Episode 261 · 12 min · August 4, 2021
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It’s been a while since I’ve hit you with a Wednesday solo episode - if you’re new to the show, first of all, welcome! But also - you’re tuning in on a rare Wednesday where I’m not hosting a life mastery conversation with an expert. In fact, as a little spoiler alert, next week you’re getting a part 2 to this episode, though it’ll have a different title, the episodes flow together and it’ll likely
Not in a dramatic way. In a real way. In this episode, I’m reflecting on love, presence, and how connection has shifted over time. Inspired by the marriage of my grandparents, this is a deeper look at what made romance feel different… and what might be missing today. We talk about:• Why romance feels different now• How speed, convenience, and constant access have changed connection• The role of pr
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Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, many of us stop playing. We optimize for productivity, responsibility, healing, parenting, and work… and fun slowly becomes something we schedule instead of something we experience. In this episode, Lauren explores the neuroscience behind play and why fun isn’t frivolous — it’s actually essential for emotional regulation, creativity, and nervous system he
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Have you ever cried unexpectedly after a breakthrough conversation… felt physically exhausted after emotional healing… or even had digestive issues after processing something difficult? You might not be imagining it. Your body stores emotional experiences in the nervous system. And when those experiences finally begin to process, the body often responds physically. In this episode, Lauren explores
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