139: How to Set Boundaries w/ Nancy Levin
How many times have you said "yes" to something you REALLY wanted to say "no" to? When was the last time you were able to say "no" without feeling guilty? Coach and author Nancy Levin is teaching us how to set guilt-free boundaries with ourselves and the people around us. → Show notes & quotes at lavendaire.com/lifestyle-139 Nancy shares why you shouldn't worry about hurting others with your ...
39m Feb 09, 2020
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138: Astrogeography, North Nodes & Finding Your Life Path w/ Dara Dubinet
Have you ever felt called to go somewhere else in the world? An unexplainable longing to experience a place that isn't where you are now? Astrogeographer Dara Dubinet explains what that call is and how answering it can set you on the life path meant for you. → Show notes & quotes at lavendaire.com/lifestyle-138 Dara took us on a crash course through north nodes, south nodes, and world of astr...
38m Feb 02, 2020
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137: How to Keep Promises to Yourself w/ Life Coach Lauren Zander
If you made a list of ALL the promises you've made to yourself that you've broken, you'd probably end up feeling pretty disappointed in yourself. Life coach Lauren Zander's here to help you stop breaking those promises and start fulfilling your juicy dreams. → Show notes & quotes at lavendaire.com/lifestyle-137 Lauren's sharing her tried-and-true Handel Method, a coaching system refined over ...
39m Jan 26, 2020
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136: Tech Startups & Building an App w/ Vibely Founder Teri Yu
If you've ever wondered what it would take to create an app, this episode's for you! We're talking to Teri Yu, the founder of Vibely: an app to help people make meaning connections and find their community, both online and offline. Teri walks us through the journey of a tech startup: figuring out the purpose of your app, building the necessary tech & business skills, deciding when to take the ...
35m Jan 19, 2020
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135: Anti-Bias Education & Talking Taboo Topics with Kids w/ Liz Kleinrock
Everyone is biased: you, me, your teachers, your parents, even your kids – everyone. Despite all of our differences as human beings, as Liz Kleinrock puts it, "bias is our common denominator." The question is: So what are you going to do about it? Liz is an anti-bias and anti-racist educator for both children and adults. Through her curriculum, social media, and upcoming book, Liz's mission is...
34m Jan 12, 2020
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134: Akashic Records, Past Lives, and The Line Within w/ Ashley Wood
Have you ever felt like there was a 'hidden meaning' to déjà vu? That your recurring dreams and random gut feelings HAD to mean something? Congratulations! You're probably subconsciously trying to access your line within – without even knowing it. Accessing your line means connecting with the full history of your soul: your past lives and everything that comes with it – the wisdom and gifts, b...
51m Jan 05, 2020
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133: Business Failures & Becoming an Entrepreneur in Fashion w/ Showpo Founder Jane Lu
"No one shops online." Today, that sentence sounds ridiculous – some of us only stop online. But back when Jane Lu was just starting her entrepreneurship journey, that sentence resulted in the failure of her first business venture. Almost a decade later, Jane is the self-proclaimed "Lazy CEO" and founder of Showpo, Australia's fastest growing online fashion retailer. But what if that first fai...
33m Dec 29, 2019
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132: Storytelling & the Creative Process w/ Filmmaker Mimi Lee
What's that story deep down inside of you that needs to be put out into the world? What experiences have you had that need to be shared? Today we're talking about staying authentic to yourself, creative struggles, and telling stories through film. Today's guest is an old friend from my music days, filmmaker Mimi Lee. We both started our creative journeys wanting to be singers, and I love how w...
32m Dec 22, 2019
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131: Crystals 101: How to Use Crystals for Beginners w/ Heather Askinosie
Rose quartz, clear quartz, phantom quartz – What's the difference? We love looking at crystals for their beauty, and you've probably heard that crystals are also used for their healing properties. But a lot of people never end up using crystals in a deeper way because there are so many crystals with different colors, shapes, ... Read more (https://www.lavendaire.com/lifestyle-131/) The post 13...
33m Dec 15, 2019
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130: Understanding Saturn Return, Mercury Retrograde & the Energy of Astrology w/ Danielle Paige
You've probably heard of Mercury retrograde, but what about Saturn return? And have you heard what Pluto's doing recently? We're back with another astrology expert for a deeper dive into what these planetary patterns mean for our daily lives – and our entire lifetimes. I'm chatting with soul astrologer Danielle Paige, who has been reading the stars for lifetimes (yes, more than one). She's a t...
32m Dec 08, 2019
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129: Empathy, People Pleasing & Protecting Your Energy w/ Robin Scott
It's tough dealing with your own emotions on a daily basis, but what if you're also dealing with everyone else's? If you can deeply feel others' feelings, if you can actually feel the mood in a room, you're probably an empath! But it goes beyond just being able to sense what others are feeling. Robin Scott is the founder of The Diary of an Empath, a resource to help fellow empaths understand t...
38m Dec 01, 2019
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128: Self Worth, Mental Health & Healing from Trauma w/ Mandy Van De Brug
Today's guest is a dear friend and one of the first ever Lavi Loves: transformational Diamond Process Coach, Mandy Van De Brug! Mandy is full of wisdom on cultivating self love, a sense of self worth, and overcoming mental health struggles. As a Diamond Process Coach, she actually studied the methods created by a past podcast guest, Veronica Krestow! It's amazing to see things come full circle...
31m Nov 24, 2019
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127: Moon Cycles & Lunar Abundance w/ Dr. Ezzie Spencer
If you want a way to stay grounded, try looking up! I'm chatting with coach and author Dr. Ezzie Spencer about the moon: how to keep time with the moon, setting intentions with the cycles, and why we feel connected to it. Ezzie shares how she used journaling to interpret the moon cycles, ways to keep in touch with your goals & intentions (perfect for the new year), and why a lunar practice can...
35m Nov 17, 2019
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126: How to Heal Your Life w/ Medical Intuitive
You're probably carrying around more garbage than you realize. If you're angry, resentful, or holding a grudge, all of those emotions are not only weighing on mental health – they're taking a physical toll on your body. An interview featuring a medical intuitive, the different forms of forgiveness, and why it's so essential for you to work through your traumas and heal your life.
44m Nov 10, 2019
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125: How to Be an Optimist & Chasing the Bright Side w/ Jess Ekstrom
It's easy to be a cynic, to make excuses for doing less. It's harder to be an optimist. Optimism means choosing responsibility: to do more, to make positive change. So, do you want to be the person that makes excuses or the person that makes the world better? We're kicking off Season 5 of the Lavendaire Lifestyle Podcast with author, speaker, and founder of Headbands of Hope: Jess Ekstrom. Jes...
32m Nov 03, 2019
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124: Optimal Living Daily Collab & NEW Lavendaire Shop Updates
Hi loves! Popping in between podcast seasons to share a few exciting announcements: 1. I'm doing a guest takeover on the Optimal Living Daily Podcast! You can listen to me read an article I wrote, Living For Yourself and Not Others, today: Monday, Sept 2. Listen to episode #1361 here → oldpodcast.com/1361 2. The podcast ... Read more (https://www.lavendaire.com/lifestyle-124/) The post 124: Op...
2m Sep 02, 2019
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123: Spiritual Self Care & How to Make Wellness Accessible w/ Branché Foston
"There's no mistakes. Everything is aligned." I truly believe you can only figure out your true path by exploring a bunch of different ones first. That's how Lavendaire came to be, and that's how my friend Branché Foston has found her own true path: making wellness & healing practices more accessible to millennials, especially people of color (POC). Branché has a wealth of knowledge and experi...
39m Jun 30, 2019
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122: Overcoming Overwhelm & Stress w/ Dr. Samantha Brody
If you're feeling spread a little too thin lately, this episode's for you because we're tackling everything related to stress, what happens when you have too much of it, and practical tips for trying to get your busy life back into balance. Today we're talking to Dr. Samantha Brody, a naturopathic physician and author of Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress from the Inside Out. We went ...
42m Jun 23, 2019
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121: How to Stop Feeling “Not Good Enough” w/ Andrea Owen
We have a listener favorite returning to the show today: Andrea Owen! Andrea is a life coach who empowers women to *truly* value themselves, despite the messages from media and society telling them "You're not good enough". Last time Andrea was on the show, we talked about being open to feeling your feelings and how to eventually stop feeling like sh*t. Today we're diving deeper into the idea ...
49m Jun 16, 2019
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120: Self Love, Law of Attraction & Solo Travel w/ Jasmine Lipska
Delighted to have my friend Jasmine Lipska on the podcast! Jasmine is a YouTuber, travel vlogger, author, and content creator. Her passion is bringing inspiration and light to self growth and modern spirituality. She's currently on an indefinite solo travel journey, exploring and working from all around the world. We talk about her love and talent for learning languages (she speaks four fluent...
39m Jun 09, 2019
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119: About Betrayal, Learning to Stand Up For Myself & Turning Pain into Purpose (The Story Behind ‘Honestly’)
Hi loves! It's a special solo chat for the podcast this week. I'm sharing a story I've never talked about publicly before: a painful experience I had in my early YouTube days where I learned that people I considered to be genuine friends, had never thought of me in the same way. This story shares my insights from that time and what it's like to look back on it now. I realized some truths about...
31m Jun 02, 2019
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118: Body Love, Emotional Eating & Healthy Self Care w/ Susan Hyatt
Are you treating your body from a place of love and celebration? Or from a punishment and deprivation? Susan Hyatt is a life coach spreading the message of empowerment: looking at and treating your body with genuine love. Aileen and Susan chat about negative body image as a 'normal' phenomenon for women, how to do an "environmental detox" of things in life that deplete you, and why we often co...
35m May 26, 2019
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117: Productivity, Saying No & How to Get Sh*t Done w/ Erin Falconer
"It's your responsibility to teach people how to treat you." When you learn to say no more often, you teach others that you have boundaries. And the best part? They'll usually respect you for it. Erin Falconer is a digital entrepreneur and author of How to Get Sh*t Done, a book on self improvement and female empowerment. Aileen and Erin talk about the uncertainty of following your intuition, t...
36m May 19, 2019
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116: Understanding Astrology, Birth Charts & Horoscopes w/ Debra Silverman
Today's podcast is a much-awaited treat! I mentioned being interested in astrology a while back and a lot of people asked me to share more. Since I'm a beginner, I wanted to bring on an expert: Debra Silverman. Debra is an astrologer, psychologist, and expert on marrying the two: interpreting the stars and how they play into your reality. Debra and I talk about the basics of studying astrology...
33m May 12, 2019
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115: How to Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Be More Productive w/ Jonathan Levi
"If you can learn, then you can do anything. And if you can do anything, you can be anything." Today's guest is the expert on learning faster, remembering more, and being more productive. Jonathan Levi is the founder of SuperHuman Enterprises. His podcast, books, and courses teach people how to become "SuperHuman": teaching them how to learn so that they can do anything and be their best self. ...
52m May 05, 2019
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114: Pursuing a Creative Career Without a Back-Up Plan w/ Karen Rosalie
Today I have a dear friend on the podcast: Karen Rosalie! Karen is a photographer and founder of Rosalie Agency, creating campaigns for beauty brands like Summer Fridays, Kopari Beauty, and Living Proof. You may remember Karen from my Artist of Life Series on YouTube in 2016. Karen was just starting her freelance career and she has grown her business so much since then: starting an LLC, workin...
42m Apr 29, 2019
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113: Navigating Career Paths, Passion Projects & the Job Search w/ Lauren McGoodwin
Today's guest is the expert on all things career, especially for ambitious women and anyone just entering the workforce. Lauren McGoodwin is a self-proclaimed "career center poster girl" and the founder of Career Contessa, a site dedicated to helping women build and excel in fulfilling careers. This episode will answer your top questions about career building and job hunting, like "How do I fi...
38m Apr 21, 2019
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112: Starting a Business & Pressing Reset on the Skincare Industry w/ Liah Yoo
The beauty and skincare industry thrives on "more": buy more products, put more on your skin, and – if they don't work – use them more often. Today's guest is Liah Yoo, a beauty influencer and CEO of KraveBeauty: a skincare brand that sells "less". Through her YouTube channel and business, Liah wants to #PressReset on the skincare industry, promoting transparency, education, and confidence thro...
44m Apr 14, 2019
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111: From Freelancer to Business Owner w/ Graphic Designer Dawn Lee
Today's episode is a treat if you've seen design for businesses like Fenty Beauty or Colourpop, or content creators like Jenn Im or LaurDIY. We have graphic designer Dawn Lee on the show, who has worked with all of those brands and much more, through her boutique design and art studio DLD.studio. On top of her design and art directing work, she also mentors young graphic designers looking to gr...
38m Apr 07, 2019
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110: Perfectionism, Procrastination & Changing Your Self Image w/ Sam Laura Brown
You might be a perfectionist and not even know it. We tend to think of perfectionists as people who are obsessed with being organized and who never finish projects because it's impossible to get them just right. But perfectionists are also: people-pleasers, procrastinators, and people who fill their time with busywork. Today's guest, Sam Laura Brown, is a personal development blogger and minds...
43m Mar 31, 2019
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109: Discovering Self Love, Defining Success & Life as a Creator w/ Rowena Tsai
This episode's a highly-requested collaboration with YouTuber/creator Rowena Tsai! Rowena has her own channel on self care and productivity, and also Beauty Within: a beauty & lifestyle channel celebrating inner beauty and wellness. Aileen and Rowena explore Rowena's escape from a dark and lonely place as a teenager, similar journeys in creating content in the self love and personal developmen...
52m Mar 24, 2019
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108: Zero Waste Cooking & Low Impact Living w/ Max La Manna
Start small, start slow. An entirely zero waste life can be a daunting goal, but what if we could all make small steps in just one room of our home? Today's podcast guest is Max La Manna, a zero waste vegan chef and voice for low impact living through small changes every single day. Aileen and Max explore spreading the message of zero waste and veganism through compassion, how to manage your f...
28m Mar 17, 2019
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107: Choosing Wonder Over Worry w/ Amber Rae
How do you tell the difference between worry that keeps you safe and worry that holds you back from growth and new experiences? Today's guest, Amber Rae wrote "Choose Wonder Over Worry" to share how she tells the difference: a journey through the inner world to come out and live your truth. Aileen and Amber talk about life's big questions that draw people to the self help space, turning your c...
34m Mar 10, 2019
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106: Body Shame, Self Love & Authenticity as an Online Influencer w/ Amy Lee
Today's podcast episode is a real talk with Amy Lee, an online creator who explores everything fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Amy's work inspires everyone to know that they have a voice, and to feel empowered to be a better version of themselves every day. Aileen and Amy talk about exploration and pursuing authenticity in your 20's, the conflict of being an advocate for body positivity when y...
47m Mar 03, 2019
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105: Manifesting Your Desired Reality w/ Kimberley Wenya
If manifestation and the law of attraction has ever seemed too "woo" for you, this is your sign to think again and keep an open mind. Today's guest, Kimberley Wenya, is a manifestation and spiritual mindset coach who wants to bridge the gap between the "woo woo" and modern girl spirituality. Manifestation starts simply with being aware of your energy and thoughts, then deciding which thoughts y...
43m Feb 24, 2019
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104: Dealing with Failure + Being a Minority in Entertainment w/ Sierra Katow
People will always forget your failures, so get up and try again each time you fall. This is how today's guest built her career in comedy as an Asian American woman, starting at 16 years old. Sierra Katow is now a stand-up comic, TV writer, and freelance web developer. Aileen and Sierra talk about what it's like being a young Asian American woman in comedy, thoughts on continuing to write your...
36m Feb 17, 2019
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103: Self Love + Believing “I Am Enough” w/ Marisa Peer
How would your life change if you started believing "I am enough"? Today's guest, Marisa Peer, is a celebrity therapist and hypnotherapy trainer who wants you to stop believing in the stories you've been told, the stories that make you seek validation and make you say "Sorry" for everything. Aileen and Anita explore life experiences that can hold you back from loving yourself (even decades lat...
41m Feb 10, 2019
41m
102: A Mindful Guide to Zero Waste Living w/ Anita Vandyke
Zero waste isn't just about the trash or the plastic. The modern environmentalist lives in a way that is mindful of their inner values, gentle on the environment, and still creative and chic! Today's guest is Anita Vandyke: rocket scientist, blogger, and author of "A Zero Waste Life: A Thirty Day Guide". Aileen and Anita talk about how decluttering brings you both physical and mental space, ho...
40m Feb 03, 2019
40m
101: Move + Meditate w/ Kait Hurley
Exercise and meditation can be incredible life-changing habits, but they're both also the hardest ones to commit to. Digital fitness entrepreneur Kait Hurley is trying to change that through her Move + Meditate practice that helps people cultivate stronger, more resilient bodies and minds. Aileen and Kait talk about the danger of putting your self worth into your body, how to detach from self-...
42m Jan 27, 2019
42m
100: Things Take Time – Balancing Work and Creativity w/ Nomi of Piquetures
Today's episode is a fun treat for creatives, lost post-grads, and anyone feeling 'stuck' in their path. We have on experimental audio-visual artist and full-time web developer Nomi, creator at "Piquetures" on YouTube. We talked about how Nomi works creative projects for 2-3 hours per day, why it's okay to take a gap year if you're feeling lost, and the power of collaborating with other creati...
39m Jan 20, 2019
39m
99: Hypnosis, Stress & Quitting Bad Habits w/ Grace Smith
Looking to quit a bad habit in 2019? Hypnosis may be the practice for you! Today's guest Grace Smith is a renowned hypnotherapist and the founder of the Grace Space Hypnotherapy School, on a mission to make hypnosis mainstream. Aileen and Grace talk about why hypnosis is so effective in stress reduction and changing your ... Read more (https://www.lavendaire.com/lifestyle-99/) The post 99: Hyp...
51m Jan 13, 2019
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98: Closing the Gap Between Science & Spirituality w/ Theresa Cheung
Bestselling spiritual author Theresa Cheung is back on the podcast to talk about seeing the future and living in the present with her two new books: "The Premonition Code", sharing insights into the research around extrasensory perception; and "21 Life Changing Rituals", highlighting what you can do every single day to get out of your head and start attracting what you want. Aileen and Theresa...
47m Jan 06, 2019
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97: How to Get Accepted into Your Dream College w/ Julie Kim
The college application process doesn't have to be as hard as you think. Julie Kim is a college admissions consultant who helps middle and high school students "do it all": earn good grades, cultivate an empowering mindset for college and beyond, and get into the school of their dreams through finding their true passions. Aileen and Julie reflect on their own experiences in high school and col...
32m Dec 31, 2018
32m
96: Radical Self Love w/ Gala Darling
Make feeling good your priority in life, and every day. The rest of what you want will follow. Today's guest is speaker and author of “Radical Self Love” and “Radical Radiance” Gala Darling. Through her self love techniques and resources, she teaches women everywhere how to fall in love with themselves and life. Aileen and ... Read more (https://www.lavendaire.com/lifestyle-96/) The post 96: R...
41m Dec 23, 2018
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95: Tarot & Building a Spiritual Business w/ Brigit Esselmont
Exploring a completely new topic on the podcast this week: Tarot! Today's guest, Brigit Esselmont of Biddy Tarot, is shedding light on what Tarot is and isn't and how you can incorporate the spiritual practice into your everyday life. Aileen and Brigit chat about Tarot as a self-reflection tool (and not a fortune teller), how to create a successful business from a spiritual hobby, and why not ...
41m Dec 16, 2018
41m
94: YouTube + Growing Up on the Internet w/ Amanda Lee
"Work hard and be nice to people." This simple advice was given to artist and YouTuber Amanda Lee, and it has taken her farther than she could have ever imagined. Amanda started her channel as a high school freshman and six years later, she has grown to over 1 million subscribers who love her creative videos on doodling, journaling, and calligraphy. Aileen and Amanda chat about what it's like ...
39m Dec 09, 2018
39m
93: Eating Healthy, Whole & Happy w/ Maria Marlowe
This episode is perfect-timing if you're looking to make health or diet changes for the new year (or any time!). Today's guest is Maria Marlowe: Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, author, and host of the Happier & Healthier podcast. Maria and Aileen chat about how the food you eat affects your body in more ways than you may think, common misconceptions about food and health, and practical day...
38m Dec 02, 2018
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92: Journaling, Podcasting & Human Connection w/ Katie Dalebout
This one is for the journalers, podcasters, and anyone feeling disconnected from life and people. Today's guest, Katie Dalebout is the author of Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling and host of the Let It Out podcast, in which she has long and candid conversations with guests from every field. Katie and Aileen reflect ... Read more (https://www.lavendaire.com/lifestyle-92/) The post 92: Jo...
50m Nov 25, 2018
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91: Minimalism + Creating Meaningful Content w/ Matt D’Avella
"The whole point is to get past the 'stuff'." While we often think of minimalism as having less 'stuff', it's not about the stuff at all. The goal is to get past the focus of material things in order to live a life that's truly meaningful to you. Today we have Matt D'Avella, a filmmaker and creator on YouTube, making videos on creativity and simple living. Matt and Aileen talk about their pers...
48m Nov 18, 2018
48m
90: Balancing Your Masculine & Feminine w/ Maddy Moon
Do you ever feel like you're out of balance, but no matter how hard you try, you can't find what you're missing and don't feel like you're 'enough'? To start off Season 4 of The Lavendaire Lifestyle Podcast, we have Madelyn Moon sharing why you should stop trying so hard: What you're looking for is already inside you, and you can bring it out to find your balance, if you just slow down. Madely...
50m Nov 11, 2018
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