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  • How to Know If You’re Healing… or Just Avoiding | EP. 71
    You say you’re healing—but are you actually just hiding? In this spicy truth-talk episode of Pleasure Pathways, Lauren unpacks the fine line between doing the work… and using the work as a shield. If you’ve been telling yourself you’re “thriving single,” but deep down still craving connection—you’re not alone. This episode dives into how avoidance can wear the mask of empowerment, when “high standards” are actually fear, and why being cozy alone with your cats and coloring books doesn’t mean you don’t also deserve deep, messy, human love. We’re talking nervous system peace and emotional risk.
    Self-love and the ache for intimacy.
    And the uncomfortable truth that healing doesn’t mean hiding from your own life. Let this be your permission to want more—and your reminder that you’re allowed to have it

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    12 min
  • Why Men Need Marriage More Than Women Do | EP. 69
    In this episode, I’m naming the truth most people avoid: men need marriage more than women do—emotionally, socially, and psychologically. But while men are clinging to a model that was built for their benefit, women are choosing something different: peace, independence, and relationships that don’t require self-abandonment. We’ll unpack the history of marriage as survival, why more women are choosing singlehood and opting out of motherhood, and what happens when women stop centering men and start centering themselves. We’ll also explore emotional labor, the incel backlash, and the global rise of women saying “no more.” This isn’t a man-bashing episode. It’s a wake-up call—and a reclamation.

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    44 min
  • Comparison Is a Thief—Here’s How to Take Your Power Back | EP. 68
    Feel like everyone else is ahead and you’re just... stuck? You’re not broken—you’re caught in a comparison spiral, and babe, it’s not an accident. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on why social media (and capitalism) want you to feel behind—and how to reclaim your power, your pace, and your pleasure. I’ll walk you through what’s actually happening in your brain, why this spiral hits so hard for women especially, and the real tools I use with clients to get grounded and free. If you’ve been shrinking, performing, or chasing someone else’s version of success, this one’s for you.

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    25 min
  • How Creativity, Pleasure, and Play Heal Your Relationship with Yourself | EP. 67
    You don’t need to be an artist to be creative. You don’t need a partner to experience deep pleasure. And you definitely don’t need to have it all figured out to start playing again. In this episode, we’re diving into how creativity, pleasure, and play aren’t just cute hobbies—they’re powerful healing tools. Tools that help you reconnect with yourself, your desires, your voice, and your aliveness. I’ll share what I’ve seen as an art therapist, how coloring has become a daily ritual for me, why sex is one of the most creative things we can do, and how adult play isn’t optional—it’s essential. You’ll walk away with:
    • A new understanding of how creativity shows up in your daily life
    • Tangible ways to bring pleasure-based play into your routines
    • Mindset shifts to help you stop performing and start expressing
    • Permission to be messy, weird, loud, soft, sensual, and real
    This isn’t about being good at art.
    It’s about being good to yourself.

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    29 min
  • Staying Grounded When Life Won’t Slow Down (Especially When You’re Single and Doing It All) | EP. 66
    If you’ve been feeling everything all at once and still showing up on your own, this one’s for you. We’re talking about nervous system regulation that actually makes sense, why life is suffering (and why that’s not a bad thing), and how to ground yourself when you’re tired, single, and holding it all. Plus, a guided body scan meditation to help you come back to yourself.

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    25 min
  • How to Romanticize Your Life Through Your 5 Senses (No Partner Required) | EP. 65
    Feeling disconnected, touch-starved, or just kinda… blah? This episode is for the romantic dreamers. The sensual self-lovers. The ones who might be single right now—but still crave presence, pleasure, and a life that feels good. In this solo episode, I’m walking you through how I romanticize my daily life using my five senses—no partner required. From clean, cozy sheets and heating blankets to twinkle lights, wax melts, and flavored water—this is about creating everyday rituals that bring you back to your body, your joy, and your own damn magic. We’re not waiting for a relationship to feel turned on by life. We’re creating it right here, right now. In this episode, you’ll hear:

    — How I use each of my 5 senses to feel grounded and alive
    — What it actually means to “set the damn vibe”
    — How sensuality and presence can shift your entire day
    — Why slowing down is a radical act of self-love (and nervous system regulation)
    — How to create tiny rituals that make your life feel like yours Whether you’re healing, hibernating, or simply done waiting for someone else to make life magical—this episode is your reminder: you can feel good now.


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    26 min
  • Permission to Bloom: How to Let Spring Move You Instead of Forcing Change | EP. 64
    If you’re single, spring can feel like a weird mix of awakening + restlessness—you’re shaking off the winter slump, craving new energy, but maybe also wondering what’s next? 

    Here’s why this episode is for YOU:
    • You don’t need a relationship to feel alive. Spring isn’t just about meeting someone new—it’s about meeting yourself again.
    • This is about YOUR energy shift. If you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself—physically, emotionally, or sensually—this episode will help you wake back up.
    • You’re allowed to bloom for YOU. Not for a partner, not for society’s timeline—just for yourself, in your own way.
    This episode is about stepping into YOUR power, YOUR pleasure, and YOUR next season—without waiting for anyone else to give you permission. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this is your sign to shake it off. Hit play now.

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    23 min
  • How to Create a Sex Bucket List with Jenay Lambert: Exploring Desire, Dating & Solo Pleasure | EP. 63
    Looking to spice up your sex life and actually talk about what you desire?  In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible podcaster Jenay Lambert to dive into the world of sex bucket lists—because pleasure should be intentional, exciting, and totally yours to explore. Whether you’re single or partnered, we’re breaking down:




    • How to create a sex bucket list that feels authentic and fun
    • Ways to explore your desires without waiting for a partner
    • How to find open-minded partners who actually align with your pleasure goals
    • Red and green flags when discussing sex in dating
    • Sexy, unexpected ideas to add to your list right now Because pleasure isn’t just about checking things off—it’s about owning your desires, ditching shame, and making exploration fun. Ready to dive in? Press play, babe.



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    43 min
  • What It Really Means to Commit to Yourself (It’s Not What You Think) | EP.62
    Self-love sounds beautiful in theory, but what happens when commitment to yourself brings up grief, resistance, and unexpected lessons? In this episode, I’m sharing about my 28-day journey to falling in love with myself—and how it didn’t go at all as planned. From facing hidden grief to realizing I was overcommitting (again), to finally understanding what surrender actually looks like, this experience changed everything, including my brand, my purpose, and how I show up for you.

    If you’ve ever struggled with perfectionism, control, or feeling like you’re “failing” at self-care, this episode is for you. Because committing to yourself isn’t about doing it perfectly—it’s about showing up, even when it’s messy.

     Listen now to learn:
    • Why grief can sneak up on you when you least expect it
    • How overcommitting sabotages self-love (and what to do instead)
    • The power of surrender & what you actually can control
    • Why my rebrand is a reflection of this entire journey


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    28 min

About Single (not spiraling)

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Welcome to Single Not Spiraling with Lauren—the podcast for women who are done waiting, done performing, and done pretending they’re not whole on their own.

This is your space for honest…