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Lead The Change#511: Lauren GoldbergKind Careerism Over Toxic Professionalism
Lauren Goldberg — Career Strategist, Lauren Goldberg Coaching
Lauren Goldberg is Career Strategist for purpose-driven professionals, helping them gain tools for self-assurance, self-compassion, and self-advocacy. She is an entrepreneur with 7 years experience consulting and working in-house to improve organizational culture and employee experience. Rooted in organizational psychology, she's developed a body of work to help shift the way people see themselves and their career. This shift, called Kind Careerism, helps people combat the pressures of Toxic Professionalism they've been taught. She teaches people tools to balance being kind to themselves and others while challenging the unk...2022-05-2047 min
Perfcked Podcast55. Getting Introspective with Comedian Mario RamilWelcome back to another episode of the Perfcked podcast! We are so excited to introduce you to today's guest, Miami-based comedian, Mario Ramil. Mario shares about how he got started with comedy and what it's like keeping up with it as a career. He shares so many insights into what it's like creating online content right now and building a career from it. Being funny on the internet isn't as easy as it looks, and we're so grateful Mario gave us the real talk on today's episode. Remember to subscribe to the show and share with anyone who may...2022-05-061h 17Perfcked Podcast54. Dealing with Rejection and Enjoying the Process with Courtney DlugosOn today's episode of the Perfcked podcast, we are joined for a second time by one of our favorite people, Courtney Dlugos.
Courtney is an actor and Tiktoker who is as smart as she is funny. In today's conversation, she shares about how her experience as a working actress and social media personality and what it's like to balance all of that while maintaining a healthy mental state.
Also, during today's intro, our host Lauren shares a story about seeking help for her depression in the hopes of encouraging listeners to advocate for themselves.
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You may know him as @yourpal_austin on Tik Tok, where he writes and performs songs and skits for his over 1 million followers. He is a freelance artist for hire in Los Angeles, CA. With more than 20 years professional experience as an actor, singer-songwriter, director/choreographer, and script writer, Archer boasts a breadth of expertise in a wide v...2022-04-011h 22
The AMPLIFY ShowComing of Age in The Digital Age With Lauren EllmanOn this episode of The AMPLIFY Show, I’m chatting with Lauren Ellman, the author of the book BRB: A Memoir About Coming of Age in The Digital Age. This episode kicks off a sort of mini-series; I’ve been on a journey interviewing authors about minimalism, simplicity, and how to break free from our addiction to tech, social media, and outside affirmation. I’ll be sharing more interviews with authors and thought leaders as I try to navigate living a life with less use of technology and social media, which is tricky as an entrepreneur. In thi...2021-07-2922 min
Build Your Best FamilyLauren Ellman on How to Exist with Technology and Maintain Good Mental HealthEverything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-1452021-07-2731 min
Perfcked Podcast52. Learning how to love your appearance from the inside out, with Helly AngelWhen did you first realize you were in a toxic relationship with your own appearance? Have the images on social media made it worse? On today's episode we are unpacking all of that and more with content creator and podcast host, Helly Angel.
Helly has taken to Tik Tok to reveal the truth behind filter influencer photos, plastic surgery, stripping and more. She keeps it all the way real, which is just our style here at the Perfcked podcast.
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+ Unpacking unrealistic beauty standards pushed by influencers
+ Revealing the truth be...2021-06-1851 min
Do You Have a Minute?Lauren Ellman! Author, podcaster, mom, millennial… she’ll BRB.Lauren wrote Brb: A Memoir About Coming Of Age In The Digital Age. This book is her story about mental health and social media. From the book page: “WE USED TO SAY BRB WHEN WE WALKED AWAY FROM OUR COMPUTERS. We don't say that anymore. We live here now. How has that shift affected our mental health? That's the question Lauren has been trying to answer for the past decade, exploring the intersection of mental health and social media use. This is her story of coming of age in the digital age, all while her undiagnosed anxiety disorder bubbles under th...2021-06-161h 08Perfcked Podcast51. Unsubscribing from toxic productivity with Melina CharisDo you ever feel shame or guilt around resting? Today's guest breaks down why that is and how we can unsubscribe from the cult of toxic productivity. Mental health is more important that productivity, we've just been conditioned to believe the reverse. Our guest, Melina Charis, unpacks this and so much more in today's episode.
Melina is an energetic coach who helps soul-centered creatives, dreamers, and entrepreneurs come home to their true selves and trust the magic within them. She uses a combination of energy work + coaching to help clients liberate themselves from limiting beliefs, connect to t...2021-06-111h 02Perfcked Podcast50. Lifting the veil social media places over the wedding industry with co-founder of Bustld, Samie RobertsAre you or someone you know currently planning a wedding? This is the conversation you need to hear! On today's episode we are speaking to Samie Roberts, co-founder of Bustld. Bustld is a wedding planning platform that helps connect vendors with brides + grooms. We are lifting the veil social media places over the wedding industry. Samie helps couples plan the wedding they want, not the one social media tells them they should have.
Samie provides the creative and industry insight alongside the operational expertise at Bustld. Her background at a top PR agency in New York City p...2021-06-0452 minPerfcked Podcast49. How to take conscious breaks from social media, and why you should do it regularly, with Terra JoyHave you ever taken a break from social media? Or participated in a social media detox? On today's episode we are speaking to Terra Joy about the benefits of taking breaks from social media and how to use those breaks to reevaluate our relationships with technology. There is so much power in becoming more aware of our own behavior and examining what needs to change. Terra has so many impactful insights about this topic and more and she generously shares them with us today.
Terra is an intuitive healer who is fascinated by the human experience and...2021-05-281h 02
ROOTED with Cassandra Eldridge MiersEp. 113 - Coming of Age in the Digital Age: Mental Health x Social Media with Lauren EllmanLauren is a published author and podcast host who explores the intersection of mental health and social media use. Her book BRB: A memoir about coming of age in the digital age is available now for preorder. It's about her experience as a millennial growing up with the advent of social media and how these technologies have fundamentally impacted our generations mental health and adult lives.
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Lauren's Podcast2021-05-2656 minPerfcked Podcast48. So you have trauma. Now what? Let's talk about post traumatic growth with Joelle Rabow Maletis, psychotherapist, military psychology and PTSD expertSo you have trauma. now what? Let's talk about post traumatic growth. Joelle Rabow Maletis, MAEd, MA, LMFT, is the CEO and Clinical Director of JRM&A. She is a psychotherapist, military psychology and PTSD expert. Joelle incorporates therapeutic models such as CPT, CBT, DBT, somatic work, EMDR and solution-focused therapy to allow clients to make changes in their own lives.
Her appearance highlights include being a Ted Ed PTSD video expert, as well as being featured on ABC’s 60 Minutes: Beyond the Headlines and many more. She has appeared on various podcasts including Transforming Anxiety, Root Ca...2021-05-2159 minPerfcked Podcast47. How Psychedelics are Revolutionizing the Mental Health Space with Olivia Alexander, CEO + Founder of Kush QueenGet in, loser, we're taking a trip! Today on the Perfcked Podcast we are speaking to Olivia Alexander, CEO + founder of Kush Queen, about how psychedelics (and cannabis) are revolutionizing the mental health space. She serves so much valuable information and insight in this episode, you're going to want to take notes!
Olivia is the CEO and founder of a Kush Queen. In less than three years, she has grown Kush Queen into a multi-million dollar, multifaceted brand carrying only the finest in both CBD-only, and THC-infused products. She was one of the largest digital influencers in...2021-05-141h 39
My Simplified LifeSocial Media & Mental Health with Lauren EllmanSocial media can take a toll on your mental health if you let it. When it comes to our children, oftentimes their emotions and minds aren’t ready to handle the effects of social media. Their lives are on display, there’s competition and seeing who’s doing what. They need likes in order to feel liked and it’s not healthy. Today I’m chatting with Lauren Ellman, author of BRB: A Memoir About Coming of Age In the Digital Age and we are discussing the impact social media has had on the millennial generation, how it affects the mental...2021-05-1133 minPerfcked Podcast46. Author, Lauren Ellman, Reads Chapter 1 of New Book BRB: A Memoir About Coming of Age in the Digital AgeWe are back with season 5 of the Perfcked Podcast! And for the first episode back, your host Lauren is reading you chapter 1 from her new book, BRB: A Memoir About Coming of Age in the Digital Age. This book is the story of Lauren growing up as a millennial with the advent of social media and how these technologies have fundamentally impacted our generation's mental health and adult lives. Here's what people are saying about the book:
“Some of us have, what I like to call, Anxiety with a capital A, where we have an actual diagnosis an...2021-05-0719 minLead The ChangeSpecial: PopulationPopulation empowers home and fashion brands to embed an integrated approach to sustainability into their business models, brand strategy and marketing. As consultants they blend the creative and strategic to build authentic narratives, safeguarding against performative marketing and greenwashing.
From widespread extraction and pollution to over-consumption and waste, industries had been reckoning with their impacts on the planet. We were already at a tipping point, when a global pandemic hit. Fashion brands cancelled orders leaving numerous manufacturers and workers unpaid. Not long after, garment workers put their own health and safety at risk making PPE. And in...2021-04-2340 min
Curators Club60. How to Maintain a Healthy Relationship With Social Media While Running Your Business with Lauren EllmanDo you ever wonder how social media affects your mental health? For Lauren, this question had been the center of her work for the past decade - exploring the intersection of mental health and social media use. Give this episode a listen if you want to take back control of your life from the spell of infinite social media scrolls and live your life with more intention. Here are the four major takeaways Lauren shares with us about what to keep in mind to build a better relationship with social media:...2021-04-2128 minPerfcked Podcast45. If You Don't Take Your Work Seriously, No One Else Will, with Jules MontgomeryHave you ever been curious about how these social media algorithms work? Or maybe you're a content creator and just wish you could crack the code to get your content to go viral. Today's guest has the insight you need. She's giving us a peek behind the screens and she's spilling her secrets about the ways of the interwebs.
Today on the show we are chatting with Jules Montgomery, a digital creator who is now teaching others how to understand the algorithms and get their content where it needs to be. She offers such a keen insight i...2021-03-1934 min
Confessions of a SuperMom WannabeGetting Real About Anxiety, with Lauren EllmanLauren Ellman is a published author + podcast host. In her podcast, on her blog, and in her upcoming book, she explores the intersection of mental health and social media use. She's decided to take a trial and error approach to self-help and shares her insights through her writing. She is a mom, stepmom, fur mom, and wife. Today we dig into normalizing mental health, how we can help each other, but mostly how we can help OURSELVES. How do we care for ourselves in times of anxiety and depression? How do we talk about it and advocate f...2021-03-1644 minPerfcked Podcast44. The Endless Comedy of Online Dating Profiles, with Amelia SamsonWe've all been through that horrible break up that rips our life apart. So many of us are made to feel like we aren't allowed to take the grieving process after that break up seriously. Today's guest took it upon herself to change up that narrative. Amelia Samson is an actress, podcast host and online content creator. After a particularly difficult breakup, Amelia decided to start recording daily video diaries to document the healing and growth that comes on the other side. Her videos struck a chord with a lot of people and she has since garnered an large...2021-03-121h 06
SelfieThe Intersection of Social Media and Anxiety + Is It ADHD or Pandemic Brain Fog? | Selfie Podcast Episode 163Lauren Ellman, author of BRB: A Memoir About Coming of Age In the Digital Age, is talking with us about the intersection of social media and anxiety, and how she learned that connection was causing distress. Kristen shares about getting the vaccine, she and Roo remember the FlyLady cleaning craze, and BJ helps us determine the difference between adult ADHD and pandemic brain fog.
In this episode we also talked about:
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The Total Eye Lift from Clarins is a plant-based formula is fueled by ingredients of 94% na...2021-03-111h 13Perfcked Podcast43. Perfectionism Doesn't Deserve Praise, with Ashleigh Renard, author of SwingDo you ever feel like you deserve a medal for "doing it all"? Well, you don't. But I'll let today's guest explain why. On today's episode, we are meeting Ashleigh Renard, retired competitive figure skating coach and author of Swing: A Memoir of Doing It All. Tune in to hear how she rehabbed a shabby marriage and wrote a book about it.
In our conversation, you'll hear Ashleigh unravel the story a lot of us have adopted that perfectionism deserves praise. As Ashleigh puts it, "perfectionism is the only addiction we envy". This is especially true for w...2021-03-051h 20Perfcked Podcast42. Normalizing Not Having A Plan with Adrienne NeufeldDo you ever see an influencer on Instagram and think "OMG their life is so picture perfect, my life will never look like that". Yeah, me too. Well, our guest today decided to joke about those picture perfect squares to reveal the ultimate truth we all forget: it's mostly an act. What we see online is a fraction of the whole picture, and Adrienne took it upon herself to make hilarious videos impersonating our favorite Instagram influencers to help us all stop taking these filtered newsfeeds (and ourselves) so seriously.
Adrienne is a stay at home mom w...2021-02-2656 minPerfcked Podcast41. Why Your Success Milestones Are Bullshit, with Jen GlantzThe one, the only, THE Jen Glantz. Headline-making CEO, author, podcaster, speaker, determinista & the sidekick who always brings a good story + a sizzling slice of pizza 🍕
The concept for the Perfcked Podcast came from a conversation I had with Jen years ago. I had been admiring her work and wishing I could be her and she sat me down and told me the truth. She said, "Lauren, you have to remember that every single person you see that is 'suddenly successful' has years of trying and failing and redirections and heartaches and triumphs that you will never see...2021-02-191h 24Perfcked Podcast40. The Practical Magic of Intuition, with Nikki Novo, Medium, Intuitive + Spiritual MentorHave you ever felt that nudge in your gut when something felt off? Or that voice in your head telling you to go for it! That was your intuition. And on today's episode of the podcast, our guest is sharing about how she learned how to strengthen hers. Nikki Novo, author of the "Final Swipe", is a spirit guide advocate, medium, intuitive and spiritual mentor. She lives in Miami with her husband and children. Tune in to hear how her life took her from a devout Catholic family to speaking to spirits and mentoring others to do the same. 2021-02-121h 12Perfcked PodcastSeason 4 Trailer | Exploring The Intersection of Mental Health And Social Media Use: The Perfcked PodcastWe're back with another season of the Perfcked Podcast, where people stop using filters and start getting real. Join your host Lauren as she interviews influential content creators from around the internet and asks them about the parts of their lives that don't show up online. The conversations on this show are unfiltered and unedited, so you can get the whole picture (not just the highlight reel). Tune in every Friday to listen to these candid conversations that explore the intersection of mental health and social media use.
Season 4 is launching Friday, February 12, with a brand new e...2021-02-0603 minPerfcked Podcast39. Reimagining New Year Resolutions With Your Host, Lauren EllmanThis episode is a bonus episode before we sign off for our in-between-seasons hiatus. Season 3 has come to an end, and season 4 will be launching Friday, February 5. So mark your calendars!
Today on the show, I am unpacking the idea of New Year resolutions before we enter into this last week of the year. I love the idea of having some resolutions to walk into the new year with. I just wanted to reimagine mine a bit. So, I thought I'd share my process with you in case you'd like to do the same.
2020 was th...2020-12-2312 minPerfcked Podcast38. Breaking Rules and Making Bank with Andrea CrowderAndrea Crowder is, in her own words, fucking OBSESSED with transformations. Mind, body, spirit and bank account. She teaches women how to master their own mind, body & emotions so they can create a life that feels good, on purpose. Because women who feel good, do good. As you will hear, she's always been a creator of transformational experiences. Every project she touches is aligned with one mission: put money, freedom and power into the hands of good hearted women.
Hearing from Andrea is like an instant download. She speaks so clearly and succinctly about how to get w...2020-12-1852 minPerfcked Podcast37. Reconnecting With Nature To Heal Ourselves, with Certified Health Coach, Natalie JacksonAre you feeling all sorts of out of whack? Are you mind and body totally disconnected? Then this episode is just what you need. Today we are speaking to Natalie Jackson, a certified health coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and also a wilderness instructor, tiny house designer and builder and lover of human-powered adventures. Today on the show, Natalie talks to us about her work and how she helps people discover their ability to heal themselves through Yoga and Ayurveda), behavioral science, mind-body connection. She leads a high-vibe community of others seeking the same balance and she do...2020-12-111h 15Perfcked Podcast36. Thriving with Mental Illness, with Anxiety Relief Coach, Amanda PalmerDo you feel like your surviving with mental illness, rather than thriving with it? Do you think that's even an option? Well, Amanda does! Today on the podcast we are speaking to Amanda Palmer, of Amanda Palmer Wellness. She is an anxiety coach, who teaches her clients how to integrate habits, routines, and actionable steps to create the life you are meant to live.
After an early diagnosis with anxiety and depression, Amanda's entire identity was thrown in the air. Suddenly, she was labeled with this diagnosis that meant she was inherently flawed or broken. After time...2020-12-041h 16Perfcked Podcast35. Understanding why CBD works and how to use it, with Brittany Carbone, founder and CEO of Tonic CBDDo you suffer from anxiety or depression? Are you suddenly suffering from anxiety or depression because #2020? Then today's episode is the gift you've been waiting for. Today on the show I am speaking to the founder and CEO of the CBD brand that I love, trust and swear by, Brittany Carbone, founder and CEO of Tonic CBD.
As Brittany explains, TONIC was born out of necessity. She was looking for a natural way to manage her anxiety and depression. Something that could help like cannabis had, but would be workday-friendly. She began combining CBD with ashwagandha root bec...2020-11-271h 12Perfcked Podcast34. How millennials can opt-out of "checklist culture" and learn to love delayed gratification, with Bethany Adkins, author + host of Millennial Mission podcastAre you overwhelmed watching everyone else's life fall into place, never knowing when yours will? On today's episode, our guest reminds us that what we see online is only a fraction of the real image and that we are not all called to the same path. And if you know me, you know she's speaking my language.
Today on the show we are speaking to Bethany Adkins, author and host of Millennial Mission podcast. Bethany is a Pediatric Nurse turned stay at home mom who has always had a love for reading and writing, and she finally d...2020-11-2050 minPerfcked Podcast33. Taking off the cape of "having it all together" and learning that done is better than perfect, with Kat Harris of The Refined WomanDo you ever feel like you're carrying a ton of bricks around, trying to maintain the appearance that you have it all together? Today's guest speaks to us today about removing that shiny, perfect mask and unlearning all the lies we tell ourselves. Comparison is a thief, and Kat Harris is tired of it.
Kat Harris is a Brooklyn-based online educator, digital content creator and female empowerment advocate. Her vision is for women to know their beauty, identity and value. She has a B.S. in Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University and is Co-Founder of the...2020-11-131h 04Perfcked Podcast32. Managing anxiety with rituals + routines, with your host Lauren EllmanI talk a big game about mental health. I advocate for it. I try to educate myself about it. I share as much as I can to normalize it. However, when it comes to practicing what I preach, I have been slacking lately. I have been trial and error-ing my way through self-care tools over the years and have collected a few in my tool kit that I know help me. But sometimes, it's hard to implement them.
So, I want to use this episode to talk about some habits and rituals that I use that I k...2020-10-3031 minPerfcked Podcast31. Avoiding burn-out and ditching the BS lies we tell ourselves, with Naomi Powell, marketing expert, international speaker + business coachDo you realize how many times a day you talk yourself out of an easier life? I do it all the time. I tell myself all these lies that lead me to be in a constant push and shove instead of flowing with ease. Today's guest has no time for our BS lies and is here to debunk them once and for all. Our guest today is Naomi Powell and she is here to teach us how to work smarter, not harder.
Naomi is a marketing expert, international speaker and business coach. She is the founder of T...2020-10-2356 minPerfcked Podcast30. How to get unstuck and start making shit happen, with Candice Coppola, entrepreneur, author and host of The Power in Purpose podcastHave you been feeling stuck? In life, in a relationship, in your career? This feeling is familiar to most of us. The feeling in your gut when you know it's time to change, you just don't know how or where to start. The art of the pivot takes practice, but today's guest gives us all the tips we need to get started on that journey. Candice Coppola is an author, podcast host, business coach, and entrepreneur who believes that if you want your dream business - you have to become the owner that dream business needs. In today's episode...2020-10-1654 min
ROOTED with Cassandra Eldridge MiersEp. 91 - A Deep Dive into Living with Anxiety + Breaking Stereotypes with Lauren EllmanFor those who have been following along with The Calm Collective for some time, you know how much I love breaking down taboo subjects and diving head first into human experiences that are just downright relatable. This is what forms community, this is what has us feeling less alone, more understood, more seen.
That’s always been my mission from the very beginning - starting with my grieving experience (still very much a core part of my message), and blossoming into so much more - anxiety, relationships, boundaries, intentional living.
Lauren Ellman comes on to jo...2020-10-141h 09Perfcked Podcast29. Building more empowered and aligned relationships with social media, with Ksenia Avdulova, content creator @breakfastcriminals and host of the Woke and Wired podcastHave you ever wished you could make social media a more enriching and empowering space for yourself? Do you ever get stuck lost in the scroll? On today's episode we dive into all things social media with Ksenia Avdulova, content creator @breakfastcriminals and host of the Woke and Wired podcast. You already know how much we love exploring the intersection of mental health and social media over here on the Perfcked Podcast. Well, this girl gets it! She even shared an impactful personal reflection with us to offer some insight into how we can check in with ourselves when...2020-10-091h 01Perfcked Podcast28. Laughing + Learning With The Mom Friend You've Always Wanted, Renee Reina of The Mom RoomAre you ready to drop the mom guilt? Or, at the very least, understand where it comes from? Today, we are joined by the super smart and always hilarious Renee Reina of The Mom Room blog and podcast. She shares her story of being a forever academic and how she uses her wealth of knowledge in the field of psychology to better understand this new realm of motherhood. She offers so many insights into why we think and behave the way we do as women and as mothers, all while being super approachable and funny.
Renee, who j...2020-10-021h 00Perfcked Podcast27. Getting back behind the mic and accidentally getting stoned, with your host LaurenWelcome back to the Perfcked Podcast! I'm your host, Lauren, and I accidentally got super stoned before recording this episode. I share the story, and the recording, for your listening pleasure. I reflect on how these last 6+ months have impacted me and what I'm doing with those reflections. Lots of cool downloads in this one, plus a few silly giggles from your girl.
I was a tiny bit embarrassed at first, but then I realized how absolutely perfcked it was. The entire premise of this show is to share stories with you, unfiltered and unedited. So, here's w...2020-09-2530 minPerfcked PodcastTRAILER | SZN 3The Perfcked Podcast season 3 begins Friday, September 25! Make sure to subscribe and mark your calendars so you don't miss anything. This season is full of deep, insightful, candid and unfiltered conversations. Our guests are all influential content creators and they're sharing the parts of their lives that don't show up online. We discuss how they manage a healthy relationship with social media and why that's important. Life ain't perfect, but filters help! Check out this trailer to hear from some of our amazing guests. And make sure to share with anyone you think it perfcked enough to be partying...2020-09-1602 minPerfcked Podcast26. Examining my experience with race as a white person in AmericaAs I have begun to dedicate my platform and voice to the Black Lives Matter movement this past week, I have also started to confront my internal experience with race as a white person in America. I am sharing this mental unraveling here on the podcast in an effort to encourage others to do the same.
Think back on all the moments in your past where race came into play. Follow those threads back to the root. Re-examine them. What did you learn in those moments about race? Are you still carrying those learnings with you today? It is our j...2020-06-0531 min
Podcasts Archives - Breast Cancer ActionStress, Racism, and the Breast Cancer ConnectionPosted on June 4, 2020
Having breast cancer is stressful but nearly everyone who’s been diagnosed is told to avoid stress. What’s the connection between emotional strain and cancer? In her role as an associate professor at Temple University, our guest, Dr. Lauren Ellman, studies prenatal and childhood factors that contribute to mental health disorders. Join the conversation with Karuna and Lauren as they discuss the data on chronic stress, including the toll of systemic racism, that explain some of the health impacts like increased breast cancer risk—even decades later.
Find episodes below or wherever you get your podca...2020-06-0438 minPerfcked Podcast25. Making conscious consumption easily accessible with Ashleigh Morgan, founder of Recycle2RichesAre you ready to adjust your lifestyle to become more sustainable and environmentally conscious? Today's guest gives us all the tips we need to get started! Ashleigh founded Recycle2Riches in an effort to combat the unsavory practices she witnessed first hand after working in the fashion and manufacturing industry. From waste + pollution to unfair working environments, she decided enough was enough. Ashleigh chose to be the change she wanted to see and started her own company based around the concept that #everythingcanbesomething. In today's conversation, she walks us through where she started, how she went from concept to...2020-05-2949 minPerfcked Podcast24. Working smarter, not harder with entrepreneur and business coach, Melissa LinHave you ever thought about earning the income to allow you to finally leave that 9-5 you dread each day (and are secretly working on your online fitness biz in your cubicle because deep down that is your true passion)? A few years ago, our guest was in the same spot. Melissa Lin is an entrepreneur and business coach who got her start trying to DIY her own online fitness business that went nowhere. After 2.5 years, she figured out the strategies and mindset shifts that she needed to make in order to be successful.
In this episode, we...2020-05-2256 minPerfcked Podcast23. Sending love letters to strangers and the discipline of creation with writer, TED Speaker, and online educator Hannah BrencherHave you ever felt hungry for a more intimate human connection? In today's episode, we hear what our guest did to feed that hunger and learn about the international project that sprung from it. Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED Speaker, and online educator with a heart for building leaders. During our conversation, she shared about her career, her mission, and her creative process.
Her second book “Come Matter Here” arrived in bookstores in May 2018. Her first book “If You Find This Letter” tells the story behind the social movement, More Love Letters. Since 2011, More Love Letters has spread...2020-05-1558 minPerfcked Podcast22. Turning 30 and WTF that even means, with your host LaurenBetter late than never. I meant to share this a couple of weeks ago, on my actual birthday. However, my schedule has been a little loopy lately and I didn't get around to editing it. So here it is now. In this episode, I am talking myself through turning 30 and what it means to me. I explore the idea of my Saturn Return and all the work I have to do in order to step into this next phase of life. I work through how to cultivate more self-love and manage external pressures and set more reasonable expectations. It...2020-05-1126 minPerfcked Podcast21. Clearing physical + mental clutter to beat the overwhelm of motherhood with the "Life Minimalist", Allie Casazza, chart topping podcaster + entrepreneurDo you ever feel overwhelmed with motherhood? You are not alone. Today's guest shares the story of reaching her breaking point and the changes she made to create the brightest life for herself and her family. The main and most significant change being decluttering, both her physical and mental space.
I think now more than ever, we are focusing on what is essential. And the act of decluttering is the act of evaluating what in our life, physical and otherwise, has accumulated and getting rid of the things that aren't needed anymore. That's what this conversation is...2020-04-2451 minPerfcked Podcast20. Being lonely in a house full of people with Lauren, host of Perfcked PodcastHave you ever felt lonely? Have you ever felt lonely in a house full of people? In today's episode, Lauren is coming to terms with this feeling.
"I have been self-isolating with my husband and three kids for a month now. I spend the majority of my day alone with the kids while my husband works to keep his business, and the businesses of his clients, up and running. The kids spend the majority of their days asking me questions, complaining about what I'm telling them to do, making a mess and ignoring me. When I do g...2020-04-1714 minPerfcked Podcast19. Quieting the voices of judgment and finding your own way with Chelsea Culbertson, content creator @choosingchelseaAre you struggling with body issues, or finding that your past body issues may be resurfacing during these triggering times? In today's episode, our guest, content creator Chelsea Culbertson, shares with us about her journey toward self-love + body neutrality. Chelsea has been using her space on the internet as a platform to empower her audience to embrace whatever stage of life they're in and become more neutral about their bodies. Neutral meaning, not putting judgment toward. Our bodies are neither good nor bad, they're just bodies.
We also discuss her unconventional parenting journey as a young mom a...2020-04-1055 minPerfcked Podcast18. Processing whatever tf is going on right now with your host, LaurenAre you feeling pretty fcking scared/lost/confused right now? Good news! So is literally every other person on the planet. Let's talk about it. In today's episode, your host Lauren gets behind the mic to try and process what these past few weeks of quarantine have been like and what the other side of all of this may look like. Join her as she brain dumps and tries to make sense of it all.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfcked-podcast/message2020-04-0428 minROOTED with Cassandra Eldridge MiersEp. 55 - Creating and Honoring Our Own Personal BoundariesThis episode is a little bit different, because I'm sharing an interview that I did for the Perfcked Podcast with Lauren Ellman! I really loved the points that we touched on and the overall message of this show, so Lauren graciously allowed me to share it here on this platform as well.
Extras:
The Declutter Method Course (now 75% off)
Join the Newsletter
The Blog
Instagram
Cassandra Photo
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therootedpodcast/support2020-04-0345 minPerfcked Podcast17. Finding community, confidence and a brighter way of life on the other side of sudden trauma with Lori Beth Auldridge, podcaster, blogger + yayaDo you have a village or community to lean on, in good times and in bad? In today's episode, Lori Beth Auldridge is speaking to us about the importance of finding your village or creating your own in the absence of one. Lori is a podcaster and blogger who has made it her mission to encourage women to find their sisters and nurture those villages. She shares the bright side of life, honestly and authentically, as a way to normalize the concept of building the perfect life for your own family, ignoring society's expectations.
This episode was...2020-03-271h 16Perfcked Podcast16. Coping with our reliance on tech and finding our way back to embodied living with Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee, award-winning author, speaker, & psychologistHave you ever felt like you needed a break from social media and technology because it was making you feel anxious or depressed? Yeah, you aren't the only one. Not by a long shot. In today's episode, we are so honored to be speaking with Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee, an award-winning author, speaker, & psychologist who has traveled the globe researching and speaking about how technology affects our brains and bodies, our relationships, and the development of our sense of self.
As you know, this is a topic your host Lauren is voraciously curious about. She has been exploring...2020-03-2059 minPerfcked Podcast15. Asking for the signs and trusting when they come with certified yoga instructor + community leader, Bianca Mestre- CabreroHave you ever asked God/Spirit/The Universe for a sign of a way out of a toxic situation, only to ignore it once it fell into your lap? In today's episode, we are speaking with Bianca Mestre-Cabrero, a certified yoga instructor and community leader, about her incredible story of hitting rock bottom, asking for a sign, and trusting her intuition to follow that sign once it was presented to her.
After finding herself sprawled out in front of a 7-11 with glass shattered all around her and ambulance lights flashing in her eyes, Bianca knew she h...2020-03-131h 16Perfcked Podcast14. Finding the freedom that lies on the other side of accepting things as they are, with Krista Williams, co-founder and co-host of Almost 30 PodcastHave you ever felt yourself trying to change a person or situation to make yourself happier? Today we are joined by Krista Williams, the co-founder, and co-host of Almost 30 podcast to discuss the work of accepting things as they are and the freedom that is found on the other side of this work. This conversation was sparked after your host, Lauren, read an Instagram post of Krista's where she was explaining how she holds this mindset in her relationship with her fiance. Lauren knew this was an important conversation to have and share here on the show because this...2020-03-061h 01Perfcked PodcastTRAILER | SZN 2The Perfcked Podcast season 2 begins Friday, March 6! Make sure to subscribe and mark your calendars so you don't miss anything. This season is full of deep, insightful, candid and unfiltered conversations. Our guests are all influential content creators and they're sharing the parts of their lives that don't show up online. We discuss how they manage a healthy relationship with social media and why that's important. Life ain't perfect, but filters help! Check out this trailer to hear from some of our amazing guests. And make sure to share with anyone you think it perfcked enough to be partying...2020-02-2102 minPerfcked Podcast13. Designing the Life You Deserve and Desire with Self-Made Multimillionaire + Money Manifestation Queen, Amanda FrancesToday we are speaking with Amanda Frances, self-made multimillionaire + money manifestation queen.
Amanda is known for creating online courses that teach women how to step into their worth and start designing the lives they deserve and desire. And it all started with a single moment of inspired guidance that she trusted and acted on.
Amanda's success did not happen over night, as she explains in this episode. She started at step one, teaching herself how to make a website over night and hanging flyers all over her hometown to get her first few clients. Nine years later, she now owns an...2020-01-3152 minPerfcked Podcast12. Learning what lights you up and letting it lead with Lindsey Simcik, co-founder + co-host of the Almost 30 PodcastToday we are joined by the one and only Lindsey Simcik, co-host of the brilliant Almost 30 Podcast. Lindsey, along with her co-host Krista Williams, have built an empire around their podcast. Live events all over the world, an international community and millions of listeners. They started their show out of their closet as a way to explore the transition from their 20's to their 30's, and it has since grown into a massive resource for anyone looking to better themselves through any and all of life's inevitable transitions.
During our conversation, Lindsey gets real + raw about what it...2020-01-241h 00Perfcked Podcast11. Why doing the hard work makes achieving the goal so much more rewarding with Kandi Steiner, angsty romance author and all-around badass babeToday we are joined by the baddest babe I know, Kandi Steiner. Kandi is a super prolific, self-published angsty romance author. She's just published her 18th book! The career she has built for herself and the community she has cultivated around it is nothing short of amazing. Kandi is 1,000% herself and gets real with us about following her dreams, trusting her intuition and finding her voice. If you've ever wanted to pursue your passion and didn't feel confident enough to take that leap of faith, this conversation with Kandi will give you the loving shove you've been waiting for...2020-01-1759 minPerfcked Podcast10. Protecting our energy with boundaries so we can show up as our best selves with Cassandra Eldridge of The Calm CollectiveToday we are speaking to Cassandra Eldridge, the beautiful mind behind The Calm Collective, a lifestyle blog and podcast dedicated to simplicity and creating your best life through wellness and mindful living.
In today's conversation, we get into all sorts of things, but we continue finding our way back to the idea of boundaries and why they are so important in creating and living your best life. We also discuss how social media fits into a mindful and minimalist lifestyle. Social media is the antithesis of minimalism. Its noise and flash and clutter. I am asking Cassandra h...2020-01-1049 minPerfcked Podcast09. Trusting your gut, honing your craft and staying true to yourself in a world of fakes and filters with actor, writer & content creator Courtney DlugosI can't say enough good things about today's guest. She's talented, hilarious, brilliant, gorgeous. She may very well be an alien from another planet.
Today I am sharing a candid conversation with Courntey Dlugos. Courtney is an actor, writer, and content creator out in LA. We get into everything in this episode. From her childhood in West Virginia to pursue her career, to managing the pressures of Hollywood. She's such a real, down to earth chick and I can't fcking wait for you to hear from her.
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Some things we cover:
Honoring y...2019-12-201h 09Perfcked Podcast08. Showing up online, creating community and telling the truth with humor writer Julie BurtonToday's guest is one of my favorite people on the internet, the hilarious Julie Burton. Julie is a mom, humor writer and truth-teller. She was such a pleasure to chat with and our conversation was full of real talk and valuable insights. She is a humorist who writes parenting content online. We get into how she got her start, how she manages life online and how her two teenaged daughters are an endless source of content. Join us as we get to know each other and have a frank discussion about showing up on the internet and creating community...2019-12-1337 minPerfcked Podcast07. One minute to zen with Ali Katz, meditation coach & published authorToday's guest is Ali Katz. She is a meditation coach who teaches people how to incorporate the tools of meditation and energy clearing into their daily lives. The best part is that she does it in a way that makes it all so accessible. She's so easy to talk to, super down to earth and relatable, and she makes this whole "meditation" thing seem really easy to get into. We discuss her philosophy of "following the universe's breadcrumbs" and pursuing what you feel called to do. We also explore the idea that meditation practice doesn't suddenly make you a z...2019-12-0643 minPerfcked Podcast06. Setting boundaries with technology with your host LaurenHey guys, it's me, Lauren! I'm the host of the Perfcked Podcast. I just came back from the 7-day social media detox challenge that I hosted. And I'm here to talk about it. Today's episode, I am focusing specifically on what we need to do once we're back on social media. Setting. Boundaries. Let's get into it.
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Talking points:
Reflecting on the 7-day social media detox
How to reintegrate once we sign back online
Making social media a safe space
Finding your people and showing up for them
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CONNECT WITH LAUREN:...2019-11-2932 minPerfcked Podcast05. Listening to your body before it gives you a wake up call with Hilary Pearlson of The DreamerieToday's guest is very near and dear to my heart. Hilary Pearlson, the brilliant magic woman behind The Dreamerie, speaks to us about learning how to listen to your body before it gives you a wake-up call. She shares candidly about her health journey, which has taken her life in directions she had never expected. But she's gained so much from the experience, and now she's sharing those learnings by way of teaching. Her mission is to teach others how to become their own healers. This conversation was so impactful and healing. Hilary is extraordinary and I know listeners...2019-11-221h 06Perfcked Podcast04. Dismantling limiting beliefs so we can step into our full potential with Kate Crocco, confidence & mindset coachKate Crocco is a psychotherapist, published author and confidence & mindset coach. She helps ambitious female leaders uncover what’s been holding them back, works through those blocks (or limiting beliefs), and helps them step into a true CEO mindset. She is a badass boss babe and I had so much fun chatting with her about her story. It took lots of twists and turns, but it all ended up taking her where she needed to go. This episode is full of valuable insight into how to shift your mindset and perspective and judge your reality with clearer eyes.
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2019-11-0854 minPerfcked Podcast02. Planning is great until the plans change | Landis Bejar of Aisletalk: Therapist to the bridesOn today's episode, we have Landis, the therapist to the brides. She has started her own private practice, Aisletalk, offering therapy and counseling to brides and anyone who is about to participate in a wedding. It is a brilliant idea and I'm so excited for you all to hear more about it. We discuss following life's zigzagging path and trusting wherever it's leading us. We also discover that we have very, very different memories of how we met and who we were in high school. I love her, you'll love, it's truly impossible not to love her.
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You may know Lauren from her blog, MyBrandOfHappy.com, where she explores the intersection of mental health and social media use. Lauren has decided to take the trial and error approach to self-help and she shares her findings through her blog and social media channels.
Each week, Lauren will be interviewing different influential people from around the internet and asking them about how...2019-09-1213 min
Weekend ReviewEpisode 28: Surfer on Acid (Live at Twain’s)Episode 28: Surfer on Acid (Live at Twain’s)
The boys bring the people’s podcast to Twain’s Billiard & Tap in beautiful Decatur, GA on the occasion of friend of the show Kurush Bakhtiari’s 24th birthday. Kenneth starts the show early, thereby committing the ultimate betrayal. We travel in time to rectify this grave mistake. From there on there’s no topic too stupid nor pool hall too loud to record a podcast inside as we all celebrate a near quarter-century of Kurush.
Special thanks to Lauren Pararo, Lain Williams, Vinnie Chang, Brittany R...2015-06-1200 min