Never Just Fine

By Lauren RaySociety & Culture Health & Fitness Mental Health Education Self-Improvement

Never Just Fine episodes

June 09Woman Should Be Investing: A Conversation With Laura Tynan
In this episode I'm joined by Laura Tynan - known as The Witch of Wall Street. She is a women's wealth coach, chartered accountant, and author of two books. Laura spent over a decade in corporate finance before building a business that helps women invest, grow their wealth, and rebuild their relationship with money.
In this episode we cover;
The "good girl detox" and the prince charming fallacy that keeps women waiting for someone else to build their wealth
How your relationship with money gets wired in childhood
The biggest myths that keep women out of investing, and why it's nothing like gambling
Why investing is the path to becoming wealthy, not something reserved for people who already are
Practical first steps if the idea of investing makes you panic, plus the inner work that makes them actually stick
Stay Connected with Lauren;
IG @laurenrayofficial & W: neverjustfine.com
Stay Connected with Laura
IG @witchof_wallstreet W: lauratynan.com YouTube: @lauratynan
Grab her free wealth vault + access to a private women’s wealth community:
56 min
May 27Becoming A Full Time Artist: A Conversation with Katie McGowan
In this episode I'm joined by Katie McGowan - contemporary artist, founder of Wavism, and someone whose work stopped the scroll for m on Instagram. Katie went from a physics degree to a corporate tech career to becoming a full-time artist.
In this episode we cover;
How Katie rekindled her love of art and discovered her style
The mindset work & identity shifts that changed everything
The exact moment Katie knew she could quit her job
Why having a day job isn't the obstacle you think it is
Stay Connected with Lauren
IG @laurenrayofficial & @neverjustbusiness
W: neverjustfine.com
Mentioned in the episode
Katie McGowan & Wavism - Katie's unique style and body of work. Find her work and upcoming exhibition information in the links below
IG @katiemcgowanart
W: katiemcgowanart.co.uk
56 min
May 19How To Stay Open During Hard Times
🎙️ Inspired by “Los Angeles” aka the second tack from my brand new album, this episode dives into the power of learning to surrender and staying open when life doesn’t go as planned and embracing uncertainty as possibility.
What You’ll Learn:
You’re not really afraid of the unknown
Reframing uncertainty
Practical tips to support you during this time
The power of your environment
Plus: my journey this year & inspiration for the song
🎧 Listen now and explore how you can find freedom in life’s unexpected twists. Don’t forget to check out the song Los Angeles for a deeper connection to this theme.
This episode was inspired by Track 2 from my album Quarter Life Crisis, You can find my music here: https://ffm.to/laurenraymusic
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/laurenrayofficial/
31 min
May 12Plant Medicine: An Honest Conversation With Melissa Layton
In this episode I'm joined by Melissa Layton, founder of Numinity. She is a medicine woman, wellbeing practitioner and former commercial lawyer whose work spans therapy, nervous system health and plant medicine. Melissa is one of the most grounded, discerning voices in this space, and I've been in her world - and community - for a while. This conversation is for anyone who's curious about plant medicine, and for those sceptical of it.
In this episode we'll cover;
How Melissa went from lawyer to medicine woman (not the classic career ladder)
Why being successful on paper is often the very thing that breaks you open
What years of talk therapy gave Melissa and what it couldn't
The understandable "ick" most people feel the first time they enter a spiritual space
Why some people come back from a ceremony transformed, and others come back more destabilised
The part of the journey people skip - and why it's actually the hardest part
PLUS at the end of the episode you can hear my song "medicine" in full - a song I wrote after my first plant medicine ceremony experience.
REFLECTION: Where in your life are you intellectually understanding something, but not yet letting yourself feel it in your body?
Stay Connected:
Numinity: Melissa's community. Connect on Instagram: @numinity.collective
Lauren's Instagram @laurenrayofficial & @neverjustbusiness
Lauren's Coaching Website: neverjustfine.com
Lauren's Music: https://ffm.to/laurenraymusic
56 min
May 06The Problem With Fine
In this solo episode I'm talking about the word FINE. Whether you're a high-achiever already doing well on paper, someone who knows there's more they want but can't seem to go for it, or someone who's never really stopped to ask what they actually want at all - this one is for you.
In this episode we'll cover;
Why "fine" might be the most dishonest word you say all day
The three categories of people stuck in "fine"
Why "stop settling, push harder, dream bigger" doesn't actually work
The reason your biggest wins stop feeling like wins
What's really happening when you start, then stall, then start again
The one question to ask yourself the next time you catch yourself saying the word
There are plenty of reflection prompts in this episode so grab your notebook :)
Mentioned in the episode:
1. The Fine-Tune Method - my methodology for making real, long-lasting change without self-sabotaging, combining conscious, subconscious and somatic reprogramming with micro commitments. More on this coming soon.
Curious about working together 1:1? click here to apply
2. The Hidden Barriers for Growth; I have a quiz [for business owners & freelancers] - 25 questions to identify your primary barrier. FREE HIDDEN BARRIERS QUIZ >>
Stay Connected: IG @laurenrayofficial & @neverjustbusiness W: neverjustfine.com
28 min
April 28The Psychology of Getting Dressed: A Conversation With Samantha Harman
In this episode I'm joined by Samantha Harman; award-winning editor turned style strategist for ambitious women, and author of the upcoming book Just Get Dressed: Why You Have Nothing to Wear and What to Do About It (out May 1st, 2026). Samantha's work isn't really about clothes. It's about identity, psychology, and the stories we're carrying every time we open the wardrobe - and this conversation went deep fast.
In this episode we'll cover;
Why most personal styling advice only does half the job
What "I have nothing to wear" is actually telling you
Why female martyrdom shows up in a 12-pound supermarket blouse
What Samantha starts with when a client books her in (it's not what you'd think)
Reflect on this: When you opened your wardrobe this morning, who were you really asking yourself to be?
Mentioned in the episode
Just Get Dressed: Why You Have Nothing to Wear and What to Do About It by Samantha Harman - out May 1st, 2026.
Connect with Samantha: IG @thestyleeditor
Stay Connected with Me: IG @laurenrayofficial & @neverjustbusiness W: neverjustfine.com
57 min
April 28The Truth About The Fear Of Visibility
The first episode under the new Never Just Fine rebrand. In this solo episode, I'm digging into something that comes up with almost every coaching client I work with - the fear of visibility. Whether you're a lawyer eyeing a new firm, a business owner, an artist, or a freelancer, being seen is part of the path forward - and almost everyone finds it confronting.
In this episode we'll cover;
Why the fear of being seen isn't actually about being seen
The one thing visibility used to come with that it doesn't anymore
What Taylor Swift has had to do over and over to keep growing
The deeper layer underneath every "I'm scared to post this"
What you're really avoiding when you avoid putting yourself out there
Reflect on this: In what ways are you currently avoiding visibility?
Mentioned in the episode
The Hidden Barriers for Growth Quiz [for business owners & freelancers] - 25 questions to identify your primary barrier. You'll get a private podcast episode diving into yours. Link below, or DM me "quiz" on Instagram.
FREE HIDDEN BARRIERS QUIZ >>
Stay Connected:
IG @laurenrayofficial & @neverjustbusiness
W: neverjustfine.com
38 min
January 06, 2025 The Courage To End A Relationship & Choose Yourself
In this episode of Courage Pod, Lauren tackles one of life’s toughest choices: ending a relationship. Should I stay or should I go? Inspired by the song “That Kind of Human,” from her 3rd Album, today we explore how to come to the decision, why people stay longer than they should, how to navigate the emotional complexity of the decisions, and embracing the courage to choose yourself and the unknown.
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INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/laurenrayofficial/
FREE MINI COURSE: https://www.laurenrayofficial.com/offers/Hy87cQub
ALBUM: https://ffm.to/qlc
WEBSITE: https://www.laurenrayofficial.com/
34 min
December 30, 2024 Healing & rebuilding after Infidelity
Today we dive into the complex and emotional topic of infidelity, inspired by my song Crying Shame from my new album, Quarter Life Crisis. I share valuable insights, personal stories, and pass on expert advice on navigating the aftermath of betrayal. Whether you’ve personally experienced infidelity, know someone who has, or are simply seeking to understand this challenging subject, this episode offers tools, reflections, and hope for healing.
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INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/laurenrayofficial/
FREE MINI COURSE: https://www.laurenrayofficial.com/offers/Hy87cQub
ESTHER PEREL *referenced* https://www.estherperel.com/
ALBUM: https://ffm.to/qlc

47 min
December 23, 2024Embracing Uncertainty: Staying Open During Hard Times
🎙️ Inspired by “Los Angeles” aka the second tack from my brand new album, this episode dives into the power of learning to surrender and staying open when life doesn’t go as planned and embracing uncertainty as possibility.
What You’ll Learn:
You’re not really afraid of the unknown
Reframing uncertainty
Practical tips to support you during this time
The power of your environment
Plus: my journey this year & inspiration for the song
🎧 Listen now and explore how you can find freedom in life’s unexpected twists. Don’t forget to check out Los Angeles for a deeper connection to this theme!
This episode was inspired by Track 2 from my new album Quarter Life Crisis which you can listen to here: https://ffm.to/qlc
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/laurenrayofficial/
FREE MINI COURSE: https://www.laurenrayofficial.com/offers/Hy87cQub
ESTHER PEREL *referenced* https://www.estherperel.com/
34 min

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Never Just Fine is a podcast for people who refuse to settle...who refuse to live on autopilot. Through honest solo reflections and thoughtful conversations with experts, Lauren Ray explores what it means to live consciously and courageously - questioning our conditioning, societal structures, reclaiming self-trust, and choosing a life on your own terms.

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