In this episode, Danae covers the topic of recognizing the belief system that others created for us. One of the limiting beliefs that Danae carried with her for far too long was the belief that she couldn't be gay and also have a relationship with God, she talks about how she unlearned that toxic belief and rewrote her own set of beliefs that have freed her and given her strength! 

In this episode, Danae covers the topic of recognizing the belief system that others created for us. One of the limiting beliefs that Danae carried with her for far too long was the belief that she couldn't be gay and also have a relationship with God, she talks about how she unlearned that toxic belief and rewrote her own set of beliefs that have freed her and given her strength!

Episode 13 : Creating Our Own Belief System & Ridding Ourselves of Our Old Ones

This episode is one near and dear to our hearts because after hundreds of conversations with Debby, Mandie's mom, behind closed doors about Mandie being a part of the LGBTQ community and the struggles that come with it - we finally get to share her beautiful insight with all of you!We take a deep dive into when Debby first found out Mandie was gay, what she did to make sure that Mandie knew she was loved, and her take on why people have a hard time accepting the gay community!

This episode is one near and dear to our hearts because after hundreds of conversations with Debby, Mandie's mom, behind closed doors about Mandie being a part of the LGBTQ community and the struggles that come with it - we finally get to share her beautiful insight with all of you!We take a deep dive into when Debby first found out Mandie was gay, what she did to make sure that Mandie knew she was loved, and her take on why people have a hard time accepting the gay community!

Episode 12 : Mom of an LGBTQ Child + Love + Acceptance

Our health and wellness journey is never a linear one, but rather an uphill climb somedays, and on others just a mere breeze. During this episode you'll get to hear from both Mandie and Danae on how they have not only gotten to a healthier place mentally about their wellness but where they started in their journeys and what it took to get there! They will take a deeper look into what their fitness routines look like as well as the shifts they made in their nutrition!Danae's Instagram :  @danaehaysfitnessMandie's Instagram : @mandiekaii_fit

Our health and wellness journey is never a linear one, but rather an uphill climb somedays, and on others just a mere breeze. During this episode you'll get to hear from both Mandie and Danae on how they have not only gotten to a healthier place mentally about their wellness but where they started in their journeys and what it took to get there! They will take a deeper look into what their fitness routines look like as well as the shifts they made in their nutrition!Danae's Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danaehaysfitness/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@danaehaysfitness</a>Mandie's Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandiekaii_fit/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@mandiekaii_fit</a>

Episode 11 : Improving Your Health & Wellness 

Lets be honest...social media is an amazing thing, but it is also a breeding ground for comparison. Both Danae and Mandie have been present on all social platforms for several years now and they know what its like to see the 'perfect body' on your Instagram feed and then second guess your own body, or to see the young guy in is his flashy Lambo and question your own success.In this episode they dig into how to get out of the comparison game and to start focusing on yourself!Couples Instagram : @livindandieDanae's Instagram : @danaehaysfitnessMandie's Instagram : @mandiekaii_fit

Lets be honest...social media is an amazing thing, but it is also a breeding ground for comparison. Both Danae and Mandie have been present on all social platforms for several years now and they know what its like to see the 'perfect body' on your Instagram feed and then second guess your own body, or to see the young guy in is his flashy Lambo and question your own success.In this episode they dig into how to get out of the comparison game and to start focusing on yourself!Couples Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livindandie/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@livindandie</a>Danae's Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danaehaysfitness/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@danaehaysfitness</a>Mandie's Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandiekaii_fit/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@mandiekaii_fit</a>

Episode 10 : How to Stop Comparing Yourself to People on Social Media

Life is literally our oyster, but so often we shy away from the things that make us uncomfortable and instead we play small. Danae and Mandie dive deep into how to set realistic and big scary goals in life, business, finances, and relationships in this episode! Life needs it's ass kicked by you and these two are about to tell you how to do just that!Couple Instagram : @livindandieDanae's Instagram ; @danaehaysfitnessMandie's Instagram : @mandiekaii_fit

Life is literally our oyster, but so often we shy away from the things that make us uncomfortable and instead we play small. Danae and Mandie dive deep into how to set realistic and big scary goals in life, business, finances, and relationships in this episode! Life needs it's ass kicked by you and these two are about to tell you how to do just that!Couple Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livindandie/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@livindandie</a>Danae's Instagram ; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danaehaysfitness/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@danaehaysfitness</a>Mandie's Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandiekaii_fit/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@mandiekaii_fit</a>

Episode 9 : Goal Setting & Kicking Life's Ass

It is officially Pride Month! Pride means something different to everyone. In this episode you'll get to hear how reluctant Danae has felt to lean into the LGBTQ community because of the conditioning she learned as a child regarding the community. You'll also get to hear how Mandie views Pride and the LGBTQ community after being fully embraced and accepted by her family from a young age - this episode is full of emotion so get ready, bring the tissues, and bring your empathy. Now lets dive in!Couple's Instagram : @livindandieDanae's Instagram : @danaehaysfitnessMandie's Instagram : @mandiekaii_fitYoutube Channel : Livin Dandie

It is officially Pride Month! Pride means something different to everyone. In this episode you'll get to hear how reluctant Danae has felt to lean into the LGBTQ community because of the conditioning she learned as a child regarding the community. You'll also get to hear how Mandie views Pride and the LGBTQ community after being fully embraced and accepted by her family from a young age - this episode is full of emotion so get ready, bring the tissues, and bring your empathy. Now lets dive in!Couple's Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livindandie/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@livindandie</a>Danae's Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danaehaysfitness/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@danaehaysfitness</a>Mandie's Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandiekaii_fit/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@mandiekaii_fit</a>Youtube Channel : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Pj7OnYOXPk450OhLGMr4A" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Livin Dandie</a>

Episode 8 : What Pride Means to Us | Love Hate Relationship

Do you ever feel like you have to showcase your success by always showing what you have on social media? Its a wild time we are living in right now with almost everyone being on social media. Danae and Mandie dive deep into "Keeping Up with the Jones' mentality" and the lessons they learned from falling victim to that mindset in the past!Couple Instagram Page - @livindandieDanae's Instagram - @danaehaysfitnessMandie's Instagram - @mandiekaii_fit

Do you ever feel like you have to showcase your success by always showing what you have on social media? Its a wild time we are living in right now with almost everyone being on social media. Danae and Mandie dive deep into "Keeping Up with the Jones' mentality" and the lessons they learned from falling victim to that mindset in the past!Couple Instagram Page - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livindandie/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@livindandie</a>Danae's Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danaehaysfitness/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@danaehaysfitness</a>Mandie's Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandiekaii_fit/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@mandiekaii_fit</a>

Episode 7: Feeling Wealthy, Instead of Looking "Rich"

We are officially married! So our original wedding date didn't turn out like we had envisioned it, but it may have been even better! In this episode we dive into how our elopement evolved and came about, how God was intertwined in our ceremony, and the joy we have experienced since becoming wives!Couple's Relationship IG: @livindandieMandie's IG: @mandiekaii_fitDanae's IG: @danaehaysfitness

We are officially married! So our original wedding date didn't turn out like we had envisioned it, but it may have been even better! In this episode we dive into how our elopement evolved and came about, how God was intertwined in our ceremony, and the joy we have experienced since becoming wives!Couple's Relationship IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livindandie/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@livindandie</a>Mandie's IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandiekaii_fit/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@mandiekaii_fit</a>Danae's IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danaehaysfitness/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@danaehaysfitness</a>

Episode 6: Why we snuck off and got married..

Between being full time business owners, cultivating a loving relationship, getting married this weekend, and just living - life can be a big ole juggling act! Maybe you feel like your life isn't within your control anymore...we got you. Danae and Mandie share their top tips on how to do it all, all while staying true and connected to themselves.Follow them on Instagram:Couple's Page: @livindandieDanae's Page: @danaehaysfitnessMandie's Page: @mandiekaiifitness

Between being full time business owners, cultivating a loving relationship, getting married this weekend, and just living - life can be a big ole juggling act! Maybe you feel like your life isn't within your control anymore...we got you. Danae and Mandie share their top tips on how to do it all, all while staying true and connected to themselves.Follow them on Instagram:Couple's Page: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livindandie/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@livindandie</a>Danae's Page: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danaehaysfitness/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@danaehaysfitness</a>Mandie's Page: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandiekaii_fit/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@mandiekaiifitness</a>

Episode 5: How We "Balance" It All - Work, Life, Relationships, Health, Sleep

Small town girl, Danae, and world traveler, Mandie, have now lived in three different states together - one was very gay friendly and the other not so much. Both experiences in each place helped them make the decision in choosing Austin, Texas as their home! In this episode they discuss why they chose to live in Texas, their future financial goals, and why California and Alabama didn't make sense for them.

Small town girl, Danae, and world traveler, Mandie, have now lived in three different states together - one was very gay friendly and the other not so much. Both experiences in each place helped them make the decision in choosing Austin, Texas as their home! In this episode they discuss why they chose to live in Texas, their future financial goals, and why California and Alabama didn't make sense for them.

Episode 4 : Why We Moved to Austin | Do's and Dont's + What We've Learned 

Welcome to The Live Freely Podcast. We are your cohost Danae Hays and Mandie Kaii! An engaged couple that is eager to share our life, trials and how we have overcome some of the biggest hurdles being gay, being business owners and navigating this thing called life.

Being in the closet is HARD, but so is being in a relationship with someone whom you love dearly who is still hidden. This topic doesn't get talked about enough, so we wanted to shed some light and some love around this difficult subject in hopes to help the person looking for guidance in their hidden relationship.Buckle up. This is a very emotional time in both Danae and Mandie's life but now that they are on the other side they are bound and determined to help others who still may be in the middle of the storm.Couple Instagram Account: @livindandieDanae's Instagram Account: @danaehaysfitnessMandie's Instagram Account: @mandiekaii_fit

Being in the closet is HARD, but so is being in a relationship with someone whom you love dearly who is still hidden. This topic doesn't get talked about enough, so we wanted to shed some light and some love around this difficult subject in hopes to help the person looking for guidance in their hidden relationship.Buckle up. This is a very emotional time in both Danae and Mandie's life but now that they are on the other side they are bound and determined to help others who still may be in the middle of the storm.Couple Instagram Account: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livindandie/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@livindandie</a>Danae's Instagram Account:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/danaehaysfitness/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> @danaehaysfitness</a>Mandie's Instagram Account: @mandiekaii_fit

Episode 3: How to Navigate A Relationship With A Closeted Partner 

Fear has the ability to destroy us or catapult us into a better future. It is often times the biggest liar, but a dang good one at that! In this episode Danae and Mandie dive into a few moments in their individual lives, as well as in their relationship, where fear almost kept them from living the life they knew they desired and were capable of living.You'll hear their coming out stories and the immense amount of fear that they both dealt with while doing so, and more importantly, HOW they overcame that crippling fear to grow into the versions of themselves that they are now!YOUTUBE CHANNELCOUPLE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTDANAE'S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTMANDIE'S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT

Fear has the ability to destroy us or catapult us into a better future. It is often times the biggest liar, but a dang good one at that! In this episode Danae and Mandie dive into a few moments in their individual lives, as well as in their relationship, where fear almost kept them from living the life they knew they desired and were capable of living.You'll hear their coming out stories and the immense amount of fear that they both dealt with while doing so, and more importantly, HOW they overcame that crippling fear to grow into the versions of themselves that they are now!<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Pj7OnYOXPk450OhLGMr4A" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">YOUTUBE CHANNEL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/livindandie/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">COUPLE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/danaehaysfitness/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">DANAE'S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandiekaii_fit/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">MANDIE'S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT</a>

Episode 2: Overcoming Fear, Coming Out + Breaking Free 

Welcome to The Live Well Podcast. We are your cohost Danae Hays and Mandie Kaii! An engaged couple that is eager to share our life, trials and how we have overcome some of the biggest hurdles being gay, being business owners and navigating this thing called life.

Welcome to The Live Well Podcast. We are your cohost Danae Hays and Mandie Kaii! An engaged couple that is eager to share our life, trials and how we have overcome some of the biggest hurdles being gay, being business owners and navigating this thing called life.

Episode 1: About Us + Why We are Here 

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