your own self discovery – creating wellness routines that work, all while saving space to have a ton of fun!
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Was 2024 a waiting season for you? Whether you are waiting for answers, struggling to make a big decision, or simply feeling blocked along the path towards your dreams, this episode teaches you how to find fun and train for Godliness during these types of seasons. In this very special end-of-year conversation, Lily presents the concept of "God's waiting room versus God's weight room", prompting you with five ways to strengthen your faith.
Lily’s episode on Healthy But Human
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Callie Gualy joins Lily on the mic today for a vulnerable conversation about imposter syndrome, self doubt, and rewiring your routines after a big life change. Callie is the founder two fitness studios - Sweaty Studio and Sunshine Pilates - and uses coaching as a means to empower women to become their best selves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Off the mat, Callie hosts Healthy But Human, a faith and self improvement podcast. As a new mom and entrepreneur, Callie chats with Lily all about the ebbs and flows of self growth in this ever-changing season of life!
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new years resolution are overcomplicated. in this episode, lily breaks down what an 80/20 approach to a new years resolution looks like, how to ensure your goals actually stick, and what to do when you feel like you are not following through with your healthy habits, goals, or resolutions.
mark 14 commentary https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/mark-14/
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“Just because I’m spinning in circles doesn’t mean I’m dizzy. Just because I’m sitting still doesn’t mean I’m not busy..." this Matthew McConaughey quote struck a chord with Lily this week, and triggered today's episode surrounding emotional burnout, the winter blues, and compartmentalization. Lily get's real on the mic to discuss her current emotional middle ground state, and how she's handling the stress of confronting feelings.
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