The Lavendaire Lifestyle

In this episode, Aileen opens up about her “life as art” philosophy—the transformative idea that we are each the artist of our own life, co-creating our masterpiece through journaling, self-discovery, and trusting our inner voice. She shares how she started Lavendaire to document her journey of painting her path layer by layer and embracing uncertainty, turning her exploration into a platform for intentional living. This episode is for anyone ready to stop living on autopilot and start creating their life as their greatest work of art. Bianca Venchiarutti is the founder of The Twenties Detox, a platform where twenty-somethings unlearn beliefs and mindsets that no longer serve them, and relearn lessons to create a purposeful life of their own. Through her podcast, newsletter, and seasonal alignment workbook, Bianca offers tools and practices rooted in introspection and the rhythms of nature. Through these resources, she guides her community to reconnect with themselves and navigate this pivotal decade with intention, and clarity. TIMESTAMPS 03:35 When Structure Falls Away 11:05 Journaling: Morning Pages 19:41 Books, Social Media & Intentional Consumption 26:18 Why Success Looks Different Now 31:03 Learning to Trust Your Intuition 36:27 Life Is An Art 43:09 Co-Creating With the Universe 44:20 Breaking Barriers FOLLOW BIANCA • Website • Podcast SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

Step into your best year yet with these guided affirmations + new year challenge to align, manifest, and embody your best self in 2026. This audio is part of the 7-Day New Year Challenge: EMBODY 2026—an invitation to begin your year with clarity, intention, and bold aligned action. SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

Drew Ramsey, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, five time author, and leading voice in Nutritional Psychiatry and integrative mental health. He is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the founder of the Brain Food Clinic and Spruce Mental Health. For twenty years, he served as an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University, where he taught and supervised psychotherapy and nutritional psychiatry. What if mental fitness is about so much more than eating well? In this episode, Drew Ramsey reminds us what we already know in our hearts: connection, movement, sleep, and presence matter just as much as nutrition. We walked through the science of processed foods, discovered the brain foods that actually protect your mood, and learned the tenets of mental fitness that transform our lives. SPONSORS • This show is brought to you by BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/TLL • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period http://shopify.com/tll TIMESTAMPS 2:22 Drew’s Story 10:49 What Everyone Should Know 16:08 Processed vs. Unprocessed Foods 19:28 Food Contaminants 28:07 Building the Perfect Meal 36:07 Brain Food Hacks 51:30 Daily Habits & Practices 1:01:34 Final Message FOLLOW DREW • Books • Instagram • Website 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹 The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

Have you ever wondered why you feel disconnected from others—even when you're surrounded by people? In this episode, Anna Runkle shares how trauma dysregulates your nervous system, affecting your health, relationships, and ability to feel like you belong. She reveals the simple daily practice that transformed her life and explains why healing your connection wound is the key to finally feeling whole. Anna Runkle is the creator of the Crappy Childhood Fairy healing method, a breakthrough approach to help people heal trauma symptoms and change their lives—whether or not they have access to professional help. Her approach includes simple, self-directed exercises to calm emotional triggers and neurological dysregulation and to begin changing the self-defeating behaviors that are common for people who have lived much of their lives dysregulated.  SPONSORS • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period http://shopify.com/tll • This show is brought to you by BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/TLL TIMESTAMPS 2:22 Where the Name Came From 12:47 Healing Method 20:46 Why Your Nervous System Is Everything 32:48 How To Support Your Nervous System 36:32 Why Connection Is the Key to Healing 50:58 How to Heal Your Connection Wound 56:58 Final Message: Don’t Give Up FOLLOW ANNA • Website • YouTube • Re-regulated Book • Connectability Book 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹 The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

What if everything you need to feel calm, energized, and resilient is already within you—just waiting to be activated? In this episode with Dr. Ajay Tejasvi, you'll discover how your breath is the bridge between your mind and body, and learn the practical techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and negative emotions while reclaiming the energy to show up as your best self. Dr. Ajay Tejasvi is a renowned meditation and breathwork expert and a part of the executive team for The Art of Living Foundation. As a key figure in Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Office in Washington, DC, he contributes to diverse global initiatives. Ajay holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and is actively involved in supporting education, youth, and women's empowerment initiatives. SPONSOR • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period http://shopify.com/tll TIMESTAMPS 2:28 The Art of Living Foundation 3:47 What Inspired Dr. Ajay’s Path 10:04  Sky Breath Meditation 13:57 Breathing Technique for Nervousness 17:17 Full Yogic Breath 21:22 Nose Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing 26:16 The 4 Pillars of Energy 31:48 Managing Difficult Times 32:56 Learning from Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 37:29 Conscious vs traditional leadership 43:23 Bringing Meditation to College Campuses 48:13 Building Confidence & Resilience 49:20 Last Message FOLLOW AJAY • Instagram • The Art of Living 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹 The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

What if the version of ambition you've been chasing is actually holding you back? In this episode, Amanda Goetz breaks down the difference between toxic grit and intentional ambition—revealing that hustle should be a season, not your identity, and that real ambition means knowing why you're pushing. She walks through the self-worth iceberg: the invisible layers of societal pressure, generational patterns, and personal trauma that trigger disproportionate reactions, showing you how to get curious about what's actually driving your behavior. Amanda Goetz is a 2x founder, 4x chief marketing officer, and was a single mom to three small children before finding love again. She spent two decades building and growing consumer-facing brands before shifting to writing, teaching, and coaching ambitious working parents on how to balance success and life. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Illinois and, after hustling the streets of New York City for over a decade, is now testing out every sunscreen in the world on her children in Miami. SPONSORS • This show is brought to you by BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/TLL • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period http://shopify.com/tll TIMESTAMPS 2:21 Amanda’s Story 9:13 Defining Toxic Grit 14:28 Healthy vs. Unhealthy Ambition 15:47 The Self-Worth Iceberg 21:33 Processing Tools That Work 25:53 Understanding Burnout 31:24 When Characters Grow Toxic 38:11 The Perfect Day Exercise 43:42 Finding Your People 46:16 Minimally Viable Day 55:03 Last Message FOLLOW AMANDA • Book • Website • Instagram 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹 The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

What if your body has been trying to tell you something, but you've been too disconnected to hear it? In this episode, Dr. Nidhi Pandya shares ancient Ayurvedic wisdom on understanding your body's inner climate, resetting your circadian rhythms, and using simple daily rituals to restore balance. She explains why warm and moist is where life thrives, why stress leaves us hot and dry, and how to bring yourself back to center.  Nidhi Pandya is a NAMA-certified Ayurvedic Doctor and wellness coach specializing in holistic women’s health and longevity. With a dedicated audience of over 300K spanning across continents, she expertly blends ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern health insights—covering topics from stress and brain health to the latest wellness trends—delivering clear, science-backed guidance that resonates deeply with audiences worldwide. SPONSOR • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period http://shopify.com/tll TIMESTAMPS 2:30 Growing up Ayurvedic 8:51 Core Ayurvedic principles 12:17 Understanding your body 14:23 Warm & moist: where life thrives 24:13 How to restore balance 26:01 Living by your circadian clock 35:14 Reconnecting with your rhythms 40:20 The 21-day reset 43:14 Nidhi's daily rituals 52:58 The power of your exhale FOLLOW NIDHI • Website • Instagram 🎙️ Complete show notes for this episode at here 📹 The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

What if the smallest joy in your life could unlock your entire purpose? In this episode, mystic author Rebecca Campbell reveals the three phases of spiritual awakening, shares how literally following flowers led to her entire career, and explains why you can't skip your winter season—even when everyone else seems to be in their summer. Aileen opens up about unraveling her self-worth from productivity, while Rebecca introduces the choice every creator faces: create from your soul or perform for the algorithm. Rebecca Campbell is a transformational author, mystic, artist, speaker, teacher and podcaster supporting people to connect with their soul. Founder of The Inner Temple Mystery School and Oracle Card Reader Certification, Rebecca's mission is to weave the sacred back into everyday life. SPONSORS • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period http://shopify.com/tll • This show is brought to you by BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/TLL TIMESTAMPS 2:13 What's New with Rebecca 4:49 The 3 Phases of Spiritual Awakening 8:35 Why Healing Happens in Spirals 12:04 Rebecca's New Book 13:04 How to Live a Soul-Led Life 18:43 Understanding Your Intuition 21:00 How to Stay Faithful During Uncertainty 23:33 Honoring the Seasons of Your Life 29:17 What Are Oracle Cards & How to Use Them 35:11 Rebecca's Creative Routine  38:10 Social Media & Creators 41:17 Unraveling Self-Worth from Productivity 43:25 Rebecca's Spiritual Routine as a Mom 47:30 What Inspires Rebecca's Next Projects 49:25 What It Means to Be a Lightworker 53:07 Final Message & Oracle Card Pull FOLLOW REBECCA • Website • YouTube • Instagram 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹 The video version of this interview is available on YouTube 🎧 This is Rebecca's second time on the show. Catch her first episode here  SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

What happens when you stop pressuring yourself and let creative inspiration come naturally? In this conversation, Gabby Bernstein shares how she channeled The Universe Has Your Back during her darkest time, why we're always manifesting based on our beliefs, and how she turned trauma therapy into a four-step practice anyone can access. Discover how to build faith muscle before crisis hits and her final wisdom: choose again—you always have the power to choose the next best feeling thought. Gabby Bernstein is a spiritual teacher, #1 New York Times bestselling author and founder of the gabby coaching app. She has written eleven books, including Self Help, The Universe Has Your Back and her latest, an Audible Original: 7 Habits of a Super Attractor. Gabby has been featured on Oprah’s SuperSoul Sunday as a “new thought leader” and recognized by The New York Times as “a role model for a new generation of spiritual seekers.” SPONSORS • This show is brought to you by BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/TLL • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period http://shopify.com/tll TIMESTAMPS 2:27 Spiritual Journey Origins 4:43 The Universe Has Your Back 7:55 The Writing Process  11:11 How Manifesting Works 12:47 Undoing Limiting Beliefs 20:41 Understanding Addiction Patterns 24:09 Super Attractor Definition 27:30 Four Morning Questions 28:34 Building Faith Muscle 30:06 What Gabby's Most Excited About 32:26 How Gabby Stays Grounded 35:40 Message to Her Younger Self 36:09 Gabby's Confidence Journey 37:23 What's Next for Gabby 38:23 Final Piece of Advice FOLLOW GABBY • Website • Podcast • YouTube 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹 The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

Melinde Huez, a confidence coach with a massive following on Instagram, shares her inspiring journey from social anxiety to unshakeable self-trust. She discusses the distinction between fleeting and lasting confidence, emphasizing that inner worth is key. Listeners learn to tackle fears of judgment, reframe negative beliefs, and gradually confront their anxieties. Melinde introduces techniques like the courage exposure method and an embodiment routine to help women embrace their authentic selves while navigating self-doubt and overthinking.