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We all need a friend we can talk to about anything. But it’s not always easy to find people who are willing to open up about pretty much anything. Allow me to be that friend. This is a podcast where no topic is off-limits, and we swap judgment for aiming to understand and relate to each other. Let’s just talk about life--the messy parts, and the pretty parts, and the in-between. We’ll talk self-love, mental health, relationships, body image, and so much more! Have a topic you wanna bring on? Pitch your idea to me over on Instagram @laurenmkendrick.
Episodes
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
I'm so excited for this week's episode!!! I'm thrilled for a few reasons...
#1-You'll have to listen to the episode to find out what it is!
#2-This is one of my favorite topics!! (I'm surprised I haven't talked about it yet on the podcast)
This week we're talking about intuitive eating. What is it?? (Hint: Not the "hunger/fullness diet) What's my experience with it?? Who is it for?? What are the basic principles?? How can it change your life??
All of those questions will be addressed in the episode! This topic is deeply rooted, and complex so if you have any questions about it please reach out! You can either join the Facebook Group, or DM me on Instagram @laurenmkepler.
I can't wait to hear what you think!
P.S. Have you heard??? I've created a community for us to get together and become better, healthier versions of ourselves through habit change with heaps of self-compassion! Come join us in the All or Something Lifestyle Facebook Group! Click here to join.
Here are some other ways you can connect with me:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmkepler/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.kepler.5
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Have you ever paid attention to how you speak to yourself?? Sometimes it can be horrifying to realize how mean we are to ourselves! The next question is...would you ever speak to someone else that way?? And unfortunately, sometimes the answer is YES!
Criticizing, gossiping, and talking down to ourselves and others has become such a normalized part of our society. But imagine if we shifted that paradigm?? What kind of world could we create if we chose to speak love and power into ourselves, and those around us??
In this episode I share my thoughts on where our bad habit of negative self-talk stems from, the one realization that helped me transform the way I treated myself, plus some other ideas on how we can start to bring the best out in ourselves and others.
Ready to change the world with me?? Let's do it!
P.S. Have you heard??? I've created a community for us to get together and become better, healthier versions of ourselves through habit change with heaps of self-compassion! Come join us in the All or Something Lifestyle Facebook Group! Click here to join.
Here are some other ways you can connect with me:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmkepler/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.kepler.5
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Ever feel like it's your responsibility to make others happy? Or better yet...like it's your responsibility to make sure you don't upset anyone??
I grew up with an amazing mother, who always put everyone else's needs above her own. So what did I learn? To also put everyone else's needs above my own.
Not only that...but I also learned to not "rock the boat", or upset anyone. So I spent a lot of my years walking on eggshells, absorbing everyone else's opinions, and people-pleasing my way through relationships. It's no wonder that I had no idea who I was until my mid-twenties.
And then one day I learned this concept...I don't have to be everything to everyone. I'm allowed to upset people by just being myself, or speaking my mind. And guess what?? Their feelings are their responsibility. Not mine to take on.
When I learned to set boundaries, and stopped spreading myself thin...things changed. I got to discover who I really am. What I believe...what I love...what I don't love...and it was such a liberating experience.
But it can be hard, especially as women, to release the idea that we should be able to "fix", or "save" everyone around us. So on this episode of the podcast, I'm sharing the ways in which lacking boundaries stifles your joy, negatively impacts your health, and holds you back from your biggest dreams. And most importantly...I'm gonna teach you some mindset shifts and tips for detaching.
P.S. Have you heard??? I've created a community for us to get together and become better, healthier versions of ourselves through habit change with heaps of self-compassion! Come join us in the All or Something Lifestyle Facebook Group! Click here to join.
Here are some other ways you can connect with me:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmkepler/?hl=en
Facebook (where I'm most active): https://www.facebook.com/lauren.kepler.5
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
One of the fears we have when we start to improve ourselves is outgrowing the friendships and the people that mean so much to us. So what do we do when we start to level up in our lives, and the people we love don’t understand?
I share my thoughts on this in this week’s episode of the podcast, plus some tips and advice on how to find and engage with others who force you to level up.
This is a topic I’ve struggled with in the past, and still continue to struggle with...which is exactly why I felt compelled to share my thoughts! I imagine it’s something you’ve struggled with as well, and maybe you’re also looking to build more inspiring and growth-oriented friendships? I’m with you on that!
I’d also love to hear your thoughts on this topic, so please reach out to me on IG @laurenmkepler.
Here are some other ways you can connect with me:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmkepler/?hl=en
Facebook (where I'm most active): https://www.facebook.com/lauren.kepler.5
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
This episode is a bit more strategic than my usual episodes where we talk a lot about feelings (but we will still talk about feelings, of course). This week I'm sharing with you how I plan and execute a successful week.
I share exactly what my morning and evening routines look like, what factors I take into consideration when I plan out my weeks, and more importantly...what a "successful" week even looks like to me.
So if you're interested in living and planning with more intention and leading with heart, then you'll love this episode! And don't forget to grab a free copy of the Ultimate Guide to Achieving a Work/Life Balance (also mentioned in the episode)
Here are a few other links I mentioned in the episode:
Everything is Figureoutable Book by Marie Forleo
Enjoy!
Here are some other ways you can connect with me:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmkepler/?hl=en
Facebook (where I'm most active): https://www.facebook.com/lauren.kepler.5
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Life is full of ups and downs. It's the seasons, and the ebbs and flows that keep us moving forward. Like riding a wave. We LOVE the ups, but we have a hard time embracing the downs.
In this "motivation Monday" episode I'm sharing my experience in feeling down, and overwhelmed. It's something that used to trigger feelings of unworthiness within me, and pull me into a downward spiral.
I've changed my perspective, and learned that my lowest points have taught me the most. I've learned to see them as being beautiful, and even necessary.
If you'd love some inspiration on how you can "embrace the storms" in your life, then you'll love this episode!
Enjoy :)
Here are some other ways you can connect with me:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmkepler/?hl=en
Facebook (where I'm most active): https://www.facebook.com/lauren.kepler.5
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Ever wish you could get a quick dose of inspiration on Monday morning to carry you through the week??
You're in luck, my friend!
This week I'm trying something new. I know a lot of my wonderful listeners are very busy, and are juggling many moving parts! If that's you too, you'll love this episode. 10 minutes, 6 quick steps to having more confidence.
If you love it, and decide you wanna dive even deeper into this process of growing your confidence, then snag a copy of my free audio training: 6 Steps to Confidence Audio Training. Click here for access!
Here are some other ways you can connect with me:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmkepler/?hl=en
Facebook (where I'm most active): https://www.facebook.com/lauren.kepler.5
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Last Monday I was driving home from a trip to California, feeling fine. Nothing was wrong. And then...all of a sudden, by Tuesday afternoon I was completely burnt out. So I spent the rest of the week barely being able to move. Not wanting to run at all. Accidentally taking almost a 3 hour nap, when I had only planned to rest for 30 minutes.
I couldn't for the life of me figure out what was going on...so I took some time to reflect on it. And I realized that for the past few weeks I had fallen back into a trap of perfectionism. It was showing up in a new way for me, a more evolved way than before.
It caused me to ultimately burn out because I was just pushing, pushing, pushing. And I was feeling guilty for resting. So I wasn't really giving myself time to recharge.
One of the biggest indicators of my perfectionist tendencies is when I burnout. To be honest, I have to listen to my own podcast often to remind myself to give myself more grace, and show up with more self-compassion.
Do you ever just feel like there's something broken in you? Like you're the only one who needs downtime? Or like...you feel like everyone around you just has it all together, and you're somehow failing? Because it's so easy for me to slip into a comparison mindset. Which then makes me feel like I'm "behind"...and that's usually when my perfectionist tendencies show up the most.
In this episode I'm sharing with you a few of the ways that perfection has held me back over the years (and showed up in the sneakiest of ways)...plus I'm sharing how I've been able to make the mindset shifts necessary to re-center and connect with myself.
Here are some other ways you can connect with me:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmkepler/?hl=en
Facebook (where I'm most active): https://www.facebook.com/lauren.kepler.5
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
When I finally signed up for my first half marathon for November of this year (it's been on my bucket list for like 6 years) I truly didn’t know what I was getting myself into.
Years ago, throughout my days in the military I had developed a love for running. I even dare to say it came easily to me then. I guess when you're 20 years old without creaky bones, it's a lot easier to be active.
Needless to say...this training has been one of the biggest challenges I've faced in a LONG time. But I'm so grateful for all of it, and I feel like in just the past few months I've transformed tremendously.
Dive into this episode if you want to hear some of the most important life lessons I've learned throughout my training (yes, they'll apply to you too!)
Happy training ;)
Here are some other ways you can connect with me:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmkepler/?hl=en
Facebook (where I'm most active): https://www.facebook.com/lauren.kepler.5
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
This past weekend, I couldn't sleep. So I made the mistake of opening up my phone at 1am and reading through some of my DM's on Instagram.
One DM in particular stopped me in my tracks. I had to read it multiple times to comprehend what this person was telling me. My immediate reaction was that...I should go on the defense, right??
Is this person insulting me as a business owner, and maybe even a friend? But I took some deep breaths, read through it a few times. I practiced empathizing with this person, and really taking in what she had to say. Because it was obviously important for her to let it out. And it was equally important for me to listen.
I asked for some clarification from her (which I still haven't gotten up to this point, and that's okay!! I'm not always capable of making everyone happy)...but I took some time to reflect on what it meant for me.
This episode is completely unscripted, and honestly when I recorded it I was still experiencing some raw emotions. It was the same day after I received the message.
The reason I'm sharing it with you is because I know you desire playing "bigger"...and that means being more visible. And visibility makes you more susceptible to feedback. Positive, and...dun dun dun...negative feedback too.
Criticism used to terrify me...and still kinda does if I'm being 100% real. But I'm taking you on this journey with me, as I processed what was said, so you can see that negative feedback is not a sign to quit. In fact, it usually means you're getting closer to clarity!
If you're curious about the details of this story & wanna hear more about how I personally handle difficult feedback...come listen in!
Can't wait to hear your thoughts :) You're always welcome to reach out to me on Instagram @laurenmkepler. That's where I'm most active. I accept any and all feedback :p
Here are some other ways you can connect with me:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmkepler/?hl=en
Facebook (where I'm most active): https://www.facebook.com/lauren.kepler.5