This episode is inspired by real life events and this quote from Mark Twain sums it up, “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." You don't have to be labeled an "empath" to experience other's emotions. In this episode you be offered tips so you can learn how manage navigating an Emotional World. We shouldn't have to carry the weight of others on our shoulders. Tune in to learn what you can start doing before that happens. Tell me where you will s...
Oct 06, 2022•14 min
September and the Season of Fall represents change.. So this is the perfect time to GET AHEAD of making possible changes BEFORE we start getting into the chaos the Holidays can bring .. not to mention a NEW YEAR. In this episode I give you some helpful ways to make this start happen NOW. These are all within your reach and nothing that will ever be impossible. Change is all about choice.. Tell me where you will start and commit to before the New year... I am here for you DM me @recovrwithlauren ...
Sep 29, 2022•14 min
How many times have you made a "plan " to get to the gym or go for a walk... and even with the best of intentions it doesn't happen? In this episode we are getting real about WHY that is happening and what CAN you do to actually understanding what making time really means. We need intention behind the things we do or following through it impossible. This is an episode to learn and appreciate being honest with yourself about setting up a plan that makes sense for you. It is really just about bein...
Sep 22, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 14
My Car ride to the Gym gave me this A-HA Moment and I know it will clear up all your hang ups about habit forming and goal setting. These always seems like rudimentary concepts. Well that is a LIE! They are easier than we think and still more complex that we realize. We are missing one element when making change is actually ENJOYING the Process.. Listen in to hear why that will work in your favor and how going the speed limit has anything to do with our goals. Feeling stuck with this idea and ne...
Sep 15, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 13
You will notice a pattern of what we need to come back to to set yourself up for success. A health body is one thing... a healthy MIND is just the beginning. It is impossible to move forward with anything if you have doubt. Doubt and fear are common and it is something that is part of our old wounds and stories. That doesn't have to be FOREVER. With a simple tool to practice NOW... Listen to the episode to start shifting this idea of "I CAN'T" into something amazing. It doesn't take much to do i...
Aug 18, 2022•11 min
This episode is an extension of Episode #10 working through some more tools to deal with stress on the spot. Stress plays a HUGE part in our overall health and so being willing to try at least one of these tools can shift your mindset. This shift can truly bring you optimum health. Learn the 4 cornerstones to practice balance when stress feels like it's spiraling out of control. Get more insight into some specific ways you can start NOW to understand how you do have control. I show you at least ...
Aug 11, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This episode looks into how to distinguish our true hunger and the disgruntled relationship you have with food when we tap into heavy emotions. When it feels like we turn to food to fill a void there are ways to recognize this and dive into just having this awareness can be powerful to shifting this connection. Identifying your emotion, labeling it and understanding these specific triggers will be an important tool to tap into how you can "remodel" these emotional reactions. Eating with emotions...
Jul 28, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Can we talk about something ..really? Are you continuously focused on everything that didn't happen, that went wrong, where you "slipped" ? Is it hard for you to bounce back from something that didn't go as planned and you rely on shame and guilt to keep you thinking this way? Well... there is a way out.. I promise and it starts with.. take a wild guess... Our mindset! In this episode you will learn how what DIDN'T work is NOT what is actually holding us back. AND it might surprise you that it i...
Jul 15, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The biggest frustration with wanting to START on your health goal journey is the fear of it always being work. This episode gives you the perspective and examples of why that isn't a bad thing. Find out how you can shift that mindset of it being "Work" and understand that always looking for how we can better ourselves is a celebration of life. I share a quick "challenge" at the end that will inspire you to WANT to do better. You have 10 minutes. .. these 10 minutes that can change your life Shar...
Jun 30, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Do you come back from vacation with that feeling of guilt? You feel bad for indulging and even have some regrets ? You struggle with "getting back on track" or say you will when you get back ? Then this is the Episode that can change that for you. This episode will provide you with my top FIVE REALISTIC Tips to give you permission to enjoy and STILL come back feeling amazing with NO MORE Vacation regrets. Vacations should be vacations and there is STILL a way to plan ahead and appreciating what ...
Jun 23, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This is a SHORT episode and in under 5 minutes you can learn one tool that you can keep in your back pocket to help you stay present and grounded when you need it the most. Think of the moments that brought you or bring you JOY.. how that automatically gives a moment of peace and you might even crack a smile when you least expect it. This is THAT moment to practice more and more... so we have more times of joy when it feels impossible. Share that moment with me on IG- Tag or DM me @recovrwithlau...
Jun 16, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode I am going to help you Create and understand the POWER of having Non- negotiables. These are tools that you can set up that support you when you need it the most. In life we will get rattled and hit our lows.. it's inevitable. This is going to be the most powerful tool you can have. Here is the thing.. we have to set it up on our "happier" days. The days that feel good. Listen to some real life examples and how I was able to pull myself from tragedy and still come back to my Non-...
Jun 09, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode I am going to reveal how YOU know more than your doctor. So many times we are so accepting of whatever the Doctor tells you and you leave feeling still uncertain. Or worst yet.. not feeling heard. This episode teaches you how to start being an advocate for your body and getting the answers you deserve. Learn to ways to prepare yourself for your appointments so leave with a plan and confident about next steps. Get your copy of the Mindful Eating and Beyond Subscribe, rate, and rev...
Jun 02, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This episode is about how to connect back to your motivation when it starts to fade. Change is all about the ebbs and flows. Understanding that we are GOING to lose motivation. So what do you do when you are struggling to get it back. Listen to this episode to learn about this 3 Letter word that is the KEY to getting it back Learn how CONSISTENCY is key. In order to get there we have to start BUILDING, CREATING, PRACTICING our NEW habits and routines. 4 Journal Prompts- What is this goal you wan...
May 26, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Luckily, losing weight, sleep better, improving digestion, reducing brain fog is not as hard as we think.. however, if you find it challenging to commit there might be some areas that have been holding you back and this episode is the beginning to recognize what that can be so you can start to let it go. It also starts with something than sounds basic and still is the most challenging - Believing what is possible.. If that sounds even the slightest bit daunting - listen to the episode. In this e...
May 19, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 2
When I created this Podcast it was important for me to express my passion about moving away from the status quo of "dieting" and making lasting change. We get caught up on how to emulate what everyone else is doing and what works for them and they aren't YOU. This is all about embracing your uniqueness. This podcast will teach you how to be an advocate for your own body for both your Health and Well-being. Today on the first episode of the Embracing the Gap Podcast, I’m talking about what the GA...
Apr 07, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Do you feel like you have failed every “diet” you have tried? Did you start with the best of intentions only to just throw your hands in the air and give up? You wind up feeling shame and guilt for not finishing what you started? You are not alone. It’s not that you didn’t know how... And at the same time, none of these diets take in how life has unexpected moments. Basically... Sh*t Happens. Certified Health and Wellness coach, Lauren Leitner, can teach you how to make SHIFT happen even when it...
Dec 24, 2021•2 min0