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Flirting With LifeBreak free from survival mode & reclaim your feminine power with Rachele KehlerJOIN THE SINGLE SEASON SOCIETY In this episode, I sit down with women's alignment coach & human design guide, Rachele Kehler, for a stripped back and real conversation about what it really means to lead the feminine way and trust your intuition. We cover: how the modern calendar can pull women away from their natural internal seasons the connection between embodiment and leadership signs your disconnected from your body (and how to come back to it) the push-pull of "I want support" vs "I don't know how to let it go" the feminine way of lead...
2026-02-1051 min
Flirting With LifeThe breakup glow-up guide (4 steps to let them go)If you're going through a breakup or hung up on a heartbreak...this episode is for you! Join the Single Season Society! In this episode, we cover: my pivotal breakup moment in 2022 and what it felt like walking away from a relationship draining my life force the 3 loops that keep most people stuck in heartbreak the 4 ways to reclaim your heart and actually move on why your heart is not actually "broken" after a heartbreak how heartbreak isn't limited to long-term relationships Breakups don't have to harden you forever. There is light at the end...
2026-02-0327 min
Flirting With LifeThe Heated Rivalry Effect: Why romantic hope & yearning are making a comebackTV shows like Bridgerton and Heated Rivarly have stirred something deep - a collective wish for yearning, romance, and the desire to be wanted. Drawing from personal reflections, pop culture, and years of being a dating coach, Lydia unpacks: the cultural fatigue around dating why Heated Rivalry has unexpectedly unlocked desire for romantic love (especially for women) how yearning can feel safer in fantasy than in real life the way Bridgerton saved me during my painful relationship the difference between imagined intimacy and real intimacy how self-concept and worthiness shape what you're able to receive in love
2026-01-2730 min
Flirting With LifeDo it for the plot: 10 ways to be the main character of your life in 20262026 is the year you stop playing small and do it for the plot! Join the Single Season Society! In this episode, Lydia covers: what "do it for the plot" really means and where it came from how to say yes before you feel ready - in dating, business, and life how solo adventures build confidence and magnetism dating tips for single women who want more fun, play, and intention flirting with life (and strangers) without forcing an outcome the power of letting people surprise you the question to ask that makes you unforgettable If you lo...
2026-01-2034 min
Flirting With LifeYou are the money, honey! How astrology reveals your wealth codes with Natalie HolbrookIn this episode Lydia sits down with her friend -- astrologer, business mentor and thought leader Natalie Holbrook! They share a juicy and geeky deep dive into astrology as a tool for your purpose and money-making magic. You'll also hear a mini 2026 reading for Lydia live! We cover: the "secret sun sign" how intuition and chart reading work together in astrology money wounds by sign and how each sign has a core shadow that can shape wealth patterns Natalie's signature method: The Richly Coded Formula the truth about "worthiness" as a buzz word Natalie's firth $...
2026-01-1354 min
Flirting With LifeBeing "too much" is your superpower *energy espresso shot*If you've ever been told you're too much, want too much, or feel like you've outgrown certain rooms, relationships, or roles, this short but potent energy espresso shot is for you. This episode is for women who are done shrinking, dimming, or self-editing to stay palatable. We cover: why feeling "too much" is often about environment, not identity how desire is actually data the hidden cost of shrinking, dimming, and self-abandonment what kind of people want you to be "too much" the difference between being rejected and suppressing yourself how owning your energy gives others...
2026-01-0619 min
Flirting With LifeMake 2026 your flirtiest year: The 3 shifts that make life turned on by youIn this New Year's episode of Flirting With Life, Lydia invites you to into a different way of approaching your next chapter. She brings 3 powerful energetic shifts that will transform how you relate to love, success, visibility, and desire in 2026. Lydia also shares: a personal reflection on the fear of success a euphoric solo travel moment that taught her the power of being fully expressed why devotion to yourself changes how people choose you how openness (not perfection) creates intimacy and momentum Her 2026 affirmation: I let life taste me fully and move like...
2025-12-3027 min
Flirting With LifeHow to ACTUALLY get your dating spark back (no more forcing)If you're ready to take your dating life from meh to MAGIC, this episode is for you. In today's episode, I'm sharing the real reason why your dating spark is gone (that has nothing to do with apps, scripts, or strategies). I peel back the curatin on how I help my clients approach dating in a way that feels self-honoring, grounded, and delicious. This episode covers: what feeling numb in dating means how performance, people-pleasing, and overthinking is quietly killing your dating spark the fastest way to re-ignite your dating energy (without forci...
2025-12-2328 min
Flirting With LifeEvolve, Don't Reinvent: Feel the fear & build the courage muscle with Stacey Brass-RussellWhat if "feeling ready" is the biggest lie your brain tells you? In this episode, Lydia sits down with Stacey Brass-Russell - Broadway performer turned yoga studio owner turned Transformational Mindset & Business Coach, for powerful conversations about visibility, reinvention and the real reason so many brilliant women delay the work they're meant to do. In this episode we cover: why your brain is wired to resist the unknown (and how to work with it!) the "I'll be ready when" syndrome - and why it keeps you stuck for years how Stacey built the feel the...
2025-12-161h 07
Flirting With LifeIf you want to launch a dream project, listen to this (don't wait until you're ready)If you want to launch a dream project but keep waiting to feel ready, this episode will show you why starting anyway changes everything. In this 90-day reflection of The Flirting With Life Podcast, I pull back the curtain on how a spark of an idea turned into a real show with launch parties, nearly 1,000 downloads, and a top-50 placement in Apple's Relationship Category. You'll learn: why waiting to "feel ready" is often perfectionism in disguise how to tell if you're hiding behind logistical blockages vs. self-blockages the mindset shift that helped me committ to...
2025-12-0936 min
Flirting With LifeThe #1 life hack to create more connection *energy espresso shot*Get my Free Delicious Dating Playbook here! Welcome to an energy espresso shot episode! I share the shift that has completely changed how I experience connection, community, and everyday magic. If you've ever felt stuck in a story about your city, your environment, or your ability to meet people, this bite-sized dollup of energy is just what you need. I cover: how an unexpected Threads Post exploded with engagement - and why the real difference between friendship and connection how solo travelling taught me to build deep friendships quickly the mindset of people...
2025-12-0215 min
Flirting With Life365 days of flirting with the same man (1-year anniversary chit chat!)Learn more about my 1:1 Romance Reset Program - My 6 month high-level dating mentorship to help you: recalibrate your energy and attachment patterns date without the drama and real clarity flirt with life offline and call in a partnership with certainty and trust --- In this intimate, behind-the-scenes solo episode, sit back with me as I take you through what I've learned from the first year in my new relationship. Whether you're single, dating, or in a partnership, this episode is a reminder that you can be wildly in love with your own life and...
2025-11-2542 min
Flirting With LifeSacred Sexuality: The sex talk you wish you had growing up with Phoenix AmaraIn this juicy conversation, I sit down with sacred sexuality educator and best-selling author Phoenix Amara, to talk about what it really means to treat your sexuality as life force, prayer, and power. If you've ever felt shame about your desires, judged yourself for being "too much" or wondered how to reconnect to your sexual energy in a grounded and safe way...this episode is for you. In this episode, we dive into: Phoenix's journey from architecture to Tantra and sacred sexuality why sexual energy is life force how shame, guilt, and surpression around sex s...
2025-11-1855 min
Awakening HER : Life and Business for WomenHow High-Achieving Women Can Attract Emotionally Available Love with Lydia KlemensowiczIn this deeply honest and energizing conversation, Deidre sits down with relationship and dating coach Lydia Klemensowicz to talk about what it really means to be a high-achieving woman navigating love, intimacy, and emotional safety. Lydia opens up about her own journey through a painful breakup that became a spiritual awakening — and how that experience shaped her mission to help women break free from cycles of overgiving, self-abandonment, and attracting emotionally unavailable partners. Together, Deidre and Lydia explore what it means to feel seen, safe, and chosen in relationships, the difference between high standards and emotional walls, and how to...
2025-11-1351 min
Flirting With LifeDating your business: Get strategic, seen, and turned on by marketing with C.J. ThomasThis is for my business and entrepreneurial girlies! I'm joined by my friend, business strategist, and the Doula of Marketing, C.J. Thomas. We cover: what it really takes to be turned on by your business (especially if you never got into this work for the marketing part) "The Queen's Gambit" brain for strategy expanding your capacity to hold more clients, visibility, and money C.J.'s experience of falling back in love with her local community how to treat your business like a relationship you're excited to show up for C.J.'s four pillars of b...
2025-11-1150 min
Flirting With LifeYour Style DNA: Discover your unique archetype and be fully seen with Trish TaylorIn this juicy conversation, stylist and confidence coach, Trish Taylor, joins me to unpack how clothes can become a daily practice of self-trust. Trish has worked with celebrities like Kerry Washington, Zendaya, and Ariana Grande, and she has a special gift for helping women create intuitive-led style that aligns your inner identity with your outer expression. We cover: style as self-expression style DNA archetypes - Are you a cheerleader, strategist, role model or rebel? why the word "flattering" is a story for something else Trish's Holy Yes Framework for micro trust falls using astrology playfully in style...
2025-11-041h 00
Flirting With LifeFlirty Fall Part 3: 7 ways to stay whimsical (even when it's cold, dark, and you want to hibernate) BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE SINGLE SEASON SOCIETY. If you've ever felt your energy dip as the winter approaches, this episode is a reminder your aura doesn't need to go into hibernation. In this episode, we cover: the secret to turning your routines into rituals that feel sensual why taking up an indoor hobby is a necessity how to use your wardrobe as an energetic activator the power of micro moments of play to lift your mood instantly why connecting with others, even strangers, keeps your energy alive how to keep your aura magneti...
2025-10-2826 min
Flirting With LifeFlirty Fall Part 2: Survive spooky season, ghosters and heartbreak oh my! BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE SINGLE SEASON SOCIETY. In part 2 of this mini series, Lydia dives into one of the spookiest parts of modern dating: ghosting. Whether it's a romantic interest who vanishes mid-text, a situationship that ends out of nowhere, or even a friend who disappears without a word - ghosting stings. Lydia shares how to stay flirty, magnetic, and confident even when your heart feels bruised so ghosters don't steal your sparkle. In this episode, I cover: why ghosting feels so triggering to the nervous system (and how to ref...
2025-10-2129 min
Flirting With LifeFlirty Fall Part 1: Stop chasing, start attracting (5 shifts to turn on your magnetic aura) BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE SINGLE SEASON SOCIETY In Part 1 (of 3) of this Flirty Fall Series, I'm diving deep into the energetic art of letting go - and how releasing old attachments can make you magnetic AF. We cover: the energy of Hot Girl Harvest - letting go so you can attract more what your aura actually is (and how it affects every interaction) the 3 main types of attachments keeping you stuck an easy-to-do visualization to call your energy back to you how to feel secure in yourself and take up space unapologetically my fa...
2025-10-1431 min
Flirting With LifeSpiritually aligned chaos: Healing patterns in relationships and business with Deidre Sirianni BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE SINGLE SEASON SOCIETY. In this episode I chat with my good friend and peer, Deidre Sirianni, Spiritually-Led Business Mentor, musicion, and author of Turn Your Light On. We cover: the cycles of realignment (and why chaos can be sacred) over-identifying with work and reclaiming your energy Deidre's 4 stages of Turning Your Light On listening to the body (hives, anxiety, and exhaustion as honest signals) her Bali scooter story, running from what we say we want (and re-writing the narrative) unlearning patterns: playing out our parents vs. choosing a new da...
2025-10-0755 min
Flirting With LifeDoing it all? Multipassionate business hacks, parenting, & friends-to-lovers with Taylor Aller BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE SINGLE SEASON SOCIETY. In this episode, I sit down with Taylor Aller, a business strategist, consultant, and TEDx Speaker for real talk on having multiple passions, parenting, and going from friends-to-lovers with her current husband. We cover: the "multipassionate tug of war" Taylor's story of burnout and juggling too many plates reframing pressure and Taylor's Make It Happen Method the 4-year planning window: why it's both ambitious and digestible building a business off social media and the ROI of real relationships parenting while being a multipassionate entrepreneur how Tayl...
2025-09-3055 min
Flirting With LifeAlignment isn't a Disney movie—it's messy (lessons from 10 years of growth) with Mandy Sciacchitano BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE SINGLE SEASON SOCIETY. In this episode, I sit down with Mandy Sciacchitano, energy worker and certified coach, to explore what it means to live a spiritual life rooted in beauty, pleasure, and frivolity. Together, we dive into: Mandy's decade-long path of spiritual entrepreneurship and what she's learnt about growth, grit, and alignment the trap of "Disney Syndrome" in dating, business and spirituality - and how to land in reality without losing your magic why discomfort, grit, and messiness are essential ingredients in embodying your most flirtuatious, authentic self...
2025-09-2350 min
Flirting With LifeJuicy dating lessons from my 3 single seasons: rejections, travel flings, and my Saturn Return BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE SINGLE SEASON SOCIETY. What if your single season wasn't wasted time...but the main event? In this solo episode, I'm breaking down in detail my 3 main event single seasons that shaped me - from the awkward years of longing and self-doubt, to the adventurous solo travel era filled with flings and rejection, to the healing singlehood that came after walking away from a toxic relationship. We'll dive into: why independence and a longing for love can coexist (and why it doesn't make you desperate) how rejection ca...
2025-09-1645 min
Flirting With LifeDating your friends and manifesting $1 Million with Danielle LemonWant to attract more aligned friendships and a flirty relationship with money? In this juicy conversation, Lydia sits down with her friend Danielle Lemon, a money coach and financial advisor, to unpack committment in friendship, how to attract aligned friends as an adult (no matter where you live!), and why money becomes magnetic when you treat it like a relationship. We chat: Committment in friendships: what it looks like to "show up no matter what" Attracting friends as an adult How belief sets your energy and strategy seals the deal Being in our hot girl...
2025-09-0953 min
Flirting With Life5 success secrets to flirt with life *spicy edition*If you're a high-achieving, self-aware woman craving more confidence, pleasure, and connection - this one's for you. In this solo episode, Lydia breaks down her five success screts for flirting with life - a playful, magnetic approach to living that transforms heartbreak, career pivots, and daily routines into delicious, life-giving moments. We chat: How to see life "as if for the first time" Why saying yes before you feel ready fast-tracks confidence The mindset shift to enjoy the journey How being bad at surfing made me a better person A playful way to use your ch...
2025-09-0918 min
Flirting With LifeThe vibe, the vision & saying yes before you're readyIn the first episode, Lydia sets the tone for the Flirting With Life podcast, defining a playful, magnetic way of living in love, business and the in-between moments. She shares how she moved through fear and perfectionism (after five recording attempts!), the bungee-jump moment that got her to leap, and the exact vibe she wants you to feel after every episode: juice-up confidence, joy, and connection. Expect episodes on dating with self-trust, sensuality & intimacy, visibility, money mindset, and aligned strategy, plus interviews and candid solo riffs. Subscribe, share...
2025-09-0918 min
Flirting With LifeINTRODUCING Flirting With LifeWelcome to Flirting With Life, the weekly podcast where pleasure meets possibility. I'm your host, Lydia Klemensowicz, a dating and relationship coach, reiki master, and unapologetic flirter. Here we explore what happens when you stop waiting for permission, say yes to what lights you up, and bring more pleasure into your relationships, business and everyday moments. In this trailer, you'll get a taste of what is to come: candid conversations, playful stories, and practical ways to turn the everyday into foreplay. If you're ready to stop going through the motions and turn the everyday into foreplay, hit s...
2025-09-0101 min
Productivity with Peace of MindHave Deeper, Meaningful Relationships by Embracing the Real YOUIn this episode, we explore how building authentic relationships can directly impact our personal and professional success with Lydia Klemensowicz, a certified dating and breakup coach, reiki master, and Client Success Manager for Selena Soo. Lydia shares her insights into why relationships are foundational to growth and achievement and offers actionable strategies for cultivating meaningful connections in our own lives.Highlights:Relationships are the foundation of trust and create opportunities for growth and achievement.Lydia’s first job was secured through volunteering and building trusted relationships.Decision-making benefits from setting goals around consistent, genuine ne...
2024-11-071h 21
BedsideCONGRATS! You're Going Through a Breakup! ❤️🩹 with Lydia KlemensowiczCONGRATS, you've gone through (or are going through) a breakup! No for real, I'm being serious. Welcome to your detour in the right direction. Today I'm joined by guest Lydia Klemensowicz, a certified Reiki Master and Dating and Breakup Coach, who here to share her insights on navigating the journey from heartbreak to healing. We're unpacking practical tips and the importance of embracing vulnerability, and learning what it looks like to channel pain into purpose. Consider this your guide to recovering from heartbreak and becoming magnetic AF!!On this episode we cover:Breakup ➡️ BreakthroughTurning pain into purp...
2024-03-2053 min
the Soul Connection Duo Podcast58. Dating is a Mirror to OurselvesOn today’s episode of the Soul Connection Duo Podcast, we host relationship and break-up expert Lydia Klemensowicz! Lydia is an entrepreneur, a certified Relationship & Success Coach and Reiki Master, that specializes in helping people pleasers heal from heartbreak and reclaim power in their lives.
Lydia's journey began as an insecure, people-pleasing young woman who was always outsourcing her power to others, avoiding her own feelings, pleasure and staying in hustle mode as a defense mechanism. Lydia shares how she navigated through her own healing from her most recent breakup, as well as how she helps clients tun...
2024-02-1453 min
The Relationship Breakthrough Show with Matt & RebecaMoving on after heartbreak with Lydia KlemensowiczThis podcast is dedicated to helping you move on after heartbreak. Lydia Klemensowicz and I know that healing from the pain of a broken heart can be one of life's most challenging journeys. Whether you're recovering from a recent breakup, a divorce, or even the loss of a loved one, this podcast is here to offer guidance, support, and inspiration as you navigate the path to emotional recovery. Join us as we explore stories of resilience, expert advice, and practical strategies to help you rediscover your strength, rebuild your life, and find happiness once again. Let's embark on this healing...
2023-10-3155 min
Empowered Heart to HeartEpisode 66: Pre-Summit Interview with Lydia Klemensowicz (Summit Speaker)Join me as I interview one of our speakers for our upcoming Dear Future Me: Women's Empowerment International Summit. Learn how Lydia turned her pain into power and the journey it took to get there! Get your VIP Pass to the Summit today!
2023-07-2833 min
All The ThingsBreaking Up to Breaking Free: Tips From a Relationship Coach for Healing and Thriving Post-BreakupIn this empowering episode, join our Sofia and expert guest Lydia Klemensowicz as they delve into the transformative journey of healing and growth after a relationship ends. Lydia is a Reiki Master and Relationship Coach and uncovers powerful strategies and expert advice on overcoming heartbreak, rediscovering self-worth, and embracing the opportunity for a fresh start. Whether you're struggling with a recent breakup or seeking guidance on post-breakup healing, this episode is your ultimate guide to rising from the ashes and soaring towards a brighter, happier future. Get ready to ignite your resilience, embrace self-love, and thrive on...
2023-07-201h 06
Power To The People PleasersIs People Pleasing Getting You Nowhere in Relationships?In this episode of Power To The People Pleasers with Amy Ballantyne, Wellness & Life Coach, and Lydia Klemensowicz, Love & Relationshp Coach, they discuss the question, "Is people pleasing getting you nowhere in relationships?"
Key Highlights:
Losing yourself
Decisions made based on neediness and desperation
Triggers from old wounds or stories
Attachment styles - regulate sense of safety in relationships
and more...
Lydia helps people heal from heartbreak so they can attract the love and life they deserve. As a certified Reiki Master and Love and Breakup Coach, Lydia has a profound way of truly seeing...
2023-07-1924 min
Let the Rest BurnHow to Face a Breakup & Truly Heal Yourself with Lydia Klemensowicz -The Love & Breakup CoachTrigger warning:These episodes may contain content that is triggering for some listeners; please review the description and or show notes in order to know if this episode is right for you at this time.Hello, and welcome back to Let the Rest Burn with The Evolved Therapist. Today, I am honored to have Lydia Klemensowicz on my podcast. She is a love and breakup coach who's helped many individuals heal from heartbreak, let go of their exes, and attract the love and life they desire. In our discussion about past relationships, we explore...
2023-05-1542 min
Who Are You, Really?Rekindling an old love, facing discrimination and manifesting your dreams with Virginia CampoFor the last episode in our 2nd season of Who Are You, Really? Lyd and Liv talk to Virginia Campo, a 32-year old Colombian-Panamanian woman who has really gone through a lot of changes in the past year or two. She's not afraid to open up to us about everything from spirituality to love and some of her biggest challenges at the moment.How did she and her husband rekindle their relationship after 4+ years apart? What are her thoughts on manifestation? Virginia also opens up to us about the duality of her privilege a...
2021-04-221h 04Who Are You, Really?Personal growth, therapy and being a lifelong learner with Don EzraIn this episode, we talk to Don Ezra, a 76-year old Canadian-Indian man who has lived an abundant life. Don reflects back on the two periods of therapy that changed his outlook on life and how he views other people and himself. What did he learn about himself? How did it affect his long-distance marriage? He then tells us stories from his childhood in Kolkata, India, to his successful career and his current-day fulfillment in retirement. We also pick Don's brain on the subject of happiness, something he is really passionate about. What does happiness...
2021-04-1656 minWho Are You, Really?Building a money mindset, taking risks and questioning societal pressures with Jun YeIn this episode, Lyd and Liv talk to Jun Wei Ye, a 21-year old Chinese-Australian man who has the soul of someone who has seen many years on earth. Jun talks to us about the duality of growing up in two cultures. We get Jun's perspectives on everything from identity to social pressures, age, and timelines. Then we talk in-depth about money and risk. What is Jun's relationship to money? Is having money the same thing as being successful? And what's the biggest risk he's taken? This episode is also mixed...
2021-04-101h 04Who Are You, Really?Overcoming addictions, living as an expat, and exploring psychology with Krista AokiIn this episode: Krista Aoki, a woman from Guam who is currently living in Vietnam, tells us about what life has been like for a digital nomad staying in one place throughout the pandemic. We learn about some of her favorite hobbies that kept her occupied as the world turned upside down. A brave woman with an open heart, Krista also goes deep on mental health with us. What have her past relationships taught her about herself? How did she overcome several addictions in her life? We learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode.
2021-04-011h 04Who Are You, Really?Fertility struggles, loss and grief with Vivi LociceroIn this episode, Vivi Locicero bravely comes on Who Are You, Really? To talk to us at length about the ups and downs of her fertility journey. Vivi has faced several difficult pregnancies and has come to terms with loss on more than one occasion. Now she has made it her life mission to support other couples and individuals who may be navigating their own difficult, confusing or sometimes simply brand new experiences with birth. Vivi is not afraid to answer anything and really goes deep on a topic that most people are afraid to broach. We le...
2021-03-2557 minWho Are You, Really?Coming out as gay in a conservative country & dating someone overseas with Doo MinoIn this episode, we talk to Mino, a kind and sincere young Cambodian man. Mino talks to us about his shaping years in Cambodia, from coming out as a gay man to working for a western company. Did he ever struggle with his sexuality? And were locals treated unfairly compared to Western emloyees? Then we get into his cross-continent love story--from how he met his husband, maintained a long-distance relationship and eventually moved to Germany to be with him. What are the main differences between Cambodia and Germany? What was the hardest part of doing long-distance? Then...
2021-03-181h 03Who Are You, Really?Being an empath, social justice and body image with Naz NjeruIn this episode: the poised and kind Naz Njeru talks to us about her journey moving from Kenya to Canada and about her evolving layers of self discovery. What was the hardest part of relocating overseas on her own? What did she miss most about her home country? We also talk to Naz about her growth over the years and development of self-love as we get vulnerable about body image, weight, racism, empathy and more.You can connect with Naz through Instagram: @naznjeru Enjoyed this episode? Please follow and leave us a...
2021-03-1158 minWho Are You, Really?Exploring polyamory, jealousy and rejection with Niels BakkerIn this episode Lyd and Liv talk to Niels Bakker, an intelligent and interesting man from the Netherlands. We ask Niels about his experience with open relationships and the secret sauce to making them work. How is it different from his monogomous relationships? Is there such a thing as being unfaithful? And what about feelings of jealousy? We also dive into the topic of rejection and self love with Niels as he gives us some beautiful and honest reflections about how he connects back to himself.You can connect with Niels by email: nielsjbakker@gmail...
2021-03-0458 minWho Are You, Really?Shedding social constructs, making music & having a bucket list with Yuri GovenderIn this episode we catch up with Yuri Govender, a funny and super chill South African man. We dive right in by exploring his passion for making music and go on to tackle quite a few topics from Yuri's multifaceted identity to what he really thinks about the world's social constructs. We also talk to Yuri about racism in South Africa. And why does he like keeping a bucket list? What does he think of meditation? How does he give back to his community? You can find Yuri on instagram @feeling.of.a.memory or...
2021-02-251h 09Who Are You, Really?Facing a cancer diagnosis and traveling the world with Tina TucciIn this episode, Lyd and Liv sit down and have a heart-to-heart with the inspiring 60-year old Tina Tucci. We talk to Tina about her thoughts and feelings after she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and told that she has only 2 years left to live. What was it like telling her family and the people she loves--including the guy she had only been dating for a month?We then get into all of Tina's worldly travels, especially considering she was one of the OG backpackers that traveled in the days before internet. Tina takes us...
2021-02-181h 10Who Are You, Really?The secret to a successful marriage, role of religion & traveling as a couple with Carlos Roso & Lina MolanoFor the last episode in our first season of Who Are You, Really? Lyd & Liv reconnect with a beautiful couple from Bogota, Colombia that they got to know together in Indonesia, Carlos Roso & Lina Molano. Both calm, kind, and incredibly driven, we hear from Carlos & Lina about what it takes to build a successful marriage, including overcoming their initial insecurities and differing family opinions. They talk about what it's like to travel with a partner, and about the role of God and spirituality in their lives. We ask if faith or free-will is...
2020-12-1754 minWho Are You, Really?Solo travel, manifestation and working in the cannabis industry with Rasha ChoudhuryIn this episode, Lyd & Liv, get deep and real with Rasha Choudhury, a truthful, loving and fearless soul. Rasha talks about what she has learnt from her wordly solo travel experiences, from a 10-day Vipassana mediation to what it feels like coming "home". We also ask Rasha how she practices self-love. What does she do to build her relationship with herself and how does she achieve inner peace? Through this, Rasha also shares her valuable perspectives on healing, forgiveness and manifestation. Plus, we also get into her work in the cannabis industry as she...
2020-12-1055 minWho Are You, Really?Exploring sexuality and cross-cultural differences with Nancy ChenIn this episode, Lyd & Liv have some interesting and moving conversations with Nancy Chen, a funny and thoughtful woman in Taiwan. Nancy talks to us from Australia, where she has been living for over a year on a working holiday visa. We ask Nancy about the main differences she has observed between Asian and Western cultures. What are some of the stereotypes she has experienced? And what are some misunderstandings that Westerners have? Then we get deep and vulnerable with on matters of identity. She opens up to us about coming out as lesbian and how...
2020-12-0300 minWho Are You, Really?Grieving a parent & finding comfort in family with Meagan HomIn this episode, Lyd & Liv connect with Meagan Hom, a kind and compassionate Asian-American woman who bravely came on air to talk about the unexpected loss of her Father. Meagan talks about the importance of her family and her culture. How has she been able to grieve? What are some of her fondest memories with her Dad? How does spirituality move her forward? Enjoy this episode? Please Subscribe and leave us a review. It'll help other curious humans find us, just like you. You can also share this podcast with a friend to spread...
2020-11-2600 minWho Are You, Really?Mapping mental health, living on the other side of the world & being a foodie with Greg CalacourisIn this episode, Lyd & Liv get chatting with Greg Calacouris, an intelligent and easygoing Sydneysider living overseas. We learn of his love of food as a glimpse into culture and switch gear into a raw and meaningful conversation about how men - and Greg in particular- handle their mental health. What's it like battling anxiety and depression? Greg flips the script organically, too, and starts asking Lyd & Liv the questions. He asks us what were some of our most meaningful cultural exchanges during our travels? You can find Greg on Twitter at...
2020-11-1900 minWho Are You, Really?Growing up across cultures, finding purpose and exploring astrology with Jilly KoIn this episode, Lyd & Liv connect with the calm, cool and collected Jilly Ko. She starts off by explaining the clash between a mixed identity: her Taiwanese background and growing up in the USA. How does she navigate between her family's culture and the culture she was raised in? Jilly tells us about her travels around the world and what they've taught her - from being bullied as a child to nearly coming face to face with death. Jilly is a creative soul and a spiritual being, so we spend a lot of time...
2020-11-1200 minWho Are You, Really?Reframing disability, living creatively and dating with Denise VargasIn this episode, Lyd & Liv dive right in with the bubbly Denise Vargas, a firecracker Puerto Rican from New York. Denise has Spinal Muscular Atrophy but despite the physical challenges life has thrown at her, she's more determined, positive, and creative than most. Denise tells us the story of her diagnosis and gives some examples of how she's lived creatively within her own life, be that her night owl tendencies or constant ability to overcome the odds stacked against her.You can find Denise (she's a life coach!) at livecreativelyinc.com What are...
2020-11-0400 minWho Are You, Really?Creating communities, navigating divorce and entrepreneurship with AshIn this episode, Lyd & Liv get personal with the mononymous Ash - a mellow and well traveled man from India. He talks about living as an expat and spending 6 years on the road (plus the challenges of using an Indian passport to do so). Ash also shares some painful experiences with us. How does he stay friendly with his ex wife? As an entrepreneurial spirit, we ask Ash about how he builds communities, too. And we find out what it's like to run a cafe in Europe.If you're ever in Lisbon...
2020-10-2900 minWho Are You, Really?Trying ayahuasca, following the moon & facing our fears with Gabi DutraIn this episode, Lyd and Liv dig deep with Gabi Dutra, a fun, clever, and self-aware Brazilian woman. We hear Gabi talk about her first time trying ayahuasca and what it taught her. Nothing is off the table in this episode - from therapy session divulges and witchcraft rituals, to the importance of following moon and menstural cycles. What's Gabi's biggest fear? And how does Gabi experience happiness? You can find Gabi on Instagram @gabudutra.Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe and leave us a review. It'll help other people find...
2020-10-2200 minWho Are You, Really?Changing with the seasons and nurturing your self-worth with Ramat TejaniLyd and Liv dig deep with the wonderful Ramat Tejani, a proud East Londoner and multi-talented leader and entrepreneur. She is a cheerleader for everyone around her, helping others notice greatness within themselves. In this episode we talk about exploring curiosity, what we can learn from the seasons and how Ramat views ambition. Also, what is her only rule about making money? And how does she honour her self-worth and vulnerabilities? Places to find Ramat:Instagram:@theinspirationbox @ramat_tejani ramattejani.com theinspirationbox.comEnjoy this episode? Please...
2020-10-1500 minWho Are You, Really?Welcome to Who Are You, Really?In this episode, co-hosts Lydia (Lyd) and Olivia (Liv) talk about how we met and why we decided to start this podcast. We talk about the idea of "being ready" for something, staying curious and uncovering the stories of the people around us. The purpose of this podcast is to dig a little deeper with guests from around the world - to help us all feel a little less alone and more connected.Subscribe and leave us a review if you enjoyed it!Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1954474984676683/, Follow us on...
2020-10-0200 min
Comes With BaggageWhen In Rome, Do The Romans ft. writer Lydia KlemensowiczThats how the saying goes right? This week we chat with the lovely and talented writer Lydia Klemensowicz as she gives us the lowdown on what is it really like to have romantic ‘situationships’ with locals when traveling abroad.Whats the best way to...
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