Lana discusses how we can balance living in the present while still planning for the future. She breaks down how we can do this, how we can live life intentionally, and why it is important to say less and observe more. When we focus on enjoying the journey of life and not where we want to end up all of the time, we build our confidence, find gratitude, and learn patience.Make sure that you are focusing on the details and experiencing the life right in front of you.Follow Lana on Instagram @ heylanamercedez and watch her stories to submit your questions for future episodes!Leave a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!Podcast Instagram: instagram.com/whiskeyandlemonpodcastPodcast Website: whiskeyandlemon.comLana’s Instagram: instagram.com/heylanamercedezLana’s Website: lanamercedez.comResources:labs.psych.ucsb.edu/schooler/jonathan/sites/labs.psych.ucsb.edu.schooler.jonathan/files/pubs/cep_67_1_11.pdf

Episode 109: Being Present (Encore)

A podcast about the human experience and how it shapes who we are as people. Exploring culture, business, physical &amp; mental health, relationships, and much more. Every episode is fresh, captivating, and full of flavor.
Every Wednesday you will hear episodes specifically designed to tell stories. A mixture of life experiences to provide some perspective, a rare point of view, and the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. We will pour up a glass of human behavior, a splash of communication, and a squeeze of relationships. We’ll shake it up with some social change, top it off with empathy, and serve you up an educational cocktail. Get ready to get some relatable tools to encourage you to be a better you than you were yesterday. We’ll have guests to help us get serious, get uncomfortable, and for the sake of mental health — get hilarious. Welcome to Whiskey &amp; Lemon with Lana Mercedez!
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Lana’s niece, Annette, is back to break down the rest of Love is Blind, Season 6. What was your read on AD & Clay and did you think they would get married? Do you think Jimmy could have Chelsea give more context to her insecurities in the relationship? What was Trevor thinking?!?
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Time Stamps:
Intro - 00:00
AD & Clay - 00:42
Chelsea & Jimmy - 31:30
Nick & Vanessa - 49:36
Trevor - 57:49

Episode 124: Love is Blind S6 Recap, Part 2

Lana’s niece, Annette, is joining her to break down the full season of Love is Blind, Season 6. They start by discussing the show's concept and then get into their perception of each relationship. What did you think of the Brittany & Ken breakup? Should Jeramy & Laura ever have gotten engaged? Was Sarah Ann wrong for sending that DM? Part 2 of this discussion drops on Monday, March 25th!
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Time Stamps:
Intro - 00:00
Brittany & Ken - 10:05
Laura & Jeramy - 28:27
Sarah Ann - 54:40
Bean Dip - 1:21:05
Amy & Johnny - 1:26:50

Episode 123: Love is Blind S6 Recap

This week we are discussing a cocktail of topics — including gratitude in relationships, understanding vs judgment, and providing value. Relationships can end anytime, so choosing and appreciating your partner daily is important. Do you think the idea of soulmates diminishes the value of relationships by implying destiny instead of conscious choice? Relationships require effort and finding new ways to love as individuals evolve. A conversation Lana has with her grandmother highlights the importance of empathy and understanding over judgment. Everyone is a student of life, and should constantly be seeking improvement. Asking those in our lives how we can be better for them fosters open communication and nurtures valuable relationships. When was the last time you asked those closest to you how you can be better for them?
Thank you for listening! ❤


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Episode 122: Cocktail - Gratitude

This week we are discussing quality over quantity, the benefits of therapy, the importance of being aware of our own needs & feelings, and how to be kind to ourselves. Don't just try to do more things, but focus on doing the things that are most important to you and that will make you feel good. Therapy can help you learn coping mechanisms and strategies for managing your mental health, but it's not a cure-all. You'll need to continue to practice these skills and make lifestyle changes in order to maintain your mental health. Taking a step back to try and see the world from others’ perspectives will help you to be more empathetic and understanding of others, which can improve your relationships and overall well-being. What do you do for fun? What makes you feel good? How easy is it for you to resist self-shame and instead forgive yourself and learn from your mistakes?
Remember, mental health is just as important as physical health. By taking care of your mental health, you can improve your overall well-being and live a happier, more fulfilling life.

Thank you for listening! ❤

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Friendship Episode
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GKabm6E9VZawuOyeNaSdu?si=Tk20divzQz-vuAmrR8Mtow
Introverts & Extraverts
https://open.spotify.com/episode/78Y4A8YvXtMUhStZtGsMKz?si=16VoqKN8TrCo2sfsY6z5AA
Introverts & Extraverts, Part 2
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oBUCTpOStlnCtgY4iEDfy?si=diiDTNfmSxOUjpmFlb3FcQ
Introverts at Work
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Zg5fi2RGezR2IDSwFBBOu?si=A-dJ0dPbT_CgyajkHswHXg
Finding a Therapist
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1U1L9IaXgBWp2vMOglC1E9?si=6qUi_bkVQRyFRMOOC-3sIg


Episode 121: Hello 2024, Part 2

Let's begin 2024 with discussing perspectives that will help us live a happier and more fulfilling life. Topics include: saving money, letting go of embarrassment, not judging others, and standing up for what you believe in. Do you notice the state of your home affecting your mood? How do you handle toxic relationships? Do you find it easy to distinguish between fear and intuition?

Thank you for listening! ❤

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Lana’s Instagram: instagram.com/heylanamercedez
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Resources:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GKabm6E9VZawuOyeNaSdu?si=Tk20divzQz-vuAmrR8Mtow

Episode 109: Being Present (Encore)

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