Life Snacks

Life Snacks

By Lauren TierneyEducationSelf-Improvement
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Life Snacks episodes

  • 29. Be Yourself, Tell The Truth, & Start Early. Feat. Judi Holler

    Lauren chats with Judi Holler. Judi is a high vibe author, keynote speaker, thought leader, podcaster, improviser, and the creator and CEO of the Haus of &. In this conversation, Judi shares how her background in improv has taught her to keep saying "yes and" to life, overcome her fears, set boundaries, and create lasting confidence. Judi shares some of the most pivotal moments in her life that all started with just "opening the door"

    and how you can do the same.

    • The #1 way to combat fear
    • Why you should not aim to be fearless but to be brave
    • Why fear is an indicator that you are doing something right 
    • Judi's superpower, which is not being afraid to look stupid.
    • How to use your goals as boundaries
    • Why you should do things that scare you every day 
    • How you can learn by studying your triggers
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      Let's get snackin'

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    • 28. Find Clarity & Build A Life You Truly Want To Live. Feat. Diana Morris

      Diana is a clarity coach that helps women navigating career and life changes get clear on their next steps and get in alignment with their purpose. For anyone struggling with uncertainty on their career or life path, feeling confused on what steps to take next, or fearful of making the wrong decision then this episode is for you. Diana shares:

      • What to ask yourself when making big life decisions  
      • That it is okay to change your mind - and you should!
      • How to stop dwelling on the "what if"
      • Why there are no wrong decisions 
      • What to do when you feel passionless 
      • How to set actionable goals 
      • The importance of honoring your boundaries 
      • Why your life will always work out for your highest good
      • Let's get snackin'

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      • 27. Life's A Mental Game: Love, Money & Astrology. Feat. Natalia Benson

        Lauren chats with Natalia Benson. Natalia is a women's empowerment coach, money mentor, and astrologer. In this episode, Natalia shares how she combined spiritual practices with everyday tactical tools to transform her life, heal from addiction, find love, and build wealth beyond what she ever imagined. Natalia explains the straightforward ways to use the tools of spirituality, astrology, and manifestation to change your life. At the end of this episode, Natalia does an Astrology reading of Lauren's generation and explains the characteristics that make up her generation and the generations to come. In this episode they also dive into: 

        • Spiritual practices that will change your life
        • How to look inward and connect with yourself
        • Dating from a place of self-worth
        • How she manifested her fiance after years of emotional trauma with men
        • Why you should stop letting others choose you and start choosing yourself
        • Why "wealth is an internal game"
        • The systems she uses to manage her money
        • How to realign your subconscious mind 
        • The power of visualizations 
        • How changing the language you use can change your life
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          Book Referenced: The Old Soul's Guidebook 

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        • 26. Who Let Me Be An Adult? Feat. Sarah Merrill Hall

          Lauren chats with one of Instagram's most hilarious humans, Sarah Merrill-Hall. Sarah is the voice behind the Instagram meme account @bigkidproblems. Sarah shares how she first started the account as an anonymous Twitter on the Flordia State University college campus and would make jokes about adulting and not knowing what to do with your life after college. Fast forward to today, BKP has over 500k followers and Sarah has appeared on the Steve Harvey show multiple times, speaks to businesses about the power of social media, and hosts a popular podcast where she interviews experts and goes in-depth on how to navigate the Big Kid Problems we all face today. Tune in for a conversation about:

          • Facing your fears 
          • Hating your first jobs(s) and feeling lost in your 20s
          • Building a business on the side
          • Showing up with authenticity 
          • The "big kid problems" Lauren & Sarah face today
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          • 25. Women’s Timeline Anxiety: Give It Up Already. Feat. Lindsey Metselaar

            Have you ever found yourself measuring your life against a made-up timeline of milestones you think that you have to accomplish by a certain age? This episode is for you. 

            In this episode, Lauren sits down with Lindsey Metselaar. Lindsey is the host of the well-known dating podcast We Met At Acme and runs the Instagram account @dontexpectsalads. In this conversation, they discuss why women need to stop putting a timeline on their lives, how to navigate the transitional period of life in your 20s, what Lindsey gained through her sobriety, how to have genuine friendships, and of course Lindsey's golden rules of dating. 

            Listen to the We Met At Acme Podcast HERE

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          • 24. Heal Your Gut And Heal Your Mind. Feat. Morgan Lewis

            When was the last time you made plans just to think? To spend time with yourself and think about what makes YOU happy? Lauren sits down with Morgan Lewis, a holistic health consultant that helps women better understand how their lifestyle and nutrition impact their health and investigate the root cause of their health issues. Morgan shares her journey battling her personal health issues and how she found the power of holistic health after seeing countless doctors with no solution. Morgan explains the issues with the US health care and food systems. In this conversation, Morgan shares how discovering holistic health and the power of our food and lifestyle actually changed her life. In this conversation we cover: 

            • Why common symptoms such as bloat, heartburn, constant exhaustion are not normal, and what may be causing those symptoms 
            • The way our gut regulates our mood and mental health and how we can improve our mental health through diet and lifestyle changes  
            • That 70% of people are misdiagnosed with IBS and that it is usually something diet and lifestyle-related going on 
            • The power of whole foods to cure your body and which foods are most powerful Foods you should buy organic vs. foods that are okay to buy non-organic 
            • Common ingredients that are snuck into US foods that you should watch out for How stress affects your digestion and may be leading to your gut problems  
            • The societal pressures women face to shrink ourselves to be worthy 
            • The major differences between US and EU health standards If being gluten-free and dairy-free is really food for everyone 
            • Affordable grocery store hacks 
            • The importance of taking time to be alone and get to know yourself to live a purpose-filled life 
            • Let's get snackin' 

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            • 23. Every Experience Is Teaching You Something. Feat. Kira West

              What if you looked for the lesson in every life experience you had that you didn't enjoy?

              In today's episode, Lauren chats with Kira West. Kira is a creator, entrepreneur, and writer. Her passion is for making wellness both more accessible and inclusive. Kira is cultivating an online community that empowers, educates and advocates for the advancement of the historically oppressed. Kira shares how her journey and upbringing have led her to do the work she does today. She also shares her advice to young people struggling to find the "right path" or wanting to take the next step in their life, but feeling lost as to what that step is.

              In this episode we discuss:

              • How Kira ran 48 miles in 48hrs and what that experience taught her.
              • What you can gain from working in corporate America. 
              • How to manage a full-time job while running a business outside of work.
              • The importance of saying something when you see something.
              • The power in finding your voice.
              • The importance of setting boundaries to manage your time.
              • Why we really don't have the same amount of hours in the day as Beyonce, and what we can do about it.
              • How to learn from jobs you dislike.
              • Advice for finding a more approachable (and affordable!) wellness practice.
              • How to leverage the power of your network.
              • Let's get snackin'

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                57 min
              • 22. You Are Never Stuck In One Career Path. Feat. Emily Groden.

                Have you ever felt like you are stuck in the career path you chose in college? 

                In today's episode, Lauren chat's with Emily Groden. Emily attended Yale for undergrad and Harvard for law school. At age 10 she had her mind set on becoming a corporate lawyer and so she did. Then, when she found herself in her first-year at a law firm, she realized that she was not as passionate about working in law as her colleagues. Emily had always had a passion for food but never thought of it as something she could turn into a career. Emily's journey working in corporate law to becoming the CEO and Founder of Evergreen Waffles comes with many twists and turns. Before founding her now company she found herself working for the famous Chicago Aliena restaurant group after watching a Food Network episode and sending the CEO a cold email.

                Emily is an example of the fact that you do not have to stick to the major or career path you choose in college. She shows us that it is okay to change your mind and follow your passion and that you can even find a creative way to merge your passion with your career. Emily shares that it is never too late or too hard to make a change in your life and it is okay if you don't know what that change should be, but keep your eyes open for clues along the way. In this episode we discuss:

                • How a Food Network episode lead Emily to send a cold email that changed her life
                • How to turn your passion into a career in creative ways
                • Why it is never too late or too hard to make a career change
                • How Emily got Evergreen Waffles into Whole Foods on her first try 
                • Advice for getting over the fear of making a big career shift.
                • How to find true love for the work you do every day
                • Emily's favorite restaurants to dine at in Chicago 
                • Let's get snackin' 

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                • SUNDAY SNACKS: What Do You Want Most?

                  Sunday Snacks is a new series with host, Lauren Tierney. Each Sunday Lauren will help you beat the Sunday scaries by bringing you snacks of inspiration and motivation to take into your week. In this series, Lauren will also share her current favorite "snack of the week". Tune in and let's get snackin'. 

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                • 21. Stop Comparing Your Journey. Feat. Emily Griffith

                  Lauren talks with Emily Griffith. Emily is the founder of Lil Bucks. Lil Bucks is a buckwheat-based snack brand with products that are all raw, paleo, and gluten-free. The brand was born from the founder Emily Griffith's experience eating sprouted buckwheat in Australia. When she learned about the benefits of sprouted buckwheat being a grain-free source of protein and fiber she knew she had to bring it to the United States! In this conversation she shares:

                  • How to live abroad and make money after college
                  • Her journey freelancing after college and living in Bali and Australia all while launching Lil Bucks
                  • Advice on taking the road less traveled in business and in your career
                  • The importance of giving up the comparison game 
                  • How to find and build communities and the networks you are seeking most
                  • Advice on how to stop letting other peoples opinions impact your life choices
                  • The most delicious snack brands she is loving right now
                  • Follow Emily on Instagram HERE

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                    Buy Lil Bucks HERE

                    Snack brands dicussed in the episode:

                    Check out BTR Bar's HERE

                    Check out OMSOM HERE


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                  There are endless things that no one talks about when it comes to navigating life after college. Life Snacks is a podcast dedicated to helping you figure out all of life's lessons that we weren’t…