In this episode, Laura dives into the incredible highs and lessons from her year in beautiful Byron Bay. She opens up about seven big takeaways from her time living abroad, sharing what it's taught her about community, staying open to life’s surprises, and learning to trust her gut. From navigating guilt over being far from loved ones to feeling the magic of nature up close, Laura’s stories remind us to embrace new places and experiences with curiosity—and to find joy in the small, everyday moments.

Resources mentioned:
Bree Melanson's Abundance Ritual

Chapters

00:00 Reflections on a Year Abroad
00:48 Lesson 1: Be Open!
07:19 Lesson 2: A reason, a  season, or a Lifetime
12:20 Lesson 3: Trust your gut
16:16 Lesson 4: Letting guilt go
19:41 Number 5: Connect with nature to connect with yourself
24:18 Number 6: Community is Everything!
28:45 Number 7: Make everyday feel like the weekend/Soul Loving activities

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In this episode of the Resourcefull podcast, I sit down with the amazing Cat Santos, human design expert, professional dancer, artist, entrepreneur, and my bestie/housemate! We dive into the world of human design, breaking down its different energy types—like generators, manifestors, manifesting generators, projectors, and reflectors—and sharing how understanding your type can truly be life-changing. Cat brings her own personal stories and insights, especially around emotional authority, and we talk about how tuning into your unique energy and trusting your gut can open doors to a more aligned, fulfilling life. This episode is all about embracing who you are at your core and following what feels right!

Connect with Cat on Instagram 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
04:12 The Power of Knowing Your Human Design
14:47 Understanding Energy Types and Authorities
16:38 The Power of Generators
25:32 Navigating Life as a Manifestor
28:39 Exploring Other Energy Types
30:49 Manifestors: Informing and Clearing the Road
32:40 Living Aligned with Human Design
39:10 Projectors: Waiting for Invitations and Developing Self-Worth
43:37 Reflectors: Waiting a Full Month and Using Environments as a Compass
48:42 Trusting Your Authority and Embracing the Chaos
52:02 Resourcefull OUTRO

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In this episode, I sit down with Vedic astrologer Tarra Lee to dive deep into the wisdom of vedic astrology. We chat about the key differences between Vedic and Western astrology, the meaning of Maya, and how astrology can really help us on our journey of growth and self-discovery. Tarra shares her wisdom on understanding your chart, the role of karma, and how consciousness flows in cycles. We also explore how astrology can weave into marketing and the shifting landscape of spirituality today.

Resources:
The sidereal Vedic chart link: https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/sidereal-astrology-chart-calculator

Explanation of Human Design in the sidereal chart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj0aQ2IloYE

The work (book) of Joseph Selbie and David Steinmetz - The Yugas: Keys to Understanding Our Hidden Past, Emerging Energy Age and Enlightened Future

Follow Tarra on Instagram
Listen to Tarra's podcast StarBeing
Tarra's website to learn more and book in for a 1:1 reading!

Chapters

00:00 Eclipse Season and Personal Transformations
04:14 The Power of Vedic Astrology
07:28 Understanding Maya and Self-Perception
10:15 Vedic vs. Western Astrology: Key Differences
13:17 Vedic vs Western Astrology
16:12 Exploring Past Lives and Karmic Lessons
19:25 Navigating Career and Spiritual Paths
22:10 Astrology in Daily Life and Decision Making
25:24 The Role of Dasha Periods in Life Events
28:05 The Future of Consciousness and Spiritual Evolution
31:01 Integrating Astrology, Ayurveda, and Yoga
34:03 Resources for Exploring Vedic Astrology
40:07 Understanding your vedic chart
45:52 The Karmic Loop
55:49 How to utilize astrology in your daily life

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In this episode of the Resourcefull podcast, I’m sharing my personal journey from the fast-paced music industry to a path of self-discovery in the beautiful Byron Bay. I’ll dive into how ancient wisdom, like yoga and Ayurveda, along with modern holistic healing practices, have played such a huge role in helping me understand myself on a deeper level—and how important it is to make these practices accessible to everyone. We’ll explore how all these different healing modalities are connected, and how embracing both our humanity and spirituality can be truly transformative. By the end, you’ll see how tuning into our authentic selves can create a ripple effect that spreads positive change to the world around us.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Resourceful Podcast
00:30 New Chapter
01:37 Laura's Journey and Transformation
08:28 Exploring Ancient Wisdom and Modern Practices
19:12 The Interconnection of Healing Practices
23:02 Embracing Authenticity and Collective Growth
31:33 The Joy of Human Experience and Community

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Welcome to the Resourcefull Podcast! I'm Laura deBruin and we are about to go on a journey together. A journey of Self-discovery, to meet experts and discover tools and resources that will help us live our most authentic, most joyful lives. 
New episodes drop every Tuesday! 

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