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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

Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Welcome to another episode of the Life Talks with Lauren podcast!
Join me this week as I update you on my months long hiatus from the podcast. I share the discoveries I've made about myself in the past few years and how they've led to rebranding this podcast multiple times.
Plus I share why I quit the online coaching space, and where I plan to go with this podcast.
After you listen, come chat with me on IG! I'm @laurenmkendrick.
Talk to ya next week!

Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Ep. 131: Life Lessons I Learned from Playing the Sims
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
This week we have another unique, fun episode! I recently reconnected with my childhood obsession with the Sims game. And now that I'm an adult, it just hits different. There are so many things I'm learning from playing this game that I didn't pick up on when I was younger, and I'm sharing them with you in this episode!
If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a 5 star review, or pass it onto a friend :)
I'd also love if you'd come hang out with me on Insta...I'm @laurenmkendrick!

Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Ep. 130: A Tipsy Ted Talk
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Have you ever gotten tipsy and hopped on the phone with a friend? Some of my favorite memories come from those conversations. And in this week's episode, you're in for a treat! Because I'm drinking wine and sharing what's on my mind...and this time, it's mostly about friendship.
Why is friendship so weird? Why do we hangout with people if we don't like them? I also share some funny stories of my childhood friendships (that weren't so funny at the time, but I now find hilarious).
Anyway, dive in, enjoy and come tell me what ya think of the episode! You can connect with me on IG @laurenmkendrick.

Monday Jan 24, 2022
Ep. 129: New Year, New Podcast?
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Notice anything different?? It's a whole new podcast! I've decided to completely quit my business and start a new venture. Part of that process includes shedding the body acceptance label and giving myself the freedom to talk about whatever I want!
I'll explain the changes & my reason behind making them in this episode.
Come connect with me on IG @laurenmkendrick. Enjoy!

Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Body Acceptance Book Club: Episode 4
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Welcome to part 4 of 4 parts of this virtual Body Acceptance Book Club, based on the Body Acceptance Book! This week we’ll cover chapters 7&8 of the Body Acceptance Book.
Each week for the month of January, you'll get an episode plus a study guide, and a popup Facebook group to follow along with. If you’re not officially part of the book club and you wanna join, here’s the link: https://billowing-violet-9887.ck.page/dcbf013cca
You can gather a group of friends and do it together, or you can go through the material by yourself and connect with us in the Facebook group
Your hosts are Kris: Yoga Instructor who teaches a wonderful example of body acceptance in her classes . You can connect with her on Instagram @yogakris.okinawa or at www.rotzingerfitness.com
Your other host is Lauren: Body acceptance mentor, and author of the Body Acceptance Book. For links to all of here content, click here.
After you listen, come discuss with us in the Facebook Group! Or feel free to DM me on Insta @laurenmkendrick :)

Monday Jan 17, 2022
Body Acceptance Book Club: Part 3
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Welcome to part 3 of 4 parts of this virtual Body Acceptance Book Club, based on the Body Acceptance Book! This week we’ll cover chapters 5&6 of the Body Acceptance Book.
Each week for the month of January, you'll get an episode plus a study guide, and a popup Facebook group to follow along with. If you’re not officially part of the book club and you wanna join, here’s the link: https://billowing-violet-9887.ck.page/dcbf013cca
You can gather a group of friends and do it together, or you can go through the material by yourself and connect with us in the Facebook group
Your hosts are Kris: Yoga Instructor who teaches a wonderful example of body acceptance in her classes . You can connect with her on Instagram @yogakris.okinawa or at www.rotzingerfitness.com
Your other host is Lauren: Body acceptance mentor, and author of the Body Acceptance Book. For links to all of here content, click here.
After you listen, come discuss with us in the Facebook Group! Or feel free to DM me on Insta @laurenmkendrick :)

Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Body Acceptance Book Club: Part 2
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Welcome to part 2 of 4 parts of this virtual Body Acceptance Book Club, based on the Body Acceptance Book! This week we’ll cover 2 chapters of the Body Acceptance Book.
Each week for the month of January, you'll get an episode plus a study guide, and a popup Facebook group to follow along with. If you’re not officially part of the book club and you wanna join, here’s the link: https://billowing-violet-9887.ck.page/dcbf013cca
You can gather a group of friends and do it together, or you can go through the material by yourself and connect with us in the Facebook group
Your hosts are Kris: Yoga Instructor who teaches a wonderful example of body acceptance in her classes . You can connect with her on Instagram @yogakris.okinawa or at www.rotzingerfitness.com
Your other host is Lauren: Body acceptance mentor, and author of the Body Acceptance Book. For links to all of here content, click here.
After you listen, come discuss with us in the Facebook Group! Or feel free to DM me on Insta @laurenmkendrick :)

Monday Jan 03, 2022
Virtual Body Acceptance Book Club Series: Episode 1
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Welcome to part 1 of 4 parts of this virtual Body Acceptance Book Club, based on the Body Acceptance Book! This week we’ll cover 2 chapters of the Body Acceptance Book.
Each week for the month of January, you'll get an episode plus a study guide, and a popup Facebook group to follow along with. If you’re not officially part of the book club and you wanna join, here’s the link: https://billowing-violet-9887.ck.page/dcbf013cca
You can gather a group of friends and do it together, or you can go through the material by yourself and connect with us in the Facebook group
Your hosts are Kris: Yoga Instructor who teaches a wonderful example of body acceptance in her classes . You can connect with her on Instagram @yogakris.okinawa or at www.rotzingerfitness.com
Your other host is Lauren: Body acceptance mentor, and author of the Body Acceptance Book. For links to all of here content, click here.
After you listen, come discuss with us in the Facebook Group! Or feel free to DM me on Insta @laurenmkendrick :)

Friday Nov 19, 2021
Ep. 128: Are you Really Addicted to Sugar, or is Something else Going on?
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Ever feel like your sugar cravings are out of control? Do you notice that when you completely cut sugar out of your diet, you don’t really miss it much at first, but as soon as you introduce the smallest amount, your cravings intensify?
There’s a reason for that, which we’ll explore in this episode of the Body Acceptance Podcast.
So are you really addicted to sugar, or is something else going on? Listen to the episode to find out! You’ll also learn some great tips for managing sugar cravings, including the 4 questions you can ask yourself whenever the cravings feel out of control.
I’ve created a free sugar cravings cheat sheet to go along with the episode, so click here to grab your copy!
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Friday Nov 12, 2021
Ep. 127: To Drink or Not to Drink? Thoughts from a Sober-Curious
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Have you ever been sober-curious, or at least questioned the role alcohol plays in your life?
I know I definitely have. More than once. In fact, I had a moment this weekend where I was laying on the couch hungover where I thought, “why do I subject myself to this?”
So in this episode, let’s chat about:
- My family history with alcohol. Whether or not it was acceptable to drink, and where that led me in my adult life
- How I used (or abused) alcohol, especially in my early adult years
- Realizing I was toxic in my relationship whenever I’d drink. And what my very neurotypical husband taught me, just by being himself
- My experience with exploring intuitive drinking. Is it possible?
- How I’ve felt since moving to Okinawa and why I’ve been wanting to drink less since moving here
- The thoughts & feelings I’ve had about alcohol and how they’ve evolved throughout my body acceptance journey, and really my overall journey of self-discovery
- Where I’m at with all of it and what I wanna do with this information going forward
Will I choose to become sober? Listen to the episode to find out!
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