9K
Downloads
174
Episodes
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
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
It's that time of year again! Everyone is talking about what they're planning to accomplish next year.
But have we outsmarted New Year's Resolutions? So many of us start up with really ambitious goals and plans, only to fizzle out within the first few weeks of the year.
So is there even a point in setting a resolution?
I share my thoughts on this in this episode!
And while I believe you should be setting and achieving goals all year round, and not just the beginning of the year...I do think planning and envisioning the year ahead and can be really helpful. Be sure to grab my free worksheet on this at the end of this episode. Click here to get your copy!
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 a few more ways to keep in touch with me:
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
There is so much conflicting information out there around meal times, portion control, and calorie counting.
How much should we eat? How often? How much is "too much"?
Not only that, but many of us have learned that we can't trust ourselves if we don't put a limit on the amount and type of food we eat.
I hear you on all of that. It wasn't until I learned that I can trust and listen to my body that I not only knew, but understood the answer to these questions. On top of that, I was able to actually put them into practice in my own life.
If you're feeling confused about how often to eat, how much to eat, or if you feel like you often eat past fullness and into discomfort, then you'll love this episode!
In the episode we'll discuss three important topics:
- Meal times (when and how often to eat)
- How to know when you're hungry, and how to know when to stop eating
- Portion sizing...how much should you be eating??
Dive on in!
I'd love to hear your thoughts and aha moments throughout the episode. Take a screenshot and post it to your IG stories, and tag me @laurenmkepler to show me you're listening!
This episode is sponsored by: The Eating for Health Masterclass
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:
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Unless you’re living under a rock, I’m guessing you’ve heard of the keto diet. It’s all the rage right now, which still continues to shock me. I thought we’ve realized by now that diets don’t work, and people would recognize right away that this is just a fad, and we’ll move on from it soon...but we seem to be convinced that this is the “magical diet”, the solution we’ve been waiting for. Is that true, though? I don’t know! Let’s talk about it…
I originally wrote out a giant blog post about this, but never got around to publishing it. Sometimes I get nervous to reveal the other side of these mainstream trends. Mainly because they’re so widespread, and people take them as gospel...and I don’t want to be the party pooper who turns on the lights and uncovers the truth.
At the same time, I also want to be as neutral as possible in my approach, that way you know I’m not telling you how to live your life, but I am offering you options. And I share these things because they’re what I needed to hear when I was also on the diet train, and desperate to find the one diet, lifestyle, or way of eating that would change everything for me…
So let’s just get right into it, because we have a lot of ground to cover in this episode.
Here are some links mentioned in the episode (I am an Amazon affiliate, so I will receive a small commission if you purchase anything from these links):
- Food Psych Podcast
- Health at Every Size Book
- Intuitive Eating Book
- Body Kindness Book
- Body Positive Power Book
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!
Don't forget to grab yourself a copy of my Habit Building Kickstarter Guide!
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
STRESS. BEING BUSY. These are the types of words we’ve come to value in our society. And not value in a good way...we use these words as badges of honor. We think of them as the norm. When someone asks us “how have you been?” It’s become so automatic for us to say “ugh, so stressed” or “I’ve been so busy!”...and we forget that being busy, and being stressed, is a choice. We think it’s just a right of passage when we hit adulthood.
I’m here to tell you...you don’t have to suffer through your days, feeling like the world is caving in on you! There’s another way to experience your life, and the amount of stress and business you take on is your choice.
It wasn’t until I learned to understand, manage, and later on get in front of stress, that life began to flow with ease. A lot of times, people comment on how calm and centered I appear to be, especially in frantic moments. I have a few reasons for that, which I’ll share with you in today’s episode!
I’ve also created a de-stressing guide just for you, you can grab yourself a copy of that by following this link: Stress Reducing Toolkit
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!
Don't forget to grab yourself a copy of my Habit Building Kickstarter Guide!
You can also connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmkepler/?hl=en
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
What's your bounce back plan after you experience a setback?
We all experience setbacks, and often. When it happens to you, do you quit and consider yourself a "failure"? Or do you learn something from it, and come back even stronger?
If setbacks leave you feeling paralyzed for weeks, or even months at a time...this is the episode for you!
I used to allow setbacks to hold me back from doing SO many things. I assumed that if I didn't accomplish something the first time, it must not be meant for me.
What about the times where we feel like we've got our sh** together, and then something happens to knock us onto our butts? A holiday throws us off balance, a death in the family, an injury, a bout of depression, a major life event...there are so many obstacles that have the ability to throw us off track.
So how will you get back on track, and re-focus quickly?
I've got 5 tips for you right here in this episode! So what are you waitin' for? Dive right in!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Rising Strong book by Brene Brown
I hope you enjoy this episode, and I can't wait to chat with you next week!
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!
Don't forget to grab yourself a copy of my Habit Building Kickstarter Guide!
Wednesday Nov 21, 2018
Wednesday Nov 21, 2018
Motivation doesn't come easily... if it did, we'd all be running around killing our goals! But instead, we're scrambling around, trying to find out where the heck we can find some more of this motivation people keep talkin' about.
I've got some for ya!
In this episode, we'll cover my reflections that keep me motivated, focused, and on track every day. Try them out, make them your own, and watch your productivity (and more importantly, happiness) soar!
Don't forget to grab a copy of the worksheet to reference, and then be sure to tell me what it does for you :) Here it is!
And here's a few more links to awesome resources mentioned in the episode (if you haven't noticed yet, this one is jam packed!):
Here's where you can vote for my holiday singing contest entry!
The Law of Attraction Planner (I have the largest planner, in rose gold)
Brendon Burchard, High Performance Coach
Dare to Lead book by Brene Brown
I hope you enjoy this episode, and I can't wait to chat with you next week!
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!
Don't forget to grab yourself a copy of my Habit Building Kickstarter Guide!
IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmkepler/?hl=en
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
This is a special episode in honor of Veteran's Day.
Almost 10 years ago, at the ripe age of 19, I made a courageous decision to join the Air Force.
It was one of the best decisions I've ever made! Joining allowed me to travel Europe for 4 years, and meet my amazing fiance!
Even though I've been out of the military for over 5 years now, it's left a huge impression on my life. I have countless memories, lessons, and crazy experiences that I'll carry through the rest of my days.
In this episode, I walk you through the life of an Air Force lady...from my days in basic training and what that was like, to my job training, along with my travels through Europe and my tour in Iraq.
I'll share the 5 most valuable lessons I learned along the way!
I hope you enjoy this episode, and I can't wait to chat with you next week :)
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!
Don't forget to grab yourself a copy of my Habit Building Kickstarter Guide!
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Do you ever feel like you don't wanna go out in public, but you have to adult anyway?
I definitely have those weeks where it seems like everything & everyone is getting on my nerves!
You can choose to be as Zen and level-headed as you'd like, but sometimes it just gets to you.
We talk about all of that, and more in this episode!
I'll talk about the number one thing you need to identify in order to survive these times, then I take you through 3 tips for making it through...and possibly even thriving!
As you know with the All or Something mentality...it's okay to have times like these. Not only okay...but it's 100% a normal part of being human.
But the good news is that you don't have to suffer through it.
Check out this episode to find out what I'm talking about!
Listen in, and let me know what you think!
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!
Don't forget to grab yourself a copy of my Habit Building Kickstarter Guide!
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
This week's topic is a hard one for me to talk about. I feel like every time I share this story, more details come out that I've never talked about before.
If you're in recovery from an eating disorder, or you're emotionally fragile at the moment, this might not be the episode for you. I get seriously raw and honest about my experience growing up and being teased about my size, how it made me feel, and what it led me to do throughout a majority of my live.
As you listen to my story, think about the similarities you experience.
Have you been negatively impacted by diet culture? Do you often beat yourself up, or feel that your body is wrong and you need to change it?
Whatever you're going through with your body, you are not alone!
We need to share our stories in order to heal, and spread awareness that our behaviors around food, and the way we treat our bodies is harmful.
I'm thankful that I experienced these challenges I did, because they taught me a lot! And now I'm able to help spread awareness about how we can treat ourselves better, and experience true health for maybe the first time.
Listen in, and let me know what you think!
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 and Google Play, so be sure to subscribe if that's where you listen!
And if you really love the episode and want to join my community of motivating women, join my Facebook Community called Habit Builder’s Society. All links to keep in touch with me are below!
Habit Builder’s Society all Women’s FB
Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/588076478229727/?ref=bookmarks
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
How we speak to ourselves is such an essential part of our happiness and success, yet so many of us don't know how to handle our inner critic!
If you feel bombarded by the mean things your inner voice tells you on a daily basis, this is the episode for you!
We'll explore what the inner critic even is. What it sounds like when your inner critic is speaking versus the more rational voices.
You might think your inner critic is out to get you...but I share some surprising information about the actual role of your inner critic, and what it's trying to do for you.
Then we'll go through ways you can begin to quiet your inner critic, and strengthen your inner cheerleader (and what the heck that even means).
I'll give you some takeaway practices that you can begin using right now!
Dive right in!
If you love it and you feel inspired to leave me a review, or share the podcast...I would love that so much! And if you really love the episode and want to join my community of motivating women, join my Facebook Community called Habit Builder’s Society. All links to keep in touch with me are below!
Habit Builder’s Society all Women’s FB
Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/588076478229727/?ref=bookmarks