Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “I have everything I’m supposed to want… so why am I still unhappy?”

In this episode of Lost Yet Found, I’m joined by my dear friend Loann Phoenix, a career and business coach who helps people discover their innate gifts and create a life that feels more aligned with who they truly are.

We dive into Loann’s own journey from feeling completely lost and disconnected from herself to discovering her gifts, questioning the life she had built, and learning how to trust herself enough to create something new.

We talk about:

✨ Why you can feel lost even when everything looks “good” on the outside
✨ The connection between feeling lost and feeling disconnected from yourself
✨ Why we sometimes stay in comfortable situations that no longer feel right
✨ The difference between skills, abilities, and innate gifts
✨ Why being good at something doesn’t necessarily mean it’s what you’re meant to do
✨ What it means to live intentionally and “live on purpose”
✨ How discovering your gifts can create greater clarity around your career and life direction
✨ The importance of self-compassion when you’re in a season of uncertainty or transition

Most importantly, this conversation is a reminder that feeling lost doesn’t necessarily mean you’re failing or going in the wrong direction. Sometimes, it can be the beginning of finding your way back to yourself.

As Loann shares: you are not alone, and where you are right now is temporary.

If you're currently questioning your career, relationships, purpose, identity, or simply wondering what you're actually meant to do with your life, this conversation is for you. 

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Instagram: @voicemagicqueen

CONNECT WITH LOANN

Instagram: @loannphoenix

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, mental health, psychological, legal, financial, or professional advice. Individual experiences and perspectives shared by guests are their own.

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “I did everything I was supposed to do… so why am I still unhappy?”

In this episode of Lost Yet Found, I’m joined by my dear friend Laura Abate for a deeply honest conversation about what it means to feel lost, question the life you’ve built, and slowly find your way back to yourself.

Laura shares her journey from growing up feeling “too emotional” and learning to people-please, overachieve, and hide parts of herself… to building the life she actually wanted.

We talk about:

- Self-abandonment and the pressure to be who other people want you to be
 - People-pleasing, perfectionism and the fawn response
- Leaving a successful corporate career that looked good on paper but felt completely wrong

- Entrepreneurship, burnout and the unexpected lessons that come with building your own path
- Spiritual awakening and discovering a deeper sense of purpose
- The messy, nonlinear process of finding yourself again
- Learning to listen to your body and intuition instead of constantly overthinking
- Feminine embodiment, self-worth and reconnecting with your needs

- Learning to live a life that feels good — not simply one that looks good from the outside
- The importance of having a supportive community while navigating major life transitions
- Laura's Express → Expand → Embody approach to personal transformation

One of the biggest themes we return to throughout this conversation is the idea of living a life of alignment rather than self-abandonment.

Because finding yourself isn't necessarily about reaching some final destination where you suddenly have everything figured out.

Sometimes, it's about peeling back the layers of conditioning, expectations, relationships, identities and beliefs that aren't really yours — and discovering what has been there underneath all along.

Connect with Laura Abate:

Instagram: @iamlauraabate
Website: https://www.lauraabate.com

Connect with me, Laura Lee Peters:

Instagram: @voicemagicqueen

🎙️ Lost Yet Found is a podcast about the moments in life when we feel completely lost — and the journeys that bring us back to ourselves, help us discover new parts of who we are, and remind us that sometimes being lost is simply part of becoming.

DISCLAIMER: The information and experiences shared in this podcast are for entertainment and educational purposes only and are not intended to constitute medical, mental health, nutritional, or other professional advice. This podcast does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare or other appropriate professional. Please use your own judgment and seek professional guidance for your individual circumstances.

What if feeling lost isn’t a sign that you’re on the wrong path… but that life is leading you somewhere new?

In this episode of Lost Yet Found, I sit down with my beautiful friend Paula Briones for a deeply honest conversation about what it really means to feel lost — and why maybe we’re never meant to be completely “found.”

Paula shares her journey from Mexico to Canada, the many transitions and moments of uncertainty that shaped who she is today, and how learning to listen to her body helped her navigate some of life’s biggest decisions — including her divorce.

We explore what it means to distinguish between running away from something and moving toward freedom, and how reconnecting with ourselves can help us know the difference.

We talk about:

- Why being lost may actually be part of the journey
- Life as a labyrinth — and how we choose to move through it
- Learning to trust your body, intuition, and inner knowing
- The difference between avoidance and true freedom
- How breathwork helped Paula reconnect with her body and release what she had been holding
- What surrender really means — and why it isn't the same as giving up
- Letting go of expectations and allowing life to lead you
- Why the more connected we are to ourselves, the more free we become
- Finding practices that bring you back to yourself — whether that's breathwork, meditation, movement, writing, or simply being still
- And perhaps most importantly: why you might be lost for a reason.

One of my favourite things Paula shared was:

“You’re lost for a reason. You’re lost because life is taking you somewhere else.”

Maybe you don't need to have the answer right now.

Maybe you don't need to know exactly where you're going.

Maybe this part of the labyrinth is here to teach you something, reveal something, or lead you somewhere you couldn't have found otherwise.

And maybe you can even… have a little fun while you're lost. 

Connect with Paula:
Instagram: @thebreathdance
Website: https://thebreathdance.com/mxico---retiro

#Breathwork #PersonalGrowth #Meditation #Embodiment

In this deeply personal first episode of Lost, Yet Found, Laura Lee Peters opens up about the darkest chapter of her mental health journey and the moments that nearly broke her. She shares what it felt like to live with severe C-PTSD, anxiety, moral OCD, and more—and the practices that helped her to begin finding her way back to herself.

Together, you'll explore topics including C-PTSD, anxiety, developmental trauma, narcissistic abuse, suicidal thoughts, nervous system regulation, and the small but powerful shifts that can create lasting change.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or wondered if life could feel different, this episode is for you.

*None of the information provided in this podcast is medical advice, and it should not be taken as such.

Please consult with a health care provider for any questions that you may have.

If you are currently struggling with anxiety, depression, and or suicidal thoughts, please reach out to your local crisis line to receive the support that you so deeply deserve.