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5: choosing your path
Feel like you’re moving through the motions of life? Feeling disengaged from your life? Experiencing shame for choosing your own path? You aren’t the only one. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… choosing your own path. Society has an idea of what’s normal. While a traditional path […]
39: just doing it
Do you have a long list of things you want to do yet you haven’t gotten around to doing it? Are you wanting to make a change in your life but just haven’t? You need to listen to this. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… just doing […]
24: choosing to see things differently
Looking for a different mindset? Willing to maybe see things differently? Listen to this. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… choosing to see things differently Traffic stucks. Getting stuck in a line at the grocery story sucks. Having your heart broken sucks. That major thing that just […]
15: finding the lesson in everything
Consumed by your mistakes? Feel like you’re facing the same experiences in different ways? You’ll want to listen to this. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… finding the lesson in everything. What would it be like if we chose to see the lesson in everything? In this […]
16: the gift of presence
Feel like your life is passing you by? Glued to your phone and missing out on life? We need to have a talk… or a thought. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… the gift of presence. We’re stuck in the past and the future, but our lives […]
19: gifting differently
Stressed about gift giving? Ready to start your holiday shopping? Feeling like you want to gift differently? Listen to this episode. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… gifting differently Let’s be honest, the holiday season is stressful and are the gifts we’re getting really all […]
23: being okay with not being okay
You’ve admitted you’re not okay… Now what? Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… being okay with not being okay When you can be real with yourself and admit that you’re not okay, where do you go to next? In this episode, we explore how you can be […]
bonus 8: my 3 year journey being alcohol & drug free
Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this bonus episode, I’m talking about bonus my 3 year journey being alcohol & drug free I’m talking about why I’m alcohol and drug-free, what I have learned about myself and what it has shown me about other people. Press play if you want to learn how my journey […]
44: forgiving yourself
Holding onto something from your past? Angry at yourself from something you’ve done? Listen to this episode. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… forgiving yourself. Things have happened in our past. We may have hurt ourselves or others in some way, mentally, emotionally or even physically. While […]
33: thoughts for you to leave behind in 2018
A New Year is here and it offers the perfect opportunity to leave some not so nice thoughts behind. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thoughts we’re thinking about are… ones I want you to leave in 2018 Press play if you’re ready to start 2019 with a fresh mind.
bonus 6: my past struggles with food
From 60-calorie pudding cups, to whole foods with a side of stress, my relationship with food has been all over the place. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this bonus episode, we’re exploring my past relationship with food. Press play if you’re interested in knowing how I got to a better place with food:
26: feeling behind
Do you feel like everyone’s so much ahead of you? Do you feel like you’re falling behind? You are not alone. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… feeling behind One scroll through social media and you’ll see your friend’s getting married, buying a house and doing things […]
21: thinness doesn’t equal happiness
Controlled by your body image? Obsessed with your weight? Feel like your happiness is completely dependant on your weight? This episode is for you. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… thinness does not equal happiness We are obsessed with thinness. We’re constantly sold that thinness equals happiness, […]
30: a holiday reminder
It’s Christmas. Things are busy. So, here’s a quick thought you can think to make this day more intentional. Press play if you’re looking to make this day a more minfdul one.
37: navigating toxic societal messaging
Sick of the media telling you how you need to look? Over reading blogs that say you need to buy everything under the sun to be beautiful? Me too. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… navigating toxic societal messaging Everywhere we look, we’re being told something about […]
11: your internal critic
Is the voice in your head telling you awful things about yourself? Constantly belittling yourself? Using unkind words to describe yourself? I hear you. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thoughts we’re thinking about is… your internal critic. The voice within isn’t always the nicest. Its unkind words can completely control our […]
34: thoughts for you to think this year
A New Year is here and it offers the perfect opportunity to leave some not so nice thoughts behind. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thoughts we’re thinking about are… ones I want you to leave in 2018 Press play if you’re ready to start 2019 with a fresh mind.
12: stopping the comparison game
Do you constantly compare yourself to others? Do you feel like you’ll never measure up? You are not alone. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thoughts we’re thinking about is… stopping the comparison game. The comparison game is one we all play, yet no one ever wins. We look at others and […]
36: owning your good days
Are you having genuinely good days and it feels weird? Do you hide your happiness so your friends and family don’t think you’re bragging? We gotta talk. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… owning your good days When we start to work on ourselves and open the […]
22: admitting you’re not okay
Pretending things are fine? A moment away from a breakdown at all time? Yup. I have been there. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… admitting you’re not okay Emotions happen. Feelings are apart of life. So, why are we pretending things are great all of the time? […]
8: recognizing your trauma
You have been through some stuff, regardless of how you label it. It is okay to be affected by your past. I repeat: it’s okay to be affected by your past. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… recognizing your trauma. Each and every one of us has […]
13: hurt people hurt people
Have you ever been bullied or been the bully? Confused why people act out in the ways they do? This episode’s for you. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thoughts we’re thinking about is… hurt people hurt people. When we’re hurt by others, we can often be left wondering why. We can […]
27: food is more than food
Is the food controlling your life? Constantly obsessed with every calorie you eat? Are you the friend who misses out on the gatherings because of your relationship with food? I have been there. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… food is more than food Society is constantly […]
bonus 2: rebuilding after the flight of panic
Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this bonus episode, I’m sharing the way I rebuilt myself after the flight of panic (discussed on bonus episode 1). After getting home from an unexpected cross-country road trip and the worst panic attack of my life, I had a lot of rebuilding to do. This episode is for […]
4: redefining success
Feel like a failure? Chasing a target that’s moving? Unhappy with what you have accomplished? I have been there. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… redefining success. When chasing success, we’re often left disappointed. It’s a moving target that we fear we’ll never reach. It leaves us […]
41: letting go of a friendship
Do you have a friendship you need to move on from? Is a friend of yours ghosting you? This episode’s for you. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… letting go of a friendship There comes a time in many friendships where we have to make a decision […]
45: stepping back
Want to really understand what this entire podcast is about? This episode explains it. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… stepping back. Shit happens. Emotions are felt. Yet, how do we guide ourselves through it once everything settles? We’re talking about exactly that in this […]
bonus 4: honestly, i’m lonely
Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this bonus episode, I’m talking about loneliness because honestly, I’m lonely. Between spending the majority of my day alone and not feeling like I can connect with people, I’m lonely. Anddd, I’m talking about it in this episode. Press play if you’re maybe feeling the same way.
bonus 5: dear skinny teas
I have a bone to pick, and it’s with skinny teas. Get ready for some f-bombs. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this bonus episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… skinny teas being complete garbage. I have been offer thousands of dollars to promote skinny teas. Anddddd, yah… NO. In this episode, we’re talking […]
40: making a difference
Is there a part of you who wants to make the world a better place? Do you hope to contribute something positive to the world but feel like you could never make a difference? This episode’s for you. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… making a difference […]
32: purging your social media feeds
How does your social media make you feel? If it’s anything less than inspired, you need to listen to this. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… purging your social media feeds With the amount of time we spend scrolling through our social media feeds, it’s important to […]
1: choosing to think your thoughts
Feeling victimized by your thoughts? Controlled by what’s going on in your mind? A mind full of not so nice thoughts? You. Are. Not. Alone. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… choosing to think your thoughts. Each and every thought we think is shaping our world in […]
42: the nastiness of gossip
Stuck in a gossip cycle? Does gossip feel like it’s second nature? This episode’s a must listen. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… the nastiness of gossip Be honest with yourself… Gossiping feels awful. It helps no one and hurts everyone. In this episode, we talk about […]
46: shifting friendship expectations
Do you have a friendship from your childhood that feels stale? Are you putting expectations on your partner they can’t live up to? Listen to this episode. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… shifting friendship expectations. As we grow and evolve, we have this idea that […]
2: feel your feelings
Sad? Happy? Angry? Stressed? Joyful? Whatever you’re feeling, it’s valid, and this episode is for you. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… feeling your feelings. We live in a world where we think we need to be fine all of the time. But, that’s not how being […]
3: the mindless scroll
Spending hours scrolling through social media? Feeling addicted to your phone? Can’t stop the Instagram creep? I hear ya, and I recorded this episode for YOU! Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… mindless scrolling Social media has created this beautiful world where we’re able to connect with […]
18: looking for acceptance
Feeling rejected? Looking for acceptance in others? Feeling not enough? I hear you. This episode is for you. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… looking for acceptance Our desire for acceptance is hardwired into us. But, we’re looking for acceptance in the wrong places. […]
29: other people’s opinions
People’s opinions… Amiright? Ugh, not the best. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… other people’s opinions Whether you’re obsessively worrying about other people’s opinions or have had someone straight up tell you what they think about you, it does not have to control your life. In this […]
6: embracing your flaws
Feeling controlled by your flaws? Obsessing over your ‘less than perfect’ attributes? I hear YOU. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… embracing your flaws. As a society, we’re obsessed with perfection. We’re sold this idea that our humanness is wrong. We’re left feeling inadequate with what we […]
17: listening to your anxiety
Feeling controlled by your anxiety? Is the voice inside your head calling the shots? Constantly running from how you feel? This episode is for you! Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… listening to your anxiety. Our anxiety can seem all-consuming. We may feel like we’re listening to […]
9: problems with self care
Obsessively searching the web for the latest self-care tips? Hoping to epsom salt soak crystal candle bath bomb your problems away? Turning to self-care as an attempt to fix yourself? You’re not alone. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thoughts we’re thinking about are…the problems with self-care. We are obsessed with the […]
43: allowing your anger
Do you feel like you have anger bubbling under the surface? Doing everything you can to shove your anger down? Yah, this episode’s for you. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… allowing your anger We view anger as an ugly emotion. As women, we shy away from […]
14: being in conversation with yourself
Do you feel disconnected from yourself? Do you feel controlled by your thoughts, the way you feel about your body and not awesome thoughts? You’ll want to listen to this episode. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thoughts we’re thinking about is… being in conversation with yourself. We’re moving through life more […]
35: feeling broken
Is there a thought floating around in your mind telling you you’re broken? Do you feel like there’s a piece of your missing? Yah, you need to hear this. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… feeling broken We’re always being sold something that will make us whole. […]
31: the problem with new years resolutions
New Year Resolution season is upon us. New year… New you? Nah. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… the problem with new year resolutions Everywhere you look in January, you’ll see messages of rebuilding yourself. A new diet, exercise plan, lifestyle… and maybe if you’re lucky, a […]
bonus 3: the truth behind my workout photos
Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this bonus episode, I’m sharing the truth behind the workout selfies I used to share. Press play to listen to some real talk.
7: the power of gratitude
Focusing on the negative? Feel like everything’s going wrong? Unhappy? I get it. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… the power of gratitude. We all know we should focus on gratitude. But, are we doing it? Not exactly. In this episode, we explore how the power of […]
28: listening to your body
Do you have a body? Well, it’s talking to you so you should probably listen to this episode. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… listening to your body Everywhere you look, you’ll find magazines, blogs and books telling you what you should and shouldn’t eat. You’re being […]
38: rushing your healing
Do you feel rushed to work through all of the emotional baggage you’re carrying? You’re not alone. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… rushing your healing When we start to work on ourselves, it can seem like all of our problems coming flooding in. It can become […]
25: feeling like no one likes you
Is there a voice in your head telling you no one likes you? Ugh, same. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… feeling like no one likes you Our minds have a powerful ability to convince us of things that aren’t true. In this episode, […]
52: recognizing burnout
Feeling blocked? Having a hard time with basic everyday tasks? Do you dread opening your mail? We gotta talk. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… recognizing burnout Burnout could be considered a buzzword, but for good reason… More and more people are facing burnout in their […]
20: understanding your worth
Feeling unworthy? Feel like you need to be, do, accomplish or have something to be worthy? Looking for your worth in every thing you do? Yah, you need to listen to this episode. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… understanding your worth. We’re always pursuing […]
10: your inner therapist
Feeling lost within yourself? Constantly looking outside of yourself for answers? Yup, I know what that’s like. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thoughts we’re thinking about is… your inner therapist. We often displace our power by searching outside of ourselves for answers. While it’s beautiful to ask for support, we can […]
48: self-help, not self-hate
Are you using self-help as another way to self-hate? We have to have an honest conversation. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… self-help, not self-hate. When we turn to self-help books, podcasts and Instagramers, what are our motives? Are we truly looking to help ourselves? Or are […]
bonus 1: the flight of panic
Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this bonus episode, I’m sharing the experience that lead me here – the flight of panic. At 32,000 feet, some sh*t went down. I felt like I was going to sh*t my pants and puke. I was freezing cold yet unbearably hot. Panic attack. Mental breakdown. Rock bottom. Whatever […]
47: trusting yourself
Have you broken the trust you had in yourself? Listen to this episode. Welcome to the SophieThinksThoughts podcast! In this episode, the thought we’re thinking about is… trusting yourself. Every time we put our need for acceptance above ourselves, trust is broken. We lose faith within ourselves. In this episode, we talk about how […]
Why I’m Taking My Yoga Teacher Training
I feel like everywhere we look, people are taking their yoga teacher training certification (click here if you want to jump ahead to where I’m taking my training). I’ve officially become one of those people. But, you’ll never (I guess I should never say never, lol) see pictures on my feed of me in a […]
The Reason I Don’t Sharing Six Pack Selfies Anymore
If you were scrolling through my Instagram account on July 15th, 2016 you would’ve seen a feed filled with ‘ab selfies’ with comments littered underneath saying how I’m #LIFEGOALS and have the #PERFECTBODY. You would’ve seen images of me that suggested I was pretty strong, fit and had my life together. You probably also thought […]
Let’s Talk About Emotions
I want to talk about emotions. They’re something I have struggled with adequately expressing my entire life, and I know a lot of people do, too. The word emotion is literally broken down to emote motion. Emotions are energy, and that energy is wanting us to do something so it can be felt and moved […]
The November Update: Podcasts, Engagement Parties, Babysitting & Protein Smoothies
November has come and gone. Honestly, I don’t know how else to start these articles. I think I’ll just continue to start each one with an incredibly cliche comment. I love to jump right into it anyway, so here it goes: DiveThru DiveThru has been functioning in the world for two months. Whenever people ask […]
Why I’m Ruthlessly Editing My Life
I feel like this wedding is putting me through a reality of life crash course. I am learning valuable life lessons all at once. And, it’s great. But, it’s also a lot. I have been learning to edit my life ruthlessly. Let me tell you what I mean… I am letting go of “friendships” and […]
5 Self Care Practice That Don’t Require Money
You can’t read a blog or scroll through Instagram without someone talking about self-care. When you look on social media, you’ll be convinced that you need numerous things to take care of yourself – epsom salts, face masks, essential oils, manicures, massages and even subscription boxes that come with an assortment of self-care things each […]
If I’m No Longer Into Fitness, What Am I Into?
Did you follow @wayofgray when I used to post 5 times a day? It’s crazy to think that I’ve posted less in this last year than I used to in a month. Oh how things have changed. I feel like I haven’t stopped talking about it, but if you missed it, let me fill you […]
5 Things I’m Scared To Tell You
Social media has created this new opportunity to peak into the lives of others. We can open the Instagram app and feel close to the people we’re following. Yet, social media also creates an atmosphere where we can completely curate what we share. It can seem like we’re seeing the whole picture, but we’re often […]
My Pantry Walkthrough
To say I am obsessed with organizing my pantry is an understatement. I don’t know what it is, but something about taking everything out of the pantry, organizing mason jars and tidying crates is fun to me. For that reason, I have an over the top organized pantry. When new people come to the house, […]
The 5 Unique Ways We Made Our Wedding Our Own
Between the wedding, DiveThru launching, my sister’s engagement, my new niece (with another bundle of joy on the way), and the SophieThinksThoughts podcast, these last few months have been busy. With all the busyness, I haven’t taken the time to really reflect on the fact that I have been a married women for 3 months! […]
Wedding Recap: The Day Of
On August 9th of 2018, I said yes to being my best friend’s partner for the rest of our lives. Woah. While I regularly share every detail of my life online, there was something about this moment that I wanted to process privately at first. Yet, nine months have gone by, and I’m ready (and […]
The October Update: Babies, Mansgiving, Couple Costumes & Yummy Salads.
October has flown by, and a LOT of exciting things happened. Seriously, this post is loaded with photos because I just had so much to share. Talking about all of the things here: DiveThru I cannot believe that DiveThru has been out in the world for a full month. I have been working towards this […]
Stop Wishing Yourself Away
“Ugh. Your body is amazing. I wish I looked like you.” I could have taken comments like this at face value and allowed them to flatter my ego. But, that’s not really my style so here we are. Comments like these are littered throughout pretty much any social media post where the girl is wearing […]
My Everyday Superfood Hot Chocolate Recipe
I like to think of myself as someone who eats relatively healthy. I eat mostly organic, whole foods and try to eat at home as much as possible. I’ve come a long way since my restrictive days and I really don’t limit myself anymore. I actually find that I’m eating healthier with this mindset shift […]
Our Love Story
I regularly get asked how Riley and I met. I may be biased, but I love our love story. Before our first date, I knew Riley was my husband. Here’s where it all started… Riley and I ran around in the same circles for over a decade. Riley’s best friend married my sister’s best friend. […]
Married Life Decisions
Riley and I got married on August 9th, and while we were already living together it’s been an interesting transition. While we’re very similar in our goals and aspirations, we approach things very differently. For example, he opens mail, and I… uhm… essentially have a mail tub like Jake in Brooklyn 99 (shout out to […]
The Perfect Self Care Sunday
Sunday is my favorite day of the week. I like nothing better than taking the day to relax and unwind. I’m super predictable, what can I say! With the launch of DiveThru coming quickly, my weekdays are abundant with things to do so taking it slow on the weekend is getting extra meaningful. I NEED […]
An Open Letter To My Husband
Riley, Thank you. I’m really not too sure any other way to start this letter. Truthfully. When I went to write my vows, it’s all I wanted to say. I’m not thanking you for completing me, making me happy or saving me. As you taught me, I complete myself. My happiness starts within, and I’m […]
The Gray Home Walkthru
Growing up, my mum would take me (okay, more like drag me) to different home stores. I would follow her around closely and be moaning about how bored I was. We’d regularly watch HGTV together, and laugh over the large budgets people had when all they do for a living is babysit butterflies. I knew […]
Living With Someone Who Lives With Anxiety
I am very excited about this article as it was written by the love of my life. My husband, Riley, put together these tips from his personal experiences dealing with me and my anxiety. Living with someone who lives with anxiety can be incredibly frustrating, challenging and extremely difficult. You want to be there when […]
#WhatImReading: Empowered Body
Ever since I started my weekly newsletter, I have been loving taking a much more personal approach through my channels. This particular approach may seem unprofessional because I’m not overly editing what I’m sharing or censoring myself. I’m also writing the way I talk, which I know isn’t for everyone. But, here we are. Anywaaaaays, […]
My Skin Breakouts Were Destroying My Life
‘I just don’t understand…. I feel absolutely defeated…. How the hell am I gonna fix this? I’m f*cking over this. I can’t even look myself in the mirror.’ I shit you not, these are actual texts I have sent to friends in the past year, complaining about the horrible skin breakouts that were plaguing my […]
My Not So Traditional Wedding (Plus The Decisions We Have Already Made)
You guyyyysssssss, how crazy is this… the first article I did surrounding my engagement to Riley has been the most visited article on my site! I’ll be honest, I was blown away by how many people were interested in seeing a more personal side of my life. I even did an Instagram Story poll, and the […]
My Health Routine Update
Once upon a time, my little space on the internet was entirely dedicated towards physical health and wellbeing. While I strung messages of self-love throughout, it was primarily focused on the workouts I did and what I ate. Then, 2 years ago when I hit my own personal rock bottom, that all changed. I didn’t […]
Why I’m Giving Collagen A Try
A few posts ago I shared my Superfood Hot Chocolate recipe. It’s a drink I have been making EVERY DAY. It’s not only delicious, but it’s also jam-packed with powerhouse ingredients, including collagen peptides. After making the post, I got a butttttt load of questions about collagen. I also had a ton of people tell […]
The August Update: Wedding Photos, Cacao Milkshakes, Beta Testing, Oh My.
August is coming to an end. I can hardly believe it. I swear it was June like two seconds ago. Can we all collectively agree to make June, July, and August the only months we have where all of us are on summer vacation? Yah, I’d really like that. Since August is coming to an […]
My Everyday Smoothie Recipe (which is awesome for your skin!)
I feel like Instagram is all about #datsmoothielife… and I’m the first to admit that I live it. Smoothies are a huge part of my nutrition plan (I say plan loosely because I eat whatever I want). They’re easy to make, a great way to pack a ton of nutrition into your day and they taste […]
Having A Hard Time With Self Care? Answer This Question.
Are you having a hard time sticking with your self care routine? You know you should make time for meditation, but never make it onto your pillow. You understand yoga will help with your back pain, but just can’t get to a class on time. You fully understand the amazing benefits of green smoothies, but […]
The September Update: Launch Stress, Baby Showers & Golden Milk.
Another month has come and go, and it’s time for my monthly update! This month was an exciting, but stressful one. Let’s talk about it: DiveThru The last couple of weeks of September were… stressful. DiveThru landed in the app store on October 1st, and we ran into some hiccups while getting ready to go […]
My Intentions For The Rest Of The Year
Fall has hit Edmonton early this year and we’re already getting those back-to-school vibes. I can hardly believe that 2018 only has another 4 months left. With the busyness of the summer coming to an end, I’m able to refocus and come back to my intentions. While I’m not looking forward to the cold, I […]
Not Being Normal Was My Biggest Insecurity (& How To Overcome Yours)
“You’re not normal. You’re going to end up in a padded cell. You’re not normal. You’re messed up. You’ll never live a fulfilled life. You’ll never be able to relate to anyone. You’re weird. You’re not normal.” Up until recently, this was the dialogue that ran on constant repeat in my mind. And I’m talking […]
How to Accept Your Struggles and be Okay With Not Always “Being Okay”
Let me tell you something. It’s okay not be be okay. You don’t have to pretend to the world that you’re happy when you’re not. You don’t have to slap on a false smile or hide behind a mask and pretend that you’re not suffering inside when you feel like your heart has shattered and you […]
The Three Simple Ways I’m Taking Care Of Myself These Day
I used to live and breathe a healthy lifestyle, and my blog used to be filled with alllll of the different wellness tips and tricks. But not now. Now I eat cookies when I want cookies. I drink smoothies when I want smoothies. I eat vegan cinnamon buns whenever the mood takes me. I also […]
We Gotta Talk… About Money
Can we get real for a second? We need to talk… About a topic that will maybe make you hella uncomfortable. I know it made me cringe. Let’s talk about money or what I call, financial fitness. I don’t know about you, but my attitude towards money was always ‘out of sight, out of mind’. […]
Introducing: The Monthly Update
I want to start by saying that I absolutely love this blog. I love being able to connect with you guys and speak honestly. But, it never used to be that way. I didn’t feel comfortable embracing my true self or writing how I actually write. I would get things heavily edited and completely remove […]
5 Surprising Ways Journaling Has Impacted My Life
When I turned to journaling, I had no option. After the FOP (flight of panic which I talk about here), I felt like my life was falling apart. I felt unsafe within my mind. It was a scary place. I was constantly monitoring my thoughts to ensure I wasn’t going to spiral into another panic […]
This Is Why I Swear On Social Media (Plus Something You Need To Know)
I recently did a radio interview and before going live, the producer jumped on to give me the rundown. She told me the theme of the show, and a bit about the guest before casually mentioning how she looked through my channel and wanted me to know that they’re a clean radio show. I feel […]
What I Want All Women to Know
I want you to know that you are deserving of love. And I don’t just mean the love you’re your family, partners and friends. You are deserving of love from yourself. You deserve to look in the mirror, stare yourself straight in the eyes and proclaim your love to yourself and mean it. You are […]
5 Things King Rio Has Taught Me
On Monday, we celebrated King Rio’s third birthday. King Rio, if you haven’t noticed from the millions of pictures on my social media channels, is my very fluffy Cocker Spaniel. Yes, I love Rio with all my heart. He’s my best friend. We have a very special bond – and he truly is wonderful. He […]
This Is What My Channel Is About Now
The other night I had my three closest girlfriends over. While we normally hang out and go for brunch, this hang out was to connect with ourselves and one another on a deeper level. We felt all the feelings and cried all of the tears. As I sat across from my sisters, I simply witnessed them […]
The Ultimate Banff Wellness Getaway Weekend
Imagine if you could create your own wellness retreat that treats you to stunning scenery, delicious and utterly nutritious organic foods that you adore, inspiring yoga classes, exciting adventure sports and soothing therapies… Wouldn’t you think you’d died and gone to heaven? Well that’s exactly what happened to me when I jumped in the car […]
The Super Fucking Regular Things I Do & Why We Should Talk About Them
We are in an incredibly interesting time in space. Social media is helping us see inside the lives of others in an incredibly intimate and constant way. It has transformed the meaning of famous and given us access to the lives of those we idolize. Famous isn’t only reserved for movie stars and musicians anymore. […]
My Summer Goals
You guys, the winter we had this year was hard. I live in Edmonton, Alberta and we broke a record for the longest consecutive days of freezing weather. 167 days… We had weather below zero for 167 days in a row… I’m not complaining. Okay, yes I am. But, only because cold weather dramatically impacts […]
I Didn’t Say Yes To Being A Bride (But I Said Yes To This)
I don’t even know how to begin this post. This is my first time getting engaged, after all. But, nonetheless, it happened! Sophie Gray will soon be Sophie Steele. You can call me SS for short. I am so excited to share a more personal side of my life through this blog as I document […]
What Does Self Acceptance Look Like?
Have you noticed how I talk about self acceptance a lot? These days all the posts found on @wayofgray mention loving yourself and accepting yourself unconditionally. I even changed my tagline to “I want you to accept the shit out of yourself.” Talk about obsessed. That being said, I actually can’t tell you what self-acceptance […]
The 8 Powerful Intentions I’m Working On Right Now
It’s March, and I’m just getting around to talking about my “goals” for the year. I know, right? Was I too busy to write a piece for the New Year’s rush or did I just wake up from a three-month sleep? Neither, actually. I just don’t love the idea of setting goals. I don’t love it […]
The Thing We Share In Common
As I sit at this coffee shop, there are busybodies all around me. People are carrying out their daily lives. Sipping on coffee. Eating delicious muffins. Swept up in conversations with friends. Or, they have their eyes glued to their laptops, as I do now. In between answering emails and googling things I don’t really […]
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Hi! I´m Sophie!
I'm the thought thinker behind the SophieThinksThoughts podcast and this blog. I also founded this super cool app called DiveThru. I love my puppies, cookies and my husband!
Multiple times a week I shares meaningful conversations which provide a dose of introspection for the listener. I keep things real, honest and raw as I explores topics such as mindfulness, relationships, social media, politics, self-care, and everything in between.
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I'm the thought thinker behind the SophieThinksThoughts podcast and this blog. I also founded this super cool app called DiveThru. I love my puppies, cookies and my husband!