80/20

80/20

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!

Episodes

April 24, 2025 60 mins

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 sha...

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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 l...

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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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Listen to the previous SURF episodes:

  1. learn to ride the wave: an introduction to the SURF series 
  2. stop chasing distractions: living with purpose in your 20s
  3. understanding big emo...
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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 do...

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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 ch...

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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 ...

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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 abo...

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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...

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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...

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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 ha...

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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 imp...

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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 hav...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.


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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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