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  • Reignite Your Creative Gifts

    Pull out your notebook and pen - this is an interactive episode where Lauren leads you through 6 prompts to help you gain clarity on your multiple passions/gifts. This is the final part of the 3-part series. Lauren shares how she balances her multi-faceted practices while honoring her body and capacity. Everything from aligning our values to our creative gifts to brainstorming on what to focus on. It's a window inside to what you'd experience inside Roots To Fruits 12-Week Creative Incubator. This episode is jam-packed with practical tools on how to gain clarity on your creative gifts, be sure to let us know your biggest takeaway. This is your sign, to take creative action!

    And a friendly reminder, enrollment for Roots To Fruits Spring 2024 closes Friday 4/5/24 - apply today! https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/61ca78c5939e700035a1e3f6

    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

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    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    25 min
  • Reimagine Creative Success

    Part 2 of the 3-part series "Roots To Fruits" | In this second episode, we explore REIMAGINING CREATIVE SUCCESS - asking ourselves the hard questions including what story has been running our life and what unfulfilled dream needs our forgiveness and tenderness? This episode goes deep and invites you to expand your world of possibility and return to the creative dream that's been on your heart, or the one that's buried amongst the big pile of adult "responsibilities and obligations." Alignment, authenticity, and clarity are big themes we address in our 12-Week Creative Incubator, Roots To Fruits - no matter when you're listening to this, may this 31-minute episode be a love letter to the creative, dreamer, visionary, and builder who knows they're sitting on stacks of ideas that need to be released and shared with the world. TAP IN!!

    **Want to purchase the recent Mindful Morning Confidence Replay? Email [email protected] - this is a great way to take a peek at what to expect in Roots To Fruits and a great tool to return to! So good! 

    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

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    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    32 min
  • Reclaim Your Creative Dreams

    This is a 3-part series for the podcast! This first episode is about reclaiming your creative dreams! 

    What dream/desire has been left on the back burner due to "life", "adulting" or "responsibilities?" How are you living your purpose in your day-to-day life? This is a juicy and intimate look at how to reclaim your creative dreams, the very desires and dreams that bring you joy & purpose! Lauren asks you the hard questions to support you in this next season - as Spring is upon us, what better time than now to take confident, aligned action?

    Lauren shares part of her 3-part framework on her signature 12-week program, Roots To Fruits, a creative incubator. Tune in! And click the links below to apply and join us for cohort 4! Roots To Fruits is an incubator for your dreams - gain the clarity, confidence & community to support you along the way.

    Book Mentioned: The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

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    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    19 min
  • The Power Of Being In Alignment

    The buzzword you hear all the time is ALIGNMENT. Tune into this powerful episode where Lauren drops all the gems and reality of not being in alignment and how to live an aligned life.

    This episode will address:

    • What is it and why is it so important?
    • How do you know when you’re not in alignment, and why you’re not in alignment
    • The cost of not being in alignment
    • How to get into alignment

    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

    🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!

    --

    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    27 min
  • How To Feel Better About Yourself

    Sometimes you're being told to wait, to pause, and not make a move, which can be so hard when you're used to going, going, going! Can you relate? In this episode, we unpack how to detach our identity from our roles and many hats and find safety during our season of uncertainty. A love note to those of us who need the reminder not to give up, and to keep going, because the world needs us to!

    Touching on the topics of:

    • Redefining Success
    • Emotional Self-Care
    • Self-Trust

    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

    🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!

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    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    19 min
  • Embracing Imposter Syndrome

    Ever wonder why that little voice in your head seems to question your every achievement? You're not alone! Join Lauren as she embraces the imposter within, sharing her personal encounters with this uninvited guest and revealing how it's not the enemy but a hidden ally in our personal and professional development. Instead of waging war against the feelings of inadequacy, learn how to transform them into a source of strength that propels you to dream bigger and perform better. By acknowledging your accomplishments and focusing on the facts, we can turn that inner critic into a cheerleader that keeps us sharp and grounded as we journey toward success.

    This episode isn't just about sharing stories; it's an interactive experience extending an open invitation for you to connect and grow with Lauren. 

    Whether you're looking to engage in the art of journaling through her Mindful Morning workshops or seeking a more personal touch with one-on-one coaching, this conversation is the starting point. Together, you'll explore how to maintain a playful curiosity that not only helps us cope with imposter syndrome but also brings joy to our endeavors and calms the nervous system when faced with doubt. So let's unite in dismantling imposter syndrome's stigma and instead celebrate it as a powerful catalyst for our growth.

    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

    🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!

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    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    21 min
  • Inner Critic vs Inner Guidance

    Embark on a journey of self-discovery with Lauren, as she tackles the tricky terrain of self-reflection and goal setting in this episode of the Thrive and Thread podcast. Get ready to silence your inner critic and tune into the subtle nudges of your intuition - an essential skill set for creatives, visionaries, or anyone seeking to align with their core desires. 

    This heart-to-heart isn't just about introspection; it's a toolkit for life, replete with mindfulness practices that will refine your decision-making in teaching, coaching, or any realm that commands your passion. By mastering the art of taking your thoughts to court, you'll differentiate between the needless noise of self-doubt and the wisdom of your inner guidance system. Whether you're poised at the starting line of your dreams or considering a one-on-one coaching experience for a more personalized journey, this episode is your wellspring of inspiration and a testament to the courage it takes to chase what truly fulfills you.

    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

    🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!

    --

    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    21 min
  • What We're Not Doing This New Year, New Season

    BONUS EPISODE! It's the new year and you might be pressured to do it all, be better, and be everywhere. But that's exactly what we won't do this year, or next season ok?

    Tune into an intimate and encouraging episode where Lauren shares 5 things she refuses to continue doing in this next season, including things like detaching our identity from what we do! We promise you'll walk away refreshed and if anything, motivated and inspired to do LESS - yeah you heard that right!

    Click Play now!

    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

    🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!

    --

    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    19 min
  • Journal Session: For entering your next season

    In this episode of the Thrive and Thread podcast, Lauren takes a moment to reflect on how far she has come since the early days of podcasting. She shares her love for journaling and its power in her life, and offers you a series of prompts to help you reflect on your journey. From learning about oneself to celebrating accomplishments and setting intentions for the future, this episode is a reminder to pause, reflect, and embrace both contentment and ambition. So grab your notebook and pen, and join Lauren in this journaling session to end the year on a thoughtful note.

     

    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

    🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!

    --

    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    16 min
  • Five Questions to Ask Yourself When You’re Feeling Unmotivated

    Feeling stuck and struggling to summon the energy to pursue your goals? You're not alone! Recognizing the need to address feelings of being unmotivated, Lauren shares five essential questions to ask oneself when in a rut. These questions serve as a guide to reevaluating our inner dialogue, reconnecting with our passions, considering future aspirations, assessing current environments, and cultivating the identity needed for personal growth. We all desire to break free from a slump, yet sometimes a gentle push is needed to initiate change, and this episode does exactly that!

     

    Feedback/Questions? [email protected]

     

    🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!

    --

    If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey!

     

    STAY CONNECTED: 

    • Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/
    • Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellness
    • Come see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/
    • 1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8
    • Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsden

    Thrive and Thread Online:

    • Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthread
    • Thrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

    22 min

About Thrive and Thread

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to this sacred space for healing, self-love, personal growth, and creativity. There will be solo and interview episodes where we'll talk through how to thrive in life by threading the elements of mindfulness, as well as guided meditations with original music. We'll move from self-doubt to self-trust, make time for what matters, and step boldly into our purpose!