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The Real and The Woo with Lauri Stern
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Welcome to the Real and the Woo, a podcast designed to bring you authentic conversations covering a range of topics from the factual and practical to the mystical and magical. Join Lauri as she invites experts and friends to engage in some raw, meaningful and informative discussions, combined with light-hearted, humorous and silly chats. Consider this your virtual happy hour, where no subject is off the table and everyone leaves feeling a little more joyful, supported and inspired.
As a life-long lover of learning and a true Gemini, Lauri is genuine in her desire to apply her years of experience and expertise in fitness, yoga, and other energetic wellness modalities, combined with her roles as wife, mother of four adult children, and dog mom, into relatable and understandable ways. Lauri’s indefatigable spirit drives her passion: to help all guided to work with her to understand themselves better from the inside out so they enjoy their lives from the outside in. Lauri envisions a world of oneness and aims to connect people to people and people to information that ignites their own light. Whether you are very real or super woo, this podcast is just for you!
*This is podcast is for entertainment purposes only and meant to inform and inspire. If you need or you know someone in need of professional medical help and attention, please consult with qualified professionals specific for your situation. The opinions and ideas expressed in this show are those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any organizations or entities they represent.
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Amy Woodall on Energy, Intuition, Authenticity & High Vibe Women’s Retreats
2w ago00:48:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I welcome Amy Woodall for a heartfelt conversation about learning how to truly live with yourself, trust your intuition, and lead from the inside out. Amy shares her journey from the corporate world into consciousness work, meditation, and transformational retreats, revealing how energetic alignment ultimately led her to leave a successful career to pursue more meaningful work. Together, we explore authenticity, social media pressure, women’s healing, meditation, spiritual awakening, and the importance of creating spaces where women feel safe to reconnect with themselves and each other. We discuss intuition, past-life regression, Lemurian downloads, feminine leadership, and the collective shift from fear-based living to heart-led consciousness, while grounding it all in humor, humanity, and joy, and in the reminder that we are all still learning as we grow.Amy Woodall is the founder of Conscious Habit, host of Conscious Conversations podcast, and cofounder of High Vibe Tribe. She’s on a mission to help people love the hell out of their life. From the inside out. Amy’s a speaker, a coach, and a thought leader studying consciousness and its effects on our internal and external life.Amy: https://www.theconscioushabit.com/ and https://highvibetriberetreat.com/Podcast: Conscious ConversationsChapters00:00 – Welcome Amy Woodall to the Show03:00 – Amy’s Corporate Beginnings & Consciousness Awakening09:30 – The Courage to Change Direction 16:00 – Podcasting, Authenticity & Escaping the Algorithm Trap25:00 – High Vibe Tribe Retreats & Healing Through Sisterhood38:00 – Lightworkers, Lemuria & Spiritual Downloads46:00 – The Rise of Feminine Leadership & The New Earth49:00 – Joy, Nature & Final ReflectionsSend us Fan MailConnect with Lauri:Lauri is an Energetic Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, Intuitive, and Healer who alchemizes her experience and expertise to design customized pathways that help people feel more understood, aligned, empowered, and joyful. She offers 1:1, group, and corporate sessions, programs, workshops, and retreats. Her Website - Custom Designed Wellness: https://www.customdesignedwellness.com/Email her directly: lauri@customdesignedwellness.comWant to be on the show or have questions or comments about it? Email: podcast@customdesignedwellness.comInstagramFacebook-Business Facebook-PodcastLinkedInYouTubeSubstack To receive her free newsletter, updates, and exclusive content, join her mailing list: www.customdesignedwellness.co...
Transcribe →Parenting in May: Stress, Self-Compassion, How to Be YOU - Not Your Kids!
3w ago00:39:31Tap to summarizeMay can feel like a pressure cooker for parents—school endings, summer planning, shifting routines, emotional kids, and exhausted moms trying to hold it all together.In this honest and heartfelt episode, Lauri Stern dives into the emotional reality of motherhood and parenting during seasons of transition. She shares personal stories, practical wisdom, and compassionate truth about anger, guilt, perfectionism, resilience, and how to lead your family without losing yourself.This episode is for the mother who loves deeply but feels stretched thin... and wants to parent from power instead of pressure. And who wants to finally stop living by the adage: You're only as happy as your least happy child.In This Episode:Why May can be one of the hardest months for familiesMom rage, resentment, burnout, and what’s really underneath itHow vulnerability builds trust with your childrenWhy your child’s mood does not have to control your lifeParenting without losing your identitySchool transitions, camps, schedules, and managing chaosPregnancy loss, grief, resilience, and healingWhy kids need boredom, freedom, and room to failHow mothers lead the emotional energy of the homeChapters:00:00 Welcome + Why May Is Intense for Parents03:00 Mom Burnout, Anger & Self-Compassion07:20 Honest Conversations With Kids11:10 Parenting Without Losing Yourself16:30 Pregnancy Loss, Resilience & Healing23:45 Kids Need Structure + Freedom28:35 Stop Living Through Your Children33:00 Moms as Leaders of the Family EnergyBlog post mentioned - Read HereSend us Fan MailConnect with Lauri:Lauri is an Energetic Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, Intuitive, and Healer who alchemizes her experience and expertise to design customized pathways that help people feel more understood, aligned, empowered, and joyful. She offers 1:1, group, and corporate sessions, programs, workshops, and retreats. Her Website - Custom Designed Wellness: https://www.customdesignedwellness.com/Email her directly: lauri@customdesignedwellness.comWant to be on the show or have questions or comments about it? Email: podcast@customdesignedwellness.comInstagramFacebook-Business Facebook-PodcastLinkedInYouTubeSubstack To receive her free newsletter, updates, and exclusive content, join her mailing list: www.customdesignedwellness.co...
Transcribe →The Bridge of Everything - The Heart Chakra
4w ago00:44:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Lauri Stern introduces the fourth in her Custom Designed Wellness Chakracademy© Chakra Series, focusing on the Heart Chakra (Anahata). Lauri guides you through understanding and balancing this chakra—the bridge between the lower three and upper three chakras - located at the center of our chest. The heart chakra governs our ability to give and receive love, and how we can or cannot forgive ourselves and others. This is also where jealousy, conditionality and grudge-holding reside. Our ability to take deep breaths is also affected by imbalances in the heart chakra, especially for those dealing with or stuck in grief. Lauri guides listeners through ways to understand their own habits, imbalances and more in this episode!Substacks mentioned: Heart Chakra and the GrinchThe Road is Yellow for a ReasonBlog Mentioned:The Heart DropChapters00:00Introduction to the Heart Chakra02:15Understanding the Heart Chakra07:32The Impact of Love and Grief13:48Conditional Love and Self-Love21:35Healing Through Sound and Breath28:03The Grinch: A Lesson in Love35:26Practical Exercises for Heart Chakra Balance#energeticwellness #chakrabalancing #youmatter #podcast Send us Fan MailConnect with Lauri:Lauri is an Energetic Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, Intuitive, and Healer who alchemizes her experience and expertise to design customized pathways that help people feel more understood, aligned, empowered, and joyful. She offers 1:1, group, and corporate sessions, programs, workshops, and retreats. Her Website - Custom Designed Wellness: https://www.customdesignedwellness.com/Email her directly: lauri@customdesignedwellness.comWant to be on the show or have questions or comments about it? Email: podcast@customdesignedwellness.comInstagramFacebook-Business Facebook-PodcastLinkedInYouTubeSubstack To receive her free newsletter, updates, and exclusive content, join her mailing list: www.customdesignedwellness.co...
Transcribe →Gregory Zarian-On Acting, Bullying, Recovery, and Being Kind
Apr 1600:51:42Tap to summarizeTrigger Warning: This episode includes conversations around addiction, suicide, and bullying. Please take care while listening and use the resources below if you or someone you love needs support.I sit down with my friend, Emmy-nominated actor, model, and advocate, Gregory Zarian. Known for his Emmy-Nominated role on Venice the Series and his award-winning performance in 86 Melrose Avenue, you may also recognize him from Westworld, Counterpart, and films like That’s Amore. We discuss his advocacy work around bullying and recovery, including his involvement with organizations such as free2luv.org and The Trevor Project.This episode is a reminder that healing is an inside job, connection matters, and sometimes the simplest question, “How are you?” can change everything.Resources & Support988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or text 988The Trevor Project – 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youthGLAAD – Education, advocacy, and resourcesfree2luv – Bullying prevention and empowermentProject Angel Food – Support for individuals facing critical illnessChapters00:00 – Opening + BoundariesSetting the tone: honesty, sharing responsibly, and respecting others’ stories02:00 – Meet Gregory ZarianActor, twin, and advocate + stepping into identity07:00 – Acting, Twins + IdentityBlending roles, real life parallels, and storytelling as healing11:30 – Bullying + Advocacy WorkFrom personal experience to purpose and impact18:30 – Addiction + Recovery ConversationsBreaking stigma, speaking truth, and finding support28:30 – Relationships + Living Without SecretsCommitment, trust, and emotional accountability39:00 – Career Highlights + Creative PathAward-winning roles, meaningful work, and artistic growth49:30 – Joy, Letting Go + Perspective ShiftsEgypt, gratitude, and choosing how to live nowSend us Fan MailConnect with Lauri:Lauri is an Energetic Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, Intuitive, and Healer who alchemizes her experience and expertise to design customized pathways that help people feel more understood, aligned, empowered, and joyful. She offers 1:1, group, and corporate sessions, programs, workshops, and retreats. Her Website - Custom Designed Wellness: https://www.customdesignedwellness.com/Email her directly: lauri@customdesignedwellness.comWant to be on the show or have questions or comments about it? Email: podcast@customdesignedwellness.comInstagramFacebook-Business Facebook-PodcastLinkedInYouTubeSubstack To receive her free newsletter, updates, and exclusive content, join her mailing list: www.customdesignedwellness.co...
Transcribe →What is a Southside? Find out from Meredith Mills
Apr 900:45:45Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with Meredith Mills, founder of The Original Southside.Meredith has an inspiring story that reflects her passion for cocktails and the art of mixology. Raised in Oklahoma, Meredith grew up enjoying her mother's recipe for the Southside cocktail during the hot summers. After a career in the beauty industry, she decided to turn her family recipe into a commercially viable product during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on high-quality, organic ingredients, non-GMO and organic!Discover the rich history of the Southside cocktail, the process of creating a clean, organic RTD beverage, and insights into leading with integrity in the alcohol industry.And learn how mindfulness and education impact and inform not only how we treat our bodies but what happens inside of them!Find out more on InstagramChapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:18 The Origin and History of the Southside Cocktail03:15 Meredith's Inspiration and Journey into Beverage Industry06:21 Developing the Recipe and Product Focus11:52 Creating the Can and Production Challenges15:45 Distilled vs. Compound Gin Explained19:12 Future Product Ideas and Delivery Formats19:31 Work-Life Balance and Family Business21:26 Handling Stress and Self-Care Practices26:22 The Vice Category and ABV Considerations37:34 The Clean Alcohol Collective and Industry Transparency40:31 Drink Smarter Not Harder: Industry Insights42:50 How to Find and Support Southside44:01 Closing Remarks and Future AspirationsSend us Fan MailConnect with Lauri:Lauri is an Energetic Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, Intuitive, and Healer who alchemizes her experience and expertise to design customized pathways that help people feel more understood, aligned, empowered, and joyful. She offers 1:1, group, and corporate sessions, programs, workshops, and retreats. Her Website - Custom Designed Wellness: https://www.customdesignedwellness.com/Email her directly: lauri@customdesignedwellness.comWant to be on the show or have questions or comments about it? Email: podcast@customdesignedwellness.comInstagramFacebook-Business Facebook-PodcastLinkedInYouTubeSubstack To receive her free newsletter, updates, and exclusive content, join her mailing list: www.customdesignedwellness.co...
Transcribe →Evan Cudworth- The Party Coach - Redefining Partying as a Modality
Mar 1900:40:58Tap to summarizeI sit down with Evan Cudworth, the world’s first Party Coach, to explore what it really means to “party” in a more conscious, connected, and meaningful way. We talk about how party culture can be more than escape—it can become a pathway to authenticity, community, healing, and even spiritual growth.Evan shares his journey from the underground rave scene through addiction and recovery, and how that led him to create his “Party Within” framework. We discuss the deeper meaning of celebration, the role of ego and belonging, and why true connection starts from within. If you’ve ever wondered how to create more joy, courage, and real community in your life, this conversation offers a fresh perspective.Chapters / Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to Evan Cudworth, the Party Coach02:25 – Party as a spiritual modality and collective healing03:57 – The deeper meaning and etymology of “party”06:17 – Ego, oneness, and why parties are meant to be temporary09:09 – Evan’s “Party Within” seven-stage framework12:22 – Making peace with past identities and old versions of yourself15:22 – Why spiritual practices like yoga support the journey21:13 – Evan’s story of addiction, purpose, and transformation28:34 – Authenticity and listening to your body in social spaces36:03 – How to create meaningful, sustainable social gatherings41:45 – Recharging, boundaries, and honoring your energyConnect with Evan CudworthInstagram: @Even_Cudworth Website: thepartycoach.comSend us Fan MailConnect with Lauri:Lauri is an Energetic Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, Intuitive, and Healer who alchemizes her experience and expertise to design customized pathways that help people feel more understood, aligned, empowered, and joyful. She offers 1:1, group, and corporate sessions, programs, workshops, and retreats. Her Website - Custom Designed Wellness: https://www.customdesignedwellness.com/Email her directly: lauri@customdesignedwellness.comWant to be on the show or have questions or comments about it? Email: podcast@customdesignedwellness.comInstagramFacebook-Business Facebook-PodcastLinkedInYouTubeSubstack To receive her free newsletter, updates, and exclusive content, join her mailing list: www.customdesignedwellness.co...
Transcribe →Mindfulness Mondays - Worrying Much? Try This!
Mar 1700:19:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Lauri Stern shares practical, grounded strategies for managing worry in a world that often feels overstimulating and uncertain. Through a blend of mindfulness, meditation, and intentional boundary-setting, Lauri explores how anxiety can show up in both the mind and body—and what we can do to interrupt the spiral.She introduces her unique concept of Chaos Meditation, a powerful practice designed to help listeners face their worries head-on, contain them, and create more spaciousness in their nervous system. Rather than pretending stress isn’t there, this episode offers a compassionate and actionable approach to working with it.Listeners will also learn why setting boundaries isn’t just about protecting your time—it’s a vital tool for supporting mental and emotional well-being. From limiting exposure to negativity to recognizing the physical signs of stress before they escalate, this conversation offers simple but meaningful ways to reclaim peace and cultivate more joy.Substack mentioned: Understanding Your Hamster WheelHeart Drop Process mentioned00:00Navigating Worry in Today's WorldYoutube Channel mentioned01:55Introducing Chaos Meditation06:44Scheduling Worry Time11:17Training the Mind to Manage Worry16:54Conclusion and Call to ActionSend us Fan MailConnect with Lauri:Lauri is an Energetic Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, Intuitive, and Healer who alchemizes her experience and expertise to design customized pathways that help people feel more understood, aligned, empowered, and joyful. She offers 1:1, group, and corporate sessions, programs, workshops, and retreats. Her Website - Custom Designed Wellness: https://www.customdesignedwellness.com/Email her directly: lauri@customdesignedwellness.comWant to be on the show or have questions or comments about it? Email: podcast@customdesignedwellness.comInstagramFacebook-Business Facebook-PodcastLinkedInYouTubeSubstack To receive her free newsletter, updates, and exclusive content, join her mailing list: www.customdesignedwellness.co...
Transcribe →Solar Plexus Chakra - Your Wheel of Power, Confidence and Decision-Making
Mar 900:36:36Tap to summarizeMoving Up to the Solar Plexus Chakra: Unlock Your Personal PowerIn this episode, Lauri Stern introduces the third in her Custom Designed Wellness Chakracademy© Chakra Series, focusing on the Solar Plexus (Manipura). Lauri guides you through understanding and balancing the solar plexus chakra—your center of personal power, decision-making, and confidence. Learn how to harness your internal fire, trust your gut, and step into your true authority with practical insights and exercises.She also offers a guided meditation towards the end to help you tap into your power center.Substacks mentioned: The Yellow Brick RoadShowing Up - Love Letter to My Friend Lisa Blog Post mentioned: When Tragedy Feels Close but Isn't Ours to CarryTimestamps:Introduction to the Solar Plexus Chakra - 00:42Symbolism and Fiery Nature - 0:55Balancing Your Internal Fire - 1:20Imbalances: Burnout and Indecisiveness - 2:08The Affirmation "I Do" - 3:08Showing Up Authentically - 6:38Trusting Your Gut Feelings - 8:58The Yellow Brick Road Allegory - 12:26Shadow Side: Performative Power - 14:44Guided Meditation and Reflection - 24:26Send us Fan MailConnect with Lauri:Lauri is an Energetic Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, Intuitive, and Healer who alchemizes her experience and expertise to design customized pathways that help people feel more understood, aligned, empowered, and joyful. She offers 1:1, group, and corporate sessions, programs, workshops, and retreats. Her Website - Custom Designed Wellness: https://www.customdesignedwellness.com/Email her directly: lauri@customdesignedwellness.comWant to be on the show or have questions or comments about it? Email: podcast@customdesignedwellness.comInstagramFacebook-Business Facebook-PodcastLinkedInYouTubeSubstack To receive her free newsletter, updates, and exclusive content, join her mailing list: www.customdesignedwellness.co...
Transcribe →Ronna Belinky-Founder of Workflows by Ronna
Feb 2600:43:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with Ronna Belinky, founder of Workflows by Ronna. Ronna has developed workshops and processes designed to help busy moms and parents streamline tasks, keeping their lives running more smoothly and stress-free. She shares her founder's journey and her 'why,' along with other aspects of growing a business with intention and authenticity. Ronna's tips and insights, drawn from her experiences, are invaluable.We share stories about finding confidence to 'put ourselves out there', figuring out service pricing, and even connecting on the practice of yoga. While we have different businesses, we connect through our shared desire to help people understand themselves better. If you're running a busy household and/or a business, you'll get a lot out of this episode!And for anyone struggling a bit to understand what I do, Ronna provides a spot-on definition! To find Ronna: Check out her websiteTo work with me: Check out my website and schedule a chat!To read my Substacks, click HERE (and please subscribe!)I'd be grateful if you'd leave a comment, a rating and would of course, help you out with any energetic wants and needs you may have to help you feel your most empowered and joyful self!00:00Introduction to Workflows by Ronna02:06Evolution of Workflows: From Digital to Personal Planning05:15The Importance of Streamlining Tasks for Busy Parents08:05Creating a Teachability Moment: Aha Moments in Planning15:00Navigating Feedback and People-Pleasing19:48Confidence in Pricing and Valuing Services24:04Workshops and Group Planning: A New Approach28:35Empowering Couples Through Task Management29:56Finding Joy in Small Moments33:13Pushing Comfort Zones: The Power of Cold Pitching36:30Understanding Yourself for Better Planning40:48Conclusion and Resources for ListenersSend us Fan MailConnect with Lauri:Lauri is an Energetic Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, Intuitive, and Healer who alchemizes her experience and expertise to design customized pathways that help people feel more understood, aligned, empowered, and joyful. She offers 1:1, group, and corporate sessions, programs, workshops, and retreats. Her Website - Custom Designed Wellness: https://www.customdesignedwellness.com/Email her directly: lauri@customdesignedwellness.comWant to be on the show or have questions or comments about it? Email: podcast@customdesignedwellness.comInstagramFacebook-Business Facebook-PodcastLinkedInYouTubeSubstack To receive her free newsletter, updates, and exclusive content, join her mailing list: www.customdesignedwellness.co...
Transcribe →Mindfulness Mondays - Lisa Hagenbuch Talks Major Transits Feb 17th and 20th
Feb 1600:45:16Tap to summarizeFor this episode, I'm back with Lisa Hagenbuch, my friend and Intuitive Astrologer, just in time for two major transits happening on February 17th and 20th, and more! We explore the implications of the Saturn-Neptune conjunction, the importance of self-care and authenticity, and the role of ancestral healing in personal growth. The discussion emphasizes the need for intentionality in one's actions and thoughts, especially during this transformative period leading up to the Year of the Fire Horse on the 17th. You'll want to harness cosmic energies to create the life you desire while remaining mindful of your emotional and spiritual well-being.To work with Lisa: Check out her website Futureecho.orgCheck out my latest SubstackTo receive the newsletters and any other updates I mention sign up on my website. Thank you for your comments, follows and shares, I truly appreciate it! Send us Fan MailConnect with Lauri:Lauri is an Energetic Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, Intuitive, and Healer who alchemizes her experience and expertise to design customized pathways that help people feel more understood, aligned, empowered, and joyful. She offers 1:1, group, and corporate sessions, programs, workshops, and retreats. Her Website - Custom Designed Wellness: https://www.customdesignedwellness.com/Email her directly: lauri@customdesignedwellness.comWant to be on the show or have questions or comments about it? Email: podcast@customdesignedwellness.comInstagramFacebook-Business Facebook-PodcastLinkedInYouTubeSubstack To receive her free newsletter, updates, and exclusive content, join her mailing list: www.customdesignedwellness.co...
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