Sophie Hawley-Weld is one half of the exuberant Grammy-nominated electronic dance-pop duo Sofi Tukker. Known for their unforgettable festival performances, Brazilian-tinged dance rhythms, and their hit song “Best Friend” that soundtracked an Apple iPhone campaign, the duo’s career trajectory has been meteoric. In order to stay at her best, Sophie incorporates several wellness practices into her daily life. We discuss a transformative 10-day silent meditation retreat Sophie embarked on, her lifelong love affair with yoga, and years of plant-based vegan eating – yes, even on tour. Though it has, at times, been a struggle, it’s contagious to feel well in mind and body, and Sophie Hawley-Weld is living proof of that. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: · Sophie’s meditation practices · Methods for letting go of negative thoughts and reducing anxiety · The benefits of a plant-based vegan diet · Sophie’s background in teaching yoga, and which yoga practices she loves most · How to maintain a healthy lifestyle – even on the road · The importance of good nutrition · Sophie’s experiences with physical injury, and the importance of recognizing when to stop pushing yourself · Sophie’s experiences living a simple lifestyle in Brazil · Why it’s important to work to live, not live to work · How putting down our phones is vital for our mental health RESOURCES: Sofi Tukker Website Happy Cow