Healing, money, motherhood, fertility, boundaries and so much more have been topics on the Imperfectly Phenomenal Woman podcast. To celebrate the final episode, we're listening back to some of the most unforgetable conversations that live rent-free in Lauren's mind.

In this milestone Episode 200, you'll re-experience powerful conversations centered around the limiting beliefs that often hold women back from living fully and authentically. You'll hear:

Beliefs about Well-being and Boundaries

• 78. Avoiding Confrontation: You Can('t) Rock the Boat with Siona Peterous
• 111. Single Mom: You Can('t) Put Yourself First with Samantha Wright
• 92. Extend Yourself Grace: You Can('t) Juggle Motherhood & Work with Pastor Brelyn Bowman

Beliefs about Financial Freedom and Debt

• 83. Money Moves: You Can('t) Pay Off Your Debt with Bola Sokunbi

Beliefs about Exploring Paths to Motherhood

• 35. Egg Freezing: You Should(n't) Explore Your Fertility Options with Ruthie Ackerman
• 183. Infertility and IVF: You Can(t) Get Pregnant with Angela Gaston

Personal Epiphanies: Beliefs About Identity, Healing & Voice

• 14. Me Too: You Can('t) Tell Your Story with Alexandra Cohl
• 49. Too Broken to Fix: You Can('t) Overcome Life's Challenges with Taya Marquis
• 108. Neuroscience: You Can('t) Deconstruct Toxic Thoughts with Dr. Carolyn Leaf
• 7. Facing Fears: You Are(n't) Good Enough with Chloe Dawson

Closing

• 100. 101 Years of Wisdom: An Interview with Mother Manning

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A message from Lauren:

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening to this podcast. After 200 episodes, I'm at peace with ending this chapter and look forward to the beautiful things that God has in store for me.

Embrace the dichotomy of being an imperfectly phenomenal woman. There is so much grace in that duality. And don't forget, you are enough.

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In this final solo episode, Lauren answers audience questions about taking the first step when you have a big idea and what ultimately led her to end this podcast.

Lauren reflects on the journey of creating and leading the show, offering honest thoughts about starting before you feel ready, embracing the beginner phase, and trusting the pull toward what's next. She also shares excerpts from her Substack post, "The Final Farewell: 200 Podcast Episodes, One Imperfectly Phenomenal Journey," weaving together lessons, memories, and the throughline that connected over 150 conversations with women.

You'll hear about:

• subconscious vs. conscious desires,
• taking the leap and bring an idea to life,
• being okay with being a beginner,
• crafting a vision and identifying your first step,
• taking action to challenge limiting beliefs,
• reflections from an early business plan,
• what's next in Lauren's creative journey,
• key takeaways from creating and leading a podcast, and
• the common thread running through 150 interviews with women.

This episode is both the closing of a chapter and an invitation to trust your ideas, honor your growth, and move forward with intention as an imperfectly phenomenal woman.

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Going through something and not sure how to make it through? In this episode, Britney Allen opens up about her journey of learning to trust God in the midst of adversity and how faith became her anchor through some of her toughest seasons. Through surrender, gratitude, and a renewed understanding of what faith truly looks like, Britney shows that even when you can't trace God, you can trust Him.

Britney's story is a reminder that as an imperfectly phenomenal woman, you can release the pressure to control everything and lean into the peace that comes from knowing God has a unique plan for your life.

You'll hear about:

• what trust looked like for Britney while growing up,
• the influence of her mother's faith,
• trusting God even when His path feels invisible,
• envisioning the future on the canvas of your imagination,
• what it really looks like to walk by faith,
• releasing control, and
• how to find true rest after growing up in hustle culture.

By the end of the episode, we reframe the limiting belief that "you can't overcome the struggle" into something that supports her evolving, empowered reality. Stay tuned through the end to shift your mindset and step into your own boldness.

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Sometimes fear will keep you stuck, but you don't have to let it continue to dictate your destiny. In this episode, Danielle Jones shares how she spent much of her life letting fear quietly shape her choices and hold her back from stepping into her full potential. Through faith and intentional self-work, she's learning to overcome fear and step into faith.

Danielle's story is a reminder that even in an imperfect season, as a phenomenal woman, you can step into your boldness and change your circumstances..

You'll hear about:

• how fear can become a security blanket,
• the experience of feeling "stuck,"
• getting to the root of what you're really afraid of,
• what's waiting for you on the other side of fear,
• the power of faith,
• tools to face fear, and
• finding your bold voice in the process.

By the end of the episode, we reframe Danielle's limiting belief that "you can't stop letting fear run your life" into something that supports her evolving, empowered reality. Stay tuned through the end to shift your mindset and step into your own boldness.

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What if you're not out of time, you've just handed it to everything but yourself? In this solo episode, Lauren Williams challenges the belief that there's never enough time. From endless scrolling and digital distractions to saying yes when your spirit says rest, Lauren talks about how easily we trade our peace for quick dopamine hits and how to take that time back.

This episode is your reminder to rest. When you unplug, spend time with God, and pour into what nourishes you, you'll realize you always had enough time, you just stopped protecting it.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• unplugging from social media and online distractions,
• recognizing rest as something to do,
• the importance of presence,
• spending quiet and grounded time with God,
• noticing when escapism drains your energy, and
• leveraging time for creative projects that refill your cup.

At the end of the episode, we reframe Lauren's limiting belief that "you don't have time" into something that supports her evolving, empowered reality. Stay tuned through the end to shift your mindset.

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What if the only thing standing between you and peace is your need for control? In this episode, we sit down with Alicia Moreland, a military spouse who has moved from state to state every few years, all while wrestling with uncertainty, identity, and the desire to have it all figured out. Now, in another season of transition without a clear destination, Alicia shares how she's learning to release control, embrace flexibility, and trust that peace can exist even when the plan doesn't.

Alicia's journey is a reminder that sometimes happiness isn't found in having more, but in needing less.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• maintaining your sense of identity through big life changes,
• the urge to control and the discomfort of not knowing,
• what it's like to move every few years,
• finding peace in letting go of the plan,
• the beauty of flexibility and fluidity,
• life's layers and learning to sit with the unknown, and
• letting go of what's holding you back (especially when it's you).

At the end of the episode, we reframe Alicia's limiting belief that "You can't find peace in uncertainty" into something that supports her evolving, empowered reality. Stay tuned through the end to shift your mindset too.

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What happens when the path you're on no longer fits who you're becoming? After years of teaching, Jane Marie Hutcheson found herself at a crossroads wondering if it was too late to start over. After the pandemic, she took a leap into the unknown world of freelancing and gave herself permission to explore a life beyond the classroom.

Jane's story is a reminder that while the path may be nonlinear, it's never too late to choose a new direction. Letting go of the "shoulds" and embracing an imperfect journey can feel scary, but it's also where phenomenal growth begins.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• the impact of COVID-19 on teachers' mental and emotional health,
• feeling "too qualified" but still overlooked,
• job searching struggles,
• the decision to make the jump to freelance,
• how freelancing is rarely a straight line,
• the power of curiosity and trial-and-error, and
• letting go of societal expectations about success.

At the end of the episode, we reframe Jane's limiting belief "you can't quit and pivot" into something that supports her evolving, empowered reality. Tune in until the end to shift your own mindset too.

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Are you truly happy in your relationships, career, and other areas of life—or are you simply committed to appearing happy?

In this episode, Saara Juman opens up about the impact of lacking self-love, how it shaped her life, and what it took to start building a new one from the ground up.

In this episode we chat about:

• losing yourself in a relationship,
• compromising your values,
• putting others' happiness before your own,
• setting healthy boundaries,
• the impacts of divorce,
• letting go of harmful coping mechanisms like alcahol,
• choosing to stop self-sabotaging,
• stepping outside your comfort zone, and
• reclaiming control of your life.

At the end of the episode, we reframe her limiting belief "you aren't worthy of more" to align with the reality she's working toward. Stick around to the end for a powerful mindset shift.

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Does your dream home feel out of reach? You're not alone. With the cost of living on the rise, many people are holding their wallets a little tighter and wondering if their big goals are even realistic. In this episode, Chauncey Marrow shares how she finally built her dream home—even when it felt impossible.

Chauncey's story is a powerful reminder that you don't have to be perfect to make progress. As an imperfectly phenomenal woman, she didn't have it all figured out, but she kept moving forward anyway. Her journey shows that believing in yourself, even when the path is unclear, can lead to incredible transformation.

In this episode we chat about:

• a different perspective on what the term "dream home" really means,
• the comparison trap,
• the growth that comes from getting out of your comfort zone,
• financial literacy,
• letting go of control, and
• how home ownership is a journey rather than a destination.

At the end of the episode, we reframe her limiting belief "you can't afford that" to fit more within Chauncey's desired reality. Stay tuned until the end to shift your mindset.

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Are you focusing more on the future than the present? Your past self would be so proud of the person you are today. But have you taken a moment to truly acknowledge that? Or are you skipping past your wins, and caught up in what's next? In this solo episode, Lauren is here to remind you of something important: you are already enough. You are "that girl"—not someday, but right now.

It's time to let go of perfection and lean into who you really are.

We're talking about:

• letting go of what you thought things would look like,
• celebrating your growth and accomplishments,
• staying open to a future that evolves,
• finding joy, peace, and love right where you are,
• embracing your beautifully imperfect journey,
• fully owning your magic, and
• refusing to downplay your success.

You deserve to feel proud. You deserve to feel present. And most of all, you deserve to feel good about who you are—because she's amazing.

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