In this episode of The New Normal, I’m joined by neurologist and consciousness researcher Steven Laureys to explore what happens in the brain when we meditate, and why this practice can change far more than our mood. We talk about neuroplasticity, the way thoughts become “highways” in the brain, and why even small daily practices can reshape the nervous system.

Steven also shares the moment that shifted his perspective forever: studying the brain of Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard, who had accumulated over 60,000 hours of meditation, and appeared neurologically 10–15 years “younger” than expected.

In this episode, we explore:

• What brain scans reveal about meditation (gray matter and connectivity)
• How neuroplasticity changes your brain through daily input and repetition
• Why thoughts and beliefs strengthen like pathways the more we repeat them
• How to meditate in real life, even with a full, busy schedule
• What science can (and can’t yet) explain about consciousness

If this episode supports you, you’re so welcome to subscribe and share it. Thank you for being here.

With love,

Laura

When life feels slow, heavy or confusing, it’s easy to believe we’ve taken a wrong turn.But according to Matthew McConaughey, every red light eventually becomes a green light — if we’re willing to look honestly at who we are and who we’re becoming.

In this inspiring conversation, Matthew shares the inner dialogue behind his most difficult moments, how he learned to trust the timing of his life, why discomfort can be a compass, and how small steps can pull us out of the deepest “victim mode”.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to stop chasing the wrong goals for the wrong reasons

• What Matthew learned from returning to his old journals

• How to take one small step out of helplessness and into power

• Why your soul is magnetically drawn to what is meant for you

If this conversation moved you, subscribe and share it with someone who needs a green light today.

With love,

Laura

There are stories that change the way you see life forever.

My conversation with Dr. Edith Eger is one of them.

Edith is a Holocaust survivor, renowned psychologist and bestselling author who has turned unimaginable horror into a living example of freedom, compassion and hope. In this deeply moving episode, she shares how she chose not to remain a victim, why forgiveness is really about setting yourself free, and how we can all learn to live from love instead of hate — even when life feels unbearably hard.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why Edith refuses to call herself a “victim”
• What forgiveness really means (and what it doesn’t)
• How to change your inner dialogue from “yes, but…” to “yes, and…”
• How to keep hope alive in a world that keeps breaking your heart

With love,

Laura

There are seasons in life when everything feels heavy, when old fears return, or when your mind keeps replaying the same conversation. In this intimate conversation with my dear friend and author John Strelecky, we explore how to build a life that truly feels meaningful from the inside out.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why anger is often a hidden form of fear
• How to step out of emotional spirals with awareness and kindness
• What changes when you trust your intuition and rewrite old beliefs
• Why letting go is sometimes the most loving thing you can do

If this conversation spoke to you, it means a lot if you subscribe, leave a review, or share it with someone who needs a reminder that they are allowed to live life on their own terms.

With love,

Laura

What if everything we’ve been taught about God was based on fear, not truth?

Bestselling author Neale Donald Walsch shares the revolutionary idea that humanity’s chaos and suffering come from one mistaken belief — that God’s love is conditional. What would happen if we began to see ourselves, each other, and the Divine as unconditional expressions of love?

You’ll hear:

• How to recognize when you’re connected to divine truth — and not fear
• Why redefining God changes the way we love each other
• The difference between love as an exchange and love as freedom
• How to break free from inherited cultural and religious conditioning
• A simple spiritual tool to live as pure love — starting today

This is one of the most beautiful conversations I’ve ever had.

May it remind you of who you truly are.

With love,

Laura

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There are moments that change the way we understand life forever.

In this conversation, I sit with author and speaker Anita Moorjani to explore what her near-death experience opened in her: a profound return to self-love, the courage to live with less fear, and a gentle, practical path back to inner trust. We talk about learning to receive, rebuilding intuition in a noisy world, and why loving yourself is not selfish but life-giving.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why self-love becomes a daily practice (and how to start softly)
• Simple ways to reconnect with your intuition and inner peace
• The difference between fear-based thoughts and true guidance
• How to set kinder boundaries and learn to receive support
• Three life reminders: love yourself, be yourself, have fun

If this conversation meets you today, share it with someone who needs gentle encouragement.

With love,

Laura

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If your world feels loud and unsteady, this episode is an invitation to return to the quiet place within you.

Today I’m joined by Swami Purnachaitany from The Art of Living to explore how breath, awareness, and gentle discipline help us stay centered—even when life is complicated. We talk about the rhythms of the breath that shape our emotions, why early-morning silence changes your day, and what it means to shift from pursuing happiness to expressing it. This conversation is grounded, practical, and deeply human – especially for those navigating stress, heartbreak, or unfair circumstances. I can’t wait for you to listen.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

– A simple morning flow for clarity (and why pre-6am matters in Ayurveda)

– How specific breathing rhythms can soothe intense emotions

– The inner/outer pathway: peace inside, skillful action outside

– Moving from victimhood to agency—without spiritual bypassing

– A fresh definition of spirituality: anything that uplifts your spirit

– Three timeless truths for a fulfilled life

If this episode supports you, it would mean a lot if you shared it with someone who needs calm today.

Links

– Swami Purnachaitanys Website

– His Books

– Visit my ⁠website⁠ – My Instagram: @lauramalinaseiler✨I’ve created a free 10-minute guided Power Talk to help you bring your energy back to yourself and reconnect with your true essence — download it here and don't forget to subscribe!

With love,

Laura

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What if the deepest peace you long for has been inside you all along?

In this conversation with bestselling author and life coach Martha Beck, we explore what it truly means to live in integrity to no longer abandon yourself, to move through fear with love, and to discover the light that has always been within you.

We explore:

– Why integrity means becoming whole again

– Dante’s Inferno as a map for personal healing

– The hidden cost of living out of alignment

– How fear lies to us (and how love dissolves it)

– The body as a natural truth-detector

– Practical steps to meet fear, grief, and anger with kindness

This conversation is an invitation to remember that you are meant to live in peace and that every part of you longs to return to that truth.

💬 What did this conversation awaken in you? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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With love,

Laura

What if your suffering is not caused by life itself, but by forgetting who you truly are?

In this powerful episode of The New Normal, I sit down with the wonderful Sadhguru to explore some of life’s most essential questions: What is karma really? How can we free our mind instead of trying to control it? And why do we so often confuse our drama for reality?

Sadhguru shares profound insights into the nature of karma as action, the difference between who we are and what we have gathered, and the simple practices that can create distance between us and our suffering.

You’ll hear:

– What karma really means and why it’s not about punishment

– The four dimensions of action (physical, mental, emotional, energetic)

– Why trying to “control” your mind keeps you stuck

– How a small daily practice can end suffering

– Why the feeling of “not enough” is actually your greatest gift

– The vision behind Inner Engineering and Conscious Planet

I am deeply grateful to share this conversation with you – may it open something new inside your heart.

With love,

Laura

💬 What touched you most in this episode? Share your reflections in the comments – I’d love to read them.

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Episode Links:

– Sadhgurus Book: A Guide To Crafting Your Destiny

– Free 10-minute guided Power Talk to help you bring your energy back to yourself and reconnect with your true essence: download it ⁠here

What if losing everything was not the end – but the beginning?

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In this conversation with visionary entrepreneur, spiritual teacher and my friend Samy Samandjeu, we explore what it means to face ego death, remember your true mission, and step into a new paradigm of abundance.

Samy shares his powerful story of rising from his African roots, building a multimillion-dollar company, losing it all, and discovering the deeper calling beneath worldly success. His medicine is simple yet radical: life is good – always.

This episode is a reminder that no matter how painful your current season may feel, the universe is conspiring to bring you closer to your highest self.

You’ll hear:

– What ego death really is – and why it’s necessary for growth

– Samy’s story of losing $1.6M and finding freedom

– The deeper meaning of abundance (beyond money)

– Why solitude and inner silence awaken your true mission

– How AI can become a spiritual ally for humanity’s future

I hope this conversation reminds you of your own light, your resilience, and the truth that you are here to create more than you can imagine.

With love,

Laura

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💬 What part of Samy’s story resonated most with you? Share in the comments.

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Episode Links:

– Samy on Instagram

– Free 10-minute guided Power Talk to help you bring your energy back to yourself and reconnect with your true essence: download it here !