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
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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March 13, 2025 • 40 mins
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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March 6, 2025 • 29 mins
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 abou...
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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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February 20, 2025 • 34 mins
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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February 13, 2025 • 58 mins
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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February 6, 2025 • 64 mins
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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January 30, 2025 • 44 mins
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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January 23, 2025 • 61 mins
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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January 16, 2025 • 53 mins
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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January 9, 2025 • 2 mins
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 w...
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December 26, 2024 • 41 mins
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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December 19, 2024 • 46 mins
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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December 12, 2024 • 33 mins
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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December 5, 2024 • 33 mins
“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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"Take a look in the mirror and set a standard for your life..." Tori Desimone joins Lily on the mic to chat about finding freedom on the other side of a tough decision, and how those choices impact the current and future versions of yourself. Tori brings great energy to the studio, the girls share lots of laughs, a few interesting sidebar stories, and their morning and night routine for optimal wellness — including sleep, digestion...
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November 21, 2024 • 60 mins
a winter wellness guide! in this episode, Lily takes the mic solo to reflect on her growth in 2024, what might be trending next year, and her winter wellness routines! this chatty episode she include some vulnerable life updates, a few hot takes, and as always, lots of big sister type of advice.
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November 14, 2024 • 48 mins
Start treating your 20’s is like a playground, not a waiting room. In this episode, Hannah Ashton joins Lily on the mic to discuss some big changes she’s made lately — like career pivots, a breakup, and moving in with a new roomie. The gals chat about being paralyzed by the fear of other’s judgement when making life changing decisions, and decide that no one is really watching you as closely as you may think. Pivoting in your 20’s ...
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November 7, 2024 • 59 mins
When Kenzie Wesp’s post grad plans to become a marriage and family therapist shifted to owning and operating one of Nashville’s top fitness studios, she wasn’t afraid to say “YES” and dive headfirst into the opportunity. In this episode, Lily chats with Kenzie about stepping away from normalcy to be called to something higher, and how prepare ahead of time to tackle the challenge head on.
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October 31, 2024 • 63 mins
ASK LILY is back! In this episode, Lily is joined by her little sister, Lexie, to tackle some of your advice column submissions. The girls recap how their weeks and chat through recent stressors, then dive into situations submitted by listeners. From advice on growing in your faith, facing family members who make weird comments about your weight, and handling mean girls as roomies, this episode covers tons of relatable topics.
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