Episode 144 Being well with Lauren What do you truly give a duck about? I have had a little bit of a shock this week when I thought that all my ducks were nicely in a row.... which got me thinking about what counts. What to you truly give a duck about? Let's have a chat.... 1. Focusing on Today- this moment 2. Cultivating a sense of self 3. Contributing to Comunity engagement 4. Developing a sense of family 5. Spreading hugs and oxytocin 6. Nurturing your physical self, health, and well-being La...
Oct 20, 2016•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 143 Being well with Lauren Ten super fitness Life hacks In my 51 years and my 34 years involved in fitness, these are my top keys not only to fitness but being fit for life. 1. Prepare your food yourself - enjoy the experience 2. Walk daily 3. Do push ups daily 4. Keep your hips open, mobile, and stable 5. Encourage and maintain a long, healthy mobile spine 6. Make time 7. Make your fitness sustainable 8. Do yoga 9. Drink alcohol in conscious moderation 10. Have the discipline to face yo...
Oct 17, 2016•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 142 Being well with Lauren The story of my dad buying a push bike Today I share the beautiful story of my dad deciding to buy a pushbike. I relate this to the importance of always having a dream. I have my English breakfast in hand. Let's have a chat. Lauren xx JOIN MY VIRTUAL ONLINE RETREAT for wellness at https://www. beingwellwithlauren.com BUY MY BOOK Daily Rituals For Happiness https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Rituals-Happiness-happy-single-ebook/dp/B01GA4KXWY?ie=UTF8&ref_=pe_2427780_16...
Oct 10, 2016•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 141 Being well with Lauren How to find balance in the mayhem Day Six of Five Hey there, I decided... after thought to do one more in the series so now there are six in the series. I just felt there was more to say....Having balance is always about being authentic to your true self and that needs to be said. My friends establish and be who you are against the mainstream of what others think you are or what they want you to be. Sometimes it is just about being happy in the topsy-turvy of l...
Oct 08, 2016•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 140 Being well with Lauren How to find balance in the mayhem Embracing the fear Day five of five Please note after reviewing the series i have decided to add on one more episode :) Stay tuned For today we reviewed How How embracing the fear and reviewing negative self-talk affects our ability to sustain balance in our lives Embracing the fear Course notes: Using the Apple pie method- look at your weaknesses Which piece of your apple pie do you need to focus upon? Sometimes confronting th...
Oct 07, 2016•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 139 Being well with Lauren Part 4 of Five How to find balance in the mayhem - Union of mind body spirit Mind body and soul; balance these three helps you ensure happiness Home work notes: Do you get to that point sometimes when you wonder what is the point? What is the point of even trying to relax when life can seem so hectic? The point is that every moment we are in the moment is a moment of awareness and an authentic moment of life. What is the connection between your physical, mindfu...
Oct 06, 2016•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 138 Being well with Lauren How to find balance in the mayhem Day three of five Control yourself to achieve life balance. The key to balance is to have some control over ourselves. Don't give our power away to forces we cannot control. Maintaining a healthy balance is not only essential for happiness and well-being; it can support productivity, goal achievement and underpin quality relationships We cannot control anybody else and if we wish to change others we give our power and our balan...
Oct 04, 2016•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 137 Being well with Lauren How to find balance in the mayhem course Day two Today we explore the relationship between choice and stress. The more we want, wish, and desire the less we feel balance. Now where is my cup of tea.... Resources: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/oct/21/choice-stressing-us-out-dating-partners-monopolies Barry Schwartz in his book The Paradox of Choice. Increased choice can bring us sadness because choice often brings regret, remorse, resentment, sel...
Oct 02, 2016•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast How to find balance in the mayhem course DAY ONE Episode 136 Being well with Lauren Do you ever feel like life is rushing past so fast and it feels hard to even find the time to draw breath? Today is the first day in my five-day course exploring how we can find balance in the mayhem of our daily lives. So grab a nice cup of tea and Today is the first day in my five-day course exploring how we can find balance in the mayhem of our daily lives. So grab a nice cup of tea and let's explore balance. ...
Oct 02, 2016•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 135 Being well with Lauren The crazy life that is - and that is ok Hi everyone, yes the next course will be loading today- but i have had a spanner in the works as you do with four kids. The course is now called How Find Balance in the mayhem. I have my lovely English breakfast tea in hand. Please do join me x And there is an offer of a free meditation download in this one too xx Lauren x Topics covered work life balance setting goals motivation meditation parenting Listen to... My podca...
Oct 01, 2016•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 134 Being well with Lauren Work life balance. Living the life that is Hi everyone, today I announce the next course. This will be a five session course called "Meditation in the mayhem." So many of us live fastManic lives with many responsibilities. Somehow we need to learn to feel calm in the life that is. Today I talk a little bit about Worklife balance, Being a parent and I announced the upcoming course. I have my lovely English breakfast tea in hand. Please do join me x Lauren x Topi...
Sep 28, 2016•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 133 Being well with Lauren What now ? The jumble of life as a parent Hi everyone, today it is just too noisy! I have tried so many times to get things done...and noise and children have got in the way of goals...Oh well i will just get back up and try again x Let's chat Lauren x Topics covered work life balance setting goals motivation parenting Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My Podcast on Stitcher http://ww...
Sep 27, 2016•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 132 Being well with Lauren Celebrate and review - Day 7 of the retreat How to change your body in 7 days Hi everyone, today we had a green tea in hand. It is the last day in a seven-day retreat looking at how to change a body in seven days. It's time to go home. Let's chat Lauren x Topics covered Food planning weight training How to change your body setting goals motivation Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My ...
Sep 25, 2016•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 131 Being well with Lauren Creating a break glass list - Day 6 of the virtual retreat How to change your body Hi everyone, Today I explore how to create a break glass list or a contingency plan in order to keep you steadfast and strong with your new exercise and health goals. We can do this! Let's get our journals out and have a cup of tea Love Lauren x Topics covered Food planning weight training How to change your body setting goals motivation Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https:/...
Sep 24, 2016•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 130 Being well with Lauren Change your mind and you can change your body Hi everyone, Today is day 5 of my seven-day virtual retreat during which we learn how to change our bodies permanently. Today I ask and explore the following questions: Do you feel comfortable in your body? Why and why not? Do you keep a journal which helps you explore the real you- physically emotionally and spiritually? What is your "by the way exercise"? Is your exercise regime sustainable for 99 years? How can y...
Sep 22, 2016•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lets plan your food - Day 4 of a 7 day retreat looking at how change your body Episode 129 Being well with Lauren This is part 3 in a seven-day series imagining that we are on a private retreat together exploring ways to change your body in seven days. How is your food planning going? Do you eat on the run or do you diligently plan your food? Today let's organise your food! Come on its going to be fun. You have heard of the saying "Failing to plan is planning to fail" Today we look at food plann...
Sep 20, 2016•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast How to change your body in seven days - Unpacking your pantry Hi everyone, Today I continue my series on how to change your body permanently in a week. Today we explore unpacking and reorganising your pantry. I have a beautiful cup of English breakfast in hand so go and get yourself a hot cuppa and let us have a chat. Love Lauren x Topics covered decluttering bodyimage nutrition making decisions finding a sense of self Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-...
Sep 18, 2016•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 127 Being well with Lauren How I would change your body in seven days DAY 2 Hi everyone today I talk about the four principle areas of fitness which are required to change your body. I also talk about the importance of developing a fitness practice. I am really enjoying this series. I hope that you are also. warm regards Lauren Topics covered Fitness Planning your fitness developing fitness goals Motivation Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well...
Sep 16, 2016•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 126 Being well with Lauren How to change your body in seven days Hi everyone, Well over the last several days we have talked about body image, the definition of beauty, and the conspiracy of body image in today's Western society. Today were going to do something a little bit different and I think you will enjoy this.I know I certainly enjoyed creating this 7 day series. We going to pretend I have just seven days to change a body. I imagine and visualise that we go away for seven days to ...
Sep 15, 2016•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 125 Being well with Lauren The great body image conspiracy Do you have a great body? Do you have a sexy body? Are you attractive? And if so, who says so? Who is this person who holds the power to define how you look? Is it society?Is it the media? Is it our friends or work colleagues? Or is it actually ourselves? Yes, it is a conspiracy; a conspiracy we rage against ourselves to our own detriment. Going and get a lovely cup of tea and let's have a chat about body image. Love Lauren x Top...
Sep 14, 2016•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast A cuppa with Australian Vegan Tudor Holton. Lets chat about being Vegan Today I speak with Melbourne Vegan Tudor Holton. Tudor has been a vegan all his life and runs regular vegan meet up groups in Melbourne Australia. I had a simply lovely time with Tudor chatting over a soy latte all about being Vegan. So go and get your own cuppa and join us. And if you have any questions for Tudor please send them in Lauren x Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-w...
Sep 10, 2016•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 123 Being well with Lauren Body Image Let's take back our power. How do you feel in your own skin? What do you think beauty is? How does beauty feel or look like? What is the perfect weight? Let's talk body image and how it effects our sense of self. Today I am going to answer another listeners letter too. Why do we define our sense of self upon that which cannot be objectively defined? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder- so let's be the beholder and take back our power Today my friend...
Sep 09, 2016•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 122 Being well with Lauren HOW TO ....Unpack your relationship One moment at a time Hi everyone, Today I answer a letter from a viewer about how to make the right decisions, how to find a sense of self, and how to navigate through the journey of relationships. I have a beautiful cup of English breakfast in hand so go and get yourself a hot cuppa and let us have a chat. Love Lauren x Topics covered relationships happiness making decisions finding a sense of self Listen to... My podcast on...
Sep 06, 2016•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 121 Editing your life Create space for happiness A chat with Erin Podcast : Being well with Lauren Today I have a real treat for you. I am just so excited about today's episode. Today I chat with my beautiful friend Erin. Erin used to be a professional organiser and has some great tips for us on how to create the space in your life to let happiness flow in. Yes that's right when our life is overcrowded it is difficult to find the time and space to be happy. So pour yourself a cup of tea ...
Sep 01, 2016•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you put yourself first so that others may benefit? Today we have a chat about how I have been meeting with my friend Erin who used to be a professional organiser. and what we have been chatting about I find Erin so fascinating...In a process of brainstorming my life, Erin pointed out to me that placing myself first means that I am in a better position to help those around me. Don't you find that is is so easy to advise others about how important it is to look after yourself but when it comes ...
Sep 01, 2016•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 119 Do you want to be super fit, happy, vegan & well? Today I talk candidly about my own journey and my next project. I am designing an online membership hub where you can access user-friendly exercise classes, recipes, and resources on fitness, happiness, yoga meditation and wellness. I also talk about other upcoming changes. So grab a nice cup of tea and lets have a chat. Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My ...
Aug 28, 2016•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 118 Time to be me for me Changes coming... It is a different type of episode today. I have taken a couple of weeks to think and during this time... as usual there has been many children's dynamics... and i do not think i got the job I really wanted.... I know I need to change things. Today I speak candidly about my life and what I'm working towards changing today and why... To me and For my children. Today I have a bullet proof coffee... Yes quite a change Love to you all Lauren Listen t...
Aug 23, 2016•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 117 Being well with Lauren Resilience, bullying & being happy Today, we are going to talk about bullying and resilience. Have you ever been bullied, intimidated, or called bad names? I know I have. It is just not ok, is it? I know one thing for sure. I know that it is not ok to define yourself based on the opinion, words, or behavior of others. I know this as I allowed my sense of self to be affected by others as a child and it took a long time to work through this. Let's take back our p...
Aug 04, 2016•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 116 Being well with Lauren Being vegan, three rituals & a rabbits funeral Well! I say holding up my hands in disbelief. What a tumultuous few days. Today I discuss being vegan, the importance of ritual for happiness and well-being, bullying, and the passing of our dear family rabbit. Go and make yourself a nice cup of tea in your favorite cup and let's have a lovely chat. Topics covered Bullying Rituals and happiness Parenting Food and the meaning of life Food and happiness A Vegan lifes...
Aug 03, 2016•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Podcast Being well with Lauren Episode 115 Our choice of Food is the fragile tightrope between our physical self & our enlightened higher self What are your patterns of nutrition & what do these patterns bring to your life? How do your patterns of nutritional consumption reflect your higher self & honor your role in the community? After all...what we eat reflects the meaning in our life Go and make yourself a nice cup of tea in your favorite cup and let's have a lovely chat. Topics covered Food ...
Aug 01, 2016•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast