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Your Zen FriendYour Zen FriendMy Story with Chronic Pain and Mind-Body SymptomsSend Lauren a text! In this final part of our series on Anxiety, Physical Symptoms, and Chronic Pain, I’m sharing my own journey with chronic pain—what I’ve learned, how I’m doing now, and what I’m still working on. Stay tuned for "What’s Bringing Me More Zen" this week—believe it or not, it’s social media-related!Highlights:My Story: How chronic headaches began 10 years ago and the path to understanding my symptoms as "neuroplastic" pain.Stress & Pain Connection: How perfectionism and people-pleasing  contributed to my...2024-10-2242 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendThe Language You Use with Your Tween or Teen Could Be Increasing Their AnxietySend Lauren a text! On this episode I'll tell you how the language you use with your tweens and teens and the things you say to them everyday could be increasing their anxiety. And have no fear because I'll tell you what you can say instead!Parenting an anxious tween or teen is challenging! This podcast is dedicated to helping parents support their anxious tween or teen while also offering support to parents! And stay tuned till the end when I tell you What's Bringing Me More Zen. I'll give you a hint...2024-09-2919 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendUnderstanding Autism and Anxiety with Mary Kate RobbSend Lauren a text! On this episode, licensed clinical social worker, Mary Kate Robb is here to talk about the connection between autism and anxiety. She will tell us what recent research says that could explain why it is common for individuals with autism to also have anxiety. Mary Kate will also talk about whether or not it is in a teen's best interest to be told about their autism diagnosis.  All human beings are unique individuals and this is certainly true for people with autism. Mary Kate and I recorded this episode in the h...2024-09-2440 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendWhat to Do When You're Given a Hot Potato by Your Tween or TeenSend Lauren a text! Have you ever been given a hot potato by your tween or teen? I bet you have! Especially if you have a tween or teen with anxiety. On this episode I'll tell you why kids give hot potatoes to their parents and what you should do if you if you get one.And stay tuned till the end of the episode when I tell you What's Bringing Me More Zen. This includes some singing so you've been warned!Mentioned on this episode: "Word to t...2024-09-1725 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendHealthy Choices for Managing Anxiety with Leena AbdulrahmanSend Lauren a text! On this episode my daughter Leena joins me to talk about the benefits of making healthy choices for managing anxiety. We talk about how challenging it can be for tweens and teens to do things like limit phone use and get enough sleep. Leena shares how she has learned to care for herself in ways that keeps her anxiety low. She tells us what she currently does for regular self care and what she is working towards improving.And stay tuned to the end of the episode when Leena tells us...2024-09-1026 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendWhat You MUST DO as a Parent of a Tween or Teen with AnxietySend Lauren a text! Parenting a tween or teen is challenging. Especially when your child has anxiety! So on this episode I will tell you what you MUST DO in order to have more enjoyment during these often difficult years. And stay tuned till the end of the episode when I tell you What's Bringing Me More Zen.  It has to do with boundary setting and I have a funny story to share with you about how the universe keeps testing me lately. I giggle every time I think about it! I'd l...2024-09-0326 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendGood Enough-ish Parenting with Brooke Forry and the Good Enough-ish PodcastSend Lauren a text! I am excited to share this episode of the Good Enough-ish podcast where I had the honor of being a guest co-host with Brooke Forry. Brooke and I dive into some good enough-ish parenting methods and talk about how we can feel amidst information overload as well as societal pressures as parents. Brooke then shares an unexpected joy-sparker that has removed so much friction in the kitchen, and Lauren recommends doing your future self a favor that your dry hands will thank you for.Listen to the Good Enough-ish P...2024-08-2052 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendManaging Back to School AnxietySend Lauren a text! It's that time of year once again that kids are returning to school! This can be a challenging time for kids with anxiety. Tweens and teens have lots of worries when it comes to returning to school. Will they have friends in their classes, what if they get a mean teacher, will they get to classes on time (these are just a few common worries).It's understandable that kids feel anxious before starting a new school year. On this episode I'll give you tips and strategies to help make this transition...2024-08-1330 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendHelping Teens to Regulate Their Emotions, Even the Big and Irrational Ones with Ann ColemanSend Lauren a text! Teens often struggle with emotional regulation. They can have big reactions to small problems and sometimes act irrationally. This is hard on parents and they can feel disrespected when their teen is being reactive. On this episode Ann Coleman, parent educator and host of the podcast, Speaking of Teens is here to help! Ann will tell us what goes on in the brain of a teen that causes them to be emotionally dysregulated. Ann will also give tips and strategies for how parents can help their kids learn to ride big waves of...2024-08-0639 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendInside Out Two and Using Lightness and Humor to Decrease Your Child's AnxietySend Lauren a text! Have you seen the movie Inside Out or the sequel Inside out Two? In these movies feelings are shown as parts. When the feeling anxiety gets introduced to the main character, teenage Riley, chaos ensues! The way anxiety is portrayed is very relatable. And using the idea of feelings being just parts is a great way to take some of the fear and intensity out of anxiety. On this episode I will tell you about the benefits of using lightness and humor with your child to help decrease their anxiety. I'll...2024-07-3030 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendEmotional Freedom Technique and it's Benefits for You and Your Family with Vicki Smith and Power to the Pleasers PodcastSend Lauren a text! On this episode Power to the Pleasers host, Vicki Smith interviews me about Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as Tapping or EFT. I share how I was first introduced to EFT as a self care practice during a workshop for therapists who were helping community members following the 2012 Sandy Hook tragedy after 20 children and 6 staff were murdered in an elementary school. Needless to say this was a difficult time for our town and a challenging time for me as both a parent of young children and a therapist for local children...2024-07-2349 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendTake the Fear Out of AnxietySend Lauren a text! On this episode I will tell you how to take the fear out of your tween or teen's anxiety. As parents, when we feel afraid of our children experiencing anxiety, it only increases their anxiety symptoms. The tips in this episode will help you to be more calm and confident with your child when they are feeling anxious. And good news is………that doing this will help your child to feel less anxious and worried! I'd love to hear from YOU! Send me a question and I might answer...2024-07-1623 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendIs Social Media Making Your Tween or Teen More Anxious with Leena AbdulrahmanSend Lauren a text! On this episode my daughter Leena joins me to talk about her experience as a teen using social media and how it effected her. We will talk about how social media is proven to increase anxiety and the other negative effects that social media has. And Leena spills the tea on whether or not some common fears of parents are warranted about social media. I'd love to hear from YOU! Send me a question and I might answer it in an upcoming solo episode. Here's how to connect with me:2024-07-0926 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendTeen Anxiety: How to Recognize it, Provide Support and Avoid Pitfalls with Ann Colelman from Speaking of TeensSend Lauren a text! Get ready for a treat! This episode is from the podcast, Speaking of Teens, with host Ann Coleman. Ann interviewed me for her podcast and has kindly let me share it with all my zen friends. The following is an episode description:Teenagers are experiencing anxiety today more than ever before. Yet, as a parent, you may have no idea what teen anxiety looks like or how to help your kid if you suspect they may have it. Teen anxiety doesn’t look like adult anxiety, and often teens and tweens do...2024-07-0245 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendHow to Support Your Anxious Tween or Teen this Summer, Even if They are Less Anxious Right NowSend Lauren a text! On this episode I'll tell you what tweens and teens with anxiety often experience during the summer months. I'll tell you why some kids feel less anxious in the summer while others actually feel more anxious.Whether your child is experiencing more or less anxiety during the summer months I'll tell you how you can support your child now to make their return to school easier in the fall. And stay tuned till the end of the episode when I tell you what's bringing me more zen.  Here's a h...2024-06-2525 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendThe Difference Between Stress and Anxiety in Kids and Teens with Sonia Casique and the College and Career Ready PodcastSend Lauren a text! I've changed things up a little on this episode with the help of Sonia Casique from the College and Career Ready Podcast! Tune in to hear Sonia interviewing me on the difference between stress and anxiety, how you can recognize symptoms of anxiety in your kids and teens and what to do if you have a child dealing with anxiety. But first I'll share with you what my go to recipe has been when one of my kids needs a baked good for an event. And I'll tell you how I...2024-06-1844 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendMy Personal Story of Growing up with Anxiety and Raising a Child with Anxiety and a Podcast AnnouncementSend Lauren a text! ***Heads up that this episode contains some fears that I had as a child that could be frightening to young children. Please consider listening to this episode away from young, listening ears. On this episode I share my experience as a child growing up with anxiety. From the fears I had to some of the negative ways having constant anxiety affected me, I'll get candid. I'll also share what it's been like raising a child with anxiety. I'll talk about how this brought back my own anxiety and how I learned...2024-06-1135 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendHow I'm Finding Calm in Chaos and Preparing for A Podcast AnnouncementSend Lauren a text! This episode is a short and hopefully sweet one! I'm here to let you know what's been going on in my life lately and what I'm currently doing to create a little calm amidst the chaos. And............I'll announce that a change is coming for the podcast!  I'll be back with a full length podcast episode on Tuesday, June 11th. Be sure to check in then to hear all about my upcoming podcast changes!  ***Get the FREE handout, "How to Get Your Teen (or Tween) Talking to Yo...2024-06-0409 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendUnderstanding Sibling Rivalry and When Parents Should Take Action with Dr. Amy MeyersSend Lauren a text! If you have more than one child then you are probably familiar with sibling rivalry. Many brothers and sisters regularly argue and even physically fight. When is it healthy and when is it a problem? When does sibling rivalry become something more significant and when and how should a parent take action? Dr. Amy Meyers is here to answer these questions and more!On this episode Dr. Amy Meyers will tell us what sibling rivalry looks like, how it is beneficial and when it crosses the line and becomes sibling abuse...2024-05-2832 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendWhy Kids are More Anxious in May and June and How to Support ThemSend Lauren a text! If you have noticed more push back, less cooperation, more snarkiness and disrespect from your kids lately, you are not alone! On this episode I'll tell you why kids experience an increase in symptoms of anxiety in the months of May and June. I'll tell you how those anxiety symptoms often show up and I'll tell you how you can take some simple steps to support your kid while they are feeling stressed and overwhelmed. As a parent you might also be feeling anxious or overwhelmed during this time of year...2024-05-2126 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendA Book Club Discussion on The Marriage Sabbatical with Author Lian DolanSend Lauren a text! I am SO EXCITED to have an interview with author Lian Dolan to discuss her latest novel, The Marriage Sabbatical. Lian is the author of 5 novels, and the creator and host of the award winning podcast, Satellite Sisters. The Marriage Sabbatical is a fun and insightful read about an x generation couple who has been married for over twenty years and decide to take a one year sabbatical from their marriage. After twenty three years of building careers and raising children together both Jason and Nicole are ready for...2024-05-1451 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendNoticing Your Critical Part and Inviting in Self CompassionSend Lauren a text! On this episode I will tell you how to recognize your critical part and how you can use self compassion to make it smaller.  You might be surprised to find out that your critical part isn't always easy to recognize. But have no fear, I will help you to get better at noticing it and combatting it.  In the segment, Connection Over Correction, I'll tell you how I had some fun while connecting with my 18 year old son recently. And I'll tell you how you can do the same wi...2024-05-0722 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendHave a More Harmonious Summer with Your College Age Child with Leena AbdulrahmanSend Lauren a text! It's that time of year when many college aged kids are returning home to live with their families for the duration of the summer. This is often a time of excitement for many parents and also a time of transition for both parents and college aged kids. On this episode I will have my twenty one year old daughter, Leena here withe me. She will tell us what she is looking forward to as well as what is tricky for her as she prepares to move back in with me, her d...2024-04-3023 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendHow You and Your Child Can Have More Zen During a Hectic Sports SeasonSend Lauren a text! Have you ever gotten up at the crack of dawn to get your child to a sport's game on time? Have you stood outside in the burning heat or the freezing cold to cheer them on? Have you taken vacation time in order to attend games or tournaments and used porta pottys that have given you nightmares? If you have answered yes to any of these questions then this episode is for you!There are many valuable benefits to tweens and teens participating in sports. Whether your child is the MVP...2024-04-2325 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendHow to Have Fun with Clothes and Style While Modeling Self Care for Your Teen with Jennifer Mackey-MarySend Lauren a text! Whether you feel stylish and trendy or have no idea where to start when it comes to putting outfits together, you are in for a big treat! I am super excited to have an interview with Jennifer Mackey-Mary. Jennifer has been styling women for over twenty years and is here to share her wisdom on:how you can be comfortable while also looking greathow understanding your body shape can make shopping easier and help you to feel more confidenthow to keep connection with your teens while helping them look and feel their...2024-04-1649 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendHow to Know if Your Tween or Teen is Overscheduled and The Downside of Too Many ActivitiesSend Lauren a text! On this episode I'll tell you about the benefits of tweens and teens engaging in activities such as participating in sports or clubs. I'll also tell you about the downside of tweens and teens being overscheduled. From kids who have no time to get their homework done to kids who experience constant stress or even have their mental health impacted negatively by doing too much.  Not sure if your child is overscheduled? I'll give you three signs to look for to help you determine if your teen could benefit from some r...2024-04-0929 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendInterior Designer Don Richards Answers Listener Questions to Help Create More Zen at HomeSend Lauren a text! On this episode fan favorite, interior designer Don Richards is back once again! Zen Friends have written in with their home decorating dilemmas and Don has answers. Don will answer three different listener questions including, grandparents who needs a solution to a room in a home that they will sell in the next two years, a newly single mom who has a brand new rental home and a mom with a large family room that she would like to make more visually appealing as well as cozy and functional. Don is...2024-04-0243 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendHow to Decrease Anxiety SymptomsSend Lauren a text! This episode is the 2nd in a two part series on anxiety. If you haven't listened to Ep# 75, "How to Prevent Anxiety Symptoms," it might be helpful to listen to Ep#75 first. On this episode I'll tell you how my anxiety symptoms show up for me. Think racing heart, loss of appetite and some other not so fun symptoms that I'll share with you. I'll also tell you how I think of anxiety as an alarm bell that can be helpful to understand what is worrying us or what is out o...2024-03-2634 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendHow to Prevent Anxiety SymptomsSend Lauren a text! As a a mental health therapist I specialize in helping individuals to heal from anxiety disorders. And one reason why I have a  good understanding of anxiety is that I too experience anxiety at times. And while anxiety is zero fun deal with there is some good news. There is a lot you can do proactively to help prevent anxiety symptoms.On this episode I'll share what I do on a regular basis that helps me to prevent anxiety. And all of these strategies are things that you can do as w...2024-03-1935 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendEye Rolls and Attitude, What to Do and More Importantly What Not to DoSend Lauren a text! If you are a parent of a tween or teen you have probably been on the receiving end of eye rolls and attitude. You know, where you say something to your kid and in return they roll their eyes at you or give a snarky response like, ''whatever." On this episode we will talk about ways to respond to eye rolls and attitude that are helpful and the ways we often respond and why those responses are not so helpful.This episode also includes the segment, "Connection Over Correction," where I'll...2024-03-0523 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendHow to Make Your Home's Problem Areas Beautiful on a Budget with Don RichardsSend Lauren a text! On this episode, Zen Friend and fan favorite, Don Richards is back to talk interior design on a budget. We will talk about some common problem areas that can be challenging to make beautiful in homes.  We will also talk about how to make your home work for you now instead of decorating for a fantasy self. Ever wondered what your options are for an easy fix for a popcorn ceiling or mirrored closet doors?  Is it ever a smart choice to refinish or DYI kitchen cabinets? Should you follow the Pi...2024-02-2740 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendA Strategy for Decreasing Your Child's Anxiety That Will Lower Your Stress and Worry TooSend Lauren a text! It is super challenging to parent a tween or teen who is experiencing symptoms of anxiety. On this episode I will break down common symptoms of kids who are experiencing anxiety and I'll let you know what behaviors kids often exhibit when they are feeling anxious. I'll especially focus on one particular way that kids demonstrate that they are feeling anxious or worried. I'll tell you why this behavior is really difficult for parents and what you can do to help your child decrease it. And bonus..... decreasing this anxiety symptom...2024-02-2030 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendUsing Humor to Make and Keep Connections with Your Kids and Fun with Slang Words with Leena AbdulrahmanSend Lauren a text! Using humor with your tweens and teens is a fun and effective way to connect! On this episode I'll give you suggestions for ways to use humor with your kids to make and keep connections. I'll also give you some examples for how you can use humor to reconnect after you and your child have had an argument or just feel disconnected. For the second half of the episode, my daughter Leena will join me as we quiz each other on our knowledge of current day slang as well as slang...2024-02-1332 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendWhy Parents Need to Blow Off Steam and an Unconventional (BUT FUN) Way to Do itSend Lauren a text! As a parent of a tween or teen your patience is tested on a regular basis! Gone are the days when your kids thought you were the most beautiful, amazing person in the world. Instead you get eye rolls and snarky comments and can often end your day feeling defeated.  On this episode I will tell you what you can do in order to help you stay calm, cool and collected with your kids. The strategies I share involves caring for yourself in a way that will give you more patience a...2024-02-0529 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendBeyond the Baby Blues; Understanding Postpartum Well-being with Carol Ann MurphySend Lauren a text! If you, a friend or family member is expecting a baby or has given birth in the past twelve months, then this episode is sure to be a helpful one! Listen in for a candid and informative interview with licensed professional counselor, Carol Ann Murphy. Carol Ann shares important information about how prevalent postpartum mental health challenges are, what symptoms new moms should watch for and how to access help and support if needed. Carol Ann and host Lauren Wolfe also share about their own mental health challenges following the birth of their...2024-01-3043 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendHow to Embrace Hygge for Less Stress and More Calm at HomeSend Lauren a text! As a parent, you're likely feeling overwhelmed on a daily basis. On this episode I will tell you all about the Danish practice of Hygge. I'll tell you what it is and how you can use it to create less chaos and more calm for you and your family. Using the book "The Little Book of Hygge" by Meik Wiking, I'll tell you how you can easily invite in more comfort, calmness and relaxation into your household. And good news, creating a Hygge practice does not need to be expensive. You...2024-01-2329 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendHow Parents Can Get Their Tweens and Teens to Talk to Them with Leena AbdulrahmanSend Lauren a text! Parents often ask me how they can get their tweens and teens to talk to them more. So on this episode I have my 20 year old daughter, Leena, (AKA Queen Leens), here with me to tell us what gets kids talking to their parents. Leena will tell us what I did right to get her talking and keep her talking throughout her tween and teen years. I am lucky that Leena has always shared a lot about what was going on in her life. But there were times when we struggled...2024-01-1642 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendFinding Success in Goal SettingSend Lauren a text! On this episode I'll review the goals I set for myself at the start of last year, including whether or not I finally organized my Tupperware. I'll tell what lead to being successful with some of my goals. I'll also tell you why I was not successful with other goals.  Whether you have created a New Year's resolution or are setting goals at another time of the year, I'll give you three strategies that will achieve success. And I'll tell you how I'm applying these strategies for the goals I have s...2024-01-0926 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendSpend the Time, Do the Thing; Embracing the Holiday Chaos with Lori SimonSend Lauren a text! Have you ever felt the pressure of being the perfect parent during the holiday season? I know I have. In this lively chat with my dear friend Lori Simon, we share laughs, struggles, and strategies for navigating the holiday season without losing our sanity. From tackling the tricky topic of Santa's existence to the dilemmas around gift-giving and wrapping, we explore it all. We even recommend a fantastic little book called "Santa's Secret Society" to keep the magic alive for your young ones.The festive season brings joy, but it can...2023-12-1945 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendSetting Boundaries During the Holiday Season with Vicki SmithSend Lauren a text! Feeling overwhelmed with all the holiday to do's? Guest and friend of the pod, Vicki Smith will help us to clear our schedules of the stuff that doesn't serve us so that we have more time to do the things we enjoy. Self care isn't just about lighting candles and wearing cozy socks. One terrific way to care for yourself, especially during the holidays is to set healthy boundaries. Vicki is here to help us do that!It's not always easy to distinguish between a 'hell yes' and a 'no' when...2023-12-1249 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendSupporting and Nurturing Your Child’s Social SkillsSend Lauren a text! Many kids struggle with making and keeping friends. As a parent it can be challenging to support your children when they have difficulties with social skills. On this episode I will talk about some developmental milestones to watch for that will let you know if your child is on target with their social skills. I'll also tell you how I assess if a child is having difficulties with social skills. And most importantly, I'll tell you how to determine where your child is struggling and give you some concrete strategies for how you...2023-12-0538 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendCreating Connection in Virtual Fitness with Lauren GeorgeSend Lauren a text! Get ready to be inspired by guest and fitness entrepreneur, Lauren George! Lauren is a superstar in the barre and fitness industry. As a successful entrepreneur, social media influencer, college professor, coach and mom, Lauren knows what it’s like to juggle many different roles. She’ll share how she keeps so many balls in the air and how she accomplishes so much each day! She’ll also share how she manages when faced with big life challenges and how she embraces change. We’ll talk about Lauren’s virtual fitness program, LG...2023-11-2849 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendThe Benefits of Having a Regular Gratitude Practice and How to Create OneSend Lauren a text! You might be surprised by the many life changing benefits that come from having a regular gratitude practice. It's free, only takes a few minutes a day and with Thanksgiving  just around the corner, it's the perfect time to start your own gratitude practice. I'll tell you how you can practice gratitude and share what research says it can do for you. If you would like to live a happier, healthier life than this episode is for you. Drawing from my personal experiences as well as research from UCLA Health, we d...2023-11-2129 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendHelp Your Kids Get College and Career Ready with Sonia CaciqueSend Lauren a text! Are prestigious colleges the only surefire path to a successful career? What if there was a different, less stressful approach to guiding your teen through their college and career choices? Join us as I sit down with Sonia Cacique, a college and career counselor with more than 17 years of experience. Sonia will tell us what parents and teens should consider when choosing a college or university. She'll also tell us what defines success after college, and spoiler alert, it's not the prestige of the university that is attended. Sonia doesn't believe...2023-11-1442 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendHow to Best Support Your Child's LearningSend Lauren a text! Ever wondered how you can best support your children to be successful learners in school? On this episode I will share what I've learned as a mom and therapist working with kids and families. This includes how parents can start fostering the skills that kids will need for a successful future starting in elementary school. I'll use some examples of how I supported my own kids when they were in grade school including the time one of my kids cranked out a school project in about 10 minutes. I'll also tell you...2023-11-0736 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendHow Service Dogs are Changing Lives with Abby HillSend Lauren a text! Ever wondered what the difference is between a therapy dog, emotional support dog and service dog?  Abby Hill, Executive Director of Exceptional Sidekick Service Dogs, is here to not only tell us the difference but also explain how these extraordinary four-legged friends play vital roles in their owners’ lives.Abby's shares how her experience as a Newtown community member following the Sandy Hook tragedy led her to creating The Exceptional Sidekick Service Dogs. She also shares the role that puppy raisers play in raising these dogs and the incredible gifts the pup...2023-10-3141 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendWhat's Bringing Me More Zen this FallSend Lauren a text! Would you like some more zen in your life? If the answer is yes, then this episode is for you! While I've been talking a lot about decluttering on some recent Your Zen Friend episodes, this episode is all about the items I would never think of parting with. Some of the things I will be talking about include: my favorite clothing item, a beverage I enjoy daily, my go to face moisturizer,  a free app, my favorite podcasts, a membership that brings great value and more.  And stay tuned to th...2023-10-2433 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendMinimalism and Maximalism in Home Decor and Embracing What is Right for You with Lori SimonSend Lauren a text! Ever wondered how to strike a balance between minimalism and maximalism in your home? Well, you're not alone. Join me as I catch up with my best friend, Lori Simon, in a fun and insightful chat about these contrasting styles and how they shape our living spaces. Lori shares her love of collectibles and blow up holiday decorations and I share how I fantasize about a more simplistic approach to decorating in the autumn months. What's more - we both open up about our emotional battles with letting go of sentimental items even...2023-10-1744 minYour Zen FriendYour Zen FriendWhat it Means to be a Flexible Thinker and How to Become OneSend Lauren a text! Are you a flexible thinker? Are the children in your life flexible thinkers? What does it even mean to BE a flexible thinker? On this week's episode we will explore what it looks like to have brain flexibility and how you can support your children in improving their flexible thinking.Before we get into brain flexibility I'll tell you how I'm struggling with some changes in my life, how I can be a rigid thinker and how I need to practice what I preach to be more in the present moment. 2023-10-1038 min