Welcome to the very first Monthly Yap. This one is personal — I'm sharing where I come from, how everything I do connects, and the milestone that shifted everything: learning to finally not do it alone.

In this episode

• My roots — born in a refugee camp, raised in LA's Asian diaspora
• What yoga therapy and Root to Rise actually are
• Why I started Hike to Yoga and what nature has to do with healing
• My ADHD diagnosis, finding a VA, and the eldest daughter pattern
• What happened at my first Hilltop Sanctuary day retreat — and what it unlocked
• The grand vision: international retreats, teacher trainings, and a chateau in France

🌕 Full Moon Tea & Tarot Soirée

Intimate gathering of 10 women at the Hilltop Sanctuary — supper, tea ceremony under the full moon, tarot pulls, and journaling.

Spots are limited. DM on Instagram or visit the website to join: https://www.lauriehang.com/

You don't need months to change course. Sometimes all it takes is one intentional day — and a nervous system that's ready to receive it.

In this episode, Laurie shares the story of a pivotal retreat and breaks down why a single day in the right environment, with the right community, can genuinely shift your life direction. This is about more than mindset — it's about regulation.

In this episode, Laurie covers:

• Why life direction is a nervous system problem, not a willpower problem
• The difference between scarcity-mode and abundance-mode — and how each shapes your health, clarity, and finances
• What happened at a post-election retreat in Bolinas with 60+ community leaders — and why it worked
• Why accountability and community are what most wellness commitments are missing
• The Root to Rise lens: Reclaim (Stage 2) — investing in yourself and asking: Am I enough to be invested in?
• Why your self-care is, quite literally, world peace

Before you listen to this one: Catch last week's episode on feeling abundant — Laurie references it directly here, and this episode builds on it. 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3X7EpCgtiZcBeuzxJYDdKN?si=8b87cb732e6546e4

Ready to reset? Join Laurie at the Spring Into Abundance Day Retreat — March 22nd in Los Angeles. An intimate day for 16 women: nature immersion, nervous system-informed yoga, catered lunch, and an abundance workshop.

Learn More & Connect

🌿 Website: https://www.hiketoyoga.org/

📸 Instagram: @hiketoyogala — https://www.instagram.com/hiketoyogala

Do you have it all on the outside—but still feel like something is missing? For many high-functioning women, the feeling of abundance remains just out of reach, not because they haven't worked hard enough, but because they've never been shown how to actually receive it.

In this episode, Laurie Hang opens up about her own experience of having a thriving nonprofit, a beautiful marriage, and a French passport—while still running on empty inside. She unpacks why hustle culture keeps women disconnected from the abundance that is already around them, and what it truly means to feel enough.

This episode is not about doing more. It is about learning to feel what is already here.

• Why hustle culture keeps women disconnected from the abundance that surrounds them
• How we were never meant to hold it all alone—and what life in community was designed to look like
• The simple but powerful realization that shifted everything: allowing yourself to feel the abundance already present
• The five types of wealth that go far beyond money: time, relationships, mental clarity, physical vitality, and financial alignment
• Why time is the most finite and undervalued resource we have—and how reclaiming it is true freedom
• How yoga, stillness, and space create the mental clarity needed to make decisions from abundance rather than scarcity
• The practice of restraint in a world that constantly pulls us to do more
• How the Root to Rise framework (Root, Reveal, Reclaim, Remember, Rise) supports women in embodying abundance from the inside out

About the Root to Rise Method

Laurie's Root to Rise framework is a five-stage spiral model designed to help women move through the layers of what is keeping them from feeling truly abundant. The five stages—Root, Reveal, Reclaim, Remember, and Rise—work together to regulate the nervous system, cultivate self-awareness, and support women in living from a place of genuine wholeness rather than performance.

Spring Into Abundance Day Retreat — March 22

Laurie invites you to join the Spring Into Abundance Day Retreat on March 22nd. With only nine spots remaining, this intimate six-hour gathering brings together women who are ready to practice abundance together—surrounded by nature, community, and nervous system-informed movement.

The day includes:

• Guided nature immersion and mindful movement
• Nervous system-informed yoga and meditation
• Abundance workshop rooted in the Root to Rise framework
• Community circle and sister support
• A full day to reset, reconnect, and receive

As Laurie says: practice doesn't make perfect—practice makes practice. The more we practice abundance together, the more it becomes part of who we are.

This Episode Is Especially For:

Eldest and only daughters, sensitive leaders, caregivers, wellness practitioners, and women who are successful on the outside but exhausted on the inside—and who are ready to stop running on empty and start receiving.

Learn More & Connect

🌿 Website: https://www.hiketoyoga.org/

📸 Instagram: @hiketoyogala — https://www.instagram.com/hiketoyogala

Many women feel called to abundance—but remain stuck in overworking, overgiving, and under-receiving without realizing their nervous system may be blocking what they desire.

In this episode, Laurie shares why she created the Spring into Abundance Day Retreat Experience in Los Angeles and the deeper shift that led to its creation. Drawing from her years of hosting Hike to Yoga, studying Ayurveda, and guiding nervous system retreats, she reflects on what it truly means to be ready for abundance—not just intellectually, but emotionally and energetically.

This conversation is not about manifesting more—it’s about becoming available to receive.

In this episode, Laurie covers:

• Why spring is a powerful season for renewal, activation, and aligned action
• The realization that she was under-monetizing her gifts—and what changed
• How burnout, analysis paralysis, and over-functioning block abundance
• Why women are conditioned to shrink, over-deliver, and hesitate to ask for more
• The importance of community and being witnessed in transformational work
• What makes this retreat different from a typical yoga class or workshop
• A full walkthrough of the Spring into Abundance Day Retreat experience—from tea ceremony to sister circle
• Why “if not now, then when?” is more than just a motivational phrase.

Laurie also references her Winter Rituals episode, where she shares how rest and reflection prepare us for spring renewal:

🎧 Watch here: https://youtu.be/dNCaOZjtxZ4?si=_j4gegarh1Xnzjgp

This episode is especially for eldest or only daughters, sensitive leaders, creatives, and women who feel exhausted from doing everything alone—and are ready to experience support, clarity, and expansion in community.

If this episode resonated, Laurie invites you to join the Spring into Abundance Day Retreat in Los Angeles on March 22. This intimate experience is limited to 16 women and includes guided nature immersion, nervous system-informed yoga, meditation, catered lunch, and an abundance workshop designed to help you identify and move beyond what’s blocking you.

Early bird pricing is available for a limited time.

Learn more about Hike to Yoga:
🌿 Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/hike-to-yoga-la-20114659852
🌿 Website: https://www.hiketoyoga.org/

Hike to Yoga Instagram:

@hiketoyogala - https://www.instagram.com/hiketoyogala

Many high-functioning men live with chronic back pain and anxiety without realizing the two are deeply connected.

In this episode, Laurie explores why so many of her private clients—particularly men—struggle with persistent pain, tension, and anxiety despite being successful, disciplined, and driven. Drawing from yoga therapy, lived experience, and years of client work, she unpacks the emotional roots of physical pain and shares the practices that help restore alignment between the body, mind, and nervous system.

This conversation is not about “fixing” the body—it’s about listening to it.

In this episode, Laurie covers:

• Why back pain and anxiety are often two expressions of the same imbalance
• How posture reflects emotional bracing and long-held survival patterns
• The connection between anxiety, the nervous system, and the spine
• Why men are socially conditioned to suppress emotion—and how it shows up physically
• A powerful reframe on aging, pain, and what we normalize
• Two real client stories, including healing sciatica and reclaiming movement as a parent

This episode is especially for those who feel strong on the outside but exhausted on the inside—and for anyone ready to stop treating pain as inevitable.

If this episode resonated, Laurie invites you to begin her 7-day initiation, Soft Power—a guided entry point into nervous system regulation, embodied awareness, and sustainable self-care.

After completing the course, you’ll receive invitations into deeper, private spaces to continue the work.

👉 Learn more and begin Soft Power:  https://www.lauriehang.com/

What if the exhaustion you’ve been carrying isn’t a personal flaw — but a conditioned role you were never meant to hold forever?

In this episode, Laurie shares her personal journey of healing Eldest Daughter Syndrome — a deeply ingrained pattern shaped by cultural conditioning, immigrant family dynamics, and invisible emotional labor placed on women from a young age.

If you’re a high-functioning eldest or only daughter, a sensitive leader, or someone who looks successful on the outside but feels depleted on the inside, this episode will help you feel seen, validated, and less alone.

Laurie explores how these patterns form, how they live not just in the mind but in the body, and the three daily practices she uses to break the cycle — not by doing more, but by reconnecting to herself in a deeper way.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What Eldest Daughter Syndrome really is — and why it’s not “just you”
• How cultural and patriarchal conditioning shapes anxiety, burnout, and over-responsibility
• Why healing doesn’t happen in isolation, and the power of being truly seen
• How busyness becomes a trauma response — and what happens when you stop
• The role of the body in healing (and why talk therapy alone isn’t always enough)
• How aligned action can transmute trauma into purpose
• Why reclaiming your desires is a radical and healing act
  

If this episode resonated with you, Laurie invites you to join her 7-Day Initiation Course — a gentle, intimate experience with 2–3 minutes of guided audio each day designed to help you create space in your life and reconnect with yourself.

✨ After completing the course, you’ll receive invitations to private offerings and spaces Laurie doesn’t share publicly.

👉 Learn more and join here: https://www.lauriehang.com/

In this episode, Laurie breaks down what the nervous system really is, why caring for it matters, and the three simple daily practices she uses to stay regulated, resilient, and age gracefully.

Designed especially for high-functioning eldest or only daughters and sensitive leaders, this conversation cuts through the overwhelm around nervous system regulation and brings it back to the basics—safety, care, movement, and connection.

Laurie shares how chronic stress once showed up in her body through digestion and skin issues, and how rebuilding a relationship with her nervous system transformed her health, energy, and quality of life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What the nervous system is (in simple, accessible terms)
• How chronic stress impacts sleep, digestion, skin, and aging
• Why doing things with care is deeply regulating
• How spinal mobility supports nervous system health
• Why co-regulation and community are essential—not optional
• How connection, movement, and presence support long-term wellbeing
  

If this episode resonated, Laurie invites you to explore her Soft Power 7-Day Initiation, a gentle entry into nervous system care, self-trust, and embodied leadership.

Learn more about Laurie’s work, upcoming offerings, and community spaces here:
👉https://www.lauriehang.com/

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In this episode, Laurie dives into how to thrive during the winter months—both physically and emotionally—by honoring the natural rhythms of your body and the world around you. As a yoga therapist and advocate for sensitive leaders, Laurie shares actionable rituals that helped her move from survival mode to living fully in her body and life.

You’ll learn:

• Why rest is the ultimate productivity tool and how to embrace your personal “winter” cycles.
• The wisdom of nature, from crop rotation to women’s hormonal cycles, and what it teaches us about rejuvenation.
• Practical winter rituals: creating cozy spaces, journaling for reflection and goal-setting, and nourishing your body with seasonal foods.
• How honoring rest can transform your health, relationships, and business.
• Tips for planting seeds—personal, professional, and creative—so you’re ready to bloom in spring.
  

Whether you’re an eldest daughter, sensitive leader, or anyone who struggles with burnout, this episode is packed with tools to slow down, recharge, and flourish in alignment with nature.

• Explore more resources, upcoming circles, and nervous system support at https://www.lauriehang.com/
• Try these winter rituals and share your experiences in the comments!

Laurie shares her own story of healing and invites you to take the first step towards your next chapter. Discover how integrating breath, body, and mind can lead to profound personal growth. Discover her approach for the seasonal shift of your life this fall~!

Starting October 2025! Join Laurie for Small-Group Yoga Therapy Workshops in Los Angeles! Reserve Your Spot @ www.lauriehang.com

In this conversation, Laurie discusses the importance of community in maintaining motivation, particularly in the context of small group healing practices like yoga therapy. She emphasizes that motivation thrives in connection and that being witnessed in a supportive environment can lead to deeper healing and consistency. Laurie also explores the different types of students in yoga classes, highlighting their varying needs for guidance and support.

Starting October 2025! Join Laurie for Small-Group Yoga Therapy Workshops in Los Angeles! Reserve Your Spot @ www.lauriehang.com