Perfcked Podcast

Do you have a village or community to lean on, in good times and in bad? In today's episode, Lori Beth Auldridge is speaking to us about the importance of finding your village or creating your own in the absence of one. Lori is a podcaster and blogger who has made it her mission to encourage women to find their sisters and nurture those villages. She shares the bright side of life, honestly and authentically, as a way to normalize the concept of building the perfect life for your own family, ignoring society's expectations.

This episode was recorded just before the COVID-19 pandemic became serious here in the states. We touch on it briefly. Lori also shares a heavy story about a moment of immense trauma that touched her and the islands of Hawaii a few years ago. This led to a deeper conversation about the effects of sudden trauma and how to adjust to life on the other side of it. It highlights an important perspective for us to hold onto as we're moving through these very uncertain times.

Lori Beth is a mama bear to three little girls. She and her husband Chris run a renovation business in upcountry Maui. Her days are filled with her favorite things…coffee, writing, homeschooling, babywearing, audiobooks, binge reading parenting articles, miniature goats, fancy chickens, exploring Maui, moms groups, and more coffee. Yayamamas is her way of spreading aloha and to put more good into the world.

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Also in today's episode:

+ Balancing running a family business and homeschooling

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https://www.instagram.com/loribethauldridge/

http://www.yayamamas.com/

http://www.elevatingmotherhood.com/

https://www.facebook.com/yayamamasblog/

Have you ever felt like you needed a break from social media and technology because it was making you feel anxious or depressed? Yeah, you aren't the only one. Not by a long shot. In today's episode, we are so honored to be speaking with Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee, an award-winning author, speaker, & psychologist who has traveled the globe researching and speaking about how technology affects our brains and bodies, our relationships, and the development of our sense of self.

As you know, this is a topic your host Lauren is voraciously curious about. She has been exploring this intersection of mental health and social media use in her content for the past 10 years, so this conversation was like an all-you-can-eat buffet! Doreen offers up so much practical advice and tips that you can start applying to your life right now to help cope with the ambient anxiety and disembodiment that we are all suffering as a result of our over-reliance on tech. 

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We cover:

+ Is over-use of technology actually affecting our brains + mental health

+ What is ambient anxiety and how do we cope with it

+ Narcissism as an insult vs a mental disorder

+ Becoming disembodied or disconnected from our physical lives

+ How to be bored and liked it

+ Tips for reconnecting with our physical, embodied lives

+ Actionable steps toward a healthier relationship with tech and social media

+ How to involve our kids in this lifestyle 

+ Teens and tech, pros and cons

+ Advances on the horizon to be hopeful about

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RESOURCES:

1) Dr. Doreen Dodgen- Magee's site: https://doreendm.com/

2) List of resources: https://doreendm.com/resources

3) Dr. Doreen Dodgen- Magee's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drdoreendm/

4) Dr. Doreen Dodgen- Magee's book: https://www.amazon.com/Deviced-Balancing-Technology-Digital-World/dp/1538115840

5) Perfcked Podcast FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/perfckedparty/

6) Perfcked Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/perfckedpodcast/

7) Lauren's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mybrandofhappy/

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Have you ever asked God/Spirit/The Universe for a sign of a way out of a toxic situation, only to ignore it once it fell into your lap? In today's episode, we are speaking with Bianca Mestre-Cabrero, a certified yoga instructor and community leader, about her incredible story of hitting rock bottom, asking for a sign, and trusting her intuition to follow that sign once it was presented to her. 

After finding herself sprawled out in front of a 7-11 with glass shattered all around her and ambulance lights flashing in her eyes, Bianca knew she had hit rock bottom. That was her moment. Warning signs had been nudging her plenty before that, but that was the moment they finally smacked her over the head and woke her up. She knew she was in a toxic situation and that she needed a way out, she just didn't know which way to turn. So, she asked for a sign. And that sign showed up. And that is the story your host Lauren brought Bianca on the show to share. Her story is so empowering and expansive, it will blow your minds and hearts wide open.  

We also talk about...

+ Facing the fear of change and disrupting the status quo

+ Shedding the shame of embodying your truest self

+ Recognizing the signs of toxic patterns

+ Being honest with yourself when things aren't working

+ Hitting rock bottom and redirecting

+ Asking for the signs and trusting when they come

+ Getting to know the dirty, toxic, messy sides of yourself

+ Shining your light as brightly as you can

+ Finding companionship is only part of the puzzle

+ Diving into spiritual practice

+ Finding and standing in your true power

+ Saying YES to the love you deserve

+ "I AM BECAUSE YOU ARE" 

LINKS:

1) The Jason Silva video about marriage: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B7JKVmzD-xA/?igshid=1o70ngu8n5mst 

2) Bianca on IG: https://www.instagram.com/beecabrero/

3) I AM Me Movement on IG: https://www.instagram.com/i.amme_movement/

4) The Podcast where Lauren was interview about being a stepmom: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dadlife-podcast/id1479463113?i=1000455915553

Have you ever felt yourself trying to change a person or situation to make yourself happier? Today we are joined by Krista Williams, the co-founder, and co-host of Almost 30 podcast to discuss the work of accepting things as they are and the freedom that is found on the other side of this work. This conversation was sparked after your host, Lauren, read an Instagram post of Krista's where she was explaining how she holds this mindset in her relationship with her fiance. Lauren knew this was an important conversation to have and share here on the show because this mindset can positively impact all aspects of our lives, not just our romantic relationships. 

Krista's podcast, Almost 30, was created to support listeners through life's transitions. And this topic and conversation fit right into that story. The sooner we learn to accept things as they are and focus more attention on our inner work and mental state, the better we can ride the waves of life's transitions. 

We also talk about...

+ Finding the yin and yang of her relationship with her business partner and co-host, Lindsey

+ Learning from her parents failed marriage

+ Accepting that her fiance's growth is on a different timeline

+ Focusing on the value of social media 

+ Trusting her gut and intuition

+ Accepting herself fully, the same way she does her fiance

RESOURCES:

1) The post we refer to

2) The episode with Krista's business partner, Lindsey Simcek

3) Almost 30 Podcast

4) Your Podcast Pro

The Perfcked Podcast season 2 begins Friday, March 6! Make sure to subscribe and mark your calendars so you don't miss anything. This season is full of deep, insightful, candid and unfiltered conversations. Our guests are all influential content creators and they're sharing the parts of their lives that don't show up online. We discuss how they manage a healthy relationship with social media and why that's important. Life ain't perfect, but filters help! Check out this trailer to hear from some of our amazing guests. And make sure to share with anyone you think it perfcked enough to be partying with us. Below are a few ways we can stay connected. The first episode of season 2 drops March 6. Until then, I hope to see you around the internet! 

LET'S HANG OUT!

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https://www.instagram.com/perfckedpodcast/

http://perfckedpodcast.com/

Today we are joined by the one and only Lindsey Simcik, co-host of the brilliant Almost 30 Podcast. Lindsey, along with her co-host Krista Williams, have built an empire around their podcast. Live events all over the world, an international community and millions of listeners. They started their show out of their closet as a way to explore the transition from their 20's to their 30's, and it has since grown into a massive resource for anyone looking to better themselves through any and all of life's inevitable transitions.  

During our conversation, Lindsey gets real + raw about what it means to create and maintain a platform of this magnitude while also taking care of her own needs. That involves really learning how to tune into her body and trust her intuition. After listening to Lindsey share her story, I know you're not only going to feel that fire in your belly to chase after your own dream, but you're also going to realize the time to start is NOW.  

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Talking points

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Connect with Lindsey 

IG: 

https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/ 

https://www.instagram.com/almost30podcast/ 

Almost 30 Podcast: 

https://almost30podcast.com/ 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almost-30/id1148183612?mt=2 

Podcast Pro Program: 

https://authenticaudience.lpages.co/podcast-pro-free-training/

Today we are joined by the baddest babe I know, Kandi Steiner. Kandi is a super prolific, self-published angsty romance author. She's just published her 18th book! The career she has built for herself and the community she has cultivated around it is nothing short of amazing. Kandi is 1,000% herself and gets real with us about following her dreams, trusting her intuition and finding her voice. If you've ever wanted to pursue your passion and didn't feel confident enough to take that leap of faith, this conversation with Kandi will give you the loving shove you've been waiting for. She also is offering a sweet little giveaway at the end of the episode, so stay tuned for that!

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Talking points

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Connect with Kandi

https://kandisteiner.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kandisteiner/

Read Kandi's latest release, Manhattan, the third in her Becker Brothers series

Today we are speaking to Cassandra Eldridge, the beautiful mind behind The Calm Collective, a lifestyle blog and podcast dedicated to simplicity and creating your best life through wellness and mindful living. 

In today's conversation, we get into all sorts of things, but we continue finding our way back to the idea of boundaries and why they are so important in creating and living your best life. We also discuss how social media fits into a mindful and minimalist lifestyle. Social media is the antithesis of minimalism. Its noise and flash and clutter. I am asking Cassandra how she manages to coexist with this technology in a way that is harmonious with her minimalist lifestyle.

What I love most about Cassandra and this conversation, in particular, is that everything we discuss is so actionable. You can start implementing each idea into your routine today. And that type of inspired action is exactly what we all need right now as we embark on this new year and a new decade. 

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Talking Points:

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CONNECT WITH CASSANDRA:

https://thecalmcollective.com/

instagram.com/thecalmcollective_

instagram.com/_cassandraphoto/

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Resources:

Lacy Phillips- https://tobemagnetic.com/

I can't say enough good things about today's guest. She's talented, hilarious, brilliant, gorgeous. She may very well be an alien from another planet.

Today I am sharing a candid conversation with Courntey Dlugos. Courtney is an actor, writer, and content creator out in LA. We get into everything in this episode. From her childhood in West Virginia to pursue her career, to managing the pressures of Hollywood. She's such a real, down to earth chick and I can't fcking wait for you to hear from her. 

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Some things we cover:

This is one of my favorite episodes so far! I was pretty into Courtney before we spoke, but once we got done with our conversation I was completely sprung on this girl. I know you will be, too. 

Press play + enjoy!

Remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode and rate + review so that other people can find our show :)

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CONNECT WITH COURTNEY

https://www.instagram.com/itscourtneymichelle/