May can feel like a pressure cooker for parents—school endings, summer planning, shifting routines, emotional kids, and exhausted moms trying to hold it all together.

In this honest and heartfelt episode, Lauri Stern dives into the emotional reality of motherhood and parenting during seasons of transition. She shares personal stories, practical wisdom, and compassionate truth about anger, guilt, perfectionism, resilience, and how to lead your family without losing yourself.

This episode is for the mother who loves deeply but feels stretched thin... and wants to parent from power instead of pressure. And who wants to finally stop living by the adage: You're only as happy as your least happy child.

In This Episode:

• Why May can be one of the hardest months for families
• Mom rage, resentment, burnout, and what’s really underneath it
• How vulnerability builds trust with your children
• Why your child’s mood does not have to control your life
• Parenting without losing your identity
• School transitions, camps, schedules, and managing chaos
• Pregnancy loss, grief, resilience, and healing
• Why kids need boredom, freedom, and room to fail
• How mothers lead the emotional energy of the home

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome + Why May Is Intense for Parents
03:00 Mom Burnout, Anger & Self-Compassion
07:20 Honest Conversations With Kids
11:10 Parenting Without Losing Yourself
16:30 Pregnancy Loss, Resilience & Healing
23:45 Kids Need Structure + Freedom
28:35 Stop Living Through Your Children
33:00 Moms as Leaders of the Family Energy

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Her Website - Custom Designed Wellness: https://www.customdesignedwellness.com/

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In this episode, Lauri Stern introduces the fourth in her Custom Designed Wellness Chakracademy© Chakra Series, focusing on the Heart Chakra (Anahata). Lauri guides you through understanding and balancing this chakra—the bridge between the lower three and upper three chakras - located at the center of our chest. The heart chakra governs our ability to give and receive love, and how we can or cannot forgive ourselves and others. This is also where jealousy, conditionality and grudge-holding reside.

Our ability to take deep breaths is also affected by imbalances in the heart chakra, especially for those dealing with or stuck in grief.

Lauri guides listeners through ways to understand their own habits, imbalances and more in this episode!

Substacks mentioned:

Heart Chakra and the Grinch

The Road is Yellow for a Reason

Blog Mentioned:

The Heart Drop

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to the Heart Chakra

02:15
Understanding the Heart Chakra

07:32
The Impact of Love and Grief

13:48
Conditional Love and Self-Love

21:35
Healing Through Sound and Breath

28:03
The Grinch: A Lesson in Love

35:26
Practical Exercises for Heart Chakra Balance

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Trigger Warning: This episode includes conversations around addiction, suicide, and bullying. Please take care while listening and use the resources below if you or someone you love needs support.

I sit down with my friend, Emmy-nominated actor, model, and advocate, Gregory Zarian. Known for his Emmy-Nominated role on Venice the Series and his award-winning performance in 86 Melrose Avenue, you may also recognize him from Westworld, Counterpart, and films like That’s Amore.

We discuss his advocacy work around bullying and recovery, including his involvement with organizations such as free2luv.org and The Trevor Project.

This episode is a reminder that healing is an inside job, connection matters, and sometimes the simplest question, “How are you?” can change everything.

Resources & Support

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or text 988
• The Trevor Project – 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth
• GLAAD – Education, advocacy, and resources
• free2luv – Bullying prevention and empowerment
• Project Angel Food – Support for individuals facing critical illness

Chapters

00:00 – Opening + Boundaries
Setting the tone: honesty, sharing responsibly, and respecting others’ stories

02:00 – Meet Gregory Zarian
Actor, twin, and advocate + stepping into identity

07:00 – Acting, Twins + Identity
Blending roles, real life parallels, and storytelling as healing

11:30 – Bullying + Advocacy Work
From personal experience to purpose and impact

18:30 – Addiction + Recovery Conversations
Breaking stigma, speaking truth, and finding support

28:30 – Relationships + Living Without Secrets
Commitment, trust, and emotional accountability

39:00 – Career Highlights + Creative Path
Award-winning roles, meaningful work, and artistic growth

49:30 – Joy, Letting Go + Perspective Shifts
Egypt, gratitude, and choosing how to live now

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In this episode, I sit down with Meredith Mills, founder of The Original Southside.

Meredith has an inspiring story that reflects her passion for cocktails and the art of mixology. Raised in Oklahoma, Meredith grew up enjoying her mother's recipe for the Southside cocktail during the hot summers. After a career in the beauty industry, she decided to turn her family recipe into a commercially viable product during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on high-quality, organic ingredients, non-GMO and organic!

Discover the rich history of the Southside cocktail, the process of creating a clean, organic RTD beverage, and insights into leading with integrity in the alcohol industry.

And learn how mindfulness and education impact and inform not only how we treat our bodies but what happens inside of them!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:18 The Origin and History of the Southside Cocktail

03:15 Meredith's Inspiration and Journey into Beverage Industry

06:21 Developing the Recipe and Product Focus

11:52 Creating the Can and Production Challenges

15:45 Distilled vs. Compound Gin Explained

19:12 Future Product Ideas and Delivery Formats

19:31 Work-Life Balance and Family Business

21:26 Handling Stress and Self-Care Practices

26:22 The Vice Category and ABV Considerations

37:34 The Clean Alcohol Collective and Industry Transparency

40:31 Drink Smarter Not Harder: Industry Insights

42:50 How to Find and Support Southside

44:01 Closing Remarks and Future Aspirations

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I sit down with Evan Cudworth, the world’s first Party Coach, to explore what it really means to “party” in a more conscious, connected, and meaningful way. We talk about how party culture can be more than escape—it can become a pathway to authenticity, community, healing, and even spiritual growth.

Evan shares his journey from the underground rave scene through addiction and recovery, and how that led him to create his “Party Within” framework. We discuss the deeper meaning of celebration, the role of ego and belonging, and why true connection starts from within. If you’ve ever wondered how to create more joy, courage, and real community in your life, this conversation offers a fresh perspective.

Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction to Evan Cudworth, the Party Coach
02:25 – Party as a spiritual modality and collective healing
03:57 – The deeper meaning and etymology of “party”
06:17 – Ego, oneness, and why parties are meant to be temporary
09:09 – Evan’s “Party Within” seven-stage framework
12:22 – Making peace with past identities and old versions of yourself
15:22 – Why spiritual practices like yoga support the journey
21:13 – Evan’s story of addiction, purpose, and transformation
28:34 – Authenticity and listening to your body in social spaces
36:03 – How to create meaningful, sustainable social gatherings
41:45 – Recharging, boundaries, and honoring your energy

Connect with Evan Cudworth

Instagram: @Even_Cudworth
Website: thepartycoach.com

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In this episode, Lauri Stern shares practical, grounded strategies for managing worry in a world that often feels overstimulating and uncertain. Through a blend of mindfulness, meditation, and intentional boundary-setting, Lauri explores how anxiety can show up in both the mind and body—and what we can do to interrupt the spiral.

She introduces her unique concept of Chaos Meditation, a powerful practice designed to help listeners face their worries head-on, contain them, and create more spaciousness in their nervous system. Rather than pretending stress isn’t there, this episode offers a compassionate and actionable approach to working with it.

Listeners will also learn why setting boundaries isn’t just about protecting your time—it’s a vital tool for supporting mental and emotional well-being. From limiting exposure to negativity to recognizing the physical signs of stress before they escalate, this conversation offers simple but meaningful ways to reclaim peace and cultivate more joy.

Substack mentioned:

Understanding Your Hamster Wheel

Heart Drop Process mentioned00:00
Navigating Worry in Today's World

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01:55
Introducing Chaos Meditation

06:44
Scheduling Worry Time

11:17
Training the Mind to Manage Worry

16:54
Conclusion and Call to Action

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Moving Up to the Solar Plexus Chakra: Unlock Your Personal Power

In this episode, Lauri Stern introduces the third in her Custom Designed Wellness Chakracademy© Chakra Series, focusing on the Solar Plexus (Manipura). Lauri guides you through understanding and balancing the solar plexus chakra—your center of personal power, decision-making, and confidence. Learn how to harness your internal fire, trust your gut, and step into your true authority with practical insights and exercises.

She also offers a guided meditation towards the end to help you tap into your power center.

Substacks mentioned:

The Yellow Brick Road

Showing Up - Love Letter to My Friend Lisa

Blog Post mentioned:

When Tragedy Feels Close but Isn't Ours to Carry

Timestamps:

1. Introduction to the Solar Plexus Chakra - 00:42
2. Symbolism and Fiery Nature - 0:55
3. Balancing Your Internal Fire - 1:20
4. Imbalances: Burnout and Indecisiveness - 2:08
5. The Affirmation "I Do" - 3:08
6. Showing Up Authentically - 6:38
7. Trusting Your Gut Feelings - 8:58
8. The Yellow Brick Road Allegory - 12:26
9. Shadow Side: Performative Power - 14:44
10. Guided Meditation and Reflection - 24:26

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In this episode, I sit down with Ronna Belinky, founder of Workflows by Ronna. Ronna has developed workshops and processes designed to help busy moms and parents streamline tasks, keeping their lives running more smoothly and stress-free.

She shares her founder's journey and her 'why,' along with other aspects of growing a business with intention and authenticity. Ronna's tips and insights, drawn from her experiences, are invaluable.

We share stories about finding confidence to 'put ourselves out there', figuring out service pricing, and even connecting on the practice of yoga. While we have different businesses, we connect through our shared desire to help people understand themselves better.

If you're running a busy household and/or a business, you'll get a lot out of this episode!

And for anyone struggling a bit to understand what I do, Ronna provides a spot-on definition!

To find Ronna: Check out her website

To work with me: Check out my website and schedule a chat!

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I'd be grateful if you'd leave a comment, a rating and would of course, help you out with any energetic wants and needs you may have to help you feel your most empowered and joyful self!

00:00
Introduction to Workflows by Ronna

02:06
Evolution of Workflows: From Digital to Personal Planning

05:15
The Importance of Streamlining Tasks for Busy Parents

08:05
Creating a Teachability Moment: Aha Moments in Planning

15:00
Navigating Feedback and People-Pleasing

19:48
Confidence in Pricing and Valuing Services

24:04
Workshops and Group Planning: A New Approach

28:35
Empowering Couples Through Task Management

29:56
Finding Joy in Small Moments

33:13
Pushing Comfort Zones: The Power of Cold Pitching

36:30
Understanding Yourself for Better Planning

40:48
Conclusion and Resources for Listeners

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