Authenticity: Living True In a World of Masks & Triggers with Life Coach Lauren Zander - Episode 249

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!Important links:Life coaching resources, courses and more:https://www.inneru.coach/Lauren Zander of the Handel Group:https://www.handelgroup.com/lauren-handel-zander/Join my Substack, where you'll get a glimpse of my upcoming book:https://sandykruse.substack.com/publish/home?utm_source=substackGrab my Essential Thyroid Guide (this is a simplified guide and not a clinical book):US:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW4X3WJDCanada:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW4X3WJDLauren Zander is the Founder and Chairwoman of Handel Group®, an international corporate consulting and life coaching company. Her coaching methodology, The Handel Method®, is taught in over 35 universities and institutes of learning worldwide. Lauren is the creator of Inner.U: Learn to Human Better®, the online coaching course that teaches the entirety of The Handel Method, which has been used by dozens of celebrities, CEOs, and entrepreneurs since 2004, and she is the author of Maybe It’s You (Published by Hachette Book Group, April 2017), a no-nonsense, practical manual that helps readers figure out not just what they want out of life, but how to actually get there.I start off by exploring how to distinguish genuine influences from those that prioritize profit over passion, especially on social media. Social media's influence on our perception of reality sparks a conversation about authenticity and self-awareness. We tackle the challenges of distinguishing genuine content from curated personas and discuss practical strategies for managing personal triggers and engaging with technology mindfully. From fostering open discussions in families to setting digital boundaries, join us in embracing integrity and spiritual growth for a fulfilling life. Don't miss the chance to engage with these meaningful conversations that promise to inspire and ignite your personal journey.Lauren and I take you on a journey through the transformative realm of life coaching, highlighting its evolution as an academic discipline and its powerful impact on personal growth. Through the Handel Method, we discuss how structured life coaching can help you confront negative self-talk, set meaningful goals, and hold yourself accountable. Support the showI'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, credentialed & long-standing host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for 6+ years. Mostly me now in 2026, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack:  https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website:  https://sandykruse.ca