Lady Quest Podcast

Four months ago, my husband Matt and I left Los Angeles for the high desert near Joshua Tree, and it has fundamentally changed everything about how I feel in my body and in my life. In this episode, I'm sharing the most profound shifts that have come from this move—from the magic of seeing constellations every single night, to finding my people in this creative, grown-up, art-loving community, to feeling my animal nature again with bare feet on the earth surrounded by Joshua trees, coyotes, and bunnies. I'm also opening up about simplifying my business to focus purely on embodied fitness and retreats, how my marriage feels more alive and playful than ever, and why sometimes the answer really is just to leave. If you've ever wondered whether a big change could unlock something deeper in you, this one's for you.WONDER New Year Retreat Info CLICK HEREFit Bod Life info CLICK HEREJoin Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Inspired by the book "10x is Easier Than 2x", Ariel delves into some big choices around business—basically, how to run a business with greatest efficiency, and efficacy! Ie. How to make good money without running yourself ragged. Listen up to hear Ariel's latest shifts to her own business, and how to apply this thinking to your life's work as well.And check out the MIDSUMMER MAGIC RETREAT here :)Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Did you know that you can easily activate many good-feeling chemicals in your body by making simple joy-boosting choices throughout your day? In this episode Ariel shares about a weirdly joyful weekend she recently had, and breaks down why on a chemical level - then gives you helpful techniques to get yourself more body-based joy too.To learn more about EMBODIED With Ariel click here.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

The SMART WITH MONEY Course begins today and I'm offering a SMART MONEY tip every day to boost your financial prowess. Listen up to today's tip on how the only time and place to start is here and now!CLICK HERE to learn more about the SMART WITH MONEY Course starting February 25th.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

The SMART WITH MONEY Course is 1 days away and I'm offering a SMART MONEY tip every day to boost your financial prowess. Listen up to today's tip on how to make a plan for your money, now and into the future. Making and following a plan is how you truly get your money to behave!CLICK HERE to learn more about the SMART WITH MONEY Course starting February 25th.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

The SMART WITH MONEY Course is 4 days away and I'm offering a SMART MONEY tip every day to boost your financial prowess. Listen up to today's tip on how to see money as a magical connector. By shifting from being frustrated with money to feeling the magic of it, you will relate to it in a much more positive way...CLICK HERE to learn more about the SMART WITH MONEY Course starting February 25th.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

The SMART WITH MONEY Course is 5 days away and I'm offering a SMART MONEY tip every day to boost your financial prowess. Listen up to today's tip on how to go about upping your earnings, whether you're a solo-preneur, independent contractor, or work for a company or corporation.CLICK HERE to learn more about the SMART WITH MONEY Course starting February 25th.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

The SMART WITH MONEY Course is 6 days away and I'm offering a SMART MONEY tip every day to boost your financial prowess. Listen up to today's tip on taking a pause to get clear on the real price you're willing to pay, or if it's time to walk away. CLICK HERE to learn more about the SMART WITH MONEY Course starting February 25th.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

The SMART WITH MONEY Course is 7 days away and I'm offering a SMART MONEY tip every day to boost your financial prowess. Listen up to today's tip on negotiating to stop taking price tags at face value. CLICK HERE to learn more about the SMART WITH MONEY Course starting February 25th.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Do you even realize how rich you are? Meanwhile, have you been walking around acting like you're deprived or financially screwed? In today's episode Ariel cracks down on the delusion that so many women carry - that they aren't incredibly privileged and capable of building wealth - in order to show you that it's possible to grow your wealth starting exactly where you are right now.CLICK HERE to learn more about the SMART WITH MONEY Course starting February 25th.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Are you tired of stressing about money? Do you want to confidently make good money choices now, that will lead to a future where you feel financially safe and secure? In this episode Ariel breaks down 12 aspects of what it takes to be smart with money - complete with examples and juicy stories.CLICK HERE to learn more about the SMART WITH MONEY Course: A 12-week journey to financial confidence.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Ariel is back in the desert for an extended stay... meditating on the power of time and space to help you hear the whispers from within and beyond. Tune in to this episode to deepen your understanding of how time, space and belief can clarify your path forward, while also opening you to psychic experiences and insights.EMBODIED With Ariel ProgramJoin Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Ever get caught in a stressful or even 'crisis' situation and have trouble seeing the 'bigger picture'? In this episode Ariel shares how to shift from narrow thinking to big thinking... not to deny the tough spot you're in, but to gain perspective that will help you navigate it as best as possible.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Sometimes it's not enough to "do everything right". Tune in to this episode to learn the hardest lesson that I learned last year, complete with juicy stories and examples... and how this lesson has freed me to think totally differently about 2025.Check out my embodiment program at EMBODIEDWITHARIEL.COMJoin Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Do you find yourself in bummer spirals sometimes, not feeling joy or happiness? Would you like to contain a bedrock of wellbeing that inspires more joy? Do you want to be able to access joy in atypical moments? In today's episode Ariel offers a menu list of things to do (and not do) to generate more joy in your days. Listen up to find out where you may have been undermining your happiness, and how to lift your spirits more regularly.Learn more about the EMBODIED With Ariel Mindful Movement program at: https://embodiedwithariel.com/program/Email Ariel for a free 20 minute consultation at [email protected] Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

For all the effort we put into creating the lives we want to be living, there are generally some things we're quietly avoiding... and those things often hold the key to our next levels of success and freedom. In this episode Ariel shares stories of coming to terms with her own avoidance, what it takes to look the stuff you're ignoring in the face, and why you probably secretly WANT to stop avoiding and start getting to know 'the elephant in the room'. Enjoy!Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Heeyyyyy. Do you wanna feel vibrant, powerful, and brimming with life force as you move through your days? Then this episode is for you. Here Ariel breaks down what it means to be a Sexy Ass Bitch, and how it's available to all of us no matter our circumstances or age. Tune in for sexy ass examples from Ariel's life including:A romantacy novel to stir your vitalityWalking out of a movie theatre with 2 bad motherfuckersA racy bachelorette partyGit it.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

What did you love to do as a kid? Do you still let yourself indulge in those early passions and obsessions? Or have you shut them away since becoming an 'adult'? In today's episode Ariel sings the virtues of letting your inner child run the show from time to time. She shares about her return to horse kingdom, and offers ideas on how to wake up the playful little one within you... and how it might be more relevant to your present purpose and destiny than you know.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

In this episode Ariel takes you on a journey to the windy Malibu beach post-election to share some of her insights. In particular, returning to the power of the 'yamas', or ethical codes, from the Yoga Sutra... and how she's moving forward after being not-so-psyched about the election results. Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Do you ever find yourself in a funk? Feeling bummed out or uninspired? Today Ariel has an elevating antidote for you - going to beautiful places. In this episode you will learn some super valid reasons to take yourself to aesthetically pleasing spots - whether for an hour, a weekend, or more. Tune to learn why beauty is not just superficial...Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Feeling triggered happens for all kinds of reasons: A spat with your partner, a meltdown from your toddler, a rude comment from a stranger, an abrupt text from your boss, or perhaps a presidential election. In today's episode Ariel walks you through nine simple steps you can take when you feel triggered so you can get back to a grounded place inside yourself and take wise steps forward.Join the 2-week Yoga & Meditation Election Challenge here: REGISTERJoin Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Sometimes it's unclear what we really want, and where we should go next... we are caught in the "space between." But you know what? That's okay. In today's episode, Ariel shares her own experience of being in the uncertain time between things... and how to move through this process gracefully so you can arrive at a more true-to-you destination.To fill out an application for 1:1 coaching, click here. Upon receiving your application, Ariel will reply to schedule a time for a free consultation with you.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Are you caught in a loop of wanting to be with a man, fearing it'll never happen, and putting your life on hold while trying to find him? Do you find yourself feeling desperate when going on a date, while knowing your desperation could be pushing him away? Are you plagued by the "ticking clock"? Then this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to stop selling yourself out to men - and Ariel's two keys to creating the relationship you want. To set up a consultation with Ariel follow this link.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

This is for all of you who are concerned about the way your phone has become an appendage... and might even wonder who owns who - you or the phone. In this episode Ariel explores the ways phones have snuck into romantic dinners, friendly conversations, and even yoga classes. Listen up to learn about the 'trance state' your smart phone might be putting you in, and how to break out and regain control of your attention.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Want to know the nuts and bolts of what's happening inside the Lady Quest Mastermind that begins next Tuesday, October 1st? Tune in to this episode :) Originally it was recorded as a video, but the audio works great too!Here's the video if you'd rather see with visuals :)To set up a consultation with Ariel for the Lady Quest Mastermind follow this link.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

"I've tried everything and it's not working!" This is a common thought when feeling frustrated that you aren't making the progress you want to be making. But it's also a problematic thought that could stop you from a breakthrough that's about to happen. In today's episode Ariel offers new ways to think about trying that will help you get real with yourself, shift perspective, and make real progress with your purpose work.To set up a consultation with Ariel for the Lady Quest Mastermind follow this link.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

"Am I too old? Is it too late for me?" These are questions that plague women of all ages (probably starting at about 25!). In this episode Ariel takes a critical look at the idea of it being "too late" - and flips the script in order to show how that's actually the wrong question to be asking. Listen up to stop telling yourself you're too old, and start giving yourself permission to begin... today.To set up a consultation with Ariel for the Lady Quest Mastermind follow this link.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Ariel is feeling a little fired up in this one about why it's so darn important for women to follow their life callings. Listen up for a loving kick in the pants about how f*cking special you are, why the world needs you to go big, and how it's really all about self-actualization. Plus a Game of Thrones style horse-riding quest metaphor. To set up a consultation with Ariel for the Lady Quest Mastermind follow this link.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

You might be accidentally blocking your desires. How? By failing to speak clearly and directly about what you want! Not just to your life coach or best friend, but to EVERYONE... because through everyone, the Universe is always listening. This might sound a little trippy, but it's real. In today's episode Ariel will coach you on how to speak truthfully in all situations so that the Universe gets clear instructions on who you are, what you want, and where you intend to go next. Then the Universe can work with you, instead of being confused and undermining your progress. Enjoy and implement immediately! To set up a consultation with Ariel for the Lady Quest Mastermind follow this link.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Michelle, Oprah, Kamala, oh my! This week Ariel took a few notes from these massively empowered women and shaped an episode that will support YOU on your path to personal empowerment. Want to find your voice, take up space, and take the stage on your most purposeful path? Then listen up! This episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration.To set up a consultation with Ariel for the Lady Quest Mastermind follow this link.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

It's been nearly a year since Ariel started the LQ podcast, and she has learned a lot from showing up to record every single week. In this episode, Ariel shares her top five lessons that apply not only to podcasting, but to showing up for whatever your real purpose work in the world is. Git it.To join the How to Do Your Groundbreaking Work in the World Master Class click here.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Did you ever consider that productivity practices could be pleasurable? If you haven't, you will after this episode. Here Ariel shares three of her favorite productivity practices, how they directly relate to you doing the work in the world you REALLY want to do, and how to get started. Let the pleasure begin!To join the How to Do Your Groundbreaking Work in the World Master Class click here.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Is your creative work suffering from lack of inspiration? Do you feel pushed and pulled by others' ideas of what doing it 'right' or 'success' would look like? Do you repeatedly fail to make the time you need to develop your ideas and projects? In today's episode Ariel offers an energetic download, based on a powerful dream, to help you remember why it's so important to give yourself time to create. Listen up to reconnect to your own precious internal creative world.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Who are you favorite iconic women? And how have they impacted your life? Would YOU like to become more iconic? In this episode Ariel shares an edited version of her recent Becoming An Iconic Woman Master Class. Tune in to learn Ariel's top five tips to become more and more iconic. Werk.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Ariel spent the past week leading a super magical retreat with 13 wonderful women in the high desert of California. In this episode hear what she learned in the process of planning and putting on this very special retreat!Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Do you ever find yourself flattering or fawning over a man who doesn't really deserve your sweetness and affection? Are you afraid to call out certain men on their self-centered or arrogant behavior? Do you sometimes fear the consequences if you don't bolster a guy's ego? Well you're in luck! Because in today's episode Ariel is going to break down why women get stuck in cycles of pleasing and appeasing men who don't deserve it... and how to break those cycles and take that power back to devote to your own purpose and path.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Overwhelm is inevitable when you have big dreams. But to move toward your ideal future without getting paralyzed, you need strategies to manage it.In this episode, Ariel teaches you a fun approach called the "success sampler." This involves taking strategic actions to get a taste of your future success, boosting your motivation to keep going. Tune in to learn how to create your own success sampler and make the journey to your dreams more effective and enjoyable.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Have you ever felt like an outsider in the field you want to succeed in, but still know you belong? In this episode, Ariel talks about her first training in wellness, a Reiki training, which went terribly wrong. Despite this, it opened the door to her future in the healing arts in an unexpected way. Tune in to boost your belief in the unseen world where you are destined to succeed beyond your wildest dreams.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Pursuing excellence has so many great benefits - greater success and achievement in your chosen field, more money and opportunity, and feelings of pride and satisfaction. But beyond that, the pursuit of excellence can be an organizing principle helping you make all kinds of decisions in daily life. Tune in to hear Ariel's top ten strategies for excellence - you might be surprised what they are!Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Are you interested in excellence? In what you experience, and in what you offer? Then today's episode is for you. Here, Ariel goes on a rant about the importance of excellence after a disappointing anniversary dinner... and admits some places in her own life where shirking excellence has deeper psychological ramifications. What's your relationship to excellence? Tune in to find out.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

You want a magic bullet to get refocused and move the needle forward on your work in the world? Well, you're in luck. In this episode Ariel has one. She will tell you why, and how, to do a 'working retreat'. Tune in for detailed reasons and instructions on stepping out of the stream of your typical working life and into the magic of a working retreat.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

There is something extraordinary waiting for you just beneath the surface of your day-to-day life. Today’s episode is about letting yourself access the revelation of your own path of purpose. Without doing this, you might always feel unsatisfied, unfinished, and incomplete. Listen up to tune in to what you're REALLY here on earth to do...Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Spoiler alert: You will always have problems. They will never go away. So then the question becomes, what kind of problems do you want? In today's episode Ariel shows how easy it is to get stuck in sucky problems, and how to make the shift to having sexier and sexier problems... the kind of problems you can be proud of! Listen up for insight on how to upgrade your problems through upgrading your life.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Do you ever get nasty voices in your head telling you how ugly, disgusting or shameful you are? Sadly, self-loathing is extremely common for many women. And it can be debilitating when it comes to living your purpose - which is the secret agenda of the patriarchy. In today's episode Ariel digs into the relationship between self-loathing, "The Beauty Myth" and the patriarchy - then offers some powerful steps to get back to self-compassion and self-worth so you can continue on your path of purpose.Join the Embodied for Summer 6-Week Challenge through this link.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

The topic of death and dying can be quite taboo, depending on what culture you are from. But since losing several people that are close to her, Ariel has come to realize how important it is to make conscious choices within significant relationships, so that when someone passes away you can be at peace. This doesn't mean there won't be sadness and grieving - there should be and there will be. It just means that you can be at peace, knowing you showed up for the relationship in the right ways while they were here. In this episode Ariel shares six things to do to make sure you can let a loved one go without regrets.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

We have a wealth of knowledge and insight within our own bodies that can take us further and faster to living our purpose... if we know how to access it. In today's episode Ariel breaks down two especially powerful aspects of embodiment that  you can utilize to move forward faster and truer on your own path to bringing your callings to life.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

You've got this one life in your body with your unique combination of talents, gifts, desires and experiences... why not try to go all the way? In this episode Ariel breaks down the meaning of self-actualization and encourages you to rise to the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Listen up for inspiration on living your purpose to the fullest.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Something happens when women gather in circles... somehow the joining of the group makes each individual more powerful, more truthful, safer, and more herself.  In this episode Ariel shares her own history of creating and experiencing women's circles. With the help of a couple of powerful excerpts from Women Who Run With the Wolves, she shows why it's so important for ladies to circle up.Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Have you ever longed to walk away from the daily grind and spend an extended period of time in nature?  In today's episode Ariel tells the story of leaving 'civilized' life behind for eight months and living in a camper trailer in the Joshua Tree desert. She recounts the top, most valuable lessons learned from that time away - lessons that will likely apply to your life whether or not you let yourself disappear into wilds... which Ariel will encourage you to do! Even if just in small doses.Join Ariel's list through the below link to learn more about the Desert Magic Lady Quest Retreat. Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)

Getting caught up in dreaming about the things you want to create can blind you to the fact that you aren't actually DOING what you need to do to get there. In this episode Ariel explores the importance of doing, even when your work kinda sucks. Tune in to learn how the "geniuses" out there are really just the people who produce the most quantity, how a 'manifestation mindset' can get in the way of making real things happen, and how to clearly see if you're doing what you need to do to get the results you want. C'mon, let's get doing!Join Ariel's list here - to get access to my best stories, ideas, and free workshops and gatherings :)