The Aligned Love Podcast

In this heartfelt and deeply embodied season finale, Lauren Zoeller reflects on the quiet power of choosing love, safety, and softness—long before they show up in your physical reality. From a simple hike with her family to the unfolding of her dream life, Lauren walks you through what it really takes to manifest a relationship, a home, and a life that feels as good as it looks.This episode isn’t just a recap of Season 2. It’s a reminder that nervous system safety—not hustle, control, or doing more—is what creates sustainable love, joy, and success. Lauren also shares a vulnerable behind-the-scenes look at her own journey, why she’s stepping into full transparency for Season 3, and how you can begin choosing your future self now… even before it all arrives.If love feels scary, or if you’re still trying to “get there” before allowing yourself to feel it—this one’s for you.Key Points From This Episode:Why love, joy, and peace don’t arrive after the thing—you choose them before it manifestsWhat it means to orient to the energy of your future self in micro-moment choicesThe difference between doing more and becoming the version of you who receives moreHow Lauren manifested her family and partnership by learning the language of her nervous systemWhy survival energy feels like productivity—and how to shift into softness and receivingA behind-the-scenes peek at Season 3 and why it’s going to be Lauren’s most intimate season yetQuotes From the Episode:“You don’t manifest love by chasing it. You become the woman who already has it—and then it arrives.” “It wasn’t one big moment that changed everything. It was a thousand micro choices I made when nothing around me matched the vision I held.” “Safety didn’t arrive after the relationship. The relationship arrived because I made safety my baseline.” “If your nervous system is still wired for survival, love will always feel unfamiliar—even when it’s right in front of you.” “You can’t orient to joy if your body still thinks fear is the only safe place.”Links Mentioned in Today’s EpisodeLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on Instagram Lauren Zoeller on X Lauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookManifest Your Dream RelationshipThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast 

In this gentle, grounding, and deeply somatic episode, Lauren Zoeller invites you into a conversation most high-achieving women have never been taught to have: What if your low energy days are not setbacks but sacred invitations to slow down and listen?Responding to a listener question inside her HOME membership, Lauren shares how she meets her body on the days she feels off, depleted, or uninspired and why your nervous system doesn’t need a productivity hack… it needs your presence.This episode is a permission slip to stop performing wellness and start practicing compassion. Because regulating your nervous system isn’t about doing more. It’s about honoring what’s already true.If you’ve ever felt shame for resting, guilt for canceling, or frustration that your energy isn’t “consistent,” this episode will feel like a long, exhaling breath.Key Points From This Episode:Why low energy days are not problems to solve—but signals to receiveThe real reason you feel urgency to “get it together” when you’re tiredLauren’s personal rituals for nervous system nourishment (yes, sourdough is one)How to build a personalized toolkit of regulation—not based on trends, but on truthThe surprising intelligence behind why your body dips into stillnessWhat to ask your body instead of “How do I fix this?”Why grace and self-compassion are the highest indicators of healingQuotes:“Low energy isn’t a flaw in your system. It’s a message from your body, asking you to listen.” — Lauren Zoeller [00:01:58]“Your body doesn’t want to be fixed. It wants to be felt.” — Lauren Zoeller [00:03:44]“Healing doesn’t mean high energy every day. It means knowing how to meet yourself on the low ones.” — Lauren Zoeller [00:06:51]“We’ve been taught that urgency is responsible. But urgency is often just unprocessed survival energy.” — Lauren Zoeller [00:07:38]Links Mentioned in Today’s EpisodeLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on Instagram Lauren Zoeller on X Lauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookManifest Your Dream RelationshipThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast 

In this raw, validating, and deeply somatic episode, Lauren Zoeller takes you behind the scenes of her signature membership, HOME, to explore one of the most disorienting parts of nervous system healing: when the love you’ve always wanted finally shows up—and your body starts to panic.Pulling from real questions asked inside her community, Lauren unpacks what’s really going on when safe love feels unfamiliar, why your survival system confuses calm with danger, and how to stop sabotaging the very thing you’ve been calling in.This episode is a reminder that healthy love isn’t always “easy” for the nervous system—it’s new. And new doesn’t always feel safe… until it does.If you’ve ever run from someone kind, gotten the “ick” when things got real, or spiraled into worst-case scenarios with someone who actually shows up—this conversation will ground you in the truth: You’re not broken. You’re just healing. Key Points From This Episode:Why secure love can trigger panic when your body is wired for survivalHow “safety” can feel boring—or even unsafe—when chaos is your baselineA personal story of how Lauren almost walked away from her healthy relationship (and what stopped her)What’s actually happening when you fantasize worst-case scenarios in a healthy relationshipWhy deeper healing begins after love arrives—not beforeHow to regulate your nervous system instead of running, fixing, or fawningThe importance of learning to co-regulate inside safe partnership Quotes:“Safe love doesn’t always feel safe at first. Especially when your body’s used to earning love, not receiving it.” — Lauren Zoeller [00:11:02] “I was standing at the door with my bags packed. And I had to ask my body: are we leaving… or are we just scared?” — Lauren Zoeller [00:07:45] “Your nervous system will always choose what’s familiar over what’s healthy—until you show it a new way.” — Lauren Zoeller [00:21:09]Links Mentioned in Today’s EpisodeLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on Instagram Lauren Zoeller on X Lauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookManifest Your Dream Relationship TrainingThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast 

In this honest and expansive conversation, Lauren is joined by her close friend and intuitive spiritual advisor Jenni Conn to explore what healing really looks like inside a committed relationship.From the outside, aligned love might look like the end goal. But as Lauren and Jenni share, it’s actually the beginning of the deepest unraveling—and the deepest reclamation of self.Whether you’re single, in partnership, or somewhere in between, this episode is a wake-up call to the patterns you’ve normalized in love and the power you hold to choose something different.Through personal stories, astrological insight, and somatic truth bombs, Jenni and Lauren dive deep into the parts of us that still try to perform, prove, and protect in love—and how to meet those parts with radical honesty and compassion.Key Points From This Episode:Why most of us are not addicted to people—we’re addicted to the emotional highs and lows of our survival patternsHow healing can only go so far outside of relationship—and what becomes available when you're finally safe enough to feel it all inside partnershipThe hidden danger of labeling your ex as a “narcissist” or “sociopath”—and how those labels might be keeping you stuckJenni’s raw story of betrayal, abandonment, and taking radical responsibility in her marriage of 7 yearsThe difference between emotional intelligence, emotional maturity, and emotional eleganceWhy your resentment, neediness, or meltdown moments are actually calls from your inner childHow to move from shaming yourself into healing to meeting yourself with reverence and choiceThe role of astrology in understanding your emotional patterns and personal evolutionQuotes:“You’re a victim once… but then you become addicted to the wound.” – Jenni Conn“I thought if I did enough, proved enough, helped enough, then maybe I’d be loved. But I was addicted to earning love—because I didn’t yet believe I deserved it without effort.” – Lauren Zoeller“Most people don’t want to look in the mirror and admit: I’m the one repeating this. But that’s where the freedom is.” – Jenni Conn“Compassion is the portal. Without it, your inner child will always feel like she has to earn her place.” – Lauren Zoeller“We have to stop diagnosing people and start asking: what was my part in continuing this pattern?” – Jenni ConnLinks Mentioned in Today’s EpisodeJenni Conn on Instagram Jenni Conn The Experience RetreatTennessee Fertility InstituteLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on Instagram Lauren Zoeller on X Lauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast 

In this rich, magnetic, and deeply embodied episode, Lauren Zoeller sits down with the original Money Queen herself—Amanda Frances—to explore what happens when a woman who has it all… opens to more.Amanda gets real about the evolution that came after building her multimillion-dollar brand: how love didn’t land until she stopped performing for it, why freedom was never something she had to give up, and how motherhood cracked her open in ways her business never could.Together, she and Lauren explore the intersection of love, feminine power, and nervous system expansion—debunking the myth that you have to shrink to receive a relationship, and showing what it actually looks like to have both success and softness.If you’ve ever feared that partnership would cost you your independence… or believed love had a deadline… this conversation will recalibrate your timeline, your desires, and your belief in what's possible.Key Points From This Episode:Why love didn’t land until Amanda stopped trying to manifest it like moneyThe difference between alignment and forcing—and how to tell the differenceWhat it really looks like to date with an open heart and high standardsHow motherhood and stepmotherhood reshaped Amanda’s nervous systemAmanda’s unapologetic take on freedom, intimacy, and not compromisingHow the structure of her life and business shifted after having kidsThe story of how she met her partner (hint: it involves Louboutins + a late-night deli)Why love doesn’t have to feel like a choice—it can feel like desireQuotes: “I stopped choosing love like it was a task. I just wanted him. And that changed everything.” — Amanda Frances [01:02:45] “I built the empire. But letting love in—that was the real expansion.” — Amanda Frances [00:14:33] “You don’t have to lose your freedom to receive real love. You just have to stop micromanaging it.” — Lauren Zoeller [00:38:01]Links Mentioned in Today’s EpisodeAmanda Frances on Instagram Amanda FrancesRich as F*ck by Amanda FrancesTurning Sh*t Into God with Amanda FrancesTennessee Fertility Institute Lauren Zoeller Lauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on Instagram Lauren Zoeller on X Lauren Zoeller on TikTok Lauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast 

Trigger Warning: This episode and the poem shared include mentions of suicide, sexual assault, hospitalization, and chronic illness. Please listen with care and step away if needed.In this powerful, poetic, and deeply embodied conversation, Lauren Zoeller is joined by entrepreneur and former client Johanna Buchweitz to explore what happens when a high-achieving woman finally lets go. Johanna opens up about the unraveling of her high-performance identity, the pain of suppressed trauma coming to the surface, and the unexpected beauty that emerged through somatic healing. Together, she and Lauren dive into what it truly means to stop performing, integrate nervous system safety, and surrender to the truth of who you are. Johanna shares how walking away from success as she knew it led to a deeper kind of wholeness—and how her healing journey birthed a poem, The Spirit of Surrender, that is now being developed into a feature film.This episode includes a live performance of that very poem—raw, breathtaking, and soul-shifting. Whether you're navigating your own identity unraveling, learning how to sit with discomfort, or seeking safety beyond your survival patterns, this conversation is a mirror and a medicine. It’s a reminder that the most powerful love story is the one you write with yourself.Key Points From This Episode:Johanna’s journey from high-achieving identity to embodied truthThe nervous system shift that changed everythingWhy integration is the most sacred (and hardest) part of healingThe difference between doing the work and living the workHow suppressed trauma can surface through somatic unravelingThe surprising role creativity and art played in Johanna’s transformationA full live performance of The Spirit of SurrenderWhat it means to be your own savior—and stop outsourcing your safetyQuotes: “I thought the healing happened during the coaching. But the real work started the moment I was on my own. That’s when I realized I could actually hold myself.” — Johanna Buchweitz [00:09:10] “The biggest shift wasn’t that I found softness. It’s that I stopped making my power wrong.” — Johanna Buchweitz [00:28:45] “There’s a difference between learning nervous system work and living it. That’s where the transformation happens.” — Lauren Zoeller [00:31:22]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Johanna Buchweitz on InstagramLimitless on InstagramLauren Zoeller Lauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

In this raw, relatable, and deeply empowering conversation, Lauren Zoeller sits down with leading relationship coach and author Sabrina Bendory to unpack one of the most common (and confusing) questions in modern dating: Should I go back to my ex?Sabrina shares her personal story of marrying her high school ex—after a decade-long journey of emotional chaos, deep healing, and radical self-responsibility. Together, she and Lauren dive into what it really takes to create healthy love after heartbreak, why “just love” isn’t enough, and how somatic integration, identity shifts, and nervous system work are the missing pieces for so many women stuck in love loops.They explore how patterns like anxious attachment, self-abandonment, and unworthiness play out in relationships—and why the real transformation happens when you stop performing growth and start living it.Whether you’re questioning a past relationship, struggling with detachment, or wondering why healthy love still feels hard, this episode will meet you right where you are—and show you how to rise from the inside out.Key Points From This Episode:Sabrina’s full-circle love story (and what had to change before it could work)The role of nervous system regulation in dating and relationship repairHow your identity and self-worth shape who you attract (and keep)Why getting back with an ex only works if the work has been done on both sidesThe power of discomfort as a portal to growth in loveWhy insight isn’t enough—and implementation is everythingHow to challenge deep-rooted stories like “I’m broken” or “Everyone leaves”What it actually looks like to choose yourself first and show up for loveQuotes:“You can want something so badly and still sabotage it—because your nervous system isn’t ready to hold it.” — Sabrina Bendory [00:15:11] “Love doesn’t conquer all. Compatibility, commitment, and healing do.” — Sabrina Bendory [00:36:22] “Your reality is a reflection of what you think you’re worthy of. Change the belief, and the world around you changes too.” — Lauren Zoeller [00:49:08]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Sabrina Bendory Sabrina Bendory on Instagram You Will Be Ok Podcast You’re Overthinking It by Sabrina Bendory Tennessee Fertility InstituteLauren Zoeller Lauren Zoeller on LinkedIn Lauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTok Lauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love Collective The Aligned Love Podcast

In this heart-opening conversation, Lauren Zoeller sits down with embodiment mentor and retreat leader Rachel Classen to explore why setting and maintaining boundaries is the true foundation for creating healthy relationships—both with yourself and others. Rachel shares her personal story of how abandoning her own needs led to burnout, resentment, and disconnection, and how learning to set compassionate boundaries changed everything.Together, they unpack how your internal boundaries shape the partnerships you call in, why intention must precede connection, and how success-driven women often unconsciously block love by crowding out space in their lives.Whether you’re navigating singlehood, dating, or partnership, this episode will help you rethink boundaries not as walls—but as sacred invitations to deeper love, intentional living, and true fulfillment.Key Points From This Episode:Rachel’s journey from chronic people-pleasing to embodied boundariesWhy real boundaries start with yourself—not othersHow to reverse-engineer boundaries from your relationship intentionsThe role of daily self-check-ins to maintain your standardsWhy successful women often struggle to create space for loveHow slowing down and creating internal spaciousness magnetizes healthy relationshipsThe power of aligned boundaries in cultivating deep intimacy and connectionQuotes:"When you say yes to everyone else, you’re giving them a diluted version of yourself." — Rachel Classen [00:09:45]"Boundaries aren’t an attack on others. They are an act of devotion to yourself." — Rachel Classen [00:11:03]"Presence is the golden ticket—and boundaries are what protect it." — Lauren Zoeller [00:49:12]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Rachel Closson's WebsiteRachel Closson on InstagramRachel's RetreatsThe Aligned Love CollectiveTennessee Fertility InstituteLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love Podcast

In this deeply embodied conversation, Lauren Zoeller sits down with trauma-informed somatic practitioner and energetic alchemist Amanda O’Mara to explore how stored trauma, energetic tension, and subtle body cues hold the key to our patterns in love, healing, and wholeness. Amanda breaks down the power of spinal energetics and explains how it helps clients access deep healing beyond words, by unwinding stuck stories at the level of sensation.Together, they unpack the difference between top-down and bottom-up healing, why you can’t think your way out of trauma, and how energetic release is the missing piece for so many women seeking connection, safety, and true embodiment.Whether you’re a practitioner, a woman on a healing journey, or someone who feels like they’ve “done the work” but still feel stuck, this episode will shift how you view the body, trauma, and what it means to be fully alive.Key Points From This Episode:Amanda’s journey from structural bodywork to trauma-informed energetic healingWhat spinal energetics actually is and how it helps clients reconnect to their bodiesHow unresolved trauma patterns show up physically—and how to listen to your body’s whispersThe collaborative dance between practitioner and client in unwinding tensionWhy bypassing the body leads to burnout, dysregulation, and shallow transformationHow trauma-informed energetic work can help women soften, open, and feel againThe importance of embodiment for healthy relationships and true self-trustQuotes:“Your body is so intelligent. It will show you exactly where you’re holding what you’re ready to release—if you’re willing to listen.” — Amanda O’Mara [00:18:42]“It’s not about fixing—it’s about remembering. Remembering how to feel, how to trust, how to let your body lead.” — Amanda O’Mara [00:09:31]“Healing doesn’t always look loud. Sometimes it’s the subtle shift that sets you free.” — Lauren Zoeller [00:27:18]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Amanda O’MaraAmanda O’Mara on Instagram The Calm CEO PodcastEvolve Group MembershipFree Guide on Spinal Energetics Tennessee Fertility InstituteLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

What if the key to visibility wasn’t just being louder, but being deeply connected? In this heartfelt conversation, Lauren Zoeller sits down with PR expert and relationship-builder Julie Solomon to explore how authentic relationships are the true foundation of sustainable growth in both life and business. Julie unpacks how her early career in publicity taught her that trust, alignment, and connection—not cold pitching—are what actually move the needle. Together, they reflect on the emotional intelligence required to build influence, how somatic awareness plays a role in showing up fully, and why relationships are the strategy when it comes to long-term success.Key Points From This Episode:Welcome and background on Julie Solomon’s journey from traditional PR to personal branding and authorship.How Julie redefined success by shifting from external validation to internal alignment.The role of somatic awareness and nervous system regulation in building authentic relationships.Why relational safety is essential for visibility and self-expression in both life and business.Julie’s reflections on “misalignment as protection” and how disconnection can be a nervous system cue.Lauren’s personal story of navigating visibility while honoring her body’s signals.The difference between strategy-driven PR and relationship-driven influence.How to create opportunities by becoming deeply connected to your message first.The emotional weight of entrepreneurship and why internal safety fuels sustainable momentum.Julie’s advice for women learning to own their voice without burning out or abandoning themselves.Quotes:‘The relationship has to be aligned first. That’s where the magic happens.’ — Julie Solomon [00:11:13]‘If you’re not embodied in the message, no one else is going to buy into it either.’ — Lauren Zoeller [00:17:44]‘I had to learn that PR isn’t about pushing—it’s about positioning, presence, and people.’ — Julie Solomon [00:23:59]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Julia SolomonJulia Solomon on InstagramJulia Solomon on YouTubeThe Influencer PodcastThe Visibility Accelerator The Brand AcceleratorTennessee Fertility InstituteLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

How can you begin to integrate spirituality into the way you date and show up in relationships? Dr. Alisha Das is a spiritual, intuitive, and highly experienced counselor and seminar facilitator and she joins us today to explore this question. To kick off our conversation, we discuss Alisha’s lifelong practice of spirituality which began during her childhood in rural Indiana. Next, we answer the question of where a person who has experienced religious trauma or damage might begin should they want to explore a healthy form of spirituality. We discuss the bare bones of what it means to pray and why it is important, dive into navigating different spiritual journeys within a partnership, and discuss why it is crucial to foster respect for one another’s experiences. Lastly, Alisha shares the ideas that sparked her upcoming book, Your Angelic Ancestry, and what you will be able to take from reading it. Join us for all this and so much more today.Key Points From This Episode:Welcome and introduction to Dr. Alisha Das, a spiritual teacher, facilitator, and author.How one can begin to get curious about their spiritual practice. The partners we naturally attract based on our inner beliefs and realities.What it might look like to emerge from religious restriction to spiritual grounding.Where to start if you want to pray.Navigating differences in spiritual paths within a relationship. Themes covered by Alisha’s upcoming book, Your Angelic Ancestry.What lands in Alisha’s body when she thinks about aligned love. Quotes:“We’re all spiritual beings having a human experience.” — @AlishaKDas [0:07:06]“Religion is manmade. Spirit is numinous, it is heaven-made.” — @AlishaKDas [0:11:48]“Speaking to something that is initially outside of us, whether it’s an angel or a bird or a painting is just a reflection of what’s inside of us.” — @AlishaKDas [0:15:36]“Please, please, please be respectful of your mate’s path. You may learn so much more if their path is different than yours than you might learn if their path is exactly the same as yours.” — @AlishaKDas [0:19:58]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Alisha DasAlisha Das on InstagramAlisha Das on XYour Angelic AncestryTennessee Fertility InstituteLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Have you ever wondered what really happens between meeting someone and falling in love? In this episode of the Aligned Love Podcast, Dr. Christie Kederian, a renowned relationship expert, therapist, speaker, and author of 10 First Dates to Your Soulmate, shares her insights on how to navigate the crucial, yet often overlooked, phase of dating that comes after meeting someone new. We discuss the common mistakes women make in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, the importance of self-discovery through dating, and how to approach dating with joy and curiosity. Dr. Christie provides practical tips on what questions to ask on dates, how to understand and overcome cognitive roadblocks, and the significance of emotional connection over checklists. She also touches on the concept of “one and done” dating, the pressure of timelines, and recognizing anxious and avoidant attachment patterns. Tune in to discover how to truly see and appreciate others while also staying true to yourself!Key Points From This Episode:Insight into Dr. Christie's background and the inspiration behind her book.A journey of self-discovery through dating and overcoming discouragement.The importance of mindset in dating and healing through relationships.Common mistakes women make in their 30s and 40s in the dating world.Tuning into your feelings rather than just focusing on checklists.A reframing question to ask on a first date (plus other questions to ask and when).Cognitive roadblocks in dating and the concept of anxious and avoidant attachment.Taking responsibility for patterns and the importance of slowing down in dating.The pressure of timelines and the benefits of keeping your options open.What the permission piece looks like in dating and relationships.Quotes:“Dating helped me understand how to learn about someone's character and what it means to be truly compatible with someone. I thought if someone checked the boxes, they were the right person, [but] that turned out not to be the case.” — @LyricTherapist [0:05:05]“A lot of people have the misconception that, once you meet the right person, then all the pieces fall into place. But the reality is – when you meet someone that could be the right fit, that's where the journey begins.” — @LyricTherapist [0:25:26]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Christie Kederian10 Dates to Your SoulmateFREE Training: 6 Months to Your SoulmateDr. Christie Kederian on InstagramDr. Christie Kederian on XLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love PodcastContact the Tennessee Fertility Institute

What if, instead of feeling like a victim to your circumstances, you could take charge of your own relationship destiny? Jillian Turecki is a renowned relationship expert, author, and coach who has helped thousands of people revolutionize their relationships with themselves so that they can transform their romantic relationships. During this episode, she shares her journey that began with a harsh breakup and led her to the insights she shares with others today. We discuss two of the most difficult truths that are so essential to face to take control of our lives, and how this might support us as we move from blame to compassion. Jillian shares how she might advise someone who feels stuck despite working hard to break their patterns, and speaks to what might happen when we stare down our own limiting beliefs. Join us to explore what it might look like to face your story and find freedom today.Key Points From This Episode:Welcome and background on Jillian Turecki. The inspiration behind her newest book, It Begins With You.Understanding what caused Jillian to confront her inner certainty and independence.Why ‘it begins with you’ is the foundational truth to understanding yourself and your relationship patterns.The immense challenge of making peace with your parents. Lauren’s experience of moving from blame to compassion to her parents. Jillian’s advice for someone who is stuck despite working hard to change their patterns.Examining your beliefs about love to find the root of your internal conflict.The internal stability that Jillian associates with the idea of finding aligned love.Quotes:‘You may have very good reason to blame your mom or your dad or your past, but at some point, you have to examine that story.’ — @jillianturecki [0:12:45]‘It’s not a punishment to look within.’ — @jillianturecki [0:13:06]‘Start with your beliefs: what do you believe about love? What do you believe about relationships? What do you believe about men, if you date men [and] what do you believe about women?’ — @jillianturecki [0:16:21]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Jillian Turecki Jillian Turecki on XJillian Turecki on InstagramIt Begins With YouTennessee Fertility InstituteLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Take a moment to consider where you've been compromising your own alignment to hold onto something you believe you should—be it a career, friendship, relationship, or home. During this episode, Lauren unpacks the huge life changes she has experienced the past year and how she came to learn that alignment is much more important than following any timeline that others may expect of you. Find out how Lauren learned to follow her heart and how you can give yourself permission to do the same. We discuss how to learn the language of your nervous system, find safety within yourself, and live a life that truly aligns with who you are. Join us as we explore how to live on your own timeline, soften into alignment over urgency, and build a life that feels just as good as it looks. Key Points From This Episode:This episode’s topic: living in your own timeline. The changes that have occurred in Lauren’s life since the last season. Where the idea of what a life is supposed to look like often originates from.Reflections on how life might have unfolded had Lauren sought alignment sooner in her life. How differently things have unfolded to what she expected. The hard parts of letting go of the life she initially imagined. How fertility allows you to take control of your future. Falling in love with Denver and following a deep sense of alignment.How the things that she desired started to come. More details of what her magical life looks like today. The pressure that timelines can create in your life. Embracing your own unique path and waking up to an aligned life.Learning the language of her nervous system. How she learned to feel safe enough to align with who she truly is. A nudge to listen to yourself. Quotes:‘Building a life that feels just as good as it looks is so important and so vital.’ — @LaurenZoeller [0:03:18]‘If you just learn to listen to your heart and to your soul and follow that, I am proof that what you can desire can be yours.’ — @LaurenZoeller [0:19:22]‘I know how to access safety and I know when I’m not in safety, and because I am able to attune to that and orient to that, it helped me feel safe in my own personal timeline.’ — @LaurenZoeller [0:21:39]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Tennessee Fertility InstituteLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

There are so many nuances that come with dating and today on the Aligned Love Podcast, matchmaker and coach, Nora DeKeyser joins us to discuss her career, her dating life, and somatic therapy! Tuning in, you’ll hear about our incredible guest’s business, what her coaching sessions look like, the dating culture shock she experienced when she moved from the city to the South, and so much more! Noa even shares some tips for women in their mid-30s looking to make connections on dating apps before sharing the impact of somatic therapy. Finally, our guest tells us what aligned love is for her and what we can expect from her in the future. Thanks for listening!Key Points From This Episode:Welcoming today’s guest, Nora DeKeyser. Her career as a matchmaker and deciding to pivot into coaching. What coaching typically looks like for Nora.Nora tells us about the culture shock that comes with dating in the South. Some tips for women navigating dating apps in their mid-30s.Nora shares the deep impact somatic therapy has had on her and dating. What being in aligned love means to Nora.How to connect with her and what’s next in her career. Quotes:“[Coaching is] like magic. That’s what it feels like. It’s just so much fun.” — @NoraDeKeyser [0:05:20]“Be so specific – on your [dating] profile!” — @NoraDeKeyser [0:20:19]“For me, [aligned love] means my heart is open enough to be guided by something bigger than myself.” — @NoraDeKeyser [0:28:51]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Nora DeKeyser on LinkedInNora DeKeyser on InstagramNora DeKeyser on XNora DeKeyser on TikTokNora DeKeyser Email AddressThe Aligned Love Attraction FrameworkLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Have you ever felt drawn to someone based on their appearance but can’t quite put your finger on why? Well, today’s guest on the Aligned Love Podcast, Brian Galke, is a facial decoding expert who joins us to share exactly what our facial features reveal about compatibility. In this conversation, you’ll find out what you can tell about someone from their facial expressions, how that relates to attraction, why you need to understand what your face says about you before trying to decode others, and more! We also dive into how you can tell if a couple is a good match based on expressions. There is a lot of shame around physical augmentation, and in this episode, it’s a must listen.Key Points From This Episode:What our faces and facial expressions tell us about people. How these expressions relate to being attracted to people. The importance of understanding what your own face projects.How to tell if a couple is a good match based on facial expressions. Deciding how you want to be portrayed through your appearance. The four basic human needs we all want to meet. Links mentioned in todays episode:Brian Galke on LinkedInBrian Galke on InstagramBrian Galke EmailSubtle SkillsSubtle Skills Courses and ResourcesGet your FREE Subtle Skills Cheat SheetLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

There is freedom in letting go of the life and love you imagined for yourself and allowing your dreams to evolve as you do instead. In this episode of the Aligned Love Podcast, Christin Henke joins Lauren to discuss her new dating life and some lessons learned throughout her years of searching for “the one.” Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what dating has been like for Lauren since the end of her last relationship, how vastly that differs from dating five years ago, why she’s abandoned her dating checklist, and more! We dive into the universal fear of not finding love and the life you envisioned for yourself and talk about what it means to let that go. You don’t want to miss this one so be sure to tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:Welcoming Christin Henke back to the podcast. Lauren tells us what it’s been like to get back into dating. A story about Christin’s neighbor, sex, spiders, and salmon. The dangers of dating someone based on a checklist.How Lauren’s attitude towards dating has changed recently. Signs that you are breaking your dating patterns. Why we’re always evolving and the importance of a lifelong student mentality. The universal fear of not finding the love and life you think you will. Breaking out of a pattern of misery and surrendering to peace.Quotes:“Do I want a life that looks good or do I want a life that feels good?” — Christin Henke [0:19:27]“There are so many people in the personal development space who preach that they have it all figured out and the truth is, nobody has it figured out!” — Christin Henke [0:34:51]“It’s not giving up on your dream to acknowledge that we are going to keep moving, [growing, trying, being curious, asking questions, and evolving] even if we don’t get that thing.” — Christin Henke [0:41:13]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Christin Henke on InstagramChristin Henke on FacebookChristin Henke SubstackLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

So many women are waiting for a man to give them a ring! But they’ve also done a lot of healing work to come home to themselves. How beautiful would it be if a woman could design her own legacy piece? Following on from her last visit to the podcast, jeweler Margot McNaull designed a Legacy Ring for Lauren. The ring is deeply personal to Lauren, representing a letter she received from her grandmother about being a strong woman. Join us as we discuss the deeply meaningful act of buying long-lasting jewelry for yourself, and why women need to know that they deserve it. Hear all about the process of creating a piece for yourself that is representative of your journey, and why it’s not a replacement for any ring you might receive from a man, but a deeply personal act of self-love to pass along to generations of women to come. Thanks for tuning in! Key Points From This Episode:The Legacy Ring that Margot and Lauren created together.How Lauren and Margot first met. Why Margot’s approach to jewelry is so personal. Lauren’s experience of receiving her Legacy Ring from Margot. The letter and thoughtful packaging of the ring’s delivery.What it really means to have a legacy and why a ring can be representative of this.Margot’s insights on the Indian tradition of women's purchasing journey for themselves.Her dedication to changing the narrative around self-love What Lauren and Margot are working on together.Who a legacy piece is for and where to get started with yours.Why the process is so personal and meaningful. Understanding that it isn’t a replacement for a wedding ring, but something for yourself. Where to see the amazing piece that Margot created for Lauren. Quotes:“What’s really beautiful about this experience [is] that I’ve always seen into people. They come to me for a piece of jewelry, but I actually see them.” — Margot McNaull [0:04:02]“One of the definitions of a legacy is taking from the past what you want to bring into the future.” — Margot McNaull [0:08:49]“I’ve designed a lot of wedding rings, but this is my favorite design concept, because I think women deserve to do this for themselves.” — Margot McNaull [0:09:38]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Join the Legacy WaitlistMargot McNaullMargot McNaull on InstagramStor by Margot on InstagramLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

For many of us, our most cherished pieces of jewelry are passed down to us from our mothers and grandmothers, imbuing them with a deep emotional connection. But what if those legacy pieces were also designed by the women who wore them? Joining us today is Margot McNaull, a fine jewelry designer specializing in ring design and founder of Stor By Margot, where she offers custom design processes for her customers. She tells us about the exciting new legacy jewelry design experience that she is working on and how it will empower women to create legacy pieces through a more meaningful design process. Discover what women can expect from this experience, what inspired Margot to create it, and why being able to pass down an item like this is so meaningful. Don’t miss out on our follow-up episode where Margot will be revealing Lauren’s custom legacy ring!Key Points From This Episode:Introducing today’s guest, jewelry designer, Margot McNaull.The custom design process at her company, Stor By Margot.Why they prefer it when the wife is included in the selection process.Turning the jewelry design process into a more meaningful experience.The exciting legacy jewelry design experience that Margot is working on.What she wants women to feel during and after the experience.The feelings of unworthiness that inspired Margot to create this experience.Questions to ask yourself if you’re interested in this experience.The power of giving yourself permission to treat yourself.What being in an aligned relationship means to Margot: being whole as yourself.Quotes:“[Lauren] gave me this great idea of turning the jewelry design process into a grander experience for people and especially for women who really deserve that and need that.” — Margot McNaull [0:02:02]“Even in the wedding world, most of my clients came together. I would say about 90% is a couple shopping together for the engagement ring. Honestly, when a man comes alone – we panic a little because we really care about the woman and what she's getting.” — Margot McNaull [0:03:41]“I was already married, and I have a wonderful husband, and I love him very much, but I didn't feel worthy in my marriage of who I am, and it caused a lot of problems between us. I was the girl who didn't feel worthy, even though I was married.” — Margot McNaull [0:15:45]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Stor By MargotMargot McNaull on InstagramMargot McNaull on FacebookSofia SundariLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love Collective: Find Your SoulmateThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Do you love what you see in the mirror? Keri Lea is a Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Nurse who is passionate about helping women to feel beautiful. In this episode, Keri shares her holistic approach to enhancing natural features and the energy she intends to bring to every patient’s experience. We also get into the reasons behind bad filler, and how Keri identifies when it needs to be removed. She shares her energetic approach to connecting with patients, focusing on the positives instead of fixing the negatives. You’ll also hear about Lauren’s journey with Keri, restoring her natural beauty and repairing previous work that was not in alignment with her goals. Don’t miss this insightful conversation. Key Points From This Episode:The intention for this episode: empowerment. Keri’s mission and philosophy.Lauren’s story of visiting Keri for the first time.When negative conditions usually arise from getting filler. Keri’s energetic approach to focusing on the positives and enhancing natural features.Considering the impact of cortisol and the nervous system.How filler migrates over the age of 35 and when it needs to be removed.Approaching conversations with women who want work done but have hesitation around it.Distortion in the face shape through filler injections.How Keri identifies the tipping point between enhancements rooted in self-love and a patient who wants to mask themselves.More on Keri’s deepest mission: to be part of creating major shifts in the industry.Her definition of being in an aligned relationship with someone else.The healing journey that Keri went on while Neil came into her life.Two kinds of healing: alone and in partnership. Lauren’s journey as a patient. Quotes:“My philosophy and mission, when I talk to my patients in the room is, I want you to love what you see in the mirror.” — Keri Lea [0:02:39]“The energy we have as patient to provider has to be respected. You need to be educated and taught where things could have gone wrong and why.” — Keri Lea [0:07:22]“If you’re only seeing the things you hate, you’re never going to see the things you love.” — Keri Lea [0:15:08]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Keri Lea on InstagramA Woman Like You PodcastHatef AestheticsLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

In this episode, Lauren Zoeller sits down with Dr. Nicole Pensak, a clinical psychologist specializing in postpartum mental health, to explore the often unspoken challenges that new mothers face. Dr. Nicole shares her personal and professional insights on why it's crucial for mothers to prioritize their mental health, the common struggles that many women experience but seldom discuss, and how building a postpartum support team can make a significant difference. Whether you're preparing for motherhood or supporting someone who is, this conversation sheds light on the importance of self-care during one of life's most transformative journeys. Tune in to discover practical advice and compassionate guidance for navigating postpartum mental health.Links mentioned in todays episode:Dr. NicoleRattled the bookDr. Nicole WebsiteLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Knowing how to network is a hugely important skill, even for your love life! In fact, some of your most meaningful romantic relationships could come from professional connections who have introduced you to someone they respect. Joining us today to explore the power of networking is Stacy Harris, a master networker and consultant, who helps entrepreneurs grow their network by building solid, lasting relationships. Stacy also shares her advice on how your network can help you meet quality people, particularly if you’re single and dating, mastering the art of following up, and why it’s okay to ask for help. Tune in to hear all of Stacy’s expert insights and transform your approach to networking and relationships!Key Points From This Episode:How Stacy’s network supported her and her husband during their greatest time of need.The first thing to do if you want to expand your network: change your mindset.Asking “How can I help others” instead of “What can I gain from this?”Tips for introverts on how to conserve energy at networking events.How to reach out to your network to help you meet quality people if you’re single and dating.Why it’s okay to ask for help: an inspiring reminder that people want to help others.Practical advice for effective follow-ups after networking events.Quotes:“When you're an entrepreneur, you are the CEO and the head bathroom cleaner. It's juggling all of those things. And I was like, ‘These are my people. They understand what I'm going through.’” — Stacy Harris [0:03:59]“All of these relationships – these people that stepped up to support us in our greatest time of need – were people that I had met through networking.” — Stacy Harris [0:07:41]“When it is a real relationship, it's not hard to ask people or help.” — Stacy Harris [0:15:52]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Stacy Harris ConsultingStacy Harris on LinkedInStacy Harris on FacebookNetwork in ActionLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Lauren’s guest today firmly believes that being in an aligned relationship requires first being aligned with yourself. How can we build trust with others if we haven’t first built trust from the inside out? Greg Tomchick, born into a military family and a former professional baseball player, has drawn on valuable lessons from baseball and business to reinvent himself as a cybersecurity coach and author. As the CEO of Valor Cybersecurity, he now serves individuals and organizations worldwide. In their conversation, Lauren and Greg discuss his journey from professional athlete to cybersecurity coach, how he discovered his new identity post-career, and his concept of the Connected Mindset and how you, too, can shift into it. Tune in now to hear more from this insightful conversation.Key Points From This Episode:How Greg went from being a professional athlete to working in cybersecurity and coaching others on mindset.Greg unpacks the journey of discovering his identity after his baseball career.We dive into the Connected Mindset and how to start the shift into it.Showing up for the identity you envision. Greg’s thoughts on an ideal relationship and what that looks like.Building trust from the inside out.Why he believes every relationship should have a clear purpose.More about Greg, what he does, and where you can find out more. What it means to Greg to be in an aligned relationship.Quotes:“We’re always most qualified to serve that past version of ourselves.” — @Greg Tomchick [0:03:11]“Trust is the glue and [it] comes from the inside out.” — @Greg Tomchick [0:20:04]“Every relationship has to have a purpose!” — @Greg Tomchick [0:24:20]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Greg TomchickGreg Tomchick on InstagramGreg Tomchick on LinkedInGreg Tomchick on XGreg Tomchick on YouTubeThe Connected MindsetValor CybersecurityLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Many of us would like to be more intentional when it comes to relationships and dating, especially once we’ve left our twenties. But without a trusted process, how can you be sure you’re on the right track? That’s where today’s guest, Dr. Taylor Burrowes, comes in. Dr. Burrowes, is an acclaimed vetting specialist, with a PhD in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling, who is using her years of experience to help singles prepare for their ideal relationship. We dive into the details of her vetting approach, why she values quality over quantity, the power of patience, and how to avoid the pitfalls of urgency in relationships – especially for those in their late 30s and 40s. Join us today as we explore transformation, awareness, and intentionality in relationships, and find out how Dr. Burrowes’ approach can help you connect with the right partner!Key Points From This Episode:Setting the intention for today’s episode: a feeling of clarity and inspiration.Dr. Burrowes’ professional background and how she became a vetting specialist.The big shifts she underwent in her personal and professional life to find alignment.What you can expect from the vetting process (and why patience is key!)How Dr. Burrowes is teaching people to be their own vetting specialist.Tapping into your intuition; why it’s such an important skill to harness and nurture.How deception in marketing and social media is undermining our intuition.Quality over quantity; why vetting should be a slow and intentional process.The importance of embracing trust and patience over urgency, even though it’s difficult!Dr. Burrowes’ definition of aligned love: harmonious relationships that thrive on both similarities and differences.Quotes:“The way that I define vetting is a process of discovery. It’s figuring out who you are [and] learning who someone else is, but then also, how do you work together.” — Taylor Burrowes [0:08:25]“Vetting can seem really hard to a lot of people because it's so intentional, and it's a lot slower paced. It’s not quantity, it’s quality.” — Taylor Burrowes [0:24:57]“I see alignment as part of [the] whole package, where you've hit that sweet spot on all the essential things. You don't have to be perfect in order to be in an aligned relationship. You just need to have sufficient levels of all the essential things.” — Taylor Burrowes [0:32:58]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Taylor BurrowesDr. Taylor Burrowes on YouTubeDr. Taylor Burrowes on InstagramDr. Taylor Burrowes on XLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

What would it take for you to shed the layers of unnecessary pain and start loving again, free from ego-based patterns of fear and suffering? In this episode, Lauren & Quentin delve deep into the world of attachment styles, deprogramming the wounded ego, and (re)training yourself to create a limitless life defined by expansion and lasting love. Joining us for this enlightening discussion is Quentin Decamp, a relationship coach, somatic therapist, and breathwork facilitator. You’ll discover how understanding your attachment style, dismantling mental prisons, and building a more compassionate relationship with yourself. As Quentin says, “Aligned relationships start with an aligned love within.” Tune in for all of this and more! Thanks for listening!Key Points From This Episode:Turning points in Quentin’s life that led him to the coaching and somatic therapy space.How Quentin learned about attachment styles after doing deep work to heal his wounded ego.Where to start when you already have a deeper awareness of attachment styles.The impact of our programming on our thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviors.Mental prisons we can find ourselves trapped in and how to dismantle them.What aligned love means to him (and why he suggests asking the heavy questions!)Quotes:“Oftentimes, people think the ego is the enemy or we think that the ego is doing things to protect [us]. It’s not one or the other; the ego is on repeat. It’s going to repeat what we have absorbed the most.” — Quentin Decamp [0:04:08]“You don’t have to feel completely ‘complete’ with yourself. You do have to reach a certain point when you are okay with yourself, otherwise, a relationship is only going to enhance what is already there inside of you.” — Quentin Decamp [0:13:04]“Don’t be afraid to map everything from the start with someone. Understand all your values and non-negotiables. Ask the awkward questions, [ask] the heavy questions.” — Quentin Decamp [0:29:17]“Aligned relationships start with an aligned love within.” — Quentin Decamp [0:30:00]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Quentin DecampQuentin Decamp on InstagramLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

In this episode of The Aligned Love Podcast, host Lauren Zoeller welcomes Quentin Hafner, a skyward success coach with an inspiring journey from the corporate world to a career dedicated to helping individuals and families thrive. Lauren and Quentin explore what it means to be a high-value man and also how to find a high-value man in today's dating world. They also talk about the importance of self-control, self-awareness, and how these qualities impact relationships. It truly is a must listen.Key Points From This Episode:The importance of self-awareness and self-control in relationships and to look for a partner with those attributes.Characteristics of a high-value man and how to find a high-value man.How to approach their partners with compliments and focus on why an issue matters to them, rather than criticizing and pointing out flaws because men are prone to feelings of shame when criticized.The need for intentional dating, where the focus is on character qualities, values, and personality traits rather than superficial attributes. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Quentin HafnerQuentin Hafner on InstagramQuentin Hafner on FacebookBlack Belt Husband: A Marriage Book for MenGo Next Level Book Lauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

We are back with another exciting episode of The Aligned Love podcast! Today's show features the amazing Chef Palak Patel as our guest, who joins our host, Lauren Zoeller! They discuss cultivating relationships through food and how you can use love to deepen and foster connections in your life. Palak is a classically trained chef, the owner of Dash and Chutney restaurant, two-time winner of Food Network’s famed show Chopped, and a TEDx speaker! Join the conversation as we delve into her book, Food Is Love: Plant-Based Indian-Inspired Recipes to Feel Joy and Connection, and the story behind the title. We also unpack her journey of using food as a form of connection in this episode. Tune in for all this and so much more. Thanks for listening!Key Points From This Episode:Palak shares the story behind her book’s title, Food is Love. We unpack her journey using food as the catalyst to connect; not solely to herself but to those she’s serving.How her emotional state influences the food or recipes she creates.Where, how, and why listeners should start the process of using food as a connection point.Finding the emotion that drives the “chore” of cooking. Palak’s advice on planning day-to-day meals and centering them around connection.Quotes:“[Food, for me] is the ultimate glue. It’s kind of the ultimate expression of who I am and how I care for the people in my life.” — @chefpalak [0:06:47]“I think emotions really do drive what we eat, — what we reach for, and what we cook.” — @chefpalak [0:07:42]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Palak PatelPalak Patel on InstagramPalak Patel on XPalak Patel on FacebookPalak Patel on TikTokFood Is Love: Plant-Based Indian-Inspired Recipes to Feel Joy and ConnectionThe Power of Community Cooking and Eating Together | Palak Patel | TEDxRutgersLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

In this episode of The Aligned Love Podcast, hosted by Lauren Zoeller guest Michael Unbroken dives into the raw realities and misconceptions of modern dating from a man's perspective. They discuss the difficulties high-achieving successful women face in relationships, the impact of unrealistic expectations, and the importance of understanding masculine and feminine dynamics. Michael emphasizes the need for authenticity, clear communication, and realistic standards in relationships while highlighting the responsibilities of both men and women to step up their game. The conversation touches on societal issues, the importance of respect and peace, and navigating relationship roles. Lauren and Michael also share insights on how to create a balanced dynamic where both partners feel safe and fulfilled.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Lauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Navigating the dating world after a breakup can be a daunting prospect, especially when you haven’t fully healed yet. But how do you know when you’re ready to start dating again? And how can you tell whether or not you’re just delaying things because you’re scared? In today’s special solo episode, host Lauren Zoeller explores these difficult questions as she shares her post-breakup journey and insights, unpacking why it’s so important to allow yourself to grieve and heal before diving into new relationships. Tune in as she delves into the nuances of emotional readiness and explains how to listen to your inner cues and find alignment before pursuing new connections. She also offers practical advice for re-entering the dating world (and why you don’t need dating apps to meet wonderful people who share your interests). Whether you're recovering from heartbreak or contemplating new beginnings, Lauren's perspective provides valuable guidance on navigating post-breakup dating with authenticity, resilience, and joy!Key Points From This Episode:A quick update on Lauren’s life.How familiarity and support structures can help you heal after a breakup.The importance of allowing yourself to fully heal and grieve before dating again.Why scheduling time on her calendar to grieve was so beneficial to Lauren’s nervous system.The biggest hurdle Lauren faced when healing from her relationship.How your inner cues can help you gauge when you’re ready to date again.Lauren’s advice on how to pursue dating outside of the apps: real-life hobbies!A sneak peek at the exciting thing coming up on The Aligned Love Podcast.Quotes:“[Dating] doesn’t have to feel so hard. There is a reality that does exist where you can go through a breakup, you can heal, you can grieve, you can feel excited again, and you can start to get back out there, regardless of your age.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:22:36]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Lauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

In this inspiring episode of The Aligned Love Podcast, we are joined by the multi-talented actress and motivational speaker, Rachele Brooke Smith. Rachele shares her transformative journey from a fearful and anxious gymnast to a leading actress and a passionate advocate for personal empowerment. This episode is packed with insights on how to become the hero of your own story, the power of visualization, and the importance of embracing bravery in the face of life's challenges.Key Points From This Episode:Rachele emphasizes the importance of setting intentions and encourages listeners to approach the episode with curiosity and an open mind.Rachele's personal journey from being a scared, insecure child to a confident actress.The impact of identifying and breaking free from self-imposed limitations and old identities.How watching a dance film at the age of 14 inspired Rachele to visualize her future success.The role of vision boards and daily affirmations in manifesting dreams.The concept of "acting as if" to shift one's reality and step into new, empowered versions of oneself.Integrating play and creativity into personal development to balance masculine and feminine energies.Insights on how to navigate periods of self-doubt and the importance of resilience.Quotes:"We are the creators of our life experience and we can literally create whatever we want to. It really all comes down to if we believe that we're worthy of it." - Rachele Brooke SmithLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Rachele Brooke SmithRachele Brooke Smith on InstagramRelationship RenegadesRelationship Renegades on InstagramLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Often, there are polarizing viewpoints about finances in relationships that can be a huge point of contention between partners. Today on the Aligned Love Podcast, Lauren’s best friend Lilly joins us to discuss the nuances of finances in a relationship, the dangers of the internet pitting men and women against each other, and why every partnership is different! In response to Chris Perry’s Instagram video stating that men should provide for their partners, Lauren posted a poll asking her audiences’ opinions and received mixed responses. Tuning in, you’ll hear people’s opinions on this topic, what we think about masculine and feminine roles, why there is ultimately no right or wrong answer, and so much more! We also delve into why communication is what makes a partnership strong, why a relationship should never be 50/50, why you should get curious about what triggers you, and much more. Key Points From This Episode:Today’s topic: what it means to be in a relationship from a financial standpoint. The danger of having polarizing views in a relationship (and in life). Traditional perspectives in response to the video about financial roles in relationships. Why there is no right or wrong in this discussion and why it’s specific to each couple. How the internet is separating men and women more than ever before. How masculinity extends beyond purely financial support and security. Why a relationship is like a business and the importance of communication.  Becoming curious about strong triggers and responses to beliefs. Quotes:“Nothing works for all of us. I don’t think there’s one recipe for a fantastic relationship that we all fall into and it’s completely perfect.” — @lillyrachels [0:13:10]“Whatever your polarizing beliefs are, put them aside and decide what you are actually committed to when it comes to building a relationship with someone.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:28:09]“Maybe people in your life do their relationship one way and it works for them but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to work for you.” — @lillyrachels [0:32:41]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Chris Perry Instagram VideoMindset: The New Psychology of SuccessLilly RachelsLilly Rachels on XLilly Rachels on InstagramLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

One way to tell if someone maintains their integrity is by observing their consistent actions, and today’s guest thrives when her clients step into their fullest potential with solid integrity. Joining Lauren on the Aligned Love podcast today is Annalie Howling, a highly qualified performance coach with over 20 years of experience working with leaders in business, elite athletes, and members of the armed forces. Her specialty lies in transitional support, and through her unique approach, Annalie ensures that her clients overcome self-imposed limitations, achieve their goals, move forward with confidence, and thrive in a fulfilling life. Tune into this powerful episode as we explore her journey, her relationship with integrity, the process of eradicating shame, and how you can truly step into your most authentic voice. Key Points From This Episode:The story behind Annalie’s beautiful platform.Annalie unpacks her relationship with integrity and how it has shifted and morphed through different phases of her life.Her favorite way to determine whether someone is intact with their integrity.How she helps people reclaim integrity, or step into it for the first time. The only way to kill shame.How you can begin to notice shame as a ruling factor in your life. We talk about the moment before massive shifts or decisions (and the high-level anxiety).Quotes:“My favorite description and way of telling if someone is intact with their integrity is what they consistently do. That is someone’s integrity.” — Annalie Howling [0:10:10]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Annalie HowlingAnnalie Howling on InstagramAnnalie Howling on TikTokAnnalie Howling on YouTubeAnnalie Howling EmailAnnalie Howling Shop (Masterclass & More)Mindset MemosLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Finding your person is only one facet of entering (and maintaining) a beautiful relationship. It also requires self-knowledge, growth, and intentionality.  Joining us today to shed light on this topic are two wonderful guests, who, together, have built a beautiful relationship, not just as life partners, but as business partners too! Lesley Logan is the co-founder of Lesley Logan Pilates Inc., the parent company to LesleyLoganPilates.com, OnlinePilatesClasses.com. and ProfitablePilates.com, which she runs with her husband Brad Crowell, who serves as CEO. In this episode, you’ll learn about the journey of self-discovery that led Lesley to her relationship with her husband, Brad, and how they navigate the ups and downs of being in business together. Find out how therapy helped Lesley enter into relationships with a healthier mindset, the essential skills that will help you work with your life partner, and Brad and Lesley’s advice for being intentional with your relationship, even in business. Key Points From This Episode:Lesley sets today’s intention: You are enough.The journey that led Lesley to her relationship with her husband, Brad.How she learned to address red flags instead of staying quiet.Brad’s belief in Lesley’s work and how they started working together full-time.Insights on navigating a relationship when you are also in business together.How open communication has helped Brad and Lesley maintain their relationship.The value of creating a safe space for communication outside of work.Quotes:“Intentionality is key. There are going to be moments where it's more work than play or more play than work. But you always have to [understand] that you don't get to set it and forget it. You can automate a lot in the business, [but] you can't automate how you are in your relationship.” — Lesley Logan [0:35:16]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Lesley LoganLesley Logan on LinkedInLesley Logan on InstagramBrad Crowell on LinkedInBe It Till You See It PodcastBe It Till You See It on InstagramOnlinePilatesClasses.comOnlinePilatesClasses.com on YouTubeOnlinePilatesClasses.com on TikTokOnlinePilatesClasses.com on FacebookProfitable PilatesStrengthFinders2.0Lauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Authentic self-love is an essential element in helping you find aligned love. Today on the Aligned Love Podcast, we welcome bestselling author, empowerment coach, and self-love teacher, Shannon Kaiser to discuss how we can redefine our sense of self-worth. More specifically, you’ll hear about what self-love means to Shannon, the deeper layers of self-love, how healing your wounds through compassion can help you find deep love for yourself, and how you can awaken yourself to your worth. We also delve into the importance of learning to say no to red flags early on in dating before discussing how operating from a place of freedom can help you find love. Shannon even tells us how to identify ‘unsafe’ relationships, what is next for her, and what an aligned relationship means to her. Thanks for tuning in!Key Points From This Episode:What self-love and its deeper layers mean to Shannon. How to heal your wounds through compassion in order to find self-love. The first step to awaken yourself to your worth when you feel lost.   Why creating clarity about what you want based on your values is imperative. How healing your self-worth will help you say no to red flags faster. Operating from a place of freedom instead of fear and how that will help you find real love. How to know when you’re in an ‘unsafe’ relationship. A sneak peek at what’s next for Shannon and her career. Quotes:“Self-love is a journey and it’s – an expansive experience. To be alive is to constantly re-find yourself, re-meet yourself, and fall in love with yourself.” — @shannonlkaiser [0:04:05]“Our truest self – craves connection, wants intimacy, [and] wants to be loved for who we are. We [need to] start by doing that to ourselves on every level. We [need to] become the relationship that we want.” — @shannonlkaiser [0:22:20]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Shannon Kaiser on LinkedInShannon Kaiser LinktreeShannon Kaiser on XShannon Kaiser on Instagram Play With The WorldThe Self-Love Experiment Lauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Tim Ross is a Professional Podcaster, Social Media Influencer, Preacher, Author, Businessman, and most recently, App Creator! His unorthodox approach to spirituality has guided him on a constant journey of evolution and progression in his life. After spending years preaching and teaching for some of the most prominent ministries in the world, he founded Embassy Church in Irving, Texas. He joins us today to tell the story behind the beautiful, God-centered relationship he has with his wife, Juliette and his personal journey to finding and creating love. Tim considers vulnerability his superpower and tells the story of the events of his childhood and how finding healing made him who he is today. He gets candid about why he would gladly accept a do-over of the first five years of his marriage if given the chance, lets us in on the details of turning from preaching to podcasting, and much more.Key Points From This Episode:How Tim made vulnerability his superpower and transformed his trauma into healing.What happens when leaders choose vulnerability.Why he would accept a do-over of the first five years of his marriage in a heartbeat.Overcoming porn addiction during his marriage and shifting to a relationship based on truth.His process of transitioning from preaching to podcasting. When a divorce from the previous version of your relationship is necessary. Why it is so important to go to therapy and do the work. What it means to Tim to be in an aligned relationship with his wife.Where the glue of relationships really resides: in the mundane. Quotes:“There’s too many men that try to use their wives as a crutch and try to make their freedom contingent on their wives’ involvement. That’s not how freedom from addiction happens. It is solely on the addict.” — Tim Ross [0:13:58]“Not everybody is going to be meant for you when you speak your truth and you honor yourself from a place of true transparency and vulnerability.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:25:11]“I believe the deepest relationship equity happens in the days that are the most mundane.” — Tim Ross [0:36:54]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Tim Ross on InstagramTim Ross on TikTokB Side AppThe Basement PodcastEmbassy City ChurchThe Confessions of Saint AugustineLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love Podcast

Joining Lauren on the Aligned Love Podcast today is Luis Mojica. Luis teaches people how to find safety in themselves through somatic education and nutrition. Through his work, he aims to destigmatize trauma and addiction through compassionate understanding. Amongst other accolades, Luis teaches an online course to thousands of people across the globe, leads retreats, hosts a weekly podcast, and boasts a plethora of knowledge on somatics, nutrition, and the nervous system. Don’t miss out on this incredibly insightful conversation with Luis as we dive into his unique journey into somatic work. He also defines the concept of co-regulation, how that differs from co-dependence, and how to set and keep healthy boundaries with it. We dive deeply into the fawning response as Luis unpacks it beautifully, including how to first recognize fawning in your life, society’s influence on it as the most rewarded trauma response, and how fawning impacts sexuality and sexual intimacy. Join the conversation to hear all this, and so much more, from our amazing guest on today’s episode!Key Points From This Episode:He details his story and unique journey into somatic work, which he pairs with nutrition. Luis shares the concept of co-regulation, offering listeners a clearer grasp of its meaning and sensation within the body and nervous system.How co-regulation and co-dependence differ.We dive into the term empath and how co-regulation functions within the dating world.He delves into the process of first recognizing the fawning response, society’s influence on fawning, and then how to initiate a conscious shift.Luis shares how listeners can start their journey into awareness of the fawning response.The importance of connecting with yourself (stepping into awareness with yourself).Luis shares his answer to our wrap-up question: what does aligned love, or being in an aligned relationship, mean to him.Quotes:“The really simple way to put it is co-regulation is when your body experiences safety or calm or ground with another being or another body.”— Luis Mojica [0:08:15]“Fawning is a hybrid; it’s freeze met with performance — you freeze your authentic expression [and] perform the opposite.” — Luis Mojica [0:17:32] “When you stop fawning you become seen, your honesty comes through, and you disappoint people naturally. Because that’s what we do when we are in honest relationships, we disappoint each other, we trigger each other, we create frictions, that’s beautiful [and] is part of intimacy.” — Luis Mojica [0:33:12]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Luis Mojica on InstagramLuis Mojica LinktreeHolistic Life NavigationHolistic Life Navigation PodcastJoin Holistic Life Navigation NewsletterFawning WebinarsLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love Podcast

The term ‘breathwork’ has gained a lot of buzz in recent years and has made its way into many of our social media feeds. But what exactly is breathwork? And how should we be engaging with it? Joining us today is MJ Renshaw, a breathwork facilitator and founder of The Being Method, an in-depth science of spirituality course. She joins us to talk about the power of breath, her experiences with breathwork, and why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. Tuning in you’ll learn how her interest in science and spirituality led to the founding of The Being Method, why breathwork can sometimes be retraumatizing, and how she implements her trauma-informed approach to breathwork. She also describes what participants can expect from The Being Method, what she values most in relationships, plus a whole lot more. So let’s take a collective breath and let's get started!Key Points From This Episode:How she created The Being Method from her interest in science and spirituality.Why MJ believes there is no one-size-fits-all formula for healing.What made her gravitate towards breathwork.MJ’s trauma-informed approach to conscious breathwork.Understanding the impact of breath on our health and mindset.The power of permitting yourself to do the things that bring you joy.What defines MJ’s idea of an aligned relationship.Where you can find MJ online and learn more about The Being Method.Quotes:“There's a lot of a lot of foundational health issues that can be cleaned up simply by changing the way you breathe.” — MJ Renshaw [0:16:00]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:MJ Renshaw on InstagramThe Being MethodTry The Being Method for Free Using The Code ALIGNEDBreath: The New Science of a Lost ArtLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Are you ready to geek out about the nervous system? Joining Lauren on the podcast today is Dr. DiSiena, also known as Dr. D! Dr. D shares about his career and life journey, including his life message of taking back control of a hijacked brain. He also unpacks (in its simplest form) what neural integration is all about. Tune in to hear more from Dr. D, a master of understanding your brain-body connection! Key Points From This Episode:Maintaining a state of chronic connection, for a better world.Dr. D takes listeners through his career (and life) journey. His life message: taking control of a hijacked brain.Dr. D unpacks neural integration, in its simplest form.What happens when you don’t understand neural integration.Why you can’t think your brain into integration.What it means to Dr. D to be in an aligned relationship How his practice approaches neural integration work, and where to find Dr. D.His upcoming Stress Reset Retreat.Quotes:“My highest intention is for all of us to be in that calm, connected, and loving state.” — Dr. D. DiSiena  [0:02:54]“When the brain is not integrated, you can’t just think it into integrated. You have to do things to change the paradigm of the wiring — we call it neuroplastic changes, you literally need to change it.” — Dr. D. DiSiena  [0:19:06]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Douglas DiSiena on LinkedInDouglas DiSiena on InstagramDr. Douglas DiSienaDiSiena & IrvineRobert M. Sapolsky on InstagramWhy Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, Third EditionLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Welcome to part two of my conversation with Will Rēzin about understanding your body to create deeper relationships. If you haven’t listened to the first part of this conversation, you can find the link in the show notes! You’ll hear about Will’s transition from working in restaurants to working in the arts, how he and his mother healed their collective trauma and rekindled their relationship, and his introduction to hypnosis. We delve into what inspired him to train as a coach and how his emotional journey while traveling helped him lose weight. Will has always felt compelled to change the world and after his trauma training, he decided that working with wealthy, influential people was the way to go. When Will discovered what he calls the ‘holy grail’ of understanding the human condition (somatics) his coaching shifted and in this episode, he talks about attachment, trauma, the importance of communication in relationships, and marrying the understanding of the mind and emotions. Will even gives us an incredible description of Trauma and Somatics and how to join his training. You don’t want to miss out on this fascinating episode so be sure to press play now! Key Points From This Episode:How he and his mother rekindled their relationship and healed their trauma together. Learning about hypnosis, studying with Linda and Michael Brady, and training in coaching. How Will discovered somatics and why he sees it as the ‘holy grail’ of understanding humans. Attachment, trauma and the importance of being present. How Will navigates his dynamic of being in a romantic relationship A description of Trauma and Somatics and how to train with Will and his teamWhat being aligned in a relationship means to Will. Quotes:“Trauma is that which fragments us and ties us to the past.” — Will Rezin [0:27:26]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Will Rezin: How to Understand Your Body for Deeper Relationships (Part 1)Will RezinWill Rezin on LinkedInWill Rezin on InstagramWill Rezin on FacebookTrauma and SomaticsLinda and Michael Brady BodymindLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Today's episode is part one of a deep dive into the life journey of our guest, Will Rēzin, who is an expert who helps high level industry leaders transform their lives and career with powerful inner work. Will shares a raw and vulnerable account of his experiences. From growing up in a conservative Christian household to facing significant trauma during his teenage years, Will takes us on a rollercoaster ride through his past.Will's journey takes a turn as he dives into psychedelics, seeking escape and later using them as a tool for processing his pain. His exploration of different cultures, mythologies, and esoteric knowledge opens up new avenues for self-discovery and healing.Join us as we unravel the intricate layers of Will's life story, filled with resilience, transformation, and a quest for self-understanding. This episode is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for healing and growth, even in the face of adversity. Tune in to gain insights into the power of self-reflection, exploration, and the pursuit of personal development.Links from Today's Episode:Will RēzinWill Rēzin on InstagramLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on TikTokAligned Love Collective

Heartbreak is a universal experience that can be destructive or healing, depending on how you approach it. Today on the Aligned Love Podcast, we are delving into how Lauren is navigating the end of her relationship, moving across the country, and grieving the life she imagined she’d have. In this episode, we are joined by Jess Bonini to help Lauren unpack the changes and transitions she has recently experienced. We discuss how human connection can help you move out of ‘freeze’ and ‘wallow’ mode when going through a breakup before Lauren tells us how her definition of an aligned relationship has changed since her breakup. Finally, we touch on the differences between growth and healing and why healing is a life-long process. You do not want to miss this incredibly enlightening episode so be sure to tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:Welcoming Jess Bonini to discuss navigating heartbreak. The intention for today: create a sense of curiosity about the growth cycles of relationships.Lauren’s huge life transition.The importance of being who you truly are and being accepted for that in relationships. How Lauren is rebuilding her connection with herself.How her definition of an aligned relationship has changed since the end of her last one. Why growth and healing are two different things. Quotes:“Not all relationships are meant to last forever.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:04:02]“If I get really honest with myself. Truly, deeply honest. I lost myself in this relationship.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:10:13]“If you’re navigating heartbreak, you have to lean into your support system [and] you have to choose that you’re going to heal because in every relationship ending, there’s a part of you that needs support and love and healing.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:19:32]“Human connection is why we’re all here!” — @LaurenZoeller [0:32:57]“An aligned relationship to me is a relationship where – both partners are committed to healing.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:35:24]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Jess Bonini on InstagramLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Today on The Aligned Love Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Mimi Bouchard, the brilliant mind behind the Superhuman App. We explore the art of balancing the many facets of life - work, love, and personal growth. Mimi generously shares her journey towards achieving harmony in these areas and introduces her unconventional approach to meditation, which she terms "activation". This unique practice offers the flexibility to enact positive shifts within ourselves, while aligning with what we deeply desire. Key Points From the Episode:Mimi shares the journey and purpose behind her app, SuperhumanHow to balance feminine and masculine energy when performing at a high levelThe importance of communication in a relationshipMimi shares her unconventional way of visualization and meditation Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Mimi BouchardThe MIMI PodcastSuperhuman AppMimi Bouchard on IGLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on IGThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast 

In today's episode, we delve into the world of fashion and confidence with our special guest, Jessica Papineau. Jessica is a renowned coach and stylist who helps women feel as good on the outside as they do on the inside to elevate their career, relationships and life.  Jessica shares her journey into the world of coaching and styling, driven by a desire to help women feel confident and empowered in their own skin.We explore the powerful relationship between clothing choices and confidence, discussing how what we wear can impact our mood, self-perception, and interactions with others.Listeners are treated to practical tips from Jessica on curating a wardrobe that reflects their true selves and boosts their confidence in any situation.Key Points from the Episode:Jessica shares her intention with the lIsteners before diving into the episode.Jessica tells her story of how she got into fashion in an unconventional way that led her to her current career in coaching and styling women.We dive into how women can dress to show their own unique style and feel confident in every situationShe also shares her best tips for throwing together a "last minute" outfit for date.Links Mentions in Today's Episode:Jessica PapineauJessica Papineau on InstagramLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

One of the most difficult decisions to face when in a relationship is when to stay and when to walk away. Today on The Aligned Love Podcast, I welcome Emily Freeman, author of “How to Walk Into a Room” to dive deep into conversation around this very topic and so much more. Emily is a bestselling author and specializes in supporting anyone with decision fatigue. Tune in to hear Emily share her insights on learning to explore the narratives we construct about staying or leaving in relationships, reflecting on past goodbyes, and she also offers guidance on how to navigate the decision-making process when faced with the decision to stay or walk away. Key Points From This Episode:Building courage in the face of decision fatigueDiscerning truth from discomfort Overcoming anticipated regret Decoding our stay or leave narratives Navigating life’s crossroads with confidenceSimple steps to overcome decision fatigue Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Emily P. FreemanEmily P. Freeman on InstagramHow to Walk Into a RoomLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Once you have done the deep trauma work required to help you shift from a place of protection to a place of connection, there is another step that you can take to catapult you into a magnetic life. Today on The Aligned Love Podcast, we are delving into how a state of activation can help call you into a magnetic life. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the recent event called ‘The Shift’, why your divine feminine or divine masculine is already a part of you, the importance of having a resilient nervous system, and more. We even discuss why you truly can ‘have it all’. Finally, we share a little bit about the new Aligned Expansion program and how you can apply the tools you will learn there to create the magnetic life you want. Thanks for listening in!Key Points From This Episode:All about the recent ‘The SHIFT’ somatic immersion event. How deep trauma work can help you shift from protection to connection in relationships. Why your divinity is already inside of and a part of you. The next step past trauma work that will catapult you into a magnetic life: activation. The importance of creating a resilient nervous system and how to do that. Why you really do get to ‘have it all’ and define what your ‘all’ is. The Aligned Expansion Program and how it will help you create a magnetic life. Quotes:“When you are born into this world, you are, in a sense, connected to your deepest divinity. – And over time, – we start to pull away from that deep divinity.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:08:22]“Your divine feminine or your divine masculine is already inside of you. You were born into it.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:09:37]“You have to be able to feel and build resilience in your nervous system and be okay [with] feeling uncomfortable.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:14:04]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:The SHIFTApply to Join The Aligned Expansion ProgramLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Lilly Rachels specializes in helping men build strong relationships through effective communication. She joins us to share insights from her training, client work, and personal relationships empowering listeners with key skills to resolve conflict, listen with intention, and deeply connect. Tune in to hear Lilly’s insights on what it means to be in an aligned relationship, how to use a feedback loop to engage in arguments, and what to avoid to keep healthy communication alive. We delve into the importance of understanding what is behind your communication style, and how to apply mindful communication to the dating world. Our hope for this episode is that you leave with more curiosity about yourself, your partner, and the potential connections that await in the dating pool. Thanks for tuning in! Key Points From This Episode:Introducing Lilly Rachels and her journey from personal trainer to psychotherapist to coach. Lilly sets the intention for this episode of the podcast: that listeners leave with more curiosity.Her journey to exploring the mind body connection and psychotherapy.Why effective communication is so crucial to navigating the dating world.How Lilly and her partner approach communication and conflict.The importance of understanding why you communicate the way that you do. How to use a feedback loop to engage in disagreements.Two things that are going to kill your communication. Differentiating between verbal and non-verbal communication and how to capitalize on both.How to listen while you are dating.What it means to Lilly to be in an aligned relationship.Quotes:“If you learn how to communicate properly, even ruptures in partnership, or in friendships, bring you closer together.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:11:33]“A lot of people think that they know how to communicate, but they don’t know how to listen.” — @LillyRachels [0:13:58]“Assumptions and misunderstandings; those are the two things that are going to kill your communication.” — @LillyRachels [0:20:58]“People tell you who they are if you listen to them.” — @LillyRachels [0:31:28]“Truly, that’s the bread and butter when it comes to being in partnership; [being with someone who] you can be yourself with and not feel like you have to hide.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:39:19]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Lilly RachelsLilly Rachels on TikTokLilly Rachels on InstagramLilly Rachels on LinkedInWatch Lauren's FREE Find Your Soulmate Mini Training Lauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on TikTokThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Today on The Aligned Love Podcast, we are breaking down micro-cheating and emotional unavailability. You’ll hear all about what micro-cheating is, how it differs from blatant cheating, some indications and examples, and why it is an indication of emotional unavailability. We delve into where emotional unavailability stems from before we discuss what you can do if your partner is engaging in micro-cheating or if you are the one doing it. Lastly, we'll guide you through an exercise aimed at illuminating the reasons behind either accepting unacceptable behavior in relationships or engaging in such behavior yourself. Key Points From This Episode:Why we are diving deep into micro-cheating. What micro-cheating is and some examples and indications of it.The difference between micro-cheating and blatant cheating. Why micro-cheating is an indication of emotional unavailability. Where emotional unavailability stems from. The importance of taking time to figure out where you are emotionally unavailable. A comparison between micro-cheating and addiction. Questions to help you understand why you accept bad behavior in partnership/do it yourself. Quotes:“When it comes to micro-cheating, we’re not talking about the blatant cheating tactics, actions, or behaviors that someone would execute when we think of normal cheating. We’re talking about those tiny little micro-actions that start to add up.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:07:19]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Lauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Today on the Aligned Love Podcast, we have the incredible somatic healing expert and yoga instructor, Veronica Rottman, here to discuss how we can nurture our feminine essence to create profound connections. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about how Veronica’s family inspired her to get into her line of work, why, as a woman in particular, you need to understand your body, and how Veronica helps her clients connect to their feminine essence.We then delve into how menstrual cycles are a roadmap to understanding the female body before we discuss why you need to be aware of your own, especially when dating. So many women have been forced to be more ‘in the masculine’ when needing to be providers for themselves and even for children, and in this episode, our guest tells us how we can embody our feminine sides when in this position. Finally, Veronica tells us what her definition of aligned love is and why it has so much to do with rhythm. Thank you for tuning in and learning more about connecting to your feminine essence! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can reach more listeners. Key Points From This Episode:The importance of understanding the language of your body, specifically as a female.How to connect to yourself as women.The power of using your menstrual cycle when dating.How to use your menstrual cycle to step fully into your feminine power.How to continue to embody the feminine while having to be in your masculine as a provider.Why rhythm in relationships is Veronica’s definition of aligned love.What’s next for Veronica and where listeners can learn more about her work. Quotes:“When you come back into your body you get to heal the parts of you that were fragmented as a woman because you were forced to pretend that you were in a completely different nervous system [and body] than you actually are.” — Veronica [0:08:01]“Our whole community thrives when we honor each other’s [menstrual] cycles.” — Veronica  [0:16:47]“Trauma makes you have to try harder even when you’re doing simple tasks.” — Veronica  [0:29:26]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Veronica Rottman on InstagramWaking WombWatch The “Find Your Soulmate” Mini TrainingLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love Podcast

Take a seat for a genuinely insightful episode of The Aligned Love Podcast, where your host Lauren Zoeller does a tell-all; answering your burning questions! We are going to be diving deep, discussing topics such as the divine feminine, learn how to get over someone who isn’t interested in dating you and discovering ways to truly get your partner to step into his masculine while you embrace your divine feminine. Lauren leaves no question unanswered, covering all bases! Don’t miss next week’s episode with a very special guest, so make sure to stay tuned. Key Points From This Episode:How do you get over someone who doesn’t want to date you? Or, how do you stop having feelings for someone who continues to hurt you, over and over again?The importance of healing your nervous system.Letting go of resentment and anger toward an ex when co-parenting is on the table.We delve into the concept that emotions have attached energetic, vibrational frequencies. Her top three heartache (and heartbreak) tips.How do you know if returning to an ex is a good or bad thing?Examples of what it feels like to be connected to your divine feminine.How do you know the difference between mothering a significant other versus being a lover?How to handle stepping into your feminine with a man who isn’t very masculine.Quotes:“Until you do the work, to heal the parts of you that need someone else to validate your existence, validate your worth, make you feel loved, and like you belong and that you are worthy of receiving love. Until you heal those parts of yourself you will continue to struggle with thinking and ruminating about someone who doesn’t want to date you and you will continue to stay in partnerships that are not truly, deeply, what you desire because your nervous system is so condition to need that hit of external validation.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:02:35]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Arja HendrikxSexual Archetype QuizDr. Bruce Lipton on InstagramDr. Bruce Lipton on XBruce Lipton, Ph.D.Dr. Joe Dispenza on InstagramDr. Joe Dispenza on XDr. Joe Dispenza Lauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Attraction Framework: How to Find Your Soulmate Without Sacrificing Your Career or Spending Time on Data AppsThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast

Nurturing platonic love is often overlooked and seen as less important than romantic partnerships. Today on the Aligned Love Podcast, Lauren’s best friend, Christin joins her to discuss cultivating female friendships in your 30s and beyond. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the ups and downs of Lauren and Christin’s friendship, their relationships with each other’s partners, why they had to fight for their friendship, and more. We delve into how to navigate introducing partners into friendships before discussing disagreements in friendships. Lauren and Christin go on to share the importance of healthy boundaries, community and nurturing all relationships, and being in (platonic) love with each other. Finally, our guest tells us what aligned love means to her and reminds us to lead with love in everything we do. The bottom line of today’s episode is that we need aligned love in friendship too. So if you want to hear all about this beautiful platonic relationship and how to cultivate your own, press play now! Key Points From This Episode:The importance of fighting for platonic relationships. Why we need aligned love in friendships  as well. The dangers of jealousy when a friend finds romantic love. The difficulties of how to navigate introducing partners into friendships.Our relationships with each other’s partners. Finding the balance between advising friends against bad decisions and having boundaries. How to handle disagreements in relationships. What we have learned from our relationship with each other. Being in love with platonic friends and what we can learn from polyamory. The importance of community, nurturing all relationships, and leading with love. Christin tells us why aligned love is safety for her. Quotes:“A romantic relationship is not designed to meet all of our needs and the amount of intimacy and support and connection a person requires to be healthy and vibrant and fully expressed – is a group effort.” — @matchasnob [0:11:28]“A lesson I’ve been learning is how – [to] continue really loving someone and not withdrawing from someone because our beliefs aren’t the same.” — @matchasnob [0:37:08]“We don’t honor [friendship] the same way that we do partnership but [it] is a partnership!” — @matchasnob [0:48:07]“Alignment and safety go hand-in-hand for me. Typically, the feeling of misalignment is the same feeling of threat or discomfort or disease or things that indicate to you that you don’t feel completely safe.” — @matchasnob [0:54:39]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Christin HenkeChristin Henke on XChristin Henke on InstagramLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast