The Lavendaire Lifestyle

In this episode, we present a guided sound bath meditation & sound therapy experience with crystal singing bowls by the lovely Leeor Alexandra. Leeor is on the crystal singing bowls, while I will be lightly guiding the meditation. Use headphones for a better experience. A gentle reminder: the more we relax, the more we return to our true selves. Stay tuned for more guided audios every other Wednesday! SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Mental health is an ongoing journey with struggles, ups and downs. It can be a challenging and exhausting experience, but it's important to remember that there is always hope for improvement. Every battle can teach us something new and valuable, leading us toward a brighter future. In this episode, Reese Regan joins Aileen to discuss the journey toward better mental health and her self-care practices and they delve into the significance of spirituality and living to the fullest! Reese Regan is a Philadelphia-based content creator who uses her platforms to bring awareness to mental health and simple living. By sharing her own experiences battling her mental health, she hopes to make others feel less alone in their struggles and to build a supportive community. ☀️ Join our new Dream Life Club—your ultimate resource for personal growth, wellbeing & community | https://lavendaire.com/DLC TIMESTAMPS 1:26 How creating content helped Reese express herself 6:43 Reese's mental health journey 14:35 Mindset shift 17:24 Self-care routine 22:00 Resources that helped her with her spiritual journey 23:30 Doing spirituality with friends 24:46 The Future of Self-care, Spirituality, & the Internet 29:27 Cycle syncing 33:57 Using Crystals for spiritual growth 37:10 Motivation for creating content 40:09 Self-care over content creation 41:37 Mental health battle FIND REESE ONLINE YouTube Instagram SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Have you ever wondered why you do what you do and struggle with certain weaknesses? The Enneagram is a powerful tool that can help you understand the underlying motivations behind your behavior, as well as your unique strengths and weaknesses. In this episode, Aileen sits down with Sarajane Case to explore the fascinating world of the Enneagram, discussing the nine different Enneagram types, their key motivations, and what each type can do to grow and thrive. They also delve into the important topic of self-love and how the Enneagram can help us cultivate a deeper sense of compassion and acceptance towards ourselves. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that will help you unlock your full potential and live your best life! Sarajane Case is first and foremost a passionate advocate for your loving relationship to self. She's the author of popular self-help books The Honest Enneagram as well as The Enneagram Letters and host of the Enneagram & Coffee Podcast - a daily podcast dedicated to self-care, personal growth, and creativity. ☀️ Join our new Dream Life Club—your ultimate resource for personal growth, wellbeing & community | https://lavendaire.com/DLC TIMESTAMPS 2:01 - What is Enneagram? 6:01 - The 9 types of Enneagram 9:32 - What are Enneagram wings? 14:30 - How the Enneagram empowered Sarah Jane 16:06 - Things to let go for each Enneagram type 20:20 - Motivations for each Enneagram type 24:02 - The Honest Enneagram 25:00 - Sarah Jane's self-love journey 30:54 - Insecurity and self-confidence 33:16 - Habits and routines 37:47 - How to handle burnout 41:24 - Definition of dream life 45:13 - Intentional boredom 48:03 - Idea management SPONSORS BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/TLL Lume Deodorant | Get 5% OFF a Lume Starter Pack. Code: TLL | lumedeodorant.com FIND SARAH JANE ONLINE Instagram YouTube

✨ Join the waitlist for my new app for affirmations & meditations → https://resonance.lavendaire.com In this episode, we present a powerful guided meditation for anxiety and stress. This 15-minute meditation will help you relax and release tension from your mind and body. Use this meditation to cultivate gratitude, positive energy, and peace. It includes gentle neck stretches, full-body relaxation, positive affirmations, and visualization.  Great for beginners and all levels. Stay tuned for more guided audios every other Wednesday! SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Although there are numerous ways and strategies to find happiness, it's important to recognize that not every pattern or strategy we observe from others will necessarily work for us. In this episode, Aileen speaks with Gretchen Rubin, a best-selling author, podcaster, and speaker who is known for her work on happiness, habits, and human nature. And together, they explore the concept of human nature and how it plays a role in our pursuit of happiness. Additionally, they discuss the benefits of activating your five senses to live a richer and more meaningful life. Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s an unusual combination: a literary writer who explores how we can put transcendent ideas into practice. ☀️ Join our new Dream Life Club—your ultimate resource for personal growth, wellbeing & community | https://lavendaire.com/DLC TIMESTAMPS 1:45 - what sparks Gretchen to write about personal development 7:30 - struggles in habit formation 11:06 - Gretchen's philosophy in life 13:48 - Gretchen's biggest inspirations 16:18 - Explore your happiness 21:50 - The four tendencies framework 28:30 - connecting with your five senses 34:21 - how to utilize your five senses FIND GRETCHEN ONLINE Website  Instagram SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Do you ever feel like there's something missing in your life? Are you searching for a deeper sense of meaning and fulfillment? You're not alone. Many people struggle with finding their purpose and understanding their place in the world. In this podcast, Aileen talks to another lavi love Sylvie Tran about her journey to becoming a healing practitioner and how the Ancient Chinese Wisdom helps her discover her purpose in life. After working as a marketing manager, event planner, and book writer, Sylvie ultimately discovered her true calling as a healing practitioner. Her journey of self-discovery and love for her community led her to follow the path of her soul. Now residing in Taiwan, Sylvie combines ancient Chinese philosophy with modern techniques to assist both herself and those around her. ☀️ Join our new Dream Life Club—your ultimate resource for personal growth, wellbeing & community | https://lavendaire.com/DLC TIMESTAMPS 2:00 - Sylvie's journey to becoming a healing practitioner 14:24 - Types of Ancient Chinese Healing Exercise 18:42 - self-discovery and finding purpose 23:57 - Sylvie's healing journey 32:00 - Possible blocks why we struggle 41:12 - Chinese hourly energy system and Xiantian Tarot FIND SYLVIE ONLINE YouTube  Instagram SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Living a healthy, balanced life requires having good emotional health. Unfortunately, many people overlook this crucial element, and most of the time we hardly understand what is actually beneficial or not, like toxic positivity. In today's episode, we focus on how to take care of our emotional self, toxic positivity, dysfunctional family patterns, and understanding the definition of trauma on a higher level. Join us today in this information-packed episode with Whitney Goodman and learn more about emotional wellness to live a better life. Whitney Goodman is the radically honest psychotherapist behind the popular Instagram account @sitwithwhit, author, and the owner of The Collaborative Counseling Center, a virtual therapy practice in Florida. Whitney's debut book, Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy, shows readers how to shift the goal from being happy to being authentic in order to live fully. A millennial on a quest to make mental health information accessible and easy to understand, Whitney helps people who want to improve their relationships and emotional wellness. ☀️ Join our new Dream Life Club—your ultimate resource for personal growth, wellbeing & community | https://lavendaire.com/DLC TIMESTAMPS: 6:33 - Radical acceptance 7:26 - What is Toxic Positivity? 8:33 - What is Optimism? 10:23 - Positive affirmation is not for everyone 12:32 - Examples of toxic positivity phrases 14:27 - Keys to living a full life 18:26 - The basics of emotional wellness 21:52 - How to take care of our emotional self 29:54 - How to heal from trauma: do's and dont’s 31:57 - Trauma is a part of your story 33:44 - The concept of Parentification 41:36 - How to set boundaries within your family 43:07 - Nurture better mental health 46:54 - Definition of Trauma 50:54 - Alleviate Childhood Trauma FIND WHITNEY ONLINE: Website Instagram SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Have you ever felt lost and unsure of what life has in store for you? In today's episode highlighting our community, Aileen talks to lavi love Teresa Fong about her experience of feeling lost and floating through life for years until she discovered a career she loves and a life full of meaningful connections. Teresa is a senior product designer at Skydea, an agency in Tokyo. As a designer, she builds apps and websites. But she most enjoys building community. She manages Creative Tokyo, a community with over 2,800 members connecting and finding friends with similar interests. TIMESTAMPS 2:50 - Teresa's journey to becoming a Product Designer 5:13 - Product Designer vs. Product Manager 16:33 - How to apply the product design process to life 19:40 - Figuring out that fit 22:25 - Teresa's Lifestyle 24:30 - Contributions to Teresa's success in her career 27:24 - Lavendaire's role in Teresa's life 32:22 - Building relationships and connections 37:21 - Definition of Teresa's dream life FIND TERESA ONLINE Website LinkedIn SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Stitcher YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

✨ Join the waitlist for our new app for meditations & affirmations → https://resonance.lavendaire.com Powerful guided morning meditation for positive energy, refreshing your energy with visualization and positive affirmations. This 5 minute meditation will help you cultivate gratitude, positivity and motivation for your day.  Great for beginners and all levels. Stay tuned for more guided audios every other Wednesday! SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

When you're going after a big dream, challenges are inevitable. And one of these challenges is that you will have to deal with impostor syndrome. In today's episode highlighting our community, Aileen talks to lavi love Samantha van der Sluis about her experience working in the video game industry, dealing with impostor syndrome, and finding success in creating her dream life. Samantha is a New Zealand-born Australian music composer for various media including video games, films, TV, podcasts, and animation. She has worked in the music department for films including Star Wars IX, Toy Story 4, and Avengers: Endgame. Her love of games led her down the path to becoming a lead composer in the gaming industry. TIMESTAMPS 5:14 - Falling out of love with your passion 6:01 - The path to the gaming industry 7:23 - Working in the game industry vs. the film industry 17:07 - Lavendaire's impact on Samantha's life 19:00 - Dealing with impostor's syndrome 21:11 - Finding success in a male-dominated industry as a woman 27:55 - Tips for freelancers to get more projects 29:49 - Achieving a dream 30:27 - Samantha's creative process 35:21 - Learning breeds confidence 39:55 - Dealing with burnout and finding motivation 43:57 - Definition of Samantha’s dream life SPONSOR BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/TLL The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 222 FIND SAMANTHA ONLINE Website  Twitter | @sam_vandersluis SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Stitcher YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram