This episode is a lively, big-energy conversation that explores joy, self-trust, courage, and what it means to live fully...with plenty of strong opinions along the way.

Today we’re joined by Bernard Hiller, a transformative Performance & Communication Coach who works on movie sets, TED Talks, Mindvalley, and conference stages around the world.

This conversation is a little different than our usual episodes. It's faster, and more free-flowing — and ultimately one we decided to share because the core themes align deeply with what we believe a Juicy Life is really about: joy, love, courage, creativity, and being fully alive.

Rather than treating this as a blueprint, we invite you to listen the way we did:
take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and trust yourself to know the difference.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why joy and laughter aren’t “extra," they’re foundational

• The idea that you don’t attract what you want, you attract who you are

• The difference between unrealistic dreaming and unrealistic action

• Charisma as presence rather than performance

• How self-love fuels courage (and not the other way around)

• Reconnecting to desire after years of survival mode

• A reframe we loved: you are the party

We also touch on how art, creativity, and performance remind us of what actually matters; connection, aliveness, and shared humanity — and why living a joyful life on an individual level ripples outward into the collective.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Homecoming by John Bradshaw
• The Revolution: From Auditioning to Acting by Bernard Hiller

Learn more:

• Bernard Hiller: https://bernardhiller.com

This episode is best enjoyed with curiosity, discernment, and a sense of play.

What if the reason your life hasn’t changed yet isn’t a lack of motivation... but a lack of decision?

In this solo episode, Lauren shares a simple but powerful framework for creating real change in 2026, without hustle, burnout, or trying to become a totally different person overnight 😱

This conversation is about daily decisions, investing in the future you, and the courage to be seen trying.

In this episode, Lauren talks about:

• Why waiting to feel ready keeps most people stuck

• The difference between intuition and impulsivity

• How the frontal lobe (aka the “monkey mind”) talks us out of change, and how to work with it instead of fighting it

• Why small, repeated decisions matter more than big declarations

• How to invest in your future self without spending money

• Why “being seen trying” is the missing ingredient for real momentum

• How to build courage gently... especially if rejection hits your nervous system hard

• Why change is usually subtle, gradual, and easier than we fear

If you’re in that in-between space, between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming... this episode is for you!

Additional Resources Discussed:

• Listen to last year’s This Juicy Life year-end reflection episode

• Creative Brain Untangling Sessions with Lauren (90-minute clarity + momentum sessions)

• Year-end Bonus for ongoing coaching support - DM Lauren if interested in learning more.

• Free CCC Vision Boarding event — January 14

• Upcoming Courage Workshop & Challenge — February

If something in this episode sparked something within, trust yourself to know if now is your time for support.

For more information on any of the above, follow Lauren on IG, book a consult call, or check out her website.

Happy Holidays to each and every one of you, let it be juicy.

This week we’re joined by psychic medium and 3-time author MaryAnn DiMarco. You guys are going to love her and quickly see why she's known for her grounded, straight-talking New-York energy and her refreshing no-BS approach to intuition. She’s real, hilarious, deeply gifted, and brings a ton of clarity to how intuition actually works.

What We Get Into

• Why everyone is psychic — and how to reconnect with your intuitive abilities

• The lesson inside resistance and how it directs you back to flow

• The difference between reaching vs. receiving (and why burnout lives in the reaching)

• Who your spirit guides are and how to work with them in a way that feels personal and human

• The 5-Second Rule for telling intuitive guidance from ego

• A guided meditation for connecting with loved ones who’ve passed

• Why acting on intuitive nudges is how you find real momentum

• MaryAnn’s Baggage Check Strategy for clearing the inner blocks that keep you stuck

• How to journal with Spirit

• Dating through a spiritual lens — how to tune into your inner knowing in relationships

• A powerful, emotional moment where MaryAnn connects with Aliyah’s and Lauren’s guides live on the call

About MaryAnn

MaryAnn DiMarco is a psychic medium, teacher, and motivational speaker whose work has been featured in The New York Times, The Sunday Paper, Women’s Health, Elle, Bustle, MindBodyGreen, and more. She’s taught sold-out workshops around the world and is a regular presenter at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health.

Her newest book is The Guide(s) Book: Mapping Out Life’s Journey with Spirit by Your Side.

Where to Find MaryAnn

Website:
https://maryanndimarco.com

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/maryannthemedium

Her Books (all available on Audible or wherever you get your books):

• The Guide(s) Book

• Medium Mentor

• Believe, Ask, Act

We'd love to hear what you thought about this episode! Leave a review and let us know.

See you next week!

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want… is the permission you’ve been waiting for?

In this week’s solo episode of This Juicy Life, Aliyah drops into a real, grounded, and deeply liberating exploration of permission slips — the ones we wait for, the ones we outsource, and the ones we’re finally ready to give ourselves.

This episode unpacks how so many of our desires get blocked not by reality, but by old inherited stories - the “rules” we picked up from family, culture, teachers, heartbreaks, and other people’s fears.

In this episode, Aliyah explores:

• The subtle ways we outsource our knowing - and how to reclaim your inner authority
• Why desire is a compass (not a threat)
• How old stories create invisible fences around joy, creativity, love, rest, and self-expression
• The Byron Katie “Work” questions that soften fear and open possibility
• How to identify the belief underneath your stuck pattern
• What happens in your body when you stop arguing with reality
• Practical tools for clarity - how to listen for what you actually want
  

This episode is an invitation to return to yourself, to trust your inner voice, and to remember that the next chapter of your life doesn’t require perfection - just permission.

Connect with Aliyah

Work with Aliyah

See you next week!

What if astrology wasn’t about telling you where you’ll succeed or fail, but about helping you remember who you are?

In this week’s episode of This Juicy Life, we sit down with Jana Roemer—yogi, astrologer, and cosmic truth-teller for a grounded, heart-opening conversation about astrology, marriage, grief, and the very human practice of showing up for it all.

Jana shares how she and her husband built a juicy baseline in their relationship, how Saturn shows up as a teacher in our charts, and why even the hardest seasons can become rich soil for growth.

In this episode, we explore:

• Astrology as a mirror that helps you remember who you are (not something to fear)
• The “Wine & Design” ritual that keeps Jana’s marriage playful and connected
• How proactive therapy and weekly check-ins create safety and laughter in long-term love
• Why monogamy can actually expand freedom when safety is foundational
• Saturn in your chart — the lord of karma, time, and integrity, and how his lessons “pay you” when you face them
• What Jana learned about self-trust, grief, and letting go after losing her mother
• Why dropping your rituals or practices can sometimes be the most spiritual act
• How listening to your cravings (even for cookies!) can restore connection to your body and joy

This episode is a reminder that the crisis, the grief, and even the tough transits can all serve your growth when you meet them with curiosity, compassion, and a little cosmic humor.

Connect with Jana:

• @jana_roemer
• @attunetothemoon
• Learn more about Jana's upcoming retreat, moon circles, astro nidras, and courses and more.

Special Gift for Listeners from Jana:

• Scorpio Astro Nidra Transmutation

After a teeny-tiny seven-month hiatus (because intuitive living doesn’t rush), Lauren and Aliyah are back, refreshed, inspired, and ready to talk about all things trusting your intuition, creative flow, ADHD insights, and living life off autopilot.

In this catch-up episode, they dive into intuitive living, creative entrepreneurship, and joyful rebellion...how to tune back into your inner voice, get unstuck from hustle culture and societal programming, and make life feel juicy again.

We’re talking about:

• Dating in the wild: real-life soulmate tour updates, plus Aliyah’s dating tip from @bennyinc that’s changing everything.

  
  

• Trusting intuition: how to cultivate a practice of listening to your inner guidance (even when it’s scary.)

  
  

• The rebellion: why we’re saying no to autopilot living, hustle culture, and the constant noise...and yes to building a life that actually feels good.

  
  

• Creative community: updates on the communities we’ve built for visual artists and actors, and how connection fuels our creativity.

  
  

• What's trending on the juicy scale: Including Seasonal rhythms: the beauty of rest, reflection, and letting ideas bloom when they’re ready.

  
  

It’s a rambly, real, and (hopefully) refreshingly honest conversation about what it means to live intuitively, rebel creatively, and make life juicier in every season.

We want to hear from you!
-What’s feeling juicy for you right now?
-What “least savory” traits are you learning to love or laugh at?
-How are you making your life more creative and intentional?

Tag us or DM us on Instagram, or drop a comment below. We might feature your insights in a future episode!

Connect with Lauren

Connect with Aliyah

Why is slowing down so uncomfortable?

And more importantly—what’s on the other side of that discomfort?

In this episode, we’re sharing about why we're "pressing pause" on releasing new episodes, in order to intentionally make space to make something (and this process) even juicier.

If you’ve ever felt resistance to slowing down, this conversation is for you.

We're talking about:

• Why rest feels so hard—and why it’s necessary for growth
• How to recognize when it’s time to press pause & create space for clarity
• How to uncover what’s really driving our busy-ness
• Tools for shifting your state & bringing more juiciness to your to-do list
• How to rewire our well-worn pathways to stress & replace them with rest and nourishment
• The challenge of keeping creativity alive when your passion becomes your job
• The Productivity of Rest—how slowing down can make us more aligned, creative, and inspired
  

This is an invitation to step back and ask: What’s on my plate? Why is it there? And what can I shift to allow more wisdom, ease, and alignment?

Additional Resources Mentioned:

• Our episode with Dr. Scott Lyons - "Our Addiction to Drama + Stress | #53"

• Let us know what you're craving in Community! What's missing - email or DM us :)
• Work with Aliyah
• Work with Lauren

We’d love to hear your thoughts—how do you navigate slowing down in a world that tells us to speed up?

Psst….Did you know you are the writer, director and lead actor of your greatest movie, aka YOUR LIFE? We’re here to help you win the Oscar baby!!

In this episode Aliyah explores the power of somatics and changing your state of being, to transform your life. She shares personal stories, practical techniques, her own fun and weird approaches, and a whole lot of juicy inspiration to help you become the master of your own experience.

We are talking about:

• Somatics: Unlocking your body's wisdom for lasting change.
• Changing Your State: How to shift your energy and rewrite your narrative.
• Tools & Techniques: Breathwork, movement, vocalization, and more!
• The "What If" Game: Opening your perspective to new possibilities.
• Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Attract what you desire by feeling good.

Resources:

Juicy Life episodes on wholeness and holding yourself in hard times:

• The Life Changing Effect of Tending to your Nervous System - Minisode 

• Curiosity as a pathway to Self Acceptance and Connection 

• Mel Robbins 5 Second Rule
• Amy Cuddy's Ted Talk
• Abraham Hicks
  

Connect with Aliyah:

• Aliyah's Website ⁠aliyahobrien.com⁠
• Instagram @aliyahobrien
• Substack ⁠https://substack.com/@aliyahobrien

We’d love to hear from you @juicylifeco on instagram 

Stay Juicy sweet friends!
xo

What if the key to healing burnout wasn’t about doing more, but about reconnecting with what already exists around (and within) us?

Today on the pod, we’re joined byLeonie Cornelius, an award-winning garden designer, bestselling author, and visionary who helps people create spaces of wild connection—to themselves, each other, and the natural world. Her own journey through burnout led her to a deeper understanding of how nature can nourish us, and she’s here to share that wisdom.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or creatively stuck, this conversation is for you.

We are talking about:

• How to sync with nature’s cycles
• Onesurprisingnatural antidepressant you have access to!
• The magic ofzooming in—how awe and curiosity can shift your perspective
• Simple accessible tips for finding nourishment in nature
• How to own your "inner boss b*tch* & listen to your gut
• How to navigate scarcity, setting boundaries, and the power of saying no
• When to leave space for magic & intuition
  

Do yourself a favor and check out Leonie’s beautiful work:
🌱www.leoniecornelius.com
🌿Instagram @leonie.cornelius

We’d love to hear what resonated with you! Have you found healing in nature?

Would you date you?

This was the question and catalyst that started our beautiful guest today, Ila Casselman, on her own journey to living a juicy life.

Ila is an Osteopathic Practitioner best known for her well-known clinical practice in Vancouver where she’s been treating people for their physical and emotions pain for the past 13 years.  She holds a Masters Degree in Osteopathic Medicine - and if you don't know what that is, we get into that in this episode.

Today she joins us today to talk about her forthcoming book called Love Your Villain.

In this episode we're talking about:

For more on Ila:

Follow her on Instagram @thujawellness

or visit her website at: www.thujawellness.com