Thrive and Thread
Lauren DeVera
Show overview
Thrive and Thread has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 100 episodes, alongside 9 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 35 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 5th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 18 min and 25 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 4 months ago. The busiest year was 2023, with 23 episodes published. Published by Lauren DeVera.
From the publisher
Welcome to this sacred space for healing, self-love, personal growth, and creativity. There will be solo and interview episodes where we'll talk through how to thrive in life by threading the elements of mindfulness, as well as guided meditations with original music. We'll move from self-doubt to self-trust, make time for what matters, and step boldly into our purpose! Join us as we dive into the intimate and inspiring journeys of fellow artists, creatives & entrepreneurs. Hosted by Lauren DeVera: Founder of The Lion's Den DMV, Certified Life and Somatic Coach, Positive Psychology Practitioner, Movement + Mindfulness Artist, and Wellness Facilitator.
Latest Episodes
View all 100 episodesS5 Ep 9The Refusal To Rush and Reinvent - Our 100th Episode! 🎉
WOW fam, 100th Episode!! Tune in for a very special GIVEAWAY that ends on 1/16/26! Tap in for a quick and bite-sized episode on how we're approaching the year ahead. Less about doing more, and MORE about returning to your JOY. If you've ever felt the pressure or urgency to move quickly, this is for you. An invitation to slow down, return to your childhood joy & be present. Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S5 Ep 8Silence And Solitude To Soothe An Anxious Spirit
If you've been feeling waves of anxiety and stress, you're going to want to tune in. Listen to another real and relatable episode by Lauren, sharing her five daily practices that support her through anxious and stressful times.Learn how creativity can lead to confidence, and how anchoring yourself in your spiritual practice may be the very thing you need to feel a sense of hope! Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S5 Ep 7Embracing Grief, Navigating Depression And Moving In Faith
It's been a minute fam! Tune in for a transparent episode with Lauren on her recent journey through grief, depression, major life changes and returning to her joy! In this episode she'll share practical ways to navigate grief and how to give yourself grace as you embark on your own healing journey. We'll unpack:1. The power of transparency2. Asking for helps as means for healing3. Returning to your creative practice to help ground you Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S5 Ep 6Creative Expression As A Catalyst For Clarity
This is your sign to prioritize play in this season. Rest is not a reward, but your right. Play is a portal to your next move. Tune in for the quick boost of inspiration you need to get back in your flow! Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S5 Ep 5The Messy Middle: How To Navigate The Discomfort Of Uncertainty
A love letter to those in the messy middle and feeling hard feelings. In this episode we discuss the challenges of navigating uncertainty and uncomfortable emotions, termed "the messy middle." Lauren shares her personal experiences of grief, chaos, and difficulty focusing, attributing these to significant life changes. We hope you take away the importance of acknowledging and processing emotions rather than avoiding them. Tap in, fam! You won't regret it. Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S5 Ep 4Orienting Your Life Around Your Mission
Most of us try to make our mission fit into our overpacked, overbooked, and overcommitted lives. What would happen if we did it the other way around? Tune in for a real & encouraging episode on how to orient your life around your mission! Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S5 Ep 3Mismanaged Energy: How To Find Your Rhythm
"How we spend our energy is how we build, or not build our dreams." Tune into this applicable episode where Lauren breaks down the differences between building a habit and a rhythm, and how to create and integrate simple and fruitful rhythms into your life. If you've been feeling a little unclear on what to focus on, or a bit all over the place, this episode is for you! Energy is your currency, be sure to use it to your benefit, tap in!! Energy Management Episode: https://thrive-thread.simplecast.com/episodes/ep18-energy-management-to-prevent-burnout Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S5 Ep 2Get Better, Not Bitter
We all know that suffering is inevitable, but it's what we do with our pain that matters most. Has any bitterness entered your heart? Space? Tune into this heartfelt, convicting message on how to use our pain as a catalyst for growth and positive change. Let us know what you think! Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S5 Ep 1The Practice Of Returning & Welcome to Season 5!
We're back baby! Happy New Year friend. Tune in for the update on what to expect this season as well as practical & personal tips for returning to your passions, returning to parts of yourself that have been hidden and so much more! Grab your notebook, headphones & let's get to it - Lauren will share 7 ways to return to your practices & passions with care, intention & joy! This is for you if you've struggled to give yourself grace, overwhelmed on where to start and need that gentle boost of motivation. We got you! Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S4 Ep 22Season Finale: Made For More - Balancing Ambition With Contentment
What seeds are you sowing this season? Who do you need to become to produce the fruits of your dreams? Tune into the season finale for a powerful, perspective-shifting episode on how to move the needle forward on your purpose and creative calling.Included are juicy journal prompts, practical actions and an affirmation to help center you for the season ahead! Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S4 Ep 21How To Get Excited About Life Again
What if we told you that your "prime" is not behind you, but actually happening now? How would you move different? Sheesh! Need to feel a boost of joy again? Excitement? Desiring a zest for your life again? Tune into today's episode to learn a few of Lauren's practices in cultivating a daily practice of tending to her curiosities. And some fun bonuses, including a brief meditation and reading of Jacqueline Suskin's poem "Autumn Arrives." Let us know what you think! Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S4 Ep 20You're Not Stuck, You're In Transition
"You're not stuck unless you stop", paraphrased from Pastor Steven Furtick. Many of us mistake discomfort and change as being stuck, when really we are on the other side of a new beginning. Another nourishing and encouraging love note from Lauren as she shares her personal stories around loss, public endings and confronting naysayers. If you feel like you're on the edge of something new or scary, tap in! In this episode, we learn how to embrace change, trust our intuition, and believe in our potential! Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
How Your Inner Work Produces Your Best Work with Simone Bak, Kasia Burns and Alex Williams
bonusJoin us for an intimate conversation with three of Lauren's clients from the Spring 2024 cohort of Roots To Fruits Creative Incubator. Hear it directly from them what it was like to be in a group program, to be held accountable towards their goals as well as confronting their fears and limiting beliefs that were getting in the way of them executing on their ideas. All from totally different backgrounds and experiences, but one common thread - having a creative desire and heart to share their passions with the world. Meet Kasia who is an illustrator and creative, Alex who has a passion for ice skating and sharing her voice centering her faith, and Simone who recently left the corporate career to reclaim her passion for dance, and helping others find healing through movement. You're in for a treat - so many gems were dropped, go take a listen!Learn more about them:Kasia on IG: @kasiariele [email protected] on IG: @lexy_bee3Simoneon IG: @dancingsimsim Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S4 Ep 19How To Embrace Imperfection In Our Creative Practice
"You'll never feel ready, so why not start where you are?" Phew! Lauren shares her personal journey in creating various projects and how her "do it messy", "do it afraid" approach has led her to creating high-quality work across multiple mediums. Tune in for tangible next steps on taking action on your passions along with the real and vulnerable behind the scenes of building out her business. Whether you identify as a creative or not, this is still for you! Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
Hold On, Don't Give Up: Encouragement For Those In A Tough Season
bonusEpisode 86 - Bonus EpisodeHow do you take care of yourself when the going gets tough? Have you cultivated a practice of hope to keep you focused on what matters? Tune into this quick bonus episode if you're feeling all the feels and feeling the weight of the world and every day stressors. You're not alone and we want to remind you how to take good care of yourself. Breathe in. Breathe out. You got this. Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S4 Ep 18Expanding Our Capacity For Uncomfortable Emotions
As visionaries, creatives, leaders... we HAVE to increase our capacity to experience uncomfortable emotions. This lifetime requires us to show up, be vulnerable and do hard things, but most of us are quick to suppress, avoid or rush through hard and difficult feelings. When we don't allow ourselves to feel things FULLY, we don't increase our capacity to be with the uncomfortable. PHEW. Tune in! Lauren shares a repeatable process to feel your feelings, while being real about the tough stuff. You got this!Episodes Mentioned:https://thrive-thread.simplecast.com/episodes/s2ep9-how-to-self-soothe-and-self-regulate-when-youre-stressedhttps://thrive-thread.simplecast.com/episodes/ep10-self-compassion-meditation Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S4 Ep 17Curbing Our Craving For External Validation
Your desire for validation, is normal and common. But what happens when our craving for validation keeps us stuck, repeating patterns and misaligned?In today's episode we explore how we associate validation with acceptance and how to get us out of the loop of needing to lean on external validation for confidence and decision making.Trust us, you want to listen to this - Lauren shares thoughtful prompts to mediate and journal to support you in your journey towards self-acceptance and empowerment. Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S4 Ep 16How I Prevent Passion Burnout
Passion burnout? You mean I can burn out from doing what I love? Yes, absolutely. And the wild thing is, it's harder to notice when we've reached burnout since work gets blurred with fun/passion/joy. Tune into this real and practical episode where Lauren share's her own journey on how she's navigated her multi-passionate, creative and entrepreneurial career. Some of the tips may surprise, so be sure to grab your notebook and pen, let's dive in! Some things we touch on:returning to the motivation behind your yesswitching up the energy and people you spend time withbeing good with "good enough" Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S4 Ep 15The Price Of People Pleasing & How To Get Comfortable Setting Boundaries
Ep. 82 - "Thanks for always saying YES!" "I can always count on you!" Have folks said this to you multiple times? Honey, you might be a people pleaser, but no judgment here, ok? You're not alone. Welcome to being a human in a society that rewards being overextended and overcommitted. In a world where we place so much weight on our ability to show up for others and fear being perceived as not a team player or, selfish. Tune into this real and practical episode where we share a few things on:-How to be direct and kind when you say no-The cost of people pleasing-How boundaries bring abundance and aligned opportunitiesand so much more! Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339
S4 Ep 14Why We're Afraid To Go All In On Our Dreams and How To Start Making Moves
Why are we afraid to go ALL IN on our dreams? What's the thing holding us back from going after what we really want? Even if you're pursuing your dreams, we invite you to still take a listen! A juicy episode that addresses the fear of being seen, the fear of being seen pivoting, the lack of self-trust and SO much more. We get it, pursuing your dreams requires bravery, faith and unapologetic courage, and we will show you how to do just that. Buckle up, you're in for another real, direct and impactful episode! Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339