The Lavendaire Lifestyle

Have you ever wondered how past experiences live in your body—and how you can release them? In this episode, we dive deep into somatic psychology—exploring how the body stores trauma and how movement, breath, and awareness can unlock healing. We discuss different therapy modalities, bodywork, and practices that support deep healing—helping you understand how to process stored emotions and reconnect with your body’s wisdom. Dr. Brian Tierney bridges the gap between ancient magic and modern psychotherapy. As a professor of clinical neuroscience, psychological assessment, and psychopharmacology, Dr. Tierney introduces an innovative paradigm for trauma healing, somatic psychology, neuroscience, and social artistry in his upcoming book, "Visionary Somatics." SPONSORS • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/tll • This show is sponsored by BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/TLL • Quip | Save 20% sitewide, plus a FREE travel case and countertop at getquip.com/tll TIMESTAMPS 01:44 Dr. Brian’s Story 04:19 What is Body Work? 5:56 Somatic Psychology 9:16 Trauma Stored in the Nervous System 29:33 Processing Your Past 33:16 Artistic & Physical Modalities  44:11 Dr. Brian’s Book 1:06:15 Final Thoughts FOLLOW DR. BRIAN TIERNEY • Instagram • The Boundless Body Podcast • Website 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

Have you ever wondered how to tap into your intuition and use it to guide your life? In this episode, Zoey shares her journey of discovering her intuitive gifts and turning them into her life's calling. She’ll guide you through unlocking your inner wisdom, distinguishing intuition from fear or doubt, and trusting your higher self in every decision. Zoey also highlights the importance of spiritual hygiene and offers practical tools to protect and restore your energy.  Zoey Greco is an Intuitive Development Mentor, Top-Ranked Podcaster, Oracle Card Creator and Claircognizant Empath who uses her gifts of psychic vision, healing, and empowerment to help individuals live Spirit-led, authentic lives. She helps others experience healing, discover community, and feel far less alone in their spiritual and personal journeys.  SPONSORS • GiveHugz | Get 20% off your first order with the code TLL at givehugz.co • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/tll FOR OUR LISTENERS 💝 2025 Artist of Life Workbook | Get 20% with code TLL at shop.lavendaire.com TIMESTAMPS 03:40 Zoey’s Journey 10:02 What Zoey Loves Most 20:20 What Numerology Reveals About You 29:45 What It Feels Like to Be Zoey 37:03 Intuition vs Ego: Which Guides You? 50:10 Spiritual Hygiene: Protect Your Energy 57:07 The Power of Self-Discovery 1:04:59 Zoey’s Final Message FOLLOW ZOEY • Website • Instagram • Podcast 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

Ready to step into a life full of intention and authenticity?  In this episode, we dive into how cultivating awareness and befriending your mind and body can lead to a more meaningful, fulfilling life. Discover powerful tools to quiet your mind, reclaim your energy, and align your life with what truly matters. This conversation will give you the confidence to live with intention, create deeper fulfillment, and design a life that’s more meaningful, more authentic, and more YOU than ever before.  Willem Kuyken is the Ritblat Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. His work focuses on preventing depression, promoting mental health, and flourishing across the lifespan. He has published more than 150 journal articles and was named by Web of Science as in the top 1% of the most cited scientists in the world in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. SPONSORS • Quip | Save 20% sitewide, plus a FREE travel case and countertop at getquip.com/tll • This show is sponsored by BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/TLL • 23andMe | Get 10% off at 23andme.com/TLL. Total Health membership includes services initiated and performed by third-party clinicians and lab providers through the 23andMe platform. Additional terms and conditions also apply. See 23andme.com to learn more. Total Health Membership not available to residents of HI, NJ, NY, RI and US territories. Check with your FSA/HSA administrator to confirm eligibility. TIMESTAMPS 2:00 Dr.Kuyken’s story  4:14 Mindfulness Definition  12:09 Why Mindfuless is Effective  16:30 Aileen’s journey 21:05 The 50-50 practice 27:20 Regain Our Focus 31:38 Dealing with Stress 40:52 Becoming More Resilient 45:49 What Everyone Should Know 50:55 Cognitive Therapy Tools 58:32 Last Message FOLLOW DR. KUYKEN • Book • Website • Resources • Instagram • Chapters 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here. 📹The video version of this interview is available on YouTube. SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

Are distractions causing your time to slip away? In this episode, Nir Eyal reveals how the psychology behind habit-forming products can be applied to create positive habits in our own lives. He explains how to control both internal and external triggers, enabling us to design environments that support our goals. This episode is filled with actionable strategies to help you regain control of your attention and focus on what truly matters. Nir Eyal is the author of two bestsellers. His first book, Hooked, is a Silicon Valley must-read and emerged from a class he taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He's just published a follow-up book, Indistractable, which explores the psychology of distraction. Indistractable was recently named one of the Best Business and Leadership Books of the Year, according to Amazon and one of the Best Personal Development Books of the Year by Audible. It's a very actionable and well-researched guide to taking action to fight distraction. Nir was also recently named #1 on LinkedIn’s list of 10 Top Voices on technology.  SPONSORS • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period https://shopify.com/tll • GiveHugz | Get 20% off with the code TLL at https://givehugz.co TIMESTAMPS 2:07 Nir’s Story 4:55 The Psychology Behind Hooks 11:07 Why Are We Distracted? 16:45 4 Steps to Becoming Indistractable 24:58 Emotion vs. Feeling 30:27 Escaping Discomfort 37:11 What Are Values? 41:42 Tools for Focus 45:06 The Future of Technology 49:40 Final Message FOLLOW NIR • Website • Top Articles • Latest Book • Free Habit Tracker Tool • Free Schedule Maker Tool 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

✨ Join the waitlist for my new app for affirmations & meditations → https://resonance.lavendaire.com Transform your mindset and manifest success and abundance with these powerful positive affirmations. Designed to help you align with your highest potential, these affirmations will inspire confidence, focus, and a deep sense of gratitude. Listen daily for 21 days to reprogram your mind and create a life filled with success, joy, and prosperity. Perfect for your morning or evening routine, these affirmations are a step toward becoming the powerful creator of your reality ✨ SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Spotify YouTube Instagram Apple Podcasts LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

In this discussion, guest Mimi Bouchard, founder of the Activations app, shares her inspiring journey from personal struggles to entrepreneurial success. She explains how her innovative audio activations combine music and guided visualizations to help users align with their future selves. Mimi highlights the transformative power of manifesting through daily practices and emphasizes the importance of mindset in personal development. Tune in for insights on embracing failure, self-discovery, and the emotional resilience required to achieve your dreams!

Jenny Lawson (known online as The Bloggess) is a #1 NYT bestselling author and blogger best known for her darkly humorous takes on her own life and for her authentic writing on dealing with mental illness. Her bestsellers include Let's Pretend This Never Happened, Furiously Happy, Broken (in the best possible way) and You Are Here. When life feels heavy, courage and connection light the way. In this episode, we uncover how creativity and humor help us rise above anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. Through raw truths and hopeful moments, we celebrate the strength in vulnerability. Let this conversation remind you: the darkest nights bring the brightest dawns.   SPONSOR • Lolavie | lolavie.com | Get 15% off with code: LAVENDAIRE15 🌟 Design your best year with the Artist of Life Workbook TIMESTAMPS 1:55 Jenny’s Journey 10:10 How Jenny's Community Inspired Her 14:47 Jenny's Take on Humor 17:04 Not Taking Life so Seriously 22:55 Success As An Author 29:51 The Power of Being Authentic 33:30 Jenny’s published books 36:02 The Creative Process 46:25 Balancing Success 56:45 Last Message FOLLOW JENNY • Threads • Website • Bookshop 📞🏥If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please know that help is available. Crisis hotline numbers vary by country, so we encourage you to search online for the mental health crisis hotline specific to your location by typing “mental health crisis hotline” followed by the name of your country. Taking this step is an important act of self-care, and we want you to have access to the support you need, wherever you are. 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

What if the key to thriving in an AI-driven world lies in our most fundamental human skills? This episode reveals how top employers and leaders are prioritizing empathy, creativity, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence—qualities robots can’t replicate. Through conversations and real-world examples, we explore how these core skills can foster psychological safety, promote open communication, and empower people to navigate challenges with confidence.  Crystal Lim-Lange is best known as Singapore's Work Bestie. A 2x LinkedIn Top Voice, she is a thought leader in leadership and personal growth, the co-author of the bestselling book Deep Human, and has taught more than 100,000 people Deep Human emotional intelligence skills. As the CEO of leadership consultancy Forest Wolf, she has trained senior leaders at many of the best companies and government institutions in the world.   SPONSORS Oak Essentials | https://oakessentials.com/ | Get 15% off your first order with code: TLL15 Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at http://shopify.com/tll This show is brought to you by BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/TLL 🌟 Design your best year with the Artist of Life Workbook TIMESTAMPS 4:33 Crystal's Story 13:57 The Hoffman Process 17:42 Starting Her Business 19:16 The Next Chapter 24:05 Humans vs. Robots 33:21 Crystal’s Book 48:09 Dealing with Difficult Conversations 57:12 Crystal Lifestyle 1:01:52 Last Message FOLLOW CRYSTAL • Instagram • TikTok • LinkedIn The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 269 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

✨ Join the waitlist for my new app for affirmations & meditations → https://resonance.lavendaire.com Heal and nurture your inner child with these powerful affirmations for self-love, compassion, and safety. These affirmations are designed to help you feel loved, secure, and connected with your true self. Listen daily to reprogram your mind, embrace emotional healing, and build a foundation of self-compassion and inner peace. Make these affirmations a part of your daily routine to foster deeper self-love and healing. SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Andrea Nakayama, host of the 15-Minute Matrix Podcast and founder of Functional Nutrition Alliance, shares her insights on functional nutrition and holistic health. She emphasizes the importance of understanding individual health needs, the root causes of chronic conditions, and the impact of personalized routines. The conversation highlights the connection between joy, self-awareness, and nutrition, along with practical strategies for nurturing well-being. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their personal health journeys with motivation and purpose.