The Lavendaire Lifestyle

Your thoughts make up your reality. Positive affirmations, mindset, actions, and healthier living choices. All these play a part in both our physical and mental wellbeing. Join Inka and Aileen as they discuss how much taking care of our physical brains and bodies contribute to our mental health. A psychologist with a MSc in Neuropsychology, Inka is also a YouTuber, author, and educator inspiring people for better mental and brain health and wellness. She draws from her knowledge in science and experience in healing to share actionable advice on wellness. TIMESTAMPS: 1:24 My story: Getting into the space of brain health and mental health 6:02 The start of my healing 10:32 Mindset Shift: Letting go of your pain identity 16:34 The links between Brain Health and Mental Wellness 24:18 Neuroplasticity: Developing your power to change your life 28:19 My daily routine 32:06 Supplements: What do we need to know? 36:12 Don’t overdo it 37:18 Dopamine vs Serotonin 48:18 The importance of genuine connections 50:24 What contributes to Longevity 45:35 Acts of Kindness: The Ripple Effect 58:47 Your thoughts make up your reality FIND INKA ONLINE: Website | www.inkaland.co Youtube | www.youtube.com/@iaminkaland Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaminkaland/ The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 233 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE: YouTube Instagram

✨ If this resonated with you, you'll love Resonance—my app for daily inner alignment, meditations & affirmations. ✧ Try it free → https://resonance.lavendaire.com In this episode, we present a powerful 10-minute guided meditation for healing, letting go, and inner peace. Heal your heart & emotional wounds with positive energy visualization, energy healing heart chakra tapping, and positive affirmations. This healing meditation will help you cultivate gratitude, self forgiveness, and perspective for your journey. Great for beginners and all levels.Stay tuned for more guided audios every other Wednesday! SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Your biggest investment is yourself. Most of us don’t start out being great at anything. But we can learn, grow, and improve along the way. And if somewhere down the line you realise you’re not quite on the right path, you have the power to change that for your self. Rachel Lim is the co-founder of Southeast Asia's leading womenswear brand Love, Bonito, an evolving brand taking on a meaningful approach to fashion. Join Aileen and Rachel as they discuss what it really means to be a good leader, the importance or staying curious, and how you have the power to change the trajectory and path of your life. TIMESTAMPS: 1:53 How it all started 8:54 Firing bullets before cannonballs 11:08 How Love, Bonito has evolved 12:45 Rediscovering our why 14:57 We are nothing without the team 17:21 Learning along the way 22:16 Finding the right people 26:33 Always learning and growing from every opportunity 29:04 The value in being curious 30:44 I am my own mountain to overcome 35:27 Turning inward and reflecting on myself 37:26 Success: All the it seems, and what it isn’t 38:43 It’s about the journey, not the destination 43:11 How I prioritise what to focus on 47:11 What I wish I knew earlier 50:42 Will I know who I really am? 51:33 What comes next? FIND RACHEL ONLINE: Website | https://www.rachreflects.com/ Podcast | RachReflects Instagram | @ms_rach @lovebonito The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 232 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE: YouTube Instagram

Art, creativity, spirituality, fulfilment — they’re all interconnected. Join Aileen and entrepreneur and creator, Kristina Bazan, as they delve into the realm of the spirit and the self to discuss how our relationship with our own energies can influence ourselves internally, the work that we put out, and the world around us. Kristina Bazan is an entrepreneur, artist, and spiritual seeker, opening gateways of knowledge by bridging music, fashion, and spirituality merged with grace, passion, and beauty to showcase their interconnectedness. SPONSOR: BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/TLL TIMESTAMPS: 2:22 The start of my eclectic story 4:36 Finding my community 7:25 Taking it day by day 10:36 The dance between business and the creative 16:46 A new chapter: A call to re-center 18:55 You can make anything happen 20:00 Art as medicine, to communicate, and transform 22:55 Your life is your greatest art 24:03 Reconnecting with my spirit and spirituality 30:34 This world is built on stories 35:20 Your voice matters 39:50 About my new book "Through the Veils of Mystery" 40:58 My experience with light beings 46:39 The integration period 50:08 Reconnecting with the power of feeling 51:51 Our feminine and masculine polarities 1:03:19 You are absolutely perfect FIND KRISTINA ONLINE: Website | http://www.kazabazan.com/ Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristinabazan/ The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 231 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE: YouTube Instagram

✨ If this resonated with you, you'll love Resonance—my app for daily inner alignment, meditations & affirmations. ✧ Try it free → https://resonance.lavendaire.com Enjoy these positive affirmations for money, wealth, abundance and prosperity. Listen to this daily to manifest more abundance and opportunity in your life. Reprogram your mind while you sleep, or use as daily morning affirmations.Download the free audio here → https://lavendaire.com/money-affirmations SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

In this society, we are “addicted” to productivity and always being on the move, always having to be “busy” doing something. We often speak about rest, reflection and self-care as if it were the opposite to productivity and progress. In this episode, Khe Hy talks about how productivity is not the end, but the means, and how to work smarter and focus on the right things. Khe also discusses his philosophy and optimizing your life for ALIVENESS. Khy Hy is the founder and CEO of RadReads, an online education company that helps professionals lead productive, examined and joyful lives. Khe is creator of the $10K Work productivity method and teaches the popular cohort-based course Supercharge Your Productivity. RadReads provides guides, trainings, and coaching for over 40,000 professionals to help them gain back free time, scale their impact and make their little dent in the universe. SPONSORS: OneSkin | Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TLL at https://www.oneskin.co/TLL #oneskinpod JenniKayne | Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code TLL at https://jennikayne.com/TLL! #jennikaynepartner TIMESTAMPS 2:17 Looking back at the start on his journey as a creative 5:15 The Pebble in My Shoe 7:15 Optimising for Aliveness 10:17 The Lottery Test 13:11 The addiction to achievement 19:02 Reconnecting with my childhood self 21:43 Productivity and self worth - the means, not the end 25:37 The 10K Work Framework 32:38 Examples of 10K Work 36:05 Think about your work like a book 40:23 10K Work and 10K Questions 45:54 The first step is awareness 52:58 Aliveness and Flow 57:38 I was my own worst boss - your inner self talk 59:53 You don’t need to achieve something to be enough FIND KHE ONLINE: Website | radreads.co/ Newsletter Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/radreadsco/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/khemaridh The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 230 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE: YouTube Instagram

✨ If this resonated with you, you'll love Resonance—my app for daily inner alignment, meditations & affirmations. ✧ Try it free → https://resonance.lavendaire.com In this episode, we present a 20 minute guided meditation and talk down for sleep and deep relaxation, including breathing exercises and gentle stretching to release tension and stress from your body and mind. Calm your mind, fall asleep quickly, and sleep better with this meditation, which is great for beginners and all levels.Stay tuned for more guided audios every other Wednesday! SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Gua Sha — there’ s so much more to it than just facial gua sha. We all get aches and ills in our bodies, but our bodies have built-in mechanisms to heal itself. In this episode, Dr. Eileen Lee talks us through the history of gua sha in Chinese medicine, understanding and communicating with our bodies so we can feel great and live our best lives to the fullest. Dr. Eileen Li is a second generation acupuncturist & Chinese herbalist, and licensed physical therapist who is passionate about making acupuncture and Chinese medicine accessible, so that people can teach their bodies how to heal themselves. ☀️ Join our new Dream Life Club—your ultimate resource for personal growth, wellbeing & community | https://lavendaire.com/DLC TIMESTAMPS: 2:22 Experience seeing Gua Sha as a child 2:46 Gua Sha - a traditional Chinese healing technique 3:46 What’s happening when you do Gua Sha? 5:22 The Benefits of Gua Sha 10:38 The meaning behind Gua Sha 14:58 Your body is it’s own pharmacy 17:32 How Gua sha helps with fevers 19:36 Tools right in your kitchen 22:23 Gua Sha for headaches 30:45 No system in the body is isolated 34:00 What is Gua Sha effective for? 38:36 Gua sha and foot health 42:08 Explaining the medicine and science behind some old Chinese cultural and traditional health sayings 47:23 Foot health in Eastern vs Western cultures 52:50 Covering up after doing Gua Sha 57:30 Taking care of my vessel FIND EILEEN ONLINE: Website Instagram: @anew.acu TikTok: @anew.acu The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 229 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE: YouTube Instagram

✨ If this resonated with you, you'll love Resonance—my app for daily inner alignment, meditations & affirmations. ✧ Try it free → https://resonance.lavendaire.com In this episode, we present a guided sound bath meditation & sound therapy experience with crystal singing bowls by the lovely Leeor Alexandra. Leeor is on the crystal singing bowls, while I will be lightly guiding the meditation.Use headphones for a better experience.A gentle reminder: the more we relax, the more we return to our true selves.Stay tuned for more guided audios every other Wednesday!SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Mental health is an ongoing journey with struggles, ups and downs. It can be a challenging and exhausting experience, but it's important to remember that there is always hope for improvement. Every battle can teach us something new and valuable, leading us toward a brighter future. In this episode, Reese Regan joins Aileen to discuss the journey toward better mental health and her self-care practices and they delve into the significance of spirituality and living to the fullest! Reese Regan is a Philadelphia-based content creator who uses her platforms to bring awareness to mental health and simple living. By sharing her own experiences battling her mental health, she hopes to make others feel less alone in their struggles and to build a supportive community. ☀️ Join our new Dream Life Club—your ultimate resource for personal growth, wellbeing & community | https://lavendaire.com/DLC TIMESTAMPS 1:26 How creating content helped Reese express herself 6:43 Reese's mental health journey 14:35 Mindset shift 17:24 Self-care routine 22:00 Resources that helped her with her spiritual journey 23:30 Doing spirituality with friends 24:46 The Future of Self-care, Spirituality, & the Internet 29:27 Cycle syncing 33:57 Using Crystals for spiritual growth 37:10 Motivation for creating content 40:09 Self-care over content creation 41:37 Mental health battle FIND REESE ONLINE YouTube Instagram SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Have you ever wondered why you do what you do and struggle with certain weaknesses? The Enneagram is a powerful tool that can help you understand the underlying motivations behind your behavior, as well as your unique strengths and weaknesses. In this episode, Aileen sits down with Sarajane Case to explore the fascinating world of the Enneagram, discussing the nine different Enneagram types, their key motivations, and what each type can do to grow and thrive. They also delve into the important topic of self-love and how the Enneagram can help us cultivate a deeper sense of compassion and acceptance towards ourselves. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that will help you unlock your full potential and live your best life! Sarajane Case is first and foremost a passionate advocate for your loving relationship to self. She's the author of popular self-help books The Honest Enneagram as well as The Enneagram Letters and host of the Enneagram & Coffee Podcast - a daily podcast dedicated to self-care, personal growth, and creativity. ☀️ Join our new Dream Life Club—your ultimate resource for personal growth, wellbeing & community | https://lavendaire.com/DLC TIMESTAMPS 2:01 - What is Enneagram? 6:01 - The 9 types of Enneagram 9:32 - What are Enneagram wings? 14:30 - How the Enneagram empowered Sarah Jane 16:06 - Things to let go for each Enneagram type 20:20 - Motivations for each Enneagram type 24:02 - The Honest Enneagram 25:00 - Sarah Jane's self-love journey 30:54 - Insecurity and self-confidence 33:16 - Habits and routines 37:47 - How to handle burnout 41:24 - Definition of dream life 45:13 - Intentional boredom 48:03 - Idea management SPONSORS BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/TLL Lume Deodorant | Get 5% OFF a Lume Starter Pack. Code: TLL | lumedeodorant.com FIND SARAH JANE ONLINE Instagram YouTube

✨ If this resonated with you, you'll love Resonance—my app for daily inner alignment, meditations & affirmations. ✧ Try it free → https://resonance.lavendaire.com In this episode, we present a powerful guided meditation for anxiety and stress. This 15-minute meditation will help you relax and release tension from your mind and body. Use this meditation to cultivate gratitude, positive energy, and peace. It includes gentle neck stretches, full-body relaxation, positive affirmations, and visualization. Great for beginners and all levels.Stay tuned for more guided audios every other Wednesday! SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Although there are numerous ways and strategies to find happiness, it's important to recognize that not every pattern or strategy we observe from others will necessarily work for us. In this episode, Aileen speaks with Gretchen Rubin, a best-selling author, podcaster, and speaker who is known for her work on happiness, habits, and human nature. And together, they explore the concept of human nature and how it plays a role in our pursuit of happiness. Additionally, they discuss the benefits of activating your five senses to live a richer and more meaningful life.Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s an unusual combination: a literary writer who explores how we can put transcendent ideas into practice.☀️ Join our new Dream Life Club—your ultimate resource for personal growth, wellbeing & community | https://lavendaire.com/DLCTIMESTAMPS 1:45 - what sparks Gretchen to write about personal development 7:30 - struggles in habit formation 11:06 - Gretchen's philosophy in life 13:48 - Gretchen's biggest inspirations 16:18 - Explore your happiness 21:50 - The four tendencies framework 28:30 - connecting with your five senses 34:21 - how to utilize your five senses FIND GRETCHEN ONLINE Website Instagram SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Do you ever feel like there's something missing in your life? Are you searching for a deeper sense of meaning and fulfillment? You're not alone. Many people struggle with finding their purpose and understanding their place in the world. In this podcast, Aileen talks to another lavi love Sylvie Tran about her journey to becoming a healing practitioner and how the Ancient Chinese Wisdom helps her discover her purpose in life.After working as a marketing manager, event planner, and book writer, Sylvie ultimately discovered her true calling as a healing practitioner. Her journey of self-discovery and love for her community led her to follow the path of her soul. Now residing in Taiwan, Sylvie combines ancient Chinese philosophy with modern techniques to assist both herself and those around her.☀️ Join our new Dream Life Club—your ultimate resource for personal growth, wellbeing & community | https://lavendaire.com/DLCTIMESTAMPS 2:00 - Sylvie's journey to becoming a healing practitioner 14:24 - Types of Ancient Chinese Healing Exercise 18:42 - self-discovery and finding purpose 23:57 - Sylvie's healing journey 32:00 - Possible blocks why we struggle 41:12 - Chinese hourly energy system and Xiantian Tarot FIND SYLVIE ONLINE YouTube Instagram SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Living a healthy, balanced life requires having good emotional health. Unfortunately, many people overlook this crucial element, and most of the time we hardly understand what is actually beneficial or not, like toxic positivity. In today's episode, we focus on how to take care of our emotional self, toxic positivity, dysfunctional family patterns, and understanding the definition of trauma on a higher level. Join us today in this information-packed episode with Whitney Goodman and learn more about emotional wellness to live a better life.Whitney Goodman is the radically honest psychotherapist behind the popular Instagram account @sitwithwhit, author, and the owner of The Collaborative Counseling Center, a virtual therapy practice in Florida. Whitney's debut book, Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy, shows readers how to shift the goal from being happy to being authentic in order to live fully. A millennial on a quest to make mental health information accessible and easy to understand, Whitney helps people who want to improve their relationships and emotional wellness.☀️ Join our new Dream Life Club—your ultimate resource for personal growth, wellbeing & community | https://lavendaire.com/DLCTIMESTAMPS: 6:33 - Radical acceptance 7:26 - What is Toxic Positivity? 8:33 - What is Optimism? 10:23 - Positive affirmation is not for everyone 12:32 - Examples of toxic positivity phrases 14:27 - Keys to living a full life 18:26 - The basics of emotional wellness 21:52 - How to take care of our emotional self 29:54 - How to heal from trauma: do's and dont’s 31:57 - Trauma is a part of your story 33:44 - The concept of Parentification 41:36 - How to set boundaries within your family 43:07 - Nurture better mental health 46:54 - Definition of Trauma 50:54 - Alleviate Childhood Trauma FIND WHITNEY ONLINE: Website Instagram SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Have you ever felt lost and unsure of what life has in store for you? In today's episode highlighting our community, Aileen talks to lavi love Teresa Fong about her experience of feeling lost and floating through life for years until she discovered a career she loves and a life full of meaningful connections.Teresa is a senior product designer at Skydea, an agency in Tokyo. As a designer, she builds apps and websites. But she most enjoys building community. She manages Creative Tokyo, a community with over 2,800 members connecting and finding friends with similar interests.TIMESTAMPS 2:50 - Teresa's journey to becoming a Product Designer 5:13 - Product Designer vs. Product Manager 16:33 - How to apply the product design process to life 19:40 - Figuring out that fit 22:25 - Teresa's Lifestyle 24:30 - Contributions to Teresa's success in her career 27:24 - Lavendaire's role in Teresa's life 32:22 - Building relationships and connections 37:21 - Definition of Teresa's dream life FIND TERESA ONLINE Website LinkedIn SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

✨ If this resonated with you, you'll love Resonance—my app for daily inner alignment, meditations & affirmations. ✧ Try it free → https://resonance.lavendaire.com Powerful guided morning meditation for positive energy, refreshing your energy with visualization and positive affirmations. This 5 minute meditation will help you cultivate gratitude, positivity and motivation for your day. Great for beginners and all levels.Stay tuned for more guided audios every other Wednesday!SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

When you're going after a big dream, challenges are inevitable. And one of these challenges is that you will have to deal with impostor syndrome. In today's episode highlighting our community, Aileen talks to lavi love Samantha van der Sluis about her experience working in the video game industry, dealing with impostor syndrome, and finding success in creating her dream life.Samantha is a New Zealand-born Australian music composer for various media including video games, films, TV, podcasts, and animation. She has worked in the music department for films including Star Wars IX, Toy Story 4, and Avengers: Endgame. Her love of games led her down the path to becoming a lead composer in the gaming industry.TIMESTAMPS 5:14 - Falling out of love with your passion 6:01 - The path to the gaming industry 7:23 - Working in the game industry vs. the film industry 17:07 - Lavendaire's impact on Samantha's life 19:00 - Dealing with impostor's syndrome 21:11 - Finding success in a male-dominated industry as a woman 27:55 - Tips for freelancers to get more projects 29:49 - Achieving a dream 30:27 - Samantha's creative process 35:21 - Learning breeds confidence 39:55 - Dealing with burnout and finding motivation 43:57 - Definition of Samantha’s dream life SPONSORBetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/TLL The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 222FIND SAMANTHA ONLINE Website Twitter | @sam_vandersluis SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Have you ever questioned why certain things happened at a certain point in your life? Have you ever been curious about how tarot or astrology works? While we can’t depend on tarot or astrology to predict the future, we can use it to improve our wellbeing. Today we talk with Stefanie Caponi about leaning into the unknown and how tarot can help you strengthen your intuition and grow.Stefanie Caponi is the bestselling author of Guided Tarot, Guided Tarot for Teens, Guided Astrology, and the creator of three editions of The Moon Void Tarot. She has been reading tarot for over twenty years and established her business as a professional tarot reader and astrologer after creating her first tarot deck in 2018. Her passion for astrology led her to write the monthly horoscopes for Dame, which focus on sex, intimacy, and relationships. Stefanie's work is centered around guiding her clients on their personal journeys of healing, upleveling, and creating their dream lives using both tarot and astrology as their unique road map of cosmic guidance.TIMESTAMPS 16:00 - Learning the Tarot Symbols 20:36 - Tarot vs. Astrology 26:01 - Do’s & Don’ts of Tarot 28:55 - Tarot Routines & Rituals 33:46 - Practicing Shadow Work with Tarot & Astrology 40:18 - Strengethening Your Intuition 47:00 - Projectors vs. Generators FIND STEFANIE ONLINE Instagram: @moonvoidtarot Website SPONSORSNew Moon Ritual Event, March 21st | RSVP: lavendaire.com/newmoon The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 221SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

✨ If this resonated with you, you'll love Resonance—my app for daily inner alignment, meditations & affirmations. ✧ Try it free → https://resonance.lavendaire.com Powerful positive affirmations for self love, self esteem, confidence & self worth. Listen to these self love affirmations for 21 days—reprogram your mind while you sleep, or use as daily morning affirmations. Repeating these "I am" affirmations is intended to utilize law of attraction, raise your vibration, release negative thoughts, and encourage more positive thinking & positive energy in your life. Download the free audio here: https://lavendaire.com/self-love-affirmationsSUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Many of us dream of a world where we don’t have to rely on cars to get around everywhere. The long commutes can take a toll on you and your relationships overtime. How can we make the world better not just for ourselves but the whole community? Join our conversation with Coby Lefkowitz as we explore how we can build better communities together and how it all starts by simply talking with each other.Coby Lefkowitz is a real estate developer, writer, and thought leader in the worlds of urban planning and development. Based in New York, and in addition to his own projects at his firm Backyard, Coby works with people and cities around the world in the pursuit of creating more beautiful, walkable, sustainable, and dynamic communities for all. Through his "On Building Optimism" Project, and forthcoming book, he tries to help people understand why the world looks the way it does, and how to create the types of places we all love from scratch, highlighting projects that are doing this today around North America. Coby tries to marry romantic ways of looking at the world with how to actually implement them in our built environment, something he calls romantic pragmatism.FIND COBY ONLINE Twitter: @cobylefko Website SPONSORSPairedThe video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 220SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Choosing a minimalist and slower lifestyle is not always easy, but it can be a rewarding experience. The definition of minimalism is also different for everyone. In today’s episode, we focus on how minimalism can help you find courage and follow your passions. Join us in inspiring others to live their best life with Sophie Daquis aka Malama Life!Sophie Daquis is a content creator behind the lifestyle YouTube channel “Malama Life.” Her videos focus on minimalism and slow-living and her mission is to inspire others to live a more meaningful life by simplifying and slowing down. She was based in Maui, Hawaii, but recently moved to Portugal with her husband and two dogs and is currently enjoying and adapting to the Portuguese way of life.TIMESTAMPS: 3:44 - Minimalism & Slow Living 4:33 - Finding Courage During the Pandemic 6:15 - How Minimalism Changes As We Change 16:30 - Intentionally Designing Your Dream Life 28:20 - Tune Into Yourself & Switch Up Your Routine 37:27 - Finding Balance Between Public & Private 43:23 - Following Your Passions 51:44 - Inspire Others to Live Their Best Life FIND SOPHIE ONLINE: YouTube Instagram: @malamalife SPONSORS: Clinique BetterHelp The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 219SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Want to design your future but don’t know where to start? The best way to predict the future is to create the future. But how is that done exactly? In this conversation we explore how to become extraordinary at creating futures big and small. Get inspired to go from Me to We and start creating a new future and a better community for everyone.Michael Shaun Conaway is endlessly curious about how life works, why we do the things we do and how we might live our lives boldly. His purpose is to illuminate people’s true nature, to give insights and tools to transcend our collective trauma and generate a thriving future for humanity. Boldly YOU, his life development platform, was founded to help you discover your life path, and adopt a life of learning and growth. He is the award winning film director of WeRiseUP, a philosopher, spiritual teacher, and frequent speaker who is out to help you thrive in your life.TIMESTAMPS: 2:26 - What Is Generative Futurism? 12:12 - Imagination vs. Manifestation 14:38 - Imposter Syndrome & Self Doubt 18:10 - How Meditation Helps Create Your Future 21:48 - Quick Meditation with Michael 46:30 - Creating A More Beautiful Community 55:48 - The Futurist & Exploring Being A Being of Time FIND MICHAEL ONLINE: Bold.ly The Generative Futurist Instagram: @the.generative.futurist SPONSORS: Paired Asian Boss Girl The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 218SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Do you ever struggle with body acceptance, self worth and confidence? In this episode, we explore how we can finally feel good about ourselves and our bodies.Erica Mather is a lifelong teacher who has struggled with emotional overeating, compulsive overexercising, and body dysmorphic disorder. As an embodiment educator, she guides people to feel better in, and about, their bodies. Her Adore Your Body Transformational Programs help overcome body image challenges, and The Yoga Clinic of New York City helps students, teachers, and health professionals to learn about empowered self-care for the body.Listen to this inspiring episode on Erica’s journey and how she is inspiring others to build more balanced lifestyles based in empowerment and not insecurities.FIND ERICA ONLINE: Website Instagram: @erica_mather MENTIONED:Book | Your Body, Your Best Friend: End the Confidence-Crushing Pursuit of Unrealistic Beauty Standards and Embrace Your True Power. The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 217SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Even if you aren’t able to see someone’s energy, you’ve definitely felt it before. Think of times when you’ve met someone new, and was either instantly drawn to them, or immediately disliked them. Everybody has an aura—but not all auras are equal. In this episode, Mystic Michaela, shares all about auras, what they say about a person, their purpose, and so much more. Learn about what aura colors mean, how to heal your energy by living more authentically, and how to become more in tune with your intuition.Mystic Michaela is a fourth generation psychic medium and author who specializes in reading auras, which are the colorful life force energies around individuals. Her true passion is guiding people through spirit to live their own authentic lives.TIMESTAMPS 06:55 - What is an Aura? 09:07 - How Aura colors change & affect our energy 16:08 - Finding your life purpose through your Aura 21:13 - Healing trauma & feeling validated 26:43 - Aura colors from childhood to adulthood 35:01 - Protecting your energy & dealing with ego hijacking 46:40 - Cleansing your Aura 55:53 - Being in tune with yourself FIND MICHAELA ONLINE: Website Aura Quiz Instagram: @mysticmichaela Podcast: Know Your Aura with Mystic Michaela MENTIONED:AsianBossGirl PodcastThe video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 216SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Empower your body and revitalize your mind with acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. From insomnia to chronic pain, anxiety, and digestive issues, acupuncture is an incredible resource that can heal almost anything. With far fewer side effects than western medicine, acupuncture and Chinese medicine aim to restore the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Learn how to care for your health and find balance in your modern lifestyle. Listen to your body and get the care you need to live your life to the fullest. Dr. Eileen Li is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine doctor, a physical therapist, and now an accidental content creator/influencer. Her journey began with her mother who is also a Chinese medicine doctor. From a young age, Chinese medicine has helped her recover fast from migraines, the common cold, and injuries from sports. It was natural for her to spread knowledge and help people realize alternatives to recovery and wellness. With her emerging social media presence on Tiktok and Instagram, she loves dispensing health tips (a lot around pain) and creating conversation with a fun and digestible approach. With almost ten years of clinical experience from all different facets of healthcare practices and her own personal experiences, Eileen is passionate about helping people empower themselves in health both on- and offline. TIMESTAMPS: 01:56 - Growing up with Chinese medicine 09:29 - What is acupuncture? 18:10 - Understanding the nervous system 28:29 - Acupressure at home 32:12 - What is Chinese Herbal Medicine? 43:30 - What’s good health? 49:18 - Healthy hacks for a balanced life 53:16 - Eileen’s wellness routine FIND EILEEN ONLINE: Website Instagram: @anew.acu TikTok: @anew.acu SPONSOR: Betterhelp | This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/tll MENTIONED: 2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 215 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Have you ever noticed a pattern of recurring numbers when you check the time, glance at a label, or read random receipts? Numbers are all around us: from the date we were born to the digits behind our names. And none of it is coincidental in Numerology! This sacred, ancient practice can offer powerful mystical insight into your personality, purpose, future, and compatibility. In this episode, Joy Woodward shares the joys of Numerology for a greater understanding of yourself, your lessons, your karma, and your theme for 2023.Joy is an Internationally recognized Expert Numerologist. She is the Best-Selling Author of A Beginner's Guide to Numerology that has now been translated into several languages. Joy has read thousands of people from around the globe, consulted on media productions, and for Celebrity Clientele. Her intuitive readings specialize in Personal Cycles, working with the Moon, Date Selection, Love Math and Compatibility, Fertility Dating, Name Changes, and resolving Karma. She lives by the numbers in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with her husband and her dog Wolfgang.TIMESTAMPS: 07:33 - Numerology 101 14:51 - The Number 1: independent 16:00 - The Number 2: sensitive 18:45 - The Number 3: creative & communicative 20:21 - The Number 4: justice & structure oriented 21:10 - The Number 5: adventurous & free 22:27 - The Number 6: nurturing 24:02 - The Number 7: wise & solitaire 24:57 - The Number 8: business-oriented 26:42 - The Number 9: humanitarian 45:14 - What are the numbers in your control? 55:38 - 2023 Numerology Guidance FIND JOY ONLINE: Website Instagram: @joyofnumerology MENTIONED: 2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire A Beginner's Guide to Numerology by Joy Woodward Calculate Your Numbers with Joy’s Numerology Formulas Numerology Calendars by Joy Woodward The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 214SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

What if you didn’t have to wait 60 years to start enjoying your life on your terms? Financial independence means having enough money to afford your living expenses for the rest of your life, allowing you to live comfortably without money-related stress. While that might seem out of reach, early retirement is possible. Delyanne The Money Coach shares how she did it with the right balance of saving, investing, and paying off debt. Life is too short to live it on someone else’s terms. Invest in your freedom and live fully.Delyanne Barros is an investing coach and the founder of Delyanne The Money Coach LLC. Growing up poor and as a Brazilian-born immigrant, she believed that money was something extremely difficult to earn, manage, and grow. After paying off $150,000 in student loan debt and becoming a millionaire she now shares her knowledge with over 500,000 followers across all her social media platforms. Her signature program, Slay the Stock Market, teaches new investors how to become financially independent and retire early and has over 5,700 students enrolled. She has been named one of the most influential voices of money by Time and she was also the host of Diversifying, the first personal finance podcast produced by CNN.Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.TIMESTAMPS: 01:58 - Background 11:38 - Financial Independence, Relax Early 15:04 - How to slay the stock market 25:43 - Bracing for recession 30:15 - Finances in this new age 34:28 - Healing money trauma 40:35 - Empowering BIPOC finances 48:45 - Ressources to get started FIND DELYANNE ONLINE: Instagram: @delyannethemoneycoach Website MENTIONED: 2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire CNN Podcast - Diversifying Free Guide - Slay Your Money The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing by Taylor Larimore, Michael LeBoeuf & Mel Lindauer I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 213SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Celebrate the genius of your inner child and let go of what no longer serves you. In this episode, Meg Josephson shares a message of hope: you are not broken. Life after trauma can be peaceful, grounded, and even secure. Cultivate awareness and pause. Notice your triggers and tend to your wounds. Above all, be kind and understanding to yourself. You’ve been through enough. Live the life you desire and protect your peace. You are safe now. Meg Josephson is a therapist and content creator based in San Francisco. She received her Master's of Social Work from Columbia University and approaches therapy through a compassion-focused lens: integrating both the mind and the body, meditation, and spirituality within the therapeutic setting. She reaches millions on Instagram and TikTok with her videos that break down healing topics in a tangible way. She also hosts workshops and shares her writing via her newsletter. TIMESTAMPS: 01:41 - Background 04:32 - The power of meditation 14:34 - Inner child healing 18:17 - Understanding coping mechanisms 25:20 - Attachment Trauma 35:12 - Spirituality & therapy 37:39 - Generational wounds & cycles 48:40 - Meg’s routines & rituals FIND MEG ONLINE: Instagram: @megjosephson Website SPONSOR: Betterhelp | This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/tll MENTIONED: 2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire Attached by Dr. Amir Levine Meg Josephson Newsletter The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 212 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Magical things happen when you put your Art into the world. If you have a passion, a message, or a vision that lights your soul, the anonymous New York Times Bestselling poet Atticus inspires you to share it. Define your authenticity and protect it at all costs. Choose to be seen for the right reasons. Align with your heart and never dull your light.Atticus, the anonymous New York Times Bestselling author of Love Her Wild, The Dark Between Stars, and The Truth About Magic has taken the world by storm with his beautiful poetry and powerful, simple themes of love and strength of the human spirit. His fourth poetry collection, LVOE, is an exploration of self-love, meditation, meaning, loss, and romance. LVOE is a look forward, a look backward, but most importantly a look inward to the often confusing yet hopeful human experience.TIMESTAMPS: 01:29 - The path to poetry 05:52 - Atticus’ success 07:00 - Confidence & courage 11:06 - Atticus’ creative process 24:03 - Fame & anonymity 31:35 - Mastering Art & business 42:51 - Everything love 54:00 - Artist Advice FIND ATTICUS ONLINE: Instagram: @atticuspoetry Website SPONSOR:Clinique | Find your shade this holiday season at www.clinique.com MENTIONED: Lost Poet Wine by Atticus Poet Coffee by Atticus Reading Recommendations: On Writing by Steven King On the Road by Jack Kerouac The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Mary Oliver books Silvia Path books Robert Frost books Walt Whitman books Charles Bukowski books Personal Development Training: The Atlas Project Landmark The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 211SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Our spiritual, emotional, and physical bodies are all connected. Learn to listen to your inherent wisdom, heal your inner child, and balance your chakras. Meditate, manifest and follow through with aligned action. You are the answer you seek. From shifting mindsets to creating new possibilities, certified manifestation practitioner Latha Jay teaches us the power we hold in our intention. Transform your hope into faith, and create your dream life. Latha Jay is a spiritual manifestation coach and Ayurvedic practitioner who blends modern knowledge with traditional wisdom. She integrates what she has learned through life experiences to teach people to shift perceptions, manifest, and live happier lives. She is passionate about guiding clients through lifestyle and mindset modifications to flat-out transform their lives into a new experience of happiness, freedom, and love. When not working with clients, writing, spending time with her family, or building courses, Latha spends her days learning from others, farming, and persistently maintaining a beginner’s mindset in everything.TIMESTAMPS: 01:36 - Latha’s spiritual journey 08:08 - Ayurveda & Western medicine 11:18 - Chakras 101 22:47 - Shadow work 42:46 - Connecting to nature 44:11 - Manifesting love 50:40 - Latha’s routines 57:22 - Spreading kindness FIND LATHA ONLINE: TikTok: @latha_jay Website MENTIONED: 2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire The Law of Attraction Manifestation Journal by Latha Jay The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 210SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

When life feels off, it gets reflected in your home. Energy, vibes, or chi impact your physical and emotional well-being. Feng Shui teaches us how to create the best flow of energy to live a harmonious life. TikTok architect Mr. Cliff Tan blends his gifts of architecture and Feng Shui to help people optimize their space and transform their lives! Tap into the intuitive wisdom of Feng Shui, shift your space, and create the resources you need to live your best life. Cliff Tan is an architect and published author. He is most widely known for his ability to plan and optimize and make the most of any space using the principles of Feng Shui and aims to share this knowledge with the wider public as well as make architecture accessible to all. TIMESTAMPS: 06:14 - Feng Shui 101 12:47 - Re-designing Aileen’s office 20:22 - The best place in the room 26:50 - Clutter & bad energy 30:57 - Flexibility in Feng Shui 37:40 - Cliff’s routine 42:17 - Working for the people 49:14 - Attracting success FIND CLIFF ONLINE: TikTok: @dearmodern Website SPONSORS: Betterhelp | This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/tll Clinique | Find your shade this holiday season at Clinique.com MENTIONED: 2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire Feng Shui Modern by Cliff Tan The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 209 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Setting boundaries is about listening to your needs and advocating for yourself. When you grow up learning that you can't say no or put yourself first, the idea of boundaries is petrifying. But you deserve healthy and balanced relationships with others and yourself. Listen to your needs and stand up for yourself. The temporary discomfort of boundary setting is worth protecting your peace and living in alignment.Yasmine Cheyenne is a self-healing educator, author, speaker, and mental wellness advocate who helps people learn how to cultivate daily practices to build healthy, joyful lives. With an online community of over 150K and as the host of The Sugar Jar Podcast, corporate giants including ABC, Meta, and Skillshare have invited Yasmine to share her transformative teachings around self-healing which she also offers through keynote speeches, corporate presentations, and one-on-one coaching. Yasmine's first book, The Sugar Jar is currently available for pre-order and will show readers that when we nurture our energy, we can create more balance and joy in our lives.TIMESTAMPS: 05:01 - Change & self-discovery 10:06 - Boundaries 101 17:23 - Recovering from people pleasing 21:43 - Recovering from perfectionism 25:19 - Compromise & control 33:03 - Loneliness & discomfort 45:15 - Cheyenne’s routines 48:47 - Loss, guilt & grief FIND YASMINE ONLINE: Instagram: @yasminecheyenne Website SPONSORS: Apostrophe | Get your first visit for only $5 with code TLL at Apostrophe.com/tll Clinique | Find your shade this holiday season at Clinique.com MENTIONED: 2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire The Sugar Jar App The Sugar Jar Book Teas for Wellness - Organic Olivia The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 208SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Taking risks is terrifying. Most of us actively avoid taking risks believing that doing nothing is a safer course of action. Well, it turns out that taking risks is the least risky thing you can do to live a fulfilling life. Things might not always turn out the way you hoped, but if you live aligned with your “why,” research suggest that you will benefit emotionally. Live your life to the fullest, follow your heart and always ask yourself “what would I regret the most?”Alan Ying dropped out of the cardiothoracic surgery residency program at Duke University to start a software company when he was twenty-eight years old. Since selling that business, he’s enjoyed leading, investing in, and serving on the boards of start-ups to public companies. Alan grew up in Ohio and now lives in Texas. He researches risk and is co-author of The Risk Paradox: Life Lessons from 102 Amazing Risk Takers.TIMESTAMPS: 01:35 - Backstory 10:23 - Building a business 13:59 - Start with what you can control 23:22 - Finding yourself 31:16 - 6 types of risk takers 44:10 - How to weigh risk 50:00 - How to manage fear 58:05 - Risk & age FIND ALAN ONLINE: Email: [email protected] LinkedIn MENTIONED: 2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire The Risk Paradox: Life Lessons From 102 Amazing Risk-Takers The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 207SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Everything is energy. As such, you can transform your fear and pain into power and love. All it takes is openness and commitment. Through shadow work, inner child healing, journaling, self-awareness, and leaning into feeling Ellie Lee’s life has radically transformed. It’s never too late to find yourself and return to love. Feel into your pain, and release your traumas. Healing yourself is healing the world. Ellie Lee is an on-camera personality (on E!, MTV, Vh1, iHeartRadio), actress, and mystical life coach at Masters of Self University. Her spiritual awakening 3 years ago changed the course of her life and now her purpose is to help humanity come back to love and oneness. TIMESTAMPS: 05:29 - Hitting rock bottom 14:43 - How to discover yourself 19:25 - Alchemizing energy 26:24 - Healing triggers 37:40 - Practicing self-love & connecting to your heart 40:33 - Reprogramming societal conditioning 48:27 - Conscious relationships 58:30 - Creating harmony in society FIND ELLIE ONLINE: TikTok | @elliejlee Instagram | @elliejlee SPONSOR: Betterhelp | Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/tll MENTIONED: 2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire Rachel Fiori Podcast Mystical Life Coaching The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 206 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Why do we keep things we don’t want or use? Clutter takes up space we could be using to live intentionally. If something isn’t bringing joy but still feels impossible to get rid of, Tracy McCubbin is here to help. If you can find the emotional root of your clutter, you can let go of what weighs you down and open yourself to new experiences, meaningful connections, and stress-free living. Free yourself of clutter and make space for happiness. Tracy McCubbin is a decluttering expert and author of Making Space, Clutter Free: The Last Book On Decluttering You'll Ever Need and her latest book, Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing the Life You Want. She has always referred to herself as "Obsessive Compulsive Delightful," but who knew she could turn that trait into a booming business? As the CEO of dClutterfly, Tracy has helped thousands of clients clear the clutter in their lives to create space for positive life changes. TIMESTAMPS: 01:54 - Clutter = emotional attachments 06:15 - 7 clutter blocks 10:13 - Step 1: acknowledgment 15:54 - Recycle your clutter 18:56 - Clutter magnets 25:54 - Find your motivation for decluttering 29:53 - Setting up systems 41:17 - Decluttering your life FIND TRACY ONLINE: Website Instagram: @tracy_mccubbin SPONSOR: Clinique | find your shade this holiday season at Clinique.com MENTIONED: 2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire Make Space for Happiness by Tracy McCubbin Making Space, Clutter Free by Tracy McCubbin dClutterfly organizing company by Tracy McCubbin The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 205 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Consciously or subconsciously, many of us live life for others, functioning in a state of anxiety, self-deprecation, and co-comparison. But life is too short to miss out on the freedom and joy of being your unique self. Chelsea Kauai shows us the beauty in intentional living, from aligning with your joy to trusting yourself, nurturing patience, and always making space for fun. She’s passionate about movement and mindfulness and sharing these gifts with the world. It is never too late to fall in love with yourself. Discover yourself & connect with what lights you up. Chelsea Kauai is an adventure enthusiast, filmmaker, advocate for intentional living, and journalist who pivoted into a full-time creator. She has worked with clients such as Canon & The National Parks Foundation and had three eco-innovative product launches. She’s been featured in Forbes, Travel & Leisure, Women's Health, Huffington Post & more. TIMESTAMPS: 05:10 - Spark with social media 10:35 - Mindfulness 14:22 - Building structure in your life 20:44 - Following your heart 23:36 - Living in alignment 27:13 - Free diving, breathwork & mindset 41:29 - Acroyoga, play & human connection 47:47 - Overcoming unworthiness FIND CHELSEA ONLINE: Website Instagram: @chelseakauai SPONSOR: Apostrophe | get your first visit for only $5 with code TLL at Apostrophe.com/tll MENTIONED: 2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire “Notes to Self” journal by Chelsea Kauai Chelsea Kauai Presets Naval Podcast “30 Lessons for Living” by Karl Pillemer The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 204 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

We live in a world where judgment is a default setting. But if we were to collectively shift into curiosity instead, the world would be a better place! Everyone is unique, so why not open our hearts, celebrate those differences, and connect authentically with ourselves and others? Sky Cowans humbly leads the way to become “weirder and weirder” every day and invites us to do the same. Sky Cowans is a video creator who explores the world of wellness, spirituality, and alternative lifestyle on her YouTube channel Sky Life through documentary-style videos. With more than 600,000 followers combined across her platforms, Sky's mission is to inspire the shift from judgment to curiosity. TIMESTAMPS: 01:40 - Beginnings in yoga 06:09 - Background in journalism 09:25 - Creating on YouTube 14:35 - Leaning into discomfort 21:10 - Following stories, not controlling them 36:00 - Routines 41:30 - Meditations 56:28 - Tips from the healthiest people in America FIND SKY ONLINE: YouTube TikTok: @skycowans Instagram: @skycowans SPONSOR: Clinique | get even better clinical Dark Spot Interrupter at Clinique.com MENTIONED: The 5 Minute Joy Journal by Lavendaire Dr. Joe Dispenza meditations Meditation app “Open” Meditation app “Headspace” The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 203 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

What if I told you you don’t always have to feel overwhelmed? When it comes to managing stress, learning new habits, navigating change, and overcoming procrastination, there are some things within our control. Maya Lee teaches us the beauty in doing things today for our future self’s peace of mind, while still enjoying the present moment. Becoming the person you want to be does not happen overnight, but you are capable of anything you set your mind to. Why not give it a try?Maya Lee is an LA-based YouTuber who loves sharing her quirky and positive attitude throughout her lifestyle videos. She loves sharing her 5 am morning routines, encouraging viewers to move their bodies, while also offering life advice. As an only child, she always wished she had an older sister to go through life's challenges with, and she hopes to be that person for her viewers. She was an elementary school teacher for 6 years before deciding to let it go this Summer.TIMESTAMPS: 12:37 - Transitioning out of teaching 16:34 - Life hacks 19:05 - Morning routine 23:47 - Weekly habits 28:13 - How to become a morning person 34:35 - How to combat procrastination 38:38 - How to find balance 49:01 - Taking care of your mental health as a content creator FIND MAYA ONLINE: YouTube TikTok: @mayaleex3 SPONSORS: Apostrophe | Get your first visit for only $5 with code TLL at Apostrophe.com/TLL Betterhelp | Get 10% off your first month at Betterhelp.com/tll MENTIONED:The 5 Minute Joy Journal by LavendaireThe video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 202SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

The brain is our control center, storing everything from our beliefs to our trauma. But did you know the brain is also a transmitter? Science tells us that we hold the power to heal our brains and change our reality through meditating and manifesting. Jonna Rose cleared her brain scan and now helps others do the same. Jonna Rose is a certified brain health professional, licensed neuro nuclear medicine & psychiatric nurse. She has worked in mental health for 8 years now and spends her days studying the brain. Jonna is passionate about connecting science with psychology and even spirituality. Outside of her clinics, she works to empower over 200K followers on TikTok with knowledge and resources to expand the mind and change your brain. TIMESTAMPS: 09:34 - Healing your brain 14:28 - Brainwave states 101 21:58 - Self-limiting belief systems 32:24 - The science behind manifesting 38:24 - EMDR - the power of our eye movements 45:54 - Vibrations & healing frequencies 48:07 - Cancer & belief systems 53:57 - Brain hacks FIND JONNA ONLINE: TikTok: @roadtoroses Instagram: @jonnarose SPONSOR: Fenty Skin | get 20% off Fenty Skin Start'rs now with code: lavendaire 20 at https://FENTYSKIN.COM MENTIONED: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk The Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 201 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Trauma lives in the body. As such, a body-based healing modality like Art therapy is an incredible resource to heal deeper traumas. Art helps us reconnect with our intuition and subconscious. Amelia Hutchison empowers us to trust ourselves and find ways to nurture our life force of creativity. We are all artists. Whether it’s Excel spreadsheets, embroidery, or even parenting, creativity is different for everyone! Find ways to water those parts of your life, and allow yourself the freedom to create.Amelia Hutchison is an art therapist and psychotherapist from British Columbia, Canada. She runs an online private practice supporting adults in their mental health through creativity. Amelia also runs weekly open studios on Zoom as well as group and individual art therapy. She is passionate about accessible mental health care.TIMESTAMPS: 01:37 - Discovering Art Therapy 08:16 - Perfectionism & art 14:22 - Creativity & social media 18:45 - Social media & mental health 27:49 - Creativity is for everyone 42:44 - How to stop judging yourself 45:28 - Self-care = community care 49:34 - How to start with Art Therapy FIND AMELIA ONLINE: Website TikTok: @art_therapy_irl SPONSORS: Babbel | Save up to 55% off your subscription at Babbel.com/TLL Fenty Skin | get 20% off fenty skin starters now at FENTYSKIN.COM with code: lavendaire 20 MENTIONED: Anti-Hustle Art Studio Oracle Lab The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 200SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Art inspires and touches our souls. It has the power to bring us together and create incredible emotional experiences. Natalie uses her gift of creativity to paint the colorful world of her friends and family, one that brings peace and celebrates our differences. She believes in creating from the heart and not leaving anyone behind. Natalie Byrne is a Latina illustrator & author based in London whose main purpose is to educate on mental health, relationships, and social issues through her colorful art style. She has a book called Periods. which educates people of all ages and genders about everything they need to know about female menstruation and has also worked with brands such as Adobe, Logitech, Vans, and Nike. When Natalie is not illustrating, she runs the Going Places Podcast where she invites friends and guests to talk about their creativity, process, and journey. TIMESTAMPS: 1:46 - Origins with art 8:00 - Entrepreneurial artistry 13:30 - Knowing yourself & fearing less 14:50 - Work-life balance 19:08 - Inclusivity & representation 29:49 - Creatives: listen to your voice & stay fluid 41:10 - Stronger together (artists unite) 44:45 - How to deal with creative blocks FIND NATALIE ONLINE: Website Instagram: @nataliebyrne TikTok: @nataliebyrne_ SPONSOR: Fenty Skin | buy the Fenty Skin Start’rs at FENTYSKIN.COM MENTIONED: Book - Period. Going Places Podcast Shop The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 199 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Female sexuality is widely misunderstood, under-researched, and, for many women, a source of great frustration and shame. Anna Lee works tirelessly to create the change we so desperately need. From busting misogynistic myths to helping women in their 70s experience their first orgasm, Anna uses tech engineering to close the orgasm gap. Through data, she bypasses shame and empowers women in their sexuality. After all, “knowledge is pleasure.” Anna Lee is the co-founder and engineer of Lioness, the world’s first and only smart vibrator that improves understanding of sexual pleasure and orgasms through biofeedback data and science. She's been recently named Forbes 30 Under 30 alum as well as Paper Magazine’s Asian Women Creators You Need to Know and Buzzfeed’s 14 Sex Tech Founders Who Are Changing The Way The World Thinks About Sex. She is a big advocate of Lioness’ mission to expand understanding and research in sexual health, and destigmatize female sexuality. Disclaimer: This episode is for people 18+ and touches on sexual trauma. TIMESTAMPS: 01:55 - Sexually conservative origins 03:33 - Being the change you want to see 10:07 - How the Lioness vibrator works 12:47 - Why it’s revolutionary 24:46 - Feeling safe to discover your body 28:33 - Sexual satisfaction 101 38:28 - Sex toy myths 50:30 - The Sex Tech Industry and its’ barriers FIND ANNA ONLINE: Website TikTok: @annatheaverage SPONSOR: OSEA | Get 10% off your first order with promo code TLL at oseamalibu.com MENTIONED: Lioness Vibrator The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 198 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Have you ever seen water ripple in response to sound? Well, this happens because water is highly susceptible to oscillating frequencies. And since humans are 99% molecularly water, frequency and sound have an incredible impact on our bodies and brains. Science is still only scratching the surface on the healing power of frequencies, but healer Erin Eber’s work speaks for itself. From inducing labor to relieving physical pain for clients with neurodegenerative diseases, Erin uses the power of her voice to help people in their healing journey. Erin Eber is an Intuitive Guide, Frequency Healer, and Human Design Reader who for almost 20 years has guided people to experience expansion, flow, ease, and inner connection. She supports humans on an awakening journey to effortlessly ground in their divine essence and bring deep and lasting transformations in their lives. Her main modality, Frequency Healing, is a channeled gift using her voice that she was initiated into through her own healing process and has helped shift thousands of people into an expanded state of consciousness. TIMESTAMPS: 03:01 - Experience a grounding attunement 06:49 - Frequency healing 101 08:28 - Discovering her gift 18:43 - The science behind frequency healing 22:18 - Client stories 30:23 - Feeling good and helping others feel good 36:34 - Connecting to your soul 40:46 - Healing America: shifting the collective culture 48:25 - Whitewashed Spirituality FIND ERIN ONLINE: Website TikTok: @frequencyportal SPONSOR: Betterhelp | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/TLL MENTIONED: Free resources for frequency healing Frequency healing sessions with Erin Cacao healing The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 197 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Growing is painful. Change comes with grief, loss, and fear. But choosing yourself despite the discomfort is the most radical act of self-love. Amy Lee is living proof of this truth. Through her brave and vulnerable journey of self-discovery, she teaches us that it’s okay to feel scared. Give yourself time and space to heal. Peel back the layers of trauma and find yourself anew. You deserve peace.Amy Lee is a transformational life coach, digital content creator, motivational speaker, and recovered cPTSD survivor. She specializes in healing narcissistic abuse and codependency with a focus on inner child healing and nonviolent communication.TIMESTAMPS: 07:17 - Finding new ways of helping others 18:45 - Changing how to be creative 22:17 - The pandemic: a reckoning 29:10 - Success is on the inside 33:01 - Stepping into your authenticity 43:42 - Rebuilding life from scratch 45:25 - Friendships through change 55:12 - Change: be afraid and do it anyways FIND AMY ONLINE: Website Instagram: @amy_lee SPONSOR:Bombas | 20% off your first purchase at www.bombas.com/TLL MENTIONED:1:1 Rockstar Coaching with Amy LeeThe video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 196SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Do you have trouble remembering the last month? Is saying “no” really hard for you? Do you sometimes even wish you were sick so you could rest? These are all possible signs of burnout, a condition of mismanaged stress for an extended period of time. If this is you, there is hope. Burnout survivor, Emily Ballesteros shares her insight and tools for burnout recovery and stress management, from boundaries to reparenting. You are not alone, and there are ways to live life fully without losing yourself. Burnout management coach, Emily Ballesteros devotes her work to helping busy professionals create work-life balance and reclaim time and energy to enjoy their lives. Her future book, "The Cure for Burnout" is a deep dive into burnout, how we suffer from it in our personal and professional lives, and what we can do to defeat it for good. Since starting her business, she has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Today, and facilitated Burnout Trainings for organizations like Pepsi, Nickelodeon, PayPal, and Macy's. TIMESTAMPS: 05:45 - What is burnout? 10:38 - Understanding your warning signs 13:25 - Personal care explained 19:28 - Boundaries 101 22:34 - People pleasing recovery 27:15 - How to stand up for yourself 36:00 - Creating work-life balance 53:35 - Mindset & burnout management FIND EMILY ONLINE: Website TikTok: @emilybruth Instagram: @emilybruth SPONSOR: Babble | up to 60% off your subscription at Babbel.com/TLL MENTIONED: The Cure for Burnout - upcoming book by Emily Ballesteros Burnout Management Course Burnout Management Training The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 195 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

In a culture dominant in divine masculine energy, focused on drive, logic, and brains, many of us have lost touch with our divine feminine energy, our innate body’s wisdom, intuition, and connection to the heart. Anjua Maximo shares the power of sensual embodiment in our healing journey. Close your eyes, listen to the music and let your body guide you. Reconnect to your senses, reclaim your heart, and release shame. You deserve to be you, unapologetically.Life and sensual embodiment coach, Anjua Maximo devotes her work to helping women feel whole, inspired, and free - in their mind, body and soul. She has an online community of over 200K on TikTok, runs the Electric Feminine podcast, and owns GrooveRyde fitness studio with her husband. Anjua believes that music and movement have the power to help you discover yourself and feel free no matter what stage in life you’re at.Disclaimer: This episode mentions SA, eating disorders, and cancer.TIMESTAMPS: 02:10 - Discovering sensual dance 06:45 - Freedom over perfection 12:01 - Sensual vs. sexual 20:15 - Facing your fears 25:51 - What is divine feminine energy? 41:11 - How to differentiate your real voice from your gremlin 50:08 - Sensuality, sexuality & spirituality 57:27 - Give yourself space & grace FIND ANJUA ONLINE: Website TikTok: @anjuamaximo Instagram: @anjuamaximo SPONSORS:Jinjer | 20% off first purchase at jinjer.US/TLL MENTIONED: The Electric Feminine Podcast GrooveRyde fitness studio Sheila Kelley - S Factor The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 194SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

“You can’t fail if you never give up.” This is chef Viet Nguyen’s motto, a mantra that has seen him through incredible hardship and into inspiring success. From working as an exchange student to living in his car, Viet Nguyen will stop at nothing to make his dreams come true. He is a firm believer in nurturing your passion and never giving up on yourself, even when others do.Viet Nguyen is the founder and Co-CEO of Kei Concepts, a thriving restaurant, and management group that develops and manages proprietary brands and incubates emerging concepts. Since 2013, Kei Concepts has introduced 11 restaurant concepts to the Orange County area in California.Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.TIMESTAMPS: 04:05 - A passion for Art 10:34 - Falling in love with cooking 17:49 - Ingredients: failure and patience 24:30 - A love story & business partnership 44:12 - The relationship between confidence and fear 55:00 - The science behind success: the right people 56:40 - Heart-centered business: art first, money later 01:07:16 - Intersecting identities: Vietnam & America 01:14:22 - Bonus wrap-up: protecting mom & pop shops at all costs FIND VIET ONLINE: Website Instagram: @kei.concepts SPONSORS:Betterhelp | 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/tll MENTIONED: Súp noodle bar - pho restaurant Vox Kitchen - Asian comfort food restaurant Gem Dining - progressive Southeast Asian dining Nếp Café - elevated French-Vietnamese brunch Kin Craft Ramen & Izakaya - a unique ramen experience Rol Hand Roll Bar - hand roll restaurant Ini Ristorante - Japanese-inspired Italian cuisine The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 193SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

What happens when we step out of fear and into authenticity? Lana Blakely leans into the discomfort of vulnerability, braving the fear of rejection, to create real art, and touch people’s hearts. As she puts it, “what’s the worst that can happen?” By being ourselves, we can inspire others to do the same. Swedish YouTuber, Lana Blakely shares her journey with introversion, self-acceptance, and confidence. She believes in leading with emotions, listening to the present moment, and letting identities be fluid. TIMESTAMPS: 04:42 - Making content for your “younger self” 07:01 - Vulnerability & boundaries 10:58 - Creative process: planning & spontaneity 18:06 - Intro to Attachment Theory 22:18 - Introversion & self-acceptance 32:50 - Opening up & sharing on the internet 52:58 - The complex relationship with inspiration 55:24 - The future of content creation & shortening attention spans FIND LANA ONLINE: Website YouTube Instagram: @lanablakely Twitter: @lanablakelys TikTok: @lanablakely Facebook Podcast SPONSORS: Bombas | 20% off first purchase at bombas.com/TLL Ephemeris | 15% off your talisman with offer code: TLL at ephemeris.co MENTIONED: “Attached” - Amir Levine: book on attachment style “The Inner Sky” - Steven Forrest: beginner’s book to astrology The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 192 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Sensitivity is sometimes seen as a weakness, but the truth is it’s a powerful strength. Vanessa Somuayina uses her gift as a sixth sense. Her intuition and energy are the powers she wields to uplift others around the world, from representation to readings.Tarot reader, YouTube star, author, and entrepreneur, Vanessa Somuayina shares how Tarot and Divinity can help provide guidance, find synchronicities in life, and expand our hearts. She believes in sacred routines, following your heart, and tuning into your intuition.TIMESTAMPS: 08:08 - Staying true to helping others 10:58 - Psychic sixth sense of sensitivity & déjà vu 15:44 - Preparing for readings 20:17 - Tarot card “rules:” make your own 30:22 - Entrepreneurial journey 36:14 - Creating art from the heart 45:50 - Do’s and Don’t of conducting & receiving readings 49:44 - Intentional routines: effective over productive FIND VANESSA ONLINE: Website YouTube Instagram: @vanessa_somuayina SPONSORS: Jinjer | 20% off first purchase at jinjer.US/TLL HelloFresh | code tll16 for 16 free meals and 3 free gifts at hellofresh.com/tll16 MENTIONED: beau life IG pastel journey tarot gentle heart tarot the wild muse oracle deck The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 191SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram