

The Lavendaire Lifestyle
Aileen Xu
Life is an art. Make it your masterpiece.
The Lavendaire Lifestyle is a podcast on personal growth and lifestyle design. Hosted by Aileen Xu, this podcast shares insight & inspiration on how to shine as your brightest self and create your dream life.
Bi-weekly episodes on Sundays.
The Lavendaire Lifestyle is a podcast on personal growth and lifestyle design. Hosted by Aileen Xu, this podcast shares insight & inspiration on how to shine as your brightest self and create your dream life.
Bi-weekly episodes on Sundays.
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Oct 22, 2023 • 58min
241: Using EFT/Tapping to Heal and Grow into Your Best Life with Brad Yates
Brad Yates, author of 'The Wizard's Wish' and co-author of 'Freedom', discusses how Tapping can help release stress and limiting beliefs. They cover the basics of EFT, the benefits of Tapping, and share inspiring stories of individuals whose lives have been changed by this technique. Brad also shares his routine and tips for beginners, and demonstrates a tapping session to release fear and resistance towards goals. They emphasize the importance of self-love as a starting point.

Oct 15, 2023 • 53min
240: The Courage to Start Over Again with Fresh Starts Registry
Learn about the importance of having a support system during major life changes like weddings, job changes, and graduations. Olivia and Jenny, founders of Fresh Start Registry, discuss the challenges of starting over and how to be the support someone else needs. They also share their favorite stories and the challenges they have faced since starting the company.

Oct 11, 2023 • 14min
Gratitude Affirmations ✨ Daily Affirmations to Attract Positivity & Abundance
✨ Join the waitlist for my new app for affirmations & meditations → https://resonance.lavendaire.com
Powerful positive affirmations for gratitude and thankfulness. Listen to these affirmations daily for 21 days to reprogram your mind for positive thinking—listen while you sleep, or as morning affirmations.
Repeating "I am" affirmations is intended to utilize law of attraction, raise your vibration, release negative thoughts, and encourage a positive mindset in your life.
Download the free audio here: https://lavendaire.com/gratitude-affirmations
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Oct 8, 2023 • 59min
239: Slow Living - Creating your Inner Peace and Dream Life with The Cottage Fairy
In our fast-paced digital world, it can be difficult or even sometimes counter-intuitive to think about slow living. We want to keep pace with everything and stay ahead. But how do we balance this with our desire to be at peace with ourselves and our lives? In this episode, Aileen and Paola talk about the importance of slowing down, being aware of how you perceive yourself, and how you can create your inner peace on your own terms.
Paola Merrill is a Puerto Rican American writer, artist, and the creator of the youtube channel TheCottageFairy. She creates meditative short films focused on slow living and bringing awareness to the beauty of wild lands.
TIMESTAMPS
1:50 Growing up and what led to slow living
12:18 How Paola’s Youtube channel The Cottage Fairy grew
15:31 How Paola’s love of fairytales influenced her art and life
19:50 Changing location can help change your mindset
22:32 Being aware of how you perceive yourself
24:14 Paola’s dream life growing up
27:08 Being your own safe space
31:03 The invisible journey to find your courage
35:10 The story of when Paola worked at a bookstore
36:03 How Paola’s book was written
40:55 The importance of taking care of yourself and slowing down
44:23 Being peaceful and mindful as a business owner and content creator
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🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here
📹The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 239
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Oct 1, 2023 • 54min
238: Jules Acree on Intentional Productivity & Aligning with Your Inner Self
Jules Acree, founder of The Homebodies & writer of the Slow Brew Sunday newsletter, joins Aileen to talk about intentional productivity, finding systems that work, & the importance of flexibility. They discuss prioritizing tasks, using social media intentionally, & releasing guilt on being "unproductive". Jules also shares her journey as a creator & entrepreneur, as well as what inspired her to start her podcast.

Sep 24, 2023 • 1h
237: Joyce Pring: The Journey of Purpose, Growth, and Showing up for Yourself
Joyce Pring, a TV Presenter and podcast host, discusses the journey of purpose, growth, and showing up for oneself. They explore topics such as redefining success, prioritizing self-care, finding balance between career and family, and staying motivated through highs and lows in life.

Sep 17, 2023 • 49min
236: Manifesting Your Best Year: The Magic of October in Numerology with Joy Woodward
Discover the magic of October in numerology and how it can help you manifest your best year. Learn about the power of clearing clutter, creating space, and setting intentions. Explore the significance of October in numerology and its influence on personal and collective experiences. Find out how to find your personal year in numerology for October and reflect on past Octobers to optimize your future.

Sep 6, 2023 • 16min
Positive Affirmations to Change Your Life 🦋✨ 33 Powerful Daily Affirmations
Learn how positive affirmations can transform your life and create lasting changes. Discover the power of affirmations in promoting self-love, setting boundaries, and prioritizing well-being. Embrace joy, trust the universe, unlock unlimited potential, and attract opportunities effortlessly. Repeat positive affirmations for self-love, forgiveness, healthy relationships, and success. Empower yourself to pursue your dreams and make positive changes in your life.

Aug 30, 2023 • 15min
Guided Meditation for Courage & Confidence
This podcast presents a guided meditation for courage and confidence. It includes deep breathing, heart meditation, visualization, and positive affirmations. Great for beginners and all levels. Stay tuned for more guided audios every other Wednesday!

Jun 25, 2023 • 60min
235: Healing, Exploring your Shadow and Purpose through Creativity
Creativity and creating is not only “for the talented” as society and our upbringing might have led us to believe. Creativity is a language in itself, a means for expression, exploration, meditation, and healing. Join Aileen as she and James discuss his journey to discover his own unique magic to turn imagination to reality, and how creativity is an extraordinary medium for communication and healing.
James McCrae is a creative strategist and the founder of the Sunflower Club, a global community dedicated to creativity as a tool for personal healing and social transformation. His books include Sh#t Your Ego Says and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis. James lives in Austin, Texas.
TIMESTAMPS
2:54 About my creative and spiritual journey
6:07 Writing the first book
13:12 Creating what’s authentic to me
19:58 How my process came about
28:00 The importance just showing up
31:26 The act of creation is like jazz music
35:15 I was trying too hard to be perfect
38:40 The ways I meditate
44:11 breath of fire
45:55 One of the biggest shifts in my life
47:58 Creativity is a human necessity
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🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here
📹The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 235
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