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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.
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Wednesday May 08, 2019
Wednesday May 08, 2019
Do you work out consistently? If you said yes, kudos! You can move onto the next episode. If not, would you like to work out consistently? If you said no, sweet! You can move onto the next episode. But if you said YES, you are in the right place.
So we all know we should exercise for optimal health, right? But a majority of us aren’t making it happen. Why is that?? Well, I’d like to hypothesize a few reasons…
First of all, exercise is a chore. It really is, no matter how we frame it. Even though it feels good AFTER we get it done, like any other chore...talking ourselves into it is the hardest part. Building a routine of regular exercise can be really challenging too, and you have to actually try hard to keep the habit going. In other words, even for avid work outer’ers like myself...it’s never easy, but it does get easier.
I'll show you how in this episode! Along with this episode, I've created a comprehensive guide of 101 workout ideas you can try. Get your copy now by clicking right here!
If you love this episode and you feel inspired to leave me a review, or share the podcast...I would love that so much! The podcast is also available on Itunes, Google Play, and Spotify...so be sure to subscribe if that's where you listen!
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Wednesday May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Hello, fellow introvert! I’m so glad you’re interested in learning how to make friends...because I know you’d like to hole up by yourself most of the time, but you also understand the value of friendship and connection in your own life!
First of all...I’m a friend! I understand you, and I know how hard it can be for you to open up to others sometimes. Especially when it’s so easy to stay bundled up in your comfort zone, and live in your head. But we’ve been given these beautiful bodies so we can venture out into the world and enjoy the physical human experience!
For me, the difficult part about making friends is that most of the time I’d rather be alone. So I struggle to build friendships that I’m actually consistently present in. Especially if I have more than like, 5 friends at once. Because I’m good with like 1-2 social events per month.
The reason that the idea of having friendships in my life became so important to me is because I learned how vital it is to my health and happiness. Also, once I learned to express my feelings instead of bottling them up, I learned the value of talking to someone, especially another woman that understands my experience and can relate to what I’m going to.
Now the common misconception is that introverts are shy. But that’s not always the case--we’re often just big thinkers. So while we may not be shy, we may come across as socially awkward because it’s hard for us to pull ourselves out of our heads, and into the present moment. It takes some intention for sure!
Often times, we are shy as well. I can be a mixture of both, but I think we’re all shy in some situations. But most of the time I just find my own company to be more enjoyable than the company of someone else.
That’s why as an introvert, it’s important for me to form strong, meaningful connections with people that fill my cup more often than not, instead of draining my energy and wanting a shallow type of connection.
So in this episode, I’ll teach you my top 5 tips for making friends as an introvert!
And before you go, don't forget to sign up for my free Self-Love Challenge! You can sign up by clicking here right now.
If you love this episode and you feel inspired to leave me a review, or share the podcast...I would love that so much! The podcast is also available on Itunes, Google Play, and Spotify...so be sure to subscribe if that's where you listen!
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Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Ladies--we need to talk. I see so many of you beautiful creatures out there beating yourselves up, demeaning yourselves, and breaking your own self down.
This is not okay!! I think as women especially, we’re held to such a high standard. We’re supposed to be classy in the streets, but trashy in the sheets. We’re expected to be kind, but not too kind because then we’d be a pushover. Oh, but if we’re too “unkind”, we might be labeled as a bitch. We’re supposed to look pretty, but not like we’re trying too hard, because then someone might call us a slut.
Will all this pressure put on us, what are we supposed to do?? Who are we supposed to be?
I’m willing to bet that you are too hard on yourself. That you expect A LOT from yourself, but you never feel like you really measure up. Maybe when you were growing up, you were told that you weren’t enough. Or you saw your dad treat your mom like she wasn’t enough. Or you internalized all the messaging out there about how a woman should look, act, feel, etc.
Are you overthinking everything you do? Do you leave conversations and replay everything that was said in your mind, and cringe at all the times you felt like you said the “wrong” thing? Are you thinking to yourself “I was too pushy” or “did I talk to much?” or “does he/she even like me??”
Your feelings of unworthiness can be so paralyzing that you might be having a hard time expressing yourself, or being honest about your needs, or becoming the woman you desire to be.
I SEE you, and I know what you’re going through. I struggled with feeling unworthy (and still do sometimes) because of the things I was told when I was a young girl. The hurtful words have burned in my mind and held me back for wayyy too long.
Those words are still deeply ingrained in my mind, and I’ve had to do a ton of mindset work to move past them. I’ve had to REALLY work hard on changing that script so that someone else’s judgment doesn’t determine how I live my life.
So if you’re feeling unworthy right now, how can you move forward? How can you begin to feel more worthy?
I'll teach you in this episode!
One of the steps is to sign up for my free Self-Love Challenge. You can do that by clicking right here!
If you love this episode and you feel inspired to leave me a review, or share the podcast...I would love that so much! The podcast is also available on Itunes, Google Play, and Spotify...so be sure to subscribe if that's where you listen!
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 Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
We made it! Part 3...how have things been going for you this month? What shifts have you noticed, in the way you approach your habits, and in your mindset??
If you haven’t listened to the last 2 episodes, remember that we’re on a 3 part series for this podcast! So episode 28, 29, and 30 are all a 3 part series devoted to focusing on the biggest, most impactful things that will transform your life, and yourself in just 30 short days.
Obviously this work won’t get you to exactly where/who you want to be in just 30 days, but the idea is for you to see how much progress you can make in just 30 short days, and imagine what your life would be like if you were to make that much progress every 30 days. Things would change quickly! You can even keep these episodes, and save them anytime you’re ready to make your next set of shifts and improvements.
For the last part of this series, let’s talk about how you can take consistent action on your goals and aspirations!
Dive in, and don't forget to join the free Self-Love Challenge!
If you love this episode and you feel inspired to leave me a review, or share the podcast...I would love that so much! The podcast is also available on Itunes, Google Play, and Spotify...so be sure to subscribe if that's where you listen!
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 Apr 10, 2019
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
I'm so excited to begin my first 3 part series on this podcast!
For the next 3 weeks, I'll be implementing some of the most powerful coaching tools I use in life, and in business. You definitely won't want to miss this series! Especially if you've wanted a sample of what being coached is all about, or if you can't afford to pay a coach at the moment.
How are your goals and habits from last week coming along? If you haven’t already listened to last week’s episode, you'll want to start there. Otherwise, you won’t get the full benefit of the 30 day transformation :)
In part 2, we'll talk about some really important mindset shifts you’ll need to make in order to be successful with this 30 day challenge, and with everything else you do in life!
Here are some links mentioned in the episode:
If you love this episode and you feel inspired to leave me a review, or share the podcast...I would love that so much! The podcast is also available on Itunes, Google Play, and Spotify...so be sure to subscribe if that's where you listen!
Here are some other ways you can connect with me:
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Facebook (where I'm most active): https://www.facebook.com/lauren.kepler.5
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
I'm so excited to begin my first 3 part series on this podcast!
For the next 3 weeks, I'll be implementing some of the most powerful coaching tools I use in life, and in business. You definitely won't want to miss this series! Especially if you've wanted a sample of what being coached is all about, or if you can't afford to pay a coach at the moment.
In the first part I take you through some impactful, yet simple exercises that will help you to breakdown what habits will be most life-changing for you right now, and how to implement them in a way that actually sticks.
Here are a few links mentioned in the episode. Keep in mind that for some of these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you:
The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (health coaching school)
If you love this episode and you feel inspired to leave me a review, or share the podcast...I would love that so much! The podcast is also available on Itunes, Google Play, and Spotify...so be sure to subscribe if that's where you listen!
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 Mar 27, 2019
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Maybe right now you feel like small setbacks leave you feeling stuck for a long time. Maybe you’re afraid to even go for certain goals because you’re afraid of what failure might do to you. And maybe that’s why you feel like you’re not really making progress in life.
Maybe you just feel like a failure in general, but you don’t know how to make progress in becoming the person you want to be.
Here’s one of my favorite quotes about failure, and I’m sure you’ve heard it before…”the comeback is always stronger than the setback”...but that’s only if you allow it to be!
Which is why, in this podcast episode I’m going to equip you with the tools that will allow you to consistently make progress in your life...even if you fail 1,000 times along the way.
Before you go, don't forget to join the Self-Love Challenge if you haven't already!
Dive right in, and enjoy :)
If you love this episode and you feel inspired to leave me a review, or share the podcast...I would love that so much! The podcast is also available on Itunes, Google Play, and Spotify...so be sure to subscribe if that's where you listen!
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmkepler/?hl=en
Facebook (where I'm most active): https://www.facebook.com/lauren.kepler.5
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Maybe you struggle with confidence. You might have grown up in an environment where people told you that you weren’t good enough, and that’s followed you into your adult life. Confidence is something everyone deserves to have, and I guarantee that you’re worthy...your mind just hasn’t caught up to that realization yet.
What I'm offering you in this episode aren’t a bunch of quick fixes like you might see elsewhere--these tips take work, but they’ll give you a genuine, lasting confidence.
Listen now, and be sure to grab the Confidence Boosting Worksheet that goes along with this episode!
If you love this episode and you feel inspired to leave me a review, or share the podcast...I would love that so much! The podcast is also available on Itunes, Google Play, and Spotify...so be sure to subscribe if that's where you listen!
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 Mar 13, 2019
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
On March 15th, I'll be celebrating my 29th birthday!
If you're in, or past your mid-twenties, then you might understand that the twenties feel almost like a second adolescence. These times are challenging, but fun!
As I move into the last year in my twenties, I want to celebrate by sharing with you the top 10 lessons I've learned so far. I'll talk about things like what I wish I realized about my parents a long time ago, how I've learned to handle failure, my thoughts on relationships, how I learned to protect my energy, and much more!
Dive right in and listen! And before you go, don't forget to check out the Self-Care Builder Course.
If you love this episode and you feel inspired to leave me a review, or share the podcast...I would love that so much! The podcast is also available on Itunes, Google Play, and Spotify...so be sure to subscribe if that's where you listen!
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Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
How many times have you told yourself that you were going to start working out, or eating healthy, or finally tackle that cleaning project you’ve been avoiding forever?
How many times have you actually followed through? I imagine the story goes a little something like this...you start to notice that your pants are getting a little tighter. You feel more and more uncomfortable in your body by the day...but you ignore it. You assume that if you ignore it, it will just go away. Until one day, you find yourself screaming at your spouse and kids...and you’re not exactly sure why you’re so upset.
Until you dig a little deeper and realize that you haven’t really been taking care of yourself. And it’s taking a toll on your relationships, and your self-esteem. You decide it’s time to make a change! You make the declaration to start working out 5 days a week, cut out gluten, sugar, carbs, oh and while you’re at it, you might as well start drinking a gallon of water a day.
At first, you’re motivated and excited! You think to yourself, “this time will be different! I’m tired of living this way”. For the first week or two, you’re on it! You sweat your booty off in those hour long gym sessions. You declare on Instagram “I cut out gluten, sugar, and carbs and I’ve never felt more energized!”, you carry your gallon jug around as a badge of honor for your new healthy lifestyle.
But then...the inevitable happens.
Life kicks in. Your kid gets sick. Or you get in a fight with a spouse or friend and it totally throws you off. Suddenly, your new habits are the first thing to go out the window. And your back to square one. Not only are you back to square one, but you’re also pissed at yourself. How could you let this happen again? When will you actually follow through with what you say you’ll do? Why can’t you just get it together?
I hear you, my friend. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in this position. And how many times I felt like I was treading water, and never actually making progress. I thought it was my lack of willpower or motivation that was holding me back. WRONG. So wrong. It was actually the way I was approaching my goals and resolutions that was keeping me stuck. Thankfully, I’ve been through it and come out on the other side (more victoriously than I ever could have imagined, might I add!) and I’m here to help you beat habit building overwhelm so you can actually become the person you know you’re capable of being, and create the life of your dreams.
Wanna know how to become your ideal self, and live the life you dream of?
Listen to the episode & I'll guide you through a few of the most impactful ways you can start to build life changing habits right now.
Don't forget to grab yourself a copy of the Habit Transforming Worksheet! You can get that by clicking here :)
If you love this episode and you feel inspired to leave me a review, or share the podcast...I would love that so much! The podcast is also available on Itunes, Google Play, and Spotify...so be sure to subscribe if that's where you listen!
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