In this heartfelt and deeply embodied season finale, Lauren Zoeller reflects on the quiet power of choosing love, safety, and softness—long before they show up in your physical reality. From a simple hike with her family to the unfolding of her dream life, Lauren walks you through what it really takes to manifest a relationship, a home, and a life that feels as good as it looks. This episode isn’t just a recap of Season 2. It’s a reminder that nervous system safety—not hustle, control, or doing ...
Jun 16, 2025•31 min
In this gentle, grounding, and deeply somatic episode, Lauren Zoeller invites you into a conversation most high-achieving women have never been taught to have: What if your low energy days are not setbacks but sacred invitations to slow down and listen? Responding to a listener question inside her HOME membership, Lauren shares how she meets her body on the days she feels off, depleted, or uninspired and why your nervous system doesn’t need a productivity hack… it needs your presence. This episo...
Jun 09, 2025•14 min
In this raw, validating, and deeply somatic episode, Lauren Zoeller takes you behind the scenes of her signature membership, HOME, to explore one of the most disorienting parts of nervous system healing: when the love you’ve always wanted finally shows up—and your body starts to panic. Pulling from real questions asked inside her community, Lauren unpacks what’s really going on when safe love feels unfamiliar, why your survival system confuses calm with danger, and how to stop sabotaging the ver...
Jun 02, 2025•23 min
In this honest and expansive conversation, Lauren is joined by her close friend and intuitive spiritual advisor Jenni Conn to explore what healing really looks like inside a committed relationship. From the outside, aligned love might look like the end goal. But as Lauren and Jenni share, it’s actually the beginning of the deepest unraveling—and the deepest reclamation of self. Whether you’re single, in partnership, or somewhere in between, this episode is a wake-up call to the patterns you’ve n...
May 26, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this rich, magnetic, and deeply embodied episode, Lauren Zoeller sits down with the original Money Queen herself—Amanda Frances—to explore what happens when a woman who has it all… opens to more . Amanda gets real about the evolution that came after building her multimillion-dollar brand: how love didn’t land until she stopped performing for it, why freedom was never something she had to give up, and how motherhood cracked her open in ways her business never could. Together, she and Lauren ex...
May 19, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Trigger Warning: This episode and the poem shared include mentions of suicide, sexual assault, hospitalization, and chronic illness. Please listen with care and step away if needed. In this powerful, poetic, and deeply embodied conversation, Lauren Zoeller is joined by entrepreneur and former client Johanna Buchweitz to explore what happens when a high-achieving woman finally lets go. Johanna opens up about the unraveling of her high-performance identity, the pain of suppressed trauma coming to ...
May 12, 2025•38 min
In this raw, relatable, and deeply empowering conversation, Lauren Zoeller sits down with leading relationship coach and author Sabrina Bendory to unpack one of the most common (and confusing) questions in modern dating: Should I go back to my ex? Sabrina shares her personal story of marrying her high school ex—after a decade-long journey of emotional chaos, deep healing, and radical self-responsibility. Together, she and Lauren dive into what it really takes to create healthy love after heartbr...
May 05, 2025•34 min
In this heart-opening conversation, Lauren Zoeller sits down with embodiment mentor and retreat leader Rachel Classen to explore why setting and maintaining boundaries is the true foundation for creating healthy relationships—both with yourself and others. Rachel shares her personal story of how abandoning her own needs led to burnout, resentment, and disconnection, and how learning to set compassionate boundaries changed everything. Together, they unpack how your internal boundaries shape the p...
Apr 28, 2025•26 min
In this deeply embodied conversation, Lauren Zoeller sits down with trauma-informed somatic practitioner and energetic alchemist Amanda O’Mara to explore how stored trauma, energetic tension, and subtle body cues hold the key to our patterns in love, healing, and wholeness. Amanda breaks down the power of spinal energetics and explains how it helps clients access deep healing beyond words, by unwinding stuck stories at the level of sensation. Together, they unpack the difference between top-down...
Apr 21, 2025•30 min
What if the key to visibility wasn’t just being louder, but being deeply connected ? In this heartfelt conversation, Lauren Zoeller sits down with PR expert and relationship-builder Julie Solomon to explore how authentic relationships are the true foundation of sustainable growth in both life and business. Julie unpacks how her early career in publicity taught her that trust, alignment, and connection—not cold pitching—are what actually move the needle. Together, they reflect on the emotional in...
Apr 14, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 45
How can you begin to integrate spirituality into the way you date and show up in relationships? Dr. Alisha Das is a spiritual, intuitive, and highly experienced counselor and seminar facilitator and she joins us today to explore this question. To kick off our conversation, we discuss Alisha’s lifelong practice of spirituality which began during her childhood in rural Indiana. Next, we answer the question of where a person who has experienced religious trauma or damage might begin should they wan...
Apr 07, 2025•28 min
Have you ever wondered what really happens between meeting someone and falling in love? In this episode of the Aligned Love Podcast, Dr. Christie Kederian, a renowned relationship expert, therapist, speaker, and author of 10 First Dates to Your Soulmate , shares her insights on how to navigate the crucial, yet often overlooked, phase of dating that comes after meeting someone new. We discuss the common mistakes women make in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, the importance of self-discovery through datin...
Mar 31, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 43
What if, instead of feeling like a victim to your circumstances, you could take charge of your own relationship destiny? Jillian Turecki is a renowned relationship expert, author, and coach who has helped thousands of people revolutionize their relationships with themselves so that they can transform their romantic relationships. During this episode, she shares her journey that began with a harsh breakup and led her to the insights she shares with others today. We discuss two of the most difficu...
Mar 24, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Take a moment to consider where you've been compromising your own alignment to hold onto something you believe you should—be it a career, friendship, relationship, or home. During this episode, Lauren unpacks the huge life changes she has experienced the past year and how she came to learn that alignment is much more important than following any timeline that others may expect of you. Find out how Lauren learned to follow her heart and how you can give yourself permission to do the same. We disc...
Mar 17, 2025•31 min•Season 2Ep. 41
There are so many nuances that come with dating and today on the Aligned Love Podcast, matchmaker and coach, Nora DeKeyser joins us to discuss her career, her dating life, and somatic therapy! Tuning in, you’ll hear about our incredible guest’s business, what her coaching sessions look like, the dating culture shock she experienced when she moved from the city to the South, and so much more! Noa even shares some tips for women in their mid-30s looking to make connections on dating apps before sh...
Oct 07, 2024•31 min•Ep. 40
Have you ever felt drawn to someone based on their appearance but can’t quite put your finger on why? Well, today’s guest on the Aligned Love Podcast, Brian Galke, is a facial decoding expert who joins us to share exactly what our facial features reveal about compatibility. In this conversation, you’ll find out what you can tell about someone from their facial expressions, how that relates to attraction, why you need to understand what your face says about you before trying to decode others, and...
Sep 23, 2024•27 min•Ep. 39
There is freedom in letting go of the life and love you imagined for yourself and allowing your dreams to evolve as you do instead. In this episode of the Aligned Love Podcast, Christin Henke joins Lauren to discuss her new dating life and some lessons learned throughout her years of searching for “the one.” Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what dating has been like for Lauren since the end of her last relationship, how vastly that differs from dating five years ago, why she’s abandoned her dati...
Sep 16, 2024•44 min•Ep. 38
So many women are waiting for a man to give them a ring! But they’ve also done a lot of healing work to come home to themselves. How beautiful would it be if a woman could design her own legacy piece? Following on from her last visit to the podcast, jeweler Margot McNaull designed a Legacy Ring for Lauren. The ring is deeply personal to Lauren, representing a letter she received from her grandmother about being a strong woman. Join us as we discuss the deeply meaningful act of buying long-lastin...
Sep 09, 2024•27 min•Ep. 37
For many of us, our most cherished pieces of jewelry are passed down to us from our mothers and grandmothers, imbuing them with a deep emotional connection. But what if those legacy pieces were also designed by the women who wore them? Joining us today is Margot McNaull, a fine jewelry designer specializing in ring design and founder of Stor By Margot, where she offers custom design processes for her customers. She tells us about the exciting new legacy jewelry design experience that she is work...
Sep 02, 2024•26 min•Ep. 36
Do you love what you see in the mirror? Keri Lea is a Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Nurse who is passionate about helping women to feel beautiful. In this episode, Keri shares her holistic approach to enhancing natural features and the energy she intends to bring to every patient’s experience. We also get into the reasons behind bad filler, and how Keri identifies when it needs to be removed. She shares her energetic approach to connecting with patients, focusing on the positives instead of fixin...
Aug 26, 2024•28 min•Ep. 35
In this episode, Lauren Zoeller sits down with Dr. Nicole Pensak, a clinical psychologist specializing in postpartum mental health, to explore the often unspoken challenges that new mothers face. Dr. Nicole shares her personal and professional insights on why it's crucial for mothers to prioritize their mental health, the common struggles that many women experience but seldom discuss, and how building a postpartum support team can make a significant difference. Whether you're preparing for mothe...
Aug 19, 2024•23 min•Ep. 34
Knowing how to network is a hugely important skill, even for your love life! In fact, some of your most meaningful romantic relationships could come from professional connections who have introduced you to someone they respect. Joining us today to explore the power of networking is Stacy Harris, a master networker and consultant, who helps entrepreneurs grow their network by building solid, lasting relationships. Stacy also shares her advice on how your network can help you meet quality people, ...
Aug 12, 2024•26 min•Ep. 33
Lauren’s guest today firmly believes that being in an aligned relationship requires first being aligned with yourself. How can we build trust with others if we haven’t first built trust from the inside out? Greg Tomchick, born into a military family and a former professional baseball player, has drawn on valuable lessons from baseball and business to reinvent himself as a cybersecurity coach and author. As the CEO of Valor Cybersecurity, he now serves individuals and organizations worldwide. In ...
Aug 05, 2024•31 min•Ep. 32
Many of us would like to be more intentional when it comes to relationships and dating, especially once we’ve left our twenties. But without a trusted process, how can you be sure you’re on the right track? That’s where today’s guest, Dr. Taylor Burrowes, comes in. Dr. Burrowes, is an acclaimed vetting specialist, with a PhD in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling, who is using her years of experience to help singles prepare for their ideal relationship. We dive into the details of her vetti...
Jul 29, 2024•39 min•Ep. 31
What would it take for you to shed the layers of unnecessary pain and start loving again, free from ego-based patterns of fear and suffering? In this episode, Lauren & Quentin delve deep into the world of attachment styles, deprogramming the wounded ego, and (re)training yourself to create a limitless life defined by expansion and lasting love. Joining us for this enlightening discussion is Quentin Decamp, a relationship coach, somatic therapist, and breathwork facilitator. You’ll discover h...
Jul 22, 2024•35 min•Ep. 30
In this episode of The Aligned Love Podcast, host Lauren Zoeller welcomes Quentin Hafner, a skyward success coach with an inspiring journey from the corporate world to a career dedicated to helping individuals and families thrive. Lauren and Quentin explore what it means to be a high-value man and also how to find a high-value man in today's dating world. They also talk about the importance of self-control, self-awareness, and how these qualities impact relationships. It truly is a must listen. ...
Jul 15, 2024•26 min•Ep. 29
We are back with another exciting episode of The Aligned Love podcast! Today's show features the amazing Chef Palak Patel as our guest, who joins our host, Lauren Zoeller! They discuss cultivating relationships through food and how you can use love to deepen and foster connections in your life. Palak is a classically trained chef, the owner of Dash and Chutney restaurant, two-time winner of Food Network’s famed show Chopped, and a TEDx speaker! Join the conversation as we delve into her book, Fo...
Jul 08, 2024•25 min•Ep. 28
In this episode of The Aligned Love Podcast, hosted by Lauren Zoeller guest Michael Unbroken dives into the raw realities and misconceptions of modern dating from a man's perspective. They discuss the difficulties high-achieving successful women face in relationships, the impact of unrealistic expectations, and the importance of understanding masculine and feminine dynamics. Michael emphasizes the need for authenticity, clear communication, and realistic standards in relationships while highligh...
Jul 01, 2024•39 min•Ep. 27
Navigating the dating world after a breakup can be a daunting prospect, especially when you haven’t fully healed yet. But how do you know when you’re ready to start dating again? And how can you tell whether or not you’re just delaying things because you’re scared? In today’s special solo episode, host Lauren Zoeller explores these difficult questions as she shares her post-breakup journey and insights, unpacking why it’s so important to allow yourself to grieve and heal before diving into new r...
Jun 24, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this inspiring episode of The Aligned Love Podcast, we are joined by the multi-talented actress and motivational speaker, Rachele Brooke Smith. Rachele shares her transformative journey from a fearful and anxious gymnast to a leading actress and a passionate advocate for personal empowerment. This episode is packed with insights on how to become the hero of your own story, the power of visualization, and the importance of embracing bravery in the face of life's challenges. Key Points From Thi...
Jun 17, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 25
